Sunday, November 16, 2008

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Sunday, 16 November, 2008, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
Iraq cabinet backs US troops deal
The Iraqi cabinet approves a security pact with the US governing the presence of US troops past the end of 2008.
  Three wildfires ring Los Angeles
Three major fires in southern California destroy many homes, forcing thousands of people to flee the fast-moving flames.
  Shuttle approaches space station
A shuttle is set to dock with the International Space Station shortly on an "extreme make-over" mission.
  Head rebel 'backs DR Congo peace'
Rebel leader Laurent Nkunda says he will support a peace process with DR Congo's government, following talks with a UN envoy.
  Leaders welcome G20 action plan
World leaders welcome the outcome of the G20 summit but some observers say the action plan does not go far enough.
AFRICA
Head rebel 'backs DR Congo peace'
Rebel leader Laurent Nkunda says he will support a peace process with DR Congo's government, following talks with a UN envoy.
  Guinea-Bissau goes to the polls
The people of Guinea-Bissau are voting in parliamentary elections which are seen as a major test for the country's stability.
  Somali head admits militant gains
Somalia president says Islamist insurgents now control most of the country, and are approaching Mogadishu.
AMERICAS
Iraq cabinet backs US troops deal
The Iraqi cabinet approves a security pact with the US governing the presence of US troops past the end of 2008.
  Summit pledge to 'restore growth'
Global leaders at the G20 financial summit in Washington pledge to work together to restore global growth.
  Three wildfires ring Los Angeles
Three major fires in southern California destroy many homes, forcing thousands of people to flee the fast-moving flames.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Chinese 'living longer than ever'
The lives of China's people have vastly improved in the last 30 years but the gap between rich and poor is growing, the UN says.
  Somali pirates 'seize cargo ship'
South Korean officials say pirates have hijacked a ship off the coast of Somalia carrying 23 crew, including five South Koreans.
  Kim 'makes new public appearance'
North Korea says reclusive leader Kim Jong-il has made another public appearance, amid speculation that he has been ill.
EUROPE
Russia 'pinning hopes on Obama'
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev hopes US President-elect Barack Obama will help rebuild strained mutual relations.
  Summit pledge to 'restore growth'
Global leaders at the G20 financial summit in Washington pledge to work together to restore global growth.
  Gas blasts kill Romanian miners
Gas explosions at a colliery in south-western Romania kill 12 miners and seriously injure eight others, officials say.
MIDDLE EAST
Iraq cabinet backs US troops deal
The Iraqi cabinet approves a security pact with the US governing the presence of US troops past the end of 2008.
  Air strike kills Gaza militants
An Israeli air strike kills four Palestinian militants in the northern Gaza Strip, further straining a five-month ceasefire.
  Syria uncovers 'largest church'
Archaeologists find what they think is the largest ancient Christian church in Syria - probably dating back some 1,500 years.
SOUTH ASIA
Sri Lanka army 'takes Tiger base'
Sri Lankan soldiers have entered the strategically important Tamil Tiger stronghold of Pooneryn, the defence ministry says.
  Pakistan asks IMF for rescue loan
Pakistan has asked the International Monetary Fund for a loan of at least $7.6bn, its top economic adviser says.
  UK soldier killed in Afghanistan
A British soldier from the Royal Ghurkha Rifles dies after his patrol hits an explosive device in southern Afghanistan.
UK NEWS
Osborne stands by economy warning
The shadow chancellor rejects criticism of his warning about sterling, saying it is his job to tell the truth about the economy.
  UK soldier killed in Afghanistan
A British soldier from the Royal Ghurkha Rifles dies after his patrol hits an explosive device in southern Afghanistan.
  Three die in police pursuit crash
Three people are killed when their car hits a garden wall while they are being pursued by police in Greater Manchester.
UK POLITICS
Osborne stands by economy warning
The shadow chancellor rejects criticism of his warning about sterling, saying it is his job to tell the truth about the economy.
  Brown heralds G20's 'route map'
Gordon Brown has said that the accords at the G20 summit provide a "route map" to economic recovery.
  Minister dismisses poll 'chatter'
Speculation about a possible spring election is dismissed as "chatter" by Labour's election co-ordinator.
UK EDUCATION
New Ofsted inspections attacked
Ofsted's new short, sharp inspection regime presents only a "superficial snapshot" of schools, a report says.
