Monday, March 16, 2009

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TOP STORIES
Fritzl daughter testifies on tape
Austrian Josef Fritzl is quizzed over video testimony from the daughter he has admitted raping and fathering children with.
  Pakistan reinstates sacked judge
Pakistan's government reinstates sacked top judge Iftikhar Chaudhry, prompting the opposition to call off protests.
  Khatami 'to abandon' Iranian race
Iran's ex-president Mohammad Khatami is expected to withdraw from June's presidential election, the BBC understands.
  Sudan to 'expel all aid groups'
Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir says he wants all international aid groups out of the country within a year.
  Call to arrest Madagascar leader
Madagascar's opposition leader asks security forces to arrest the president after snubbing his proposal for a referendum.
AFRICA
Call to arrest Madagascar leader
Madagascar's opposition leader asks security forces to arrest the president after snubbing his proposal for a referendum.
  Sudan to 'expel all aid groups'
Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir says he wants all international aid groups out of the country within a year.
  Crisis 'will cost Africa $49bn'
The financial crisis and global recession will see African economies lose up to to $49bn by the end of this year, research by ActionAid suggests.
AMERICAS
Left-winger wins El Salvador poll
Mauricio Funes of El Salvador's former Marxist rebel FMLN wins a presidential election, ending 18 years of conservative rule.
  'Outrage' at AIG bonus payments
The Obama administration and US senators react angrily to bonus payouts to executives announced by US insurance giant AIG.
  Nasa shuttle launched after delay
Space shuttle Discovery blasts off from Florida on a mission to the International Space Station after weeks of delay.
ASIA-PACIFIC
China athletes 'faked their age'
Thousands of young athletes in southern China are faking their age to gain an advantage over their rivals, a study suggests.
  Australia cuts migrant job intake
Australia cuts its quota of foreign skilled workers to save local jobs amid the world financial downturn.
  Karmapa softens stance on China
Tibetan Buddhism's third-highest figure speaks of his admiration for Chinese culture, suggesting a willingness to co-operate with Beijing.
EUROPE
Fritzl daughter testifies on tape
Austrian Josef Fritzl is quizzed over video testimony from the daughter he has admitted raping and fathering children with.
  Serbia seeks IMF emergency loan
Serbia begins talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to agree an emergency loan worth up to 2bn euros.
  Gravity satellite launch delayed
The European Space Agency delays its gravity mapping satellite because of a technical problem at its Russian launch site.
MIDDLE EAST
Iraqis 'more upbeat about future'
Violence and insecurity are no longer the Iraqis' chief concerns, for the first time since the 2003 war, a BBC poll suggests.
  Khatami 'to abandon' Iranian race
Iran's ex-president Mohammad Khatami is expected to withdraw from June's presidential election, the BBC understands.
  Far right joins Israel coalition
Israel's PM-designate signs his first coalition deal, provisionally handing the foreign ministry to a controversial right-winger.
SOUTH ASIA
Pakistan reinstates sacked judge
Pakistan's government reinstates sacked top judge Iftikhar Chaudhry, prompting the opposition to call off protests.
  Policemen killed in Afghan blast
A suicide bomber kills 11 people, including nine policemen, and wounds many others in an attack in southern Afghanistan.
  S Africa to host Champions Trophy
The 2009 Champions Trophy will be hosted by South Africa, the ICC confirms.
UK NEWS
Brown lukewarm on alcohol pricing
Plans to set minimum prices for alcohol are unveiled - but have not attracted government support.
  Council pension funds suing RBS
Two local authority pension funds tell the BBC they are suing Royal Bank of Scotland for compensation.
  Calzaghe wins case against Warren
Boxer Joe Calzaghe wins his High Court battle over money against his former manager and promoter Frank Warren.
UK POLITICS
Brown lukewarm on alcohol pricing
Plans to set minimum prices for alcohol are unveiled - but have not attracted government support.
  Freeze licence fee, says Cameron
David Cameron calls for the BBC licence fee to be frozen for a year "to set an example" during the economic downturn.
  Barroso 'regrets' Tory EPP move
Jose Manuel Barroso says he "regrets" the Conservatives' decision to leave the European Parliament's centre-right group.
UK EDUCATION
Teachers 'lack skills awareness'
Most teachers know little about apprenticeships and have a bias towards academic qualifications, a survey suggests.
