World & UK Sport for 8 April 2009

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Rams to the slaughter at Cardiff Apr 08 2009

Cardiff cemented their place in the Championship play-off places after a convincing 4-1 win over Derby in the last floodlit league match at Ninian Park.Read

Championships' Crucible future uncertain Apr 08 2009

The head of World Snooker admits he is unsure whether Sheffield will continue to host the sport's World Championships.Read

Mahmood aims for Ashes Apr 08 2009

Sajid Mahmood is pinpointing a place in England's Ashes plans after being named in the 25-man performance squad on Wednesday.Read

Thorpe: Appointment may be imminent Apr 08 2009

Former England batsman Graham Thorpe believes the ECB may be close to appointing a new national team coach.Read

Khan eyes world title chance Apr 08 2009

Amir Khan is determined to grasp his first chance to become a world champion after being handed a title tilt against Ukrainian Andreas Kotelnik in June.Read

Edu on target for Gers Apr 08 2009

Maurice Edu bolstered his case for filling the void left by deposed skipper Barry Ferguson by claiming his first goal for Rangers in a 2-1 win at St Mirren.Read

Brilliant Barca blitz Bayern Apr 08 2009

Barcelona took a giant step towards the semi-finals of the Champions League as they thrashed Bayern Munich 4-0 at the Nou Camp.Read

Bhoys breeze past Bairns Apr 08 2009

Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink netted his second goal in five days as Celtic comfortably maintained their lead at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League with a 4-0 win over Falkirk.Read

Ivanovic brace leaves Reds reeling Apr 08 2009

Two goals from Serbian defender Branislav Ivanovic and a third from Didier Drogba gave Chelsea a 3-1 victory over Liverpool and put the Blues on course for the Champions League semi-finals.Read

O'Neill hit with FA charge Apr 08 2009

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association, following his behaviour towards referee Mike Riley after the defeat to Manchester United on Sunday.Read

Team 2012 confident of full funding Apr 08 2009

The money could still be found to send a full British team to the London 2012 Olympics, UK Sport's chief executive claimed on Wednesday.Read

FA seek Gunners' take on 'spitting' row Apr 08 2009

Arsenal have been asked by the Football Association to provide their observations following the claim that Cesc Fabregas spat at Hull assistant manager Brian Horton.Read

Shearer was only option - Llambias Apr 08 2009

Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias has revealed Alan Shearer was the only man to whom the club could have turned in the search for a saviour.Read

Ferguson: Roque strike started slump Apr 08 2009

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Manchester United's defensive resolve has collapsed since their amazing clean-sheet record was brought to an end by Blackburn's Roque Santa Cruz.Read

Khan gets tilt at world title Apr 08 2009

Amir Khan will bid to become a world champion for the first time in June when he steps up a division to take on WBA light-welterweight champion Andreas Kotelnik.Read

England name performance squad Apr 08 2009

England discards James Foster and Sajid Mahmood are back in the selectors' thoughts after both being named in this summer's 25-man performance squad.Read

Major-less Garcia advises McIlroy Apr 08 2009

It is now 10 years since Sergio Garcia, 19 at the time, became the talk of golf by pushing Tiger Woods to the limit at the US PGA Championship.Read

Hughes boosted by Petrov return Apr 08 2009

Martin Petrov could return for Manchester City in Thursday's UEFA Cup quarter-final with Hamburg.Read

Terry not concerned by card tally Apr 08 2009

John Terry insists he will not be worried about a potential suspension when he leads Chelsea out to face Liverpool in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday night.Read

Benitez fans flames in Fergie row Apr 08 2009

Rafael Benitez insists he does not care if his war of words with Sir Alex Ferguson continues to grab the spotlight.Read

Wenger confident of reaching semis Apr 08 2009

Arsene Wenger knows Arsenal will have to be "on their toes" to see off the challenge of Villarreal at Emirates Stadium next week, but remains confident his side's determination will see the Gunners through to the semi-finals of the Champions League.Read

Ferguson rues late Porto strike Apr 08 2009

Sir Alex Ferguson admitted Manchester United could not afford to gift FC Porto their late equaliser at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.Read

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