Monday, October 27, 2008

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Monday, 27 October, 2008, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
Syria hits out at US 'terrorism'
Syria's foreign minister accuses the US of "terrorist aggression" over what it says was a helicopter raid inside its territory.
  Global shares continue volatility
Stock markets around the world remain volatile as fears of a protracted economic slowdown continue.
  Niger ex-slave wins landmark case
A West African court finds Niger guilty of failing to protect a woman from slavery in a landmark case.
  'Body found' in Hudson boy hunt
Police hunting for US actress Jennifer Hudson's missing nephew say they have found the body of a boy, reports say.
  Protesters attack UN Congo office
Hundreds of protesters angry at a lack of protection attack the UN's HQ in eastern DR Congo.
AFRICA
Niger ex-slave wins landmark case
A West African court finds Niger guilty of failing to protect a woman from slavery in a landmark case.
  Protesters attack UN Congo office
Hundreds of protesters angry at a lack of protection attack the UN's HQ in eastern DR Congo.
  Zimbabwe rivals in crunch talks
Efforts to seal a power-sharing deal in Zimbabwe resume between President Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai.
AMERICAS
Obama 'unity' plea in final week
Barack Obama will make the case for change and try and to unify the country as the campaign moves into its final phase.
  'Body found' in Hudson boy hunt
Police hunting for US actress Jennifer Hudson's missing nephew say they have found the body of a boy, reports say.
  US TV presenter dies after attack
Tributes are paid to a TV newsreader in Arkansas who has died several days after she was brutally beaten in her home.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Australia probes Afghan killings
Australia investigates a report that up to 20 deported Afghan asylum seekers were killed by the Taleban after returning home.
  Asian stock markets tumble again
Asian shares fall again at the start of the week with Tokyo's Nikkei index closing at its lowest level for 26 years.
  Outrage as cleric weds girl, 12
A Muslim cleric sparks anger in Indonesia after marrying a 12-year-old girl in an unofficial religious ceremony.
EUROPE
Global shares continue volatility
Stock markets around the world remain volatile as fears of a protracted economic slowdown continue.
  IMF aid for Ukraine and Hungary
The IMF agrees to offer a $16.5bn loan to Ukraine and announces an as yet undisclosed package for Hungary.
  People surge into flooded Melilla
As many as 30 migrants take advantage of flood damage to cross into the Spanish enclave of Melilla, in north Africa.
MIDDLE EAST
Syria hits out at US 'terrorism'
Syria's foreign minister accuses the US of "terrorist aggression" over what it says was a helicopter raid inside its territory.
  Peres sets Israel polls in train
Israeli President Shimon Peres says no government can be formed, setting the country on the road to early elections.
  Lebanese rivals hold rare meeting
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah holds talks with western-backed Lebanese politician Saad Hariri, their first meeting for two years.
SOUTH ASIA
'US strike' kills Taleban leader
A suspected US missile strike kills 20 people, including a top Taleban leader, in NW Pakistan, witnesses and officials say.
  Asian stock markets tumble again
Asian shares fall again at the start of the week with Tokyo's Nikkei index closing at its lowest level for 26 years.
  US suffers losses in Afghanistan
A US helicopter is shot down in central Afghanistan and two US soldiers are reported killed in a Taleban attack in the north.
UK NEWS
I made a mistake, admits Osborne
George Osborne says he "made a mistake" in his handling of meetings in Corfu with Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska.
  Brown defends higher borrowing
Gordon Brown defends plans for increased government borrowing as a way to tackle the downturn.
  BBC apologises over Brand prank
The BBC apologises to actor Andrew Sachs for the "unacceptable" calls made to him by Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross during a radio show.
UK POLITICS
I made a mistake, admits Osborne
George Osborne says he "made a mistake" in his handling of meetings in Corfu with Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska.
  Brown defends higher borrowing
Gordon Brown defends plans for increased government borrowing as a way to tackle the downturn.
