Carlos Tevez could face a frosty reception when he arrives back at Manchester City on Tuesday after suggesting manager Roberto Mancini treated him like a dog.
Kevin McLaughlin is relishing the prospect of playing alongside World Cup winner Brad Thorn once Leinster complete the signing of the 37-year-old.
It is advantage Bohemians after the first leg of their Setanta Sports Cup first round tie against Portadown on Monday.
Paddy Bradley has warned that Derry will have a lot of work to do if they are to avoid the possibility of dropping down to Division Three of the Allianz Football League.
The Six Nations Council have confirmed the postponed RBS Six Nations tie between France and Ireland will not be rescheduled for this weekend.
Lexus Chase winner Synchronised has been allotted top weight for this year's John Smith's Grand National at Aintree.
Cian Healy is not unduly worried at the prospect of having to play four RBS Six Nations matches on the bounce.
Eden Hazard has hinted that he could join Tottenham in the summer despite attracting the interest of Chelsea and Arsenal.
The extraordinary work put in by counties could be to blame for the growing number of inter-county players bringing their careers to a premature end, Jimmy Barry-Murphy has speculated.
Mercedes are to unveil their 2012 car on the first day of pre-season testing at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona next Tuesday.