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Tevez: "It seems that Ferguson is the President of England"

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:05:00 GMT

Rather than attempt to dampen the latest in a long line of controversies he has courted in England, Carlos Tevez has decided to further fan the flames in his row with Alex Ferguson.

Reds to revert to Rioja in search for new manager?

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:29:00 GMT

The ability to avoid relegation would appear to be the primary criteria for the job as Liverpool manager as Wigan boss Roberto Martinez was installed as the favourite to succeed Kenny Dalglish.

Why is Copper Face Jacks, an extra-marital affair and a Secret Service agent all over the US news?

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:24:00 GMT

It is good to see the name of Coppers going global but maybe not for this reason. One of US President Barack Obama’s Secret Service agents has become embroiled in a scandal that started in the infamous Dublin nightspot.

Who fancies a training session with the Kilkenny hurlers?

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:43:00 GMT

The Kilkenny hurlers’ training sessions have gone down in lore for their sheer intensity and now your club could get a chance to experience what all the fuss is about.

Oh my God, they binned Kenny. Dalglish out of Anfield

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:33:00 GMT

It has been rumoured for a few days now that Kenny Dalglish was on his way out of Anfield. Today, it was confirmed.

Review: The Dictator

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:10:00 GMT

After so many outrageous red carpet appearances and promotional interviews, are there any surprises left in Sacha Baron Cohen's latest comic creation, The Dictator?

20 reasons to attend Bavaria City Racing, Part 3: Cheering on one of our own, Eugene Laverty

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:44:00 GMT

Sports fans like nothing better than cheering on one of their own and there will be a huge swell of pride when Antrim native Eugene Laverty takes to the streets of Dublin next month.

What's the story with the latest tweaks to rugby's rules?

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:41:00 GMT

Next season will see a fair few new rugby rules being introduced. What are they and how will they affect the game?

Paddy Power Blog: Who will be the Champions League final hero?

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:57:00 GMT

Saturday’s Champions League final is hard to call but Paddy Power have selected a few players who may influence it one way or the other.

Irish Soccer's Most Memorable Moments, No 24: You've got to give it to Hand, 1981

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:50:00 GMT

Number 24 and today we give credit where credit is due to Eoin Hand and his talented sides efforts in the 1982 World Cup Qualifying campaign.

Booze Myths Uncovered, No.3: The mystery of the drunken text

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered who, or what, texted your ex-girlfriend in the middle of the night begging her for a sneaky hook-up? Surely just the booze talking? Er, think again.

Shocks, the Ox and Ruddy hell: The England squad announcement

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:25:00 GMT

Roy Hodgson named the England squad for Euro 2012 today. He has started off with a bang to say the least.

Video: Are you coming to Bavaria City Racing Dublin?

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:18:00 GMT

The minutes, the hours and the days keep ticking by until Bavaria City Racing Dublin, which is now only 18 days away. Are you going to be there?

The Chrysler Delta: It will definitely grow on you

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:30:00 GMT

This week, JOE's Oisin Collins was behind the wheel of an American motor in the form of the Chrysler Delta.

Today's Triplet: An epic Europe time-lapse map and the dumbest football fan ever

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Today on The Triplet we've got the dumbest football hooligan we've ever seen and a time-lapse clip that will expand your brain and cause your jaw to drop.

Cult Classic: Zoolander

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

After introducing us to a world of "walk-offs", eugoogoolisers and Mer-men, the least we do was to reward Zoolander a spot as one of our cult classic picks.

Video: Paul Curran, Eoin Brosnan and Patrick Horgan talk about this summer's Munster Championships

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:55:00 GMT

The Munster football and hurling championships are as hard to call as always this year. Stars of Tipp, Kerry and Cork, plus a few managers, look ahead to another great summer.

Henry Cecil would 'love' Frankel to take on Black Caviar

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:59:00 GMT

Are we wrong to be getting optimistic about a possible race between Black Caviar and Frankel? Probably, but Henry Cecil is up for it.

Part One: The Paul Azinger Interview

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:30:00 GMT

In Part One of our interview with the 2008 Ryder Cup-winning captain, Paul Azinger talks about Padraig Harrington, Bubba Watson - and why Graeme McDowell is one of his all-time favourite players.

Video: Bernard Jackman and Andy Ward preview the Heineken Cup Final

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:23:00 GMT

Ahead of the Heineken Cup final between Leinster and Ulster this Saturday JOE caught up with former winners Bernard Jackman and Andy Ward to preview the event.

Irishman locked up after alleged taxi romp in Dubai

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:22:00 GMT

An Irishman is facing a possible three-year jail sentence in Dubai for allegedly getting his leg over while in the back of a taxi.

Video: The sulky race a Sligo judge called 'medieval' yesterday

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:59:00 GMT

Hot on the hoofs of the massive row caused by a sulky race in Cork recently, a Sligo judge has branded a 2010 race on the N4 ‘medieval’. Here’s the video.

Is Facebook just a fad? That's what a majority of Americans think

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:43:00 GMT

Is Facebook here to stay or will it "do a Bebo" by crashing and burning in a few years time? A lot of Americans believe the latter.

Video: How to ruin a Lamborghini in less than five seconds

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:35:00 GMT

Here we have what's easily the most ridiculous car crash we've ever seen. It just goes to show that some people are not made for supercars.

The photos all Tipp supporters will want to see

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:19:00 GMT

After his dramatic reversal at the weekend, Lar Corbett returned to training for Tipperary last night. Here’s the pictures.

