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The Sport Matrix: Wednesday 7 May 2014

 

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James Wilson scored twice on his Manchester United debut as the champions won their final home game of the season 3-1 against Hull. Robin van Persie and Matty Fryatt, for Hull, also scored, as Nemanja Vidic and Ryan Giggs bade their Old Trafford farewells. MORE

City risk expulsion over Uefa charge

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Vos predicting big year for women

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Durham battle on as Sangakkara falls

Durham kept themselves in contention for a draw in their County Championship match with Yorkshire, ending the third day on 361 for eight in reply to Yorkshire’s 589 for eight declared. Kumar Sangakkara’s debut lasted just two balls however, as he went for a duck. MORE

BT Sport shelves outside interviews

BT Sport is to stop post-match interviews outside grounds after audible swearing from fans. Presenter Jake Humphrey was forced to apologise to viewers at a match at Arsenal earlier this year after his show was interrupted by foul-mouthed chants.

Fiji fix sights on making World Cup

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Selby fulfills pledge to father

Mark Selby fulfilled a childhood dream when he won the World Championship, dedicating his title to his father. “When my dad passed away I was 16,” he said. “His last words were ‘I want you to become world champion’. Thankfully, it’s come true.” MORE

Judy Murray lauds ‘gem’ Baltacha

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Matt Butler

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