National Sport for 2 January 2009

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Van Barneveld makes history Jan 02 2009

Raymond van Barneveld made history by becoming the first man to compile a nine-dart finish at the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship as he swept aside Jelle Klaasen to reach the semi-finals.Read

Leinster battle back to win Jan 02 2009

Connacht were within 15 minutes of recording another shock victory over Leinster but the Magners League champions rallied to post a dramatic 26-18 win at the RDS.Read

Wade claims semi-final place Jan 02 2009

James Wade took advantage of some poor finishing by Paul Nicholson to beat the Australian 5-3 and book his place in the semi-finals of the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship.Read

Pavlyuchenko leads Spurs to victory Jan 02 2009

Harry Redknapp's defence of the FA Cup he won with Portsmouth last season started with a third-round victory for Tottenham against Wigan at White Hart Lane.Read

Brave Warriors sink rivals Jan 02 2009

Glasgow bounced back to grab revenge over their oldest rivals Edinburgh with a vastly-improved display in their 25-20 Magners League victory at Firhill.Read

Santa Cruz claims City interest Jan 02 2009

Blackburn forward Roque Santa Cruz claims Manchester City are set to bid for him but denied any official offer had been made yet.Read

No pressure for West Ham owner Jan 02 2009

West Ham's owner Bjorgolfur Gudmundsson is under no pressure to sell the club before a March deadline, sources close to the Icelandic financier have insisted.Read

Benitez retains faith in Gerrard Jan 02 2009

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has reaffirmed his "trust" in captain Steven Gerrard and insists he never had any doubts about playing his key midfielder in Saturday's FA Cup tie at Preston.Read

Kinnear: Given staying Jan 02 2009

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has insisted goalkeeper Shay Given is going nowhere amid speculation he is set to leave the club this month.Read

Hughes: Bridge fee agreed Jan 02 2009

Manchester City have agreed an undisclosed fee with Chelsea for defender Wayne Bridge, City boss Mark Hughes has said.Read

Murray secures final spot Jan 02 2009

Andy Murray's preparations for the new season gained momentum in Abu Dhabi on Friday as he defeated world number two Roger Federer to progress to the final of the World Tennis Championship.Read

Bridge on brink of City switch Jan 02 2009

Chelsea's England left-back Wayne Bridge is on the brink of a £12million move to Manchester City.Read

Gerrard to play in FA Cup clash Jan 02 2009

Steven Gerrard will play against Preston in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has confirmed.Read

Chivas interested in Giovani Jan 02 2009

Mexican side Chivas appear to be prepared to offer Tottenham youngster Giovani dos Santos a route away from White Hart Lane seven months after his arrival from Barcelona.Read

New injury blow for Saha Jan 02 2009

Everton striker Louis Saha has been ruled out for up to another five weeks following a second scan on his hamstring injury.Read

Taylor storms into semi-finals Jan 02 2009

Phil Taylor's bid for a 14th world title hit top gear as he demolished Co Stompe 5-0 to move into the semi-finals of the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship.Read

White set to make Six Nations Jan 02 2009

Scotland star Jason White should be fit for the RBS 6 Nations after undergoing surgery on a dislocated finger.Read

Helguson completes QPR switch Jan 02 2009

QPR have completed the signing of striker Heidar Helguson from Bolton on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.Read

Bolton considering renewed Morrison bid Jan 02 2009

Bolton are debating whether to make a renewed bid for West Brom midfielder James Morrison.Read

Bridge in City talks Jan 02 2009

Chelsea have given permission for England left-back Wayne Bridge to talk to Manchester City over a possible £12million move.Read

Serbian pair join United Jan 02 2009

Manchester United have completed the signings of Serbian duo Zoran Tosic and Adem Ljajic from Partizan Belgrade.Read

South Africa name unchanged side Jan 02 2009

South Africa have resisted the temptation to rush vice-captain Ashwell Prince back into their starting XI for the third Test against Australia, which gets under way at the SCG on Saturday.Read

Given hints at Newcastle exit Jan 02 2009

Shay Given is considering his Newcastle future after reaching the "lowest point of his football career" during last weekend's 5-1 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool, the player's lawyer has claimed.Read

Fagan not out for revenge Jan 02 2009

Hull forward Craig Fagan has no intention of seeking revenge against Newcastle's Danny Guthrie this weekend.Read

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