  Graduates 'question City morals'
Disillusion with the world of finance is encouraging youngsters, who would have once chosen a career in finance, to consider teaching, a head teachers' leader says.
  Warning over narcissistic pupils
An expert warns the expectation placed on teachers and parents to boost pupils' self-esteem is breeding narcissistic children.
ENGLAND
Lodger jailed for fatal stabbing
A lodger is jailed for at least 12 years for stabbing to death his landlady, a mother-of-two, in South Tyneside.
  Dubai adultery woman loses appeal
A British mother jailed for adultery in Dubai loses a second appeal and will stay in prison.
  Tarrant arrested in assault claim
TV star Chris Tarrant was arrested over the alleged assault of a woman at his Surrey home, police confirm.
NORTHERN IRELAND
$30m investment set aside for NI
A total of US $30m is to be made available for potential investment in Northern Ireland by the New York state retirement fund.
  Wards closed over vomiting virus
Six wards at the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald are closed to new admissions after 33 patients contract a vomiting bug.
  House fire kills three brothers
Three brothers have died and three other family members are injured in a house fire in County Louth in the Republic of Ireland.
SCOTLAND
Five arrested over Uefa disorder
Five men are arrested in Scotland in connection with violence at last year's Uefa Cup Final in Manchester.
  Night shifts spark cancer pay-out
BBC Scotland investigates if the UK should be doing more to tackle the dangers of working at night.
  Grieving parents in drugs warning
The family of a young woman murdered in Glasgow four years ago back a new drugs awareness initiative.
WALES
Calzaghe wins case against Warren
Boxer Joe Calzaghe wins his High Court battle over money against his former manager and promoter Frank Warren.
  'Lucky escape' from chimney fire
The fire service says a couple had a lucky escape after a chimney fire spread to their home's roof.
  Hay secures future of Brecon jazz
The organisers of one of Europe's top literary festivals step in to secure the future of the Brecon jazz festival.
BUSINESS
'Outrage' at AIG bonus payments
The Obama administration and US senators react angrily to bonus payouts to executives announced by US insurance giant AIG.
  US seeks $100m of Madoff assets
The US wants to seize more than $100m of property and assets belonging to disgraced US financier Bernard Madoff, prosecutors say.
  Serbia seeks IMF emergency loan
Serbia begins talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to agree an emergency loan worth up to 2bn euros.
ENTERTAINMENT
Banks 'concerned' over model riot
America's Next Top Model host Tyra Banks says she is 'concerned' over an audition which descended into chaos.
  West Wing star Silver dies at 62
Award-winning actor Ron Silver, who played political strategist Bruno Gianelli in The West Wing, dies of cancer at 62.
  Stars turn out for NY opera gala
The Metropolitan Opera in New York celebrates its 125 year anniversary with a performance by opera greats for a celebrity audience.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Gravity satellite launch delayed
The European Space Agency delays its gravity mapping satellite because of a technical problem at its Russian launch site.
  Forests 'facing a testing time'
The world's forests are facing the dual challenge of climate change and economic turmoil, a UN report observes.
  Physicist wins £1m Templeton gong
French physicist and philosopher Bernard d'Espagnat has won the Templeton Prize for work on the nature of reality.
TECHNOLOGY
Second generation Surface coming
A second generation of Microsoft's Surface computing device is two to three years away, the South by SouthWest Festival hears.
  File sharing agency up for debate
Plans for a Digital Rights Agency that would oversee copyright controls have been outlined by the government.
  Deals drive mobile money services
A series of deals and initiatives look set to boost mobile banking in many developing nations.
HEALTH
Vegetarians 'get fewer cancers'
Vegetarians have a lower incidence of cancer but surprisingly a higher rate of colorectal cancer, a large UK study suggests.
  Brown lukewarm on alcohol pricing
Plans to set minimum prices for alcohol are unveiled - but have not attracted government support.
  Oxygen therapy benefit in autism
Oxygen treatment in a decompression chamber may help children with autism, US researchers say.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1988: Three shot dead at Milltown Cemetery
A gunman kills three mourners and injures at least 50 people attending a funeral for IRA members shot dead in Gibraltar.
  1988: Thousands die in Halabja gas attack
Thousands of people die in a poison gas attack in the northern Iraqi town of Halabja.
