As President Barack Obama heads to his first international summits in Europe, his frustration with his counterparts only two months into his presidency is already quite vivid. 

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Protesters sat down for tea, cake and cookies outside the Bank of England on Tuesday, a genteel start to what they vow will be an angry reception for President Barack Obama at the G-20 summit.

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Northern Ireland captain Aaron Hughes insists the players are refreshed and ready to cement their place at the top of Group Three tomorrow when Slovenia arrive at Windsor Park for a World Cup qualifier.

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Motherwell defender Stephen Craigan is doubtful for Northern Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Slovenia tomorrow at Windsor Park.

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All of Munster’s Grand Slam winning heroes – including Paul O’Connell and Ronan O’Gara – return to the squad for this weekend’s clash with Leinster at Thomond Park.

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Ireland captain William Porterfield is already dreaming of another World Cup fairytale as his side begin their bid to qualify for the 2011 tournament.

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Aidan O’Brien’s Derby market mover Black Bear Island is among a clutch of Ballydoyle entries in this Sunday’s Prix Noailles at Longchamp.

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Defending champion Stephen Maguire was sent crashing out of the Bank of Beijing China Open at the first hurdle today by Dave Harold.

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Ulster coach Matt Williams has included Niall O’Connor and Mark McCrea in an extended 24-man squad for Friday’s Magners League match against Ospreys at Ravenhill.

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Tipperary hurler Eoin Kelly is set to return to training with the inter-county panel this week.

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