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Sale 7 Northampton 15

IF doomsday does arrive and Sale are to be relegated, on this evidence at least, they are going to go down fighting.

Though spring was suddenly in the Stockport air on a glorious sunlit afternoon, all around Edgeley Park the chill wind of dropping out of the Guinness Premiership tightened its icy grip around the club as the Sharks slumped to an eighth successive defeat.

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Fergie backs off Red Knights

Sir Alex Ferguson has furiously rejected a Sunday newspaper report claiming he is supporting the Red Knights’ bid to take over Manchester United.

The Old Trafford boss was reportedly in support of any potential buyout of the Glazer family by the wealthy consortium, while there were suggestions he would be prepared to invest his own money in the club if the bid were to succeed.

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Salford 12 Catalans Dragons 24

Salford boss Shaun McRae expressed sympathy with the club’s fans as his side slumped to a fifth straight defeat.

Catalans Dragons ended their winless run in the Engage Super League this season by fighting back from a half-time deficit to post a 24-12 victory tonight.

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Cook hails England duo

England captain Alastair Cook hailed the contribution of Eoin Morgan and Craig Kieswetter after wrapping up a 3-0 one-day international series win over Bangladesh in Chittagong.

Morgan’s century in the second match and a maiden international ton by Kieswetter on Firday helped secure a comfortable 45-run victory for Cook’s side.

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Owen ruled out for season

Manchester United striker Michael Owen has been ruled out for the rest of the season, manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said.

The forward limped out of the Carling Cup final with a hamstring injury and he will now play no part in the Reds’ Premier League or Champions League challenges.

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Red Knights issue statement

The ‘Red Knights’ have confirmed their intention to try to oust the owners of Manchester United.

Concerned by the huge amount of debt the Glazers’ took on to complete their controversial takeover in 2005, the Red Knights are intent on launching a takeover bid.