Paul Robinson’s recent world best time of 4:17.9 for a mile run in sub-zero Antarctica recalled memories of a previous era when Ireland’s leading milers competed at elite level and helped to rewrite the record books.

Former world heavyweight champion John Ruiz has announced his retirement from the ring after an 18-year professional career that ended in a title defeat to David Haye earlier this month.

Joe Calzaghe’s super-fight with American legend Roy Jones Jr has been postponed after the Welshman suffered a hand injury in training.