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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Clinton named secretary of state US President-elect Barack Obama nominates former presidential rival Hillary Clinton as his secretary of state. |
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| India makes protest to Pakistan India summons Pakistan's high commissioner to protest over groups it claims carried out deadly attacks in Mumbai. | |
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| Soldiers rampage at Harare bank Dozens of troops run amok in the Zimbabwean capital Harare after losing their temper while queuing for currency at a bank. | |
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| Planes freed for Thai evacuations Dozens of empty planes fly out of Bangkok's international airport, after authorities reach a deal with protesters. | |
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| Dozens killed in Iraqi bombings At least 32 people have died in bomb attacks in the Iraqi capital Baghdad and the northern city of Mosul, officials say. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | Soldiers rampage at Harare bank Dozens of troops run amok in the Zimbabwean capital Harare after losing their temper while queuing for currency at a bank. |
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| Nigeria riot victims swamp medics Hospitals in a Nigerian town hit by sectarian violence at the weekend are struggling to cope, say aid officials. | |
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| Zimbabwe vows to defy land ruling Zimbabwe's government will not comply with a regional court ruling against land seizures, a minister says. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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| Clinton named secretary of state US President-elect Barack Obama nominates former presidential rival Hillary Clinton as his secretary of state. |
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| Chavez announces re-election plan Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announces a plan to seek a constitutional amendment to allow him to stand for re-election. | |
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| Mexican diners killed by gunmen A group of masked gunmen kill eight people at a restaurant in the Mexican border town of Ciudad Juarez. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | Planes freed for Thai evacuations Dozens of empty planes fly out of Bangkok's international airport, after authorities reach a deal with protesters. |
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| N Korea increases border controls North Korea begins enforcing stricter border controls with South Korea, due to what it calls "relentless confrontation". | |
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| Papua mulls microchips for HIV Papua province in Indonesia mulls the introduction of a law allowing microchips to be implanted in people living with HIV. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | Romanian election neck-and-neck With most of the vote counted, two Romanian opposition parties are running a tight race for first place in elections. |
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| TNK-BP's under-fire boss resigns BP's Russian joint venture, TNK-BP, confirms that its under-fire chief executive Robert Dudley has resigned with immediate effect. | |
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| Venice is hit by serious flooding The historic centre of Venice is submerged, as Italy's lagoon city is hit by the biggest flood in more than 20 years. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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 | Dozens killed in Iraqi bombings At least 32 people have died in bomb attacks in the Iraqi capital Baghdad and the northern city of Mosul, officials say. |
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| Israel awaits Mumbai attack dead Israeli and Jewish victims of the attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai are to be flown to Israel for burial, officials say. | |
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| Libyan Gaza aid ship turns back A Libyan cargo ship carrying humanitarian supplies for the Gaza Strip turns back before reaching the strip. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | India makes protest to Pakistan India summons Pakistan's high commissioner to protest over groups it claims carried out deadly attacks in Mumbai. |
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| Sri Lanka army 'in fresh advance' Sri Lanka's army says it has recaptured a key northern town near the Tamil Tigers' stronghold of Kilinochchi. | |
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| Karachi parties appeal for calm The main parties in the Pakistani city of Karachi appeal for calm after clashes at the weekend left at least 22 dead. | |
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| UK NEWS | |
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 | Three lose jobs over Baby P case Three people at Haringey Council lose their jobs following a "damning" report into the Baby P case. |
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| Tory MP leak inquiry 'continuing' The inquiry into alleged leaks of documents which led to MP Damian Green being arrested is "continuing", the BBC is told. | |
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| Life in UK 'has become lonelier' Community life in Britain has weakened substantially over the past 30 years, according to research commissioned by the BBC. | |
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| UK POLITICS | |
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 | Tory MP leak inquiry 'continuing' The inquiry into alleged leaks of documents which led to MP Damian Green being arrested is "continuing", the BBC is told. |