  Britishness Day plans 'dropped'
Plans for a Britishness Day appear to have been dropped by ministers, it emerges.
UK EDUCATION
Teenagers' learning 'dumbed down'
Researchers comparing problem-solving skills say that many more teenagers in the 1970s scored at a higher level.
  Call for more male black students
The universities minister, David Lammy, warns that there are still too few black university students in England.
  More pupils on repeat suspensions
The number of pupils suspended 10 times in a single school year rather than permanently excluded doubles inside three years.
ENGLAND
Crimewatch match sickened witness
A man felt "physically sick" when he matched a colleague to the description of a suspect in the murder of Hannah Foster, a court hears.
  Plane crash inquiry due to begin
An inquiry will get under way to piece together what caused a plane from Gloucester airport to crash, killing four people.
  Woman jailed for scissor killing
A woman from Blackpool whose partner died after she stabbed him in the leg with a pair of scissors is jailed.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Blind man tells of robbery terror
A blind man in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, has described his fear during a robbery at the home he shares with his brother, who is also blind.
  Protest 'is recipe for disaster'
Peter Robinson says allowing a Sinn Féin protest parade during an armed forces homecoming is a "recipe for disaster".
  Arrest in newly wed hit-and-run
A 21-year-old man is arrested by gardaí investigating a suspected hit-and-run incident in which a County Tyrone man was killed.
SCOTLAND
Failures led to Army cadet death
A catalogue of failures led to a teenage Army cadet losing her life in a boating accident, an inquiry is told.
  Cancer plan aims to reduce deaths
An action plan designed to dramatically cut cancer deaths and improve the lives of survivors is unveiled.
  New driver 'clocked doing 125mph'
A teenager is recorded driving at 125mph on a 60mph road less than two weeks after passing his test.
WALES
Lorry driver 'did not see family'
A mother tells a jury how a lorry driver did not seem to see their broken down car before a crash which killed her daughter.
  Building group in administration
A building company, employing more than 300 people, goes into administration blaming the property downturn.
  'Amazing' landscape's lottery aid
A £1.6m lottery grant is earmarked to preserve and protect an historic south Wales valleys landscape.
BUSINESS
Global shares continue volatility
Stock markets around the world remain volatile as fears of a protracted economic slowdown continue.
  South Korea cuts rates to 4.25%
South Korea's central bank cuts its key interest rate to 4.25% from 5% in an attempt to boost the economy.
  IMF European financial aid hailed
A bank which provides investment to Eastern Europe welcomes the IMF's decision to help Ukraine and Hungary.
ENTERTAINMENT
'Body found' in Hudson boy hunt
Police hunting for US actress Jennifer Hudson's missing nephew say they have found the body of a boy, reports say.
  High School dances to top in US
High School Musical 3: Senior Year tops the US box office beating horror sequel Saw V into second place.
  US TV presenter dies after attack
Tributes are paid to a TV newsreader in Arkansas who has died several days after she was brutally beaten in her home.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
UK ambitions in space 'at risk'
Scientists and engineers fear the UK is about to turn its back on Kopernikus, one of Europe's flagship space projects.
  Jab hope for rheumatoid arthritis
A monthly injection could halt rheumatoid arthritis in half of all patients, trial data suggests.
  Suicide linked to brain changes
The brains of people who commit suicide are chemically different to those who die from other causes, a study suggests.
TECHNOLOGY
Alarm raised on teenage hackers
Computer security experts warn that many teenagers are falling into a life of petty cyber crime.
  Texts tackle HIV in South Africa
Free text messages to mobile phones will soon be helping encourage South Africans to get tested for HIV.
  US Army warns of Twitter danger
US intelligence agencies are concerned that terrorists may use communication technologies like blogging site Twitter to plan and organise attacks.
HEALTH
Jab hope for rheumatoid arthritis
A monthly injection could halt rheumatoid arthritis in half of all patients, trial data suggests.
  Suicide linked to brain changes
The brains of people who commit suicide are chemically different to those who die from other causes, a study suggests.
