 | |
 | |
| Tuesday, 17 March, 2009, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore |
| |
 | |
 | | | | | | |
 |  | | | |||
| ||||||
| |
 | |
| |
| TOP STORIES | |
| |
 | Madagascar president steps down Madagascar's President Ravalomanana says he is standing down, paving the way for his rival Andry Rajoelina to take power. |
| |
| Russia announces rearmament plan Russia's president unveils plans to modernise its armed forces, in response to regional instability and Nato expansion. | |
| |
| Fritzl's face is caught on camera Austrian Josef Fritzl is captured on camera as he enters court on the second day of his trial for abusing his family. | |
| |
| US home construction accelerates The rate of construction of new homes in the US soared by almost a quarter in February, figures show, surprising analysts. | |
| |
| Sarkozy faces no-confidence vote President Nicolas Sarkozy is facing vote of confidence over his decision to return France to Nato's military command. | |
| |
| |
| |
| AFRICA | |
| |
| Madagascar president steps down Madagascar's President Ravalomanana says he is standing down, paving the way for his rival Andry Rajoelina to take power. |
| |
| Peacekeeper dies in Darfur ambush A peacekeeper with the joint UN-African Union force in Darfur is killed in a "cold-blooded" ambush. | |
| |
| Pope rejects condom use in Africa Pope Benedict says handing out condoms is not the answer in the fight against HIV/Aids, on his first trip to Africa as pontiff. | |
| |
| |
| |
| AMERICAS | |
| |
 | US home construction accelerates The rate of construction of new homes in the US soared by almost a quarter in February, figures show, surprising analysts. |
| |
| US law sparks Mexican trade row Mexico says it will raise its tariffs on 90 US products, after the US halted a scheme allowing Mexican lorry drivers on to US roads. | |
| |
| 1970s radical freed from US jail A left-wing radical who spent 24 years on the run after trying to bomb LA police cars is freed after seven years in prison. | |
| |
| |
| |
| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
| |
 | China seeks export carbon relief China says importers of Chinese-made goods should pay for carbon emitted during their manufacture. |
| |
| Philippine clashes near hostages At least six people have been killed in the southern jungles of the Philippines, where three Red Cross hostages are being held. | |
| |
| China concerned by Korea tensions China voices its concern over growing tensions on the Korean peninsula over the North's planned rocket launch in April. | |
| |
| |
| |
| EUROPE | |
| |
 | Fritzl's face is caught on camera Austrian Josef Fritzl is captured on camera as he enters court on the second day of his trial for abusing his family. |
| |
| Russia announces rearmament plan Russia's president unveils plans to modernise its armed forces, in response to regional instability and Nato expansion. | |
| |
| Gravity satellite heads skyward The European Space Agency finally launches its gravity mapping satellite, Goce, following Monday's postponement. | |
| |
| |
| |
| MIDDLE EAST | |
| |
 | Hope dashed for Israel-Hamas swap Israeli envoys leave indirect talks with Hamas in Cairo without a deal to swap a captured soldier for Palestinian detainees. |
| |
| Brown issues Iran nuclear warning Gordon Brown tells Iran it faces a "clear choice" over its nuclear plans, with the possibility of tougher sanctions. | |
| |
| Qatar bids to host 2022 World Cup Qatar is among 11 countries in contention to host the 2022 World Cup, the governing body for world football, Fifa, says. | |
| |
| |
| |
| SOUTH ASIA | |
| |
 | No new oath for Pakistani judge Pakistan's sacked top judge will not have to swear a new oath when he returns to office, officials confirm. |
| |
| Remains of Afghan leader buried The remains of former Afghan president Mohammad Daud Khan are buried in Kabul 30 years after he was killed in a coup. | |
| |
| Gandhi family member is accused A grandson of the late Indian PM, Indira Gandhi, is charged with inciting hatred against Muslims during a recent election campaign rally. | |
| |
| |
| |
| UK NEWS | |
| |
 | Failing hospital 'caused deaths' A hospital's "appalling" emergency care resulted in patients dying needlessly, the NHS watchdog says. |
| |
| RBS boss 'has taken £3m lump sum' Former RBS boss Sir Fred Goodwin has taken a £3m advance on his £703,000 annual pension, says Treasury Minister Lord Myners. | |
