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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Financial crisis pummels stocks Stock markets plummet around the world as investors worry about the growing level of financial turmoil. |
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| Obama highlights McCain scandal US Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama attacks rival John McCain over his links with a 1980s financial scandal. | |
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| Mammals facing extinction threat About 25% of the world's mammal species are at risk of extinction, according to a global assessment. | |
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| Angola arms trial opens in Paris Forty-two people, including prominent members of French society, go on trial accused of involvement in trafficking arms to Angola. | |
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| Suicide blast hits Sri Lanka town A suicide blast in a Sri Lankan town kills a former general and at least 26 other people, the defence ministry says. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | EU opens 'job centre' in Africa The EU opens a "job centre" in Mali, hoping fewer young Africans will risk their lives to go to Europe. |
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| Angola arms trial opens in Paris Forty-two people, including prominent members of French society, go on trial accused of involvement in trafficking arms to Angola. | |
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| Somalia is 'most ignored tragedy' The world should be shocked at the systematic destruction of Mogadishu and its residents, says lobby group Human Rights Watch. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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| Financial crisis pummels stocks Stock markets plummet around the world as investors worry about the growing level of financial turmoil. |
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| Obama highlights McCain scandal US Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama attacks rival John McCain over his links with a 1980s financial scandal. | |
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| Ten dead in California bus crash At least 10 people are killed and many more are injured as a bus en route to a casino overturns in the US state of California. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | Tibetan earthquakes kill dozens At least 30 people die as two earthquakes strike the Himalayan region of Tibet, Chinese state media report. |
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| N Korea 'buying weapons not food' A S Korean lawmaker alleges that the North has spent tens of millions of dollars on weapons, despite food shortages. | |
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| China sends inspectors to dairies China deploys some 5,000 inspectors to check dairy factories following the tainted milk scandal. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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| Financial crisis pummels stocks Stock markets plummet around the world as investors worry about the growing level of financial turmoil. |
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| Angola arms trial opens in Paris Forty-two people, including prominent members of French society, go on trial accused of involvement in trafficking arms to Angola. | |
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| Europeans sought over hack attack The FBI is seeking a British man and his German accomplice over attacks on web shops selling satellite TV equipment. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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 | Livni concerned for peace talks Time is running out for a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians, Israel's PM designate Tzipi Livni has warned. |
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| Egypt blocks Gaza protest attempt Police in Egypt block a convoy organised by opposition groups to carry medical supplies to the Gaza Strip. | |
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| Oil price dips below $90 a barrel Oil prices fall to an eight-month low of less than US $90 a barrel and shares on Gulf stock markets fall sharply. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | Suicide blast hits Sri Lanka town A suicide blast in a Sri Lankan town kills a former general and at least 26 other people, the defence ministry says. |
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| Fury over Zardari Kashmir comment Kashmiris react with anger after Pakistani President Asif Zardari is quoted as describing militants fighting India as "terrorists". | |
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| Dreamworks joins India's Reliance Steven Spielberg's film studio agrees a joint venture with one of India's largest entertainment conglomerates. | |
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| UK NEWS | |
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 | Darling pledges to support banks Chancellor Alistair Darling says the government will do whatever necessary to maintain stability of the financial system as shares slide worldwide. |
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| Police chief sent 'suicide' texts A police chief found dead on a mountain had sent texts saying he wanted to kill himself, an inquest hears. | |
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| Death crash footballer is jailed Ex-Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Luke McCormick is jailed for causing the deaths of two children by dangerous driving. | |
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| UK POLITICS | |
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| Darling pledges to support banks Chancellor Alistair Darling says the government will do whatever necessary to maintain stability of the financial system as shares slide worldwide. |
