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Howley: Best to come from North new
Rob Howley has declared that the British and Irish Lions have yet to see the best of George North after the Wales wing was passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia.
O'Connor to start for Australia new
Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.
Di Canio signs Swede Karlsson
Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio has landed teenage Swedish winger David Moberg Karlsson.
No Liverpool move yet for Mkhitaryan
Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin claims there has been no approach from Liverpool for in-demand midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan - but they would be willing to listen to offers.
Protesters hopeful on ticket prices
A group of fans believe they have made positive progress in their campaign for lower Premier League ticket prices following a protest in London.
Sagna targets title with Arsenal
Defender Bacary Sagna is convinced Arsenal can win the Barclays Premier League next season.
Carroll hoping to impress Hodgson
Andy Carroll hopes his club record move to West Ham will help him cement a place in the England squad ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Manchester City face Balotelli reunion
Manchester City face a possible reunion with former striker Mario Balotelli in Germany this summer.
Mourinho welcomes home start
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Sao Paulo to reverse fares hike
City leaders in Sao Paulo say they are reversing a hike in bus and subway fares which has sparked widespread protests across Brazil.
New virus 'deadlier than Sars'
A mysterious new respiratory virus that originated in the Middle East spreads easily between people and appears more deadly than Sars, doctors have reported after investigating the biggest outbreak in Saudi Arabia.
Children 'bearing brunt' of war
Harrowing pictures of child refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria have been released by the charity Save the Children.
Latest Sport
Australia name team to face the British and Irish Lions in first test new
Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.
Howley: Best to come from North new
Rob Howley has declared that the British and Irish Lions have yet to see the best of George North after the Wales wing was passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia.
O'Connor to start for Australia new
Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.
Latest Showbiz
Premiere kicks off film festival new
A European premiere attended by actors Brian Cox and Ewen Bremner has kicked off the 67th Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF).
Gabz rushes out Talent single
Britain's Got Talent finalist Gabz Gardiner is to rush release the song she performed on the talent show after dazzling programme boss Simon Cowell.
Stars join 'inspirational' children
Former Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt, Strictly Come Dancing's Robin Windsor and soul singer Beverley Knight have met a group of 20 inspirational children diagnosed with cancer.
