Saturday, September 6, 2008

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Saturday, 06 September, 2008, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
Bhutto's widower wins presidency
Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, wins a sweeping victory in Pakistan's presidential election.
  Deadly rockslide hits Cairo homes
At least 20 people have died after a rockslide destroys homes in a shanty town in the Egyptian capital, emergency services say.
  Turkish leader flies to Armenia
Turkey's president arrives in neighbouring Armenia - the first Turkish leader ever to set foot in the country.
  US-India nuclear accord approved
The US plan to lift a global ban on the sale of civilian nuclear materials to India gets international approval.
  Delay-hit Angola election resumes
Voting in Angola's parliamentary election takes place for a second day after delays at polling stations.
AFRICA
Delay-hit Angola election resumes
Voting in Angola's parliamentary election takes place for a second day after delays at polling stations.
  Sudan army 'attacks Darfur towns'
Sudanese troops launch air and ground attacks on two Darfur towns, several rebel group say.
  US Libya relations in 'new phase'
Relations between the US and Libya have entered a "new phase", says US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice.
AMERICAS
'Hundreds' killed by Haiti storm
Almost 500 bodies have been found in Haiti after floodwaters caused by recent storms receded, say reports.
  US campaign reaches final phase
Presidential rivals Barack Obama and John McCain begin the final stage in their campaigns for the White House.
  Key US lenders to face new curbs
US officials plan to put troubled mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae under strict federal control, media say.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Dazzling show opens Paralympics
Chinese President Hu Jintao officially opens the Paralympic Games in Beijing at a stunning ceremony in the Bird's Nest stadium.
  Envoys hold talks on North Korea
Senior officials from the US and China discuss initial moves by North Korea to reverse promised nuclear disarmament.
  Critics dismiss Thai referendum
A national referendum proposed by the Thai prime minister to end the political deadlock is dismissed as a stalling tactic.
EUROPE
Ukraine 'must live without fear'
The US vice-president reassures Ukraine that the US has a "deep and abiding interest" in the country's security.
  Polish agents tell of CIA jails
Polish intelligence sources confirm for the first time that the CIA ran a secret facility on Polish soil.
  Golden Lion set to be announced
The winner of the coveted Golden Lion is set to be announced at the Venice film festival later.
MIDDLE EAST
Deadly rockslide hits Cairo homes
At least 20 people have died after a rockslide destroys homes in a shanty town in the Egyptian capital, emergency services say.
  Rice talks with Libya's Gaddafi
Condoleezza Rice meets Col Gaddafi in Libya in the latest step towards improving relations between the former enemies.
  Heritage plan for Iraqi marshes
The UN launches an initiative to have the marshlands of southern Iraq listed as a world heritage site.
SOUTH ASIA
Bhutto's widower wins presidency
Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, wins a sweeping victory in Pakistan's presidential election.
  US-India nuclear accord approved
The US plan to lift a global ban on the sale of civilian nuclear materials to India gets international approval.
  Bomber hits Pakistani checkpoint
At least 12 people are reported to have been killed and dozens injured in a car bomb attack in north-west Pakistan.
UK NEWS
North England hit by flash floods
Heavy rain causes flash floods across the Midlands and northern England, with more than 80 warnings in place.
  Pressure for windfall tax mounts
The TUC renews its demands for windfall tax on energy company profits, as pressure mounts on the government to help the poor.
  Mansion fire man's mother's shock
The mother of a man thought to have killed his family and torched his mansion before killing himself tells of her shock.
UK POLITICS
Pressure for windfall tax mounts
The TUC renews its demands for windfall tax on energy company profits, as pressure mounts on the government to help the poor.
  Greens coming of age, says Lucas
New Green leader Caroline Lucas says she wants to raise the party's profile in non-environmental areas.
  UK eyes stronger Pakistan links
The UK government says it hopes to work with Pakistan's new president to combat extremism and strengthen democracy.
UK EDUCATION
Holiday key to school standards?
Mike Baker wonders if having school holidays earlier might make pupils do better.
  Teachers to hold ballot on strike
Another teachers' strike is threatened - with the National Union of Teachers announcing a ballot for industrial action.
  Team sports blamed for health gap
Too much team sport in schools is stopping pupils from learning about individual physical exercise, say researchers.