Ten pointers for... the Musidora Stakes at York

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:52:00 GMT

The May festival at York gets under way today, when a sextet of three-year-old fillies take their chance in the Musidora Stakes. Here's 10 things you might like to know.

Walkover hands Katie Taylor ticket to London

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:50:00 GMT

Many of her fights have been virtual no contests and now an actual walkover has handed Ireland’s best hope of an Olympic medal a ticket to London 2012.

Gardai have dismantled the Occupy Galway camp

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:41:00 GMT

After months of protest, the final Occupy camp in Ireland has been dismantled by the gardai and members of Galway City Council...

Video: Bloomberg reporter caught with her skirt up on live TV

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:41:00 GMT

We at JOE will confess to not catching too much Bloomberg TV but when the business channel's programming includes a reporter being hilariously caught with her skirt up, we'll watch.

Roy Hodgson to axe a host of stars for England's squad announcement today

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:35:00 GMT

Roy Hodgson's England Euro 2012 squad announcement is just hours away yet the English press appears to have got a hold of a series of surprising omissions.

No joy for Josh at Killarney

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:19:00 GMT

John O’Shea’s hopes of a pre-Euro 2012 pick-me-up came to not a whole lot at Killarney on Tuesday, where Captain Baldini struggled to keep up with the pace in the Killarney Vintners Handicap.

Well, it's official. Irish people are the randiest in Europe...

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:17:00 GMT

Wipe that dirty smirk off your face, we know what you're thinking! Mainly because we're probably thinking the exact same thing...

Video: Chaos in Germany as promoted Dusseldorf fans invade the pitch... before the playoff has ended

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:09:00 GMT

Fortuna Dusseldorf fans were guilty of premature celebration last night, after celebrating their promotion to the Bundesliga's top tier two minutes before it had actually happened.

Tonight's TV: Green is the Colour, Messi, Shutter Island

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Tonight you can unwind with a look at the Irish team in Green is the Colour, a look at the world's greatest player Lionel Messi and the hit movie Shutter Island.

Ten steps to... improve your garden: Water features

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

What better way to spruce up your garden then to put in a nice tranquil water feature? Here are JOE's ten steps to installing a simple water feature.

Euro 2012 Wag Watch: Alberto Aquilani's bella donna Michela Quattrociocche

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Liverpool fans might differ in opinion over the value of Alberto Aquilani, but everybody will surely be united in agreement about the beauty of his missus, Italian actress Michela Quattrociocche.

Dublin Airport in trouble as test weapons and explosives fail to be caught by security

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:45:00 GMT

How easy would it be to smuggle a bomb into Ireland? Answer: incredibly easy if reports this morning are to be believed...

Video: Barack Obama pays tribute to his "cousin" Robbie Keane

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:23:00 GMT

Robbie Keane's move to the LA Galaxy wasn't just a boyhood dream come true; it also means that he now gets to rub shoulders with the likes of Barack Obama too.

Our latest Euro 2012 song comes from The Hooplechauns and Michael D. Yes, you heard right

Wed, 16 May 2012 06:00:00 GMT

We haven’t yet decided on the best of all our Euro 2012 songs, but we do know who wins the title of best band name hands down.

Sexy singer Melanie Iglesias

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Today's Woman of the Day is the gorgeous New York native, Melanie Iglesias. Melanie has been slowly making a name for herself on the New York music scene.

TV3 gives The Apprentice the chop. Insert inevitable 'You're Fired' reference here

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:58:00 GMT

Wannabe Irish entrepreneurs will be forced to look for actual jobs in the future after TV3 decided to axe The Apprentice after four years.

More injury woe for desperately unlucky Felix Jones

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:15:00 GMT

Felix Jones has continued his desperately unlucky run of injuries and will miss the next four months due to a shoulder injury picked up against the Ospreys at the weekend.

The Offside Trap (feat. MC Eoin Goal) comin' at ya with our latest Euro 2012 song entry

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:10:00 GMT

Of all the musical genres covered in the search for our Euro 2012 anthem, the one that was conspicuous by its absence was rap. Until now, that is.

Can you guess the three Irish players up for European Player of the Year?

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:05:00 GMT

They’ll all be playing in the Heineken Cup Final on Sunday and two of them have already gained recognition in the last few weeks. Know who they are yet?

DIY boat race is one like no other

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:48:00 GMT

We all know about the famous annual English boat race between Oxford and Cambridge. Well, it looks like the Philippines want's in on the action, just in a slightly different way.

What exactly does Katie Taylor have to do to qualify for the Olympics?

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:46:00 GMT

As Katie Taylor eases her way through the field at the World Championships in China, a place at the Olympics looms ever closer. But she’s not quite there yet.

Power Rankings: The top 20 hurlers in the country today

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Based on importance to the collective, and influence on their team's success, here are the top 20 hurlers in the country, to be updated every month.

20 reasons to attend Bavaria City Racing Dublin, Part 2: Come on feel the noise

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:45:00 GMT

Every day from now until June 3 we’ll be telling you the reasons why you should be heading along to Bavaria City Racing in Dublin next month. Part Two is all about the volume.

Delorentos frontman Kieran McGuinness on Little Sparks, Jedward royalties and ... Actimel?

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:53:00 GMT

With just days to go until their collaborative JD Roots gig with The Minutes and We Cut Corners, we caught up with Delorentos' Kieran McGuinness to discuss egos, festivals and Actimel.

And the best player in the history of the Premier League is...

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:53:00 GMT

No doubt it will generate plenty of debate, but Ryan Giggs has been named as the best player in the 20 seasons of the Premier League to date.