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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Europe acts to strengthen banks Major European economies announce financial rescue schemes to shore up their banking systems. |
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| NK 'gives access to nuclear site' North Korea has restored UN monitors' access to the Yongbyon nuclear site, including its plutonium plant, diplomats say. | |
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| Krugman wins Nobel for economics American Paul Krugman has won this year's Nobel economics prize for his work on trade patterns, it has been announced. | |
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| Obama to reveal economic package Barack Obama prepares to unveil an economic rescue plan, as a new poll gives him a double-digit lead over John McCain. | |
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| EU to let Belarus leader travel The European Union is to lift its travel ban on President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, to encourage democratic reform. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | Darfur militia leader in custody A Sudanese militia leader wanted by the International Criminal Court over war crimes in Darfur is in custody, a minister confirms. |
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| Mbeki seeks to save Zimbabwe deal Ex-South African President Thabo Mbeki is due in Harare to try and salvage the power-sharing deal he brokered last month. | |
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| Malawi drops HIV cash hand-outs Malawian civil servants with HIV, who used to receive an extra $35 a month, are now to get a food handout instead. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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 | Markets surge after crisis talks US stocks rise strongly in early trading, as global shares respond to efforts by world leaders to stem the financial turmoil. |
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| Obama to reveal economic package Barack Obama prepares to unveil an economic rescue plan, as a new poll gives him a double-digit lead over John McCain. | |
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| Canada sees eve-of-poll vote push Canada's political leaders travel the country in a final bid to win over voters before Tuesday's general election. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | Markets rally after crisis talks East Asian stock markets react positively after efforts by world leaders to end the financial turmoil. |
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| NK 'gives access to nuclear site' North Korea has restored UN monitors' access to the Yongbyon nuclear site, including its plutonium plant, diplomats say. | |
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| Cambodia warns Thais over border Cambodia cautions Thailand against crossing a disputed border, saying such action could lead to 'large-scale conflict'. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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| Europe acts to strengthen banks Major European economies announce financial rescue schemes to shore up their banking systems. |
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| EU to let Belarus leader travel The European Union is to lift its travel ban on President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, to encourage democratic reform. | |
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| Abramovich wins Chukotka election Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich is elected to parliament in the Siberian state of Chukotka. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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 | Peres peace call in riot-hit town Israel President Shimon Peres calls for restraint among leaders four days of Jewish-Arabs rioting in the town of Acre. |
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| Iran 'bribing Iraqi politicians' Iran is trying to bribe Iraqi legislators into rejecting a security deal with the US, the US commander in Iraq says. | |
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| Lebanon arrests 'Tripoli cell' Lebanese police say a group of alleged extremists arrested on Sunday were involved in deadly attacks on the army. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | India's Sensex regains confidence Shares recover on the Bombay Stock Exchange as the finance minister promises measures to help investors. |
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| Indian PM seeks end to violence Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tells a high-level meeting in Delhi that rising religious violence in India must be stopped. | |
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| Sri Lanka clashes near key town The Sri Lankan army says it has killed 27 Tamil Tiger fighters, many of them near the key rebel base at Kilinochchi. | |
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| UK NEWS | |
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 | Bank shares fall despite bail-out Shares in Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds TSB and HBOS fall sharply despite the UK's government's £37bn bail-out package. |
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| Menezes officer changed evidence A probe begins after a senior officer admits changing evidence during the inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes. | |
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| Up to 1.7m people's data missing A missing computer drive may have contained details of 1.7 million people who had enquired about joining the armed forces. | |
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| UK POLITICS | |
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| UK banks receive £37bn bail-out The UK government says it is to inject a total of up to £37bn into Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds TSB and HBOS. |
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| Peers debating anti-terror plan The government is facing defeat in the House of Lords as it votes on its plans to extend the terror detention limit to 42 days. | |
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| Brown's housing market confidence Gordon Brown says the UK property market will recover quicker than elsewhere because there is "pent-up demand". | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | Only 12,000 have started Diplomas The take-up of courses on the first five Diplomas in England is much lower than even the government's reduced estimate. |
