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Robbie Keane out of Ireland friendlies
Robbie Keane has withdrawn from the Ireland squad to face England next Wednesday at Wembley
Dortmund playmaker Gotze in fitness race for Champions League final
Borussia Dortmund's attacking midfielder Mario Gotze faces a race against time to be fit to face his future club Bayern Munich in the final of the Champions League on Saturday.
Ian Holloway: Excrement was perfect motivator
Ian Holloway has thanked whoever left excrement in Crystal Palace's dressing room prior to their play-off semi-final at Brighton for giving him the easiest team talk of his career.
Man City and NY Yankees to create new MLS franchise
Manchester City and baseball giants the New York Yankees have formed an agreement to purchase an expansion franchise in Major League Soccer, it has been announced.
Ferguson spurred on by title defeat
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he was convinced Manchester United would regain the Premier League title from their local rivals on the very day they lost out last year.
David Beckham's eldest son Brooklyn joins QPR academy
DAVID BECKHAM'S eldest son Brooklyn has joined the junior academy of London club Queens Park Rangers and bookmakers are already offering short odds that the 14-year-old will emulate his father by playing for England.
Klopp heartbroken at Kagawa fate
Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp says his "heart breaks" to see Shinji Kagawa playing a bit-part role at Manchester United.
Pilkington defends his decision to withdraw
ANTHONY PILKINGTON'S reputation as a reluctant Irishman gathered more weight yesterday as the winger put Norwich's pre-season and his honeymoon first and pulled out of the international squad for the fourth time.
Barca vice-president: Mourinho a "scourge" on Spanish football
Barcelona vice-president Carles Vilarrubi has welcomed the news Jose Mourinho is leaving Real Madrid, describing the Portuguese as a "scourge" on Spanish football.
City rebrand with £12m-a-year kit deal
MANCHESTER CITY arrived here last night intent on building on their status as Abu Dhabi's prime football franchise in the week that Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan is expected to announces he has secured a deal to establish a Major League Soccer (MLS) side.
Roma condemn racist chanting from supporters
Roma today vowed to ban any supporters identifiable as responsible for the racial abuse of AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli.
Johnson backs Di Canio methods
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is in favour of manager Paolo Di Canio's hardline approach to the job if it brings about an improvement in results.
Liverpool ready for Toure swoop
Liverpool are close to securing the signature of Manchester City defender Kolo Toure as they look to fill the void left by Jamie Carragher's retirement.
Real exit opens door for Blues
Jose Mourinho has cleared a huge obstacle surrounding his proposed return to Chelsea by agreeing to forego €20m in compensation to ensure that he is free to leave Real Madrid this summer.
PFA chief tells Di Canio he 'can't be a law unto himself'
SUNDERLAND manager Paolo Di Canio has come under attack from both his players and the Professional Footballers' Association for trying to impose a strict new disciplinary regime at the club.
Gunners set their sights on Real-deal Higuain
Arsenal have put signing a world-class striker at the heart of their summer transfer plans, with Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain emerging as an increasingly realistic target, WRITES JEREMY WILSON.
Ashley ponders Pardew's fate
ALAN PARDEW will discover whether he is to remain as Newcastle United manager in the next 48 hours when the club's hierarchy examine a hugely disappointing season.
Furlong brace ensures easy passage for City
FORMER player Danny Furlong added to Wexford Youths' woe with two second-half goals as Cork City registered a comfortable victory in this second-round tie at Ferrycarrig Park.
Bradley holds his nerve in shoot-out
Limerick advanced after a dramatic penalty shootout at Thomond Park.
Marks on double as Drogheda cruise
Holders Drogheda United strolled into the quarter-finals at the expense of a poor Longford outfit at Hunky Dorys Park.
Elding thunderbolt caps rout
Sligo eased into the quarter-finals with a defeat of 10-man Mervue United in front of 1,205 at the Showgrounds.
Foy spot on for Candystripes
DERRY continue to hold the Indian sign over Finn Harps after the Candystripes scored a penalty shoot-out win at Ballybofey.
Lyons shows no mercy to sink Bray
CHRIS LYONS betrayed his Wicklow roots to help Bohemians dump out Bray Wanderers at Dalymount Park.
Saints survive Salthill scare
A lively encounter was eventually decided by a crisp Peter Durrad finish in the 112th minute.
Bale is irreplaceable - Sigurdsson
Gylfi Sigurdsson warned that Tottenham would not be able to find a direct replacement for Gareth Bale if they let the award-winning star leave this summer.
Moyes to meet Man United squad this morning
David Moyes is set to meet the Manchester United squad this morning as he begins the task of following in Sir Alex Ferguson's footsteps.
Arsenal hero Koscielny: We knew what win meant
Laurent Koscielny maintains the Arsenal players knew exactly what was at stake if they had failed to beat Newcastle and missed out on another shot at the Champions League.
Di Canio slams "ignorant" and "arrogant" players
Paolo Di Canio tore into the Sunderland players after the 1-0 away defeat to Tottenham Hotspur which meant they finished in 17th place in the Premier League - accusing them of “ignorance” and “arrogance” and pledging some of their careers were over at the club if it was up to him.
Hearts avoid SPL relegation
Hearts have avoided instant relegation after the Scottish Premier League board decided the financial problems of their majority shareholder had not breached its rules before the end of the season.
Ferguson fiesta but Lukaku has final word
Alex Ferguson bowed out in a crazy tickertape blizzard of goals after one of those "football, bloody hell" type of games, the first 5-5 in Premier League history.
Another bullet from brilliant Bale not enough to give Spurs glory
IN the end, it was only the most thrilling consolation goal you will ever see.
- Beckham son trains at QPR
- Robbie Keane out of Ireland friendlies
- West Ham win Rat race
- City clinch New York franchise deal
- Wilshere moving on from injuries
- Al Habsi set for surgery
- Sherwood: Bale will stay at Spurs
- Dortmund playmaker Gotze in fitness race for Champions League final
- David Beckham's eldest son Brooklyn joins QPR academy
- Man City and NY Yankees to create new MLS franchise
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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.