| |
| Universities push for higher fees Universities in England and Wales want to increase fees to between £4,000 and £20,000, according to a survey by BBC News. | |
| |
| |
| |
| UK POLITICS | |
| |
 | Brown issues Iran nuclear warning Gordon Brown tells Iran it faces a "clear choice" over its nuclear plans, with the possibility of tougher sanctions. |
| |
| RBS boss 'has taken £3m lump sum' Former RBS boss Sir Fred Goodwin has taken a £3m advance on his £703,000 annual pension, says Treasury Minister Lord Myners. | |
| |
| Immigrant amnesty 'road to hell' An amnesty for illegal immigrants would be a "well intended road to hell", says immigration minister Phil Woolas. | |
| |
| |
| |
| UK EDUCATION | |
| |
 | Universities push for higher fees Universities in England and Wales want to increase fees to between £4,000 and £20,000, according to a survey by BBC News. |
| |
| Cambridge entry level is now A*AA All applicants to Cambridge University will normally need at least A*AA in their A-levels from next year, colleges have agreed. | |
| |
| Ministers' £1bn UK science plea The Department for Innovation Universities and Skills is pressuring the government to pump £1bn into UK science. | |
| |
| |
| |
| ENGLAND | |
| |
| Failing hospital 'caused deaths' A hospital's "appalling" emergency care resulted in patients dying needlessly, the NHS watchdog says. |
| |
| Winehouse denies assaulting woman Singer Amy Winehouse tells a court she did not attack a woman after a charity ball. | |
| |
| Man jailed over £1.7m Lowry raid A man is jailed indefinitely for his part in a gang of raiders who stole LS Lowry artworks worth £1.7m from a dealer's Stockport home. | |
| |
| |
| |
| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
| |
 | Extension given on murder arrests Detectives investigating the murder of Constable Stephen Carroll are given another week to question two men arrested in connection with the death. |
| |
| Groups reject pylon plan costing Pressure groups say report has "grossly overestimated" the cost of a cross-border underground power system. | |
| |
| Natasha Richardson in ski accident Natasha Richardson, the actress wife of Liam Neeson, is in hospital after a skiing accident in Canada, a family member has confirmed. | |
| |
| |
| |
| SCOTLAND | |
| |
 | Court hears of 'agitated' Moira Murdered Moira Jones was "agitated" after an attempted break in at her block of flats in Glasgow, a court hears. |
| |
| More arrests over Uefa disorder Police arrest eight more people in Scotland in connection with violence at last year's Uefa Cup Final in Manchester. | |
| |
| RBS boss 'has taken £3m lump sum' Former RBS boss Sir Fred Goodwin has taken a £3m advance on his £703,000 annual pension, says Treasury Minister Lord Myners. | |
| |
| |
| |
| WALES | |
| |
 | Father warns of abuse witch hunt A father whose children were abused by a teenager placed with them warns of a "witch hunt" against social services. |
| |
| Corporals killed in vehicle blast Two engineer soldiers who died when their patrol vehicle was hit by an explosive device are named by the Ministry of Defence. | |
| |
| Guards abused by hospital smokers An NHS trust says its security guards are being abused every day by people asked to stop smoking on hospital grounds. | |
| |
| |
| |
| BUSINESS | |
| |
| US home construction accelerates The rate of construction of new homes in the US soared by almost a quarter in February, figures show, surprising analysts. |
| |
| Sri Lanka plays hardball with IMF Sri Lanka will not accept any conditions on a loan from the International Monetary Fund, the island's president says. | |
| |
| Nokia to cut 1,700 jobs worldwide Mobile phone giant Nokia announces plans to shed 1,700 jobs worldwide as part of a major cost-cutting drive. | |
| |
| |
| |
| ENTERTAINMENT | |
| |
 | Natasha Richardson in ski accident Natasha Richardson, the actress wife of Liam Neeson, is in hospital after a skiing accident in Canada, a family member has confirmed. |
| |
| DJ 'seeks $20m over plane crash' Musician DJ AM is seeking $20m damages after suffering burns in a plane crash which killed four other people. | |
| |
| Winehouse denies assaulting woman Singer Amy Winehouse tells a court she did not attack a woman after a charity ball. | |
| |
| |
| |
| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
| |
