Before the match, the walls had been caving in on Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid’s manager. He rolled into the Spanish capital almost three years ago, having completed a historic treble with Inter Milan.

The Ulster Council will investigate claims made by Crossmaglen Rangers forward Aaron Cunningham that he was racially abused during yesterday’s Ulster SFC Club final in Armagh.

Down manager James McCartan has confirmed that Aidan Brannigan is definitely out of Sunday's Ulster SFC semi-final against Monaghan.

UNHERALDED American Keegan Bradley was the toast of Atlanta Athletic Club last night when he captured the 93rd PGA Championships after a three-hole play-off against Jason Dufner.

SHAMROCK ROVERS last night categorically denied one of their players racially abused Derry City striker Eamon Zayed during Monday’s Premier Division game at Tallaght Stadium.

IT’S back to his Alma mater, and back to basics for Greg Bolger tonight as Dundalk strive to put last weekend’s Setanta Sports Cup final disappointment against Shamrock Rovers behind them.

TONY O’CONNOR spent most of his football life associated with the red and black stripes of Bohemians during a decorated playing career.

Tyrone 1-15 South Down 0-11

Derry 2-12 Tyrone 2-11

THE search for a replacement for Paul Doolin is already well under way at Cork City.

CRUCIAL goals come in all shapes and sizes and Alan Carey has no problem admitting that the goal which sent Waterford United on their way to the last four of the FAI Ford Cup was a “fluke”.

Cork City manager Damien Richardson is unapologetic after being dismissed during his side's one-all draw at St Patrick's Athletic last night.