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England v West Indies

Published on: 18th May, 2009

Second npower Test Match
Riverside
England 569-6 dec (A N Cook 160, R S Bopara 108, M J Prior 63,P D Collingwood 60 no) v West Indies 310 (R R Sarwan 100,D Ramdin 55, J M Anderson 5-87) & 176 (C H Gayle 54,J M Anderson 4-38)
England beat West Indies by an innings and 83 runs

England steamed through a lacklustre West Indies batting line-up to claim victory in the second Test by an innings and 83 runs – the hosts wrapping up a 2-0 series victory in the process.

The tourists resumed the final day at Full Article

Portsmouth v Sunderland

Published on: 18th May, 2009

Sunderland failed to confirm their Premier League status as they threw away the lead to lose 3-1 at Portsmouth, but the match was overshadowed by controversy surrounding referee Alan Wiley.

The Black Cats, who Full Article

Lowry maintains fine form

Published on: 16th May, 2009

Amateur Shane Lowry produced one of the best rounds of the day to share the lead entering the final round of The 3 Irish Open at County Louth.

The Irishman signed for a one-under-par 71 in blustery conditions to move to 16-under for the tournament, and will tee it up in the final pairing with Robert Rock on Sunday afternoon.

Not even a five-hour hold-up for strong winds rattled the burly 22-year-old, who continued his dream European Tour debut following Friday’s remarkable round of 62.

He even led by two shots Full Article

England v West Indies

Published on: 16th May, 2009

Second npower Test Match
Riverside
England 569-6 dec (A N Cook 160, R S Bopara 108, M J Prior 63, P D Collingwood 60 no) v West Indies 94-3

England’s batsmen treated a large Saturday crowd to some pleasing strokeplay as they powered towards either the draw or win they need to regain the Wisden Trophy.

They added a further 267 at almost five-an-over before a tea-time declaration, and then proceeded to reduce West Indies to 94-3 with James Anderson ripping out three frontline batsmen.

Alastair Cook completed a Test-best 160 while Kevin Full Article

Man Utd 0 Arsenal 0: United clinch record-equalling 18th league title

Published on: 16th May, 2009

Manchester United were today crowned champions of England for a record-equalling 18th time at Old Trafford.

Sir Alex Ferguson’s side might not have given Usain Bolt a goal to celebrate on his first visit to the Theatre of Dreams but the Premier League trophy will do as consolation after a goalless draw with Arsenal ensured Liverpool cannot now catch their north-west rivals.

After over three decades as the unquestioned kings of English football, the Merseysiders now have someone else to share the title with.

And, if Ferguson is to be believed it will not be long Full Article

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