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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Israel steps up offensive on Gaza Israel steps up its offensive on Gaza and launches its first artillery attacks, as its campaign enters a second week. |
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| Opposition leader wins Ghana poll Opposition candidate John Atta Mills narrowly wins Ghana's presidential run-off, officials say, in a key test for democracy. | |
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| Ukraine warns EU of gas 'problem' Ukraine warns of serious problems with gas supplies for EU countries if its dispute with Russia is not settled soon. | |
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| Colombo pushes into Tiger areas Sri Lankan forces say they are pressing on with their offensive against Tamil Tiger rebels after capturing Kilinochchi. | |
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| Mars rovers roll on to five years The US space agency's Mars rovers celebrate a longer-than-expected five years investigating the Red Planet. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | Opposition leader wins Ghana poll Opposition candidate John Atta Mills narrowly wins Ghana's presidential run-off, officials say, in a key test for democracy. |
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| Ethiopia begins Somalia pullout Ethiopian troops begin pulling out of Somalia after two years helping the transitional government fight insurgents. | |
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| Kenyan 'media gag' law approved Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki signs into law a media bill that journalists say will curtail press freedom. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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 | Chrysler gets $4bn emergency loan US car manufacturer Chrysler receives a $4bn (£2.75bn) emergency government loan to help stave off collapse. |
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| Cuba offers direct talks with US Cuban President Raul Castro says he is open to direct talks with US President-elect Obama, but plays down any quick breakthrough. | |
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| John Travolta's teenage son dies The teenage son of American actor John Travolta dies suddenly during a family holiday in the Bahamas. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | Canberra rejects Guantanamo cases The Australian government turns down a US request to help resettle former detainees from its Guantanamo Bay military prison. |
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| S Korean MPs scuffle with guards South Korea's opposition lawmakers scuffle with security guards, who have tried to end their blockade of parliament. | |
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| Coral reef growth is slowest ever Growth of corals in the Great Barrier Reef has slowed to the most sluggish rate in 400 years, researchers say. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | Ukraine warns EU of gas 'problem' Ukraine warns of serious problems with gas supplies for EU countries if its dispute with Russia is not settled soon. |
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| Markets start year on upbeat note Shares rise worldwide on the first day of trading in 2009 following record falls last year, as markets experience a wave of optimism. | |
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| Belgian MPs back new government MPs in Belgium support new Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy and his government in a vote of confidence. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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| Israel steps up offensive on Gaza Israel steps up its offensive on Gaza and launches its first artillery attacks, as its campaign enters a second week. |
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| Suicide bomb kills many in Iraq A suicide bombing kills at least 23 people at a Sunni gathering in a town south of Baghdad, Iraqi police say. | |
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| European flight lands in Baghdad The first commercial flight between Europe and Iraq in at least 17 years lands at Baghdad airport. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | Colombo pushes into Tiger areas Sri Lankan forces say they are pressing on with their offensive against Tamil Tiger rebels after capturing Kilinochchi. |
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| Pakistan seizes Taleban spokesman A former spokesman for fugitive Taleban leader Mullah Omar is arrested in north-west Pakistan, security officials say. | |
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| Afghan murder charge for Canadian Canadian military police charge a Canadian officer with murdering an unarmed Afghan man in Helmand Province. | |
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| UK NEWS | |
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 | Thousands march over Gaza strikes A series of demonstrations are taking place across the UK to protest against the Israeli air strikes on Gaza. |
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| Three dead in railway plane crash Three people died when a light aircraft crashed into power lines on the West Coast Main Line in Staffordshire, police confirm. | |
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| Treasury mulls new bank bail-out Chancellor Alistair Darling could inject more taxpayers' cash into Britain's banks as part of measures to boost the economy. | |
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| UK POLITICS | |
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 | Treasury mulls new bank bail-out Chancellor Alistair Darling could inject more taxpayers' cash into Britain's banks as part of measures to boost the economy. |
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| Clegg joins attack on VAT 'waste' Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg adds his voice to concerns that the government's temporary VAT cut has been a "waste of money". | |
