Tuesday, 09 September, 2008, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore | |
TOP STORIES | |
Bush reshuffles war zone troops President George W Bush orders a modest reshuffle of US troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan over five months. | |
N Korea's Kim missing from parade There is growing speculation about the health of North Korea's secretive leader Kim Jong-il after he misses a key parade. | |
Hurricane Ike closes in on Havana Fierce winds pound Cuba's capital, Havana, as Hurricane Ike - which has claimed four lives - makes its second Cuban landfall. | |
Court says Thai PM 'must resign' Thailand's PM is ordered to resign for taking money to appear on a TV cookery show, but his party vows to reinstate him. | |
Zardari vows to fight militants Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari is sworn in and pledges to fight the nation's rampant Islamist insurgency. |
AFRICA | |
Uganda rebels denounce offensive Ugandan rebels denounce a campaign against them in DR Congo, saying it will scupper renewed peace talks. | |
'Africans to gain' from web plan Google is helping develop a system to bring high-speed internet to three billion people in Africa and beyond. | |
Pistorius wins dramatic 100m gold South Africa's Oscar Pistorius wins 100m gold while Ben Rushgrove and Libby Clegg take silver medals for Great Britain. |
AMERICAS | |
Hurricane Ike closes in on Havana Fierce winds pound Cuba's capital, Havana, as Hurricane Ike - which has claimed four lives - makes its second Cuban landfall. | |
Bush reshuffles war zone troops President George W Bush orders a modest reshuffle of US troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan over five months. | |
US home sales 'decline in July' Pending sales of US homes fell more than expected in July, as the housing market continues to struggle, says the main estate agency trade body. |
ASIA-PACIFIC | |
Court says Thai PM 'must resign' Thailand's PM is ordered to resign for taking money to appear on a TV cookery show, but his party vows to reinstate him. | |
N Korea's Kim missing from parade There is growing speculation about the health of North Korea's secretive leader Kim Jong-il after he misses a key parade. | |
N Korea 'hired taekwondo killers' A martial arts master says North Korean agents recruited him as part of a failed plot to kill a South Korean president. |
EUROPE | |
Russia to keep troops in Georgia Russia announces that some 7,600 troops will remain in the breakaway Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. | |
Serbian MPs endorse key EU deal Serbia's parliament ratifies a key agreement with the European Union, bringing eventual membership a step closer. | |
Bank man £26.5m raid 'inside man' At Belfast Crown Court, a 26-year-old bank employee denies being the inside man in one of the world's biggest robberies. |
MIDDLE EAST | |
Bush reshuffles war zone troops President George W Bush orders a modest reshuffle of US troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan over five months. | |
Israel 'could kidnap Ahmadinejad' An Israeli minister says Israel could kidnap Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad because of his threats to the state. | |
Egypt school exam cheats jailed Fourteen people, including an exam board chairman, are jailed in Egypt for leaking details of the senior school exam. |
SOUTH ASIA | |
Zardari vows to fight militants Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari is sworn in and pledges to fight the nation's rampant Islamist insurgency. | |
Bush reshuffles war zone troops President George W Bush orders a modest reshuffle of US troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan over five months. | |
Heavy losses in Sri Lanka clash The Sri Lankan army and the Tamil Tigers both admit suffering heavy losses in a rebel suicide attack. |
UK NEWS | |
Brown pledge to 'rethink' policy The PM pledges to "rethink" policy to tackle changing pressures on the government in an article ahead of the Labour conference. | |
'Astonishment' at terror verdicts Counter-terror officials express "dismay" at the outcome of a trial in which eight men were accused of a plot to blow up planes. | |
Bank man £26.5m raid 'inside man' At Belfast Crown Court, a 26-year-old bank employee denies being the inside man in one of the world's biggest robberies. |
UK POLITICS | |
Brown pledge to 'rethink' policy The PM pledges to "rethink" policy to tackle changing pressures on the government in an article ahead of the Labour conference. | |
Darling addresses union members The chancellor addresses the TUC conference, with unions expected to voice their anger over public sector pay. | |
New migrant worker rules outlined The list of UK jobs likely to be open to workers from outside the EU is published as part of new immigration measures. |
UK EDUCATION | |
Student growth risks widening gap Industrialised countries are investing more in education - but there are fears that it is widening social gaps in the UK. | |
University staff set for 5% rise The higher education pay settlement will see lecturers and support staff smash the government's pay ceiling target. | |
