Sunday, September 21, 2008

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Sunday, 21 September, 2008, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
Rescuers comb Pakistan bomb hotel
Rescuers in Pakistan's capital city search for survivors of a suicide bombing at a hotel, as video footage emerges of the attack.
  SA's Mbeki to address the nation
South African President Thabo Mbeki is to address the nation, after accepting a call by the governing party to resign.
  Paulson wants a speedy debt deal
Henry Paulson urges Congress to move quickly to pass a $700bn (£382bn) package to tackle the worst financial crisis for decades.
  Olmert tells cabinet he will quit
Israeli PM Ehud Olmert tells the cabinet he is going to resign - but he will remain in power until a new government is formed
  Fire at China club leaves 43 dead
A fire at a nightclub in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen kills at least 43 people, state media reports.
AFRICA
SA's Mbeki to address the nation
South African President Thabo Mbeki is to address the nation, after accepting a call by the governing party to resign.
  Nigerian militants halt 'oil war'
Nigeria's main militant group declares a ceasefire, following a week of attacks on oil installations in the Niger Delta.
  Spain in Gambian migrant mix-up
Gambian officials return a plane carrying illegal immigrants to Spain, despite an earlier agreement.
AMERICAS
Paulson wants a speedy debt deal
Henry Paulson urges Congress to move quickly to pass a $700bn (£382bn) package to tackle the worst financial crisis for decades.
  Mexico plans anti-kidnap police
Mexico's finance minister says that violence and crime is affecting the economy, cutting growth by 1%.
  Live text - Ryder Cup
Nick Faldo's European side set out to overturn a 9-7 deficit going into the climactic singles matches of the Ryder Cup against the USA.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Fire at China club leaves 43 dead
A fire at a nightclub in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen kills at least 43 people, state media reports.
  HK toddler sick from tainted milk
A three-year-old Hong Kong girl develops a kidney stone after drinking tainted Chinese milk, in the territory's first such case.
  North Korea 'to restore reactor'
North Korea is making "thorough preparations" to restart the Yongbyon nuclear reactor, a foreign ministry official says.
EUROPE
Putin defiant on Caucasus troops
Vladimir Putin says the decision on how many Russian troops stay in South Ossetia and Abkhazia will not involve Western nations.
  Two car bombs hit Basque region
At least 11 people are injured in a car bomb in Ondarroa, north Spain, hours after another blast in the regional capital.
  Lehman administrator seeks $8bn
The European administrators of Lehman Brothers file a court order in New York demanding $8bn (£4.4bn) is returned from Lehman US to London.
MIDDLE EAST
Olmert tells cabinet he will quit
Israeli PM Ehud Olmert tells the cabinet he is going to resign - but he will remain in power until a new government is formed
  Gaza-Egypt border crossing opens
Gaza's border crossing with Egypt is opened for two days to allow students, pilgrims and patients out of the Hamas-run strip.
  US air raid kills Iraq civilians
The US military says seven people, including three women have been killed in an air strike near Tikrit.
SOUTH ASIA
Rescuers comb Pakistan bomb hotel
Rescuers in Pakistan's capital city search for survivors of a suicide bombing at a hotel, as video footage emerges of the attack.
  Tamil census ordered in Colombo
Sri Lankan police start registering thousands of people, nearly all Tamils, who have fled the war-torn north for the capital.
  Pakistan in sovereignty warning
Pakistan's president says he will not allow his nation's sovereignty to be violated by foreign powers in their fight against terror.
UK NEWS
I will do better, Brown pledges
Gordon Brown says he will "do better" as prime minister but says he is the man with the experience to lead Britain through tough times.
  Six Britons hurt in hotel blast
Six UK nationals, including one child, have been injured in the bomb attack on the Marriott hotel in the Pakistani capital Islamabad.
  Husband killed in double shooting
A businessman dies and his wife suffers gunshot wounds in a double shooting at their Cornwall home.
UK POLITICS
I will do better, Brown pledges
Gordon Brown says he will "do better" as prime minister but says he is the man with the experience to lead Britain through tough times.
  Brown considering City bonus curb
Gordon Brown tells the BBC he is considering a crackdown on "irresponsible" City bonuses.
  Prescott attacks 'bitter' Clarke
John Prescott clashes with Charles Clarke after calling the former home secretary "bitter".