  Ministers 'losing grip on EMAs'
A leading college principal says the government needs to show that it has a grip on the problem with student allowances.
  Coasting schools told to improve
Hundreds of secondary schools deemed to be "coasting" are to be urged to stretch their pupils to achieve more.
ENGLAND
Three die in police pursuit crash
Three people are killed when their car hits a garden wall while they are being pursued by police in Greater Manchester.
  Man stabbed at music awards show
One man is stabbed and two others are injured during a music awards ceremony in London.
  Stars turn out for prince's 60th
Rod Stewart sings at a celebrity birthday party for the Prince of Wales and his family and friends.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Baton rounds fired at 75-year-old
The Police Ombudsman begins an investigation after a 75-year-old man was shot twice by police baton rounds in east Belfast.
  Church bus destroyed by vandals
A minibus is destroyed after vandals set fire to a bin in the grounds of a church in Newcastle.
  Cannabis plants seized by police
Police seize up to 150 suspected cannabis plants at an industrial estate unit on the outskirts of south Belfast.
SCOTLAND
Financier 'discouraged' from bid
The financier behind a move to find another bidder to take over HBOS says he was discouraged from finding an alternative.
  Plans for cheap drink clampdown
A ban on cut-price alcohol could be introduced next year under plans to curb alcohol abuse among young people.
  Teenage knifeman in crime spree
Police hunt a teenager who is believed to have threatened five people at knifepoint in Glasgow's west end.
WALES
Inquiry as boy, 13, dies in river
Police launch an investigation after the body of a teenage boy is recovered from a river.
  Prison's mental health 'scandal'
Urgent action is demanded over inadequate provision of mental health services at a young offenders' institute.
  New lifeboat for cathedral city
A lifeboat donor names the new vessel in honour of his parents in the petite Pembrokeshire city of St David's.
BUSINESS
Leaders welcome G20 action plan
World leaders welcome the outcome of the G20 summit but some observers say the action plan does not go far enough.
  Pakistan asks IMF for rescue loan
Pakistan has asked the International Monetary Fund for a loan of at least $7.6bn, its top economic adviser says.
  Iran pushes for further oil cut
Iran is to urge Opec to agree another cut in production to boost the price of oil, a top Iranian oil official says.
ENTERTAINMENT
Rapper West criticises paparazzi
Rap star Kanye West criticises paparazzi photographers following his brief arrest after an incident in Newcastle.
  Madonna backs Malawi school drive
Madonna urges fans to donate to a charity supporting schools for girls in Malawi, the home country of her adopted son.
  Man stabbed at music awards show
One man is stabbed and two others are injured during a music awards ceremony in London.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Shuttle approaches space station
A shuttle is set to dock with the International Space Station shortly on an "extreme make-over" mission.
  India sends probe on to the Moon
India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft sends a probe to crash land on the surface of the Moon.
  Exoplanets finally come into view
Two studies show the first direct images of planets outside our Solar System, including a three-planet system.
TECHNOLOGY
India sends probe on to the Moon
India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft sends a probe to crash land on the surface of the Moon.
  European debut for '$100 laptop'
The One Laptop Per Child organisation will start selling its XO laptop in Europe on 17 November.
  Tower of power lights up London
A wind-powered sculpture is lighting up London's South Bank as part of a digital arts festival.
HEALTH
Cancer drug success 'on the rise'
Cancer drug research is entering a new era which will mean more successful drugs for patients, says a charity.
  Ovary transplant baby 'a miracle'
A woman who underwent the world's first whole ovary transplant speaks of her delight at giving birth.
  Heart test 'cannot predict risk'
Heart tests offered to many patients with chest pain are of little value in predicting future heart disease, say researchers.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1983: England fans rampage in Luxembourg
More than 20 English football supporters are arrested in Luxembourg after a night of violence.
  1979: Blunt revealed as 'fourth man'
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher names Sir Anthony Blunt, a former security service officer, as the "fourth man" in the Philby affair.
  1976: Bank robbers jailed for 100 years
Seven men who took part in an £8m bank robbery receive jail terms totalling nearly 100 years.

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TOP STORIES
Live text - Premier League
Hull host Manchester City after Everton draw with Middlesbrough in Sunday's Premier League matches.
  Australia 52-0 Fiji
Billy Slater and Johnathan Thurston score hat-tricks as Australia reach the World Cup final with a 10-try demolition of Fiji in Sydney.