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| No 10 denies shift in euro policy Downing Street denies a shift in policy on the euro after the EC's chief says the UK was "closer than ever before" to joining. | |
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| Rice starts Europe tour in London US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is due in London for the start of a European tour, less than two months before she leaves her job. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | 'Soft' A-level warning for pupils Universities and schools should warn students how 'softer' A-level subjects can narrow their degree choices, a report says. |
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| Grant targeted at poorer students Better-off teenagers would lose out under plans to re-target Scottish education allowances at poorer students. | |
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| Academy intakes 'less deprived' Academies are widening their social appeal, now drawing a less-deprived intake of pupils, says an annual report. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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| Three lose jobs over Baby P case Three people at Haringey Council lose their jobs following a "damning" report into the Baby P case. |
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| North-south divide 'is growing' England's north-south wealth divide has grown "dramatically" since the 1970s, the BBC's Changing UK report finds. | |
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| Peer 'texted' before death crash Labour peer Lord Ahmed admits a charge of dangerous driving relating to a fatal crash on the M1 in South Yorkshire. | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Planes targeted by laser pointers At least five attempts have been made to dazzle pilots with laser pointers in the skies over NI in the last six months, it emerges. |
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| Move over ministerial questions The first and deputy first ministers are seeking to cut the amount of time they spend answering assembly questions. | |
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| Vandals smash window in church Vandals break a stained glass memorial window and break down doors at a church in Groomsport, County Down. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Third of Scots 'breadline poor' Almost a third of households in Scotland are defined as "breadline poor", according to research commissioned by the BBC. |
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| Vicky 'suffered horrific death' The murder of Vicky Hamilton was a crime of "almost unspeakable horror", jurors have been told. | |
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| New home report system introduced People selling a house in Scotland will now have to provide prospective buyers with a comprehensive survey. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Drink-fuelled attacks worry A&E Reseachers at a hospital casualty unit say the proportion of facial injuries related to alcohol has doubled in 10 years. |
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| Man is injured in 'gas explosion' One man is taken to hospital with minor injuries after a gas explosion blows out the windows of a house. | |
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| Police clampdown on prostitutes Police caution more than 50 prostitutes and catch over 20 kerb crawlers in a crackdown on vice and anti-social behaviour. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | World economy 'weakest since 30s' The United Nations says the world economy faces its worst downturn since the Great Depression. |
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| Ryanair in new Aer Lingus offer The budget airline Ryanair makes a fresh 748m euro ($950m; £619m) takeover offer for the Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus. | |
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| TNK-BP's under-fire boss resigns BP's Russian joint venture, TNK-BP, confirms that its under-fire chief executive Robert Dudley has resigned with immediate effect. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Mumbai celebrated at film awards The director of a new movie set in India pays tribute to Mumbai as his film wins top prize at the British Independent Film Awards. |
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| Queen enter Grammy Hall of Fame Queen's 1977 single We are the Champions/We Will Rock You is one of 28 recordings inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. | |
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| Artists await Turner announcement This year's Turner Prize winner will be presented at Tate Britain later by Australian singer Nick Cave. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | First inventory of life at poles The first comprehensive inventory of the sea and land animals living in a polar region has been carried out by British and German scientists. |
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| Britain 'needs deeper CO2 cuts' Official advisers to the UK government demand Britain slash greenhouse gases by a fifth of current levels by 2020 - the toughest target so far. | |
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| Space shuttle touches down safely Nasa's space shuttle Endeavour returns to Earth, landing at an air force base in California after an eventful mission. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | EU to search out cyber criminals Police forces will be remotely searching hard drives as Europe steps up the fight against hi-tech thieves. |
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| Web searches feed health fears Health information online is breeding a generation of cyberchondriacs - people who needlessly fear the worst diagnosis after surfing the net, say researchers. | |
