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Williams claims writers' prize
2:00pm Thursday 4th December 2008
Shane Williams has capped a record-breaking year by winning the prestigious Rugby Union Writers' Club Pat Marshall Memorial Award as the outstanding personality for 2008.
White confirms Sarries return
2:00pm Thursday 4th December 2008
World Cup-winning coach Jake White has confirmed he will return to Saracens on a consultancy basis for two weeks in the new year.
No plans to retire for Ponting
2:00pm Thursday 4th December 2008
Ricky Ponting insisted he plans to remain as Australia captain and has not considered giving up any form of the game after receiving a positive report on his injured wrist.
Saint-Andre to leave Sale post
2:00pm Thursday 4th December 2008
Philippe Saint-Andre is to step down as Sale Sharks rugby director at the end of this season.
Mido blames FA for Islamophobic abuse
2:00pm Thursday 4th December 2008
Middlesbrough striker Mido has blamed the Football Association for the Islamophobic chanting he suffered against Newcastle last weekend.
Saha could be back for City clash
2:00pm Thursday 4th December 2008
Louis Saha could be in action for Everton as soon as the Manchester City match on December 13.
Keane exits Sunderland
2:00pm Thursday 4th December 2008
Roy Keane has left Sunderland, the club confirmed on Thursday.
KP 'very confident' of playing Tests
2:00pm Thursday 4th December 2008
England captain Kevin Pietersen believes it is important England return to India for their rescheduled two-Test series as a show of support following the terror attacks in Mumbai.
Pearce upbeat after daunting draw
2:00pm Thursday 4th December 2008
England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce remains optimistic about his side's chances at next summer's European Championships after being given a tough draw for the finals in Sweden.
Fagan forgives Guthrie
2:00pm Thursday 4th December 2008
Hull forward Craig Fagan has forgiven Newcastle's Danny Guthrie for the horror tackle which broke his leg earlier in the season.
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THE run up to the holiday season tests everyone’s patience on so many levels, especially in the area of shopping for gifts.
York Railway Institute Ladies post intent to hang on to York Badminton League title
DOMINANT form was shown by York Railway Institute ladies, who routed University Staff Club 9-0 to signal their intention to keep hold of the York Badminton League division one trophy.
Can anyone explain this ‘chessboard’?
MY ATTENTION was recently drawn to what appears to be a chess or draughts board carved into the well trodden paving flags on the city wall near Victoria Bar.
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