Three tornados ripped through Virginia, with one leaving behind a 25-mile trail of gutted homes, tossed cars and more than 200 injured residents.

John Boyle has confirmed he will end his controversial reign as Motherwell chairman next month as the club begins to move out of administration.

Falkirk were told late last night that they will start the new season in the First Division after the Scottish Football Association appeals committee upheld the Scottish Premier League’s decision to deny them promotion and give Motherwell a stay of execution.

The chairmen of the Scottish Premier League clubs today agreed a new television deal with the BBC - but also started the countdown for the League’s melt down.

Relegation certs Kilkenny City were struck by the latest cruel hammer blow to their second ever season in the top flight when a late James Marrow strike earned Finn Harps a late winner at Buckley Park last night.