http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/ Belfast Telegraph RSS Feed http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-city-face-balotelli-reunion-29358206.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/manchester-city-face-balotelli-reunion-29358206.html Manchester City face a possible reunion with former striker Mario Balotelli in Germany this summer. Premier League Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:57:56 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mourinho-welcomes-home-start-29358172.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mourinho-welcomes-home-start-29358172.html 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. Premier League Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:22:05 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/im-going-nowhere-pardew-29358115.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/im-going-nowhere-pardew-29358115.html Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has insisted he is going nowhere after the resignation of managing director Derek Llambias plunged the club into fresh chaos. Premier League Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:00:25 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/kearney-first-test-is-what-matters-29358099.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/kearney-first-test-is-what-matters-29358099.html Rob Kearney is ready to help the British and Irish Lions prepare for "the big picture" of Saturday's first Test against Australia. Rugby Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:42:43 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/cambridge-dun-and-dusted-29358080.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/cambridge-dun-and-dusted-29358080.html 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. Racing Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:33:59 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/how-will-the-fixture-list-shape-up-the-new-premier-league-season-29358078.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/how-will-the-fixture-list-shape-up-the-new-premier-league-season-29358078.html The fixture list for the new season has been unveiled - and while we knew it would involve 38 games per team and playing every side home and away, the order of the matches has created some interesting scenarios. Premier League Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:32:31 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-has-talent-to-turn-disappointing-year-around-29358074.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-has-talent-to-turn-disappointing-year-around-29358074.html Rory McIlroy is the most naturally talented golfer on the planet. He also happens to be a decent enough young chap, witty, sharp, incredibly resilient and generally well clued-in. Golf Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:25:45 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/perfect-ten-for-obrien-29358050.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/perfect-ten-for-obrien-29358050.html 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. Racing Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:58:11 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/obrien-flies-flag-at-leopardstown-29358031.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/obrien-flies-flag-at-leopardstown-29358031.html Flying The Flag drops back to Listed level from Classic class as he tackles Thursday's Glencairn Stakes at Leopardstown. Racing Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:43:12 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/carroll-completes-west-ham-switch-29358029.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/carroll-completes-west-ham-switch-29358029.html West Ham have completed the signing of Andy Carroll from Liverpool on a six-year contract for a club-record fee. Premier League Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:42:45 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/deans-poised-for-oconnor-gamble-29357585.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/deans-poised-for-oconnor-gamble-29357585.html 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. Rugby Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:29:17 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/premier-league-fixture-list-unveiled-manchester-united-face-swansea-on-opening-day-as-jose-mourinhos-chelsea-play-hull-29357534.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/premier-league-fixture-list-unveiled-manchester-united-face-swansea-on-opening-day-as-jose-mourinhos-chelsea-play-hull-29357534.html Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea. Premier League Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:05:53 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/pardew-im-staying-29357490.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/pardew-im-staying-29357490.html Alan Pardew has insisted he will remain as Newcastle boss despite the turmoil currently engulfing the club. Premier League Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:45:24 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/fortune-united-are-different-now-29357354.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/fortune-united-are-different-now-29357354.html 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. Premier League Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:56:18 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/spurs-confirm-baldini-role-29357352.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/spurs-confirm-baldini-role-29357352.html Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of former England assistant manager Franco Baldini as technical director at the Barclays Premier League club. Premier League Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:56:08 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/north-fitness-boost-for-lions-29357228.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/north-fitness-boost-for-lions-29357228.html British and Irish Lions wing George North has been passed fit to face Australia in Saturday's opening Test at Suncorp Stadium. Rugby Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:58:33 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/moyes-era-begins-in-swansea-29357146.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/moyes-era-begins-in-swansea-29357146.html Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea. Premier League Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:12:43 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/llambias-resigns-from-newcastle-29357128.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/llambias-resigns-from-newcastle-29357128.html Derek Llambias has resigned from his post as managing director at Newcastle, the club have announced. Premier League Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:02:55 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/north-available-for-first-test-29357031.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/north-available-for-first-test-29357031.html British and Irish Lions winger George North has been passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia after recovering from his hamstring problem. Rugby Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:57:01 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/hooper-inspired-by-brumbies-win-29356995.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/hooper-inspired-by-brumbies-win-29356995.html Australia openside Michael Hooper insists the Wallabies will draw inspiration from the British and Irish Lions' first defeat of their 2013 tour. Rugby Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:28:14 +0100