Dec
2008
Articles from 22nd Dec 2008
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Terry off as Blues drop points
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
Chelsea had skipper John Terry sent off as they failed to reclaim the Barclays Premier League top spot after a goalless draw against Everton at Goodison Park. Read
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Owen delays contract decision
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
Michael Owen has told Newcastle he will not make a decision on his future until the end of the season. Read
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Leeds blocked in Grayson pursuit
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
Blackpool have refused Leeds permission to speak to their manager Simon Grayson about the vacancy at Elland Road. Read
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Quinn to hold Sbragia talks
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn is expected to sit down with caretaker boss Ricky Sbragia later this week to gauge his feelings on a more permanent role. Read
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England facing Mohali misery
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
England were staring at a near-certain series defeat after Yuvraj Singh put India in firm control of the final Test in Mohali. Read
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Diarra plays down Makelele comparison
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
Lassana Diarra was keen to play down comparisons to former Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele after being unveiled as the Primera Liga champions' latest signing on Monday. Read
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Keane frustrated by outsider claims
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
Robbie Keane has spoken of his annoyance that his Liverpool future is being discussed by people from outside the club who do not know the true situation. Read
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Staunton parts company with Whites
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
Leeds have announced the expected departure of assistant manager Steve Staunton following Gary McAllister's dismissal. Read
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Clegg confirms BOA exit
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
Simon Clegg, one of the original architects of London's bid for the 2012 Olympics, is to leave the British Olympic Association. Read
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England stall India in Mohali
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
England's persistence forced India to halt their plan to score quick runs as they attempted to establish a major lead and push for victory in the final Test at the PCA Stadium. Read
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New Rhinos deal for Hall
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
Winger Ryan Hall, who scored the all-important try that helped Leeds clinch their Grand Final triumph at Old Trafford in October, has agreed a new three-year deal with the Super League champions. Read
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Voronin keen on Hertha stay
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool striker Andriy Voronin has revealed he is keen to join Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin on a permanent basis. Read
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Diarra passes Madrid medical
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
Lassana Diarra has passed his medical with Real Madrid and will be presented as the Primera Liga champions' latest signing on Monday afternoon. Read
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England still in the hunt
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
England's persistence continued to reap rewards as India attempted to bat their way to a series triumph and halt the tourists' fightback in the final Test. Read
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England fight back
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
England lifted their hopes of claiming an unlikely victory in the final Test today by claiming three early wickets after conceding a massive first-innings lead to India. Read
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Bid chiefs turn to star quality
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
Lord Triesman has confirmed Prince William and David Beckham will act as main cheerleaders for England's 2018 World Cup bid. Read
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Renaissance man Murphy revels in win
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
Shaun Murphy was more than happy to win ugly after he claimed the Maplin UK Championship title in nail-biting fashion late on Sunday night. Read
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Scolari could let Drog off leash
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
Didier Drogba is ready to make up for lost time in the Barclays Premier League, according to Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. Read
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Van der Sar hails world double
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
Edwin van der Sar is delighted to be a world champion again - but he admits Manchester United's victory over LDU Quito does not quite match up to his glory day with Ajax. Read
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Mowbray backs Hughes to come good
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
West Brom manager Tony Mowbray has backed Mark Hughes to revive Manchester City's fortunes in January once he has the chance to sign the players who fit into his style of play. Read
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Wenger: Rivals will stutter
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger knows full well that no prizes are handed out for being top at Christmas - and he remains convinced the teams above the Gunners will slip up as his men battle to get themselves back into the title race next year. Read
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Kinnear backs Magpies to soar
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear is plotting an ascent of the Barclays Premier League table after seeing his side scrap their way to a vital 2-1 victory over Tottenham. Read
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India in control after collapse
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
England's hopes of salvaging a draw from the final Test were halted by a collapse before lunch today to hand India a massive first innings lead at the PCA Stadium. Read
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Murphy burns midnight oil to win
Dec 22 2008 | National Sport
Shaun Murphy claimed a thrilling last-frame victory over Marco Fu to win the Maplin UK Championship in Telford. Read