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| Tories demand pupil grant inquiry The Conservatives call for an independent inquiry into the problems hitting England's education maintenance allowances. | |
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| JCB academy to build up Diplomas Construction company JCB is to sponsor an academy that will specialise in teaching engineering diplomas. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Father killed by 'getaway gang' A man dies and his son is seriously injured when they are hit by a car during a family trip to collect conkers in County Durham. |
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| Rhys trial told of suspect threat The teenager accused of murdering Rhys Jones previously told a girl the alleged target for the shooting was going to "get it", a court hears. | |
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| Menezes officer changed evidence A probe begins after a senior officer admits changing evidence during the inquest into the death of Jean Charles de Menezes. | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | IFA sacks chief executive Wells Irish Football Association chief executive Howard Wells has been sacked. |
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| Unionist parties agree poll pact The Ulster Unionist Party and the Traditional Unionist Voice have announced a voting pact for next year's European election. | |
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| Man denies student death charge An Omagh man has been in court in Enniskillen accused of causing a media student's death by dangerous driving. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Bank chiefs quit after rescue bid The Scottish chief executives of two big banks step down after the announcement of a £37bn bank bail-out. |
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| Life for high-rise flats murder A bare knuckle fighter who grunted with pleasure as he plunged a knife into the chest of a man is jailed for life. | |
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| Jail term over 14 children fraud A woman from East Dunbartonshire is jailed for 18 months over benefits claims for 14 children who did not exist. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Welsh-only police car sign denied North Wales Police say they have no plans to replace the English word for police with the Welsh "heddlu" on their vehicles. |
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| Six arrests over alley sex attack Police investigating an early morning sex attack on a woman in an alley arrest six people. | |
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| Stadium owners admit shortcomings After stinging criticism by Wales' footballers and managers, the Millennium Stadium owners say they are investigating. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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| Europe acts to strengthen banks Major European economies announce financial rescue schemes to shore up their banking systems. |
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| Markets surge after crisis talks US stocks rise strongly in early trading, as global shares respond to efforts by world leaders to stem the financial turmoil. | |
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| Bank shares fall despite bail-out Shares in Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds TSB and HBOS fall sharply despite the UK's government's £37bn bail-out package. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | British talent leads Emmys charge Shaun the Sheep and Maxwell, starring David Suchet, are among the British shows nominated in this year's International Emmys. |
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| Bunk beds fill Tate Turbine Hall Two hundred bunk bed frames form part of the latest art installation to fill the Turbine Hall in London's Tate Modern gallery. | |
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| Perry to host MTV Europe awards Chart-topping US singer Katy Perry is announced as the presenter of the MTV Europe Music Awards. | |
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| SCIENCE/NATURE | |
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 | Predators could be superweed fix A plant-eating predator from Japan could be used to control a superweed spreading throughout the UK, scientists believe. |
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| World 'to fail' on nature target The world's governments will fail to meet their agreed target of curbing biodiversity loss by 2010, conservationists tell the BBC. | |
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| US tourist set for space station US space tourist Richard Garriott follows in the footsteps of his astronaut father as he blasts off into space. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | US tourist set for space station US space tourist Richard Garriott follows in the footsteps of his astronaut father as he blasts off into space. |
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| Music fans back legal downloads Online music pirates can be put off by warnings from their net firm, suggests a survey. | |
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| Test explores if robots can think An experiment takes place at Berkshire's University of Reading to see if robots are capable of intelligent thought. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Gene scan to predict hair loss Genes that may increase by seven-fold the risk of early baldness amongst men have been uncovered by researchers. |
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| Music fans 'risk losing hearing' Up to 10% of people have their MP3 players too loud and risk permanent hearing loss, a study suggests | |
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| Common fibre a 'true superfood' A fibre found in most fruit and vegetables may help ward off cancer, experts believe. | |
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| 1976: Bolivian plane crashes in Santa Cruz Dozens die on the ground when a Boeing 707 crashes into a busy city street in the west of Bolivia. | |||
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| 1994: Loyalists announce a ceasefire Three main loyalist paramilitary groups announce a ceasefire in Northern Ireland following the IRA announcement seven weeks ago. | |||
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| 1992: Thousands of miners to lose their jobs The government announces plans to close one third of Britain's deep coal mines, putting 31,000 miners out of work. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Indian batsmen defy Australians Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman ensure India manage to draw the first Test of four against Australia in Bangalore. |
