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How it happened: Dubai Rugby Sevens day two

The National's live text coverage coverage of the second day's events in Dubai from The Sevens.

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Best team from the best of times: Ferguson's excellent XI

Manchester United's Eric Cantona hammers the ball towards goal in their UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg soccer match at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester Wednesday April 23 1997. Dortmund won the match 1-0. (AP Photo/ Dave Caulkin)

As the great manager prepares for his final Manchester United match on Sunday, Gary Meenaghan, chooses a best XI from 27 Old Trafford years.  Best team from the best of times: Ferguson's excellent XI

Virat Kohli and Zaheer Khan keep Bangalore's hopes alive in the IPL

Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Chris Gayle (R) hugs teammate Virat Kohli after the end of their innings during the IPL Twenty20 cricket match between Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi on May 17, 2012. RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. MOBILE USE WITHIN NEWS PACKAGE. AFP PHOTO/ MANAN VATSYAYANA

Victory by 24 runs in rain-shortened game means Sunrisers Hyderabad must win their final game to go through.  Virat Kohli and Zaheer Khan keep Bangalore's hopes alive in the IPL

Asian Five Nations: UAE cannot fight off Philippines or relegation

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The UAE's stay in the top tier of the Asian Five Nations is over, ended by the Philippines in a campaign that saw the UAE fail to secure a point in the table. 'How do we improve? We have to work harder,' says Duncan Hall, the UAE's performance manager.  Asian Five Nations: UAE cannot fight off Philippines or relegation

Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur ready for final day drama

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Tottenham have to win to have any chance of the top four, victory guarantees Arsenal their top four finish, and three points for Chelsea gives them third.  Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur ready for final day drama

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Having someone in good form in the position during the play-offs is crucial, writes Gregg Patton.  Role of the goaltender to the fore in the NHL play-offs

Tim Southee's late burst gives New Zealand hope against England

England's Joe Root (L) leaves the pitch after being bowled out by New Zealand's Tim Southee (C) for 71 runs during the third day of the first International Test cricket match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London on May 18, 2013. At tea, England were 91 for two a lead of 116 runs. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRK RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO ASSOCIATION WITH DIRECT COMPETITOR OF SPONSOR, PARTNER, OR SUPPLIER OF THE ECB. *** Local Caption *** 145320-01-08.jpg

England lead by 205 runs with two days remaining of the first Test at Lord's.  Tim Southee's late burst gives New Zealand hope against England

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