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Pienaar shrugs off rumours

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:36:14 +0000

Steven Pienaar has dismissed reports suggesting he may be on his way out of Everton as "speculation".

Fergie expects supporting role for Becks

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:36:10 +0000

Sir Alex Ferguson expects David Beckham to be consigned to the AC Milan bench for his emotional Old Trafford return.

Boylesports back Punchestown feature

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:51:25 +0000

Boylesports.com is the new title sponsor for the opening day of the 2010 Punchestown Festival.

Cawley set for riding return

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:51:20 +0000

Alain Cawley has been given the all-clear to return to action on Sunday after breaking his left collarbone in a fall at Fairyhouse last month.

Carberry steps in after Fallon U-turn

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:51:17 +0000

Kieren Fallon has decided against a trip to the Cheltenham Festival and Paul Carberry has stepped in for the ride on Old McDonald in next week's Weatherbys Champion Bumper.

Mullins hoping for seventh heaven

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:51:13 +0000

Willie Mullins feels he has an excellent chance of winning next week's Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham for the seventh time.

Murphy explains Ireland withdrawal

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:11:09 +0000

Scunthorpe goalkeeper Joe Murphy hopes he has not put his international future in jeopardy by pulling out of the Ireland squad that faced Brazil last week.

No European place for Portsmouth

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:01:14 +0000

Portsmouth face the prospect of chasing FA Cup glory without the prize of European football after it emerged they have not applied for a UEFA club licence.

Brown out for four to six weeks

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:36:02 +0000

Manchester United have confirmed defender Wes Brown will miss the next four to six weeks with a broken bone in his foot.

Pienaar banned for drink-driving

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:16:09 +0000

Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar was banned from driving for 12 months after pleading guilty to drink-driving, a court official confirmed on Tuesday.

Censure unlikely for Sheedy's shove

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:31:34 +0000

Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy is unlikely to face any censure over his sideline altercation with rival manager Brian Cody at the end of Sunday's NHL win over Kilkenny.

Bruce wary of Davies threat

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:31:15 +0000

Steve Bruce warned his Sunderland defenders to be on top of their game to cope with the significant threat of Bolton striker Kevin Davies on Tuesday night.

Young: Villa learning lessons

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:31:11 +0000

Ashley Young wants Aston Villa to learn from last season's fade-out as they chase FA Cup glory and a Champions League spot in the final two months of this campaign.

Lenihan snubs intimidation claims

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:26:04 +0000

Limerick chairman Liam Lenihan has rejected claims that his board has been involved in a campaign of intimidation and bullying against members of the 2009 hurling squad, who are refusing to play under manager Justin McCarthy.

Armstrong likely out for season

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:16:00 +0000

Galway attacker Sean Armstrong could miss the rest of the NFL campaign after picking up a hamstring injury in Saturday's defeat to Cork.

Gerrard could be in hot water

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:36:14 +0000

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could face an FA investigation after he appeared to flash a V-sign at referee Andre Marriner during his side's 1-0 defeat at Wigan on Monday night.

Defeat leaves Benitez at a loss

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:16:06 +0000

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was at a loss to explain his side's dismal performance in the 1-0 defeat to Wigan at the DW Stadium.