Wednesday, October 22, 2008

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Wednesday, 22 October, 2008, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
Recession fears drag shares lower
Stock markets remain jittery as fears of a global recession and further economic woe return to haunt investors.
  Donors pledge $4.5bn to Georgia
Western donors pledge more than $4.5bn in aid to help rebuild Georgia, two months after its conflict with Russia.
  India launches first Moon mission
India successfully launches the unmanned Chandrayaan 1 spacecraft - the country's first mission to the Moon.
  Fritzl says he was 'born to rape'
The Austrian father who allegedly abused his imprisoned daughter for 24 years admits he was "born to rape", a leaked report says.
  Pakistan seeks IMF financial help
The International Monetary Fund says Pakistan has asked for help in dealing with a looming balance of payments crisis.
AFRICA
Sudan 'could face new Darfur war'
Sudan's Southern Kordofan state could turn into another conflict to rival that in Darfur, a think-tank warns.
  Somali pirates 'hard to defeat'
The commander of Nato's anti-piracy patrol off Somalia says it will be difficult to defend ships from attacks.
  Guinea drug agents are 'corrupt'
Guinea's new drugs tsar says some of his agents are corrupt, amid fears of a rise in cocaine trafficking.
AMERICAS
Recession fears drag shares lower
Stock markets remain jittery as fears of a global recession and further economic woe return to haunt investors.
  Colombia hails end of drugs ring
A two-year police operation has dismantled a drug-trafficking ring operating from South America to Asia, Colombian officials say.
  Bolivia set for constitution vote
Bolivia's Congress approves holding a referendum on a new constitution that enshrines wide-ranging reforms.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Shares struggle on Asian markets
Major stock markets in Asia fall on Wednesday after weak company results in the US renew fears of a recession there.
  Protesters throw shoes at Thai PM
Angry protesters throw shoes and bottles at Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat, calling on him to resign.
  N Korea wants Japan out of talks
N Korea suggests Japan is removed from six-party talks on its nuclear facilities, accusing it of obstructing the process.
EUROPE
Recession fears drag shares lower
Stock markets remain jittery as fears of a global recession and further economic woe return to haunt investors.
  Fritzl says he was 'born to rape'
The Austrian father who allegedly abused his imprisoned daughter for 24 years admits he was "born to rape", a leaked report says.
  Beckham to join AC Milan on loan
David Beckham agrees to move to AC Milan on loan in January, the Italian club tells BBC Sport.
MIDDLE EAST
US warning on Iraq deal failure
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates warns of "dramatic consequences" if a deal on US forces in Iraq is not agreed.
  Egypt arrests pro-Gaza Islamists
Egypt's outlawed Muslim Brotherhood says 32 members have been detained for protesting against the blockade of Gaza.
  Al-Qaeda websites down for weeks
Key websites used by al-Qaeda have been closed for more than a month, fuelling speculation hackers have struck.
SOUTH ASIA
India launches first Moon mission
India successfully launches the unmanned Chandrayaan 1 spacecraft - the country's first mission to the Moon.
  Pakistan seeks IMF financial help
The International Monetary Fund says Pakistan has asked for help in dealing with a looming balance of payments crisis.
  Air strike kills Afghan soldiers
Nine Afghan soldiers have been killed and four injured in an air strike by international forces in eastern Afghanistan, officials say.
UK NEWS
'Failures' caused Hercules deaths
The deaths of 10 servicemen in a Hercules air crash in Iraq were the result of "serious systemic failures", a coroner says.
  UK recession likely, says Brown
Britain's economic downturn is likely to cause a recession, warns Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
  Police quiz Al Fayed on sex claim
Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed has denied allegations he was involved in a sex assault on a girl under 16.
UK POLITICS
Brown urges Osborne investigation
Gordon Brown says he hopes the "authorities" will probe claims the Conservatives sought a donation from a Russian billionaire.
  Anger at abortion debate timing
MPs are debating changes to embryology laws amid a row over ministers' handling of proposed changes to abortion laws.
  Woolas in Church of England row
Immigration minister Phil Woolas sparks fresh controversy by predicting the disestablishment of the Church of England.
UK EDUCATION
Primary schools face Sats threat
A "floor target" scheme under which English secondary schools face closure is being extended to primaries, based on Sats.
  School place deadline is extended
A London council extends the deadline for parents to apply for secondary school places pending a legal ruling.
