http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/roddick-powers-through-to-us-open-second-round-13955341.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/roddick-powers-through-to-us-open-second-round-13955341.html?r=RSS <p>Home favourite Andy Roddick has begun his quest for a second US Open title with an impressive win over Fabrice Santoro.</p> Sport Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:17:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gerrard-out-for-two-weeks-due-to-groin-operation-13955340.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gerrard-out-for-two-weeks-due-to-groin-operation-13955340.html?r=RSS <p>Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is facing a two-week spell on the sidelines due to a persistent groin injury that has been troubling him since the start of the season.</p> Soccer Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:11:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/cork-city-players-and-staff-to-take-70-pay-cut-13955319.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/cork-city-players-and-staff-to-take-70-pay-cut-13955319.html?r=RSS <p>Cork City's players and staff have agreed to a take a massive 70% pay cut as the club tries to clear debts of &euro;1.3m.</p> Soccer Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:06:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/horse-sport-ireland-to-discuss-lynch-doping-controversy-13955312.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/horse-sport-ireland-to-discuss-lynch-doping-controversy-13955312.html?r=RSS <p>The board of Horse Sport Ireland is due to meet today to discuss the fallout from the doping controversy that hit the Irish team at the Beijing Olympics.</p> Sport Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/cork-make-one-team-change-for-kerry-replay-13955308.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/cork-make-one-team-change-for-kerry-replay-13955308.html?r=RSS <p>Cork manager Conor Counihan has made one change to his side for the replay of their All-Ireland semi-final clash with Kerry on Sunday.</p> Gaelic Football Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:56:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/uncertainty-still-surrounds-venue-for-georgia-clash-13955303.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/uncertainty-still-surrounds-venue-for-georgia-clash-13955303.html?r=RSS <p>The venue for Ireland's upcoming World Cup qualifier against Georgia remains shrouded in uncertainty this morning.</p> Soccer Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:52:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/liverpool-arsenal-win-champions-league-qualifiers-13955302.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/liverpool-arsenal-win-champions-league-qualifiers-13955302.html?r=RSS <p>Liverpool and Arsenal have secured places in the group stages of the Champions League after winning their qualifiers last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:48:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/agent-barry-will-stay-with-villa-13955027.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/agent-barry-will-stay-with-villa-13955027.html?r=RSS <p>Gareth Barry's agent has stated the England midfielder will stay with Aston Villa rather than make a late move before the transfer window closes.</p> Soccer Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:07:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sunderland-complete-ferdinand-signing-13955008.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sunderland-complete-ferdinand-signing-13955008.html?r=RSS <p>Sunderland have completed the signing of West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand.</p> Soccer Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:02:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/federer-through-to-second-round-of-us-open-13954346.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/federer-through-to-second-round-of-us-open-13954346.html?r=RSS <p>Four-times defending champion Roger Federer is through to the second round of the US Open after a comfortable first-round win last night.</p> Sport Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:11:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/robinho-on-brink-of-bigmoney-move-to-chelsea-13954345.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/robinho-on-brink-of-bigmoney-move-to-chelsea-13954345.html?r=RSS <p>Brazilian striker Robinho is understood to be on the brink of a long-mooted move to Chelsea.</p> Soccer Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/egan-still-undecided-about-future-career-path-13954344.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/egan-still-undecided-about-future-career-path-13954344.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland's Olympic silver medallist Ken Egan says is he is still undecided about whether or not to turn professional.</p> Sport Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:58:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bolton-hull-and-west-brom-out-of-carling-cup-13954343.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bolton-hull-and-west-brom-out-of-carling-cup-13954343.html?r=RSS <p>Three Premier League sides have crashed out of the Carling Cup after suffering second-round defeats last night.</p> Soccer Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:54:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bohs-go-10-points-clear-in-eircom-league-13954332.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bohs-go-10-points-clear-in-eircom-league-13954332.html?r=RSS <p>Bohemians have extended their lead at the top of the Eircom League Premier Division after beating Drogheda United 2-0 last night.