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| Space shuttle touches down safely Nasa's space shuttle Endeavour returns to Earth, landing at an air force base in California after an eventful mission. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Antioxidants 'cannot slow ageing' Diets and creams which claim their antioxidant properties could cheat the advances of time may be worthless, researchers suggest. |
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| Web searches feed health fears Health information online is breeding a generation of cyberchondriacs - people who needlessly fear the worst diagnosis after surfing the net, say researchers. | |
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| Group therapy 'beats depression' Group-taught meditation is as effective as staying on drug treatments for stopping people slipping back into depression, say scientists. | |
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| 1955: Black woman challenges race law A black woman is arrested by police in Montgomery, Alabama, after refusing to give up her seat on the bus to a white person. | |||
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| 1942: Beveridge lays welfare foundations The British Government unveils plans for a welfare state offering care to all from the cradle to the grave. | |||
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| 1990: Tunnel links UK and Europe Britain and France are joined for the first time in thousands of years as the last wall of rock separating two halves of the Channel Tunnel is removed. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | England given kind World Cup draw England are drawn in the same group as Argentina and Scotland for the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand but avoid all three Tri-Nations sides. |
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| Drogba stays at Chelsea - Kenyon Didier Drogba will not leave Chelsea in January, says club chief executive Peter Kenyon. | |
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| England offered new tour schedule England are offered a revised schedule for their tour of India but will await a security report before making any decision. | |
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| FA to act over Mido abuse claims The FA is investigating claims that racist abuse was directed at Middlesbrough striker Mido by Newcastle supporters on Saturday. | |
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| Lee helps Australia thrash Kiwis Brett Lee takes five wickets on day four in Adelaide as Australia beat New Zealand by an innings and 62 runs to win the Test series 2-0. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Drogba stays at Chelsea - Kenyon Didier Drogba will not leave Chelsea in January, says club chief executive Peter Kenyon. |
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| FA to act over Mido abuse claims The FA is investigating claims that racist abuse was directed at Middlesbrough striker Mido by Newcastle supporters on Saturday. | |
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| Furious Scolari wants ref apology Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari calls for an apology from the match officials for allowing Robin van Persie's first goal in the 2-1 defeat by Arsenal to stand. | |
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| ARSENAL | |
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 | Furious Scolari wants ref apology Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari calls for an apology from the match officials for allowing Robin van Persie's first goal in the 2-1 defeat by Arsenal to stand. |
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| ASTON VILLA | |
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 | Friedel prefers points to records Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel says his appearance landmark does not make up for the points dropped at home to Fulham. |
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| BLACKBURN | |
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 | Portsmouth 3-2 Blackburn Sean Davis's winner ensures Portsmouth edge a thrilling second half to earn a first win under Tony Adams at Fratton Park. |
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| BOLTON | |
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 | Sunderland 1-4 Bolton Sunderland drop into the bottom three on a miserable day for Roy Keane's side as Bolton run riot at a disgruntled Stadium of Light. |
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| CHELSEA | |
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| Drogba stays at Chelsea - Kenyon Didier Drogba will not leave Chelsea in January, says club chief executive Peter Kenyon. |
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| EVERTON | |
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 | We can overcome injuries - Arteta Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta says Everton must regroup after the loss of strikers Yakubu, James Vaughan and Louis Saha to injury. |
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| FULHAM | |
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 | Aston Villa 0-0 Fulham Aston Villa and Fulham play out a goalless draw in a low-key encounter as the hosts miss the chance to move into third in the table. |
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| HULL | |
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 | Stoke 1-1 Hull Ricardo Fuller's penalty cancels out Marlon King's first-half strike at a very foggy Britannia Stadium. |
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| LIVERPOOL | |
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 | Liverpool v West Ham Team news ahead of Monday's Premier League match. |
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| MANCHESTER CITY | |
