Sunday, September 28, 2008

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Sunday, 28 September, 2008, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
'Great progress' in US bail-out
US congressional leaders say they have reached the broad outline of a rescue plan for the American financial system.
  Far right 'gains in Austria vote'
Austria's Social Democrats win most votes in an early election but far right parties have made big gains, projections show.
  US destroyer nears Somali pirates
A US destroyer makes visual contact with a Ukrainian ship seized by Somali pirates while carrying 33 battle tanks.
  China spacecraft returns to Earth
Three Chinese astronauts return safely to Earth after a landmark mission which included the country's first spacewalk.
  Car bombings kill 12 in Baghdad
At least 12 people are killed and more wounded in two car bomb attacks in the west of Baghdad, Iraqi police say.
AFRICA
US destroyer nears Somali pirates
A US destroyer makes visual contact with a Ukrainian ship seized by Somali pirates while carrying 33 battle tanks.
  Vow to pursue Sudan over 'crimes'
The International Criminal Court's prosecutor tells the BBC he will not bow to pressure to drop charges against Sudan's leader.
  European hostages 'not in Libya'
A Libyan foreign ministry official says a group of European tourists kidnapped in Egypt have not crossed into Libyan territory.
AMERICAS
'Great progress' in US bail-out
US congressional leaders say they have reached the broad outline of a rescue plan for the American financial system.
  Ecuador votes over constitution
Ecuador votes on a new constitution the president says will ease poverty but critics say makes the state too powerful.
  Hollywood mourns star Paul Newman
Tributes pour in for actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, star of Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid and The Sting.
ASIA-PACIFIC
China spacecraft returns to Earth
Three Chinese astronauts return safely to Earth after a landmark mission which included the country's first spacewalk.
  Vietnam storm death toll hits 32
Flash floods and landslides from Typhoon Hagupit kill at least 32 people in Vietnam as a separate storm hits Taiwan.
  New Japanese minister steps down
Japan's Transport Minister Nariaki Nakayama resigns just four days after taking the job, dealing a blow to the new administration.
EUROPE
Finland memorial for gun victims
A memorial service is held in Finland for victims of a high school shooting spree in which 11 people died.
  Far right 'gains in Austria vote'
Austria's Social Democrats win most votes in an early election but far right parties have made big gains, projections show.
  Voting begins in Belarus election
Belarussians vote in a poll which leaders claim will be the most free in the former Soviet republic's history.
MIDDLE EAST
Car bombings kill 12 in Baghdad
At least 12 people are killed and more wounded in two car bomb attacks in the west of Baghdad, Iraqi police say.
  UN approves new Iran resolution
The UN Security Council passes a new resolution demanding Iran stop enriching uranium, but imposing no new sanctions.
  Fire guts Egypt National Theatre
A fire blamed on an an electrical fault destroys the main hall of Egypt's National Theatre in central Cairo.
SOUTH ASIA
Top Afghan policewoman shot dead
Afghanistan's most prominent policewoman is shot dead outside her house in the southern city of Kandahar, officials say.
  Bomb hits India market shoppers
A bomb blast at a market in India's capital, Delhi, kills one and injures at least 15 people, local media report.
  Pakistan 'kills 1,000 militants'
Pakistani troops killed 1,000 militants in a huge offensive in the Bajaur tribal district over the past month, the army says.
UK NEWS
Treasury to nationalise B&B bank
Bradford & Bingley is to be nationalised, the BBC has learned, but the bank and Treasury say depositors' money is safe.
  Cameron tells Brown: You are bust
David Cameron opens the Tory conference in Birmingham by telling Gordon Brown his economic reputation is "bust".
  Kelly leak a mistake, says Hoon
The way news of Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly's resignation emerged was a "serious mistake", says Chief Whip Geoff Hoon.
UK POLITICS
Cameron tells Brown: You are bust
David Cameron opens the Tory conference in Birmingham by telling Gordon Brown his economic reputation is "bust".
  Treasury to nationalise B&B bank
Bradford & Bingley is to be nationalised, the BBC has learned, but the bank and Treasury say depositors' money is safe.
  Kelly leak a mistake, says Hoon
The way news of Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly's resignation emerged was a "serious mistake", says Chief Whip Geoff Hoon.
