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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | World growth 'worst for 60 years' World economic growth will fall to 0.5% this year, the lowest since World War II, says the International Monetary Fund. |
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| Iranian leader demands US apology Iran's president welcomes the possibility of a change in US policy but demands an apology for past US "crimes". | |
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| EU calls for global carbon market The European Commission wants to build a global carbon trading market as part of a plan to tackle climate change. | |
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| Russia 'halts missile deployment' Russia is reportedly halting plans to deploy short-range missiles in Kaliningrad due to what it sees as a shift in US attitudes. | |
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| US urges stronger Gaza ceasefire The new US envoy for the Middle East says it is "critically" important to extend the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | Sudanese 'war crimes spy' jailed A Sudanese man is jailed for 17 years for passing on sensitive files about a Darfur war crimes suspect to prosecutors. |
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| Zimbabwe cholera deaths top 3,000 The death toll from the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe has now passed the 3,000 mark, says the UN's World Health Organization. | |
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| Ghana birthday 'wasted millions' Ghana's former government massively overspent on celebrations to mark 50 years of independence, a report says. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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 | Iranian leader demands US apology Iran's president welcomes the possibility of a change in US policy but demands an apology for past US "crimes". |
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| Bomb blast hits Colombian capital At least two people are killed and 20 injured by a bomb blast in the Colombian capital, Bogota, police say. | |
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| Tributes paid to 'great' Updike Authors Ian McEwan, Martin Amis and Philip Roth lead tributes to US novelist John Updike, who has died aged 76. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | Japan to deploy ships off Somalia Japan's defence minister orders the navy to prepare ships to fight piracy off the coast of Somalia. |
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| Southern Australia feels the heat People in south-eastern Australia are preparing for what officials say may be the worst heat wave in a century. | |
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| Burma's 'abused Chin need help' Human Rights Watch calls for fresh attention to the desperate plight of Burma's persecuted Chin minority. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | Davos starts in very gloomy mood Global leaders gathering for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland are in gloomy mood over the economic outlook. |
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| Russia 'halts missile deployment' Russia is reportedly halting plans to deploy short-range missiles in Kaliningrad due to what it sees as a shift in US attitudes. | |
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| EU calls for global carbon market The European Commission wants to build a global carbon trading market as part of a plan to tackle climate change. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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| Iranian leader demands US apology Iran's president welcomes the possibility of a change in US policy but demands an apology for past US "crimes". |
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| US urges stronger Gaza ceasefire The new US envoy for the Middle East says it is "critically" important to extend the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire. | |
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| Iraq troops vote in local polls Iraqi troops and prisoners vote in provincial elections, three days before the rest of the country goes to the polls. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | India plea for S Lanka civilians The Indian government seeks assurances that civilians trapped by the fighting in Sri Lanka will be protected. |
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| Nepalese Maoists warn army leader The Maoist-led government of Nepal steps up the rhetoric in an ongoing war of words with the country's army. | |
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| Indian PM 'out of intensive care' Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is out of intensive care after undergoing heart bypass surgery, doctors say. | |
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| UK NEWS | |
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 | Care home boss accused of murders The co-manager of a Somerset care home is charged with murdering three elderly residents. |
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| NI Troubles legacy to cost £300m Proposals to deal with the legacy of Northern Ireland's Troubles could cost up to £300m, a report on the past says. | |
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| Stephenson named as new Met boss Sir Paul Stephenson has been appointed as the new Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Britain's top policing job. | |
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| UK POLITICS | |
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 | Ministers pressed over car credit Ministers are urged to help car buyers' get access to loans, at a meeting with the motor industry. |
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| NI Troubles legacy to cost £300m Proposals to deal with the legacy of Northern Ireland's Troubles could cost up to £300m, a report on the past says. | |
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| Heathrow plans criticised by MPs Building a new Heathrow runway would have an "unacceptable" impact on the environment, the Conservatives say. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | Childcare fees 'continue to rise' Parents in Britain can pay in excess of £8,000 a year for a full-time nursery place, a survey suggests. |
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| Inquiry into college renovations The government sets up an independent review of delays in a £5bn scheme to renovate England's colleges. | |
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| University's 'future in doubt' The discovery of inaccurate figures on drop-outs has left a university facing £50m in cuts - which MPs say could threaten its future. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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| Care home boss accused of murders The co-manager of a Somerset care home is charged with murdering three elderly residents. |
