World & UK Sport for 30 December 2008

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Mardle bows out Dec 30 2008

Wayne Mardle's hopes of Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship glory were shattered in a straight sets defeat to Co Stompe on Tuesday.Read

Late own goal lifts Villa into fourth Dec 30 2008

A late Kamil Zayatte own goal saw Aston Villa snatch a barely-deserved 1-0 victory at Hull on Tuesday night.Read

Santa Cruz: My future is in England Dec 30 2008

Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz insists he would only quit Ewood Park for another Barclays Premier League club.Read

Scolari looks on the bright side Dec 30 2008

Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has been delighted with the 'positive' response from his squad after Sunday's 2-2 draw with Fulham at Craven Cottage.Read

Robertson arrested in crash probe Dec 30 2008

Sheffield United striker Jordan Robertson was arrested in connection with a motorway crash on Christmas Day which left a father-of-five dead, it emerged on Tuesday.Read

Belhadj seals permanent Pompey switch Dec 30 2008

Portsmouth have signed defender Nadir Belhadj on a permanent deal after a successful loan spell at Fratton Park.Read

Clement blow for Baggies Dec 30 2008

West Brom defender Neil Clement has been ruled out for the rest of the season as he continues to battle a long-term knee injury.Read

Reds vow to back Gerrard Dec 30 2008

Liverpool will give captain Steven Gerrard "all the support he needs" after being charged with assault and affray.Read

McDermott lands Leeds role Dec 30 2008

Leeds have named club legend Barrie McDermott as their new head of youth development.Read

Taylor powers through Dec 30 2008

Phil Taylor defeated Kevin Painter on Monday night to secure his place in the quarter-finals of the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.Read

Coates vows to deal with Fuller Dec 30 2008

Stoke chairman Peter Coates has condemned Ricardo Fuller's behaviour but indicated that the striker still has a role to play at the club despite some fans calling for the striker to be sacked.Read

Vaughan vows to earn England place back Dec 30 2008

Michael Vaughan has insisted he still has a future with England after being left out of the squad to tour the West Indies.Read

No Real offer for Valencia yet - agent Dec 30 2008

Antonio Valencia's agent claims he has not had any contact with Real Madrid but admits the Wigan winger would jump at the chance to secure a move to the Bernabeu.Read

Threat of axe affecting form - Robinho Dec 30 2008

Robinho has claimed the threat of the axe hanging over several Manchester City players could be a factor in their inconsistent form.Read

Myhill: Team talk will help Tigers Dec 30 2008

Hull boss Phil Brown will learn on Tuesday night the full effect of his decision to publicly admonish his players.Read

Davies wants to gatecrash the party Dec 30 2008

Aston Villa's £10million central defender Curtis Davies has told the Barclays Premier League big guns, "we are here to stay".Read

Chopra returns to Black Cats Dec 30 2008

New Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia will hand Michael Chopra another chance to prove himself at the top level after recalling the striker from his loan spell at Cardiff.Read

Derby open to Hutchings Dec 30 2008

Derby have confirmed caretaker manager Chris Hutchings will be considered for the job on a permanent basis if he can revive the Rams' fortunes in the next fortnight.Read

Ferguson content as United move up Dec 30 2008

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is satisfied with his side's position in the table as they head into the new year full of confidence.Read

Gerrard charged with ABH and affray Dec 30 2008

England and Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray following an alleged nightclub brawl, Merseyside police said.Read

South Africa eye top spot Dec 30 2008

South Africa are just one win away from becoming the best Test side in the world after condemning Australia to a first series defeat on home soil in almost 16 years following a nine-wicket victory in the second Test at the MCG.Read

Gerrard charged Dec 30 2008