Dec
2008
Articles from 2nd Dec 2008
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Fourth still the aim after cash boost
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
Britain's Olympic team will still target fourth place in the London 2012 medals table following a last-minute injection of £29million from public funds but some sports will still face cuts. Read
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Ellington strike stuns Potters
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
Nathan Ellington coolly rolled home an injury-time penalty to send Derby into the Carling Cup semi-finals. Read
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McDonald brace sees off young Guns
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
Two goals from midfielder Kevin McDonald saw Burnley claim a place in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup with a shock win over Arsene Wenger's young Arsenal side at Turf Moor. Read
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England to resume tour in UAE - report
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
England will fly into Abu Dhabi on Thursday to begin their preparations for the two-Test series in India according to a report in the United Arab Emirates. Read
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Fourth operation for Ballesteros
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
Seve Ballesteros is back in intensive care after undergoing further surgery at La Paz hospital in Madrid. Read
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Ronaldo retains focus despite accolade
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo insists winning the Ballon d'Or award will not burden him with increased pressure to perform. Read
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Benitez backs Keane
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez insists misfiring striker Robbie Keane will overcome his current crisis in form. Read
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Trejo interested in Baggies move
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
Real Mallorca striker Oscar Trejo wants to hold talks with West Brom over a possible January move to the Barclays Premier League's bottom club. Read
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Robinho thinks big
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
Brazilian superstar Kaka heads Robinho's January transfer wish-list for Manchester City. Read
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Degale goes pro
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
Great Britain's Olympic boxing champion James DeGale has turned professional and signed up with promoter Frank Warren. Read
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Olympic cuts to be revealed
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
Sports chiefs will decide on Tuesday which Olympic sports will have funding cuts in the run-up to the London 2012 Games. Read
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Kenyon: No pressure on Scolari
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has given Luiz Felipe Scolari a massive vote of confidence by insisting he will not be axed if he fails to deliver any silverware this season. Read
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Zola: Anfield stalemate my best yet
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola claimed Monday night's goalless draw at Liverpool was the most impressive performance of his short spell as manager. Read
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Robin: I was not target of outburst
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
Robin van Persie does not believe he is the disruptive influence in the Arsenal dressing room described by team-mate William Gallas. Read
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Hussain: The game must continue
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has called on Kevin Pietersen to take his squad back to India and fulfil their Test commitments after insisting: "The game has to go on". Read
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Johnson relishing World Cup clash
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
England manager Martin Johnson predicted a "hell of a game" against Scotland when the two old enemies meet in the group stages of the 2011 World Cup. Read
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Yuvraj backs decision to abandon series
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
India batsman Yuvraj Singh supports the decision to abandon the one-day series with England following last week's terrorist attacks in Mumbai. Read
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Larsson 'target for Everton'
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
Former Celtic and Manchester United star Henrik Larsson would consider a return to the Barclays Premier League amid reports he is a target for injury-ravaged Everton. Read
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Ronaldo scoops Ballon d'Or
Dec 02 2008 | National Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo was on Tuesday confirmed as the winner of the 2008 Ballon d'Or, beating competition from Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres. Read