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 | Ferguson defends Ronaldo handball Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson defends Cristiano Ronaldo after his bizarre sending off at Manchester City. |
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| MANCHESTER UNITED | |
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| Ferguson defends Ronaldo handball Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson defends Cristiano Ronaldo after his bizarre sending off at Manchester City. |
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| MIDDLESBROUGH | |
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 | FA to act over Mido abuse claims The FA is investigating claims that racist abuse was directed at Middlesbrough striker Mido by Newcastle supporters on Saturday. |
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| NEWCASTLE | |
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| FA to act over Mido abuse claims The FA is investigating claims that racist abuse was directed at Middlesbrough striker Mido by Newcastle supporters on Saturday. |
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| PORTSMOUTH | |
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| Portsmouth 3-2 Blackburn Sean Davis's winner ensures Portsmouth edge a thrilling second half to earn a first win under Tony Adams at Fratton Park. |
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| STOKE | |
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 | Stoke v Derby Team news ahead of Tuesday's Carling Cup quarter-final. |
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| SUNDERLAND | |
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 | Keane unsure of Sunderland future Roy Keane hints his future as Sunderland boss may not be certain after the club's loss to Bolton sees them slip into the relegation zone. |
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| TOTTENHAM | |
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 | Tottenham 0-1 Everton Steven Pienaar's strike earns Everton a narrow win in David Moyes's 300th game in charge to end Tottenham's 100% home record under Harry Redknapp. |
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| WEST BROM | |
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 | Wigan 2-1 West Brom Emmerson Boyce's late winner leaves luckless West Brom empty-handed after they dominate the game at the JJB. |
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| WEST HAM UNITED | |
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| Liverpool v West Ham Team news ahead of Monday's Premier League match. |
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| WIGAN | |
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| Wigan 2-1 West Brom Emmerson Boyce's late winner leaves luckless West Brom empty-handed after they dominate the game at the JJB. |
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| BARNSLEY | |
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 | Nott'm Forest 1-0 Barnsley Joe Garner scores the winner to take Forest off the foot of the Championship table as they beat Barnsley. |
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| BIRMINGHAM | |
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 | Wolves 1-1 Birmingham Sylvan Ebanks-Blake's late equaliser earns Wolves a draw in the battle of the Championship's top two at Molineux. |
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| BLACKPOOL | |
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| Plymouth 1-2 Blackpool A quickfire brace from Liam Dickinson earns Blackpool victory over Plymouth. |
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| BRISTOL CITY | |
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 | Johnson welcomes Pompey Cup tie Bristol City manager Gary Johnson is relishing his side's trip to holders Portsmouth in the FA Cup third round. |
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| BURNLEY | |
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| Burnley v Arsenal Team news ahead of Tuesday's Carling Cup quarter-final. |
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| CARDIFF | |
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 | Swansea and Cardiff hit by bans Swansea and Cardiff count the cost of Sunday's Championship derby, which ended with 10 men on each side. |
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| CHARLTON | |
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 | Charlton 0-0 Southampton Charlton squander several chances as they have to settle for a point against Southampton. |
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| COVENTRY | |
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 | Reading v Coventry Team news ahead of Monday's Championship match. |
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| CRYSTAL PALACE | |
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| Crystal Palace 0-0 QPR The Eagles are held by QPR in the London derby at Selhurst Park. |
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| DERBY | |
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| Stoke v Derby Team news ahead of Tuesday's Carling Cup quarter-final. |
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| DONCASTER | |
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| Watford 1-1 Doncaster Steve Brooker comes off the bench to score an equaliser with his first touch in a Doncaster shirt to earn a draw with Watford. |
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| IPSWICH | |
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 | Magilton eager to avoid cup upset Ipswich Town boss Jim Magilton promises his team will do a professional job after being drawn at home in the FA Cup. |
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| NORWICH | |
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| Sheff Wed 3-2 Norwich Marcus Tudgay went from villain to hero as he scores the winner for Sheff Wed against Norwich after giving away a penalty. |