 | Gravity satellite heads skyward The European Space Agency finally launches its gravity mapping satellite, Goce, following Monday's postponement. |
| |
| Arctic sea monster's giant bite A giant fossil sea monster found in the Arctic had a bite that would have been able to crush a 4x4 car. | |
| |
| Canadian dig yields tiny dinosaur The smallest meat-eating dinosaur ever found in North America has been identified from six tiny pelvic bones. | |
| |
| |
| |
| TECHNOLOGY | |
| |
 | Win for UK story-telling website A small British company is named Best in Show at the South by Southwest Web Awards, in Austin, Texas. |
| |
| Web browsers battle at festival Opera says Microsoft is ignoring web standards and should use its position to promote competition among browsers. | |
| |
| 'Super-fast' game download launch A UK company is launching a video game site that lets users start playing before the download completes. | |
| |
| |
| |
| HEALTH | |
| |
 | Pope rejects condom use in Africa Pope Benedict says handing out condoms is not the answer in the fight against HIV/Aids, on his first trip to Africa as pontiff. |
| |
| Hormone 'to restart reproduction' Scientists say a recently discovered hormone could form the basis of an effective and less risky fertility treatment. | |
| |
| UV light 'could curb TB spread' Ultraviolet lights could reduce the spread of tuberculosis in hospital wards and waiting rooms by 70%, research suggests. | |
| |||
 | |||
| |||
| |||
| |||
| |||
| |||
| 1978: Civilians flee southern Lebanon Thousands of Palestinian civilians flee a third day of Israeli attacks. | |||
| |||
| 1957: BEA withdraws Viscount aircraft British European Airways withdraws 25 Viscount 701s in the wake of the fatal Manchester aircrash. | |||
| |||
| 1995: Killer Ronnie Kray dies Notorious gangland killer Ronnie Kray dies in hospital two days after he collapses in his ward at Broadmoor. | |||
| |||
| |
| |
| |
| TOP STORIES | |
| |
 | F1 wins will decide world title Formula 1 introduces a new system which will result in the driver with most wins crowned world champion. |
| |
| Fifa confirms World Cup bids list Fifa confirms the 11 candidates to make official bids to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022 after the deadline for applications passes on Monday. | |
| |
| Warnock may sue over Tevez saga Former Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock is considering legal action against West Ham over the Carlos Tevez dispute. | |
| |
| England women book Cup final spot England thrash West Indies by 146 runs to book their place in the final of the Women's World Cup. | |
| |
| ICC places ban on Antigua venue The International Cricket Council rules that no international cricket should be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium for at least a year. | |
| |
| |
| |
| FOOTBALL | |
| |
 | Warnock may sue over Tevez saga Former Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock is considering legal action against West Ham over the Carlos Tevez dispute. |
| |
| Hutton recalled to Scotland squad George Burley includes Alan Hutton in his 26-man Scotland squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against the Netherlands and Iceland. | |
| |
| Fifa confirms World Cup bids list Fifa confirms the 11 candidates to make official bids to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022 after the deadline for applications passes on Monday. | |
| |
| |
| |
| ARSENAL | |
| |
 | Arsenal v Hull Lukasz Fabianski will be in goal for Arsenal and Gael Clichy may be rested, while Hull are without the cup-tied Kevin Kilbane. |
| |
| > More news on Arsenal |
| > Arsenal statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Aston Villa |
| > Aston Villa statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| BLACKBURN | |
| |
 | Arsenal 4-0 Blackburn Andrey Arshavin scores a superb solo goal to open his Arsenal account as Blackburn are completely outclassed. |
| |
| > More news on Blackburn |
| > Blackburn statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Bolton |
| > Bolton statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Chelsea |
| > Chelsea statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| EVERTON | |
| |
 | Lescott eyes Blues European place Joleon Lescott believes Everton must show teams respect as they try to qualify for Europe again. |
| |
| > More news on Everton |
| > Everton statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Fulham |
