29 May 2009 - National Sports News

Gerrard praises others after award May 29 2009

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard paid tribute to the people who had helped him become 2009 Footballer of the Year - and declared the best was still to come.Read

Keane on target in Ireland draw May 29 2009

Robbie Keane grabbed the equaliser for Republic of Ireland as they warmed up for next week's World Cup qualifier with a 1-1 draw in their friendly against Nigeria.Read

Paatelainen leaves Hibs May 29 2009

Mixu Paatelainen has resigned as manager of Hibernian, the club have confirmed on their website.Read

Earnshaw seals Welsh win May 29 2009

Robert Earnshaw's first goal for Wales in 17 months ended a run of three successive defeats for his country in a 1-0 friendly win over Estonia at Llanelli.Read

Relentless Nadal into last 16 May 29 2009

Reigning champion Rafael Nadal feels close to his best after ruthlessly dismissing Lleyton Hewitt to sweep into the fourth round of the French Open.Read

Easy progress for Murray May 29 2009

Andy Murray was given an easy ride into the French Open fourth round after opponent Janko Tipsarevic retired injured on Suzanne Lenglen court with the British number one two sets ahead.Read

Leeds swoop for former league star May 29 2009

Promoted Leeds Carnegie have bolstered their back line with the signing of former rugby league winger Henry Fa'afili from French club Biarritz.Read

Injury woes start to bite for Lions May 29 2009

The British and Irish Lions' injury jinx will follow them into their South Africa tour opener against a Royal XV on Saturday.Read

Perez won't give up on Ronaldo May 29 2009

Real Madrid presidential hopeful Florentino Perez has claimed "an agreement" is in place for Cristiano Ronaldo to join the club.Read

Consortium enter Saints agreement May 29 2009

Southampton Leisure Holdings have entered a 21-day exclusivity agreement with the Pinnacle Consortium, paving the way for the cash-strapped football club to ease its financial troubles.Read

Ferrari submit 2010 entry May 29 2009

Ferrari's threat to quit Formula One would appear to be over after they joined eight other current teams in submitting a block conditional entry to compete in next year's World Championship.Read

Accrington hit with winding-up order May 29 2009

Accrington face a High Court date on June 10 after being issued with a winding-up order by HM Revenue and Customs.Read

Williams crashes out May 29 2009

Third seed Venus Williams became the biggest casualty at the French Open as she was beaten in straight sets by inspired Hungarian Agnes Szavay in the third round .Read

Wearsiders ponder next move May 29 2009

Sunderland are playing a waiting game in their search for a new manager.Read

Shearer future still unclear May 29 2009

Newcastle are still attempting to finalise a deal to secure Alan Shearer as their manager.Read

Leuluai signs new Leeds contract May 29 2009

Leeds prop Kylie Leuluai has ended speculation over his future with the Rhinos by signing a new two-and-a-half-year deal.Read

No worries for Ivanovic May 29 2009

Reigning champion Ana Ivanovic continued her ruthless streak at the French Open with a straight-sets thrashing of Iveta Benesova in the third round.Read

Prodrive bid to join F1 ranks May 29 2009

Prodrive have officially confirmed lodging an entry for next year's Formula One World Championship.Read

Milestone matters to Cole May 29 2009

Chelsea and England left-back Ashley Cole admits that becoming the first player for more than 100 years to win five FA Cup medals would be a major achievement in his career.Read

England get Olympics football go-ahead May 29 2009

The four home nations struck a deal on Friday which would allow an England football team to represent Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympics.Read

Pompey appeals to Sven May 29 2009

Sven-Goran Eriksson has made it clear he is interested in becoming Portsmouth's new manager.Read

Johnson: England stars have Lions hope May 29 2009

Martin Johnson has told England's aspiring Lions they are in the best possible position to capitalise on any injuries in South Africa.Read

Beresford: Home help can revive Magpies May 29 2009

Former Newcastle defender John Beresford believes the club must follow the example of Aston Villa and invest in young British talent if they are to achieve long-term success.Read

Ward keen to coach after retirement May 29 2009

Goalkeeper Darren Ward has announced his retirement after being released by Sunderland, however, the 35-year-old is keen to stay in football as a coach.Read

Hussey expecting to face Flintoff May 29 2009

Mike Hussey expects Andrew Flintoff to be fit and firing on all cylinders by the time the battle for the Ashes gets under way in early July at the Swalec Stadium in Cardiff.Read

Reid promises top-class appointment May 29 2009

Celtic chairman John Reid has promised to appoint "the very best" manager to replace Gordon Strachan.Read

Mikel: No going back May 29 2009

Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi insists Guus Hiddink's replacement has to build on the foundations laid down by the outgoing Dutchman.Read

Kenwright heaps praise on Cahill May 29 2009

Everton's goalscoring midfield star Tim Cahill has been told he is the club's "new Alan Ball" by chairman Bill Kenwright.Read

Tipsarevic test awaits Murray May 29 2009

Andy Murray will be bidding to reach the fourth round of the French Open for the first time when he takes on Serbian Janko Tipsarevic on Friday.Read

Mikel - no going back May 29 2009