North West 200 goes ahead
The North West 200 road races will take place as planned on Saturday despite the death of Robert Dunlop.

Dunlop dies after motorbike crash
Motorcyclist Robert Dunlop dies in a crash in Thursday's practice at the North West 200 racing festival.

Tributes for bike star Dunlop
The motorcycling world recalls the achievements of Northern Ireland rider star Robert Dunlop, who died in an accident on Thursday.

Clarke gains ground at Irish Open
Darren Clarke moves up the Irish Open leaderboard with a 69 in his second round.

Negative press riles Keogan
Cavan boss Donal Keogan hints that criticism following his team's NFL relegation has made his consider his future in the job.

Dunlop tragedy
Robert Dunlop's death will shake the sport of motorcycle road racing to its core

Steve Parrish talks about Robert Dunlop
BBC presenter Steve Parrish talks about the tragic death of Northern Ireland's top road racer Robert Dunlop following a crash during practice for the North West 200 on Thursday night.

NW200 chief pays tribute to Dunlop
North West 200 clerk of course Mervyn White says Robert Dunlop, who died during practice, had been an inspiration and ambassador of the race.

BBC Sport NI coverage
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NW200 rocked by Dunlop death
BBC Northern Ireland's Chris Buckler reports on the death of Robert Dunlop at the North West 200 race in Northern Ireland.

Gormley optimism
Jody Gormley says his Antrim team can regroup from their NFL flop to beat Cavan

Derry City v Cobh Ramblers (Fri)
Derry City boss Stephen Kenny demands an improved home display in Friday's Eircom Premier League clash against Cobh.

DC call meeting over exclusion
Donegal Celtic will hold a public meeting on Tuesday to rally support for its attempt to overturn its exclusion from the IFA Invitational League.

IFA League to have ups and downs
IFA president Raymond Kennedy says local football's new 12-team League will have promotion and relegation next season.

DC will appeal league exclusion
Donegal Celtic say that they will appeal against the decision not to include them in the Irish FA's new Invitational League.

Jeffrey and Fenlon both hit out
Managers David Jeffrey and Pat Fenlon both express anger after the Republic of Ireland's win over NI in Tuesday's U23 game.

Bangor win Premier League place
First Division club Bangor have been included in the new invitational Premier League.

McKee opts out of Dakar meeting
Paul McKee abandons his plan to open his season this weekend at the Grand Prix meeting in Dakar.

Bowe claims Ulster player award
Ireland star Tommy Bowe scoops the Bank of Ireland Ulster Rugby Player of the Year award.

McGeechan given Lions coach role
Wasps director of rugby Ian McGeechan is appointed Lions head coach for next year's tour to South Africa.

Kidney appointment 'is a mistake'
Leinster officials distance themselves from criticism from their ex-backs coach David Knox about Declan Kidney's appointment as Ireland boss.

Antrim v Cavan
Cavan boss Donal Keogan has handed Ulster SFC debuts to four players for Sunday's opener against Antrim at Casement Park.

Duffy warns AFL over Rules series
GAA chief Pauric Duffy tells the AFL they have only 10 days to confirm dates and venues for International Rules Tests this year.

Green and Singh lead Irish Open
Australia's Richard Green and India's Jeev Milkha Singh both fire 66 to head affairs after the first day of the Irish Open.

Australia to face Scots and Irish
World champions Australia will play one-day internationals against Scotland and Ireland in 2009 and 2010.

McGuinness delighted by new bike
John McGuinness' impressive practice times on Tuesday only increased his favouritism for Saturday's Superbike races at the NW 200.

McGuinness heads NW practice
John McGuinness takes provisional pole for Saturday's Superbike races at the North-West 200.

Irwin announces Irish retirement
Ireland forward Mark Irwin has retired from international hockey after scoring 36 goals in 130 appearances.

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