  Superb Djokovic wins Masters Cup
Novak Djokovic produces a magnificent display to beat Nikolay Davydenko in Shanghai and win his first Masters Cup title.
  Gerrard ruled out of Germany game
Liverpool midfielder Steve Gerrard withdraws from the England squad set to face Germany on Wednesday with a torn leg muscle.
  Pakistan v West Indies live score
Pakistan seek to clinch a 3-0 series clean sweep in the third match of the one-day series against West Indies in Abu Dhabi.
FOOTBALL
Live text - Premier League
Hull host Manchester City after Everton draw with Middlesbrough in Sunday's Premier League matches.
  Everton 1-1 Middlesbrough
Yakubu scores his first goal in 10 matches to rescue a deserved point for Everton against Middlesbrough at Goodison Park.
  Hamilton Accies 1-2 Celtic
Paul Hartley scores a late winner as Celtic maintain their four-point lead in the SPL against 10-man Hamilton.
ARSENAL
Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa
Aston Villa score twice late on to secure a deserved win against Arsenal at the Emirates.
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ASTON VILLA
Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa
Aston Villa score twice late on to secure a deserved win against Arsenal at the Emirates.
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BLACKBURN
Blackburn 1-2 Sunderland
Djibril Cisse grabs the winner as Sunderland come from behind to beat Blackburn at Ewood Park.
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BOLTON
Bolton 0-2 Liverpool
Dirk Kuyt and Steven Gerrard are on target as Liverpool maintain their title push with victory at Bolton.
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CHELSEA
West Brom 0-3 Chelsea
Nicolas Anelka scores twice as Chelsea claim a convincing win at rock bottom West Brom to move back above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.
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EVERTON
Everton 1-1 Middlesbrough
Yakubu scores his first goal in 10 matches to rescue a deserved point for Everton against Middlesbrough at Goodison Park.
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FULHAM
Fulham 2-1 Tottenham
Goals from Simon Davies and Andy Johnson give Fulham victory over London rival Tottenham at Craven Cottage
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HULL
Hull v Man City
Team news ahead of Sunday's Premier League match.
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LIVERPOOL
Gerrard ruled out of Germany game
Liverpool midfielder Steve Gerrard withdraws from the England squad set to face Germany on Wednesday with a torn leg muscle.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Hull v Man City
Team news ahead of Sunday's Premier League match.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Man Utd 5-0 Stoke
Cristiano Ronaldo's 100th Manchester United goal sets his side on their way to an emphatic win at home to Stoke.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
Everton 1-1 Middlesbrough
Yakubu scores his first goal in 10 matches to rescue a deserved point for Everton against Middlesbrough at Goodison Park.
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NEWCASTLE
Newcastle 2-2 Wigan
Ten-man Wigan deny Joe Kinnear's side a dramatic late victory as former Newcastle defender Titus Bramble snatches a last-gasp equaliser.
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PORTSMOUTH
West Ham 0-0 Portsmouth
West Ham claim their first clean sheet of the season in a goalless draw with Portsmouth.
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STOKE
Man Utd 5-0 Stoke
Cristiano Ronaldo's 100th Manchester United goal sets his side on their way to an emphatic win at home to Stoke.
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SUNDERLAND
Blackburn 1-2 Sunderland
Djibril Cisse grabs the winner as Sunderland come from behind to beat Blackburn at Ewood Park.
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TOTTENHAM
Fulham 2-1 Tottenham
Goals from Simon Davies and Andy Johnson give Fulham victory over London rival Tottenham at Craven Cottage
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WEST BROM
West Brom 0-3 Chelsea
Nicolas Anelka scores twice as Chelsea claim a convincing win at rock bottom West Brom to move back above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.
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WEST HAM UNITED
West Ham 0-0 Portsmouth
West Ham claim their first clean sheet of the season in a goalless draw with Portsmouth.
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WIGAN
Newcastle 2-2 Wigan
Ten-man Wigan deny Joe Kinnear's side a dramatic late victory as former Newcastle defender Titus Bramble snatches a last-gasp equaliser.
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BARNSLEY
Barnsley 2-1 Watford
Second-half goals from Miguel Mostto and Stephen Foster give Barnsley victory over Watford.
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BIRMINGHAM
McLeish hails Blues determination
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish pays tribute to his side's battling spirit after they come from behind with ten men to beat Charlton.
