Kerry 0-9 Tyrone 0-9, Tralee

Newcastle’s slim hopes of European qualification were ended as Manchester City snatched an invaluable victory at St James’ Park.

England striker Darren Bent rifled home an 85th-minute penalty to clinch three priceless points for Charlton at The Valley.

On a wet and miserable night in Barcelona Steven Gerrard saved Steve McClaren’s job as England manager.

Republic of Ireland 1 Slovakia 0

Antrim 1-13 Dublin 0-12

Former Scotland captain David Sole has accused Ireland of creating a “smokescreen” after Ronan O’Gara was allegedly choked during Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash.

David Wallace has revealed there was “real concern” for Ronan O’Gara after the Ireland fly-half was allegedly choked in the RBS 6 Nations win at Murrayfield.

Chris White, the referee at the centre of the controversial climax to Wales’ 23-20 RBS 6 Nations defeat to Italy, will issue a statement tomorrow.

Head coach Gareth Jenkins slammed referee Chris White after Wales fell to a controversial late defeat to Italy in Rome.

Shane Williams admitted Wales were “gutted” after a controversial end to their RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy.

Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan claimed a Scottish player deliberately choked fly-half Ronan O’Gara in today’s 19-18 RBS 6 Nations victory at Murrayfield.

Promotion hopefuls Sunderland are the only one of the Coca-Cola Championship top four in action today and manager Roy Keane has promised they will not take their “foot off the gas” against Barnsley.

Arsene Wenger is confident Arsenal will again see the best of injured captain Thierry Henry next season.

Lille have decided to end their protest against Ryan Giggs’ winning goal for Manchester United in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie a fortnight ago.

AC Milan 2 Bayern Munich 2

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

Michael Owen will not be rushed back from injury to resurrect England’s faltering Euro 2008 qualification campaign.

Pakistan cricketers at the centre of the Bob Woolmer murder mystery continued their brief stay in London today.

Germany held off a late rally by the Czech Republic to clinch a well-deserved victory in the battle of the Group D leaders in Prague.