National Sport for 22 November 2009

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Saracens continue fine form Nov 22 2009

Saracens claimed their eighth win in succession as they beat Wasps 22-6 to cement their lead at the top of the Guinness Premiership.Read

Stoke edge Portsmouth Nov 22 2009

Striker Ricardo Fuller applied a clinical finish to a neat passing move to give Stoke a 1-0 victory at home to Portsmouth.Read

Murray makes ideal start Nov 22 2009

Andy Murray made home advantage count as he edged a topsy-turvy clash with US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro 6-3 3-6 6-2 in the opening singles match of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at London's O2 Arena.Read

Five-star Defoe thumps Wigan Nov 22 2009

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe scored five times to send his side back into the Champions League places as Harry Redknapp's hammered Wigan 9-1 at White Hart Lane.Read

RFU reveal Worsley knee injury Nov 22 2009

Joe Worsley tore medial ligaments in his right knee in the opening minute of England's 19-6 defeat to New Zealand on Saturday.Read

Rovers hand Allardyce 'get well soon' present Nov 22 2009

Blackburn ended a run of 10 successive defeats on the road in the Barclays Premier League with a 2-0 victory at Bolton which gave a welcome boost to the absent Sam Allardyce in the process.Read

Collingwood heroics steer England to win Nov 22 2009

Paul Collingwood and Jonathan Trott's stand of 162 eased England to a seven-wicket victory at Centurion to go 1-0 up in their five-match one-day international series against South Africa.Read

Rampant Rovers pile pressure on Megson Nov 22 2009

Absent Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce got a welcome tonic as his side ended a run of 10 defeats on the road in the league with a 2-0 victory over Bolton at the Reebok Stadium.Read

Collingwood and Trott press on Nov 22 2009

The onus was on England's record-breaker Paul Collingwood and new batting find Jonathan Trott to keep an awkward chase on course in pursuit of South Africa's 250 for nine at Centurion.Read

Williams dedicates half-century to team Nov 22 2009

Shane Williams dedicated his latest career landmark to the Wales team after joining Test rugby's exclusive 50-try club.Read

Paterson keeps feet on the ground Nov 22 2009

Chris Paterson has been playing for Scotland for far too long to get carried away with their incredible 9-8 victory over Australia, but he believes he could finally be part of a squad capable of challenging the world's best on a regular basis.Read

Late Dods strike hands Terrors win Nov 22 2009

A dramatic last-gasp winner from Darren Dods gave Dundee United a 2-1 win and with it their first victory over Celtic in 10 years.Read

England facing tough run chase Nov 22 2009

England lost two of their most likely match-winners cheaply as they set out in pursuit of South Africa's 250 for nine at Centurion.Read

Westwood back as number one Nov 22 2009

Lee Westwood is back as Europe's number one - and £1.6million richer as well - after becoming the inaugural winner of the season-ending Dubai World Championship.Read

England drop five but restrict hosts Nov 22 2009

Record-breaker Paul Collingwood was in the thick of it as England restricted South Africa to 250 for nine - despite five dropped catches at Centurion.Read

Johnson gets backing from Thomas Nov 22 2009

England manager Martin Johnson has been given a vote of confidence despite losing two out of three autumn internationals.Read

Ecclestone confirms British GP deadline Nov 22 2009

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has revealed December 9 is the deadline for a deal to be done if the British Grand Prix is to take place next summer.Read

Ferguson nuts for Brazil Nov 22 2009

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has tipped Brazil for World Cup glory.Read

Collingwood celebrates with wicket Nov 22 2009

Paul Collingwood marked his record-breaking 171st one-day international cap with some typically telling brilliance in the field - and the big wicket of Hashim Amla too.Read

Jones turns in vintage performance Nov 22 2009

Wales boss Warren Gatland likened fly-half Stephen Jones to "a good red wine" after he guided his team to victory over Argentina.Read

Robinson revels in famous win Nov 22 2009

Andy Robinson hailed Scotland's first win over Australia for 27 years as "the most courageous performance I have ever been involved in."Read

Johnson 'proud' but rues missed chances Nov 22 2009

Martin Johnson hailed England's response to a week of relentless criticism after they went down fighting against New Zealand at Twickenham.Read

Collingwood in fine fettle Nov 22 2009

Paul Collingwood marked his record-breaking 171st one-day international cap with two pieces of typically telling brilliance in the field as England struck early blows against South Africa.Read

O'Neill hoping Heskey draws inspiration Nov 22 2009

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill hopes Emile Heskey's 86th-minute equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Burnley will spur the striker on to more goals.Read

Hughes reveals City frustrations Nov 22 2009

Mark Hughes insisted his Manchester City side felt a deep frustration that they were not able to hang on to a winning position against Liverpool.Read

Bruce hails Bent quality Nov 22 2009

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce backed Darren Bent's claims on a place in England's World Cup squad after seeing him fire Arsenal to their first defeat in 14 games.Read

Ancelotti hails Ess express Nov 22 2009

Carlo Ancelotti acclaimed Michael Essien as one of the best midfielders in the world after his two-goal super show against woeful Wolves at Stamford Bridge.Read

Ferguson throws down gauntlet Nov 22 2009

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Manchester United must treat every game as "must-win" as they look to put pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea.Read

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