Monthly Archive: November 2009
FOOTBALL : Injured Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has a vision of getting fit and remaining at Goodison Park for the rest of his career.
CRICKET : Worcestershire have signed Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan for next season.
MOTORSPORT : Kimi Raikkonen will take a sabbatical from Formula One next year after talks over a return to McLaren broke down, his manager has revealed in a newspaper interview.
RUGBY : Ireland skipper Brian O’Driscoll is backing Leinster team-mate Jonathan Sexton to make a seamless transition to Test rugby.
MOTORSPORT : An all-British line-up at McLaren next season could move closer to reality on Wednesday with Jenson Button locked in talks to become Lewis Hamilton’s team-mate.
CRICKET : England were dealt two major blows in pursuit of a tough 280 target against South Africa A at Potchefstroom.
FOOTBALL : Holland striker Dirk Kuyt has accused Italy of a lack of respect as the row of Robin van Persie’s ankle injury continues to rage.
RUGBY : Wales coach Warren Gatland has made six changes from the team that edged past Samoa for Saturday’s Millennium Stadium clash against Argentina.
RUGBY : Andy Robinson named an unchanged side to face Australia in this weekend’s second autumn international at Murrayfield.
CRICKET : The controversial umpire decision review system will not be used in England’s forthcoming Test series in South Africa.
CRICKET : 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.
FOOTBALL : England goalkeeper David James expects to be fully fit for next summer’s World Cup.
FOOTBALL : Captain John Terry expects Chelsea to make the most of the January transfer window.
FOOTBALL : Rafael Benitez will quit as Liverpool boss if star striker Fernando Torres is sold against his will.
MOTORSPORT : 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.