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| Clark made shadow energy minister Tory leader David Cameron appoints Greg Clark as shadow energy and climate secretary, in a Conservative reshuffle. | |
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| Mandelson to have kidney stone op Peter Mandelson will have a kidney stone removed later, after experiencing pain for the past few days. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | 'Three in four' grants not paid College principals estimate that up to three-quarters of poor students have not received their maintenance allowances. |
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| Academy fears on Adonis reshuffle Opposition parties claim that the removal of Lord Adonis as schools minister will undermine the future of academies. | |
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| Sex laws are 'unfair to teachers' Teachers should not be prosecuted for having affairs with their sixth-form pupils, a union leader says. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Death crash footballer is jailed Ex-Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Luke McCormick is jailed for causing the deaths of two children by dangerous driving. |
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| Drug-smuggling grandmother jailed A woman who smuggled cocaine worth £1m in her mobility vehicle is jailed for 13 years. | |
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| Police chief sent 'suicide' texts A police chief found dead on a mountain had sent texts saying he wanted to kill himself, an inquest hears. | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Police target of 'roadside bomb' Police in Fermanagh describe a device found at Wattlebridge near Newtownbutler as a "roadside bomb". |
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| Violent offender watchdog set up A new multi-agency team is set up in Northern Ireland to monitor the most dangerous sexual and violent offenders after they are released from prison. | |
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| Calls to distress helpline rise A counselling helpline for people in serious emotional distress receives more than 7,000 calls in one month. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Father faces baby murder charge The father of a baby girl who died in a house fire in Shetland appears in court charged with her murder. |
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| Rail strike on after talks fail Talks aimed at averting strike action by Network Rail signalling workers break down without agreement. | |
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| City tram work plans reconsidered Plans to close part of Princes Street for tram works are reconsidered, with officials proposing one lane be left open. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Police chief sent 'suicide' texts A police chief found dead on a mountain had sent texts saying he wanted to kill himself, an inquest hears. |
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| Disabled man 'treated as animal' A wheelchair user accused of assaulting police claims he was treated 'worse than an animal' while being arrested. | |
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| County decides to turn off lights A council decides to become the second in Wales to switch off some street lights to save money. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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| Financial crisis pummels stocks Stock markets plummet around the world as investors worry about the growing level of financial turmoil. |
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| US Congress probes banking crisis The US Congress holds its first hearing into the cause of the financial crisis, three days after passing a $700bn rescue plan. | |
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| Iceland guarantees bank accounts Iceland offers an unlimited guarantee for all savers, as bank shares are suspended ahead of a financial rescue announcement. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Chihuahua is box office top dog Canine film Beverly Hills Chihuahua is best in show in the North American box office, according to early estimates. |
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| Double Q Award win for Coldplay Coldplay scoop two gongs at the Q Awards ceremony in London, including best album. | |
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| Dreamworks joins India's Reliance Steven Spielberg's film studio agrees a joint venture with one of India's largest entertainment conglomerates. | |
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| SCIENCE/NATURE | |
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 | Mammals facing extinction threat About 25% of the world's mammal species are at risk of extinction, according to a global assessment. |
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| Nobel prize for viral discoveries The discovery of HIV and work linking a virus to cervical cancer jointly win the Nobel Prize for Medicine. | |
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| Companies 'need green directors' Businesses must change their attitude to green issues, the World Conservation Congress is told as it opens. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | Oyster card hack details revealed Dutch researchers reveal details of how they managed to copy the radio chips used on London's Oyster card. |
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| Search engine Ask gets a facelift In a bid to claw back some users from Google, search site Ask is re-launching its front page. | |
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| Europeans sought over hack attack The FBI is seeking a British man and his German accomplice over attacks on web shops selling satellite TV equipment. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Nobel prize for viral discoveries The discovery of HIV and work linking a virus to cervical cancer jointly win the Nobel Prize for Medicine. |
