World & UK Sport for 23 November 2009

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Benitez believes in great escape Nov 23 2009

Rafael Benitez insists Liverpool can amaze Europe again and make sure of unlikely Champions League qualification.Read

British GP 'heading for Silverstone' Nov 23 2009

A deal for next year's British Grand Prix to remain at Silverstone is imminent, according to Silverstone Holdings managing director Richard Phillips.Read

Defoe gunning for Champions League Nov 23 2009

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has revealed his determination to play in the Champions League and believes winning the Golden Boot this season will help his side qualify for Europe's top club competition.Read

Ford a non-starter as Smith successor Nov 23 2009

England rugby union defence coach Mike Ford has ruled out the possibility of taking over the nation's rugby league side.Read

FIFA to discuss Republic World Cup exit Nov 23 2009

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has called an extraordinary meeting of the world governing body's executive committee in response to the Republic of Ireland's controversial defeat by France in the World Cup play-offs.Read

Nadal sunk by Soderling Nov 23 2009

Robin Soderling repeated his French Open heroics with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Rafael Nadal at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London.Read

Embarrassed Latics to refund fans Nov 23 2009

Wigan's players have offered to refund supporters who travelled to Sunday's 9-1 thrashing at Tottenham.Read

Murray taking nothing for granted Nov 23 2009

Andy Murray knows there is plenty of work still to be done if he is to qualify for the semi-finals of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals for a second successive year.Read

Kear dismisses England link Nov 23 2009

Wakefield boss John Kear has issued a statement playing down links with the England coaching vacancy.Read

Lawson happy to have grabbed chance Nov 23 2009

Rory Lawson woke up on Friday morning ready to lead Scotland A out against Tonga at Netherdale but the following day he was making history at Murrayfield as part of the first Scotland side to beat Australia for 27 years.Read

Fabregas avoids Barca talk Nov 23 2009

Cesc Fabregas maintains he will not be distracted by his name being used in Barcelona's presidential election campaign - and hinted he could even stay at Arsenal for life.Read

Town rubbish Keane exit talk Nov 23 2009

Ipswich have denied reports that manager Roy Keane is set to lose his job at Portman Road.Read

Duo released for tour match Nov 23 2009

Wales have released scrum-half Gareth Cooper and flanker Sam Warburton for Cardiff Blues' tour match against Australia on Tuesday night.Read

Rosberg signs for Mercedes Nov 23 2009

Mercedes Grand Prix have announced Nico Rosberg as their new driver in their first signing since taking over the Brawn GP team.Read

Henry contemplated international retirement Nov 23 2009

France captain Thierry Henry admits he considered quitting international football following the uproar caused by his part in the goal which sent Les Bleus to the World Cup finals at the Republic of Ireland's expense.Read

We won't panic - Gartside Nov 23 2009

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside says he is not in the business of "pressing panic buttons" after a string of poor results at the Reebok Stadium.Read

Hines can handle the stick Nov 23 2009

Nathan Hines could not care less if he has to put up with a bit of stick after helping Scotland beat his native Australia for the first time in 27 years.Read

Westwood savours Dubai success Nov 23 2009

Lee Westwood would have celebrated becoming European Tour number one again well into the early hours no matter how he did it.Read

Williams eyes try milestone Nov 23 2009

Wales star Shane Williams has set his sights on chasing David Campese's remarkable tally of 64 international tries.Read

McDonald hopes win boosts Allardyce Nov 23 2009

Blackburn assistant manager Neil McDonald handed his boss Sam Allardyce a tonic ahead of a hospital visit.Read

Strauss hails duo Nov 23 2009

Two gritty batsmen from different ends of the experience spectrum have put England 1-0 up against South Africa - and captain Andrew Strauss is delighted to have both in his team.Read

Becks proud despite shoot-out loss Nov 23 2009

David Beckham was left to rue another penalty shoot-out loss as the Los Angeles Galaxy lost the MLS Cup final to Real Salt Lake at Qwest Field.Read

Murray counting on home support Nov 23 2009

Andy Murray gave the O2 Arena a big thumbs up after opening his Barclays ATP World Tour Finals campaign with an impressive victory over US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro.Read

Gerrard keeps believing Nov 23 2009

Skipper Steven Gerrard insists that Liverpool can still salvage their season as they prepare for their make-or-break Champions League showdown with Debrecen in Budapest.Read

Redknapp: Defoe is England's best Nov 23 2009

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp hailed Jermain Defoe as the finest finisher available to England boss Fabio Capello after his striker produced the best individual goalscoring performance in the Premier League for a decade.Read

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