  1978: Aldo Moro snatched at gunpoint
Former Italian premier Aldo Moro is kidnapped at gunpoint in Rome by a gang believed to be from the Red Brigade.

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TOP STORIES
West Ham & Blades end Tevez saga
West Ham and Sheffield United reach an out-of-court settlement over the long-running Carlos Tevez dispute.
  Vidic handed two-match suspension
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is banned for two matches following his dismissal in Saturday's 4-1 Premier League defeat by Liverpool.
  S Africa to host Champions Trophy
The 2009 Champions Trophy will be hosted by South Africa, the ICC confirms.
  England can offer more - Johnson
England manager Martin Johnson urges his side to continue their improvement after seeing them hand out a 34-10 Six Nations hiding to France.
  Platini offers Hillsborough hope
Uefa president Michel Platini says he is keen to ensure Liverpool do not play a Champions League game on the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy.
FOOTBALL
West Ham & Blades end Tevez saga
West Ham and Sheffield United reach an out-of-court settlement over the long-running Carlos Tevez dispute.
  Collins and Bellamy in Wales call
Craig Bellamy and James Collins have been named in Wales' 26-man squad for their World Cup qualifiers with Finland and Germany.
  Anderton slams Romanov leadership
Former chief executive Phil Anderton believes owner Vladimir Romanov cost Hearts the SPL title in 2006.
ARSENAL
Arsenal 4-0 Blackburn
Andrey Arshavin scores a superb solo goal to open his Arsenal account as Blackburn are completely outclassed.
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ASTON VILLA
Booing Villa fans anger O'Neill
Martin O'Neill criticises the Villa fans who booed striker Gabriel Agbonlahor during the 2-1 home defeat by Tottenham.
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BLACKBURN
Arsenal 4-0 Blackburn
Andrey Arshavin scores a superb solo goal to open his Arsenal account as Blackburn are completely outclassed.
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BOLTON
Bolton 1-3 Fulham
Fulham earn their first league away win of the season thanks to goals from Andy Johnson, Simon Davies and Diomansy Kamara.
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CHELSEA
Title race is back on - Hiddink
Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink says there is scope for surprises in the title run-in after Manchester United's defeat by Liverpool.
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EVERTON
Everton 3-1 Stoke
Everton survive a brave fightback from Stoke to record a hard-fought win on the eve of David Moyes's seventh anniversary as boss at Goodison Park.
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FULHAM
Bolton 1-3 Fulham
Fulham earn their first league away win of the season thanks to goals from Andy Johnson, Simon Davies and Diomansy Kamara.
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HULL
Windass back at Hull after loan
Dean Windass returns to Hull City after ending his two-month loan spell with Oldham Athletic.
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LIVERPOOL
Platini offers Hillsborough hope
Uefa president Michel Platini says he is keen to ensure Liverpool do not play a Champions League game on the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Chelsea 1-0 Man City
Chelsea keep in touch with title rivals Manchester United and Liverpool with a comfortable win over Manchester City.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Vidic handed two-match suspension
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is banned for two matches following his dismissal in Saturday's 4-1 Premier League defeat by Liverpool.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
Middlesbrough 1-1 Portsmouth
Marlon King snatches an injury-time equaliser for Middlesbrough against Portsmouth.
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NEWCASTLE
Kinnear on track for April return
Newcastle expect interim manager Joe Kinnear to resume his duties next month as he recovers from a triple heart bypass.
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PORTSMOUTH
Middlesbrough 1-1 Portsmouth
Marlon King snatches an injury-time equaliser for Middlesbrough against Portsmouth.
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STOKE
Pulis will not rush Fuller back
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis admits Ricardo Fuller needs more time to recover from his dislocated shoulder.
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SUNDERLAND
Sunderland 1-2 Wigan
Wigan take advantage of a poor Sunderland display to win at the Stadium of Light.
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TOTTENHAM
Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham
Goals at the start of each half help Tottenham to victory at Aston Villa.
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WEST BROM
West Ham v West Brom
Team news ahead of Monday's Premier League match.
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WEST HAM UNITED
West Ham & Blades end Tevez saga
West Ham and Sheffield United reach an out-of-court settlement over the long-running Carlos Tevez dispute.
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WIGAN
Sunderland 1-2 Wigan
Wigan take advantage of a poor Sunderland display to win at the Stadium of Light.
