Keane to lead Republic in Armenia
Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane and defender Richard Dunne have both been named in the team to face Armenia in Friday?s Euro 2012 qualifier.
DJ Carey expects close All-Ireland final
Kilkenny legend DJ Carey believes that the ?Drive for Five? will have no bearing on how Kilkenny approach Sunday?s All-Ireland Hurling Final against Tipperary.
Rip faces five in Irish Champion Stakes
Rip Van Winkle heads Aidan O'Brien's three-strong team as the Ballydoyle trainer seeks a sixth success in the Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday.
Minasyan respects Republic?s credentials
Armenia coach Vardan Minasyan has installed the Republic of Ireland as one of the favourites to emerge from Euro 2012 qualifying Group B.
Pakistan question spot-fixing evidence
Cricket's 'spot-fixing' crisis took a new twist today when the Pakistan High Commissioner cast doubt on the authenticity of evidence presented by the News of the World.
Harbinger is sold to stud in Japan
Harbinger, officially the highest-rated racehorse in the world prior to suffering a career-ending injury, has been sold to take up stud duties in Japan.
McGahan make changes for visit of Italians
Munster coach Tony McGahan has made four changes, one positional, for their Magners League opener against Aironi Rugby in Musgrave Park on Saturday at 7.30pm.
Trapattoni convinced Keane will deliver
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni is hoping captain Robbie Keane's lack of football at Tottenham so far this season will work in his country's favour.
Top fillies tackle Matron Stakes
British raiders Music Show, Spacious and Jacqueline Quest feature among seven runners in Saturday's Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown.
Leinster side named for Magners opener
Summer signings Heinke van der Merwe, Ed O?Donoghue and Isaac Boss have been named in the Leinster side to face the Glasgow Warriors in the Magners League on Friday, kick-off 7.05pm.
Starspangledbanner set for Haydock Sprint
Aidan O'Brien's Starspangledbanner features among a final field of 16 runners in Saturday's Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock.
Andy Roddick crashes out of US Open
Former champion Andy Roddick crashed out of the US Open on Wednesday night after ranting at a line judge who called a foot fault against him.
Ulster name side for visit of Ospreys
Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin has named his side for the Magners League opener against The Ospreys at Ravenhill on Friday, kick-off 7.05pm.
Mares' treble bid is Quevega target
Willie Mullins is eyeing a David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle hat-trick with Quevega ahead of the new National Hunt campaign.
Craigan to skipper Northern Ireland
Motherwell defender Stephen Craigan will captain Northern Ireland tomorrow when he wins his 50th cap against Slovenia in a Euro 2012 qualifier.
Live: European Masters first round
The first round of the Omega European Masters is currently in progress at Crans-sur-Sierre in Switzerland.
McDowell enjoying break ahead of Ryder Cup
Graeme McDowell has revealed he will contest just one more tournament before the Ryder Cup begins at the start of next month.
Pakistan drop controversial trio
Pakistan team manager Yawar Saeed has confirmed Test captain Salman Butt and fast bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer will play no further part on the current tour of England.
Rio Ferdinand set for United return
Manchester United reserve-team boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Rio Ferdinand can be thrown straight into first-team action after the defender came through last night's second-string clash with Oldham.
Zidane boosts morale at France camp
Zinedine Zidane stole the show at a France's training camp on Wednesday in a sign that Les Bleus had a long way to go to erase the memory of their South Africa World Cup disgrace.
Demons add to squad with Van capture
UCC Demons have signalled their intentions for the upcoming Nivea For Men?s SuperLeague season by securing the signing of Marcus Van from Central Michigan University.