It was one in, one out, and one staying put at Turner’s Cross yesterday as Cork City were busy on the transfer front.

Lions rookie Kyle Sinckler feels like he is in rugby heaven on the eve of his debut in the famous red jersey. Yet his thirst for knowledge may be hell for his teammates.

Ireland newcomer Declan Rice says he is trying to impress Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane in Cork this week but there are no plans for the centre-back, eligible through his late grandparents from Douglas in Cork, to travel to America next week.

Katie Taylor is back in the gym today ahead of three big fight dates in the next three months and a possible world-title challenge in September.

David Haye and Tony Bellew traded verbal barbs at a fiery, expletive-laden press conference in Liverpool but the pair were kept apart to prevent another possible physical exchange.

They were the fiercest of rivals in the early part of the last decade, but it’s been quite a while since Arsenal versus Manchester United was a title decider.

Tyson Fury believes boxing has a big drugs problem and says sport should address the issue of substance misuse by legalising them.

Tyson Fury's world heavyweight title fight with Wladimir Klitschko has been postponed after the Ukrainian suffered a calf injury in training.

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Former England midfield duo Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard admitted they were raring to get their Major League Soccer debuts under their belts for the Los Angeles Galaxy and the New York City FC respectively this month.

A London Tube commuter whose rendition of a Rihanna hit went viral in 2012 has revealed he was suffering from undiagnosed bipolar disorder at the time.

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet intends to use his axing from the side as a positive experience as he returns looking to prove he has benefited from the break.

On the 100th anniversary of the extraordinary Christmas Truce during the First World War, Mark Evans, says that we could all learn about the true spirit of Christmas from the ceasefire.

Luke Shaw thinks it would be foolish to write Manchester United’s title chances off just yet.

George Groves has been added to the bumper undercard of the Nathan Cleverly-Tony Bellew rematch in Liverpool next month as he bids to strengthen his claims for another world title shot.

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Dereck Chisora has been forced to withdraw from his European heavyweight title showdown with Tyson Fury in Manchester after fracturing his hand during a sparring session.

New album and gigs lined up in Glastonbury, Dublin and Mitchelstown-

England physio Gary Lewin is to return home from the World Cup after suffering a fracture and dislocation of his ankle while celebrating Daniel Sturridge’s first-half equaliser in Saturday night’s 2-1 defeat against Italy.

Carl Froch knows his career "is hanging by a thread" ahead of tonight's blockbuster rematch against George Groves at Wembley Stadium.

The left hand crashed square into Lucien Bute’s face, snapping his head back at the neck, but it was the preceding right, thrown from Carl Froch’s hip, which sent the most disturbing shudder through the young Canadian’s body.

George Groves has told Carl Froch to fight him again or retire as the fall-out from their controversial world title fight continues.

David Haye’s dream of regaining the world heavyweight title appears to be over as the Londoner faces retirement due to a shoulder injury.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez is confident in the strength and depth of his attacking options despite losing striker Arouna Kone to a long-term knee injury.

Three points against Romania in today’s Uefa Championship U21 qualifier is the birthday present of choice for Ireland winger Sean Murray.

AN Irish language play, written by Paul Mercier with music by his brother, Mel, is coming to UCC’s Granary Theatre on May 9-10 as part of a six-venue tour around Ireland.

The clearest indication yet that Rio Ferdinand will be staying at Manchester United next season has come from a confirmation that the defender has been given a testimonial by the Old Trafford outfit.

Alex Ferguson will summon Sean McGinty for crunch talks at Manchester United this week after Tranmere Rovers cut short the Irish U21 defender’s loan stay for disciplinary reasons.

Squeak, squeak! We know there are tons of musophobiacs out there, so here’s your warning: the next few paragraphs may contain details which will leave you feeling a tad uneasy.

Fast, technical and played with sheer determination.

For the first time during the 24 years of the U21 Uefa championship, Ireland approach the tail-end of their qualifying campaign in contention.

An Australian Open boycott is still a long way away, according to Andy Murray.

Bradley Wiggins became the first man to win the Tour de France and Olympic gold in the same year with an imperious victory in the London 2012 time-trial.

Bradley Wiggins goes to the start-line in the men’s Olympic time-trial today as the red-hot favourite having blitzed all before him in last month’s two Tour de France tests against the clock.

Tottenham defender Steven Caulker has signed a new four-year contract, the Premier League club have announced.

A week that meant so much to Northern Ireland turned out to mean even more for Welshman Jamie Donaldson tonight.

David Haye and Dereck Chisora will go head to head at Upton Park on July 14 in a fight sanctioned by the Luxembourg Boxing Federation, according to reports.

Former Arsenal, Tottenham and England defender Sol Campbell has announced his retirement from football.

Roy Hodgson has taken the first step towards becoming the next England manager after telling West Brom he wants to speak to the Football Association about replacing Fabio Capello.

From once being in a wheelchair, Kieran Behan has come a long way to become Ireland’s second ever Olympic gymnast.

Rio Ferdinand is approaching his 10th anniversary as a Manchester United player more hungry than ever to collect some silverware.

Dereck Chisora will be hauled in front of a British Boxing Board of Control hearing on March 14 in relation to his conduct “prior, during and after” Saturday’s WBC heavyweight title defeat against Vitali Klitschko in Munich.