Chelsea 2 Werder Bremen 0

Mobile media network 3 has signed a retail distribution agreement with Xtra-vision, under the terms of which Xtra-vision will distribute 3’s products and services through 154 stores around the country.

Yeats stands out among the 11 confirmations for Saturday’s Irish Field St Leger at the Curragh.

England full-back Ashley Cole has revealed how Arsenal’s favourable treatment of Thierry Henry was one of the reasons why he wanted to leave the club for Premiership champions Chelsea.

Arsene Wenger struggled to hide his concern after Arsenal’s stuttering start to the campaign continued with a 1-1 draw against 10-man Middlesbrough at the Emirates Stadium.

Aberdeen 0 Celtic 1

Reading 1 Bolton 0

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).

Ex-Army fruitcake Bale arrives in LA, having promised girlfriend Trull that she can join him when he gets work. Which doesn’t happen.

Westmeath man Barry Kelly has been chosen to referee next month's Guinness All-Ireland SHC final between reigning champions Cork and Leinster kingpins Kilkenny.

Chris DiMarco today hailed Tiger Woods’ ability to find another gear when it matters after again coming off second best to the world number one.

Waterford 1-22 Tipperary 3-13

Kilkenny 2-22 Galway 3-14

Arsenal 2 Ajax 1

Kildare 0-15 Offaly 3-9

A woman who spoke on the telephone to the most powerful man in the world after his Dublin address told him it was an honour.

Stoke 0 Wigan 1

Manchester United 4 Blackpool 2

US President Barack Obama will visit his ancestral home and follow in the steps of some of his predecessors when he touches down in Ireland tomorrow.

Lille claimed their first Ligue 1 title in 57 years as both they and nearest challengers Marseille drew this evening.