Sports Articles February 2004



When Will English Cricket Put Its Mouth Where Its Money Is?

Inside Tracks

Cricket: Reformed Paceman Jermaine Lawson Aims to Leave England Rattled

K-1: Awesome sport slipping "under the radar"

Euan Ferguson: Good Libations

Sport: Kevin Mitchell Investigates How Scandal Affected Irish Swimmer Michelle Smith

Cricket: Under-19 World Cup: England Look to Captain for Inspiration

Cricket: Keeper of the Gloves Has a Hero to Eclipse

Cricket U-19 World Cup: England U-19 196 Pakistan U-19 191 England Won By Five Runs

BBC Boosted By Six Nations Deal

American League overview

Sport: Notes From the Touchline With Frank Keating

Cricket: Late Scan Keeps Jones Grounded

Why A-Rod doesn't guarantee a Yankee championship

What you wanted to know, but were afraid to ask

The season of dreams

Lindbergh plans to rebound following disappointing season

Motor Sports: Smith, Campbell, and Ashley head 70 racers for Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250

Richard Williams on the University Boat Race Moving From the Bbc to Itv

Richard Williams on Dwain Chambers' Future

Chambers Banned for Two Years Over Drugs

Chambers Banned for Two Years

England A Throw It Away in Style

This year's model

General: The Nitti Gritti -- 12 things you oughtta' know

Who will provide offense in Oakland?

Proposed new rules won't change the game

Countdown to the deadline

Lions have some decisions to make

Motor Racing: Brits to Take on Indycar

USC's Williams makes jump to NFL

General: The Ol' One-Two Punch

France 25 - 0 Italy

Six Nations: Woodward Sceptical at Scotland's Wet-weather Tactics

What to expect in second-half

Fast Food Firms Accused of Using Sport to Attract Children

Cricket Beyond the Boundary

Six Nations: Ireland Hope Talisman O'driscoll Can Upset Wales' Midfield Axis

Six Nations: Thomas Warmed By the Light at the End of the Tunnel

Six Nations: Bruised Italy Facing Jauzion Juggernaut

Six Nations: Balshaw Ballet Aims to Run and Run

Sooners should have another shot in '04

Steve Thompson

Frank Keating: Notes From the Touchline

Six Nations: Scots Raise White Hope But No Flag

Chambers Verdict Delayed

Six Nations: O'driscoll Returns for Ireland Against Wales

Blanton/Nygaard edge world champions in Brazil

Reaction to A-Rod to Yankees

Six Nations: Jpr Williams Backs Current Wales Back Three to Test Ireland

Six Nations: Charvis Ruled Out of Trip to Dublin

Cycling: Depth of Pantani's Despair Revealed in Letter at Funeral

Coach Booby Knight is at it again

General: Thirty-five things you probably won't hear in the press scrum

Cricket: India and Pakistan Fail to Agree Venues for Tour

Richard Williams on the Media Coverage of Marco Pantani's Death

General: Studs and Duds

The arms the thing in the AL East (Part 2 of 2)

Motor Sports: Ensenada to host two SCORE Baja desert races in 2004

Cycling: Paul Weaver: Race Against Depression is Toughest of All

Cricket Hits Record High for Pakistan

Cricket: India Seek Security Guarantee for Pakistan

Italy 9 - 50 England

Thousands Ready to Honour Brasher in Richmond Run

Six Nations: Wales 23 - 10 Scotland

New rules for March Madness

All-Star Weekend revised

Tribute: Making the connection

Cricket: Mahmood in Mood for Rapid Promotion

Six Nations: Woodward Feels the Need for Momentum

General: The Nitti Gritti -- 12 things you oughtta' know

Ben Kay

Frank Keating: Notes From the Touchline

Cricket: Forlorn England A Go Backwards Fast

The curious case of the clawless 'cats

General: Sterno's Talkin' Smack -- Episode #99

Bow Down to the 212!

Everyone cares but the U.S.

Five things we didn't see coming

Cricket: England Must Bottle Bristling Talent

General: Sterno's Talkin' Smack -- Episode #98

General: It is all in how you speak sportspeak

Six Nations: Use of Institute of Sport Has Improved Scotland, Says Danielli

Six Nations: Llewellyn Chosen in Wales Second Row

Richard Williams on the Growth of Cricket in Nepal

Motor Racing: Giorgio Pantano in Line for Jordan Seat

Six Nations: Bring on England Says De Rossi

Cricket: England A 228 India A 229-8 India A Won By Two Wickets

The Pro Bowl is alive!

