 | |
 | |
| Saturday, 18 April, 2009, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore |
| |
 | |
 | | | | | | |
 |  | | | |||
| ||||||
| |
 | |
| |
| TOP STORIES | |
| |
 | Boycott-hit racism forum to open A UN conference on racism will open without the US and Germany, amid concern it could be a platform for anti-Semitism. |
| |
| Red Cross 'worn out' in Sri Lanka The International Committee of the Red Cross says doctors in Sri Lanka's war zone are worn out and short of supplies. | |
| |
| Motor show gears up in Shanghai The Shanghai motor show gets under way in China, the only major car market in the world that is expanding. | |
| |
| Americas rivals see signs of hope An Americas summit ends with no joint declaration, but signs of a thaw in US ties with Cuba and Venezuela. | |
| |
| Many hurt in Mexico train crash At least 70 people are injured as two commuter trains collide on the outskirts of the Mexican capital, officials say. | |
| |
| |
| |
| AFRICA | |
| |
 | Mandela boost for ANC supporters Former South African president Nelson Mandela makes a surprise appearance at the ruling ANC party's final pre-election rally. |
| |
| Two aid workers seized in Somalia Two aid workers with Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) are abducted in central Somalia. | |
| |
| 'Green Nobel' for forest champion A campaigner who fought a mining deal in the Gabonese rainforest receives an international environmental prize. | |
| |
| |
| |
| AMERICAS | |
| |
 | Americas rivals see signs of hope An Americas summit ends with no joint declaration, but signs of a thaw in US ties with Cuba and Venezuela. |
| |
| Many hurt in Mexico train crash At least 70 people are injured as two commuter trains collide on the outskirts of the Mexican capital, officials say. | |
| |
| Madonna injured in horse tumble Pop star Madonna suffers minor injuries and bruises after falling from a horse in New York, according to her spokeswoman. | |
| |
| |
| |
| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
| |
 | Australia bushfire inquiry opens Victims of February's Australian bushfires say they are being shut out of the official inquiry, as it opens in Melbourne. |
| |
| China 'to act over jail deaths' China says it is to tighten control of prisons after more cases of suspicious deaths in detention came to light. | |
| |
| Motor show gears up in Shanghai The Shanghai motor show gets under way in China, the only major car market in the world that is expanding. | |
| |
| |
| |
| EUROPE | |
| |
 | Italy takes in stranded migrants Italy agrees to accept 140 migrants rescued off the coast of Lampedusa, ending a four-day stand-off with Malta. |
| |
| Hardliners win N Cyprus election Turkish Cypriot nationalists win an election in northern Cyprus that could hamper peace talks with Greek Cypriots. | |
| |
| Cult author JG Ballard dies at 78 The author JG Ballard, famed for novels such as Crash and Empire of the Sun, dies aged 78 after a long illness. | |
| |
| |
| |
| MIDDLE EAST | |
| |
 | Iran leader urges reporter rights Iran's president says an Iranian-US journalist jailed for spying must have her legal right to defend herself. |
| |
| US boycotts UN racism conference Washington confirms it will boycott a UN forum on racism next week because of differences over Israel and free speech. | |
| |
| New speaker for Iraq parliament Members of Iraq's parliament elect a new speaker, ending months of dispute about who should fill the post. | |
| |
| |
| |
| SOUTH ASIA | |
| |
 | Red Cross 'worn out' in Sri Lanka The International Committee of the Red Cross says doctors in Sri Lanka's war zone are worn out and short of supplies. |
| |
| Afghanistan to boost police force Afghanistan plans to recruit 15,000 new police officers in time for the presidential election in August, the interior minister says. | |
| |
| 'US strike' on Pakistan militants A suspected US missile strike has targeted a Taleban base in north-western Pakistan, say local security officials. | |
| |
| |
| |
| UK NEWS | |
| |
 | Darling '£15bn spending cuts due' Chancellor Alistair Darling is expected to announce £15bn of spending cuts in his Budget, paid for in efficiency savings. |
| |
| Councils may recoup Iceland cash Local councils which invested millions of pounds in Icelandic banks gain indications they could get most of the money back. | |
| |
| Care children 'need pushy parent' England's care system needs a radical overhaul with the state acting as a "pushy parent" to get the best for children, MPs say. | |
| |
| |
| |
| UK POLITICS | |
| |
| Darling '£15bn spending cuts due' Chancellor Alistair Darling is expected to announce £15bn of spending cuts in his Budget, paid for in efficiency savings. |
| |
| Smear row 'over' says Mandelson The row over a Labour smear campaign has been "resolved" and ministers must focus on other issues, Lord Mandelson argues. | |
| |
| Jowell makes apology to fellow MP Tessa Jowell apologises to a Labour MP for not telling him of a visit to his constituency, the scene of a party selection battle. | |
| |
| |
| |
| UK EDUCATION | |
| |
 | Drive to break down age barriers Projects which bring together old and young to strengthen communities in England are to get government funding. |
| |
| Care children 'need pushy parent' England's care system needs a radical overhaul with the state acting as a "pushy parent" to get the best for children, MPs say. | |
| |
