Roger Charlton is praying the forecast rain at Leopardstown materialises after Al Kazeem set off on the journey to Ireland for Saturday’s Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes.
Full Story Charlton on Al weather watch
Thibaut Courtois says he has no fear about challenging Petr Cech for the number one jersey at Chelsea.
Full Story No Cech fear for Courtois
Michael Hogan has extended his Glamorgan contract until 2016 after a stellar first season in county cricket.
Full Story Hogan commits to Glamorgan
Liverpool new boy Mamadou Sakho insists he has no regrets over leaving hometown club Paris Saint Germain for the Premier League.
Full Story Sakho explains Liverpool move
Lewis Hamilton was fastest as practice for the Italian Grand Prix got off to a steady start at Monza on Friday morning.
Full Story P1 Report: Hamilton sets pace
Andy Murray was far from his best physically and mentally in his US Open quarter-final defeat to Stan Wawrinka, says Greg Rusedski.
Full Story Rusedski: Murray too tense
The finances of Football League clubs look in better health than a year ago with fees paid to agents falling by 1%.
Full Story Agent fees boost for League
Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane has admitted their upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Sweden and Austria are make or break in their bid to reach Brazil next summer.
Full Story Keane: It’s make or break
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed that he was ‘willing to die’ for Jose Mourinho but described Pep Guardiola as a ‘spineless coward’.
Full Story Ibrahimovic blasts Guardiola
Uncapped Ish Sodhi and Corey Anderson have been named in the New Zealand squad for October’s Test series in Bangladesh.
Full Story New Zealand include new boys
Edmonton Oilers president of hockey operations said Brian Burke’s hiring with the Calgary Flames “will be great” for the historic rivalry between the NHL clubs.
Full Story Oilers president says Burke’s hiring will rekindle Flames rivalry
Brady Heslip scored 21 points off the bench Thursday as Canada defeated Mexico 89-67 at the FIBA Americas Championship basketball tournament.
Full Story Canada cruises to easy win over Mexico at FIBA Americas
Ireland centre Brian O’Driscoll has admitted that he still feels resentment towards Lions coach Warren Gatland over his omission from the team for the third Test against Australia this summer.
Full Story The pain of BOD
Brian Burke initially turned town an offer to become the Calgary Flames’ president of hockey operations. Now, after much thought, he’s excited to be working under a different management structure with GM Jay Feaster as the NHL team’s rebuild begins in earnest.
Full Story Flames’ Brian Burke determined to succeed in new role
Manchester City’s new defender Martin Demichelis has suffered a knee injury and is set to be out for six weeks, Sky sources understand.
Full Story Demichelis blow for City
England captain Steven Gerrard has demanded the team be fully switched on for their two upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Full Story Gerrard demands top attitude
Aston Villa academy director Brian Jones feels more help from the government is needed to help youth football.
Full Story Villa chief wants action
Ollie Rayner finished with 15 wickets as Middlesex completed a 146-run win over Surrey inside three days at the Kia Oval to stay in mathematical contention for the Division One title.
Full Story Rayner stars in Middlesex win
Steve Heighway spent nine years as Liverpool Academy director and believes a new focus on teaching technical skills needs to be introduced.
Full Story Heighway: Improve technique
Dan Tuohy has avoided being cited for the high tackle that hospitalised England fly-half Toby Flood.
Full Story Ulster’s Tuohy escapes citing