ENGLAND
North England hit by flash floods
Heavy rain causes flash floods across the Midlands and northern England, with more than 80 warnings in place.
  Mansion fire man's mother's shock
The mother of a man thought to have killed his family and torched his mansion before killing himself tells of her shock.
  McCanns' £1m search for Madeleine
Kate and Gerry McCann reveal they have spent more than £1m trying to find their daughter Madeleine.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Man questioned over baby's murder
A 24-year-old man is arrested and is being questioned about the murder of a 14-week-old baby boy.
  Assault on NI fans 'unprovoked'
The president of the IFA says an armed assault on Northern Ireland fans in a Bratislava bar was appalling.
  Alert as bomb note found on plane
A security alert is sparked in Dublin airport after a bomb warning is found scrawled on a paper towel in a plane toilet.
SCOTLAND
Scots fans turned away from game
Hundreds of football fans are refused entry to the stadium for Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Macedonia.
  Heat on Brown over cost of energy
The prime minister is accused of letting households "plunge into fuel poverty" by not acting to address rising energy prices.
  Glasgow limbers up for Euro dance
Millions of people in 23 countries are expected to watch the Eurovision Dance Contest in Glasgow.
WALES
Teenager dies in flooding crash
A 17-year-old dies when a vehicle overturns in a flooded river after one of the wettest 48 hours on record.
  Six ill after boil water warning
Six cases of the stomach illness have been confirmed after customers were advised to boil their water.
  Scheme opens doors on built past
Wales celebrates its rich architectural heritage by opening the doors of some of its best buildings to the public.
BUSINESS
US rules out new economic package
White House says it does not see need for new measures to stimulate economy despite sharp rise in unemployment.
  Key US lenders to face new curbs
US officials plan to put troubled mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae under strict federal control, media say.
  US Boeing workers set to strike
Workers at the world's biggest aircraft manufacturer, Boeing, are to go on strike in the US.
ENTERTAINMENT
US stars unite for cancer charity
US celebrity cancer survivors including actors Christina Applegate and Patrick Swayze take part in a live charity telethon.
  Maguire 'to return as Spider-Man'
Spider-Man actor Tobey Maguire is close to agreeing a deal to return for two more films in the comic book franchise, according to reports.
  Rapper West to make MTV comeback
Hip-hop star Kanye West is to close the MTV Music Video Awards, a year after complaining about failing to win a single prize at the event.
SCIENCE/NATURE
'Jules Verne' begins final voyage
Europe's space freighter undocks from the International Space Station after completing its mission to the orbiting platform.
  Universal flu vaccine tests start
A universal flu vaccine which could mean an end to the annual flu jab is being trialled on UK volunteers.
  Rosetta probe makes asteroid pass
Europe's Rosetta space probe makes a close pass of asteroid Steins, taking pictures and recording other scientific data.
TECHNOLOGY
One Laptop signs up with Amazon
Online retailer Amazon will help the One Laptop Per Child organisation with its plans to sell its XO laptop in the US.
  Chaos at £20,000 petrol giveaway
A £20,000 petrol giveaway to promote a computer game is branded "irresponsible and dangerous".
  Zombie plague sweeps the internet
The number of home computers hijacked by hi-tech criminals leaps during the summer, says a security monitoring firm.
HEALTH
Isotope shortage may delay scans
Hundreds of important NHS hospital tests could be put on hold due to a worldwide shortage of a radioactive isotope.
  Universal flu vaccine tests start
A universal flu vaccine which could mean an end to the annual flu jab is being trialled on UK volunteers.
  Down's signs 'seen in stem cells'
Scientists in London have traced the embryonic changes that occur in children with Down's syndrome
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1997: Diana's funeral watched by millions
Britain and the world say farewell to Diana, Princess of Wales, at the end of an unprecedented week of mourning.
  1972: Olympic hostages killed in gun battle
All nine of the Israeli athletes kidnapped on Tuesday from the Olympic Village in Munich are killed in a gun battle at a nearby airport.
  1965: Indian Army invades W Pakistan
Indian troops have invaded West Pakistan, crossing the border at three points in an attack which appears to be aimed mainly at the city of Lahore.

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TOP STORIES
Live text - Djokovic v Federer
Novak Djokovic takes on Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the US Open.
