National Sport for 18 December 2010

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Els out in front Dec 18 2010

Ernie Els will take a two-shot lead into the final day of the South African Open after a second successive 65 put him in command in Durban.Read

Watson and Robson in Fed Cup team Dec 18 2010

Teenagers Heather Watson and Laura Robson will make their Fed Cup debuts in Europe/Africa Zone Group I action next year.Read

India facing uphill battle Dec 18 2010

India battled to delay the inevitable after their torrid start to the first Test against South Africa continued with Jacques Kallis' double century on the third day.Read

Jones facing long lay-off Dec 18 2010

Steve Kean's start to life as Blackburn caretaker manager was marred by injuries to three key players, with teenage defender Phil Jones in danger of missing the rest of the season.Read

Stanislas makes point for Hammers Dec 18 2010

Junior Stanislas earned West Ham a priceless point with a 78th-minute equaliser at Ewood Park that gave Blackburn caretaker manager Steve Kean a 1-1 draw in his first game in charge.Read

England in trouble Dec 18 2010

England were up against it to stay ahead in the Ashes after Michael Hussey's hundred helped the hosts secure a 390-run lead and then Australia's bowlers ripped through the tourists' top order.Read

Welbeck wins it for Sunderland Dec 18 2010

Danny Welbeck headed Sunderland into sixth place in the Barclays Premier League as Bolton slipped to a 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light - just their second loss in eight games.Read

Chelsea-United off in big freeze Dec 18 2010

The Barclays Premier League clash between title rivals Chelsea and Manchester United was the most high-profile casualty of this weekend's snow and freezing temperatures as all of Sunday's top flight fixtures were called off.Read

Wigan and Liverpool games off Dec 18 2010

Saturday's Barclays Premier League games between Wigan and Aston Villa, and Liverpool and Fulham have been called off due to the weather.Read

England on the ropes Dec 18 2010

England were up against it to stay ahead in the Ashes after another Michael Hussey hundred and despite Chris Tremlett's maiden five-wicket haul.Read

Venter savours Sarries success Dec 18 2010

Brendan Venter hailed his Saracens side's attitude and adaptability as they restored some pride in their Heineken Cup campaign with a 19-14 win away to Racing Metro in snowy Paris.Read

Richards hopeful over Tevez stay Dec 18 2010

Carlos Tevez will stay at Manchester City until the end of the season at least, according to defender Micah Richards.Read

Rooney ready to step up again Dec 18 2010

Wayne Rooney will not shirk penalty duties if Manchester United are awarded one at Chelseaon Sunday.Read

England chasing 391 Dec 18 2010

Chris Tremlett earned a maiden five-wicket haul and James Anderson took his career tally to 200 - but England were up against it to stay ahead in the Ashes after another Michael Hussey hundred.Read

Lloyd sorry for outburst Dec 18 2010

Colin Lloyd apologised for letting his frustration get the better of him during his contest with Andree Welge after eking out a 3-2 victory in the first round of the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.Read

Mayweather in Khan's sights Dec 18 2010

Amir Khan has his sights set on a super-fight against Floyd Mayweather in 2012 as he continues to win over American audiences.Read

Results not everything - Ancelotti Dec 18 2010

Legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi famously said: "Winning isn't everything - it's the only thing" - but Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti clearly disagrees.Read

Saracens hold on for victory Dec 18 2010

Saracens restored some pride in their disappointing European campaign with a creditable 19-14 Heineken Cup win over Racing Metro in Paris.Read

Fergie ready for Chelsea battle Dec 18 2010

Sir Alex Ferguson looked ahead to "the biggest match" of Manchester United's season and insisted opposite number Carlo Ancelotti was not a man under pressure at Chelsea.Read

Houllier expects Ireland to leave Dec 18 2010

Gerard Houllier will allow wantaway Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland to leave the midlands club after claiming: "Once a player wants to go, he goes."Read

Wenger has no ulterior motive Dec 18 2010

Arsene Wenger insists "revenge is not on my mind" after his Arsenal side were drawn against the Barcelona side who destroyed them in the Champions League last season.Read

Another award for Beckham Dec 18 2010

Former England captain David Beckham will be given a lifetime achievement award at Sunday night's BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony, it has been revealed.Read

Broad named in World Cup squad Dec 18 2010

Fast bowlers Stuart Broad and Steven Finn were named in England's preliminary 30-man squad for next year's World Cup on the sub-Continent.Read

Hussey ton keeps Australia on top Dec 18 2010

Michael Hussey's second hundred of the 2010/11 Ashes kept Australia in pole position for a series-levelling victory in a fluctuating third Test.Read

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