2 DAY IN MINUTES: sport.

Allardyce unworried

BEING popular does not concern Sam Allardyce after Newcastle's manager insisted he is not afraid to upset players and supporters as he strives for success at St James's Park.

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Taking it on the chin

ROY Keane refused to blame bad luck after seeing Sunderland beaten by a freak own goal yesterday despite a fine performance.

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Brave in defeat

IN the end it was a step too far. But England can hold their heads up high after competing strongly against South Africa in the World Cup final in Parish on Saturday.

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Boro looking stale

MIDDLESBROUGH'S slide down the table continued as Chelsea comfortably took all the points from the side's Riverside clash

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Raikkonen takes the crown - or does he?

KIMI Raikkonen became world drivers' champion as an astonishing Formula 1 season came to a dramatic end in Brazil. But a late rules challenge last night left British star Lewis Hamilton with some hope.

Motor Racing: Page 56

Vipers beaten

NEWCASTLE Vipers suffered a 3-2 home reverse against lowly Cardiff Devils last night.

Ice Hockey: Page 47

Webster wins

TWO years after Ernie Els told him "once you win one you will win a few", England's Steve Webster finally grabbed an emotional second European Tour victory yesterday.

Golf: Page 46