  Live text - World Cup qualifiers
Northern Ireland face Slovakia after Wales win and Scotland lose their World Cup qualifiers, while the Republic of Ireland and England are in action later.
  Super Hamilton takes Belgian pole
Lewis Hamilton grabs his fifth pole of the season as McLaren at the Belgian Grand Prix.
  Serena to face Jankovic in final
Serena Williams and Jelena Jankovic will meet in the US Open final after coming through their semis in straight sets.
  Rain threatens Murray semi-final
US Open organisers are preparing for major weather disruption as Britain's Andy Murray waits to take on Rafael Nadal on "Super Saturday" in New York.
FOOTBALL
Live text - World Cup qualifiers
Northern Ireland face Slovakia after Wales win and Scotland lose their World Cup qualifiers, while the Republic of Ireland and England are in action later.
  Macedonia 1-0 Scotland
Ilcho Naumoski gives Macedonia victory in their World Cup qualifier against a poor Scotland side.
  Wales 1-0 Azerbaijan
Wales stutter to an unconvincing 1-0 victory over Azerbaijan in their 2010 World Cup opener.
ARSENAL
Cardiff deny loan bid for Ramsey
Cardiff deny reports that they made a bid to bring Aaron Ramsey back to the club on loan.
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ASTON VILLA
Davies determined to keep place
Villa central defender Curtis Davies is ready to hold off the challenge of new boy Carlos Cuellar.
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BLACKBURN
Blackburn capture goalkeeper Bunn
Blackburn sign goalkeeper Mark Bunn from League One side Northampton for an undisclosed fee.
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BOLTON
Dzemaili leaves Bolton for Torino
Italian side Torino sign Bolton midfielder Blerim Dzemaili on a one-year loan deal.
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CHELSEA
Mutu lodges appeal over damages
Former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu files an appeal against Fifa's ruling that he must pay the club £13.68m in damages for breach of contract.
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EVERTON
Shearer cool on Newcastle vacancy
Alan Shearer appears to rule himself out of the vacant manager's job at Newcastle, calling the club's structure "strange".
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FULHAM
Keeper Niemi announces retirement
A wrist injury forces Fulham goalkeeper Antti Niemi to retire from football earlier than planned.
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HULL
Hull chief seeks transfer reform
Hull City chairman Paul Duffen wants changes to the way the transfer window operates.
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LIVERPOOL
Riera delighted to join Liverpool
Liverpool winger Albert Riera reveals the Reds are the only club he wanted to sign for.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Man City boss cools transfer talk
Man City manager Mark Hughes tells fans not to expect the arrival of a host of big-names in January.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Campbell hints at Man Utd return
Fraizer Campbell says Sir Alex Ferguson wants him to return to Manchester United at the end of his season-long loan at Tottenham.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
Boro must be ambitious, says Lamb
Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb believes qualifying for the Champions League should be the club's primary ambition this season.
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NEWCASTLE
Shearer cool on Newcastle vacancy
Alan Shearer appears to rule himself out of the vacant manager's job at Newcastle, calling the club's structure "strange".
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PORTSMOUTH
Channon expected to return home
Ex-England footballer turned racehorse trainer Mick Channon is expected to return home after a car accident on the M1.
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STOKE
Olofinjana says he will improve
Seyi Olofinjana says he believes Stoke fans have not yet seen the best of him following his £3m move from Wolves.
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SUNDERLAND
Consistency is key says Collins
Sunderland defender Danny Collins says his side need to find consistency if they are to improve on last season's Premier League finish of 15th.
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TOTTENHAM
Campbell hints at Man Utd return
Fraizer Campbell says Sir Alex Ferguson wants him to return to Manchester United at the end of his season-long loan at Tottenham.
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WEST BROM
Teixeira nearing Baggies comeback
West Brom midfielder Felipe Teixeira is close to a return to light training after six months out.
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WEST HAM UNITED
Italians head Hammers shortlist
Three Italian coaches have been shortlisted for the managerial vacancy at West Ham, BBC Sport understands.
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WIGAN
Keeper Nash snapped up by Everton
Everton sign goalkeeper Carlo Nash from Wigan for an undisclosed fee.
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BARNSLEY
Barnsley cleared to play Colace
Barnsley finally gain clearance to sign Argentinean midfielder Hugo Roberto Colace from Newell's Old Boys.
