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Rochdale book Wembley spot 15:40, May 17 2008
Rochdale remain on course for their first promotion since 1969 after beating Darlington 5-4 on penalties to progress to the League Two play-off final at Wembley on May 26. more

Frustrating day at Lord's 15:40, May 17 2008
Persistent rain continued to hold up the start of the afternoon session on day three of the first npower Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's. more

Motherwell claim Gers point 15:10, May 17 2008
Motherwell's Chris Porter did Celtic a service by denting Rangers' Clydesdale Bank Premier League title hopes following the 1-1 draw at Fir Park. more

New deal for Carrick 15:10, May 17 2008
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has signed a new four-year contract at Old Trafford as the club prepare for the Champions League final on Wednesday. more

Carvalho keeps believing 14:10, May 17 2008
Ricardo Carvalho will put aside all thoughts about his own future in order to concentrate on winning his second Champions League medal by stopping Cristiano Ronaldo. more

Radcliffe 'upbeat' despite injury 14:10, May 17 2008
Paula Radcliffe's agent insists the world marathon record-holder is "upbeat and positive" about being ready for the Beijing Olympics, despite developing a hip injury. more

Half-century for Cook 14:10, May 17 2008
England opener Alastair Cook reached his half-century on the third morning of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's today. more

Trotters trio released 10:40, May 17 2008
Midfielders Ivan Campo, Stelios Giannakopoulos and Andranik Teymourian have all been released by Bolton but manager Gary Megson is hopeful of persuading goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen and defender Ricardo Gardner to sign new contracts. more

O'Driscoll: We're only halfway there 09:40, May 17 2008
A subdued Sean O'Driscoll warned Doncaster it was only "a job half done" after they secured their place in the Coca-Cola League One play-off final against Leeds after a stunning 5-1 victory over Southend. more

Chambers likely to challenge bylaw 09:10, May 17 2008
Dwain Chambers is likely to seek a legal challenge against a British Olympic Association bylaw which bans drug cheats from the British team if he wins the 100 metres at the British Olympic trials. more

Saha: United time may be over 09:10, May 17 2008
Striker Louis Saha admits his career at Manchester United could almost be at end. more

Euro boost just what City need - Sven 08:40, May 17 2008
Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson believes Manchester City's return to European combat could be the making of Thaksin Shinawatra's Blues revolution. more

Grant happy to make changes 08:40, May 17 2008
Avram Grant believes he has proved to the Chelsea fans that he is the master of the tactical substitution. more

McClennan hails rampant Rhinos 08:40, May 17 2008
Leeds coach Brian McClennan paid a rich tribute to his side after they destroyed Wakefield in a 10-try romp to surge seven points clear at the engage Super League summit. more

Evra: Fergie deserves Champions League 08:40, May 17 2008
Patrice Evra wants Manchester United to lift the Champions League trophy - as a mark of respect to Sir Alex Ferguson. more

Leeds cruise past Wildcats 23:10, May 16 2008
Danny McGuire claimed another hat-trick and skipper Kevin Sinfield equalled Andy Farrell's record of scoring in 48 successive Super League rounds as Leeds cruised to a 58-12 win against Wakefield to surge seven points clear at the top of the table. more

Sidebottom shrugs off struggles 20:10, May 16 2008
Ryan Sidebottom shrugged off his first day struggles to provide a platform for England to seize control of the opening Test as he claimed four wickets for five runs in 10.1 overs to dismiss New Zealand for 277 after they had resumed on 208 for six. . more

James four shots off Irish lead 19:10, May 16 2008
England's Lee James, close to giving up golf and applying for a job as a postman last year, now finds himself with a chance to win the Irish Open at Adare Manor this weekend. more

Grant asked to explain himself 18:40, May 16 2008
The Football Association have written to Chelsea coach Avram Grant to ask him to explain his remarks about referee Steve Bennett. more

Weather halts England progress 18:40, May 16 2008
Poor light wrecked the second day's play of the first npower Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's. more

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