http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hurling/dublin-delay-naming-team-for-kilkenny-clash-14382026.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hurling/dublin-delay-naming-team-for-kilkenny-clash-14382026.html?r=RSS <p>Anthony Daly is waiting until tonight to name his starting 15 for Dublin's Leinster final meeting with Kilkenny on Sunday.</p> Hurling Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:56:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/freeman-to-learn-outcome-of-dra-appeal-14382008.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/freeman-to-learn-outcome-of-dra-appeal-14382008.html?r=RSS <p>Tommy Freeman will learn his fate tonight as he seeks a reprieve from the GAA's Disputes Resolution Authority.</p> Gaelic Football Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:46:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/lowry-set-to-survive-cut-at-french-open-14381989.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/lowry-set-to-survive-cut-at-french-open-14381989.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland's Shane Lowry looks likely to make his first cut as a professional golfer at the French Open in Paris today.</p> Golf Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:45:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-division-top-two-in-action-tonight-14381988.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-division-top-two-in-action-tonight-14381988.html?r=RSS <p>The top two teams in the League of Ireland Premier Division are both in action this evening.</p> Soccer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:43:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/four-irish-players-in-lions-team-for-final-test-14381292.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/four-irish-players-in-lions-team-for-final-test-14381292.html?r=RSS <p>Four Irish players are set to line out in tomorrow's final test on the Lions tour of South Africa.</p> Rugby Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:02:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sligo-lose-21-in-first-leg-of-europa-qualifier-14381288.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sligo-lose-21-in-first-leg-of-europa-qualifier-14381288.html?r=RSS <p>Sligo Rovers have an uphill battle on their hands after losing the first leg of their Europa League qualifier last night.</p> Soccer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:57:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-reject-city-offer-for-john-terry-14381276.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-reject-city-offer-for-john-terry-14381276.html?r=RSS <p>Chelsea have rejected an offer from Manchester City for their club captain, John Terry.</p> Soccer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/owen-linked-with-surprise-move-to-man-utd-14381275.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/owen-linked-with-surprise-move-to-man-utd-14381275.html?r=RSS <p>Former England international Michael Owen is being linked with a surprise move to Manchester United today.</p> Soccer Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:46:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/mens-semifinals-take-place-at-wimbledon-today-14381268.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/mens-semifinals-take-place-at-wimbledon-today-14381268.html?r=RSS <p>The line-up for the men's final at Wimbledon this year will be decided in London later today.</p> Sport Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:42:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/serena-beat-dementieva-in-wimbledon-semifinal-epic-14380048.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/serena-beat-dementieva-in-wimbledon-semifinal-epic-14380048.html?r=RSS <p>Serena Williams fought back from the brink of a shock defeat to progress to this year's Wimbledon Final.</p> Sport Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:43:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/teams-for-third-test-to-be-announced-today-14377066.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/teams-for-third-test-to-be-announced-today-14377066.html?r=RSS <p>Both teams will be announced today for the Third Test of the Lions Tour of South Africa.</p> Rugby Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:25:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/semifinal-line-up-decided-at-wimbledon-14377056.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/semifinal-line-up-decided-at-wimbledon-14377056.html?r=RSS <p>The Men's semi-final line up has been decided at Wimbledon with Andy Murray and Roger Federer still on track to meet in the final.</p> Sport Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:19:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/lyon-accept-real-bid-of-over-euro35m-for-benzema-14376128.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/lyon-accept-real-bid-of-over-euro35m-for-benzema-14376128.html?r=RSS <p>Lyon have accepted an offer from Real Madrid for striker Karim Benzema.</p> Soccer Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/murray-and-federer-through-to-wimbledon-semifinals-14376068.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/murray-and-federer-through-to-wimbledon-semifinals-14376068.html?r=RSS <p>Andy Murray is through to the semi-finals of Wimbledon.</p> Sport Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:34:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/brian-odriscoll-has-expressed-his-outrage-at-comments-by-south-africa-coach-peter-de-villiers-on-eye-gouging-14376009.