Brian Kidd was the toast of Leeds as the bitterness of just a few days ago gave way to celebratory relief as United finally won their first match since New Year’s Day.

Leeds’ stars today banded together in support of under-fire head coach Brian Kidd.

Police today began removing peace protesters gathering for a mass demonstration outside the home of Britain’s Trident fleet.

The quick thinking of Peter Canavan in the eighth minute led to Tyrone's only goal at Ballinasloe today when they became the first team to topple the All Ireland champions with a two-point win played in torrential rain.

Buccaneers chalked up their biggest ever win in the top flight with a nine try haul that moves them away from the drop zone and leaves DLSP with serious relegation concerns after this mauling at Ericsson Park.

Sven-Goran Eriksson led the accolades for David Beckham after the England captain this time overcame the underhand tactics of Diego Simeone to guide his team to the brink of the World Cup knockout stages.

US president George Bush today called on Congress to remake the government with a terrorist-fighting Department of Homeland Security, warning that ‘‘thousands of trained killers are plotting to attack us’’.

By Mark Gallagher, Saitama and Bill George, Chiba City

Arsenal striker Thierry Henry was sent off in France’s do-or-die World Cup clash with Uruguay for a lunging tackle on Marcelo Romero.

A NIGHT of extravagant entertainment marked one of the most momentous achievements in Irish sports history: a 100th international cap for the remarkable Steve Staunton.

WHEN the final whistle blew, Germany’s Carsten Ramelow was as frustrated as he had been helpless when the watched Robbie Keane slip past him for Ireland’s injury time winner.

Ireland was closed for business this afternoon as the nation watched its football team keep their World Cup dreams alive with a dramatic draw against Germany.

Irish manager Mick McCarthy says Ireland have given themselves a real chance of qualifying from group D after their 1-1 draw with Germany.

Irish manager Mick McCarthy says the 1-1 draw with Germany has given Ireland a real chance of qualifying from group E.

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Leicester meet Munster in the Heineken Cup final in Cardiff next month after a dramatic win over Llanelli in Nottingham.

Young striker Carlton Cole scored on his first senior start to put Chelsea on their way against Middlesbrough.

Newcastle staged another magnificent comeback to cement their top-four finish with a thrilling victory over West Ham.