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BLACKPOOL
Blackpool 1-3 Preston
Preston pull away from Blackpool in the Championship table after recovering from conceding an early goal to beat their Lancashire rivals.
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BRISTOL CITY
Bristol City 2-2 Nottm Forest
Lee Camp saves Michael McIndoe's injury-time penalty to deny Bristol City victory in an entertaining game at Ashton Gate
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BURNLEY
QPR 1-2 Burnley
Sunstitute Alan Mahon continues the Clarets fine form with the winner to sink QPR at Loftus Road.
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CARDIFF
Cardiff 2-1 Crystal Palace
Cardiff host Crystal Palace in Saturday's Championship encounter.
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CHARLTON
Birmingham 3-2 Charlton
Franck Queudrue scores the winning goal as Birmingham get their first win in four games with victory against Charlton.
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COVENTRY
Coventry 0-1 Plymouth
Craig Noone comes from the bench to earn Plymouth a narrow victory over Coventry.
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Cardiff 2-1 Crystal Palace
Cardiff host Crystal Palace in Saturday's Championship encounter.
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DERBY
Derby 3-0 Sheff Wed
Kris Commons' first home goal since his move from Nottingham Forest puts Derby on the way to a comfortable victory.
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DONCASTER
Doncaster 1-0 Ipswich
Doncaster record their first league win in 12 games with victory at home to Ipswich.
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IPSWICH
Doncaster 1-0 Ipswich
Doncaster record their first league win in 12 games with victory at home to Ipswich.
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NORWICH
Frustrated Cureton considers loan
Striker Jamie Cureton says he may go out on loan to find first-team football after sitting out much of Norwich's season on the bench.
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NOTTM FOREST
Bristol City 2-2 Nottm Forest
Lee Camp saves Michael McIndoe's injury-time penalty to deny Bristol City victory in an entertaining game at Ashton Gate
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PLYMOUTH
Coventry 0-1 Plymouth
Craig Noone comes from the bench to earn Plymouth a narrow victory over Coventry.
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PRESTON
Blackpool 1-3 Preston
Preston pull away from Blackpool in the Championship table after recovering from conceding an early goal to beat their Lancashire rivals.
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QPR
QPR 1-2 Burnley
Sunstitute Alan Mahon continues the Clarets fine form with the winner to sink QPR at Loftus Road.
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READING
Sheff Utd 0-2 Reading
Kevin Doyle scores one and creates another as Reading win at promotion rivals Sheffield United.
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SHEFF WED
Derby 3-0 Sheff Wed
Kris Commons' first home goal since his move from Nottingham Forest puts Derby on the way to a comfortable victory.
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SHEFF UTD
Hendrie joins Blackpool on loan
Sheffield United midfielder Lee Hendrie joins Blackpool on loan until January.
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SOUTHAMPTON
Southampton 1-2 Wolves
Mick McCarthy's Wolves side beat 10-man Southampton to cement their lead at the top of the Championship table.
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SWANSEA
Pratley backs Swans play-off push
Darren Pratley believes Swansea City can challenge for a place in the Championship play-offs.
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WATFORD
Barnsley 2-1 Watford
Second-half goals from Miguel Mostto and Stephen Foster give Barnsley victory over Watford.
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WOLVES
Southampton 1-2 Wolves
Mick McCarthy's Wolves side beat 10-man Southampton to cement their lead at the top of the Championship table.
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ABERDEEN
Hibernian 2-2 Aberdeen
Steven Fletcher fires a injury-time equaliser for Hibernian in a thrilling draw with Aberdeen at Easter Road.
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CELTIC
Hamilton Accies 1-2 Celtic
Paul Hartley scores a late winner as Celtic maintain their four-point lead in the SPL against 10-man Hamilton.
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DUNDEE UNITED
Kilmarnock 2-0 Dundee United
Kilmarnock win for the first time in five matches as Dundee United are defeated at Rugby Park.
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FALKIRK
Falkirk 1-0 Motherwell
Michael Higdon's third goal in a week earns Falkirk a battling victory and stretches their unbeaten run to six games.
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HAMILTON
Hamilton Accies 1-2 Celtic
Paul Hartley scores a late winner as Celtic maintain their four-point lead in the SPL against 10-man Hamilton.
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HEARTS
Inverness CT 0-1 Hearts
Hearts secure a narrow victory over Inverness Caledonian Thistle in a low-key encounter.
