Monthly Archive: November 2009
TENNIS : Andy Murray claimed his second round-robin victory at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals with an epic 6-4 6-7 (4/7) 7-6 (7/3) win over Fernando Verdasco but must wait to find out whether he goes through to the semi-finals at London’s O2 Arena.
RUGBY : Brian O’Driscoll has scoffed at suggestions South Africa are a team in decline as Ireland target the prized scalp of the world champions at Croke Park on Saturday.
FOOTBALL : Alan Shearer has defended the health of England’s 2018 World Cup Bid on the day 15 cities submitted their applications to become host venues of the event.
CRICKET : England will be reinforced by Stuart Broad’s pace for Friday’s third one-day international at Newlands – but must wait to see whether off-spinner Graeme Swann is fit to face South Africa.
FOOTBALL : Roy Hodgson is on the verge of signing a contract extension with Fulham after agreeing terms.
FOOTBALL : Avram Grant is to be appointed as the new manager of Portsmouth, the club have confirmed.
FOOTBALL : Everton chief executive Robert Elstone has admitted the club would consider a ground-sharing arrangement with Liverpool after plans for a move to Kirkby were rejected by the Government.
FOOTBALL : Bolton midfielder Sean Davis could be struggling to play again this season, manager Gary Megson has admitted.
TENNIS : Rafael Nadal is determined to rediscover the form that made him the world’s most feared player after crashing out of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at London’s O2 Arena.
RUGBY : Ireland coach Declan Kidney refuses to be deceived by South Africa’s collapse in form.
RUGBY : Wales backs coach Rob Howley has described Saturday’s Millennium Stadium clash against Australia as “a defining game.”
FOOTBALL : Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes his youngsters will learn from experience after their 23-match unbeaten home record in the Champions League proper came to an unexpected end with a 1-0 defeat to Besiktas.
FOOTBALL : A goal from Rodrigo Tello condemned Manchester United to their first home defeat in 24 Champions League matches as Besiktas ran out 1-0 winners.
FOOTBALL : Hull held off an Everton fightback to continue their recent resurgence with a remarkable 3-2 win at the KC Stadium.
RUGBY : Leicester head coach Richard Cockerill has received a four-week ban after admitting two offences of match official abuse.