  Transsexual gene link identified
Australian researchers find a significant link between a gene involved in testosterone action and male-to-female transsexualism.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1978: Gunman runs amok in West Midlands
Four people are killed and four others seriously wounded after a gunman goes on a shooting spree in the Midlands.
  1982: RUC officers killed by IRA bomb
Three RUC officers investigating reports of a robbery in Lurgan die after a bomb explodes beneath their armoured police car.
  1968: Police clash with anti-war protesters
An estimated 6,000 marchers demonstrating against the Vietnam War face up to police outside the US Embassy in London.

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TOP STORIES
Adams holds talks over Pompey job
Assistant manager Tony Adams is in talks with Portsmouth about succeeding Harry Redknapp, BBC Sport understands.
  Ronaldo wins world players' award
Man Utd and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo is voted FifPro World Footballer of the Year.
  Tonga 22-20 Ireland
Damien Blanch's hat-trick is not quite enough as Ireland suffer a heartbreaking defeat by Tonga in their World Cup opener.
  Schumacher expects Hamilton reign
Michael Schumacher believes his record of seven world titles can be beaten - and that Lewis Hamilton could do it.
  London 'could have own NFL team'
NFL boss Roger Goodell says London could one day host a full-time team if the experiment with games in the UK remains successful.
FOOTBALL
Adams holds talks over Pompey job
Assistant manager Tony Adams is in talks with Portsmouth about succeeding Harry Redknapp, BBC Sport understands.
  Ronaldo wins world players' award
Man Utd and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo is voted FifPro World Footballer of the Year.
  Rooney to escape FA investigation
Wayne Rooney will not be charged by the Football Association for kissing the Man Utd badge during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Everton.
ARSENAL
West Ham 0-2 Arsenal
Julien Faubert's own goal sets up a win for Arsenal to keep them in touch with leaders Liverpool.
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ASTON VILLA
Wigan 0-4 Aston Villa
Gabriel Agbonlahor scores one goal and makes two as Villa win at a canter at Wigan's JJB Stadium.
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BLACKBURN
Blackburn 1-1 Middlesbrough
Benni McCarthy rescues a point for Blackburn with a last-minute header.
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BOLTON
Tottenham 2-0 Bolton
Goals from strikers Roman Pavlyuchenko and Darren Bent give Tottenham their first league win of the season in Harry Redknapp's first game in charge.
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CHELSEA
Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool
Xabi Alonso's first-half goal gives Liverpool victory at Stamford Bridge and ends Chelsea's 86-game unbeaten home run in the Premier League.
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EVERTON
Everton 1-1 Man Utd
Marouane Fellaini's second-half header earns Everton a point against Man Utd.
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FULHAM
Portsmouth 1-1 Fulham
Clint Dempsey's late goal rescues a point for Fulham at managerless Portsmouth.
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HULL
Carlisle snap up Hull midfielder
Carlisle United sign Hull City midfielder John Welsh on a one-month loan deal.
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LIVERPOOL
Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool
Xabi Alonso's first-half goal gives Liverpool victory at Stamford Bridge and ends Chelsea's 86-game unbeaten home run in the Premier League.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Man City 3-0 Stoke
Robinho scores a brilliant hat-trick as Manchester City return to form in style at Eastlands.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Ronaldo wins world players' award
Man Utd and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo is voted FifPro World Footballer of the Year.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
Blackburn 1-1 Middlesbrough
Benni McCarthy rescues a point for Blackburn with a last-minute header.
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NEWCASTLE
Newcastle v West Brom
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Premier League match.
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PORTSMOUTH
Adams holds talks over Pompey job
Assistant manager Tony Adams is in talks with Portsmouth about succeeding Harry Redknapp, BBC Sport understands.
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STOKE
Man City 3-0 Stoke
Robinho scores a brilliant hat-trick as Manchester City return to form in style at Eastlands.
