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Pompey receive administration boost

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:51:07 +0000

Portsmouth's hopes of survival were given a major boost when Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs accepted the club's move into administration.

Arsenal hoping for Fabregas miracle

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:26:08 +0000

Arsene Wenger accepts it will take a "miracle" for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas to be fit for Saturday's Barclays Premier League trip to Hull.

Injury woe for Mullins

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:31:23 +0000

Irish jockey Emmet Mullins could miss the Cheltenham Festival after suffering a suspected fractured rib at Naas on Wednesday.

Lame Uimhir out of RSA

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:31:19 +0000

Uimhiraceathair has been ruled out of next week's RSA Chase at Cheltenham after suffering a setback.

Dublin injury woes

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:46:04 +0000

Dublin manager pat Gilroy has three injury concerns ahead of Saturday's NFL meeting with Monaghan at Parnell Park.

Murphy, Spillane doubtful for Cork

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:46:02 +0000

Cork have injury concerns over midfielder Nicholas Murphy and defender Ger Spillane for their NFL clash with Tyrone on Saturday.

Dervan makes Galway comeback

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:17:17 +0000

Conor Dervan is back in the Galway team for the first time since 2008 and will start against Tipperary in the NHL at Semple Stadium on Sunday.

Kenwright desperate for investment

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:17:11 +0000

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright is still hopeful there is a billionaire somewhere who wants to invest in the club.

Donovan happy with Goodison spell

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:17:07 +0000

On-loan forward Landon Donovan believes his short-term spell with Everton has been a success as he prepares for his final match with the club this weekend.

Nomura to advise Red Knights

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:16:02 +0000

The battle for control of Manchester United has taken another twist following confirmation that a leading global investment bank has agreed to advise on a possible acquisition of the Old Trafford outfit by the Red Knights group.

Laws has faith in his strikers

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:17:11 +0000

Burnley manager Brian Laws is convinced the club can stay up because of the attacking options at his disposal.

HMRC to accept Pompey administration

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:17:06 +0000

Portsmouth expect to be told today that Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs accept the club have entered administration legitimately.

Nugent rescues Clarets

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:56:10 +0000

David Nugent regained his scoring touch for the second match in a row but Burnley had to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw with Stoke.

Padraig gets White House date

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:56:23 +0000

Padraig Harrington is taking time out from his Masters build-up to meet President Obama at the White House next Wednesday - St Patrick's Day.

Pompey dismiss 85 staff

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:46:07 +0000

Portsmouth have been forced to make 85 staff redundant as a result of ongoing cost-cutting measures under the administration of UHY Hacker Young.

Gillick upbeat over medal hopes

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:26:30 +0000

After recently equalling his Irish 400 metres record and having seen himself thrust into the limelight as a possible, gold medallist David Gillick is upbeat about his chances at this weekend's World Indoor Championships in Doha.

Mancini aims to maintain momentum

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:26:17 +0000

Roberto Mancini has called on his Manchester City players to maintain their recent high standards if they want to claim a top-four place.

Top novices stand their ground

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:56:17 +0000

Captain Cee Bee and Sizing Europe are set for a deciding showdown after 17 horses stood their ground for the Irish Independent Arkle Trophy at the confirmation stage.

Que up for Mares' Hurdle

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:51:29 +0000

Last year's winner Quevega heads 21 entries for Tuesday's David Nicholson Mares' Hurdle at the confirmation stage.

Native remains in Champion hunt

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:51:25 +0000

Go Native features among 17 entries for next week's Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle at the confirmation stage.

'No problems' as D-day looms for Dun

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:51:19 +0000

Dunguib heads 34 horses left in at the confirmation stage for the Spinal Research Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday.

Load to wait for Fairyhouse

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:36:13 +0000

Henry de Bromhead's talented youngster Loosen My Load will not be making the trip for next week's Cheltenham Festival.

Pipe - Supreme Dun and dusted

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:21:40 +0000

Training legend Martin Pipe believes the Dunguib camp have done the right thing in sticking to the novice route at Cheltenham next week.

Macheda a fortnight from fitness

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:21:15 +0000

Sir Alex Ferguson expects Federico Macheda to be back in a fortnight to ease Manchester United's striker crisis.