Sunday, August 31, 2008

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Sunday, 31 August, 2008, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
New Orleans declares storm curfew
The mayor of New Orleans puts the US city under curfew from Sunday evening as Hurricane Gustav approaches.
  Russia says sanctions would fail
The Russian ambassador to the UK says any sanctions over Georgia would hurt the EU more than his own country.
  Nasa 'reviews shuttle shelf-life'
Nasa is to see if the space shuttle can fly beyond its 2010 planned retirement, reports say, despite safety fears.
  Zimbabwe talks 'end without deal'
Zimbabwe's main opposition party says the latest power-sharing talks with the ruling Zanu-PF have ended without agreement.
  Thai PM seeks parliament debate
Thailand's parliament will hold a special session to discuss ongoing anti-government protests in Bangkok.
AFRICA
Zimbabwe talks 'end without deal'
Zimbabwe's main opposition party says the latest power-sharing talks with the ruling Zanu-PF have ended without agreement.
  Italy seals Libya colonial deal
Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi signs a deal to pay Libya $5bn as part of a deal to resolve colonial-era disputes.
  Morocco 'breaks terror network'
Moroccan police arrest 15 people they accuse of planning al-Qaeda-inspired attacks.
AMERICAS
New Orleans declares storm curfew
The mayor of New Orleans puts the US city under curfew from Sunday evening as Hurricane Gustav approaches.
  Mass anti-crime rallies in Mexico
Hundreds of thousands of Mexicans attend nationwide protests against a wave of killings and kidnappings.
  Nasa 'reviews shuttle shelf-life'
Nasa is to see if the space shuttle can fly beyond its 2010 planned retirement, reports say, despite safety fears.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Thai PM seeks parliament debate
Thailand's parliament will hold a special session to discuss ongoing anti-government protests in Bangkok.
  Manila ferry blast suspect held
A leading suspect in the Philippines' worst militant attack - the 2004 Manila Bay ferry bombing - is arrested in Bahrain.
  South-west China hit by new quake
A powerful earthquake in China's Sichuan and Yunnan provinces leaves 22 dead and more than 100 injured, says state media.
EUROPE
Russia says sanctions would fail
The Russian ambassador to the UK says any sanctions over Georgia would hurt the EU more than his own country.
  Italy seals Libya colonial deal
Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi signs a deal to pay Libya $5bn as part of a deal to resolve colonial-era disputes.
  All Spain crash bodies identified
All 154 bodies from last week's plane crash in Madrid have now been identified, the Spanish government says.
MIDDLE EAST
Abbas and Olmert meet for talks
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas meet in Jerusalem for a further round of US-backed peace talks.
  Egypt opens Gaza border crossing
Egypt temporarily re-opens its Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip, allowing hundreds of Palestinians to move in and out.
  New Lebanese army chief promoted
New Lebanese army chief, Jean Kahwaji, is promoted to general in a ceremony attended by President Michel Suleiman.
SOUTH ASIA
New flood relief efforts in Bihar
Rescue efforts increase in Bihar, India, where 2.5m people have been displaced by flooding and at least 70 people have died.
  S Lanka army accused of killings
Tamil Tiger rebels in Sri Lanka accuse the army of killing five civilians in an attack near one of their bases.
  US to back Afghan air raid probe
US-led forces in Afghanistan will take part in a joint investigation into claims more than 90 civilians were killed in an air strike.
UK NEWS
Body of wife found at arson house
One of two bodies found at the burnt-out house of a millionaire is that of his wife who had been shot in the head, say police.
  Russia says sanctions would fail
The Russian ambassador to the UK says any sanctions over Georgia would hurt the EU more than his own country.
  Jails 'hold 8,500 ex-servicemen'
Up to 8,500 former members of the armed forces are serving sentences in UK prisons, a union claims.
UK POLITICS
Russia says sanctions would fail
The Russian ambassador to the UK says any sanctions over Georgia would hurt the EU more than his own country.
  Straw says UK can 'weather storm'
Justice Secretary Jack Straw says Labour is best placed to see Britain through the current economic downturn.
  Jails 'hold 8,500 ex-servicemen'
Up to 8,500 former members of the armed forces are serving sentences in UK prisons, a union claims.
UK EDUCATION
Weak teachers 'put off pupils'
Poor teachers can put children off learning and are too difficult to sack, the chief inspector of schools warns.