</p> Soccer Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:51:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/georgia-qualifier-to-be-held-in-kalshrue-13954326.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/georgia-qualifier-to-be-held-in-kalshrue-13954326.html?r=RSS <p>Republic of Ireland supporters can finally begin booking flights for the upcoming World Cup qualifier with Georgia.</p> Soccer Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/ivanovic-stutters-into-second-round-at-us-open-13954226.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/ivanovic-stutters-into-second-round-at-us-open-13954226.html?r=RSS <p>World number one Ana Ivanovic began her US Open challenge with a scrappy win over Vera Dushevina.</p> Sport Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:54:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sunderland-set-to-complete-anton-ferdinand-signing-13954064.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sunderland-set-to-complete-anton-ferdinand-signing-13954064.html?r=RSS <p>Sunderland look set to complete the signing of Anton Ferdinand from West Ham today.</p> Soccer Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/cullen-to-replace-odriscoll-as-leinster-captain-13954050.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/cullen-to-replace-odriscoll-as-leinster-captain-13954050.html?r=RSS <p>Leo Cullen is set to replace Brian O'Driscoll as captain of the Leinster team for the forthcoming season.</p> Rugby Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:51:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/nadal-through-to-second-round-of-us-open-13949252.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/nadal-through-to-second-round-of-us-open-13949252.html?r=RSS <p>World number one Rafael Nadal is through to the second round of the US Open after a straight-sets win over Bjorn Phau at Flushing Meadows last night.</p> Sport Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:52:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/mickey-moran-confirmed-as-new-leitrim-manager-13949251.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/mickey-moran-confirmed-as-new-leitrim-manager-13949251.html?r=RSS <p>Mickey Moran has been confirmed as the new manager of Leitrim's senior footballers.</p> Gaelic Football Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:40:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/wexford-youths-beat-cork-to-reach-league-cup-final-13949250.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/wexford-youths-beat-cork-to-reach-league-cup-final-13949250.html?r=RSS <p>Wexford Youths have pulled off a major shock to reach the final of this year's Eircom League Cup.</p> Soccer Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:38:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-utd-clinch-three-points-against-portsmouth-13949249.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-utd-clinch-three-points-against-portsmouth-13949249.html?r=RSS <p>Defending champions Manchester United have picked up their first win of the new Premier League season after beating Portmsouth 1-0 last night.</p> Soccer Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:34:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/irish-olympic-team-to-get-heros-welcome-in-dublin-13949244.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/irish-olympic-team-to-get-heros-welcome-in-dublin-13949244.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland's Olympic medallists are expected to arrive home to a hero's welcome with the rest of Team Ireland later today.</p> Sport Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:30:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/shevshenko-completes-milan-switch-13949241.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/shevshenko-completes-milan-switch-13949241.html?r=RSS <p>AC Milan confirmed tonight that Andriy Shevchenko has completed his return to the club after passing a medical at their Milanello training complex.</p> Soccer Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:39:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/jimmy-white-out-of-northern-ireland-trophy-13949240.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/jimmy-white-out-of-northern-ireland-trophy-13949240.html?r=RSS <p>Jimmy White crashed out of the Northern Ireland Trophy after suffering a disappointing first-round defeat today.</p> Soccer Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:37:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/scottish-fa-opposed-to-combined-british-olympic-team-13949239.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/scottish-fa-opposed-to-combined-british-olympic-team-13949239.html?r=RSS <p>The Scottish FA remains opposed to the idea of a British football team at London 2012.</p> Soccer Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:03:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/doherty-to-play-greene-at-northern-ireland-trophy-13949238.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/doherty-to-play-greene-at-northern-ireland-trophy-13949238.html?r=RSS <p>Ken Doherty's in action later this evening at the Northern Ireland Trophy.</p> Sport Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:56:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/everton-close-to-first-signing-of-the-summer-13949237.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/everton-close-to-first-signing-of-the-summer-13949237.html?r=RSS <p>Everton are close to sealing their first summer signing.</p> Soccer Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:46:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/businessman-danny-drew-bidding-to-buy-cork-city-13949236.