http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/king-to-appeal-18month-prison-sentence-14546154.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/king-to-appeal-18month-prison-sentence-14546154.html?r=RSS <p>Marlon King's agent says the player intends to appeal against his 18-month prison sentence for assaulting a woman in a British nightclub.</p> Soccer Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:43:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/milan-tie-up-second-beckham-loan-deal-14546152.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/milan-tie-up-second-beckham-loan-deal-14546152.html?r=RSS <p>AC Milan are claiming to have tied up a deal to bring David Beckham back to the San Siro for a second loan spell.</p> Soccer Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:34:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/barnes-to-miss-australias-european-tour-14546151.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/barnes-to-miss-australias-european-tour-14546151.html?r=RSS <p>Australian vice-captain Berrick Barnes has been ruled out of his country's upcoming tour of Europe.</p> Rugby Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:33:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-division-title-rivals-in-action-tonight-14546133.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-division-title-rivals-in-action-tonight-14546133.html?r=RSS <p>Top spot in the League of Ireland Premier Division could change hands again this evening as the two title rivals entertain western opposition in Dublin.</p> Soccer Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:44:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/mcilroy-back-on-track-at-world-matchplay-14546119.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/mcilroy-back-on-track-at-world-matchplay-14546119.html?r=RSS <p>Rory McIlroy has got his World Matchplay Championship campaign back on track after beating Simon Dyson in Group C of the event this morning.</p> Golf Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:11:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/dinamo-zabreg-hit-with-threepoint-deduction-14545928.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/dinamo-zabreg-hit-with-threepoint-deduction-14545928.html?r=RSS <p>Dinamo Zagreb have been hit with a three-point penalty by UEFA as punishment for serious crowd trouble at the Europa League game against Timisoara on October 1st.</p> Soccer Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:08:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/provinces-to-name-teams-for-magners-games-14545927.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/provinces-to-name-teams-for-magners-games-14545927.html?r=RSS <p>Munster, Ulster and Leinster are due to name their teams today for this weekend's Magners League clashes.</p> Rugby Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:55:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/trapattoni-to-name-squad-for-playoff-ties-14545926.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/trapattoni-to-name-squad-for-playoff-ties-14545926.html?r=RSS <p>Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni's is due to name his squad today for the World Cup play-offs against France.</p> Soccer Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:54:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/united-lodge-appeal-after-ref-booked-wrong-twin-14545531.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/united-lodge-appeal-after-ref-booked-wrong-twin-14545531.html?r=RSS <p>Manchester United have submitted a claim of mistaken identity to the Football Association after Fabio da Silva was booked by referee Chris Foy against Barnsley in the Carling Cup.</p> Soccer Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:33:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/poulter-takes-early-lead-in-singapore-14545423.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/poulter-takes-early-lead-in-singapore-14545423.html?r=RSS <p>Ian Poulter has taken the early lead at the Singapore Masters after carding a five-under-par opening round this morning.</p> Golf Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:48:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/larsson-brings-end-to-football-career-14545419.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/larsson-brings-end-to-football-career-14545419.html?r=RSS <p>Celtic legend Henrik Larsson has bid farewell to football after playing his last game for Helsingborg last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:43:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hurling/kilkenny-and-tipp-dominate-gpa-team-of-year-14545414.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hurling/kilkenny-and-tipp-dominate-gpa-team-of-year-14545414.html?r=RSS <p>Four counties have claimed all 15 places on this year's GPA Hurling Team of the Year.</p> Hurling Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:36:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/mcilroy-in-action-at-world-matchplay-event-14545123.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/mcilroy-in-action-at-world-matchplay-event-14545123.html?r=RSS <p>Rory McIlroy is flying the flag for Ireland at the Volvo World Matchplay Championship in Spain, which teed off this morning.</p> Golf Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:19:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hearts-dump-celtic-out-of-scottish-league-cup-14545110.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hearts-dump-celtic-out-of-scottish-league-cup-14545110.html?r=RSS <p>Celtic are out of the Scottish League Cup after slumping to a 1-0 defeat against Hearts at Parkhead last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:11:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/arsenal-knock-liverpool-out-of-carling-cup-14545104.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/arsenal-knock-liverpool-out-of-carling-cup-14545104.html?r=RSS <p>Arsenal have dumped Liverpool out of this year's Carling Cup after a 2-1 win at the Emirates Stadium last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:59:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/portsmouth-hit-with-transfer-embargo-14544660.