  Talks under way to resolve strike
Talks are under way at the Labour Relations Agency aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing strike at Movilla High School.
ENGLAND
Arrest over youth club stabbing
A 16-year-old boy is arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenager outside a Liverpool youth club.
  Rhys witness told 'change story'
The teenager accused of the murder of Rhys Jones asked a key witness to change her story, a court hears.
  Naked man found wedged in chimney
A naked man found wedged in the chimney breast of a supermarket is arrested on suspicion of burglary.
NORTHERN IRELAND
City sex attack 'did not happen'
Police in south Belfast have said an alleged rape in the Holylands area of Tuesday did not happen.
  Call over INLA killer club event
A former sports minister has calls on a GAA club to cancel a booking for a function commemorating an INLA murderer.
  NI Water 'facing £7m shortfall'
Northern Ireland Water is facing a cash shortfall of up to £7m, its chairman tells the Assembly's Regional Development Committee.
SCOTLAND
Company fined over electrocution
An engineering company is fined £300,000 after the death of an electrician at a construction site in Dundee.
  Recession fears as economy slows
Experts fear Scotland could be entering a recession as figures show a 0.1% growth in the economy.
  Blast factory 'needed new pipes'
An inquiry into a fatal explosion at a Glasgow factory hears that corroded gas pipes should have been replaced.
WALES
Crash victims 'were model family'
Neighbours and colleagues of a family of six killed in a crash on the M6 pay tribute to "six beautiful people".
  Hunt for handgun in murder probe
Police investigating a company director's murder look for a handgun as more time is granted to question a suspect.
  Report critical of killer's care
Health officials apologise after a report criticises the care given to a mentally ill man who stabbed a woman to death.
BUSINESS
Recession fears drag shares lower
Stock markets remain jittery as fears of a global recession and further economic woe return to haunt investors.
  Bush to host world finance summit
President Bush will host the first global financial summit on 15 November, says a White House official.
  Hungary in surprise rate increase
Hungary's central bank raises interest rates by three percentage points to 11.5% amid fears over its plunging currency.
ENTERTAINMENT
Reeves lends support to rock film
Actor Keanu Reeves attends the premiere of a film about a Canadian band trying to find fame after 35 years together.
  Pacino to kick off Rome film gala
Actor Al Pacino is to be honoured with a career achievement award at the Rome Film Festival, which starts on Wednesday.
  Bollywood deal 'will aid UK film'
A deal to help Indian film-makers come to the UK will help British cinema withstand tough economic times, the film minister says.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
India launches first Moon mission
India successfully launches the unmanned Chandrayaan 1 spacecraft - the country's first mission to the Moon.
  UK positioned for sat-nav prizes
A UK company wins the European Satellite Navigation prize for a satellite positioning-enabled smart lifejacket.
  Science minister urges investment
Science is vital to the economy, the UK science minister says as he signs a stem cell funding agreement with California.
TECHNOLOGY
Gizmo puts cold callers on hold
A device which attaches to a landline phone claims to combat the menace of nuisance calls.
  UK positioned for sat-nav prizes
A UK company wins the European Satellite Navigation prize for a satellite positioning-enabled smart lifejacket.
  Keyboard sniffers to steal data
Techniques to eavesdrop on what people are typing on a computer keyboard are revealed by security researchers.
HEALTH
Speed of eating 'key to obesity'
Wolfing down meals may be enough to nearly double the risk of being overweight, Japanese research suggests.
  Job choice 'affects Alzheimer's'
A good education and a mentally demanding job may help protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease, research suggests.
  Charity denies hunger 'forgery'
Medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres denies claims that it exaggerated the number of malnourished children in Niger.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1966: Double-agent breaks out of jail
One of Britain's most notorious double-agents, George Blake, escapes from prison in a daring break-out believed to have been masterminded by the Soviet Union.
  1990: Aral Sea is 'world's worst disaster'
Scientists tell the Royal Geographical Society how irrigation has destroyed what was once the world's fourth largest fresh water sea.
  1974: Bomb blast in London club
A bomb explodes in a restaurant near to where opposition leader Edward Heath is dining in London.

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TOP STORIES
Beckham to join AC Milan on loan
David Beckham agrees to move to AC Milan on loan in January, the Italian club tells BBC Sport.
