Apr
2009
Articles from 19th Apr 2009
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Hendry turns back the clock
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Seven-time champion Stephen Hendry conjured up a classic Crucible comeback to send Mark Williams crashing out of the Betfred.com World Championship. Read
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Somerset cruise although Bell rings
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Warwickshire's Ian Bell continued his early-season bid to win back his England place with another century against Somerset - but it was for a lost cause as the visitors cantered to an eight-wicket win in Friends Provident Trophy Group B at Edgbaston. Read
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Cockerill starts spell with win
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Richard Cockerill's tenure as Leicester head coach opened in a narrow 16-13 win at Saracens in the Guinness Premiership at Vicarage Road. Read
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Puletua inspires Tigers thumping
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Tony Puletua claimed four of St Helens' 12 tries as the engage Super League leaders demolished Castleford 68-22. Read
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Everton set up all Blue final
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Tim Howard returned to haunt his old club with two crucial saves as Everton set up an FA Cup final meeting with Chelsea after a 4-2 penalty shoot-out at Wembley. Read
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City see off Baggies
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Robinho scored his first goal of the year to help Manchester City to a 4-2 victory that nudges West Brom closer to the Coca-Cola Championship. Read
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Five in a row for Nadal
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Rafael Nadal clinched his fifth successive title at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters with a 6-3 2-6 6-1 victory over a battling Novak Djokovic. Read
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Gers still in title hunt
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Rangers kept their title hopes alive with a 3-2 win over Hibernian which moved them back to within a point of Celtic at the summit of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. Read
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More gloom for Toon
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Newcastle and Alan Shearer were plunged closer to relegation after Darren Bent fired Tottenham to a 1-0 victory at White Hart Lane. Read
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Ipswich claim derby win
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
A Mexican masterclass from Giovani dos Santos ensured Ipswich saw off local rivals Norwich 3-2 to send the Canaries a step closer to relegation from the Coca-Cola Championship. Read
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Vettel splashes way to win
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Sebastian Vettel donned his water wings once again to hand Red Bull Racing their first ever victory at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. Read
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Allardyce calls for unbeaten finish
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has set his players the target of remaining unbeaten in their remaining five matches as he believes that will be enough to keep them in the Barclays Premier League. Read
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Southgate eyes up shock
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is confident his side can pull off a shock result to get their survival campaign back on track. Read
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Davies: Champions League KO hard to take
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Curtis Davies has admitted it will be "a tough pill to swallow" should Aston Villa fail to qualify for the Champions League after being in such a strong position at the beginning of March. Read
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Gunners will learn from loss - Toure
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Kolo Toure believes Arsenal's youngsters can only get stronger from the experiences of their Wembley FA Cup semi-final heartbreak against Chelsea. Read
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Treble talk annoys Lampard
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Frank Lampard is beginning to hate talk of Chelsea winning a trophy treble this season. Read
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Vettel wins in soggy Shanghai
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Sebastian Vettel won a rain-affected Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai from team-mate Mark Webber as Red Bull Racing claimed a one-two finish to mark their first victory. Read
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Recruitment at heart of problems - Ryan
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Gloucester head coach Dean Ryan promised a summer overhaul at Kingsholm after admitting his current squad is incapable of winning silverware. Read
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Braid set for Scarlets switch
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Former New Zealand flanker Daniel Braid will join Llanelli Scarlets in July after agreeing a three-year contract. Read
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United want Pastores - Agent
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Huracan midfielder Javier Pastores has rejected a 10million euro (£8.8million) offer from Premier League champions Manchester United, according to his agent. Read
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We're not safe yet - Pulis
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Stoke manager Tony Pulis still does not accept his side are safe from relegation from the Barclays Premier League despite the 1-0 victory over Blackburn lifting them to 39 points. Read
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Sbragia angry despite victory
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia launched a stinging attack on his opposite number Phil Brown today after watching his side edge a tense Barclays Premier League relegation battle at the Stadium of Light. Read
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Hiddink hails amazing Drogba
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink hailed FA Cup semi-final hero Didier Drogba after another match-winning performance from the Ivory Coast striker in the 2-1 win over Arsenal. Read
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McCarthy: Wolves need sporting chance
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Mick McCarthy admitted he still has unfinished business in the Barclays Premier League after Wolves saw off QPR 1-0 at Molineux to clinch promotion to the top flight. Read
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Southgate defiant despite draw
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate was maintaining a defiant stance after his side was denied a vital victory by Fulham. Read
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Pietersen delighted with IPL debut
Apr 19 2009 | National Sport
Captain Kevin Pietersen was pleased with Indian Premier League debut on Saturday after guiding his Bangalore Royal Challengers side to an emphatic opening day victory over the Rajasthan Royals in Cape Town. Read