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/businessman-danny-drew-bidding-to-buy-cork-city-13949236.html?r=RSS <p>It is being reported that businessman Danny Drew has submitted an offer to buy Cork City.</p> Soccer Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:44:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/cisse-determined-to-earn-permanent-move-to-sunderland-13949235.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/cisse-determined-to-earn-permanent-move-to-sunderland-13949235.html?r=RSS <p>Djibril Cisse's determined to earn a permanent move to Sunderland.</p> Soccer Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:39:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/further-speculation-about-possible-arshavin-move-to-spurs-13949234.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/further-speculation-about-possible-arshavin-move-to-spurs-13949234.html?r=RSS <p>Russian Euro 2008 star Andrei Arshavin's move to Tottenham could be back on.</p> Soccer Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:37:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-utd-and-portsmouth-looking-for-first-win-of-season-13949233.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-utd-and-portsmouth-looking-for-first-win-of-season-13949233.html?r=RSS <p>There is one match in the Premier League tonight, as Manchester United make the trip to Portsmouth.</p> Soccer Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:30:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-at-top-of-premier-league-13949225.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-at-top-of-premier-league-13949225.html?r=RSS <p>Chelsea are top of the Premier League thanks to a one-nil victory at Wigan.</p> Soccer Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:57:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/clarke-gives-ryder-cup-one-more-push-13949222.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/clarke-gives-ryder-cup-one-more-push-13949222.html?r=RSS <p>Darren Clarke is going to give his Ryder Cup wild card bid one more push at Gleneagles this week - even though he may well have done enough already to claim a place on the team for next month.</p> Golf Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:20:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/corkkerry-semifinal-replay-next-sunday-13949221.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/corkkerry-semifinal-replay-next-sunday-13949221.html?r=RSS <p>The GAA has confirmed that the Cork - Kerry football semi-final replay will be played in Croke Park next Sunday</p> Gaelic Football Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:15:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/sharpe-to-replace-injured-vickerman-13949217.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/sharpe-to-replace-injured-vickerman-13949217.html?r=RSS <p>Australia have called up Nathan Sharpe to replace the injured Dan Vickerman for next Saturday's Tri-Nations reunion with South Africa in Johannesburg. </p> Rugby Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:40:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/horse-racing/chepstow-race-meeting-cancelled-following-rain-13949216.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/horse-racing/chepstow-race-meeting-cancelled-following-rain-13949216.html?r=RSS <p>This afternoon's meeting at Chepstow in the UK has been abandoned.</p> Horse Racing Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:37:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/murray-hopes-to-make-big-impact-at-us-open-13949197.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/murray-hopes-to-make-big-impact-at-us-open-13949197.html?r=RSS <p>Andy Murray is hoping to make a big impact at the US Open, which gets under way later.</p> Sport Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:58:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/cork-snatch-a-draw-from-the-jaws-of-defeat-13949180.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/cork-snatch-a-draw-from-the-jaws-of-defeat-13949180.html?r=RSS <p>There were dramatic scenes at Croke Park this afternoon where it finished Cork 3-07, Kerry 1-13 in what was a very bad-tempered All-Ireland Senior Football semi-final.</p> Gaelic Football Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:36:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-league-result-13949179.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-league-result-13949179.html?r=RSS <p>Man City 3-0 West Ham</p> Soccer Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-league-result-13949178.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-league-result-13949178.html?r=RSS <p>Man City 1-0 West Ham</p> Soccer Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:29:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/all-ireland-sfc-semifinal-result-13949177.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/all-ireland-sfc-semifinal-result-13949177.html?r=RSS <p>Kerry 1-13 Cork 3-07</p> Gaelic Football Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:07:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-beat-wigan-to-take-the-top-spot-13949175.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-beat-wigan-to-take-the-top-spot-13949175.html?r=RSS <p>Chelsea have returned to the top of the Premier League after a one-nil win at Wigan.</p> Soccer Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:10:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/beijing-olympics-end-and-london-takes-over-13949173.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/beijing-olympics-end-and-london-takes-over-13949173.html?r=RSS <p>Silver medal winner Ken Egan has brought the curtain down on Ireland's Beijing Olympics by carrying the Tricolour in the closing ceremony.