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Hawkins joy after sealing yellow jersey
Belfast man Peter Hawkins took over as race leader of the An Post Ras as flying Kiwi Shane Archbold gave the An Post-Chain Reaction team a fine victory at the end of stage two in Nenagh.
Calendar needs a serious rethink
The format of the Irish greyhound calendar needs a serious rethink. The problem has been highlighted by the massive Irish challenge for the English Derby, which begins next week.
Equestrian: Hanley joy at comeback win
Showjumper Cameron Hanley, whose career seemed to have ended following a freak accident two years ago, has underlined his return to the top by winning the Riders Tour Grand Prix in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Mark Webber wants Monaco title tonic
Mark Webber is hoping the comfort of Monaco will help him get his Formula One title challenge back on track.
Oscar Pistorius will not race in 2013 ahead of murder trial
Oscar Pistorius will not compete again this year as he awaits trial for murder, despite receiving a number of meeting invitations, his agent has confirmed.
Cricket: O'Brien inspires Union to derby victory
KEVIN O'Brien was the scourge of YMCA once again as his 74 eased Railway Union to their victory target of 193 with six overs to spare as the Park Avenue side maintained their impressive recent record in the Sandymount derby.
Hockey: Germans avenge Ireland defeat
Ireland's men failed to repeat Friday's giant killing as they lost their rematch with Olympic champions Germany 5-2. The match in Mannheim produced one familiar Irish scorer, Mikie Watt, and one new name – Kyle Good of Monkstown.
Dunne walks tall in Ras duel for yellow
Conor Dunne, riding for the Iverk Produce Tipperary county team, outsmarted the professionals yesterday to claim only the second An Post Ras stage victory by a domestic county rider in four years.
Nadal crushes Federer to claim third straight title
RAFAEL NADAL continued his stunning run of form by crushing Roger Federer in little more than an hour to win the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome.
Broad blows New Zealand away
STUART BROAD was an irresistible force as he and James Anderson left New Zealand in tatters at Lord's, and England captain Alastair Cook hailing their exemplary new-ball bowling.
Beryl shows Oaks credentials
Brilliant feature-winning performances at Shelbourne and Tralee from Rockburst Beryl and Shes A Terror respectively and a brace of winners for Paul Hennessy at Wimbledon were the highlights of a terrific night's racing on Saturday.
Rafa back to his best as he destroys Federer in Rome final
RAFAEL NADAL continued his stunning run of form by crushing Roger Federer in little more than an hour to win the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome.
Ireland may have role in Pakistan's return to fold
THEY come here this week to take on Ireland's cricketers in two internationals, but the benighted land of Pakistan has little to cheer about these days. The geo-political fall-out of the Afghan Wars has drawn it into the grim battle between the West and Islamist terrorism. And its 183 million people – it is the sixth most populous country in the world – haven't been able to forget their troubles through sport either.
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In Brief: McDowell in final four mix
GOLF: Graeme McDowell yesterday finally got the better of Nicolas Colsaerts in the World Match Play Championship, despite a remarkable hazard escape by the defending champion.
Athletics plan puts it ahead of posse
There is a fixation in this country with winning medals. We are not alone in that, but in comparison to others, our fascination seems misplaced given our status in the world of sport and how little money we actually spend on it.
Testing tyres turn unpredictability into F1 art form
Fernando Alonso's flamenco red Ferrari danced to the beat of a different kind of drum when he won at his home Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalyunya in Barcelona. It doesn't get much better than the combination of Iberian sunshine, 100,000 diehard fans, Ferrari, a national hero and an unexpected win to create the perfect home race.
Nibali preserves Giro lead
Mauro Santambrogio took the stage victory but overall leader Vincenzo Nibali was the big winner as the poor weather dominated stage 14 of the Giro d'Italia.
Tennis: Djokovic blames himself for exit
Novak Djokovic admitted he only had himself to blame after the world No 1 fell victim to a stunning comeback from Tomas Berdych to exit the Internazionali d'Italia at the quarter-final stage.
Droopys Hilda to display Oaks credentials
We are moving into female time at Shelbourne Park with the Sporting Press Irish Oaks due to begin next Thursday.
Battling Barry plans to strike blow for 'domestic warriors'
Of the 150 riders that take to the starting line for the An Post Ras tomorrow, most will be full-time bike riders, either getting paid to pedal or doing so in an effort to earn a professional contract with a bigger team.
