Friday, October 24, 2008

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Friday, 24 October, 2008, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
Stock markets plunge across world
Global share markets are falling sharply, as fears grow among investors of a sustained worldwide economic recession.
  Bali bombers' execution date set
Three men convicted over the 2002 Bali bombings will be executed in early November, Indonesian authorities say.
  'One-stop' embryo test unveiled
UK scientists have developed a "universal" genetic embryo test which can detect almost all inherited conditions.
  Key Israel party spurns coalition
The religious Shas party says it will not back Tzipi Livni's bid to form a coalition, in a big setback for the would-be Israeli PM.
  McCain seeks to win back momentum
US Republican John McCain is to campaign in Colorado, seeking to take advantage of his rival's brief absence from the trail.
AFRICA
Kenya set to get truth commission
Kenyan MPs approve a truth and reconciliation commission to probe historical injustices that led to post-poll violence.
  Texts tackle HIV in South Africa
Free text messages to mobile phones will soon be helping encourage South Africans to get tested for HIV.
  Ivorian voter registration halted
Ivory Coast temporarily suspends voter registration for the 30 November polls, which are likely to be delayed.
AMERICAS
Stock markets plunge across world
Global share markets are falling sharply, as fears grow among investors of a sustained worldwide economic recession.
  McCain seeks to win back momentum
US Republican John McCain is to campaign in Colorado, seeking to take advantage of his rival's brief absence from the trail.
  Colombia spying row head quits
The head of Colombian intelligence steps down after admitting that opponents of the president were monitored.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Recession fears hit Asian markets
Share prices on Asian markets tumble for a third day as investors fear a global recession will hit company profits.
  Bali bombers' execution date set
Three men convicted over the 2002 Bali bombings will be executed in early November, Indonesian authorities say.
  N Korea urged to end executions
A scathing UN report accuses North Korea of grave human-rights violations, including public executions.
EUROPE
Stock markets plunge across world
Global share markets are falling sharply, as fears grow among investors of a sustained worldwide economic recession.
  Pressure grows over Greek scandal
The Greek government is criticised for boycotting a vote on a property scandal after two ministers were forced to quit.
  Icelandic anger at UK terror move
Icelanders send a message to the UK that they are not terrorists after terror laws are used to freeze their assets.
MIDDLE EAST
Key Israel party spurns coalition
The religious Shas party says it will not back Tzipi Livni's bid to form a coalition, in a big setback for the would-be Israeli PM.
  Oil falls despite production cuts
World oil prices fall more than $4 a barrel, undermining Opec's attempts to steady prices by cutting output.
  Malaysia U-turn on Ebadi speech
Malaysia's foreign minister denies ordering a university to withdraw an invitation to outspoken Iranian activist Shirin Ebadi.
SOUTH ASIA
Recession fears hit Asian markets
Share prices on Asian markets tumble for a third day as investors fear a global recession will hit company profits.
  Raped Indian nun denounces police
A Roman Catholic nun raped in the Indian state of Orissa, allegedly during a riot by Hindus, publicly denounces local police.
  Pakistan coach Lawson dismissed
Geoff Lawson is sacked as coach of Pakistan with immediate effect.
UK NEWS
Recession fear as economy shrinks
The economy shrank for the first time in 16 years between July and September, confirming the UK is on the brink of recession.
  Baby killer given life sentence
A father who held his daughter over his knee and broke her spine in two is told he will spend at least 22 years in prison.
  London's city airport evacuated
Flights in and out of London city airport are suspended and the terminal evacuated after a suspicious package is found.
UK POLITICS
Recession now real, says Cameron
UK is now in recession, says Tory leader David Cameron, as figures show the economy shrank between July and September.
  Woolas defends population pledge
Immigration minister Phil Woolas defends his pledge that the British population would not be allowed to exceed 70 million.
  Mandelson faces new tycoon claims
Lord Mandelson's contacts with a Russian tycoon date back earlier than previously acknowledged, reports say.
UK EDUCATION
Strike hit parents to meet board
Parents of pupils from Movilla High school are to meet the South Eastern Education Board on Monday.
  Relationship lessons from age 5
The government has said schools in England will have to give pupils sex and relationship lessons from the age of five.
  Pupils' behaviour 'has worsened'
A poll of teachers for the government suggests pupil behaviour has worsened in recent years.
ENGLAND
Baby killer given life sentence
A father who held his daughter over his knee and broke her spine in two is told he will spend at least 22 years in prison.
  Rhys witness 'collapsed in fear'
A teenager who hid the weapon allegedly used to kill Rhys Jones "collapsed with fear" when it was found, a court hears.
