Features Archive

October 2009

Date: 31/10/2009

Everton's injury-ravaged team is going from bad to worse after enduring three defeats in a difficult week, and it gets no easier for David Moyes' men. Read More >>

Date: 30/10/2009

Fernando Torres' fitness remains a crucial factor in Liverpool's hopes of finally securing the Premier League title for the first time in two decades. Read More >>

Date: 29/10/2009

Rangers and Celtic are struggling in Europe but stories suggesting they should be admitted to the Premier League refuse to go away. Read More >>

Date: 28/10/2009

Efficient, Alcopop, Speed Gifted and Viewed are among the favourites for this year's eagerly anticipated Melbourne Cup. Read More >>

Date: 27/10/2009

Former Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate's sacking has cost the game one of the longest-serving managers in the Football League. Read More >>

Date: 26/10/2009

England's Ashes-winning team will face a stern challenge when they face South Africa 11 times, starting with a Twenty20 International on November 13. Read More >>

Date: 25/10/2009

The infamous beachball goal that Liverpool conceded at Sunderland last weekend was not the first case of a controversial effort being allowed to stand. Read More >>

Date: 24/10/2009

Darren Bent's 'beachball' goal against Liverpool last weekend was the latest in a long line of bizarre goals which have added to the character of the game. Read More >>

Date: 23/10/2009

The Championship is again proving to be a tough league to predict, with a whole host of clubs dreaming of promotion to the top-flight. Read More >>

Date: 22/10/2009

France enter the world of top-class rugby league when they take on New Zealand, Australia and England in the Four Nations tournament. Read More >>

Date: 21/10/2009

This season's Heineken Cup has kicked off in dramatic fashion with last year's victors Leinster enduring mixed fortunes during the opening two rounds. Read More >>

Date: 20/10/2009

Brawn GP wrapped up the constructors' championship and Jenson Button clinched the drivers' title after a dramatic weekend of action in Brazil. Read More >>

Date: 19/10/2009

Birmingham City have become the tenth Premier League club to be taken over by foreign investors, as the top-flight now resembles a League of Nations. Read More >>

Date: 18/10/2009

Kim Clijsters winning the US Open two years after retiring is one of sport's great fairytale stories, but which other career U-turns have been successful. Read More >>

Date: 17/10/2009

England will hope to put the memory of a dismal World Cup behind them in the Four Nations tournament featuring Australia, New Zealand and France. Read More >>

Date: 16/10/2009

Colin Montgomerie's European team look set to face a revitalised USA side in the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor. Read More >>

Date: 15/10/2009

Sir Alex Ferguson, David Pleat, Jose Mourinho, Bob Stokoe and now Diego Maradona have all celebrated goals in memorable fashion. Read More >>

Date: 14/10/2009

There are just two European qualifying places left for next summer's World Cup Finals following an action packed series of games across the continent. Read More >>

Date: 13/10/2009

Relegation-threatened Portsmouth are the latest in a long line of clubs to be affected by behind-the-scenes problems. Read More >>

Date: 12/10/2009

Argentina boss Diego Maradona is the latest in a long line of superb players who have struggled to impress as managers. Read More >>

Date: 11/10/2009

The LA Lakers and Orlando Magic are once again among the favourites to enjoy success in the NBA this season. Read More >>

Date: 10/10/2009

Argentina could still be on track to reach next summer's World Cup Finals if they can beat a Peru side in a must-win qualifier for coach Diego Maradona. Read More >>

Date: 09/10/2009

Portugal, Czech Republic and Turkey are all in danger of missing out on next summer's World Cup Finals as the qualifying period reaches a climax. Read More >>

Date: 08/10/2009

Recently there has been a spate of players scoring against their former clubs. However, the reactions of some have been markedly different to others. Read More >>

Date: 07/10/2009

Arsenal new boy Thomas Vermaelen has made a stunning start to life at the Emirates, having already scored five goals despite being a central defender. Read More >>

Date: 06/10/2009

Sebastian Vettel thinks he can do it, but can he snatch the Formula One title from under the nose of Jenson Button after winning the Japanese Grand Prix? Read More >>

Date: 05/10/2009

Australia are expected to successfully defend their ICC Champions Trophy crown when they meet New Zealand in Monday's final. Read More >>

Date: 04/10/2009

It's anybody's guess as to who will win the Guinness Premiership this season following an unpredictable first month of competition. Read More >>

Date: 03/10/2009

Chelsea and Liverpool, who meet at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, will be aiming to bounce back after suffering recent setbacks. Read More >>

Date: 02/10/2009

Jenson Button is on course for a sensational victory in the Formula One world championship race, having endured and enjoyed a torrid last 12 months. Read More >>

Date: 01/10/2009

Celebrities join the best golfers on the European Tour this week as they compete for the Dunhill Links Championship on some of Scotland's finest courses. Read More >>