  Tour plan raises Armstrong doubts
The penultimate day of the 2009 Tour de France will be a tough mountain stage, placing further doubt on a possible return for Lance Armstrong.
  Berbatov display thrills Ferguson
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson praises two-goal Dimitar Berbatov's display as they beat Celtic in the Champions League.
  Marsh to replace injured Jaques
Opening batsman Shaun Marsh will replace the injured Phil Jaques in Australia's Test squad touring India.
  Atletico Madrid v Liverpool
Liverpool have minor concerns over Steven Gerrard, Yossi Benayoun and Robbie Keane, while Javier Mascherano and Ryan Babel could return.
FOOTBALL
Beckham to join AC Milan on loan
David Beckham agrees to move to AC Milan on loan in January, the Italian club tells BBC Sport.
  Berbatov display thrills Ferguson
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson praises two-goal Dimitar Berbatov's display as they beat Celtic in the Champions League.
  Young guns have no fear - Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he is proud of the way his young team played with "no fear" against Fenerbahce.
ARSENAL
Young guns have no fear - Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he is proud of the way his young team played with "no fear" against Fenerbahce.
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ASTON VILLA
Aston Villa v Ajax
Team news ahead of Thursday's Uefa Cup match.
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BLACKBURN
Bolton 0-0 Blackburn
Bolton fail to turnaround a wretched run of form against Blackburn as they draw a blank at the Reebok.
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BOLTON
Bolton 0-0 Blackburn
Bolton fail to turnaround a wretched run of form against Blackburn as they draw a blank at the Reebok.
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CHELSEA
Chelsea v Roma
Team news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League Group G match.
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EVERTON
Arsenal 3-1 Everton
Arsenal keep themselves in the title hunt as they come from behind to beat Everton.
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FULHAM
Police quiz Al Fayed on sex claim
Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed has denied allegations he was involved in a sex assault on a girl under 16.
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HULL
Lee Dixon's tactical view
How the secret to Hull's success could also be their downfall
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LIVERPOOL
Atletico Madrid v Liverpool
Liverpool have minor concerns over Steven Gerrard, Yossi Benayoun and Robbie Keane, while Javier Mascherano and Ryan Babel could return.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Petrov sidelined until February
Manchester City winger Martin Petrov is expected to be out of action for up to four months because of a knee ligament injury.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Berbatov display thrills Ferguson
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson praises two-goal Dimitar Berbatov's display as they beat Celtic in the Champions League.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
We were too naive, says Southgate
Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate admits Chelsea took full advantage of his side's naivety in Saturday's 5-0 defeat at the Riverside.
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NEWCASTLE
Barton could make return in derby
Newcastle's Joey Barton could make his top-flight return following a six-match ban in Saturday's derby at Sunderland.
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PORTSMOUTH
Braga v Portsmouth
Team news ahead of Thursday's Uefa Cup match.
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STOKE
Sorensen slams Hutton challenge
Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen says he was a millimetre from losing his sight following a challenge by Tottenham defender Alan Hutton.
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SUNDERLAND
Quinn quashes Keane stall rumour
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn quashes rumours that manager Roy Keane is stalling on signing a new contract.
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TOTTENHAM
Udinese v Tottenham
Team news ahead of Thursday's Uefa Cup match.
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WEST BROM
Man Utd 4-0 West Brom
In-form Wayne Rooney sparks Manchester United into life against a limited West Brom as the champions move up to fourth place in the table.
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WEST HAM UNITED
Hull 1-0 West Ham
Hull move back into third place with a hard-earned victory over West Ham.
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WIGAN
Liverpool 3-2 Wigan
Dirk Kuyt's scissor-kick five minutes from time gives Liverpool all three points against 10-man Wigan in a pulsating game at Anfield.
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BARNSLEY
Campbell-Ryce signs new contract
Barnsley winger Jamal Campbell-Ryce signs a new three-year deal at Oakwell.
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BIRMINGHAM
Blues boss applauds O'Connor show
Scottish striker Garry O'Connor deserves his match-winning goal against Palace according to manager Alex McLeish.
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BLACKPOOL
Blackpool 3-2 Derby
A rampant Blackpool defeat Derby to stretch their unbeaten Championship run to six games.
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BRISTOL CITY
Charlton 0-2 Bristol City
Bristol City earn victory at the Valley against Charlton with Goals from Lee Trundle and Gavin Williams.
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BURNLEY
Eagles targets first-team place
Midfielder Chris Eagles aims to become first choice in Burnley's starting line-up.
