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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Suicide bombs kill scores in Iraq Suicide attacks in Baghdad and Baquba kill at least 76, including Iranian pilgrims and homeless people, officials say. |
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| ANC leads in South African poll Early poll results give South Africa's ANC a big lead, paving the way for controversial leader Jacob Zuma to become president. | |
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| World first for strange molecule A type of molecule that until now only existed in theory has finally been made, proving a Nobel prize-winner was right. | |
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| Pakistan bid to stop Taleban push Pakistani security forces are sent to a region near the capital which has reportedly fallen under Taleban control in recent days. | |
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| China puts naval might on display China puts on show some of its most advanced warships at a military parade marking the 60th anniversary of its navy. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | ANC leads in South African poll Early poll results give South Africa's ANC a big lead, paving the way for controversial leader Jacob Zuma to become president. |
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| Funds to boost Somalia security International donors pledge more than $250m (£172m) to boost security in Somalia, an EU official says. | |
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| Mara wildlife in serious decline Numbers of giraffe, impala and topi have halved since 1979 in Kenya's Masai Mara wildlife reserve, scientists estimate. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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 | Rice approved CIA waterboarding The CIA waterboarding of an al-Qaeda suspect was approved by Condoleezza Rice as early as 2002, a report shows. |
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| Bolivia leader backs plot probe Bolivian President Evo Morales says he would welcome an international investigation into an alleged plot to assassinate him. | |
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| US ramps up cybersecurity focus The White House should take direct control of US cybersecurity, the woman tipped to be President Obama's net security Czar says. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | Japan's MPs back anti-piracy bill Japan's lower house approves a controversial bill to allow its naval ships to take a bigger role in fighting pirates. |
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| China puts naval might on display China puts on show some of its most advanced warships at a military parade marking the 60th anniversary of its navy. | |
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| Malaysia tackles child conversion Malaysia bans the religious conversion of children without both parents' consent, in a major step to ease ethnic tensions. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | Rome wants G8 talks in quake town Italy's cabinet backs plans by PM Silvio Berlusconi to move a G8 summit to the earthquake-hit town of L'Aquila. |
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| Italian police find German couple Italian police say they have found a German couple who vanished in northern Italy on Sunday, leaving three children behind. | |
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| France 'to shut down Calais camp' French authorities are to close a migrant squatter camp outside Calais by the end of this year, the country's immigration minister says. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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| Suicide bombs kill scores in Iraq Suicide attacks in Baghdad and Baquba kill at least 76, including Iranian pilgrims and homeless people, officials say. |
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| Bahrain F1 doctor was suspended The medic supervising this week's Bahrain Grand Prix was under suspension in the run-up to the race, the BBC learns. | |
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| Netanyahu invited to visit Egypt A top Egyptian envoy in Jerusalem for talks invites Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Cairo. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | Pakistan bid to stop Taleban push Pakistani security forces are sent to a region near the capital which has reportedly fallen under Taleban control in recent days. |
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| India holds second election day Polls are held across India in the second of five stages of a marathon general election, with millions voting in 12 states. | |
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| Colombo rejects UN civilian plea Sri Lanka rejects an appeal by the UN to allow aid agencies into the war zone to help civilians affected by heavy fighting. | |
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| UK NEWS | |
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 | Tax rise 'not end of New Labour' The Budget introduction of a new 50p rate of income tax does not mark the end of New Labour, the prime minister says. |
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| 'Clean' coal plants get go-ahead Ministers give the go-ahead for a new generation of coal power plants, if they can show they can reduce emissions. | |
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| Two arrests in body parts probe Two people are arrested after the body parts of a man, who police say they have now identified, were found across two counties. | |
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| UK POLITICS | |
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| Tax rise 'not end of New Labour' The Budget introduction of a new 50p rate of income tax does not mark the end of New Labour, the prime minister says. |