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/brian-odriscoll-has-expressed-his-outrage-at-comments-by-south-africa-coach-peter-de-villiers-on-eye-gouging-14376009.html?r=RSS <p>The Springboks coach backed Schalk Burger - who was banned for eight weeks for an attack on Luke Fitzgerald - and claimed it was just part of the game.</p> Rugby Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:05:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/odriscoll-slams-de-villiers-comment-on-gouging-14374606.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/odriscoll-slams-de-villiers-comment-on-gouging-14374606.html?r=RSS <p>Brian O'Driscoll has slammed comments by South Africa coach Peter de Villiers condoning the practice of eye-gouging.</p> Rugby Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:04:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/mens-quarterfinals-to-take-place-at-wimbledon-14374572.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/mens-quarterfinals-to-take-place-at-wimbledon-14374572.html?r=RSS <p>The men's quarter-finals are due to take place at Wimbledon today, with British eyes all trained on the home favourite Andy Murray.</p> Sport Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:53:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/di-matteo-appointed-as-west-brom-manager-14374573.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/di-matteo-appointed-as-west-brom-manager-14374573.html?r=RSS <p>West Brom have appointed Roberto Di Matteo as their new head coach.</p> Soccer Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:53:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/cold-war-battles-confirmed-in-wimbledon-ladies-semis-14373726.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/cold-war-battles-confirmed-in-wimbledon-ladies-semis-14373726.html?r=RSS <p>It's the USA against Russia in the Wimbledon women's singles semi-finals on Thursday.</p> Sport Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:12:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/england-recommended-as-hosts-for-2015-rugby-world-cup-14373606.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/england-recommended-as-hosts-for-2015-rugby-world-cup-14373606.html?r=RSS <p>It's looking more likely that the 2015 Rugby World Cup could be staged in England.</p> Rugby Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:21:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/dementieva-joins-venus-and-safina-in-wimbledon-semis-14373586.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/dementieva-joins-venus-and-safina-in-wimbledon-semis-14373586.html?r=RSS <p>Elena Dementieva has won her Wimbledon quarter-final in straight sets.</p> Sport Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/arsenal-target-melo-extends-fiorentina-contract-14372927.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/arsenal-target-melo-extends-fiorentina-contract-14372927.html?r=RSS <p>Arsenal target Felipe Melo has ended speculation about his future by signing a one-year contract extention with Fiorentina.</p> Soccer Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:11:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/reid-dismisses-reports-about-southampton-link-14372913.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/reid-dismisses-reports-about-southampton-link-14372913.html?r=RSS <p>Peter Reid has dismissed reports linking him with the managerial job at Southampton.</p> Soccer Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:08:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/wolves-sign-irish-striker-doyle-from-reading-14372909.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/wolves-sign-irish-striker-doyle-from-reading-14372909.html?r=RSS <p>Premier League newcomers Wolves have signed Ireland striker Kevin Doyle from Reading for an undisclosed fee.</p> Soccer Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:04:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/etoo-likely-to-reject-man-city-transfer-14372226.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/etoo-likely-to-reject-man-city-transfer-14372226.html?r=RSS <p>Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o appears almost certain to reject Manchester City's attempts to lure him to the Premier League.</p> Soccer Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:02:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/germany-hammer-england-to-win-euro-u21-title-14372194.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/germany-hammer-england-to-win-euro-u21-title-14372194.html?r=RSS <p>Germany are the European under-21 champions after hammering old rivals England in last night's final in Sweden.</p> Soccer Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/south-africa-unlikely-to-appeal-burger-ban-14372193.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/south-africa-unlikely-to-appeal-burger-ban-14372193.html?r=RSS <p>South Africa appear unlikely to appeal the eight-week ban handed to Schalk Burger for eye-gouging.</p> Rugby Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:48:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/murray-survives-major-scare-at-wimbledon-14372192.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/murray-survives-major-scare-at-wimbledon-14372192.html?r=RSS <p>British hopeful Andy Murray is still in the race for this year's Wimbledon title after surviving a major scare last night.</p> Sport Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:46:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/south-africa-consider-appealing-burger-eyegouging-ban-14371187.