  New pressure over faith schools
The government is facing fresh pressure to stop faith schools selecting pupils and staff on the basis of their religion.
  School uniform costs 'stressful'
Many parents are under pressure to meet the costs of sending their children to school, two charities warn.
ENGLAND
Body of wife found at arson house
One of two bodies found at the burnt-out house of a millionaire is that of his wife who had been shot in the head, say police.
  Teenager questioned over stabbing
A teenager is questioned after a 16-year-old boy is stabbed to death during an argument at a party.
  RSC launches £1m theatre appeal
The Royal Shakespeare Company launches a public appeal to raise £1m to help rebuild its main theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Fire crews rescue men from blaze
Two men escape serious injury when they are rescued from a house fire in Londonderry after neighbours raise the alarm.
  Assault man's condition critical
A man remains in a critical condition in hospital following an early morning assault in Coleraine, County Londonderry.
  Three charged over cannabis find
Three men are charged with a number of drugs offences after the seizure of cannabis plants in Country Antrim on Friday.
SCOTLAND
Perfume 'risk to unborn babies'
Pregnant women are told that not using perfumes may reduce the risk of unborn boys developing infertility in later life.
  Cyclist dies in island road crash
A female cyclist dies and a male cyclist suffers head and leg injuries after a crash involving a van on the island of Arran.
  Bomb squad act after package find
Roads in Inverness were closed for hours while bomb squad officers dealt with a suspicious package in a phone box.
WALES
Complacency warning on water bug
A consumer watchdog says a water company must speed up remedial work as thousands of people are told to boil drinking water.
  Woman, 35, dies after night out
Police launch an inquiry into the death of a woman found in the street hours after a Saturday evening out with a man.
  Show goes on for winning TV choir
There is no let-up in performing for male choir Only Men Aloud! hours after winning BBC TV talent show Last Choir Standing.
BUSINESS
Fears over damage to US oil rigs
With Hurricane Gustav on course to hit the US Gulf, the damage it does to the region's oil facilities could be a "worse case scenario".
  Alitalia seeks bankruptcy measure
Troubled airline Alitalia seeks bankruptcy protection as it tries to agree a deal to ensure its survival.
  Darling warns of economic crisis
Chancellor Alistair Darling says the UK is facing the worst economic crisis in 60 years and warns of a "profound" downturn.
ENTERTAINMENT
Winehouse no-show legal warning
The organisers of a French music concert threaten legal action after headliner Amy Winehouse pulls out with just hours to go.
  Donovan plans new album comeback
Former Neighbour's star Jason Donovan announces he is to release his first album in 15 years.
  Friends star Aniston in TV sitcom
Actress Jennifer Aniston is filming a guest appearance on US comedy 30 Rock.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Nasa 'reviews shuttle shelf-life'
Nasa is to see if the space shuttle can fly beyond its 2010 planned retirement, reports say, despite safety fears.
  New giant clam species discovered
Scientists have discovered the first new living species of giant clam in the Red Sea in over two decades.
  Cosmic crash unmasks dark matter
Striking evidence has been found for the enigmatic "stuff" called dark matter which makes up 25% of the Universe.
TECHNOLOGY
Ofcom seeks help on mobile rules
Mobile owners with views on the state of the telephony market are being sought by regulator Ofcom.
  Hackers prepare supermarket sweep
Cyber thieves are hatching a plan to steal US funds through British supermarkets, the BBC learns.
  Chemical coat to mean drier socks
Technology developed to protect soldiers from chemical weapons may help to make almost any surface or fabric waterproof.
HEALTH
Farm pregnancy 'cuts asthma risk'
Living on a farm while pregnant may help cut the chance of the child developing asthma, eczema and hayfever, say scientists.
  Boy has shoulder made from elbow
A teenage cancer patient has undergone successful surgery to rebuild his shoulder using his elbow.
  Antipsychotic drug 'stroke risk'
More people than previously thought could be at higher risk of a stroke from antipsychotic drugs, a study claims.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1997: Princess Diana dies in Paris crash
Diana, Princess of Wales, is killed after her car crashes in a Paris underpass - the driver and her friend Dodi Fayed are also dead.
  1994: IRA declares 'complete' ceasefire
The IRA announces a "complete cessation of military operations" after 25 years of bombing and killing.
  1959: Anglo-US TV debate makes history
British prime minister Harold Macmillan and American president Dwight Eisenhower give an historic live television broadcast from Downing Street.

