2 http://www.espn.co.uk (c)ESPN UK en-gb Matt Prior has been named as England's cricketer of the year and received his award at a celebratory dinner in the Long Room at Lord's http://www.espn.co.uk/cricket/sport/story/207084.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/cricket/sport/story/207084.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT England captain Alastair Cook has confirmed Jonny Bairstow will step in for the injured Kevin Pietersen in the final Test with New Zealand http://www.espn.co.uk/cricket/sport/story/198619.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/cricket/sport/story/198619.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT Michael Carrick believes tiredness was no excuse for Manchester United after they lost a two-goal lead in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Chelsea http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/197080.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/197080.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT Promoter Eddie Hearn insists he is "very comfortable" that he has broken no rules by taking Ricky Burns from Frank Warren to Matchroom Boxing, an agreement that was announced on Monday http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/197073.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/197073.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to drop Wayne Rooney for Manchester United's Champions League defeat to Real Madrid has been backed by an influential fan group, as would a potential sale of the England forward http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196566.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196566.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT Tyson Fury has vowed to put an end to the Klitschkos' stranglehold on boxing after his cousin turned professional on Thursday http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/196553.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/196553.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp has rubbished rumours claiming the German champions have already agreed a deal with Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196472.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196472.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT Jose Enrique believes his Liverpool team-mate Luis Suarez shows similarities to Lionel Messi in his ability to go past defenders http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196462.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196462.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT Mark Munoz will take on Tim Boetsch at UFC 162 in Las Vegas on July 6, while Roger Gracie and Tim Kennedy will make their UFC debuts when they face one another on the same fight card http://www.espn.co.uk/ufc/sport/story/196438.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/ufc/sport/story/196438.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster has said he fears some of the club's big-name players could be on their way out in the summer http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196421.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196421.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is confident his side can win the Europa League as they prepare to face Russian outfit Anzhi Makhachkala for a place in the quarter-finals on Thursday http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196414.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196414.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT Ricky Burns has become the second boxer this week to split from Frank Warren after his fight was put back until next month http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/196413.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/196413.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT Outspoken Steaua Bucharest owner Gigi Becali has taunted Chelsea ahead of their clash in the last-16 of the Europa League, claiming they are too slow and don't have the desire to win the competition http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196380.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196380.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has insisted he 'had no problem' with Gareth Bale attending Tuesday night's Champions League game between Manchester United and Real Madrid, even though it has fuelled speculation the Welsh winger is eyeing up a move to http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196315.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196315.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT Real Madrid goalscorer Luka Modric has said he enjoyed his crucial role in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford as the La Liga team went through to the Champions League quarter-finals http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196304.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196304.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has admitted his club's long-term future will be dependent on what transpires in the final few weeks of the season http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196298.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196298.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT UEFA have defended referee Cuneyt Cakir after the Turkish official faced heavy criticism for sending off Nani during Manchester United's Champions League defeat to Real Madrid http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196294.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196294.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT Valencia full-back Aly Cissokho has admitted he is flattered to be linked with Liverpool and reaffirmed his love of the English game http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196291.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196291.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has said he was on the receiving end of a worse injustice than Nani's red card at Old Trafford on Tuesday, citing Pepe's dismissal in the Champions League against Barcelona two seasons ago http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196284.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196284.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT Manchester City midfielder Javi Garcia has said he believes the Premier League champions can retain their title despite being 12 points adrift of Manchester United http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196280.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/196280.html Sat, 18 May 2013 17:19:20 GMT