Wednesday, November 26, 2008

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Wednesday, 26 November, 2008, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
Thai leader rejects election call
Thai PM Somchai Wongsawat rejects calls by the country's military chief to quit, saying his government is legitimate.
  Zimbabwe plays down cholera fears
Zimbabwe rejects calls for it to declare a state of emergency over a deadly cholera outbreak.
  Spam on rise after brief reprieve
Two weeks after the shutdown of a firm hosting massive spamming networks, spam levels are slowly returning to normal.
  Sri Lanka rebel HQ 'to fall soon'
The Sri Lankan army says its forces will soon capture the Tamil Tiger rebels' stronghold of Kilinochchi.
  Europe announces 200bn-euro plan
The European Commission unveils an economic recovery plan worth 200bn euros (£170bn) in an attempt to save millions of jobs.
AFRICA
Zimbabwe plays down cholera fears
Zimbabwe rejects calls for it to declare a state of emergency over a deadly cholera outbreak.
  Journalists kidnapped in Somalia
A British and Spanish journalist in Somalia covering the pirate hijackings are kidnapped, local authorities say.
  'Bad syrup' kills Nigerian babies
Nigeria shuts down a pharmaceuticals plant after the deaths of 25 infants are linked to tainted teething syrup.
AMERICAS
Gates 'to stay as Pentagon chief'
US President-elect Barack Obama is to keep Robert Gates as defence secretary, according to US media reports.
  Latin America tops murder tables
A young person in Latin America is 30 times more likely to be murdered than in Europe, a new study finds.
  Big drop in US consumer spending
US consumer spending fell 1% in October, the largest decline since September 2001, in a further sign of the economic downturn.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Thai leader rejects election call
Thai PM Somchai Wongsawat rejects calls by the country's military chief to quit, saying his government is legitimate.
  Korean adulterer faces jail term
South Korean prosecutors demand a jail term for a popular actress who admitted breaking the country's strict adultery laws.
  Tibet row puts off China-EU talks
China postpones a summit with the EU because of European contacts with the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.
EUROPE
Europe announces 200bn-euro plan
The European Commission unveils an economic recovery plan worth 200bn euros (£170bn) in an attempt to save millions of jobs.
  Georgian row over origins of war
An ex-Georgian ambassador sparks uproar by saying Georgia, not Russia, started the war in South Ossetia.
  UK to have European space centre
The European Space Agency (Esa) is to open a research centre in the UK.
MIDDLE EAST
Iraq delays vote on US withdrawal
Iraqi MPs delay a crucial vote on a plan to withdraw all US troops from the country by the end of 2011.
  More aid to enter blockaded Gaza
Israel permits limited aid and fuel deliveries into Gaza, which has been under an intensified blockade for three weeks.
  QE2 arrives at new home in Dubai
The world-famous QE2 arrives in her new home Dubai where the ship will be turned into a floating hotel.
SOUTH ASIA
Sri Lanka rebel HQ 'to fall soon'
The Sri Lankan army says its forces will soon capture the Tamil Tiger rebels' stronghold of Kilinochchi.
  India navy defends piracy sinking
The Indian navy defends its sinking near Somalia of a "hostile" boat maritime officials confirm was a hijacked Thai trawler.
  Pakistan 'mulls US drone action'
Pakistan's PM Yousuf Raza Gilani says his government is "considering various options" to counter attacks by US drones inside its territory.
UK NEWS
Britons in Thailand airport chaos
British travellers are left stranded in Thailand after anti-government protesters occupy Bangkok's international airport.
  PM 'outrage at unspeakable abuse'
Gordon Brown says any necessary changes will be made to the system after a father is jailed for raping his daughters.
  M25 coach death driver is jailed
A coach driver who admitted causing the deaths of three people in a crash on the M25 is jailed for five years.
UK POLITICS
Leaders in 'VAT bombshell' clash
Tory leader David Cameron clashes with Gordon Brown over what he claims is a secret 18.5% VAT "tax bombshell".
  Council tax rises 'under control'
Ministers say they expect council tax rises to be kept below 5% next year despite growing pressure on funding.
  Supermarkets 'to halve bags used'
Four of the UK's leading supermarkets say they are on track to halve the numbers of plastic bags handed out.
UK EDUCATION
Saturday school boost for pupils
Secondary schools in England are using Saturday schools and extended school days to boost pupils' results.
