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Koscielny clinches Champions League spot

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:45:14 GMT

Laurent Koscielny ensured Arsenal of a place in the Champions League qualifiers with the only goal in a tight 1-0 win at Newcastle.

Baggies roar back to hold United

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:45:14 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson was denied a winning send off into retirement as West Brom roared back from three goals down to snatch a 5-5 draw in a quite staggering 10-goal thriller against Manchester United at The Hawthorns.

Koscielny strike sinks Magpies

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:45:14 GMT

Laurent Koscielny ensured Arsenal of a place in the Champions League qualifiers with the only goal in a tight 1-0 win at Newcastle.

Torres strike sees off Toffees

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:45:14 GMT

Fernando Torres scored his first Barclays Premier League goal of 2013 as Chelsea sealed third place with a 2-1 victory which ensured David Moyes' 11-year reign as Everton manager ended in defeat.

Spurs miss out on top-four spot

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:45:14 GMT

Tottenham suffered yet more Champions League heartache as they missed out on a top-four berth to Arsenal despite another wonder goal from Gareth Bale in a 1-0 victory over Sunderland.

Cup hero Wilkinson claims award

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:45:15 GMT

Jonny Wilkinson has capped a triumphant Heineken Cup campaign with Toulon by being named European player of the year.

Rafa makes light work of Federer

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:45:15 GMT

Rafael Nadal continued his stunning run of form by crushing Roger Federer in little more than an hour to win the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome.

McDowell claims World Match Play title

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:45:15 GMT

Graeme McDowell has become the first Irish winner of the Volvo World Match Play Championship with a hard-fought victory over Thongchai Jaidee in Bulgaria.

Pedrosa tops standings after win

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:45:16 GMT

Dani Pedrosa heads the MotoGP World Championship standings after a well-judged French Grand Prix win, while Britain's Cal Crutchlow picked up a career-best second place at a damp Le Mans.

Glovers clinch promotion to Championship

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:45:15 GMT

A stunning goal from the division's top scorer helped Yeovil record an historic 2-1 npower League One play-off final victory over Brentford which secured npower Championship football next season, 10 years after their elevation from the non-League game.

Broad heroics steer England to win

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:45:14 GMT

Stuart Broad produced an irresistible spell of new-ball bowling to kick-start New Zealand's collapse to 68 all out as England won the first Investec Test by 170 runs.

Ancelotti can see Becks in coaching role

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:45:14 GMT

Paris St Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti believes David Beckham could confound expectations and become a manager.

Best to lead Ireland on tour

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:45:14 GMT

Rory Best will lead Ireland's 28-man squad for their tour to the United States and Canada after being overlooked by the British and Irish Lions.

Lawn: Parkinson the man for Bantams

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:45:15 GMT

Bradford's joint chairman Mark Lawn will back manager Phil Parkinson and his backroom staff with the finances to challenge for successive promotions and a place in the npower Championship.

Becks in emotional Paris farewell

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:45:14 GMT

Retiring midfielder David Beckham declared Saturday's match at the Parc des Princes "couldn't have been any more perfect" after captaining Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain and leaving the pitch in tears in what appeared to be the final match of his decorated career.

Broad burst puts England in command

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:45:13 GMT

Stuart Broad sparked an alarming New Zealand collapse on the fourth morning at Lord's as England suddenly surged towards victory in the first Investec Test.

Southee key as hosts bowled out

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:45:13 GMT

Tim Southee finished with a 10-wicket match haul as England were bowled out for 213 on the fourth morning at Lord's in the first Investec Test.

McDowell sets up Jaidee showdown

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 10:45:15 GMT

Graeme McDowell produced a flawless display of golf to book his place in the final of the Volvo World Match Play Championship for the second year running.

Deans offers hope to absentees

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 10:45:15 GMT

Australia coach Robbie Deans has left the door open for the likes of Quade Cooper to make the final squad to face the British and Irish Lions after the in-form Reds playmaker failed to make the 25-man group.

Rooney to miss West Brom game

Skelmersdale Advertiser — Sun, 19 May 2013 09:45:14 GMT

Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United's final game of the season at West Brom.