Eoin Brosnan named as Kerry captain

Updated: Monday, 31 Dec 2012 09:40 Brosnan previously captained Kerry in 2001 Eoin Brosnan from the Dr Crokes club will captain the Kerry senior footballers for the 2013 season. Crokes, the reigning county champions, had the honour of naming the...

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Coleman commits to Everton until 2018

Updated: Monday, 31 Dec 2012 10:08 Coleman has turned in a more than a few eye-catching performances for David Moyes' side Everton defender Seamus Coleman has signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract with the club. It means the 24-year-old Republic...

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Frehill flying high in Budapest

Updated: Monday, 31 Dec 2012 11:31 From the Excel Arena to Croke Park, from Kiawah Island to the Olympic Stadium, from Twickenham to Gdansk, 2012 will live long in the memory for Irish sports fans. But RTE Sport's Darren Frehill experienced a 'high'...

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Chelsea's move for Demba Ba stalls

Updated: Monday, 31 Dec 2012 12:42 Ba helped himself to a brace as Newcastle went down to Arsenal at the weekend Chelsea's hopes of signing Newcastle striker Demba Ba have suffered an early blow after unproductive discussions over his future. Press...

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Gibson faces a month out injured

Updated: Monday, 31 Dec 2012 15:00 Gibson's setback adds to the injury list at Goodison Park Everton are set to be without Darron Gibson for a month after the midfielder was sidelined by a thigh strain. The Republic of Ireland international missed...

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Lampard: Chelsea deal looks more unlikely

Updated: Monday, 31 Dec 2012 15:34 Lampard was the man in form for the Blues at Goodison Frank Lampard has held no talks with Chelsea over a new contract, with the England international set to leave the London club either next month or in the summer...

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Leinster overcome courageous Connacht

Updated: Saturday, 29 Dec 2012 22:21 Leinster's Ian Madigan grabbed the opening try of the game at the RDS Tries in each half from Ian Madigan and Jack McGrath helped Leinster overcome Connacht 17-0 to record their first victory in four matches....

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Punchestown set for Monday morning inspection

Updated: Sunday, 30 Dec 2012 09:11 Officials at Punchestown have called an inspection for 8am ahead of Monday's meeting. An adverse weather forecast is currently causing concern for their New Year's Eve meeting. Horse Racing Ireland tweeted: "Punchestown...

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Hughes bides his time with Bob

Updated: Sunday, 30 Dec 2012 11:48 Paddy Flood on Rare Bob in action at Cheltenham last March Dessie Hughes is in no hurry to plot a route back to the John Smith's Grand National with his Aintree contender Rare Bob. The regular Liverpool visitor...

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Walcott belongs here, claims Wenger

Updated: Sunday, 30 Dec 2012 11:53 Theo Walcott paraded the match ball around the Emirates at full-time Audio Arsene Wenger revelled in Theo Walcott's Thierry Henry-esque hat-trick and then reiterated his desire to keep hold of the star forward...

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O'Connell to undergo back surgery

Updated: Sunday, 30 Dec 2012 13:17 Paul O'Connell has been severly hampered by injury in recent seasons Paul O'Connell will undergo surgery on his back injury "at the earliest opportunity", Munster have confirmed. A statement issued read: "Following...

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Chelsea come from behind to defeat Everton

Updated: Sunday, 30 Dec 2012 15:49 Frank Lampard heads Chelsea level This Chelsea fan had clear message for the club's owner regarding their first-half goalscorer Steven Pienaar got Everton off to a perfect start with a goal after 63 seconds...

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Queen Mother now the target for Flemenstar

Updated: Saturday, 29 Dec 2012 11:24 Flemenstar (right) was game to the end in the Lexus Flemenstar is set to have the Queen Mother Champion Chase as his Cheltenham Festival target following his reverse in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown. After...

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Death of Déise legend Frankie Walsh

Updated: Saturday, 29 Dec 2012 12:56 Waterford - with Frankie Walsh fourth from the left - defeated the Cats 3-12 to 1-10 in the replayed hurling decider of '59 The death has occurred of Frankie Walsh, who captained the Waterford hurlers to All-Ireland...

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Heynckes: Bayern must stay focused

Updated: Saturday, 29 Dec 2012 13:04 The German giants are chasing glory on three fronts this season Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has warned that the season is far from over ahead of his side's return to training for the second half of the...

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Hurricane flies home in Festival Hurdle

Updated: Saturday, 29 Dec 2012 16:03 Hurricane Fly clears the last to win in fine style Hurricane Fly swept to a comfortable success in the Istabraq Festival Hurdle at Leopardstown. The 2011 Champion Hurdle hero showed he will be one to beat back...

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Spurs come from behind to bag points

Updated: Saturday, 29 Dec 2012 14:56 Aaron Lennon's determination saw him slot home Spurs' second on Wearside Aaron Lennon kept Tottenham's Champions League challenge alive as his side came from behind to win 2-1 at Sunderland. Spurs trailed at...

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Bale frustrated with 'diving' claims

Updated: Saturday, 29 Dec 2012 15:12 Gareth Bale: 'What do you expect me to do if I there is contact and I go over - hit my head on the floor?' Gareth Bale was clearly frustrated after being booked for diving during Tottenham's 2-1 win at Sunderland...

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Weekend English Premier League previews

Updated: Friday, 28 Dec 2012 15:45 Ireland striker Shane Long will be hoping to maintain West Brom's push for Champions League football as they travel to face Manchester United on Saturday Sunderland v Tottenham, Saturday, 12.45 Sunderland manager...

