National Sport for 18 December 2009

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Ferrari chief - Schumacher return close Dec 18 2009

Michael Schumacher has informed Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo there is a "strong possibility" he will return to grand prix racing with the new Mercedes-Benz team next season.Read

Benitez still focused on Europe Dec 18 2009

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has vowed to take the Europa League seriously after being handed a tough draw against Romanian champions Unirea Urziceni in the last 32.Read

Moyes welcomes Donovan deal Dec 18 2009

Everton boss David Moyes believes the arrival of Landon Donovan in January will give his side a much-needed shot in the arm.Read

McCarthy stands ground over changes Dec 18 2009

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has hit back at his critics after the firestorm that has followed his controversial team selection against Manchester United on Tuesday.Read

Zabaleta happy to sign new deal Dec 18 2009

Pablo Zabaleta has signed a new four-and-a-half year contract with Manchester City.Read

Benitez still focused onc Europe Dec 18 2009

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has vowed to take the Europa League seriously after being handed a tough draw against Romanian champions Unirea Urziceni in the last 32.Read

Martin in hunt for back-to-back wins Dec 18 2009

Pablo Martin has his sights set on claiming a second victory in seven days after taking the clubhouse lead at the South African Open.Read

Swann shines in England fightback Dec 18 2009

Graeme Swann's uncomplicated counter-attack hauled England thrillingly back into a see-saw first Test against South Africa at Centurion.Read

Familiar foes for United and Chelsea Dec 18 2009

Manchester United and Chelsea will both be reunited with old flames in the Champions League last 16 after being drawn against David Beckham's AC Milan and Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan respectively.Read

Donovan completes Everton switch Dec 18 2009

Everton have confirmed the signing of United States striker Landon Donovan on a short-term loan deal.Read

Broad feels hard done by Dec 18 2009

The first decision review system controversy of England's four-Test series against South Africa struck with the tourists facing a first-innings deficit at Centurion.Read

Redknapp to read riot act Dec 18 2009

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is set to punish players involved in a Christmas party organised behind his back last week and Robbie Keane's role as skipper could be under scrutiny.Read

Booth hopes for clean contest Dec 18 2009

London Irish boss Toby Booth has called for a trouble-free Heineken Cup clash against French club Brive at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday.Read

Harris puts England in trouble Dec 18 2009

England faltered principally against Paul Harris as they reached 238 for seven at tea on an increasingly unpredictable pitch.Read

Ferguson defends McCarthy Dec 18 2009

Sir Alex Ferguson has defended Mick McCarthy's controversial team selection at Old Trafford on Tuesday.Read

Tricky pitch leaves England vulnerable Dec 18 2009

England had to scrap for every run and hope to avoid the pitfalls of an increasingly unpredictable pitch on their way to a mid-afternoon 211 for six in reply to South Africa's 418.Read

Liverpool to face Unirea Dec 18 2009

Liverpool will face another side knocked out of the Champions League after being drawn against Unirea Urziceni in the last 32 of the Europa League.Read

Giggs extends United stay Dec 18 2009

Ryan Giggs has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United.Read

Beckham to make United return Dec 18 2009

David Beckham is in line to make a return to Old Trafford after Manchester United were drawn with AC Milan in the last 16 of the Champions League on Friday.Read

Australia collapse as Windies hit back Dec 18 2009

It was a third day of dramatic collapses in the third Test at the WACA with Australia slumping to 137 for eight in their second innings after bowling West Indies out for 312.Read

Ancelotti keen to avoid trio Dec 18 2009

Carlo Ancelotti wants to avoid both Milan teams and Bayern Munich in Friday's Champions League draw.Read

England facing uphill battle Dec 18 2009

England knew they were in for an unequal battle after Andrew Strauss' ominous early departure to an unstoppable shooter from Makhaya Ntini on the third morning of the first Test.Read

Hiddink agent claims City approach Dec 18 2009

Guus Hiddink has been approached by Manchester City, according to the Russia manager's agent.Read

Aguero - I'm right for Chelsea Dec 18 2009

Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero thinks he would be a good fit for Chelsea.Read

Carragher reveals England approach Dec 18 2009

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has revealed he turned down an invitation from Fabio Capello to return to the England set-up.Read

Strauss dismissal ominous for England Dec 18 2009

Andrew Strauss' early departure to an unstoppable shooter from Makhaya Ntini was ominous for England on the third morning of the first Test.Read

Australia surge ahead Dec 18 2009

Australia moved to 52 for one - a lead of 260 - at tea on day three of the third Test with the West Indies after the tourists collapsed dramatically at the WACA.Read

Mowbray salutes Celtic spirit Dec 18 2009

Tony Mowbray claimed his side's dramatic Europa League comeback to draw 3-3 against Rapid Vienna in the Ernst Happel Stadium epitomised the spirit of the Parkhead club.Read

Redknapp plays down secret Spurs soiree Dec 18 2009

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has played down the effects of his players' secret Christmas party on their performance in the defeat to Wolves at White Hart Lane last weekend.Read

Rodwell awaiting scan Dec 18 2009

Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell will have a scan on Friday amid fears he may face a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.Read

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