| > Fulham statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| HULL | |
| |
| Arsenal v Hull Lukasz Fabianski will be in goal for Arsenal and Gael Clichy may be rested, while Hull are without the cup-tied Kevin Kilbane. |
| |
| > More news on Hull |
| > Hull statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Liverpool |
| > Liverpool statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Manchester City |
| > Manchester City statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Manchester United |
| > Manchester United statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| MIDDLESBROUGH | |
| |
 | Middlesbrough 1-1 Portsmouth Marlon King snatches an injury-time equaliser for Middlesbrough against Portsmouth. |
| |
| > More news on Middlesbrough |
| > Middlesbrough statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| NEWCASTLE | |
| |
 | Magpies must take risks - Taylor Steven Taylor wants his team-mates to be pro-active rather than reactive |
| |
| > More news on Newcastle |
| > Newcastle statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| PORTSMOUTH | |
| |
| Middlesbrough 1-1 Portsmouth Marlon King snatches an injury-time equaliser for Middlesbrough against Portsmouth. |
| |
| > More news on Portsmouth |
| > Portsmouth statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| STOKE | |
| |
 | Higginbotham itching to beat Boro Stoke defender Danny Higginbotham says victory is imperative in Saturday's relegation battle against Middlesbrough. |
| |
| > More news on Stoke |
| > Stoke statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| SUNDERLAND | |
| |
 | Cisse concern at Black Cats form Sunderland striker Djibril Cisse admits he is concerned by the teams form which has seen them fail to win since the start of February. |
| |
| > More news on Sunderland |
| > Sunderland statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| TOTTENHAM | |
| |
 | Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham Goals at the start of each half help Tottenham to victory at Aston Villa. |
| |
| > More news on Tottenham |
| > Tottenham statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| WEST BROM | |
| |
 | Martis keen to keep Baggies place West Brom centre-back Shelton Martis hopes to keep his place in the starting line-up after a solid Premier League debut in the 0-0 draw at West Ham. |
| |
| > More news on West Brom |
| > West Brom statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| WEST HAM UNITED | |
| |
| Warnock may sue over Tevez saga Former Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock is considering legal action against West Ham over the Carlos Tevez dispute. |
| |
| > More news on West Ham United |
| > West Ham United statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| WIGAN | |
| |
 | Sunderland 1-2 Wigan Wigan take advantage of a poor Sunderland display to win at the Stadium of Light. |
| |
| > More news on Wigan |
| > Wigan statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| BARNSLEY | |
| |
 | Barnsley v Crystal Palace Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match. |
| |
| > More news on Barnsley |
| > Barnsley statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| BIRMINGHAM | |
| |
 | Birmingham youngsters into semis Birmingham City reached the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup with a 1-0 win over Watford at St Andrew's. |
| |
| > More news on Birmingham |
| > Birmingham statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| BLACKPOOL | |
| |
 | Mahon completes Seasiders switch Blackpool sign Burnley midfielder Alan Mahon on-loan for the remainder of the season. |
| |
| > More news on Blackpool |
| > Blackpool statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| BRISTOL CITY | |
| |
 | Yeovil sign former keeper Weale Yeovil Town sign former keeper Chris Weale on a month's loan from Bristol City. |
| |
| > More news on Bristol City |
| > Bristol City statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| BURNLEY | |
| |
| Ipswich v Burnley Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match. |
| |
| > More news on Burnley |
| > Burnley statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| CARDIFF | |
| |
 | McCormack hopes for home comforts Ross McCormack says Cardiff City must make their four successive home games count as they bid for automatic promotion. |
| |
| > More news on Cardiff |
