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How trip to Japan could win title for Manchester United

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:23:59 GMT

Here's a question as you ponder the Premier League title race that refuses to obey logic: can you remember a season when the following took place?

Chelsea's lean spell worse than ours, says Liverpool

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:10:26 GMT

Anfield was an angst-ridden place as Liverpool took top spot in the Premier League on Monday night but Jamie Carragher, whose perspective on things is broader than most, served a reminder yesterday that Liverpool's "rough spell", as he describes it, has not cost them as dearly as Chelsea's.

Tyrone Howe: Strictly speaking Ulster need passionate display

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:59 GMT

As the lovely Christine Bleakley slipped off into the Strictly Come Dancing sunset, the individual who surely impresses the most is that remarkable octogenarian, Bruce Forsyth.

Glentoran will improve, boasts Leeman

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:40 GMT

Paul Leeman last night boldly predicted that there is more to come from league leaders Glentoran.

Allen earns Lisburn Distillery draw against Glenavon

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:39 GMT

Paul Kirk will be the happier of the two managers after this exciting Co-operative Insurance Cup quarter-final first leg tie ended all-square at Mourneview Park last night.

Dungiven boxer McCloskey aiming to have the X-Factor

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:32 GMT

Paul McCloskey is hoping for a Dungiven double this weekend.

Keane was the best: Vieira

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:24 GMT

Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira has named long-time Manchester United adversary Roy Keane as the best player he has ever played against.

Dan’s yer man

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:24 GMT

Simon Danielli will make his first Ulster start of the season in the Heineken Cup clash against the Scarlets at Ravenhill on Friday night.

Derby make Stoke pay the penalty

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:23 GMT

Derby, relegated in shame from the Premier League last season, are on the brink of a Wembley final after edging past Stoke in the Carling Cup fifth round.

Shut-out Scarlets lose their Kees

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:20 GMT

Former All Black prop Kees Meeuws is set to miss Friday’s Heineken Cup clash against Ulster with an achilles injury.

McEntee appeal key for Crossmaglen Rangers

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:19 GMT

It was inevitable after a season where controversy has never been far away that the AIB Ulster club final would have its moments.

Portadown show Premier class

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:17 GMT

Portadown may now be plying their trade in intermediate football, but Ronnie McFall’s men showed they are still a Premier League side in everything but name as they lowered the colours of mighty Linfield at Shamrock Park.

Clarke’s clincher puts Newry City in pole position

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:17 GMT

It took Richard Clarke’s late ,late goal for Newry City to take a lead into the second-leg of this quarter final tie after Loughgall pushed them all the way in a game littered with mistakes.

Carroll set for Wembley's Race of Champions

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:14 GMT

Adam Carroll is to join motorsport's superstars in the Race of Champions at Wembley Stadium on December 14.

Ballymena boss Walker slams referees

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:12 GMT

Ballymena United manager Roy Walker has rebuked referees who attempt to apply man-management skills in Irish FA Premiership games.

GAA ridiculed after Devlin ruling

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:01 GMT

Confidence in the GAA's disciplinary process is again under close scrutiny following the ruling on Paul Devlin, who successfully argued that the Derry County Board was not entitled to suspend him.

The Punter: McCoy Minded to ride in Tingle

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Confirmation that Tony McCoy will take over from the beleaguered Sam Thomas for the ride on Master Minded in Saturday’s Sandown Tingle Creek Chase has cut the favourite’s odds to as low as 4-7 for the big race.

Arsenal Turfed out by Burnley

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:54:57 GMT

Northern Ireland striker Martin Paterson inspired Burnley to a second Carling Cup giant-killing act at Turf Moor tonight.

Seve Ballesteros undergoes fourth brain operation

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:31:00 GMT

Seve Ballesteros is back in intensive care after having a fourth brain operation in Madrid.

Trimble returns for Ulster clash with Scarlets

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:56:00 GMT

Ulster Coach Matt Williams has today named a 25 man squad to take on the Scarlets in the third pool game of Ulster's Heineken Cup campaign.

Quinlan set to return for Munster against Clermont

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:53:00 GMT

Tony McGahan has named a Munster squad containing few surprises for Sunday's visit to Clermont Auvergne in the Heineken Cup.

Strong Leinster squad named for Castres clash

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:42:00 GMT

Michael Cheika has named his squad to face Castres Olympique in Saturday's Heineken Cup Pool Two clash at the RDS.

Benitez backs out-of-form Keane

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:32:00 GMT

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez insists misfiring striker Robbie Keane will overcome his current crisis in form.

Wine can be the toast in Kempton nursery

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:04:05 GMT

Gary Moore is one of the shrewdest trainers in the business and his Wine ’N Dine looks primed to run a big race on his handicap debut at Kempton.

My Best is still to come: Ronaldo

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:01:01 GMT

Manchester United hero Cristiano Ronaldo today vowed to become an even better player after following in the footsteps of the great George Best.