Star stayer Baracouda dies at 28
Baracouda, the four-time Long Walk Hurdle winner and dual Stayers' Hurdle hero, has died at the age of 28.
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Lloris faces up to seven weeks out, says Spurs coach
The former France international, who captains Spurs, suffered the injury in Sunday's 1-0 win against Premier League champions Manchester City.
January transfer record $1.5 bn spent by clubs last month
Football clubs worldwide spent a January transfer record $1.57 billion last month, a FIFA report said Thursday, as the number of international transfers for the winter window reached an all-time high.
Man Utd ‘in talks’ with Qatari investors over sale
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Man United 'in talks' with Qatari investors over sale
Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with Qatari investors as speculation intensifies over the future ownership of the Premier League giants ahead of a deadline for bids.
Ireland set team pursuit record at European Championships but fail to advance
Alice Sharpe, Lara Gillespie, Kelly Murphy and Mia Griffin set a new Irish record in the team pursuit at the UEC Track European Championships in Switzerland on Thursday, but missed out on qualifying for a medal race after finishing fifth.
Ireland's Sheehan ruled out of pivotal France clash
DUBLIN : Ireland made one change for Saturday's potentially pivotal Six Nations clash at home to France, with Ulster's Rob Herring replacing Dan Sheehan after the increasingly influential young hooker was ruled out through injury.
Cheltenham Festival: Gold Tweet set to be supplemented for Stayers' Hurdle
Gold Tweet is on course for a tilt at the Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle, with trainer Gabriel Leenders confirming he intends to supplement his Cleeve Hurdle winner for the Cheltenham Festival contest.