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/portsmouth-hit-with-transfer-embargo-14544660.html?r=RSS <p>Portsmouth have been hit with a transfer embargo by the Premier League for failing to pay money owed to other clubs.</p> Soccer Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:38:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/fa-investigates-unitedbarnsley-crowd-trouble-14544661.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/fa-investigates-unitedbarnsley-crowd-trouble-14544661.html?r=RSS <p>The English FA has launched an investigation into crowd trouble during last night's Carling Cup clash between Barnsley and Manchester United.</p> Soccer Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:38:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/welbeck-to-undergo-scan-on-knee-injury-14544655.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/welbeck-to-undergo-scan-on-knee-injury-14544655.html?r=RSS <p>Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck is due to undergo a scan today after hurting his knee in last night's Carling Cup clash with Barnsley.</p> Soccer Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:34:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/provincial-teams-to-play-first-game-in-aviva-stadium-14544652.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/provincial-teams-to-play-first-game-in-aviva-stadium-14544652.html?r=RSS <p>The first game to be played at the new Aviva Stadium will be an historic rugby match between two composite Irish provincial teams.</p> Rugby Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:31:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/agassi-admits-using-crystal-meth-during-career-14544308.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/agassi-admits-using-crystal-meth-during-career-14544308.html?r=RSS <p>US tennis legend Andre Agassi has admitted that he used crystal meth during his career and lied about the matter in order to escape a ban.</p> Sport Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:08:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/all-blacks-make-three-changes-for-tokyo-tie-14544302.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/all-blacks-make-three-changes-for-tokyo-tie-14544302.html?r=RSS <p>New Zealand coach Graham Henry has named a strong starting line-up for the All Blacks' historic Bledisloe Cup clash with Australia in Tokyo this Saturday.</p> Rugby Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:59:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-utd-through-to-carling-cup-lasteight-14544298.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-utd-through-to-carling-cup-lasteight-14544298.html?r=RSS <p>Holders Manchester United are through to the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup after a 2-0 win over Barnsley last night.</p> Soccer Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:54:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hughton-appointed-as-fulltime-newcastle-boss-14544294.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hughton-appointed-as-fulltime-newcastle-boss-14544294.html?r=RSS <p>Newcastle have confirmed the appointment of Chris Hughton as their new full-time manager.</p> Soccer Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:50:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/footballers-warned-that-spitting-could-spread-swine-flu-14543958.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/footballers-warned-that-spitting-could-spread-swine-flu-14543958.html?r=RSS <p>Footballers have been warned that spitting could increase the risk of spreading swine flu.</p> Soccer Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:46:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/former-eriksson-assistant-appointed-manager-at-notts-county-14543949.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/former-eriksson-assistant-appointed-manager-at-notts-county-14543949.html?r=RSS <p>Notts County have appointed Hans Backe as their new manager on a three-year contract.</p> Soccer Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:28:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/kroenke-moves-closer-to-arsenal-takeover-14543934.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/kroenke-moves-closer-to-arsenal-takeover-14543934.html?r=RSS <p>Stan Kroenke has moved a step closer to launching a formal takeover bid at Arsenal.</p> Soccer Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:16:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/nine-uncapped-players-in-kidneys-39man-ireland-squad-14543925.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/nine-uncapped-players-in-kidneys-39man-ireland-squad-14543925.html?r=RSS <p>Declan Kidney has named a 39-man squad for the Autumn Tests against Australia, Fiji and South Africa.</p> Rugby Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:09:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/world-cup-playoff-ties-to-kick-off-at-8pm-14543728.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/world-cup-playoff-ties-to-kick-off-at-8pm-14543728.html?r=RSS <p>The kick-off times for Ireland's World Cup play-off ties have been confirmed by FIFA.</p> Soccer Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:03:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/future-of-british-gp-may-be-decided-today-14543717.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/future-of-british-gp-may-be-decided-today-14543717.html?r=RSS <p>The future of the British Grand Prix could be decided today amid ongoing doubts about Donington Park's ability to host the race.</p> Sport Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:43:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/walsh-and-o-se-win-gpa-monthly-awards-14543711.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/walsh-and-o-se-win-gpa-monthly-awards-14543711.html?r=RSS <p>Kilkenny's Tommy Walsh and Kerry's Tomas O Se have been named as the GPA Players of the Month for September.</p> Gaelic Football Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:40:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ferguson-admits-fa-improper-conduct-charge-14543706.