UK EDUCATION
'No evidence' exam targets work
The government's audit office says there is no evidence schemes like the attack on "failing" schools work.
  Plans to stop student ghost towns
A report suggests that planning regulations could be changed to prevent an over-concentration of student flats.
  Teachers' details on missing disk
A computer disk containing the names and addresses of more than 11,000 teachers goes missing.
ENGLAND
Treasury to nationalise B&B bank
Bradford & Bingley is to be nationalised, the BBC has learned, but the bank and Treasury say depositors' money is safe.
  Mother-of-two dies in house fire
A mother-of-two dies in a fire and her son is seriously hurt after leaping from a first-floor window.
  Airship's Channel crossing fails
A French amateur pilot's attempt to be the first to cross the channel on a pedal-propelled airship fails.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Baby girl dies after house fire
A 10-month old baby girl has died in a house fire in the Springfarm estate in Antrim.
  Dozens of dead animals on farm
The USPCA rescue more than 100 animals from Littleacre Open Farm, after finding 60 dead carcasses.
  Woman arrested for stab murder
A woman is arrested following the murder of a 30-year-old man in the Twinbrook area of west Belfast on Saturday.
SCOTLAND
HBOS takeover 'good for Scotland'
The takeover of HBOS by Lloyds TSB will benefit shareholders and customers, one of the bank's bosses says.
  Family rescued from burning home
A mother and two children are rescued from a house fire in Ayrshire which broke out in the early hours of the morning.
  Stone tossers set for world final
More than 200 people are expected to compete in the World Stone Skimming Championships on Easdale.
WALES
Girl, 14, killed in van collision
A woman is arrested after a 14-year-old girl dies following a collision with a van.
  Three rescued from burning boat
Three people are rescued from their power boat after the cabin catches fire.
  Evacuees reunite to remember war
A tea-party will give World War II evacuees a chance to have their war-time experiences recorded.
BUSINESS
'Great progress' in US bail-out
US congressional leaders say they have reached the broad outline of a rescue plan for the American financial system.
  Regulator sells Washington Mutual
The mortgage lender Washington Mutual becomes the biggest US bank to fail and is sold to JPMorgan Chase.
  More cash is injected into banks
Central banks are to take co-ordinated action to lend billions of dollars of extra cash to struggling banks.
ENTERTAINMENT
Hollywood mourns star Paul Newman
Tributes pour in for actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, star of Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid and The Sting.
  Mirren's new role as Mossad agent
Dame Helen Mirren signs up to play a Mossad agent on the trail of a Nazi war criminal in new film The Debt.
  Little Britain USA is 'too crude'
US critics warn viewers of the crude humour in Matt Lucas and David Walliams' latest sketch show.
SCIENCE/NATURE
China spacecraft returns to Earth
Three Chinese astronauts return safely to Earth after a landmark mission which included the country's first spacewalk.
  Team finds Earth's 'oldest rocks'
The most ancient rocks on Earth, with an age of 4.28 billion years, are discovered on the shore of Hudson Bay, Canada.
  UK opposes green aviation target
The government wants the aviation industry to be exempt from EU targets on renewable energy
TECHNOLOGY
EC call for 'universal' broadband
The rapid take-up of broadband is leading Brussels to consider making it a service available to every EU citizen.
  China spacecraft returns to Earth
Three Chinese astronauts return safely to Earth after a landmark mission which included the country's first spacewalk.
  Germany arrest over gamer death
Extradition proceedings begin for a man arrested in Germany over the murder of a 20-year-old internet gamer in Nottingham.
HEALTH
Malaria battle given $3bn boost
World leaders and philanthropists pledge nearly $3bn (£1.6bn) to fight malaria, a disease which kills 1m people each year.
  Loneliness 'makes you cold'
Psychologists have found that social isolation does make people feel cold.
  Soy may benefit stroke patients
A chemical found in soybeans and chickpeas could benefit people who have suffered a stroke, say researchers.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1995: Palestinian self-rule in West Bank agreed
Israeli and Palestinian leaders sign a deal that will allow a certain degree for autonomy in the West Bank.
  1985: Riots in Brixton after police shooting
Riots break out on the streets of south London after a woman was shot and seriously injured in a house search.
  2000: 'Provocative' mosque visit sparks riots
Palestinians in east Jerusalem fight police after hardline Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon visits the sacred Al Aqsa mosque compound.