</p> Sport Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:52:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-league-result-13949172.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-league-result-13949172.html?r=RSS <p>Wigan 0-1 Chelsea</p> Soccer Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:31:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-pursue-liverpools-top-spot-13949168.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-pursue-liverpools-top-spot-13949168.html?r=RSS <p>Chelsea could steal Liverpool's premier league top spot if they beat Wigan at the JJB stadium in today's early kick-off. </p> Soccer Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:07:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/cork-face-kerry-in-semifinal-13949166.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/cork-face-kerry-in-semifinal-13949166.html?r=RSS <p>Cork have their chance to dethrone last years Munster and All Ireland Champions twice in the same year.</p> Gaelic Football Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:57:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/horse-racing/racing-cancelled-at-tralee-13949164.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/horse-racing/racing-cancelled-at-tralee-13949164.html?r=RSS <p>Tralee's rescheduled Festival of Racing has been cancelled.</p> Horse Racing Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:59:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/massa-in-pole-position-for-european-grand-prix-13949141.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/massa-in-pole-position-for-european-grand-prix-13949141.html?r=RSS <p>It'll be Felipe Massa on pole position for tomorrow's European Grand Prix.</p> Sport Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:38:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/clarke-takes-lead-in-dutch-open-13949140.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/clarke-takes-lead-in-dutch-open-13949140.html?r=RSS <p>Darren Clarke has taken a three shot lead going into the final day of KLM Dutch Open.</p> Golf Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/liverpool-defeat-middlesbrough-21-13949139.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/liverpool-defeat-middlesbrough-21-13949139.html?r=RSS <p>A late goal by Steven Gerrard gave Liverpool a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough.</p> Soccer Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:24:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/stoke-city-beat-aston-villa-32-13949138.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/stoke-city-beat-aston-villa-32-13949138.html?r=RSS <p>Stoke City have had a fairytale 3-2 win over Aston Villa in their first home match in England's top flight for more than twenty years.</p> Soccer Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/athlonevlimerick-match-postponed-13949135.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/athlonevlimerick-match-postponed-13949135.html?r=RSS <p>The Eircom League of Ireland first division fixture between Athlone Town and Limerick 37, scheduled for tonight at 7.30 pm in Lissywoollen, has been postponed. </p> Soccer Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:31:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/stoke-city-draws-with-villa-13949134.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/stoke-city-draws-with-villa-13949134.html?r=RSS <p>Stoke City have recorded a credible 2-2 draw with Aston Villa in their first home match in England's top flight for more than twenty years.</p> Soccer Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:04:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/kenenisa-bekele-takes-gold-in-beijing-13949127.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/kenenisa-bekele-takes-gold-in-beijing-13949127.html?r=RSS <p>Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele has taken gold in the 5000 metre final to add to his 10000 metre success this week.</p> Sport Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:34:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/irelands-seymour-fails-to-complete-race-13949114.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/irelands-seymour-fails-to-complete-race-13949114.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland's Robin Seymour was the first competitor to crash out of this morning's mountain bike cross country event in Beijing this morning.</p> Sport Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:06:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/second-ukrainian-expelled-from-olympics-13949112.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/second-ukrainian-expelled-from-olympics-13949112.html?r=RSS <p>Igor Razoronov has become the second Ukrainian athlete to be expelled from the Beijing games in two days.</p> Sport Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:49:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/daley-books-final-spot-13948099.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/daley-books-final-spot-13948099.html?r=RSS <p>Teenage diving prospect Tom Daley reached the final of the men's 10m platform</p> Sport Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:54:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/argentina-keep-olympic-football-title-13948098.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/argentina-keep-olympic-football-title-13948098.html?r=RSS <p>Argentina have retained the men's Olympic football title.</p> Olympics Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:44:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bohemians-at-top-of-eircom-league-13948087.