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BARNSLEY
Barnsley v Crystal Palace
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match.
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BIRMINGHAM
Doncaster 0-2 Birmingham
Birmingham keep up the pressure on leaders Wolves by winning away at in-form Doncaster.
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BLACKPOOL
Barnsley 0-1 Blackpool
Wade Small scores on his debut to give Blackpool victory over Barnsley in the battle of the strugglers.
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BRISTOL CITY
Maynard calls for play-off belief
Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard insists the play-offs are still in reach despite the club dropping two points at home to Cardiff City.
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BURNLEY
Ipswich v Burnley
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match.
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CARDIFF
Bristol City 1-1 Cardiff City
Cardiff City secure a last-gasp draw in Sunday's Championship match at Bristol City.
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CHARLTON
Wolves 2-1 Charlton
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake spares Wolves' blushes with a dramatic 79th-minute winner against rock-bottom Charlton.
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COVENTRY
Preston 2-1 Coventry
Jon Parkin helps Preston maintain their promotion challenge as he claims the winner against Coventry.
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Barnsley v Crystal Palace
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match.
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DERBY
Sheff Utd 4-2 Derby
Sheffield United come through a tough game against Derby to emerge with a win which helps their promotion hopes.
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DONCASTER
Doncaster v Reading
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match.
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IPSWICH
Ipswich v Burnley
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match.
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NORWICH
Norwich revival pleases Doherty
Norwich captain Gary Doherty says that City's home defeat to Coventry in February was the catalyst for their recent revival.
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NOTTM FOREST
Davies explains McGugan omission
Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies says he left midfielder Lewis McGugan on the bench for the 5-0 defeat at Burnley because of "indiscipline".
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PLYMOUTH
Sturrock targets three more wins
Plymouth Argyle boss Paul Sturrock says his side need to win three of their last six games to ensure Championship survival.
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PRESTON
Preston 2-1 Coventry
Jon Parkin helps Preston maintain their promotion challenge as he claims the winner against Coventry.
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QPR
QPR v Swansea
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match.
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READING
Doncaster v Reading
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match.
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SHEFF WED
Spurr back in training with Owls
Sheffield Wednesday defender Tommy Spurr resumes training following his weekend stay in hospital.
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SHEFF UTD
West Ham & Blades end Tevez saga
West Ham and Sheffield United reach an out-of-court settlement over the long-running Carlos Tevez dispute.
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SOUTHAMPTON
Southampton 0-0 QPR
Southampton remain two points from safety in the Championship as they are held to a goalless draw at home to QPR.
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SWANSEA
Martinez demands Swans reaction
Roberto Martinez has told his Swansea City team to bounce back from their Crystal Palace defeat at QPR on Tuesday to reignite their play-off bid.
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WATFORD
Watford 2-2 Sheff Wed
Francis Jeffers scores a last-minute penalty to earn Sheffield Wednesday a draw with Watford.
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WOLVES
Iwelumo delighted to end drought
Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo says he is happy to have scored his first goal since November in Saturday's 2-1 win over Charlton.
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ABERDEEN
Aberdeen 1-0 Hamilton Accies
Aberdeen record their first league win since January thanks to Chris Maguire's strike against Hamilton.
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CELTIC
Celtic 2-0 Rangers
Celtic beat holders Rangers with two extra-time goals in the Co-operative Insurance Cup final.
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DUNDEE UNITED
Motherwell 2-1 Dundee United
Substitute David Clarkson heads the winner as Motherwell record a controversial win over Dundee United at Fir Park.
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FALKIRK
Inverness CT 0-1 Falkirk
Falkirk progress to the Scottish Cup semi-finals thanks to a tense win against 10-man Inverness.
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HAMILTON
Aberdeen 1-0 Hamilton Accies
Aberdeen record their first league win since January thanks to Chris Maguire's strike against Hamilton.
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HEARTS
Hibernian 1-0 Hearts
Steven Fletcher's goal gives Hibs victory over Hearts as both sides have a man sent off in the Edinburgh derby.
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HIBERNIAN
Ambitious Smith warns his suitors
Goalkeeper Graeme Smith says Motherwell and Hibernian must prove their ambition to sign him for next season.
