A New York Medical Examiner Office employee has been suspended after the body of a young Irishman was placed in a van full of rubbish after his tragic death over the weekend.

Former player Gerard Coulter has been ratified as Down's new senior hurling manager, taking over from the departed Sean Farrell.

England striker Michael Owen was back in the hands of Newcastle’s medical team today as they attempted to assess the full extent of the damage to his knee.

Newcastle have not given up hope of landing Real Madrid striker Michael Owen but realise they cannot compete with Manchester United and Liverpool for his signature.