Emmanuel Adebayor has issued an apology to the Arsenal fans after he ran the length of the pitch to celebrate in front of them while playing for Manchester City in 2009. Emmanuel Adebayor has apologised • Preview: Spurs v Arsenal• Per primed for derby duel• First XI: North London derbiesAdebayor was given some rough treatment by the Gunners' faithful for his decision to leave the club for City and netted twice for his new club in a 4-2 win. However, it was his celebration for his first goal that caused consternation as he sprinted towards the away fans before sliding on his knees in an act that police described as inciting the crowd in a negative fashion. The Togo striker escaped with a two-game suspended ban
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O’Gara and Murray to start against Italy
by Brendan Cole Ronan O'Gara and Conor Murray have been handed the starting half-back jerseys for Ireland's crucial Rugby World Cup Pool C showdown with Italy on Sunday. Watch live coverage of Ireland v Italy on RTÉ Two television and RTÉ.ie (RoI) from 8.00am. Listen live on RTÉ Radio 1 (FM, DAB, LW 252 and RTÉ.ie) from 8.10am and follow live tracking on RTÉ.ie/sport There was widespread speculation that head coach Declan Kidney would make the switch after the pair trained extensively with the first team this week. He confirmed that they would start at this afternoon's press conference in New Zealand. O'Gara played at out-half in Ireland's most recent game against Russia at out-half, steering a largely second string side to a convincing
Sunderland defender Titus Bramble arrested
Sunderland defender Titus Bramble has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and possession of a Class A drug. PA PhotosTitus Bramble joined Sunderland from Wigan in 2010 Bramble, 30, was being held for questioning by Cleveland Police following an incident in the early hours. A force spokeswoman said: "A 30-year-old man from Wynyard has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and possession of a class A drug. He is currently being questioned by police and inquiries are ongoing." Last year Bramble, who played in his team's 2-1 defeat at Norwich on Monday, was arrested by Northumbria Police over an alleged rape in a Newcastle hotel but he was later released without charge. His brother Tesfaye was jailed for four and a half years
RWC Blog: Can anyone beat New Zealand?
by Warren Gatchell Namibia was known as South West Africa prior to independence from South Africa in 1990 and Africa's second rugby team has strong rugby links to its nearest neighbour, participating in the Currie Cup right up to 1989. With previous match-ups being pretty one-sided affairs in these nation-versus-province contests, averaging 96-6, the match was always going to be an extended training run with the aim of giving the fringe players in the Bok squad much needed game time in advance of the playoffs. Bryan Habana scored his 39th try for the Boks, surpassing the all time record set by Joost van der Westhuizen. The fact that it took the 2007 IRB Player of the year over 15 months to score a
Gower: Fernando Torres tackle ‘needless’
Swansea City midfielder Mark Gower feels that Chelsea striker Fernando Torres deserved the red card he received at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. GettyImagesFernando Torres gets his marching orders after a two footed challenge Torres opened scoring for Chelsea in their 4-1 win over Swansea but was sent off in the first half of the Premier League match for a two-footed tackle on Gower, who has branded the challenge as "needless". "It was not a nice tackle and it was definitely a red card," Gower said. "Thankfully, I have managed to get most of my body out of the way. He has caught my ankle but you'll have to ask him why he has done it. "It seemed like a needless tackle at the time.
Solheim Cup all square heading into singles
Laura Davies set a Solheim Cup points record with a fourball victory alongside Melissa Reid as Europe and United States were locked together at 8-8 on Saturday. One point behind overnight and trailing 7-5 after the morning foursomes, the American holders battled back by winning three of the four afternoon fourballs. The only player to compete in all 12 Solheim team events, the 47-year-old Davies reached 24 1/2 points to overtake Swede Annika Sorenstam as the most successful player in the women's version of the Ryder Cup. The Briton did it in style too as she and Reid defeated Michelle Wie and Brittany Lang 4 & 3. "It was a bit embarrassing not to have the most points when I've played in every match
Arsenal’s Yossi Benayoun ruled out with injury
Arsenal midfielder Yossi Benayoun is set to spend a stint on the sidelines after picking up a side strain in the club's Carling Cup win over Shrewsbury on Tuesday. GettyImagesYossi Benayoun joined Arsenal on a season-long loan on transfer deadline day • Wenger remains focused on the job• Wenger ignores coaching question Benayoun moved to the Emirates on loan last month, and scored his first goal in Arsenal colours during the 3-1 win over the League Two side. But the Israeli revealed he has also sustained an injury which could see him miss Saturday's Premier League clash against Bolton and next Wednesday's UEFA Champions League match at home to Olympiakos. Benayoun said on Twitter on Wednesday evening: "Very disappointed as I have a strain and will be