Graham Cummins scored a hat-trick as Cork City to make it three wins from three in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, seeing off Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds on Monday night.

Antrim’s Derek McGarrity has secured his fifth Tour of Sperrins Rally win to extend his lead in the McGrady Insurance Northern Ireland Rally Championship.

Celtic began the defence of their Scottish Premiership title with a 3-0 win over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park but not without some help and some controversy.

There may be an arctic chill on the banks of the River Mersey this morning but, make no mistake, beneath its waters a cauldron is bubbling.

Liverpool’s preparations for this weekend’s Merseyside derby have suffered a blow after defender Jose Enrique was ruled out with a long-term knee injury which is likely to require surgery.

Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina insists he is happy with the methods of manager Brendan Rodgers and the pair have a good relationship.

The Football Association are to look into a number of incidents which occurred at last night’s Premier League Under-21 match between Liverpool and Manchester United.

A list of all the confirmed deadline day signings so far.

Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey accepts he can never replace top scorer Luis Suarez but he is ready to fill in for him on a temporary basis, starting this weekend.

Anzhi Makhachkala 1 Liverpool 0

Teenage midfielder Conor Coady was handed his debut for Liverpool’s difficult Europa League Group A tie against Anzhi Makhachkala in Moscow.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits the necessity to win matches means he may not be able to protect Luis Suarez as much as he would want despite a growing shortage of strikers.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits he is trying to protect the club’s Premier League season by fielding a virtual reserve side in Europe.

Liverpool have left a host of senior stars behind for their Europa League Group A tie with Young Boys in Bern.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers expects Arsenal to prove their enduring class once again this season.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers switched his focus to the final day of summer transfer activity after watching his side scrape into the Europa League group stages.

Liverpool 1 Hearts 1 (Liverpool win 2-1 on aggregate)

Three of Liverpool’s youth team have signed new contracts with the club.