World & UK Sport for 14 November 2009

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Anelka gives France vital win Nov 14 2009

Nicolas Anelka blasted France to within touching distance of World Cup salvation as the Republic of Ireland's brave resistance was finally broken in a 1-0 defeat.Read

Australia claim Four Nations title Nov 14 2009

Billy Slater scored a hat-trick as Australia killed off an outstanding England effort to reassert their world dominance with a thrilling Gillette Four Nations 46-16 final victory.Read

Lazovic sinks Northern Ireland Nov 14 2009

Northern Ireland were left frustrated after going down 1-0 to Serbia in a friendly at Windsor Park.Read

Djokovic too hot for Nadal Nov 14 2009

Novak Djokovic dropped just five games as he made light work of second seed Rafael Nadal to set up a final meeting with home favourite Gael Monfils in the BNP Paris Masters.Read

Nilmar header sinks England Nov 14 2009

Wayne Rooney's first game as England captain ended in defeat as a severely depleted line-up were beaten 1-0 by Brazil in Qatar.Read

Posh plump for Cooper Nov 14 2009

Peterborough have confirmed the appointment of Kettering manager Mark Cooper as the new boss at London Road.Read

Robinson reign off to winning start Nov 14 2009

The Andy Robinson era got off to a solid but unspectacular start as Scotland eased to a 23-10 victory in their opening autumn international against Fiji.Read

Dragons heap pressure on Burley Nov 14 2009

The pressure was back on George Burley as Scotland slumped to a 3-0 defeat to Wales in Cardiff and travelling fans turned on the national team manager.Read

Banahan try secures England win Nov 14 2009

Matt Banahan's third Test try earned England the victory they craved over Argentina but the result will do little to ease the pressure on Martin Johnson.Read

Djokovic knocks out Nadal Nov 14 2009

Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal to reach the final of the BNP Paris Masters on Saturday.Read

Richards won't give up on World Cup Nov 14 2009

Manchester City defender Micah Richards has vowed to play his way into Fabio Capello's World Cup squad.Read

Cudicini recovering well Nov 14 2009

Tottenham keeper Carlo Cudicini is making a good recovery following surgery on injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash but still faces 12 weeks on crutches.Read

England edge scrappy contest Nov 14 2009

Matt Banahan's third Test try helped England clinch a 16-9 victory over Argentina despite another poor Twickenham performance.Read

England youngsters triumph at Wembley Nov 14 2009

Tottenham youngster Danny Rose's first-half goal gave England Under-21s a 1-0 victory over Portugal in Saturday afternoon's European Championship qualifier at Wembley.Read

Rookie pair key to England Nov 14 2009

England's hopes of success in tonight's Gillette Four Nations final rest with two players who could not even get in their club sides at the start of the season.Read

Cotto has slight edge on scales Nov 14 2009

WBO welterweight champion Miguel Cotto will take a one-pound advantage into his showdown with Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on Saturday night.Read

Gatland unhappy with poor finishing Nov 14 2009

Wales coach Warren Gatland felt his side had been guilty of failing to take their chances as they were forced to cling on to claim a 17-13 victory over Samoa in their second autumn international at the Millennium Stadium.Read

Retirement 'crossed my mind' - Tevez Nov 14 2009

Carlos Tevez has considered the prospect of retiring from football if Argentina win next summer's World Cup in South Africa, conceding he is "saturated" by so much football.Read

Real right choice - Kaka Nov 14 2009

Kaka has "no regrets" about his decision to reject a move to Manchester City in favour of Real Madrid despite the £200 million outlay on players by Mark Hughes' side.Read

Collingwood calls for England momentum Nov 14 2009

Paul Collingwood believes Friday night's victory over South Africa gives England a psychological edge, but he insists that his side must now build on the performance from the Wanderers.Read

'Crown Jewels' list gets hostile reception Nov 14 2009

Sporting bodies reacted with universal opposition to David Davies' long-awaited review of which of the 'crown jewels' of British sport should be screened on free-to-air television.Read

City must show us respect - Dunga Nov 14 2009

Brazilian coach Dunga has slammed Manchester City's attitude to the five-time world champions in the simmering row over Robinho's involvement for Saturday night's game with England in Qatar.Read

Capello keen to see the best of Bent Nov 14 2009

Fabio Capello is looking forward to seeing exactly what Darren Bent can do for England.Read

Triesman defends bid role Nov 14 2009

Football Association chairman Lord Triesman has rejected calls for him to stand down from his role at leader of England's 2018 World Cup bid.Read

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