The search for six men trapped inside a collapsed coal mine continued today, despite three weeks of drilling and digging that have revealed no signs of life.

A coal mine owner in Utah today said he is hurt by critics who say he ran an unsafe mine and was not doing enough to find six missing miners trapped deep underground.

A narrow hole being drilled in the side of a Utah mountain holds perhaps the last, best chance of finding six coal miners trapped for more than two weeks in a cave-in.

The search for six miners missing deep underground in the US was abruptly halted after a second cave-in killed three rescue workers and injured at least six others trying to tunnel through rubble to reach them.

RESCUERS searching for six coal miners who have been trapped for 10 days got two pieces of hopeful news yesterday — images of an intact chamber with potentially breathable air and the sound of mysterious vibrations in the mountain.

Rescuers searching for six trapped coal miners in Utah in the US got two pieces of hopeful news – images of an intact chamber with potentially breathable air and the sound of mysterious vibrations in the mountain.

Another attempt to sink a video camera deep inside a Utah coal mine where six miners have been trapped since a collapse a week ago yielded no signs of life, officials said today, frustrating crews trying to find the men.

Rescuers are to drill a third hole in a bid to locate six trapped Utah miners after a video camera revealed equipment, but no men.

A video camera lowered into a Utah mine where six workers have been missing for more than five days shows “survivable space”, but attempts to signal the miners were met by silence.

A video camera lowered into the mine where six miners have been missing for more than five days shows “survivable space”, a US official said today.

A second drill broke through to a Utah mine shaft today and a video camera was lowered inside, searching for the fate of six miners believed to be trapped nearly 2,000 feet below.

The massive rescue effort to find six coal miners caught in a cave-in took a disheartening turn when a narrow hole drilled more than 1,800ft into the earth yielded no sounds of life and barely any oxygen.

A TINY microphone lowered deep into the earth yesterday picked up no evidence six coal miners caught in a cave-in four days ago were still alive.

A tiny microphone lowered deep into the earth this morning picked up no evidence that six coal miners are alive four days after they were caught in a cave-in.

Crews drilling toward six trapped coal miners in Utah hoped to reach the area where they were believed to be by tonight and finally discover whether the men were alive, one of the mine’s co-owners said.

Rescue crews clinging to a Utah mountainside struggled to drill two narrow holes in a painfully slow effort to get air and food to six miners trapped in a cave-in.

Crews hoping to get food and air to six coal miners drilled to within about 1,000 feet of the trapped men today, one of the mine’s owners said, though it still was not known whether the miners were alive.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has promised to back manager Roy Keane all the way as he attempts to bolster his squad for life in the Premiership.

THE Irish consortium that owns Sunderland football club is in line a for a pay day of almost €90 million when the Black Cats are officially promoted to the Premiership on Sunday.

SUNDERLAND manager Roy Keane was the toast of Wearside last night after dragging the club back into the Premiership at the first attempt.

Roy Keane will be confirmed as Sunderland manager following tomorrow’s match against West Brom after the club confirmed they have agreed terms with the Irishman.

SUNDERLAND are expected to unveil their new manager this week, with Niall Quinn linked with the vacant post at the Stadium of Light.

FORMER Aston Villa boss David O’Leary will not be a target for Sunderland.

Former Aston Villa boss David O’Leary will not be a target for Sunderland.

FORMER Sunderland chairman Bob Murray has urged the club’s small shareholders to sell their stakes in the club to Niall Quinn.

SUNDERLAND chairman-elect Niall Quinn yesterday appealed for the club’s small shareholders to allow him to achieve his takeover dream.

Niall Quinn’s consortium today confirmed they have reached an agreement on a £10m (€14.41m) cash offer for Sunderland.

Sunderland have called a press conference at the Stadium of Light for 12.30pm today at which they intend to make a “major announcement”.

Sunderland chairman Bob Murray will stand down from his post tomorrow after almost 20 years as Niall Quinn prepares to formally launch his takeover bid.

Sunderland chairman Bob Murray could receive a cut-price £5.7m (€8.3) for his stake in the club if Niall Quinn’s takeover is successful.

Sunderland’s players returned for pre-season training today with the club’s future still to be decided.

NIALL QUINN and his consortium could clinch a deal to take over Sunderland within days. Further talks took place yesterday after discussions earlier this week with few details left to be settled.

CONTRARY to some suggestions, Niall Quinn was adamant last night that his consortium’s bid for Sunderland is still very much on track.

Niall Quinn is hoping to complete the proposed takeover of Sunderland following yesterday’s meeting with outgoing chairman Bob Murray.

SUNDERLAND have held talks with Niall Quinn and his consortium in Dublin as moves to sell the club gather pace.

NIALL QUINN’S proposed takeover of Sunderland is still weeks away despite talks progressing well.

SUNDERLAND chairman Bob Murray has urged season ticket holders to put their faith in the club as Niall Quinn’s prospective takeover takes shape.

Former Sunderland striker Niall Quinn was hailed as a hero as he returned to Wearside this afternoon.

SUNDERLAND chairman Bob Murray insists Niall Quinn is the man to revive the Black Cats’ fortunes.

Sunderland chairman Bob Murray has revealed he would like nothing more than to sell the club to Niall Quinn.

SUNDERLAND have announced they are in discussions with a consortium of private investors led by former Black Cats hero and Irish international striker Niall Quinn regarding a possible takeover.

Sunderland have announced they are in discussions with a consortium of private investors led by former Black Cats hero Niall Quinn regarding a possible takeover.

IRELAND’S former leading goalscorer Niall Quinn could be about to strike again for his old club Sunderland - by putting together a bid to buy the Premiership strugglers.

Angry Sunderland fans clashed with police at the Stadium of Light after their relegation-haunted side slipped to defeat against Blackburn.