http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/ Get all the latest Sport news in a convenient RSS feed. en-gb Thu, 4 Dec 2008 00:41:08 +0000 Copyright: (C) Play-2-Win Ltd http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/_furniture/gfx/logos/femalefirst.png http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/ Championship side Burnley sent Arsenal out of the Carling Cup thanks to two goals from Kevin McDonald. Arsenal had the first chance of the game, Nicklas Bendtner forcing Brian Jensen into an early save but the striker fired straight at the keeper's legs. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Burnley+20+Arsenal-1645.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Burnley+20+Arsenal-1645.html Wed, 3 Dec 2008 11:57:03 +0000 Sport Katie Price fans will be delighted to hear that she is attending this year’s Olympia, The London International Horse Show (16th – 22nd December 08). Katie will be at the show promoting her new equestrian clothing and horsewear range, KP Equestrian, with product signings on Wednesday 17th, Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st December. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/general/Olympia+The+London+International+Horse+Show+Welcomes+Katie+Price-1644.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/general/Olympia+The+London+International+Horse+Show+Welcomes+Katie+Price-1644.html Tue, 2 Dec 2008 13:48:12 +0000 Sport Liverpool go top of the Premiership after a 0-0 draw with West Ham but it was a lacklustre performance which manager Rafael Benitez criticised. It was the Reds that applied all the pressure early on with James Collins clearing off the line from Albert Riera after Robert Green punched away punched away a Steven Gerrard header. Carlton Cole then repe... http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Liverpool+00+West+Ham-1643.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Liverpool+00+West+Ham-1643.html Tue, 2 Dec 2008 10:24:18 +0000 Sport It was Manchester United who take the local pride following the Manchester derby which saw them beat Manchester City thanks to Wayne Rooney's 100th club goal. It wasn't all good news for the reds though, as they had Cristiano Ronaldo sent off after he inexplicably hand balled in the area. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Manchester+City+01+Manchester+United-1642.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Manchester+City+01+Manchester+United-1642.html Mon, 1 Dec 2008 11:36:10 +0000 Sport Filippo Inzaghi's late equaliser, two minutes into added time to deny Pompey a deserved win. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Portsmouth+22+AC+Milan-1641.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Portsmouth+22+AC+Milan-1641.html Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:01:37 +0000 Sport Chelsea failed to guarantee qualification from the group with a 1-1 draw in Bordeaux. They must now beat Cluj in their final group match to ensure they reach the knockout stages. They took the lead on the hour. Frank Lampard split the defence and Nicolas Anelka raced through, dummied his shot twice and then slid in a low shot. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Bordeaux+11+Chelsea-1640.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Bordeaux+11+Chelsea-1640.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:42:07 +0000 Sport A first half goal from Steven Gerrard gave Liverpool a 1-0 over Marseille and saw them through to the Champions League knockout stage. It was Marseille that dominated possession for long periods. Taye Taiwo had a long-range shot tipped on to the post by Pepe Reina, and Liverpool's keeper also saved superbly from Hatem Ben Arfa in the first half. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Liverpool+10+Marseille-1639.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Liverpool+10+Marseille-1639.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:40:43 +0000 Sport A goalless draw in Spain was enough to see Manchester United and Villarreal through to the next stages of the Champions League. There is still another game left in this stage but neither team can be caught by AaB Aalborg or Celtic. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Villarreal+00+Man+Utd-1638.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Villarreal+00+Man+Utd-1638.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:11:43 +0000 Sport Not only are have they reached the top of the game ( both are World Cup winners), they are also determined to give something back to the sport that has made them famous. The pair have launched the 'IRB SOS Kit Aid Programme' in association with HSBC Rugby Festivals. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Rugby+legends+Bryan+Habana+and+Jason+Robinson+have+a+lot+in+common-1637.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Rugby+legends+Bryan+Habana+and+Jason+Robinson+have+a+lot+in+common-1637.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:20:06 +0000 Sport Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is undecided on wether or not to play midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo in tonight's Champions League game at Villarreal. Ronaldo limped off the pitch in Saturday's goalless draw at Aston Villa but returned to training on Monday. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Manchester+Uniteds+Ronaldo+Dilemma-1636.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Manchester+Uniteds+Ronaldo+Dilemma-1636.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:07:36 +0000 Sport West Ham got their first victory in eight games defeating a below par Sunderland side 0-1 at the Stadium of Light. It was Sunderland's fourth home defeat this season, and the third in a row. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Sunderland+01+West+Ham-1635.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Sunderland+01+West+Ham-1635.html Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:32:23 +0000 Sport Goals from Matthew Upson and John Terry gave England a 2-1 win over old enemy Germany in last night's friendly in Berlin. It was a young England side that took to the pitch, as a result of injuries to many first team players but this produced some much improved displays from Fabio Capello's fringe players http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Germany+12+England-1634.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Germany+12+England-1634.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:31:56 +0000 Sport Chelsea's Didier Drogba has been banned for three matches for throwing a coin back at burnley supporters in their Carling Cup defeat of Chelsea last Wednesday. An FA regulatory commission heard the case yesterday, looking at video evidence and written submissions. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Drogba+banned+for+three+matches-1633.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Drogba+banned+for+three+matches-1633.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:26:13 +0000 Sport Andy Priaulx was honoured to give his title over to Yvan Muller. Guernsey's outgoing World Touring Car champion Andy Priaulx ended his reign at the top on a high with two podium finishes in Macau on Sunday. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/motor/Andy+Priaulx+ends+season+on+high+note-1632.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/motor/Andy+Priaulx+ends+season+on+high+note-1632.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:47:47 +0000 Sport Conor Cummins endured a day of disappointment on Saturday after failing to finish the Macau Grand Prix street race. The 22-year-old broke the lap record in qualifying but only managed seven circuits. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Macau+Grand+Prix+disappointment+for+Conor+Cummins-1631.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Macau+Grand+Prix+disappointment+for+Conor+Cummins-1631.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:43:43 +0000 Sport Ricky Stuart says England will only become a world force if they slash the number of imported players. England's World Cup campaign was ended. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Ricky+Stuart+fears+for+Englands+future-1630.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Ricky+Stuart+fears+for+Englands+future-1630.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:33:13 +0000 Sport Ricky Stuart has kept faith with the same squad which beat Fiji in the semi-final. Kiwis have named the same line-up that beat England in their semi. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Australia+and+New+Zealand+have+both+named+unchanged+lineups-1629.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/rugby/Australia+and+New+Zealand+have+both+named+unchanged+lineups-1629.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:30:38 +0000 Sport John Terry hopes England's younger players impress in there game against Germany. The England captain believes the national side's good form has won back the belief of their fans. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/John+Terry+has+said+the+fans+are+behind+England-1628.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/John+Terry+has+said+the+fans+are+behind+England-1628.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:23:34 +0000 Sport Arsenal's Theo Walcott has been ruled out of England's friendly with Germany tonight after dislocating his shoulder in training when he fell on the pitch. He was taken to hospital where his shoulder was put back in place. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Walcott+Ruled+Out+With+Shoulder+Injury-1627.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Walcott+Ruled+Out+With+Shoulder+Injury-1627.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:16:47 +0000 Sport England manager Fabio Capello has no issues with clubs over the withdrawals of key players for tomorrow night's friendly against Germany in Berlin. England have lost Steven Gerrard to a groin injury and Frank Lampard is suffering with a rib injury. Both are said to be "gutted" to be missing the match. http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Capello+calm+over+withdrawals-1626.html http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/football/Capello+calm+over+withdrawals-1626.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:41:35 +0000 Sport