National Sport for 11 May 2009

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Blair keen to seize Lions chance May 11 2009

Scotland captain Mike Blair has underlined his determination to "make an impact" after being summoned for British and Irish Lions duty in South Africa.Read

Halford seals Blades win May 11 2009

Greg Halford's towering second-half header booked Sheffield United a date at Wembley for their fourth play-off final in 12 years with a 1-0 (2-1 aggregate) win over Preston.Read

Newcastle show Shear class May 11 2009

Super-subs Obafemi Martins and Peter Lovenkrands dragged Newcastle out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone with a 3-1 victory over Middlesbrough to hand Alan Shearer his first win as a manager.Read

Morgan impresses in Middlesex win May 11 2009

England newcomer Eoin Morgan celebrated his World Twenty20 selection in style as Middlesex beat Kent by 80 runs in the Friends Provident Trophy.Read

Broad happy to shoulder responsibility May 11 2009

Stuart Broad is determined to make the most of being handed the new ball in Test cricket and form an Ashes partnership with James Anderson.Read

UEFA reject Fletcher appeal May 11 2009

UEFA have rejected Manchester United's protest against Darren Fletcher's red card and the midfielder will be suspended for the Champions League final against Barcelona in Rome.Read

Whitmarsh grateful for Hamilton May 11 2009

McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh has again been left thanking his lucky stars he has Lewis Hamilton on his side.Read

Mascherano pledges future to Reds May 11 2009

Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano insists he sees his future at Liverpool.Read

Injured Iniesta eyes European final May 11 2009

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta is confident he will be fit for the Champions League final against Manchester United after tests showed no long-term damage to his right thigh.Read

Gasquet suspended after cocaine test May 11 2009

Richard Gasquet has been suspended by the International Tennis Federation after the Frenchman confirmed he has tested positive for cocaine.Read

British Blair force May 11 2009

Scotland captain Mike Blair has been called up to the British and Irish Lions squad in place of the injured Tomas O'Leary.Read

Jones leads American tour May 11 2009

Ryan Jones will captain Wales on their summer tour to Canada and the USA after being overlooked for the British and Irish Lions in South Africa.Read

Villanueva hoping to stay May 11 2009

Chile midfielder Carlos Villanueva has spoken of his wish to secure a long-term contract at Blackburn.Read

Wenger paints a bright picture May 11 2009

Arsene Wenger maintains it is not all "doom and gloom" at Arsenal - and that his team's shortcomings will not necessarily be solved just by spending big money.Read

Swann eyes Aussie scalps May 11 2009

Graeme Swann is enjoying bloodying the noses of illustrious opponents at the start of an Ashes year.Read

McCormack sets sights on Saints May 11 2009

New Gateshead Thunder coach Steve McCormack watched St Helens return to form and was then handed the task of bringing their three-year unbeaten Challenge Cup record to an end.Read

Brawn dismisses 'team orders' reports May 11 2009

Ross Brawn has sought to placate a clearly sore Rubens Barrichello by insisting no team orders came into play during the Spanish Grand Prix.Read

Poulter lauds Stenson May 11 2009

Ian Poulter paid tribute to Henrik Stenson's great golf after he was eclipsed at The Players Championship by his Ryder Cup team-mate.Read

Versatile Duff delights Shearer May 11 2009

Alan Shearer has praised Damien Duff's professionalism in answering Newcastle's emergency call.Read

Southgate: We can handle pressure May 11 2009

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate will rely upon the experience of 20 years in professional football to stay calm throughout Monday's make-or-break battle with Newcastle.Read

No Chelsea ultimatum - Ancelotti May 11 2009

AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has denied he has been set an ultimatum to agree to take over as manager of Chelsea next season.Read

Hughes won't give up on Europe spot May 11 2009

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is adamant his side can still claim a place in Europe.Read

Ferguson brushes off Ronaldo petulance May 11 2009

Sir Alex Ferguson brushed off the petulant reaction of Cristiano Ronaldo to his second-half substitution at Old Trafford and claimed it was exactly the kind of reaction he wanted.Read

Sorry King looks forward May 11 2009

Tottenham defender Ledley King has apologised to manager Harry Redknapp and vowed to concentrate on football following his arrest for an alleged assault outside a London nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning.Read

Proud Hiddink delighted with response May 11 2009

A proud Guus Hiddink reflected on mission accomplished after the 4-1 demolition of Arsenal at Emirates Stadium secured Chelsea's safe passage back into the Champions League next season - when the Dutchman hopes the club will not be hit hard by a UEFA disciplinary rap.Read

Stenson wins Players Championship May 11 2009

Henrik Stenson landed the biggest victory of his career with a commanding final round at TPC Sawgrass to take The Players Championship.Read

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