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Results

Wednesday, November 25, 2009



AMERICAN FOOTBALL
NFL: Houston Texans 17 Tennessee Titans 20

ATHLETICS
Cork teams for Munster Masters’ Cross-Country Championships at Moyglass, Co Tipperary, on Sunday: Men: M35: T Woods, C O’Connell (St Finbarr’s); D O’Mahony, E Meade, R Fahy, D McCarthy, G Murray (East Cork); B Flaherty (Skibbereen); T Laffan (Bandon); S Simcox (Mallow); N O’Regan (Midleton); T Kelleher (Togher).
M50: T Hartnett (East Cork); E McEvoy, M Murphy, D Kennedy, P Dinan (St Finbarr’s); J Collins (Leevale); P Murphy, P Twomey, P Cotter, J Quigley (Eagle); M Tobin (Grange-Fermoy); J O’Riordan (Rising Sun).
Women: F35: L Cavanagh (Bandon); A-Marie Holland (Eagle); S McGarry, M Dinan, R O’Callaghan, G O’Shea, C Conway, S O’Callaghan, J O’Keeffe (St Finbarrs); M Histon-De Barra (Rising Sun); C Fitzgibbon (Grange-Fermoy); A O’Neill (Doheny).
F45: A Donnelly, M Sweeney, A McEvoy, K Buckley, M Lyons (St Finbarrs); J Ennis, S Steele (Grange-Fermoy); J Hough, M Toher (Midleton); K Coveny (Bandon).

BASKETBALL
NBA: LA Clippers 91 Minnesota Timberwolves 87, Memphis Grizzlies 116 Sacramento Kings 105, Portland Trail Blazers 122 Chicago Bulls 98, San Antonio Spurs 112 Milwaukee Bucks 98

BOXING
National Intermediate Championships quarter-finals, National Stadium Dublin, Friday, 7pm
57Kg: S McComb (Holy Trinity) v J McDowell (Sean McDermoit); N Cooney (Clan Naofa) v J Cooley (St Josephs); J Fryers (Immaculata) v G Matthews (St Pauls); D Quigley (Oakleaf) v M Stephens (Drimnagh).
60Kg: J Conroy (Crumlin) v J Carroll (St Seachnails); M O'Hara (Holy Trinity) v D Quinn (St Colmans); P Kelly (Twintowns) v P Linehan (Golden Cobra); R Moylette (St Annes) v P T Hyland (Immaculata).
64Kg: S McShane (Dungloe) v R Murphy (Drimnagh); P Gallagher (Gleann) v M Sallinger (Sacred Heart); S Coughlan (Bray) v J McDonagh (Dockers).
G60Kg: M Keane (Ballinacarrow) v E Agnew (Dealgan); J Lyons (St Francis) v C Fraher (Dungarvan).
Saturday: 2pm) Quarter finals: 67Kg: P Upton (Holy Family) v N Murray (Gorey); P J Ward (OLympic) S Carroll (Crumlin); D Quinn (Glasnevin) v C Dyas (Holy Family).
71Kg: V Steffanyuk (Castleblaney) v B O'Toole (Gorey); P Dooley (Finn Valley) v G McNamara; S Egan (Bracken) v D Foster (Brosna); J Dowling (Paulstown) v JP Delaney (Immaculata).
75Kg: C Cummings (Holy Trinity) v J Corcoran (Drimnagh); B Barnes (Saviours Crystal) v D O'Donnell (Dungloe); A Soldar (Sacre Coeur) v B Roe (Dublin Docklands); L Keeler (Crumlin) v D O'Gorman (Sacred Heart)
G66Kg: TBA
G66Kg: TBA
G70Kg: D Lyons (Lumpanie) v P Roddy (Bray BC)
(7pm) quarter-finals: 81Kg: S Barrett (Olympic) v D O'Leary (Rylane); T Roohan (St Josephs) v M Frayne (St Mary’s) M Carlyle (Crumlin) v P Lee (Oughterard); B Fitzpatrick (Ballina) v S Edgewortth (Edenmore)
85Kg: S Allen (Arklow) v P Gallagher (St Saviours OBA); C O'Griofa (Conomara) v J McKee (Sean McDermot); S McHale (Ballincarrow) v P O'Shea (Sunnyside); B Cregan (St Josephs) v R Burke (Crumlin)
91Kg: L McGann (Drimnagh) v R Kraska (Portlaoise); A Hanley (Golden Cobra) v J Barrett (Olympic)
91+Kg: D Sherry (Dealgan) v E Higgins (Universities); S Turner (Drimnagh) v M Stokes (Crumlin); M O'Grady (Galway) v C Devaney (Ballincarrow); S McMonagle (Holy Trinity) v K Okunghbowa (Athlone)
lAll draws are subject to change*