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INVERNESS CT
Inverness CT 2-1 Kilmarnock
Inverness move four points clear of bottom spot in the SPL and pull defeated Kilmarnock into the relegation battle.
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KILMARNOCK
Inverness CT 2-1 Kilmarnock
Inverness move four points clear of bottom spot in the SPL and pull defeated Kilmarnock into the relegation battle.
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MOTHERWELL
Ambitious Smith warns his suitors
Goalkeeper Graeme Smith says Motherwell and Hibernian must prove their ambition to sign him for next season.
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RANGERS
Celtic 2-0 Rangers
Celtic beat holders Rangers with two extra-time goals in the Co-operative Insurance Cup final.
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ST MIRREN
St Mirren 1-0 Celtic
Billy Mehmet's penalty sends St Mirren into the last four of the Scottish Cup at the expense of misfiring Celtic.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Holders Al Ahly outclass Yanga
Holders Al Ahly of Egypt thrash Tanzania's Yanga 3-0 in their first-leg, second round of the African Champions League in Cairo.
  Chelsea 1-0 Man City
Chelsea keep in touch with title rivals Manchester United and Liverpool with a comfortable win over Manchester City.
  Arsenal 4-0 Blackburn
Andrey Arshavin scores a superb solo goal to open his Arsenal account as Blackburn are completely outclassed.
CRICKET
England must be smarter - Strauss
Captain Andrew Strauss makes no excuses after England's Twenty20 defeat by the West Indies.
  S Africa to host Champions Trophy
The 2009 Champions Trophy will be hosted by South Africa, the ICC confirms.
  Gayle set to play in opening ODI
Skipper Chris Gayle is on course to make a surprise return for West Indies in Friday's opening one-day international against England.
RUGBY UNION
England can offer more - Johnson
England manager Martin Johnson urges his side to continue their improvement after seeing them hand out a 34-10 Six Nations hiding to France.
  Highlights - England 34-10 France
Watch highlights from Twickenham as England give their best display of the 2009 Six Nations with a convincing victory over France.
  Henson & Shanklin reunion backed
Ex-Wales stars say Jamie Roberts should be omitted so Gavin Henson and Tom Shanklin can start against Ireland.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Wolves' King sorry over gesture
Warrington centre Matt King asks Wolves fans to forgive an abusive gesture he directed towards them during the side's 60-8 defeat to Harlequins.
  Bradford Bulls 24-36 Hull FC
Craig Hall and Kirk Yeaman each score twice as Hull maintain their 100 per cent start to Super League XIV.
  Hull KR 48-18 Celtic Crusaders
Clint Newton's hat-trick helps Hull KR get the better of struggling Celtic Crusaders.
TENNIS
Low-key Murray plays down hopes
Andy Murray keeps expectations low as he prepares to take on Paul-Henri Mathieu in Indian Wells on Monday.
  Nadal hits form in Indian Wells
World number one Rafael Nadal and defending champion Novak Djokovic win their opening matches in Indian Wells.
  Murray stoic despite doubles loss
Jamie Murray remains upbeat despite losing his second-round doubles match with Simon Aspelin at the BNP Paribas Open in California.
GOLF
Gritty Mickelson ekes out WGC win
American Phil Mickelson overcomes a bout of dehydration and heat exhaustion to win the WGC-CA Championship in Florida.
  Woods tips McIlroy for top spot
World number one Tiger Woods says teenager Rory McIlroy could succeed him as the world's best player.
  Wilson revels in top-five finish
Mansfield's Oliver Wilson reveals his delight after earning his best US PGA Tour finish at the WGC-CA Championship.
MOTORSPORT
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  Brawn GP maintain impressive form
Brawn GP driver Rubens Barrichello sets the fastest time during the final pre-season test in Jerez.
  We are not competitive - McLaren
Lewis Hamilton's McLaren team admit they cannot match the pace of their Formula One rivals with just 16 days left to go until the first race of 2009.
FORMULA ONE
Brawn GP maintain impressive form
Brawn GP driver Rubens Barrichello sets the fastest time during the final pre-season test in Jerez.
  We are not competitive - McLaren
Lewis Hamilton's McLaren team admit they cannot match the pace of their Formula One rivals with just 16 days left to go until the first race of 2009.
  Brawn delighted just to make grid
Ross Brawn is relishing the 2009 season for his newly-created Brawn GP team, but says just competing is an achievement in itself.
