Arsenal’s attempt to rewrite English football’s history books failed in a pulsating 2-2 draw with West Ham at a stunned Upton Park today.

Joe Cole’s magnificent strike on the stroke of half-time gave West Ham a surprise 1-0 interval lead against Arsenal at Upton Park today.

Aodhan MacSuibhne has been drafted in to replace Dickie Murphy as referee of Sunday's All-Ireland SHC semi-final between Kilkenny and Tipperary.

Dublin 1-14, Donegal 1-07 - match report

Blackburn 0 Sunderland 0

Celtic 5 Dundee United 0

West Ham 2 Newcastle 2

Liverpool 1 Aston Villa 1

Thomas Sorensen returned from injury to help Sunderland snatch a precious Premiership point by holding Blackburn in a gritty battle.

Ballinasloe (Galway) 0-14 Kenmare Shamrocks (Kerry) 0-10

Dublin Institute of Technology 3-8 University College Cork 0-7

Reading 0 Wigan 3

The United States Government has confirmed it has joined a civil lawsuit against Lance Armstrong to claim around $100m (€75m) from the disgraced cyclist.

Mercedes-Benz and three commercial vehicle dealers are to pay fines totalling £2.6m (€2.98m) following an inquiry into market rigging.

Everton captain Phil Neville admits he was embarrassed by his performance in the FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Wigan.

Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez reopened his feud with Alex Ferguson by accusing the Manchester United manager of snubbing his attempt to shake hands before the start of the FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford.

Offaly 0-16 Wexford 0-14

Antrim 1-10 Dublin 3-12

Newcastle 2 Stoke 1

Tipperary 2-17 Kilkenny 1-19