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Fans have until February 23 to get tickets refund: IRFU

By Gemma Clisby - Last updated: Friday, February 17, 2012

IRELAND rugby fans have until February 23 to claim their money back for tickets to the ill-fated Six Nations match against France, which was postponed last Saturday night. English referee Dave Pearson was forced to postpone the match minutes before the kick-off because parts of the Stade de France pitch were frozen and posed a [...]

The Atlantic, Week 5: Paul Pierce and a Recent Harvard Grad Trending Up

By Gemma Clisby - Last updated: Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Prepare for yet another installment of “The Atlantic,” Sports of Bostons weekly look at whos ‘trending up’ and ‘trending down’ in the NBA’s Atlantic Division! Paul Pierce is the hottest player in the Atlantic division, but do the Knicks have a new star? And are the Sixers on the brink of being considered a contender? [...]

Blue Jays reportedly sign reliever Francisco Cordero

By Gemma Clisby - Last updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press Enlarge this image General manager Alex Anthopoulos continues to stockpile bullpen arms with the reported news Tuesday night that the Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-handed reliever Francisco Cordero. The deal, first reported by Fox Sports, is a one-year pact worth $4.5-million (U.S.). The [...]

Chris Coleman will succeed Gary Speed as manager of Wales

By Gemma Clisby - Last updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2012

THE Welsh FA is expected to name Chris Coleman as the new Wales manager on Thursday. Former Wales defender Coleman held talks with the FAW earlier this week after expressing his desire to be Gary Speed’s successor. It’s understood that he will be confirmed at a press conference in Cardiff tomorrow lunchtime. Although the position [...]