Parma coach Roberto Donadoni was left “disgusted” by comments made by Napoli’s players and directors after their meeting on Sunday which ended 2-2.

It was a case of no man’s best friend left behind this week in New Zealand, as police mobilised a search of the bush for a missing police dog.

GAA President Aogan Ó Fearghail is confident that the association is not at risk from drugs cheats despite revelations that a Monaghan player has reportedly tested positive for steroids.

Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday saw the Catalan side take a huge step towards claiming the La Liga title with a seventh consecutive clean sheet another cause of celebration.

Chelsea 1 Liverpool 1: A game that was preceded by Chelsea’s triumphal march through a guard of honour provided through gritted teeth by Liverpool effectively drew to a close when Steven Gerrard walked reluctantly from the field in the 79th minute, accompanied by a standing ovation drawn from all corners of the stadium.

I see verbal intimidation is now coming under the microscope of GAA discipline. Maybe under the dictaphone would be a better term, though. Or the boom microphone.

With summer almost upon us, it’s a great time to get out and about. This weekend sees the annual Afri famine walk take place in Co. Mayo, an experience that is always uplifting and memorable, writes Rob Fairmichael.

Two family friends of the youngest victim at Hillsborough have described how they lost sight of the 10-year-old boy as crushing on a terrace at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final became “unbearable”.

Darts: Gary Anderson admits it is a special feeling to finally have his hands on the World Darts Championship.

Dolphin 12 Young Munster 11

Manager Arsene Wenger would not have walked out on Arsenal if they had lost the FA Cup final last season, and is determined to do all he can to deliver another open-top bus parade around Islington in the summer.

Manchester City 3 Sunderland 2

Cork 1-15 Dublin 0-16

The Dermot Weld-Davy Russell combination hasn’t exactly set the winter alight, but can begin to redress the balance by landing the Online Discounts @fairyhouse.ie Maiden Hurdle at the Co Meath track this afternoon with Zafayan.

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In this week’s column we are looking at stereotypes within Ireland and why Limerick City has a bone to pick with Donal McIntyre, writes , Kehlan Kirwan.

Laois 2-22 UCD 1-08: Laois proved far too strong for UCD in this Walsh Cup opener in Abbeyleix on Sunday.

Burnley 2 QPR 1: Michael Keane insists he cannot even contemplate relegation after turning his back on Manchester United for Burnley.

It’s starling ‘murmuration’ time again.