You could have been forgiven for thinking match-fixing had gone away.

Amy Winehouse has been immortalised with a life-size statue in north London.

Amy Winehouse has been immortalised with a life-size statue.

Jamie Spencer continued his fine of form as he drove Castilo Del Diablo to victory in the BetVictor.com Conditions Stakes at Kempton.

All-round great Ashton Eaton narrowly missed out on a world record in retaining his heptathlon title at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland tonight.

I’m counting down the hours to the weekend’s World Indoor Championships as Sopot in Poland hosts the most important event of the global athletics calendar.

Olympic decathlon champion Ashton Eaton broke the 60 meter stadium record at tonight’s Athlone IT Grand Prix.

Olympic Decathlon champion Ashton Eaton has been confirmed among an impressive field for the inaugural Athlone International Grand Prix to be held later this month.

As the cult TV show marks its 50th anniversary, John Daly talks to some life-long Irish fans

A Europol report last week claimed that 380 soccer games in Europe and 680 worldwide were ‘suspicious’. Match-fixing has tainted the world’s most popular sport, drawn in major crime gangs, and ruined players’ lives, writes Sheila Norman-Culp

FIFA’s former head of security Chris Eaton is not aware of any “credible evidence” of match-fixing in the English domestic game but warned the national authorities to remain vigilant against the threat.

FIFA have refuted claims made by one of their former corruption experts that they are investigating match-fixing allegations at the 2010 World Cup.

American Ashton Eaton set a new world record in winning the men’s heptathlon title at the World Indoor Championships in Istanbul, but the home nation celebrated the loudest with two medals today.

Garrycastle 1-10 Athy 1-6

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has been discharged from hospital.

TEARS of joy flooded onto the St Conleth’s Park pitch in Newbridge yesterday as Athy ended a 24-year wait for a county title in convincing circumstances.

CRIMINAL gangs are making long-term investments in match-fixing, purchasing clubs and organising referee training camps as part of their infiltration of soccer, FIFA’s security chief has claimed.

FIFA's head of security has warned young footballers are being "trafficked" by gambling syndicates intent on fixing the outcome of matches.

Two people, who were arrested in the North yesterday in connection with the disappearance of four children from Co. Louth, have been released from custody.

Klammer heads for the Coventry Stakes after maintaining his 100% record with victory in the 32RedPoker.com Novice Stakes at Newmarket.

Liam Gallagher today said the film he was producing about the Beatles’ Apple Corps would not herald the start of a movie-making career.

ALL BLACKS star Dan Carter has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle on Wales scrum-half Martin Roberts during Saturday’s Test match.

John Lloyd’s Davis Cup rookies failed to fill the void left by Andy Murray as Great Britain slumped to within one rubber of defeat against Ukraine.

MOST people will have forgotten Jason Eaton — but Anthony Horgan isn’t one of them.

Uncapped duo Brendon Leonard and John Schwalger have been called up to the New Zealand squad for the Tests against France, Canada and the upcoming Tri-Nations tournament.

New Zealand lock Jason Eaton has been ruled out of this year's Rugby World Cup with a knee injury.

THE All Blacks defended using security guards to ward off spies at training after yesterday naming their “A team” to face Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

An elderly woman today told a disgraced former garda to start telling the truth to the Morris Tribunal.

Graham Mourie believes it is hard to compare New Zealand’s Grand Slam success this year with his side’s achievements back in 1978.

IF there was one moment that encapsulated New Zealand’s utter superiority on Saturday, it was a moment in the second-half when Anthony Horgan was hauled down unceremoniously by Jason Eaton.

Ireland 7 New Zealand 45

Ireland 0 New Zealand 25

WHILE no-one is predicting an Ireland win today, All Blacks coach Graham Henry yesterday admitted his experimental selection leaves the tourists vulnerable.

Northampton 0 Mansfield 2

THE Morris Tribunal probe into garda corruption yesterday heard of anonymous telephone calls made to two addresses in Raphoe, Co Donegal, in the months after local cattle dealer Richie Barron met a mystery roadside death there nearly seven years ago.

Wigan 2 Fulham 1

For secret agent, he’s very well known it has to be said and for 40 years Bond, James Bond that is, has been thrilling cinema audiences saving the world from the evil clutches of many a megalomaniac.

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Posh Spice wants to be covered from head to toe in gold paint for the cover of her debut solo album.