Primary class size above average Larger primary classes and high spending on early years are among the distinctive features of UK schools. |
ENGLAND | |
Asian officer relieved of duties The UK's most senior Asian police officer has been "temporarily relieved of his responsibilities", Commissioner Sir Ian Blair says. | |
Historic pier destroyed in fire The historic Fleetwood Pier in Lancashire burns down in a fire leaving the 98-year-old building "completely gutted". | |
Paedophile 'schoolboy' is jailed A 22-year-old man who enrolled at a Hampshire school and abducted a 13-year-old girl from another school is jailed. |
NORTHERN IRELAND | |
Bank man £26.5m raid 'inside man' At Belfast Crown Court, a 26-year-old bank employee denies being the inside man in one of the world's biggest robberies. | |
Men held in Dublin dissident raid A Belfast man is among five being held in Dublin by Irish detectives investigating dissident republican activity. | |
Father denies murdering baby son A man accused of murdering his 14-week-old son at his flat is remanded in custody after pleading not guilty. |
SCOTLAND | |
Offenders 'may get building work' Low-level offenders could be given community-based sentences in construction, the justice secretary says. | |
Strike could halt justice system Scotland's justice system could grind to a halt later this month when staff strike in a row over pay, a union claims. | |
Probation for toilet video lawyer A solicitor who secretly filmed female colleagues in a toilet cubicle is given three years probation. |
WALES | |
Ex-teacher tried to abduct girl A former teacher is convicted of attempting to abduct a five-year-old girl on a housing estate. | |
Daughter murder trial is halted The trial of a mother accused of murdering her four-year-old disabled daughter is stopped and the jury discharged. | |
Charity biker saves boys in river A cyclist who was on a charity ride tells how he saved the lives of two boys after they fell into a swollen river. |
BUSINESS | |
Oil falls ahead of Opec meeting Oil prices fall with analysts saying there are signs that Opec will maintain production levels when it meets later in Vienna. | |
US home sales 'decline in July' Pending sales of US homes fell more than expected in July, as the housing market continues to struggle, says the main estate agency trade body. | |
Airbus unveils new saving plans Planemaker Airbus sets out its expanded cost-cutting drive, which includes opening a factory in Tunisia. |
ENTERTAINMENT | |
Officer 'saw rapper Wayne's gun' A police officer saw rapper Lil' Wayne hiding a gun on his tour bus after a New York show last July, she says. | |
First-timers seeking Booker glory Two first-time novelists appear on this year's Booker Prize shortlist, but Sir Salman Rushdie is overlooked. | |
Burial tipped for Mercury triumph London-based producer Burial is the bookmakers' favourite to scoop the Mercury Prize for album of the year later. |
SCIENCE/NATURE | |
Ancient trees recorded in mines A US-UK team of scientists find more spectacular fossil forests deep in the coal mines of Illinois. | |
Climate inaction 'costing lives' Failure to take action to curb climate change is violating the human rights of people in the poorest nations, says a UK-based aid charity. | |
Foods 'should label up eco-costs' Food packaging could be embedded with computer chips that instantly link your phone to an online sustainable food guide, a UK conference hears. |
TECHNOLOGY | |
Bletchley given £57,000 donation Two global technology giants pledge substantial funds to help save Britain's computing heritage. | |
Google to dump user data earlier Google cuts the amount of time it stores users' personal search data to nine months in response to ongoing EU pressure. | |
Copyright row dogs Spore release Hundreds of people have complained about the copyright protecting system on the long-awaited game Spore. |
HEALTH | |
Drug hope for cystic fibrosis An experimental drug is proving effective for treating cystic fibrosis, one of the most common life-shortening genetic diseases. | |
Vitamin 'may prevent memory loss' A vitamin found in meat, fish and milk may help stave off memory loss in old age, research suggests. | |
Exercise 'blunts fat gene effect' Vigorous physical activity could blunt the effects of a common gene linked to obesity, claim US researchers. |
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1971: British diplomat freed after eight months The British Ambassador, Geoffrey Jackson, is released eight months after being captured by extreme left-wing guerrillas in Uruguay. | |||
1987: Liverpool fans to stand trial in Belgium Twenty-five English football fans involved in the Heysel stadium disaster are extradited to Belgium. | |||
1999: Report urges sweeping reform of RUC The Royal Ulster Constabulary should undergo wholesale reform, a Police Review Commission report recommends. | |||
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TOP STORIES | |
Injured Essien faces long lay-off Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien is ruled out for "several months" after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. | |
