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Wednesday, March 10 2010

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Back in training: United talisman Wayne Rooney

Rooney boost for Ferguson

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WAYNE ROONEY has provided Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson with a timely Champions League boost by taking part in training ahead of tomorrow's encounter with AC Milan.

Gerrard faces V-sign probe

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could face an FA investigation after he appeared to flash a V-sign at referee Andre Marriner during his side's 1-0 defeat at Wigan last night.

Keaney doubt for Monaghan clash

CONAL Keaney is a doubt for Saturday night's NFL clash with Monaghan in Parnell Park after picking up a hamstring injury - one of three Dublin players who suffered identical knocks in the 1-9 to 1-8 victory over Mayo in Castlebar, writes Conor McKeon.

Fearless Drico 'sets standard'

The man who almost knocked Brian O'Driscoll out of contention for his 100th cap for Ireland this weekend was quick to laud his international captain as the man who "sets the standards" for Irish rugby.

Feeling the pain: Liverpool's Fernando
Torres is hacked
down by Wigan
Athletic centre-back
Titus Bramble

Rafa: mind not on job

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez vowed to carry on fighting in the club's battle for Champions League football despite suffering a significant blow in the 1-0 defeat at Wigan last night.

Louth's Andy McDonnell
and Dublin's Nicky
Devereux battle for
possession during the
Leinster U21FC
quarter-final

Gavin salutes Dublin's spirit

THE Dowdallshill club did a smashing job of hosting Saturday's Cadbury's Leinster U-21 Football Championship quarter-final between Louth and Dublin.

O'Gara can stake claim at Dragons

Jonathan Sexton is favourite to retain the 10 jersey for next weekend's visit of Wales to Croke Park but Ronan O'Gara is in superb form and will know a good performance this even-ing at Rodney Parade for Munster will make a strong argument for his inclusion.

Graham McDowell Photo: Getty Images

Bear Trap snares McDowell in horror finish

THE infamous Bear Trap at Palm Beach Gardens snagged Graeme McDowell in its teeth at the weekend, denying the doughty Ulsterman his first top-six finish of the year and a golden opportunity to cement his place in the world's top 50.

Champion Hurdle contender Solwhit

Markets in spin as Whit wavers

Solwhit, one of the leading figures for some time in the ultra-competitive Champion Hurdle market, threw the race into an agonising confusion yesterday when a major doubt was cast over his participation.

Ireland hopes fade for ross

ANDREW CONWAY'S selection on the wing for Leinster's meeting with Cardiff Blues tomorrow (4.0) will undoubtedly generate excitement but of more significance, in terms of players breaking into the Ireland squad, is the fact that Mike Ross is once again on the bench.

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