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TOP STORIES
Alonso wins as Hamilton prospers
Renault's Fernando Alonso wins Formula One's first night race in Singapore as Lewis Hamilton extends his championship lead.
  Live text - Premier League
Wigan take on Manchester City at the JJB Stadium after Portsmouth pile the pressure on Spurs with victory at Fratton Park.
  Portsmouth 2-0 Tottenham
Tottenham are left rooted to the bottom of the Premier League after a tame display in a loss at Portsmouth.
  Rossi roars to sixth world title
Italian Valentino Rossi claims his sixth world premier-class title by winning the Japanese MotoGP at Motegi.
  Live text - World Championships
Italy's Alessandro Ballan wins the men's road race title in Varese.
FOOTBALL
Live text - Premier League
Wigan take on Manchester City at the JJB Stadium after Portsmouth pile the pressure on Spurs with victory at Fratton Park.
  Portsmouth 2-0 Tottenham
Tottenham are left rooted to the bottom of the Premier League after a tame display in a loss at Portsmouth.
  Hibernian 0-3 Rangers
Kenny Miller scores a double against former club Hibernian as Rangers go top of the Scottish Premier League.
ARSENAL
Wenger shock at 'careless' defeat
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger makes no excuses and praises Hull City for their shock 2-1 Premier League victory at the Emirates.
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ASTON VILLA
Aston Villa 2-1 Sunderland
Goals from Ashley Young and John Carew earn Aston Villa their third successive Premier League win at the expense of Sunderland.
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BLACKBURN
Newcastle 1-2 Blackburn
Blackburn inflict a fifth successive defeat on a beleaguered Newcastle.
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BOLTON
Megson angered by Man Utd penalty
Bolton manager Gary Megson describes as "nonsense" the penalty decision that helped Manchester United to a 2-0 victory.
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CHELSEA
Stoke 0-2 Chelsea
Jose Bosingwa sets Chelsea on their way to a sixth consecutive away win with the opening goal against Stoke.
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EVERTON
Moyes concerned by Everton form
Everton boss David Moyes is worried by his side's start to the season after the lose the Merseyside derby to Liverpool.
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FULHAM
Fulham 1-2 West Ham
Goals from Carlton Cole and Matthew Etherington secure victory for West Ham at Fulham.
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HULL
Arsenal 1-2 Hull
Second-half goals from Geovanni and Daniel Cousin earn Hull a famous away win over Arsenal.
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LIVERPOOL
Gerrard wants repeat performance
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard warns his team-mates not get carried away following their strong start to the season.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Wigan v Man City
Wigan host Man City in Sunday's Premier League game at the JJB Stadium.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Megson angered by Man Utd penalty
Bolton manager Gary Megson describes as "nonsense" the penalty decision that helped Manchester United to a 2-0 victory.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
Middlesbrough 0-1 West Brom
Jonas Olsson scores in the second half to help West Brom beat Middlesbrough at the Riverside.
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NEWCASTLE
Shearer denies new Magpies rumour
Alan Shearer says there is "no truth" in claims he will return to Newcastle in a management capacity alongside Kevin Keegan.
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PORTSMOUTH
Portsmouth 2-0 Tottenham
Tottenham are left rooted to the bottom of the Premier League after a tame display in a loss at Portsmouth.
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STOKE
Missing pair affected us - Pulis
Stoke manager Tony Pulis says the absence of Ricardo Fuller and Rory Delap had a major influence on their 2-0 home defeat to Chelsea.
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SUNDERLAND
Aston Villa 2-1 Sunderland
Goals from Ashley Young and John Carew earn Aston Villa their third successive Premier League win at the expense of Sunderland.
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TOTTENHAM
Portsmouth 2-0 Tottenham
Tottenham are left rooted to the bottom of the Premier League after a tame display in a loss at Portsmouth.
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WEST BROM
West Brom suffer Kim injury blow
West Brom will be without midfielder Do-Heon Kim, who suffered a knee injury in the win over Middlesbrough.
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WEST HAM UNITED
Fulham 1-2 West Ham
Goals from Carlton Cole and Matthew Etherington secure victory for West Ham at Fulham.
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WIGAN
Wigan v Man City
Wigan host Man City in Sunday's Premier League game at the JJB Stadium.