| > Cardiff statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| CHARLTON | |
| |
| Wolves 2-1 Charlton Sylvan Ebanks-Blake spares Wolves' blushes with a dramatic 79th-minute winner against rock-bottom Charlton. |
| |
| > More news on Charlton |
| > Charlton statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| COVENTRY | |
| |
| Preston 2-1 Coventry Jon Parkin helps Preston maintain their promotion challenge as he claims the winner against Coventry. |
| |
| > More news on Coventry |
| > Coventry statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| CRYSTAL PALACE | |
| |
| Barnsley v Crystal Palace Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match. |
| |
| > More news on Crystal Palace |
| > Crystal Palace statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Derby |
| > Derby statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| DONCASTER | |
| |
| Doncaster v Reading Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match. |
| |
| > More news on Doncaster |
| > Doncaster statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| IPSWICH | |
| |
| Ipswich v Burnley Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match. |
| |
| > More news on Ipswich |
| > Ipswich statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| NORWICH | |
| |
 | Norwich's Russell in two-game ban Norwich City midfielder Darel Russell will serve a two-match ban after being sent off on Saturday for the second time this season. |
| |
| > More news on Norwich |
| > Norwich statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| 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". |
| |
| > More news on Nottm Forest |
| > Nottm Forest statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| PLYMOUTH | |
| |
 | Sturrock urges Easter improvement Plymouth Argyle manager Paul Sturrock says Welsh international striker Jermaine Easter must impress him in Tuesday's reserve game. |
| |
| > More news on Plymouth |
| > Plymouth statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| PRESTON | |
| |
| Preston 2-1 Coventry Jon Parkin helps Preston maintain their promotion challenge as he claims the winner against Coventry. |
| |
| > More news on Preston |
| > Preston statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| QPR | |
| |
| QPR v Swansea Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match. |
| |
| > More news on QPR |
| > QPR statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| READING | |
| |
 | Manager Coppell set for milestone Steve Coppell takes charge of his 1000th game as a league manager when Reading play Doncaster on Tuesday. |
| |
| > More news on Reading |
| > Reading statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| SHEFF WED | |
| |
 | Spurr back in training with Owls Sheffield Wednesday defender Tommy Spurr resumes training following his weekend stay in hospital. |
| |
| > More news on Sheff Wed |
| > Sheff Wed statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| SHEFF UTD | |
| |
| Warnock may sue over Tevez saga Former Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock is considering legal action against West Ham over the Carlos Tevez dispute. |
| |
| > More news on Sheff Utd |
| > Sheff Utd statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Southampton |
| > Southampton statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| SWANSEA | |
| |
| QPR v Swansea Team news ahead of Tuesday's Championship match. |
| |
| > More news on Swansea |
| > Swansea statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| WATFORD | |
| |
| Cardiff v Watford Team news ahead of Wednesday's Championship match. |
| |
| > More news on Watford |
| > Watford statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Wolves |
| > Wolves statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| ABERDEEN | |
| |
 | Aberdeen 1-0 Hamilton Accies Aberdeen record their first league win since January thanks to Chris Maguire's strike against Hamilton. |
| |
| > More news on Aberdeen |
| > Aberdeen statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| CELTIC | |
| |
 | McDonald wants long Strachan stay Celtic striker Scott McDonald would love to see manager Gordon Strachan at the helm for an extended period. |
| |
| > More news on Celtic |
| > Celtic statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Dundee United |
| > Dundee United statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| FALKIRK | |
