David Ashdown's Sports Picture Diary

The Independent's award-winning photographer picks his most vivid pictures from the world of sport and explains the story behind the lens

Monday 27 April 2009 00:01 BST

(DAVID ASHDOWN)

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This weekend David was at Adams Park to see Wasps crush Gloucester on a satisfying afternoon.

Follow the links below to discover the story behind the lens:

20 April: Arsenal v Chelsea, FA Cup semi-final

6 April: The Grand National

30 March: The Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race

23 March: Ireland v Wales in Cardiff

16 March: England v France at Twickenham

10 March: Cheltenham

1 March: Carling Cup final

24 February: Frank Bruno v Mike Tyson 1989 (Classic)

17 February: Wales v England