GAA
Higher Education results: Ulster Bank HE Division 1 SFL quarter-final replay: Cork IT v GMIT OFF
Ulster Bank HE Division 2 SFL semi-final: NUI Maynooth 2-14 Trinity College 0-4
Ulster Bank HE Division 1 SHL: semi-final: UL 2-9 Waterford IT 0-11
Ulster Bank HE Division 3 SHL: semi-final Dundalk IT v QUB, off
Fixtures: Today: Ulster Bank HE Division 1 SFL semi-final: (extra-time): UUJ v IT Sligo, 2.30pm @ Omagh Sports Complex.
Ulster Bank HE IFL quarter-final: (extra-time) UUJ v IT Sligo 1pm, Omagh Sports Complex
Ulster Bank HE Div1 SHL quarter-final: (extra-time): NUI Galway v UCC, OFF
Ulster Bank HE Division 2 SHL semi-finals:Carlow IT v DCU, 2pm @ Clane; Athlone IT v NUI Maynooth, 7.30pm @ St Loman’s, Mullingar

GOLF
CO. TIPPERARY (Gents): Seniors: 1 J Bourke, 2 T Maher, 3 T Moloney, 4 J Crosse, 5 J Mugan. Turkey 1 D Riordan, 2 M Slattery. GOY (Gents) M McGrath. (Ladies) P Walsh
LUCAN (Gents): Turkeys Sat F9 B. Doran (11) 23pts, C. E. Fitzgerald (9) 23, S. Cullen (19) 21. B9 M. Gleeson (10) 21, S. Quigley (7)19, K. Richmond (13) 19. Sun F9. B. O’Leary (16) 23 P. Perry (18) 22 R. McGrath (18) 22 B9. D. Ruddy (23)21, D. Bolger (11) 20, B. Walsh (21) 20.
NAVAN (Gents):Turkey 1 K Mallon (15) 26Pts.
WATERFORD CASTLE (Gents): Fixtures: Winter League Sun.

ICE HOCKEY
NHL: Anaheim Ducks 3 Calgary Flames 2 (SO), Colorado Avalanche 5 Philadelphia Flyers 4, Dallas Stars 2 Carolina Hurricanes 0, Edmonton Oilers 4 Phoenix Coyotes 0, Florida Panthers 2 Pittsburgh Penguins 3 (OT), Nashville Predators 3 Detroit Red Wings 1, New York Rangers 7 Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Ottawa Senators 4 Washington Capitals 3 (OT), St Louis Blues 2 Boston Bruins 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 3 New York Islanders 4 (OT)

RUGBY
Scotland (v Argentina, Murrayfield, Saturday (2.30): R Lamont (Toulon); S Lamont (Scarlets), A Grove (Worcester), B Cairns (Edinburgh), T Evans (Glasgow); P Godman (Edinburgh), C Cusiter (Glasgow, capt); A Jacobsen (Edinburgh), R Ford (Edinburgh), M Low (Glasgow), N Hines (Leinster), A Kellock (Glasgow), A Strokosch (Gloucester), A MacDonald (Edinburgh), J Beattie (Glasgow).
Replacements: D Hall (Glasgow), K Traynor (Edinburgh), J White (Clermont Auvergne), R Vernon (Glasgow), R Lawson (Gloucester), C Paterson (Edinburgh), N De Luca (Edinburgh).