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CARDIFF
Watford 2-2 Cardiff
Jay Bothroyd scores both goals to rescue a point for Cardiff away to Watford who have Tamas Priskin sent-off.
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CHARLTON
Charlton 0-2 Bristol City
Bristol City earn victory at the Valley against Charlton with Goals from Lee Trundle and Gavin Williams.
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COVENTRY
Worst display this term - Coleman
Coventry City boss Chris Coleman brands their 3-1 defeat by Burnley as their worst performance of the season.
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Birmingham 1-0 Crystal Palace
Garry O'Connor's late winner beats Crystal Palace and puts Birmingham top of the Championship.
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DERBY
Barazite to undergo injury scan
On-loan Derby County midfielder Nacer Barazite is to have a scan after being stretchered off in the 3-2 defeat at Blackpool.
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DONCASTER
Reading 2-1 Doncaster
Kevin Doyle's ninth goal of the season earns Steve Coppell's men a win over struggling Doncaster.
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IPSWICH
Nottingham Forest 1-1 Ipswich
Tommy Miller's penalty earns Ipswich a draw and denies Nottingham Forest just their second win of the campaign.
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NORWICH
Wolves win raises Clingan's hopes
Norwich City midfielder Sammy Clingan says he thinks Tuesday night's demolition of Wolves could reignite their season.
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NOTTM FOREST
Forest look to extend Lynch loan
Nottingham Forest manager Colin Calderwood confirms he will look to extend defender Joel Lynch's loan from Brighton.
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PLYMOUTH
Sturrock happy to grind out win
Plymouth Argyle boss Paul Sturrock tells BBC Radio Devon he happy with his team's scrappy victory.
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PRESTON
Plymouth 1-0 Preston
Plymouth secure their third win in a row at Home Park thanks to Rory Fallon's first-half header.
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QPR
Swansea 0-0 QPR
Swansea goalkeeper Dorus de Vries suffers a broken jaw as they draw at home against QPR.
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READING
Southend eye Federici extension
Southend United are looking to extend goalkeeper Adam Federici's loan spell for at least another two weeks.
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SHEFF WED
Barnsley 2-1 Sheff Wed
Barnsley bring 10-man Sheff Wed down to earth as the Tykes record their third win of the season.
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SHEFF UTD
Sheff Utd 0-0 Southampton
Sheffield United and Southampton share the points at Bramall Lane.
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SOUTHAMPTON
Sheff Utd 0-0 Southampton
Sheffield United and Southampton share the points at Bramall Lane.
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SWANSEA
De Vries suffers double fracture
Swansea goalkeeper Dorus de Vries will be out for at least six weeks with fractures of his cheek and jaw.
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WATFORD
Watford 2-2 Cardiff
Jay Bothroyd scores both goals to rescue a point for Cardiff away to Watford who have Tamas Priskin sent-off.
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WOLVES
Norwich 5-2 Wolves
Leroy Lita hits a hat-trick as Norwich earn a win which knocks Wolves off the top of the Championship table.
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ABERDEEN
Falkirk 0-1 Aberdeen
Aberdeen notch their first win in six games to leapfrog Falkirk at the bottom of the SPL table.
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CELTIC
Strachan magnanimous after defeat
Celtic boss Gordon Strachan refuses to criticise the match officials after conceding two controversial goals in the 3-0 defeat to Manchester United.
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DUNDEE UNITED
Football fans mourn United boss
Hundreds of fans gather for the funeral of Dundee United chairman Eddie Thompson in Broughty Ferry.
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FALKIRK
Bairns not to lodge Bullen appeal
Falkirk will not challenge the red card Lee Bullen received against Aberdeen last weekend.
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HAMILTON
Hamilton Accies 1-2 St Mirren
Goals from Franco Miranda and Billy Mehmet give St Mirren victory at New Douglas Park.
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HEARTS
Cesnauskis close to Hearts return
Deividas Cesnauskis could return to the Hearts first team against Aberdeen following six weeks out with a thigh injury.
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HIBERNIAN
Hibernian 1-1 Hearts
Hibs and Hearts share the spoils in a pulsating Edinburgh derby at Easter Road.
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INVERNESS CT
Inverness CT 1-2 Celtic
Scott Brown scores his first league goal since December as Celtic beat Inverness to open up a three-point lead at the top of the table.
