A brace from Giuliano undid Dundalk in Europa League Group D as they went down 2-1 to Zenit St Petersburg in Russia.

Victory for the Black Cats over Everton at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday would see them escape the drop.

Portugal were held to a frustrating draw in their Euro 2016 opener.

AUSTRIA 0, HUNGARY 2. Adam Szalai and Zoltan Stieber struck as Hungary claimed a surprise 2-0 win over 10-man neighbours Austria in their Euro 2016 opener in Bordeaux.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has said he will not sell the club until they win a trophy or qualify for the Champions League.

Dundalk have secured a famous 1-all draw against AZ Alkmaar in their first game in the Europa League group stages.

Waterford secured a return ticket to Division 1A of the national hurling league courtesy of this afternoon's hugely impressive victory over Wexford.

Monaghan 0-15 Derry 0-10

A former head of the Royal Navy has branded Edward Snowden a “traitor” and “irresponsible” after the US whistleblower declined to reveal if he had read every document he leaked to the press.

Chelsea responded from conceding a Charlie Adam goal from his own half and losing Diego Costa to a hamstring injury to beat Stoke 2-1 and move seven points clear in the Premier League title race.

“I’ve started to train the way I was before the injury again, and I’m happy about that.“

Louis van Gaal stood by his controversial decision to substitute Anthony Martial for Marouane Fellaini in Manchester United’s narrow victory over CSKA Moscow.

Julian Assange has claimed he has suffered from inaccurate and negative media coverage “possibly on a scale not seen since the abuse of the McCanns”.

Monaghan and Louth played out a draw and Fingal and Donegal recorded wins in Division 3A of the Allianz Hurling League, while Leitrim were winners over Longford in Division 3B.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will appeal against his ’unjust’ three-match UEFA touchline ban and €40,000 fine.

An inquiry into the BBC’s “culture and practices” during the era of star presenter Jimmy Savile’s campaign of sexual abuse is to begin today.

Ulster head coach Brian McLaughlin believes Cardiff’s clinical finishing was the difference between the sides in Friday night’s RaboDirect PRO12 clash at Cardiff Arms Park when the Welsh outfit secured a 21-14 win over the Ulstermen.

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Paul Flynn believes there is more to come from Moon Dice when the Galway Hurdle winner lines up at Cheltenham on Sunday.

Patrice Evra has confirmed there was never a chance he would not shake Luis Suarez’s hand at Anfield yesterday.