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Five-star Jermain Defoe sets himself two more goals

Jermain Defoe has set himself a double target after earning his place in history by scoring five goals in Tottenham’s amazing 9-1 win over Wigan Comments

Perfect chance for Andy Murray to prove he is the best of the best

British No1 looks well placed to go all the way in season finale as the cream of men’s tennis do battle at the O2 Arena Comments

My batsmen hold the key to success, says Andrew Strauss

Andrew Strauss believes the form of his batsmen will make the ultimate difference in the one-day series with South Africa Comments

Lee Westwood wants major win after his big success

Westwood says he can finally land one of golf's top titles after showing he's Europe's best again Comments

Case grows against the Martin Johnson defence

The autumn internationals have done little to dispel fears that the England team manager is out of his depth at the top tier of international rugby Comments

Premier League thrashings

After Spurs's 9-1 thumping of hapless Wigan, we look at some other one-sided Premier League contests

Sporting Miscellanies

Despite a tremendously difficult weekend for Arsenal, at least the manager had a personal triumph

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Thierry Henry: I almost quit international football

France captain Thierry Henry admits he considered quitting international football following the uproar caused by his part in the goal which sent Les Bleus to the World Cup finals at the Republic of Ireland's expense Comments

Hard-working Gael Kakuta blows ban away in style

Gael Kakuta has revealed how he worked overtime behind closed doors at Chelsea to ensure his progress didn't suffer while he was banned by FIFA Comments

Andy Johnson's return to training is lift for Fulham

Fulham striker Andy Johnson was today hoping to end five weeks of frustration by returning to first-team training Comments

Niko Kranjcar skill leaves Spurs on cloud nine

Bargain Croatian holds the key as Harry Redknapp’s side ignite their bid for a Champions League place Comments

Jim Magilton slams QPR after shock defeat

Jim Magilton accused his Queens Park Rangers players of complacency after losing 2-0 at Doncaster Comments

Phil Parkinson refuses to defend red Sam Sodje

Phil Parkinson admitted Sam Sodje deserved to be sent off in Charlton's 1-1 draw at Yeovil Comments

Carruthers team in bullish mood ahead of Gold Cup bid

There is growing confidence that Carruthers can topple former Gold Cup winner Denman in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury Comments

Walter Smith hoping to keep momentum going

Walter Smith wants Rangers to maintain their impetus as they finished the weekend top of the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League Comments

Michael Carrick: Darren Fletcher is in the form of his life

Michael Carrick has hailed Manchester United team-mate Darren Fletcher as one of the best midfielders in the Barclays Premier League Comments

NFL's perfect 10s

Indianapolis and New Orleans both improved to 10-0 although they achieved the feat in very different circumstances Comments

David Beckham loses MLS shoot-out against Real Salt Lake

David Beckham was left to rue another penalty shoot-out loss as the Los Angeles Galaxy lost the MLS Cup final to Real Salt Lake at Qwest Field Comments

Gianfranco Zola: We must stop throwing games away

Gianfranco Zola admits West Ham need to stop blowing games from a winning position if they are to avoid relegation this season Comments

Armand Traore hopes to turn around title blues

Defender Armand Traore has admitted that Arsenal need to make a statement about their title intentions against Chelsea Comments

Donington Park's hope as threat looms over Silverstone

Donington Park's administrators have welcomed Bernie Ecclestone's declaration that the British Grand Prix could still take place at the circuit if a new investor can be found Comments

Saracens told to follow Roger Federer

Brendan Venter wants his Saracens side to learn from tennis great Roger Federer Comments

Paddy Brennan keen on another crack at Kauto Star

Paddy Brennan, who rode Imperial Commander to finish a gallant second behind Kauto Star in the Betfair Chase at Haydock, is itching to take on the dual Gold Cup winner again Comments

Tony Pulis looking for more of the same from Ricardo Fuller

Stoke manager Tony Pulis hopes Ricardo Fuller will hit the goal trail after his solitary strike was enough to beat Portsmouth at the Britannia Stadium Comments

Steven Gerrard determined to keep the faith

Liverpool have set off for their make-or-break Champions League showdown in Budapest with skipper Steven Gerrard insisting that they can still salvage their season Comments

Phil Gartside refusing to panic despite poor form

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside says he is not in the business of "pressing panic buttons" after a string of poor results at the Reebok Stadium Comments