  Bard's stolen work returns to UK
A volume of Shakespeare's work worth £15m is returned to the UK - 10 years after being stolen from Durham University.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Quinn insurance firm in huge fine
County Fermanagh billionaire Sean Quinn steps down as chairman of one of his companies, after a record 3.25m euro fine.
  Aircraft firm advertises 200 jobs
Bombardier Aerospace advertises 200 jobs linked to an investment programme for new aircraft wings.
  Families welcoming home TA medics
About 70 Territorial Army medics return to Northern Ireland after a three-month posting to strife-torn Afghanistan.
SCOTLAND
Woman and young grandson missing
Police are trying to trace a woman and her young grandson who have gone missing in Ayrshire.
  Vicky's mother in trial evidence
Evidence from the dead mother of murdered Vicky Hamilton may feature at the trial of the man accused of killing her.
  Warning over exam change 'chaos'
Headteachers warn the SQA chaos in 2000 could be repeated unless ministers rethink an overhaul of the exam system.
WALES
200 cosmetics factory jobs to go
Cosmetics giant L'Oreal plans to move work abroad with around 200 workers in south Wales set to lose their jobs.
  Agency murder charge man's remand
A man is remanded in custody, charged with murder, attempted murder and false imprisonment on an industrial estate.
  WRU threat of legal action claim
Wales' regions say the WRU plans to begin legal action in the row over player release, as a meeting is planned for Friday.
BUSINESS
Stock markets plunge across world
Global share markets are falling sharply, as fears grow among investors of a sustained worldwide economic recession.
  Governments tackle market crisis
Russia, Denmark and Turkey take steps to ease the impact of the financial crisis on their markets.
  Iceland set for $2.1bn IMF help
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reaches a "tentative" agreement to give aid to Iceland worth about $2.1bn.
ENTERTAINMENT
UK debut for Stone's Bush biopic
London has welcomed the stars of W - Oliver Stone's biopic of the outgoing US president - for its European premiere.
  Housewives actor making recovery
Desperate Housewives actor Gale Harold is out of intensive care following a motorbike crash in California.
  Drinks firm to keep Roses pledge
A US company will keep its promise to give a free drink to all Americans if Guns N' Roses release a new album in 2008.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Goce gravity flight slips to 2009
Europe's Goce gravity mission is bumped to next year because of ongoing technical problems with its launcher.
  'Drastic' reforms on energy urged
"Urgent and drastic" changes are needed if the UK is to meet challenging EU targets on renewable energy, peers say.
  Europe delays airport X-ray eye
The European Parliament delays the introduction of airport X-ray machines that effectively peek under the clothing of passengers.
TECHNOLOGY
Texts tackle HIV in South Africa
Free text messages to mobile phones will soon be helping encourage South Africans to get tested for HIV.
  Users urged to report abuse sites
Web users who find images of child sex abuse online are being urged to report it to the Internet Watch Foundation.
  iTunes glitch censors song titles
A temporary error on the UK's iTunes Music Store service causes some inoffensive song titles to be starred out.
HEALTH
'One-stop' embryo test unveiled
UK scientists have developed a "universal" genetic embryo test which can detect almost all inherited conditions.
  'New prostate' grown inside mouse
Scientists have grown new prostate glands in mice, in another advance for stem cell technology.
  'Fart gas' link to blood pressure
The gas best known for being the cause of "stink bomb" smells may also control blood pressure, say US researchers.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1945: United Nations Organisation is born
Allies of World War II ratify the UN Charter at a ceremony in Washington DC.
  2001: Swiss tunnel ablaze after head-on crash
At least 10 people die after two lorries crash head-on and catch fire inside the Gotthard road tunnel in Switzerland.
  1983: Nilsen 'strangled and mutilated' victims
Civil servant Dennis Nilsen goes on trial accused of six murders and two attempted murders.

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TOP STORIES
England stars set for IPL chance
England players will be free to play in next April's Indian Premier League if India release 20 players for the first English Premier League, BBC Sport can reveal.
  Pakistan coach Lawson dismissed
Geoff Lawson is sacked as coach of Pakistan with immediate effect.
  Rogge hopeful of IOC re-election
Jacques Rogge is to seek a second term as president of the International Olympic Committee by standing for re-election in 2009.
  Trio hold talks on 'southern IPL'
Australia, South Africa and New Zealand are in talks over the setting up of a southern hemisphere Twenty20 franchise league.
  Ballesteros taken in for surgery
Golf legend Seve Ballesteros is undergoing a third operation to reduce swelling around the brain.
FOOTBALL
QPR part company with boss Dowie
QPR sack manager Iain Dowie after just 15 games in charge.
  Benitez upbeat for Chelsea clash
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes his team can beat Premier League leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
  Woodgate admits Spurs drop fears
Defender Jonathan Woodgate admits Tottenham are "one million per cent" in a relegation battle.