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BIRMINGHAM
Nafti fit to return to Blues team
Tunisian midfielder Mehdi Nafti is expected to be available for Birmingham's game with Doncaster.
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BLACKPOOL
Blackpool take Gers' Gow on loan
Blackpool agree a loan deal until January for Rangers midfielder Alan Gow.
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BRISTOL CITY
Bristol City complete Akinde deal
Bristol City sign Ebbsfleet United striker John Akinde for £140,000 on a three-year deal.
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BURNLEY
Thompson relishes Burnley chance
New Burnley centre-forward Steve Thompson believes he has plenty still to prove in the Championship
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CARDIFF
Thompson relishes Burnley chance
New Burnley centre-forward Steve Thompson believes he has plenty still to prove in the Championship
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CHARLTON
Cranie seals Charlton loan move
Martin Cranie signs for Charlton from Portsmouth on loan until the end of 2008
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COVENTRY
Winger Gray joins Fulham on loan
Fulham sign Coventry midfielder Julian Gray on a one-year loan deal.
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Southend complete Freedman swoop
Southend sign Crystal Palace striker Dougie Freedman on a free transfer.
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DERBY
Addison signs new deal with Rams
Miles Addison signs a new three-year contract with Derby County after breaking into the first-team.
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DONCASTER
Doncaster sign Thai keeper Waite
Doncaster Rovers take Thailand international goalkeeper Jamie Waite on a non-contract basis.
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IPSWICH
Late Ipswich bid foiled - Bowden
Ipswich Town missed out on a second player on transfer deadline Monday, according to chief executive Derek Bowden.
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NORWICH
Canaries buoyed by £2m injection
Norwich City's financial future is made more secure after Delia Smith and Michael Wynn-Jones pledge to invest a further £2m.
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NOTTM FOREST
Earnshaw passed fit for Wales
Nottingham Forest striker Robert Earnshaw links up with the Welsh squad after being passed fit.
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PLYMOUTH
Plymouth unveil Mpenza and Marin
Plymouth unveil new signings Emile Mpenza and Nicholas Marin to Home Park.
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PRESTON
Shaw targets emergency loan deals
Preston chairman Derek Shaw is confident North End will be able to add to their squad when the emergency loan-market reopens next week.
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QPR
Briatore will control QPR funds
QPR owner Flavio Briatore tells BBC London that he will decide where the club's money is spent.
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READING
Kitson saddened by Reading demise
Stoke's Dave Kitson says he is sad to see the Reading side that won promotion to the Premier League being broken up following their relegation.
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SHEFF WED
Owls go Danish for new signings
Sheffield Wednesday manager Brian Laws has been looking in Denmark for potential new signings.
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SHEFF UTD
Blades target two loan signings
Boss Kevin Blackwell expects to make two loan signings before Sheffield United's next game at Derby.
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SOUTHAMPTON
Channon expected to return home
Ex-England footballer turned racehorse trainer Mick Channon is expected to return home after a car accident on the M1.
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SWANSEA
Rangel signs fresh Swansea deal
Swansea defender Angel Rangel signs a new "long term" contract which is believed to run until at least 2010.
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WATFORD
O'Toole attitude pleases manager
Watford manager Aidy Boothroyd praises midfielder John Joe O'Toole attitude after his recent scoring form.
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WOLVES
Season over for Wolves' Elokobi
Wolves defender George Elokobi's knee injury will prevent him from playing again until next season.
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ABERDEEN
Footballer on 120mph speed charge
A footballer appears in court charged with driving dangerously at speeds of up to 120mph.
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CELTIC
Hibernian return delights Riordan
Derek Riordan moves back to Hibernian on a three-year deal after Celtic accept an undisclosed offer for the forward.
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DUNDEE UNITED
Rangers visit Jags in Co-op Cup
Holders Rangers will take on Partick Thistle at Firhill in the third round of the Co-operative Insurance Cup.
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FALKIRK
Rangers visit Jags in Co-op Cup
Holders Rangers will take on Partick Thistle at Firhill in the third round of the Co-operative Insurance Cup.
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HAMILTON
Canning joins Hamilton from Hibs
Hamilton Academical sign defender Martin Canning, following his surprise release from Hibernian.
