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2009
Articles from 20th Mar 2009
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Pacesetters both beaten
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Leeds and Hull FC both saw their 100% starts to the engage Super League season shattered as they went down to surprise defeats on Friday. Read
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England win after Dyson blunders
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
England ended their long wait for a major victory this winter after a farcical mix-up sealed a one-run victory over West Indies in the opening one-day international. Read
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Collingwood stars for England
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Paul Collingwood fought through a migraine to deliver with bat and ball and keep England in contention for their first major victory of the winter in Friday's one-day international against West Indies. Read
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FIA to delay new system
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
The FIA have averted a potential row with the Formula One Teams' Association by agreeing to defer their controversial new 'winner-takes-all' system until 2010. Read
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England post competitive total
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Paul Collingwood led England's attempt to claim their first major victory of the winter on Friday by guiding them to a competitive total in their one-day international against West Indies. Read
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FOTA challenge 'winner-take-all' ruling
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
The Formula One Teams' Association believe the FIA's new 'winner-take-all' system has no validity for this season. Read
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Proteas dominate thanks to centurions
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Centuries from Jacques Kallis and Ashwell Prince helped South Africa reach stumps on day two of the third Test against Australia in a position of total command at 404 for three. Read
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Powell scare for Wales
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Andy Powell has given Wales an injury scare on the eve of their RBS 6 Nations title showdown against Ireland. Read
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Benitez: United are favourites
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez maintains that holders Manchester United are now favourites to retain the Champions League crown. Read
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Strauss misses out
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Andrew Strauss failed to make an impact on his return to one-day international cricket as England lost three wickets before the midway point of their innings against West Indies. Read
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O'Driscoll fully focused on task ahead
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has side-stepped any potential war of words with Wales boss Warren Gatland ahead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations title decider. Read
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Duo cleared for England
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
England manager Martin Johnson confirmed on Friday that Toby Flood and Joe Worsley have both been passed fit to start against Scotland. Read
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Prince ton lifts South Africa
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
An unbeaten century from Ashwell Prince helped South Africa strengthen their grip on the third Test against Australia, with the home side reaching tea at 256 for two. Read
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Lennon signs new Spurs deal
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon has signed a new contract which ties him to the White Hart Lane club until 2014. Read
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England opt for experience
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
England have opted for experience in their attempt to end their long run without a win in today's opening one-day international against West Indies. Read
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It's a different game now - Parry
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry believes past meetings will have little impact on the latest Champions League meeting between the Reds and Chelsea. Read
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Rowntree expects forward battle
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
England scrum coach Graham Rowntree warned his men face their toughest battle of the RBS 6 Nations as Scotland look to storm Twickenham for the first time in 26 years. Read
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Jones relishing crunch clash
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Wales fly-half Stephen Jones insists he will not be thinking about pressure in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations title showdown against Ireland. Read
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Hamilton hits out at FIA
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Lewis Hamilton has criticised the FIA's controversial decisions this week. Read
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Proteas on top
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
An unbroken 83-run partnership between Ashwell Prince and Hashim Amla helped South Africa take charge on day two of the third Test against Australia, with the hosts reaching lunch in Cape Town at 148 for one. Read
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Man City handed Hamburg test
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City will face Hamburg in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup. Read
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Liverpool drawn against Chelsea in CL
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool and Chelsea will meet in the quarter-finals of this season's Champions League. Read
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Strauss demands positive approach
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Andrew Strauss has challenged England to go out and "play positive cricket" as they make another attempt to claim their first victory of the winter in today's opening one-day international. Read
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Gerrard assault charge dropped
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
An assault charge against England star Steven Gerrard has been dropped, a court heard on Friday. Read
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Brain commits to Bristol
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Bristol assistant coach John Brain has extended his contract with the Guinness Premiership strugglers by a year. Read
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Sbragia has to prove himself - Quinn
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn admits Ricky Sbragia's future as manager is still unclear. Read
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Relations improved - Hicks
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Tom Hicks insists his working relationship with Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has significantly improved since last May. Read
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Tottenham Hotspur return for Newcastle United boss
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear has targeted a return to the hotseat next month following heart surgery. Read
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MLS chief defends Beckham deal
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Having David Beckham return to the Los Angeles Galaxy for half a season is better than not having the England star back at all, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber insists. Read
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Kinnear earmarks Spurs return
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear has targeted a return to the hotseat next month following heart surgery. Read
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Benitez shifts focus back to title race
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez is pleased his contract wrangle is now a thing of the past so his Liverpool team can concentrate on the title race. Read
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Hughes welcomes rub of the green
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City boss Mark Hughes admitted his side got lucky after almost blowing their UEFA Cup dream in Denmark on Thursday night. Read
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Tendulkar stars as India take control
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Sachin Tendulkar stole the show for India as they took a firm grip on the first test against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Friday. Read
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Revealed: Why Manchester United won't dwell on Liverpool game
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson might still be rejecting talk of an unprecedented quintuple but coach Rene Meulensteen has revealed Manchester United's hunger to get back to winning ways. Read
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Revealed: Why two-legged Tiger Woods will rule the world again
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Tiger Woods will resume his pursuit of golf's greatest record at The Masters - and if his performance is half as gripping as his last major then we are all in for a treat. Read
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Murray to face Federer at Indian Wells
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray will face Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells after the British number one came through a tough encounter with Ivan Ljubicic 7-5 7-6 (8/6). Read
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Revealed: Why LA Galaxy agreed David Beckham's AC Milan timeshare deal
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Having David Beckham return to the Los Angeles Galaxy for half a season is better than not having the England star back at all, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber insisted last night. Read
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Revealed: Liverpool FC and the search for the future
Mar 20 2009 | National Sport
Tom Hicks insists his working relationship with Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has significantly improved since last May. Read