ARSENAL
West Ham v Arsenal
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ASTON VILLA
Wigan v Aston Villa
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BLACKBURN
Blackburn v Middlesbrough
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BOLTON
Tottenham v Bolton
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CHELSEA
Chelsea v Liverpool
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EVERTON
Everton v Man Utd
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FULHAM
Portsmouth v Fulham
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HULL
West Brom v Hull City
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LIVERPOOL
Chelsea v Liverpool
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MANCHESTER CITY
Man City v Stoke
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Everton v Man Utd
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MIDDLESBROUGH
Blackburn v Middlesbrough
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NEWCASTLE
Sunderland v Newcastle
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PORTSMOUTH
Redknapp condemns referee Ceferin
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp says Slovenian referee Darko Ceferin had "no idea whatsoever" after his team were beaten 3-0 by Braga.
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STOKE
Stoke axe ID cards for away fans
Stoke City announce that supporters will not need an ID card to travel to away games after next month's Wigan trip.
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SUNDERLAND
Sunderland v Newcastle
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TOTTENHAM
Woodgate admits Spurs drop fears
Defender Jonathan Woodgate admits Tottenham are "one million per cent" in a relegation battle.
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WEST BROM
West Brom v Hull City
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WEST HAM UNITED
West Ham v Arsenal
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WIGAN
Wigan v Aston Villa
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BARNSLEY
Barnsley v Bristol City
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BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham v Sheff Wed
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BLACKPOOL
Blackpool v Crystal Palace
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BRISTOL CITY
Saints' John moves to Ashton Gate
Bristol City sign experienced Southampton front man Stern John on loan.
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BURNLEY
Charlton v Burnley
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CARDIFF
Jones dismisses player grudge
Darren Purse and old foe Andy Cole will hold no grudges when they clash this weekend, according to Dave Jones.
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CHARLTON
Charlton v Burnley
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COVENTRY
Coventry v Derby
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Blackpool v Crystal Palace
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DERBY
Coventry v Derby
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DONCASTER
Norwich v Doncaster
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IPSWICH
Plymouth v Ipswich
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NORWICH
Norwich v Doncaster
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NOTTM FOREST
Nottm Forest v Cardiff
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PLYMOUTH
Plymouth v Ipswich
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PRESTON
Sheff Utd v Preston
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QPR
QPR part company with boss Dowie
QPR sack manager Iain Dowie after just 15 games in charge.
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READING
Reading v QPR
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SHEFF WED
Birmingham v Sheff Wed
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SHEFF UTD
Sheff Utd v Preston
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SOUTHAMPTON
Swansea v Southampton
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SWANSEA
Swansea v Southampton
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WATFORD
Watford v Wolves
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WOLVES
Watford v Wolves
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ABERDEEN
Hearts v Aberdeen
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CELTIC
Celtic v Hibernian
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DUNDEE UNITED
Dundee United v St Mirren
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FALKIRK
Saints to pay £25,000 for Craig
A transfer tribunal sets the compensation fee for Liam Craig's summer switch from Falkirk to St Johnstone.
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HAMILTON
Hamilton Accies v Rangers
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HEARTS
Hearts v Aberdeen
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HIBERNIAN
Celtic v Hibernian
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INVERNESS CT
Inverness CT v Motherwell
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KILMARNOCK
Kilmarnock v Falkirk
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MOTHERWELL
Inverness CT v Motherwell
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RANGERS
Scotland open to Novo selection
The Scottish FA says Nacho Novo could play for the national team - if he gains a British passport - after Rangers' Spanish striker declares his interest.
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ST MIRREN
Dundee United v St Mirren
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Nigeria gives up under-17 event
Nigeria's Football Federation pulls out of hosting the 2009 Under-17 World Cup, prompting an urgent appeal from Caf.
  English clubs target Wigan's Zaki
Wigan face a struggle to keep Egyptian striker Amr Zaki as at least one other Premier League club seeks to sign the Premier League's top scorer.
  Champions League final dates fixed
Caf confirms the dates for the final of the African Champions League.
CRICKET
England stars set for IPL chance
England players will be free to play in next April's Indian Premier League if India release 20 players for the first English Premier League, BBC Sport can reveal.
  Pakistan coach Lawson dismissed
Geoff Lawson is sacked as coach of Pakistan with immediate effect.
  South Africa extend Arthur deal
South Africa coach Mickey Arthur signs a new deal until the end of the 2011 World Cup.
RUGBY UNION
England add trio to elite squad
England manager Martin Johnson brings in Harlequins duo Ugo Monye and Nick Easter, and London Irish full-back Delon Armitage, to his autumn Test squad.