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| Warning over expenses 'quick fix' The man heading an inquiry into MPs' expenses says he was "not surprised" party leaders failed to agree proposed changes. | |
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| 'Clean' coal plants get go-ahead Ministers give the go-ahead for a new generation of coal power plants, if they can show they can reduce emissions. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | Thousands may miss degree places Applicants for full-time degree courses this year are up by 8.8%: with a likely shortfall of about 30,000 places. |
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| Budget bail out for sixth forms The Chancellor eases fears over funding for sixth form and college places with the pledge of £650m over two years. | |
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| University credit spend reviewed Auditors at Leeds Metropolitan University have been asked to review procedures regarding the use of staff credit cards. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Man 'tortured to death' in raid Two thieves tortured an elderly man to death with a knife and his own walking stick during a burglary in Wiltshire, a jury hears. |
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| Two arrests in body parts probe Two people are arrested after the body parts of a man, who police say they have now identified, were found across two counties. | |
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| CCTV captures car harbour plunge CCTV footage emerges of the moment a Smart car rolled off a ferry slipway while its owner nipped to the toilet. | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Man charged over nightclub death A 21-year-old man appears in court charged with killing the brother of a Gaelic footballer outside a nightclub in Cookstown. |
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| 10% hike for cross-border travel There is to be a 10% hike in fares for all cross-border transport services operated by Translink from Monday 4 May. | |
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| Homeowner caught would-be burglar A 21-year-old man caught as he tried to break into a house in west Belfast has been jailed for 21 months. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Leaders clash over Budget 'cuts' First Minister Alex Salmond clashes with Labour leader Iain Gray over claims the Budget has threatened 9,000 Scottish jobs. |
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| Methadone death 'shocked mother' The mother of a young man who died after receiving a fatal dose of methadone in hospital speaks of her shock. | |
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| Schools' fate decided by council Glasgow councillors considering whether to close or merge 13 primary schools and 12 nurseries have voted for a number to shut. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Funding for sex change therapy Money to provide gender reassignment treatment for transgender people in Wales is approved under a new policy. |
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| CAB manager handed blank cheques A couple accused of stealing from a Citizens' Advice Bureau they ran were handed blank cheques by its treasurer, a jury hears. | |
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| Watchdog investigates man's death The police complaints watchdog is investigating the death of a man who collapsed after being handcuffed. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | German economy 'to shrink by 6%' The German economy will shrink by 6% this year according to a forecast from the country's leading economic think tanks. |
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| Credit Suisse returns to profit Credit Suisse returns to profit for the January to March period, following a recovery by its investment banking division. | |
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| UPS sees profits slump by a half United Parcel Service (UPS) announces a drop in profits for the first three months of this year of more than 50%. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Tarantino up for top Cannes prize Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds is one of several major titles that will compete for the Cannes Film Festival's top prize. |
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| Naked Japanese pop star arrested A Japanese pop star is arrested for public indecency after being found drunk and naked at a park in Tokyo. | |
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| Third Twilight director is named Hard Candy director David Slade signs up to make the third Twilight film in the series, which is due out summer next year. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | World first for strange molecule A type of molecule that until now only existed in theory has finally been made, proving a Nobel prize-winner was right. |
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| Mara wildlife in serious decline Numbers of giraffe, impala and topi have halved since 1979 in Kenya's Masai Mara wildlife reserve, scientists estimate. | |
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| 'Clean' coal plants get go-ahead Ministers give the go-ahead for a new generation of coal power plants, if they can show they can reduce emissions. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | All clear for Google Street View Google's Street View technology carries a small risk of privacy invasion but should not be stopped, the UK's privacy watchdog says. |
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| Pirate Bay lawyers demand retrial Lawyers for four men jailed for running The Pirate Bay file-sharing website are calling for a retrial, saying the judge could have had a conflict of interest. | |