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| Dreamspace artist was 'negligent' The creator of an inflatable artwork which flipped over and killed two County Durham women was negligent, a court is told. | |
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| Parents fined over term holidays Fixed penalties are issued to 43 parents in Devon for taking their children on holiday during term time. | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | NI Troubles legacy to cost £300m Proposals to deal with the legacy of Northern Ireland's Troubles could cost up to £300m, a report on the past says. |
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| No sports stadium at prison site There will be no multi-sports stadium built on the site of the Maze prison in Northern Ireland, it has been revealed. | |
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| Pipe bomb explodes in parked car A parked car is damaged after a pipe bomb is detonated inside it in the Bogside area of Londonderry. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Swinney makes budget concessions The Scottish Government makes several last-minute concessions in a bid to win enough support to pass its budget. |
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| Names given in Uefa riots appeal The names of 29 men suspected of being involved in rioting at last year's Uefa Cup final in Manchester are given to police. | |
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| Legionnaires' decision defended Scottish Parliament bosses defend a decision not to release details of a Legionnaires' disease scare seven months ago. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Toyota considers short work week Production could be cut at one of the UK's major car manufacturers as sales slump in the global downturn. |
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| M4 reopens after 10-mile queues All lanes on the eastbound M4 in south Wales reopen after a lorry crash caused 10-mile tailbacks. | |
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| Rail improvements 'still needed' Passengers are happier but still want more rail services and staff, according to a survey by a users' group. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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| World growth 'worst for 60 years' World economic growth will fall to 0.5% this year, the lowest since World War II, says the International Monetary Fund. |
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| Six arrested in £420m fraud case Spanish police arrest six people on suspicion of a £420m fraud relating to a London-listed company. | |
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| Spain's economy enters recession Spain's economy is in recession for the first time since 1993, according to figures from the Spanish central bank. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Tributes paid to 'great' Updike Authors Ian McEwan, Martin Amis and Philip Roth lead tributes to US novelist John Updike, who has died aged 76. |
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| Springsteen announces world tour Rock star Bruce Springsteen unveils plans for a tour across the US and Europe in the spring and summer. | |
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| Bowie dismisses Stardust claims Singer David Bowie dismisses newspaper reports he is to resurrect his Ziggy Stardust alter ego as "poppycock". | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | EU urges US climate commitment The EU wants a global market in carbon emissions, but critics say developing countries need more investment to tackle climate change. |
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| Government touts science for all An initiative aimed at reducing public perception of science as elitist is launched by the UK government. | |
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| Iceland sets major whaling quota Iceland's departing government grants big whaling quotas for five years, though the incoming administration may overturn them. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | HMS Daring makes home port debut The Royal Navy's new Type 45 destroyer - HMS Daring - arrives in its home port of Portsmouth for the first time. |
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| UK will not legislate on piracy The UK government will not force ISPs to clamp down on illegal file sharing says IP Minister David Lammy | |
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| Microsoft steps up browser battle Will Microsoft's new browser help persuade users who have flocked to other alternatives come back to Internet Explorer? | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Concussion effect 'spans decades' People concussed in their youth show subtle signs of mental and physical problems even more than 30 years later, say researchers. |
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| Zimbabwe cholera deaths top 3,000 The death toll from the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe has now passed the 3,000 mark, says the UN's World Health Organization. | |
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| Worry over tan jab mole changes An unlicensed medicine which can be injected for a tan may be responsible for skin mole changes, say doctors. | |
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| 1986: Seven dead in space shuttle disaster The American space shuttle Challenger explodes killing all seven astronauts on board. | |||
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| 1953: Derek Bentley hanged for murder Teenager Derek Bentley is executed at Wandsworth Prison in London for his part in the murder of Pc Sidney Miles. | |||
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| 1982: US general rescued from Red Brigade Italian police rescue US Brigadier General James Dozier who has been held hostage by the Red Brigade for 42 days. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Monty to lead Europe at Ryder Cup Colin Montgomerie is named as captain of the Europe team for the 2010 Ryder Cup at Wales' Celtic Manor. |
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| Nadal sets up Verdasco semi-final Top seed Rafael Nadal beats Gilles Simon to set up a meeting with fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in the last four of the Australian Open. | |
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| India win despite Jayasuriya ton India beat Sri Lanka in the opening one-day international, despite a century from Sanath Jayasuriya. | |
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| Given 'ready for Man City talks' Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear reveals goalkeeper Shay Given wants "a new challenge" and wishes to talk to Manchester City over a possible move. | |
