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Platini warns of match-fixing mafia

by Kildare Nationalist Reporter 24/05/13 10:17am

UEFA president Michel Platini has warned of mafia involvement in match-fixing - but his call for a Europe-wide sports police force has fallen on deaf ears.Platini said match-fixers were not "petty criminals" but money launderers and that such a police...

Ahern lodges appeal

by Kildare Nationalist Reporter 24/05/13 9:37am

Eddie Ahern has lodged an appeal against the decision of the British Horseracing Authority to suspend him from riding for 10 years.Ahern was found guilty of conspiring to commit a corrupt or fraudulent practice along with former footballer Neil Clement...

Dr Crokes defender Fionn Fitzgerald will make his Championship debut for Kerry in Sunday's Munster SFC quarter-final against Tipperary at...

Friday, 24/05/13 - 8:25am Read More

Cork name five debutants for Munster Football quarter-final

There is a fresh look to the Cork team to face Limerick in tomorrow night's Munster SFC quarter-final at the...

Friday, 24/05/13 - 7:49am Read More

Donegal stick with All-Ireland winning side for Tyrone challenge

Donegal are poised to field the team that won the All-Ireland SFC title for them eight months ago when they...

Friday, 24/05/13 - 7:08am Read More

United cut interest bill

Manchester United have cut their interest bill by £10m (€11m) a year after a major refinancing through Bank of America.United...

Friday, 24/05/13 - 6:54am Read More

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Stokes wary of Hampden atmosphere

Celtic striker Anthony Stokes has warned the quiet Hampden atmosphere could sound the death knell for the Hoops' double ambitions.The...

Friday, 24/05/13 - 6:43am Read More

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Garcia still keen to speak to Tiger

Sergio Garcia has reiterated his desire to apologise in person to Tiger Woods after European Tour chief executive George O'Grady...

Friday, 24/05/13 - 6:00am Read More

Ireland draw exciting opener

Ireland fell agonisingly short of a first-ever win over a Test-playing national in Dublin as the opening RSA Insurance one-day...

Thursday, 23/05/13 - 8:00pm Read More

Cadogan and O’Sullivan injuries force Rebels reshuffle

According to today's Evening Echo injuries to first-choice defenders Eoin Cadogan and Jamie O'Sullivan have forced Cork into a reshuffle...

Thursday, 23/05/13 - 4:52pm Read More

Ireland face tough chase

Ireland will chase a victory target of 276 as they bid to beat a full-member nation for the first time...

Thursday, 23/05/13 - 4:42pm Read More

Fresh twist in Garcia saga

The racism row surrounding Sergio Garcia took another twist this afternoon when European Tour chief executive George O'Grady used the...

Thursday, 23/05/13 - 2:59pm Read More

Clubs offer help to Tornado victims

Chelsea and Manchester City will pay their respects to the victims of the Oklahoma tornado in tonight's match at Busch...

Thursday, 23/05/13 - 1:44pm Read More

Munster manager on revenge mission against Ulster

Derry Peters has assembled a powerful-looking squad laced with Cork's All-Ireland winning senior stars as Munster look to regain the...

Thursday, 23/05/13 - 1:36pm Read More

Rose flourishes at Wentworth

England's Justin Rose, twice a runner-up in the BMW PGA Championship, today wasted little time in getting to the top...

Thursday, 23/05/13 - 12:40pm Read More

Martinez future remains unclear

The future of Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will not be decided until next week but chairman Dave Whelan is positive...

Thursday, 23/05/13 - 12:39pm Read More

Carlisle announces retirement

Northampton defender and Professional Footballers' Association chairman Clarke Carlisle has called time on his playing career.Carlisle made his debut for...

Thursday, 23/05/13 - 12:29pm Read More