World & UK Sport for 25 April 2010

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O'Sullivan hits back to set up thriller Apr 25 2010

Ronnie O'Sullivan set up a nine-frame shoot-out with Mark Williams to decide the battle of the former champions at the Crucible.Read

Super Kings claim IPL crown Apr 25 2010

The Chennai Super Kings were crowned Indian Premier League champions after defeating the Mumbai Indians by 22 runs in the final of the Twenty20 tournament in Mumbai.Read

Rooney lands player award Apr 25 2010

Wayne Rooney has been named as the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year.Read

Laws feels 'horrible' as Clarets bow out Apr 25 2010

Burnley manager Brian Laws accepted that his side were not good enough, often enough to stay in the Barclays Premier League but has vowed to bounce back stronger.Read

Rangers boss celebrates 'special' title Apr 25 2010

Walter Smith secured his ninth title for Rangers with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Hibernian in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League - then admitted this one was "a wee bit special".Read

Hendry falters as Selby hits back Apr 25 2010

Stephen Hendry missed a big chance to develop a lead against Mark Selby and had to settle for a share of the first eight frames in their second-round clash at the Betfred.com World Championship.Read

Mathers inspires Warrington win Apr 25 2010

Warrington full-back Richie Mathers grabbed a brace of tries and the man of the match award as the Wolves thrashed the Catalans Dragons 40-6.Read

Clarets suffer knockout blow Apr 25 2010

Two goals from captain Steven Gerrard helped Liverpool to a 4-0 win which relegated Burnley from the Barclays Premier League.Read

Seven up as Chelsea go top Apr 25 2010

Chelsea put the pressure back on Manchester United as they returned to the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 7-0 demolition of Stoke at Stamford Bridge.Read

Leeds win sends Worcester down Apr 25 2010

Twelve points from the boot of fly-half Ceiron Thomas helped Leeds secure Guinness Premiership survival and condemn Worcester to relegation after a 12-10 win at Headingley Carnegie.Read

Arteta on the spot to sink Cottagers Apr 25 2010

A last-gasp penalty from Mikel Arteta gave Everton a 2-1 victory over a second-string Fulham side and kept the Toffee's slim hopes of European football alive.Read

Burnley down as Liverpool chase fourth Apr 25 2010

Two goals from captain Steven Gerrard, a first Liverpool strike for Maxi Rodriguez and a late effort from Ryan Babel condemned Burnley to a 4-0 defeat and relegation from the Barclays Premier League, while keeping alive the Merseysiders' distant hopes of finishing fourth.Read

Lafferty seals Gers title triumph Apr 25 2010

Kyle Lafferty was the unlikely hero as Rangers secured their 53rd championship with victory over Hibernian in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.Read

Henderson and Meyler pen new deals Apr 25 2010

Sunderland midfielders Jordan Henderson and David Meyler have agreed new five-year deals with the club.Read

Froch wants Abraham fight in Britain Apr 25 2010

Carl Froch has vowed to walk away from the high-profile Super Six tournament unless an agreement is honoured that his next fight is held in Britain.Read

Hoops see off 10-man United Apr 25 2010

Celtic secured second place in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League thanks to goals from Diomansy Kamara and Robbie Keane which gave them a 2-0 victory against Dundee United at Tannadice.Read

Milner spot-kick settles derby Apr 25 2010

James Milner scored a late penalty to keep Aston Villa in the hunt for a Champions League spot with a 1-0 derby win over Birmingham at Villa Park.Read

Russian Shobukhova claims London win Apr 25 2010

Liliya Shobukhova became the first Russian woman to win the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday in an unofficial time of two hours, 22 minutes.Read

Saints impress Potter Apr 25 2010

St Helens coach Mick Potter hailed one of his side's best performances of the season as they gained a 41-20 win over Leeds to avenge their Grand-Final defeat.Read

Anderson backs new boys to shine Apr 25 2010

James Anderson feels new boys Michael Lumb and Craig Kieswetter can help fire England to success at the World Twenty20.Read

Clubs keen on Premiership expansion Apr 25 2010

English rugby's elite division, the Guinness Premiership, could be poised to expand from 12 to 14 teams.Read

Torres: Premier League could finish me Apr 25 2010

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres fears playing in the Barclays Premier League could damage his health for life.Read

Messi gets Rooney's vote Apr 25 2010

Wayne Rooney has hailed Lionel Messi as the best player in the world.Read

Grant pleads for European reward Apr 25 2010

Portsmouth manager Avram Grant has pleaded with the authorities to allow the FA Cup finalists to play in the Europa League next season.Read

Redknapp won't rush Lennon Apr 25 2010

Harry Redknapp needs to check on Aaron Lennon before he knows whether the Tottenham winger can become a key figure in the battle for fourth spot.Read

Zola breathes easier Apr 25 2010

West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola hailed "a great goal and a great result" after Scott Parker's 25-yard thunderbolt sealed a vital 3-2 victory over Wigan.Read

Dowie: Future out of my hands Apr 25 2010

Hull manager Iain Dowie was coy about his future after Saturday's 1-0 defeat by Sunderland effectively relegated the Tigers from the Barclays Premier League.Read

Rooney may miss United's final push Apr 25 2010

Manchester United will almost certainly have to try to win the Premier League without Wayne Rooney.Read

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