National Sport for 2 October 2009

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Exiles go top Oct 02 2009

Sailosi Tagicakibau claimed his sixth try of the season as London Irish moved to the top of the Guinness Premiership with a hard-fought 11-8 victory at Sale.Read

Rhinos book Old Trafford place Oct 02 2009

Prolific winger Ryan Hall took his try tally for the season to 33 as Leeds secured a record-equalling sixth Grand Final appearance with a 27-20 win over Catalans Dragons.Read

England bow out of Trophy Oct 02 2009

Shane Watson and Ricky Ponting produced a batting masterclass to ease defending champions Australia into the ICC Champions Trophy final.Read

Ponting leads Australia's reply Oct 02 2009

Captain Ricky Ponting led Australia's chase of 258 as his team looked to continue their one-day dominance over England and seal a place in the Champions Trophy final.Read

Keegan: I had to quit Oct 02 2009

Former Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan claimed the most difficult decision of his life had been vindicated after being awarded £2million in damages for constructive dismissal in his second spell in the St James' Park hot seat.Read

Rio to host 2016 Olympics Oct 02 2009

Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Olympics after favourites Chicago suffered a crushing defeat.Read

McIlroy on road to success Oct 02 2009

Just as he did when he took third place two years ago - in only his second professional event - Rory McIlroy tamed one of the toughest holes in golf on Friday.Read

Redknapp - I'm going nowhere Oct 02 2009

Harry Redknapp dismissed any notion that he was about to leave Tottenham after odds tumbled on him becoming the first Premier League manager to lose his job this season.Read

Chicago out of Olympic running Oct 02 2009

Barack Obama's decision to fly to Copenhagen to persuade the International Olympic Committee to give the 2016 Games to Chicago ended in disappointment as the US city was knocked out in the first round of voting today.Read

Bresnan's fifty revives England Oct 02 2009

Tim Bresnan put his off-field antics behind him with a scintillating half-century to resuscitate England's innings in the Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia.Read

Al Fahim illness 'will not affect plans' Oct 02 2009

New Portsmouth owner Sulaiman Al Fahim's imminent surgery to cure a kidney stones problem will hinder his plans to refinance the south coast club.Read

England struggling at Centurion Oct 02 2009

Shane Watson and Peter Siddle claimed two wickets apiece as England collapsed in their ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia at Centurion.Read

Ruddock extends Worcester deal Oct 02 2009

Worcester rugby director Mike Ruddock has signed a contract extension with the Guinness Premiership club.Read

Broad and Prior miss Trophy semi-final Oct 02 2009

England were forced into multiple changes for their Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia after Stuart Broad and Matt Prior were ruled out.Read

Hamilton - I won title fair and square Oct 02 2009

Lewis Hamilton was taken aback to hear Felipe Massa's claim that he was robbed of last year's world championship as a direct consequence of Renault fixing the result of the Singapore Grand Prix.Read

Pompey owner in hospital Oct 02 2009

Portsmouth's chaotic week has taken a fresh twist following reports from Dubai of owner Sulaiman Al Fahim being admitted to hospital.Read

Damages for Keegan Oct 02 2009

Newcastle have been ordered to pay former boss Kevin Keegan £2million in damages after he won his case for constructive dismissal.Read

Obama urges IOC to choose Chicago Oct 02 2009

Barack Obama launched an emotional appeal to the International Olympic Committee to choose his home city Chicago to host the 2016 Games.Read

Prior blow for England Oct 02 2009

England wicketkeeper Matt Prior has been ruled out of the rest of the Champions Trophy due to illness.Read

Spellbound Oxx braced for Stars war Oct 02 2009

John Oxx is well aware staying is likely to be the name of the game when Sea The Stars bids to secure his place in racing legend with victory in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday.Read

Injury boost for Owen Oct 02 2009

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Michael Owen should be fit for Manchester United's Premier League match with Bolton at Old Trafford on October 17.Read

Johnson to take in Top 14 tussle Oct 02 2009

Martin Johnson is making his first trip of the season to France for tonight's Top 14 clash between Stade Francais and Brive.Read

McDonald wary of lead talk Oct 02 2009

Celtic striker Scott McDonald refuses to contemplate taking a seven-point lead over Rangers with a win in Sunday's Old Firm derby at Ibrox.Read

Sutil quickest as Button stays dry Oct 02 2009

Adrian Sutil posted the fastest time as the second practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix was disrupted by poor weather at Suzuka.Read

Lampard bemused by criticism Oct 02 2009

Midfielder Frank Lampard insists there is no panic over Chelsea's poor form despite boss coach Carlo Ancelotti's dissatisfaction with their performance against Apoel Nicosia.Read

Hodgson keeper concerns continue Oct 02 2009

Roy Hodgson admits Fulham may be forced to play a second successive Europa league match without a substitute goalkeeper.Read

Double joy for Moyes Oct 02 2009

Everton manager David Moyes received a double boost in the Europa League that improves his side's chances of moving to the next stage.Read

Hughes looks forward as Adebayor escapes Oct 02 2009

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes expressed his relief after Emmanuel Adebayor escaped a further ban for his controversial goal celebration against Arsenal.Read

Kovalainen sets early pace Oct 02 2009

Heikki Kovalainen led a damp first practice as Formula One action finally returned to the Suzuka track after a two-year absence.Read

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