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| Giant leap looms for mobile bugs Mobile virus outbreaks could become more common as smartphones start to dominate handset sales. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Ulcer gels warning for children Mouth ulcer and teething treatments containing salicylate salts should not be used by children under the age of 16, UK experts have said. |
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| Painkiller 'no Alzheimer's block' Researchers have found long-term use of painkillers such as ibuprofen cannot prevent Alzheimer's disease. | |
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| 500,000th heart pacemaker fitted The 500,000th pacemaker operation in the UK has taken place - 51 years after the first | |
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| 1979: Teacher dies in Southall race riots A 33-year-old man dies from head injuries after a bloody battle breaks out between police and demonstrators in Southall. | |||
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| 1984: Scientist finds Aids virus The discovery of a virus which may cause Aids, the fatal disease sweeping through America, is hailed as a "monumental breakthrough" in medical research. | |||
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| 2001: Royal aide on trial for murder A former personal assistant to the Duchess of York stands accused of murdering her boyfriend. | |||
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 | Rivals out of reach - Raikkonen Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen says he does not see his car making up the gap on pace-setters Brawn and Red Bull in a hurry. |
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| Ex-France captain Pelous to quit Fabien Pelous, France's most capped player, reveals he will retire from rugby at the end of the season. | |
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| Keane sets Ipswich promotion goal New Ipswich manager Roy Keane believes his new team can reach the Premier League within a year. | |
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| League plans June Old Firm talks The English Premier League will discuss the possibility of Celtic and Rangers joining their ranks at its AGM in June. | |
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| Aussies aim to negate spin threat Australia face Pakistan in the second match of the one-day international series in Dubai. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Penalised Saints face relegation Southampton will be relegated from the Championship after being docked 10 points by the Football League. |
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| Keane sets Ipswich promotion goal New Ipswich manager Roy Keane believes his new team can reach the Premier League within a year. | |
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| League plans June Old Firm talks The English Premier League will discuss the possibility of Celtic and Rangers joining their ranks at its AGM in June. | |
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| ARSENAL | |
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 | Mathieu Flamini interview The former Arsenal midfielder tells BBC Sport why he left the Gunners |
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| ASTON VILLA | |
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 | O'Neill fears for Laursen career Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill reveals Martin Laursen's career is in doubt after his latest knee injury. |
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| BLACKBURN | |
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 | Stoke are safe, claims Allardyce Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce says Stoke City's 1-0 win against his side on Saturday means they are assured of Premier League survival. |
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| BOLTON | |
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 | League plans June Old Firm talks The English Premier League will discuss the possibility of Celtic and Rangers joining their ranks at its AGM in June. |
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| CHELSEA | |
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 | Hiddink admits title bid is over Guus Hiddink concedes Chelsea's title bid is now over and they must concentrate on the Champions League and FA Cup. |
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| EVERTON | |
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 | Baines hoping for England call-up Everton defender Leighton Baines hopes his good form for the Blues will see him earn his first England cap. |
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| FULHAM | |
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 | Stockdale keen on Walkers return Leicester City goalkeeper David Stockdale says he would jump at the chance of returning to the Walkers Stadium next season. |
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| HULL | |
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 | Sunderland 1-0 Hull Djibril Cisse gives Sunderland three valuable points against struggling Hull. |
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| LIVERPOOL | |
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 | Dalglish open to Liverpool return Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish says he has not been approached about returning to Anfield but admits he would be happy to take up a role with his old club. |
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| MANCHESTER CITY | |
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 | Robinho wants to stay at Man City Brazil superstar Robinho insists he intends to remain at Manchester City "for a long time to come". |
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| MANCHESTER UNITED | |
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 | Man Utd hit by double injury blow Man Utd defenders Gary Neville and John O'Shea will be out for the next few weeks after picking up injuries in the 2-0 win over Portsmouth. |
