Sergiu Ciobanu (Clonliffe Harriers) yesterday retained his Ballycotton 10 mile road race title with a powerful display in East Cork.

Irish flyweight Michael Conlan has already upheld Belfast’s proud boxing heritage by qualifying for the London Olympics but the 19-year old believes he is well capable of bringing home a medal.

SERGIU CIOBANU (Clonliffe Harriers) battled his way through incessant wind and rain to claim victory in yesterday’s Bord Gáis Energy Cork City Marathon setting a course record at 2:25.54.

Nantes-born writer Jules Verne could not have penned a more thrilling match or exciting climax as Manchester United staged yet another one of their trademark finishes.