UK EDUCATION
Tories would scrap some Diplomas
The Conservatives give the clearest indication yet that they would scrap the three proposed "academic" Diplomas.
  Too much maths 'taught to test'
Almost half of maths teaching in England's schools is inadequate, with too much focus on passing tests, say inspectors.
  Worried bankers tempted to teach
The teacher training agency is to visit London's troubled financial districts looking for recruits to teaching.
ENGLAND
Husband killed in double shooting
A businessman dies and his wife suffers gunshot wounds in a double shooting at their Cornwall home.
  Two people killed in coach crash
A man and woman die and six other people are injured when a coach, camper van and car collide in North Yorkshire.
  Mayor considers 'island airport'
London Mayor Boris Johnson suggests an airport on an artificial island in the Thames estuary as a solution to overcrowding at Heathrow.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Executive has to meet, party told
The Stormont Executive needs to meet, Secretary of State Shaun Woodward tells the Labour Party conference.
  Man arrested after city collision
A man is arrested and another is in hospital following an collision on the Upper Newtownards Road in Belfast.
  Live text - All-Ireland GAA final
Champions Kerry are going for three titles in a row as they face Tyrone in the All-Ireland final in Dublin.
SCOTLAND
Lloyds move 'only show in town'
Scotland's first minister says his main focus on the future of HBOS is the planned Lloyds TSB takeover.
  Measures to fight organised crime
The Scottish Government announces new measures to target those involved in serious organised crime.
  City's 'eyesore' flats demolished
Hundreds of people living in the Sighthill area of Edinburgh watch as a block of 1960s high-rise flats are demolished.
WALES
Man quizzed over fatal collision
A woman has died and a man is due to be questioned after a crash where a car flipped onto its roof.
  Parish to swap old church for new
A Victorian church faced with £1m repair costs over the next 10 years is being put up for sale.
  Complaints spark changes at park
Steps are taken to improve a national park's planning department following complaints and an inquiry.
BUSINESS
Paulson wants a speedy debt deal
Henry Paulson urges Congress to move quickly to pass a $700bn (£382bn) package to tackle the worst financial crisis for decades.
  Lehman administrator seeks $8bn
The European administrators of Lehman Brothers file a court order in New York demanding $8bn (£4.4bn) is returned from Lehman US to London.
  Unions urge new Alitalia effort
Italy's biggest labour organisation urges the government to push for new talks to save the national airline, Alitalia.
ENTERTAINMENT
George Michael arrest over drugs
Singer George Michael receives a police caution after being arrested in a public toilet in London for possessing drugs.
  Drummer Barker 'to fully recover'
Ex-Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and US club disc jockey DJ AM are expected to fully recover from burns suffered in a plane crash, their doctor says.
  Murder trial for Sopranos actor
Sopranos actor Lillo Brancato Jr is to go on trial next month charged with the murder of an off-duty police officer shot dead in New York in 2005.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Hadron Collider halted for months
The Large Hadron Collider near Geneva will be out of action for at least two months because of a technical fault.
  Observatory detects record burst
The Swift space telescope witnesses the catastrophic explosion of a massive star some 12.8 billion light-years from Earth.
  Firms chosen for Galileo run-off
Eleven industrial groups will compete for the contracts to build Europe's much-delayed satellite-navigation system, Galileo.
TECHNOLOGY
Europe plans asteroid sample grab
British and German engineers are working on a potential new European mission to bring back material from an asteroid.
  Hadron Collider halted for months
The Large Hadron Collider near Geneva will be out of action for at least two months because of a technical fault.
  Yahoo starts front page overhaul
Randomly picked visitors to Yahoo's homepage are to help it redesign its main page.
HEALTH
Obesity 'raises miscarriage risk'
Women who have had a miscarriage could be at greater risk of miscarrying again if they are obese, research suggests.
  Baby paracetamol asthma concern
Use of paracetamol in the first year of life increases the risk of asthma in six to seven year olds, a large international study suggests.
  Mass recall of China milk produce
Shops in China and elsewhere are cleared of Chinese dairy products after tests find tainted normal milk as well as baby formula.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1998: Clinton's Grand Jury testimony released
Bill Clinton's testimony about his relationship with a young female assistant is released to the United States public.
  1979: Harrier crash kills three
An RAF plane crashes onto houses in a Cambridgeshire town, killing two men and a young boy.