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Leinster & Connacht set for RDS clash

Updated: Friday, 28 Dec 2012 14:21 Connacht will be hoping to do the double on Leinster at the RDS Leinster will be looking to get back to winning ways when they entertain Connacht in Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 clash at the RDS, kick-off 7:45pm....

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Ulster look to maintain form in Thomond

Updated: Friday, 28 Dec 2012 15:11 The influential Tom Court provides Ulster back-up on the replacement bench for the league leaders' trip to Limerick Ulster will look to push further clear at the top of the RaboDirect PRO12 table when they travel...

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Walsh guides Back In Focus to win

Updated: Friday, 28 Dec 2012 15:17 Ruby Walsh got up late to win the Topaz Novice Chase with Back In Focus Ruby Walsh conjured a late rally out of Back In Focus to deny Aupcharlie as Willie Mullins claimed a one-two in the Topaz Novice Chase at...

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Nadal pulls out of Australian Open

Updated: Friday, 28 Dec 2012 15:34 Rafael Nadal's comeback has been put on hold once again World number four Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the Australian Open due to a stomach virus. The Spaniard has not played since suffering his shock second-round...

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Tidal Bay springs surprise in Lexus

Updated: Friday, 28 Dec 2012 15:50 Ruby Walsh produced a fantastic late run to see off First Lieutenant Tidal Bay got up in the final strides to land what looked an unlikely victory in a thrilling renewal of the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown. Ruby...

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Desert delight for Sanctuaire at Kempton

Updated: Thursday, 27 Dec 2012 15:28 Ruby Walsh riding Sanctuaire clear of the last to win the williamhill.com Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton Sanctuaire returned to winning ways with a spectacular round of jumping in the williamhill.com Desert Orchid...

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Sizing Europe rules Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase

Updated: Thursday, 27 Dec 2012 14:30 Sizing Europe won the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase by two and a half lengths Sizing Europe, trained by Henry de Bromhead and ridden by Andrew Lynch, won the Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase at Leopardstown. De Bromhead...

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Flaxen shows Flare for Maiden Hurdle win

Updated: Thursday, 27 Dec 2012 15:22 Flaxen Flare jumps the last to take victory in the opening race of day 2 at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival Gordon Elliott's Flaxen Flare made a winning start to his jumping career with a smart display in...

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Jet-powered Jezki takes Future victory

Updated: Thursday, 27 Dec 2012 15:27 Jezki ridden by Robbie Power clears the last to win the Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle Jezki maintained his unbeaten record over hurdles with a hugely impressive performance in the Paddy Power Future...

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Bebe returns to Portugal

Updated: Thursday, 27 Dec 2012 15:30 Manchester United's Bebe has joined Rio Ave on loan Manchester United forward Bebe has joined Rio Ave on loan, the Portuguese side have announced. Bebe moved to United in a surprise £7.4million deal from Vitoria...

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Prince rules at Limerick

Updated: Thursday, 27 Dec 2012 15:35 Prince De Beauchene secured victory by three and a quarter lengths Prince De Beauchene, ante-post favourite for last season's Grand National before injury intervened, made a successful reappearance in the Woodlands...

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UEFA to appeal Serbia sanctions

Updated: Wednesday, 26 Dec 2012 13:56 Serbian supporters racially abused Danny Rose at the Mladost Stadium UEFA is to appeal against all the sanctions imposed in relation to the controversial Serbia v England Under-21 play-off in October, including...

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Friedel signs new Tottenham contract

Updated: Wednesday, 26 Dec 2012 13:58 Brad Friedel is sticking with Spurs Veteran Tottenham goalkeeper Brad Friedel has signed a new deal with the club, keeping him at White Hart Lane until 2014. Spurs announced that the American had signed the...

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Cat claims Limerick spoils

Updated: Wednesday, 26 Dec 2012 14:24 Argocat won the Greenmount Park Novice Chase by eight lengths Tom Taaffe's Argocat ran out a wide-margin winner of the Greenmount Park Novice Chase at Limerick. The Willie Mullins-trained Mikael D'Haguenet...

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AP McCoy rides Darlan to Hurdle glory

Updated: Wednesday, 26 Dec 2012 15:04 Tony McCoy riding Darlan clear of the last to win the williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle Darlan staked a massive claim for top honours with an emphatic win in the williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle at Kempton. ...

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Dynaste delivers for Pipe team

Updated: Wednesday, 26 Dec 2012 15:09 Tom Scudamore riding Dynaste clears the last to win The Kauto Star Feltham Novices' Steeple Chase at Kempton Dynaste maintained his 100% record over fences with an impressive display in the Kauto Star Feltham...

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Long Run wins King George by a neck

Updated: Wednesday, 26 Dec 2012 15:58 Sam Waley-Cohen riding Long Run (right) clear of the last to win the William Hill King George VI from Captain Chris (left) at Kempton Long Run got up in the final strides to collar Captain Chris and regain his...

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Junior bids to be King for a day

Updated: Monday, 24 Dec 2012 16:54 Junior will run at the William Hill King George VI Chase Junior will attempt to drag the stamina out of the opposition when he aims to justify a late entry for the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on...

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Lacey ruled out for up to 14 weeks

Updated: Monday, 24 Dec 2012 17:54 Karl Lacey fires a shot past Ciaran Sheehan of Cork Donegal's footballers have received a blow ahead of the start of the new season with the news that Karl Lacey is facing up to 14 weeks on the sidelines through...

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St Stephen's Day Premier League team news

Updated: Monday, 24 Dec 2012 18:56 Hopefully Robin Van Persie will have recovered from a 'potentially fatal' football blow, to feature against Newcastle Everton v Wigan (3.00pm)Midfielder Darron Gibson will be eligible to play against Wigan...

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