Motor Sports: Daytona tragedy -- Unfair blame on driver

Let them fight

Whitehall Warned Over London Bid

Cricket: England Hit Another Zimbabwe Road Block

Motor Sports: Future looks bright for Busch, Hendrick Motorsports

A new world order

Welcome back the dynasty

Cricket: Marsh Attacks England's Failings

Off Screen

Will Buckley on Recently Departed Sports Stars

Kevin Mitchell on 'mondialisation'

General: Sterno's Talkin' Smack -- Episode #97

Yankees "South-Paucity" sparks cause for (front office) concern (Part 2 of 2)

Yankees "South-Paucity" sparks cause for (front office) concern (Part 1 of 2)

How the penalty shot could save the NHL

Mariners keeping pace with the big boys

Tonight we're gonna coach like it's 1989...

General: The Nitti Gritti: 12 Things You Oughtta' Know

General: Sterno's Talkin' Smack -- Episode #96

A super parade for a super team and fans

Cricket: Adams Again Rejects Two-year Contract Extension at Sussex

General: Sterno's Talkin' Smack -- Episode #95

General: Buyin' the bandwagon, it's loads of fun!

Sports Media: eSports Casey Stern makes final 12 in ESPN's "Dream Job" contest

Overtime... one last time

Paul Macinnes: Screen Break

Heineken Cup: Northampton 9 - 18 Llanelli Scarlets

One Man's Card Tricks Are Another's Pizzas or Microscopes

Senna's Legacy: the Saving of Lives and Loss of Soul?

The Schumacher Question: is This the Final Lap?

Formula One: Ralf Schumacher Interview

Athletics: Radcliffe Beaten for First Time in 30 Months

Rugby Union: Powergen Cup: Wasps 24 - 28 Pertemps Bees

The east is no beast

It's not just Boulder, its everyone

Numerous Flyers are headed for college

A view of evolution of tennis

The ascension of King James

Tennis: Clijsters: Kids Come First, Not Career

Cricket: Vic Marks on Simon Jones' High-risk Recovery

Rugby Union: Exiles Bursting With Bright Green Shoots

Formula One: Coulthard Revs Up With a Moan

Athletics: Radcliffe Set on Caribbean Launching Pad

Rugby Union: Bath Lose Catt to England

Cycling: Maverick Cipollini Gets Place on Tour

Rugby Union: Sale 26 - 3 Saracens

Southern Rugby takes off for another Super-12 fling

Boxing: Sanders to Take on Klitschko for Vacant Wbc Title

Rugby Union: Instant Recall for England Centres

Jones Faces Shin Scan

USA Volleyball announces athletes, team of 2003

Rugby Union: Tindall to Make Comeback in Powergen Cup Tie

Boxing: Wbo Featherweight Champion, Harrison, to Face a New Challenger

Athletics: Chambers Should Appeal Against the Ban Not the Conviction

Cricket: Steve Harmison Heads for the Caribbean Via St James' Park

Obituary: Shirley Strickland

Golf: Weir is a winner -- Look out Phil!

Hoops -- Week in Review & Rankings (No. 4)

General: Beach of dreams

USA's May/Walsh rout Brazilians in Country vs. Country Challenge

Cycling: British Cycling Announces Persil Olympic Sponsorship Worth £300,000

Horse Racing: Mccoy Fancied for Comeback Treble at Ludlow

Athletics: Resignation Greets Chambers Verdict on 'sad Day'

Uefa Champions League: Celta Vigo 2 - 3 Arsenal

Cricket: Vaughan Urges Caution As England Fly Out to West Indies

Telegraph to Sponsor Itv's Cut-price Coverage of Formula One

Telegraph to Sponsor Itv's Cut-price Coverage of Formula One

Rebounder with a cause -- A conversation with Etan Thomas

Sports News: Web Bookies Held to Ransom

Boxing: Hide Granted His Shot at Williams

Rugby Union: Kafer Faces Touchline Ban After Charge

Rugby Union: Tindall Moves Closer to an England Return

Cricket: England End Jones' Year of Discontent

Horse Racing: Mccoy Back in the Saddle Tomorrow

John Rawling on the England Cricket Team's Chances in the West Indies

Formula One: Schumacher Poised to Leave Williams Team at End of Season

Boxing: Calzaghe Now Hunting Larger Prey

Rugby Union: French Victory Lacks Sting in Tail

Rugby Union: England Rage From Position of Strength

Tennis: Hewitt Wins Abn Amro World Indoor Tournament

Ireland 36 - 15 Wales

No lock in the Bronx

Here they come -- USC's Williams to enter NFL draft

Thanks for the memories, Rasheed

Athletics: Hate Figure in Greece - But Duncan Mackay is Unrepentant

Cycling: How Cocaine Habit Led to Pantani's Downfall

Focus: Clive Woodward to Share Secret of Success

Rugby Union: Profile - Phil Vickery. Tighthead Exposed

Tennis: Henman Beaten By Hewitt in Semi-final

Motor Sports: NASCAR's Robby Gordon to race in Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250