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BARNSLEY
Howard on verge of Blades switch
Sheffield United are on the verge of signing Barnsley midfielder Brian Howard on loan.
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BIRMINGHAM
Cardiff 1-2 Birmingham
James McFadden's early goal sets Birmingham on their way to victory at Cardiff.
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BLACKPOOL
Blackpool 1-1 Coventry
Freddy Eastwood grabs the equaliser to help Coventry share the spoils against Blackpool at Bloomfield.
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BRISTOL CITY
Wolves 2-0 Bristol City
Wolves continue their charge at the top of the Championship table with a 2-0 win over Bristol City.
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BURNLEY
Burnley 3-1 Preston
Burnley come from behind to earn all three points against Preston.
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CARDIFF
Cardiff 1-2 Birmingham
James McFadden's early goal sets Birmingham on their way to victory at Cardiff.
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CHARLTON
Charlton 1-2 Sheff Wed
Sheff Wed score twice in three minutes to beat Charlton and secure their first away win of the season.
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COVENTRY
Blackpool 1-1 Coventry
Freddy Eastwood grabs the equaliser to help Coventry share the spoils against Blackpool at Bloomfield.
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Ipswich 1-1 Crystal Palace
Victor Moses equalises after Jon Stead gives Ipswich the lead to earn Crystal Palace a draw.
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DERBY
QPR 0-2 Derby
Derby secure their first away win of the season, inflicting a first home defeat on QPR in the process.
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DONCASTER
Doncaster 0-2 Southampton
Southampton claim all three points against luckless Doncaster at the Keepmoat Stadium.
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IPSWICH
Ipswich 1-1 Crystal Palace
Victor Moses equalises after Jon Stead gives Ipswich the lead to earn Crystal Palace a draw.
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NORWICH
Barnsley 0-0 Norwich
Barnsley and Norwich share the spolis as Jon Macken also misses a penalty for the hosts.
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NOTTM FOREST
Plymouth 1-0 Nottingham Forest
Rory Fallon's strike is enough to give Plymouth a first home win of the season over fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest.
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PLYMOUTH
Plymouth 1-0 Nottingham Forest
Rory Fallon's strike is enough to give Plymouth a first home win of the season over fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest.
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PRESTON
Burnley 3-1 Preston
Burnley come from behind to earn all three points against Preston.
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QPR
QPR 0-2 Derby
Derby secure their first away win of the season, inflicting a first home defeat on QPR in the process.
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READING
Reading 4-0 Swansea
Reading ease to victory over Swansea in the Championship.
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SHEFF WED
Charlton 1-2 Sheff Wed
Sheff Wed score twice in three minutes to beat Charlton and secure their first away win of the season.
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SHEFF UTD
Howard on verge of Blades switch
Sheffield United are on the verge of signing Barnsley midfielder Brian Howard on loan.
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SOUTHAMPTON
Doncaster 0-2 Southampton
Southampton claim all three points against luckless Doncaster at the Keepmoat Stadium.
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SWANSEA
Swansea taught a lesson - Britton
Leon Britton admits Swansea were brought back to earth by their 4-0 Championship hammering at Reading.
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WATFORD
Sheffield United 2-1 Watford
James Beattie's first goal of the season earns Sheffield United victory over Watford.
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WOLVES
Wolves 2-0 Bristol City
Wolves continue their charge at the top of the Championship table with a 2-0 win over Bristol City.
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ABERDEEN
Celtic 3-2 Aberdeen
Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink scores a last-gasp winner against Aberdeen to take Celtic to the top of the Scottish Premier League.
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CELTIC
Celtic 3-2 Aberdeen
Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink scores a last-gasp winner against Aberdeen to take Celtic to the top of the Scottish Premier League.
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DUNDEE UNITED
Dundee Utd 3-0 Hearts
Dundee United convincingly beat Hearts to record their third win in a row.
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FALKIRK
Falkirk 4-1 Hamilton Academical
John Hughes' side zoom of the bottom of the league as Hamilton are routed.
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HAMILTON
Falkirk 4-1 Hamilton Academical
John Hughes' side zoom of the bottom of the league as Hamilton are routed.
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HEARTS
Dundee Utd 3-0 Hearts
Dundee United convincingly beat Hearts to record their third win in a row.