Harmison gets $1m Stanford chance Durham fast bowler Steve Harmison is named in England's 15-man squad for the $20m (£11.5m) Stanford Super Series. | |
West Ham ready to seal Zola deal West Ham want Gianfranco Zola to be their new boss and expect to agree a deal with him by Thursday, BBC Sport understands. | |
Murray vows to learn from defeat Andy Murray says he needs to work hard to go one better than his US Open final loss to Roger Federer. | |
Armstrong comeback claims denied The Astana team denies US cycling legend Lance Armstrong is planning a Tour de France comeback with them. |
FOOTBALL | |
Injured Essien faces long lay-off Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien is ruled out for "several months" after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. | |
West Ham ready to seal Zola deal West Ham want Gianfranco Zola to be their new boss and expect to agree a deal with him by Thursday, BBC Sport understands. | |
Hiddink ignores Tottenham request Russia coach Guus Hiddink will ignore Tottenham's pleas not to play their new £14m striker Roman Pavlyuchenko against Wales. |
ARSENAL | |
Adebayor withdraws from Togo trip Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor refuses to travel to Zambia for Wednesday's key World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. | |
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ASTON VILLA | |
Bouma agrees two-year Villa deal Aston Villa's Dutch defender Wilfred Bouma signs a new two-year deal at the club. | |
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BLACKBURN | |
Blackburn send pair out on loan Blackburn loan out goalkeeper Frank Fielding to Northampton and midfielder Rostyn Griffiths to Accrington Stanley. | |
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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 | |
Injured Essien faces long lay-off Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien is ruled out for "several months" after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. | |
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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 | |
FA charges Hull City boss Brown The Football Association charges Hull manager Phil Brown with improper conduct for his behaviour during the club's defeat by Wigan. | |
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LIVERPOOL | |
Hyypia shocked at Reds omission Sami Hyypia admits he faces an uncertain future at Liverpool after being left out of their Champions League squad. | |
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MANCHESTER CITY | |
Man City to stick with youth plan Mark Hughes insists the club will not abandon their successful youth policy despite the huge investment in the club. | |
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MANCHESTER UNITED | |
Man Utd dismiss Ronaldo City link Manchester United chief executive David Gill insists he does not believe claims that rivals City will make a £135m bid for Cristiano Ronaldo. | |
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MIDDLESBROUGH | |
Crosby steps to Downing's defence Middlesbrough assistant manager Malcolm Crosby defends England winger Stewart Downing following criticism in Saturday's 2-0 win against Andorra. | |
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NEWCASTLE | |
McDermott leaves Magpies position Newcastle United part company with assistant manager Terry McDermott and reserve team coach Adam Sadler. | |
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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 | |
Coates expects transfers to rise Stoke City chairman Peter Coates says he expects the funds now available to Manchester City to inflate transfer fees for all clubs. | |
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SUNDERLAND | |
Chimbonda keen to fight for place Sunderland defender Pascal Chimbonda tells fans he is fully committed to the club and wants to help the club challenge for honours this season. | |
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TOTTENHAM | |
Hiddink ignores Tottenham request Russia coach Guus Hiddink will ignore Tottenham's pleas not to play their new £14m striker Roman Pavlyuchenko against Wales. | |
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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 | |
West Ham ready to seal Zola deal West Ham want Gianfranco Zola to be their new boss and expect to agree a deal with him by Thursday, 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 | |
Camara loan extended at Seasiders Derby County defender Mo Camara will stay at Blackpool for another month after his loan was extended. | |
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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 | |
Burnley lament meagre attendances Burnley chairman Barry Kilby remains focused on boosting attendances at Turf Moor. | |
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CARDIFF | |
Parry 'just made up the numbers' Paul Parry says he quit Wales because he felt he was just making up the numbers. | |
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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 | |