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KILMARNOCK
Kilmarnock 1-0 Motherwell
Craig Bryson's late strike gives high-flying Kilmarnock three points against 10-man Motherwell.
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MOTHERWELL
Kilmarnock 1-0 Motherwell
Craig Bryson's late strike gives high-flying Kilmarnock three points against 10-man Motherwell.
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RANGERS
Injured Gers duo set for return
Rangers' Walter Smith says Kenny Miller and Kevin Thomson should be fit to face Hamilton on Saturday.
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ST MIRREN
Hamilton Accies 1-2 St Mirren
Goals from Franco Miranda and Billy Mehmet give St Mirren victory at New Douglas Park.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Egypt handed favourable 2010 draw
The draw for the final round of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations has taken place, with Egypt handed one of the best of the five groups.
  Nigeria U-17 World Cup in doubt
Nigeria may be forced to quit as hosts of the 2009 Under-17 World Cup, after the country's government said it cannot afford the budget needed to stage it.
  Musampa quashes Wrexham rumours
Former Manchester City winger Kizito Musampa says he has had no contact with Wrexham despite his brother attending a game.
CRICKET
Marsh to replace injured Jaques
Opening batsman Shaun Marsh will replace the injured Phil Jaques in Australia's Test squad touring India.
  Laxman heading back to Lancashire
Lancashire re-sign India batsman VVS Laxman as their overseas player for 2009, subject to Indian board approval.
  Ireland-Kenya encounter abandoned
Ireland suffer another abandonment in Nairobi as Wednesday's clash with Kenya falls victim to the weather.
RUGBY UNION
Gatland accepts Lions appointment
Wales coach Warren Gatland is named as forwards coach for the Lions, with Shaun Edwards and Rob Howley joining the tour.
  O'Driscoll remains Irish captain
Brian O'Driscoll retains the Ireland captaincy for next month's internationals against Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
  Chabal admits he could quit Sale
Sebastien Chabal admits he could be forced to quit Sale and return to France at the end of the season for personal reasons.
RUGBY LEAGUE
NZ trio fit to take on Australia
Nathan Cayless, Lance Hohaia and Manu Vatuvei are all passed fit to line up for New Zealand in Sunday's World Cup encounter with Australia in Sydney.
  Tongans refuse to give up on duo
Tonga launch a legal challenge against a ruling that has rendered players Fuifui Moimoi and Taniela Tuiaki ineligible for the World Cup.
  Memorial service for rugby player
A public memorial service is organised for Wakefield Wildcats forward Adam Watene, who died suddenly earlier this month.
TENNIS
In-form Murray eases past Troicki
Andy Murray makes a winning start to his defence of the St Petersburg Open with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Victor Troicki of Serbia.
  Teenager Robson loses debut match
British teenager Laura Robson loses on her WTA Tour debut against Iveta Benesova.
  Federer comes through Basel test
Home favourite Roger Federer defeats Bobby Reynolds in a tight first-round match at the Swiss Indoors.
GOLF
Garcia eyes home glory in Spain
Sergio Garcia has vowed to give 120% at his home event near Valencia.
  Wood gets help from the stars
Bristol golfer Chris Wood gets a few tips from Ryder Cup star Darren Clarke as he settles in on the European Tour.
  Quiros storms to Portugal victory
Spain's Alvaro Quiros eases to the biggest victory of his career by winning the Portugal Masters.
MOTORSPORT
F1 teams agree cost-cutting deal
The FIA and representatives of Formula One teams agree to cut costs for smaller teams from next season.
  Brands Hatch to lose Superbikes
Brands Hatch is left off the schedule for the 2009 World Superbikes Championship in a dispute over fees.
  Hamilton can take pressure - Hill
Damon Hill says Lewis Hamilton will keep his cool in Brazil as he seeks to become Formula One's youngest world champion.
FORMULA ONE
F1 teams agree cost-cutting deal
The FIA and representatives of Formula One teams agree to cut costs for smaller teams from next season.
  Hamilton can take pressure - Hill
Damon Hill says Lewis Hamilton will keep his cool in Brazil as he seeks to become Formula One's youngest world champion.
  Hamilton 'calm' over title finale
World championship leader Lewis Hamilton says he will approach the season finale in Brazil with calm and confidence.
BOXING
Khan to make comeback in December
Amir Khan will return to the ring on 6 December for his first fight since being knocked out by Breidis Prescott in September.