Wales (v Australia, Millennium Stadium, Saturday (5.15): J Hook (Ospreys); L Halfpenny (Cardiff Blues), J Roberts (Cardiff Blues), J Davies (Scarlets), S Williams (Ospreys); S Jones (Scarlets), D Peel (Sale Sharks); G Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), M Rees (Scarlets), P James (Ospreys), A-W Jones (Ospreys), L Charteris (Newport Gwent Dragons), A Powell (Cardiff Blues), M Williams (Cardiff Blues), R Jones (Ospreys, capt).
Replacements: H Bennett (Ospreys), D Jones (Ospreys), J Thomas (Ospreys), D Lydiate (Newport Gwent Dragons), M Roberts (Scarlets), A Bishop (Ospreys), T James (Cardiff Blues).

FRANCE (v New Zealand, Marseilles Saturday): D Traille, V Clerc, D Marty, Y Jauzion, M Medard; F Trinh-Duc, J Dupuy; F Barcella, W Servat, S Marconnet, S Chabal, R Millo-Chluski, T Dusautoir (capt), F Ouedraogo, J Bonnaire.
Replacements: D Szarzewski, N Mas, L Nallet, J Puricelli, M Parra, Y David, C Heymans.

Leinster squad (v Cornish Pirates, Donnybrook Friday 4pm, British & Irish Cup):
Forwards: R McCormack, R Strauss, J Harris-Wright, J McGrath, S Maguire, C Ruddock, T Hogan, M Flanagan, E Sherriff, R Ruddock, D Ryan, P Ryan, S Keogh. Backs: P O’Donohoe, S Keogh, I McKinley, E O'Malley, S Berne, B Macken, M Keating, N Morris, D Kearney, G Dempsey, I Madigan

Friendly Match: Cardiff Blues 3 (Pen: Blair) Australia 31 (Tries: Cross, Beale 2, Morahan. Cons: O’Connor 4. Pens: O’Connor.

SQUASH

Kean Squash Open, Delft, Netherlands:
Quarter-finals: Schweertman bt (2) J Rooney (Irl) 11-6 11-9 8-11 10-12 11-5, Finitsis bt Marche 11-8 9-11 12-10 11-3, Crawford bt Waller 11-6 11-5 9-11 13-11, Bennett bt Ford 11-4 11-6 9-11 11-6.
Semi-finals: Finitsis bt Schweertman 11-9 11-3 9-11 11-9, Bennett bt Crawford 11-7 13-11 5-11 11-3
Final: Bennett bt Finitsis 11-7 13-11 11-5.

TENNIS
Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, O2 Arena, London: Men’s Singles: Group A: (5) J Martin Del Potro (Arg) bt (7) F Verdasco (Spa) 6-4 3-6 7-6 (7-1)

GREYHOUND RACING

SHELBOURNE PARK
7:55 - 525 - Tyrur Tadgh, Rubidoux, Catunda Federer, Coolemount Glen, Quivers Jinks, Lifes Harrier.
525 - Bunyip Annie, Catunda Tommy, Highview Major, More Risk, Banker General, Quivers Fame.
525 - Insane Bolt, Shelbourne Bella, Go Amie Jo, Show Falcon, Messina, Coolemount Mover.
525 - Johnny Said So, Mays Dreamcruise, Rushwee Dazzle, Tyrur Gerado, Sandyhill Champ, More Joe.
525 - Baytown Boss, Crossdrum Crown, Ranch Hand, Tyrur O Shea, Shelbourne Pedro, Clonarrow Bomber.
525 - Harsh Times, Shelbourne Buck, Caithairs Rocket, Nifty Score, Cool Biko, Spitfire Ash.
525 - Ballymac Rebound, Shiloh Sublime, Ex Artano, Seven Hills Lady, Bunlahy Brett, Barneys Star.
525 - Reagrove Rooney, Nota Bene, Toberadora Sam, Highview Bally, Shelmalier Lady, Shiloh Express.
525 - Indian Coyote, Captains Table, Night Dreamer, Running Smart, Tisdall, Garrons Lass.
525 - Tip Top Audrey, Miles Long, Liquid Sunshine, Jakes Saloon, Imps Savings, Mcginntys Dream.

