Somali militant group al-Shabab has threatened Kenya with suicide attacks in retaliation for sending troops across the border in the wake of hostage raids.

Former Australia boss Eddie Jones has been appointed the new head coach of Japan.

Denmark keeper Thomas Sorensen has announced his retirement from international football after winning 101 caps for his country.

Broadcasting giant ITV reported a near trebling in annual profits today as it benefited from a bounce-back in advertising revenues and hit shows such as 'Downton Abbey' and 'The X Factor'.

The most popular searches on Google Ireland for the first half of the year were dominated by celebrity deaths, sporting events and Glee.

Joachim Low has confirmed he will remain as Germany coach until after Euro 2012.

Former football star Paul Gascoigne was warned today he could be jailed after he admitted driving while more than four times the legal alcohol limit.

Michael Dawson was welcomed back into the England fold by Fabio Capello this morning.

An American man got so fed up with the constant droning from his neighbours’ vuvuzela horns that he threatened to kill them with an axe, German police said today.

Barcelona striker Thierry Henry is set to be sidelined for the next 10 days due to a hamstring injury, the Primera Division club have announced.

Richard Dunne has said the Republic of Ireland will be a different prospect in September from the one that lost to the Socceroos last night.

Pubs and brewing group Greene King today toasted buoyant beer sales as the firm said it was on track to meet full-year profits targets.

World Cup-winning South Africa coach Jake White has held talks with England, according to his agent.

El Segundo went one place better than last year by winning the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley in Australia.

The FAI has appointed Ray Houghton to the panel set up to select the new Republic of Ireland manager.

Etihad Airways has announced plans to increase its services between Dublin Airport and Abu Dhabi.

Liverpool have sold Argentinian defender Gabriel Paletta to Boca Juniors.

Pakistan’s cricket captain and another senior team official were being questioned tonight by police investigating the murder of coach Bob Woolmer, according to reports.

Reigning Horse of the Year Invasor has been retired to stud in America after suffering a career-ending injury during a routine workout.

Thierry Henry tonight appeared to be on the brink of leaving Arsenal for Barcelona.