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Tigers thrash Hornets to book Wembley spot

Goals from Nick Barmby, Caleb Folan, Richard Garcia and Nathan Doyle helped Hull reach Wembley for the first time in the club's 104-year history and set up a Coca-Cola Championship play-off final clash against Bristol City on May 24. Read

Rangers miss out on trophy

Rangers' hopes of a first European trophy in 36 years were crushed as Zenit St Petersburg claimed the UEFA Cup on Wednesday night with a 2-0 win in Manchester. Read

Eriksson plays down Mexico link

Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed he has been approached to coach Mexico but insists it is not the right time to make a decision on his future. Read

Murray marches on

Andy Murray matched his best clay court performance by reaching the third round of the Hamburg Masters with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Gilles Simon. Read

Lazcano may be Hatton's last home fight

Ricky Hatton has revealed there is "a strong possibility" this month's fight against Juan Lazcano in Manchester will be his last ever in Britain. Read

Henin announces retirement

World number one Justine Henin has announced her retirement from professional tennis at the age of 25 with immediate effect. Read

Lee set for Anfield return

Liverpool are in talks with former midfielder Sammy Lee with a view to him becoming Rafael Benitez's assistant manager at Anfield. Read

Toure wants Arsenal move

Barcelona star Yaya Toure admits it "would be fantastic" to join older brother Kolo at Arsenal next season. Read

Flintoff eyes summer Test return

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff remains hopeful of making his Test comeback this summer despite his latest setback. Read

Diane keen on Newcastle switch

Paris St Germain forward Amara Diane admits he would jump at the chance to join Newcastle if the two clubs were to reach an agreement on his transfer. Read

Same again for England

England have kept faith with their winning line-up from New Zealand and picked an unchanged side for the opening Test against the Kiwis at Lord's on Thursday. Read

Adebayor happy at Arsenal

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor admits he is flattered to be linked with a move to Barcelona, but insists he is happy to stay put for the time being. Read

McGeechan goes back to basics

Ian McGeechan pledged to take the British and Irish Lions back to their roots after being unveiled as head coach for the 2009 tour to South Africa. Read

QPR turn to Dowie

Iain Dowie has been appointed the new first-team coach of Coca-Cola Championship side Queen's Park Rangers. Read

McGeechan named Lions coach

Ian McGeechan will lead the 2009 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa, it was confirmed on Wednesday morning. Read

Everton consider new Fernandes loan deal

Manuel Fernandes' form at the end of the season could have won him another loan move to Everton, according to manager boss David Moyes. Read

Weakened Wales face tough test

Injury-hit Wales will face world champions South Africa and one of the most powerful back rows in Test rugby without a specialist open-side flanker. Read

Sharks snap up Doherty

Sale Sharks have announced the signing of wing David Doherty from their Guinness Premiership rivals Wasps on a two-year contract. Read

McGeechan set for seventh Lions stint

Ian McGeechan is expected to be confirmed as head coach of the 2009 British and Irish Lions on Wednesday morning. Read

Warriors solve Riddell

Wigan have signed goalkicking Parramatta hooker Mark Riddell on a three-year deal starting next season. Read