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/south-africa-consider-appealing-burger-eyegouging-ban-14371187.html?r=RSS <p>South Africa are deciding whether or not to appeal Schalk Burger's eight-week ban for eye-gouging.</p> Rugby Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:06:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/federer-beats-soderling-in-wimbledon-last-16-14371007.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/federer-beats-soderling-in-wimbledon-last-16-14371007.html?r=RSS <p>Roger Federer has won his fourth-round match at Wimbledon in straight sets.</p> Sport Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:17:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/milan-warn-chelsea-off-brazilian-striker-pato-14370728.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/milan-warn-chelsea-off-brazilian-striker-pato-14370728.html?r=RSS <p>AC Milan have warned Chelsea that they have no intention of selling Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato.</p> Soccer Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:32:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/maicon-says-he-plans-to-stay-with-inter-14370709.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/maicon-says-he-plans-to-stay-with-inter-14370709.html?r=RSS <p>Inter Milan defender Maicon says he plans to remain at the San Siro as long as he is given an improved contract.</p> Soccer Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:31:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/burger-and-botha-suspended-for-third-test-14369766.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/burger-and-botha-suspended-for-third-test-14369766.html?r=RSS <p>South African duo Schalk Burger and Bakkies Botha are out of the third test against the Lions after being suspended following incidents in the second test over the weekend.</p> Rugby Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/federer-back-in-action-at-wimbledon-today-14369754.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/federer-back-in-action-at-wimbledon-today-14369754.html?r=RSS <p>Roger Federer is back in action on Centre Court at Wimbledon today as he bids to notch up another Grand Slam victory.</p> Sport Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/dougherty-wins-bmw-international-open-14369753.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/dougherty-wins-bmw-international-open-14369753.html?r=RSS <p>England's Nick Dougherty has won BMW International Open after fighing off a late challenge yesterday from Argentina's Rafa Echenique.</p> Golf Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:48:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/horse-racing/obrien-clinches-seventh-irish-derby-win-14369750.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/horse-racing/obrien-clinches-seventh-irish-derby-win-14369750.html?r=RSS <p>Aiden O'Brien has become the most successful trainer in the history of the Irish Derby after tasting more success at the Curragh yesterday.</p> Horse Racing Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:45:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hurling/antrim-secure-49th-ulster-hurling-title-14369749.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hurling/antrim-secure-49th-ulster-hurling-title-14369749.html?r=RSS <p>Antrim have secured a 49th Ulster hurling title after surviving a four-goal comeback against Down yesterday.</p> Hurling Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:42:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/dublin-and-galway-reach-provincial-finals-14369726.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/dublin-and-galway-reach-provincial-finals-14369726.html?r=RSS <p>The line-up for this year's provincial football finals have been confirmed following the completion of the semi-finals yesterday.</p> Gaelic Football Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:35:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/murray-ups-a-gear-to-dispatch-opponent-14367472.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/murray-ups-a-gear-to-dispatch-opponent-14367472.html?r=RSS <p>Andy Murray ratcheted the home crowd expectation up another notch with another clinical execution on Centre Court.</p> Sport Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:14:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/barca-joins-soccer-spending-spree-14367429.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/barca-joins-soccer-spending-spree-14367429.html?r=RSS <p>Brazilian football's hottest new prospect has signed for Barcelona, according to the Spanish media.</p> Soccer Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:19:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hewitt-and-roddick-make-second-week-14367387.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hewitt-and-roddick-make-second-week-14367387.html?r=RSS <p>Former champion Lleyton Hewitt and former finalist Andy Roddick are both through to the last 16 at Wimbledon. </p> Sport Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/langer-rolls-back-the-years-to-chase-the-goose-14367326.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/langer-rolls-back-the-years-to-chase-the-goose-14367326.html?r=RSS <p>Retief Goosen is in control at BMW International Open in Munich shooting a 67 to leave him two shots clear ahead of the final round.</p> Golf Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:45:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/south-africa-2825-british-and-irish-lions-14367250.