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SUNDERLAND
FA to assess Sunderland trouble
The Football Association is seeking a report on the crowd trouble that marred Saturday's match between Sunderland and Newcastle.
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TOTTENHAM
Tottenham 2-0 Bolton
Goals from strikers Roman Pavlyuchenko and Darren Bent give Tottenham their first league win of the season in Harry Redknapp's first game in charge.
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WEST BROM
Newcastle v West Brom
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Premier League match.
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WEST HAM UNITED
West Ham 0-2 Arsenal
Julien Faubert's own goal sets up a win for Arsenal to keep them in touch with leaders Liverpool.
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WIGAN
Wigan 0-4 Aston Villa
Gabriel Agbonlahor scores one goal and makes two as Villa win at a canter at Wigan's JJB Stadium.
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BARNSLEY
Doncaster v Barnsley
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match.
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BIRMINGHAM
QPR v Birmingham
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BLACKPOOL
Cardiff v Blackpool
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match.
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BRISTOL CITY
Barnsley 0-0 Bristol City
High-flying Bristol City are made to settle for a point against Barnsley in a game they could easily have lost.
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BURNLEY
Charlton 1-1 Burnley
Svetoslav Todorov salvaged a point for Charlton as they fought back to denied Burnley victory at The Valley.
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CARDIFF
The FA to investigate Jones abuse
The FA are investigating the offensive verbal abuse suffered by Cardiff City manager Dave Jones at Nottingham Forest.
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CHARLTON
Charlton 1-1 Burnley
Svetoslav Todorov salvaged a point for Charlton as they fought back to denied Burnley victory at The Valley.
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COVENTRY
Southampton v Coventry
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match.
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Crystal Palace v Nottm Forest
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match.
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DERBY
Coventry 1-1 Derby
Clinton Morrison grabs a last-minute equaliser as Coventry rescue a point against rivals Derby.
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DONCASTER
Doncaster v Barnsley
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match.
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IPSWICH
Plymouth 1-3 Ipswich
A brilliant brace from Owen Garvan and Kevin Lisbie's first goal in 11 games gives Ipswich a comfortable win at Plymouth.
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NORWICH
Norwich 2-1 Doncaster
Leroy Lita grabs an injury-time winner as Norwich come from behind to beat Doncaster.
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NOTTM FOREST
Crystal Palace v Nottm Forest
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match.
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PLYMOUTH
We were second best says Sturrock
Plymouth Argyle manager Paul Sturrock admits his side were second best after the 3-1 home defeat to Ipswich Town on Saturday.
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PRESTON
Preston v Watford
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match.
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QPR
Ainsworth proud to hold QPR reins
Caretaker manager Gareth Ainsworth remains positive about leading QPR following Iain Dowie's sacking.
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READING
Reading 0-0 QPR
Reading and QPR play out a goalless draw in Saturday's Championship match.
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SHEFF WED
Sheff Wed v Plymouth
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SHEFF UTD
Sheff Wed v Plymouth
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SOUTHAMPTON
Southampton v Coventry
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SWANSEA
Painter ruled out for six months
Marcos Painter could miss the rest of Swansea City's season with ruptured knee ligaments.
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WATFORD
Preston v Watford
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WOLVES
Watford 2-3 Wolves
Michael Gray's winner settles an enthralling clash between Wolves and Watford at Vicarage Road.
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ABERDEEN
Diamond hails decision switch ref
Aberdeen defender Zander Diamond says Steve Conroy must take credit for reversing his penalty decision.
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CELTIC
Marinos reveal Nakamura bid plan
Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura's former club express their intention to re-sign the player from Celtic.
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DUNDEE UNITED
Dundee United v Dunfermline
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Co-operative Insurance Cup quarter-final tie.
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FALKIRK
Falkirk v Inverness CT
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HAMILTON
Rangers v Hamilton Accies
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HEARTS
Hearts 1-1 Aberdeen
Hearts and Aberdeen battle to an entertaining draw at Tynecastle in the Scottish Premier League.