  Test abolition 'threat to Bard'
The ending of compulsory tests for 14-year-olds in England leads teachers to cancel Shakespeare training days, thespians warn.
  Call to halt key education plans
A committee of AMs says plans to give older pupils more choice of subjects should not proceed without more funding information.
ENGLAND
PM 'outrage at unspeakable abuse'
Gordon Brown says any necessary changes will be made to the system after a father is jailed for raping his daughters.
  M25 coach death driver is jailed
A coach driver who admitted causing the deaths of three people in a crash on the M25 is jailed for five years.
  Escort 'wanted to be handcuffed'
A male escort accusing singer Boy George of false imprisonment wanted to be handcuffed during an erotic photoshoot, jurors hear.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Funerals of officers taking place
The funerals of three of the four police officers killed in a weekend car crash in County Down are taking place.
  Man admits mother-of-one murder
A man admits murdering a mother of one whose body was found in her Belfast home by her daughter.
  Five pipe bombs seized from house
A man is arrested as five pipe bombs and a large amount of ammunition are found in a house in County Antrim.
SCOTLAND
Man admits stabbing sons to death
A man pleads guilty to murdering his two young sons, whose bodies were found in a car in East Dunbartonshire.
  Accused DNA 'found on Vicky body'
Traces of DNA belonging to the man accused of killing Vicky Hamilton were found on the schoolgirl's body, a trial hears.
  M25 coach death driver is jailed
A coach driver who admitted causing the deaths of three people in a crash on the M25 is jailed for five years.
WALES
Teacher denies 'hours on the web'
A primary school teacher tells a misconduct hearing that she did not spend hours online during lesson time.
  Three injured as lorry overturns
Three people are hurt after a lorry crosses the safety barrier on the M4, overturns and sheds its load on to a car roof.
  Severn reef plan is 'more green'
Conservations claim the Severn Estuary's tidal power could be better harnessed with a reef rather than a barrage.
BUSINESS
Europe announces 200bn-euro plan
The European Commission unveils an economic recovery plan worth 200bn euros (£170bn) in an attempt to save millions of jobs.
  Big drop in US consumer spending
US consumer spending fell 1% in October, the largest decline since September 2001, in a further sign of the economic downturn.
  Ex-Fed chief named Obama adviser
US President-elect Barack Obama names former Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker to chair a panel advising him on the economy.
ENTERTAINMENT
Britney confirms UK concert dates
US singer Britney Spears is to play two concerts in London next June - the only European shows of her forthcoming world tour.
  Escort 'wanted to be handcuffed'
A male escort accusing singer Boy George of false imprisonment wanted to be handcuffed during an erotic photoshoot, jurors hear.
  Bequeathed skull stars in Hamlet
The skull held aloft by David Tennant in the Royal Shakespeare Company's Hamlet was a real one, it is revealed.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Europe's 10bn-euro space vision
Member states of the European space agency (Esa) have agreed a 10bn-euro budget at their meeting in The Hague.
  UK to have European space centre
The European Space Agency (Esa) is to open a research centre in the UK.
  'World mandate' on climate action
An opinion survey carried out in 11 countries finds consensus on the need for action on climate change.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple made to drop iPhone advert
The UK advertising watchdog forces Apple to pull an iPhone advert after ruling it exaggerates the phone's speed.
  Spam on rise after brief reprieve
Two weeks after the shutdown of a firm hosting massive spamming networks, spam levels are slowly returning to normal.
  Online shopping spend in decline
For the first time since it began compiling figures, measurement firm find online spending is down.
HEALTH
Universal test 'would slash Aids'
Universal testing for HIV, followed by immediate treatment could cut full-blown Aids cases by up to 95%, a study says.
  Distractions 'hit old-age memory'
Mental slowing down in old age can be blamed partly on being more easily distracted, research suggests.
  Zimbabwe plays down cholera fears
Zimbabwe rejects calls for it to declare a state of emergency over a deadly cholera outbreak.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1983: £25m gold heist at Heathrow
An armed gang carries out Britain's largest-ever robbery from the Brinks Mat warehouse, at London's Heathrow Airport.
  1992: Queen to be taxed from next year
The Queen is to become the first British monarch since the 1930s to pay income tax.
  1953: Lords vote for commercial television
Peers back the Government's proposals for commercial television - despite fierce opposition from some rebels who fear the influence of advertisers.