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| End data previews, ministers told Ministers should not be shown official statistics before they are released, to boost public trust, statistics chief Sir Michael Scholar has said. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | Schools 'fail special needs rule' A union says many schools do not comply with a new rule about special educational needs co-ordinators. |
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| Teachers sound school bell fears School bells which ring too loudly could be damaging the hearing of pupils and staff, a teaching union warns. | |
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| Sats tests 'face delays in 2009' There is a "significant" risk pupils in England could face a repeat of last summer's Sats test fiasco, the exams watchdog warns. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Couple among plane crash victims A married couple with two young children were among three people killed when an light aircraft hit railway power lines, police say. |
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| Murder probe as two die in fire A murder inquiry is under way into a house fire in Sheffield, which killed two people and left two others seriously ill. | |
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| Parents' joy over premature twins Parents who feared the worst for their twins born 14 weeks premature celebrate their homecoming. | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Masked gunmen threaten brothers A 21-year-old man is threatened by two masked men armed with a gun outside his home in west Belfast. |
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| Three rescued from island's rocks Three people are rescued after their boat drifts onto rocks close to the harbour of Rathlin Island. | |
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| Name released of city road victim The name is released of the 59-year-old woman who died after being struck by a car in Belfast on Wednesday. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Cities protest over Gaza attacks Demonstrators against the bombardment of Gaza gathered in Edinburgh and Glasgow. |
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| Bright vests for offenders call Offenders doing community service should be made to wear high visibility clothing, a Labour MSP says. | |
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| New Year city sex attacker hunted Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious indecent assault on an 18-year-old woman in the centre of Glasgow. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Drink-driver caused OAP's death A woman who caused a pensioner's death when she was over the drink-drive limit is told jail is inevitable. |
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| Funeral for television death girl Pink balloons are carried at the funeral of 'little angel' Emily Hughes, who died in a tragic accident with a TV set at home. | |
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| Ponds and lakes ice warning made Parents are warned to make sure children understand the dangers of playing on frozen ponds and lakes during the current cold snap. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | Markets start year on upbeat note Shares rise worldwide on the first day of trading in 2009 following record falls last year, as markets experience a wave of optimism. |
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| Chrysler gets $4bn emergency loan US car manufacturer Chrysler receives a $4bn (£2.75bn) emergency government loan to help stave off collapse. | |
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| Russia looks to re-route EU gas Russian gas giant Gazprom tells the BBC that it can no longer depend on Ukraine as a transit route to the EU. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | John Travolta's teenage son dies The teenage son of American actor John Travolta dies suddenly during a family holiday in the Bahamas. |
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| New Doctor Who to be announced The name of the actor who will replace David Tennant in Doctor Who is to be announced on Saturday. | |
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| Will Smith biggest at box office Will Smith is voted the top money-making movie star of 2008 in an annual poll of US cinema owners and film buyers. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | Mars rovers roll on to five years The US space agency's Mars rovers celebrate a longer-than-expected five years investigating the Red Planet. |
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| Diamond clues to beasts' demise The controversial idea that space impacts may have wiped out woolly mammoths and early human settlers in North America receives new impetus. | |
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| Coral reef growth is slowest ever Growth of corals in the Great Barrier Reef has slowed to the most sluggish rate in 400 years, researchers say. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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| Mars rovers roll on to five years The US space agency's Mars rovers celebrate a longer-than-expected five years investigating the Red Planet. |
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| Zune 'bug' fixed, says Microsoft All the older Zune portable music players hit by a software bug should now be working, says Microsoft. | |
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| Nanotech could mean sharper snaps Research into creating tiny structures on light sensors could mean digital cameras take better pictures. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | 'Keep off dieting' to avoid flu People should steer clear of New Year diets if they want to improve their chances of staving off flu, a study suggests. |
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| 'Bug' could combat dengue fever Humans could be protected from dengue fever by infecting the mosquitoes carrying it with a parasite, say researchers. | |
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| China dairies offer text apology Chinese dairy firms involved in the tainted milk scandal beg for forgiveness in a New Year text message sent to millions. | |
