Manchester City 4 Watford 2

Several mourners turned up to a funeral in fancy dress at their deceased friend's request.

Mario Balotelli fired Italy to next year’s World Cup finals as the Azzurri came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Turin last night.

Aston Villa 0 Liverpool 1

Man of the match Jonathan Sexton was like “a man possessed” at half-time as he delivered the words that inspired Leinster to stage the greatest comeback in Heineken Cup final history.

IRELAND’S focus remains firmly on getting a cut in the interest rate on its bailout, Finance Minister Michael Noonan said as eurozone ministers agreed the details of a €78 billion loan for Portugal at a lower rate of interest.

Hurricane Fly bids to lay a ghost to rest after finally making an elusive first trip to Cheltenham to contest Tuesday’s Stan James Champion Hurdle.

Super Junior Minister Willie Penrose has today confirmed that he sought clarification from his leader before accepting the position in the new Cabinet.

MICHAEL BELL has described today’s Darley Yorkshire Oaks as “one for the purists” as he prepares to saddle his star filly Sariska.

Solwhit confirmed himself a top-class horse with victory in the Toshiba Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Edward Norton wants to play 'The Incredible Hulk' again.

Éire Óg 1-8 Ballygarvan 1-5

John McEnroe rolled back the years to win the men’s doubles title at the SAP Open in San Jose with Sweden’s Jonas Bjorkman.

JET DRIVEN, who made all to win in 29.55 last time out, can win the final of the Tuesday Unraced Stake at Youghal this evening.

Inter Milan 2 Newcastle United 2