Marat Safin a force again

Yanks driving you crazy in style

Horse Racing: Mercer, Who Owns Joss Naylor, Charged Over Exchange Bets

Boxing: Calzaghe Fighting to Move on Up

Athletics: Britain's Top Sprinters Left in the Blocks

Six Nations: Scottish Rugby - Bad Results, Bad Blood, Dwindling Crowds

A-Rod "yanked" by Bronx Bombers

Richard Matvichuk -- The defenseman no one really knows

Rugby Union: Saracens Lose Little for Three Matches

Athletics: Holmes Tackles the Mutola Factor on and Off Track

Tennis: History Says Henman Can Stop the Federer Express

Athletics: Chambers' Drug-charge Verdict Delayed

Six Nations: England Have No Fear on Road, Says Woodward

Welcome home

The offseason desert

Boxing: Hatton v Pinto Now to Be for Wbo Light-welterweight Title

Athletics: Chambers Faces His Moment of Truth

Thousands Flock to Pantani's Funeral

Hoops -- Week in Review & Rankings (No. 3)

Rugby Union: Millar Seeks to Prevent Top Teams Becoming Even More Dominant

Olympic Games: London Bid Organisers Set to Surpass Sponsorship Budget

Six Nations: Woodward Declines to Call Up Back As Cover for Worsley

Motor Sports: Roush's Recruits -- Jon Wood and Carl Edwards

A-possibility becomes A-ffirmative

Gene Cheats: New Risk Posed to World Sport

Athletics: Armed Guards for British Athletes

Cycling: Pantani Died of Swelling of His Brain and Heart

Cycling: Stephen Bierley: Drugs and Cycling Go Together Like a Horse and Carriage

Horse Racing: Tony Mccoy Taken to Hospital With Suspected Broken Cheekbone.

Rugby Union: All Blacks Appoint Hansen and Smith

Rugby Union: Richard Williams: The Six Nations Need an Upset

Rugby Union: Harris at Centre of Wales' Rise

Cricket: Giddins Linked to Gambling Inquiry

Athletics: Greek Fury Over Dope Claim

Rugby Union: Dallaglio Passed Fit to Take on the Scots

A-Rod, Yankees, Red Sox, and more.

Please, No Mo' News on Clarett

Hockey Night in Finland

The arms the thing in the AL East (Part 1 of 2)

Did the Clarett ruling kill college football?

Mariucci picked his coaches, now it's time to pick the players

Athletics: An Interview With Mark Lewis-francis

Athletics:Gardener Marks His Territory

Cycling: Pantani Dies Broken and Alone

Woodward's Explosive New Ideas Find Bright Spark in Robinson

Six Nations: France 35 - 17 Ireland

The "Good, the Fad, and the Funny" in college hoops

US Stars Fear They Are Easy Targets of Olympics Terror

Warne Eager to Start Anew

Streak Strikes a False Note on Mugabe Role

Athletics: Greeks Drawn Into Doping Scandal

Rip city says goodbye to Rasheed

Global Warming Forces Sale of Scottish Winter Sports Resorts

Athletics: Hurdler Sillah-freckleton Looks for Great Leap Forward in Leipzig

Boxing: Tyson/holyfield Saga May Extend to Third Fight

Athletics: Us in Shock As Doping War is Declared

Midseason Awards

Rugby Union: Newcastle to Field Jonny Wilkinson's Brother Mark at Fly-half.

Boxing: Hatton Will Wait to Learn Who Will Be His Next Challenger

Rugby Union: Assessment of the Earning Potential of England's World Cup Stars

Athletics: Chambers Coach Korchemny in Drug Charge

Rugby Union: Dallaglio Feels Under No More Scrutiny Than Anyone Else As England Kick Off a New Era.

Warne Comeback Ends in Defeat

Much depreciated?

Can Golf Ever Shed Its Appallingly Sexist Image?

