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Brady: West Ham entering ‘a new era’

by Echo Reporter 20/06/13 12:53pm

Vice chairman Karren Brady feels a lucrative new kit deal on the back of signing England striker Andy Carroll shows West Ham mean business next season.The 24-year-old centre-forward yesterday finalised what is understood to have been a £15.5m deal, plus...

Thursday’s horseracing tips

by Echo Reporter 20/06/13 9:47am

Check out our tips from today's horse races across Ireland and the UK.ROYAL ASCOT: 2.30 Coulsty, 3.05 Alive Alive Oh, 3.45 Saddler's Rock, 4.25 Wentworth, 5.00 Indian Chief, 5.35 Space Ship.LEOPARDSTOWN: 5.45 Bismark, 6.15 Cristal Groove, 6.45 General Brook, 7.20...

Shearer: People are laughing at Newcastle

Alan Shearer believes the appointment of Joe Kinnear as Newcastle's director of football has turned the club into a laughing...

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Australia opt for O’Connor for first Lions Test

Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium...

Thursday, 20/06/13 - 8:29am Read More

Corbisiero to start for Lions

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland revealed that Alex Corbisiero's superior scrummaging resulted in his selection ahead of Mako...

Thursday, 20/06/13 - 7:59am Read More

Friday matches are worth exploring

GAA President Liam O'Neill has said that the decision to play the All-Ireland SFC first round qualifier between Carlow and...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 10:09pm Read More

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Carroll completes Hammers move

West Ham have completed the signing of Andy Carroll from Liverpool on a six-year contract for a club-record fee.The 24-year-old...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 2:18pm Read More

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O’Rourke withdrawal adds to injury crisis at Team Ireland

Derval O'Rourke has withdrawn from this weekend's European team championships, dealing a further blow to Team Ireland.O'Rourke's was unable to...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 1:57pm Read More

Pardew: I’m staying put

Alan Pardew has insisted he will remain as Newcastle boss despite the turmoil currently engulfing the club.The 51-year-old has re-affirmed...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 11:27am Read More

Things looking up for Lions as North passed fit for first Test

British and Irish Lions wing George North has been passed fit to face Australia in Saturday's opening Test at Suncorp...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 11:17am Read More

Things looking up for Lions as North passed fit for first Test

British and Irish Lions wing George North has been passed fit to face Australia in Saturday's opening Test at Suncorp...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 11:17am Read More

Murray could face Nadal in Wimbledon quarter-final

Andy Murray was confirmed as the second seed for the Wimbledon men's singles today and French Open champion Rafael Nadal...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 10:42am Read More

Baldini joins Spurs as technical director

Franco Baldini has joined Tottenham as their technical director, the club have confirmed on their official Twitter feed.More follows.

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 10:32am Read More

Aussies inspired by Brumbies’ triumph over Lions

Australia openside Michael Hooper insists the Wallabies will draw inspiration from the British and Irish Lions' first defeat of their...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 10:26am Read More

FA Cup final returns to standalone date

The FA Cup final has returned to its historic place at the end of the domestic season next term.In recent...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 9:52am Read More

QPR get Championship bid rolling at Hillsborough

Harry Redknapp's rebuilding mission at QPR will start on August 3 when Sheffield Wednesday visit Loftus Road on the first...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 9:05am Read More

Moyes faces tough start at United

Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea.New manager David Moyes takes his team to south...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 8:59am Read More

Llambias resigns as Newcastle MD

Derek Llambias has resigned from his post as managing director at Newcastle, the club announced this morning.Llambias' resignation comes a...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 8:50am Read More

Southgate favourite to take England U21 role

Gareth Southgate is the overwhelming bookmakers' favourite to replace Stuart Pearce as England Under-21s manager.Pearce was yesterday informed by the...

Wednesday, 19/06/13 - 8:14am Read More