Arsene Wenger believes Jack Wilshere can get back to his best for Arsenal as he prepares to play his first game for the club in over a year.

Thousands attended the grand opening in St Mark’s Square of the Venice Carnival, celebrated under heightened security following the sexual assaults on New Year’s Eve in Cologne and the ongoing terror threat in Europe.

HURLING legend Donal Óg Cusack has given his full support to gay athletes who came out yesterday ahead of their participation in the Gay Games this summer.

Graeme McDowell is four shots in the lead at 15 under par on the third day of the German Masters in Cologne with two holes to play.