Features Archive

December 2009

Date: 31/12/2009

Leeds Rhinos could make it four Super League titles in a row in 2010 while, in rugby union, France are the favourites to succeed in the Six Nations. Read More >>

Date: 30/12/2009

After looking at the major football dates in the 2010 calendar, we now turn our attention to the action-packed events lined up in cricket, tennis and F1. Read More >>

Date: 29/12/2009

The World Cup finals will be held in South Africa in 2010 and will be the highlight of what looks set to be a classic year of sport. Read More >>

Date: 28/12/2009

Where do Manchester City go from here following the unsavoury dismissal of Mark Hughes and the swift appointment of predecessor Roberto Mancini? Read More >>

Date: 27/12/2009

In what is turning into one of the most open Premier League title races for many years, Chelsea and Manchester United have slipped up in recent weeks. Read More >>

Date: 25/12/2009

With 2009 drawing to a close the Premier League has inevitably thrown up a number of winners and losers over the last 12 months. Read More >>

Date: 24/12/2009

Usain Bolt, Sea The Stars and Tiger Woods dominated the headlines, but often for very different reasons, in 2009. Read More >>

Date: 23/12/2009

The review of the sporting year moves into the summer months, with Roger Federer and England's Ashes series grabbing most of the headlines. Read More >>

Date: 22/12/2009

Phil Taylor dominated darts, England were humbled in the West Indies, Ireland won the Grand Slam and Mon Mome on the Grand National in 2009. Read More >>

Date: 21/12/2009

West Ham United striker Dean Ashton is the latest in a long line of professional footballers who have had their careers curtailed by injury. Read More >>

Date: 20/12/2009

With six months to go until the start of the 19th World Cup finals in South Africa, who will Fabio Capello choose in his starting eleven? Read More >>

Date: 19/12/2009

Which clubs are the biggest losers following the conclusion of the dramatic and nail-biting latest group stages of the Champions League? Read More >>

Date: 18/12/2009

There are a few sportsmen around the globe who share their name with famous faces in different fields. So who are the most famous sporting namesakes? Read More >>

Date: 17/12/2009

Who will rise to the occasion and shine on the biggest stage of all at next summer's World Cup Finals in South Africa? Read More >>

Date: 16/12/2009

Jonathan Trott could play a vital part in England's attempt to beat South Africa in the forthcoming four-Test series between the two countries. Read More >>

Date: 15/12/2009

Andrew Strauss and his England side prepare to face South Africa this week as their four-match Test series begins on Wednesday in Centurion. Read More >>

Date: 14/12/2009

Jockey Mick Kinane has announced his retirement after 34 years in the saddle, but he bows out at the top following a glittering 2009. Read More >>

Date: 13/12/2009

Are West Ham United in serious danger of losing their Premier League status after a torrid few years both on and off the pitch? Read More >>

Date: 12/12/2009

Phil Taylor is once again the favourite as he looks to claim his 15th World Championship crown at London's Alexandra Palace. Read More >>

Date: 11/12/2009

After Spain romped to a 5-0 whitewash of the Czech Republic in the Davis Cup Final, it brought the curtain down on a turbulent season for Rafael Nadal. Read More >>

Date: 10/12/2009

Jimmy Bullard's recent return to the Hull City side coincided with the Tigers' revival, but will his new injury lead to a slide down the table? Read More >>

Date: 09/12/2009

The draw for the World Cup finals in South Africa has left favoured nations such as Brazil and Spain facing a tough task to try and lift the trophy. Read More >>

Date: 08/12/2009

Manchester City's defeated leaders Chelsea 2-1 at the weekend but are they serious Premier League title contenders? Read More >>

Date: 07/12/2009

Arsene Wenger has often reacted badly to defeat for his Arsenal side and his spat with Mark Hughes is the latest in a line of clashes with fellow bosses. Read More >>

Date: 06/12/2009

The season may have ended with the focus very much on the private life of Tiger Woods but 2009 was certainly a vintage year in the world of golf. Read More >>

Date: 05/12/2009

2009 was supposed to be the year that British number one Andy Murray landed a Grand Slam title, but he was left disappointed at the end of the season. Read More >>

Date: 04/12/2009

Celtic and Rangers' domination of Scottish football has been challenged in the first few months of the season, but can that situation continue? Read More >>

Date: 03/12/2009

South Africa must beat England in the fifth and final one-day international between the two teams in Durban to square the series. Read More >>

Date: 02/12/2009

This season has witnessed the best group stage in recent memory with shocks galore in the early rounds of the Champions League. Read More >>

Date: 01/12/2009

Everton and Liverpool may have to reopen groundsharing talks after the government refused to award the Toffees planning permission for a new stadium. Read More >>