Nov
2008
Articles from 23rd Nov 2008
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Williams bags IRB gong
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
Wales winger Shane Williams has been named IRB player of the year. Read
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Verdasco gives Spain Davis Cup crown
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
Fernando Verdasco kept his nerve to steer Spain to their third Davis Cup triumph after a five-set win over Jose Acasuso at the Estadio Islas Malvinas in Mar del Plata. Read
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Hammers edge out Black Cats
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
Valon Behrami's first West Ham goal ended their search for a Barclays Premier League victory at the eighth attempt as Sunderland were once again made to pay for missed chances following the 1-0 result. Read
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England lose series
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
England slumped to a dismal one-day series defeat after losing the rain-hit fourth encounter by 19 runs to keep India on course to complete a humiliating series whitewash. Read
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Behrami strike ends Hammers torrid run
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
Valon Behrami's first West Ham goal ended their search for a Barclays Premier League victory at the eighth attempt as Sunderland were once again made to pay for missed chances. Read
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India batsmen dominate once again
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
England were facing a daunting run chase in today's rain-hit one-day international against India after being given an adjusted target of 198 in a match reduced to 22 overs. Read
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Pav strike downs 10-man Rovers
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
Roman Pavlyuchenko's first-half strike lifted Tottenham out of the Premier League relegation zone and plunged 10-man Blackburn deeper into trouble after a 1-0 result at White Hart Lane. Read
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Harris: Quick sale or wait for Magpies
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
Newcastle are unlikely to be sold until February if a deal is not done inside the next three weeks. Read
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India on front foot in Bangalore
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
England were facing another major battle to restrict India's free-scoring top order despite the early scalp of Sachin Tendulkar in the fourth one-day international. Read
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Defoe expects operation woe
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
Portsmouth and England striker Jermain Defoe believes he may need an operation and a month out of action to solve his calf problem. Read
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Lin takes Hong Kong title
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
Chinese Taipei's Lin Wen-tang edged a thrilling play-off against Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy to capture the UBS Hong Kong Open and secure his first victory on the European Tour. Read
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Scolari hails Newcastle
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
Disappointed Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari paid tribute to Joe Kinnear after stubborn Newcastle battled hard for a draw at Stamford Bridge. Read
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Benitez frustrated by stalemate
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insisted the frustrating 0-0 home draw with Fulham was "an opportunity lost". Read
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O'Neill: Vidic should have seen red
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill felt Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic was fortunate not to be sent off as the two sides fought out a goalless draw at Villa Park. Read
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Wenger: Gallas has Gunners future
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger refused to reveal the reasons behind his decision to strip William Gallas of the captaincy after his side crashed 3-0 to Manchester City at Eastlands. Read
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Gatland proud despite defeat
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
Wales coach Warren Gatland was proud of his players' performance despite going down 29-9 to New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium. Read
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Bok to the drawing board for Johnson
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
England team manager Martin Johnson admitted his side were given a lesson in rugby by South Africa in their 42-6 mauling at Twickenham. Read
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Hatton hammers Malignaggi
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
Ricky Hatton continued his unbeaten run at light-welterweight by outclassing Paulie Malignaggi with an 11th-round stoppage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Read
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Johnson seals Australia triumph
Nov 23 2008 | National Sport
Mitchell Johnson claimed a maiden five-wicket haul as Australia wrapped up a comfortable 149-run victory over New Zealand early on the fourth day of the first Test at the Gabba. Read
