Kerr leaps to defence of &#39;fighting&#39; Irish
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It prompted fighting talk from Kerr, who understandably feels the days of Ireland being all about tenacity rather than technique have long gone.
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Steve McClaren tips winger Stewart Downing to shrug off criticism in Wednesday's match against Macedonia.
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N Ireland put in an impressive defensive display to claim a point in the Euro 2008 qualifier against  Denmark in Copenhagen.
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Cristie Kerr carded a nine-under-par 63 to take a four-stroke lead after the third round of the State Farm Classic in Illinois. Kerr entered the day four shots behind Christina Kim but showed the youngster that Tour veterans must never be underestimated.
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TONY EASTLEY: There&#39;s a debate raging within the world of international soccer following last week&#39;s racist heckling by Spanish fans of black players in the English team.
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Republic of Ireland Under-21 defender John Fitzgerald believes communication will be the key if Brian Kerr&#39;s senior squad are to stop young Swiss sensation Johann Vonlanthen.
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Still in the afterglow, and feeling the aftereffects of her gold-medal victory in Athens last week, Justine Henin-Hardenne began the defence of her US Open title yesterday with a
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan  - European Ryder Cup  rookie Paul Casey has defended his decision to sack his caddie  five days before the start of the biggest team event in the  sport.
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The Republic of Ireland&#39;s World Cup qualifying tie in Switzerland hardly needed an extra edge but Clinton Morrison added to what is being billed as a revenge match with accusations of racism against Alexander Frei.
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Sport: Rugby union: Ireland go into the match with France knowing a win would guarantee them a place in the quarter-finals.
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Republic of Ireland striker Clinton Morrison says having Roy Keane back in the squad &quot;feels like a goal start already&quot;. Brian Kerr&#39;s men face France in a 2006 World Cup qualifier on Saturday, with Morrison
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Ruud van Nistelrooy has defended his challenge on Arsenal&#39;s Ashley Cole in Sunday&#39;s 2-0 win over the Gunners, insisting it was a &#39;50-50 ball&#39;.
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When the University of Massachusetts squared off against Montana in last night's Division 1-AA semifinal, it was billed as matchup of tough defenses.
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Switzerland could prove to be the toughest opponents in Ireland&#39;s qualifying group for the 2006 World Cup finals, manager Brian Kerr said on Tuesday.
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Danny Williams&#39; trainer Jim McDonnell claimed last night that Vitali Klitschko&#39;s steroid-using past would count against him when he defends his WBC heavyweight title against the British challenger here on Saturday night.
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The Irish defense will face a talented Washington offense on Saturday. The Huskies have a talented offensive line, some good running backs, a deep threat at receiver, and a balanced offense that
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Know the foe: The Irish&#39;s season is in danger of turning bad after a 24-23 loss to Boston College on Saturday. They now have two weeks to prepare for a game at No.