Hearts 0 Celtic 2

A university student beauty queen was mourned yesterday in the provincial Venezuelan city where she was killed this week during a political protest.

Lennox Lewis revealed he had given West Ham a pre-match prep talk ahead of their clash with fellow Premier League strugglers Norwich.

Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen pinched a point on his return to Old Trafford and then claimed it was easy to pick David Moyes’ game plan apart.

Spain’s princess Cristina testified today in a historic judicial hearing aimed at helping determine whether she and her husband illegally used company funds for personal expenses, including lavish parties at their modernist Barcelona mansion.

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says he would like Brian O'Driscoll to stay close to the squad to play some kind of role in the future.

Manchester United forward Juan Mata admits he was “mad” he was not able to give fans what they deserved in the defeat to Liverpool.

Australian Grand Prix chief Ron Walker has described Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone as being “horrified” at the sport’s new quieter era – which could lead to a legal challenge.

David Moyes admits being Manchester United manager is harder than he ever imagined.

Ireland may never see the like of stalwart centre Brian O’Driscoll ever again, according to prop Mike Ross.

France 20 Ireland 22

A new 'Harry Potter' area opening at the Universal Orlando Resort theme park this summer will allow fans to ride the Hogwarts Express and experience the British countryside just as characters did in the series.

Tottenham 1 Benfica 3

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is facing the likelihood of disciplinary action from UEFA after accusing Swedish referee Jonas Eriksson of lacking “impartiality” during the 2-0 defeat by Barcelona.

University of Limerick finally ended Waterford Institute of Technology’s long reign as Ashbourne Cup champions, having a point to spare after a hard-fought final at Queen’s University.

Clare 1-16 Kilkenny 0-18, Cusack Park

Galway 0-28 Dublin 1-12

Germany 2 Algeria 1 (AET) (Score 0-0 after 90 minutes)

Arjen Robben courted further World Cup controversy by insisting he was fouled for the penalty that led to Holland’s last-gasp 2-1 win over Mexico, but apologised for diving earlier in the match.

Costa Rica 1 Greece 1 (AET) (Costa Rica win 5-3 on penalties)