Jan
2009
Articles from 31st Jan 2009
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Ronaldo keeps United on course
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty late in the first half gave Manchester United a 1-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford. Read
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Gloucester edge thrilling contest
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
Gloucester staged an astounding fightback to replace London Irish as Guinness Premiership leaders following a 23-21 success at Kingsholm. Read
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Baggies battle to draw
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
West Brom twice came from behind to avoid defeat in a crucial Barclays Premier League clash at Hull which ended 2-2. Read
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Fulham pile pressure on Adams
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
A first half strike from Andrew Johnson and a double from substitute Erik Nevland gave Fulham a 3-1 victory that piled more pressure on Portsmouth's under-fire manager Tony Adams. Read
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Late Davies strike stuns Spurs
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
Kevin Davies came to the rescue for Bolton with an 87th-minute winner to consign Tottenham to a 3-2 defeat. Read
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Latics hold Villa to draw
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
Aston Villa missed out on the chance to climb into second spot in the Barclays Premier League after being held to a goalles draw at home by Steve Bruce's battlers. Read
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Gunners fire blanks
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal were left frustrated as a determined West Ham held out for a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium. Read
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McIlroy leads the way
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
Rory McIlroy produced two timely eagles on Saturday to take charge of the delayed Dubai Desert Classic and remain in the hunt for a maiden professional title. Read
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Wales call-up for Peel
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
Dwayne Peel has been called into Wales' RBS 6 Nations squad as cover for Gareth Cooper, after the Gloucester scrum-half injured his knee in training on Saturday. Read
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Beattie strike sees off City
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
Stoke had Rory Delap sent-off, but still produced a remarkable 1-0 victory over Manchester City. Read
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Taylor hits out at Kinnear
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
Joe Kinnear's mispronunciation of Charles N'Zogbia's name is "at best disrespectful and at worst deeply offensive", according to Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor. Read
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Faubert makes Real loan switch
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
West Ham midfielder Julien Faubert has completed his loan move to Real Madrid, the Primera Liga club have confirmed. Read
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Lampard ready for 'massive' clash
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
Frank Lampard insists Chelsea have turned "a little corner" since they were hammered by Manchester United at Old Trafford. Read
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Wolves close on £2.3million Berra
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
Wolves were on Saturday poised to complete the signing of Hearts captain Christophe Berra after the defender was given permission to talk to the Coca-Cola Championship leaders. Read
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Williams routs Safina
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
Serena Williams won her 10th grand slam title with a one-sided 6-0 6-3 victory against Dinara Safina in the Australian Open final. Read
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McIlroy reclaims lead with eagle
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy sensationally eagled the final hole of his second round to take a one-stroke lead at the halfway point of the delayed Dubai Desert Classic on Saturday. Read
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Serena storms through opening set
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
Serena Williams has one hand on the Australian Open women's trophy after breezing through the opening set of her singles final against Dinara Safina. Read
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McIlroy makes his move
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
Rory McIlroy made inroads into Henrik Stenson's Dubai Desert Classic lead on Saturday as the Northern Irish teenager moved to within two shots of the Dubai-based Swede midway through his delayed second round at Emirates Golf Club. Read
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Saxons chief to discuss Ellis plans
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
England Saxons coach Stuart Lancaster will speak to Martin Johnson to discuss Harry Ellis after the Leicester scrum-half touched down twice in Friday's 10-try rout of Portugal at Edgeley Park. Read
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Federer and Nadal relishing historic final
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
History will be made on Sunday regardless of who wins the Australian Open men's singles final. Read
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Forwards' turn to take centre stage
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson believes it is time for his forwards to take the praise for Manchester United again rather than the defenders. Read
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Scolari sees red as Blues suffer
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
Luiz Felipe Scolari claims Premier League referees are not treating Chelsea fairly this season. Read
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Robson defeated by Pervak
Jan 31 2009 | National Sport
Laura Robson missed out on her second junior grand slam title after losing 6-3 6-1 to Russian Ksenia Pervak in the final of the girls' singles at the Australian Open on Saturday. Read
