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Wolves to face Giants

Harrow Observer — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:45:15 GMT

Holders Warrington will play Huddersfield in the quarter-finals of the Tetley's Challenge Cup.

Nicklaus leads Venturi tributes

Harrow Observer — Sat, 18 May 2013 07:45:15 GMT

Jack Nicklaus led the tributes to former US Open champion Ken Venturi, who has died at the age of 82 just days after being inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Cortese to stay at Saints

Harrow Observer — Sat, 18 May 2013 07:45:14 GMT

Southampton's executive chairman Nicola Cortese will be staying at the club next season following a meeting with owner Katharina Liebherr, removing fears that manager Mauricio Pochettino could also exit St Mary's.

Form may be factor in McIlroy move

Harrow Observer — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:45:16 GMT

Graeme McDowell believes Rory McIlroy's poor form this season is behind the world number two's decision to leave Horizon Sports Management to create his own management group.

Rooney no longer Ferguson's problem

Harrow Observer — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:45:15 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson is content to leave the problem of what to do about Wayne Rooney to new manager David Moyes.

Benitez: Mission accomplished

Harrow Observer — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:45:15 GMT

Rafael Benitez declared "job done" as he prepared for his final match as Chelsea manager.

Villas-Boas wants technical director

Harrow Observer — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:45:15 GMT

Andre Villas-Boas hopes Tottenham will finally grant his wish to employ a technical director at the club before the start of next season.

Wilshere: Beckham one of the greats

Harrow Observer — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:45:14 GMT

Jack Wilshere has hailed David Beckham as a true great of the game.

Leinster achieve unique double

Harrow Observer — Sat, 18 May 2013 05:45:16 GMT

Leinster coach Joe Schmidt revelled in the unique feat of holding both the Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup at the same time following their 34-13 destruction of Stade Francais.

Gentle hails Hull confidence

Harrow Observer — Sat, 18 May 2013 05:45:16 GMT

Hull coach Peter Gentle claimed his side's 26-16 win over Warrington at the Halliwell Jones Stadium was no surprise.

Anderson: There's more to come

Harrow Observer — Sat, 18 May 2013 05:45:14 GMT

James Anderson can rub shoulders with England's all-time great bowlers after becoming just the fourth from this country to reach 300 Test wickets.

Leinster clinch Amlin Challenge Cup

Harrow Observer — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:45:14 GMT

Leinster emulated Chelsea by winning the Amlin Challenge Cup to ease the blow of losing their status of European champions - and they did it in style by beating Stade Francais 34-13.

Hull stun Wolves

Harrow Observer — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:45:14 GMT

Second rower Richard Whiting scored two second-half tries to add fresh impetus to Hull's mid-season revival as they condemned third-placed Warrington to a shock 26-16 home defeat.

Ferdinand close to new United deal

Harrow Observer — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:45:15 GMT

Defender Rio Ferdinand is expected to agree a new contract with Manchester United early next week.

Stoke probe 'banter gone wild'

Harrow Observer — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:45:15 GMT

Stoke have promised to launch an internal investigation after suggestions a pig's head was placed in the locker of striker Kenwyne Jones.

Anderson gets milestone but England toil

Harrow Observer — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:45:14 GMT

James Anderson joined Test cricket's elite 300 club, on a tough day otherwise for England against New Zealand at Lord's.

Sick Wiggins abandons Giro bid

Harrow Observer — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:45:14 GMT

Sir Bradley Wiggins admitted his disappointment after being forced to abandon the Giro d'Italia, a race the Olympic champion had made his number one priority this season.

Villa Park prepared for a play-off

Harrow Observer — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:45:14 GMT

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.

Stoke launch training ground probe

Harrow Observer — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:45:15 GMT

Stoke have launched "a full internal investigation" into reports of an incident at their training ground on Friday, the club announced.

Benitez may miss lap of honour

Harrow Observer — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:45:15 GMT

Rafael Benitez has declined to reveal if he will take part in his Chelsea squad's lap of appreciation following Sunday's final match of the season at Stamford Bridge.