  1955: Britain claims Rockall
Britain has annexed a rocky islet 300 miles west of Scotland to stop the Soviets spying on missile tests, the Admiralty announces.

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TOP STORIES
Live text - Ryder Cup
Nick Faldo's European side set out to overturn a 9-7 deficit going into the climactic singles matches of the Ryder Cup against the USA.
  Live text - Premier League
Hull, Man City and Spurs are all at home in the Premier League after Man Utd draw with Chelsea and Aston Villa beat West Brom.
  Chelsea 1-1 Man Utd
Salomon Kalou's late equaliser gives Chelsea a point against Man Utd at Stamford Bridge.
  Spain knock US out of Davis Cup
Spain's Rafael Nadal beat Andy Roddick in straight sets to knock defending champions the United States out of this year's Davis Cup.
  SPL - live text
Rangers host Motherwell and Celtic travel to face Kilmarnock on a big day in the Scottish Premier League.
FOOTBALL
Chelsea 1-1 Man Utd
Salomon Kalou's late equaliser gives Chelsea a point against Man Utd at Stamford Bridge.
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  Man City 6-0 Portsmouth
Swaggering Manchester City turn on the style with a devastating display of attacking football to crush Portsmouth at Eastlands.
ARSENAL
Bolton 1-3 Arsenal
Goals from Emmanuel Eboue, Nicklas Bendtner and Denilson secure victory for Arsenal.
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ASTON VILLA
West Brom 1-2 Aston Villa
John Carew and Gabriel Agbonlahor score first half goals as Aston Villa record a derby victory at The Hawthorns.
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BLACKBURN
Blackburn 1-0 Fulham
Blackburn snatch a late winner after boss Paul Ince makes a series of attacking substitutions in a bruising encounter at Ewood Park.
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BOLTON
Bolton 1-3 Arsenal
Goals from Emmanuel Eboue, Nicklas Bendtner and Denilson secure victory for Arsenal.
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CHELSEA
Chelsea 1-1 Man Utd
Salomon Kalou's late equaliser gives Chelsea a point against Man Utd at Stamford Bridge.
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EVERTON
Hull 2-2 Everton
Everton overcome a two-goal deficit to earn a point at Hull.
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FULHAM
Blackburn 1-0 Fulham
Blackburn snatch a late winner after boss Paul Ince makes a series of attacking substitutions in a bruising encounter at Ewood Park.
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HULL
Hull 2-2 Everton
Everton overcome a two-goal deficit to earn a point at Hull.
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LIVERPOOL
Benitez fumes at disallowed goal
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez says his side were denied three points by a controversial disallowed goal in the 0-0 draw with Stoke.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Man City 6-0 Portsmouth
Swaggering Manchester City turn on the style with a devastating display of attacking football to crush Portsmouth at Eastlands.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Chelsea 1-1 Man Utd
Salomon Kalou's late equaliser gives Chelsea a point against Man Utd at Stamford Bridge.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
Sunderland 2-0 Middlesbrough
Substitute Michael Chopra celebrates his first appearance of the season by scoring two late goals to give Sunderland victory in a frantic derby.
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NEWCASTLE
Footballer cautioned over assault
A Newcastle striker accepts a police caution following a late-night city centre assault on a woman.
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PORTSMOUTH
Man City 6-0 Portsmouth
Swaggering Manchester City turn on the style with a devastating display of attacking football to crush Portsmouth at Eastlands.
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STOKE
Pulis salutes defensive display
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis says his defence deserve great credit for their rearguard action in the 0-0 draw against Liverpool.
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SUNDERLAND
Sunderland 2-0 Middlesbrough
Substitute Michael Chopra celebrates his first appearance of the season by scoring two late goals to give Sunderland victory in a frantic derby.
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TOTTENHAM
Tottenham v Wigan
Tottenham take on Wigan in the Premier League.
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WEST BROM
West Brom 1-2 Aston Villa
John Carew and Gabriel Agbonlahor score first half goals as Aston Villa record a derby victory at The Hawthorns.
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WEST HAM UNITED
West Ham 3-1 Newcastle
David di Michele's brace sets up West Ham's win over Newcastle.
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WIGAN
Tottenham v Wigan
Tottenham take on Wigan in the Premier League.
