Other Sports: December 2008 Archives

The World Boxing Association (WBA) is to "review" Nikolay Valuev's points win over Evander Holyfield on December 20.

Distance runner Kate Reed has revealed she has "no urge" to ever run for Britain again because of her treatment this year in Beijing.

Former champion Raymond van Barneveld edged a 4-3 thriller against Ronnie Baxter to reach the PDC World Championship quarter-finals.

Britain's Olympic cycling hero Chris Hoy has described his knighthood in the New Year's list as an "enormous honour".

Phil Taylor is still on course for a 12th PDC World Darts Championship after a 4-1 win over Kevin Painter saw him reach the last eight.

Phil Taylor kept his hopes of claiming a 14th World Championship alive after he comprehensively beat Dutchman Michael van Gerwen.

Kauto Star became the second horse to win three years in succesion in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Ricky Hatton has said he would consider hanging up his gloves if he can achieve victories over Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jnr.

The Chinese city of Harbin is considering whether to bid for the 2018 Winter Olympic games after hosting next years Winter Universiade.

Victoria Pendleton insists she is fully committed to cycling although she says she has barely had time to reflect on her Olympic glory.

Phil Taylor won all nine legs to thrash qualifier Steve Grubb 3-0 in their PDC World Darts championship first round clash.

American Evander Holyfield's hopes of securing the WBA heavyweight crown were ended in a majority points defeat against Nikolay Valuev.

David Haye has welcomed a decision by Lennox Lewis to come out of retirement to help him prepare for his fight with Vitali Klitschko.

Ricky Hatton will pursue other options in case top target Manny Pacquiao turns his back on a super-fight next May.

Subaru have become the latest team to withdraw from next year's World Rally Championship as the economic downturn bites the sport hard.

British heavyweight David Haye claims he will fight WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko in London next June.

Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy was "overwhelmed" after being named the 2008 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

Wladimir Klitschko stopped former world champion Hasim Rahman in the seventh round to defend his WBO and IBF heavyweight titles.

Nathan Cleverly stopped Kenyan Douglas Otieno inside four rounds in the first defence of his Commonwealth light-heavyweight title.

Sprint superstar Usain Bolt has confidently predicted he will soon smash his own 100m and 200m world records.

Ricky Hatton has told old adversary Floyd Mayweather Jr to get to the back of the queue to fight P4P ring king Manny Pacquiao.

Top Rank promoter Todd DuBoef says next year's proposed super-fight between Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao would be a "landmark".

Carl Froch has described Joe Calzaghe's boast that he could knock him out in three rounds as "laughable".

Wladimir Klitschko has derided David Haye as the next Herbie Hide and has vowed to silence Britain's heavyweight newcomer.

Unbeaten Welsh superstar Joe Calzaghe has dropped his biggest hint yet that he will "probably retire" in January.

Carl Froch has reiterated his desire to take on the undefeated Joe Calzaghe and says it is the fight 'all of Britain wants.'

Manny Pacquiao proved his undoubted class by stopping Oscar de la Hoya after eight rounds in their superfight in Las Vegas.

Amir Khan will use his demoralising defeat by Breidis Prescott to inspire him to a comeback win over Oisin Fagan on Saturday.

Audley Harrison insists it is not "delusional" of him to think he can still become heavyweight champion of the world.

Oscar De La Loya weighed in three pounds more than Manny Pacquiao at 145lbs ahead of their 'Dream Match' showdown on Saturday.

Long-distance specialist Paula Radcliffe has confirmed she will attempt to win the London Marathon for the fourth time in 2009.

Ricky Hatton believes he has put himself in the frame as the next opponent for Manny Pacquiao - if the 'Pacman' beats Oscar De La Hoya.

Olympic gold medal-winning boxer James DeGale has decided to turn professional and his signed a deal with promoter Frank Warren.

New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will contest the third NFL regular season game to take place at Wembley.

Lance Armstrong has confirmed he will take part in the 2009 Tour de France after coming out of retirement.

The World Boxing Association (WBA) is to "review" Nikolay Valuev's points win over Evander Holyfield on December 20.

Distance runner Kate Reed has revealed she has "no urge" to ever run for Britain again because of her treatment this year in Beijing.

Former champion Raymond van Barneveld edged a 4-3 thriller against Ronnie Baxter to reach the PDC World Championship quarter-finals.

Britain's Olympic cycling hero Chris Hoy has described his knighthood in the New Year's list as an "enormous honour".

Phil Taylor is still on course for a 12th PDC World Darts Championship after a 4-1 win over Kevin Painter saw him reach the last eight.

Phil Taylor kept his hopes of claiming a 14th World Championship alive after he comprehensively beat Dutchman Michael van Gerwen.

Kauto Star became the second horse to win three years in succesion in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

Ricky Hatton has said he would consider hanging up his gloves if he can achieve victories over Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jnr.

The Chinese city of Harbin is considering whether to bid for the 2018 Winter Olympic games after hosting next years Winter Universiade.

Victoria Pendleton insists she is fully committed to cycling although she says she has barely had time to reflect on her Olympic glory.

Phil Taylor won all nine legs to thrash qualifier Steve Grubb 3-0 in their PDC World Darts championship first round clash.

American Evander Holyfield's hopes of securing the WBA heavyweight crown were ended in a majority points defeat against Nikolay Valuev.

David Haye has welcomed a decision by Lennox Lewis to come out of retirement to help him prepare for his fight with Vitali Klitschko.

Ricky Hatton will pursue other options in case top target Manny Pacquiao turns his back on a super-fight next May.

Subaru have become the latest team to withdraw from next year's World Rally Championship as the economic downturn bites the sport hard.

British heavyweight David Haye claims he will fight WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko in London next June.

Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy was "overwhelmed" after being named the 2008 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

Wladimir Klitschko stopped former world champion Hasim Rahman in the seventh round to defend his WBO and IBF heavyweight titles.

Nathan Cleverly stopped Kenyan Douglas Otieno inside four rounds in the first defence of his Commonwealth light-heavyweight title.

Sprint superstar Usain Bolt has confidently predicted he will soon smash his own 100m and 200m world records.

Ricky Hatton has told old adversary Floyd Mayweather Jr to get to the back of the queue to fight P4P ring king Manny Pacquiao.

Top Rank promoter Todd DuBoef says next year's proposed super-fight between Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao would be a "landmark".

Carl Froch has described Joe Calzaghe's boast that he could knock him out in three rounds as "laughable".

Wladimir Klitschko has derided David Haye as the next Herbie Hide and has vowed to silence Britain's heavyweight newcomer.

Unbeaten Welsh superstar Joe Calzaghe has dropped his biggest hint yet that he will "probably retire" in January.