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Trapattoni sticking to the basics

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:07:43 +0000

Giovanni Trapattoni is refusing to throw caution to the wind as he attempts to launch the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with victory in Armenia.

Que team aiming for festival treble

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:08:09 +0000

Willie Mullins is eyeing a David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle hat-trick with Quevega ahead of the new National Hunt campaign.

Irish Greyhound Derby - Tips

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:33:00 +0000

Michael Fortune looks ahead to Saturday's highly anticipated semi finals of the Irish Greyhound Derby.

Banner stars in sprint field

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:01:50 +0000

Aidan O'Brien's Starspangledbanner features among a final field of 16 runners in Saturday's Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock.

Curbishly in frame for Villa job

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:08:41 +0000

Former Aston Villa player Alan Curbishley has emerged as one of the candidates to succeed Martin O'Neill as manager of the midlands club, Press Association Sport understands.

Azarenka hospitalised after collapse

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:56:19 +0000

Number 10 seed Victoria Azarenka was taken to hospital after collapsing on court during her second-round match against Gisela Dulko at the US Open.

Ranting Roddick crashes out

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:37:07 +0000

Former champion Andy Roddick crashed out of the US Open after ranting at a line judge who called a foot fault against him.

Tottenham confirm van der Vaart deal

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:35:04 +0000

Tottenham today confirmed the £8million signing of Rafael van der Vaart from Real Madrid after the Premier League gave them the green light to add the Holland midfielder to their squad.

Ferdinand poised for comeback

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:44:39 +0000

Rio Ferdinand will make his long-awaited comeback for Manchester United in a reserve team game against Oldham Athletic on Wednesday night.

Keane trains normally

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:50:03 +0000

Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane was able to train this morning before flying out to Armenia.

Alonso underlines importance of Monza

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:25:18 +0000

Fernando Alonso fears another failure for Ferrari in front of their own fans in Monza next weekend will severely damage team morale for the remainder of the season.

Holyfield calls for title shot

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:05:14 +0000

Heavyweight legend Evander Holyfield has challenged WBA champion David Haye to give him a title shot and finally earn himself a big pay-day.

UEFA ban vuvuzelas

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:20:39 +0000

The forthcoming round of European Championship qualifiers will not be subjected to the controversial drone of the vuvuzela after UEFA banned the instrument from all matches falling under its jurisdiction.

Alandi tops Melbourne weights

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:02:34 +0000

Ex-Irish runner Alandi has been allotted top weight for the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington on November 2.

Flu sidelines Fallon

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:32:59 +0000

Kieren Fallon has given up his rides at Lingfield and Kempton today after coming down with flu.