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bohemians-at-top-of-eircom-league-13948087.html?r=RSS <p>Leaders Bohemians have gone ten points clear at the top of the Eircom premier division following their 2-0 win over Galway United at Terryland Park.</p> Soccer Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:26:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/clarke-in-threeway-tie-for-dutch-open-lead-13948032.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/clarke-in-threeway-tie-for-dutch-open-lead-13948032.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland's Darren Clarke is in a three-way tie for the lead at the KLM Dutch Open after today's second round in Zaadvoort.</p> Golf Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:44:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/egan-sure-of-silver-medal-after-semifinal-win-13947957.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/egan-sure-of-silver-medal-after-semifinal-win-13947957.html?r=RSS <p>Ken Egan has defeated Tony Jeffries of Britain in their light-heavyweight semi-final bout at the Olympic Games.</p> Sport Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:30:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/vettel-fastest-in-first-practice-for-european-gp-13947925.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/vettel-fastest-in-first-practice-for-european-gp-13947925.html?r=RSS <p>Sebastian Vettel has clocked the fastest time in first practice for this Sunday's European Grand Prix in Spain.</p> Sport Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:13:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bohs-look-to-open-up-10point-league-lead-13947924.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bohs-look-to-open-up-10point-league-lead-13947924.html?r=RSS <p>Bohemians will be looking to open up a 10-point lead over St Pat's in the Eircom League tonight when they face Galway United at Terryland Park.</p> Soccer Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:08:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-league-dominates-uefa-player-of-year-shortlist-13947922.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-league-dominates-uefa-player-of-year-shortlist-13947922.html?r=RSS <p>Premier League players are dominating the shortlist for this year's UEFA European Club Footballer of the Year award.</p> Soccer Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:03:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/celtic-complete-signing-of-maloney-from-villa-13947921.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/celtic-complete-signing-of-maloney-from-villa-13947921.html?r=RSS <p>Celtic have completed the signing of Aston Villa striker Shaun Maloney on a four-year contract.</p> Soccer Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:00:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/ukrainian-athlete-stripped-of-heptathlon-medal-13947914.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/ukrainian-athlete-stripped-of-heptathlon-medal-13947914.html?r=RSS <p>Ukrainian heptathlon silver medallist Lyudmila Blonska has been stripped of her medal after a positive for a banned substance.</p> Sport Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:47:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/barnes-picks-up-second-irish-bronze-in-beijing-13947913.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/barnes-picks-up-second-irish-bronze-in-beijing-13947913.html?r=RSS <p>Belfast man Paddy Barnes has won Ireland's second bronze medal at the Olympics after going out at the semi-final stage today.</p> Sport Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:34:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/dundalk-extend-first-division-lead-to-five-points-13947485.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/dundalk-extend-first-division-lead-to-five-points-13947485.html?r=RSS <p>Dundalk have extended their lead in the Eircom League First Division after beating Waterford in a top-of-the-table clash last night.</p> Soccer Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:02:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/kerry-name-unchanged-starting-15-for-cork-clash-13947484.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gaelic-football/kerry-name-unchanged-starting-15-for-cork-clash-13947484.html?r=RSS <p>Kerry have decided to stick with an unchanged starting 15 for their All-Ireland semi-final clash with Cork this Sunday.</p> Gaelic Football Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:58:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/costin-finishes-44th-in-50km-walk-in-beijing-13947482.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/costin-finishes-44th-in-50km-walk-in-beijing-13947482.html?r=RSS <p>Waterford athlete Jamie Costin has pulled off a remarkable never-say-die achievement in Beijing.</p> Sport Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/sutherland-secures-bronze-medal-after-beijing-defeat-13947475.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/sutherland-secures-bronze-medal-after-beijing-defeat-13947475.html?r=RSS <p>Dublin boxer Darren Sutherland will have to settle for a bronze medal at the Olympics after losing his middleweight semi-final this morning.</p> Sport Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:29:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/lynch-medal-hopes-at-an-end-after-positive-test-13947371.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/lynch-medal-hopes-at-an-end-after-positive-test-13947371.html?r=RSS <p>Irish rider Denis Lynch has protested his innocence as his hopes of winning an Olympic medal were ended tonight after being forced to withdraw from the individual showjumping final when his horse Lantinus tested positive for a banned substance.