Sunderland and Newcastle have accepted misconduct charges from the FA following a stormy Tyne-Wear derby on March 4.

The FAI have issued a statement to thank fans for their incredible support:

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange today told smartphone and email users “You’re all screwed”, as he unveiled his latest publications.

The Government has dismissed reports that US President Barack Obama will spend just five hours in Ireland.

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It could mark another milestone in Munster's push to reclaim the Heineken Cup and confirm their

Luiz Felipe Scolari has been sacked as Chelsea manager, the club announced this afternoon.

Hollywood stars Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill were in Dublin yesterday, and we could not get enough of them.

“All the other evidence, much of it about strange and sometimes disturbing goings on in West Cork in the aftermath of the murder, was made redundant.”

Shane Williams admitted Wales were “gutted” after a controversial end to their RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy.

Actor Danny DeVito is always careful where he places his drinks on basketball courts after bringing a Los Angeles Lakers game to a standstill by kicking his beverage over.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has been handed a two-match touchline ban and a £5,000 fine by the Football Association.

Chelsea and West Ham could face punishment over the behaviour of their supporters following disturbances during the Carling Cup clash between the teams in October 2004.

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech insists referee Graham Poll must be suffering “an uneasy conscience” after allowing Thierry Henry’s free-kick at Highbury, but he admits any appeal would be pointless.

Alex Ferguson is waiting to discover whether he or any of his team will be charged for their conduct at Crystal Palace last weekend.

Robbie Keane celebrated the end of a perfect week by firing a two-goal salvo as Tottenham edged Blackburn in a pulsating clash at White Hart Lane.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho defended William Gallas before seeing television replays of the tackle that led to a red card for the French defender at Fulham.

Sylvain Wiltord notched his first goal since mid-September to give Arsenal a well-deserved half-time lead against Newcastle at Highbury.