Dec
2008
Articles from 1st Dec 2008
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Hunt grabs brace as Reading triumph
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
Reading striker Noel Hunt took his tally into double figures with a goal in each half as Reading returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory against Coventry in the Coca-Cola Championship. Read
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Reds reclaim top after stalemate
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
West Ham claimed their first point at Anfield for nine years as Liverpool took over at the top of the Barclays Premier League following the goalless draw. Read
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Seven Olympic heroes on award shortlist
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
Seven of Team GB's Olympic gold medallists have been included on the shortlist for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2008 award. Read
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Chelsea and Lyn reach Mikel agreement
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
Chelsea have reached an agreement with Norwegian club Lyn Oslo in their dispute over the transfer of John Mikel Obi. Read
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Heskey could make January switch
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
Emile Heskey appears poised to leave Wigan in January following the latest remarks from chairman Dave Whelan. Read
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Giovinco agent denies Hammers link
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
Sebastian Giovinco will not be joining West Ham, according to his agent. Read
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Campaigners angry over Mido chants
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
Anti-racism campaigners Kick It Out have called for stern action after Middlesbrough striker Mido was subjected to Islamophobic chants at the weekend. Read
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England and Scotland drawn together
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
England and Scotland have been drawn in the same group for Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand. Read
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FA rule out Scolari action
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
The Football Association will not be taking any action against Luiz Felipe Scolari over the Chelsea manager's comments about referee Mike Dean this weekend. Read
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India offer revised Test schedule
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
England have been offered a revised schedule for their suspended tour of India as talks on security continue. Read
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England security talks continue
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
Top English cricket officials have been engaged in security talks throughout the day over the suspended tour of India. Read
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England flanker Lipman cited
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
England's Michael Lipman has been cited for allegedly stamping on an opponent during Saturday's Test match against New Zealand at Twickenham. Read
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Smit to lead Barbarians
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
South Africa captain John Smit will lead a star-studded Barbarians side against Australia in Wednesday's Olympic centenary clash at Wembley. Read
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Christmas return on cards for Dyer
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
West Ham midfielder Kieron Dyer is targeting a Christmas return to Barclays Premier League action after 15 months out with a career-threatening injury. Read
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Ronaldo favourite for Ballon d'Or
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is set to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or overnight. Read
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Kenyon rules out January newcomers
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon expects Luiz Felipe Scolari's squad to be strengthened in the new year - but not by the addition of fresh talent. Read
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Swedes celebrate World Cup success
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
Henrik Stenson believes playing with Robert Karlsson at the Ryder Cup this year gave Sweden the edge over other countries as they combined to secure the Omega Mission Hills World Cup. Read
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Williams hails in-form Byrne
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
World player of the year Shane Williams weaved his magic to leave Australia spellbound - but Wales' chief sorcerer now has a mercurial apprentice in full-back Lee Byrne. Read
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Armitage keen to be England regular
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
England may have been taught "brutal lessons" by the southern hemisphere superpowers but they also discovered something positive this autumn - that Delon Armitage has a future in Test rugby. Read
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Lee leads Aussies to series whitewash
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
Brett Lee claimed five wickets as Australia dismissed New Zealand for 203 to win the second Test in Adelaide by an innings and 62 runs on day four to seal a 2-0 series whitewash. Read
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Wenger impressed by Gunners character
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger knows his young Arsenal side must now find the winning mentality which saw them beat Chelsea in each and every one of their remaining Barclays Premier League matches if they are to have a say in the title race. Read
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FA to investigate Islamophobic abuse
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
The Football Association are investigating racist chanting directed at Middlesbrough striker Mido during the Tees-Tyne derby against Newcastle on Saturday. Read
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Hughes: We're playing catch-up
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
Mark Hughes has admitted Manchester City have some catching up to do before they can compete on equal terms with neighbours United. Read
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Zola keeps Tevez trauma at bay
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola insists the ongoing Carlos Tevez saga is not having a detrimental effect on him or his players. Read
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Moyes needs January cavalry
Dec 01 2008 | National Sport
Everton boss David Moyes is set to look for loan signings when the January transfer window opens, after losing striker Aiyegbeni Yakubu to a ruptured Achilles for the rest of the season. Read
