Dec
2008
Articles from 8th Dec 2008
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Scolari under `zero pressure`
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
Luiz Felipe Scolari showed no sign of feeling the strain ahead of a game which could cost Chelsea millions if results conspire against them. Read
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Calzaghe edging towards retirement
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
Joe Calzaghe has reportedly stated he will "probably" announce his retirement in the new year. Read
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England arrive back in India
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
England's players were met by armed police and a flurry of activity outside Chennai airport when they landed to resume their tour of India on Monday. Read
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Rosicky return 'not before March'
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
Arsenal have ruled midfielder Tomas Rosicky out of action until March "at the earliest". Read
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Galliani hoping Becks will stay
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani hopes David Beckham will extend his stay with the Rossoneri once he has settled in at the San Siro. Read
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Leave Lucas alone - Benitez
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez has launched a passionate defence of Brazilian youngster Lucas ahead of Tuesday's final Champions League group game in Eindhoven. Read
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Mowbray still the man, says Greening
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
West Brom captain Jonathan Greening has given his backing to manager Tony Mowbray and insisted the ex Hibernian boss would be "a wanted man" if he ever left The Hawthorns. Read
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Reid rules out Sunderland return
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
Sunderland will draw up a shortlist of candidates to replace Roy Keane later this week - but former boss Peter Reid will not be on it. Read
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Horstmann extends Worcester deal
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
Worcester back row Kai Horstmann has agreed a new three-year deal which will keep him at Sixways until 2012. Read
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Rosicky return 'not before march'
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
Arsenal have ruled midfielder Tomas Rosicky out of action until March "at the earliest". Read
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Steve McClaren rules out Sunderland job
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
FC Twente coach Steve McClaren has denied reports linking him to the vacant managerial position at Premier League side Sunderland. Read
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ARL offer Stuart hope
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
Australian Rugby League chairman Colin Love has offered a 'hurt and shattered' Ricky Stuart hope he may regain the national coaching position in the future after reluctantly accepting his resignation. Read
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Broad: Tour decision is good for game
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
Former Test cricketer Chris Broad believes the decision of England's players to resume their tour of India is "important for world cricket". Read
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Watson named in Australia squad
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
All-rounder Shane Watson has been welcomed back into the Australian squad for the first Test against South Africa at the WACA, which starts on December 17. Read
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Owen explains Toon deal delay
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
Newcastle striker Michael Owen insists the "hysteria" which has gripped the club over the past few months is responsible for contract talks being put on hold. Read
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Reid ready for Sunderland return
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
Peter Reid has thrown his hat into the ring to replace Roy Keane as Sunderland manager. Read
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Team bond prompted England decision
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff hinted team unity was behind the decision to resume the tour of India. Read
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O'Neill plays down 'big five' chances
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is refusing to allow his side to get carried away with the gap that is emerging at the top of the Barclays Premier League. Read
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Benitez: We can handle life at the top
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez saw his side cement their place at the top of the Premier League and insisted: "We can manage the pressure". Read
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Adams: No Pompey fire sale
Dec 08 2008 | National Sport
Tony Adams has been told he does not have to sell any of his squad in January after Portsmouth owner Alexandre Gaydamak put the club up for sale. Read