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/south-africa-2825-british-and-irish-lions-14367250.html?r=RSS <p>The British and Irish Lions suffered a heartbreaking defeat as South</p> Rugby Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/lastminute-heartache-for-lions-14367227.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/lastminute-heartache-for-lions-14367227.html?r=RSS <p>The Lions have been beaten by South Africa in the second Test, and have lost the series.</p> Rugby Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:03:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/venus-cruises-into-last-16-at-wimbledon-14367201.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/venus-cruises-into-last-16-at-wimbledon-14367201.html?r=RSS <p>Defending Champion Venus Williams powered her way into a last 16 clash with Ana Ivanovic after beating Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain 6-0 6-4.</p> Sport Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:33:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/madrid-tie-up-six-year-ronaldo-deal-14367111.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/madrid-tie-up-six-year-ronaldo-deal-14367111.html?r=RSS <p>Real Madrid and Manchester United have finalised an agreement for the world record transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to the Spanish club.</p> Soccer Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/boro-sign-dubliner-yeates-from-colchester-14365055.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/boro-sign-dubliner-yeates-from-colchester-14365055.html?r=RSS <p>Middlesbrough have signed 24-year-old Dubliner Mark Yeates from Colchester.</p> Soccer Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:28:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/galway-make-three-changes-for-sligo-game-14365052.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/galway-make-three-changes-for-sligo-game-14365052.html?r=RSS <p>Liam Sammon has made three changes for Galway's Connacht football semi-final against Sligo at Markievicz Park.</p> Gaelic Football Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/dolan-on-bench-for-westmeathdublin-tie-14365051.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/dolan-on-bench-for-westmeathdublin-tie-14365051.html?r=RSS <p>Dessie Dolan has been named on the bench for Westmeath's Leinster football semi-final against Dublin on Sunday.</p> Gaelic Football Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/kildare-make-one-change-for-laois-clash-14365048.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/kildare-make-one-change-for-laois-clash-14365048.html?r=RSS <p>Kildare have made one change to their team for their Leinster football semi-final against Laois tomorrow evening.</p> Gaelic Football Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:20:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/lions-continue-preparations-for-second-test-14364212.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/lions-continue-preparations-for-second-test-14364212.html?r=RSS <p>The Lions are continuing their preparations in Cape Town for tomorrow's second test against South Africa.</p> Rugby Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:07:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/brazil-reach-confederations-cup-final-14364157.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/brazil-reach-confederations-cup-final-14364157.html?r=RSS <p>Brazil are through to the Conferations Cup final after a hard-earned win over hosts South Africa in the semi-finals of the competition last night.</p> Soccer Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:39:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/third-round-to-get-underway-at-wimbledon-14364152.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/third-round-to-get-underway-at-wimbledon-14364152.html?r=RSS <p>The third round gets underway at Wimbledon today, with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic the big names on Centre Court.</p> Sport Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:36:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hurling/mccrabbe-hopeful-of-playing-against-kilkenny-14364151.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hurling/mccrabbe-hopeful-of-playing-against-kilkenny-14364151.html?r=RSS <p>Dublin hurler Alan McCrabbe says he is hoping to play some part in the Leinster final against Kilkenny on Sunday week.</p> Hurling Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:33:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/safina-through-to-wimbledon-third-round-14363095.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/safina-through-to-wimbledon-third-round-14363095.html?r=RSS <p>Dinara Safina claimed her place in the third round at Wimbledon with a hard-fought 6-3 7-5 win over Paraguay's Rossana De Los Rios.</p> Sport Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/byrne-ruled-out-of-remaining-lions-games-14363094.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/byrne-ruled-out-of-remaining-lions-games-14363094.html?r=RSS <p>Lee Byrne has been ruled out of the rest of the tour.</p> Rugby Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:59:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/stoke-to-open-talks-with-dean-ashton-14362724.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/stoke-to-open-talks-with-dean-ashton-14362724.html?r=RSS <p>Stoke City are set to open talks with West Ham's Dean Ashton about a possible move to the Britannia Stadium.</p> Soccer Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:53:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/seven-irish-players-named-in-lions-team-14362603.