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HEARTS
Tullberg seeks expert injury help
Hearts striker Mike Tullberg has turned to physiotherapist Thomas Macon in a bid speed up his recovery from injury.
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HIBERNIAN
Paatelainen to fight dug-out ban
Hibernian manager Mixu Paatelainen intends to contest a four-match touchline ban imposed by the Scottish FA.
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INVERNESS CT
Rangers visit Jags in Co-op Cup
Holders Rangers will take on Partick Thistle at Firhill in the third round of the Co-operative Insurance Cup.
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KILMARNOCK
Rangers visit Jags in Co-op Cup
Holders Rangers will take on Partick Thistle at Firhill in the third round of the Co-operative Insurance Cup.
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MOTHERWELL
BBC follows Motherwell in Europe
BBC Scotland will provide live television coverage of Motherwell's Uefa Cup first-round tie against Nancy.
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RANGERS
Burke comeback with Gers reserves
Chris Burke has made a return from a four-month injury absence in the Rangers reserve team.
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ST MIRREN
Rangers visit Jags in Co-op Cup
Holders Rangers will take on Partick Thistle at Firhill in the third round of the Co-operative Insurance Cup.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Live: 2010 World Cup qualifying
Latest scores from 2010 World Cup qualifying on Fifa.com (the BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites).
  Burundi revive faint hopes
Burundi revive faint hopes of reaching the second phase of the 2010 World Cup qualifiers after a 2-1 win over Seychelles.
  Libya stun Ghana in Tripoli
Libya take control of Group Five of the 2010 World Cup qualifiers after pulling off a 1-0 win over Ghana.
CRICKET
Plans unveiled for cricket club
Durham County Cricket Club reveals multi-million pound plans for its Riverside grounds.
  Latest county scores
Seven matches are taking place in the latest round of the County Championship.
  Australia secure series whitewash
Australia seal a 3-0 series whitewash against Bangladesh with a 73-run victory in their final one-dayer in Darwin.
RUGBY UNION
Premiership latest score updates
The new Guinness Premiership season continues with Saracens v Harlequins after London Irish shock Wasps.
  London Irish 26-14 Wasps
Champions Wasps start the defence of their crown with an error-strewn display as they go down to London Irish at a wet Twickenham.
  Blues v Leinster (Sat)
Team news and preview ahead of Saturday's Magners League clash at Cardiff Arms Park.
RUGBY LEAGUE
St Helens 16-16 Wigan
St Helens fight back from a 12-0 first-half deficit to draw with Wigan and secure the Super League leaders' shield for the fourth season in a row.
  Wakefield 12-30 Leeds
Leeds are forced to settle for second place in the final Super League table despite a battling win at Wakefield.
  Aussie Mason to miss World Cup
Australia forward Willie Mason is ruled out of the World Cup on home soil with a serious knee injury.
TENNIS
Live text - Djokovic v Federer
Novak Djokovic takes on Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the US Open.
  Rain threatens Murray semi-final
US Open organisers are preparing for major weather disruption as Britain's Andy Murray waits to take on Rafael Nadal on "Super Saturday" in New York.
  Serena & Jankovic ready for final
Former champion Serena Williams will take on second seed Jelena Jankovic in the US Open final on Sunday.
GOLF
European Masters leaderboard
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is among the challengers in the third round of the European Tour event in Switzerland.
  BMW Championship leaderboard
Updates from the second round of the rain-interrupted USPGA BMW Championship in St Louis.
  Villegas races to St Louis lead
Colombia's Camilo Villegas leads by one shot after the rain-hit first round of the BMW Championship in St Louis.
MOTORSPORT
Super Hamilton takes Belgian pole
Lewis Hamilton grabs his fifth pole of the season as McLaren at the Belgian Grand Prix.
  As it happened: Belgian GP qualifying
Lewis Hamilton takes his fifth pole position of the season at the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa.
  Donington submits new track plans
Donington Park submits plans for the first phase of a major track redevelopment.
FORMULA ONE
Super Hamilton takes Belgian pole
Lewis Hamilton grabs his fifth pole of the season as McLaren at the Belgian Grand Prix.
  As it happened: Belgian GP qualifying
Lewis Hamilton takes his fifth pole position of the season at the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa.
  Donington submits new track plans
Donington Park submits plans for the first phase of a major track redevelopment.
