The Dermot Weld-Davy Russell combination hasn’t exactly set the winter alight, but can begin to redress the balance by landing the Online Discounts @fairyhouse.ie Maiden Hurdle at the Co Meath track this afternoon with Zafayan.

The Galway senior hurling championship has been thrown into chaos following the decision of the Disputes Resolution Authority (DRA) to quash the Galway CCC’s ruling dumping Turloughmore out of the competition.

Redemption was achieved by both teams in Sunday’s thrilling All-Ireland semi-final, according to Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy pictured right.

It has been decided that rules making senior bankers in Britain more accountable for their actions will not apply to non-executive directors who do not have specific duties such as scrutinising bonuses.

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Steven Gerrard is determined not to waste Liverpool’s chance of making Champions League progress in Marseille tomorrow night.

Leading fashion chain Oasis' summer sale was on ice today while its owner held out for some of the business lost to poor weather earlier in the year.

The Football Association is to write to Everton as it investigates allegations of racist abuse by Newcastle midfielder Emre.

Mickey Ned O'Sullivan's Limerick side had little difficulty in seeing off Tralee IT this afternoon, as the Shannonsiders progressed through to the first round proper of the 2007 McGrath Cup.

Tomas Berdych was not intimidated by having to play Rafael Nadal on his turf.

Sergeant Cecil, who made history last year by being the first horse to win the Northumberland Plate, Ebor and Cesarewitch, is among 14 horses confirmed for the £140,000-added Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup on Friday.

The Football Association have cleared Tottenham of blame following the FA Cup replay against Chelsea when a fan aimed a punch at Frank Lampard.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan is hoping for a double Old Firm boost by welcoming Chris Sutton and Maciej Zurawski back for the Bank of Scotland Premier League clash with Rangers at Parkhead.

Manchester United officials have urged supporters to be in their seats by 7.45pm at Old Trafford tonight.

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The Longford hurlers will be without the considerable presence of centre forward Sean Browne for Sunday's Nicky Rackard Cup semi-final against Donegal (Enniskillen, throw-in 12.15pm).

Just over three weeks after his training ground bust-up with a fellow panellist, Graham Geraghty made an inspiring comeback for Meath this afternoon as he helped them beat Galway 2-14 to 1-14 in their All-Ireland third round qualifier clash.

Vinnie Roe is on course to bid for a fourth successive victory in the Irish Field St Leger at the Curragh on Saturday.

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