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.

Another UK tour operator goes bust

A second British tour operator has gone bust days after the collapse of XL Leisure sent the travel industry into turmoil, the aviation regulator confirmed today.

XL collapse sees rivals prosper on FTSE

The collapse of a rival operator buoyed holiday giants TUI Travel and Thomas Cook today as the FTSE 100 Index surged nearly 2% in the final session of the week.

XL travel rivals see shares rise on FTSE

UK holiday giants TUI Travel and Thomas Cook were experiencing strong gains today as investors digested the collapse of rival operator XL.

More tour operators expected to go under

The collapse of tour operator XL is the latest blow to the UK air travel industry, which has endured a torrid summer with a number of companies closing down.

Phillies' J. C. Romero Suspended 50 Games By MLB

Phillies reliever J.C. Romero and Yankees minor league pitcher Sergio
Mitre have been suspended for the first 50 games of next season after
testing positive for a banned substance.

Yankees, Teixeira Finalize $180M Deal

Mark Teixeira and the New York Yankees have completed their $180 million, eight-year contract. The deal was agreed to Dec. 23, but both sides had to settle contract language and the first baseman had to pass a physical.

Drew Brees Wins AP Offensive Player Of Year Award

Drew Brees has won The Associated Press 2008 NFL Offensive Player of
the Year award after nearly setting a passing record for yards.

Nuggets' Anthony Out 3 Weeks With Broken Bone

Carmelo Anthony didn't care for the color of the new removable splint
he was sporting on his broken right hand, preferring it to be Denver
Nuggets blue over bright red.

Giambi Close To Completing Deal To Return To A's

Jason Giambi might just finish his career where it began more than a
decade ago. The free-agent first baseman was close to completing a deal
Tuesday to return to the Oakland Athletics nearly 14 years after making
his debut with the club, according to two people familiar with the
negotiations. The sides had reached a preliminary agreement, pending a
physical, on what is expected to be a one-year contract with an option.

Reports: Boston College Coach Met With Jets

Boston College head coach Jeff Jagodzinski has met with the New York Jets, according to several reports. The interview comes one day after Boston College athletic director Gene DeFilippo reportedly threatened to fire Jagodzinski should he agree to interview with the Jets.

Chargers' Jackson Says He's Innocent Of DUI

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of drunken driving. Jackson
failed sobriety tests shortly after 2 a.m. on state Route 52 in San
Diego, said California Highway Patrol Officer Ray Scheidnes. He said he
didn't know Jackson's blood alcohol level.

Blues' Paul Kariya Has Successful Hip Surgery

St. Louis Blues left wing Paul Kariya had left hip surgery on Monday and could miss the rest of the regular season.

Utah AG: BCS May Violate Antitrust Laws

Utah's attorney general is investigating the Bowl Championship Series
for a possible violation of federal antitrust laws after an undefeated
Utes team was left out of the national title game for the second time
in five years.

Bulls Hang On To Beat Kings 99-94

Ben Gordon scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Sacramento Kings 99-94 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.