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BARNSLEY
Southampton 0-0 Barnsley
Barnsley turn in a stubborn display to secure a first away point of the season at fellow strugglers Southampton.
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BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham 0-1 Blackpool
Gary Taylor-Fletcher grabs the only goal as Blackpool secure a shock victory at high-flying Birmingham.
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BLACKPOOL
Birmingham 0-1 Blackpool
Gary Taylor-Fletcher grabs the only goal as Blackpool secure a shock victory at high-flying Birmingham.
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BRISTOL CITY
Bristol City 4-1 Doncaster
Michael McIndoe scores twice as Bristol City earn their first home win of the season against Doncaster.
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BURNLEY
Swansea 1-1 Burnley
Ferrie Bodde rescues a draw for Swansea with an equalising goal deep in injury time against Burnley.
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CARDIFF
Derby County 1-1 Cardiff City
Cardiff City remain unbeaten in the Championship after Ross McCormack's 68th-minute penalty equaliser against Derby at Pride Park.
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CHARLTON
Nottm Forest 0-0 Charlton
Nottingham Forest pick up their first point in four matches with a goalless draw against Charlton.
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COVENTRY
Coventry 1-0 QPR
Elliott Ward nets a first-half penalty to end QPR's recent good run.
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Crystal Palace 1-2 Plymouth
Plymouth secure back-to-back Championship wins thanks to striker Paul Gallagher's classy double against a poor Crystal Palace.
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DERBY
Derby County 1-1 Cardiff City
Cardiff City remain unbeaten in the Championship after Ross McCormack's 68th-minute penalty equaliser against Derby at Pride Park.
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DONCASTER
Bristol City 4-1 Doncaster
Michael McIndoe scores twice as Bristol City earn their first home win of the season against Doncaster.
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IPSWICH
Sheff Wed 0-0 Ipswich
Sheffield Wednesday shore up their defence but cannot score as they grind out a goalless draw with Ipswich.
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NORWICH
Norwich 1-0 Sheff Utd
Lee Croft's injury-time strike secures a first home win of the season for Norwich.
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NOTTM FOREST
Nottm Forest 0-0 Charlton
Nottingham Forest pick up their first point in four matches with a goalless draw against Charlton.
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PLYMOUTH
Crystal Palace 1-2 Plymouth
Plymouth secure back-to-back Championship wins thanks to striker Paul Gallagher's classy double against a poor Crystal Palace.
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PRESTON
Preston 1-3 Wolves
Chris Iwelumo scores a hat-trick before being sent off as Wolves go top of the Championship.
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QPR
Coventry 1-0 QPR
Elliott Ward nets a first-half penalty to end QPR's recent good run.
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READING
Watford 2-2 Reading
Reading are awarded a bizarre goal in a crazy game at Vicarage Road.
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SHEFF WED
Sheff Wed 0-0 Ipswich
Sheffield Wednesday shore up their defence but cannot score as they grind out a goalless draw with Ipswich.
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SHEFF UTD
Norwich 1-0 Sheff Utd
Lee Croft's injury-time strike secures a first home win of the season for Norwich.
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SOUTHAMPTON
Southampton 0-0 Barnsley
Barnsley turn in a stubborn display to secure a first away point of the season at fellow strugglers Southampton.
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SWANSEA
Martinez targeting Cardiff scalp
Swansea boss Roberto Martinez says he will field a strong side for Tuesday's Carling Cup clash with arch-rivals Cardiff
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WATFORD
Watford 2-2 Reading
Reading are awarded a bizarre goal in a crazy game at Vicarage Road.
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WOLVES
Preston 1-3 Wolves
Chris Iwelumo scores a hat-trick before being sent off as Wolves go top of the Championship.
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ABERDEEN
Aberdeen 0-1 Dundee United
Franciso Sandaza's penalty kick gives Craig Levein's side their first victory of the season.
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CELTIC
Strachan ignores McManus critics
Manager Gordon Strachan says public opinion about his players does not concern him.
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DUNDEE UNITED
Aberdeen 0-1 Dundee United
Franciso Sandaza's penalty kick gives Craig Levein's side their first victory of the season.
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FALKIRK
St Mirren 1-1 Falkirk
Graham Barrett's header and a Billy Mehmet spot-kick cancel each other out as the points are shared
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HAMILTON
Hamilton Accies 0-1 Hibernian
Hibernian striker Derek Riordan comes off the bench to grab the only goal of the game at Hamilton Accies.