| Building of £50m school under way Schools Secretary Ed Balls is to attend a ceremony marking construction of the UK's most expensive state school, for Jewish children. | |
| |
| |
| |
| ENGLAND | |
| |
 | M1 victims were mother and family Four of the five people killed on the M1 in Bedfordshire in a head-on collision were related, police confirm. |
| |
| Care children 'need pushy parent' England's care system needs a radical overhaul with the state acting as a "pushy parent" to get the best for children, MPs say. | |
| |
| Nigerian group frees UK hostage A British man held hostage in Nigeria for more than six months has been freed, a military official says. | |
| |
| |
| |
| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
| |
 | Man killed in police bike crash A man dies after his motorcycle was in collision with a police motorcycle in County Antrim, the police say. |
| |
| Man critical after town assault A 31-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital following an assault in Cookstown, County Tyrone. | |
| |
| Ireland trounce Canada in decider Ireland hammer Canada by nine wickets in Sunday's World Cup qualifier final in South Africa. | |
| |
| |
| |
| SCOTLAND | |
| |
 | Helicopters to return to service Super Puma helicopters will begin to return to UK service on Tuesday after a North Sea crash which killed 16 people. |
| |
| Salmond intervenes in deportation First Minister Alex Salmond writes to the home secretary urging her to reverse an immigration tribunal decision. | |
| |
| Warning over Scottish Budget cuts Union leaders warn that cuts in public services would be a "disaster" which could hit Scotland's communities. | |
| |
| |
| |
| WALES | |
| |
 | Belonging actress is found dead A 22-year-old actress from the BBC Wales drama Belonging is found hanged, police confirm. |
| |
| Two protests at threatened pools Protests are held held at two community swimming pools in north and south Wales which are threatened with closure. | |
| |
| Two arrested after man found dead Two men are arrested after the body of a 41-year-old man is found at a house in Swansea. | |
| |
| |
| |
| BUSINESS | |
| |
 | China looks to its own consumers China says it is focusing on domestic consumption rather than exports in order to achieve its growth target. |
| |
| Economy 'no longer in free fall' The economy is no longer in free fall and a recovery next spring is likely, according to a renowned economic think tank. | |
| |
| Motor show gears up in Shanghai The Shanghai motor show gets under way in China, the only major car market in the world that is expanding. | |
| |
| |
| |
| ENTERTAINMENT | |
| |
 | Cult author JG Ballard dies at 78 The author JG Ballard, famed for novels such as Crash and Empire of the Sun, dies aged 78 after a long illness. |
| |
| Madonna injured in horse tumble Pop star Madonna suffers minor injuries and bruises after falling from a horse in New York, according to her spokeswoman. | |
| |
| Kung fu movie gets Hong Kong gong A biopic of Bruce Lee's kung fu master wins the best picture prize at the annual Hong Kong film awards. | |
| |
| |
| |
| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
| |
 | 'Green Nobel' for forest champion A campaigner who fought a mining deal in the Gabonese rainforest receives an international environmental prize. |
| |
| Key role of forests 'may be lost' The ability of forests to act as massive carbon sinks is under threat as a result of climate change stress, scientists warn. | |
| |
| New limits to Antarctic tourism Parties to the Antarctic Treaty adopt limits to tourism in the region, in a bid to protect the fragile ecosystem. | |
| |
| |
| |
| TECHNOLOGY | |
| |
 | UK high-tech firms 'under threat' Government funding is needed as the credit crunch threatens new small high-tech companies, an investment group warns. |
| |
| Court jails Pirate Bay founders The founders of Pirate Bay, the world's most famous file-sharing site, are given jail terms in Sweden for copyright offences. | |
| |
| Spam 'produces 17m tons of CO2' Spam wastes enough energy to power more than 2.4m homes every year, a study finds. | |
| |
| |
| |
| HEALTH | |
| |
 | 1970s lifestyle protects planet Getting back to the slim, trim days of the 1970s would help to cut carbon emissions and tackle climate change, researchers say. |
| |
| Beer goggles 'don't disguise age' The "beer goggles" effect should not be used as an excuse for men thinking a young girl is older than she is, a study suggests. | |
| |
| South Asian youths 'less active' South Asian children in England do less exercise than their peers from other ethnic groups, researchers say. | |
| |||
 | |||
| |||
| |||
| |||
| |||
| |||
| 1999: Students 'kill dozens' at Denver school A shooting spree by two American high school students is feared to have left up to 25 people dead. | |||
| |||
| 1968: Powell slates immigration policy The Conservative right-winger, Enoch Powell, has made a hard-hitting speech attacking the government's immigration policy. | |||
| |||
| 1974: 'Troubles' death toll hits 1,000 The conflict in Northern Ireland has claimed its 1,000th victim, a petrol station owner from County Fermanagh. | |||
| |||
| |
| |
| |
| TOP STORIES | |
| |
 | Man Utd 0-0 Everton (aet) Everton beat Manchester United on penalties to set up an FA Cup final against Chelsea. |
| |
| Nadal seals fifth Monte Carlo win Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win his fifth straight Monte Carlo Masters title. | |