| |
 | Inverness CT 0-1 Falkirk Falkirk progress to the Scottish Cup semi-finals thanks to a tense win against 10-man Inverness. |
| |
| > More news on Falkirk |
| > Falkirk statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| HAMILTON | |
| |
 | Cerny aims to remain at Hamilton Hamilton's Czech Republic goalkeeper Tomas Cerny tells BBC Scotland that he would like to stay at New Douglas Park. |
| |
| > More news on Hamilton |
| > Hamilton statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Hearts |
| > Hearts statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| HIBERNIAN | |
| |
 | Ambitious Smith warns his suitors Goalkeeper Graeme Smith says Motherwell and Hibernian must prove their ambition to sign him for next season. |
| |
| > More news on Hibernian |
| > Hibernian statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Inverness CT |
| > Inverness CT statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Kilmarnock |
| > Kilmarnock statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| MOTHERWELL | |
| |
 | Reynolds focused on 'Well charge Motherwell defender Mark Reynolds puts talk of a move away from Fir Park out of his mind as he focuses on helping the Steelmen up the league. |
| |
| > More news on Motherwell |
| > Motherwell statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| RANGERS | |
| |
 | Celtic 2-0 Rangers Celtic beat holders Rangers with two extra-time goals in the Co-operative Insurance Cup final. |
| |
| > More news on Rangers |
| > Rangers statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on St Mirren |
| > St Mirren statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| AFRICAN FOOTBALL | |
| |
 | No African bid for 2022 World Cup Africa has missed out on the chance to host the World Cup in 2022 after the deadline for applications passed with none being lodged by any African countries. |
| |
| Future of Zambian club threatened Mufulira Wanderers are given a two-week break by Zambia's football association to sort out their problems after losing their sponsorship. | |
| |
| Bouazza relishes new Blues role Birmingham City forward Hameur Bouazza says he was happy with the new role he was asked to play in the 2-0 win at Doncaster Rovers on Saturday. | |
| |
| |
| |
| CRICKET | |
| |
 | England women book Cup final spot England thrash West Indies by 146 runs to book their place in the final of the Women's World Cup. |
| |
| ICC places ban on Antigua venue The International Cricket Council rules that no international cricket should be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium for at least a year. | |
| |
| Australia seamer Clark joins Kent Kent sign Australia seam bowler Stuart Clark as their overseas player for the first part of the 2009 season. | |
| |
| |
| |
| RUGBY UNION | |
| |
 | Henson in for Six Nations decider Gavin Henson will partner Tom Shanklin at centre, ousting Jamie Roberts, for Wales' Six Nations showdown against Ireland. |
| |
| O'Leary back for Cardiff showdown Scrum-half Tomas O'Leary returns as Ireland make three changes for Saturday's Grand Slam deciding game with Wales. | |
| |
| England wait on Flood and Worsley England are awaiting updates on the fitness of Toby Flood and Joe Worsley, who were both injured in Saturday's 34-10 Six Nations defeat of France. | |
| |
| |
| |
| RUGBY LEAGUE | |
| |
 | Bulls recall Halley from Wildcats Bradford recall winger Dave Halley from Wakefield but allow prop forward Matt James to rejoin Halifax on loan. |
| |
| 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. | |
| |
| Kear points to better refereeing Wakefield coach John Kear believes refereeing standards in Super League have improved this season. | |
| |
| |
| |
| TENNIS | |
| |
 | Murray dismisses France's Mathieu Andy Murray beats Paul-Henri Mathieu 6-3 6-2 to reach the fourth round of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 in California. |
| |
| 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 Indian Wells Masters. | |
| |
| |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| 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. | |
| |
| Woods tips McIlroy for top spot World number one Tiger Woods says teenager Rory McIlroy could succeed him as the world's best player. | |
| |
| |
| |
| MOTORSPORT | |
| |
 | Formula One news has moved >>>> Click the link above to reach BBC Sport's brand new Formula One website for 2009. |
| |
