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French federation slams door on Paris rematch
THE French Football Federation last night definitively slammed the door on the prospect of replaying their World Cup play-off with Ireland despite the FAI's refusal to drop the case.
French agree to replay in Tullamore after Irish war threat shifts goalposts
0900hrs: Brian Cowen tears into the French at the European summit.
Rooney and Saha take centre stage for Ex-Factor
ANOTHER Saturday night's entertainment, another episode of the Ex-Factor. When Manchester United meet Everton this evening, it offers another high-profile chance for Wayne Rooney and Louis Saha to show their class to those they left behind.
Cricket: Gambhir leads India resistance
Gautam Gambhir and Sachin Tendulkar struck centuries as India played their way to a battling draw in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad.
Athletics: McMahon (14) sets new senior record
SYCERIKA McMahon caused a sensation yesterday at the Irish Short Course Championships when she not only set three new Irish junior records but also a senior record, despite only being 14.
Sports briefs: World Cup hopes dented by Czechs
Hockey: Ireland's chances of reaching the World Hockey Cup finals next year took a nosedive yesterday as they could only draw 2-2 with the Czech Republic.
Court call-up worries Brewer
FORMER Leinster assistant coach Mike Brewer believes Tom Court is a better option at prop for Ireland than his former charge Cian Healy, who made his debut against Australia last Sunday.
Athletics: Ledwith sets his sights on automatic Euro selection
MARK CHRISTIE, like his Mullingar Harriers club-mate Martin Fagan, will miss Sunday's Woodies DIY Inter-County Cross-Country Championships at Kilbeggan Race Course, but the return of US-based Andrew Ledwith will help make up for their absences.
Formula One: Mercedes in drive to recruit Schumacher
Michael Schumacher has been sounded out about a sensational return to Formula One next season.
Hockey: Czech domination vital for Revington
Ireland look to extend their domination over the Czech Republic today as they attempt to keep their World Hockey Cup challenge alive.
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