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Belfast Giants receive league lesson

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:08:58 GMT

Steve Thornton has spelt out to his newcomers the importance of playing for the Elite League title as he shoots for top spot tonight.

Classy Murray gets a semi in style

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:08:22 GMT

Andy Murray progressed to the semi-finals of the inaugural Valencia Open with a comfortable 6-4 6-2 victory over Albert Montanes.

Peter Bills: New coach but it’s the same old story

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:06:49 GMT

Better whisper it around Ravenhill, especially if big Jeremy Davidson is anywhere within ear shot.

Peter Bills: Success for Ireland hinges on Oz clash

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:05:57 GMT

They’ve each appeared in three rugby World Cup finals. Their list of former stars light up the pages of some of the game’s greatest moments.

Gunners have to be fired up: Fabregas

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:04:23 GMT

Cesc Fabregas knows Arsenal must be “up for it” to keep their Barclays Premier League title challenge on track when they travel to Wolves today.

McGivern steps down to face the Germans

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:04:08 GMT

Ryan McGivern will make his debut for the Northern Ireland Under-21s against Germany next Friday — despite being established in the senior squad for over a year.

O’Neill is not sorry over Cahill transfer

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:03:37 GMT

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has no regrets about losing the services of central defender Gary Cahill to Bolton.

Liverpool showed us the way: Ancelotti

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:03:11 GMT

Carlo Ancelotti has claimed Manchester United lost more than just three points when they were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool a fortnight ago; they gave away the key to how to beat them.

Carlo’s in no rush to splash the Chelsea cash

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:02:34 GMT

Carlo Ancelotti insists he will not be rushed into buying new players in January even though the Court of Arbitration for Sport has suspended their transfer ban.

Defensive Alex Ferguson out to land a knock-out

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:02:15 GMT

Carlo Ancelotti's impressive start to life at Chelsea has not surprised Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Smith gets a surprise from Wilson

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:27 GMT

Rangers manager Walter Smith has compared Danny Wilson to a young David Narey and admits even he was surprised by how well the youngster handled his promotion to the first team.

Samaras ready for tough test

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:02 GMT

Georgios Samaras insists Celtic could not have a tougher set of opponents on their return from European duty than Clydesdale Bank Premier League basement side Falkirk.

Fernando Torres wants to play on - in pain

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:00:46 GMT

Fernando Torres has returned from his flying visit attending a medical clinic in Valencia to tell his manager Rafael Benitez he wants to avoid surgery for the hernia which restricted his movement in Liverpool's agonising draw in France in midweek.

Moyes makes case for Old Firm move

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:59:19 GMT

Everton boss David Moyes wants to see the Old Firm playing in the Barclays Premier League.

Horan bids for speedy return after heart op

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:57:51 GMT

Marcus Horan underwent minor heart surgery in a Dublin hospital yesterday but there are still hopes that he can resume his competitive rugby career after Christmas.

End of the road now for brave Rogie

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:57:19 GMT

Martin Rogan’s bid to reclaim the Commonwealth heavyweight title ended in bitter disappointment when he was forced to retire at the end of the sixth round of his re-match with Sam Sexton at the Odyssey Arena last night.

Carlo Ancelotti's Milan success still pains Alex Ferguson

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:18:06 GMT

Carlo Ancelotti said in the aftermath of his Milan side's 3-0 win over Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United in a rainswept San Siro two and a half years back that he had just witnessed his greatest win as manager of the Rossoneri.

Ashley Cole: 'We need to pull clear of United before we lose Drogba

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:16:35 GMT

The Chelsea left back tells Mark Fleming how the African Nations Cup may damage the team's title challenge, why he'd rather win the league than the European Cup, and that facing United without Ronaldo just won't be the same

Alex Ferguson refuses to point finger at United's fragile defence

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:14:08 GMT

For a manager whose championships have been built on rock-solid defence – just 24, 22 and 27 goals conceded in the past three title-winning seasons – Sir Alex Ferguson's explanation yesterday of his side's sudden defensive fallibility was odd.

Chelsea set to follow Liverpool in seeking to stifle Manchester United

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:12:37 GMT

Carlo Ancelotti has claimed Manchester United lost more than just three points when they were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool a fortnight ago; they gave away the key to how to beat them.

Mike Tyson's weird week on tour in the UK

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:20 GMT

I had the dubious pleasure four years ago of being hired to "work the room" with Mike Tyson on his first British after-dinner speaking tour. The crowds were big, but I was told: "No boxing questions.

Ancelotti plays down Manchester United fixture

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:45:21 GMT

Carlo Ancelotti has tried to play down the importance of his side's clash with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Mike Tyson cancels Belfast appearance

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:03:28 GMT

Boxer Mike Tyson has cancelled a planned appearance at Belfast's Waterfront Hall this evening.

Hargreaves back in training for United

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:06:59 GMT

Owen Hargreaves is back on his training programme after a minor setback in his recovery from major knee surgery.

Fabregas focused on Wolves v Arsenal

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:06:12 GMT

Cesc Fabregas knows Arsenal must be "up for it" to keep their Barclays Premier League title challenge on track when they travel to Wolves tomorrow.