Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has assured Neil Lennon he will not be stripped of the captaincy in the wake of the midfielder’s dismissal in the Old Firm defeat on August 20.

Tipperary referee Paddy Russell is to take charge of Sunday's All-Ireland SFC semi-final between Tyrone and Ulster champions Armagh.

Ouija Board is one of 16 entries for Saturday’s 32Red.com September Stakes at Newmarket as she attempts to get her career back on track.

Ouija Board is one of 16 entries for Saturday’s 32Red.com September Stakes at Newmarket as she attempts to get her career back on track.

Tipperary man Seamus Roche has been appointed to referee Sunday week's Guinness All-Ireland Hurling championship final between Cork and Galway.

Newcastle United 0 Manchester United 2

West Brom 2 Birmingham 3

Down's hurlers have turned down the chance to appeal their Christy Ring Cup final defeat to Westmeath, despite a highlighted refereeing error.

Down's hurlers may seek a replay after the first half of yesterday's Christy Ring Cup final last only 33 minutes.

Manchester City 0 West Bromwich Albion 0

Sunderland 1 Charlton 3

Scotland came within 15 minutes of beating Italy today, for the first time in 40 years.

Llanelli Scarlets 15 Edinburgh 21

Connections of Imperial Stride, trained by Michael Stoute (pictured) have high hopes their progressive colt can complete a four-timer in the 32Red.com September Stakes at Newmarket tomorrow.

Paul McGinley considers himself “only a little voice” – but he is determined to keep speaking his mind about the length of courses in the hope somebody listens.

Everton 1 Villareal 2

Manchester Utd 3 Debrecen 0

Alex Ferguson has admitted he did have a row with skipper Roy Keane at Manchester United‘s pre-season training camp in Portugal last month.

Shelbourne manager Pat Fenlon and midfielder Stuart Byrne have both been severely punished for their dismissals during Shels' 3-3 draw with Drogheda United earlier this season.

Villarreal 2 Everton 1 (Villarreal win 4-2 on aggregate)