England’s Moeen Ali believes Australia are falling into the same trap as India by under-estimating his bowling.

Everyone knew Phillip Hughes was much more than just a cricketer.

Cricket stars from around the world joined relatives and friends to celebrate the life of Phillip Hughes amid the grief and sorrow still evident from his death.

The cricket world is in shock today following the death of Phillip Hughes, at the age of 25.

Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan make his return to the ring tonight in the US, still confident he can win a world title.

Australia delighted captain Michael Clarke by showing significant resilience to turn a losing position in Melbourne into another crushing Ashes victory after all.

Michael Clarke is hailing Australia’s Ashes victory as a special achievement to compare with their whitewash of England in 2006/07.

You may not know this but a legendary figure within Irish sport retired yesterday. Trent Johnston’s career in the green shirt came to a fitting end with a 122 run victory over Afghanistan in Dubai.

David Warner kept England in big trouble at lunch on day three of the Ashes, as Australia recovered their composure after donating two early wickets with false shots.

A man who lived on wine, Pringles, chocolate, and Coca-Cola died after his internal organs wasted away as a result of his poor diet, an inquest heard.

Alastair Cook admitted the rain slightly dampened England’s celebrations after they retained the Ashes when play was abandoned at a soggy Old Trafford yesterday.

England bowler Tim Bresnan admits patience will be key as his side attempt to break down Australia’s new-found resilience at Old Trafford today.

Loss-making Premier Foods – home to Mr Kipling and Bisto – boosted its turnaround today by admitting it is on track for a better than expected year.

Graeme Swann struck in the nick of time to complete England’s 347-run victory inside four days, and ensure they moved 2-0 up in the Ashes series without the hassle of any unfinished business at Lord’s today.

Ian Bell’s third hundred in successive Ashes Tests underpinned England’s partial recovery from their false start on an eventful first day at Lord’s.

England captain Alastair Cook credited the irrepressible James Anderson and some judicious use of the review system for delivering victory in a classic first Ashes Test.

Pace man Steven Finn was delighted to play a key role in England’s fightback against Australia on a frenetic opening day of the Ashes series.

The London market’s New Year rally showed little sign of coming off the boil today despite uncertainty over the UK’s economic prospects.

Irish people are apparently looking to the internet to answer to that age-old question "What is love?".

Two Meath forwards failed to convert penalties in the third round of the county SFC at the weekend but both of their sides gained victories to extend 100% winning records.

How many sports columns could have been written at any time over the past 100 years?

Hovis and Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods will launch a major television advertising push this week after admitting its marketing efforts had failed to keep pace with competitors.

BOYNE Valley Foods has acquired the Irish division of British food group Premier Foods for €41.4 million.

The troubled company behind Mr Kipling and Branston pickle today said it had been given extra breathing space by its banks to get its finances in order.

The UK’s largest food manufacturer today issued a profits warning as it revealed a slump in sales across well-known brands including Hovis.

Independent candidate and 'Dragon's Den' personality Sean Gallagher has received his first formal nomination to contest the presidential election.

HOLDERS Skryne failed to make it through to the last eight of the Meath SFC despite defeating already qualified Dunboyne by 0-13 to 0-7 at Navan’s Páirc Tailteann on Saturday evening.

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ENGLAND finished their triumphant Ashes series yesterday with a treasured piece of history in the bag – and a taste for more.

AUSTRALIAN stand-in captain Michael Clarke yesterday insisted his side had no case to answer regarding cheating accusations which marred the third day of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

MICHAEL CLARKE faces a “sink-or-swim” challenge when he takes over from the injured Ricky Ponting as Australia captain in the Sydney Test.

AUSTRALIA are confident their captain Ricky Ponting will be fit for the St Stephen’s Day Ashes Test.

ENGLAND shut out Australia’s bowlers for more than 10 hours in Brisbane, but are under orders to close the door much earlier in Adelaide.

Ireland gave themselves the chance to claim a memorable first success over Australia after they restricted the tourists to 231 for nine in their one-day international in Dublin today.

Teenage left-arm spinner George Dockrell has been omitted from Ireland’s 13-man squad for this month’s one-day international against Australia because he will be taking school exams.

NEW Airtricity League-leaders Dundalk take their narrow advantage to Morton Stadium tonight for a tough assignment against third-placed Sporting Fingal (kick-off 7.45pm).

ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss praised the stirring response his battle-weary side gave to their underwhelming Ashes series beginning after they recorded a historic win at Lord’s yesterday.

GRAEME SWANN urged against panic as England strive for victory today in the second npower Ashes Test at Lord’s.

MICHAEL CLARKE became the first dismissal under floodlights in Test cricket in Britain last night but only after boosting Australia’s position in the Ashes opener in Cardiff.

THE FBD Trust Gene Ireland awards, which recognise best practice in breeding dairy cattle, were presented at the National Dairy Cattle Breeding day at Corrin mart, Fermoy, Co Cork, last week.

Nathan Bracken’s five-wicket haul inspired Australia to a comfortable 128-run victory over an out-of-sorts Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

INDIA put themselves in a strong position to deny Australia a new Test wins record thanks to some valiant batting from VVS Laxman and a fine all-round showing from Irfan Pathan in the third Test at the WACA.

A car bomb defused in central London today was packed with petrol, nails and gas canisters, police have revealed.

ADAM GILCHRIST hopes Australia’s historic achievement winning the World Cup is not overshadowed by the farcical scenes at the end of the rain-hit final in Barbados.