Dec
2009
Articles from 6th Dec 2009
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Hendry wins but admits snooker is 'torture'
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Stephen Hendry won an absorbing battle with fellow snooker great Steve Davis to reach round two of the Pukka Pies UK Championship - but admitted he was finding the game "torture". Read
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Selby fights back to win
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Mark Selby staged a brilliant fightback to win his first ranking event match this season and reach round two of the Pukka Pies UK Championship. Read
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Wasps hold out for victory
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Wasps withstood a late fightback from rivals Leicester to secure a precious 24-22 Guinness Premiership victory at a packed Adams Park. Read
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Howard saves Everton
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Everton scored twice and goalkeeper Tim Howard saved an injury-time penalty as the hosts fought back to draw 2-2 with Tottenham at Goodison Park. Read
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Zamora makes his point
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Fulham striker Bobby Zamora fired his club back into the top half of the Barclays Premier League then taunted his critics with his celebration at Craven Cottage. Read
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Allenby proves play-off master
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Australian Robert Allenby ended four years without a win in South Africa - and nobody would have been surprised it came in sudden death. Read
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Khan on American mission
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Amir Khan has been backed to conquer America by promoter Frank Warren after making an explosive first defence of his world title last night. Read
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Gooch: Only a matter of time for KP
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen's quest for a first major innings since his comeback from injury so far extends to five unsuccessful attempts. Read
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Ugly Blackburn tough to beat - Johnson
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Glen Johnson believes Blackburn play "an ugly game very well" as Liverpool slipped further behind in the race for a place in next season's Champions League. Read
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Rosicky news devastates Wenger
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger admits he is "devastated" at the news that Tomas Rosicky could be out for a month with a groin injury. Read
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FA deny Viagra player report
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
The Football Association have denied England are considering taking Viagra to help cope with playing at altitude at the World Cup in South Africa next year. Read
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Spurs give trial to Riesgo
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has handed a trial to Real Sociedad goalkeeper Asier Riesgo, the Spanish club have confirmed. Read
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Dallaglio: Cipriani should stay
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Lawrence Dallaglio has urged Danny Cipriani to stay at Wasps for the benefit of his England career after confirming the club have opened new contract negotiations with the fly-half. Read
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Carlo: Lamps will still take penalties
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Frank Lampard will keep his job as Chelsea's penalty taker despite the late failure at Manchester City on Saturday that consigned the Blues to defeat. Read
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Carrick set to reprise defensive role
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to ask Michael Carrick to carry on defending to solve one of the worst injury crises of his 23-year Manchester United reign. Read
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Gooch: I want to help England win
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Graham Gooch has issued the simplest of mission statements in his new role as England batting coach - to help his country "win cricket matches". Read
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Warren rejects Hatton speculation
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Frank Warren has dismissed the notion that Ricky Hatton could fight world champion Amir Khan. Read
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Arshavin answers attacking problem
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger believes he may have stumbled upon the perfect to solution to Arsenal's injury problems up front after Andrey Arshavin starred in the Gunners' 2-0 Barclays Premier League win over Stoke. Read
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Small problem for Fergie
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson joked that he had to play the "smallest centre half in the world" after Manchester United had shrugged aside an injury crisis to beat West Ham 4-0 at Upton Park. Read
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Phelan admits Dzeko interest
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Manchester United assistant Mike Phelan rates Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko as "ideal for the English league" and has hinted the Red Devils could consider a move for the player. Read
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Parreira: Wag-less England a threat
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has tipped England to make a big impression on next summer's World Cup finals after ditching the 'wag' culture. Read
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Habana to cherish Baa-Baas treble
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Bryan Habana described his hat-trick of tries against New Zealand as a cherished moment of his career. Read
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Carlo keeps calm despite City defeat
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
Carlo Ancelotti insists Chelsea have "nothing to worry about" despite Saturday night's 2-1 defeat at Manchester City which cut their lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League to two points. Read
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Beckham ready to accept World Cup fate
Dec 06 2009 | National Sport
David Beckham admits he could be left in the cold when England boss Fabio Capello picks his World Cup squad next summer. Read
