01-Dec-2014 23:07

Analysis - State of the Nations ahead of World Cup - Reuters UK :: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/12/01/uk-rugby-union-world-nations-idUKKCN0JF30920141201

Mario Balotelli risks 'racism and anti-Semitism' storm over Instagram post - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/players/mario-balotelli/11266758/Mario-Balotelli-risks-racism-and-anti-Semitism-storm-over-Instagram-post.html

Stephanie Roche: Stunning strike nominated for Fifa's goal of the year - BBC Sport :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30284030

Sri Lanka v England: Can Hambantota be lucky venue for Alastair Cook? - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/england/11266814/Sri-Lanka-v-England-Can-Hambantota-be-lucky-venue-for-Alastair-Cook.html

Three reasons why Thierry Henry is the Premier League's greatest player - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/arsenal/11266444/Three-reason-why-Thierry-Henry-is-the-Premier-Leagues-greatest-player.html

Judd Trump sees off Fraser Patrick to make last 16 of UK Championship at York ... - ESPN.co.uk :: http://www.espn.co.uk/snooker/sport/story/375123.html

Barcelona's Lionel Messi hit by bottle thrown from crowd - ESPN.co.uk :: http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/374877.html

Swansea would only sell Bony for 'astronomical fee' - Reuters UK :: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/12/01/uk-soccer-england-bony-idUKKCN0JF39920141201

The Ballon d'Or Debate: Who should win this year's Golden Ball? - SkySports :: http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9589076/the-ballon-dor-debate-who-should-win-this-years-golden-ball

Steven Gerrard 'still good enough for Liverpool' - John Barnes - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30285834