US president Donald Trump's former campaign chairman - who is accused of multiple financial crimes - has attacked the strength of the evidence against him, saying the case is "embellished".

To be honest that fortnight ‘off’ (originally one of modern football’s most irritating foibles) is now welcomed more and more depending on who you support.

UCC 1 Cobh Wanderers 0: A late Sean McLoughlin goal saw Noel Healy’s UCC claim the Beamish Stout Munster Senior League Premier Division title as they got the better of Cobh Wanderers at The Mardyke last night.

Liverpool 3 Middlesbrough 0: When the two minutes of injury-time were up, Jurgen Klopp stood slowly, grinned, hugged every man on the Liverpool bench, and then went and casually but earnestly shook the hand of Steve Agnew, the Middlesbrough caretaker manager.

An insurer refused to pay out a €30,000 claim after a house fire in Moyross, Limerick, as the man had failed to declare criminal links.

In ‘Breakdown’ Taylor Downing attempts to unpack the obfuscation surrounding the syndrome named shellshock in 1916 and post-traumatic stress disorder in 2016. 

And we still have Southampton v Arsenal to come….

An excellent finish, over three floors with four bedrooms and a contemporary, bright kitchen/family space mark No 6 Southwinds as a family home to view. 

Irish scientists have made a major breakthrough in treating black fever — the second most deadly parasitic disease after malaria.

It was not just a fan protest against divisive owner Massimo Cellino that lit up Elland Road as Leeds and Middlesbrough went on to contest an entertaining goalless draw last night.

An overall rent of €100,000 a year is sought for the ground and first floors of “the best pitch in Douglas.”

A Circuit Court in Co. Kerry yesterday ordered a recount of all votes cast in the Listowel Municipal District during the 2014 local elections.

Ipswich 0 Middlesbrough 2: Daryl Murphy may be the darling of Portman Road but the prolific Irishman’s record at Portman Road is nothing on David Nugent’s.

Middlesbrough 0 Everton 2: Gerard Deulofeu turned in a master-class to send Everton into the Capital One Cup semi-finals and fulfil the prophecy of Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka.

Walsall 1 Chelsea 4: Chelsea continued to rebuild their season as they eased past Walsall in the Capital One Cup.

AS the Nama sale of Wilton Shopping Centre inches forward, discount retailer Lidl is about to seek planning permission to join Aldi in the same Cork City western suburb.

Mark English has vowed not to allow his disappointing 800m performance at last night’s Cork City Sports meet affect his European U23 championships gold medal bid.

Local reports in Mayo last night claimed the county footballers’ strength and conditioning coach Barry Solan is to work with Arsenal at the end of the championship.

Our chemically washed, hygienic environment may be posing a threat to our children’s health. Helen O’Callaghan weighs up the evidence.

Newcastle United 2 West Ham United 0: As a survivor of testicular cancer, Jonas Gutierrez is used to winning battles far more important than those against mere relegation.

West Ham United 1 Everton 2: West Ham manager Sam Allardyce remained bullish about his future after a last-gasp Romelu Lukaku goal spoiled potentially his final home match in charge.

Aston Villa 1 West Ham 0: Loyalty is a rare commodity in the fickle world of football which makes Tom Cleverley’s apparent desire to repay his rejuvenation at Aston Villa particularly refreshing — especially when more lucrative offers may come his way.

MAN CITY 2 WEST HAM 0: Sergio Aguero moved to the top of the Premier League goalscoring table, a sad reminder of what a poor job Manuel Pellegrini has performed in trying to keep Manchester City in first place in the real thing.

Leicester boss Nigel Pearson hailed the “outstanding” Esteban Cambiasso after a vital win that gave the Foxes fresh survival hope.

A CORK city suburban site — with a long planning and sales history, as well as one-time high hopes of development — has come up for sale, right next door to the sprawling Cork University Hospital (CUH) campus.

West Ham 0 Chelsea 1: Champagne celebrations on the Wembley turf on Sunday, hard graft at Upton Park three days later.

Check out the starting line-ups for all of tonight's matches.

West Ham 1, Crystal Palace 3:

Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino has recalled in-form Harry Kane as one of six changes for the visit of London rivals West Ham.

Southampton 0 West Ham 0

The team news for tonight's Premier League games.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce called for Louis van Gaal’s long-ball tactics to be scrutinised after Manchester United rescued a 1-1 draw at Upton Park.

West Ham lost at Anfield. In an ever-changing world, rarely for the better, some things are reassuringly familiar, writes Steven Kelly.

Premier League

Bristol City 0 West Ham 1: FA Cup Fourth Round: Sam Allardyce had warned his players about being another Premier League "victim" as Diafra Sakho’s late goal was enough to secure West Ham a 1-0 victory at Bristol City.

Premier League

West Ham gave their European ambitions a timely boost as a superb second-half display saw the Hammers thrash struggling Hull 3-0 at Upton Park.

FA Cup Third Round Replay