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		HOW'S THAT! Jonathan Howson scored twice for Leeds as they beat Carlisle 2-0 at Brunton Park on Thursday night to secure a 3-2 aggregate win and reach the League One play-off final at Wembley. Click here for full story.

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HOWSON BRACE SINKS CUMBRIANS
FOOTBALL: Leeds are through to the League One play-off final after beating Carlisle 2-0. (More)

WALCOTT GOAL HELPS BEAT WALES
FOOTBALL: Theo Walcott was on target as England Under-21s gained a 2-0 victory over Wales Under-21s. (More)

TARTAN EARNS HIS STRIPES
RACING: Tartan Bearer won the Dante Stakes at York with Twice Over only third. (More)

ENGLAND BOWLERS HAVE THE EDGE
CRICKET: England reduced New Zealand to 208-6 on a rain-affected opening day of the first Test. (More)

BIRTHDAY BASHING FOR MURRAY
TENNIS: Andy Murray was outclassed 6-3 6-2 by an imperious Rafael Nadal on his 21st birthday. (More)

ONWARDS AND UPWARDS FOR RONALDO
FOOTBALL: Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed to continue his improvement next season. (More)

FERGIE DRIVEN ON BY FEAR OF FAILURE
FOOTBALL: Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed he is driven by the fear of never experiencing European success again. (More)

TERRY TO GIVE INJURY THE ELBOW
FOOTBALL: John Terry says he will not require protective strapping on his elbow in the Champions League final. (More)

DECO FREE TO LEAVE BARCA
FOOTBALL: Deco hopes to play in England or Italy after revealing he has been told he can leave Barcelona. (More)

CELTIC MOURN LEGEND BURNS
FOOTBALL: Celtic first-team coach Tommy Burns has died aged 51 after losing his battle with cancer. (More)

GERS: OUTSIDERS HAD ROLE IN VIOLENCE
FOOTBALL: Rangers feel Wednesday's trouble involved many people with no known history of following the club. (More)

SINGH SHARES LEAD
GOLF: Jeev Milkha Singh and Richard Green share the lead after the first round of the Irish Open. (More)

CONQUEST CONSIDERED FOR EPSOM
RACING: Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial winner Casual Conquest is being considered for Epsom. (More)

CLICHY READY TO SIGN ON
FOOTBALL: Arsenal defender Gael Clichy is on the brink of signing a new four-year deal with the club. (More)

POMPEY RUBBISH REDKNAPP REPORTS
FOOTBALL: Harry Redknapp is "furious" at claims he will leave Portsmouth after the FA Cup final. (More)

FEDERER KEEPS STREAK ALIVE IN HAMBURG
TENNIS: Roger Federer advanced to the quarter-finals of the Hamburg Masters on Thursday. (More)

BORTHWICK SURPRISE AT CAPTAINCY
RUGBY UNION: Steve Borthwick has admitted his "surprise" at being appointed England's captain. (More)

HATTON AIMS TO BOUNCE BACK
BOXING: Ricky Hatton insists he will bounce back a stronger fighter against Juan Lazcano. (More)

RIO 'DESPERATE' TO STAY AT UNITED
FOOTBALL: Rio Ferdinand said he was "desperate" to stay at Manchester United after he signed a new deal. (More)

UEFA BACK 'FANTASTIC' MANCHESTER
FOOTBALL: UEFA say Manchester did a "fantastic job" despite trouble after the UEFA Cup final. (More)

MOSCOW FINAL 'WILL BE DIFFERENT'
FOOTBALL: The Russian government want fans to behave "respectfully" at the Champions League final. (More)

NO QUICK RESOLUTION TO SVEN SAGA
FOOTBALL: Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra in no hurry to complete his post-season review. (More)

ENTER OUR TIPSTER CHALLENGE
RACING: You can still enter our Sky Bet Tipster Challenge for May and win a trip to the Ebor Meeting. (More)

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