Dec
2008
Articles from 12th Dec 2008
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UEFA to deliver Rooney verdict on Monday
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
UEFA will decide on Monday whether to charge Wayne Rooney over his clash with Aalborg's Kasper Risgard at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Read
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New deal for van der Sar
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
Edwin van der Sar a has agreed a new one-year contract extension with Manchester United. Read
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Dream start for Swann
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
Graeme Swann enjoyed a dream start to his Test career to help England claim the upper hand in the opening Test against India in Chennai. Read
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Swann on song
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
Graeme Swann claimed two wickets in his first over in Test cricket to build on the momentum built by a stubborn lower-order batting display in the opening Test against India. Read
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Hodgson offers no Bullard guarantee
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
Roy Hodgson offers no guarantee that Jimmy Bullard will remain at Fulham by the end of the January transfer window. Read
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I didn't want Anelka - Grant
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
Former Chelsea manager Avram Grant has revealed he did not want France striker Nicolas Anelka at the club. Read
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Gillett confident over Donington
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
Donington Park owner Simon Gillett insists planning permission to improve the circuit ahead of the 2010 British Grand Prix is "in the bag". Read
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Prior stands firm to frustrate India
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
Matt Prior hit a defiant half-century on his return to Test cricket to help guide England's lower order beyond 300 as India's spinners made steady inroads in the opening Test. Read
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Barry backs Young for England role
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
Gareth Barry has tipped Aston Villa team-mate Ashley Young to play a major role for England in the build-up to the 2010 World Cup. Read
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Bruce braced for bids
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
Wigan manager Steve Bruce expects to spend more time fending off enquiries for his own players than he does negotiating to bring in new ones in the transfer window. Read
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Benitez calls for Reds cushion
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has charged his team with building a lead at the top of the Premier League during the Champions League break. Read
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Spinners stifle England
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
India's spinners combined to continue England's demise towards a modest first-innings total despite a battling performance from the middle order in the first Test. Read
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Castres stun out-of-sorts Leinster
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
Leinster suffered a Heineken Cup hiccup in the south of France as ice-cool Castres ran out 18-15 winners in freezing conditions at Stade Pierre Antoine. Read
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Megson is top manager
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
Bolton manager Gary Megson has been named Barclays manager of the month for November. Read
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England set to host Pumas
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
England are set to play their first summer Test against Argentina on home soil rather than in South America after receiving a request from the Pumas for financial assistance. Read
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Mosley hails plan for salvation
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
FIA president Max Mosley believes Formula One took its first step towards salvation by introducing a raft of ideas designed to save over a billion pounds per season. Read
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Kinnear 'not confident' of Owen deal
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has admitted he has a battle on his hands to persuade skipper Michael Owen his future remains on Tyneside. Read
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Give Ince time to prove himself - Bruce
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
Wigan manager Steve Bruce has backed former team-mate Paul Ince to turn things around at Blackburn - but not before they face each other on Saturday. Read
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F1 teams agree to cut costs
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
Motor sport's world governing body, the FIA, in conjunction with the Formula One teams have announced a raft of proposals in a bid to cut escalating costs. Read
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Champions League Twenty20 cancelled
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
The inaugural Champions League Twenty20 has been cancelled, tournament organisers confirmed on Friday. Read
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Ronaldo up for more silverware
Dec 12 2008 | National Sport
Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo could be in line for another major honour after being included on the shortlist for the FIFA World Player of the Year award. Read