BOXING
Calzaghe wins case against Warren
Boxer Joe Calzaghe wins his High Court battle over money against his former manager and promoter Frank Warren.
  Khan set for title fight in 2009
Amir Khan could fight for a world title later this year, promoter Frank Warren claims.
  Lawton near to British title shot
Stoke boxer Scott Lawton says a British lightweight title shot against John Murray is close to being confirmed.
ATHLETICS
Bolt earns first 100m win of 2009
Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt is made to work before winning his first 100 metres race of the year.
  IAAF 'surprised' at Chambers link
The world governing body for athletics, the IAAF, says it is "very surprised" that British sprinter Dwain Chambers has renewed links with Victor Conte.
  Berlin panned for Chambers invite
Organisers of the Berlin Golden League event are accused of jeopardising the sport's future by saying they might invite Dwain Chambers.
SNOOKER
Higgins support for inquiry pair
John Higgins collects his MBE and says Stephen Maguire and Jamie Burnett will put recent controversy behind them at the World Championships.
  Selby eyeing Championships title
Leicester's Mark Selby says he is determined to win the World Championships next month.
  Hendry to face Williams in Worlds
Seven-time champion Stephen Hendry will face Mark Williams in the first round of the 2009 World Championship, while Ronnie O'Sullivan faces Stuart Bingham.
HORSE RACING
Ditcheat celebrates Kauto Star's success
Kauto Star receives a warm reception on his return to his Ditcheat stables and trainer Paul Nicholls looks ahead to a Gold Cup re-match with Denman in 2010.
  Walsh revels in 'incredible' week
Ruby Walsh hails his week at the Cheltenham Festival as he retains his Leading Jockey title with a record-breaking seven wins.
  Historic Gold Cup win for Kauto
Kauto Star puts in a magnificent display under Ruby Walsh to become the first horse to regain the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
CYCLING
Cavendish named in GB track team
Mark Cavendish is a surprise inclusion in the GB squad for the track cycling World Championships in Poland.
  Paris-Nice latest (official website)
Results and standings in the eight-day Paris-Nice classic (from official website).
  Thomas suffers injuries in crash
Geraint Thomas crashes out of Tirreno-Adriatico time trial stage on Sunday and will be out for at least 20 days.
OTHER SPORT...
NBA highlights - The Daily Zap
Highlights from the best of Sunday's action in the NBA.
  Newcastle secure Trophy success
Newcastle beat Guildford in their own home to win the BBL Trophy.
  Raich error hands Svindal title
Norway's Aksel Lund Svindal wins the overall World Cup crown after Benjamin Raich of Austria is disqualified in the final slalom of the season.
FUN AND GAMES
Robbo blog
"If Fergie thinks United were the better team then James Corden is underexposed."
  Review of the week
Sir Alex Ferguson reveals a passion for Abba as Carlton Palmer takes a bath
  Ten to tackle
Test your knowledge of the last seven days in sport
NORTHERN IRELAND
Linfield v Glentoran (Mon)
David Jeffrey believes Linfield must avoid defeat by Glentoran if they are to stay in the title race.
  Bangor 0-0 Lisburn Distillery
Ten-man Bangor hold on for a draw at home to Lisburn Distillery
  Glenavon 2-0 Newry City
Tony Grant and Ryan Harpur score as Glenavon ease their relegation worries.
SCOTLAND
Anderton slams Romanov leadership
Former chief executive Phil Anderton believes owner Vladimir Romanov cost Hearts the SPL title in 2006.
  Strachan delighted with cup win
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan lauds his players and defends the Old Firm clubs after the Co-operative Insurance Cup final victory.
  Dewey signs up for Glasgow switch
Scotland centre Rob Dewey will leave Ulster at the end of the season, having agreed a three-year-deal with Glasgow Warriors.
WALES
Calzaghe wins case against Warren
Boxer Joe Calzaghe wins his High Court battle over money against his former manager and promoter Frank Warren.
  Henson & Shanklin reunion backed
Ex-Wales stars say Jamie Roberts should be omitted so Gavin Henson and Tom Shanklin can start against Ireland.
  Collins and Bellamy in Wales call
Craig Bellamy and James Collins have been named in Wales' 26-man squad for their World Cup qualifiers with Finland and Germany.

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