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TOP STORIES
Rossi takes win as Stoner crashes
Valentino Rossi increases his title hopes by winning the San Marino MotoGP but Casey Stoner's chances suffer a massive blow.
  Live text - Premier League
Aston Villa entertain Liverpool after Tottenham draw at Chelsea and Man City hammer Sunderland.
  Celtic 2-4 Rangers
Rangers go top of the Scottish Premier League with a thrilling win away to champions Celtic.
  Live text - England v South Africa
South Africa compile 183-6 before rain ends their innings in a fourth one-day international already reduced to 33 overs.
  Surrey plan shock move for Shoaib
Surrey consider a move to sign Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar.
FOOTBALL
Live text - Premier League
Aston Villa entertain Liverpool after Tottenham draw at Chelsea and Man City hammer Sunderland.
  Celtic 2-4 Rangers
Rangers go top of the Scottish Premier League with a thrilling win away to champions Celtic.
  Chelsea 1-1 Tottenham
A resolute Tottenham earn their first point of the season as they hold a frustrated Chelsea to a draw.
ARSENAL
Arsenal 3-0 Newcastle
Robin van Persie scores a brace as Arsenal produce some irresistible football to beat Newcastle.
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ASTON VILLA
Aston Villa v Liverpool
Aston Villa face Liverpool in Sunday's Premier League match.
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BLACKBURN
West Ham 4-1 Blackburn
Jason Roberts misses a penalty as Paul Ince suffers his first league defeat as Blackburn boss at his former club West Ham.
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BOLTON
Bolton 0-0 West Brom
West Brom earn their first point of the season with a draw at Bolton, but leave the Reebok Stadium with thoughts of what might have been.
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CHELSEA
Chelsea 1-1 Tottenham
A resolute Tottenham earn their first point of the season as they hold a frustrated Chelsea to a draw.
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EVERTON
Everton 0-3 Portsmouth
Jermain Defoe scores twice as Portsmouth with their first game of the season at Everton.
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FULHAM
Fulham sign Etuhu from Sunderland
Fulham sign midfielder Dickson Etuhu from Sunderland on a three-year contract.
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HULL
Hull 0-5 Wigan
An Amr Zaki brace ensures Wigan pick up their first points of the season as they cruise to victory away at Hull.
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LIVERPOOL
Aston Villa v Liverpool
Aston Villa face Liverpool in Sunday's Premier League match.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Sunderland 0-3 Man City
Shaun Wright-Phillips fires a brace with Stephen Ireland scoring the other as Manchester City beat Sunderland 3-0.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Hull table £7m bid for Campbell
Hull City make a £7m bid for Man Utd striker Frazier Campbell, reports BBC Radio Humberside.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
Middlesbrough 2-1 Stoke
Middlesbrough's Tuncay strikes in the dying stages to deny 10-man Stoke a vital away point at the Riverside.
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NEWCASTLE
Magpies offer Owen improved deal
Newcastle striker Michael Owen is offered a new improved three-year deal by the club.
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PORTSMOUTH
Everton 0-3 Portsmouth
Jermain Defoe scores twice as Portsmouth with their first game of the season at Everton.
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STOKE
Pulis accepts step up in quality
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis feels the 2-1 defeat at Middlesbrough shows the level of quality his team will be up against in the Premier League.
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SUNDERLAND
Sunderland 0-3 Man City
Shaun Wright-Phillips fires a brace with Stephen Ireland scoring the other as Manchester City beat Sunderland 3-0.
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TOTTENHAM
Chelsea 1-1 Tottenham
A resolute Tottenham earn their first point of the season as they hold a frustrated Chelsea to a draw.
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WEST BROM
Bolton 0-0 West Brom
West Brom earn their first point of the season with a draw at Bolton, but leave the Reebok Stadium with thoughts of what might have been.
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WEST HAM UNITED
West Ham 4-1 Blackburn
Jason Roberts misses a penalty as Paul Ince suffers his first league defeat as Blackburn boss at his former club West Ham.
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WIGAN
Hull 0-5 Wigan
An Amr Zaki brace ensures Wigan pick up their first points of the season as they cruise to victory away at Hull.
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BARNSLEY
Barnsley 2-0 Derby
Goals from Iain Hume and Stephen Foster secure victory for Barnsley over Derby and lifts them off the foot of the Championship.
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BIRMINGHAM
Norwich 1-1 Birmingham
Brimingham's run of three straight Championship wins ends as they have to settle for a draw at Norwich.