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| Pollution linked to appendicitis Air pollution may increase risk of developing the life-threatening condition appendicitis, research suggests. | |
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| Single jab cancer therapy backed A major study has proved a single dose of chemotherapy is the best way to cure testicular cancer in many patients. | |
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| 1981: Egypt's President Sadat assassinated President Sadat of Egypt dies after being shot by gunmen at a military parade. | |||
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| 1986: Nuclear technician missing after secrets leak Fears grow for the missing nuclear technician who has disappeared in London. | |||
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| 1973: Arab states attack Israeli forces Heavy fighting erupts between Arab and Israeli forces along two fronts as Egypt and Syria attempt to re-take land occupied since 1967. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Poland settle dispute with Fifa The Polish FA settles the dispute with its government that threatened its ability to co-host Euro 2012, says Fifa chief Sepp Blatter. |
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| Liverpool rocked by Skrtel injury Martin Skrtel may face a lengthy spell on the sidelines after injuring knee ligaments in Liverpool's 3-2 win at Manchester City. | |
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| Hants confirm Fletcher approach Hampshire confirm they have opened talks with former England coach Duncan Fletcher while Giles White is team manager. | |
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| Kubica and Heidfeld stay with BMW BMW Sauber rule out the possibility of joining up with Fernando Alonso in 2009 by announcing they will stick with their current drivers. | |
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| Celtic striker out of Dutch squad Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink will miss Netherlands' next two games in Scotland's World Cup qualifying group through injury. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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| Poland settle dispute with Fifa The Polish FA settles the dispute with its government that threatened its ability to co-host Euro 2012, says Fifa chief Sepp Blatter. |
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| Liverpool rocked by Skrtel injury Martin Skrtel may face a lengthy spell on the sidelines after injuring knee ligaments in Liverpool's 3-2 win at Manchester City. | |
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| Death crash footballer is jailed Ex-Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Luke McCormick is jailed for causing the deaths of two children by dangerous driving. | |
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| ARSENAL | |
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 | Sunderland 1-1 Arsenal Cesc Fabregas scores a late header to rescue Arsenal after Grant Leadbitter's stunning drive had appeared to hand Sunderland victory. |
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| ASTON VILLA | |
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 | Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa Chelsea stay top of the Premier League with an impressive demolition of Aston Villa. |
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| BLACKBURN | |
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 | Blackburn 0-2 Man Utd Wes Brown and Wayne Rooney get the goals as Manchester United record a fourth consecutive win by seeing off Blackburn at a rain-soaked Ewood Park. |
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| BOLTON | |
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 | West Ham 1-3 Bolton Two Robert Green errors and a stunning Matthew Taylor free-kick helped Bolton to victory at West Ham. |
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| CHELSEA | |
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| Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa Chelsea stay top of the Premier League with an impressive demolition of Aston Villa. |
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| EVERTON | |
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 | Baines hails Pienaar partnership Everton defender Leighton Baines says he is enjoying playing alongside Steven Pienaar down the Blues' left-hand side. |
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| FULHAM | |
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 | West Brom 1-0 Fulham Roman Bednar is West Brom's hero as he grabs their winner against Fulham. |
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| HULL | |
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 | Brown backed to sustain Hull form Hull City chairman Paul Duffen believes manager Phil Brown will build on the Tigers' impressive start to the season. |
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| LIVERPOOL | |
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 | Liverpool rocked by Skrtel injury Martin Skrtel may face a lengthy spell on the sidelines after injuring knee ligaments in Liverpool's 3-2 win at Manchester City. |
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| MANCHESTER CITY | |
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 | Man City 2-3 Liverpool Dirk Kuyt scores an injury-time winner as Liverpool come back from two goals down to beat 10-man Manchester City. |
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| MANCHESTER UNITED | |
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 | Manucho called into Angola squad Manchester United striker Manucho is included in Angola's squad to play Niger in a 2010 World Cup qualifier. |
