Horse Racing: Fiesolana eyes up Matron

The ex-French Fiesolana goes in search of her biggest success to date when she contests Saturday's Group 1 Matron Stakes at Leopardstown. Formerly with Jean-Claude Rouget, the four-year-old has thrived...

Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton won’t mind boos

Ahead of Sunday's Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Lewis Hamilton revealed that the boo-boys will be welcome to do their worst should he reach top three. The 'tifosi' - as Ferrari's passionate fans are...

RaboDirect PRO12: Leinster light for PRO12 start

RaboDirect PRO12 champions Leinster begin a new era without some famous names as they travel to Wales to play Scarlets tonight. New head coach Matt O'Connor has no easy start to life in charge at the...

World Cup 2014 – England: Lambert set for Three Lions start

Striker Rickie Lambert will be handed a place in the England starting line-up against Moldova at Wembley tonight. The Southampton front man made an immediate impact on his international debut against...

2014 World Cup Qualifier: Republic of Ireland on a mission

The Republic of Ireland will kick off against Sweden tonight desperate for all three points to take a step forward to qualifying for 2014 World Cup. The position in Group C could not be tighter, with...

US Open 2013: Azarenka one step from final

Number two seed Victoria Azarenka is still on course for a second consecutive appearance in the US Open final. The Belarusian, beaten in last year's final by Serena Williams, will get the chance of...

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Aviva Premiership: Saints bid to go one better

Having fallen at the final hurdle in last season's Grand Final, Northampton Saints have high hopes for the new Aviva Premiership season. The campaign gets under way on Friday evening when newly promoted...

Men’s Tennis: Djokovic sees off Youzhnyin US Open

Novak Djokovic stayed on course for a US Open Final clash with Rafael Nadal by beating Mikhail Youzhny despite losing a set for first time in this year's tournament. The number one seed had not lost a...

US Open 2013: Murray crashes out in quarters

Andy Murray saw his hopes of retaining US Open dashed by Stanislas Wawrinka who inflicted a straight sets defeat on defending champion on Thursday. Murray was totally outplayed by the Swiss ninth seed...

Boxing: Burns starting to gain recognition – Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn thinks that Ricky Burns is finally getting the credit he deserves after a string of world title bouts. Burns has yet to garner much praise from most of the UK and the international...