Monthly Archive: November 2009
RUGBY : New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter was handed a one-week suspension for his high tackle on Wales scrum-half Martin Roberts at a disciplinary hearing in London on Tuesday.
FOOTBALL : Mark Hughes insists Robinho’s future still lies with Manchester City.
BOXING : Ring legend Oscar de la Hoya believes this is the beginning of a new era for the heavyweight division following David Haye’s ascendancy to the WBA world title.
FOOTBALL : Mark Hughes has launched a passionate defence of Wayne Bridge after his vicious Match of the Day caning by Alan Hansen.
FOOTBALL : Nicklas Bendtner is to undergo surgery on his injured groin, according to the Arsenal striker.
FOOTBALL : Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell was left to count the walking wounded after his side halted their losing run with a thrilling 2-2 South Yorkshire derby draw at Barnsley.
RUGBY : England winger Ryan Hall was named international ‘rookie’ of the year at the Rugby League International Federation Player of the Year gala dinner in Leeds on Monday night.
FOOTBALL : Paul Gallacher has admitted he feared his Scotland days were behind him after receiving a surprise recall for Saturday’s friendly in Wales.
FOOTBALL : England have called up Gloucester prop Paul Doran-Jones as cover for David Wilson, who suffered a shoulder injury during Saturday’s 18-9 defeat to Australia.
CRICKET : Leicestershire have won the battle to sign former England seamer Matthew Hoggard, agreeing a three-year deal with the 32-year-old – who will also become the county’s new captain.
RUGBY : Scarlets flanker Dafydd Jones will miss Wales’ remaining autumn Tests after suffering a serious shoulder injury which requires surgery.
FOOTBALL : John Terry has warned Chelsea’s title rivals they do not intend to merely sit on their five-point lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League.
BOXING : Newly-crowned WBA heavyweight champion David Haye could be heading for a massive showdown fight with one of the Klitschko brothers at Wembley Stadium.
RUGBY : Alex Grove will make his Scotland debut and Chris Cusiter will captain his country for the first time in Saturday’s opening autumn international against Fiji.
FOOTBALL : St Mirren goalkeeper Paul Gallacher has been called into the Scotland squad for Saturday’s friendly in Wales, the Scottish Football Association have confirmed.