  WRU threat of legal action claim
Wales' regions say the WRU plans to begin legal action in the row over player release, as a meeting is planned for Friday.
  Stradey Park era to end in style
A parade of ex-captains, the Stradey anthem Sosban Fach and fireworks will mark the last top-flight rugby at the Llanelli ground on Friday.
RUGBY LEAGUE
RL World Cup poised for kick-off
England hope to challenge favourites Australia as Rugby League's 13th World Cup prepares to get under way on Saturday.
  Smith & Hock get World Cup starts
Leeds back Lee Smith and Wigan forward Gareth Hock will both start England's World Cup opener against Papua New Guinea on Saturday.
  Henderson trio poised for France
Two of the Henderson brothers start Scotland's World Cup campaign against France while the other is on the bench.
TENNIS
Murray v Tipsarevic latest score
British number one Andy Murray takes on Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic in the quarter-finals of the St Petersburg Open.
  Federer edges into Basel quarters
Home favourite Roger Federer sees off Jarkko Nieminen to reach the quarter-finals of the Swiss Indoors.
  Murray crushes Gulbis challenge
British number one Andy Murray powers past Ernests Gulbis 6-4 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals of the St Petersburg Open.
GOLF
Ballesteros taken in for surgery
Golf legend Seve Ballesteros is undergoing a third operation to reduce swelling around the brain.
  Castello Masters leaderboard
Order of Merit prize money is up for grabs on the first day of the European Tour event at Club de Campo.
  Garcia in hunt as Kjeldsen leads
Dane Soren Kjeldsen takes a first-round lead at the Castello Masters with Spain's Sergio Garcia two strokes behind on his home course.
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
Radcliffe targets Great South win
Paula Radcliffe is using the Great South Run as preparation for her New York Marathon title defence, but is still looking for victory.
  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.
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
Nicholls duo lead Old Roan field
Champion trainer Paul Nicholls has two representatives in the 12-strong field for Sunday's Old Roan Chase at Aintree.
  Curlin goes for Breeders' double
American favourite Curlin defends his Breeders' Cup Classic crown against European rivals Duke of Marmalade, Henrythenavigator and Raven's Pass on Saturday.
  Pair banned for racing corruption
Jockey Dean McKeown is handed a four-year ban and trainer Paul Blockley banned for 30 months after a British Horseracing Authority corruption probe.
CYCLING
Armstrong unfazed by Tour changes
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong calls the 2009 route "innovative and very interesting" as he continues to plan a tilt at an eighth crown.
  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.
  Cavendish eyes 2009 green jersey
Mark Cavendish says he will go all out to win the green points jersey at next year's Tour de France.
OTHER SPORT...
Ainslie abandons record attempt
Britain's Ben Ainslie abandons his bid to break the transatlantic sailing record for a single-hulled vessel because of adverse conditions.
  Tampa Bay victory levels Series
Tampa Bay Rays beat Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 to level the World Series at 1-1.
  Wembley clash 'hinges on weather'
San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers hopes the weather will not get in the way of an exciting clash with the New Orleans Saints at Wembley.
FUN AND GAMES
Ten to tackle
How much can you remember about the last seven days in sport?
  Sport quotes of the week
Arsene Wenger's extraordinary views on WAGs, plus top chants
  Review of week
Spurs jokes do the rounds, players get grabbed by the Bullards and the Nostradamus of Hull
NORTHERN IRELAND
Irish edge out Aussies in Perth
Ireland will take a slim one-point lead into next week's decisive International Rules Second Test after winning 45-44 on Friday.
  Candystripes pair sign new deals
Derry City veteran Peter Hutton and teenager Seamus Sharkey have signed new contracts with the Brandywell club.
  Jeffrey anger after latest defeat
Linfield manager David Jeffrey makes his disappointment clear after a 3-0 defeat by Dungannon Swifts condemns the Blues to a fourth straight loss.
SCOTLAND
Scotland open to Novo selection
The Scottish FA says Nacho Novo could play for the national team - if he gains a British passport - after Rangers' Spanish striker declares his interest.
  Scots extend boss Signeul's deal
Scotland hold off competition from a major nation to retain manager Anna Signeul on a new deal.
  RL World Cup poised for kick-off
England hope to challenge favourites Australia as Rugby League's 13th World Cup prepares to get under way on Saturday.
WALES
WRU threat of legal action claim
Wales' regions say the WRU plans to begin legal action in the row over player release, as a meeting is planned for Friday.
  Stradey Park era to end in style
A parade of ex-captains, the Stradey anthem Sosban Fach and fireworks will mark the last top-flight rugby at the Llanelli ground on Friday.
  Calzaghe wins legal fight round
Boxer Joe Calzaghe wins the first round of his legal fight with his former manager Frank Warren.

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