Dec
2008
Articles from 19th Dec 2008
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Owen will stay at Newcastle - Redknapp
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp believes Michael Owen will agree a new deal with Newcastle rather than move in January or run down his contract. Read
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Cruz set to ship out
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz has admitted he will most likely have to make a difficult decision on whether to leave Ewood Park during the January transfer window. Read
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Chemotherapy starts for Ballesteros
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
Seve Ballesteros has begun a course of chemotherapy as he continues his recovery from a brain tumour. Read
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Fulham fail to match Bullard's ambition
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has cast doubt over Jimmy Bullard's future by suggesting the midfielder is unsure if the club can match his contract demands. Read
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Calderon - We still respect United
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has rubbished reports that they have an agreement in place to take Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo to the Bernabeu next summer, insisting the issue is "totally dead". Read
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Ellis handed six-week ban
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
England international Harry Ellis has been banned for six weeks following a dangerous tackle on New Zealand star Dan Carter. Read
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Ferguson relishing Inter mission
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson cannot wait to meet up with Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho again - he just hopes their latest Champions League showdown ends in better fashion for Manchester United. Read
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Mission to Moscow for Villa
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
Aston Villa's punishment for not finishing in the top two of their UEFA Cup group was a tricky tie with in-form CSKA Moscow following the draw for the last 32 in Nyon on Friday. Read
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Proteas fightback stalls
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
Brad Haddin and Jason Krejza produced a vital unbroken stand of 66 to put Australia in the driving seat against South Africa at the WACA. Read
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Gambhir ton puts hosts in command
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
England's new-look attack failed to build on a promising start with Gautam Gambhir's fourth century guiding India into a commanding position in the final Test. Read
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Inter test for holders
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
European champions Manchester United and rivals Liverpool were handed mouth-watering ties against Inter Milan and Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16 on Friday. Read
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Real mad Fergie to shun Ronaldo talk
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson has vowed to ignore whatever noises come out of Real Madrid over the next few months no matter how frustrated or angry he gets. Read
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Dravid has England on back foot
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
Rahul Dravid delivered a defiant half-century as India fought back from an early setback to frustrate England and progress towards a major total in the final Test. Read
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Sri Lanka step into the breach
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
Sri Lanka will tour Pakistan next month, the Pakistan Cricket Board have confirmed. Read
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Ferdinand: World not yet at our feet
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
Rio Ferdinand insists Manchester United cannot afford to get distracted by thoughts of being world champions. Read
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Hughes takes heart as City top group
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes refused to be downcast even though his team's final group game in the UEFA Cup ended in disappointment. Read
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India in the driving seat
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
England struggled to build on an early success in the final Test today as India moved ominously towards a major total with an unbroken second-wicket partnership. Read
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Allardyce: No pressure to sell
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
Sam Allardyce watched his new Blackburn squad train for the first time on Thursday ahead of Saturday's home clash against Stoke and insisted he was under no pressure to offload any key players. Read
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Spurs progress comes at cost
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is ready to show Gilberto the exit door at White Hart Lane after the Brazilian's blunder left his side requiring a second-half comeback to earn a place in the UEFA Cup knockout stage. Read
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Broad strikes early
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
Stuart Broad justified England's decision to recall him for the final Test by claiming the crucial wicket of dangerous opener Virender Sehwag with just his sixth delivery as the tourists made an early breakthrough in the second Test against India in Mohali. Read
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Harmison dropped for final Test
Dec 19 2008 | National Sport
England have dropped Steve Harmison for the final Test against India as they attempt to bounce back from defeat in Chennai to level the series. Read