DUNDALK
9:45 - 400 - Tudor Jenny, Ballycanal Guest, Shanless Pajo, Water Gem, Sign Of Relief, Nicolita.
400 - Martinstown Lane, Hillcroft Harry, Horgans Eyes, Arabian Moon, Curryhills Hills, Lukessam.
400 - Serrano, Washing Bay, Kings Cove, Blue Gladiator, Ballycanal Glen, Make My Day.
525 - Dilly Dally, Congress Bossman, Slip The Sheriff, Guess Wot Granda, Farley Denny, Swift Kenneth.
525 - Shanless Alli, Lady Ship, Clonmiles Flash, Catunda Roddick, Ballymorefin Ann, Lady Fabregas.
525 - Skip At Last, Garnagully Pa, Tonto Mulligan, Tyrur Gemma, Creive Snowey, Hillcroft Suzie.
620 - Boyneside Walk, Zone Dot Com, Stuarts Nikita, Swinford Lilo, Sparkling Luke, Massimos Jodie.
575 - Seeyoujimmy, Stephens Fastie, Shikana, Winetavern Bucks, Swinford Mylo, Martinstown Dawn.

Kilkenny
8:00 - 525 - Norevale Tiny, Out Late, Mt Leinster Kira, Royal Magic, Local Kuro, Snow Emma.
525 - Lemon Olive, Charity Survivor, Kilara Lady, Doyaseeher, Deenside Loyal, Ratchies Tweety.
300 - Pendle Joan, Ballydaniel Og, Podge In Motion, County Control, Cill Dubh Bet, Cons Joe.
300 - Porter Paddy, Deevys Ted, Tribal Abbey, Potential Bigboy, Speed Shiraz, Brandon Hero.
525 - Precious Girl, Grouse Hall Lad, Gardenstown Boy, Frosty Lady, Arabian Batty, Dodecas.
525 - Doyahearme, Local Flawless, False Tan, Birchfield Star, Tuckers Ted, Marble Floor.
525 - Stoney Hill, Dancer Come Back, Tyrur Lauren, Three Shippes, Flomur Socks, Last Fiver.
525 - Bailys Girl, Ascot Anna, Inch Dream, Lark Josie, Kilkenny Wild, Snow What.
525 - Cathals Pal, Dubh Magic, Ardmayle Easy, Anns Pendle, Economic Item, Laser Guided.
525 - Skeough Mick, Lemon Steve, Cill Dubh Sal, Five Lily Whites, Garnagully Pa, Kilkenny Dale.

TRALEE
525 - Ceist Agat 2/1, 29.81; 525 - Mossend Skyline 2/1, 29.48; 525 - Bracker 3/1, 29.50; 525 - O Gara 2/1, 29.39; 525 - Yes We Can 6/4, 29.40; 525 - Savage Lad 5/2, 29.26; 525 - Kilcurra Ava 6/4, 29.44; 525 - Fortfield Bullet 2/1, 29.47; 525 - Beginish Boyo 3/1, 29.41; 525 - Portmagee Dasher 6/4, 29.49.

harolds cross
525 - Curryhills Dodle 7/2, 29.83; 525 - Penskey John evens, 29.37; 525 - Anhid Laurel 4/1, 29.75; 325 - Wagga Wagga 3/1, 17.95; 525 - Princess Tara 5/2, 29.88; 325 - Shanbally Castle 7/4, 17.77; 525 - Laurens Choice 7/2, 29.48; 525 - Loonaghtan Lodge 5/2, 29.50; 525 - Curryhills Kenny 2/1, 29.50; 570 - Fine Pearl 4/1, 32.07; 570 - Kiss The Groom evens, 31.63.