National Sport for 22 May 2009

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Long on song in Saints win May 22 2009

Sean Long gave the most emphatic reminder possible of his quality with a sensational piece of skill to help St Helens to a 22-12 victory over high-flying engage Super League rivals Harlequins.Read

Challenge Cup glory for Northampton May 22 2009

Northampton were crowned Challenge Cup champions after surviving a ferocious assault from French bruisers Bourgoin to win 15-3 at Twickenham Stoop.Read

Hiddink makes UEFA claim May 22 2009

Chelsea's interim coach Guus Hiddink believes UEFA are "happy" this season's Champions League final is not another all-English contest.Read

Hodgson hopeful of new deals for duo May 22 2009

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed that Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer and Norwegian defender Brede Hangeland have both been offered new deals.Read

Casey leads the way May 22 2009

Paul Casey, told on Wednesday that the world number three spot was there for him to grab this week, is bang on course for it halfway through the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.Read

Benitez cools Alonso speculation May 22 2009

Rafael Benitez has moved to cool speculation that Xabi Alonso is leaving Liverpool.Read

Ford in for Flannery May 22 2009

Scotland hooker Ross Ford has been called into the British and Irish Lions squad for the tour to South Africa as a replacement for Jerry Flannery.Read

Gloucester wait on Clark visa May 22 2009

Gloucestershire have confirmed they are awaiting a visa for Stuart Clark before finalising a short-term deal for the Australia paceman.Read

We will challenge next season - Wenger May 22 2009

Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal have not "stood still" - and declared his young Gunners will "have a word to say" again in the Barclays Premier League title race next season.Read

Gunners skipper Fabregas cleared May 22 2009

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has been cleared of allegations he spat at Hull assistant boss Brian Horton after the FA Cup tie at the Emirates Stadium on March 17, the Football Association have confirmed.Read

Northamptonshire land Harvey May 22 2009

Former Australia all-rounder Ian Harvey has joined Northamptonshire ahead of their forthcoming Twenty20 campaign.Read

Murray handed Chela test May 22 2009

Andy Murray will launch his latest bid to win his first grand slam title with a first-round match against Juan Ignacio Chela at the French Open.Read

UEFA charge Chelsea May 22 2009

UEFA have initiated disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea, Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa in relation to incidents following the Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge.Read

O'Neill in no rush over Barry future May 22 2009

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is expecting midfielder Gareth Barry to make no decision on his future until after England's two summer internationals.Read

Ancelotti bound for Bridge - Mourinho May 22 2009

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho claims he has been told by friends at Stamford Bridge that Carlo Ancelotti will be in charge next season.Read

Wenger committed to Arsenal May 22 2009

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reaffirmed his commitment to the club after being linked with a move to Real Madrid.Read

Madrid deny Ronaldo deal May 22 2009

Real Madrid have "categorically denied" media reports they have a pre-contract agreement to sign Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo.Read

Wright-Phillips out of qualifiers May 22 2009

Shaun Wright-Phillips will miss England's World Cup qualifying double header with Kazakhstan and Andorra next month with a knee injury.Read

Keothavong paired with Safina May 22 2009

British number one Anne Keothavong was handed a shocking draw in the first round of the French Open after being paired with top seed Dinara Safina on Friday.Read

Langeveldt ruled out for season May 22 2009

Derbyshire fast bowler Charl Langeveldt will not play for the club this season after aggravating an old shoulder injury.Read

Tough draw for Murray May 22 2009

Andy Murray will open his French Open campaign against dangerous Argentinian Juan Ignacio Chela.Read

Defensive duo agrees new Toffees deals May 22 2009

Everton defenders Phil Jagielka and Joseph Yobo have both agreed new five-year contracts with the club.Read

Fabregas cleared of wrong-doing May 22 2009

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has been cleared of allegations he spat at Hull assistant boss Brian Horton after the FA Cup tie at the Emirates Stadium on March 17, the Football Association have confirmed.Read

Kaka plays down move talk May 22 2009

AC Milan star Kaka insists he has no plans to follow Carlo Ancelotti to Chelsea or Real Madrid should the coach decide to leave the San Siro this summer.Read

Senior extends Rhinos deal May 22 2009

Leeds Rhinos' veteran centre Keith Senior, one of only five men to have played in every season of Super League, has signed a new contract which will keep him at Headingley until the end of 2010.Read

No divided loyalty for Murphy May 22 2009

Geordan Murphy is determined to make European rugby history on Saturday by leading Leicester to a record-equalling third Heineken Cup title.Read

Familiar foes prepare to do battle May 22 2009

A reunion of former team-mates will provide a fascinating side-show when Warrington and Wigan do battle in the engage Super League at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Friday night.Read

Big Sam: Finances scuppered Baggies May 22 2009

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce believes his West Brom counterpart Tony Mowbray deserves respect even though his side have been relegated from the Barclays Premier League.Read

Gunners set to field rookie May 22 2009

Arsenal fans could get another glimpse into the club's future should rookie goalkeeper Vito Mannone be handed an unexpected debut against Stoke in the final Barclays Premier League game of the season on Sunday.Read

Williams admits to practice showboating May 22 2009

Frank Williams has admitted to a degree of "showboating" from his team in practice this season.Read

Cole fit to turn fans his way May 22 2009

Ashley Cole has revealed he played with a long-standing ankle complaint when he first joined Chelsea - but he is now fully fit, in top form and ready to win over England fans.Read

ECB insist drainage will work May 22 2009

The England and Wales Cricket Board are confident time lost to wet weather during the Ashes will be kept to a minimum following the Headingley fiasco on Thursday.Read

Scholes: I cannot comfort Fletch May 22 2009

Paul Scholes has admitted no words of sympathy from him could ever make Darren Fletcher feel better about missing the Champions League final.Read

Gerrard wants to repay fans May 22 2009

Liverpool can complete a season unbeaten at home when they host Tottenham on Sunday - and captain Steven Gerrard believes it is the perfect opportunity to repay the fans.Read

Award hat-trick for Lampard May 22 2009

England midfielder Frank Lampard has become the first Chelsea star to win the club's Player of the Year award for the third time.Read

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