Arsenal 1 Liverpool 0

Celtic survived a blackout, a downpour and the threat from Kilmarnock's young chargers to power into the fifth round of the Scottish Cup at Rugby Park.

Middlesbrough missed a chance to drag themselves further clear of the Premiership relegation zone as they were held to a goalless draw by Charlton.

A second-half header from substitute Jo Tessem put a dent in Arsenal's championship challenge and kept up Southampton's fine recent away form against the Premiership contenders.

Leicester City produced a never-say-die performance in a goalless draw with Newcastle at Filbert Street.

Britney Spears fans will see their idol perform a duet with a difference when she appears on comic Frank Skinner’s TV chat show.

Pop princess Britney Spears brought a touch of glamour to London today after jetting in to the UK for a two-day visit.

Former All-Ireland winning captain Michael Fennelly is the latest Kilkenny player who is in a battle for fitness ahead of their Leinster SHC semi-final against Laois, Carlow or Dublin on June 23.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will hope for a favour from new England boss Roy Hodgson in the battle for Champions League spots on the final day of the season.

Aston Villa 1 Tottenham 1

QPR 1 Stoke 0

Newcastle 0 Manchester City 2

Clare 1-13 Limerick 0-15

President Michael D Higgins is to be presented with an Irish jersey when he attends the Croatia match tomorrow.

Armagh captain Ciarán McKeever has had his fair share of run-ins with referees over the years, so much so that he feels like a marked man even before a ball has been kicked in anger.

Thousands of people have converged on St Stephen's Green in Dublin for the final event of the Olympic Torch Relay.

Kevin Doyle will not believe he is in the starting line-up for the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2012 opener against Croatia until manager Giovanni Trapattoni names his team.

Striker Jon Walters feels “blessed” as he prepares to launch himself into Euro 2012 battle.

Switzerland 5 Germany 3

Everton’s appeal against Tim Cahill’s red card in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Newcastle has been rejected.