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TOP STORIES
Live text - India v England
India lose two quick wickets but remain on target to overhaul England's 270-4 in the fifth one-day international at Cuttack.
  F1 boss plans scoring revolution
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone says he wants a new scoring system that would make the driver with most wins champion.
  West Ham suffer new Tevez setback
Sheffield United are granted a temporary injunction stopping West Ham appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in the Carlos Tevez affair.
  Drogba Inter reports rile Scolari
Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari reacts angrily to reports linking striker Didier Drogba to Inter Milan.
  Win steadies ship, states Wenger
Arsene Wenger says the Champions League win over Dynamo Kiev that sent Arsenal into the knockout stages was what the club needed after the recent turmoil.
FOOTBALL
West Ham suffer new Tevez setback
Sheffield United are granted a temporary injunction stopping West Ham appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in the Carlos Tevez affair.
  Ferguson reveals Rooney apology
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Wayne Rooney apologised to him and opponents Villarreal for diving in the Champions League tie.
  Drogba Inter reports rile Scolari
Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari reacts angrily to reports linking striker Didier Drogba to Inter Milan.
ARSENAL
Win steadies ship, states Wenger
Arsene Wenger says the Champions League win over Dynamo Kiev that sent Arsenal into the knockout stages was what the club needed after the recent turmoil.
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ASTON VILLA
Carew aims to end career at Villa
Aston Villa striker John Carew would be happy to end his career at the club as he feels so at home at Villa Park.
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BLACKBURN
Tottenham 1-0 Blackburn
Tottenham move out of the Premier League's bottom three with a win against Blackburn, who have Martin Olsson sent off.
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BOLTON
Middlesbrough 1-3 Bolton
Gretar Steinsson, Matt Taylor and Johan Elmander score as Bolton beat Middlesbrough at the Riverside.
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CHELSEA
Bordeaux v Chelsea
Team news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League match.
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EVERTON
Everton suffer fresh Vaughan blow
Everton striker James Vaughan is sidelined until early 2009 after injuring his right knee in training.
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FULHAM
Peterborough clinch Zakuani deal
Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson confirms that Gabby Zakuani will join the club permanently when the transfer window opens in January.
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HULL
Tigers prepare for Delap threat
Hull City will discuss how to deal with the threat of Stoke's Rory Delap and his throw-ins at training this week.
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LIVERPOOL
Liverpool v Marseille
Team news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League match.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Schalke 04 v Man City
Team news ahead of Thursday's Uefa Cup match.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Ferguson reveals Rooney apology
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Wayne Rooney apologised to him and opponents Villarreal for diving in the Champions League tie.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
Tranmere seal Johnson loan deal
Tranmere Rovers sign Middlesbrough defender John Johnson on loan until 31 December.
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NEWCASTLE
Kinnear keen for N'Zogbia to stay
Newcastle interim boss Joe Kinnear says midfielder Charles N'Zogbia will not be leaving the club in the January transfer window.
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PORTSMOUTH
Fitness boost for Defoe & Diarra
Portsmouth duo Jermain Defoe and Lassana Diarra do not require surgery on calf and ankle injuries respectively.
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STOKE
Potters reveal price of promotion
Stoke City reveal they lost more than £4m in last season's successful push for promotion to the Premier League.
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SUNDERLAND
Expect pressure from fans - Keane
Sunderland manager Roy Keane warns his players they must learn to cope with the pressure of expectation from fans at the Stadium of Light.
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TOTTENHAM
NEC Nijmegen v Tottenham
Team news ahead of Thursday's Uefa Cup match.
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WEST BROM
Stoke 1-0 West Brom
Mamady Sidibe heads a superb late winner to break West Brom's brave resistance at the Britannia Stadium.
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WEST HAM UNITED
West Ham suffer new Tevez setback
Sheffield United are granted a temporary injunction stopping West Ham appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in the Carlos Tevez affair.
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WIGAN
Wigan 1-0 Everton
Wigan climb out of the Premier League relegation zone after Henri Camara's strike sinks a poor Everton side.
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BARNSLEY
Blades want to forget Hume saga
Sheffield United assistant manager Sam Ellis says the Iain Hume incident is now "closed" after the FA has confirmed that no further action will be taken against Chris Morgan.
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BIRMINGHAM
McLeish to be patient on injuries
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has to wait on the fitness of three players for Saturday's derby at Wolves.
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BLACKPOOL
Blackpool 0-2 Sheff Wed
Marcus Tudgay and Deon Burton score as Sheffield Wednesday condemn Blackpool to their fourth straight Championship defeat.