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/seven-irish-players-named-in-lions-team-14362603.html?r=RSS <p>The Lions coaching staff have named seven Irish players in the starting 15 for Saturday's second test against South Africa in Pretoria.</p> Rugby Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:09:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/fleet-prepares-for-last-leg-of-volvo-race-14361734.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/fleet-prepares-for-last-leg-of-volvo-race-14361734.html?r=RSS <p>The last leg of the Volvo Ocean race is due to get underway in Stockholm today.</p> Sport Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/mcilroy-leads-irish-challenge-in-munich-14359566.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/mcilroy-leads-irish-challenge-in-munich-14359566.html?r=RSS <p>Rory McIlroy will be leading the Irish challenge at the BMW International Open in Germany over the coming days.</p> Golf Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:56:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/lions-to-name-team-for-second-test-14359563.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/lions-to-name-team-for-second-test-14359563.html?r=RSS <p>The Lions coaching staff are due to announce their team today for this weekend's second test against South Africa in Pretoria.</p> Rugby Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:51:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/murray-back-in-action-at-wimbledon-14359562.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/murray-back-in-action-at-wimbledon-14359562.html?r=RSS <p>The second round action continues at Wimbledon today, with British hopeful Andy Murray among the competitors due up on Centre Court.</p> Sport Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/usa-end-spains-15match-winning-streak-14359559.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/usa-end-spains-15match-winning-streak-14359559.html?r=RSS <p>The USA are through to the Confederations Cup final after a shock victory over European champions Spain in South Africa last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:45:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/burnley-bid-for-derby-countys-tyrone-mears-accepted-14358581.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/burnley-bid-for-derby-countys-tyrone-mears-accepted-14358581.html?r=RSS <p>Burnley have had a bid accepted for Derby County's Tyrone Mears.</p> Soccer Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:32:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hull-manager-brown-fined-euro3000-for-improper-conduct-14358574.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hull-manager-brown-fined-euro3000-for-improper-conduct-14358574.html?r=RSS <p>Hull manager Phil Brown's been fined &euro;3,000 by the FA for improper conduct.</p> Soccer Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/gilroy-makes-three-changes-for-dublin-against-westmeath-14358557.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/gilroy-makes-three-changes-for-dublin-against-westmeath-14358557.html?r=RSS <p>Dublin boss Pat Gilroy has made three changes to his line up to face Westmeath in this Sunday's </p> Gaelic Football Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:10:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/sharapova-dumped-out-of-wimbledon-in-second-round-14358556.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/sharapova-dumped-out-of-wimbledon-in-second-round-14358556.html?r=RSS <p>Maria Sharapova's gone out of Wimbledon in the second round for the second year running.</p> Sport Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:08:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/ireland-top-of-pool-at-champions-challenge-14358113.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/ireland-top-of-pool-at-champions-challenge-14358113.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland's women's hockey team are top of their pool at the Champions Challenge in Russia following a 1-0 win over Malaysia today.</p> Sport Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:29:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/wimbledon-match-under-investigation-14358112.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/wimbledon-match-under-investigation-14358112.html?r=RSS <p>A match at Wimbledon is being investigated after bookmakers suspended betting due to unusual gambling patterns.</p> Sport Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:28:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/freeman-appeals-suspension-to-dra-14358110.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/freeman-appeals-suspension-to-dra-14358110.html?r=RSS <p>Monaghan's Tony Freeman is appealing his eight-week suspension to the GAA Disputes Resolution Authority.</p> Gaelic Football Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/worthington-to-decide-ni-future-after-qualifiers-14358109.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/worthington-to-decide-ni-future-after-qualifiers-14358109.html?r=RSS <p>Nigel Worthington says any discussions about his future as Northern Ireland manager will have to wait until the end of the World Cup qualifying campaign.</p> Soccer Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/hines-awaits-result-of-disciplinary-hearing-14358107.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/hines-awaits-result-of-disciplinary-hearing-14358107.html?r=RSS <p>Lions forward Nathan Hines is facing a disciplinary hearing today after being cited for an alleged dangerous tackle in last night's draw with the Emerging Springboks. </p> Rugby Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:19:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/deal-reached-in-row-between-fia-and-f1-teams-14358106.