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HIBERNIAN
Hibernian 0-3 Rangers
Kenny Miller scores a double against former club Hibernian as Rangers go top of the Scottish Premier League.
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INVERNESS CT
Inverness CT 3-1 Kilmarnock
Inverness beat Kilmarnock to secure their first home win of the season.
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KILMARNOCK
Inverness CT 3-1 Kilmarnock
Inverness beat Kilmarnock to secure their first home win of the season.
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MOTHERWELL
Motherwell 2-1 St Mirren
Mark McGhee's men stage a second-half fightback as the Paisley side go bottom of the SPL.
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RANGERS
Hibernian 0-3 Rangers
Kenny Miller scores a double against former club Hibernian as Rangers go top of the Scottish Premier League.
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ST MIRREN
Motherwell 2-1 St Mirren
Mark McGhee's men stage a second-half fightback as the Paisley side go bottom of the SPL.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
I stayed for Scolari - Drogba
Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba admits that manager Luiz Felipe Scolari persuaded him to stay at English club Chelsea.
  Nigeria appoint Nwosu
Former Super Eagle Henry Nwosu takes charge of the under-17 side, after they miss out on qualifying for the African Championship in 2009.
  Ethiopia - 'government must act'
The Fifa recognised head of Ethiopia's Football Federation wants the Prime Minister to resolve the row which saw them thrown out of World Cup qualifying.
CRICKET
England set to reveal Test squad
Spinners and wicketkeepers will have their fingers crossed when England name their Test squad for India on Monday at 1230 BST.
  Durham seal title as Kent go down
Durham celebrate their first Championship title after winning at Canterbury, a defeat that sends Kent into Division Two.
  Lack of fans upsets Kent chairman
Kent chairman George Kennedy says he was disappointed with the amount of support they received on the final day of the season.
RUGBY UNION
Harlequins 27-28 London Irish
Harlequins let a 20-3 lead slip as London Irish snatch a narrow victory.
  Ospreys 43-0 Ulster
Tommy Bowe scores against his former team as the Ospreys run in six tries at home to Ulster.
  Bath 37-19 Worcester
Bath hold off a second-half fightback from Worcester as they record an impressive 37-19 win over Worcester at the Rec.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Sinfield issues warning to Saints
Leeds captain Kevin Sinfield says St Helens can expect a real fight when the two sides meet again in the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford.
  Noble looks forward with optimism
Wigan coach Brian Noble believes the future is bright for the Warriors despite Friday's 18-14 defeat to Leeds in the Super League final eliminator.
  Celtic Crusaders v Salford (Sun)
Celtic Crusaders and Salford City Reds clash in the Co-Operative National League One Grand Final on Sunday in Warrington.
TENNIS
Roddick & Jankovic win in Beijing
Top seed Andy Roddick beats Israel's Dudi Sela to the China Open title, while Jelena Jankovic defeats Svetlana Kuznetsova in the women's final.
  Tsonga triumphs in Thailand Open
France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga claims the Thailand Open with a straight-sets victory over Serbian top seed Novak Djokovic.
  Hutchins wins China doubles title
Britain's Ross Hutchins claims his first ATP Tour title as he and Australian Stephen Huss win the China Open doubles final in Beijing.
GOLF
Live scores - British Masters
Latest from the final day of the British Masters at The Belfry.
  Garcia overhauls Kim to take lead
Sergio Garcia outplays his Ryder Cup nemesis Anthony Kim to take a three-shot lead at the Tour Championship.
  Westwood in contention at Belfry
Lee Westwood battles back from a poor start to move within a shot of the leaders on another day of interruptions at the British Masters.
MOTORSPORT
Alonso wins as Hamilton prospers
Renault's Fernando Alonso wins Formula One's first night race in Singapore as Lewis Hamilton extends his championship lead.
  Singapore Grand Prix as it happened
Fernando Alonso wins the Singapore Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton third, after a disastrous pit stop ruins Felipe Massa's race.
  Rossi roars to sixth world title
Italian Valentino Rossi claims his sixth world premier-class title by winning the Japanese MotoGP at Motegi.
FORMULA ONE
Alonso wins as Hamilton prospers
Renault's Fernando Alonso wins Formula One's first night race in Singapore as Lewis Hamilton extends his championship lead.
  Singapore Grand Prix as it happened
Fernando Alonso wins the Singapore Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton third, after a disastrous pit stop ruins Felipe Massa's race.
