Dick Advocaat has challenged Sunderland to build on their successful survival battle in the Barclays Premier League next season – whether he is in charge or not.

Arsenal 0 Sunderland 0

GAA bosses have launched an investigation after a top inter-county referee was violently

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard may be leaving in the summer but he still has a vested interest in his boyhood club’s future and wants talented youngster Raheem Sterling to stay and the owners to invest in new talent.

The minister responsible for Túsla says its decision to cut funding for the Catholic marriage agency Accord has nothing to do with the referendum on same-sex marriage.

Showing the ruthlessness that makes her the cornerstone of the US Women’s soccer team, Abby Wambach buried a goal in the net despite an Irish defender on the ground after taking a ferocious hit in the face.

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Celtic underlined their status as Scottish Premiership champions with their fourth win of the season over nearest challengers Aberdeen.

John Filan has been told not to blame himself after suffering heartache in the Carling Cup final.

Bolton 2 Fulham 1

Bob Geldof and U2 frontman Bono are among a near-record 191 nominations for the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize.

Marseille 2 Bolton 1 (aggregate 2-1)

Middlesbrough 0 Stuttgart 1 (2-2 on aggregate, Middlesbrough win on away goals)

Clontarf 28 UL Bohemians 29

Alcazar will try to reverse Prix du Cadran form with Reefscape when the pair line up in the Group One Prix Royal-Oak at Longchamp on Sunday.

Alex Ferguson has warned his ailing team not to start feeling sorry for themselves.

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Sunderland 1 Aston Villa 3

Chelsea 3 Newcastle 0

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan is hoping for a double Old Firm boost by welcoming Chris Sutton and Maciej Zurawski back for the Bank of Scotland Premier League clash with Rangers at Parkhead.