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| MIDDLESBROUGH | |
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 | Middlesbrough 0-0 Fulham Middlesbrough's Premier League survival bid suffers a major blow as they were held to a goalless draw by Fulham. |
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| NEWCASTLE | |
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 | Smith vows to fight for Shearer Newcastle striker Alan Smith believes he is able to assist Alan Shearer's struggle to keep the Magpies in the Premier League this season, after eight months of injury. |
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| PORTSMOUTH | |
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 | Man Utd 2-0 Portsmouth Man Utd go three points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Portsmouth. |
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| STOKE | |
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 | Stoke suffer double injury blow Danny Higginbotham and James Beattie are ruled out of Stoke City's trip to Fulham on Saturday. |
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| SUNDERLAND | |
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 | Tainio ready for relegation fight Sunderland midfielder Teemu Tainio is confident the Wearsiders will fight to the finish to preserve their Premier League status. |
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| TOTTENHAM | |
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 | Spurs suffer Dawson injury blow Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp fears defender Michael Dawson has either damaged his ankle ligaments or suffered a fracture. |
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| WEST BROM | |
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 | West Brom brace in vain - Brunt West Brom winger Chris Brunt says his two goals at Manchester City mean nothing after they lost 4-2 at Eastlands. |
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| WEST HAM UNITED | |
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 | West Ham bank deal 'not certain' A takeover of West Ham United by Icelandic bank Straumur does not look likely to go ahead soon, insiders say. |
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| WIGAN | |
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 | Zaki fit to make return for Wigan Wigan striker Amr Zaki could face Blackburn on Sunday after returning to training following a hamstring strain. |
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| BARNSLEY | |
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 | Coventry 1-1 Barnsley Elliot Ward's stoppage-time penalty sees Coventry deny Barnsley a win that would have moved them four points clear of the drop zone. |
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| BIRMINGHAM | |
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 | Phillips 'frustrated' by campaign Birmingham City's top scorer Kevin Phillips says he has found this season "frustrating" even though Blues are on the verge of promotion. |
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| BLACKPOOL | |
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 | Rachubka signs new two-year deal Blackpool confirm goalkeeper Paul Rachubka has signed a new two-year contract, with the option of the deal being extended by a further year. |
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| BRISTOL CITY | |
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 | Johnson eyes bright Robins future Bristol City manager Gary Johnson believes his side are well placed to mount a push for promotion next season. |
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| BURNLEY | |
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 | Paterson urges Burnley to focus Burnley striker Martin Paterson warns against complacency as the Clarets look to book their place in the end of season play-offs. |
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| CARDIFF | |
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 | Jones shrugs off Keane concern Cardiff City manager Dave Jones says that Roy Keane's appointment as Ipswich boss will not change the odds of beating them on Saturday. |
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| CHARLTON | |
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 | Charlton 2-2 Cardiff A superb late goal from Gabor Gyepes keeps alive Cardiff's increasingly slim hopes of automatic promotion. |
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| COVENTRY | |
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| Coventry 1-1 Barnsley Elliot Ward's stoppage-time penalty sees Coventry deny Barnsley a win that would have moved them four points clear of the drop zone. |
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| CRYSTAL PALACE | |
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| Crystal Palace 1-0 Derby Shefki Kuqi's strike secures victory for 10-man Crystal Palace over struggling Derby to virtually assure the Eagles' Championship survival. |
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| DERBY | |
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 | Derby 0-2 Reading Second-half goals from Dave Kitson and Shane Long see Reading leapfrog Burnley and Cardiff into fourth. |
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| DONCASTER | |
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| Plymouth 0-3 Doncaster Doncaster virtually secure their Championship status after comfortable seeing off Plymouth at Home Park. |
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| IPSWICH | |
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 | Keane sets Ipswich promotion goal New Ipswich manager Roy Keane believes his new team can reach the Premier League within a year. |
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| NORWICH | |
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 | Ipswich 3-2 Norwich Norwich's relegation fears increase as they slump to defeat at Ipswich in the East Anglian derby. |
