Sports Articles October 2004



Racing: Interview - Walter Swinburn

Rallying: Wary Martin Gets the Drop on Loeb

Cricket: Buchanan Looking for County Return

Racing: Bold Brits Go Two for Two in Texas

Matt Smith

Australia Breach Final Frontier

Australia on the Brink

Australia Tighten Their Grip

Third Test, India v Australia: India Fall Flat As Tourists Seek a Winning Note

Breeders' Cup: Ouija Board Gets the Luck of the Draw

Cricket: England Lose Last Exit From Zimbabwe Tour

Australia Turn the Screw

Australia Take Control

Scots Take to the Road to Improve on Murrayfield Gates

Robinson Puts His Mark on England

Rallying: Mcrae Considers Return From Exile With Skoda

Breeders' Cup: European Trainers Look to the Sky

Third Test, India v Australia: Fruitful Day for Martyn Hurts India

England Take Punt on Wilkinson

India Fight Back After Martyn Fire

Martyn on Fire As Aussies Pile on the Runs

Peta Bee: British Women Must Stand Up, Then Go for a Run

Wraps Come Off Wasps' Invisible Man

Richards Finds a Life After Leicester

Heineken Cup: Ruddock Demands Welsh Return

Heineken Cup: Llanelli Scarlets 6 - 9 Stade Toulousain

hrough the Pool and Are Rightly Tournament Favourites

Heineken Cup: Robert Kitson's Predictions and Thomas Castaignède's Crunch Ties

Notes From the Touchline

Heineken Cup: To Conquer Europe You Must Surf the Pools

Cricket: Counties to Be Paid Per England Player

Lehmann Bemoans Lack of Support After Race Outburst

Equestrian: Law Gets Justice at the Palace

Heineken Cup: Thomas Gives Toulouse the Inside Line

Cricket: Wagg Banned for 15 Months

Wilkinson Takes the Knocks With the Drops

Rain Ruins India's Chances

Cricket: Today's Media Would Have Destroyed Miller

Rallying: Loeb is Champion

Cricket: England Tour Still on As Zimbabwe Are Cleared of Racism

Cricket: 2nd Test: Century By Martyn Sets Up Test Thriller

10 Reasons to Drink to the Heineken Cup

Zurich Premiership: Worcester 13 - 18 Gloucester

Duncan Mackay: Wednseday's Child is Full of Woe

Clare Balding: Miller's Tale and a Drop in Pressure

Cricket: Miller More Than a Hero of Yesteryear

Zurich Premiership: Bath 16 - 19 Wasps

Rallying: Loeb in Pole Position to Wrap Up Championship

Cricket: Icc Ready to Clear Zimbabwe Over Racism Charges

Sehwag Ton Puts India in Control

Cricket: Rebels Fear Icc Backlash

Notes From the Touchline

Cricket: Ecb Delegation to Meet Zimbabwe Opposition

Cricket: New Ecb Chief Exec Offers Reform and Reassurance

Collier Bags Ecb Role

Second Test, India v Australia: Lehmann Sees 'clarke' Written on the Wall

Cricket: Collier to Replace Lamb at Lord's

RBS Six Nations: England Push for Later Six Nations

Hickman Wins Fifth Gold

Cricket: No Time for Cotton Wool As Pathan Heads for the Top

Cricket: Miller the All-powerful Dies at 84

Keith Miller Dies Aged 84

Peta Bee: The Veil is Slowly Lifting for Muslim Women Athletes

Metaphorically Motty is in a Class of His Own

We'll get 'em next year!

What's the real reason England was knocked out of Euro 2004

The Bucs go marching into New Orleans

Water Sports: World's top PWC riders ready for IJSBA Dos Equis World Finals

Tressel's Buckeyes -- How long will it last?

Cricket: India v Australia

Out of the Pac

Weekly predictions -- Week 5

Notes From the Touchline

At 0-4, where do you go?

AFC North -- Week 4

Failed season, dismal future for Cubs

Busting the BCS -- Is it even possible?

Manchester to Hold World Championships

Clarke Leaves India Reeling

Cricket: Morris to Get Stuck Into Grassroots

First Test, India v Australia: Clarke and Katich Grab Initiative

2004 playoff preview and predictions

General: Weekend Sports' Update

NLDS post season preview

ALDS post season preview

Week 4 power rankings

Boy Wonder Pegs Back Aussies

First Test, India v Australia: Aussies Hit Town and All India is at Fever Pitch

Obsession; and Fury

Titantic Blackburn fall to Mellberg

Payoff and payback

General: The great debate

Cricket: India Await on Final Frontier

England Turn to Wilkinson

Zurich Premiership: London Irish 20 - 3 Saracens

Rallying: Solberg World Class in Losing His Title

Bucs still looking for first win

Out of the Pac

Boom-Boom's Breakdown -- Week 4 previews and predictions

Echoes From The Field
Episode #19 -- Our Farewell


Echoes From The Field
Episode #18 -- Special Powers


A sticky mess

The Hypocrisy of Youth Sport

Zurich Premiership: Worcester v Harlequins Preview

Where will Larry Johnson go?