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HEARTS
Hearts 1-0 Inverness CT
Hearts climb up to second place in the league with a narrow home win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
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HIBERNIAN
Hamilton Accies 0-1 Hibernian
Hibernian striker Derek Riordan comes off the bench to grab the only goal of the game at Hamilton Accies.
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INVERNESS CT
Hearts 1-0 Inverness CT
Hearts climb up to second place in the league with a narrow home win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
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KILMARNOCK
Kilmarnock v Celtic
Match report to follow.
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MOTHERWELL
Rangers 2-1 Motherwell
Kenny Miller creates two goals for Steve Davis and Nacho Novo, but Rangers are given a late fright by David Clarkson's late goal.
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RANGERS
Ferguson's team spot safe - Smith
Rangers boss Walter Smith says Barry Ferguson will come straight back into his side once fully fit.
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ST MIRREN
St Mirren 1-1 Falkirk
Graham Barrett's header and a Billy Mehmet spot-kick cancel each other out as the points are shared
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Dynamos through to semis
Zimbabwe's Dynamos are through to the semi-finals of the Champions League after a hard-fought victory over Zamalek on Sunday.
  Chelsea 1-1 Man Utd
Salomon Kalou's late equaliser gives Chelsea a point against Man Utd at Stamford Bridge.
  Sfaxien regain top group spot
Tunisia's CS Sfaxien regained top spot in Group A of the African Confederation Cup with a 1-0 win over Egypt's Harras El Hadood.
CRICKET
Vaughan suffers new injury scare
Michael Vaughan may miss Yorkshire's final Championship match after straining a side muscle while the retiring Darren Gough is also doubtful.
  Glamorgan v Worcestershire score
Scorecard from the NatWest Pro40 play-off from Cardiff
  Warwickshire beat Essex to go up
Warwickshire's win at Chelmsford guarantees their progress back to Division One of the County Championship.
RUGBY UNION
Saracens v Newcastle latest score
Saracens search for their first win of the season against Newcastle in Sunday's Guinness Premiership match.
  Northampton 24-20 Wasps
Northampton hand struggling champions Wasps their third straight defeat of the new Premiership season.
  Worcester 17-19 Leicester
Julien Dupuy is Leicester's unlikely hero as his side edge to a narrow win over Worcester to go top of the Premiership table.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Noble proud of Wigan performance
Wigan coach Brian Noble says his side's outstanding defence was the key to their 50-28 play-off win over Catalans Dragons.
  Catalans 26-50 Wigan
Wigan put themselves within 80 minutes of a place in the Grand Final after coming through a pulsating play-off eliminator against Catalans Dragons.
  St Helens 38-10 Leeds
St Helens book their place in the Grand Final with a brilliant seven-try performance against Leeds.
TENNIS
Bogdanovic beaten as GB lose tie
Alex Bogdanovic loses to Austria's Alex Peya in the decisive singles tie as Great Britain are eliminated from the Davis Cup's elite World Group.
  Live Davis Cup: Great Britain v Austria
Live interactive BBC TV coverage of Great Britain v Austria in the Davis Cup
  Bogdanovic v Peya as it happened
Alex Peya beats Alex Bogdanovic to give Austria overall victory over Great Britain in their Davis Cup tie.
GOLF
Live text - Ryder Cup
Nick Faldo's European side set out to overturn a 9-7 deficit going into the climactic singles matches of the Ryder Cup against the USA.
  Ryder Cup scores
Defending champions Europe take on the United States in the 37th Ryder Cup at Valhalla.
  Faldo names bold singles line-up
European captain Nick Faldo saves Ryder Cup veterans Lee Westwood and Padraig Harrington until last in Sunday's singles showdown at Valhalla.
MOTORSPORT
Hamilton set to appear at hearing
Lewis Hamilton will appear before a Paris appeal court on Monday as he looks to get his victory at the Belgian Grand Prix reinstated.
  Street races concern Ferrari boss
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo expresses concern at the number of street circuits in Formula One.
  I need a miracle now - Raikkonen
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen concedes that his hopes of retaining his world drivers' title are slim.
FORMULA ONE
Hamilton set to appear at hearing
Lewis Hamilton will appear before a Paris appeal court on Monday as he looks to get his victory at the Belgian Grand Prix reinstated.