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| NOTTM FOREST | |
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| Blackpool v Nottm Forest Team news ahead of Saturday's Championship match. |
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| PLYMOUTH | |
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 | No excuses for defeat - Sturrock Plymouth Argyle manager Paul Sturrock says his players were lacklustre during Saturday's home defeat by Doncaster. |
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| PRESTON | |
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 | Kick-off times annoy PNE defender Preston defender Sean St Ledger feels staggered kick-off times at this stage of the season is unfair on supporters. |
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| QPR | |
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 | Wolves 1-0 QPR Wolves are promoted to the Premier League after beating QPR at Molineux. |
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| READING | |
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| Derby 0-2 Reading Second-half goals from Dave Kitson and Shane Long see Reading leapfrog Burnley and Cardiff into fourth. |
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| SHEFF WED | |
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 | Wednesday extend Clarke contract Sheffield Wednesday take up the option to extend striker Leon Clarke's contract for a further 12 months. |
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| SHEFF UTD | |
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 | Burnley 1-0 Sheff Utd Burnley put a big dent in Sheffield United's chances of securing automatic promotion with a win at Turf Moor. |
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| SOUTHAMPTON | |
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| Penalised Saints face relegation Southampton will be relegated from the Championship after being docked 10 points by the Football League. |
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| SWANSEA | |
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 | Rangel injury worry for Swansea Angel Rangel is doubtful for Swansea City's crucial Championship clash away to Sheffield United on Saturday. |
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| WATFORD | |
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| Watford 0-1 Birmingham Cameron Jerome steps off the bench to fire in a late winner at Watford and put Birmingham in pole position to join neighbours Wolves in winning promotion. |
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| WOLVES | |
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 | Moxey pledges cash for McCarthy Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey says manager Mick McCarthy will be given the funds to build a successful Premier League squad. |
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| ABERDEEN | |
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 | Severin ponders 'boring' SPL exit Aberdeen captain Scott Severin says he is considering leaving the Scottish Premier League club for a fresh challenge in England. |
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| CELTIC | |
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| League plans June Old Firm talks The English Premier League will discuss the possibility of Celtic and Rangers joining their ranks at its AGM in June. |
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| DUNDEE UNITED | |
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 | United SPL legal action unlikely Tannadice club say they would be suing themselves if they took legal action over the Scottish Premier League decision to move their game with Aberdeen. |
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| FALKIRK | |
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 | Hughes resolute on SPL survival Falkirk manager John Hughes is focused on the Scottish Premier League run-in and the Scottish Cup semi-final following a letter calling for his sacking. |
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| HAMILTON | |
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 | Inverness CT 1-1 Hamilton Accies Brian Kerr's volley two minutes from time secures a draw for Inverness at the Caledonian Stadium. |
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| HEARTS | |
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 | Euro matches return to Tynecastle Hearts will play their European home games at Tynecastle next season, should they qualify for the Europa League. |
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| HIBERNIAN | |
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 | Hibernian 2-3 Rangers Steven Whittaker is on target as Rangers close the gap on league leaders Celtic to a point with victory at Easter Road. |
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| INVERNESS CT | |
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| Inverness CT 1-1 Hamilton Accies Brian Kerr's volley two minutes from time secures a draw for Inverness at the Caledonian Stadium. |
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| KILMARNOCK | |
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 | Dundee United 0-0 Kilmarnock Kilmarnock fail to ease their relegation fears with a dull stalemate at Tannadice. |
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| MOTHERWELL | |
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 | Boyle cautious of Old Firm exit Motherwell chairman John Boyle says any move by Celtic and Rangers to join an English league would be a threat to the fabric of Scottish football. |
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| RANGERS | |
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 | Rangers mull over Broadfoot sale Defender Kirk Broadfoot seeks a new contract at Rangers but is told the Ibrox club will consider offers for him in the summer. |
