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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Israel is 'nearing Gaza goals' Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says the goals of the military campaign in Gaza are near, but signals the offensive will go on. |
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| Obama promises new tack on Iran President-elect Obama says the US will take a different approach to Iran under his leadership, in a wide-ranging US TV interview. | |
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| Prince's racist term sparks anger Prince Harry's racist comment about a Pakistani army colleague prompts widespread criticism. | |
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| Indonesian ferry sinks in storm A ferry carrying about 250 passengers and 17 crew has sunk in a storm in central Indonesia, officials say. | |
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| Second British climber identified Tributes are paid to record-breaking British climber Rob Gauntlett, as a friend who died with him in the Alps is named. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | Bashir case 'may spark attacks' Sudan warns that foreigners could be targeted by "outlaws" if an international court pursues a case against President Bashir. |
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| West African bloc suspends Guinea A West African regional bloc says it is suspending Guinea from its ranks until the new military leadership holds elections. | |
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| Eritrea group seeks human rights A conference in London is to launch a new Eritrean movement to foster democratic dialogue. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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 | Obama promises new tack on Iran President-elect Obama says the US will take a different approach to Iran under his leadership, in a wide-ranging US TV interview. |
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| Many killed in Peru bus accident At least 30 people are killed as the bus they are travelling in veers off the road in northern Peru, police say. | |
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| Stars preparing for Golden Globes A host of stars are expected later at the Golden Globes, the glitziest event so far in this year's Hollywood awards season. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | Key election test for new Thai PM By-elections are being held in Thailand for 29 parliamentary seats, a first public test for the country's new government. |
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| Indonesian ferry sinks in storm A ferry carrying about 250 passengers and 17 crew has sunk in a storm in central Indonesia, officials say. | |
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| China officials 'lost millions' Officials from China's southern Guangdong province are reported to have gambled away more than $3m (£2m) of public money in recent years. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | Snag hits Russia-Ukraine gas deal Energy giant Gazprom says a deal to re-start gas supplies via Ukraine will be delayed, as EU monitors prepare to start work. |
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| British climbers die in the Alps The youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest, and another British climber, have been killed in the French Alps. | |
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| Prince's racist term sparks anger Prince Harry's racist comment about a Pakistani army colleague prompts widespread criticism. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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| Israel is 'nearing Gaza goals' Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says the goals of the military campaign in Gaza are near, but signals the offensive will go on. |
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| Canada expels US woman deserter A US army deserter and mother of three is ordered to leave Canada after her appeal for refuge fails. | |
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| Women banned from Baghdad shrine Iraqi authorities close a major Shia shrine in Baghdad to women amid security concerns as the rite of Ashura reaches its climax. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | India appoints new Satyam bosses The Indian government appoints three leading businessmen to the board of scandal-hit software firm Satyam. |
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| Pakistan border clash 'kills 46' Pakistani soldiers repulse an attack in a north-west tribal area, leaving six soldiers and 40 militants dead, army officials say. | |
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| Prince's racist term sparks anger Prince Harry's racist comment about a Pakistani army colleague prompts widespread criticism. | |
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| UK NEWS | |
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 | Prince's racist term sparks anger Prince Harry's racist comment about a Pakistani army colleague prompts widespread criticism. |
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| Second British climber identified Tributes are paid to record-breaking British climber Rob Gauntlett, as a friend who died with him in the Alps is named. | |
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| Thousands call for Mid-East peace Thousands of people rally in Trafalgar Square to call for peace in Gaza and acknowledgement of Israel's perspective on the conflict. | |
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| UK POLITICS | |
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 | More help for long-term jobless Measures to help people who have been out of work for more than six months are to be unveiled by the government. |
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| Tories 'would wipe slate clean' The Conservatives would "wipe the slate clean" and promote economic recovery, leader David Cameron says. | |
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| Milburn to tackle social mobility Ex-Cabinet minister Alan Milburn will head a commission to ensure people succeed in professions, regardless of backgrounds. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | Warning on replacing Sats tests An expert group is considering what should replace the scrapped Sats tests for 14 year olds in England. |