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BLACKPOOL
Southampton 0-1 Blackpool
Blackpool claim all three points away at Southampton thanks to a coolly taken Ben Burgess penalty.
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BRISTOL CITY
Bristol City 1-1 QPR
QPR hold on after the sending off of Emmanuel Ledesma to get a point at Bristol City.
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BURNLEY
Burnley 0-0 Plymouth
Chris Eagles is sent off for Burnley in a drab match against Plymouth which finishes goalless at Turf Moor.
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CARDIFF
Sheffield Utd 0-0 Cardiff City
Sheffield United and Cardiff City battle to a stalemate at Bramall Lane.
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CHARLTON
Preston 2-1 Charlton
Goals from Neil Mellor and Barry Nicholson give Preston victory against Charlton.
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COVENTRY
Doncaster 1-0 Coventry
Doncaster's Richie Wellens gives his side all three points against Coventry after scoring with a powerful 25-yard shot.
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Reading 4-2 Crystal Palace
A Kevin Doyle hat-trick gives Reading all three points in a thrilling encounter with Cyrstal Palace at the Madejski Stadium.
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DERBY
Barnsley 2-0 Derby
Goals from Iain Hume and Stephen Foster secure victory for Barnsley over Derby and lifts them off the foot of the Championship.
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DONCASTER
Doncaster 1-0 Coventry
Doncaster's Richie Wellens gives his side all three points against Coventry after scoring with a powerful 25-yard shot.
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IPSWICH
Watford 2-1 Ipswich
Watford's John-Joe O'Toole scores in the dying minutes to secure a come-from-behind victory at home to Ipswich.
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NORWICH
Norwich 1-1 Birmingham
Brimingham's run of three straight Championship wins ends as they have to settle for a draw at Norwich.
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NOTTM FOREST
Wolves 5-1 Nottm Forest
Wolves thrash Nottm Forest to go top of the Championship.
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PLYMOUTH
Burnley 0-0 Plymouth
Chris Eagles is sent off for Burnley in a drab match against Plymouth which finishes goalless at Turf Moor.
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PRESTON
Preston 2-1 Charlton
Goals from Neil Mellor and Barry Nicholson give Preston victory against Charlton.
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QPR
Bristol City 1-1 QPR
QPR hold on after the sending off of Emmanuel Ledesma to get a point at Bristol City.
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READING
Reading 4-2 Crystal Palace
A Kevin Doyle hat-trick gives Reading all three points in a thrilling encounter with Cyrstal Palace at the Madejski Stadium.
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SHEFF WED
Swansea City 1-1 Sheffield Wed
Substitute Steve Watson salvages a point for Sheffield Wednesday after Ferrie Bodde's stunning Swans opener.
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SHEFF UTD
Sheffield Utd 0-0 Cardiff City
Sheffield United and Cardiff City battle to a stalemate at Bramall Lane.
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SOUTHAMPTON
Southampton 0-1 Blackpool
Blackpool claim all three points away at Southampton thanks to a coolly taken Ben Burgess penalty.
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SWANSEA
Swansea keeping focus on league
Swansea boss Roberto Martinez says he will not to let his side be distracted by the Carling Cup clash against bitter rivals Cardiff later this month.
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WATFORD
Watford 2-1 Ipswich
Watford's John-Joe O'Toole scores in the dying minutes to secure a come-from-behind victory at home to Ipswich.
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WOLVES
Wolves 5-1 Nottm Forest
Wolves thrash Nottm Forest to go top of the Championship.
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ABERDEEN
St Mirren 0-1 Aberdeen
Darren Mackie gets the only goal just before half-time as Aberdeen win their clash away to St Mirren.
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CELTIC
Celtic 2-4 Rangers
Rangers go top of the Scottish Premier League with a thrilling win away to champions Celtic.
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DUNDEE UNITED
Dundee United 0-2 Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock go top of the Scottish Premier League with a deserved victory away to Dundee United.
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FALKIRK
Falkirk 1-2 Inverness CT
Inverness came to life with two goals in the second half to win their match at Falkirk Stadium.
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HAMILTON
Hamilton Accies 1-2 Hearts
Hearts record their first away win of the season thanks to goals from Marius Zaliukas' and Andrew Driver.
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HEARTS
Hamilton Accies 1-2 Hearts
Hearts record their first away win of the season thanks to goals from Marius Zaliukas' and Andrew Driver.
