Nov
2009
Articles from 17th Nov 2009
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Battling victory for England
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Half-centuries from Andrew Strauss, Jonathan Trott and Matt Prior helped England seal a fighting four-wicket victory over South Africa A in a thrilling encounter at Potchefstroom. Read
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England falter in chase
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
England were dealt two major blows in pursuit of a tough 280 target against South Africa A at Potchefstroom. Read
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Plunkett drafted in by England
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
England have moved to ease their injury crisis by calling up Liam Plunkett to the squad as bowling cover for the first two one-day internationals against South Africa. Read
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Shaw and Tait return
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Simon Shaw and Mathew Tait have both been included in the England squad for Saturday's final Investec Challenge showdown with New Zealand at Twickenham. Read
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Button discussing McLaren deal
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
McLaren remain locked in talks with Jenson Button over a deal which could see the new world champion paired with Lewis Hamilton in an all-British line-up from next year. Read
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Hosts set challenging total
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Two wickets each for Luke Wright and the fit-again Graham Onions helped injury-hit England fight back to restrict South Africa A to 279 for nine in their 50-over warm-up match at Potchefstroom. Read
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Samba extends Ewood stay
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Blackburn defender Christopher Samba has committed his long-term future to the club. Read
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Coyle committed to Clarets
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Owen Coyle has ruled himself out of the running for the Scotland manager's job by committing his future to Burnley. Read
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Ireland debut for Sexton
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Jonathan Sexton will make his Ireland debut in Saturday's clash with Fiji at the Royal Dublin Society as one of eight changes to the side that drew with Australia. Read
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Kuyt blasts 'bad tackle'
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Holland striker Dirk Kuyt has accused Italy of a lack of respect as the row of his international team-mate Robin van Persie's ankle injury continues to rage. Read
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Baptista agent plays down Spurs link
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
The agent of Julio Baptista has brushed aside reports linking his client with a move to Tottenham in the winter transfer window. Read
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Gatland rings changes
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Wales coach Warren Gatland has made six changes from the team that edged past Samoa for Saturday's Millennium Stadium clash against Argentina. Read
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Kitson signs Boro loan
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Middlesbrough have signed Stoke striker Dave Kitson on a two-month loan. Read
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Scots unchanged for Wallabies test
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Andy Robinson named an unchanged side to face Australia in this weekend's second autumn international at Murrayfield. Read
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No referral system for South Africa series
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
The controversial umpire decision review system will not be used in England's forthcoming Test series in South Africa. Read
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Gerrard set for City clash
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is confident of facing Manchester City on Saturday following a nagging groin injury. Read
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Westwood regrets Hong Kong trip
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Lee Westwood has admitted that it was probably a mistake to play last week's Hong Kong Open. Read
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All Blacks call up de Malmanche
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Waikato hooker Aled de Malmanche has been called up by New Zealand as cover for the injured Corey Flynn. Read
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Geraghty relishing All Blacks challenge
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Shane Geraghty is convinced England can transform their fortunes in the space of a week and pull off what many fans would view as an improbable victory over New Zealand on Saturday. Read
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Vogts tells Scots to look abroad
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Berti Vogts believes the Scottish Football Association should consider a foreigner to succeed George Burley as Scotland boss, even though his own appointment proved disastrous. Read
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Flower steers clear of mind games
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Andy Flower is determined not to be drawn into any mind games with South Africa, despite the hosts questioning several of England's decisions during the early part of their tour to the country. Read
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James: I'll be fit for World Cup
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
England goalkeeper David James expects to be fully fit for next summer's World Cup. Read
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Terry expects Chelsea signings
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Captain John Terry expects Chelsea to make the most of the January transfer window. Read
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Button future uncertain
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
The rebranded Mercedes Grand Prix will continue talks with Formula One world champion Jenson Button over a new deal for the 2010 season despite speculation the buy-out might mean a move towards an all-German driver line-up. Read
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Thompson not keen on losing Levein
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson is desperate to keep Craig Levein as his manager. Read
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Benitez: We will not sell Torres
Nov 17 2009 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez will quit as Liverpool boss if star striker Fernando Torres is sold against his will. Read
