Zayed strike proves the difference

Derry City 0 Drogheda United 1
Eamon Zayed scored again tonight as in-form champions Drogheda made further ground in their quest for Europe again next season.

U.S. Charges To Lead Over Europe In Ryder Cup

In a stunning turnaround, the Americans rallied from a back-nine
deficit four times to take a 5 1/2-2 1/2 lead, their largest margin
after the opening day since continental Europe first was included in
the Ryder Cup in 1979.

'Gone Baby Gone' keeps you guessing

When a little girl vanishes from her bedroom in one of Boston’s poorest neighbourhoods, her distraught mother (Amy Ryan) makes a television appeal for her safe return.

Morning blues for Faldo's Europe

America won the opening session of the Ryder Cup for the first time since 1991 - and it was not just the 3-1 scoreline that made it a bad morning for Nick Faldo’s Europe at Valhalla.

UEFA boosts technical exchanges

An innovative new project – the UEFA Study Group Scheme – is off and running, and aims to boost the exchange of technical expertise throughout Europe.

CFR strike a blow for Europe's outsiders

Rest of Europe blog: CFR 1907 Cluj's 2-1 win at AS Roma was not the only shock Matchday 1 result according to blogger Mike Hammond.

Live Earth back with solar aim

INDIA is to host a Live Earth concert later this year, featuring stars from the world of music, film and television, to raise funds for solar energy.

NATAS circles grow

Film News: Donahue, Bergen, Williams honored -- The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Pacific Southwest chapter, has inducted six new members into its prestigious gold and silver circles.

Portsmouth claim victory against Guimaraes

Portsmouth 2 Vitoria Guimaraes 0
Portsmouth’s maiden adventure into Europe stalled and then started on the right foot of Jermain Defoe as they claimed victory in their UEFA Cup first round first leg clash against Portuguese side Vitoria Guimaraes tonight.

Mickelson-Kim Vs. Harrington-Karlsson At Ryder Cup

Phil Mickelson and rising star Anthony Kim will lead off for the
Americans at the Ryder Cup on Friday, while defending champion Europe
countered with Padraig Harrington, winner of the last two majors, and
Robert Karlsson.

Europe tipped for Ryder Cup triumph

Europe will win a fourth straight Ryder Cup at Valhalla – but by nothing like the nine-point winning margins experienced in the last two contests.

Zurich fest's profile continues to rise

Film News: Ambitious event offers int'l platform for smaller pics -- In its fourth year, the Zurich Film Festival's ambitions -- looking to become the Sundance of Europe and increase its impact on the German film world -- are well on the way to being realized.

TVNZ VOD pacts for ABC shows

Business News: Disney-owned channel pacts with Ondemand -- The Asia Pacific arm of Disney-ABC Intl. Television has inked a deal with Kiwi pubcaster TVNZ to provide its skeins on its fledgling online delivery service TVNZ Ondemand.

CFR announce themselves to Europe

CFR 1907 Cluj are basking in their new exulted status after their 2-1 win at AS Roma and defender Gabriel Mureşan declared: "Europe didn't know much about us before today, but I think we have surprised everyone."

Canadian unions seek strike mandate

Business News: Current deal expired on June 30 -- After 17 months of negotiations with reps of the ad business, the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) is seeking a strike mandate from its membership.

Candian unions seek strike mandate

Business News: Current deal expired on June 30 -- After 17 months of negotiations with reps of the ad business, the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) is seeking a strike mandate from its membership.

Tiger Wishes Team Well, But Won't Attend Ryder Cup

The closest Tiger Woods will get to the Ryder Cup is in front of his television.

Only way is up for vibrant St Pat's

Their 47-year wait for an away victory in Europe over, Dublin side St Patrick's Athletic FC travel to face Hertha BSC Berlin in the UEFA Cup as underdogs but with the ambition to pull off a "phenomenal" upset.

Harrington puts team before personal glory

Padraig Harrington insists he would gladly trade individual success for another team triumph as Europe seek an unprecedented fourth straight Ryder Cup victory.

Balkan Fund gives cash to films

Film News: European pics compete for four prizes -- A dozen film projects from nine countries across southeastern Europe will compete for four prizes worth $15, 000 each at Greece's 49th Thessaloniki Film Festival in November.

Europe hold sway in world

Robert Karlsson’s victory in the Mercedes-Benz Championship means that Europe go into their Ryder Cup defence this week with with seven members of the world’s top 20 against America’s six.

Hansen unhappy with alleged filming incident

New Zealand assistant coach Steve Hansen has accused an Australian television station of supplying footage to the Wallabies ahead of the Tri-Nations decider last Saturday.

Weather disrupts Ryder preparations

A television tower and a number of trees were sent crashing by 60mph gusts at Valhalla yesterday on the eve of the European and American teams’ arrival for the Ryder Cup starting on Friday.

Football fans 'being turned off by costs'

Premier League clubs may be courting Arab trillionaires but it is a different story for their supporters, the majority of whom are being priced out of watching live football on television, according to a new survey.

Casting directors pact with AMPTP

Business News: Tentative labor deal reached for new contract -- Casting directors have reached a tentative deal for a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers. The AMPTP made the announcement Friday morning, following three days of negotiations with reps for Intl.  Brotherhood of Teamsters.
 

Romania, Hungary join Oscar race

Film News: 'Silence, ' 'Journey' vie for foreign language prize -- "The Rest Is Silence, " an ambitious epic movie within a movie, has been chosen to represent Romania for the foreign-language Oscar at the Academy Awards, while festival favorite "Iska's Journey, " a poignant exploration of poverty and human trafficking in Eastern Europe, is Hungary's entry.

French TV exports hold steady

Business News: Sales to North America fall 27% -- Gallic TV exports held last year, thanks in part to sales to Europe, and a hike in documentary sales, according to figures revealed Thursday at the 14th TV France Intl. Rendez-Vous in Biarritz.

Wenger confident of reaching semis

Arsene Wenger knows Arsenal will have to be “on their toes” to see off the challenge of Villarreal at Emirates Stadium next week, but remains confident his side’s determination will see the Gunners through to the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Benitez fans flames in Fergie row

Rafael Benitez insists he does not care if his war of words with Alex Ferguson continues to grab
the spotlight.

Terry unworried by card tally

John Terry insists he will not be worried about a potential suspension when he leads Chelsea out to face Liverpool in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tonight.

Ryan pays as McLaren take action

McLaren have moved to appease world motor sport’s governing body by sacking long-serving employee Dave Ryan over his role in Lewis Hamilton’s exclusion from the Australian Grand Prix.

Woods in bullish mood

Defending Masters champion Trevor Immelman says of Tiger Woods: “Whether he’s human or not is still up for debate.”

Hughes boosted by Petrov return

Martin Petrov could return for Manchester City in tomorrow’s UEFA Cup quarter-final with Hamburg.

Strachan issues title warning

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has warned his players to expect all their facets to be tested during the title run-in.

Edu calls for triumph in adversity

Maurice Edu admits it would be easy for Rangers to throw in the towel and blame a turbulent season for not winning the title.

Derry City still top of league after 3-0 win

Derry City remain top of the League of Ireland Premier Division this morning after a 3-0 win over St Pat's at Richmond Park last night.

Harrington begins final preparations for US Masters

Padraig Harrington is beginning final preparations for his quest for a third Major victory in Augusta this weekend.