Monday, October 6, 2008

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Monday, 06 October, 2008, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
Financial crisis pummels stocks
Stock markets plummet around the world as investors worry about the growing level of financial turmoil.
  Obama highlights McCain scandal
US Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama attacks rival John McCain over his links with a 1980s financial scandal.
  Mammals facing extinction threat
About 25% of the world's mammal species are at risk of extinction, according to a global assessment.
  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.
  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.
AFRICA
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.
  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.
  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.
AMERICAS
Financial crisis pummels stocks
Stock markets plummet around the world as investors worry about the growing level of financial turmoil.
  Obama highlights McCain scandal
US Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama attacks rival John McCain over his links with a 1980s financial scandal.
  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.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Tibetan earthquakes kill dozens
At least 30 people die as two earthquakes strike the Himalayan region of Tibet, Chinese state media report.
  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.
  China sends inspectors to dairies
China deploys some 5,000 inspectors to check dairy factories following the tainted milk scandal.
EUROPE
Financial crisis pummels stocks
Stock markets plummet around the world as investors worry about the growing level of financial turmoil.
  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.
  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.
MIDDLE EAST
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.
  Egypt blocks Gaza protest attempt
Police in Egypt block a convoy organised by opposition groups to carry medical supplies to the Gaza Strip.
  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.
SOUTH ASIA
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.
  Fury over Zardari Kashmir comment
Kashmiris react with anger after Pakistani President Asif Zardari is quoted as describing militants fighting India as "terrorists".
  Dreamworks joins India's Reliance
Steven Spielberg's film studio agrees a joint venture with one of India's largest entertainment conglomerates.
UK NEWS
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.
  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.
  Death crash footballer is jailed
Ex-Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Luke McCormick is jailed for causing the deaths of two children by dangerous driving.
UK POLITICS
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.
  Clark made shadow energy minister
Tory leader David Cameron appoints Greg Clark as shadow energy and climate secretary, in a Conservative reshuffle.
  Mandelson to have kidney stone op
Peter Mandelson will have a kidney stone removed later, after experiencing pain for the past few days.
UK EDUCATION
'Three in four' grants not paid
College principals estimate that up to three-quarters of poor students have not received their maintenance allowances.
  Academy fears on Adonis reshuffle
Opposition parties claim that the removal of Lord Adonis as schools minister will undermine the future of academies.
  Sex laws are 'unfair to teachers'
Teachers should not be prosecuted for having affairs with their sixth-form pupils, a union leader says.
ENGLAND
Death crash footballer is jailed
Ex-Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Luke McCormick is jailed for causing the deaths of two children by dangerous driving.
  Drug-smuggling grandmother jailed
A woman who smuggled cocaine worth £1m in her mobility vehicle is jailed for 13 years.
  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.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Police target of 'roadside bomb'
Police in Fermanagh describe a device found at Wattlebridge near Newtownbutler as a "roadside bomb".
  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.
  Calls to distress helpline rise
A counselling helpline for people in serious emotional distress receives more than 7,000 calls in one month.
SCOTLAND
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.
  Rail strike on after talks fail
Talks aimed at averting strike action by Network Rail signalling workers break down without agreement.
  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.
WALES
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.
  Disabled man 'treated as animal'
A wheelchair user accused of assaulting police claims he was treated 'worse than an animal' while being arrested.
  County decides to turn off lights
A council decides to become the second in Wales to switch off some street lights to save money.
BUSINESS
Financial crisis pummels stocks
Stock markets plummet around the world as investors worry about the growing level of financial turmoil.
  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.
  Iceland guarantees bank accounts
Iceland offers an unlimited guarantee for all savers, as bank shares are suspended ahead of a financial rescue announcement.
ENTERTAINMENT
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.
  Double Q Award win for Coldplay
Coldplay scoop two gongs at the Q Awards ceremony in London, including best album.
  Dreamworks joins India's Reliance
Steven Spielberg's film studio agrees a joint venture with one of India's largest entertainment conglomerates.
SCIENCE/NATURE
Mammals facing extinction threat
About 25% of the world's mammal species are at risk of extinction, according to a global assessment.
  Nobel prize for viral discoveries
The discovery of HIV and work linking a virus to cervical cancer jointly win the Nobel Prize for Medicine.
  Companies 'need green directors'
Businesses must change their attitude to green issues, the World Conservation Congress is told as it opens.
TECHNOLOGY
Oyster card hack details revealed
Dutch researchers reveal details of how they managed to copy the radio chips used on London's Oyster card.
  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.
  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.
HEALTH
Nobel prize for viral discoveries
The discovery of HIV and work linking a virus to cervical cancer jointly win the Nobel Prize for Medicine.
  Pollution linked to appendicitis
Air pollution may increase risk of developing the life-threatening condition appendicitis, research suggests.
  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.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1981: Egypt's President Sadat assassinated
President Sadat of Egypt dies after being shot by gunmen at a military parade.
  1986: Nuclear technician missing after secrets leak
Fears grow for the missing nuclear technician who has disappeared in London.
  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
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.
  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.
  Hants confirm Fletcher approach
Hampshire confirm they have opened talks with former England coach Duncan Fletcher while Giles White is team manager.
