Elsworth: Long Run the one to beat in King George
David Elsworth, trainer of the legendary Desert Orchid, believes Long Run is the horse to beat in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton.
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Olympian David George admits positive EPO test
South African cyclist David George, a former team mate of Lance Armstrong, has tested positive for the banned drug EPO, he said today.
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Moores defends his part in Liverpool sale
Former Liverpool chairman David Moores has defended the deal struck with Tom Hicks and George Gillett for the sale of the club three years ago.
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Strong squads to descend on Dublin
Former World champion and double Olympic medal winner Jerome Thomas has been named in the French squad for next week's training and sparring camp with Ireland and England at the National Stadium in Dublin.
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Pipe sits out King George VI Chase
David Pipe expects to be without a runner in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton.
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Ferguson to attend Best's funeral
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and the club's chief executive David Gill are both planning to attend George Best's funeral in Belfast on Saturday.
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Elsworth happy with King George duo
David Elsworth plans to run both Norse Dancer and The Geezer in the King George & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Newbury on Saturday
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Crouch snatches victory for Villa
Peter Crouch snatched victory at the death for 10-man Aston Villa as David O'Leary's side reinforced their claim for European football next season.
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Roy Keane named on FIFA's top 125 list
Roy Keane is the only Republic of Ireland player in FIFA's list of the greatest 125 living players, published today.
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Graham says Leeds will go down
Former Leeds United boss George Graham believes his old club are now certainties for relegation.
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Australia overcome brave Scotland
A strong second-half performance from Australia saw them through what was for 40 minutes a tricky quarter-final assignment against Scotland.
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Maughan to decide on Brady role
Mayo boss John Maughan and his selectors, former great Liam McHale and George Golden, must soon decide if they are to go without star midfielder David Brady.
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Sheepshanks denies Moore approach
Ipswich chairman David Sheepshanks has denied making an approach for Rotherham manager Ronnie Morre.
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Ipswich sack manager Burley
Ipswich have sacked manager George Burley after a dismal start to their season in the First Division.
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Graham out of Sunderland reckoning
The potential list of candidates for the vacant Sunderland managers' job has shortened further with the news that George Graham is not interested in replacing the sacked Peter Reid.
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Celtic intent on keeping O'Neill
Celtic today made moves to quell fans' fears that Martin O'Neill could soon replace David O'Leary at Leeds United.
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Ipswich hope to keep Holland
Ipswich Town chairman David Sheepshanks insisted today that the club had no wish to sell Irish midfielder Matt Holland.
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Mumo joins Ipswich on loan
Ipswich have completed the loan signing of Argentinian Sixto Peralta from Inter Milan.
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Graham rejected Robbie says Pleat
Spurs director of football David Pleat has revealed that White Hart Lane boss George Graham snubbed the chance to sign Robbie Keane and Kieron Dyer before they became household names.
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Soccer: Doherty back to the future
George Graham knows a good, solid centre back when he sees one and Irish youngster Gary Doherty has made a good impression on the Tottenham boss.