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| Intern plan to ease graduate woes Students who are unable to secure jobs after leaving university may be offered paid internships for three months. | |
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| Girls suspended for teacher jibes Dozens of girls have been suspended from school for setting up a defamatory Facebook site about a teacher. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Hunt after father and son stabbed Detectives name a man they are hunting over a double stabbing on Merseyside that left a man dead and his 14-year-old son injured. |
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| Prayers for store shooting victim A prayer service is held for a sub-postmaster's son who was shot dead in an armed raid in Worcestershire. | |
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| Abandoned baby's mother is found The mother of an hours-old baby found abandoned on a school playing field in Bedfordshire is found. | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Man assaulted in city gang attack A man in his early 20s is assaulted after four men force their way into a house in Londonderry. |
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| Teen in hospital after stabbing An 18-year-old man is taken to hospital after being stabbed a number of times in Ballynahinch, County Down. | |
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| Pensioner robbed by masked gang A woman in her 80s is held down during a robbery by a masked gang at her home near Ballymoney in County Antrim. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Talks planned over Forth crossing The Scottish Secretary invites the Scottish Government and the UK Treasury for talks on funding the new Forth crossing. |
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| 'No progress' on free swimming An SNP pledge to give children free access to swimming pools is not being delivered, according to Labour. | |
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| Two held over supermarket theft Two men are arrested in connection with a robbery at a supermarket in Glasgow on Hogmanay. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Rescuers injured helping climbers Two injured climbers are rescued near the peak of Snowdon in 110mph winds in which eight rescuers were hurt. |
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| Stepfather on teen murder charge Police charge a man with the murder of his 15-year-old stepson at the family home in Carmarthenshire. | |
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| Church gives birth to a baby boy Singer and TV presenter Charlotte Church gives birth to her second child, a baby boy, at home. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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| India appoints new Satyam bosses The Indian government appoints three leading businessmen to the board of scandal-hit software firm Satyam. |
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| Snag hits Russia-Ukraine gas deal Energy giant Gazprom says a deal to re-start gas supplies via Ukraine will be delayed, as EU monitors prepare to start work. | |
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| Obama plan 'could create 4m jobs' President-elect Barack Obama says his $775bn economic stimulus plan could create up to four million jobs in the US. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Stars preparing for Golden Globes A host of stars are expected later at the Golden Globes, the glitziest event so far in this year's Hollywood awards season. |
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| US writer pens UK Eurovision song US songwriter Diane Warren will write the lyrics to Andrew Lloyd Webber's music for this year's UK Eurovision entry, it is announced. | |
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| O'Neal is sentenced to drug rehab Actor Ryan O'Neal is ordered to go on an 18-month rehabilitation programme after pleading guilty to possessing drugs. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | Ants 'get aggressive with cheats' Worker ants in colonies with a queen are physically attacked by their peers if they try to reproduce, a study says. |
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| Venomous mammal caught on camera Rare footage of one of the world's most strange and elusive mammals is captured by scientists. | |
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| Mosquitoes make sweet love music Sexy songs sung by mosquitoes in courtship could be key to curbing the spread of dengue fever, say scientists. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | Greener shades at world's tech show The BBC's Rory Cellan-Jones hunts down the green stands at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. |
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| Games will 'eclipse' other media Video games are poised to "eclipse" all other forms of entertainment, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is told. | |
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| Do-it-yourself 3D movies at home New 3D technology unveiled at this year's CES show in Las Vegas may mean films might no longer be the sole province of movie studios with big budgets. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Water softener eczema relief hope Scientists are investigating if installing a home water softener can relieve children's eczema symptoms. |
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| Body repair 'could be ramped up' A combination of drugs could trick the body into sending its repair mechanisms into overdrive, say scientists. | |
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| Behaviour link to lifelong health Britons who behaved badly at school are more likely to have had mental health and social problems, a study suggests. | |
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| 1962: Thousands killed in Peru landslide At least 2,000 people are feared dead after a huge avalanche in the Peruvian Andes engulfs nine villages. | |||
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| 1998: 100 die in massacre in Algeria Islamic extremists are blamed for the deaths of 100 people in two villages in Algeria. | |||
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| 2000: Seven missing in Irish Sea Seven young fishermen are feared drowned off the Scottish coast after the disappearance of their scallop dredger in force nine gales. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Live text - Premier League Manchester United host title rivals Chelsea at Old Trafford after Wigan beat Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday. |