Derek Lowe and 'The Scream Machine'

N.L. end of the year all-stars

Let the debate begin

Track & Field: A sign of the times

Memo to Kevin Brown...

Is there an end in sight?

Weekly predictions -- Week 4

Rugby Union: Heineken Cup: Biarritz 23 - 8 Leicester

Radcliffe in Need of a Fun Run

Cycling: Positive Test for Hamilton Team-mate

Rugby Union: Heineken Cup: Neath-swansea Ospreys 18 - 20 Munster

Golf: Poulter Back in Fashion

Rugby Union: Cardiff Left Blue By Neighbourly Tiff

Formula One: Schumacher Allowed to Drive Away As Racing Rivals Fall Short

Rugby Union: Heineken Cup: Northampton 25 - 3 Llanelli

Rugby Union: Heineken Cup Preview

Rugby Union: Borthwick Could Be England Captain

Golf: Clarke Throws Away His Lead

Racing: Aidan O'brien Ready for Competition in Dallas

Cricket: Australia Close India File at Last

Horse Racing: D Wayne Does It His Way Again

Cycling: Armstrong Hits Out at Italian Investigation

Rugby Union: Lions Shirt Launch Recalls Greats of '71 in All But Name

Golf: Garcí­a Winds Up Best in Tough Going

Cricket: India v Australia: Dravid Fuels Row As India Feel the Heat

Formula One: Team Jaguar on Brink As 350 Face Sack

Boston Clinch World Series

Formula One: Toyota Deal Secures Jordan's Survival

World Series: Martinez Moves Red Sox Ever Closer

The Volvo Masters: Donald on Voyage of Discovery As His Ryder Friends Reunite

Post-Season Influence

Rugby Union: Robinson Demands Creativity in Attack

Henman Dispatches Dupuis in Straight Sets

Golf: Machine Aims to Sink the Great Putting Problem

Formula One: Teams Threaten Ecclestone's Empire

New York City Marathon: Radcliffe Lured to New York

Old Faces in Robinson's First Squad

England Squad Honoured at Palace

Rugby Union: Accused Paterson Facing Scots Ban

Cricket: Katich Turns Killer Instinct to Account

Baseball: Boston Party But Schilling is Keen to Keep His Feet Up

Horse Racing: Six of the Best From Stylish Sulamani

Athletics: Moore Escapes Drug Ban With 'passive' Smoking Plea

Boxing: Hatton Swaps North for South to Fight Oliveira

Formula One: Montoya and Mclaren Ready to Lay Down the Gauntlet

Cricket: Hampshire Win the Race to Sign Pietersen

Rugby Union: Robinson Ready to Launch His Brand

Mosley offers hope for British GP

Rugby Union: Heineken Cup: Bath 22 - 12 Bourgoin

Rugby Union: Heineken Cup: Leicester 37 - 6 Calvisano

Formula One: Mosley Offers Hope for British Gp

Campbell Must Heed Holmes' Words

Boxing Hurts But Motd2 is Really Painful

Cycling: Wiggins Aim to Pursue Gold in 2012

Baseball: Bellhorn Blast Helps Repair Old Sox Woes

Horse Racing: Godolphin Tighten Grip in Swoop for Shamardal

Rugby Union: Heineken Cup: Newport Gwent Dragons 6 - 10 Newcastle

Big Interview: Andy Robinson

Cricket: India's Maestro Makes His Entry

Rugby Union: Heineken Cup: Wasps 25 - 12 Biarritz

Formula One: Brazilian Grand Prix: Montoya Signs Off in Style

Horse Racing: Motivator Delivers the Post

Rugby Union: Trouble is Brewing in Europe

Rugby Union Viewpoint: Llanelli Have Tradition to Come Through Tears

Formula One: F1 to Change Tack Not Track

Rugby Union: Newport-g 6 - 10 Newcastle

Shirley Robertson

Baseball: Pujols Does Trick for Cards

Athletics: Connor Accepts Second British Snub

Cricket: Mcgrath Soaks Up Indian Summer

Formula One: Coulthard Has One Race to Prove His Worth

Newcastle Scoff at Wilkinson Rumours

FSA Chalks Up Victory Against Betting Firm

Boxing: Calzaghe Faces a Trial in Salem

Horse Racing: Shops Open Up for New Business

Formula One: Ecclestone to Sue Stewart Over Radio Comments

Lions Tour of New Zealand: Woodward Unveils an Army of Back-up

Rugby Union: Wilkinson Ruled Out of Autumn Tests

Formula One: Principals Put on Spot Over British Gp

