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From the back pages, May 20: England’s Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson ‘as good as I’ve seen’ – Cook
Alastair Cook’s first Test on home soil as England captain ended in a comfortable win, although it took an hour of supremely destructive fast bowling from Stuart Broad and James Anderson to lend the start of the Ashes summer something resembling a sense of decisive momentum. “We thought that would be a pretty tough chase,” Cook said after England’s 170-run victory. “We knew if we put the ball in the right areas we could cause damage. But there’s still a lot of nerves in there when you walk in in the morning.” (The Guardian)
From the back pages, May 19: It’s over to Roo, Moyes
ALEX FERGUSON happily washed his hands of the Wayne Rooney problem and told David Moyes: “You can deal with it now.” Fergie takes charge of his 1,500th and last game as Manchester United boss tomorrow — against West Brom — and once again Rooney will not take part after asking to leave. (The Sun)
From the back pages, May 18: Swing king James Anderson hits right notes to join the England chart toppers
At two minutes before 3 o’clock on a bitterly cold Lord’s afternoon, James Anderson looked down at the ball in his hand and stretched out into the rhythmical 15-pace run that has characterised the best years of his England career. Seconds later it had nestled in the hands of Graeme Swann at second slip, via Peter Fulton’s outside edge, giving Anderson his 300th Test wicket. (The Times)
From the back pages, May 17: David Beckham was one of best and most significant footballers of his generation
The most common reaction to news of David Beckham’s retirement this afternoon has been affected surprise because of a widespread belief that he actually retired several years ago – ha, ha – but such cynicism is unlikely to last too long. Strip away the celebrity circus that surrounded him and Beckham should be regarded as one of the best footballers this island has produced in the Premier League era, and certainly the most significant. (The Times)
From the back pages, May 16: Ivanovic pounces in the 93RD MINUTE to snatch Europa League glory for Blues in Amsterdam
Branislav Ivanovic headed home from a corner in injury time to secure the Europa League for Chelsea in dramatic fashion after a 2-1 win over Benfica in Amsterdam. Fernando Torres earlier gave Chelsea the lead just before the hour mark when he brushed off Luisao and rounded goalkeeper Artur Moraes before tapping into the empty net to send the Blues travelling support into raptures. (Daily Mail)
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Play-off semi-final: Brighton 0, Crystal Palace 2
Our Albion correspondent Patrick Gleeson reports on the Seagulls’ semi-final disappointment
Play-off semi-final - Crystal Palace 0, Albion 0
Our Albion correspondent Patrick Gleeson reports on the first of the play-off semi-finals.
Preview: Crystal Palace v Brighton & Hove Albion FC - play-off semi-final
Our Albion correspondent Patrick Gleeson looks ahead to Brighton’s play-off match.
Albion 2, Wolves 0 - Crystal Palace play-off tie secured
Our Albion correspondent Patrick Gleeson reports on the Seagulls’ pre-play-off match.
Albion preview: Brighton v Wolves
Our Brighton correspondent Patrick Gleeson looks at Wolves’ trip to the Amex.
Cricket
SUSSEX LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Cuckfield remain joint top despite heavy defeat
PREMIER DIVISION: Cuckfield remain joint top of the Sussex Premier League despite a heavy defeat at Brighton and Hove on Saturday. Worthing are now equal top following a narrow 3 run win at Hastings ahead of Last Year’s Champions Preston Nomads who enjoyed their first win on 2013 by six wickets at Chichester.
VIDEO: Highlights of Three Bridges v Cuckfield - Saturday May 4 video
This video is a highlights package from Three Bridges v Cuckfield on the opening day of the Sussex Premier League season.
SLIDESHOW: Cuckfield v Preston Nomads video
Newly promoted Cuckfield lead the Sussex Premier League after beating reigning champions Preston Nomads at Cuckfield Park on Saturday. It is only the second time Cuckfield have beaten Nomads in the Sussex League.
Burt shines as Ansty Ladies get off to winning start
Ansty ladies travelled to Sidcup & Bexley to play their first ever WSCL Fixture. On an overcast day with rain forecast, Ansty lost the toss and where put into bat on a drying wicket.
SUSSEX PREMIER LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Cuckfield are early leaders after beating champions Nomads
PREMIER DIVISION: Newly promoted Cuckfield are the early leaders of the Sussex Premier League following their 39 run win at home to current champions Preston Nomads. Nomads have surprisingly lost their first two games.
Sussex County Cricket Club
Sussex Sharks aiming to keep winning streak
Sussex Sharks aim to make it two wins out of two this weekend in the Yorkshire Bank 40, as they continue the tournament with a trip to last year’s finalists Warwickshire Bears at Edgbaston tomorrow, Sunday May 12 (1.45pm start).
Sussex CCC in local derby
Sussex will look to continue their good opening form in Division One of the LV=County Championship tomorrow (Wednesday April 24) as they travel to The Kia Oval to take on rivals Surrey (11am start).
Other Sports
Ditchling Rugby Club celebrate golden night
Ditchling Rugby Club held its 50th Anniversary celebrations this weekend with a match at the club followed by a black tie dinner in Brighton.
Sussex All Blacks find their feet but narrowly lose in quarter finals
Last Saturday, Burgess Hill kicked off their sevens programme playing at the Sevens Heaven tournament at Warlingham RFC.
Tom leads home the hardy Harriers but there are plenty of ‘winners’
Key race for most Haywards Heath Harriers was the home town 10-miler on Sunday.
Carol will hope to start outdoor season as she ended indoor campaign
Lindfield BC’s Carol Watson finished the indoor season on a high by winning the ladies county unbadged singles title 21-19 against Eastbourne’s Phyllis Stevens.
Heath talk their way to a good start and Adastra ladies can take heart
Last minute phone calls to find players to cover for illnesses paid off for Haywards Heath & Beech Hurst as they opened the season with two fine home wins.
National Sport
Williams waltzes into semi-finals
Women's world number one Serena Williams breezed into the last four of the Internazionali d'Italia in just 56 minutes with a 6-2 6-0 win over Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain.
Berdych stuns Djokovic
Tomas Berdych staged a stunning comeback to knock top seed and world number one Novak Djokovic out of the Internazionali d'Italia at the quarter-final stage.
Stoke launch training ground probe
Stoke have launched "a full internal investigation" into reports of an incident at their training ground on Friday, the club announced.
Ferdinand close to new United deal
Defender Rio Ferdinand is expected to agree a new contract with Manchester United early next week.
Villa Park prepared for a play-off
The Premier League has announced that a possible third-place play-off between Chelsea and Arsenal will take place at Villa Park on May 26 - a move which could jeopardise the Blues' tour match against Manchester City in the USA scheduled for the day before.
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Monday 20 May 2013
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