Dec
2008
Articles from 3rd Dec 2008
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Rutten makes forgettable return
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Schalke coach Fred Rutten made a dismal return to his former stomping ground as FC Twente booked their place in the last 32 of the UEFA Cup with a 2-1 win at Arke Stadion. Read
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Wallabies edge past Barbarians
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Australia celebrated the centenary of their 1908 Olympic gold medal with a 18-11 victory over the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium. Read
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City held at Eastlands
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Manchester City had to settle for a point in this UEFA Cup group game against Paris St Germain as they were held to a goalless draw at Eastlands. Read
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Tevez puts Rovers to the sword
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Carlos Tevez bagged four goals as Manchester United beat Blackburn 5-3 to reach the Carling Cup semi-finals. Read
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Spurs advance to semis
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Harry Redknapp has been Tottenham boss for less than six weeks and is already one tie from Wembley following a 2-1 Carling Cup quarter-final victory over Watford courtesy of Darren Bent's winner. Read
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Hammers reveal new sponsor
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
West Ham United have signed a new shirt sponsorship deal with online bookmakers SBOBET, which will run until the end of next season. Read
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England handed tough draw
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Stuart Pearce's England Under-21s will face a clash with Germany in the group stages of next year's European Championships in Sweden. Read
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Ballesteros out of intensive care
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Seve Ballesteros has left intensive care after his fourth operation, the Madrid hospital at which he is being treated have confirmed. Read
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England ready to resume tour
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
England have confirmed they are flying out to Abu Dhabi on Thursday and will resume their tour of India following days of talks with security advisors. Read
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League set for salary cap talks
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
The Football League have confirmed a proposed salary cap will be discussed in greater depth with Coca-Cola Championship clubs after Derby chairman Adam Pearson warned the game is "close to meltdown at all levels". Read
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Walton named Black Cats chief executive
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Sunderland have appointed life-long supporter Steve Walton as their new chief executive. Read
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Figueroa to sign permanent Latics deal
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Wigan boss Steve Bruce has confirmed he will sign loanee Maynor Figueroa permanently next month. Read
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Drogba agent denies Inter contact
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has had no contact whatsoever with Inter Milan's representatives, claims his agent Thierno Seydi. Read
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Windies set for England tour
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
The West Indies have confirmed they will tour England at the start of next summer and replace Zimbabwe for the first Test series of the summer. Read
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Kinnear believes in Owen
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Joe Kinnear is backing Newcastle skipper Michael Owen to hit the goals trail once again after leaping to his defence. Read
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England will not rush return
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
England will only begin their journey back to India if their tour is confirmed as officially back on. Read
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BOA concerned by funding cuts
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
The British Olympic Association have expressed their disappointment at the level of funding offered to some sports ahead of the 2012 London Games. Read
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Al-Muhammadi keen on Blackburn switch
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Egypt midfielder Ahmed Al-Muhammadi is hopeful of sealing a move to Barclays Premier League club Blackburn in the January transfer window. Read
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No FA punishment for Reds
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
The Football Association will not take any formal action against Liverpool after their players wore T-shirts carrying a message of support for fan Michael Shields, who was jailed for the attempted murder of a Bulgarian waiter in 2005. Read
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Budget blow for athletics
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Athletics has suffered a budget cut for the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics but 17 other sports will enjoy increases, figures released by funding body UK Sport confirmed. Read
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Hughes backs Jo to go
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is convinced £18million summer signing Jo will prove his worth at Eastlands. Read
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Scholes poised for early return
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Paul Scholes is in line for a surprise comeback against Blackburn at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. Read
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BCCI confident over Test series
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Indian cricket chiefs remain confident the Test series against England will get under way in Chennai next week. Read
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Scots and Welsh weigh up Euro bid
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
The Scottish and Welsh football associations could enter into a joint bid for the 2016 European Championships after both confirmed "tentative" talks over co-hosting the event had taken place. Read
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McCaw backs Boks to see off Lions
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Richie McCaw would have no concerns about laying a fistful of dollars on South Africa to beat the Lions next summer having led New Zealand on a Grand Slam tour of the British Isles. Read
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Sampras predicts top honours for Murray
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Pete Sampras does not think Britain will have long to wait before Andy Murray delivers on his promise and claims a Grand Slam title. Read
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Zola backs Green for England recall
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Gianfranco Zola has told goalkeeper Robert Green his improvement in form will win him an England recall. Read
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Harry focusing on the league
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admits Barclays Premier League survival is his priority ahead of Wednesday night's Carling Cup quarter-final at Watford. Read
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Cap could fit for Championship clubs
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Championship clubs are reportedly considering a salary cap to combat losses in the economic downturn. Read
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Jewell hails Rams support
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Derby boss Paul Jewell dedicated his side's Carling Cup quarter-final victory to the club's fans after the last-ditch 1-0 win at Stoke. Read
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Coyle springs Gunners surprise
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
Burnley manager Owen Coyle saluted his side's team-work after they denied Arsenal a place in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup against the odds. Read
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Players may reject revised tour - Cork
Dec 03 2008 | National Sport
The England and Wales Cricket Board are thought to be close to accepting tightened security arrangements for the resumption of the tour to India - but former player Dominic Cork claims as many as six of Peter Moores' squad will not return and are "traumatised" by their experience. Read
