Four men are currently in contention to replace Liam Bradley as Antrim senior football manager, although the list could be added to as clubs in the county can nominate other candidates up until Sunday.

President Barack Obama squeaked out a fundraising victory over Mitt Romney in August as the candidates gear up for the final stretch of their campaign.

Irish eyes will take even more of an interest in the upcoming US presidential race following the news that Irish-American Paul Ryan will be Republican hopeful Mitt Romney’s running mate.

John Whitesides reports from Washington ahead of House of Representatives and Senate elections

HE spent 10 years leading Antrim’s attacking line and has been a Derry selector for just 20 months but Kevin Madden’s focus is centred on just one game this weekend and it isn’t the Ulster final.

THE effects of the global downturn can be seen everywhere, and the lack of inter-county teams travelling for pre-season training in the sun is one example. But Brendan O’Brien met the man who found a silver lining in that particular cloud.

Corner forward Kevin Madden has been forced to pull out of Antrim's championship panel on medical advice.

Embattled Congressman Tom DeLay decided today to give up his post as House majority leader – the leader of Republicans in the House of Representatives - clearing the way for new leadership elections among House Republicans eager to shed the taint of scandal, two officials said.

The Antrim football squad will take on an experimental look for the impending Dr McKenna Cup campaign with up to 13 newcomers included.

A troubling knee injury has forced Antrim defender Gearóid Adams to quit inter-county football.

Bruree 1-9 Knockainey 1-7

President George Bush’s administration has misused a federal law to detain at least 70 terrorism suspects since the September 11 attacks, two advocacy groups contend.

Antrim corner forward Kevin Brady has recovered from a foot injury to start against Meath in tomorrow's All-Ireland SFC qualifier first round clash with Meath at Casement Park (throw-in 3pm).

Antrim 2-6 Cavan 1-15

Cavan 0-11 Antrim 0-11

A small plane strayed within three miles of the White House, leading to frantic evacuation of the Executive Mansion and the Capitol with military jets scrambling to intercept the aircraft and firing flares to steer it away.

Dr McKenna Cup holders Tyrone began their 2005 season in style at Kingspan Breffni Park this afternoon, as they dismissed a depleted Cavan side 3-14 to 0-7.

Knockainey 4-10 Patrickswell 1-12

Louth came from behind with just 14 men to draw level, force a Drogheda thriller into extra-time, and then kill off Antrim's challenge with real style.

Half-time scores in today's first qualifying round SFC matches:

Donegal 1-15 Antrim 1-09

Kildare remain at the summit of the NFL Division 2B table as Tipperary had defender Sean Collum sent off in their 0-08 to 0-13 loss to the Lilywhites at Newbridge this afternoon.

Armagh 0-15 Antrim 0-12

Antrim's bid to reach a first Ulster Football Championship final in 33 years came unstuck at Casement Park, where Tyrone's poise and class triumphed over honest endeavour.

Tyrone lead Antrim by four points at half-time in the Ulster semi-final at Casement Park.

Antrim 1-10 Westmeath 0-14

Antrim 0-6 Derry 0-16