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| Robinho bailed over 'sex assault' Manchester City striker Robinho is bailed by police investigating an allegation of sexual assault at a nightclub. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Given 'ready for Man City talks' Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear reveals goalkeeper Shay Given wants "a new challenge" and wishes to talk to Manchester City over a possible move. |
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| Robinho bailed over 'sex assault' Manchester City striker Robinho is bailed by police investigating an allegation of sexual assault at a nightclub. | |
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| Man Utd record delights Ferguson Sir Alex Ferguson reveals his pride after Manchester United set a new record of 11 straight Premier League clean sheets by beating West Brom 5-0. | |
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| ARSENAL | |
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 | Everton v Arsenal Team news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League match. |
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| ASTON VILLA | |
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 | Villa worthy of top four - Heskey Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey feels his new club have the talent to claim a top-four finish in the Premier League. |
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| BLACKBURN | |
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| Blackburn v Bolton Team news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League match. |
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| BOLTON | |
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| Blackburn v Bolton Team news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League match. |
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| CHELSEA | |
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| Chelsea v Middlesbrough Captain John Terry returns to Chelsea's squad for Wednesday's Premier League match. |
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| EVERTON | |
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| Everton v Arsenal Team news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League match. |
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| FULHAM | |
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 | Sunderland 1-0 Fulham Kenwyne Jones celebrates signing a new contract with Sunderland by grabbing the winner in a hard-fought victory over a Fulham side still to win away in the league. |
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| HULL | |
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| West Ham v Hull City Team news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League match. |
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| LIVERPOOL | |
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 | Benitez issues challenge to Keane Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez urges Robbie Keane, who was omitted from the Merseyside derby squad, to work hard and become an important player for the club. |
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| MANCHESTER CITY | |
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| Given 'ready for Man City talks' Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear reveals goalkeeper Shay Given wants "a new challenge" and wishes to talk to Manchester City over a possible move. |
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| MANCHESTER UNITED | |
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 | Man Utd record delights Ferguson Sir Alex Ferguson reveals his pride after Manchester United set a new record of 11 straight Premier League clean sheets by beating West Brom 5-0. |
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| MIDDLESBROUGH | |
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| Chelsea v Middlesbrough Captain John Terry returns to Chelsea's squad for Wednesday's Premier League match. |
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| NEWCASTLE | |
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| Given 'ready for Man City talks' Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear reveals goalkeeper Shay Given wants "a new challenge" and wishes to talk to Manchester City over a possible move. |
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| PORTSMOUTH | |
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 | Portsmouth 0-1 Aston Villa Emile Heskey scores on his debut as Aston Villa move up to third in the Premier League table and heap the pressure on Portsmouth boss Tony Adams. |
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| STOKE | |
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 | No excuses for defeat, says Pulis Stoke City manager Tony Pulis says the Potters have no excuses for their performance in the 3-1 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday. |
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| SUNDERLAND | |
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| Sunderland 1-0 Fulham Kenwyne Jones celebrates signing a new contract with Sunderland by grabbing the winner in a hard-fought victory over a Fulham side still to win away in the league. |
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| TOTTENHAM | |
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 | Tottenham set to decide on Appiah Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is due to make a final decision on whether to take Ghana captain Stephen Appiah as a free agent. |
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| WEST BROM | |
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 | West Brom 0-5 Man Utd Man Utd go three points clear at the top of the Premier League table after thrashing West Brom at The Hawthorns. |
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| WEST HAM UNITED | |
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| West Ham v Hull City Team news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League match. |
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| WIGAN | |
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| Wigan v Liverpool Team news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League match. |
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| BARNSLEY | |
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 | Barnsley 1-2 Ipswich Jon Stead nets a double as Ipswich claim all three points at Oakwell. |
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| BIRMINGHAM | |
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 | McLeish heralds much-needed win Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admits everyone at the club is relieved after the 1-0 win over Derby County. |