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| MIDDLESBROUGH | |
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 | Wigan 0-1 Middlesbrough Jeremie Aliadiere's 89th-minute strike gives Middlesbrough their first away league victory of 2008 at the expense of Wigan. |
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| NEWCASTLE | |
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 | Everton 2-2 Newcastle Newcastle fight back from two goals down to earn a draw away at Everton in Joe Kinnear's first match in charge. |
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| PORTSMOUTH | |
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 | Crouch enjoying return to Pompey Peter Crouch says he feels "at home" in his second spell at Fratton Park. |
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| STOKE | |
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 | Pulis praises Delap long throws Stoke City manager Tony Pulis says teams in the Premier League cannot cope with Rory Delap's long throw-ins. |
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| SUNDERLAND | |
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 | More goals my target - Leadbitter Sunderland midfielder Grant Leadbitter wants to contribute more goals after his stunning strike in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Arsenal. |
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| TOTTENHAM | |
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 | Ramos defiant despite Spurs slump Tottenham boss Juande Ramos says he will not contemplate resigning, despite the defeat at home to Hull. |
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| WEST BROM | |
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| West Brom 1-0 Fulham Roman Bednar is West Brom's hero as he grabs their winner against Fulham. |
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| WEST HAM UNITED | |
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| West Ham 1-3 Bolton Two Robert Green errors and a stunning Matthew Taylor free-kick helped Bolton to victory at West Ham. |
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| WIGAN | |
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| Wigan 0-1 Middlesbrough Jeremie Aliadiere's 89th-minute strike gives Middlesbrough their first away league victory of 2008 at the expense of Wigan. |
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| BARNSLEY | |
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 | Barnsley 4-1 Doncaster Barnsley produce a stunning fightback after the sending off of Darren Moore to win the derby clash with Doncaster. |
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| BIRMINGHAM | |
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 | McLeish sees strength in defence Blues boss Alex McLeish says his defenders must take the credit for their table-topping start. |
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| BLACKPOOL | |
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 | Blackpool 1-1 Cardiff Alan Gow's injury-time equaliser rescues a point for Blackpool at home to Cardiff. |
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| BRISTOL CITY | |
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 | Sheff Utd 3-0 Bristol City James Beattie scores twice as Sheffield United secure a third win in a row. |
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| BURNLEY | |
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 | Luton recruit midfielder O'Connor Luton Town sign ex-Burnley midfielder Garreth O'Connor following a three-week trial. |
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| CARDIFF | |
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 | Ledley injury gives Wales concern Wales sweat on the fitness of Joe Ledley for next week's World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Germany. |
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| CHARLTON | |
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 | Pardew felt the pain at Selhurst Charlton manager Alan Pardew reveals how much the Addicks' defeat to local rivals Crystal Palace hurt him. |
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| COVENTRY | |
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 | Coventry 4-1 Southampton Jay Tabb grabs a brace as Coventry comfortably beat Southampton at the Ricoh Arena. |
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| CRYSTAL PALACE | |
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 | Warnock buries hatchet with Kuqi Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock says he has buried the hatchet with Shefki Kuqi after transfer-listing the striker last season. |
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| DERBY | |
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 | Rams have turned corner - Jewell Derby County manager Paul Jewell believes his side turned a corner with their 10-man win at Norwich on Saturday. |
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| DONCASTER | |
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| Barnsley 4-1 Doncaster Barnsley produce a stunning fightback after the sending off of Darren Moore to win the derby clash with Doncaster. |
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| IPSWICH | |
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| Charlton 2-1 Ipswich A Moritz Volz own goal secures victory for Charlton against Ipswich and help ease the pressure on manager Alan Pardew. |
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| NORWICH | |
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| Norwich 1-2 Derby Substitute Nathan Ellington takes advantage of a David Marshall howler to earn 10-man Derby a deserved victory. |
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| NOTTM FOREST | |
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 | Calderwood sure of squad quality Nottingham Forest manager Colin Calderwood says his side will find a winning formula despite being rooted to the bottom of the Championship. |
