England are struggling after losing four early wickets in their pursuit of 270 in the RSA Challenge one-day international against Ireland in Dublin.

Killing weeds by spraying hot foam onto them was an award-winning innovation at this year’s prestigious Lincolnshire Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer’s Association (LAMMA) annual show in England.

THE Republican presidential candidates who are not Mitt Romney brought along modest hopes on their smiling, hand-shaking visits to New Hampshire’s polling places yesterday — just let me come in third place or so, most said, and survive to challenge the front-runner again in South Carolina and Florida.

A woman and four men were jailed in the UK today for their part in an international paedophile ring which committed “horrific” crimes against two young children in Britain and one in Australia.

IT’S Chepstow this afternoon for just three rides, but I’m certainly not making the journey for a day out and will be disappointed if failing to get among the winners.

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has said he will tender his resignation when the administrators sell the club.

Former Portsmouth manager Paul Hart believes the club can emerge stronger from administration.

Sunderland have rejected a bid from Portsmouth for defender Nyron Nosworthy.

IRELAND coach Phil Simmons insists no side in the world would dare take liberties with cricket’s international giant-killers.

PORTSMOUTH yesterday confirmed they will make an official complaint to the FA over the abuse Sol Campbell received during Sunday’s match against the defender’s former club Tottenham.

Havant and Waterlooville boss Shaun Gale admitted he was proud of his non-league heroes at Liverpool and insisted: “We were never disgraced.”

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Suggestions Liverpool co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks are planning to sell the club have been dismissed as “categorically untrue”.

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THE quality of Kevin Pietersen shone through the gloom of Southampton yesterday to ease Hampshire to an eight-wicket victory over Ireland.

THE Irish Cricket Union yesterday announced a 13-man squad for the Friends Provident matches in England this weekend.

The Irish Cricket Union this morning announced a 13-man squad for their Friends Provident games with Somerset and Hampshire, which take place in England this weekend.

English World Cup-winning hero Alan Ball died of a suspected heart attack after battling to put out a bonfire in his garden, Hampshire police have confirmed.

THE Irish Cricket Union have signed 21-year-old Vernon Philander as one of their two permitted overseas players for this year’s Friends Provident Trophy.

SHANE WARNE is set to announce his retirement from international cricket today. And he could be joined by another Australia legend, fast bowler Glenn McGrath.

ANDREW FLINTOFF is confident he has seen enough of a response from his under-fire England squad to believe they can be competitive in the remainder of the Ashes series.

Havant & Waterlooville secretary Trevor Brock claims the club’s FA Cup dream date with Millwall has turned into a nightmare that threatens their existence.

Henri Camara scored the 13th goal of his Wigan career to give the Latics the half-time lead against Watford at the JJB Stadium.

SHEFFIELD UNITED captain Chris Morgan is adamant he made no contact with Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard as the new Premiership season kicked off in controversial fashion.

Sheffield United captain Chris Morgan is adamant he made no contact with Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard as the new Barclays Premiership season kicked off in controversial fashion.

ENGLAND have set their sights on finishing their summer with a flourish when they attempt to complete an emphatic victory over Pakistan in next week’s final Test.

French pair Gwladys Nocera and Sophie Giquel shared the lead on three-under-par 69 after the first round of the Catalonia Ladies’ Masters but Hampshire’s Kirsty Taylor was poised for a weekend attack.

HAMPSHIRE began the defence of the C&G Trophy with a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Ireland in Dublin, despite the absence of star names Shane Warne and Kevin Pietersen.

Hampshire began the defence of the C&G Trophy with a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Ireland in Dublin, despite the absence of star names Shane Warne and Kevin Pietersen.

England completed a remarkable final-Test victory at the Wankhede Stadium to share the series with India.

KEVIN PIETERSEN was caught short once again as England struggled to exert their authority on a stop-start opening day of the second Test.

IRELAND’S cricketers will make history next June when they play England in the first one-day international between the two nations in this country.

KEVIN PIETERSEN toasted the best day of his life after his maiden Test hundred sealed England’s first Ashes success for 18 years.

Kevin Pietersen’s maiden Test hundred powered England to Ashes glory as the fifth Test finished in a draw at The Oval.

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting set about laying the foundations for a sizeable target as his side extended their lead past 100 in the opening Ashes Test at Lord’s.

Ireland reached the final of the ICC Cricket Cup as they defeated Canada by four wickets today.

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Everton are still hoping that midfielder Tim Cahill will be fit for their home Barclays Premiership clash with struggling Southampton, who are yet to win away this season.

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