http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/ Read our national sports news for all the latest UK sport headlines and reports. Updates on all the main sporting events across the country. en-gb Birmingham Mail no Read our national sports news for all the latest UK sport headlines and reports. Updates on all the main sporting events across the country. national sports, sports news, UK sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/murray-makes-final-97319-25116928/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:45:18 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/murray-makes-final-97319-25116928/ Andy Murray will bid for his sixth ATP World Tour title of the season on Sunday, after beating Fernando Verdasco to book his place in the final of the inaugural Valencia Open. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/haye-s-champion-performance-97319-25116927/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/haye-s-champion-performance-97319-25116927/ David Haye produced a punch-perfect performance to cut Russian giant Nikolai Valuev down to size and win the WBA heavyweight title in Germany on Saturday night with a majority decision points victory. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/david-haye-beats-nikolai-valuev-to-claim-wba-heavyweight-title-97319-25116900/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:37:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/david-haye-beats-nikolai-valuev-to-claim-wba-heavyweight-title-97319-25116900/ David Haye produced a punch-perfect performance to cut Russian giant Nikolai Valuev down to size and win the WBA heavyweight title in Germany tonight with a majority decision points victory. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/david-haye-beats-nikolai-valuev-and-vows-to-celebrate-in-style-97319-25116898/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:35:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/david-haye-beats-nikolai-valuev-and-vows-to-celebrate-in-style-97319-25116898/ David Haye vowed to "party all night long" after upsetting Nikolai Valuev to take the WBA heavyweight title in Nuremberg. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/england-secure-final-berth-97319-25116685/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/england-secure-final-berth-97319-25116685/ Two quickfire tries from Peter Fox proved the difference as England stunned world champions New Zealand with a 20-12 victory to reach the Gillette Four Nations final. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/carter-boots-all-blacks-to-victory-97319-25116428/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/carter-boots-all-blacks-to-victory-97319-25116428/ Wales' bid for a rare victory over New Zealand disappeared after the All Blacks delivered an imposing second-half display to win 19-12 at the Millennium Stadium. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/gunners-cruise-to-victory-97319-25116429/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/gunners-cruise-to-victory-97319-25116429/ Arsenal secured an emphatic 4-1 victory against Wolves to keep the pressure up at the top of the Barclays Premier League table. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/broad-boost-for-england-97319-25116162/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/broad-boost-for-england-97319-25116162/ England were handed a major boost on the eve of their second tour match in South Africa after the results of scans on Stuart Broad's right shoulder showed no serious damage. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/boyd-at-the-double-for-gers-97319-25115697/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/boyd-at-the-double-for-gers-97319-25115697/ Kris Boyd showed why Rangers fans are desperate for him to remain at the club as his double secured a 2-1 victory over St Mirren and allowed the Scottish champions to reclaim second spot in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/villa-put-five-past-bolton-97319-25115694/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/villa-put-five-past-bolton-97319-25115694/ Aston Villa eased to a 5-1 victory over Bolton in the Barclays Premier League match at Villa Park. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/spurs-see-off-black-cats-97319-25115695/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/spurs-see-off-black-cats-97319-25115695/ Sunderland striker Darren Bent missed a penalty on his return to White Hart Lane as Tottenham secured a 2-0 victory through goals from Robbie Keane and Tom Huddlestone. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/roberts-double-rescues-rovers-97319-25115696/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/roberts-double-rescues-rovers-97319-25115696/ Jason Roberts climbed off the bench to hit a late double as Blackburn came from behind to claim three priceless Barclays Premier League points with a 3-1 win over fellow strugglers Portsmouth. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/mcdonald-earns-point-for-clarets-97319-25115693/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/mcdonald-earns-point-for-clarets-97319-25115693/ Kevin McDonald tapped home an 87th-minute equaliser to give Burnley a share of the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at Manchester City. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/wallabies-too-strong-for-england-97319-25115383/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/wallabies-too-strong-for-england-97319-25115383/ England slumped to an 18-9 defeat in their autumn opener against Australia at Twickenham despite the best efforts of Jonny Wilkinson. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/berbatov-title-between-utd-and-chelsea-97319-25115065/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/berbatov-title-between-utd-and-chelsea-97319-25115065/ Dimitar Berbatov is convinced the two sides battling it out at Stamford Bridge on Sunday will also fill the top two positions in the Barclays Premier League this season. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/son-s-comments-changed-drogba-97319-25114785/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/son-s-comments-changed-drogba-97319-25114785/ Didier Drogba has revealed a word of warning from his eight-year-old son persuaded him to change his on-field conduct. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/one-in-one-out-for-benitez-97319-25114784/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/one-in-one-out-for-benitez-97319-25114784/ Rafael Benitez believes Fernando Torres will be fit to face Birmingham on Monday, but rates Steven Gerrard as doubtful for the Barclays Premier League clash at Anfield. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/beckham-relishing-euro-battles-97319-25114377/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:45:15 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/beckham-relishing-euro-battles-97319-25114377/ David Beckham is relishing the chance to play Champions League football again once he returns to AC Milan for his second loan stint in January from the Los Angeles Galaxy. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/chelsea-plot-to-rush-red-devils-97319-25114376/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/chelsea-plot-to-rush-red-devils-97319-25114376/ Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti wants his side to take a leaf out of Liverpool's book and give Manchester United's midfield no time to settle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/flintoff-realistic-about-comeback-97319-25113972/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:45:16 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/07/flintoff-realistic-about-comeback-97319-25113972/ Andrew Flintoff has admitted he may have been optimistic to target a place on England's tour to Bangladesh as he continues his rehabilitation from the knee injury that helped end his Test career. National Sport