| F1 wins will decide world title Formula 1 introduces a new system that will result in the driver with most wins crowned world champion. | |
| |
| BMW ready to use new Kers system BMW Sauber say their new power boost system is ready to race but they have not decided whether to use it at the start of the season. | |
| |
| |
| |
| FORMULA ONE | |
| |
| F1 wins will decide world title Formula 1 introduces a new system which will result in the driver with most wins crowned world champion. |
| |
| BMW ready to use new Kers system BMW Sauber say their new power boost system is ready to race but they have not decided whether to use it at the start of the season. | |
| |
| Brawn GP maintain impressive form Brawn GP driver Rubens Barrichello sets the fastest time during the final pre-season test in Jerez. | |
| |
| |
| |
| 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 would take Prescott rematch Amir Khan tells the BBC he is keen on a rematch with Breidis Prescott, who knocked him out in under a minute last September. | |
| |
| 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 | |
| |
 | Pregnant Pavey set to miss London Jo Pavey withdraws from the London Marathon after revealing she is pregnant. |
| |
| Yamauchi wins Matsue Ladies race Mara Yamauchi wins the Matsue Ladies half-marathon title in Japan. | |
| |
| 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. | |
| |
| |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| Armstrong returns in classic race Lance Armstrong returns to Europe to race for the first time in four years in the Milan-St Remo classic this weekend. | |
| |
| 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... | |
| |
 | British basketball back at The O2 Great Britain return to The O2 in August for a four-team tournament. |
| |
| NBA highlights - The Daily Zap Watch some of the best action from Monday night's matches in the NBA. | |
| |
| 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 | |
| |
 | Sport quotes of the week Ferguson and Benitez exchange views, plus Arsenal's Harry Potter connection |
| |
| 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 | |
| |
| |
| |
| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
| |
 | Live Rugby Union - Schools' Cup final Watch live coverage from BBC Two Northern Ireland (UK users only). |
| |
| O'Leary back for Cardiff showdown Scrum-half Tomas O'Leary returns as Ireland make three changes for Saturday's Grand Slam deciding game with Wales. | |
| |
| O'Dea called up to Republic squad Celtic defender Darren O'Dea is called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Italy. | |
| |
| |
| |
| SCOTLAND | |
| |
 | Hutton recalled to Scotland squad George Burley includes Alan Hutton in his 26-man Scotland squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against the Netherlands and Iceland. |
| |
| Scots clubs braced for hard times The majority of football club chairmen in Scotland tell BBC Scotland that the credit crunch is squeezing business and they expect it to worsen. | |
| |
| More arrests over Uefa disorder Police arrest eight more people in Scotland in connection with violence at last year's Uefa Cup Final in Manchester. | |
| |
| |
| |
| WALES | |
| |
| Henson in for Six Nations decider Gavin Henson will partner Tom Shanklin at centre, ousting Jamie Roberts, for Wales' Six Nations showdown against Ireland. |
| |
| Martinez praises 'unique' Swans Roberto Martinez believes Swansea City's wheeler-dealer tactics in the transfer market make them unique among the Championship promotion chasers. | |
| |
| McCormack hopes for home comforts Ross McCormack says Cardiff City must make their four successive home games count as they bid for automatic promotion. | |
| OPTIONS AND HELP | ||
| You are subscribed from the e-mail address: kmeuronews.newsletter@blogger.com Change To change your e-mail address, the content or format of your daily e-mail, visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/email Unsubscribe To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/email Other e-mails To see the full range of e-mails available visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/email | ||
| ||
| Help If you are having problems with story links or for general help visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/email/wa/help Feedback Please send feedback to: mailto:dailyemail@bbc.co.uk | ||
| ||
| Copyright BBC 2004 | ||
Posts