BOXING
Khan keeps guard up for Prescott
Amir Khan is out to answer any queries over his defensive skills when he faces Colombian Breidis Prescott on Saturday.
  Cleverly leaves Calzaghe stable
Welsh light-heavyweight prospect Nathan Cleverly leaves the renowned Joe Calzaghe stable.
  Munroe successfully defends title
Rendall Munroe defends his European super-bantamweight title for a second time with a unanimous points win over Armenian Arsen Martirosian.
ATHLETICS
Bolt defeats Powell in Brussels
Usain Bolt wins the 100m at the Van Damme Memorial meeting while 800m runner Pamela Jelimo clinches the Golden League's entire $1m jackpot.
  Disgraced US sprinter leaves jail
US sprinter Marion Jones leaves prison after serving a six-month sentence for lying about steroid use and involvement in a drugs fraud case.
  Martina appeals over 200m silver
Churandy Martina appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after being disqualified from the Olympic 200m final for running outside his lane and denied a silver medal.
SNOOKER
Classy O'Sullivan wins NI Trophy
World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan finds top gear to crush Stoke underdog Dave Harold 9-3 to take the Northern Ireland Trophy.
  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.
  Top players could miss new event
The newly announced Bahrain Championship could be missing four top players because of a clash of dates with snooker's Premier League.
HORSE RACING
Duke rematch delayed until Sunday
Duke Of Marmalade's second clash with New Approach is postponed from Saturday to Sunday with the Leopardstown course waterlogged.
  Ayr Racecourse put up for sale
Ayr Racecourse and Western House Hotel has been put on the market by owners Alan Macdonald and Richard Johnstone.
  Channon expected to return home
Ex-England footballer turned racehorse trainer Mick Channon is expected to return home after a car accident on the M1.
CYCLING
London ready for Tour of Britain
The Tour of Britain gets under way at the weekend, with the opening stage taking place through London's streets.
  Hoy angry at political 'cash-ins'
Olympic cycling hero Chris Hoy says he feels politicians have attempted to "cash in" on his success in Beijing.
  Tour of Spain updates (official website)
Levi Leipheimer of the Astana team leads cycling's third 'Grand Tour', the Tour of Spain; Briton Jeremy Hunt rides for Credit Agricole.
OTHER SPORT...
GB women take second in Slovenia
Britain's women's ice hockey team finish a creditable second behind Norway in their pre-Olympic qualifying tournament, but fail to progress.
  Edge ahead in Burghley dressage
Ruth Edge leads after the dressage at the Burghley Horse Trials as she bounces back from missing out on the Olympics.
  Brady back in action for Patriots
Quarterback Tom Brady will return to action for Super Bowl favourites New England as they begin the 2008 campaign against Kansas City.
FUN AND GAMES
The gospel according to St James's
Columnist Robbo on the turmoil at Newcastle United.
  Robinho makes Man City move gaffe
Robinho tells a press conference of his delight at joining Chelsea... but is quickly put right.
  Sport quotes of the week
The "biggest club in the world" eyes up Ronaldo
NORTHERN IRELAND
Live text - World Cup qualifiers
Northern Ireland face Slovakia after Wales win and Scotland lose their World Cup qualifiers, while the Republic of Ireland and England are in action later.
  JJB Sports Premiership - results
Final scores from Saturday's JJB Sports Premiership matches.
  Glentoran v Bangor now on Sunday
The JJB Premiership match between Glentoran and Bangor becomes the first Irish League match to be played on Sunday after being postponed.
SCOTLAND
Macedonia 1-0 Scotland
Ilcho Naumoski gives Macedonia victory in their World Cup qualifier against a poor Scotland side.
  Rain threatens Murray semi-final
US Open organisers are preparing for major weather disruption as Britain's Andy Murray waits to take on Rafael Nadal on "Super Saturday" in New York.
  Dragons 6-12 Glasgow
Four penalties from the boot of Dan Parks see Glasgow open their Magners League campaign with a win at a sodden Rodney Parade.
WALES
Wales 1-0 Azerbaijan
Wales stutter to an unconvincing 1-0 victory over Azerbaijan in their 2010 World Cup opener.
  Live - Cambridge Utd v Wrexham
Live text commentary from the Blue Square Premier clash.
  Welsh Premier
Fixtures, tables and results from the Welsh Premier.

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