http://www.manchester.com/news/ Visit Manchester.com for local and national news from Manchester UK. Also property, sports & entertainment news. en-gb Mon, 12 May 2008 06:10:58 GMT An opening stand of 269 helped Essex to a 156-run win over Surrey in the Friends Provident Trophy at the Oval. http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Essex_openers_inflict_misery_on_Ramprakashs_Surrey-18588054.html http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Essex_openers_inflict_misery_on_Ramprakashs_Surrey-18588054.html Sun, 11 May 2008 20:58:50 GMT Semi Tadulala scored a hat-trick as Bradford Bulls beat Catalan Dragons 46-16 to reach the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup at Odsal. http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Tadulala_grabs_hat_trick_as_ruthless_Bulls_slays_Dragons-18588050.html http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Tadulala_grabs_hat_trick_as_ruthless_Bulls_slays_Dragons-18588050.html Sun, 11 May 2008 20:20:10 GMT Novac Djokovic fought back from a set down to beat unseeded Stanislas Wawrinka 4-6 6-3 6-3 to win the Rome Masters. http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Djokovic_survives_scare_to_triumph_over_Wawrinka_in_Rome-18588048.html http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Djokovic_survives_scare_to_triumph_over_Wawrinka_in_Rome-18588048.html Sun, 11 May 2008 19:52:32 GMT Lewis Hamilton admits he was thrilled to break up the Ferrari monopoly after finishing second in the Turkish grand prix at Istanbul. http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Hamilton_joy_at_putting_title_challenge_back_on_track-18588047.html http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Hamilton_joy_at_putting_title_challenge_back_on_track-18588047.html Sun, 11 May 2008 19:50:26 GMT Hennie Otto saw off the challenge of England's Oliver Wilson to win the Italian Open by one stroke. http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Otto_clinches_maiden_Tour_triumph_by_one_stroke_in_Italy-18588046.html http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Otto_clinches_maiden_Tour_triumph_by_one_stroke_in_Italy-18588046.html Sun, 11 May 2008 19:41:41 GMT Everton have clinched the Uefa Cup spot after beating Newcastle United 3-1 at Goodison Park. http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Everton_seal_Uefa_Cup_spot_after_double_from_Yakubu-18588040.html http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Everton_seal_Uefa_Cup_spot_after_double_from_Yakubu-18588040.html Sun, 11 May 2008 21:01:22 GMT Birmingham City and Reading have joined Derby County as the sides relegated from the Premier League. http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Blues_and_Reading_down_as_Fulham_celebrate_survival-18588039.html http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Blues_and_Reading_down_as_Fulham_celebrate_survival-18588039.html Sun, 11 May 2008 21:01:51 GMT Manchester United have reclaimed the Premier League title after beating Wigan Athletic 2-0 at the JJB Stadium. http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Jubilant_United_clinch_title_after_victory_over_Latics-18588038.html http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Jubilant_United_clinch_title_after_victory_over_Latics-18588038.html Sun, 11 May 2008 21:02:28 GMT Dinara Safina fought back from a set down to beat Elena Dementieva 3-6 6-2 6-2 to win the German Open. http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Safina_wins_German_Open_to_round_off_memorable_week-18588037.html http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Safina_wins_German_Open_to_round_off_memorable_week-18588037.html Sun, 11 May 2008 16:33:04 GMT Hull Kingston-Rovers are through to the fifth round of the Challenge Cup after a 42-22 win over Huddersfield at Craven Park. http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Hull_KR_produce_stunning_fightback_to_see_off_Giants-18588036.html http://www.manchester.com/Sport_News/Hull_KR_produce_stunning_fightback_to_see_off_Giants-18588036.html Sun, 11 May 2008 16:23:21 GMT