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| Armstrong to race Giro d'Italia Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong will race in the Giro d'Italia for the first time next year. | |
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| World of golf backs legend Seve Stars of golf offer support to Seve Ballesteros, who has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. | |
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| Rugby league player dies suddenly Wakefield Wildcats prop Adam Watene has died after taking part in a training session in a gymnasium. | |
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| Hamilton accuses Massa over crash Championship leader Lewis Hamilton says rival Felipe Massa crashed into him deliberately as they battled during the Japanese Grand Prix. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Terry & Cole out of Belarus match Defenders John Terry and Ashley Cole will both miss England's World Cup qualifier against Belarus on Wednesday through injury. |
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| Burley hits back at striker Boyd Scotland manager George Burley is standing by his decision not to play Kris Boyd against Norway. | |
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| IFA sacks chief executive Wells Irish Football Association chief executive Howard Wells has been sacked. | |
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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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 | Young earns monthly player award Aston Villa winger Ashley Young is named the Premier League's player of the month for September. |
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| BLACKBURN | |
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 | Alonso still eyeing Juventus move Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso says he is still tempted by a move to Italian outfit Juventus. |
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| BOLTON | |
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 | O'Brien signs new Bolton contract Bolton defender Andy O'Brien signs a new contract that will keep him at the Reebok Stadium until 2011. |
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| CHELSEA | |
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 | Capello in dark over Kazakhstan England boss Fabio Capello admits he knows little about World Cup qualifying opponents Kazakhstan because of their recent managerial change. |
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| EVERTON | |
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 | Historic Uefa trophies on display The biggest trophies in European football go on display at Liverpool's World Museum. |
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| FULHAM | |
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 | Horsfield reveals cancer battle Ex-Fulham, Birmingham and West Brom striker Geoff Horsfield reveals he is suffering from testicular cancer. |
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| HULL | |
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 | Taylor is thrilled by Hull start Former Hull City boss Peter Taylor is "chuffed to bits" with the start they have made in the Premier League. |
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| LIVERPOOL | |
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| Alonso still eyeing Juventus move Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso says he is still tempted by a move to Italian outfit Juventus. |
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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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 | Real keen to make new Ronaldo bid Coach Bernd Schuster says Real Madrid will hope to have signed Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo by next summer. |
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| MIDDLESBROUGH | |
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 | Huth sees specialist over injury Middlesbrough's Robert Huth is to see a specialist over the ankle injury which ended his ever-present record. |
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| NEWCASTLE | |
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 | Viduka set for six-month lay-off Newcastle striker Mark Viduka faces six months on the sidelines if it is confirmed he needs surgery on his injured Achilles. |
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| PORTSMOUTH | |
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 | Crouch thanks Redknapp for recall Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch believes his return to the England squad has much to do with Harry Redknapp's man-management skills. |
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| STOKE | |
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 | Pulis to address Kitson rumours Stoke City manager Tony Pulis says he will speak to striker Dave Kitson about rumours that he is unsettled at the Britannia Stadium. |
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| SUNDERLAND | |
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 | Carlisle seal Kavanagh loan deal Carlisle United sign Sunderland midfielder Graham Kavanagh on a one-month loan deal. |
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| TOTTENHAM | |
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 | Bent backs under-pressure Comolli Tottenham striker Darren Bent gives his backing to the club's under-fire sporting director Damien Comolli. |
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| WEST BROM | |
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| Horsfield reveals cancer battle Ex-Fulham, Birmingham and West Brom striker Geoff Horsfield reveals he is suffering from testicular cancer. |
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| WEST HAM UNITED | |
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 | Hope for Hammers in Tevez appeal The Court of Arbitration for Sport agrees to a preliminary hearing to discuss West Ham's appeal against compensation to Sheffield United. |
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| WIGAN | |
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 | Whelan warns of fickle ownership Wigan chairman Dave Whelan believes the time will come when a Premier League club is left with a huge debt when their foreign owner "spits his dummy" and leaves. |
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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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 | Quashie set for Birmingham loan Birmingham City are set to tie up a loan deal for West Ham United's former Scottish international Nigel Quashie. |
