National Sport for 2 December 2008

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Fourth still the aim after cash boost Dec 02 2008

Britain's Olympic team will still target fourth place in the London 2012 medals table following a last-minute injection of £29million from public funds but some sports will still face cuts.Read

Ellington strike stuns Potters Dec 02 2008

Nathan Ellington coolly rolled home an injury-time penalty to send Derby into the Carling Cup semi-finals.Read

McDonald brace sees off young Guns Dec 02 2008

Two goals from midfielder Kevin McDonald saw Burnley claim a place in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup with a shock win over Arsene Wenger's young Arsenal side at Turf Moor.Read

England to resume tour in UAE - report Dec 02 2008

England will fly into Abu Dhabi on Thursday to begin their preparations for the two-Test series in India according to a report in the United Arab Emirates.Read

Fourth operation for Ballesteros Dec 02 2008

Seve Ballesteros is back in intensive care after undergoing further surgery at La Paz hospital in Madrid.Read

Ronaldo retains focus despite accolade Dec 02 2008

Cristiano Ronaldo insists winning the Ballon d'Or award will not burden him with increased pressure to perform.Read

Benitez backs Keane Dec 02 2008

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez insists misfiring striker Robbie Keane will overcome his current crisis in form.Read

Trejo interested in Baggies move Dec 02 2008

Real Mallorca striker Oscar Trejo wants to hold talks with West Brom over a possible January move to the Barclays Premier League's bottom club.Read

Robinho thinks big Dec 02 2008

Brazilian superstar Kaka heads Robinho's January transfer wish-list for Manchester City.Read

Degale goes pro Dec 02 2008

Great Britain's Olympic boxing champion James DeGale has turned professional and signed up with promoter Frank Warren.Read

Olympic cuts to be revealed Dec 02 2008

Sports chiefs will decide on Tuesday which Olympic sports will have funding cuts in the run-up to the London 2012 Games.Read

Kenyon: No pressure on Scolari Dec 02 2008

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has given Luiz Felipe Scolari a massive vote of confidence by insisting he will not be axed if he fails to deliver any silverware this season.Read

Zola: Anfield stalemate my best yet Dec 02 2008

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola claimed Monday night's goalless draw at Liverpool was the most impressive performance of his short spell as manager.Read

Robin: I was not target of outburst Dec 02 2008

Robin van Persie does not believe he is the disruptive influence in the Arsenal dressing room described by team-mate William Gallas.Read

Hussain: The game must continue Dec 02 2008

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has called on Kevin Pietersen to take his squad back to India and fulfil their Test commitments after insisting: "The game has to go on".Read

Johnson relishing World Cup clash Dec 02 2008

England manager Martin Johnson predicted a "hell of a game" against Scotland when the two old enemies meet in the group stages of the 2011 World Cup.Read

Larsson 'target for Everton' Dec 02 2008

Former Celtic and Manchester United star Henrik Larsson would consider a return to the Barclays Premier League amid reports he is a target for injury-ravaged Everton.Read

Yuvraj backs decision to abandon series Dec 02 2008

India batsman Yuvraj Singh supports the decision to abandon the one-day series with England following last week's terrorist attacks in Mumbai.Read

Ronaldo scoops Ballon d'Or Dec 02 2008

Cristiano Ronaldo was on Tuesday confirmed as the winner of the 2008 Ballon d'Or, beating competition from Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres.Read

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