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Jason Cummings scored twice to give Hibernians a 2-0 win at Hamilton in the first leg of their Scottish Premiership play-off last night. The teenager volleyed in from outside the area before adding a second to put Hibs in the driving seat ahead of Sunday’s Easter Road return. MORE
Ronaldo: Fans can help swing final
Cristiano Ronaldo believes the crowd could play a major role in the Champions League final. “I hope Portuguese supporters will be backing Real Madrid,” he said. “I hope they become Madrid fans for myself and Fabio Coentrao and Pepe. Supporters win games - I hope they are behind us.” MORE
Not everyone will agree, says Hodgson
England manager Roy Hodgson has defended Chris Smalling and Phil Jones following criticism by pundit Roy Keane. “Everyone has an opinion,” Hodgson said. “If you are a pundit you are required to give your opinion; I don’t expect everyone’s opinions to fall in with mine.” MORE
Fresh delay over World Cup stadium
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McIlroy left to pick up pieces again
Rory McIlroy’s troubled year took another lurch after he announced his split with Caroline Wozniacki. “It is a difficult time,” he said ahead of the PGA Championship. “We both thought it was the best. I’m not going to lie. It’s going to be very difficult.” MORE
Kerrigan ready to forget dire debut
Simon Kerrigan feels he is a better player for his troubled England debut last year. “For weeks, I was devastated,” he said. “You process it a bit, your mind gets to a more level state, you get over the devastated feeling and learn lessons.” MORE
Cipriani moves up the pecking order
Danny Cipriani’s chances of playing in England’s opening Test in New Zealand increased yesterday after George Ford was ruled out of the tour. The fly-half requires surgery on a damaged shoulder, leaving Cipriani in pole position for Auckland. MORE
Ennis-Hill may opt for hurdles switch
Jessica Ennis-Hill may turn to hurdles at the 2016 Olympics in Rio as she plans for her return following pregnancy. “It would be fantastic to go to Rio in the heptathlon,” the 28-year-old said. “But the hurdles is still an option.” MORE
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