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| Warner shines in Australia romp Debutant David Warner hits the second-fastest Twenty20 fifty ever as Australia beat South Africa by 52 runs. | |
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| Wigan 1-0 Tottenham Maynor Figueroa scores in injury time to hand Wigan victory over Tottenham in a match of few chances. | |
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| Pietersen insists he is blameless Kevin Pietersen says he did "nothing wrong" in the series of events which led to him quitting as England captain and the sacking of coach Peter Moores. | |
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| Live text - Scottish Cup Hearts win at Edinburgh rivals Hibernian, while East Stirlingshire host Dundee United. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Live text - Premier League Manchester United host title rivals Chelsea at Old Trafford after Wigan beat Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday. |
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| Live text - Scottish Cup Hearts win at Edinburgh rivals Hibernian, while East Stirlingshire host Dundee United. | |
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| Wigan 1-0 Tottenham Maynor Figueroa scores in injury time to hand Wigan victory over Tottenham in a match of few chances. | |
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| ARSENAL | |
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 | Arsenal 1-0 Bolton Substitute Nicklas Bendtner scores a late goal to give Arsenal victory over Bolton. |
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| ASTON VILLA | |
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 | Aston Villa 2-1 West Brom Curtis Davies' header and a Scott Carson own goal sends Aston Villa third in the Premier League with victory in the Midlands derby against West Brom. |
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| BLACKBURN | |
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 | Fulham P-P Blackburn The Premier League game at Craven Cottage is called off because of a frozen pitch. |
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| BOLTON | |
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| Arsenal 1-0 Bolton Substitute Nicklas Bendtner scores a late goal to give Arsenal victory over Bolton. |
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| CHELSEA | |
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 | Man Utd v Chelsea Team news ahead of Sunday's Premier League match. |
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| EVERTON | |
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 | Everton 2-0 Hull Goals from Marouane Fellaini and Mikel Arteta give Everton a richly-deserved victory over Hull. |
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| FULHAM | |
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| Fulham P-P Blackburn The Premier League game at Craven Cottage is called off because of a frozen pitch. |
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| HULL | |
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| Everton 2-0 Hull Goals from Marouane Fellaini and Mikel Arteta give Everton a richly-deserved victory over Hull. |
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| LIVERPOOL | |
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 | Stoke 0-0 Liverpool Liverpool draw at Stoke but extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. |
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| MANCHESTER CITY | |
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| Portsmouth P-P Man City Portsmouth's Premier League game against Manchester City is postponed because of a frozen pitch. |
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| MANCHESTER UNITED | |
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| Man Utd v Chelsea Team news ahead of Sunday's Premier League match. |
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| MIDDLESBROUGH | |
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 | Middlesbrough 1-1 Sunderland Kenwyne Jones leaves it late to snatch a crucial draw for Sunderland at Middlesbrough. |
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| NEWCASTLE | |
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 | Newcastle 2-2 West Ham Andy Carroll scores his first Premier League goal to equalise for Newcastle and prevent his team from slipping to a third straight defeat. |
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| PORTSMOUTH | |
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| Portsmouth P-P Man City Portsmouth's Premier League game against Manchester City is postponed because of a frozen pitch. |
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| STOKE | |
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 | Pulis silent on Beattie rumours Stoke City manager Tony Pulis refuses to confirm if he has made a bid for Sheffield United striker James Beattie. |
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| SUNDERLAND | |
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| Middlesbrough 1-1 Sunderland Kenwyne Jones leaves it late to snatch a crucial draw for Sunderland at Middlesbrough. |
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| TOTTENHAM | |
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 | Wigan 1-0 Tottenham Maynor Figueroa scores in injury time to hand Wigan victory over Tottenham in a match of few chances. |
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| WEST BROM | |
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| Aston Villa 2-1 West Brom Curtis Davies' header and a Scott Carson own goal sends Aston Villa third in the Premier League with victory in the Midlands derby against West Brom. |
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| WEST HAM UNITED | |
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| Newcastle 2-2 West Ham Andy Carroll scores his first Premier League goal to equalise for Newcastle and prevent his team from slipping to a third straight defeat. |
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| WIGAN | |
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| Wigan 1-0 Tottenham Maynor Figueroa scores in injury time to hand Wigan victory over Tottenham in a match of few chances. |
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| BARNSLEY | |
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 | Barnsley 0-1 Southampton David McGoldrick's late strike gives Southampton a crucial away win after Barnsley dominate much of the match at Oakwell. |
