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Harry found not guilty

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:43:58 +0000

HARRY Redknapp has been cleared of charges of tax evasion and walked away from Southwark Crown Court with his reputation restored.

Suarez: I'll feed off hate

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

LUIS Suarez is ready to meet the worst abuse Old Trafford can throw at him and the hotter it gets, the happier he will be.

Tardelli to take closer look at McClean

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

AS AN ENTITY, the League of Ireland has deserved, and taken, a few knocks in recent years.

Cronin: We can steal it in Paris

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

HOOKER Seán Cronin is "under no illusion about how tough a place" Paris has become for Ireland over the last 40 years.

Player puts McIlroy on pedestal with very best

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

GARY Player spent much of his career in the shadow of record 18-times major winner Jack Nicklaus and the South African believes Rory McIlroy is also the real deal.

Ferguson: Game needs to crack down on racist abuse

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

ALEX FERGUSON has made his first contribution to the debate on the re-emergence of racism in football, suggesting four days before Patrice Evra and Luis Suarez face each other again at Old Trafford that he does believe the issue is returning to the game.

Celts cannot be complacent - Lennon

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

NEIL LENNON has warned his table toppers that no prizes are handed out in February.

Green day stirs Ward

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

WOLVES full-back Stephen Ward is relishing an Irish reunion this weekend in the Black Country derby against West Bromwich Albion.

Parker: Resilience keeping Spurs in hunt

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

TOTTENHAM midfielder Scott Parker believes more displays of greater resilience, combined with a fully fit squad, can ensure they maintain their challenge at the top of the Premier League.

Berbatov bemoans lack of game time

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

DIMITAR BERBATOV expects to remain at Manchester United beyond this season but has reiterated his disenchantment at his lack of playing time at Old Trafford.

Dubs step up as DCU Rock on

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:57:57 +0000

DUBLIN'S All-Ireland under-21 success of 2010 prompted a ripple of optimism in the capital that a new brand of quality footballer would quick-step into the senior setup and continue their successful habits therein.

‘Corbett’s exit a huge shock’ -- Tipp boss Ryan

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:04:07 +0000

TIPPERARY manager Declan Ryan insists that he is as shocked as anyone over Lar Corbett’s decision to opt off the Premier County’s senior hurling panel.

GAA Fixtures

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:09:03 +0000

TODAY

Kelly KO adds to Daly headaches

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:03:43 +0000

DUBLIN are sweating on the fitness of yet another of their frontliners, with full-back Peter Kelly the latest man to suffer an injury.

O’Brien back to boost Brigid’s

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:05:14 +0000

ST BRIGID’S of Roscommon will have their manager, Noel O’Brien, on the line for their AIB All-Ireland club SFC semi-final clash with Garrycastle in Pearse Park next Saturday week, despite a recent illness.

Irish camp 'very disappointed' by citing of 'exemplary' Ferris

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

IRELAND flanker Stephen Ferris and the management are "very disappointed" that he was cited to appear before an Independent Disciplinary Committee in London at lunchtime today.

Officials set for rap over tip-tackles

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

THE International Rugby Board's disciplinary procedure, and two of England's top referees, were likely to be under nearly as much scrutiny as Bradley Davies and Stephen Ferris in London today when a Six Nations committee dealt with the controversial issue of tip-tackling.

Kirwan keen on Ulster's top job

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

FORMER All Black John Kirwan last night revealed he would be interested in becoming Ulster's new coach when the post is vacated by Brian McLaughlin in the summer.

Scots hail Parks after No 10 ends Test career

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

SCOTLAND coach Andy Robinson paid tribute to the retiring Dan Parks as he signalled his readiness to turn to a new generation of fly-halves in Sunday's Six Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff.

Jones could be forced into second-row role

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

RYAN JONES could find himself pressed into second-row duty when Wales continue their Six Nations campaign against Scotland at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday.

I'll fight to clear my name - Contador

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

ALBERTO CONTADOR is considering appealing against the two-year ban he was handed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for failing a dope test during his victorious 2010 Tour de France campaign.

Button buzzing after first drive

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

F1: Jenson Button is convinced he has "a good base" on which to build a more solid start to the new Formula One season.

Wada asks US authorities to turn in Armstrong evidence

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

THE World Anti-Doping Agency wants US authorities to quickly turn over evidence collected in an investigation of Lance Armstrong to help fight doping in cycling.

Bergin primed to boss Belfast

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

SPRINTERS will take centre stage at the Woodie's DIY National Indoors taking place at the Odyssey in Belfast over the weekend.

Athletics round-up

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

ROSSITER MUCKS IN: Jayme Rossiter of Clonliffe won the men's title at the National Intermediate Cross-Country Championships in Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle. Defying the glue-like muck, Rossiter sprinted clear of Kilnaboy's Michael Shannon and Martin Quinn of Dunleer to take the title.

Nicholls: Close call for Gold

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:56:52 +0000

Paul Nicholls believes there will be little to choose between old rivals Kauto Star and Long Run as the pair prepare to lock horns for a fifth time in next month's Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Newbury ‘hopeful’ for Super Saturday

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:58:33 +0000

Newbury clerk of the course Richard Osgood remains "pretty hopeful" this weekend's Betfair Super Saturday fixture will beat the elements.

Conan heading for Leopardstown

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:13:29 +0000

Musselburgh help out as more cards fall

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:02 +0000

Musselburgh has stepped in to help during the cold snap by staging last weekend's abandoned meeting this Saturday, as the inclement weather laid claim to more cards today with Huntingdon and Taunton forced to abandon.

Run must go Long way to convince

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:05:01 +0000

HURRICANE FLY, Big Buck's and Sizing Europe have all laid down the gauntlet for up-and-coming rivals, and all three are short prices to retain their respective crowns from the Cheltenham Festival.