Faith Amond has been attending Aintree for the last 15 years, even throughout her cancer treatment.

Christian Benteke and Divock Origi have remained behind at Liverpool's Stanford University base, while the rest of the team travel to Pasadena.

We all know cats can go off on a wander for a few days at a time, but this Belfast cat takes the biscuit by disappearing for 18 months and turning up in Liverpool.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez hasn’t ruled out a return to action at the weekend for Irish international Seamus Coleman.

Summer signing Benteke’s second goal of the season came in spectacular fashion on Saturday as he sent a superb acrobatic shot past David de Gea at Old Trafford.

Irish punters will splash an estimated €30m on the Grand National today as racing legend AP McCoy bows out of the sport.

It has become a tradition as much as the horse racing, but this year bosses at the Grand National will aim to cover the modesty of Liverpool ladies with a ban on unflattering photographs.

Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor has issued a fresh apology for appearing to compare Ched Evans’ attempt to clear his name with the campaign for justice over the Hillsborough disaster.

“Steven Gerrard arrives in July and by then we will certainly have a plan available.”

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard’s move to LA Galaxy looks set to be confirmed today.

Departing Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard insists he is not pointing the finger but the revelation he would have signed a new contract last summer leaves the Reds’ hierarchy with questions to answer.

From time to time, I become convinced that professional sport, as we know it, will cease to exist within my potential lifetime. Will decline, anyway.

Images are appearing on Twitter of Everton supporters having congregated en masse at Lille’s Grand Place square, and of the French police then arriving and gas having been set off, with the crowd dispersing.

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge faces another two to four weeks on the sidelines, according to a report.

Everton have reached an “agreement in principle” to to sign Chelsea winger Christian Atsu on a season-long loan, manager Roberto Martinez has revealed.

Every reporter knows that ‘Man bites dog’ is a good story. This week’s global media storm has also taught us that ‘Luis Suarez bites opponent’ is big news, but in many different ways.

The Liverpool sports psychiatrist who has been credited with revitalising the club’s form believes it is only a matter of time before they win the league.

Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard insists Saturday’s visit of Manchester City will be an easy game to play in simply because of the quality of opposition.

Everton midfielder James McCarthy believes the lure of Champions League qualification will only harden their resolve to succeed in the last six weeks of the season.

Liverpool made a near-£50m loss in their last financial year but managing director Ian Ayre insists the club are heading in the right direction with reduced debts and record turnover.

A Uruguayan version of the kids TV show 'Fun House' stunned Liverpool's prolific striker Luis Suarez with some old TV footage of him when he was 10 years old.

TV star Paul O'Grady is due to leave hospital after tests showed that "all is fine", his management has said.

John Lennon’s modest first home has sold for over half a million euro despite going on the market for just £150,000 (€175,139).

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has embraced the club’s rich past in order to develop its future by drafting in former stars Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman and Rob Jones to help coach academy youngsters.

UK police chiefs investigating the Hillsborough disaster wanted to spend part of the money donated to the victims’ families on a holiday flat and gifts for officers, it has been reported.

Everton have rejected a joint bid from Manchester United for Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines, according to reports.

Neil Young has cancelled the rest of his European tour.

Liverpool’s principal owner John W Henry last night insisted the club will not be selling Luis Suarez this summer.

Liverpool’s principal owner John W Henry tonight insisted the club will not be selling Luis Suarez this summer.

Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard believes the club’s season depends on keeping hold of Luis Suarez – and says a move to Arsenal “doesn’t make sense at all”.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers claims Luis Suarez “totally understands” the club’s firm stance in their insistence not to entertain any offers for the striker.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists the club are “totally in control” of the future of wantaway striker Luis Suarez.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has given a clear indication to Manchester United he intends to fight to keep defender Leighton Baines.

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has sought to temper expectations heading into next season by admitting it may take a while to regain Champions League football.

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre expects the next step in the redevelopment of Anfield will be completed this summer.

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has promised Jamie Carragher there will always be a job for him at the club after he retires as a player this weekend.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers believes he and the club are in a better place to mount a top-four challenge next season.

Millstreet hosted the Eurovision 20 years ago, in an equestrian centre, for free. The town relished it, says Richard Fitzpatrick

The publisher of the Daily Mirror reported a 75% slump in annual profits today as it revealed a £12 million hit from the launch of rival The Sun on Sunday and more than £1 million in costs from the Leveson inquiry.

Liverpool have reported a £21.8m increase in their debt – now £87.2m overall – and a loss of £40.5m in their annual accounts.

Managing director Ian Ayre believes Liverpool have the best balance of any team in the Premier League.

Liverpool winger Stewart Downing insists they will take positives from their second-half showing at Old Trafford and Daniel Sturridge’s stirring cameo.

John Aldridge has dismissed comparisons between Luis Suarez’s handball in Liverpool’s 2-1 FA Cup win against Mansfield and Thierry Henry’s sleight of hand in France’s World Cup play-off victory over the Republic of Ireland in November 2009.