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| 1980: Afghan leader defends Soviet invasion The new president of Afghanistan, Babrak Karmal, is making his first public appearance since the Soviet-backed coup last week. | |||
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| 1993: US and Russia halve nuclear warheads US President George Bush and Russian President Boris Yeltsin sign the Start II arms reduction treaty in Moscow. | |||
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| 1991: Britain expels Iraqi diplomats The Foreign Office is expelling eight Iraqi embassy officials from the UK following threats of attacks on Western targets. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Live text - Murray v Nadal Andy Murray takes on world number one Rafael Nadal in the Abu Dhabi exhibition final. |
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| Live text - FA Cup third round Twenty-two FA Cup third-round ties are under way after League One Hartlepool shock Premier League Stoke in the opening game of the day. | |
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| Bridge seals transfer to Man City Manchester City complete the signing of Chelsea left-back Wayne Bridge for an undisclosed fee. | |
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| SA edge tight first day in Sydney South Africa restrict Australia to 267-6 on day one of the final Test in Sydney as they seek to end the hosts' reign as the world's number one team. | |
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| Hartlepool 2-0 Stoke League One side Hartlepool United cause the first upset of the FA Cup third round with victory over Premier League Stoke. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Live text - FA Cup third round Twenty-two FA Cup third-round ties are under way after League One Hartlepool shock Premier League Stoke in the opening game of the day. |
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| Live video - Final Score Keep up with this afternoon's matches with BBC Sport's results and updates service (UK users only). | |
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| Hartlepool 2-0 Stoke League One side Hartlepool United cause the first upset of the FA Cup third round with victory over Premier League Stoke. | |
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| ARSENAL | |
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 | Arsenal v Plymouth Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| ASTON VILLA | |
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| Gillingham v Aston Villa (Sun) Team news ahead of Sunday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| BLACKBURN | |
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 | Preston make Nolan deal permanent Preston complete the permanent signing of Blackburn defender Eddie Nolan for a six-figure fee. |
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| BOLTON | |
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| Sunderland v Bolton Sunderland face Bolton in Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| CHELSEA | |
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| Chelsea v Southend Chelsea host Southend in the FA Cup. |
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| EVERTON | |
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| Macclesfield v Everton Macclesfield host Everton in Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| FULHAM | |
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| Sheff Wed v Fulham Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| HULL | |
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| Hull v Newcastle Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| LIVERPOOL | |
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| Preston v Liverpool Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| MANCHESTER CITY | |
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 | Bridge seals transfer to Man City Manchester City complete the signing of Chelsea left-back Wayne Bridge for an undisclosed fee. |
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| MANCHESTER UNITED | |
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 | Neville set for new Man Utd deal Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Gary Neville and Ji-sung Park are both set for new contracts at the club. |
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| MIDDLESBROUGH | |
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| Middlesbrough v Barrow Middlesbrough take on Barrow in Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| NEWCASTLE | |
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| Hull v Newcastle Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| PORTSMOUTH | |
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| Portsmouth v Bristol City Portsmouth host Bristol City in Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| STOKE | |
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 | Hartlepool 2-0 Stoke League One side Hartlepool United cause the first upset of the FA Cup third round with victory over Premier League Stoke. |
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| SUNDERLAND | |
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| Sunderland v Bolton Sunderland face Bolton in Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| TOTTENHAM | |
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 | Redknapp unsure about Defoe deal Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says they held talks about signing Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe but the clubs have been unable to agree a fee. |
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| WEST BROM | |
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| West Brom v Peterborough Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| WEST HAM UNITED | |
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| West Ham v Barnsley Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| WIGAN | |
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 | Tottenham 3-1 Wigan Roman Pavlyuchenko's two goals and Luka Modric's header put Tottenham into the fourth round of the FA Cup. |
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| BARNSLEY | |
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| West Ham v Barnsley Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| BIRMINGHAM | |