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HIBERNIAN
Hibernian 2-2 Aberdeen
Steven Fletcher fires a injury-time equaliser for Hibernian in a thrilling draw with Aberdeen at Easter Road.
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INVERNESS CT
Inverness CT 0-1 Hearts
Hearts secure a narrow victory over Inverness Caledonian Thistle in a low-key encounter.
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KILMARNOCK
Kilmarnock 2-0 Dundee United
Kilmarnock win for the first time in five matches as Dundee United are defeated at Rugby Park.
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MOTHERWELL
Falkirk 1-0 Motherwell
Michael Higdon's third goal in a week earns Falkirk a battling victory and stretches their unbeaten run to six games.
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RANGERS
Rangers 2-1 St Mirren
Rangers hang on for victory after Franco Miranda's late goal for St Mirren sets up a tense finale in a pulsating game at Ibrox.
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ST MIRREN
Rangers 2-1 St Mirren
Rangers hang on for victory after Franco Miranda's late goal for St Mirren sets up a tense finale in a pulsating game at Ibrox.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
LIVE: African Champions League final
Live updates from Garoua as Cameroon's Coton Sport face Egypt's Al Ahly in the African Champions League final second leg.
  Coton Sport seek to upset Ahly
Coton Sport are seeking to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Al Ahly on Sunday to win the Champions League title.
  Newcastle 2-2 Wigan
Ten-man Wigan deny Joe Kinnear's side a dramatic late victory as former Newcastle defender Titus Bramble snatches a last-gasp equaliser.
CRICKET
Gough slams England 'favouritism'
Former England fast bowler Darren Gough says selection favouritism is hampering the team's chances in one-day cricket.
  Sidebottom set to miss out again
England are unlikely to risk paceman Ryan Sidebottom as they attempt to bounce back against India in Monday's second match of their one-day series.
  No agreement on England IPL deal
England fail to reach agreement with India over the release of players for the Indian Premier League.
RUGBY UNION
Vickery asks for England patience
Prop Phil Vickery believes Martin Johnson should stick with the players who suffered a first defeat of his reign against Australia.
  Injured Hook could miss NZ Test
James Hook admits he is facing a battle to be fit for Wales' remaining autumn Tests against New Zealand and Australia.
  Hadden upset at Scots' surrender
Head coach Frank Hadden was frustrated that his Scotland side could not hold on for victory against South Africa.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Australia 52-0 Fiji
Billy Slater and Johnathan Thurston score hat-tricks as Australia reach the World Cup final with a 10-try demolition of Fiji in Sydney.
  Stuart fears for England's future
Australia coach Ricky Stuart says England will only become a world force if they slash the number of imported players in Super League.
  England stars on award shortlist
Four England players areshortlisted for the Rugby League International Federation's inaugural player of the year award.
TENNIS
Superb Djokovic wins Masters Cup
Novak Djokovic produces a magnificent display to beat Nikolay Davydenko in Shanghai and win his first Masters Cup title.
  Djokovic v Davydenko as it happened
Novak Djokovic takes on Nikolay Davydenko in the final of the Masters Cup.
  Davydenko ends Murray's Cup run
Andy Murray is beaten by Nikolay Davydenko in the semi-finals of the Masters Cup to bring his 2008 season to an end.
GOLF
Singh pips big names in Singapore
India's Jeev Milka Singh beats Padraig Harrington and Ernie Els to win the Singapoe Open.
  Seve set to leave intensive care
Golfing legend Seve Ballesteros may be released from intensive care next week, according to the hospital where he had surgery on a brain tumour.
  Seven sports seek 2016 inclusion
Golf and rugby sevens are among seven sports presenting their cases on Friday for inclusion in the Olympic Games.
MOTORSPORT
China considers ditching F1 race
Shanghai is weighing up the future of its Grand Prix, according to a senior race official.
  Schumacher could join Superbikes
Honda say they could offer seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher a ride in the 2009 World Superbikes championship.
  Toro Rosso to assess 2009 drivers
The Toro Rosso team will evaluate three drivers at a Formula One test in Spain next week as they seek to finalise their 2009 line-up.
FORMULA ONE
China considers ditching F1 race
Shanghai is weighing up the future of its Grand Prix, according to a senior race official.
  Schumacher could join Superbikes
Honda say they could offer seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher a ride in the 2009 World Superbikes championship.