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HIBERNIAN
Celtic 4-2 Hibernian
Celtic dig deep to record a victory over Hibernian that keeps them clear at the top of the Scottish Premier League.
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INVERNESS CT
Falkirk v Inverness CT
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KILMARNOCK
Kilmarnock 1-2 Falkirk
Steve Lovell scored and was sent off as Falkirk beat Kilmarnock at a wet and windy Rugby Park.
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MOTHERWELL
Inverness CT 1-2 Motherwell
Bob Malcolm and Chris Porter strikes saw Motherwell triumph at a blustery Caledonian Stadium.
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RANGERS
SFA vows to tackle 'Famine song'
Scottish FA president George Peat seeks a meeting with the SPL and police over alleged offensive chanting by Rangers supporters.
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ST MIRREN
Dundee United 2-0 St Mirren
Goals by Roy O'Donovan and Craig Conway give Dundee United victory over St Mirren at Tannadice.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Angola's Petro claim record title
Luanda's Petro Atletico sealed a record 14th Angolan league title with a 4-1 win over Desportivo Huila on Sunday.
  Ancelotti eyes future in Africa
AC Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti says he would like to coach an African country at the 2010 World Cup.
  Coton Sport win Cameroon FA Cup
Champions League finalists Coton Sport Garoua retain the Cameroon FA Cup after defeating Aigle Dschang 4-2.
CRICKET
Antigua lights concern Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen admits the lighting in Antigua is a concern as England prepare for the $20m showdown against the Stanford Superstars on Saturday.
  MCC demands forfeited Test U-turn
The MCC urges the ICC to overturn its decision to change the result of the 2006 Test between England and Pakistan.
  Middlesex set for big-money match
Middlesex take on Stanford Twenty20 champions Trinidad and Tobago for the chance to win up to £182,000.
RUGBY UNION
Lewis remains positive after row
The WRU's proposed new Participation Agreement with Wales' four regions will not be detrimentally affected by their court battle, insists chief executive Roger Lewis.
  Ospreys 37-22 Worcester
Defending champions Ospreys run out winners against Worcester in the EDF Energy Cup match at the Liberty Stadium.
  Saracens 33-19 Northampton
Gordon Ross kicks 23 points as Saracens beat Northampton in an EDF Energy Cup game at Vicarage Road.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Tonga 22-20 Ireland
Damien Blanch's hat-trick is not quite enough as Ireland suffer a heartbreaking defeat by Tonga in their World Cup opener.
  Smith doubtful for Australia tie
England winger Lee Smith is doubtful for Sunday's World Cup match against Australia because of a foot injury.
  New Zealand without banned Matai
Steve Matai will miss New Zealand's World Cup match with Papua New Guinea after being handed a one-match ban for a high tackle.
TENNIS
Glasgow plays host to Davis Cup
Great Britain's home tie against Ukraine in the Davis Cup next year will be staged at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow.
  Querrey sets up clash with Murray
American Sam Querrey will be Andy Murray's opponent in the second round of the Paris Masters.
  Clinical Federer wins Swiss title
Roger Federer wins the Swiss Indoors title for the third successive year, defeating David Nalbandian 6-3 6-4 in the final.
GOLF
Garcia clinches home town victory
Spain's Sergio Garcia fires a closing 67 to win the Castello Masters title on his home course.
  Beckman clinches Frys.Com title
Cameron Beckman wins the Frys.com Open at the second extra hole after a final-round 63 forced a play-off with overnight leader Kevin Sutherland.
  Alfredsson captures China title
Helen Alfredsson overshadows fellow Swede Annika Sorenstam by winning the Grand China Air title with a final round 65.
MOTORSPORT
Schumacher expects Hamilton reign
Michael Schumacher believes his record of seven world titles can be beaten - and that Lewis Hamilton could do it.
  Stoner romps to season finale win
Casey Stoner wins the final MotoGP race of the season in Valencia, while Valentino Rossi is third to set a new points total record.