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| PLYMOUTH | |
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| Death crash footballer is jailed Ex-Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Luke McCormick is jailed for causing the deaths of two children by dangerous driving. |
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| PRESTON | |
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| Watford 2-1 Preston Watford come back from a goal down to earn a win over Preston thanks to Tommy Smith's 50th goal for the club. |
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| QPR | |
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 | QPR may bring in striker on loan QPR manager Iain Dowie is hoping to strengthen his squad after three defeats in their last four league games. |
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| READING | |
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 | Reading 3-1 Burnley Reading turn in another impressive display as they maintain their 100% home record with victory over Burnley. |
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| SHEFF WED | |
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 | Plymouth 4-0 Sheff Wed Plymouth score three goals in the first half on their way to victory against Sheffield Wednesday. |
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| SHEFF UTD | |
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 | Stags sign Blades defender Chanot Mansfield Town sign central defender Maxime Chanot from Sheffield United on a one-month loan deal. |
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| SOUTHAMPTON | |
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 | Lallana eyes international debut Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana is hoping to make his first appearance in an England under-21 shirt on Tuesday. |
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| SWANSEA | |
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 | Scotland backs Martinez judgement Two-goal hero Jason Scotland says Swansea manager Roberto Martinez was right to give him an enforced rest. |
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| WATFORD | |
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| Watford 2-1 Preston Watford come back from a goal down to earn a win over Preston thanks to Tommy Smith's 50th goal for the club. |
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| WOLVES | |
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 | Hennessey needs a rest - McCarthy Wolves manager Mick McCarthy insists he rested goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey against Swansea because he felt jaded. |
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| ABERDEEN | |
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 | Aberdeen 1-2 Hibernian Derek Riordan's double gives Hibernian victory over ten-man Aberdeen at Pittodrie. |
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| CELTIC | |
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 | Celtic striker out of Dutch squad Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink will miss Netherlands' next two games in Scotland's World Cup qualifying group through injury. |
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| DUNDEE UNITED | |
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 | Dundee Utd 2-1 Inverness CT Headed goals from Jon Daly and Lee Wilkie maintain the Dundee United revival at Tannadice. |
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| FALKIRK | |
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 | Motherwell 3-2 Falkirk Motherwell edge Falkirk out in a frantic five-goal thriller at Fir Park. |
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| HAMILTON | |
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 | Celtic 4-0 Hamilton Accies Celtic climb back to the top of the Scottish Premier League table with a comfortable victory over Hamilton. |
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| HEARTS | |
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 | Hearts 1-2 Kilmarnock Craig Bryson nets a late goal at Tynecastle to earn Kilmarnock maximum points. |
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| HIBERNIAN | |
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| Aberdeen 1-2 Hibernian Derek Riordan's double gives Hibernian victory over ten-man Aberdeen at Pittodrie. |
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| INVERNESS CT | |
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| Dundee Utd 2-1 Inverness CT Headed goals from Jon Daly and Lee Wilkie maintain the Dundee United revival at Tannadice. |
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| KILMARNOCK | |
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| Hearts 1-2 Kilmarnock Craig Bryson nets a late goal at Tynecastle to earn Kilmarnock maximum points. |
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| MOTHERWELL | |
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| Motherwell 3-2 Falkirk Motherwell edge Falkirk out in a frantic five-goal thriller at Fir Park. |
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| RANGERS | |
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 | Scots wait on Commons and Thomson Rangers' Kevin Thomson and Derby's Kris Commons could miss Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Norway through injury. |
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| ST MIRREN | |
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 | St Mirren 1-0 Rangers A wonderful strike by Stephen McGinn stuns Rangers on their final visit to St Mirren's Love Street. |
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| AFRICAN FOOTBALL | |
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 | SA seeded for Confederations Cup Hosts South Africa will be among the seeds for next year's Confederations Cup. |
