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2009
Articles from 24th Nov 2009
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Murray outclassed by fantastic Federer
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray will need to beat Fernando Verdasco on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals after going down 3-6 6-3 6-1 to Roger Federer in Tuesday's blockbuster Group A clash at London's O2 Arena. Read
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Fresh injury woes for Gunners
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal were plunged back into a defensive injury crisis ahead of the showdown with Chelsea as both Kieran Gibbs, with a fractured metatarsal, and William Gallas hobbled out of Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League win over Standard Liege at Emirates Stadium. Read
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Gers out of Europe
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Rangers crashed out of the Champions League without even the consolation of parachuting into the Europa League as their campaign ended with a 2-0 home defeat to Stuttgart. Read
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Gunners through after win
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Arsenal cruised into the knockout stages of the Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Standard Liege after goals from Samir Nasri and Denilson. Read
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Reds out despite victory
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool's disappointing season took a turn for the worse as they were bundled out of the Champions League despite a narrow 1-0 victory over Debrecen in Budapest. Read
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Briatore to learn fate in January
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Former Renault team boss Flavio Briatore will discover on January 5 whether his appeal against a lifetime ban from motor racing, imposed by the FIA, is to be overturned. Read
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Triesman set to stay in hotseat
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Lord Triesman is refusing to budge from his position as chairman of England's 2018 World Cup bid despite the shock resignation of Sir Dave Richards from the bid board. Read
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Worsley undergoes knee scans
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
England forward Joe Worsley has undergone scans on his right knee after going off in the second minute of last Saturday's clash against New Zealand at Twickenham. Read
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Hart suffers Pompey axe
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Portsmouth have sacked manager Paul Hart following their poor start to the Barclays Premier League season. Read
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Arthur welcomes use of reviews
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Mickey Arthur has welcomed apparent confirmation that the ICC's decision review system will be used after all in the forthcoming England-South Africa Test series. Read
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Shorey set for Forest move
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal to sign Nicky Shorey on loan from Aston Villa. Read
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Anderson ready for mind games challenge
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
James Anderson is confident he can withstand any opposition attempts to destabilise him as leader of England's attack. Read
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Moyes depressed by injury woes
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Everton manager David Moyes admits his long injury list has started to get him down after the latest setback to captain Phil Neville. Read
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Gillett won't give up British GP Fight
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Donington Park still has the potential to host next year's British Grand Prix, according to the circuit's leasing company's chief executive Simon Gillett. Read
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Wiley calls for end to Fergie row
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Alan Wiley has decided against suing Sir Alex Ferguson for defamation but expressed his "bitter disappointment" with the Manchester United manager's attack on his fitness. Read
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Richards resigns from World Cup bid
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards has thrown England's 2018 World Cup campaign into disarray by resigning from the bid board. Read
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Peel preferred for Wallabies clash
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Wales coach Warren Gatland has made one change from the team that beat Argentina for Saturday's autumn Test finale against Australia in Cardiff. Read
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England Tests benefit from technology
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
England and South Africa will play under the new decision review system in next month's Test series, it has been confirmed. Read
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Kroenke edges towards takeover
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
American Stan Kroenke has made another purchase of 10 Arsenal shares to move a small step closer to the takeover threshold. Read
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Berbatov could figure for United
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Record signing Dimitar Berbatov could be in line to make his Manchester United comeback in Wednesday's Champions League encounter with Besiktas at Old Trafford. Read
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Allardyce hoping for quick return
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Blackburn hope to have Sam Allardyce back at work on Monday, assistant manager Neil McDonald has confirmed. Read
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Scan for Bent
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is anxiously awaiting the results of a scan on top scorer Darren Bent. Read
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Williams anticipates Millennium magic
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Martyn Williams anticipates another Wales versus Australia Test match high on entertainment next Saturday. Read
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Trott open to top order position
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Jonathan Trott is hoping his 87 at his first attempt as England opener will mean he is entrusted with the job permanently. Read
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Beckham asthma revealed
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
David Beckham's agent has admitted the 34-year-old has been an asthma sufferer for years - but insists it has not hampered the player's performance. Read
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Babel ponders Reds exit
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool winger Ryan Babel plans winter talks with Rafael Benitez - and is vowing to leave unless he plays more games. Read
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Federer relishing Murray clash
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Roger Federer is looking forward to renewing his rivalry with Andy Murray in a blockbuster clash at London's O2 Arena. Read
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Blatter calls crisis meeting
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Sepp Blatter has called a crisis meeting of FIFA chiefs following the Republic of Ireland's controversial World Cup exit at the hands of France - but the world governing body are not considering a U-turn over their decision to refuse a replay. Read
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Smith seeks Gers reaction
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Walter Smith believes Rangers must make amends for their shocking defeat to Unirea Urziceni when they play host to Stuttgart in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Read
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Gunners target response
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger has called on Arsenal to provide the "perfect" response and show their true quality by beating Standard Liege to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League. Read
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No craziness for Red Devils - Edwin
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Edwin van der Sar is relieved Manchester United have avoided the "crazy" Champions League madness which has left some of Europe's biggest names on the brink of being evicted. Read
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Carragher still eyeing Euro success
Nov 24 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool face their Champions League night of reckoning with Jamie Carragher believing the club can triumph in Europe regardless of the outcome of their clash with Debrecen. Read