</p> Sport Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:10:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/rangers-sign-fulham-midfielder-davis-on-4year-deal-13947346.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/rangers-sign-fulham-midfielder-davis-on-4year-deal-13947346.html?r=RSS <p>Rangers have signed Fulham midfielder Steven Davis on a four-year deal.</p> Soccer Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:49:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/brady-stable-after-being-taken-to-hospital-for-tests-13947317.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/brady-stable-after-being-taken-to-hospital-for-tests-13947317.html?r=RSS <p>Republic of Ireland assistant manager Liam Brady is said to be in a stable condition after being taken to hospital this morning on his return to Dublin from Oslo.</p> Soccer Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:36:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/boa-says-jeffries-will-fight-egan-tomorrow-13947146.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/boa-says-jeffries-will-fight-egan-tomorrow-13947146.html?r=RSS <p>The British Olympic Association has confirmed that British light heavyweight Tony Jeffries will fight Irish boxer Ken Egan as scheduled at the Olympics tomorrow.</p> Sport Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:45:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/showjumper-lynch-withdraws-after-positive-drug-test-13947137.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/showjumper-lynch-withdraws-after-positive-drug-test-13947137.html?r=RSS <p>Irish showjumper Denis Lynch has pulled out of the equestrian individual final at the Olympics after his horse tested positive for a banned substance.</p> Sport Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:07:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/showjumper-lynch-withdraws-from-olympic-final-13946829.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/showjumper-lynch-withdraws-from-olympic-final-13946829.html?r=RSS <p>Irish medal prospect Denis Lynch has withdrawn from the equestrian individual final at the Beijing Olympics today. </p> Sport Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/shevchenko-on-verge-of-move-back-to-ac-milan-13946768.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/shevchenko-on-verge-of-move-back-to-ac-milan-13946768.html?r=RSS <p>Andriy Shevchenko's two-year spell in England could come to an end later today, with the striker reported to be on the verge of a return to AC Milan.</p> Soccer Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:01:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-hammer-padova-in-preseason-friendly-13946767.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/leinster-hammer-padova-in-preseason-friendly-13946767.html?r=RSS <p>Leinster have kicked off their pre-season preparations with a resounding victory over Padova in Italy.</p> Rugby Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keane-on-target-as-ireland-draw-11-with-norway-13946753.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keane-on-target-as-ireland-draw-11-with-norway-13946753.html?r=RSS <p>Robbie Keane netted his 34th international goal last night as the Republic of Ireland drew 1-1 with Norway in Oslo.</p> Soccer Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/loughnane-finishes-seventh-in-20km-walk-13946752.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/loughnane-finishes-seventh-in-20km-walk-13946752.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland's Olive Loughnane has set a new personal best after finishing seventh in the women's 20km walk at the Beijing Olympics today.</p> Sport Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:42:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/horse-racing/tralee-abandons-thursday-and-friday-meetings-13946642.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/horse-racing/tralee-abandons-thursday-and-friday-meetings-13946642.html?r=RSS <p>Tralee have been forced to abandon their scheduled cards for Thursday and Friday due to a waterlogged track.</p> Horse Racing Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:15:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/5000m-finalist-cragg-blasts-state-of-athletics-in-ireland-13946604.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/5000m-finalist-cragg-blasts-state-of-athletics-in-ireland-13946604.html?r=RSS <p>Irish athletes Alistair Cragg and Thomas Chamney have blasted the state of athletics in Ireland.</p> Sport Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:20:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/bolt-breaks-200m-record-to-clinch-sprint-double-13946556.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/bolt-breaks-200m-record-to-clinch-sprint-double-13946556.html?r=RSS <p>Jamaica's Usain Bolt tonight became the first man to win the Olympic sprint double for 24 years with his second world record in five days in Beijing.</p> Sport Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/steven-reid-passed-fit-to-make-comeback-against-norway-13946547.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/steven-reid-passed-fit-to-make-comeback-against-norway-13946547.html?r=RSS <p>Blackburn midfielder Steven Reid will return to international action against Norway tonight after passing a fitness test.</p> Soccer Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:35:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/sutherland-through-to-middleweight-semifinals-13946386.