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| BLACKPOOL | |
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 | Blackpool to plan McPhee friendly Blackpool striker Stephen McPhee is expected to continue his comeback from injury in a behind-closed-doors friendly. |
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| BRISTOL CITY | |
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 | Murray to extend Cheltenham loan Bristol City midfielder Scott Murray is to remain on loan with Cheltenham Town until mid-December. |
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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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 | Blackpool 1-1 Cardiff Alan Gow's injury-time equaliser rescues a point for Blackpool at home to Cardiff. |
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| CHARLTON | |
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 | Charlton receive Dubai group bid Zabeel Investments, a Dubai-based investment company, table an "indicative cash offer" to buy Charlton Athletic. |
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| COVENTRY | |
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 | Hall awarded Coventry testimonial Coventry City defender Marcus Hall is granted a testimonial after racking up 14 years' service with his home town club. |
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| CRYSTAL PALACE | |
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 | Verbeek denies he slighted Palace Australia manager Pim Verbeek denies reports he thinks Nick Carle should leave Crystal Palace to regain his place in Socceroos squad. |
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| DERBY | |
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 | Derby bid to host women's final Derby County are bidding to host the women's FA Cup final at Pride Park in May. |
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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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 | Nugent still on Ipswich wish list Ipswich Town refuse to rule out another move for Portsmouth striker David Nugent in the January transfer window. |
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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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 | McGugan to return in reserve game Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis McGugan is expected to make a return for the Reds in a reserve match against Walsall on Tuesday. |
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| PLYMOUTH | |
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 | Youngster McCrory joins Valiants Versatile left-sided player Damien McCrory joins Port Vale on a one-month loan from Plymouth Argyle. |
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| PRESTON | |
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 | Davidson three weeks from return Preston defender Callum Davidson hopes to be back in action inside the next three weeks after sustaining a knee injury. |
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| QPR | |
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 | QPR ready to sell goalkeeper Camp Lee Camp can leave Queens Park Rangers if another club comes in for him. |
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| READING | |
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 | Royals' Doyle nets monthly award Reading striker Kevin Doyle is named the Championship player of the month for September. |
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| SHEFF WED | |
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 | Wednesday's Wood ready for derby Sheffield Wednesday captain Richard Wood declares himself fit for their Steel City derby with Sheffield United on 19 October. |
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| SHEFF UTD | |
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 | Morgan fighting for derby place Sheffield United captain Chris Morgan says he is desperate to start against Steel City rivals Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday. |
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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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 | Wrong time for break - Martinez Boss Roberto Martinez bemoans the international break after his side went into it on the back of two good results. |
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| WATFORD | |
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 | Bangura set for Sierra Leone debut Watford midfielder Alhassan Bangura is set to make his international debut for Sierra Leone against Nigeria on Saturday in Abuja. |
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| WOLVES | |
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 | Iwelumo vows to shake off howler Scotland striker Chris Iwelumo says he will remain positive after missing an opportunity to score against Norway. |
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| ABERDEEN | |
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 | Bain underlines surcharge merits Rangers chief executive Martin Bain says charging SPL clubs levy for away tickets will reduce costs for the travelling fans. |
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| CELTIC | |
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| Bain underlines surcharge merits Rangers chief executive Martin Bain says charging SPL clubs levy for away tickets will reduce costs for the travelling fans. |
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| DUNDEE UNITED | |
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| Bain underlines surcharge merits Rangers chief executive Martin Bain says charging SPL clubs levy for away tickets will reduce costs for the travelling fans. |
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| FALKIRK | |
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 | Falkirk pair return from injury Bairns duo Dean Holden and Arnau Riera have come through a reserve match against St Mirren unscathed. |
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| HAMILTON | |
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| Bain underlines surcharge merits Rangers chief executive Martin Bain says charging SPL clubs levy for away tickets will reduce costs for the travelling fans. |
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| HEARTS | |
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 | Neilson nearing first-team return Hearts full-back Robbie Neilson is closing in on a return to action following six injury-hit months. |
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| HIBERNIAN | |
