Kanu was Portsmouth's hero as his first-half goal won the FA Cup for Harry Redknapp's team, who had just enough Premier League pedigree to see off Coca-Cola Championship outsiders Cardiff.

Persistent rain prevented any play in the afternoon and evening sessions on day three of the first npower Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's.

England face a selection dilemma for next week's second Test at Old Trafford against New Zealand after Matthew Hoggard was ruled out with a broken thumb.

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has signed a new four-year contract at Old Trafford as the club prepare for the Champions League final on Wednesday.

Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson believes Manchester City's return to European combat could be the making of Thaksin Shinawatra's Blues revolution.

Rochdale remain on course for their first promotion since 1969 after beating Darlington 5-4 on penalties to progress to the League Two play-off final at Wembley on May 26.

Motherwell's Chris Porter did Celtic a service by denting Rangers' Clydesdale Bank Premier League title hopes following the 1-1 draw at Fir Park.

Lee Westwood produced one of the greatest finishes to a round in European Tour history at the Irish Open on Saturday, and now has his sights firmly set on a 30th professional victory.

MotoGP Championship leader Dani Pedrosa will start the French round from pole position after topping the qualifying times at Le Mans.

Paula Radcliffe's agent insists the world marathon record-holder is "upbeat and positive" about being ready for the Beijing Olympics, despite developing a hip injury.

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