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MANCHESTER United are to meet Bayern Munich in the last eight of the Champions League.

The Red Devils will travel to Germany first on March 30 or 31, with the return leg at Old Trafford on April 6 or 7.

Victory for United would clinch a semi-final tie against Lyon or Bordeaux.

England’s only other representatives in the competition, Arsenal, have been drawn against Barcelona in the last eight.

Quarter-final draw: Lyon v Bordeaux; Bayern Munich v Manchester United; Arsenal

Date published: 19/03/2010

Buck’s the saviour for punters

Festival day three review

PUNTERS feeling a sense of trepidation following the eclipse of hot-pots Dunguib and Master Minded on the first two days of the Cheltenham Festival were understandably dubious about steaming into Big Buck’s for Ladbrokes World Hurdle.

But the 5-6 favourite for the feature race on day three of the meeting, despite being easy to back as...

Date published: 19/03/2010

Phoenix lose advantage

ICE HOCKEY:

Manchester Phoenix saw their game in hand advantage eroded as they lost 2-1 at Peterborough Phantoms.

The defeat at last season’s Grand Slam champions saw them remain in third place - one point ahead of Basingstoke and Guildford - but lose the mental advantage over their likely play-off opponents.

Both netminders were in inspired form last night...

Date published: 19/03/2010

Knights eye key member

THE Red Knights group are hoping the chairman of Britain’s biggest quoted hedge fund will agree to help with their bid to wrest control of Manchester United from the Glazer family.

The group are believed to be looking to bring on board United fan Jon Aisbitt, the chairman of MAN Group, as a potential investor in the Barclays Premier League champions.

The Glazers...

Date published: 18/03/2010

McCain revels in Cross victory

Cheltenham Festival — day two review

IF any further proof be needed that Donald McCain jnr is set to join training’s big league, then Peddlers Cross underlined the point in spades on day two of the Cheltenham Festival.

Since taking over the training reins from his father four seasons ago, McCain has made giant strides with the number and quality of the...

Date published: 18/03/2010

Star to shine bright again

Cheltenham festival day three preview

KAUTO Star can emulate the great Best Mate by becoming the second triple Cheltenham Gold Cup winner of the millennium.

Successful last year and three seasons ago, Paul Nicholls’ superstar has tomorrow’s steeplechasing blue riband at his mercy following last month’s eclipse of stable companion Denman.

With rain...

Date published: 18/03/2010

Last-eight defeat for Oldham side

HOCKEY: OLDHAM women’s hockey team bowed out of the All England Knockout Vase, beaten 4-1 by Vikings (Isle of Man) in the quarter-finals.

Louise Howard scored an equaliser for Oldham and Karen Rowley went close several times.

But Vikings got on top with three unanswered goals in the second half.

Oldham’s third team - the only side to have beaten...

Date published: 18/03/2010

Keith’s Tips

Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards ...

Date published: 18/03/2010

Bridge faces month’s lay-off

 MANCHESTER City full–back Wayne Bridge is set to be sidelined for around a month after undergoing a hernia operation yesterday.

The 29–year–old was forced off after aggravating the long–standing injury in the first half of City’s 1–1 draw at Sunderland on Sunday and will now miss a crucial phase of the season. Bridge had only...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Thunder on a roll

NETBALL: Northern Thunder ended Surrey Storm’s unbeaten record in the Co-operative Netball Superleague.

A superb 59-48 victory moved Thunder into the fourth and final play-off place, level on points with Hertfordshire Mavericks and with a game in hand.
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Date published: 17/03/2010

AP answers critics

RACING: FOR a man who has been crowned champion jockey for the last 14 seasons, Tony (AP) McCoy has come in for some unwarranted criticism in recent weeks.

His riding of Cheltenham Gold Cup hopeful Denman and his suitability for the mount in the first place has come under scrutiny, but racing’s most driven character has kept a dignified silence.

So it was...