Boxing: Salem Stands in Way of Calzaghe's Big Ambitions

Athletics: Director Vacancy Still Up for Grabs

Horseracing: Ouija in Shape for Us Glory

Rugby Union: Heineken Cup: Gregan Opts to Lead Wallabies' Tour

Rugby Union: Robinson Looks for League Expertise

Formula One: Button's Move to Williams Blocked

Stewart Fights to Save Silverstone

Formula One: Button Flies to Brazil With Future in the Air

Rugby Union: Heineken Cup: Old Kangaroo Poised to Jump on Jonny

Horseracing: No Spit, Just a Polished Show

Rugby Union: Cronje Free to Become a Quin

Athletics: Harrisons Serve Twin Drug Bans Together

Cricket: Pietersen Smells a Political Rat

Rugby Union: Lewsey Ready to Give Wasps a Hand

Horse Racing: Jump Season Springs Into Life at Kempton

Rugby Union: Quins Defend Cronje Deal

Second Test, India v Australia: Gilchrist Rueful As Weather Wrecks a Classic

A Very British Affair - Warm, Restrained and With an Eye on the Future Prize

Rugby Union: Zurich Premiership: Bath 16 - 19 Wasps

Boxing: Interview With Vitali Klitschko

Athletics: Daley Thompson Should Be Appointed By Uk Athletics

Horse Racing: Shamardal Wind Dewhurst Stakes

Team Dubai Power Up for 2006

Sixth Win Not Best for Els As Westwood Feels Sick

Golf: Jiménez Runs Out of Puff

Formula One: F1 Catches Freak Gust From Winds of Change

Rugby Union: Heineken Cup: How Refreshing

Horse Racing: Haafhd Hits Heights for Hills

Horse Racing: Azamour May Defy the Mud Says Oxx

Rugby Union: Humphreys Nears End of Bruising Long Haul

Athletics: Coach Connor Misses the Bus

Formula One: Finish Near in Button Tug-of-war

Golf: Goliath Falls But Angel Flies Towards Els Fire

Cricket: Warne's Glory But India's Day

Rugby Union: Wilkinson Hails Decision to Go With Robinson

Tennis 'ball Models' Court Controversy

Robinson Confirmed As England Boss

World Match Play: Langer Sends Singh Packing

Athletics: Australia Stay in the Running for Connor

Rugby Union: Clean Bill of Health for Wilkinson

Horse Racing: Stopper Drug Found in Beaten Favourite

Boxing: A Tall Order Awaits Williams But His Dream is Within Reach

Cricket: Australians Tumble to Kumble

Golf: World Match Play: Goosen Digs Out a Jewel in the Gloom

Australia Shredded By Kumble

Kumble Rips Through Australia

Formula One: Draft Grand Prix Calendar Leaves Room for Silverstone

Horse Racing: Security Department Finally Up to Speed

Golf: Els Ready to Play Hardball With Us Tour

Cricket: Ganguly Feeling the Pressure

Rugby Union: Robinson the Players' Choice for England Coach

Rugby Union: Quins Pin Hopes on Overseas Recruits

Horse Racing: Fallon Sees Red As Title Slips Away

Formula One: The Logic Behind Formula One's Fabulous Fantasy

Draft Inclusion Offers Hope for Silverstone

Pietersen to Leave Notts

Rugby Union: Zurich Premiership: Gloucester 29 - 23 Harlequins

Rugby Union: Dawson Blow Leaves Hole in Wasps Backs

Horse Racing: Azamour Looks Just Champion

Formula One: Ecclestone Driving a Hard Bargain

Rugby Union: Andrew Backs Wilkinson to Beat Captaincy Doubts

Obituary: Keith Miller

Horse Racing: Fallon Fall Moves Dettori Nearer Winning Post

Athletics: Sponsor Row Hits Olympic Parade

Suzanne Dando

Swimming: Success Both Short and Sweet for Foster

Rugby Union: Zurich Premiership: Leicester 16 - 16 Bath

Swimming: Short and Very Sweet for Foster

Horse Racing: Hourigan Happy With His Beef

Formula One: Bright Button Chases His Dream

Rugby Union: England's Old Elite Endorse New Coach's Work Ethic

Rugby Union: Zurich Premiership: Saracens 23 - 12 Northampton

Cricket: Gilchrist Places Trust in Studious Cut and Thrust

Golf: Gallacher Hits Big Time With Perfect Timing

Rugby Union: Zurich Premiership: Wasps 43 - 29 Newcastle

Rugby Union: Can Jonny Be a Johnno?

