National Sport for 25 October 2008

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Murray predicts tough match Oct 25 2008

Andy Murray insists he expects a tough match when he faces Andrey Golubev in Sunday's St Petersburg Open final - despite the Kazakh being ranked 150th in the world.Read

Benni comes to Blackburn's rescue Oct 25 2008

Blackburn substitute Benni McCarthy's headed equaliser in the third minute of injury time salvaged a 1-1 draw at home to Middlesbrough.Read

Exiles inflict another defeat on Quins Oct 25 2008

London Irish staged another smash-and-grab raid at the Twickenham Stoop to beat Harlequins 32-17 and keep their EDF Energy Cup ambitions alive.Read

Celtic keep hold of top spot Oct 25 2008

Celtic let slip a two-goal lead against Hibernian at Parkhead but recovered to keep their place at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League with a 4-2 win.Read

Garcia opens up four-stroke lead Oct 25 2008

Sergio Garcia will take a four-shot lead into the final day of the Castellon Masters - the tournament he is hosting on the course he played as a boy.Read

Tigers roar past Baggies Oct 25 2008

Hull produced another stunning performance to claim an unlikely share of the Barclays Premier League lead courtesy of a 3-0 victory over West Brom.Read

Murray secures final spot Oct 25 2008

Defending champion Andy Murray breezed into the final of the St Petersburg Open with a 6-0 6-3 victory over Spaniard Fernando Verdasco.Read

Black Cats claim bragging rights Oct 25 2008

Joey Barton was spat at and pelted with missiles as Sunderland ended their 28-year wait for a home victory over Newcastle with a 2-1 success.Read

Boyd at the double as Gers win Oct 25 2008

Kris Boyd answered his critics the only way he knows how by grabbing a double at Hamilton to help claim a 3-1 victory for Rangers in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.Read

Beckham relishing Milan move Oct 25 2008

David Beckham admits he is "honoured" to have the chance of linking up AC Milan - but insists that any deal with the Serie A giants will not affect his future with Los Angeles Galaxy.Read

Megson: Spurs a wounded animal Oct 25 2008

Gary Megson fears his Bolton side could be the victims of a Tottenham backlash at White Hart Lane on Sunday.Read

Dyer straits spurred Bellamy Oct 25 2008

Craig Bellamy has revealed West Ham team-mate Kieron Dyer inspired him to recover from yet another injury setback.Read

Benitez looks to take it to the Bridge Oct 25 2008

Rafael Benitez admires the greater attacking style that Luiz Felipe Scolari has introduced as Chelsea manager but still believes Liverpool can win at Stamford Bridge without Fernando Torres.Read

Winning start for England Oct 25 2008

Winger Lee Smith scored a hat-trick on his debut as England survived a major scare to get their World Cup campaign off to a winning start with a 32-22 success over Papua New Guinea at the Dairy Farmers Stadium.Read

United held at Goodison Oct 25 2008

Record signing Marouane Fellaini headed a second-half equaliser to give battling Everton a bravely earned 1-1 draw against champions Manchester United.Read

McGeechan hails England pair Oct 25 2008

Ian McGeechan believed England duo Danny Cipriani and Josh Lewsey were key to Wasps' 26-13 EDF Cup victory over Newcastle at Kingston Park on Friday.Read

Zola: Cole can be England star Oct 25 2008

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola believes Carlton Cole can replace Emile Heskey as Fabio Capello's battering ram.Read

Wenger puts faith in Gallas Oct 25 2008

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger firmly believes captain William Gallas remains as "motivated" as ever to lead his young Gunners.Read

Rain hits first test Oct 25 2008

Rain washed out the first day of the second Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Mirpur without a ball being bowled.Read

Richards: Henry perfect for City Oct 25 2008

Manchester City defender Micah Richards believes Thierry Henry would fit perfectly into Mark Hughes' team of entertainers.Read

No play in Mirpur Oct 25 2008

Rain washed out the morning session on the first day of the second Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh in Mirpur without a ball being bowled.Read

Murray eyes final fling Oct 25 2008

Defending champion Andy Murray will bid to reach the St Petersburg Open final on Saturday when he takes on the player he defeated to win the title 12 months ago.Read

Fletcher fears England fall out Oct 25 2008

Former England coach Duncan Fletcher fears a rift developing between the haves and have-nots in Kevin Pietersen's dressing room as a result of the Stanford Super Series.Read

Benitez looks to take it to the bridge Oct 25 2008