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| Manucho called into Angola squad Manchester United striker Manucho is included in Angola's squad to play Niger in a 2010 World Cup qualifier. | |
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| Confederation Cup round-up JS Kabylie and CS Sfaxien top the groups going into the final games of the group stage of the Confederation Cup. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | Hants confirm Fletcher approach Hampshire confirm they have opened talks with former England coach Duncan Fletcher while Giles White is team manager. |
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| Unconvincing Aussies avoid defeat Australia captain Ricky Ponting hits an unbeaten half-century to help his side draw their tour match against the Indian Cricket Board President's XI. | |
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| Hick may make Twenty20 comeback Graeme Hick hints that, following his retirement from first-class cricket, he may still play Twenty20. | |
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| RUGBY UNION | |
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 | Cipriani puts club before country England fly-half Danny Cipriani tells BBC's Inside Sport he will not think about an England return until he has games under his belt for Wasps. |
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| Henson should stay at 12 - Davies Former captain Jonathan Davies says Wales should think again about plans to move Gavin Henson from inside centre to outside centre. | |
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| South African duo sign for Saints Northampton Saints sign South African forwards Juandre Kruger and Regardt Dreyer. | |
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| RUGBY LEAGUE | |
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 | Smith tipped to win England call Keith Senior is tipping Leeds team-mate Lee Smith for a place in England's World Cup squad. |
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| Giants' Snitch back at Wakefield Wakefield Trinity Wildcats re-sign forward Steve Snitch after his release from Huddersfield. | |
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| Sinfield praises Leeds 'warriors' Leeds captain Kevin Sinfield hails his 17 "warriors" after leading the Rhinos to Grand Final victory over St Helens. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Jankovic victorious in Stuttgart New world number one Jelena Jankovic beats Nadia Petrova of Russia 6-4 6-3 to win the Porsche Grand Prix. |
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| Berdych ends Del Potro hot streak Tomas Berdych halts Juan Martin del Potro's superb run of form as the Czech wins the Japan Open in straight sets. | |
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| Injured Serena out of Kremlin Cup Serena Williams pulls out of Moscow's Kremlin Cup with an ankle injury. | |
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| GOLF | |
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 | New European Tour dates revealed The European Tour reveals details of its 2009 schedule, culminating in the $20m (£11.3m) Dubai World Championship. |
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| Karlsson seals Dunhill Links win Robert Karlsson beats Ross Fisher and Martin Kaymer in a play-off to clinch the Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews. | |
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| Poulter blows Korea Open chance Ian Poulter loses the lead over the final three holes and has to settle for second place in the Korea Open. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Kubica and Heidfeld stay with BMW BMW Sauber rule out the possibility of joining up with Fernando Alonso in 2009 by announcing they will stick with their current drivers. |
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| Hamilton sees benefits of caution Lewis Hamilton says he will continue to take a conservative approach to winning the Formula One title even though he "hates" driving for points. | |
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| Superb Stoner wins in Australia Casey Stoner wins the Australian MotoGP ahead of new world champion Valentino Rossi. | |
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| FORMULA ONE | |
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| Kubica and Heidfeld stay with BMW BMW Sauber rule out the possibility of joining up with Fernando Alonso in 2009 by announcing they will stick with their current drivers. |
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| Hamilton sees benefits of caution Lewis Hamilton says he will continue to take a conservative approach to winning the Formula One title even though he "hates" driving for points. | |
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| Williams retain drivers for 2009 Williams-Toyota retain Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima as the team's drivers for the 2009 season. | |
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| BOXING | |
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 | Boxer DeGale weighs up pro career Britain's Olympic boxing champion James DeGale will decide by the end of October whether or not to turn professional. |
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| Thaxton powers to European title Jon Thaxton wins the European lightweight title after a superb third-round knockout against Juan Carlos Diaz Melero in Norwich. | |
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| Norton takes cruiserweight crown Rob Norton beats Micky Steeds on points to win the vacant British cruiserweight title. | |
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| ATHLETICS | |
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 | Pavey third as Wami seals victory Ethiopia's Gete Wami claims a thrilling Great North Run triumph as Britain's Jo Pavey comes third. |