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BRISTOL CITY
Bristol City 1-1 Watford
Tommy Smith's equaliser rescues a point for Watford away at Bristol City.
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BURNLEY
Barnsley 3-2 Burnley
Barnsley keep their 76-year-old undefeated home record against Burnley as they weather a late barrage at Oakwell.
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CARDIFF
Cardiff 2-2 Reading
Brynjar Gunnarsson's second-half equaliser rescues a point for 10-man Reading away at Cardiff.
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CHARLTON
QPR 2-1 Charlton
Dexter Blackstock strikes twice as Paulo Sousa gets off the mark as QPR boss at the expense of managerless Charlton.
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COVENTRY
Coventry 1-1 Swansea
Daniel Fox rescues a point for Coventry with a late leveller after Jordi Gomez's fine free-kick had put Swansea ahead.
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Norwich 1-2 Crystal Palace
Craig Beattie and John Oster help Crystal Palace beat Norwich in the Championship.
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DERBY
Derby 2-2 Preston
Jordan Stewart scores a brilliant equaliser to earn Derby a point with all four goals scored in the opening 32 minutes of the match.
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DONCASTER
O'Driscoll plans striker gamble
Doncaster Rovers manager Sean O'Driscoll admits he may have to lower his aims as he tries to bring in a striker before the close of the loan window.
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IPSWICH
Bruce waiting for contract offer
Ipswich Town defender Alex Bruce says he has yet to be offered a new contract by the club.
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NORWICH
Norwich 1-2 Crystal Palace
Craig Beattie and John Oster help Crystal Palace beat Norwich in the Championship.
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NOTTM FOREST
Forest will survive - Calderwood
Nottingham Forest boss Colin Calderwood says his side can ride the storm despite being bottom of the Championship table.
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PLYMOUTH
Argyle captain out for six weeks
Plymouth Argyle captain Karl Duguid will be out for up to six week after tests confirmed he has torn a calf muscle.
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PRESTON
Derby 2-2 Preston
Jordan Stewart scores a brilliant equaliser to earn Derby a point with all four goals scored in the opening 32 minutes of the match.
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QPR
QPR 2-1 Charlton
Dexter Blackstock strikes twice as Paulo Sousa gets off the mark as QPR boss at the expense of managerless Charlton.
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READING
Cardiff 2-2 Reading
Brynjar Gunnarsson's second-half equaliser rescues a point for 10-man Reading away at Cardiff.
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SHEFF WED
Laws has issues over new contract
Sheffield Wednesday manager Brian Laws says there are some issues to sort out with the club before he puts pen to paper on a new contract.
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SHEFF UTD
West Ham suffer new Tevez setback
Sheffield United are granted a temporary injunction stopping West Ham appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in the Carlos Tevez affair.
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SOUTHAMPTON
Southampton 0-0 Plymouth
Plymouth extend their unbeaten run to four games as they are held to an entertaining 0-0 draw at Southampton.
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SWANSEA
Coventry 1-1 Swansea
Daniel Fox rescues a point for Coventry with a late leveller after Jordi Gomez's fine free-kick had put Swansea ahead.
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WATFORD
Bristol City 1-1 Watford
Tommy Smith's equaliser rescues a point for Watford away at Bristol City.
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WOLVES
McCarthy gives credit to defence
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy says his back four are the unsung heroes of their seven-match winning streak.
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ABERDEEN
Rangers 2-0 Aberdeen
Goals from Jean-Claude Darcheville and Kris Boyd keep Rangers in touch at the top of the SPL with victory over Aberdeen.
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CELTIC
MacLeod stunned by Celtic defeat
BBC Scotland pundit Murdo MacLeod says a lack of firepower led to Celtic's European exit
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DUNDEE UNITED
Dundee United 1-1 Hamilton Accies
Hamilton Accies are denied victory at Tannadice as Brian Easton's own goal secures a draw for Dundee United.
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FALKIRK
Hearts 2-1 Falkirk
Andrew Driver scores a superb winner against Falkirk to keep Hearts third in the Scottish Premier League.
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HAMILTON
Reid unfazed by Levein criticism
Hamilton manager Billy Reid defends his side's tactics following criticism from Dundee United counterpart Craig Levein.
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HEARTS
Double injury setback for Hearts
Jamie Mole will have a scan on a foot injury while Mike Tullberg's thigh problem delays his Hearts comeback.