  Toro Rosso to assess 2009 drivers
The Toro Rosso team will evaluate three drivers at a Formula One test in Spain next week as they seek to finalise their 2009 line-up.
BOXING
Haye targets Klitschko brothers
Britain's David Haye wants a world title showdown with Wladimir or Vitali Klitschko after his five-round demolition of Monte Barrett.
  Taylor beats Lacy in eliminator
Jermain Taylor dominates Jeff Lacy to win a 12-round unanimous decision in a WBC super middleweight eliminator.
  Campbell earns historic title win
Bantamweight Luke Campbell becomes England's first European amateur champion in 47 years.
ATHLETICS
Yamauchi sets new personal best
Britain's Mara Yamauchi clocks a new personal best time as she finishes third in the Toyko International Women's Marathon.
  Turner plans lottery fund appeal
Nottinghamshire sprint hurdler Andy Turner says he is to appeal against a decision to stop his lottery funding.
  IAAF hits back in 2012 legacy row
World athletics boss Lamine Diack weighs into the London 2012 stadium row, accusing Olympics chief Jacques Rogge of showing a "lack of respect".
SNOOKER
Robertson takes title in Bahrain
Neil Robertson edges past Matthew Stevens 9-7 to win the Bahrain Championship.
  Bahrain Championship final result
Neil Robertson beats Matthew Stevens 9-7 in the final at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre.
  Stevens and Robertson into final
Matthew Stevens beats Stephen Hendry 6-4 to reach the final of the Bahrain Championship, where he will play Neil Roberston.
HORSE RACING
Numide victory denies Aigle D'Or
Numide edges out favourite Aigle D'Or in the final strides to win the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham.
  Imperial Commander romps to glory
Imperial Commander opens his season with victory in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham.
  Cross Country joy for Dix Villez
Dix Villez, ridden by Davy Russell, wins the Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham's Open meeting.
CYCLING
2009 Tour of Georgia is scrapped
The Tour of Georgia, one of American cycling's most prestigious events, is cancelled for next season.
  Armstrong firms up 2009 schedule
Lance Armstrong plans to ride in a number of classic races next year - but the American remains coy as to whether he will ride in the Tour de France.
  Four golds complete GB domination
Great Britain's cyclists add four more gold medals on the final day of the World Cup Classics series at the Manchester Velodrome.
OTHER SPORT...
Lightning part with coach Melrose
The Tampa Bay Lightning fire coach Barry Melrose just 16 games into the NHL season.
  Seven sports seek 2016 inclusion
Golf and rugby sevens are among seven sports presenting their cases on Friday for inclusion in the Olympic Games.
  Jets thwart New England comeback
The New York Jets hold off New England to seal a dramatic overtime 34-31 win and take control of the AFC East.
FUN AND GAMES
Robbo column
The Tees Mouth plays tribute to Harry Redknapp, plus views on Drogba
  Ten to tackle
How much can you remember about the last seven days in sport?
  Sport quotes of the week
Arsene Wenger invents a new word, plus all your top chants.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Cross and Ballinderry into final
Holders Crossmaglen and Ballinderry progress to the Ulster Club SFC final after wins over St Eunan's and Cavan Gaels.
  JJB Sports Premiership - results
Final scores from Saturday's five matches in the JJB Premiership.
  Crusaders 0-0 Bangor
Crusaders surrender their lead the top of the table with a dull 0-0 draw against Bangor.
SCOTLAND
Live text- Sunday's SPL
SPL leaders Celtic travel to New Douglas Park to take on Hamilton Accies.
  Scotland 10-14 South Africa
Scotland are made to pay for missed penalties as South Africa edge a hard-fought encounter at Murrayfield.
  Davydenko ends Murray's Cup run
Andy Murray is beaten by Nikolay Davydenko in the semi-finals of the Masters Cup to bring his 2008 season to an end.
WALES
Wales' Cooper caught in rugby row
Gloucester could face an International Rugby Board sanction after defying a rule to play Wales scrum-half Gareth Cooper against Saracens.
  Wales fear midfield injury crisis
Jason Koumas has withdrawn from Wales' squad to face Denmark while boss John Toshack is sweating on the fitness of Cardiff City star Joe Ledley.
  Injured Hook could miss NZ Test
James Hook admits he is facing a battle to be fit for Wales' remaining autumn Tests against New Zealand and Australia.

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