World & UK Sport for 24 April 2010

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Froch beaten by Kessler Apr 24 2010

Brave Carl Froch suffered the first defeat of his professional career as home favourite Mikkel Kessler snatched his WBC super-middleweight title with a thrilling unanimous decision win in Denmark.Read

Given blow for City Apr 24 2010

Manchester City have confirmed that Shay Given suffered a dislocated shoulder in the 0-0 Barclays Premier League draw at Arsenal on Saturday, ruling the goalkeeper out of the remainder of the season.Read

Saints up to second Apr 24 2010

St Helens climbed to second place in Engage Super League while defending champions Leeds remain outside the top eight after the home side gained some revenge for their Grand-Final defeat with a 41-20 win.Read

Pearson reveals level of Tigers debt Apr 24 2010

Hull chairman Adam Pearson laid bare the club's financial plight on the day their relegation from the Barclays Premier League was effectively confirmed but insisted administration is not on the cards.Read

Tigers secure home semi-final Apr 24 2010

Leicester guaranteed themselves a home semi-final in the Guinness Premiership play-offs with a comfortable 40-22 win over Harlequins at Welford Road.Read

Jones: Leeds game will be tough to watch Apr 24 2010

Kingsley Jones admits he will be a nervous spectator for the key relegation clash between Leeds and Worcester on Sunday after Sale Sharks missed the chance to secure their Guinness Premiership survival with defeat to Newcastle Falcons.Read

Gunners held by City Apr 24 2010

Arsenal all but secured third place in the Barclays Premier League after Champions League-chasing Manchester City held them to a goalless draw at Emirates Stadium.Read

Rea claims pole Apr 24 2010

Northern Ireland's Jonathan Rea claimed the first pole position of his FIM Superbike World Championship career with a lap record at Assen in Holland.Read

Parker secures vital Hammers win Apr 24 2010

Scott Parker fired West Ham a giant step towards Barclays Premier League safety with a blistering match-winner in a 3-2 victory against Wigan.Read

Sylvan strikes as Wolves touch safety Apr 24 2010

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake came off the bench to rescue a 1-1 draw for Wolves and put them on the brink of Barclays Premier League survival against Blackburn at Molineux.Read

Tigers on the brink Apr 24 2010

Hull's two-year stay in the Barclays Premier League is effectively over after they were beaten 1-0 at home by Sunderland thanks to Darren Bent's seventh-minute goal.Read

Dindane double earns Pompey point Apr 24 2010

On-loan striker Aruna Dindane's brace gave Portsmouth an unlikely point with a 2-2 draw against Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.Read

Redknapp - King could handle World Cup Apr 24 2010

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp believes Ledley King will go to the World Cup with England.Read

Giggs brace sinks Spurs Apr 24 2010

A single piece of brilliance from Nani and two Ryan Giggs penalties sent Manchester United back to the Premier League summit with a 3-1 win over Tottenham at Old Trafford.Read

Ferguson: Rooney season could be over Apr 24 2010

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson hinted Wayne Rooney's season may be over after he saw his side go top of the Barclays Premier League with a 3-1 win against in-form Tottenham.Read

Davis claims stunning Higgins scalp Apr 24 2010

Steve Davis rolled back the years on Saturday to defeat last year's winner John Higgins in the second round of the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship.Read

McLeish feels for O'Neill Apr 24 2010

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has given his support to Aston Villa counterpart Martin O'Neill ahead of Sunday's derby clash and believes he could be a victim of his own success.Read

Higgins back on terms Apr 24 2010

John Higgins quickly hauled himself level with Steve Davis in the final session of their epic second-round clash at the Betfred.com World Championship.Read

Hodgson to leave Giants Apr 24 2010

Huddersfield have announced that their inspirational captain and full-back Brett Hodgson, the reigning Super League Man of Steel, will leave the club at the end of the season.Read

Jones: Leeds game will be tough watch Apr 24 2010

Kingsley Jones admits he will be a nervous spectator for the key relegation clash between Leeds and Worcester on Sunday after Sale Sharks missed the chance to secure their Guinness Premiership survival with defeat to Newcastle Falcons.Read

Wenger: Vieira has remained a legend Apr 24 2010

Arsene Wenger believes it was probably better Patrick Vieira did not come back to Arsenal - thus forever preserving his legendary status.Read

McDermott grounded after Wigan upset Apr 24 2010

Although delighted with the result, Harlequins coach Brian McDermott does not believe his side's stunning 38-26 victory over Engage Super League leaders Wigan was a landmark success.Read

Cole focused only on football - Ancelotti Apr 24 2010

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti insists England left-back Ashley Cole is mentally prepared to return to first-team action following months of injury and personal turmoil.Read

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