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/deal-reached-in-row-between-fia-and-f1-teams-14358106.html?r=RSS <p>The row which threatened the future of Formula One is over following an agreement today between the FIA and the teams that were threatening to set up their own rival championship.</p> Sport Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:17:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sturridge-to-join-chelsea-from-man-city-14357073.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sturridge-to-join-chelsea-from-man-city-14357073.html?r=RSS <p>Manchester City striker Daniel Sturridge is set to join Chelsea this summer, but the transfer fee will be decided by a tribunal.</p> Soccer Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:05:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/west-ham-sign-jimenez-on-loan-from-inter-14357068.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/west-ham-sign-jimenez-on-loan-from-inter-14357068.html?r=RSS <p>West Ham have signed Luis Jimenez from Inter Milan on a season-long loan deal, providing he passes a medical.</p> Soccer Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:57:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/spain-look-to-set-new-record-for-unbeaten-run-14357067.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/spain-look-to-set-new-record-for-unbeaten-run-14357067.html?r=RSS <p>Spain will be looking to make history later today in the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup.</p> Soccer Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:56:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/second-round-to-get-underway-at-wimbledon-14357046.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/second-round-to-get-underway-at-wimbledon-14357046.html?r=RSS <p>The second round gets underway at Wimbledon today, with Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova both due in action on Centre Court.</p> Sport Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:52:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/lions-coaches-mulling-over-selection-issues-14357030.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/lions-coaches-mulling-over-selection-issues-14357030.html?r=RSS <p>The Lions coaches will be mulling over selection issues today ahead of this weekend's second test against South Africa.</p> Rugby Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/mosley-set-to-stand-for-reelection-as-fia-president-14355873.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/mosley-set-to-stand-for-reelection-as-fia-president-14355873.html?r=RSS <p>Max Mosley looks set to stand for re-election to his role as president of motor sport's governing body, the FIA.</p> Sport Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/benitez-says-johnson-cost-extra-because-of-nationality-14355868.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/benitez-says-johnson-cost-extra-because-of-nationality-14355868.html?r=RSS <p>Rafa Benitez said Liverpool had to pay a premium to sign Glen Johnson because he is British.</p> Soccer Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:21:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ronaldo-says-real-madrid-medical-went-perfectly-14355687.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ronaldo-says-real-madrid-medical-went-perfectly-14355687.html?r=RSS <p>Cristiano Ronaldo says his medical at Real Madrid went "perfectly".</p> Soccer Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:34:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/former-qpr-boss-sousa-confirmed-as-new-swansea-manager-14355686.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/former-qpr-boss-sousa-confirmed-as-new-swansea-manager-14355686.html?r=RSS <p>Former QPR boss Paulo Sousa has been confirmed as the new manager of Swansea.</p> Soccer Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:32:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/burger-back-in-south-africa-team-for-second-test-14355470.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/burger-back-in-south-africa-team-for-second-test-14355470.html?r=RSS <p>Schalk Burger returns to the South Africa team for their second test against the Lions in Pretoria this Saturday.</p> Rugby Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:56:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/liverpool-on-verge-of-completing-johnson-move-14354272.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/liverpool-on-verge-of-completing-johnson-move-14354272.html?r=RSS <p>Liverpool are on the brink of signing England defender Glen Johnson after reaching agreement on the transfer with both the player and his current club, Portsmouth.</p> Soccer Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:12:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/espn-secures-former-setanta-league-packages-14354249.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/espn-secures-former-setanta-league-packages-14354249.html?r=RSS <p>The Disney-owned sports channel ESPN has secured the two Premier League football packages formerly held by Setanta Sports.</p> Soccer Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/murray-to-get-wimbledon-campaign-underway-14354228.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/murray-to-get-wimbledon-campaign-underway-14354228.html?r=RSS <p>The first-round action continues at Wimbledon today, with British hope Andy Murray due to get his campaign underway on Centre Court.