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HIBERNIAN
Hibernian 0-1 Motherwell
John Sutton's late goal gives Motherwell their first SPL win of the season at Easter Road.
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INVERNESS CT
Falkirk 1-2 Inverness CT
Inverness came to life with two goals in the second half to win their match at Falkirk Stadium.
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KILMARNOCK
Dundee United 0-2 Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock go top of the Scottish Premier League with a deserved victory away to Dundee United.
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MOTHERWELL
Hibernian 0-1 Motherwell
John Sutton's late goal gives Motherwell their first SPL win of the season at Easter Road.
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RANGERS
Celtic 2-4 Rangers
Rangers go top of the Scottish Premier League with a thrilling win away to champions Celtic.
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ST MIRREN
St Mirren 0-1 Aberdeen
Darren Mackie gets the only goal just before half-time as Aberdeen win their clash away to St Mirren.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
TP Mazembe stun Enyimba
DR Congo strugglers pull out a 3-0 victory over Nigeria's "People's Elephant" to keep the search for Champions League semi-final spots alive.
  Ahly flying high in Champs League
Al Ahly are all but guaranteed a semi-final place in the Champions League after a 1-0 away victory over Dynamos.
  JSK win; Tunisian derby draw
Nasiem Oslaah gives Algerian Champions JS Kabylie victory over African champions Etoile du Sahel.
CRICKET
Live text - England v South Africa
South Africa compile 183-6 before rain ends their innings in a fourth one-day international already reduced to 33 overs.
  Surrey plan shock move for Shoaib
Surrey consider a move to sign Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar.
  Latest county scores
Scorecards from the final day of the latest round of Championship matches, plus the Pro40 League game between Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.
RUGBY UNION
Cipriani targets October return
Fly-half Danny Cipriani says he hopes to be fit for Wasps ahead of schedule as he recovers from an ankle injury.
  Montgomery quits internationals
South African full-back Percy Montgomery retires from international rugby.
  Injury blow strikes Scarlet King
Star Scarlets centre Regan King will be out for two-to-four weeks with a hamstring injury.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Sculthorpe blow taints win - Long
St Helens scrum-half Sean Long says the "heartbreaking" injury to Paul Sculthorpe tainted the joy of winning a third consecutive Challenge Cup final.
  Highlights: Saints retain Challenge Cup
St Helens hold off a spirited Hull fightback to retain rugby league's Challenge Cup with a 28-16 victory at Wembley Stadium.
  Cup win is for Anderson - Wellens
Lance Todd Trophy winner Paul Wellens dedicates St Helens' Challenge Cup final win to outgoing coach Daniel Anderson.
TENNIS
Dogged Murray survives huge scare
British number one Andy Murray teeters on the brink of defeat before coming back to beat Jurgen Melzer 6-7 (5-7) 4-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 6-3 at the US Open.
  Top seed Nadal overpowers Troicki
Rafael Nadal strolls into the fourth round of the US Open with an easy win over Serbia's Viktor Troicki, but fourth seed David Ferrer is out.
  Williams sisters continue march
Venus and Serena Williams storm through their US Open third-round ties to stay on course for a quarter-final showdown at Flushing Meadows.
GOLF
Johnnie Walker C'ship leaderboard
The final round of the European Tour event is nearing its conclusion as the race hots up for Ryder Cup places.
  Wilson hangs on to Ryder Cup spot
Oliver Wilson, Justin Rose and Soren Hansen book the last three automatic spots for the European Ryder Cup team after the Johnnie Walker Championship.
  PGA Tour leaderboard
Latest scores from the USPGA Tour.
MOTORSPORT
Rossi takes win as Stoner crashes
Valentino Rossi increases his title hopes by winning the San Marino MotoGP but Casey Stoner's chances suffer a massive blow.
  Loeb gifted New Zealand victory
World champion Sebastien Loeb clinches his third straight win with a dramatic victory at the Rally of New Zealand.
  As it happened - San Marino MotoGP
Valentino Rossi clinches his first MotoGP at San Marino, after Casey Stoner crashes out.
FORMULA ONE
Raikkonen given Ferrari backing
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo backs out-of-form Kimi Raikkonen, confirming he and Felipe Massa will drive for the team next season.
  Former US Formula One winner dies
Phil Hill, the first American driver to win the Formula One world title, dies in California aged 81.