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/sutherland-through-to-middleweight-semifinals-13946386.html?r=RSS <p>Middleweight Darren Sutherland has become the third Irish boxer to win a place in the semi-finals at the Beijing Olympics.</p> Sport Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:27:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/irish-sailors-fail-to-reach-medal-race-in-star-class-13946336.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/irish-sailors-fail-to-reach-medal-race-in-star-class-13946336.html?r=RSS <p>Irish sailors Peter O'Leary and Stephen Milne have failed to progress to the medal race in the Star class competition at the Olympics.</p> Sport Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:39:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chief-executive-takes-grievance-case-against-ifa-13946179.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chief-executive-takes-grievance-case-against-ifa-13946179.html?r=RSS <p>The chief executive of the North's football ruling body is taking a grievance case against its president and governors.</p> Soccer Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:07:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/debtridden-cork-city-granted-examinership-13946178.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/debtridden-cork-city-granted-examinership-13946178.html?r=RSS <p>Cork City have been granted examinership by the High Court as the club struggles to overcome its financial problems.</p> Soccer Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:02:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/trapattoni-looking-for-good-performance-in-oslo-13946177.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/trapattoni-looking-for-good-performance-in-oslo-13946177.html?r=RSS <p>Giovanni Trapattoni will be looking for a good performance from his Irish squad this evening when they face Norway in a friendly clash in Oslo.</p> Soccer Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:55:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hurling/loughnane-to-remain-on-as-galway-hurling-boss-13946176.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/hurling/loughnane-to-remain-on-as-galway-hurling-boss-13946176.html?r=RSS <p>Ger Loughnane has agreed to remain on as Galway senior hurling manager following talks with the County Board last night.</p> Hurling Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:50:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/boxer-sutherland-bids-for-olympic-medal-today-13946175.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/boxer-sutherland-bids-for-olympic-medal-today-13946175.html?r=RSS <p>Middleweight Darren Sutherland will be looking to become the third medal-winning Irish boxer at the Beijing Olympics today.</p> Sport Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:46:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/harrington-back-from-holiday-and-ready-for-barclays-13946022.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/golf/harrington-back-from-holiday-and-ready-for-barclays-13946022.html?r=RSS <p>Newly-crowned US PGA champion Padraig Harrington wants to add FedEx Cup success to his double major-winning season.</p> Golf Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:22:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/argentina-oncourse-for-olympic-title-after-30-win-over-brazil-13946020.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/argentina-oncourse-for-olympic-title-after-30-win-over-brazil-13946020.html?r=RSS <p>Argentina remain on course to retain their Olympic football crown after a 3-0 semi-final win over South American rivals Brazil in a bad-tempered clash.</p> Soccer Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:12:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keane-patient-as-ferdinand-chase-intensifies-13946013.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keane-patient-as-ferdinand-chase-intensifies-13946013.html?r=RSS <p>Sunderland boss Roy Keane is having to remain patient as he attempts to step up his interest in West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand.</p> Soccer Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:26:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/ireland-claim-first-two-medals-as-boxers-progress-13946012.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/ireland-claim-first-two-medals-as-boxers-progress-13946012.html?r=RSS <p>Ireland have claimed at least two bronze medals at the Olympics.</p> Sport Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:19:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/capello-sticks-with-terry-as-england-captain-13946011.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/capello-sticks-with-terry-as-england-captain-13946011.html?r=RSS <p>England manager Fabio Capello has decided to retain John Terry as the national team captain.</p> Soccer Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:57:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/georgia-qualifier-to-take-place-at-neutral-venue-13946009.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/georgia-qualifier-to-take-place-at-neutral-venue-13946009.html?r=RSS <p>FIFA has confirmed that the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Georgia will take place at a neutral venue.</p> Soccer Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:11:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/paddy-barnes-reaches-light-flyweight-semifinals-13946007.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/paddy-barnes-reaches-light-flyweight-semifinals-13946007.html?r=RSS <p>Irish boxer Paddy Barnes has guaranteed himself at least a bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Beijing.</p> Sport Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:46:00 +0100