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| BIRMINGHAM | |
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| Blackpool P-P Birmingham Blackpool's Championship match against Birmingham is postponed because of a frozen pitch. |
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| BLACKPOOL | |
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| Blackpool P-P Birmingham Blackpool's Championship match against Birmingham is postponed because of a frozen pitch. |
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| BRISTOL CITY | |
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| Doncaster P-P Bristol City The match between Doncaster and Bristol City is postponed because of a frozen pitch. |
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| BURNLEY | |
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 | Burnley 0-2 Swansea Swansea end an eight-match drawing run thanks to a brace from top scorer Jason Scotland. |
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| CARDIFF | |
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| Cardiff P-P Derby The Championship match between Cardiff City and Derby County is postponed because of a frozen pitch. |
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| CHARLTON | |
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 | Charlton 0-2 Nottm Forest Nottingham Forest pile on the misery for Charlton whose 18th game without a win casts them a step closer to relegation. |
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| COVENTRY | |
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 | QPR 1-1 Coventry Dexter Blackstock grabs a late equaliser as QPR deny 10-man Coventry victory at Loftus Road. |
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| CRYSTAL PALACE | |
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| Plymouth P-P Crystal Palace Plymouth's Championship match against Crystal Palace is postponed because of a frozen pitch. |
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| DERBY | |
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| Cardiff P-P Derby The Championship match between Cardiff City and Derby County is postponed because of a frozen pitch. |
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| DONCASTER | |
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| Doncaster P-P Bristol City The match between Doncaster and Bristol City is postponed because of a frozen pitch. |
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| IPSWICH | |
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| Ipswich 1-1 Sheff Wed Paulo Counago earns a point for Ipswich with a second-half header after Steve Watson had put Sheffield Wednesday in front. |
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| NORWICH | |
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 | Sheff Utd 1-0 Norwich Darius Henderson scores only his second Sheffield United goal to secure victory over Norwich City. |
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| NOTTM FOREST | |
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| Charlton 0-2 Nottm Forest Nottingham Forest pile on the misery for Charlton whose 18th game without a win casts them a step closer to relegation. |
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| PLYMOUTH | |
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| Plymouth P-P Crystal Palace Plymouth's Championship match against Crystal Palace is postponed because of a frozen pitch. |
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| PRESTON | |
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 | Wolves 1-3 Preston Stephen Elliott scores twice against his former club as Preston come from behind to win at Molineux. |
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| QPR | |
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| QPR 1-1 Coventry Dexter Blackstock grabs a late equaliser as QPR deny 10-man Coventry victory at Loftus Road. |
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| READING | |
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 | Reading 4-0 Watford Reading tighten their grip on second place in the Championship after an impressive home win over Watford. |
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| SHEFF WED | |
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| Ipswich 1-1 Sheff Wed Paulo Counago earns a point for Ipswich with a second-half header after Steve Watson had put Sheffield Wednesday in front. |
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| SHEFF UTD | |
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| Pulis silent on Beattie rumours Stoke City manager Tony Pulis refuses to confirm if he has made a bid for Sheffield United striker James Beattie. |
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| SOUTHAMPTON | |
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| Barnsley 0-1 Southampton David McGoldrick's late strike gives Southampton a crucial away win after Barnsley dominate much of the match at Oakwell. |
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| SWANSEA | |
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 | Scotland targets play-off berth Swansea City can reach the Championship play-offs, according to striker Jason Scotland. |
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| WATFORD | |
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| Reading 4-0 Watford Reading tighten their grip on second place in the Championship after an impressive home win over Watford. |
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| WOLVES | |
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| Wolves 1-3 Preston Stephen Elliott scores twice against his former club as Preston come from behind to win at Molineux. |
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| ABERDEEN | |
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 | Alloa Athletic 1-2 Aberdeen Sone Aluko secures Aberdeen's passage to the fifth round of the Homecoming Scottish Cup with a second-half winner against Alloa Athletic. |
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| CELTIC | |
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 | Celtic 2-1 Dundee Aiden McGeady returns from his club ban to help Celtic come from behind and earn a Scottish Cup win over Dundee. |
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| DUNDEE UNITED | |
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| FALKIRK | |
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 | Falkirk 4-2 Queen of the South Doubles from Scott Arfield and Graham Barrett help Falkirk earn a Scottish Cup fourth-round win over Queen of the South. |