  Raikkonen defiant over poor form
Kimi Raikkonen rejects claims he is short of motivation following a run of poor form for Ferrari.
BOXING
Valuev wins decision against Ruiz
Russian Nikolai Valuev regains the WBA heavyweight world title in a split decision over America's John Ruiz in Berlin.
  De la Hoya set for Pacquiao fight
Six-weight world champion Oscar de la Hoya will fight WBC lightweight world champion Manny Pacquiao in a non-title bout on 6 December in Las Vegas.
  DeGale torn over future direction
Britain's Olympic middleweight champion James DeGale admits he faces a dilemma over whether to turn professional after winning gold in Beijing.
ATHLETICS
GB stars light up damp Gateshead
Germaine Mason wins the high jump, as GB's Olympic champion Christine Ohuruogu prepares to race at the British Grand Prix.
  Foster wary of changing UKA boss
Replacing Dave Collins at the top of UK Athletics might not bring an instant turnaround in fortunes, says BBC commentator Brendan Foster.
  Bolt marks return with easy win
Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt marks his return to competitive action with a storming victory in the 100m at the Zurich Grand Prix.
SNOOKER
NI Trophy final - latest score
World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan takes on Dave Harold in the Northern Ireland Trophy final.
  O'Sullivan and Harold reach final
Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Ali Carter 6-5 to set up a Northern Ireland Trophy final against Dave Harold, who downed John Higgins 6-4.
  O'Sullivan sneaks into semi-final
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter advance to the Northern Ireland Trophy semi-finals on Friday.
HORSE RACING
Sanders sidelined by broken leg
Seb Sanders Will miss the rest of the season after breaking his leg in a fall at Chester on Saturday.
  Channon has successful operation
Ex-England footballer turned racehorse trainer Mick Channon remains in intensive care but is recovering well after being seriously injured in a fatal car accident.
  Again impresses in Moyglare win
Again holds off Shimah to land the Group One Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh.
CYCLING
Tour of Spain updates (official website)
Alberto Contador of the Astana team is the favourite to win the Tour of Spain.
  Medal hurt will not fade - Reade
British world champion Shanaze Reade says she will never get over the pain of missing out on an Olympic BMX medal.
  Edinburgh defends cycling plans
City of Edinburgh Council says it plans to provide a new facility to replace the velodrome at Meadowbank.
OTHER SPORT...
GB's Deng cleared to face Israel
NBA star Luol Deng is set to play in Great Britain's European qualifier against Israel after British Basketball meet insurance demands.
  Bison in crisis as airline folds
The collapse of airline company Zoom has left the Basingstoke Bison bereft of funds and players with just over a week to go until the start of the new season.
  Brady targets NFL opener return
New England quarterback Tom Brady says he expects to be fit for his team's regular-season opener on 7 September.
FUN AND GAMES
Ten to tackle Beijing special
How much can you remember about the Olympic Games?
  Sport quotes of the week
Whiff whaff comes home as the Aussies accept defeat gracefully
  Robbo blog
"Michael Phelps is great but you can't take swimming all that seriously"
NORTHERN IRELAND
Latest: Tyrone v Wexford
Score updates from the All-Ireland Senior Football semi-final in Dublin.
  Bangor 0-5 Crusaders
Crusaders go to the top of the JJB Sports Premiership after beating Bangor 5-0 at Clandeboye Park.
  Glentoran 2-1 Cliftonville
Colin Nixon snatches a stoppage-time goal to give Glentoran their first win of the league season.
SCOTLAND
Celtic 2-4 Rangers
Rangers go top of the Scottish Premier League with a thrilling win away to champions Celtic.
  Wilson hangs on to Ryder Cup spot
Oliver Wilson, Justin Rose and Soren Hansen book the last three automatic spots for the European Ryder Cup team after the Johnnie Walker Championship.
  Johnnie Walker C'ship leaderboard
The final round of the European Tour event is nearing its conclusion as the race hots up for Ryder Cup places.
WALES
Wales to assess Bellamy fitness
Wales will assess the fitness of Craig Bellamy by Monday, as West Ham boss Alan Curbishley says he is not fit enough for international duty.
  Swansea keeping focus on league
Swansea boss Roberto Martinez says he will not to let his side be distracted by the Carling Cup clash against bitter rivals Cardiff later this month.
  Cardiff set for midfield recruit
Cardiff City hope to bring in a new midfield player before the transfer window closes on Monday.

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