  Hamilton targets final title push
Lewis Hamilton is looking for a repeat of his focused performance in China when the F1 season climaxes in Brazil next weekend.
FORMULA ONE
Schumacher expects Hamilton reign
Michael Schumacher believes his record of seven world titles can be beaten - and that Lewis Hamilton could do it.
  Hamilton targets final title push
Lewis Hamilton is looking for a repeat of his focused performance in China when the F1 season climaxes in Brazil next weekend.
  F1 teams agree cost-cutting deal
The FIA and representatives of Formula One teams agree to cut costs for smaller teams from next season.
BOXING
Roach absent for Khan's comeback
Amir Khan will not have new trainer Freddie Roach in his corner when he returns to the ring in December.
  Denmark's Kessler retains title
Mikkel Kessler retains his WBA super-middleweight title with a third-round knockout of Danilo Haeussler.
  Klitschko IBF bout falls through
Wladimir Klitschko's IBF heavyweight title defence against Alexander Povetkin in December is called off after the Russian churt his ankle.
ATHLETICS
Superb Radcliffe wins Great South
Britain's Paula Radcliffe wins the 10-mile Great South Run in a British record time.
  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
Knowhere collects Old Roan Chase
Knowhere wins the Old Roan Chase under a fine ride from Paddy Brennan to give trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies another significant early season winner.
  O'Brien seals 22nd Group One win
Three-time Ascot Gold Cup hero Yeats gives Aidan O'Brien his 22nd Group One winner of the campaign in the Prix Royal-Oak at Longchamp.
  Europe dominate at Breeders' Cup
Britain-based Raven's Pass wins the Breeders' Cup Classic as European horses dominate with a record five winners in the prestigious meeting.
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 makes 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 aims for 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...
London 'could have own NFL team'
NFL boss Roger Goodell says London could one day host a full-time team if the experiment with games in the UK remains successful.
  Hackett ends his swimming career
Australian swimmer Grant Hackett, gold medallist in consecutive Olympics, announces his retirement from the sport.
  Saints pip San Diego at Wembley
Drew Brees gives a passing masterclass to 83,226 fans as the New Orleans Saints win 37-32 over San Diego at Wembley.
FUN AND GAMES
Ten to tackle
How much can you remember about the last seven days in sport?
  Robbo blog
"When you're in the deepest doo-dah, you call for 'Arry Houdini"
  Sport quotes of the week
Arsene Wenger's extraordinary views on WAGs, plus top chants
NORTHERN IRELAND
Cliftonville v Linfield (Mon)
Linfield manager David Jeffrey is hoping "hard work in training" in recent days will be rewarded in Monday's League clash at Solitude.
  Glenavon 1-2 Glentoran
Gary Hamilton and Andrew Waterworth score as leaders Glentoran win 2-1 away to Glenavon.
  Lisburn Distillery 1-0 Ballymena
Curtis Allen scores the only goal against Ballymena to lift Lisburn Distillery up to third in the Premiership table.
SCOTLAND
SFA vows to tackle 'Famine song'
Scottish FA president George Peat seeks a meeting with the SPL and police over alleged offensive chanting by Rangers supporters.
  Glasgow plays host to Davis Cup
Great Britain's home tie against Ukraine in the Davis Cup next year will be staged at the Braehead Arena in Glasgow.
  Dundee vacancy interests O'Neill
Brechin City boss Michael O'Neill says he would like to hold talks with Dundee over the club's managerial vacancy.
WALES
The FA to investigate Jones abuse
The FA are investigating the offensive verbal abuse suffered by Cardiff City manager Dave Jones at Nottingham Forest.
  Lewis remains positive after row
The WRU's proposed new Participation Agreement with Wales' four regions will not be detrimentally affected by their court battle, insists chief executive Roger Lewis.
  Painter ruled out for six months
Marcos Painter could miss the rest of Swansea City's season with ruptured knee ligaments.

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