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| HAMILTON | |
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 | Ross County 0-1 Hamilton Chris Swailes' header is enough to give the Premier League side Scottish Cup victory over their First Division opponents. |
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| HEARTS | |
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 | Hibernian 0-2 Hearts Hearts oust 10-man Hibs from the Scottish Cup thanks to goals from Christian Nade and Gary Glen at Easter Road. |
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| HIBERNIAN | |
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| Hibernian 0-2 Hearts Hearts oust 10-man Hibs from the Scottish Cup thanks to goals from Christian Nade and Gary Glen at Easter Road. |
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| INVERNESS CT | |
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| Inverness CT 3-0 Partick Thistle Filipe Morais marks an impressive Inverness debut with two goals in the Scottish Cup victory over Partick Thistle. |
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| KILMARNOCK | |
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 | Ayr United 2-2 Kilmarnock Substitute Alex Williams scores a last-gasp equaliser as the Division Two side force a Scottish Cup replay with Kilmarnock. |
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| MOTHERWELL | |
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 | McGhee rounds on critical Laszlo Motherwell manager Mark McGhee feels that comments made by Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo criticising the Fir Park side are not merited. |
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| RANGERS | |
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 | Burke sees Cardiff as fresh start Winger Chris Burke is excited at the prospect of playing for new club Cardiff City after leaving Rangers on a free transfer. |
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| ST MIRREN | |
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| Brechin City P-P St Mirren The Scottish Cup tie at Glebe Park is postponed due to a frozen pitch. |
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| AFRICAN FOOTBALL | |
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 | Kanoute fined for goal message Mali striker Frederic Kanoute is fined for revealing a T-shirt expressing support for Palestine during a match. |
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| Eric Addo seals Roda loan move Ghana defender Eric Addo joins Dutch league strugglers Roda JC Kerkrade until the end of the season. | |
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| Etoile sign Brazilian Everson Former African champions Etoile du Sahel complete the signing of Brazilian midfielder Everson. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | Pietersen insists he is blameless Kevin Pietersen says he did "nothing wrong" in the series of events which led to him quitting as England captain and the sacking of coach Peter Moores. |
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| Warner shines in Australia romp Debutant David Warner hits the second-fastest Twenty20 fifty ever as Australia beat South Africa by 52 runs. | |
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| Ford keen on England coaching job South African Graham Ford is interested in the vacant England coaching position - with the proviso he gets the backing of the players. | |
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| RUGBY UNION | |
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 | Premiership latest scores Newcastle host Gloucester and Bristol travel to Saracens in Sunday's Premiership games. |
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| Northampton 17-13 Leicester Paul Diggin scores two tries as Northampton claim the east Midlands bragging rights by beating Leicester at Franklin's Gardens. | |
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| Leinster 21-20 Blues Felipe Contepomi's seven penalties give Magners League champions Leinster a 21-20 win over the Blues. | |
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| RUGBY LEAGUE | |
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 | Full-strength Manly to face Leeds Manly Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler says the NRL champions will bring a full-strength squad to England for the World Club Challenge against Leeds. |
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| Hull sign Moa on short-term deal Hull FC sign Tongan prop forward Sam Moa on a one-year contract. | |
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| Galea on track for Hull KR opener Hull KR forward Ben Galea is expected to be fit for the start of the new season after returning to training following surgery. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Murray plays down favourite tag In-form Andy Murray plays down his tag as one of the favourites for the forthcoming Australian Open in Melbourne. |
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| Sharapova to miss Australian Open Defending champion Maria Sharapova pulls out of the Australian Open because of her on-going shoulder problem. | |
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| Rusty Serena struggles to victory Serena Williams saves four match points before beating Samantha Stosur 6-3 6-7 (4-7) 7-5 in her opening match at the Sydney WTA International. | |
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| GOLF | |
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 | Hansen claims Joburg Open title Anders Hansen birdies the final hole to win the Joburg Open by one stroke from joint overnight leader Andrew McLardy. |
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| Ogilvy stretches clear in Hawaii Geoff Ogilvy will take a six-stroke lead into the final round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship after shooting an eight-under-par 65. | |
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| Asia take maiden Royal Trophy win Asia beat Europe 10-6 to win the Royal Trophy for the first time. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Toro Rosso confirm Buemi for 2009 Sebastien Buemi will drive for Formula One's Toro Rosso this season, according to the team website. |
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| New Donington is granted approval Plans for a £100m revamp of Donington Park, the new home of the British Grand Prix from 2010, are approved. | |
