Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes Scottish fans’ reaction to midfielder James McCarthy’s decision to pledge his allegiance to the Republic of Ireland will probably persuade the player to stick to his first choice.

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The Irish Turf Club has announced there will be a 7.30am inspection at Fairyhouse ahead of the scheduled fixture on Tuesday due to the threat of a severe overnight frost.

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Embattled Chelsea captain John Terry has thanked the club’s fans for their support in the wake of allegations about his private life.

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Officials at Sedgefield have called a precautionary inspection for 8am ahead of the meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

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Officials at Ludlow have announced a precautionary inspection at 8am on raceday morning for Wednesday’s meeting due to an anticipated frost on Tuesday night.

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Former England star Paul Gascoigne was released on police bail today after he was questioned on suspicion of being drunk in charge of a vehicle.

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Fulham will welcome back striker Bobby Zamora from a virus for the clash against Burnley at Craven Cottage.

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France coach Marc Lievremont has named an unchanged 23-man squad for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash against Grand Slam champions Ireland.

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A court case in which Manchester United star Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen are being sued for £4.3m (€4.9m) has been abruptly adjourned.

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Wales are hopeful their British and Irish Lions prop Gethin Jenkins will be fit for next Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland in Cardiff.

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