Date published: 17/03/2010

VINNY IS THE VALUE

Cheltenham preview: BIG BUCK’S, the horse Paul Nicholls describes as the most talented in his star-studded stable - despite the presence of the mighty Kauto Star - will start one of the shortest-priced favourites of the Cheltenham Festival when he lines up for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle tomorrow.

Punters have a straight choice: back the favourite at around 4-7 or...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Back Barne to dethrone King

SPORTS BETTING: HOW fortunes can change in the world of sport.

A year ago, Tiger Woods had golf’s major prizes at his mercy and Ernie Els could not buy a victory.

Now, only Woods knows when he will return to competition following his off-the-course indiscretions and Els is enjoying a new lease of life with victory in last weekend’s WGC-CA Championship in...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Film guide for future coaches

COACH Mike Molloy is interviewed for the film at Saddleworth Sports Centre.

TRAINING: LIGHTS, camera, action. A film crew descended on Saddleworth Sports Centre to help promote coaching.

Organised by Sportscoach UK, it is aimed at parents or carers who are...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Keith’s Tips

 Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards

SOUTHWELL

2.30 Spic ‘n Span

3.05 Novay Essjay

3.45 Victory Ide Say

4.25 Rebel Duke

5.05 Reverend Green

5.35 Granakey

Cheltenham
1.30 Daves Dream

2.05 Smoking Aces

2.40 Albertas Run (nb)

3.20 Cousin Vinny (each way)

4.00 My...

Date published: 17/03/2010

Nicholls star to master his rivals again

RACING: OF ALL the hot favourites at Cheltenham this week - and there are plenty - Master Minded strikes me as the most secure.

Paul Nicholls’ ace two-miler, winner of the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase for the last two seasons, looks a good thing to complete the hat-trick at the Festival tomorrow.

The seven-year-old blitzed his rivals in this race...

Date published: 16/03/2010

Keith’s Tips

Chronicle racing correspondent Keith McHugh’s selections from tomorrow’s cards

KEMPTON

5.50 Misaro

6.20 Dominium

6.50 Jarrow

7.20 Last Sovereign

7.50 Illustrious Blue

8.20 Desert Recluse

8.50 Lujeanie

SOUTHWELL

1.20 Spin Again

1.55 Sir George

2.30 Excellent Vision

3.05 Flores Sea

3.45 Verinco

4.25 Eseej...

Date published: 16/03/2010

Becks’ world in ruins

ENGLAND manager Fabio Capello expects to be without David Beckham for this year’s World Cup in South Afrrica.

England’s most capped outfield player ruptured his Achilles tendon on AC Milan duty against Chievo last night, sparking fears that he may never play again.

It is a huge blow to Capello, who spoke with Beckham late last night.

“We have to...

Date published: 15/03/2010

It’s United’s title, insists Berbatov

Dimitar Berbatov expects Manchester United to complete an unprecedented championship quartet this season.

The Bulgarian wrapped up a 3–0 win for the Red Devils over Fulham yesterday, following two more goals from Wayne Rooney that took his tally to 32.

It took United two points clear of Chelsea and Arsenal in what is turning into a fascinating title race.

But...

Date published: 15/03/2010

City have rivals in their sights

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini will target victories over Tottenham and Aston Villa in a bid to claim Champions League football.

City needed a stoppage-time equaliser from substitute Adam Johnson to snatch a point at Sunderland which took them to within two points of Spurs in fourth place with a game in hand.

However, Mancini is confident the quest for a...

Date published: 15/03/2010

Binocular’s sights are fixed on glory

AS Champion Hurdles go, tomorrow’s Smurfit Kappa-sponsored renewal can hardly be described as a star-studded affair.

But for sheer unpredictability, this is about as good as it gets.

With a 7-2 favourite in Go Native and at least eight others in with a chance, anything could happen. Run the race three times and you could get three different winners – it...

Date published: 15/03/2010

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