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| Kawasaki pulls team out of MotoGP Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki pulls out of MotoGP to cut costs amid the global financial crisis. | |
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| FORMULA ONE | |
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| Toro Rosso confirm Buemi for 2009 Sebastien Buemi will drive for Formula One's Toro Rosso this season, according to the team website. |
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| New Donington is granted approval Plans for a £100m revamp of Donington Park, the new home of the British Grand Prix from 2010, are approved. | |
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| Teams unite in cost-cutting plan Formula One's teams give the green light to plans to cut costs as FIA president Max Mosley urges a further reduction in spending. | |
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| BOXING | |
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 | Vitali Klitschko opts for Gomez Vitali Klitschko signs a contract to defend his WBC heavyweight title against mandatory challenger Juan Carlos Gomez. |
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| Birmingham rivals set for fight British middleweight champion Wayne Elcock will defend his title against fellow Birmingham fighter Matthew Macklin on 14 March. | |
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| DeGale pro debut set for February Olympic middleweight gold medallist James DeGale is to make his professional debut in Birmingham next month. | |
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| ATHLETICS | |
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 | Masai upstages Twell in Edinburgh Britain's Stephanie Twell finishes fourth behind Kenya's Linet Masai in the women's event at the Great Edinburgh International Cross Country. |
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| Highlights - Women's 5.6km cross country Highlights of the women's 5.6km race at the Great Edinburgh International Cross Country, as Stephanie Twell finishes fourth behind Kenya's Linet Masai. | |
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| London may get Golden League slot London could be added to the Golden League athletics series under new plans by the IAAF. | |
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| SNOOKER | |
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 | The Masters - latest scores Ronnie O'Sullivan takes on Joe Perry in the second match of the 2009 Masters at Wembley Arena. |
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| Live Masters Snooker - O'Sullivan v Perry Live BBC Red Button coverage from the Masters Snooker at Wembley Arena (UK users only). | |
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| Maguire edges out Dott at Masters Stephen Maguire battles back from 5-2 down to beat fellow Scotsman Graeme Dott 6-5 in the first round of the Masters. | |
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| HORSE RACING | |
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 | Freeze hits weekend race meetings Sunday's meeting at Carlisle becomes the latest to be abandoned because of freezing temperatures. |
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| Denman heads Gold Cup entry list The 2008 winner Denman and former champion Kauto Star are among 38 horses entered for the Cheltenham Gold Cup. | |
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| Master Minded heads Chase field Last year's runaway winner Master Minded heads the 29 entries for the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival | |
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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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 | Hankey and O'Shea reach BDO final Ted Hankey will meet Tony O'Shea in the BDO World Championship final after both notch 6-4 wins in the semi-finals. |
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| Davies rounds Cape Horn in Vendee British yachtswoman Sam Davies rounds the tip of South America in fourth place in the Vendee Globe solo round-the-world race. | |
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| Hoenselaar finally wins BDO crown Francis Hoenslaar makes it sixth time lucky as she defeats Trina Gulliver 2-1 to become BDO women's champion. | |
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| FUN AND GAMES | |
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 | Review of the week Big Phil feels the love, as Defoe is guilty of crimes against fashion |
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| Sport quotes of the week Sir Alex has a fit at the fixture list, plus all your top chants | |
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| Robbo blog The Tees Mouth believes Big Phil Scolari is turning into the Tinkerman | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Hoey finishes tied 12th in Joburg Michael Hoey fires a final round of level-par 71 to finish in a tie for 12th place at the Joburg Open. |
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| Ballymena United 1-3 Cliftonville Cliftonville are up to sixth in the Premiership after a 3-1 win at Ballymena. | |
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| Bangor 2-2 Institute Andy Morrow's two late goals salvage a draw for Bangor at home to Institute. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Live text - Scottish Cup Hearts win at Edinburgh rivals Hibernian, while East Stirlingshire host Dundee United. |
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| Falkirk face Hearts test in Cup After their victory over Hibernian, Hearts will face Falkirk at Tynecastle in the Homecoming Scottish Cup fifth round. | |
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| Hibernian 0-2 Hearts Hearts oust 10-man Hibs from the Scottish Cup thanks to goals from Christian Nade and Gary Glen at Easter Road. | |
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| WALES | |
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| Scotland targets play-off berth Swansea City can reach the Championship play-offs, according to striker Jason Scotland. |
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| Young fury at referee's decision Dai Young blamed Scottish referee Peter Allan for his side's injury time loss to Leinster. | |
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| Tito in Heineken doubt for Blues Team news ahead of Sunday's Heineken Cup Pool Six clash between Gloucester and Cardiff Blues. | |
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