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 | Birmingham P-P Wolves Birmingham's FA Cup third round game against Wolves is postponed because of a frozen pitch. |
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| BLACKPOOL | |
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| Torquay v Blackpool Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| BRISTOL CITY | |
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| Portsmouth v Bristol City Portsmouth host Bristol City in Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| BURNLEY | |
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| QPR v Burnley Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| CARDIFF | |
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| Live - Cardiff City v Reading Live text commentary from the FA Cup third round clash at Ninian Park. |
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| > More news on Cardiff |
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| CHARLTON | |
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| Charlton v Norwich Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| COVENTRY | |
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| Coventry v Kidderminster Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| CRYSTAL PALACE | |
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| Leicester v Crystal Palace Leicester take on Crystal Palace in Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| DERBY | |
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| Forest Green v Derby Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match, which goes ahead after passing a pitch inspection. |
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| DONCASTER | |
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| Cheltenham P-P Doncaster Cheltenham's FA Cup third round game against Doncaster on Saturday is postponed because of a frozen pitch. |
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| IPSWICH | |
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| Ipswich v Chesterfield Ipswich host Chesterfield in Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| NORWICH | |
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| Charlton v Norwich Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| NOTTM FOREST | |
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| Man City v Nottm Forest Man City take on Nottingham Forest in Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| PLYMOUTH | |
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| Arsenal v Plymouth Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| PRESTON | |
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| Preston v Liverpool Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| QPR | |
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| QPR v Burnley Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| READING | |
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| Cardiff City v Reading Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| SHEFF WED | |
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| Sheff Wed v Fulham Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| SHEFF UTD | |
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| Leyton Orient P-P Sheff Utd Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup third round match. |
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| SOUTHAMPTON | |
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| Southampton v Man Utd (Sun) Team news ahead of Sunday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| SWANSEA | |
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 | Histon chief hits out at Swansea Histon chairman Gareth Baldwin has accused Swansea City of 'pressuring' referee Phil Crossley to postpone their FA Cup third round game. |
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| WATFORD | |
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| Watford v Scunthorpe Team news ahead of Saturday's FA Cup 3rd round match. |
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| WOLVES | |
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| Birmingham P-P Wolves Birmingham's FA Cup third round game against Wolves is postponed because of a frozen pitch. |
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| ABERDEEN | |
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 | Hamilton Accies v Aberdeen Match report to follow from Saturday's Scottish Premier League match at New Douglas Park. |
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| CELTIC | |
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| Celtic v Dundee United Match report to follow from Saturday's Scottish Premier League match at Celtic Park. |
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| DUNDEE UNITED | |
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| Celtic v Dundee United Match report to follow from Saturday's Scottish Premier League match at Celtic Park. |
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| FALKIRK | |
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| Falkirk v Kilmarnock Match report to follow from Saturday's Scottish Premier League match at Falkirk Stadium. |
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| HAMILTON | |
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| Hamilton Accies v Aberdeen Match report to follow from Saturday's Scottish Premier League match at New Douglas Park. |
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| HEARTS | |
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 | Hearts 0-0 Hibernian An enthralling Edinburgh derby ends goal-less in the Scottish Premier League's early kick-off. |
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| HIBERNIAN | |
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| Hearts 0-0 Hibernian An enthralling Edinburgh derby ends goal-less in the Scottish Premier League's early kick-off. |
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| INVERNESS CT | |
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 | Pressley receives Inverness offer Inverness Caley Thistle is the latest club to offer former Scotland defender Steven Pressley a contract. |
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| KILMARNOCK | |