  Street races concern Ferrari boss
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo expresses concern at the number of street circuits in Formula One.
  I need a miracle now - Raikkonen
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen concedes that his hopes of retaining his world drivers' title are slim.
BOXING
Trainer Rubio is ditched by Khan
Amir Khan fires trainer Jorge Rubio after just one fight following his first defeat earlier this month
  Rhodes makes successful defence
Sheffield's Ryan Rhodes defends his British light-middleweight title against Jamie Coyle.
  Froch lands hometown title fight
Carl Froch is to fight for the WBC super-middleweight world title in Nottingham in December.
ATHLETICS
Van Commenee gets UKA coach role
Charles van Commenee will be confirmed as national head coach of UK Athletics next week, BBC Sport understands.
  Richards inflicts Ohuruogu defeat
Sanya Richards inflicts Olympic 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu's first defeat of the season at the World Athletics Final.
  Sotherton claims Dobrynska scalp
Kelly Sotherton beats Olympic champion Nataliya Dobrynska to finish second at the IAAF World Combined Events Challenge in France.
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
Regal Parade claims Ayr Gold Cup
Regal Parade wins the Ayr Gold Cup, triumphing in his first race over six furlongs for North Yorkshire trainer Dandy Nicholls.
  Denman laid low by heart problem
Star jumper Denman is unlikely to be able to defend the Hennessy Gold Cup in November because of a heart problem.
  O'Brien seeks more Group One wins
Aidan O'Brien targets further glory after Mastercraftsman's victory in the National Stakes brings the trainer's 20th Group One win of 2008.
CYCLING
Contador on verge of Vuelta win
Alberto Contador all but seals overall victory in the Tour of Spain by taking second place in Saturday's 20th stage.
  Tour of Poland victory for Voigt
Germany's Jens Voigt, riding for CSC, wins the seven-day Tour of Poland.
  Thomas takes Cavendish's GB place
Olympic gold medallist Geraint Thomas replaces Mark Cavendish in the GB men's cycling team for the 2008 Road World Championships in Italy.
OTHER SPORT...
GB defeated in final group game
Great Britain, already into next year's European finals, lose their final group game, 89-80 to Bosnia- Hercegovina.
  Daley takes world junior silver
Britain's Tom Daley takes the silver medal in the World Junior Diving Championships.
  Barker claims Chicago Open crown
Britain's Peter Barker beats favourite and ex-world number one David Palmer in the final of the Chicago Open.
FUN AND GAMES
Hacking off Hackett
Blogger Robbo on Fergie's unreasonable referee rant
  Ten to Tackle
How much can you remember about the last week in sport?
  The week's quotes
Nick Faldo's not bovvered, as Carlton Cole sweet-talks the new boss
NORTHERN IRELAND
Live text - All-Ireland GAA final
Champions Kerry are going for three titles in a row as they face Tyrone in the All-Ireland final in Dublin.
  Live text - Ryder Cup
Nick Faldo's European side set out to overturn a 9-7 deficit going into the climactic singles matches of the Ryder Cup against the USA.
  Faldo names bold singles line-up
European captain Nick Faldo saves Ryder Cup veterans Lee Westwood and Padraig Harrington until last in Sunday's singles showdown at Valhalla.
SCOTLAND
SPL - live text
Rangers host Motherwell and Celtic travel to face Kilmarnock on a big day in the Scottish Premier League.
  Bogdanovic beaten as GB lose tie
Alex Bogdanovic loses to Austria's Alex Peya in the decisive singles tie as Great Britain are eliminated from the Davis Cup's elite World Group.
  Rangers 2-1 Motherwell
Kenny Miller creates two goals for Steve Davis and Nacho Novo, but Rangers are given a late fright by David Clarkson's late goal.
WALES
Martinez targeting Cardiff scalp
Swansea boss Roberto Martinez says he will field a strong side for Tuesday's Carling Cup clash with arch-rivals Cardiff
  Derby County 1-1 Cardiff City
Cardiff City remain unbeaten in the Championship after Ross McCormack's 68th-minute penalty equaliser against Derby at Pride Park.
  Grays 2-1 Wrexham
Kieron St Aimie's first-half brace earns Grays Athletic all three points against Wrexham.

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