De la Cruz handed Coventry trial Coventry take former Aston Villa and Reading right-back Ulises de la Cruz on trial. | |
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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 | |
Camara loan extended at Seasiders Derby County defender Mo Camara will stay at Blackpool for another month after his loan was extended. | |
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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 | |
Magilton backs Ipswich to improve Ipswich manager Jim Magilton has the belief in his players and himself as the team attempt to turn around a poor start. | |
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NORWICH | |
Clingan sets sights on promotion Northern Ireland international Sammy Clingan is firmly focused on winning promotion for Norwich City. | |
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NOTTM FOREST | |
Forest arrange friendly for Cole Nottingham Forest striker Andrew Cole gets match action against Crewe reserves in a friendly played behind closed doors on Tuesday. | |
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PLYMOUTH | |
Plymouth loan Smith to Morecambe Plymouth Argyle winger Dan Smith moves to League Two side Morecambe on loan. | |
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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 | |
Jeffers and Small in reserve side Sheffield Wednesday's injured duo Francis Jeffers and Wade Small will play in the reserve team at Port Vale. | |
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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 | |
Pratley pens new Swans contract Midfielder Darren Pratley agrees a new deal with Swansea City keeping him at the club beyond 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 | |
Boruc to answer Old Firm charge Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc is called to appear before the Scottish FA's disciplinary committee over an alleged gesture made to Rangers fans. | |
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DUNDEE UNITED | |
Levein questions Scots planning Dundee United manager Craig Levein hits out at the Scottish FA's scheduling of World Cup qualifying matches. | |
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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 | |
McCulloch quits Scotland set-up Rangers and Scotland midfielder Lee McCulloch retires from international football at the age of 30. | |
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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 | |
Adebayor withdraws from Togo trip Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor refuses to travel to Zambia for Wednesday's key World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. | |
Injured Essien faces long lay-off Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien is ruled out for "several months" after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. | |
Mbia extends contract at Rennes Cameroon's Stephane Mbia signs an improved contract with French side Rennes until the end of the season |
CRICKET | |
Harmison gets $1m Stanford chance Durham fast bowler Steve Harmison is named in England's 15-man squad for the $20m (£11.5m) Stanford Super Series. | |
Vaughan handed England contract Former skipper Michael Vaughan earns a 12-month central contract with England. | |
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RUGBY UNION | |
Gloucester snap up hooker Lawson Gloucester sign Scotland international hooker Scott Lawson from Guinness Premiership rivals Sale. | |
Aussies ring changes for decider Australia make five changes for Saturday's Tri-Nations decider against New Zealand, who are unchanged. | |
Walkinshaw reveals plans for Shed Gloucester chairman Tom Walkinshaw says redevelopment work carried out on the Shed at Kingsholm will see it remain as a terrace. |
RUGBY LEAGUE | |
Castleford sign Bradford's Evans Castleford Tigers sign centre James Evans following his release by Bradford Bulls. | |
Peacock scoops top Rhinos award England captain Jamie Peacock is named the 2008 Leeds Rhinos Player of the Year. | |
Widnes re-sign Kiwi centre Love Widnes Vikings retain seven players and re-sign Kiwi centre Toa Kohe Love for the 2009 season. |
TENNIS | |
Murray vows to learn from defeat Andy Murray says he needs to work hard to go one better than his US Open final loss to Roger Federer. | |
Federer thrilled with fifth title Andy Murray says he needs to work hard to go one better than his US Open final loss to Roger Federer. | |
Superb Federer ends Murray dream Roger Federer is at his brilliant best as he wins a fifth straight US Open title and ends Andy Murray's hopes of a first Grand Slam crown. |
GOLF | |
Westwood fitness worries allayed Lee Westwood's bout of tonsillitis will not prevent him from competing in the Ryder Cup, his agent claims. | |
First PGA Tour title for Villegas Camilo Villegas shoots a final-round 68 to win the BMW Championship by two strokes and claim his maiden win on the PGA Tour. | |
Lucquin denies McIlroy maiden win Jean-Francois Lucquin wins a play-off against Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy at the European Masters. |
MOTORSPORT | |