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| Falkirk v Kilmarnock Match report to follow from Saturday's Scottish Premier League match at Falkirk Stadium. |
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| MOTHERWELL | |
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| St Mirren v Motherwell Match report to follow from Saturday's Scottish Premier League match at St Mirren Park. |
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| RANGERS | |
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 | Kinnear admits Ferguson interest Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear says he has enquired about signing Rangers and Scotland captain Barry Ferguson. |
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| ST MIRREN | |
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| St Mirren v Motherwell Match report to follow from Saturday's Scottish Premier League match at St Mirren Park. |
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| AFRICAN FOOTBALL | |
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 | Weir wants Bougherra to stay put Rangers veteran David Weir says his defence partner Majdid Bougherra should remain at Ibrox. |
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| Zambia tie with Kenya to stay top Zambia top Group B in the Cecafa Cup in Uganda after battling out a goalless draw with Kenya in their second game in the tournament. | |
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| Uganda stun Rwanda in Cecafa Cup Uganda rout 2008 Cecafa Cup runners-up Rwanda 4-0 in their opening game of this year's tournament. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | SA edge tight first day in Sydney South Africa restrict Australia to 267-6 on day one of the final Test in Sydney as they seek to end the hosts' reign as the world's number one team. |
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| Sarwan guides Windies to victory Ramnaresh Sarwan's unbeaten half century guides West Indies to a five-wicket win over New Zealand in Christchurch. | |
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| Dilshan knock rescues Sri Lanka Tillakaratne Dilshan hits 162 after Sri Lanka make a shaky start against Bangladesh in the second Test in Chittagong. | |
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| RUGBY UNION | |
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 | Premiership latest scores London Irish take on Newcastle, Bristol face Northampton and Gloucester tackle Saracens in Saturday's Premiership action. |
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| Worcester P-P Sale Worcester's Premiership match with Sale is postponed because of a frozen pitch at Sixways. | |
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| Edinburgh's Rennie out for season A second knee operation inside a year rules Edinburgh flanker Ross Rennie out for the season. | |
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| RUGBY LEAGUE | |
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 | McDermott given Leeds youth role Former Leeds Rhinos prop Barrie McDermott is named as the club's new head of youth development. |
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| Giants can win trophies - Hodgson Huddersfield Giants new signing Brett Hodgson tips his new side for silverware next season. | |
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| Bulls prop Lynch has neck surgery Bradford prop Andy Lynch will miss the start of the new season after undergoing an operation on a troublesome neck injury. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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| Live text - Murray v Nadal Andy Murray takes on world number one Rafael Nadal in the Abu Dhabi exhibition final. |
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| Murray ready for early Nadal test Andy Murray will hope to build on his win over Roger Federer when he takes on Rafael Nadal in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. | |
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| Murray fightback sees off Federer Andy Murray continues his preparation for the new season with an impressive win over Roger Federer in Abu Dhabi. | |
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| GOLF | |
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 | Daly admits PGA Tour suspension John Daly claims he is serving a six-month ban from the PGA Tour for conduct detrimental to golf's image. |
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| Woods faces 'arduous' route back Tiger Woods says he faces an arduous task to rebuild his game and is still unsure when he will be able to return after knee surgery. | |
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| Singh seals World Challenge title Vijay Singh takes advantage of stumbling finishes by Jim Furyk and Anthony Kim to win the Chevron World Challenge by one shot. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Hamilton MBE a 'massive honour' Lewis Hamilton says he feels "humbled" after becoming an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours. |
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| Billionaire Slim denies Honda bid Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim says reports he is one of four parties in talks about a possible rescue bid for the former Honda F1 team are "completely false". | |
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| Toyota commits to F1 despite loss Toyota vows to continue running its Formula One team despite forecasting an annual loss of over £1bn. | |
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| FORMULA ONE | |
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| Hamilton MBE a 'massive honour' Lewis Hamilton says he feels "humbled" after becoming an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours. |
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| Billionaire Slim denies Honda bid Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim says reports he is one of four parties in talks about a possible rescue bid for the former Honda F1 team are "completely false". | |
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| Toyota commits to F1 despite loss Toyota vows to continue running its Formula One team despite forecasting an annual loss of over £1bn. | |
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| BOXING | |