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| ST MIRREN | |
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 | Motherwell 0-2 St Mirren St Mirren kill off Motherwell's hopes of a top six place thanks to goals from Steven Thomson and Andy Dorman. |
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| AFRICAN FOOTBALL | |
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 | Amodu to ring changes for Nigeria Nigeria coach Shaibu Amodu says he is going to make changes to the Super Eagles squad for their next matches. |
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| Zaki fit to make return for Wigan Wigan striker Amr Zaki could face Blackburn on Sunday after returning to training following a hamstring strain. | |
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| Adefemi aims for new start Nigeria's Olubayo Adefemi aims to get his career back on track after Fifa clears him to leave Romanian club Rapid Bucharest. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | Live county cricket scores Latest scorecards from the County Championship. |
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| Kent snap up fast bowler Parnell Kent sign South Africa international fast bowler Wayne Parnell as their overseas player for 2009, initially for a six-week period. | |
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| North called into Australia squad Australia call up Marcus North as a replacement for Shaun Marsh in their one-day squad currently playing Pakistan in the UAE. | |
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| RUGBY UNION | |
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 | Armitages shortlisted for awards Delon and Steffon Armitage are among the nominees for the Professional Rugby Players' Association player of the year awards. |
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| Ex-France captain Pelous to quit Fabien Pelous, France's most capped player, reveals he will retire from rugby at the end of the season. | |
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| Jones relishing Lions challenge Stephen Jones says he realises there are big challenges awaiting the Lions on their South Africa tour this summer. | |
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| RUGBY LEAGUE | |
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 | Rugby stars sentenced for assault Two Great Britain rugby stars avoid jail after admitting to an assault in Bradford. |
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| Leigh swoop for Williams in doubt New Leigh signing Joe Williams reportedly denies any knowledge of a deal to join the Championship club. | |
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| Hull KR boss handed £4,000 fine Hull Kingston Rovers coach Justin Morgan is fined after being found guilty of misconduct by the RFL over comments he made about referee Ben Thaler. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Roddick to join Nadal at Queen's Former champion Andy Roddick is the latest player to confirm he will play at Queen's Club in June. |
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| Nadal eases past Gil in Barcelona Reigning champion Rafael Nadal makes a successful start to the defence of his title at the Barcelona Open. | |
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| Wimbledon set for late finishes Wimbledon officials say play could continue until as late as 2200 BST and beyond this year with the introduction of a roof over Centre Court. | |
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| GOLF | |
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 | Dinwiddie in touch in South Korea Robert Dinwiddie is two shots off the lead after day one of the Ballantine's Championship at the Pinx club in South Korea. |
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| New Orleans Classic leaderboard Leading scores from this week's PGA Tour event in Louisiana. | |
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| Turnberry to set longer Open test Open champion Padraig Harrington will defend his title this year at a lengthened Turnberry course. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Our MotoGP coverage has moved >>>> Click the link to reach our MotoGP section |
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| Formula One news has moved >>>> Click the link above to reach BBC Sport's brand new Formula One website for 2009. | |
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| Rivals out of reach - Raikkonen Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen says he does not see his car making up the gap on pace-setters Brawn and Red Bull in a hurry. | |
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| FORMULA 1 | |
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| Rivals out of reach - Raikkonen Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen says he does not see his car making up the gap on pace-setters Brawn and Red Bull in a hurry. |
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| Richards keen on Formula 1 return Aston Martin chairman Dave Richards is planning a surprise return to Formula 1 but only if the car can be competitive. | |
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| Alonso maintains title ambitions Fernando Alonso believes he can win this year's Formula 1 world championship despite taking just four points from the first three races of the season. | |
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| BOXING | |
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 | Froch dismisses Taylor prediction Carl Froch laughs off Jermain Taylor's prediction that he will be "put to sleep" by the American in their WBC super-middleweight title fight. |
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| Angry Kotelnik vows to beat Khan Andreas Kotelnik has vowed to take his annoyance out on Amir Khan after being refused entry into the United Kingdom. | |
