A signed letter from Muhammad Ali to Nelson Mandela offering his condolences on the death of an anti-apartheid leader has sold at auction in England for £7,200 (€8,500).

A signed letter from Muhammad Ali to Nelson Mandela offering his condolences on the death of an anti-apartheid leader will be sold at auction.

Jack Charlton was Ireland manager the last time Ireland played a senior international match in Cork, and Munster’s finest provided the opposition, writes Martin Claffey.

It looks like it will be all-change upfront for Ireland in Turner’s Cross tomorrow night, with Shane Long — who opened the scoring against the Netherlands on Friday but also opened a pre-existing cut on his knee — set to be rested and wrapped in cotton-wool so nothing more serious befalls him between now and June 13.

On this month’s 25th anniversary of Italia ‘90, Niall Quinn gives the inside story of a summer he — and we — will never forget.

A deckchair from the Titanic has sold at auction in Wiltshire today for just over £100,000 (€138,000).

Items once on board the Titanic will go up for auction later today.

John Giles is yet to be convinced that James McCarthy can impose himself as a commanding midfield presence for Ireland. And he believes West Ham’s Mark Noble, should he declare for the Republic, might be good enough to go straight into Martin O’Neill’s European Championship qualifying team.

Former Republic of Ireland striker John Aldridge believes Luis Suarez’s four-month ban could prove a blessing in disguise for Liverpool.

Tony Leen was at Anfield 25 years ago tonight for the most remarkable league triumph in football history.

It’s mere coincidence for us Gooners to be basking in the glow of our first trophy in nine long years, as the silver anniversary of that magical Mickey Thomas moment rolls around.

Tomorrow’s meeting of Liverpool and Manchester City is probably the most eagerly anticipated Premier League game for neutrals this season, as England’s two highest-scoring teams meet in a game which will go a long way to deciding the outcome of the 2014 title race.

The most senior officer to survive the Titanic attempted to downplay the iceberg collision to secure a £3m insurance payout, documents suggest.

It hardly carried the glamour or gravitas of an induction into Cooperstown or Springfield, it wasn’t like there was a Larry Bird to welcome his Magic Johnson into this particular Hall of Fame, but there was something particularly pleasing about seeing Ronnie Whelan being honoured at the FAI International Awards on Sunday.

As Liverpool host Arsenal at Anfield today, Luis Suarez could well feel the hand of history on his shoulder, this being the rivalry which boasts more hat-tricks than any other in Premier League history.

Alan Hansen suggested this week that tonight’s Merseyside derby at Anfield is the biggest in the league in almost 30 years.

Everton boss Roberto Martinez says the “sky is the limit” for Seamus Coleman and is ready to reward the full-back’s progress at Goodison Park with a new, improved contract.

The violin reputedly played by the Titanic’s bandmaster as the ill-fated liner sank, broke a world record today when it sold for £900,000 (€1m).

The violin reputedly played by the Titanic's bandmaster as the ill-fated liner sank is expected to fetch a world record fee when it goes on sale today.

Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge has accused Luis Suarez of a “massive lack of loyalty” by his desire to leave the club.

Ryan McKane was only 10 at the time but can still remember his parents having an angry discussion over what should happen next.

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.

Erin Heatherton isn't heartbroken after her split from Leonardo DiCaprio.

Private papers from the official responsible for making sure the Titanic was safe to sail have emerged that show he demanded 50% more lifeboats on board but was pressured by the White Star Line into backing down.

Brendan Rodgers will be officially presented as Liverpool manager this morning after a compensation deal with Swansea for him and a number of backroom staff was finalised.

Trying to find the hidden messages behind today’s clash at the Aviva Stadium.

I’ve always been a Liverpool fan but this year has been a very unsavoury one for supporters.

Seamus Aldridge and Tadhg Fennin can agree on one thing — Kildare have been getting too hard a time of it of late.

Four passengers were injured when a Virgin Atlantic plane had to make a full emergency landing at Gatwick airport today with reports of a small fire on board.

Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge claims the Reds are now a club “in crisis”.

Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge claims the Reds are now a club “in crisis”.

Kildare County Board president Seamus Aldridge has criticised the handling of Seanie Johnston’s stalled transfer to the county.

LIVERPOOL and Republic of Ireland legend John Aldridge believes the decision to coax Paul Scholes out of retirement could leave Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson ‘looking stupid’.

KILDARE GAA has been told it must “stop the haemorrhaging” of money as officers negotiate a loan of €500,000 to cover losses over the last four years.

SHANE LONG should start for Ireland against Estonia, according to Liverpool legends John Aldridge and Ian Rush.

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has said his side must not take Estonia lightly in the play-offs for the European Championships next year.

THERE’S no escape from the crushing heat of the post-midday sun in Flushing Meadows but its patrons are carrying on regardless.

I TOLD you to expect the unexpected; not sure this is quite what we had in mind, though.

IRELAND and Liverpool legend John Aldridge believes Robbie Keane must leave Spurs – and says the striker shouldn’t be afraid of dropping down a division to get regular football.

Elan directors Vaughn Bryson and Jack Schuler have agreed to suspend their Irish High Court proceedings against the drugs company and resign from the board.

Roy Hodgson is expected to be confirmed as Liverpool manager later today after the finer details of his switch from Fulham are finalised.

FORMER Liverpool and Republic of Ireland striker John Aldridge has warned Roy Hodgson he has a “massive job” on his hands at Anfield.