Nov
2008
Articles from 14th Nov 2008
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Wales make hard work of Canada
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
James Hook looks set to miss Wales' Millennium Stadium clash against New Zealand next Saturday after suffering a knee injury during an error-strewn 34-13 victory over Canada. Read
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Stevens triumphs in scrappy match
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
Rejuvenated Welshman Matthew Stevens is through to his first ranking event final since the 2005 World Championship after seeing off seven-time Crucible champion Stephen Hendry in the semi-final of the Bahrain Snooker Championship. Read
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Murray: Federer win a prize in itself
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
Andy Murray already feels like a Masters Cup champion after ranking his titanic victory over Roger Federer at the season-ending showpiece alongside his equally epic triumph over Rafael Nadal at this year's US Open. Read
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Johnson issues rallying call
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
Martin Johnson has called on England to bring the crowd to its feet in Saturday's Cook Cup showdown with old enemy Australia and start rebuilding Fortress Twickenham. Read
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Kinnear: Shay transfer not a Given
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has warned Tottenham counterpart Harry Redknapp to save the price of a phone call if he intends to step up his interest in Shay Given. Read
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Murray dispatches Federer in thriller
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
Andy Murray eliminated defending champion Roger Federer from the season-ending Masters Cup after recording a thrilling 4-6 7-6 (7/3) 7-5 win in Shanghai. Read
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James backs Brooking
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
Portsmouth's England goalkeeper David James has leapt to the defence of Sir Trevor Brooking, the Football Association's under-fire director of football development, branding treatment of him as "disgraceful" - following his criticism of the level of funding for youth football schemes. Read
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Ballesteros recovery continues
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
Seve Ballesteros could be moved out of intensive care as soon as next week, according to the hospital treating the five-time major winner. Read
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Capello set to give youth a chance
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
Joe Hart and Gabriel Agbonlahor are expected to head a group of youngsters that Fabio Capello will give England experience to in Germany next week. Read
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Hughes defiant amid City speculation
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
Mark Hughes has claimed 'different agendas' are at work in trying to destabilise his position at Manchester City after a meeting this week in Abu Dhabi where he outlined his vision for the Eastlands outfit with the club's owners. Read
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Peacock: We can ruffle Kiwi feathers
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
England captain Jamie Peacock insists his side have learned their lessons from last week's second-half horror show against New Zealand and are ready to exact their revenge when it counts. Read
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Fergie: Hargreaves op vital
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Manchester United were left with no option but to send Owen Hargreaves for a career-saving knee operation in America. Read
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FA charge Drogba
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association after throwing a coin at Burnley fans during the Carling Cup fourth-round tie on Wednesday. Read
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Smith keeps everyone guessing
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
England coach Tony Smith's guessing game over his team selection for Saturday's World Cup semi-final is keeping his players on their toes. Read
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Phelan: United will not throw towel in
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan is confident the Red Devils defenders will be able to handle the threat of Rory Delap's monster throw-ins at Old Trafford on Saturday. Read
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Malpas leaves Robins
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
Coca-Cola League One strugglers Swindon have parted company with manager Maurice Malpas by mutual consent. Read
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England humbled again
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
England slumped to one of their heaviest defeats in a one-day international after being trounced by 158 runs against India in Friday's opener to the seven-match series. Read
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Smith confirms Ospreys approach
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
New Zealand backs coach Wayne Smith has confirmed he has received an offer to take over at Ospreys. Read
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Dyson and Els lead the way
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
Simon Dyson stormed into contention at the Barclays Singapore Open on Friday, carding a four-under-par 67 to join Ernie Els at the top of the leaderboard during the weather-interrupted second round of the Asian Tour event. Read
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Ferdinand impressed by rising stars
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
Rio Ferdinand believes the future is bright for England after this week's Carling Cup showcased some of the up-and-coming homegrown talent. Read
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Zola: Drog must have been provoked
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
Former Chelsea playing legend Gianfranco Zola insists Didier Drogba must have been provoked into throwing a coin back at Burnley fans during the Blues' shock Carling Cup fourth-round defeat at Stamford Bridge. Read
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Comolli: Time at Spurs a success
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
Former Tottenham sporting director Damien Comolli insists his time at White Hart Lane was a success and believes the team's upturn in fortunes is a result of his legacy. Read
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England face massive run chase
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
England were facing a history-making run chase in the opening match of the one-day series after their decision to bowl first backfired spectacularly against India's free-scoring batsmen. Read
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India power towards formidable total
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
England's decision to bowl first in the opening match of the one-day series backfired today with free-scoring duo Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag each hitting fifties to power India towards a formidable total. Read
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Els eases into lead
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
Ernie Els took over at the top of the leaderboard after finishing his first round at the Barclays Singapore Open this morning with two birdies at his final three holes. Read
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England toil in strong India start
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
England's attack struggled to make inroads against India's free-scoring openers after deciding to bowl first in the opener to the seven-match One-day International series. Read
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KP chooses to bat
Nov 14 2008 | National Sport
England's highly-rated attack were given an early opportunity to impress in the opening match of their one-day series against India after captain Kevin Pietersen won the toss and chose to bowl. Read
