Sep
2009
Articles from 9th Sep 2009
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Battling Wales beaten
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Wales made Russia fight all the way for a 3-1 World Cup victory that keeps them hot on the heels of Germany in the race for top spot in qualifying Group Four. Read
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Northern Irish hopes hang in balance
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Goals from Stanislav Sestak and substitute Filip Holosko in either half condemned Northern Ireland to a 2-0 defeat against Slovakia in a crucial World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park. Read
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White leads the way for tourists
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
England's losing streak in one-day cricket continued as a Cameron White hundred propelled Australia into a 3-0 NatWest Series lead. Read
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England book World Cup qualification
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
England are through to the 2010 World Cup finals as two goals apiece from Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard enabled them to overpower Croatia 5-1 at Wembley. Read
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Wickmayer moves into last four
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Yanina Wickmayer made it a Belgian double in the US Open women's semi-finals as the teenager joined Kim Clijsters in the last four at Flushing Meadows. Read
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Scotland World Cup dreams over
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Scotland's World Cup hopes were shattered when a late strike from Holland substitute Eljero Elia denied them second place in Group Nine and any hope of a play-off spot for South Africa after the 1-0 defeat. Read
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England claim Aussie scalps
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
England claimed a couple of wickets in their bid to defend a 229-run target in the third match of the NatWest Series at the Rose Bowl. Read
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White to play through pain barrier
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Captain Faye White will wear a protective mask as she attempts to lead England to European glory. Read
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England post modest total
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Captain Andrew Strauss hit a half-century but England's batting struggles continued in the NatWest Series. Read
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Strauss props up England innings
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Captain Andrew Strauss dominated the scoring but continued England's trend of falling when set in the NatWest Series. Read
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Captain Monty has Langer in his sights
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Colin Montgomerie will be taking a close-up view on Thursday of a player he does not rule out handing a Ryder Cup wild card to next year - 52-year-old Bernhard Langer. Read
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More clubs concerned - Blatter
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes a number of clubs are worried about their own positions following Chelsea's transfer ban. Read
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Gordon ruled out
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon has been ruled out of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Holland, it is understood. Read
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Strauss must do it again
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Ashes hero Andrew Strauss once again held England's batting together as they struggled to assert themselves in the NatWest Series. Read
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Button feeling good about Monza
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Jenson Button is adamant he is "feeling positive," despite claims from others that he is a man under pressure. Read
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Dejected Murray vows to improve
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray has vowed to bounce back a stronger player for his shock US Open exit, better equipped to give him the best possible chance of winning a grand slam. Read
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Blues takeover 'on track'
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Carson Yeung remains confident of completing his takeover of Birmingham in the next few weeks. Read
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Fiorentina ponder United complaint
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Italian club Fiorentina are considering a formal complaint to FIFA over the signing of teenage defender Michele Fornasier by Manchester United. Read
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Robins appointed Barnsley boss
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Barnsley have confirmed Mark Robins as their new manager after they reached a compensation package with Rotherham. Read
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Jailed Liverpool fan Michael Shields set to be freed after pardon
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool fan Michael Shields, who was jailed for 15 years in Bulgaria for the attempted murder of a barman, has been pardoned, his lawyer said today. Read
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Quins free to start Cup campaign
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Harlequins will play in this season's Heineken Cup - but they must start their European campaign without lock George Robson. Read
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Wright seeks consistency
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
England hope to crack their poor batting form in a bid to claw their way back into the NatWest Series against Australia on Wednesday. Read
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UEFA deny Eduardo Scottish influence
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
UEFA's general secretary David Taylor has insisted there was no 'old pals' act' surrounding the disciplinary action against Arsenal striker Eduardo for diving against Celtic. Read
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Training tussles ideal preparation - Hughes
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Northern Ireland captain Aaron Hughes has given a revealing insight into the training sessions that are bringing an extra edge to the players. Read
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Loss of 'Englishness' is compliment - Bilic
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Croatia boss Slaven Bilic insists he was complimenting Fabio Capello's team when he suggested they lost their "Englishness" under the Italian. Read
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Terry inspired - by Ashes win
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
John Terry has urged England to take inspiration from the achievements of the country's cricketers and women footballers as they look to seal their place in the 2010 World Cup. Read
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Murray's career hits a new low
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
World number two Andy Murray crashed out of the US Open on Tuesday night and described it as the most disappointing loss of his career. Read
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Burley not looking too far ahead
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
George Burley will forget about possible play-off permutations when Scotland take on Holland in Wednesday night's crunch World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park. Read
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Terry inspired - By the Ashes
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
John Terry has urged England to take inspiration from the achievements of the country's cricketers and women footballers as they look to seal their place in the 2010 World Cup. Read
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England still improving - Capello
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
England boss Fabio Capello has warned Croatia his side have improved since last season's famous victory in Zagreb - and there is more to come from them at Wembley on Wednesday night. Read
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Murray crashes out while Nadal is two good
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray crashed out of the US Open with what he described as the most disappointing loss of his career and then saw Rafael Nadal take his world number two ranking. Read
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Delighted Clijsters surprised by progress
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Former champion Kim Clijsters admitted she was surprised to have reached the US Open semi-finals soon after coming out of a two-and-a-half-year retirement. Read
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Murray exit catches Del Potro off guard
Sep 09 2009 | National Sport
Juan Martin del Potro spoke of his surprise that he would be facing Marin Cilic in the US Open quarter-finals and not world number two Andy Murray. Read
