The largest collection of artefacts salvaged from the Titanic is to be put up for auction next year – the 100th anniversary of the world’s most famous shipwreck.

Blazing Tempo was the star of a stunning 16.5-1 four-timer for trainer Willie Mullins at Fairyhouse.

Sadeek's Song upstaged French Derby fourth Colombian to cause an upset in the Sir Gordon Richards Conditions Stakes at Leicester today.

Ian Poulter begins the defence of his Italian Open title aiming to complete his transformation from tour rookie to established star.

Iron Maiden are to reconvene for a duo of gigs to help former drummer Clive Burr.

Alex Cejka topped the leaderboard after the third round of the Scottish PGA Championship at Gleneagles.

Coldplay flopped at the Brits tonight, walking away empty handed despite being nominated for four awards.

There is just no stopping Johnny Murtagh and the in-form rider continued his terrific run of form with a four-timer at Dundalk this evening.

Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson piloted one of the planes that rescued XL holidaymakers stranded abroad, passengers said today.

A first European Tour victory cannot come soon enough for Damien McGrane, who took a three-stroke lead into the final round of the Volvo China Open.

Great Leighs, Britain's first new racecourse since Taunton began operating in 1927, will finally stage its first official meeting on Sunday.

Sergio Garcia clinched the Vardon Trophy yesterday for the lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour in 2008, but that was scant consolation after another disappointing loss, this time at the Tour Championship.

Briny Baird shot a three-under-par 69 to take a one-stroke lead over Peter Lonard and Jay Williamson after the second round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Friday.

Josh Guerriero was forced into a decent impression of a rodeo rider when the saddle slipped on Exmoor Ranger at Newbury, but the gifted amateur still managed to cling on to victory.

It will come as a surprise if Mount Cook does not go on to better things following his smooth success in the Morgan Ashurst Novices’ Handicap Chase at Taunton.

Thundering Star, easily the most high-profile horse on view at the meeting, provided Paul Nicholls with a good omen for The Open this weekend when landing the Morgan Ashurst Novices’ Hurdle at Taunton.

Neither Qozak or Inchidaly Rock are likely to be gracing the Cheltenham Festival but both gave encouragement for their potential careers over fences as part of a three-timer for Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh at Taunton.

Pat Perez claimed his first PGA title as an eagle at the final hole sealed the Bob Hope Classic yesterday.

King Supreme orchestrated the perfect moment to curtail a long run of seconds and thirds with victory in the £20,000 totesport.com Brighton Challenge Cup.

Iron Maiden are planning to bring their recent world tour to the big screen with a major movie documentary.