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Zen poised to put up a Classic show

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

HISTORY can be made at the 26th running of the Breeders’ Cup with the unbeaten Californian star Zenyatta taken to become the first mare to land the $5m Classic at Santa Anita tonight.

Stiff task for Halo on his return

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

I suppose you could best describe my weekend as the storm before the calm!

Padylooksthepart

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

THE major prize at Down Royal today is the Grade 1 JNwine.com Champion Chase, but there’s no solid reason top be overly optimistic about finding the winner so let’s concentrate, for the moment, on the Grade 2 ladbrokes.com Chase.

Harrington aiming to take route 66

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

IRELAND’S Pádraig Harrington has targeted a pair of 66s over the weekend to rescue hopes of capturing the HSBC Champions event in Shanghai.

Haye hoping to floor Beast from the East

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

THE size of the task facing David Haye was brought into sharp focus yesterday as WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev weighed in a daunting seven stone heavier than the Englishman.

Murphy delighted to have experienced life Down Under

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

AS Tommy Walsh departs for the life of a professional athlete with Aussie Rules outfit St Kilda, Brendan Murphy’s re-integration into the GAA is continuing apace with Rathvilly taking on Clara in the AIB Leinster club championship tomorrow.

Clon boss O’Neill hopes lessons learned

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

MICK ‘HAULIE’ O’NEILL has a simple approach to coaching the Cork SFC champions, Clonakilty.

Banner showdown meeting postponed

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

A PLANNED meeting between the Clare hurlers and manager Mike McNamara did not go ahead last night due to the unavailability of a number of people.

Getting to heart of the matter with the Red Hand master

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

HE’S got a book out himself, so it seemed a natural starting point. Mickey Harte nods when you ask about the Tadhg Kennelly autobiography controversy.

O’Sullivan pleads for interpro future

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

MUNSTER football manager Ger O’Sullivan believes that the interprovincial tournaments should be continued indefinitely, even if they have to be played in front of empty stadiums.

Cork Con clash with major rivals Shannon in cup battle of the day

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

HAVING secured revenge over Ballynahinch for defeat in last season’s AIB Cup final, Cork Constitution will have to rise to another huge challenge at Temple Hill this afternoon (2.30).

McCaw expecting Carter to line out

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

NEW ZEALAND captain Richie McCaw expects Dan Carter to be alongside him when the All Blacks run out against Wales today.

Elsom on guard for new-look England

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

AUSTRALIA captain Rocky Elsom has warned the Wallabies to underestimate the new-look England side at their peril.

Munster tactics work to perfection

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

MUNSTER A stretched their unbeaten run to three games and provided themselves with a perfect boost ahead of their British and Irish Cup clash against Coventry on November 21.

Depleted Leicester stun South Africa

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Leicester 22 South Africa 17
LEICESTER produced one of the great upsets in tour history by humbling world champions South Africa with a fearless display at Welford Road last night.

Double delight for Galvin and Walsh

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

KERRY’S Paul Galvin and Kilkenny’s Tommy Walsh both achieved personal doubles last night by being named the Opel GPA players of the year for football and hurling.

Farrell: GPA ‘on the cusp’ of formal recognition

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

DESSIE FARRELL claimed last night that the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) was “on the cusp’’ of gaining formal recognition from the GAA but warned that some obstacles still need to be cleared.

A rap with the cap

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

ON the day of the draw for the World Cup play-off, a few of us found ourselves in the company of a brace of Irish football heroes of yesteryear.

Fabregas: Gunners must be ‘up for it’

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

CESC FABREGAS knows Arsenal must be “up for it” to keep their Barclays Premier League title challenge on track when they travel to Wolves today.

Reds sweat on Torres, Gerrard for Brum clash

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

LIVERPOOL will play a waiting game with the fitness of a string of top stars, including Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard, as they prepare for Monday’s home clash with Birmingham.

Defiant Brown claims he’s not feeling the heat

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

HULL boss Phil Brown has again brushed off speculation over his future by claiming he is under no additional pressure to win this weekend.

Bent sale suited everyone, insists Redknapp

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp insists he has no regrets about selling Darren Bent over the summer, despite the striker’s barnstorming start to the season with Sunderland.

Hughes: Ireland must be patient

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

MANCHESTER CITY boss Mark Hughes has urged Stephen Ireland to be patient following a period of frustration for the midfield star.

Fergie not surprised by Blues’ Italian job

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

CARLO ANCELOTTI’S impressive start to life at Chelsea has not surprised Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

Beware Trap the maestro, Platini warns

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

UEFA president Michel Platini has warned France coach Raymond Domenech about the threat of any team coached by Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni and has called his former Juventus boss “a maestro”.

Kerry wizard Kennelly confirms return to Oz

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

IT’S official: Tadhg Kennelly last night brought almost two months of speculation to an end by confirming that he will return to Australia to resume his AFL career.

Ancelotti’s Blues ready to put on vintage show for Ferguson

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

THERE are many rites of passage thrown up for Premier League novices but surely none as daunting as a first encounter with Alex Ferguson.

Keane wants Irish players to do talking on the pitch

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

A LITTLE less conversation, a little more action please.

Healy set for debut as Horan facing lengthy lay-off

IrishExaminer.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

MARCUS HORAN will not be seen in competitive action again until the New Year at the earliest.

Late bloomer Fogarty happy to toast brothers in arms

IrishExaminer.com — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

IF John Fogarty manages to win his first international cap against Australia next week, he will raise a glass to toast his two brothers, Damian and Denis.