Sunday, November 23, 2008

Sunday 23 November 2008

Kostner and Joubert win Cup of Russia

Italy's Carolina Kostner and Brian Joubert of France won the Cup of Russia on Saturday, the fifth leg of the ISU Grand Prix series at Moscow's Khodynka Ice Palace.
  • FIGURE SKATING
    Kostner and Joubert win Cup of Russia
    Italy's Carolina Kostner and Brian Joubert of France won the Cup of Russia on Saturday, the fifth leg of the ISU Grand Prix series at Moscow's Khodynka Ice Palace.
  • RUGBY UNION
    Wallabies cap autumn tour with France win
    A shocker of a night for French fly half David Skrela helped Australia to an 18-13 win over France at the Stade de France on Saturday. Following a resounding victory at Twickenham, the win caps a highly successful autumn tour for the Wallabies.
  • DAVIS CUP
    Spain have title in sight after doubles win
    Spain is just one point away from its third Davis Cup after Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez won the doubles event against the Argentine duo of David Nalbandian and Agustin Calleri, 5-7 7-5 7-6 6-3.
  • FOOTBALL - FRANCE
    Paris SG sink Lyon as St Etienne hit bottom
    French league leaders Lyon fell to a resurgent Paris Saint Gemain on Saturday, as the Parisian side moved into 5th place. Meanwhile, Saint Etienne slipped to the bottom of the table after defeat against Nice.
  • RUGBY UNION
    Red Rose trampled by ruthless Springboks
    England failed to amend for their home defeat to Australia as they were quickly overpowered by world champions South Africa on Saturday. A hapless England conceded five tries to lose 42-6, the Red Rose's worst ever defeat at Twickenham.
  • RUGBY LEAGUE
    New Zealand triumph in Brisbane to clinch world title
    New Zealand stunned nine-time winners Australia in the Rugby League World Cup final in Brisbane. Despite walking into the final as underdogs, the Kiwis overpowered the home side to win 34-20.
  • FORMULA ONE
    Mark Webber hit by a four-wheel drive
    Formula One driver Mark Webber was hit by a four-wheel drive in Tasmania, Australia, while taking part in a multi-sport charity event. Webber underwent surgery on his right leg but is expected to be ready in time for the new season.
  • FOOTBALL - ITALY
    Juventus brimming with confidence ahead of Inter trip
    Probably the biggest match in Europe this weekend: Juventus up against champions and hosts Inter Milan in San Siro. Juve's Brazilian forward Amauri is convinced his team can more than match Inter.
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