Sarsfields 1-13 Moorefield 0-16

Liam Lennon has his fingers firmly crossed Tammys Hill can transfer his smart hunter chase form to the open ranks when his stable star goes for glory in the Boylesports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday.

Laois 2-12 Antrim 0-21

Laois 2-21 Antrim 0-21

A priest has condemned New York residents who refused to open their doors to a mother of two Irish boys who were swept away by Superstorm Sandy in the US.

Clare had just too much power and speed for Laois at Portlaoise yesterday, but when one recalls the dreadful championship humiliation suffered by the Moores at the hands of Cork in the same venue last summer, there was plenty to be positive about formanager, Teddy McCarthy.

THE captain of the wrecked cruise ship that hit rocks off Italy sailed close to land to “show the ship to the port”, the liner’s owners said yesterday.

IT should have been a trip to remember — but not for the reasons Seamus and Carol Moore will always recall their Mediterranean cruise.

I CAN take the despair, it’s the hope I can’t stand. If I had a euro for each time I’ve heard John Cleese’s ‘Clockwise’ quip, I’d have €4.50 by now.

IT wasn’t exactly a “where were you when Kennedy was shot?” moment was it?

FUEL is an anagram of flue — and the house Chimneys is sorted on both scores. Called after the number of chimneys in this updated traditional west Cork residence, it is quite a spread of place to call home, as it hits the early 2011 property market.

CHAMPIONS Portlaoise withstood a spirited second half Moorefield rally to emerge victorious from a pulsating AIB Leinster club SFC tie at O’Moore Park yesterday.

NEEDS must: I can’t avoid the subject of Liverpool that, in itself, probably encapsulates ‘Good Week’, ‘Bad Week’ and ‘Gripe of the Week’.

WELCOME to my third Irish Examiner article in four days. The Sex Pistols used to call it ‘cash from chaos’…

The stepchildren of a woman, who left her allegedly violent husband many years ago have denied they acted fraudulently in obtaining a death certificate for her.

AN old Hollywood actor became the byword for wooden performances. The subject of a celebrated urban myth, he became infamous several years after a radio presenter supposedly announced his upcoming appearance on a show by howling in disbelief: “Sonny Tufts?!”

Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish insists the club will not go backwards despite their current ownership issues and speculation about the futures of manager Rafael Benitez and star players Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard.

Former Liverpool chairman David Moores has defended the deal struck with Tom Hicks and George Gillett for the sale of the club three years ago.

Former Liverpool owner David Moores admits he “hugely regrets selling the club” to George Gillett and Tom Hicks, calling on the American pair to “accept their role in the club’s current demise” and sell up.

ONCE bitten, twice shy. News of Sundance selling his shares will have to be filed under ‘believe once seen’ for the moment.

SUPER-SUB Trevor Kilgallon struck for a point eight minutes into injury time to rescue defending champions Celbridge in yesterday’s Kildare SFC semi-final against St Laurence’s, on a 2-8 to 1-11 scoreline in Newbridge.

Former Liverpool chairman David Moores has resigned from the club’s board of directors.

LIMERICK senior footballer Ian Ryan’s tally of 2-5 proved invaluable to Mary Immaculate College who progress to this afternoon’s Ulster Bank Trench Cup final by defeating John Moores at CIT yesterday.

KEVIN PIETERSEN last night resigned as England captain while coach Peter Moores was sacked on a dramatic day for English cricket.

Kevin Pietersen has quit as England captain, according to reports this morning.

Gary Moore has the Cheltenham Festival in mind for Love And Glory after he got off the mark over obstacles in the Grout Insurance Brokers Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Plumpton.

Liverpool’s season of boardroom turmoil took another astonishing turn today when co-owner Tom Hicks asked for the resignation of chief executive Rick Parry.

STEVE HARMISON and the rest of England’s out-of-touch players have been warned they need to lift their performance level to guarantee a place in next week’s first Test line-up.

LIVERPOOL co-owner Tom Hicks could be on the brink of being offered a way out of the troubled club.

Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks could be on the brink of being offered a way out of the troubled club.

ENGLAND coach Peter Moores has refused to blame their under-par over-rate as a reason for England’s failure to wrap up the opening npower Test before bad weather came to India’s rescue.

RAFAEL BENITEZ maintains his current side is better than the 2005 vintage that won the Champions League.

Steve Morgan, formerly Liverpool’s third largest shareholder, has given his backing to the new US takeover at Anfield.

Liverpool will have new ownership when they bid to reach the Champions League semi-finals next month.

ALLSTAR Nicholas Murphy returns to the Cork team for Saturday’s Allianz NFL clash with Dublin at Parnell Park.

Outgoing chairman David Moores revealed his desire to see his beloved Liverpool take “a great step forward” convinced him to sell the club to American tycoons George Gillett and Tom Hicks.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has thrown his full support behind the American takeover bid of George Gillett and Tom Hicks that is on the brink of acceptance by the club.