United States midfielder Landon Donovan and coach Bob Bradley were both left without an answer as to why what would have been a winning goal in their World Cup Group C match against Slovenia was disallowed.

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Declan Kidney has urged Ireland to end their long wait for success in Paris by rising to the most daunting challenge in the RBS 6 Nations.

The GAA has unveiled a new Referee Development Plan which will underpin the role of referees and match officials within the Association for the next five years.

KILMURRY-IBRICKANE (Clare) 0-9 STRADBALLY (Waterford) 0-6

A Co Tipperary footballer shot dead in Croke Park in 1920 is being honoured in his home village.

Not enough is being done to save elephants that get caught up in conflicts with Indian villages, conservationists have warned today.

Gary Megson believes Arsene Wenger was wrong to refuse to shake hands with Mark Hughes after Arsenal's defeat at Manchester City in last night's Carling Cup quarter final.

Wigan winger Kevin Kilbane insists his side must play without fear if they are to avoid relegation this season.

FA chief executive Brian Barwick is to launch a major grass-roots pilot scheme aimed at getting players to show more respect to referees.

Down 0-14 Kildare 1-11

The English Football Association have sent an official complaint to UEFA following racist abuse directed at England Under-21 players from Serbia fans and players at the European Under-21 Championships.

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Two huge wildfires burned into neighbourhoods near Los Angeles last night, forcing frantic evacuations, destroying homes and causing at least two deaths.

Roy Hodgson fears Liverpool are at the peak of their powers as Fulham attempt to land another crucial blow in the Premier League title race.

Full-back Bryn Cunningham will make his 100th Magner's League appearance against Leinster at Ravenhill on Saturday evening (Kick-off 7.35pm.).