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| BLACKPOOL | |
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| Blackpool 0-3 QPR Heidar Helguson scores twice as QPR crush Blackpool in Tuesday's Championship clash. |
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| BRISTOL CITY | |
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| Plymouth 0-2 Bristol City Goals from Michael McIndoe and Liam Fontaine secure victory for Bristol City at rain-soaked Home Park. |
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| BURNLEY | |
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| Watford 3-0 Burnley Tamas Priskin grabs a double as the Hornets ease past Burnley at Vicarage Road. |
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| CARDIFF | |
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| Coventry v Cardiff (Wed) Team news ahead of Wednesday's Championship match. |
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| CHARLTON | |
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| Charlton 1-0 Crystal Palace Matthew Spring's 14th-minute winner gives bottom side Charlton their first win in 19 matches. |
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| COVENTRY | |
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| Coventry v Cardiff (Wed) Team news ahead of Wednesday's Championship match. |
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| CRYSTAL PALACE | |
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 | Kuqi will not take Palace pay cut Crystal Palace striker Shefki Kuqi rejects the chance to stay at Selhurst Park next season on a reduced contract. |
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| DERBY | |
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 | Clough not downhearted by defeat Derby County manager Nigel Clough says he is not downhearted after the defeat at Birmingham, which leaves in the relegation zone. |
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| DONCASTER | |
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| Sheff Utd 0-1 Doncaster Doncaster beat Sheffield United to rise out of the relegation zone. |
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| IPSWICH | |
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 | Ipswich swoop for winger Civelli Ipswich Town sign Argentine winger Luciano Civelli on a deal until June 2012. |
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| NORWICH | |
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| Norwich 2-2 Southampton Southampton come from two goals down to claim a draw at Norwich. |
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| NOTTM FOREST | |
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 | Davies delight at Forest effort Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies praises the efforts of his young squad after their 2-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday. |
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| PLYMOUTH | |
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 | Plymouth in relegation 'dogfight' Plymouth Argyle manager Paul Sturrock concedes his side are now in a relegation "dogfight" after losing 2-0 at home to Bristol City on Tuesday night. |
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| PRESTON | |
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 | Swansea 4-1 Preston Swansea advance their play-off credentials with a stunning win over promotion rivals Preston. |
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| QPR | |
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| Blackpool 0-3 QPR Heidar Helguson scores twice as QPR crush Blackpool in Tuesday's Championship clash. |
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| READING | |
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 | Reading 1-0 Wolves Neil Collins' own goal after only 61 seconds secures victory for Reading and moves them within two points of Wolves at the top of the table. |
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| SHEFF WED | |
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| Nott'm Forest 2-1 Sheff Wed Luke Chambers earns Nott'm Forest three points after Sheff Wed have Francis Jeffers sent off. |
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| SHEFF UTD | |
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| Sheff Utd 0-1 Doncaster Doncaster beat Sheffield United to rise out of the relegation zone. |
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| SOUTHAMPTON | |
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 | Saganowski keen to stay at Saints Southampton striker Marek Saganowski says he is fully committed to the Championship strugglers, despite a recent loan spell in Denmark. |
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| SWANSEA | |
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 | Pratley hammer blow hits Swansea Swansea's crushing 4-1 win over Preston is ruined by a potentially serious shoulder injury to midfielder Darren Pratley. |
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| WATFORD | |
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| Watford 3-0 Burnley Tamas Priskin grabs a double as the Hornets ease past Burnley at Vicarage Road. |
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| WOLVES | |
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| Reading 1-0 Wolves Neil Collins' own goal after only 61 seconds secures victory for Reading and moves them within two points of Wolves at the top of the table. |
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| ABERDEEN | |
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 | De Visscher completes Dons exit Dutch midfielder Jeffrey De Visscher has returned to his homeland with SC Cambuur Leeuwarden. |
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| CELTIC | |
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 | No Magpies bid for Celtic captain Celtic manager Gordon Strachan says there has been no bid for Stephen McManus or any other of his players. |
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| DUNDEE UNITED | |
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 | Celtic confirm interest in Flood Celtic coach Neil Lennon says the Scottish champions could make an offer to Cardiff for on-loan Dundee United midfielder Willo Flood. |
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| FALKIRK | |
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 | Rangers 3-0 Falkirk Nacho Novo scores twice as holders Rangers ease aside Falkirk to reach the Co-operative Insurance Cup final. |
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| HAMILTON | |
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 | Kilmarnock 0-1 Hamilton Accies A headed goal from Richard Offiong is enough to seal maximum points for Accies at Rugby Park. |
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| HEARTS | |
