Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a man in the Harryville area of Ballymena.

Unionists need to “ponder long and hard” whether a return to power-sharing at Stormont is in their interests, Jim Allister has warned.

Comedian John Bishop joked that he was looking forward to a warm bath and pint of Guinness after braving the chilly waters of the Atlantic at Portrush.

There was no stopping sensational World Superbike newcomer Alvaro Bautista at Phillip Island as the Spanish rider opened up a 13-point gap in the championship over Jonathan Rea following a terrific treble.

Rangers finally found their shooting boots without the suspended Alfredo Morelos as a first-half rout helped them to a 5-0 Ladbrokes Premiership victory at Hamilton.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt looks frustrated in spite of Ireland getting the job done in Italy with a 26-16 win in Rome to keep their Six Nations Championship title hopes alive.