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Mourinho welcomes home start new
Jose Mourinho has admitted his first match back at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea manager will be an emotional occasion - even though visitors Hull City have vowed to spoil his return party.
I'm going nowhere - Pardew new
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has insisted he is going nowhere after the resignation of managing director Derek Llambias plunged the club into fresh chaos.
Kearney: First Test is what matters new
Rob Kearney is ready to help the British and Irish Lions prepare for "the big picture" of Saturday's first Test against Australia.
Cambridge Dun and dusted new
Duntle won at Royal Ascot for the second successive year when coming out on top in a tight finish to the Duke of Cambridge Stakes.
Perfect Ten for O'Brien new
Gale Force Ten provided Aidan and Joseph O'Brien with their third winner of this year's Royal Ascot when battling back to beat Montiridge in the Jersey Stakes.
O'Brien flies Flag at Leopardstown new
Flying The Flag drops back to Listed level from Classic class as he tackles Thursday's Glencairn Stakes at Leopardstown.
Carroll completes West Ham switch new
West Ham have completed the signing of Andy Carroll from Liverpool on a six-year contract for a club-record fee.
Deans poised for O'Connor gamble
Australia coach Robbie Deans is expected to take one of the biggest gambles of his career by selecting James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's first Test against the British and Irish Lions.
Pardew: I'm staying
Alan Pardew has insisted he will remain as Newcastle boss despite the turmoil currently engulfing the club.
Fortune: United are different now
Former Manchester United star Quinton Fortune has claimed Jose Mourinho should be more worried about the explosive second weekend showdown at Old Trafford than new Red Devils boss David Moyes.
Spurs confirm Baldini role
Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of former England assistant manager Franco Baldini as technical director at the Barclays Premier League club.
North fitness boost for Lions
British and Irish Lions wing George North has been passed fit to face Australia in Saturday's opening Test at Suncorp Stadium.
Moyes era begins in Swansea
Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea.
Llambias resigns from Newcastle
Derek Llambias has resigned from his post as managing director at Newcastle, the club have announced.
North available for first Test
British and Irish Lions winger George North has been passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia after recovering from his hamstring problem.
Hooper inspired by Brumbies win
Australia openside Michael Hooper insists the Wallabies will draw inspiration from the British and Irish Lions' first defeat of their 2013 tour.
Reality check for Lions - Gatland
Warren Gatland admitted the British and Irish Lions had been given "a reality check" after they lost their unbeaten Australia tour record.
Defeat 'hurts like hell' - Parling
British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling admitted the first tour defeat Down Under "hurts like hell" after Warren Gatland's side were edged out by the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium.
Carroll passes West Ham medical
Andy Carroll is on the brink of joining West Ham permanently after passing a medical with the Barclays Premier League club.
Carroll to undergo West Ham medical
Andy Carroll will have a medical with West Ham on Wednesday as he moves closer to a permanent move from Liverpool, Hammers chairman David Gold has confirmed.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Voice of Pomeroy pops home
Rapturous reception for Andrea
One Summer's Day 2013
We want you to get snapping!
Obama death bid fears - aircraft carriers on standby
In Pictures: Ulster Nightlife
Pubs, clubs and parties
In Pictures: The 'Big IF' concert in Botanic Gardens
Thousands turn out in the rain
Latest News
Agency to provide development funds new
Nama is to provide 18 million euro to finish two office blocks in Belfast, it has been revealed.
Luxury coach line reports 6% rise new
An extra 170,000 customers used Ulsterbus's luxury Goldline coach service over the last year as more people left the car at home, it has been revealed.
Agency to provide development funds new
Nama is to provide £15 million to finish two office blocks in Belfast.
Latest Sport
Mourinho welcomes home start new
Jose Mourinho has admitted his first match back at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea manager will be an emotional occasion - even though visitors Hull City have vowed to spoil his return party.
I'm going nowhere - Pardew new
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has insisted he is going nowhere after the resignation of managing director Derek Llambias plunged the club into fresh chaos.
Kearney: First Test is what matters new
Rob Kearney is ready to help the British and Irish Lions prepare for "the big picture" of Saturday's first Test against Australia.
Latest Showbiz
Judge Nicole goes hell for leather new
Nicole Scherzinger went hell for leather at the X Factor auditions as she dazzled fans with her latest outfit.
Critics hail Radcliffe's stage turn new
Daniel Radcliffe has won magical reviews for his latest stage role as a disabled Irish dreamer in Martin McDonagh's The Cripple Of Inishmaan.
Kanye West slammed for lyrics new
Kanye West has come under fire for a lyric about Parkinson’s disease on his new track On Sight.
