Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Wings Of Eagles won a shade cosily at Epsom

Wings Of Eagles swoops late for Derby win

Wings Of Eagles, trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by Padraig Beggy, caused a 40-1 shock in the Investec Derby, as he mowed down Cliffs Of Moher and Cracksman approaching the finish line.

Racing • 03 Jun 17

Cliffs Of Moher is one of the leading contenders for the Epsom Derby

Cracksman and Cliffs Of Moher head Derby field

Cracksman and Cliffs Of Moher star in a final field of 19 runners for Saturday's Investec Derby at Epsom.

Racing • 01 Jun 17

Gina Mangan is based with John Jenkins, the current trainer of Diore Lia

Mangan relishing Derby date with Diore Lia

Apprentice Gina Mangan is determined to make the most of her opportunity on apparent Derby no-hoper Diore Lia, despite the controversy that the filly's participation in Saturday's Epsom Classic has generated.

Racing • 30 May 17

The Aidan O'Brien-Ryan Moore combination won the 2013 Derby with Ruler Of The World

O'Brien: Moore to wait before deciding on Derby mount

Aidan O'Brien expects jockey Ryan Moore to leave it late before deciding on his ride in the Investec Derby at Epsom on Saturday.

Racing • 30 May 17

Controversy over Poundland's Derby deal

Epsom racecourse defended its decision to rebrand the famous hill in the middle of the track following the announcement of a 10-year deal association with budget high street retailers Poundland during the Investec Derby Festival.

Racing • 11 May 17

The FA Cup replay between Leicester and Derby struggled to capture the imagination

McClaren calls for FA Cup replays to be scrapped

Steve McClaren urged the Football Association to consider abolishing FA Cup replays after both Derby and Leicester fielded severely weakened teams on Wednesday night.

Soccer • 09 Feb 17

Demarai Gray celebrates after scoring of Leicester City's third goal

Foxes find extra gear to ease strain on Ranieri

Leicester provided some much-needed joy for boss Claudio Ranieri with a 3-1 extra-time win against east Midlands rivals Derby in the FA Cup.

Soccer • 08 Feb 17

Darren Bent celebrates the goal he meant to score at Pride Park

Bent scores at both ends as Rams and Foxes draw

Wes Morgan gave Leicester an FA Cup lifeline after his late equaliser denied Derby in a 2-2 draw at Pride Park on a night when Rams striker Darren Bent scored at both ends.

Soccer • 27 Jan 17

Transfers: Sunderland reject West Ham's Defoe bid

Sunderland have turned down a reported £6m bid for striker Jermain Defoe from West Ham.

Soccer • 04 Jan 17

The move follows a meeting between Pearson and Derby owner and chairman Mel Morris

Derby suspend manager Nigel Pearson

Derby have suspended manager Nigel Pearson.

Soccer • 27 Sep 16

Jeff Hendrick in action against Italy at Euro 2016

Jeff Hendrick completes Burnley switch

Jeff Hendrick has joined Premier League side Burnley from Derby County for a club record fee, signing a three-year contract.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Harzand leads home a 1-2-3 for Irish-trained horses at Epsom

Harzand hands Dermot Weld a first Derby victory

Dermot Weld landed the Investec Derby for the first time as Harzand overcame early-morning drama to win the Epsom Classic at 13-2.

Racing • 04 Jun 16

Wings Of Desire (crimson silks) only made his racecourse debut in April

Four added to Derby field at confirmation stage

Market leader Wings Of Desire was among four horses supplemented for Saturday's Investec Derby at Epsom.

Racing • 30 May 16

Red Verdon has been hugely progressive this season

Red Verdon set to join Derby field

Red Verdon is set to be supplemented for the Investec Derby at Epsom, trainer Ed Dunlop has confirmed.

Racing • 29 May 16

Wings Of Desire saunters away from his work companions

Leading Derby runners enjoy spin at Epsom

Connections of leading Investec Derby contender Wings Of Desire expressed deep satisfaction by the manner in which he handed the track at Epsom on Tuesday morning.

Racing • 24 May 16

Andy Robertson's calamitous own goal put Derby 2-0 up

Hull survive scare to reach play-off final

Hull will face Sheffield Wednesday in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final after surviving a huge scare in a 2-0 home loss to Derby in their semi-final second leg on Tuesday to progress 3-2 on aggregate.

Soccer • 17 May 16

Hull City's Andrew Robertson scores his side's third goal

Hull hammer Derby to put one foot in final

Derby's Irish contingent of Cyrus Christie, Richard Keogh and Jeff Hendrick have it all to do if they want to play in the Premier League next season after a first-leg 3-0 home defeat to Hull in the Championship play-offs.

Soccer • 14 May 16

Alex Pearce makes Derby County switch

Republic of Ireland international defender Alex Pearce has become new Derby manager Paul Clement's first signing as he joins the Championship club from Reading.

Soccer • 08 Jun 15

A jubilant Frankie Dettori punches the air as Golden Horn gallops to Epsom glory

Unbeaten Golden Horn delivers in the Derby

Frankie Dettori steered Golden Horn to a brilliant victory in the Investec Derby at Epsom.

Racing • 06 Jun 15

John Gosden's only success in the Derby to date came in 1997 with Benny The Dip

Gosden yet to make Jack Hobbs Derby decision

John Gosden is eager to run Jack Hobbs in this afternoon's Investec Derby but will be guided by the best interests of the colt.

Racing • 06 Jun 15

Unbeaten colt Zawraq defeated subsequent Irish 2,000 Guineas second Endless Drama on his seasonal reappearance at Leopardstown

Zawraq winning fitness battle ahead of Derby

Zawraq is reported to have made "substantial improvement" in his race against time to be fit for the Derby at Epsom on Saturday.

Racing • 03 Jun 15

Giovanni Canaletto was a fast-finishing second in the Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh on his seasonal reappearance

Giovanni Canaletto will be Moore's Derby mount

Ryan Moore will partner plunge horse Giovanni Canaletto in the Investec Derby at Epsom on Saturday.

Racing • 02 Jun 15

Zawraq came in slightly lame after his final workout ahead of Saturday's race

Zawraq in late injury scare ahead of Derby

Connections of Zawraq have warned the Dermot Weld-trained colt is not certain to line up in Saturday's Investec Derby after suffering an injury scare.

Racing • 02 Jun 15

Golden Horn works under Frankie Dettori at Epsom

Gosden happy with Derby duo after Breakfast

John Gosden is set to fire his two big guns at the Investec Derby after expressing satisfaction with Golden Horn and Jack Hobbs following the Breakfast With The Stars morning at Epsom.

Racing • 26 May 15

Golden Horn is a general 2-1 favourite for the Derby

Gosden intends to add Golden Horn to Derby field

Trainer John Gosden has confirmed that Golden Horn is highly likely to be supplemented for the Investec Derby.

Racing • 16 May 15