http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/ Catch up on the latest Birmingham sport events. Local Birmingham sports news including updates on Birmingham City FC, Aston Villa, rugby RFC, cricket and more. en-gb Birmingham Mail no Catch up on the latest Birmingham sport events. Local Birmingham sports news including updates on Birmingham City FC, Aston Villa, rugby RFC, cricket and more. Birmingham sport, Birmingham sports, Birmingham City FC, Aston Villa, Birmingham rugby RFC, Birmingham cricket http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/ferguson-snubbed-overseas-offers-97319-25118250/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:45:14 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/ferguson-snubbed-overseas-offers-97319-25118250/ Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he has turned down the chance to manage foreign clubs during his Manchester United career. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/haye-lives-up-to-his-hype-97319-25118248/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/haye-lives-up-to-his-hype-97319-25118248/ New WBA heavyweight champion David Haye believes he proved people wrong by backing up his big mouth with a superb majority-decision points victory over Russian champion Nikolai Valuev in Germany. National Sport http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/gordon-blow-for-black-cats-97319-25118249/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:45:13 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2009/11/08/gordon-blow-for-black-cats-97319-25118249/ Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon suffered a fractured arm in the defeat at Tottenham and faces a spell on the sidelines. National 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/other-sport/boxing/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/other-sport/boxing/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. Boxing http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/other-sport/boxing/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/other-sport/boxing/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. Boxing http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/07/aston-villa-martin-o-neill-wants-to-see-more-consistency-from-john-carew-97319-25116839/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:38:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/07/aston-villa-martin-o-neill-wants-to-see-more-consistency-from-john-carew-97319-25116839/ Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is demanding a greater level of consistency from striker John Carew after he tormented Bolton in his side's 5-1 win at Villa Park. Aston Villa FC news 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/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/07/aston-villa-5-bolton-1-full-time-analysis-97319-25115580/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:18:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/07/aston-villa-5-bolton-1-full-time-analysis-97319-25115580/ Aston Villa 5 Bolton 1 Aston Villa FC news http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/07/leicester-1-west-brom-2-full-time-analysis-97319-25115578/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/07/leicester-1-west-brom-2-full-time-analysis-97319-25115578/ West Brom head into the international break with a four-point cushion in second place after defeating one of their Coca-Cola Championship promotion rivals at the Walkers Stadium. West Brom News 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/walsall-fc/walsall-fc-news/2009/11/07/fa-cup-stourbridge-0-1-walsall-full-time-report-97319-25115286/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:43:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/walsall-fc/walsall-fc-news/2009/11/07/fa-cup-stourbridge-0-1-walsall-full-time-report-97319-25115286/ WALSALL were given a rough ride by plucky Stourbridge at Amblecote before finally running out 1-0 winners. Walsall FC News 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/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/07/aston-villa-v-bolton-live-match-coverage-here-97319-25113897/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2009/11/07/aston-villa-v-bolton-live-match-coverage-here-97319-25113897/ Live coverage of Aston Villa v Bolton: ASTON VILLA will be looking to return to winning ways when Bolton travel to Villa Park today. Aston Villa FC news 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/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/07/birmingham-city-scott-dann-and-roger-johnson-repay-faith-shown-by-boss-alex-mcleish-97319-25110958/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/07/birmingham-city-scott-dann-and-roger-johnson-repay-faith-shown-by-boss-alex-mcleish-97319-25110958/ ALEX McLeish believes the success of the Roger Johnson and Scott Dann partnership is an example of Blues’ thorough homework. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/07/birmingham-city-defender-gregory-vignal-admits-mistake-in-leaving-liverpool-fc-97319-25110950/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/07/birmingham-city-defender-gregory-vignal-admits-mistake-in-leaving-liverpool-fc-97319-25110950/ GREGORY Vignal is raring to return to Anfield on Monday night after admitting: “I should have never left Liverpool.” Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/07/stephen-carr-happy-birmingham-city-are-playing-football-instead-of-boom-boom-boom-97319-25110411/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/07/stephen-carr-happy-birmingham-city-are-playing-football-instead-of-boom-boom-boom-97319-25110411/ THE Black Eyed Peas, Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince and even Basil Brush regularly called for it. Birmingham City News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/07/west-brom-why-the-return-of-anglo-scottish-cup-s-a-solution-for-roman-bednar-97319-25110413/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/west-bromwich-albion-fc/west-bromwich-albion-fc-news/2009/11/07/west-brom-why-the-return-of-anglo-scottish-cup-s-a-solution-for-roman-bednar-97319-25110413/ FORGET Celtic and Rangers joining the Premier League – Roman Bednar would prefer a return to the Anglo-Scottish Cup. West Brom News http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/07/liverpool-fc-s-fernando-torres-will-play-against-birmingham-city-97319-25114560/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:17:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2009/11/07/liverpool-fc-s-fernando-torres-will-play-against-birmingham-city-97319-25114560/ 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. Birmingham City News