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Hunt grabs brace as Reading triumph

Reading striker Noel Hunt took his tally into double figures with a goal in each half as Reading returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory against Coventry in the Coca-Cola Championship. Read

Reds reclaim top after stalemate

West Ham claimed their first point at Anfield for nine years as Liverpool took over at the top of the Barclays Premier League following the goalless draw. Read

Seven Olympic heroes on award shortlist

Seven of Team GB's Olympic gold medallists have been included on the shortlist for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2008 award. Read

Chelsea and Lyn reach Mikel agreement

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Norwegian club Lyn Oslo in their dispute over the transfer of John Mikel Obi. Read

Heskey could make January switch

Emile Heskey appears poised to leave Wigan in January following the latest remarks from chairman Dave Whelan. Read

Campaigners angry over Mido chants

Anti-racism campaigners Kick It Out have called for stern action after Middlesbrough striker Mido was subjected to Islamophobic chants at the weekend. Read

Giovinco agent denies Hammers link

Sebastian Giovinco will not be joining West Ham, according to his agent. Read

England and Scotland drawn together

England and Scotland have been drawn in the same group for Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand. Read

FA rule out Scolari action

The Football Association will not be taking any action against Luiz Felipe Scolari over the Chelsea manager's comments about referee Mike Dean this weekend. Read

India offer revised Test schedule

England have been offered a revised schedule for their suspended tour of India as talks on security continue. Read

England security talks continue

Top English cricket officials have been engaged in security talks throughout the day over the suspended tour of India. Read

Christmas return on cards for Dyer

West Ham midfielder Kieron Dyer is targeting a Christmas return to Barclays Premier League action after 15 months out with a career-threatening injury. Read

Smit to lead Barbarians

South Africa captain John Smit will lead a star-studded Barbarians side against Australia in Wednesday's Olympic centenary clash at Wembley. Read

England flanker Lipman cited

England's Michael Lipman has been cited for allegedly stamping on an opponent during Saturday's Test match against New Zealand at Twickenham. Read

Kenyon rules out January newcomers

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon expects Luiz Felipe Scolari's squad to be strengthened in the new year - but not by the addition of fresh talent. Read

Ronaldo favourite for Ballon d'Or

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is set to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or overnight. Read

Swedes celebrate World Cup success

Henrik Stenson believes playing with Robert Karlsson at the Ryder Cup this year gave Sweden the edge over other countries as they combined to secure the Omega Mission Hills World Cup. Read

Williams hails in-form Byrne

World player of the year Shane Williams weaved his magic to leave Australia spellbound - but Wales' chief sorcerer now has a mercurial apprentice in full-back Lee Byrne. Read

Armitage keen to be England regular

England may have been taught "brutal lessons" by the southern hemisphere superpowers but they also discovered something positive this autumn - that Delon Armitage has a future in Test rugby. Read

Lee leads Aussies to series whitewash

Brett Lee claimed five wickets as Australia dismissed New Zealand for 203 to win the second Test in Adelaide by an innings and 62 runs on day four to seal a 2-0 series whitewash. Read