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ferguson-admits-fa-improper-conduct-charge-14543706.html?r=RSS <p>Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has admitted an FA charge of improper conduct following his remarks about referee Alan Wiley.</p> Soccer Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:37:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/australia-make-four-changes-for-tokyo-clash-14543352.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/australia-make-four-changes-for-tokyo-clash-14543352.html?r=RSS <p>Australia have made four changes to their team for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup test match against New Zealand in Tokyo.</p> Rugby Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:37:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-to-name-squad-for-november-test-series-14543351.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/kidney-to-name-squad-for-november-test-series-14543351.html?r=RSS <p>Declan Kidney is expected to name his squad for the November test series later today.</p> Rugby Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:36:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/allardyce-criticises-league-attitude-to-swine-flu-14543346.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/allardyce-criticises-league-attitude-to-swine-flu-14543346.html?r=RSS <p>Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has hit out at the Premier League for allowing his club's clash with Chelsea over the weekend to go ahead.</p> Soccer Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:31:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/3-uncapped-players-in-johnsons-injuryhit-england-squad-14543083.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/3-uncapped-players-in-johnsons-injuryhit-england-squad-14543083.html?r=RSS <p>England boss Martin Johnson has named three uncapped players in a re-vamped squad for the autumn internationals.</p> Rugby Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:38:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/galliani-100-certain-beckham-will-rejoin-milan-14543076.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/galliani-100-certain-beckham-will-rejoin-milan-14543076.html?r=RSS <p>AC Milan's vice-president says he's "100% certain" David Beckham will re-join the club this winter.</p> Soccer Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:30:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/third-blackburn-player-is-diagnosed-with-swine-flu-14543074.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/third-blackburn-player-is-diagnosed-with-swine-flu-14543074.html?r=RSS <p>A third member of Blackburn's squad has been diagnosed with swine flu.</p> Soccer Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:28:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bohs-maintain-lead-with-two-games-left-14541887.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bohs-maintain-lead-with-two-games-left-14541887.html?r=RSS <p>It's as you were at the top of the League of Ireland Premier Division. Bohemians remain on top following a 2-0 win at Galway thanks to a brace from youngster Paddy Madden.</p> Soccer Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-and-ulster-name-teams-for-magners-clash-14541614.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-and-ulster-name-teams-for-magners-clash-14541614.html?r=RSS <p>Leinster and Ulster have named their teams for tomorrow's Magners League clash between the two sides.</p> Rugby Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-division-title-rivals-in-action-tonight-14541613.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-division-title-rivals-in-action-tonight-14541613.html?r=RSS <p>The two rivals for this year's League of Ireland Premier Division title are both in action this evening.</p> Soccer Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:18:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/boro-delay-announcement-on-new-manager-14541611.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/boro-delay-announcement-on-new-manager-14541611.html?r=RSS <p>Middlesbrough appear to have delayed making an announcement about their new manager.</p> Soccer Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/injury-worries-for-man-utd-and-liverpool-14541603.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/injury-worries-for-man-utd-and-liverpool-14541603.html?r=RSS <p>Manchester United and Liverpool both have injury concerns among their star players ahead of Sunday's </p> Soccer Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:04:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/allardyce-hits-out-at-trap-over-reid-comments-14541601.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/allardyce-hits-out-at-trap-over-reid-comments-14541601.html?r=RSS <p>Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce has hit out at Giovanni Trapattoni over the Republic of Ireland manager's comments regarding Steven Reid.</p> Soccer Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:03:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/celtics-europa-campaign-in-tatters-after-10-defeat-14541372.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/celtics-europa-campaign-in-tatters-after-10-defeat-14541372.html?r=RSS <p>Celtic's hopes of progressing to the knockout stages of the Europa League have been dashed following a 1-0 defeat to Hamburg at Parkhead last night.</p> Soccer Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hurling/tipp-to-face-cork-in-munster-championship-opener-14541371.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hurling/tipp-to-face-cork-in-munster-championship-opener-14541371.html?r=RSS <p>Beaten All-Ireland finalists Tipperary have been drawn against Cork in the quarter-finals of next year's Munster Hurling Championship.</p> Hurling Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:52:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/kerry-and-cork-in-same-side-of-munster-draw-14541364.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/kerry-and-cork-in-same-side-of-munster-draw-14541364.html?r=RSS <p>Kerry and Cork have been drawn together on the same side of the Munster Football Championship for next year.</p> Gaelic Football Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:48:00 +0100