Rugby Union: Worsley Ready to Call the Tune in Rome

Rugby Union: Blair Still on Front Bench As Scots Coach Turns to Cusiter

Rugby Union: Borthwick Citing Lets Shaw on to Bench

Hoops -- Week in Review & Rankings (No. 2)

Heading in different directions

Athletics: Jones to Take on Block at Nowrich Union Grand Prix

Boxing: Calzaghe Lines Up Ibf Light-heavyweight Title Fight

Athletics: Chambers Agrees Out-of-court Payment With Nuff Respect

Horse Racing: Team Tassel Makes Impressive Winning Debut for Pipe and Mccoy

The Eric Lindros trade revisited

Baseball: An Ernest goodbye

Dre' Bly doesn't disappoint Lion fans

Jones Draws Blood As Return Gets Closer

Athletics: Gardener Tipped for Indoor Gold Strike

Six Nations: Woodward Rings the Changes

Tennis: Rusedski Sweats on Verdict

The mid-season awards we'd like to see

The price of being the best -- The Barry Bonds story

Golf: Interview: Laura Davies

Horse Racing: John Rawling on the All-weather Plans for the Rowley Mile

Paul Macinnes: Screen Break

Rugby Union: Bath 6 - 10 Wasps

Rugby Union: Neil Back Left Out of England Squad

Athletics: Will Buckley Interviews Fiona May

Snooker: Masters: O'sullivan Into Final

Tennis: Rusedski in Fight to Save His Career

Rugby Union: Gloucester 36 - 12 Newcastle

Boxing: Lennox Leaves a Lean Crop

Henson and Brady -- These guy have a history of making headlines together

Why Webber should be traded

Formula 1: Talks Between Verstappen and Jordan Break Down

Athletics: Denise Lewis Back With Old Coach

Tennis: Wada Barred From Rusedski Drug Hearing

Boxing: Who Will Be Britain's Next Number One?

Boxing: Lewis at Peace With Himself As He Retires

Rugby Union: Injury Problems Mount for England

Rugby Union: Wilkinson May Miss Entire Season

Ponting Puts Aussies 1-0 Up

Golf: All Tigered Out

This is not the end of the world

USA men begin training for 2004 Olympic Games

Figure Skating: A basic tutorial

The Importance of Lard

Cricket: Warne and Caddick Prepare for Comebacks

Rugby Union: Clive Woodward Set to Be Named Lions Boss

Boxing: Lewis to Call It a Day

Rugby Union: Wilkinson Could Miss Six Nations

Corsican Football Club Chief Arrested for Extortion

Club is Paid to Take on Chinese Footballer

Rugby Union: Jim Malinder to Be Released By Sale

Rugby Union: Troncon's Recovery Helped By Knee Ligaments From Deceased Donor

Athletics: Aaa Championships: Lewis Makes First Appearance in Britain for Three Years

Formula One: Lazarus Stickers on the New Jordan Car Promises a Revival

Rugby: Springbok Side to Set Up in Wimledon

Boxing: Lewis Set to Announce His Retirement

Rugby Union: Italy Coach Looking Forward to England Clash

Super out of focus

Boxing: Champs Corner

Hope for Wizards fans?

Super Bowl look-back

Rugby Union: Six Nations Championship: Maso Will Not Accept Second Best for France

Athletics: Aaa Championships: May Sisters Go Head-to-head for First Time

Formula One: Stewart Hits Back at Ecclestone's Siverstone Criticism

Rugby Union: Heineken Cup: Wasps Make Record 12 Citings Following Win in Perpignan

Rugby Union: Leicester Rule Out Johnson Replacing Richards

Men's hoops rankings and other news

Sanders makes it into the Hall of Fame

Athletics: Young Case Puts Us Gold Medals at Risk

Formula One: Fia President Touts Mass Exodus Idea

Cricket: Darren Gough Signs Three-year Deal With Essex

Rugby Union: Richards Out As Tigers Turn to Johnson

England Resigned to Losing Wilkinson

Gough Heads South to Essex

Vinatieri Kicks Patriots to Last-gasp Superbowl Win

Pats win Super Bowl nail-biter 32-29

All-time NBA all-star snubs

John Rawling on the Hierachy in British Athletics

Formula One: Ecclestone Sees 'no Future' for Silverstone

Rugby Union: Parker Pen Cup: Saracens 18 -14 Montferrand (montferrand Win 40-28 on Agg)

Rugby Union: Heineken Cup: Toulouse 33 - 0 Edinburgh

Formula One: Button Told It's Time to Deliver

Tennis: Federer Wins Australian Open