Dec
2008
Articles from 29th Dec 2008
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Late show denies Wolves
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Rob Edwards grabbed a late equaliser as managerless Blackpool held Coca-Cola Championship leaders Wolves to a 2-2 draw at Bloomfield Road. Read
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Berbatov strike seals United win
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Manchester United made hard work of dispatching Middlesbrough at Old Trafford but after missing a glut of chances Dimitar Berbatov spared their blushes with the only goal of the game. Read
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Drogba: I lost my fire
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has revealed he became disillusioned with football over the summer. Read
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New Notts deal for Wagh
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Nottinghamshire batsman Mark Wagh has signed a three-year contract extension to keep him at Trent Bridge until the end of the 2012 season. Read
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Gerrard detained after nightclub brawl
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard remained in custody on Monday night after he was arrested over a nightclub brawl. Read
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O'Neill denies making Defoe bid
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has dismissed reports he has bid for Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe. Read
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Gerrard held after DJ is hurt in brawl
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
The alleged victim of a nightclub brawl for which Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was arrested is a DJ there, police sources confirmed on Monday. Read
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Brown: No regrets for public team talk
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Hull boss Phil Brown insists he has no regrets about giving his players a very public dressing-down last week. Read
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Gerrard arrested after restaurant fight
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was arrested on Monday after a brawl at a restaurant. Read
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Redknapp unlikely to face FA charge
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is expected to escape a Football Association charge despite his scathing comments about referee Steve Tanner. Read
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Droylsden kicked out of FA Cup
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Giantkillers Droylsden have been expelled from the FA Cup for fielding an ineligible player. Read
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Vaughan left out of England squad
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Michael Vaughan has been left out of England's Test squad for the forthcoming tour of the West Indies. Read
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Wenger hoping for reinforcements
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he is looking to bring in reinforcements in January but does not know if the cash will be available. Read
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'Barney' secures last-16 spot
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld was at his irrepressible best as he stormed into the last 16 of the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace with a 4-1 trouncing of Wes Newton. Read
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Slim denies Honda interest
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim and Honda team principal Ross Brawn have denied they are in talks over a potential takeover of the Formula One outfit. Read
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Pearson upset at Jewell resignation
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Chairman of football Adam Pearson admitted "a long year has taken its toll" after Paul Jewell resigned as Derby manager. Read
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Gerrard held after brawl
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was arrested in the early hours of Monday morning after a brawl at a night-spot. Read
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Proteas close in on series win
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
South Africa are just 153 runs from becoming the first touring team in 16 years to secure a series victory in Australia after the home side, with the exception of Ricky Ponting, failed to fire at the MCG on Monday. Read
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Ref rant repercussions for Redknapp?
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will probably be hearing from the Football Association over the coming days after his scathing comments about referee Steve Tanner. Read
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Gerrard: Reds simply the best
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Steven Gerrard has hailed the table-topping Liverpool side as the best he has played in and is backing the Reds to clinch a first Premier League title. Read
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Wenger happy to see Gallas class
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger wants his controversial former captain William Gallas to carry on scoring in the Arsenal cause. Read
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Fergie ready for title tilt
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson is convinced Manchester United have the strength required to pursue a third successive Premier League title. Read
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Jewell resigns as Derby boss
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Paul Jewell has resigned as manager of Derby, the club have confirmed. Read
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Magpies pair to plot new path
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear will sit down with owner Mike Ashley to thrash out the way forward after seeing his side ripped apart by title-chasing Liverpool. Read
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South Africa close in on victory
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Australia are staring at a first home series defeat in 16 years after they limped to 180 for seven in their second innings and a lead of only 115 at tea on the fourth day of the second Test against South Africa at the MCG. Read
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Steyn makes early inroads
Dec 29 2008 | National Sport
Dale Steyn accounted for both Australian openers as the home side reached 86 for three at lunch on the fourth day of the second Test against South Africa at the MCG. Read