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 | Laszlo urges Driver move caution Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo says Andrew Driver should consider his options carefully before deciding to leave Tynecastle. |
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| HIBERNIAN | |
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 | U's boss still wants Hibs' Jones Colchester United manager Paul Lambert says their interest in Hibernian captain Rob Jones is not dead. |
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| INVERNESS CT | |
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 | Butcher named as Inverness boss Inverness appoint Terry Butcher as their new manager with Maurice Malpas as his assistant. |
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| KILMARNOCK | |
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| Kilmarnock 0-1 Hamilton Accies A headed goal from Richard Offiong is enough to seal maximum points for Accies at Rugby Park. |
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| MOTHERWELL | |
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 | Inverurie cup tie postponed again The Scottish Cup tie between Inverurie and Motherwell is postponed for the fourth time. |
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| RANGERS | |
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| Rangers 3-0 Falkirk Nacho Novo scores twice as holders Rangers ease aside Falkirk to reach the Co-operative Insurance Cup final. |
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| ST MIRREN | |
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 | Dundee Utd 3-2 St Mirren Warren Feeney's double helps Dundee United overcome St Mirren to move up to third spot in the Scottish Premier League. |
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| AFRICAN FOOTBALL | |
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 | Ghana through to Under-20 final Ghana are into the final of the African Youth Championship after edging a seven-goal thriller against South Africa. |
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| Tottenham set to decide on Appiah Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is due to make a final decision on whether to take Ghana captain Stephen Appiah as a free agent. | |
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| Fifa loses faith in Nigeria Fifa vice-president Jack Warner raises fresh concerns over Nigeria's preparations for their hosting of October's Under-17 World Cup. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | Broad turns down IPL opportunity England fast bowler Stuart Broad turns down the chance to take part in the Indian Premier League. |
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| England opt not to risk Flintoff Andrew Flintoff will miss England's game against West Indies A but may be fit for next week's first Test after a scan showed his injury is not severe. | |
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| India win despite Jayasuriya ton India beat Sri Lanka in the opening one-day international, despite a century from Sanath Jayasuriya. | |
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| RUGBY UNION | |
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 | Wales told to 'accept pressure' Coach Warren Gatland tells Grand Slam champions Wales to live up to their billing as Six Nations favourites. |
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| Trio released from England squad England release London Irish duo Delon Armitage and Nick Kennedy and Sale's Mathew Tait to play for their clubs ahead of the Six Nations. | |
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| O'Driscoll to continue as captain Ireland coach Declan Kidney is to continue with Brian O'Driscoll as captain for the 2009 RBS Six Nations campaign. | |
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| RUGBY LEAGUE | |
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 | Horne awarded derby testimonial Hull FC and Hull KR are to play each other at the KC Stadium early next year as part of the Richard Horne testimonial year. |
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| Edinburgh face Cup trip to Leeds Edinburgh Eagles are drawn away to Leeds Met Carnegie in the Carnegie Challenge Cup second round. | |
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| Tony closes in on Hull FC return Hull FC full-back Motu Tony will be fit for the start of the new Super League season after recovering from a knee injury. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Nadal sets up Verdasco semi-final Top seed Rafael Nadal beats Gilles Simon to set up a meeting with fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in the last four of the Australian Open. |
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| Video replay - Nadal v Simon Watch coverage from the Australian Open tennis in Melbourne. (UK users only) | |
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| Serena survives Kuznetsova test Second seed Serena Williams beats Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open. | |
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| GOLF | |
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| Monty to lead Europe at Ryder Cup Colin Montgomerie is named as captain of the Europe team for the 2010 Ryder Cup at Wales' Celtic Manor. |
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| Perez clinches Bob Hope Classic Pat Perez seals his maiden PGA Tour title after winning the Bob Hope Classic in California by three shots. | |
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| Quiros clinches victory in Qatar Spaniard Alvaro Quiros wins the Qatar Masters by three shots, earning him his third European Tour title. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Honda 'optimistic' on race future Honda's Formula One team play down talk of an end-of-month deadline for their survival and insist they are continuing to work in preparation for the new season. |
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| F1 to scrap 'bad' pit lane rule Formula One's governing body is to scrap a controversial rule that saw drivers penalised for pitting early while the safety car was deployed. | |
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| Latvala fit for rally after crash Jari-Matti Latvala will be fit to compete in Rally Ireland this week after escaping unscathed from a car accident at the weekend. | |
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| FORMULA ONE | |
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| Honda 'optimistic' on race future Honda's Formula One team play down talk of an end-of-month deadline for their survival and insist they are continuing to work in preparation for the new season. |
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| F1 to scrap 'bad' pit lane rule Formula One's governing body is to scrap a controversial rule that saw drivers penalised for pitting early while the safety car was deployed. | |