</p> Sport Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/lucas-glover-wins-us-open-by-two-shots-14354227.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/lucas-glover-wins-us-open-by-two-shots-14354227.html?r=RSS <p>American Lucas Glover has won the US Open after holding off late challenges from Phil Mickelson and David Duval last night.</p> Golf Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/spl-looking-to-resell-setantas-matches-14352884.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/spl-looking-to-resell-setantas-matches-14352884.html?r=RSS <p>The SPL is trying to sell the rights to broadcast games next season which Setanta was originally going to show.</p> Soccer Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:28:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/federer-starts-wimbledon-with-straight-sets-win-14352871.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/federer-starts-wimbledon-with-straight-sets-win-14352871.html?r=RSS <p>Roger Federer's challenge for a record-breaking 15th Grand Slam tennis title has got off to a straightforward start.</p> Sport Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:17:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/shevchenko-intends-to-honour-chelsea-contract-14352507.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/shevchenko-intends-to-honour-chelsea-contract-14352507.html?r=RSS <p>Andriy Shevchenko says he intends to honour the year left on his contract with Chelsea.</p> Soccer Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ogara-to-captain-lions-squad-at-newlands-14352466.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ogara-to-captain-lions-squad-at-newlands-14352466.html?r=RSS <p>Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara has been named as the Lions captain for their clash with the Emerging Springboks at Newlands tomorrow night.</p> Rugby Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:35:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bohemians-face-salzburg-in-champions-league-14352229.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bohemians-face-salzburg-in-champions-league-14352229.html?r=RSS <p>Bohemians have been drawn against Austrian champions Salzburg in the second round of the Champions League qualifiers.</p> Soccer Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:59:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/federer-to-open-play-at-wimbledon-today-14351546.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/federer-to-open-play-at-wimbledon-today-14351546.html?r=RSS <p>The All England Lawn Tennis Championships get underway later today at Wimbledon.</p> Sport Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:19:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hurling/dublin-and-tipp-reach-provincial-finals-14351533.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hurling/dublin-and-tipp-reach-provincial-finals-14351533.html?r=RSS <p>Dublin have booked a place against Kilkenny in this year's Leinster final after beating Wexford yesterday at Nowlan Park.</p> Hurling Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:05:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/tyrone-cruise-into-ulster-football-final-14351532.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/tyrone-cruise-into-ulster-football-final-14351532.html?r=RSS <p>Tyrone have booked a place in the Ulster final after an easy win over Derry at Casement Park yesterday.</p> Gaelic Football Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:02:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/us-open-to-conclude-in-new-york-today-14351529.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/us-open-to-conclude-in-new-york-today-14351529.html?r=RSS <p>The final round of the rain-delayed US Open is due to conclude in New York later today.</p> Golf Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:59:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/league-payment-deadline-looms-for-setanta-14347313.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/league-payment-deadline-looms-for-setanta-14347313.html?r=RSS <p>The Irish-based sports broadcaster Setanta has until close of business today to pay the latest instalment of a &pound;30m bill it owes to the English Premier League.</p> Sport Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:53:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/red-bull-fastest-in-british-gp-practice-14347286.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/red-bull-fastest-in-british-gp-practice-14347286.html?r=RSS <p>Red Bull duo Sebastien Vettel and Mark Webber have set the pace in the opening practice session for this weekend's British Grand Prix.</p> Sport Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:41:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/birmingham-close-to-completing-benitez-deal-14347268.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/birmingham-close-to-completing-benitez-deal-14347268.html?r=RSS <p>Birmingham are on course to complete the signing of Ecuador striker Christian Benitez early next week.</p> Soccer Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:36:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/murray-and-nadal-in-same-side-of-wimbledon-draw-14347267.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/murray-and-nadal-in-same-side-of-wimbledon-draw-14347267.html?r=RSS <p>British hopeful Andy Murray has been placed in the same half of the Wimbledon draw as world number one Rafael Nadal.</p> Sport Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:32:00 +0100