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| Woods pipped to Great North title Canada's Diane Roy edges out Britain's Shelly Woods in the women's wheelchair race at the Great North Run. | |
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| Dobriskey & Farah win mile races Britain's Lisa Dobriskey and Mo Farah sprint to victory in the Great North Miles on the Newcastle-Gateshead Quaysides. | |
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| SNOOKER | |
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 | Walden stuns O'Sullivan in final Qualifier Ricky Walden fights back to defeat world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-8 and win the Shanghai Masters. |
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| O'Sullivan and Walden reach final World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan and qualifier Ricky Walden both stage superb fightbacks to make the Shanghai Masters final. | |
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| O'Sullivan reaches Shanghai semis World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan defeats Mark Williams 5-3 to reach the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters in China. | |
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| HORSE RACING | |
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 | Superb Zarkava claims Arc triumph Favourite Zarkava produces a storming finish to take the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp. |
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| Channon hopeful of swift return Ex-England footballer turned racehorse trainer Mick Channon says he is making a good recovery after being injured in a car accident in August. | |
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| Heaven wins for dominant O'Brien Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien claims his 21st Group One victory of 2008 as Halfway to Heaven wins the Sun Chariot Stakes - while Tazeez lands the Cambridgeshire Handicap. | |
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| CYCLING | |
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 | Armstrong defends his Tour record Lance Armstrong hits back at Tour de France organisers who claim the seven-time Tour champion's return to cycling is "embarrassing". |
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| Doping boss rues Armstrong stance The head of the French anti-doping agency tells BBC Sport that Lance Armstrong has missed a chance to prove his detractors wrong over doping claims. | |
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| Wiggins regrets 'lost year' Triple Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins tells BBC Radio 5 Live's Simon Mayo that following his success at the 2004 Athens Olympics his drinking got out of control and affected his performance as an athlete. | |
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| OTHER SPORT... | |
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 | Giants trample on sorry Seahawks Eli Manning throws two touchdown passes as the New York Giants crush Seattle 44-6 to improve to 4-0 for the season. |
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| Phillies set up Dodgers showdown Philadelphia will contest their first National League Championship Series in 15 years after seeing off Milwaukee. | |
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| Dodgers sweep Cubs in play-offs Los Angeles Dodgers beat Chicago Cubs 3-1 to win their National League Divisional Series 3-0. | |
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| FUN AND GAMES | |
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 | Sport quotes of the week Joe Kinnear hits out at his 'Cockney rep', while Wenger considers retirement |
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| Leopard takes World Cup spotlight A cuddly leopard with green hair will be South Africa's mascot for the 2010 World Cup. | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Trio ruled out of NI qualifiers Sammy Clingan, Stephen Craigan and Michael Duff are all out of NI's World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia and San Marino. |
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| King ruled out of Clandeboye game Newry City will be without defender Darren King for their JJB Sports Premiership away clash with Bangor on Tuesday night. | |
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| Big Two game hit by late call-off Saturday's Big Two clash between Glentoran and Linfield in the Irish Premiership is called off because of bad weather. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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| Scots wait on Commons and Thomson Rangers' Kevin Thomson and Derby's Kris Commons could miss Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Norway through injury. |
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| Record Heineken Cup ticket sales The 2009 Heineken Cup final enjoys the fastest start to ticket sales in the tournament's history. | |
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| Celtic striker out of Dutch squad Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink will miss Netherlands' next two games in Scotland's World Cup qualifying group through injury. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Henson should stay at 12 - Davies Former captain Jonathan Davies says Wales should think again about plans to move Gavin Henson from inside centre to outside centre. |
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| Hennessey needs a rest - McCarthy Wolves manager Mick McCarthy insists he rested goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey against Swansea because he felt jaded. | |
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| Ledley injury gives Wales concern Wales sweat on the fitness of Joe Ledley for next week's World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Germany. | |
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