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| F1 drivers delay signing licences Formula One drivers are delaying signing their super licences for the new season after a price rise. | |
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| BOXING | |
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 | Wladimir Klitschko 'to meet Haye' Vitali Klitschko reveals his younger brother Wladimir hopes to fight David Haye this year. |
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| Price decides to go professional Liverpool's Olympic bronze medallist David Price signs a three-year professional contract. | |
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| Pryce returns against rugged Hall Bradley Pryce will defend his Commonwealth light-middleweight title against Matthew Hall on 14 March. | |
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| ATHLETICS | |
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 | Sotherton to miss season opener Kelly Sotherton is forced to pull out of the GB team for the Aviva International Meeting in Glasgow on Saturday. |
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| GB athlete injured in naked jump British long jumper Jonathan Moore flies home after injuring himself in a mysterious incident during warm-weather training in South Africa. | |
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| Athletes to face new doping rules Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson's anti-doping review for UK Athletics calls for tough new measures to tackle drugs. | |
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| SNOOKER | |
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 | O'Sullivan reclaims Masters crown Ronnie O'Sullivan wins his fourth Masters title with a 10-8 win over defending champion Mark Selby in a thrilling final. |
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| Highlights - O'Sullivan wins epic Masters final Watch the tense closing stages of the 2009 Masters final between Ronnie O'Sullivan and defending champion Mark Selby. | |
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| No China trip for Davis & Doherty Veterans Steve Davis and Ken Doherty fail to qualify for the China Open after suffering heavy defeats. | |
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| HORSE RACING | |
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 | Denman leads Grand National field Last year's Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Denman is among the 123 entries for this year's Aintree Grand National. |
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| Weather stalls McCoy landmark bid Tony McCoy is left frustrated as he looks to make it 3,000 National Hunt victories after Wednesday's meeting at Leicester is abandoned. | |
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| Leopardstown win for Brave Inca The 2006 Cheltenham Champion Hurdle winner Brave Inca rolls back the years to win the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown. | |
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| CYCLING | |
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 | Armstrong upbeat after comeback Lance Armstrong finishes 29th in the final standings in his competitive comeback in the Tour Down Under. |
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| Reade aims for two golds in London BMX star Shanaze Reade has no regrets over the tactics that saw her miss out on an Olympic medal, and says she is aiming for gold on the track in 2012 | |
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| Sacked Rasmussen loses ban appeal Danish cyclist Michael Rasmussen will not be able to ride in this year's Tour de France after the Court of Arbitration for Sport uphelds his two-year ban. | |
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| OTHER SPORT... | |
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 | Fans rush for NFL Wembley tickets Tickets for the NFL's third competitive game at Wembley sell more quickly than the previous two. |
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| Briton Jones claims X Games gold British snowboarder Jenny Jones wins the slopestyle gold at the X Games in Colorado. | |
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| Cortina result boosts GB's Alcott Britain's Chemmy Alcott finishes an encouraging 15th in the women's World Cup giant slalom in Cortina as she returns from injury. | |
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| FUN AND GAMES | |
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 | Review of the week 'David Brent' turns up in the Premier League, as Becks is talking Italian |
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| Robbo blog The Tees Mouth gives Newcastle, Spurs and Man City a few words of advice | |
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| Ten to tackle How much can you remember about the last seven days in sport? | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | No sports stadium at prison site There will be no multi-sports stadium built on the site of the Maze prison in Northern Ireland, it has been revealed. |
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| Reds-Glens league game called off The JJB Sports Premiership fixture between Cliftonville and Glentoran is postponed because the Solitude pitch is waterlogged. | |
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| Results: JJB Sports Premiership Full-time scores from the five league games on Tuesday night. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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| Monty to lead Europe at Ryder Cup Colin Montgomerie is named as captain of the Europe team for the 2010 Ryder Cup at Wales' Celtic Manor. |
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| Inverurie cup tie postponed again The Scottish Cup tie between Inverurie and Motherwell is postponed for the fourth time. | |
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| Dundee United v Celtic Team news ahead of Wednesday's Co-operative Insurance Cup semi-final tie at Hampden. | |
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| WALES | |
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| Monty to lead Europe at Ryder Cup Colin Montgomerie is named as captain of the Europe team for the 2010 Ryder Cup at Wales' Celtic Manor. |
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| Wales told to 'accept pressure' Coach Warren Gatland tells Grand Slam champions Wales to live up to their billing as Six Nations favourites. | |
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| Pratley hammer blow hits Swansea Swansea's crushing 4-1 win over Preston is ruined by a potentially serious shoulder injury to midfielder Darren Pratley. | |
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