Sir Bradley Wiggins has pulled out of the Giro d'Italia because of a chest infection.
The Team Sky rider and Tour de France winner withdrew on medical advice ahead of today's 13th stage from Busseto to Cherasco.
YMCA ready for 'spicy' clash with Railway
It is 20 years since YMCA won the Leinster League so, according to this year's captain Albert van der Merwe, a title success is long overdue. Two wins out of two is the perfect start to this year's campaign for the favourites, but the former Ireland international is taking nothing for granted ahead of the first of the Sandymount derbies, against Railway Union, today.
McQuaid's presidential bid hits fresh stumbling block
The ongoing saga of Pat McQuaid's nomination for election in the upcoming UCI presidential race has taken a few more twists.
Lee hunting Martinez after fast NYC finish
IRISH middleweight Andy Lee wants a shot at WBC kingpin Sergio Martinez after taking little more than a New York minute to dispatch Darryl Cunningham on Wednesday night.
Tennis: Murray rules himself out of French Open after Rome injury
ANDY MURRAY does not expect to be fit for the French Open after retiring from his second-round match in Rome today with a recurrence of a back problem.
French rider Sylvain Georges fails drugs test in Giro d'Italia
The failed dope test confirmed by the International Cycling Union (UCI)
F1: Honda to make Formula One return after announcing partnership with McLaren as engine supplier
McLaren are to renew their once all-conquering partnership with Honda in 2015 as the Japanese manufacturing giant confirmed on Thursday morning that they would be returning to Formula One as the team's engine supplier.
Wiggins: Win is beyond me but I'll still keep fighting
Rigoberto Uran took a spectacular solo stage win in the Giro d'Italia and moved on to the provisional podium, but his Team Sky colleague Bradley Wiggins slid to more than two minutes behind the increasingly dominant overall leader Vincenzo Nibali of Italy.
Lee eager for Broadway bout
Former Irish Olympian Andy Lee must secure victory in New York tonight or the lights will begin to dim on his career on Broadway.
Ballymac Vic revved up for English Derby trial
An extremely strong Irish challenge is building up for the William Hill English Derby at Wimbledon and one of our leading hopes, Ballymac Vic, will have his first experience of the London track when he has a trial today.
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Botham backs Anderson to beat record
James Anderson reached 300 Test wickets for England against New Zealand and Sir Ian Botham backs him to beat his record haul of 383 wickets. Sir Ian Botham was speaking at the re-launch of Unibet in the UK where its 'Unibet Summer of Sport' ad campaign featuring Sir Ian Botham and Gavin Hastings.
Ivanisevic: Murray should avoid French Open
With Andy Murray struggling with injury, former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic says the world number two shouldn't compete in the French Open if he is not fully fit - and tips a revitalised Rafael Nadal to win the title again.Goran Ivanisevic was speaking at the re-launch of Unibet in the UK where its Unibet Summer of Sport ad campaign featuring Sir Ian Botham and Gavin Hastings.
Hastings backs Wilkinson for Lions
Former British and Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings expects to see Jonny Wilkinson in the fabled red jersey on this summer's tour to Australia. World Cup-winning former England fly-half Wilkinson has been in imperious form with European champions Toulon this season, but declined an initial approach from Lions head coach Warren Gatland citing club commitments and his weary body.
Fraser Duncan Speaks After Stage Two of The Rás
Fraser Duncan, riding for Dublin West Eurocycles, says he is delighted to lead the amateur field after the second day of the An Post Rás 2013.
Jasper De Buyst Leads Under 23s After Stage Two of The Rás
Nineteen year-old Jasper De Buyst, riding for the Belgium National Team, leads the under 23's competition following Day two of The Rás.
Day 2 of An Post Ras
The Stage was won by New Zealander Seán Archbold riding for Belgium An Post Chainreaction Sean Kelly.
Froch ready for Kessler rematch
Carl Froch finally has the chance for a rematch with Mikkel Kessler after a three-year wait and is looking to win the fight this time.
Fans greet Wigan's cup final heroes
The squad and the backroom staff boarded an open-top bus at their Christopher Park training ground before making their way into the Market Place, where thousands of supporters were waiting to welcome them.
Froch ready for Kessler rematch
Carl Froch finally has the chance for a rematch with Mikkel Kessler after a three-year wait and is looking to win the fight this time.
Gatland moving on from Wilkinson
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has ruled out making another offer to Jonny Wilkinson to join the forthcoming tour to Australia.
