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Walter Smith is hoping that Rangers' Uefa Cup final defeat does not derail their end of season run-in.
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Walter Smith is hoping that Rangers' Uefa Cup final defeat does not derail their end of season run-in.
- Tigers book Wembley date
Hull City are to make their first ever appearance at Wembley after a 6-1 aggregate play-off win over Watford.
- Alonso - I won't quit Reds
Talk of an Anfield exit for Xabi Alonso is well wide of the mark, the Liverpool midfielder has exclusively revealed to skysports.com.
- Barmby's Wembley joy
Hull City's Nick Barmby is relishing going to Wembley with his home-town club after helping the Tigers to victory over Watford.
CRICKET

Darren Pattinson captured career-best figures of 6-30 as 20 wickets fell on an amazing opening day at Trent Bridge.
- England stick by youth
England captain Michael Vaughan, who will bat at three against New Zealand, is backing his young bowlers to shine at Lord's.
- Di Venuto makes hay
Durham opener Michael Di Venuto dominated the first day's play as Durham reached 337-6 at the Riverside.
- Super Sanath stuns Kings
Sanath Jayasuirya smashed 114 not out to lead the Mumbai Indians to a nine-wicket win over the Chennai Super Kings.
RUGBY UNION

London Irish have rejected Martin Johnson's bid to appoint Brian Smith as England's new back coach.
- Lions appoint McGeechan
Ian McGeechan has been confirmed as head coach of the British and Irish Lions for the 2009 tour to South Africa.
- McGeechan feels 'privileged'
Ian McGeechan insisted it is 'an honour and privilege' to coach the British and Lions for a fourth time.
- Volcano vows to roar back
Gloucester winger Lesley Vainikolo is determined to battle back into the England squad after being dropped for the tour to New Zealand.
EXPERTS: What they have to say!
Consistency the keyBob Willis believes James Anderson needs to come of age and start paying back the selectors' loyalty.
Judge dreadJim Watt fears the Italian judges could be high among Colin Lynes' concerns ahead of Friday Fight Night.
Double Adare?With Irish golf in fine health, Mark Roe says we could see back-to-back home winners at Adare Manor.
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