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HIBERNIAN
Fletcher shrugs off transfer talk
Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher is remaining calm as his future comes under increasing scrutiny.
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INVERNESS CT
Kilmarnock 1-2 Inverness CT
Mehdi Taouil misses a late penalty as Inverness hold on thanks to goals from Doug Imrie and Garry Wood.
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KILMARNOCK
Kilmarnock 1-2 Inverness CT
Mehdi Taouil misses a late penalty as Inverness hold on thanks to goals from Doug Imrie and Garry Wood.
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MOTHERWELL
Porter's happy to remain at Well
Motherwell striker Chris Porter says he is happy at Fir Park despite speculation linking him with English clubs.
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RANGERS
Darcheville aims for Ibrox glory
Jean-Claude Darcheville wants to stay on and help Rangers' quest for silverware despite not being a regular starter.
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ST MIRREN
St Mirren 1-3 Celtic
Three second-half goals give Celtic their 11th straight win in the SPL as St Mirren are defeated.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Drogba Inter reports rile Scolari
Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari reacts angrily to reports linking striker Didier Drogba to Inter Milan.
  Weah hopes for 2010 legacy
George Weah believes a well-organised World Cup in South Africa will lead to more big sports events on the continent.
  Nkwocha eyes third spot
Perpetua Nkwocha says Nigeria must now focus on finishing third at the African Women's Championship.
CRICKET
Live text - India v England
India lose two quick wickets but remain on target to overhaul England's 270-4 in the fifth one-day international at Cuttack.
  Symonds regrets drinking session
Australia's Andrew Symonds says he "regrets" visiting a Brisbane hotel last Sunday and has apologised to his team-mates for his actions.
  SA v Bangladesh live scorecard
South Africa, who lead the series 1-0, take on Bangladesh in the second Test at Centurion.
RUGBY UNION
Dallaglio urges England patience
Lawrence Dallaglio says England must be given time to develop into champions - just like the 2003 World Cup-winners were.
  Giteau warns of improving Wales
Matt Giteau says Australia face a Wales side that is far better from the one they beat 32-20 in last year's World Cup pool stage.
  Respect haka, Henry warns England
New Zealand coach Graham Henry says he hopes England do not copy Wales' response to the haka when the teams meet on Saturday.
RUGBY LEAGUE
New recruits strengthen Crusaders
St Helens scrum-half Matty Smith heads a list of nine new Crusaders signings for their first season in Super League.
  NRL considers dual referees trial
Australia's National Rugby League will decide next month whether to trial using two on-pitch referees in each match from next season.
  Crusaders to start against Leeds
Celtic Crusaders will make their Super League debut in a prestigious fixture against defending champions Leeds Rhinos.
TENNIS
Nalbandian denies Davis Cup row
David Nalbandian rejects claims that he argued with team-mates as Argentina lost to Spain in the Davis Cup final.
  Verdasco wins Davis Cup for Spain
Spain win the Davis Cup for the third time as Fernando Verdasco beats Argentina's Jose Acasuso to give them a 3-1 victory.
  Roddick to be coached by Stefanki
Andy Roddick will team up with coach Larry Stefanki ahead of the 2009 season.
GOLF
Montgomerie eyes World Cup glory
Colin Montgomerie and Alastair Forsyth will launch Scotland's bid to retain the World Cup in China on Thursday.
  McIlroy in line for Masters debut
Rory McIlroy is on course for a Masters debut in April despite missing out a maiden European Tour win in Hong Kong.
  Marksaeng clinches Japan victory
Thailand's Prayad Marksaeng cards a final round 71 to hang on to his two-shot overnight lead and win the Dunlop Phoenix title in Japan.
MOTORSPORT
F1 boss plans scoring revolution
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone says he wants a new scoring system that would make the driver with most wins champion.
  Berger quits as Toro Rosso boss
Formula One team Red Bull are set to regain 100% control of sister outfit Toro Rosso after buying out Gerhard Berger's 50% share.
  Coulthard, Jordan & Brundle join BBC
Former driver David Coulthard and ex-team owner Eddie Jordan will be part of the BBC's team in Formula One in 2009, with Murray Walker having a regular presence on the Sport website.
FORMULA ONE
F1 boss plans scoring revolution
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone says he wants a new scoring system that would make the driver with most wins champion.
