National Sport for 12 December 2012

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Gatland: Australia gives us a chance Dec 12 2012

Head coach Warren Gatland is tasked with leading the British and Irish Lions to a first Test series triumph in 16 years and is confident Australia is the place to do it.Read

Hoops edge past Arbroath Dec 12 2012

Adam Matthews' first goal for Celtic proved just enough to send Neil Lennon's team into the fifth round of the William Hill Scottish Cup but their 1-0 replay win over Arbroath also owed much to a controversial disallowed goal by Steven Doris.Read

Swans squeeze into last four Dec 12 2012

Swansea edged into the Capital One Cup semi-finals after a late goal helped beat npower Championship side Middlesbrough 1-0 at the Liberty Stadium.Read

Miley takes gold in Istanbul Dec 12 2012

Hannah Miley won Great Britain's first gold medal at the World Short-Course Championships when she held off Olympic champion Ye Shiwen in the 400 metres individual medley in Istanbul.Read

Fan group wants Gunners 'shake-up' Dec 12 2012

Arsene Wenger is facing the deepest crisis of his 16 years at Arsenal with fan groups demanding the club's chiefs act swiftly to stop the rot.Read

Molina ready to step up against Khan Dec 12 2012

Underdog Carlos Molina believes Amir Khan's scalp will be his ticket to world title glory as the two men prepare to square off in Los Angeles on Saturday.Read

UEFA to rule on Serbia issue Dec 12 2012

The Football Association will finally learn their fate on Thursday when UEFA's control and disciplinary body meet to the discuss the trouble that erupted during England Under-21s clash with Serbia in October.Read

Bradford successful with FA Cup appeal Dec 12 2012

Bradford have been reinstated into this season's FA Cup after successfully appealing against their expulsion for fielding an ineligible player.Read

Lawn thriving after Arsenal cut down Dec 12 2012

Bradford's co-chairman Mark Lawn has his eyes on a barely-credible Wembley final after the Bantams made it into the last four of the Capital One Cup at the expense of Arsenal.Read

Liverpool say sorry over Dempsey pursuit Dec 12 2012

Fulham have withdrawn their complaint over Liverpool's pursuit of Clint Dempsey after the Merseyside club sent them a letter of apology.Read

Cahill up for Club World Cup Dec 12 2012

Gary Cahill admits the true importance of the Club World Cup had finally "sunk in" ahead of Chelsea's semi-final against Monterrey.Read

Downes leaves Hammers Dec 12 2012

Wally Downes has left his position as West Ham first-team coach, Press Association Sport understands.Read

PFA happy with racism ban proposal Dec 12 2012

The Professional Footballers' Association will not stand in the way of a proposed minimum five-match ban for racist abuse.Read

Wales name coaching team for tour Dec 12 2012

Shaun Edwards will be part of the Wales coaching staff for next summer's tour to Japan.Read

England desperate to seal series triumph Dec 12 2012

Alastair Cook's England will try to clear their final hurdle in India with depleted resources but a collective strength of purpose.Read

Trio confirmed as Gatland's assistants Dec 12 2012

Rob Howley, Andy Farrell and Graham Rowntree have been confirmed as head coach Warren Gatland's assistants for the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.Read

Hamilton set for French move Dec 12 2012

Gloucester have announced that their captain Jim Hamilton will leave Kingsholm at the end of this season and move to France.Read

Guthrie facing Reading showdown talks Dec 12 2012

Reading boss Brian McDermott will hold talks with Danny Guthrie this week after the midfielder pulled out of Tuesday's Barclays Premier League trip to Sunderland.Read

Laudrup aiming for cup success Dec 12 2012

Michael Laudrup believes guiding Swansea to Wembley would rank as one of the finest achievements of his career as the south Wales club prepare to face Middlesbrough in the last eight of the Capital One Cup.Read

Finn doubtful for final Test Dec 12 2012

Steven Finn had to miss England net practice on Wednesday morning with a disc strain in his lower back and is doubtful for the fourth Test against India on Thursday.Read

Swann summons spirit of Sydney Dec 12 2012

England will invoke the spirit of Sydney 2010-11 when the final Test against India begins in Nagpur on Thursday.Read

Lambert humble after Villa rout Dec 12 2012

Paul Lambert remained humble in victory after Aston Villa booked their place in the semi-finals of the Capital One Cup with a 4-1 win at old club Norwich on Tuesday night.Read

O'Neill praise for Fletcher Dec 12 2012

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill saluted striker Steven Fletcher after he left the treatment table to inspire his side to a precious 3-0 victory over Reading.Read

Wenger not embarrassed by cup exit Dec 12 2012

Arsene Wenger insisted Arsenal's players should not feel embarrassed despite the Gunners losing the Capital One Cup quarter-final to a Bradford team which cost a total of £7,500 in transfer fees.Read

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