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| NOTTM FOREST | |
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 | Forest made step forward - boss Nottingham Forest boss Colin Calderwood says his side made a massive step forward in their battle against relegation with their 1-0 win over Barnsley. |
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| PLYMOUTH | |
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 | Sturrock delight at Arsenal tie Plymouth Argyle manager Paul Sturrock is delighted his side have been drawn away to Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup. |
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| PRESTON | |
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| Preston 2-0 Bristol City Preston move into the Championship play-off places with an impressive home win over Bristol City. |
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| QPR | |
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| Crystal Palace 0-0 QPR The Eagles are held by QPR in the London derby at Selhurst Park. |
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| READING | |
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| Reading v Coventry Team news ahead of Monday's Championship match. |
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| SHEFF WED | |
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| Sheff Wed 3-2 Norwich Marcus Tudgay went from villain to hero as he scores the winner for Sheff Wed against Norwich after giving away a penalty. |
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| SHEFF UTD | |
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 | Ipswich 1-1 Sheff Utd Ipswich Town and Sheffield United share the points in their Championship meeting at Portman Road. |
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| SOUTHAMPTON | |
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 | Rodrigues eyes Saints Cup repeat Southampton's FA Cup winning captain Peter Rodrigues says the club will be looking to repeat history by beating Manchester United in the third round. |
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| SWANSEA | |
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| Swansea and Cardiff hit by bans Swansea and Cardiff count the cost of Sunday's Championship derby, which ended with 10 men on each side. |
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| WATFORD | |
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 | Watford chairman Simpson resigns Graham Simpson resigns as chairman of Watford at Monday's Extraordinary General Meeting. |
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| WOLVES | |
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| Wolves 1-1 Birmingham Sylvan Ebanks-Blake's late equaliser earns Wolves a draw in the battle of the Championship's top two at Molineux. |
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| ABERDEEN | |
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 | Cup draw produces capital derby Edinburgh rivals Hibernian and Hearts have been drawn together in the fourth round of the Homecoming Scottish Cup. |
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| CELTIC | |
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| Cup draw produces capital derby Edinburgh rivals Hibernian and Hearts have been drawn together in the fourth round of the Homecoming Scottish Cup. |
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| DUNDEE UNITED | |
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| Cup draw produces capital derby Edinburgh rivals Hibernian and Hearts have been drawn together in the fourth round of the Homecoming Scottish Cup. |
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| FALKIRK | |
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| Cup draw produces capital derby Edinburgh rivals Hibernian and Hearts have been drawn together in the fourth round of the Homecoming Scottish Cup. |
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| HAMILTON | |
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| Cup draw produces capital derby Edinburgh rivals Hibernian and Hearts have been drawn together in the fourth round of the Homecoming Scottish Cup. |
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| HEARTS | |
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| Cup draw produces capital derby Edinburgh rivals Hibernian and Hearts have been drawn together in the fourth round of the Homecoming Scottish Cup. |
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| HIBERNIAN | |
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| Cup draw produces capital derby Edinburgh rivals Hibernian and Hearts have been drawn together in the fourth round of the Homecoming Scottish Cup. |
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| INVERNESS CT | |
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| Cup draw produces capital derby Edinburgh rivals Hibernian and Hearts have been drawn together in the fourth round of the Homecoming Scottish Cup. |
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| KILMARNOCK | |
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| Cup draw produces capital derby Edinburgh rivals Hibernian and Hearts have been drawn together in the fourth round of the Homecoming Scottish Cup. |
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| MOTHERWELL | |
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| Cup draw produces capital derby Edinburgh rivals Hibernian and Hearts have been drawn together in the fourth round of the Homecoming Scottish Cup. |
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| RANGERS | |
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 | Rangers play down McGregor injury Rangers say goalkeeper Allan McGregor is not facing more surgery for a knee problem. |
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| ST MIRREN | |
