Features Archive

November 2009

Date: 30/11/2009

Not so long ago Italian sides dominated in Europe, but in recent years the standing of Serie A has begun to slide. Read More >>

Date: 29/11/2009

Spain bid to claim back-to-back Davis Cup successes when they take on the Czech Republic in this year's final in Barcelona. Read More >>

Date: 28/11/2009

World champion Jenson Button's move from Brawn GP to McLaren is one of a host of driver changes being made ahead of the 2010 Formula One season. Read More >>

Date: 27/11/2009

England have completed their autumn internationals and, despite their gallant efforts, there has been little to get excited about. Read More >>

Date: 26/11/2009

Lee Westwood is now arguably the best player never to have won a Major championship after his success at the Dubai World Championship. Read More >>

Date: 25/11/2009

Hull City and Fulham go in search of crucial victories as two Premier League encounters take place on Wednesday evening. Read More >>

Date: 24/11/2009

Wigan Athletic maintained their reputation as the Premier League's Jekyll and Hyde side when they slumped to an embarrassing 9-1 defeat at Spurs on Sunday. Read More >>

Date: 23/11/2009

The season-ending ATP World Tour Finals take place at London's O2 Arena, with British number one Andy Murray hoping to be inspired by a home crowd. Read More >>

Date: 22/11/2009

Darren Ferguson leaving Peterborough this month has turned the spotlight on the elite group of young managers regarded as the future of British football. Read More >>

Date: 21/11/2009

Scotland have finally dismissed George Burley as manager but who should the Scottish Football Association turn to next to revive their national team? Read More >>

Date: 20/11/2009

A host of young stars have impressed on golf's European Tour this year including Rory McIlroy and Ross Fisher while Lee Westwood has returned to form. Read More >>

Date: 19/11/2009

Head coach Fabio Capello seems unsure of his England number one with the World Cup Finals in South Africa beginning to loom large on the horizon. Read More >>

Date: 18/11/2009

It is looking increasingly unlikely that David Beckham will be able to beat Peter Shilton's all-time appearance record for England. Read More >>

Date: 17/11/2009

Newcastle United are the latest team to search for new revenue streams by re-naming their ground, in their case to sportsdirect.com@St James' Park Stadium. Read More >>

Date: 16/11/2009

Newcastle United fans may still have to endure owner Mike Ashley's idiosyncrasies but at least they can enjoy seeing their side at the top of the table. Read More >>

Date: 15/11/2009

Carlo Ancelotti's Chelsea look like being the side to beat after almost a third of the new Premier League season. Read More >>

Date: 14/11/2009

England face Brazil in Qatar on Saturday attempting to improve on a poor record against the five-time World Cup winners. Read More >>

Date: 11/11/2009

The world is David Haye's oyster after the London-born boxer beat Nikolai Valuev at the weekend to become the WBA World Heavyweight champion. Read More >>

Date: 11/11/2009

The PGA Tour season finishes this week with the Children's Miracle Network Classic, rounding off a Fall Series which has been full of surprises. Read More >>

Date: 11/11/2009

Andy Murray's quest for a first ATP World Tour Finals title is almost at an end as this week's BNP Paribas Masters in Paris rounds off the regular season. Read More >>

Date: 10/11/2009

England head coach Fabio Capello has announced his squad for the friendly against Brazil on Saturday and his latest selection has few surprises. Read More >>

Date: 09/11/2009

Reading drew 1-1 with Ipswich Town at the weekend, a result that leaves two of the Championship's biggest sides in the relegation zone. Read More >>

Date: 08/11/2009

It is every referee's job not only to ensure that games run smoothly and are under control, but also to do their level best to keep 11 men on the field. Read More >>

Date: 07/11/2009

England will hope to build on their Ashes glory when they face South Africa and they can take heart from the last series between the two sides on the Cape. Read More >>

Date: 06/11/2009

Martin Johnson's injury-hit England side start their autumn international programme with a meeting with sportsbook favourites Australia on Saturday. Read More >>

Date: 05/11/2009

Andre Agassi, Ben Johnson, Diego Maradona, Marion Jones, Dwain Chambers and Michelle Smith have all become embroiled in sporting drugs scandals. Read More >>

Date: 04/11/2009

Jenson Button emerged from the shadow of younger compatriot Lewis Hamilton to win his maiden Formula One drivers' title. Read More >>

Date: 03/11/2009

West Ham's Herita Ilunga has become the latest footballer to be accused of over-reacting badly to a clash with a fellow professional. Read More >>

Date: 02/11/2009

Andre Agassi has confessed to using crystal meth in 1997, but the former tennis star is the latest in a long line of sporting stars to court controversy. Read More >>

Date: 01/11/2009

Hull City striker Jozy Altidore is just the latest sports star to run into trouble for using a social networking website. Read More >>