McLaren lodge Belgian GP appeal McLaren lodge an appeal against the punishment that stripped Lewis Hamilton of his Belgian Grand Prix victory. | |
Hamilton passed too soon - Massa Ferrari's Felipe Massa says Lewis Hamilton was "too optimistic" in making the move that led to him being stripped of Belgian Grand Prix victory. | |
Hamilton stripped of Belgian win McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is stripped of victory in a dramatic Belgian Grand Prix and demoted to third as the win is handed to Ferrari's Felipe Massa. |
FORMULA ONE | |
McLaren lodge Belgian GP appeal McLaren lodge an appeal against the punishment that stripped Lewis Hamilton of his Belgian Grand Prix victory. | |
Hamilton passed too soon - Massa Ferrari's Felipe Massa says Lewis Hamilton was "too optimistic" in making the move that led to him being stripped of Belgian Grand Prix victory. | |
Hamilton stripped of Belgian win McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is stripped of victory in a dramatic Belgian Grand Prix and demoted to third as the win is handed to Ferrari's Felipe Massa. |
BOXING | |
Khan vows to retain trainer Rubio Amir Khan tells BBC Sport he will stick with Jorge Rubio despite the trainer's fateful suggestion to pick Breidis Prescott as an opponent. | |
Khan must learn lesson - Warren Frank Warren says Amir Khan will need time to regain his confidence after being knocked out by Colombian Breidis Prescott. | |
Khan knocked out in first round Amir Khan is knocked out inside the first minute of his WBO intercontinental lightweight title defence by Breidis Prescott. |
ATHLETICS | |
Danvers beaten by Walker in Rieti Britain's Olympic 400m hurdles bronze medallist Natasha Danvers again loses out to Beijing champion Melaine Walker at the IAAF Grand Prix in Rieti. | |
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. | |
Defar completes Challenge double Olympic bronze medallist Meseret Defar outpaced her rivals to win the Women's 5km Challenge in London's Hyde Park. |
SNOOKER | |
Snooker aims for younger viewers The next generation of snooker players are adamant that the sport can still appeal to a young audience. | |
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. | |
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 | |
Gosden passes up St Leger chance Trainer John Gosden opts not to enter Centennial in Saturday's St Leger, losing his chance to have back-to-back winners. | |
New Approach wins Champion Stakes New Approach wins the Irish Champion Stakes to complete a Group One double for trainer Jim Bolger at Leopardstown. | |
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. |
CYCLING | |
Armstrong comeback claims denied The Astana team denies US cycling legend Lance Armstrong is planning a Tour de France comeback with them. | |
Cavendish claims Missouri victory Britain's Mark Cavendish continues his highly successful season by winning the first stage of the Tour of Missouri. | |
Goss grabs win in Tour of Britain Australian Matthew Goss times his sprint finish to perfection to win the second stage of the Tour of Britain. |
OTHER SPORT... | |
Brady is to miss rest of season New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady suffers a serious knee injury that ends his season. | |
Fifth Burghley crown for Fox-Pitt William Fox-Pitt joins equestrian greats Ginny Leng and Mark Todd in the record books after winning the Burghley Horse Trials for a fifth time. | |
GB overcome Czechs for first win Great Britain beat the Czech Republic 87-68 at the O2 Arena to achieve their first win in EuroBasket qualifying Group D. |
FUN AND GAMES | |
England doesn't expect Blogger Robbo wonders whether it is time to accept England are a poor football team | |
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. |
NORTHERN IRELAND | |
McCartney fit for Czech qualifier Northern Ireland defender George McCartney has been passed fit to face the Czech Republic. | |
Kerry v Tyrone (21 Sept) Kerry full-forward Kieran Donaghy is a doubt for the All-Ireland SFC final against Tyrone because of a knee injury. | |
McGilligan keen on Derry vacancy Hurling manager Brian McGilligan emerges as a contender for Derry's vacant football post. |
SCOTLAND | |
Murray vows to learn from defeat Andy Murray says he needs to work hard to go one better than his US Open final loss to Roger Federer. | |
Superb Federer ends Murray dream Roger Federer is at his brilliant best as he wins a fifth straight US Open title and ends Andy Murray's hopes of a first Grand Slam crown. | |
Boruc to answer Old Firm charge Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc is called to appear before the Scottish FA's disciplinary committee over an alleged gesture made to Rangers fans. |
WALES | |
Hiddink ignores Tottenham request Russia coach Guus Hiddink will ignore Tottenham's pleas not to play their new £14m striker Roman Pavlyuchenko against Wales. | |
Ospreys v Blues (Tue) Team news and preview ahead of Tuesday's Welsh derby clash at the Liberty Stadium. | |
Parry 'just made up the numbers' Paul Parry says he quit Wales because he felt he was just making up the numbers. |
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