Westmeath manager Brian Hanley was ecstatic after his side ousted Antrim from the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship following a two-point win at Cusack Park yesterday.

Bob Dylan has announced the release of his 35th solo album, 'Tempest'.

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Liverpool and Manchester United will not face disciplinary action from the Football Association over the scenes at Old Trafford that followed Luis Suarez’s refusal to shake Patrice Evra’s hand.

Australia coach Robbie Deans believes his side’s improved scrummaging will stand them in good stead ahead of Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup-Tri Nations match with New Zealand at Eden Park.

Defying US and Israeli opposition, President Mahmoud Abbas today asked the United Nations to accept Palestine as a member state.

Japanese prosecutors raided the headquarters of Olympus today, amid an investigation into dubious accounting and a cover-up of massive losses at the camera giant.

A Swedish tabloid reported today that an arrest warrant has been issued for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on suspicion of rape, and officials said they could confirm “media reports”.

Katy Perry is proud of her "substantial" lyrics. The 25-year-old singer said although there is a fun side to her songs - such as the tongue-in-cheek ‘I Kissed a Girl’ - she is glad to have also penned more meaningful tracks, such as 'Firework'.

AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso could face a lengthy ban after UEFA today announced it has opened disciplinary proceedings following his clash with Tottenham coach Joe Jordan.

Manchester United will not face any action from the Football Association for either the damaged dressing room wall at Wembley or the fracas involving a number of players after the FA Cup semi-final defeat.

Simon Cowell celebrated Christmas Day by judging a karaoke contest.

The Football Association were today awaiting reports into the trouble which flared during and after the derby clash between Sunderland and Newcastle.

A sombre John Terry boarded a flight to Dubai today for a crunch match with his wife following his alleged affair.

Antrim manager Liam Bradley put one over on his son Eoin as the Saffrons battled their way to a 3-7 to 0-15 win over Derry at Casement Park today.

The Football Association will examine allegations that Cardiff striker Michael Chopra suffered racist abuse following the Coca-Cola Championship match against Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Martin O’Neill expressed sympathy for Gareth Southgate after Aston Villa all but condemned Middlesbrough to the drop.

Brazil midfielder Anderson may have played himself into Manchester United’s Carling Cup final squad with a reserve team run-out against local rivals Manchester City last night.

Hull have submitted their full version of events to the Football Association following allegations assistant manager Brian Horton was spat at by Arsenal club captain Cesc Fabregas.

Sportswear retailer JJB reported half-year losses of £42.9m (€47.5m) today as the company battled for survival in the first half of the year.