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| Cup draw produces capital derby Edinburgh rivals Hibernian and Hearts have been drawn together in the fourth round of the Homecoming Scottish Cup. |
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| AFRICAN FOOTBALL | |
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 | BBC African player list finalised The shortlist for the 2008 BBC African Footballer of the Year award will be revealed on Fast Track at 1600 GMT on the BBC World Service. |
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| Drogba stays at Chelsea - Kenyon Didier Drogba will not leave Chelsea in January, says club chief executive Peter Kenyon. | |
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| FA to act over Mido abuse claims The FA is investigating claims that racist abuse was directed at Middlesbrough striker Mido by Newcastle supporters on Saturday. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | England offered new tour schedule England are offered a revised schedule for their tour of India but will await a security report before making any decision. |
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| Lee helps Australia thrash Kiwis Brett Lee takes five wickets on day four in Adelaide as Australia beat New Zealand by an innings and 62 runs to win the Test series 2-0. | |
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| Razzak banned for illegal action Bangladesh spinner Abdur Razzak is suspended by the ICC because of an illegal bowling action. | |
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| RUGBY UNION | |
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| England given kind World Cup draw England are drawn in the same group as Argentina and Scotland for the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand but avoid all three Tri-Nations sides. |
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| Lipman cited for alleged stamping England flanker Michael Lipman is cited for allegedly stamping on an opponent during Saturday's Test match against New Zealand. | |
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| Barbarians v Australia (Wed) Bryan Habana, Schalk Burger and Richie McCaw are among the leading lights in a star-studded Barbarians team to face Australia at Wembley on Wednesday. | |
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| RUGBY LEAGUE | |
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 | Super League overhaul play-offs The Rugby Football League announces a major revamp of the Super League play-offs for the 2009 season. |
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| Toulouse to open season at Widnes Toulouse Olympique will kick off the 2009 Championship season against Widnes Vikings on 14 March. | |
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| Rugby star's wife escapes Bangkok The pregnant wife of rugby league star Jamie Peacock finally leaves Bangkok after being stranded by the Thai airport protests. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | 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. |
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| 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. | |
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| Roddick to be coached by Stefanki Andy Roddick will team up with coach Larry Stefanki ahead of the 2009 season. | |
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| GOLF | |
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 | Sweden in stunning World Cup win Robert Karlsson and Henrik Stenson shoot a final round of 63 to win the World Cup in China. |
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| Pampling wins Australian Masters Rod Pampling pips Marcus Fraser in a play-off to take the Australian Masters title in Melbourne. | |
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| Sorenstam wins penultimate outing Annika Sorenstam tastes victory in her penultimate tournament before retiring as she captains the International team to victory in the Lexus Cup in Singapore. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Kiwi Hartley to test for Red Bull New Zealand's Brendon Hartley will test for the Red Bull Formula One team in December in the wake of Mark Webber breaking his leg. |
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| Webber targets return in February Mark Webber tells BBC Sport he hopes to recover from a broken leg in time for the first test of Red Bull's new car. | |
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| TT Championship unveiled for 2009 In 2009 the Isle of Man TT will feature a points-based championship format to establish an overall champion. | |
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| FORMULA ONE | |
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| Kiwi Hartley to test for Red Bull New Zealand's Brendon Hartley will test for the Red Bull Formula One team in December in the wake of Mark Webber breaking his leg. |
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| Webber targets return in February Mark Webber tells BBC Sport he hopes to recover from a broken leg in time for the first test of Red Bull's new car. | |
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| 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. | |
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| BOXING | |
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 | Stretch explains Khan separation Gary Stretch says boxing "politics" means he will not be in Amir Khan's corner for the Bolton lightweight's clash with Oisin Fagan on Saturday. |
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| Banks out of Maccarinelli clash Enzo Maccarinelli seeks a new opponent for Saturday after Johnathon Banks withdrew from the WBO world cruiserweight title bout. | |
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| Jeffries hits out as he turns pro Olympic medallist Tony Jeffries criticises amateur boxing chiefs after signing a deal to turn professional. | |