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| Bain underlines surcharge merits Rangers chief executive Martin Bain says charging SPL clubs levy for away tickets will reduce costs for the travelling fans. |
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| INVERNESS CT | |
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| Bain underlines surcharge merits Rangers chief executive Martin Bain says charging SPL clubs levy for away tickets will reduce costs for the travelling fans. |
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| KILMARNOCK | |
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| Bain underlines surcharge merits Rangers chief executive Martin Bain says charging SPL clubs levy for away tickets will reduce costs for the travelling fans. |
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| MOTHERWELL | |
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| Bain underlines surcharge merits Rangers chief executive Martin Bain says charging SPL clubs levy for away tickets will reduce costs for the travelling fans. |
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| RANGERS | |
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 | Boyd quits Scotland under Burley Rangers striker Kris Boyd tells BBC Scotland he will not play for Scotland while George Burley is manager. |
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| ST MIRREN | |
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| Bain underlines surcharge merits Rangers chief executive Martin Bain says charging SPL clubs levy for away tickets will reduce costs for the travelling fans. |
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| AFRICAN FOOTBALL | |
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 | Ghana FA blames security lapses The chairman of the Ghana FA Kwesi Nyantakyi says local organisers of security and ticketing were responsible for the overcrowding in Sekondi, where 15 were injured. |
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| 2010 World Cup qualifying summary Guinea and Mozambique take the last places in the last round of 2010 qualifying, as Egypt beat Djibouti in the final game of the day. | |
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| 2010 qualifiers roundup - groups 1 to 6 Guinea take the last remaining place in the second group phase of qualifying for the 2010 World and Africa Cup of Nations. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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| Indian batsmen defy Australians Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman ensure India manage to draw the first Test of four against Australia in Bangalore. |
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| India approach frustrates Ponting Frustrated Australia captain Ricky Ponting says India have a negative approach after the first Test ends in a draw. | |
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| Lancashire part with captain Law Stuart Law will not be offered a contract with Lancashire for the 2009 season, with Glen Chapple handed the captaincy. | |
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 | Ospreys v Perpignan (Sat) Team news and preview ahead of Saturday's Heineken Cup Pool Three clash at Swansea's Liberty Stadium. |
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| Ulster duo are in fitness battle Stephen Ferris and Clinton Schifcofske are in a race to be fit for Saturday's Heineken Cup trip to Harlequins in London. | |
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| Toulouse 18-16 Bath Bath are beaten by the last kick of the match during a thrilling game against Toulouse. | |
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| RUGBY LEAGUE | |
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 | Rugby league player dies suddenly Wakefield Wildcats prop Adam Watene has died after taking part in a training session in a gymnasium. |
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| Anderson cleared for Tonga squad Warrington's former New Zealand international Louis Anderson is cleared to play for Tonga at the World Cup. | |
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| England 74-0 Wales England warm up for the Rugby League World Cup by thrashing Wales in Doncaster. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Murray to face Bolelli in Madrid British number one Andy Murray will face Italy's Simone Bolelli in his opening match at the Madrid Masters, but he and brother Jamie are already out of the doubles. |
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| Jankovic secures title hat-trick World number one Jelena Jankovic beats home favourite Vera Zvonareva to win the Kremlin Cup and earn her third straight title. | |
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| Kunitsyn sees off Safin for title Igor Kunitsyn ends fellow Russian Marat Safin's hopes of a first title in three years with victory at the Kremlin Cup. | |
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| GOLF | |
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 | World of golf backs legend Seve Stars of golf offer support to Seve Ballesteros, who has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. |
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| Ryder Cup stars set for World Cup Ryder Cup stars Ben Curtis, Ian Poulter and Graeme McDowell will play in next month's World Cup in China. | |
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| Old Course 'may crumble into sea' An environmental expert in St Andrews warns the year 2050 could see the town's golf course crumble into the sea. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Hamilton accuses Massa over crash Championship leader Lewis Hamilton says rival Felipe Massa crashed into him deliberately as they battled during the Japanese Grand Prix. |
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| Alonso wins as title duo collide Fernando Alonso wins in Japan as Felipe Massa cuts Lewis Hamilton's lead to five points after a clash between the title rivals. | |
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| Japanese Grand Prix as it happened Fernando Alonso wins the Japanese Grand Prix after title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa fall back after penalties. | |
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| FORMULA ONE | |
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| Hamilton accuses Massa over crash Championship leader Lewis Hamilton says rival Felipe Massa crashed into him deliberately as they battled during the Japanese Grand Prix. |
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| Alonso wins as title duo collide Fernando Alonso wins in Japan as Felipe Massa cuts Lewis Hamilton's lead to five points after a clash between the title rivals. | |
