Nov
2008
Articles from 12th Nov 2008
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Burnley triumph following shoot-out
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
Goalkeeper Brian Jensen was the Burnley hero as Chelsea crashed out of the Carling Cup 5-4 on penalties following the 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Read
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Blackburn into last eight
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
Roque Santa Cruz needed just two minutes to announce his return in style as Blackburn booked their place in the Carling Cup quarter-finals following a 2-1 victory at Sunderland. Read
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Duo on fire in Spurs cup defence
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
Harry Redknapp's magic touch continued as Tottenham recorded a 4-2 victory over Liverpool at White Hart Lane to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup. Read
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FIFA pledge over 'team GB' rejected
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
Scotland's First Minister on Wednesday night rejected a FIFA pledge that a British Olympic football team would not threaten the future of the Scotland national side. Read
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Henson ruled out
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
Wales star Gavin Henson's international comeback is on hold until at least the RBS 6 Nations Championship in February after he was ruled out of the autumn Test series due to an ongoing Achilles problem. Read
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Moores: Humiliation can help England
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
Peter Moores has urged England to learn the lessons from their early tour "wake-up call" and deliver a major performance when the one-day international series against India begins on Friday. Read
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Hughes: Business as usual
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
Mark Hughes has called for an end to talk of a crisis at Manchester City following three consecutive Barclays Premier League defeats. Read
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Poulter driven out
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
Ian Poulter announced his withdrawal from the Barclays Singapore Open on Wednesday after failing to get a replacement driver in time for the tee-off of the Asian Tour event. Read
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Scots still wary of Team GB
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
FIFA's apparent assurances over the independence of the four home nations have failed to soften the Scottish Football Association's opposition to a British Olympic team. Read
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Billionaire denies Toon interest
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
American tycoon Philip Anschutz has denied he is interested in buying Newcastle. Read
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Murray seals semi spot
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
British number one Andy Murray secured a maiden Masters Cup semi-final berth after breezing to a 6-4 6-2 win over world number nine Gilles Simon in Shanghai on Wednesday. Read
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Injury ends Roddick bid
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
World number six Andy Roddick pulled out of the season-ending Masters Cup on Wednesday with an ankle injury. Read
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Gardner and McGuire omitted
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
England coach Tony Smith appeared to throw up a smokescreen ahead of Saturday's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand by naming an initial squad that excluded Ade Gardner and Danny McGuire. Read
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PFA opposed to new drug-test plans
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
Players' union boss Gordon Taylor is to contact the Football Association to register concerns about plans for proposed new drug-testing procedures. Read
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O'Driscoll eyes historic win
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
Brian O'Driscoll has welcomed the opportunity to mark his milestone 50th cap as Ireland captain by adding the only outstanding major Test scalp to his collection. Read
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Pietersen backs players to perform
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen is backing his humiliated England side to bounce back strongly when they are confronted by India for the start of the one-day international series on Friday. Read
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Vickery determined to make an impact
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
Phil Vickery may have lost the England captaincy but his passion for the red rose burns as fiercely as ever. Read
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Chelsea ready to let the Drog out
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
Chelsea assistant coach Ray Wilkins has predicted Didier Drogba will return with a renewed hunger for goals after watching Nicolas Anelka enjoy a prolific spell in his absence. Read
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Capello joins World Cup bid
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
Fabio Capello will join David Beckham to help England's bid for the 2018 World Cup. Read
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Rosicky out for eight weeks
Nov 12 2008 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger says he expects midfielder Tomas Rosicky to return inside two months after the Arsenal midfielder underwent further surgery on a tendon injury that has sidelined him since January. Read
