World & UK Sport for 29 December 2009

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Late Hunt brace denies Bolton Dec 29 2009

Hull midfielder Stephen Hunt scored twice in the last 19 minutes as Bolton's defensive deficiencies allowed the Tigers to snatch a Barclays Premier League point in a 2-2 draw at the Reebok Stadium.Read

Torres strikes late to sink Villa Dec 29 2009

Fernando Torres scored an injury-time 50th Barclays Premier League goal for Liverpool to give his side a Champions League lifeline with a 1-0 win against Aston Villa.Read

Kelly takes charge at Deepdale Dec 29 2009

Preston have announced assistant manager Robert Kelly is to take temporary charge of the Coca-Cola Championship club following the sacking of Alan Irvine.Read

Latics sign Stojkovic Dec 29 2009

Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic has joined Wigan on loan until the end of the season, according to the Portuguese club.Read

Brothers set sights on Irish success Dec 29 2009

England full-back Delon Armitage has set his sights on delivering silverware to London Irish after signing a new three-year deal with the club over the weekend.Read

Duo agree Crusaders switch Dec 29 2009

Crusaders have confirmed the capture of two more overseas players in Tony Martin and Michael Witt, who were team-mates at New Zealand Warriors three years ago.Read

We can cope without Drogba - Ancelotti Dec 29 2009

Carlo Ancelotti is confident Chelsea will cope without Didier Drogba next month.Read

England close in on Test victory Dec 29 2009

Stuart Broad took three wickets in 15 balls to put England on course for near-certain victory in the second Test at Kingsmead.Read

Modric eyes success in 2010 Dec 29 2009

Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric has set his sights on success in 2010 after emerging unscathed from his goalscoring return to action.Read

Dossena agent: Italian return unlikely Dec 29 2009

Andrea Dossena's agent has ruled out a return to Italy for the Liverpool defender, claiming that Spain is a more likely destination.Read

Irvine shown door by Preston Dec 29 2009

Preston have sacked manager Alan Irvine - little more than six months after he guided them into the Coca-Cola Championship play-offs.Read

Broad gives England scent of victory Dec 29 2009

Stuart Broad took three wickets for one run in 15 balls as England scented victory in the second Test at Kingsmead.Read

Bell inspires England Dec 29 2009

Ian Bell provided continuing vindication of his selection for the second Test, adding an important catch to his ninth hundred at the highest level as England began to scent a chance of victory.Read

Bell justifies selection as England declare Dec 29 2009

Ian Bell provided perfect vindication of his selection for the second Test with his ninth hundred at the highest level as England declared 232 runs in front of South Africa.Read

Van der Sar on compassionate leave Dec 29 2009

Edwin van der Sar has been placed on indefinite compassionate leave by Manchester United after his wife suffered a brain haemorrhage, manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed on Tuesday.Read

Collingwood boost for England Dec 29 2009

England are optimistic Paul Collingwood may be able to take a full part in the remainder of the second Test after X-rays showed no break in his left index finger.Read

Boyd wants Scotland return Dec 29 2009

Rangers striker Kris Boyd has told new Scotland boss Craig Levein he wants to return to the national fold.Read

Bell ton proves doubters wrong Dec 29 2009

Ian Bell provided perfect vindication of his selection for the second Test by posting his ninth hundred at the highest level as England pressed home their advantage against South Africa.Read

McLeish backs spirit of players Dec 29 2009

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish believes the psychological spirit of his side is sending them soaring to new heights.Read

Big Sam backs Diouf to flourish Dec 29 2009

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is convinced he knows how to get the best out of El-Hadji Diouf after watching the striker climb off the bench to salvage a point against Sunderland.Read

Defoe eyes top four spot Dec 29 2009

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe helped fire his side back into the top four of the Barclays Premier League on Monday and then insisted they can stay there for the rest of the season.Read

I want to be part of City success - Bellamy Dec 29 2009

Craig Bellamy pledged his long-term future to Manchester City as the Roberto Mancini era gathered momentum with a second win in three days since replacing Mark Hughes.Read

Moyes delighted for goal hero Vaughan Dec 29 2009

Everton boss David Moyes hailed injury-plagued James Vaughan's goalscoring return to the side as the Toffees hauled themselves away from the relegation dogfight with a 2-0 win over Burnley.Read

Collingwood dislocates finger Dec 29 2009

Paul Collingwood this morning dislocated the index finger on his left hand during England's fielding practice at Kingsmead.Read

Ancelotti happy with Stamford Bridge start Dec 29 2009

Carlo Ancelotti reflected with satisfaction on his opening months at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea prepared to enter the new year as Barclays Premier League leaders.Read

Record chase required for Pakistan win Dec 29 2009

Captain Mohammad Yousuf will hold the key as Pakistan chase a record 422 for victory after Shane Watson's maiden Test century gave Australia the upper hand heading into the final day of the first Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.Read

England in control Dec 29 2009

Ian Bell and Matt Prior set out to press home England's advantage on the fourth morning of the second Test against South Africa at Kingsmead.Read

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