Dinny Cahill just ‘loves the buzz’.

Kevin Ryan was officially installed as the new Antrim senior hurling manager at last night's County Committee meeting.

Kevin Ryan is expected to be ratified as Antrim's new Senior Hurling manager at a meeting of the County Executive on Monday night.

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.

Kilmarnock chairman Michael Johnston expects the Scottish Premier League to retain the bulk of its broadcasting income this season with ESPN set to follow Sky Sports in confirming their renewed commitment.

Kildare secured a place in the Allianz Hurling League Division 2B final, while there were also wins over the weekend for the Meath and London hurlers.

Armagh and Kildare collected victories in Division 2B of the Hurling League this afternoon.

Antrim 2-20 Armagh 2-12, Casement Park

RESOLUTE Armagh stunned Down in yesterday’s Ulster SHC semi-final at wintry Casement Park to push the Mourne men out of the race and book themselves a place in the decider against Antrim.

Armagh 0-14 Down 1-10

Mixu Paatelainen has left Kilmarnock with immediate effect to take over as manager of Finland, the Clydesdale Bank Premier League club have confirmed.

The arctic weather which has decimated the fixture card has delayed discussions with leading clubs over wide-ranging reforms of the Scottish game, which were scheduled for today.

All-Ireland champions Clare exited the Bord Gáis Energy Under-21 Hurling Championship tonight as Tipperary captured the Munster title.

Jim Jefferies’ eight-year reign as Kilmarnock manager was at an end tonight after he and assistant Billy Brown left the Scottish Premier League club “by mutual consent”.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell believes Kilmarnock could have done more to ensure their Clydesdale Bank Premier League encounter at Rugby Park beat the weather.

Ireland's Olive Loughnane has set a new personal best after finishing seventh in the women's 20km walk at the Beijing Olympics today.

Ally McCoist has hinted that Rangers remain keen to sign Kilmarnock striker Steven Naismith.

Kilmarnock chairman Michael Johnston hinted that Rangers will need to pay more than £1.7m to sign Steven Naismith.

A STEVEN NAISMITH penalty allowed Kilmarnock to snatch a late point against Rangers yesterday.

Kilmarnock chairman Michael Johnston has confirmed Arsenal’s interest in striker Steven Naismith.