Connacht continued their remarkable start to this season’s Guinness Pro12, grabbing a fifth win on the trot at the Galway Sportsground last evening. And following Leinster’s win over the Scarlets, Pat Lam’s side have now taken top spot.

An adult ADHD sufferer who bit off part of a man’s ear has received a suspended sentence.

London Mayor Boris Johnson has offered to be sprayed by water cannon in order to demonstrate that they are safe.

Ireland 39 Italy 0

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Italy 3 Ireland 6

More questions than answers — and Lance Armstrong is still the only one who can repair the damage he caused

Where I Left My Soul

The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) last night revealed its “reasoned decision” document, detailing the evidence it has amassed against Lance Armstrong and his US Postal Service team associates who engaged in what USADA calls “the most sophisticated, professionalised and successful doping programme that sport has ever seen”.

Sebastian Vettel remains cautious on his hopes of winning a third straight Formula One world title, despite moving to within four points of championship leader Fernando Alonso with victory at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Mexico is suspending tariffs on egg imports to counter a shortage and sudden price increase that has followed an outbreak of the bird flu virus.

Teen heart-throb Justin Bieber and his Ferrari were both said to be fine today after a prang in Los Angeles.

Ferrari vice-president Piero Ferrari has joined the growing chorus of condemnation emanating from the Italian team of yesterday’s European Grand Prix.

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER has informed Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo there is a “strong possibility” he will return to grand prix racing with the new Mercedes-Benz team next season.

Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster was back between the posts for his side’s Champions League clash with Besiktas at Old Trafford.

PAUL SCHOLES popped up 13minutes from time to ensure Manchester United’s bid to reach a third successive Champions League final got off on exactly the right note in Istanbul.

Rio Ferdinand’s return to the Manchester United starting line-up proved short-lived as the defender was ruled out of the Red Devils’ Champions League opener against Besiktas.

Felipe Massa has delivered a resounding vote of thanks to family, friends, his doctors and a myriad of well-wishers who aided his recovery following life-saving surgery.

Doctors treating Ferrari driver Felipe Massa have insisted it is too soon to know whether he will ever race again after his horror accident during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday.

Felipe Massa has woken up and made significant progress as he recovers from life-threatening injuries suffered in a crash during qualifying for the Hungarian grand prix on Saturday.

Felipe Massa’s Formula One career would today appear to be hanging in the balance following confirmation he has suffered some damage to his left eye.

A huge handmade work on the life and work of Michelangelo, billed as the world’s most expensive, most beautiful new book, has arrived at the New York Public Library, fresh from publication in Italy.

FERRARI’s threat to quit Formula One if a standard engine is introduced has been played down by the FIA.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson made three changes to his side for tonight’s Champions League match at Roma.

Alex Ferguson’s team of youngsters were handed probably the toughest task of Manchester United’s Champions League campaign so far against Roma in the Stadio Olimpico.

THE Zimmer frame could soon have Ferrari-like street cred with the arrival of a new, well-ripened generation of movie star.

McLaren boss Ron Dennis has again strenuously defended his team in the wake of the latest damning accusations in the ’spying’ war.

FERRARI have launched a scathing attack on the World Motor Sport Council, claiming their failure to penalise McLaren “legitimises dishonest behaviour.”

Champions League hero Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be handed a surprise start as Manchester United look to prise a first-leg advantage from their quarter-final first leg against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico tonight.

Roma 0 Lyon 0

Michael Schumacher has been hailed as "an inspirational figure" by the man who been instrumental in his rise to power.

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER can start planning for life without Formula One but he is not yet ready to contemplate living without Ferrari.

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Mikel Arteta could return for Everton’s final game of the season, at home to West Brom.

Matteo Ferrari has revealed his bitter frustrations over the loan season at Everton, which has been ruined by injuries.

Italian defender Matteo Ferrari wants to talk to Everton about either extending his current loan for another season or making his move to Goodison Park permanent.

The followng are the teams for today's Premiership matches with a kick-off time of 3pm.

Alan Stubbs picked up a groin injury in the 1-0 home defeat by Tottenham and is a doubt for Everton’s trip to face champions-elect Chelsea.