Nov
2009
Articles from 23rd Nov 2009
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Benitez believes in great escape
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez insists Liverpool can amaze Europe again and make sure of unlikely Champions League qualification. Read
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British GP 'heading for Silverstone'
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
A deal for next year's British Grand Prix to remain at Silverstone is imminent, according to Silverstone Holdings managing director Richard Phillips. Read
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Defoe gunning for Champions League
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has revealed his determination to play in the Champions League and believes winning the Golden Boot this season will help his side qualify for Europe's top club competition. Read
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Ford a non-starter as Smith successor
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
England rugby union defence coach Mike Ford has ruled out the possibility of taking over the nation's rugby league side. Read
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FIFA to discuss Republic World Cup exit
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has called an extraordinary meeting of the world governing body's executive committee in response to the Republic of Ireland's controversial defeat by France in the World Cup play-offs. Read
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Nadal sunk by Soderling
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Robin Soderling repeated his French Open heroics with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Rafael Nadal at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London. Read
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Embarrassed Latics to refund fans
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Wigan's players have offered to refund supporters who travelled to Sunday's 9-1 thrashing at Tottenham. Read
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Murray taking nothing for granted
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray knows there is plenty of work still to be done if he is to qualify for the semi-finals of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals for a second successive year. Read
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Kear dismisses England link
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Wakefield boss John Kear has issued a statement playing down links with the England coaching vacancy. Read
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Lawson happy to have grabbed chance
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Rory Lawson woke up on Friday morning ready to lead Scotland A out against Tonga at Netherdale but the following day he was making history at Murrayfield as part of the first Scotland side to beat Australia for 27 years. Read
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Fabregas avoids Barca talk
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Cesc Fabregas maintains he will not be distracted by his name being used in Barcelona's presidential election campaign - and hinted he could even stay at Arsenal for life. Read
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Town rubbish Keane exit talk
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Ipswich have denied reports that manager Roy Keane is set to lose his job at Portman Road. Read
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Duo released for tour match
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Wales have released scrum-half Gareth Cooper and flanker Sam Warburton for Cardiff Blues' tour match against Australia on Tuesday night. Read
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Rosberg signs for Mercedes
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Mercedes Grand Prix have announced Nico Rosberg as their new driver in their first signing since taking over the Brawn GP team. Read
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Henry contemplated international retirement
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
France captain Thierry Henry admits he considered quitting international football following the uproar caused by his part in the goal which sent Les Bleus to the World Cup finals at the Republic of Ireland's expense. Read
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We won't panic - Gartside
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Bolton chairman Phil Gartside says he is not in the business of "pressing panic buttons" after a string of poor results at the Reebok Stadium. Read
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Hines can handle the stick
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Nathan Hines could not care less if he has to put up with a bit of stick after helping Scotland beat his native Australia for the first time in 27 years. Read
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Williams eyes try milestone
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Wales star Shane Williams has set his sights on chasing David Campese's remarkable tally of 64 international tries. Read
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Westwood savours Dubai success
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Lee Westwood would have celebrated becoming European Tour number one again well into the early hours no matter how he did it. Read
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McDonald hopes win boosts Allardyce
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Blackburn assistant manager Neil McDonald handed his boss Sam Allardyce a tonic ahead of a hospital visit. Read
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Becks proud despite shoot-out loss
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
David Beckham was left to rue another penalty shoot-out loss as the Los Angeles Galaxy lost the MLS Cup final to Real Salt Lake at Qwest Field. Read
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Strauss hails duo
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Two gritty batsmen from different ends of the experience spectrum have put England 1-0 up against South Africa - and captain Andrew Strauss is delighted to have both in his team. Read
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Murray counting on home support
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray gave the O2 Arena a big thumbs up after opening his Barclays ATP World Tour Finals campaign with an impressive victory over US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro. Read
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Gerrard keeps believing
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Skipper Steven Gerrard insists that Liverpool can still salvage their season as they prepare for their make-or-break Champions League showdown with Debrecen in Budapest. Read
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Redknapp: Defoe is England's best
Nov 23 2009 | National Sport
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp hailed Jermain Defoe as the finest finisher available to England boss Fabio Capello after his striker produced the best individual goalscoring performance in the Premier League for a decade. Read
