Robert Dunlop..........

Motorcyclist Robert Dunlop has died at the age of 47 after suffering severe chest injuries in a crash in Thursday's practice session at the North West 200. Another Northern Ireland rider, Darren Burns, suffered a suspected broken leg and concussion in the accident, but is said to be stable in hospital. The accident happened in the 250cc qualifying session in County Antrim. Dunlop's brother Joey, a legendary figure in British motorcycle circles, died while racing in Estonia in 2000. "Robert was one of our greatest sportsmen and will be sadly missed."