  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.
  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.
FOOTBALL
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.
  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.
  Death crash footballer is jailed
Ex-Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Luke McCormick is jailed for causing the deaths of two children by dangerous driving.
ARSENAL
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
Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa
Chelsea stay top of the Premier League with an impressive demolition of Aston Villa.
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BLACKBURN
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
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
Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa
Chelsea stay top of the Premier League with an impressive demolition of Aston Villa.
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EVERTON
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
West Brom 1-0 Fulham
Roman Bednar is West Brom's hero as he grabs their winner against Fulham.
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HULL
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
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
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
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
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
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
Crouch enjoying return to Pompey
Peter Crouch says he feels "at home" in his second spell at Fratton Park.
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STOKE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Luton recruit midfielder O'Connor
Luton Town sign ex-Burnley midfielder Garreth O'Connor following a three-week trial.
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CARDIFF
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
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
Coventry 4-1 Southampton
Jay Tabb grabs a brace as Coventry comfortably beat Southampton at the Ricoh Arena.
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CRYSTAL PALACE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Aberdeen 1-2 Hibernian
Derek Riordan's double gives Hibernian victory over ten-man Aberdeen at Pittodrie.
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CELTIC
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
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
Motherwell 3-2 Falkirk
Motherwell edge Falkirk out in a frantic five-goal thriller at Fir Park.
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HAMILTON
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
Hearts 1-2 Kilmarnock
Craig Bryson nets a late goal at Tynecastle to earn Kilmarnock maximum points.
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HIBERNIAN
Aberdeen 1-2 Hibernian
Derek Riordan's double gives Hibernian victory over ten-man Aberdeen at Pittodrie.
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INVERNESS CT
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
Hearts 1-2 Kilmarnock
Craig Bryson nets a late goal at Tynecastle to earn Kilmarnock maximum points.
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MOTHERWELL
Motherwell 3-2 Falkirk
Motherwell edge Falkirk out in a frantic five-goal thriller at Fir Park.
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RANGERS
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
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
SA seeded for Confederations Cup
Hosts South Africa will be among the seeds for next year's Confederations Cup.
  Manucho called into Angola squad
Manchester United striker Manucho is included in Angola's squad to play Niger in a 2010 World Cup qualifier.
  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.
CRICKET
Hants confirm Fletcher approach
Hampshire confirm they have opened talks with former England coach Duncan Fletcher while Giles White is team manager.
  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.
  Hick may make Twenty20 comeback
Graeme Hick hints that, following his retirement from first-class cricket, he may still play Twenty20.
RUGBY UNION
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.
  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.
  South African duo sign for Saints
Northampton Saints sign South African forwards Juandre Kruger and Regardt Dreyer.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Smith tipped to win England call
Keith Senior is tipping Leeds team-mate Lee Smith for a place in England's World Cup squad.
  Giants' Snitch back at Wakefield
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats re-sign forward Steve Snitch after his release from Huddersfield.
  Sinfield praises Leeds 'warriors'
Leeds captain Kevin Sinfield hails his 17 "warriors" after leading the Rhinos to Grand Final victory over St Helens.
TENNIS
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.
  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.
  Injured Serena out of Kremlin Cup
Serena Williams pulls out of Moscow's Kremlin Cup with an ankle injury.
GOLF
New European Tour dates revealed
The European Tour reveals details of its 2009 schedule, culminating in the $20m (£11.3m) Dubai World Championship.
  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.
  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.
MOTORSPORT
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.
  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.
  Superb Stoner wins in Australia
Casey Stoner wins the Australian MotoGP ahead of new world champion Valentino Rossi.
FORMULA ONE
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.
  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.
  Williams retain drivers for 2009
Williams-Toyota retain Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima as the team's drivers for the 2009 season.
BOXING
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.
  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.
  Norton takes cruiserweight crown
Rob Norton beats Micky Steeds on points to win the vacant British cruiserweight title.
ATHLETICS
Pavey third as Wami seals victory
Ethiopia's Gete Wami claims a thrilling Great North Run triumph as Britain's Jo Pavey comes third.
  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.
  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.
SNOOKER
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.
  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.
  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.
HORSE RACING
Superb Zarkava claims Arc triumph
Favourite Zarkava produces a storming finish to take the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp.
  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.
  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.
CYCLING
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".
  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.
  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.
OTHER SPORT...
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.
  Phillies set up Dodgers showdown
Philadelphia will contest their first National League Championship Series in 15 years after seeing off Milwaukee.
  Dodgers sweep Cubs in play-offs
Los Angeles Dodgers beat Chicago Cubs 3-1 to win their National League Divisional Series 3-0.
FUN AND GAMES
Sport quotes of the week
Joe Kinnear hits out at his 'Cockney rep', while Wenger considers retirement
  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
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.
  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.
  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.
SCOTLAND
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.
  Record Heineken Cup ticket sales
The 2009 Heineken Cup final enjoys the fastest start to ticket sales in the tournament's history.
  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.
WALES
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.
  Hennessey needs a rest - McCarthy
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy insists he rested goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey against Swansea because he felt jaded.
  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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