  Massa snatches pole from Hamilton
Ferrari's Felipe Massa produces a sensational final lap to pip Lewis Hamilton to pole for the Singapore Grand Prix.
BOXING
Mosley KOs Mayorga in final round
"Sugar" Shane Mosley leaves it late to knock out Ricardo Mayorga in a non-title light-middleweight bout.
  Burns claims Commonwealth crown
Scotland's Ricky Burns claims the vacant Commonwealth super-featherweight title with a points victory over Ghana's Osumana Akaba.
  Pardon sought for black US boxer
The US Congress recommends that a pardon be granted to the first black heavyweight boxing champion, Jack Johnson.
ATHLETICS
New world record for Gebrselassie
Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie breaks his own world record as he wins the Berlin Marathon for the third time in a row.
  Chambers gives up Olympic fight
Dwain Chambers tells BBC Sport he is looking forward to competing for Britain next season but will not launch a new appeal against his lifetime Olympic ban.
  Records 'hurt' women's athletics
Olympic star Veronica Campbell-Brown tells BBC Sport female athletes are at a "disadvantage" to male athletes because many women's records are out of reach.
SNOOKER
O'Sullivan set to take on Liang
World number one Ronnie O'Sullivan will play China's Liang Wenbo in the first round of next month's Royal London Watches Grand Prix in Glasgow.
  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.
HORSE RACING
Apostle claims narrow Diadem win
King's Apostle wins the Diadem Stakes at Ascot ahead of Diabolical.
  Raven's Pass seals QEII victory
Raven's Pass is crowned as the top miler in Europe as Jimmy Fortune guides him to an impressive win in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.
  Trio guilty of racing rule breach
Top jockey Johnny Murtagh, Colm O'Donoghue and trainer Aidan O'Brien are found guilty of breaching the rules of racing.
CYCLING
Live text - World Championships
Italy's Alessandro Ballan wins the men's road race title in Varese.
  Lab to re-test Tour blood samples
The French national anti-doping agency, AFLD, is to re-test some blood samples from this year's Tour de France.
  Cooke battles to world road title
Britain's Olympic gold medallist Nicole Cooke claims the women's road race title at the World Championships after a dramatic finish.
OTHER SPORT...
Philadelphia seal division title
Philadelphia Phillies win the National League East title on the penultimate day of the MLB regular season.
  Simpson claims Grand Final silver
Nichola Simpson takes silver at the Fita World Cup Grand Final, finishing two points behind winner Jamie Van Natta.
  Yankees play-off streak is ended
The New York Yankees fail to reach Major League Baseball's play-offs for the first time since 1993.
FUN AND GAMES
Ten to tackle
How much can you remember about the previous seven days in sport?
  Sport quotes of the week
Boo Weekley learns to love the Ryder Cup as Nick Faldo's gags fall flat
  Leopard takes World Cup spotlight
A cuddly leopard with green hair will be South Africa's mascot for the 2010 World Cup.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Kenny delight at Derry display
Derry City boss Stephen Kenny praises his team after crushing Wexford Youths 6-1 in the Eircom League Cup final.
  McIlroy fires 69 in third round
Rory McIlroy hits a fine third-round 69 to move up the leaderboard at the British Masters.
  Wexford Youths 1-6 Derry City
Sammy Morrow scores a hat-trick as Derry City hammer Wexford Youths 6-1 to win the Eircom League Cup for a fourth straight year.
SCOTLAND
Hibernian 0-3 Rangers
Kenny Miller scores a double against former club Hibernian as Rangers go top of the Scottish Premier League.
  European Masters leaderboard
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is among the challengers in the final round of the European Tour event in Switzerland.
  SPL as it happened
Rangers beat Hibernian by three goals to nil in Sunday's SPL match at Easter Road to move top of the table.
WALES
Williams in Wrexham rallying cry
Striker Marc Williams says Wrexham must battle through the problems that saw manager Brian Little part company with the club.
  Celtic Crusaders v Salford (Sun)
Celtic Crusaders and Salford City Reds clash in the Co-Operative National League One Grand Final on Sunday in Warrington.
  Cooke battles to world road title
Britain's Olympic gold medallist Nicole Cooke claims the women's road race title at the World Championships after a dramatic finish.

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