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| Japanese Grand Prix as it happened Fernando Alonso wins the Japanese Grand Prix after title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa fall back after penalties. | |
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| BOXING | |
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 | Klitschko hopes for Valuev fight Newly re-crowned WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko wants to fight Russian Nikolai Valuev for the WBA belt. |
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| Piper backs Cleverly for big time New Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly is praised by the last Welshman to hold the title, Nicky Piper. | |
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| Unbeaten Dawson outpoints Tarver Chad Dawson beats Antonio Carver by a unanimous decision to claim the veteran's IBF light-heavyweight title. | |
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| ATHLETICS | |
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 | US athlete jailed on drugs charge US sprinter Tim Montgomery is jailed for five years for dealing in heroin, months after being convicted of fraud. |
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| Holmes wants more medals for GB Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes says Great Britain should target more medals in athletics. | |
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| Ohuruogu backs Britain to improve Olympic 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu believes Team GB can improve on their medal haul from Beijing 2008. | |
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| SNOOKER | |
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 | Grand Prix scores Jamie Cope and Ding Junhui win their matches while Peter Ebdon and Mark Selby are both in action later on Monday in Glasgow. |
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| Hendry & Davis shine in Glasgow Stephen Hendry and Steve Davis make the second round of the Glasgow Grand Prix after both claiming 5-4 victories. | |
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| Higgins powers through in Glasgow John Higgins reaches the last 16 of the Royal London Watches Grand Prix in Glasgow with a 5-0 win over Anthony Hamilton. | |
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| HORSE RACING | |
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 | Arc star Zarkava retired to stud Zarkava, the brilliant unbeaten winner of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, is retired from racing. |
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| Big Brown career ended by injury Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner Big Brown's racing career is over after injuring his right front foot. | |
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| Hurdler Jack passes Champion test Champion Hurdle prospect Crack Away Jack defies top weight to win on his seasonal return at Chepstow on Saturday. | |
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| CYCLING | |
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 | Armstrong to race Giro d'Italia Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong will race in the Giro d'Italia for the first time next year. |
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| Games will transform London - Hoy Olympic cycling star Chris Hoy tells Inside Sport the London Games will generate "positive spin-offs" for the capital and the country. | |
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| Armstrong comeback gets go-ahead Lance Armstrong has been cleared to make his cycling comeback in January's Tour Down Under in Australia. | |
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| OTHER SPORT... | |
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 | Robertson pairs up with Wallwork Athens Olympic badminton silver medallist Nathan Robertson will team up with rising star Jenny Wallwork following Gail Emms' retirement. |
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| NBA chief backs GB Olympic hopes NBA commissioner David Stern says his organisation will help Great Britain secure a place in the 2012 Olympics. | |
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| Wellington defends Ironman title Norfolk's Chrissie Wellington successfully defends her World Ironman title in Hawaii. | |
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| FUN AND GAMES | |
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 | Robbo blog "Lampard and Gerrard cannot start for England in the same team" |
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| Ten to tackle How much can you remember about the last seven days in sport? | |
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| See & play more of our games... | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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| IFA sacks chief executive Wells Irish Football Association chief executive Howard Wells has been sacked. |
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| Slovenia 2-0 Northern Ireland Northern Ireland's hopes of making the 2010 World Cup finals are fading after Slovenia strike late to win 2-0 in Maribor. | |
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| Ballymena Utd 2-0 Linfield Kevin Kelbie's double gives Ballymena United their first league win as they beat previously unbeaten Linfield 2-0. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Burley hits back at striker Boyd Scotland manager George Burley is standing by his decision not to play Kris Boyd against Norway. |
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| Murray to face Bolelli in Madrid British number one Andy Murray will face Italy's Simone Bolelli in his opening match at the Madrid Masters, but he and brother Jamie are already out of the doubles. | |
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| Limond pulls out of New York bout Willie Limond's dream of fighting Dmitriy Salita in Madison Square Garden has fallen through. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Stadium owners admit shortcomings After stinging criticism by Wales' footballers and managers, the Millennium Stadium owners say they are investigating. |
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| Bale ankle injury worry for Wales Gareth Bale faces a late fitness test on an ankle injury before Wales' World Cup qualifier in Germany. | |
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| Ospreys v Perpignan (Sat) Team news and preview ahead of Saturday's Heineken Cup Pool Three clash at Swansea's Liberty Stadium. | |
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