  Eastman set to make full recovery
Light-middleweight Gilbert Eastman is expected to make a full recovery after having surgery to remove a blood clot on his brain.
  Duddy November opponent revealed
John Duddy will make his return to the ring when he faces American veteran Sam Hill in Manhattan on 21 November.
ATHLETICS
House arrest for disgraced Graham
Athletics coach Trevor Graham is sentenced to a year's house arrest for lying during the US probe into the Balco doping scandal.
  Pavey to miss Radcliffe showdown
Jo Pavey pulls out of Sunday's Great South Run in Portsmouth after picking up a groin injury.
  Team GB boss outlines 2012 plan
An unopposed Colin Moynihan is re-elected as British Olympic Association chairman and immediately reveals his strategy to raise the organisation's profile.
SNOOKER
Higgins open to Crucible switch
John Higgins says he would not object to the World Championship being moved away from Sheffield.
  Higgins resists Day to take title
John Higgins holds off a superb comeback from Ryan Day to win the final of the Grand Prix in Glasgow 9-7, his first title for 18 months.
  Walker plays down Sheffield move
Sir Rodney Walker, chairman of snooker's governing body, says it is likely the World Championships will stay in Sheffield rather than move to China.
HORSE RACING
Curlin given kind Breeders' draw
Breeders' Cup Classic favourite Curlin is drawn in stall nine for Saturday's showdown against Duke of Marmalade, Henrythenavigator and Raven's Pass.
  Government postpones sale of Tote
Plans by the government to sell off state-owned bookmaker the Tote are shelved for now.
  Distinction bows out for Stoute
Former Goodwood Cup winner Distinction is to retire and is set to stay with Newmarket trainer Sir Michael Stoute.
CYCLING
Tour plan raises Armstrong doubts
The penultimate day of the 2009 Tour de France will be a tough mountain stage, placing further doubt on a possible return for Lance Armstrong.
  Wiggins eyes new Madison pairing
Bradley Wiggins is looking forward to riding with Geraint Thomas in the Madison - the only event where he failed in Beijing.
  Contador to continue with Astana
Former Tour de France winner Alberto Contador agrees to race alongside Lance Armstrong in the Astana team.
OTHER SPORT...
Ainslie attempts Atlantic record
Britain's triple Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie is to attempt to make the fastest crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in a monohull sailing boat.
  Rays and Phillies set for Series
Tampa Bay and Philadelphia will be out to cast off years of failure when the World Series begins on Wednesday.
  NFL star Bush out of London clash
New Orleans star Reggie Bush is likely to miss the clash with San Diego in London on Sunday after injuring his left knee.
FUN AND GAMES
Sport quotes of the week
Arsene Wenger's extraordinary views on WAGs, plus top chants
  Robbo column
"Tottenham are like a brooding Spanish tragedy, with Juande Ramos smouldering away as the desperate hero."
  Review of week
Spurs jokes do the rounds, players get grabbed by the Bullards and the Nostradamus of Hull
NORTHERN IRELAND
O'Driscoll remains Irish captain
Brian O'Driscoll retains the Ireland captaincy for next month's internationals against Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
  Leeman fails with Setanta appeal
Glentoran captain Paul Leeman will miss the Setanta Sports Cup final after his appeal against a red-card was rejected.
  Linfield 0-2 Lisburn Distillery
Champions Linfield crash 2-0 at home to Lisburn Distillery in the Premiership.
SCOTLAND
Football fans mourn United boss
Hundreds of fans gather for the funeral of Dundee United chairman Eddie Thompson in Broughty Ferry.
  In-form Murray eases past Troicki
Andy Murray makes a winning start to his defence of the St Petersburg Open with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Victor Troicki of Serbia.
  Sorensen slams Hutton challenge
Stoke goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen says he was a millimetre from losing his sight following a challenge by Tottenham defender Alan Hutton.
WALES
Gatland accepts Lions appointment
Wales coach Warren Gatland is named as forwards coach for the Lions, with Shaun Edwards and Rob Howley joining the tour.
  McBryde to lead Wales summer tour
Robin McBryde will be the caretaker head coach for Wales' tour to North America in Warren Gatland's Lions absence.
  De Vries suffers double fracture
Swansea goalkeeper Dorus de Vries will be out for at least six weeks with fractures of his cheek and jaw.

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