Celtic manager Neil Lennon has claimed it never crossed his mind to leave the club despite being the target of death threats.

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has admitted the appointment of Avram Grant as the club’s manager last summer was a “bad selection” by the board.

A love story so cool – cold even – that what begins as a promising film reaches a conclusion that falls far short of our expectations.

FT: Armenia 0 Republic of Ireland 1

Robert Downey Jr has an Iron Man head at his house.

Stephen Soderbergh has compared Matt Damon to screen legend Jack Lemmon.

Crystal Palace today branded allegations that one their players racially abused Cardiff’s Michael Chopra as “outrageous”.

Ireland 82 Serbia 0

Down 0-14 Offaly 2-21

Bolton manager Gary Megson knows he is fighting a battle he cannot win with critical fans, but is determined not to be cowed by dissenting voices.

Fabio Capello hailed the Wembley crowd for helping axed skipper John Terry get over his England heartache.

Ballynahinch 25 Galwegians 24

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association, following his behaviour towards referee Mike Riley after the defeat to Manchester United on Sunday.

FT: Hibernian 1 Hearts 1

Two-goal hero Michael Owen praised his team-mate John Arne Riise after the Norwegian’s rocket shot capped Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Manchester United at Anfield.

Galway have won their quarter-final clash against Derry in the Bank of Ireland hurling championship.

Justine Henin ended Anna Kournikova's Grand Slam comeback with a 6-2 7-5 victory in the Australian Open.

Protesters trying to obstruct a nuclear waste shipment have chained themselves to a rail bridge over a river in Germany.