Time Test looked a much improved performer when winning a handicap on his return at Newbury, and can make the successful step up to Group company in this afternoon’s Tercentenary Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Ireland made a dream start to their European Championship campaign with a 22-12 win over favourites France at Dublin’s Tallaght Stadium.

So it's official. Two men from opposite ends of Ireland have been tasked with working together to deliver Irish soccer to new heights. In this article Kieran Shannon asks if the Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane combination is destined for success.

The head of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said he felt despondent and “like he was in limbo” when Oscar Pistorius was charged with murder.

Oscar Pistorius has admitted he does not fancy his chances of winning the most highly-anticipated race of the London Paralympics.

Joan Mitchell was always fascinated by the Titanic — and was stunned to discover her family had a relative on board

Laois watched a 10-point second half lead disappear at Casement Park as Antrim snatched victory with two injury time points in the Belfast sunshine yesterday.

Antrim 2-18 Laois 2-16

Offaly cantered to a comprehensive 12 points victory in this lack lustre Allianz NHL Division 1B opening round encounter at O’Connor Park, Tullamore yesterday as Laois never recovered from the dismissal of Michael McEvoy in the 21st minute.

LAOIS began life under Cork legend Teddy McCarthy with a battling extra-time victory over DIT in Rathdowney on Saturday.

World stocks rose today, assisted by an absence of bad financial news and signs that the US economy may be strengthening.

Mothercare delivered more downbeat UK trading figures today as the chain begins the task of slashing the size of its high street estate.

Mothercare delivered more downbeat UK trading figures today as the chain begins the task of slashing the size of its high street estate.

Viewers will this week see the most catastrophic scenes in Weatherfield’s history as Coronation Street marks its half century with blood on the cobbles.

Viewers will this week see the most catastrophic scenes in Weatherfield’s history as 'Coronation Street' marks its half century with blood on the cobbles.

Galway 5-29 Laois 0-17

Kilkenny 1-21 Laois 1-10

WESTMEATH 2-17 LAOIS 1-14

Laois 0-18 Antrim 2-18

England’s rugby league World Cup campaign ended as it started with an inept defensive performance.

LAOIS 4-18 CARLOW 3-11

Komreyev Star, who ended Ray Peacock’s seven-year wait for a winner at Southwell a month ago, ensured the next one would not be quite so long in coming by repeating the trick over the same course and distance.

Albertas Run leapt to the head of the betting for the Royal & SunAlliance Chase by flattening some lofty reputations at Ascot.

Grand National-winning trainer Gordon Elliott sent out his first winner on another big stage as Newton Bridge raced to success under his brother Joey at Cheltenham today.

Sheff Wed: Lucas, Simek, Coughlan, Hills, Wood, Whelan, O’Brien, Brunt, Eagles, Peacock, Graham. Subs: Bullen, McGovern, Rocastle, Ross, Corr.

Sheffield Wednesday 4 Hartlepool 2

Sheffield Wednesday 1 Brentford 0

A 74-year-old animal lover was found dead in her home after what police believe was a brutal attack by the woman’s two mixed-breed dogs.

A STUDY that found a strong link between household chemicals and the huge rise in childhood asthma has been welcomed by the Irish Asthma Society.

Northern Ireland footballing legend Bertie Peacock died today.

Geraldine Williams, a 67-year-old cleaning woman, can afford to hire her own help now – after scooping $294m (€237m), the second-largest undivided lottery jackpot in US history.

THE high flying Fat Budgie had his wings clipped in the last second round heat of the Macroom Motor Services Stakes at Curraheen Park on Saturday when the Paul Hennessy juggernaut was unable to maintain the pace of recent weeks.

RECUPERATING Munster and Ireland flanker, Alan Quinlan, last night lavished praise on the backroom team who have helped him and several other long term injury victims to regain full fitness.

FA Cup latest:

Arsenal have fielded a strong team to face Charlton at Highbury today.

Premiership teams:

Alan Curbishley is without a host of regular first-teamers as Charlton start the new season at home to Everton.