Rugby Union: Zurich Premiership Preview

Gambling Fever? Try Hong Kong

Rugby Union: Can Jonny Be a Johnno

Formula One:

Rugby Union: Gloucester 29-23 Harlequins

South American soccer - Alive and kicking

Milton Bradley -- One more round of anger

Ireland's Gold-medal Horse Fails Drug Test

Rugby Union: Back to Take Coaching Role?

Rugby Union: Ben Kay Back in the Lineout

Formula One: Jordan Loses Ford Contract

Formula One: Japanese Grand Prix

Golf: Montgomerie for Ryder Cup Captaincy?

Tennis offseason reading picks

Fantasy Sports: Is fantasy football killing the diehard fan?

McGrath Keeps the Pressure on

Gangster Invited to Talks on Rooney, Court Told

Horse Racing: Murphy Keen to Bounce Czechs

Golf: Mcdowell Rides Old Course Luck

Rugby Union: Hill Ruled Out for Rest of the Season

Cricket: India v Australia: First Test, Day Two: Gilchrist and Clarke Flay India

Formula One: Mansell Backs Silverstone Talks

Hill Out for Six Months

Japanese Grand Prix: Honda Gives Button the Zip to Win

Rugby Union: Buoyant Boks Set to Win Top Awards

First Test, India v Australia: Humble Kumble Determined to Catch Kapil Dev

Horse Racing: £1/4m Boost for the Jumping Elite

Dunhill Links Championship: Sparkling Singh Targets Woods Again

Rugby Union: England to Lose Hill Until Six Nations

British Grand Prix: Caborn in New Talks to Save Grand Prix

Awards for the best, and worst, of 2004

Pats defeat Bills for 18th win in a row

Ranks of college unbeaten sure to dwindle

Football Physics

Rugby Union: World Cup Winners Return to Boost Robinson's Options

Athletics: Radcliffe's Story So Far May Be Final Proof of Mistaken Priorities

Horse Racing: Beef Out to Stake Gold Cup Claim

Olympic Games: New London Stadium Not for Football

Rugby Union: Wilkinson Takes a Role Call

Eagles escape Chicago with a win

Fantasy Sports: 2004 Fantasy Baseball Awards

Catching playoff fever -- Southern California style

Baseball at its best down to the wire

Tendulkar to Miss First Test

Rugby Union: Wales Seek Changes to European Fixture List

Cricket: Well-cracked Wicket Tickles Kumble's Dry Sense of Humour

Rugby Union: Wilkinson Lands 'dream' Role

Clijsters' Career 'could Be Over'

United Reveal Takeover Bid

Owen's Hope is Diamond-shaped

Interview: Frank Warren

Boxing: Trinidad Keeps Title Options Open

Horse Racing: Bago Shows True Colours to Lift Arc

Zurich Premiership: Leeds 11 - 14 Sale

Golf: World Golf Championship: Els Holds Nerve to Win

Rugby Union: Enjoy the Lull While It Lasts

Formula One: The Sport That Lost Its Soul

Cricket: Strauss Tunes Up for Ashes

Clare Balding: Games I'll Never Forget

OSM: Interview With Thierry Henry

Game Over for Minor Olympic Events

Motor Cycling: Hill on Top of Heap After Hard Ride

Rugby Union: Bath 29 - 14 Gloucester

Plea to Pm Over Silverstone

Horse Racing: Tap Into Japan's City Raider

Horse Racing: Why Best-laid Plans Don't Always Pay

Horse Racing: It's a Stroll for Johnston's Favourite Filly

Here we go again

Pedro and Boston -- One last October?

This Bush is a guaranteed winner

Rugby Union: Kiwis Enter World Cup Race

Felix "tito" Trinidad Vs Ricardo Mayorga

Horse Racing: Ed Dunlop Could Win Arc With Ouija Board

Superset Tennis: Short Game, Big Hit?

Loss of Silverstone to Affect Local Economy

Golf: Els Survives Rain As Woods Braves Pain

Turn, Turn, Turn

Now leaving Canada...

What Gibbs? Washington in last place

D.C. Baseball needs nostalgia

Oregon becoming quarterback factory

Badgers and Gophers and Buckeyes, oh my!

Sheikh Aims to Give Formula One a Run for Its Money

Formula One: Ecclestone Blamed for F1 Fiasco

Small Talk: Caprice

Notes From the Touchline

Boxing: Hatton Vows to Show Fans 'the Real Ricky'

Tennis: David Cup: Israel May Be Too Good for the Two-man Band

Horse Racing: Magical Day for Meehan

Rugby Union: Return Has Waspish Feel for Dawson

Woods Swings Through the Pain

Formula One: Biggest Threat to Britain's Grand Prix Heritage