Oct
2010
Articles from 31st Oct 2010
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McCaw wants Blacks to bounce back
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
New Zealand skipper Richie McCaw has demanded a positive reaction from his side when they face England on Saturday after their long unbeaten run came to a dramatic end against Australia in Hong Kong. Read
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Pakistan pair fail with appeals
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
The International Cricket Council have upheld the provisional suspensions of Pakistan pair Salman Butt and Mohammad Amir after dismissing their appeals at a hearing in Doha. Read
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Australia slide to T20 loss
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
Sri Lanka became the first side to beat Australia in a Twenty20 International on their own soil after they won their match in Perth by seven wickets. Read
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England undone by Australia
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
England's Four Nations hopes were snuffed out in all-too familiar fashion as they were beaten 34-14 by Australia in the rain in Melbourne. Read
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Redknapp could sense defeat
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp was seething about the decision to allow Manchester United's second goal at Old Trafford but accepts it probably had little effect on the overall result. Read
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Zhirkov set for starring Blues role
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti insists Russian Yury Zhirkov will play a crucial part in his side's Barclays Premier League title defence after his wonder show stole the points at Blackburn. Read
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Killie finish well to defeat Hearts
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
Kilmarnock struck twice in three second-half minutes to end their four-game losing streak in emphatic style with a 3-0 win at Hearts. Read
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Second-city duo share spoils
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
Birmingham were on the wrong end of more penalty controversy as they earned a goalless draw in the derby clash at Aston Villa. Read
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Nolan nets Newcastle hat-trick
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
Kevin Nolan turned in a captain's display as he plundered a hat-trick to help Newcastle to a 5-1 demolition of 10-man Sunderland. Read
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McNamara: England out but not down
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
Coach Steve McNamara insists England's future remains bright despite their failure to qualify for the Four Nations final. Read
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Win earns McDowell top-10 spot
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
Europe's Ryder Cup hero Graeme McDowell will break into the top 10 of golf's world rankings after clinching the Andalucia Valderrama Masters. Read
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Joseph sends Exiles top
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
London Irish returned to the summit of the Aviva Premiership after a last-gasp try from winger Jonathan Joseph secured a 39-26 win over Sale. Read
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Westwood heads to top spot
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
Lee Westwood will be confirmed as the new world number one on Monday morning after Martin Kaymer failed to achieve the top-two finish required in the Andalucia Masters. Read
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Lack of muscle cost Falcons - Tait
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
Newcastle coach Alan Tait admitted his side were overpowered in the scrum as they suffered a heavy defeat to Northampton. Read
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O'Connor: Winning kick just normal
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
Australia hero James O'Connor insisted his last-gasp conversion was "just like every other kick" after the winger pulled his side back from the brink of defeat to edge out New Zealand 26-24 at Hong Kong Stadium. Read
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Cook backs Pietersen to shine
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
Alastair Cook is convinced all the hard work is about to pay off for Kevin Pietersen as he bids to rediscover his best form in the Ashes. Read
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Wenger hails Gunners' patience
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
Arsene Wenger breathed a huge sigh of relief after watching Arsenal snatch a 1-0 victory over Barclays Premier League strugglers West Ham. Read
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Moyes backs Yak to lead attack
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
Everton boss David Moyes hopes Ayegbeni Yakubu's winner against Stoke on Saturday can spark his strikers into life. Read
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Ancelotti: We were lucky to win
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti admitted his side were "lucky" as they came from behind to squeeze out a 2-1 win at Blackburn and keep their healthy Barclays Premier League lead intact. Read
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New low for Mancini
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
Roberto Mancini labelled Manchester City's performance as the worst of the season after Wolves achieved a shock 2-1 Barclays Premier League win at Molineux. Read
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Redknapp fumes at Nani clincher
Oct 31 2010 | National Sport
Harry Redknapp branded referee Mark Clattenburg's decision to allow Nani's late goal in Tottenham's 2-0 defeat at Manchester United as "farcical" and "scandalous". Read
