Nov
2008
Articles from 8th Nov 2008
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Ireland crush Canada
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Declan Kidney's reign as Ireland coach began in predictably convincing fashion as hapless Canada were swept aside 55-0 at Thomond Park. Read
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Scotland no match for All Blacks
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Scotland paid the price for missed chances and sloppy defending against an under-strength New Zealand as their first Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Test ended in a resounding 32-6 defeat. Read
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Keane brace puts Reds back on top
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool returned to the top of the Barclays Premier League thanks to Robbie Keane's first two league goals for the club in their 3-0 victory over West Brom. Read
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Defoe penalty gives Portsmouth victory
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Jermain Defoe handed Tony Adams his first win as Portsmouth boss as Pompey came from behind to win 2-1 at Sunderland. Read
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Taylor goal enough for Bolton
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Matthew Taylor inflicted a third successive defeat on Hull, but it was Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen who emerged his side's real hero following the 1-0 victory. Read
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Late show gives Everton points
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Three goals in five minutes capped a sensational Everton fightback as they beat West Ham 3-1. Read
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Winning start for Johnson
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
England ushered in their bold new era under Martin Johnson with a thumping 39-13 victory over the Pacific Islanders at Twickenham on Saturday. Read
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Battling Wales go down
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Wales were thwarted in their attempt to topple world champions South Africa - despite a spirited fightback at the Millennium Stadium. Read
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Sorensen helps Stoke to draw
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Thomas Sorensen made a series of fine second-half saves to secure another valuable Barclays Premier League point for Stoke in a goalless draw at the JJB Stadium. Read
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Gunners pass United test
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger got the response he wanted as Arsenal bounced back from turmoil to beat Manchester United 2-1, with Samir Nasri scoring twice at the Emirates Stadium. Read
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Dons ponder Windass move
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Aberdeen manager Jimmy Calderwood has raised the prospect of Dean Windass making a dramatic return to Pittodrie. Read
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India gain upper hand
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
India bowled out Australia for 355 to earn a first-innings lead of 86 runs at stumps on day three of the fourth Test. Read
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Sidebottom still struggling for fitness
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Ryan Sidebottom looks set to lose his battle to be fit after his long-standing Achilles tendon problems in time for the start of England's one-day series against India next week. Read
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McDowell makes a move
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell joined fellow Ryder Cup debutant Oliver Wilson a shot adrift of HSBC Champions leaders Henrik Stenson and Sergio Garcia after third round play at the rain-affected event briefly got underway in Shanghai following the earlier completion of the delayed second round. Read
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Kiwis too strong for England
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
England let slip a 24-8 lead to go down 36-24 to New Zealand in their final group match of the World Cup. Read
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Batting is key for Moores
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Peter Moores has pinpointed England's batting unit as the key to their chances of success in the forthcoming seven-match one-day series against India. Read
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Stenson and Garcia lead the way
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Sweden's Henrik Stenson and Spanish world number three Sergio Garcia share a one-stroke lead over England's Oliver Wilson and Australia's Geoff Ogilvy after the second round of the HSBC Champions was finally completed at a damp Sheshan International Golf Club. Read
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Scots thrashed by Tonga
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Tonga brought Scotland crashing back to reality with a 48-0 thrashing in the World Cup play-off for seventh place in Rockhampton. Read
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Kinnear braced for Owen interest
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Interim Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear admits there could be "dozens" of clubs lining up to talk to Magpies captain Michael Owen in January. Read
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Gabby: Barton's had enough bad press
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has revealed he decided not to pursue disciplinary action against Joey Barton because the controversial midfielder "has had enough bad press". Read
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Enzo questions Jones' engine
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Roy Jones Jr's recent inactivity will put him at a big disadvantage when he climbs into the ring against Joe Calzaghe on Saturday night, according to the Welshman's father and trainer Enzo. Read
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Nothing new for experienced Kinnear
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear will draw on his experiences at Wimbledon as he attempts to fight his way through a tide of negative publicity. Read
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Benitez planning long-term future
Nov 08 2008 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez has made it clear he is anxious for an early resolution to contract negotiations he hopes will secure his long-term future as Liverpool manager. Read
