The Ireland rugby team's failure to beat Argentina in Lens in the World Cup quarter-final play-off.

Jean Van de Velde taking seven on the par-four 18th in the final round at the British Open. The Frenchman lost a three-way play-off involving Justin Leonard and eventual winner Paul Lawrie.

Darren Clarke who took a six-shot lead into the final round of the Smurfit European Open at the K Club and eventually lost by three shots to Lee Westwood.

The Republic of Ireland conceding a goal deep into injury time against Macedonia in Skopje which denied them automatic qualification to the European Championship finals next year.

Bayern Munich's crushing failure in the European Champions League final when they conceded two late goals to Manchester United.

New Zealand's Rugby World Cup semi-final defeat by the mercurial, and on the day masterful, French team.

Martina Hingis, fresh from the disappointment of losing the French Open final, is dumped out of the first round of Wimbledon by Jelena Dokic, 6-2, 6-0.

Tipperary hurlers' capitulation against Clare in the Munster championship. Clare goalkeeper Davy Fitzgerald earned the Banner a replay - which Clare won - with a late penalty.

Greg Rusedski who had a two-set lead and two match points against Todd Martin at the US Open tennis championship and lost.

Denis Bergkamp's penalty miss for Arsenal against Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final.