American Pharoah faces his date with destiny as he attempts to become the 12th Triple Crown winner, and the first since Affirmed in 1978, in the Belmont Stakes tonight.

There was a large contingent of second-generation Irish present at Anfield in December 1995 for the Euro play-off against the Netherlands.

Detectives investigating the alleged murder of three young boys by members of a Westminster paedophile ring have “received calls and information” amid a fresh appeal.

Detectives are investigating the alleged murder of three young boys in connection with a Westminster paedophile ring and have appealed for any sexual abuse victims to come forward.

A man charged with murdering a prostitute in Thailand eight years ago was being questioned yesterday in connection with the frenzied stabbing of a mother outside her Dublin home.

Trainer Art Sherman secured his place in the record books as he sent out California Chrome to land the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday night.

One of the first same-sex couples to be married in the UK as soon as the law allowed has said “I do” in front of a packed room of guests shortly after the stroke of midnight.

A man has been arrested following a cannabis seizure in Dublin yesterday.

Spy Gareth Williams, whose body was found in a holdall, probably died alone in an accident, police have concluded.

Veteran jockey Gary Stevens hailed his Preakness Stakes win as “super, super sweet” after partnering Oxbow to success at Pimlico on Saturday.

Frankel is likely to stick to a mile for at least his next race before the champion colt is asked to step up in trip.

Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another will bid to confirm the Classic form as he clashes again with Bodemeister in tonight’s Preakness Stakes at Pimlico.

MI6 codebreaker Gareth Williams was probably killed but the “spy in the bag” case might never be solved after mistakes by investigators, an inquest has heard.

MI6 codebreaker Gareth Williams was probably killed unlawfully but the case might never be solved, a coroner said today.

An MI6 spy found dead in a padlocked sports bag had been unhappy living in London and complained about “friction” at the intelligence agency, an inquest has heard.

Secret agents specialising in the “dark arts” might have tried to cover up the mysterious death of an MI6 spy found in a holdall, a coroner in Britain heard today.

MI6 SPY Gareth Williams was training to take on a new identity eight months before he was found dead, it was reported yesterday.

The latest tax defaulters lists shows that two settlements in excess of €1m have been made with the Revenue Commissioners.

Tests on the body of MI6 spy Gareth Williams have revealed no traces of any foreign substances that may have led to his death.

Officers investigating the death of British code-breaker Gareth Williams, whose decomposing body was found padlocked shut in a holdall in his bath, today released CCTV footage of him as they appealed for the public’s help.

A man believed to be a British spy has been found murdered in a flat near the headquarters of MI6.

RESIDENTS in a Dublin block of flats said their children could have been killed by a pipe bomb discovered in an empty box of Pringles crisps yesterday morning.

Street Sense and Hard Spun, first and second in the Kentucky Derby, will both retire to stud at the Darley-owned Jonabell Farm near Lexington at the conclusion of their racing careers.

Todd Pletcher was given a huge boost ahead of the Preakness Stakes when Panty Raid ran out a game winner of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico on Friday.

Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense is set to travel to Pimlico on Wednesday as he chases victory in the second leg of the prestigious Triple Crown.

Street Sense is a 6-4 chance with Coral to land the American Triple Crown after storming to a sensational success in the 133rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has been put down after losing his long battle to regain fitness following the injuries he suffered in the Preakness Stakes.

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was put down today after losing his long battle to regain fitness following the injuries he suffered in the Preakness Stakes.

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has been the subject of an upbeat bulletin as he continues his recovery from a shattered hind leg.

Woody Allen’s eagerly-awaited London film Match Point receives its world premiere in Cannes today.

Fans of The Clash have been treated to a collection of "lost" music and film footage.

Seabiscuit is the story of how a horse that most people thought was only fit for the knacker’s yard inspired three men to in turn inspire a nation.

BRAVING the freezing rain to soak up some free sun are a hardy bunch of bargain-hunters whose main problem just now is keeping their feet warm.

HOLIDAYS worth an estimated 60,000 were given out to 22 weary souls outside Budget Travel’s offices in Dublin’s Baggot Street for the start of their summer sale.

HUDDLED underneath a rain-hammered piece of plastic outside Budget Travel in Dublin last night, a hardy group of people are dreaming of blue skies.

The wife of a postmaster who was abducted in south Dublin this morning has reportedly been released in the Pimlico area of the city.

Kentucky Derby winner War Emblem will have a favoured draw when he bids to win the second leg of the American triple crown, the Preakness Stakes, at Pimlico tomorrow.