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| ATHLETICS | |
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 | Hurdler Rawlinson plans comeback Former Commonwealth Games hurdles gold medallist Chris Rawlinson aims to race for Australia at next year's World Championships. |
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| Ohuruogu scoops UK Olympic award Olympic 400m gold medallist Christine Ohuruogu is named the athlete of the year by the British Olympic Association. | |
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| Twell & Vernon on track for Euros Stephanie Twell and Andy Vernon win the UK trials for the European Cross Country Championships. | |
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| SNOOKER | |
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 | Trump books Wembley Masters spot Bristol's Judd Trump earns a place at the Wembley Masters by beating Mark Joyce 6-1 in the qualifying final in Sheffield. |
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| Walker re-elected as snooker head Sir Rodney Walker has been re-elected as chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association. | |
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| Robertson takes title in Bahrain Neil Robertson edges past Matthew Stevens 9-7 to win the Bahrain Championship. | |
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| HORSE RACING | |
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 | Madison Du Berlais wins Hennessy Trainer David Pipe wins his first Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury as Madison Du Berlais wins by three lengths. |
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| Screen Hero storms to Japan Cup Italian jockey Mirco Demuro guides Screen Hero to victory in the Japan Cup but the English entrants are disappointing. | |
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| Fallon 'can ride again in 2009' The British Horseracing Authority says it will not issue any charges against the six-time champion jockey Kieren Fallon. | |
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| CYCLING | |
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 | Sella handed one-year doping ban Italian rider Emanuele Sella receives a one-year doping ban from the Italian Olympic Committee. |
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| 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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| OTHER SPORT... | |
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 | Robertson & Clark beaten in semis England's Nathan Robertson and Anthony Clark bow out of the Hong Kong Open after losing in the men's doubles semi-finals. |
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| Veteran Maier wins World Cup race Hermann Maier becomes the second oldest skier to win a World Cup race with victory in the Lake Louise super-G in Canada. | |
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| Indians win US baseball contract A US Major League baseball team makes history with professional contracts for two Indians after a talent contest. | |
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| FUN AND GAMES | |
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 | Ten to tackle How much can you remember about the last seven days in sport? |
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| Robbo Robson blog Why are the Kiwis getting so hot under the collar about the haka? | |
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| Review of the week Robinho samples Manchester's buses while Carly Zucker tries to watch Joe Cole playing for England | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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| England given kind World Cup draw England are drawn in the same group as Argentina and Scotland for the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand but avoid all three Tri-Nations sides. |
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| Glenavon v Lis. Distillery (Tue) The Lurgan Blues be without Conor Walsh and Trevor Molloy for the Co-Operative Insurance Cup quarter-final first leg at Mourneview Park | |
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| Newry City v Loughgall (Tue) City pair Emmett Friars and Tony Anderson are missing for the first leg of the Co-Operative Insurance Cup quarter-final. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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| Cup draw produces capital derby Edinburgh rivals Hibernian and Hearts have been drawn together in the fourth round of the Homecoming Scottish Cup. |
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| England given kind World Cup draw England are drawn in the same group as Argentina and Scotland for the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand but avoid all three Tri-Nations sides. | |
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| Sack for Livingston manager Landi Roberto Landi parts company with Livingston after five months in charge at Almondvale. | |
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| WALES | |
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| England given kind World Cup draw England are drawn in the same group as Argentina and Scotland for the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand but avoid all three Tri-Nations sides. |
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| Swansea and Cardiff hit by bans Swansea and Cardiff count the cost of Sunday's Championship derby, which ended with 10 men on each side. | |
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| Banks out of Maccarinelli clash Enzo Maccarinelli seeks a new opponent for Saturday after Johnathon Banks withdrew from the WBO world cruiserweight title bout. | |
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