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

The Black Cats, who could be caught by relegation rivals Hull City and Newcastle on the final day of the season, took the lead through Kenwyne Jones, but Pompey deservedly hit back as John Utaka, a Phil Bardsley own goal and Armand Traore wrapped up the points.

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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.

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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

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.

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The ignominy of being hooked by a manager, whether for personal good or for the benefit of the team, appears to sit poorly with some grown men, who proceed to behaviour like a toddler who has been told it is time for bed.

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The Manchester United forward’s two-year loan at Old Trafford is due to expire at the end of the season and he has yet to agree a permanent deal.

Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said that discussions are taking place with Tevez but, with the Argentine’s representative, Kia Joorabchian, claiming no offer has been made, speculation continues to rage.

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The Essex pair shared a second-wicket stand of 213 as the hosts assumed control of the second Test after winning the toss and choosing to make first use of a slow, flat wicket.

After a crushing 10-wicket victory in the opening Test at Lord’s last week, England require just a draw in Durham to clinch the two-match series and regain the Wisden Trophy, which was surrendered for the first time since 2000 in the Caribbean in Full Article

Gayle sparked controversy on Wednesday when he stated in an interview that he would not be unhappy to see Twenty20 replace Test cricket as the principal version of the game.

On the eve of the second Test between the two sides at Durham’s Riverside ground, Strauss has hit out at that suggestion.

He also maintained his stance that Gayle – who arrived just two days before the start of first Test at Full Article

West Indies skipper Gayle has already said he would not be concerned if Test cricket fizzled out in the face of competition from Twenty20.

Gayle voiced his continued love of the explosive Twenty20 format which suits his big-hitting batting style perfectly.

Gayle stood by his views on Test cricket, with the longer format definitely not as much to his liking as Twenty20.

“That’s my Full Article