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| Valuev-Chagaev set for Helsinki Nikolay Valuev's rematch with Uzbekistan's Ruslan Chagaev is set for Helsinki on 30 May. | |
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| ATHLETICS | |
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 | Lel eyes record fourth London win Kenya's Martin Lel is confident he will overcome a hip injury to chase a record fourth London Marathon title on Sunday. |
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| Weir wary over marathon chances Wheelchair racer Dave Weir admits he will find it tough to win his fourth successive London Marathon. | |
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| Bolt to race at London Grand Prix Olympic champion Usain Bolt confirms he will run the 100m at the London Grand Prix in July. | |
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| SNOOKER | |
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 | World Championship latest scores The latest scores and order of play from the World Championship in Sheffield. |
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| Live World Snooker - Hendry v Ding Live BBC Red Button coverage from the World Championship at The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield (UK users only). | |
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| Higgins passes opening Holt test Former champion John Higgins beats Michael Holt 10-5 to make the second round of the World Snooker Championship. | |
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| HORSE RACING | |
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 | Nicholls considers jockey switch Champion trainer Paul Nicholls may make a last-minute jockey switch as Hoo La Baloo bids for Bet365 Gold Cup glory. |
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| Delegator tops 2,000 Guineas list Delegator leads the market as 29 horses remained in the field after the first deadline day for the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on 2 May. | |
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| Fantasia heads 1,000 Guineas list Fantasia and Rainbow View are both among the 26 possibles for the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket following the latest forfeit stage. | |
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| CYCLING | |
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 | Rebellin claims Fleche Wallonne Italian veteran Davide Rebellin secures his third Fleche Wallonne title with a powerful sprint for home. |
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| Tour of Britain heads to Norfolk Norfolk will be hosting a stage of the UK's biggest cycle race The Tour of Britain in 2010. | |
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| Ivanov seals Amstel one-day win Sergei Ivanov wins the Amstel Gold Race one-day classic, while 2006 winner Frank Schleck is injured in a heavy crash. | |
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| OTHER SPORT... | |
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 | Last-gasp Riders make BBL finals Brad Wierzbicki's last-second three-pointer sees Leicester Riders edge out Sheffield Sharks 72-71 to make the BBL play-off finals. |
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| NBA play-offs - The Daily Zap Watch the best of Tuesday's action from the NBA. (UK users only) | |
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| Steelers agree new deal with Dowd Sheffield Steelers have announced Robert Dowd as their first signing of the off season | |
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| FUN AND GAMES | |
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 | Review of the week Wenger does some Dad-dancing as Fergie blows his stack |
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| Sport quotes of the week Steven Gerrard gets worn out, plus all your top chants | |
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| Ten to tackle Test your knowledge of the last seven days in sport | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Keane appointed Ipswich manager Roy Keane signs a two-year deal to become manager of Championship side Ipswich Town. |
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| Derry City v Dundalk (Fri) Gerard Doherty is back in goals as second-placed Derry City take on Dundalk. | |
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| Reds secure late win over Blues Cliftonville score twice in injury-time to secure a dramatic 3-2 win over Linfield in Tuesday night's Irish Cup semi-final replay at the Oval. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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| League plans June Old Firm talks The English Premier League will discuss the possibility of Celtic and Rangers joining their ranks at its AGM in June. |
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| Rangers mull over Broadfoot sale Defender Kirk Broadfoot seeks a new contract at Rangers but is told the Ibrox club will consider offers for him in the summer. | |
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| Appleby in top shape says Gilmour Manager Tommy Gilmour says British featherweight Paul Appleby is in superb condition ahead of Saturday's title defence against Martin Lindsay in Belfast. | |
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| WALES | |
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| Jones shrugs off Keane concern Cardiff City manager Dave Jones says that Roy Keane's appointment as Ipswich boss will not change the odds of beating them on Saturday. |
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| Jones relishing Lions challenge Stephen Jones says he realises there are big challenges awaiting the Lions on their South Africa tour this summer. | |
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| Rangel injury worry for Swansea Angel Rangel is doubtful for Swansea City's crucial Championship clash away to Sheffield United on Saturday. | |
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