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 | Maccarinelli eyes new Banks date Enzo Maccarinelli will get a chance to regain the WBO cruiserweight title when he faces Johnathon Banks in February. |
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| Boxer released early from prison Former world boxing champion Scott Harrison is freed from Barlinnie prison in time for the New Year. | |
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| WBA to investigate Valuev victory The World Boxing Association is to investigate Nikolay Valuev's victory over Evander Holyfield on 20 December. | |
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| ATHLETICS | |
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 | Cash-strapped Chambers may retire Disgraced British sprinter Dwain Chambers may have to retire in 2009 because of financial concerns. |
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| Hoy knighted in New Year honours Olympic cyclist Chris Hoy is knighted in the New Year Honours list, as Bradley Wiggins and Ben Ainslie become CBEs, Rebecca Adlington is appointed OBE and Lewis Hamilton becomes an MBE. | |
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| World champion Jones to grace UK World 60m indoor champion Lolo Jones will compete at indoor events in Glasgow and Birmingham. | |
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| SNOOKER | |
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 | Murphy defeats Fu to clinch title Shaun Murphy earns a dramatic 10-9 victory over Marco Fu to win the UK Championship in Telford. |
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| See Murphy fluke pink to seal UK crown Watch the closing stages of Shaun Murphy's attritional 10-9 win over Marco Fu in the final of the Uk Championship in Telford - including a fluked pink which all but sealed the title. | |
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| Walden secures Masters wild card World number 35 Ricky Walden is handed a wildcard for January's Masters, completing the line-up for the Wembley event. | |
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| HORSE RACING | |
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 | Wincanton and Sandown called off Saturday's meetings at Wincanton and Sandown are abandoned because of heavy frost. |
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| Ex-Grand National winner retired The 2006 Aintree Grand National winner Numbersixvalverde is retired after failing to recover from a leg injury. | |
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| Spectator dies at Kent racecourse A spectator dies after collapsing in the betting ring at Folkestone racecourse. | |
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| CYCLING | |
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 | Olympian Hoy surprised by honour British Olympic hero Chris Hoy admits he is still coming to terms with receiving a knighthood in the New Year's Honours list. |
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| Hoy knighted in New Year honours Olympic cyclist Chris Hoy is knighted in the New Year Honours list, as Bradley Wiggins and Ben Ainslie become CBEs, Rebecca Adlington is appointed OBE and Lewis Hamilton becomes an MBE. | |
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| Cavendish 'set for 2009 success' Mark Cavendish is set for even bigger things in 2009, according to Isle of Man cycling team manager Gary Hinds. | |
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| OTHER SPORT... | |
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 | Live Darts - BDO World Championships Watch live BBC Sport Interactive coverage of the BDO World Championships from the Lakeside Country Club, Frimley Green. (UK users only) |
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| Nine-darter helps Barney to semis Raymond van Barneveld has a nine-dart finish on his way to beating Jelle Klaasen 5-1 to reach the last four of the PDC World Championship. | |
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| Webster set for BDO title defence Top seed Gary Anderson gets proceedings under way at the Lakeside World Darts Championships on Saturday. | |
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| FUN AND GAMES | |
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 | Looking ahead Robbo Robson gives his predictions for the second six months of 2009 |
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| Quotes of the Year Part II Rio Ferdinand leads the way in the second instalment of the year's best lines | |
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| Festive 40 quiz Part two of our quiz about the sporting year | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Latest: JJB Sports Premiership Score updates from the five league games on Saturday. |
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| Ballymena Utd v Lis Distillery Match report follows later. | |
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| Dungannon Swifts v Bangor Match report follows later. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Live text - Scottish Premier League The early kick-off Edinburgh derby ends in a goalless draw on the first Scottish Premier League Saturday of 2009. |
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| Live text - Murray v Nadal Andy Murray takes on world number one Rafael Nadal in the Abu Dhabi exhibition final. | |
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| Hearts 0-0 Hibernian An enthralling Edinburgh derby ends goal-less in the Scottish Premier League's early kick-off. | |
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| WALES | |
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| Live - Cardiff City v Reading Live text commentary from the FA Cup third round clash at Ninian Park. |
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| Histon chief hits out at Swansea Histon chairman Gareth Baldwin has accused Swansea City of 'pressuring' referee Phil Crossley to postpone their FA Cup third round game. | |
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| Wrexham facing a fixture backlog Wrexham face a fixture backlog after their Blue Square Premier clash at Ebbsfleet was postponed. | |
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