  Berger quits as Toro Rosso boss
Formula One team Red Bull are set to regain 100% control of sister outfit Toro Rosso after buying out Gerhard Berger's 50% share.
  Coulthard, Jordan & Brundle join BBC
Former driver David Coulthard and ex-team owner Eddie Jordan will be part of the BBC's team in Formula One in 2009, with Murray Walker having a regular presence on the Sport website.
BOXING
'Nervous' Calzaghe picks up CBE
Undefeated world champion boxer Joe Calzaghe goes to Buckingham Palace to receive his latest honour from the Queen.
  Olympic boxer in cocaine arrest
A British Olympic boxer from County Durham is being questioned by police on suspicion of dealing cocaine.
  Boxing to go on school timetable
Teachers hope a boxing qualification to be taught at a school's new gym is going to be a big hit with students.
ATHLETICS
Lel eyes record fourth London win
Defending champion Martin Lel will bid for a record fourth win in the 2009 London Marathon.
  I won gold on drugs - Montgomery
The IOC will "take the necessary actions" after sprinter Tim Montgomery admitted taking drugs before winning gold at the 2000 Olympics.
  Drug-free sport is Utopia - Rogge
Olympic chief Jacques Rogge tells Inside Sport that hoping for a drug-free Olympic Games is "naive".
SNOOKER
Walker re-elected as snooker head
Sir Rodney Walker has been re-elected as chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association.
  Robertson takes title in Bahrain
Neil Robertson edges past Matthew Stevens 9-7 to win the Bahrain Championship.
  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
Knowhere heads Hennessy hopefuls
Top-weight Knowhere is among 21 horses confirmed for the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday.
  Kauto on course for King George
Trainer Paul Nicholls plans to get Kauto Star back to his best for the King George VI Chase after a dramatic tumble at Haydock.
  Jockey 'wants better' for horse
Dorset jockey Anthony Knott, who finally won a race after 28 years of trying last week, implores his horse to "go on to better things".
CYCLING
Two-year French ban for Beltran
Spain's Manuel Beltran receives a two-year ban from racing in France following his positive doping test at this year's Tour de France.
  GB trio win pursuit in Melbourne
Lizzie Armitstead recovers from Friday's crash to win the team pursuit with Katie Colclough and Joanna Rowsell at track cycling's World Cup.
  Mildenhall award Pendleton gold
Mildenhall Cycling Club creates a new honour to mark Victoria Pendleton's Olympic achievement.
OTHER SPORT...
Alcott sidelined by broken ankle
Britain's top skier Chemmy Alcott will be out of action until the new year after breaking her ankle during training.
  New cup for Scottish ice hockey
Scottish ice hockey teams are to play a new round-robin cup competition this season.
  Indians win US baseball contract
A US Major League baseball team makes history with professional contracts for two Indians after a talent contest.
FUN AND GAMES
Sport quotes of the week
Fergie's Sinatra regret, plus Maradona and all your top chants
  Review of the week
Robinho samples Manchester's buses while Carly Zucker tries to watch Joe Cole playing for England
  Robbo Robson blog
"If Gallas was my son I'd have clipped him round the ears and grounded him"
NORTHERN IRELAND
Ex-IFA chief Wells breaks silence
Former Irish FA chief executive Howard Wells is still waiting to be given a reason for his controversial sacking.
  Gillespie joins Charlton on loan
Charlton sign Sheffield United's Northern Ireland midfielder Keith Gillespie on loan.
  Rodgers named new Watford manager
Watford appoint Chelsea reserve-team coach Brendan Rodgers as their new manager.
SCOTLAND
Aalborg loss is low ebb - Wilson
Celtic defender Mark Wilson says the defeat by Aalborg in the Champions League is the lowest point in his career.
  Player release move upsets Scots
Scottish Rugby welcomes clarification over international player release, but feels players should be released more often.
  Strachan rues defensive failings
Gordon Strachan is stunned to see Celtic's miserable away record in the Champions League continue in Aalborg.
WALES
Giteau warns of improving Wales
Matt Giteau says Australia face a Wales side that is far better from the one they beat 32-20 in last year's World Cup pool stage.
  'Nervous' Calzaghe picks up CBE
Undefeated world champion boxer Joe Calzaghe goes to Buckingham Palace to receive his latest honour from the Queen.
  New recruits strengthen Crusaders
St Helens scrum-half Matty Smith heads a list of nine new Crusaders signings for their first season in Super League.

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