National Sport for 1 December 2008

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Hunt grabs brace as Reading triumph Dec 01 2008

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 Dec 01 2008

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 Dec 01 2008

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 Dec 01 2008

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 Dec 01 2008

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

Giovinco agent denies Hammers link Dec 01 2008

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

Campaigners angry over Mido chants Dec 01 2008

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

England and Scotland drawn together Dec 01 2008

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

FA rule out Scolari action Dec 01 2008

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 Dec 01 2008

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

England security talks continue Dec 01 2008

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

Smit to lead Barbarians Dec 01 2008

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 Dec 01 2008

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

Christmas return on cards for Dyer Dec 01 2008

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

Ronaldo favourite for Ballon d'Or Dec 01 2008

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

Kenyon rules out January newcomers Dec 01 2008

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

Swedes celebrate World Cup success Dec 01 2008

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 Dec 01 2008

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 Dec 01 2008

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 Dec 01 2008

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

Wenger impressed by Gunners character Dec 01 2008

Arsene Wenger knows his young Arsenal side must now find the winning mentality which saw them beat Chelsea in each and every one of their remaining Barclays Premier League matches if they are to have a say in the title race.Read

FA to investigate Islamophobic abuse Dec 01 2008

The Football Association are investigating racist chanting directed at Middlesbrough striker Mido during the Tees-Tyne derby against Newcastle on Saturday.Read

Hughes: We're playing catch-up Dec 01 2008

Mark Hughes has admitted Manchester City have some catching up to do before they can compete on equal terms with neighbours United.Read

Zola keeps Tevez trauma at bay Dec 01 2008

West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola insists the ongoing Carlos Tevez saga is not having a detrimental effect on him or his players.Read

Moyes needs January cavalry Dec 01 2008

Everton boss David Moyes is set to look for loan signings when the January transfer window opens, after losing striker Aiyegbeni Yakubu to a ruptured Achilles for the rest of the season.Read

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