| |
| Vettel seals first Red Bull win Sebastian Vettel wins a rain-hit Chinese Grand Prix to give Red Bull their first race victory ahead of team-mate Mark Webber. | |
| |
| Beckham shines in AC Milan romp David Beckham produces a vintage display as AC Milan move up to second in Serie A with a 5-1 win over Torino. | |
| |
| Tottenham 1-0 Newcastle Newcastle's hopes of Premier League survival take a blow with Darren Bent scoring the winner for Tottenham. | |
| |
| |
| |
| FOOTBALL | |
| |
| Man Utd 0-0 Everton (aet) Everton beat Manchester United on penalties to set up an FA Cup final against Chelsea. |
| |
| Tottenham 1-0 Newcastle Newcastle's hopes of Premier League survival take a blow with Darren Bent scoring the winner for Tottenham. | |
| |
| Man City 4-2 West Brom Robinho's first Manchester City goal of 2009 helps see off bottom-side West Brom in a thrilling match. | |
| |
| |
| |
| ARSENAL | |
| |
 | Fabianski tipped for 'greatness' Arsene Wenger predicts under-fire Lukasz Fabianski will become one of the best keepers in the world. |
| |
| > More news on Arsenal |
| > Arsenal statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| ASTON VILLA | |
| |
 | Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham Diego Tristan pops up five minutes from time to snatch West Ham a point they barely deserved at Aston Villa. |
| |
| > More news on Aston Villa |
| > Aston Villa statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| BLACKBURN | |
| |
 | Stoke 1-0 Blackburn A second-half strike from Liam Lawrence takes a major step to securing Stoke's Premier League status as they deservedly overcome Blackburn. |
| |
| > More news on Blackburn |
| > Blackburn statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| BOLTON | |
| |
 | League to discuss two-tier plan Chairman will discuss a plan put forward by Bolton's Phil Gartside to have a two division Premier League including Celtic and Rangers. |
| |
| > More news on Bolton |
| > Bolton statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| CHELSEA | |
| |
 | Hiddink happy to bow out in final Guus Hiddink is looking forward to ending his time as Chelsea manager with the "perfect scenario" of an FA Cup final. |
| |
| > More news on Chelsea |
| > Chelsea statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| EVERTON | |
| |
| Man Utd 0-0 Everton (aet) Everton beat Manchester United on penalties to set up an FA Cup final against Chelsea. |
| |
| > More news on Everton |
| > Everton statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| FULHAM | |
| |
 | Middlesbrough 0-0 Fulham Middlesbrough's Premier League survival bid suffers a major blow as they were held to a goalless draw by Fulham. |
| |
| > More news on Fulham |
| > Fulham statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| HULL | |
| |
 | Sunderland 1-0 Hull Djibril Cisse gives Sunderland three valuable points against struggling Hull. |
| |
| > More news on Hull |
| > Hull statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| LIVERPOOL | |
| |
 | Hillsborough files may be opened Calls for secret files on the Hillsborough disaster to be made public 10 years early are backed by the home secretary. |
| |
| > More news on Liverpool |
| > Liverpool statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| MANCHESTER CITY | |
| |
 | Man City 4-2 West Brom Robinho's first Manchester City goal of 2009 helps see off bottom-side West Brom in a thrilling match. |
| |
| > More news on Manchester City |
| > Manchester City statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| MANCHESTER UNITED | |
| |
| Man Utd 0-0 Everton (aet) Everton beat Manchester United on penalties to set up an FA Cup final against Chelsea. |
| |
| > More news on Manchester United |
| > Manchester United statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| MIDDLESBROUGH | |
| |
| Middlesbrough 0-0 Fulham Middlesbrough's Premier League survival bid suffers a major blow as they were held to a goalless draw by Fulham. |
| |
| > More news on Middlesbrough |
| > Middlesbrough statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| NEWCASTLE | |
| |
 | Tottenham 1-0 Newcastle Newcastle's hopes of Premier League survival take a blow with Darren Bent scoring the winner for Tottenham. |
| |
| > More news on Newcastle |
| > Newcastle statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| PORTSMOUTH | |
| |
 | Portsmouth 1-0 Bolton A late strike from substitute Kanu, a faint touch from a Nadir Belhadj corner, gives Portsmouth a valuable win against Bolton. |
| |
| > More news on Portsmouth |
| > Portsmouth statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| STOKE | |
| |
 | Potters not safe yet - Lawrence Stoke winger Liam Lawrence says his team are not safe from the drop despite the 1-0 win over Blackburn in the Premier League. |
| |
| > More news on Stoke |
| > Stoke statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| SUNDERLAND | |
| |
| Sunderland 1-0 Hull Djibril Cisse gives Sunderland three valuable points against struggling Hull. |
| |
| > More news on Sunderland |
| > Sunderland statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| TOTTENHAM | |
| |
| Tottenham 1-0 Newcastle Newcastle's hopes of Premier League survival take a blow with Darren Bent scoring the winner for Tottenham. |
| |
| > More news on Tottenham |
| > Tottenham statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| WEST BROM | |
| |
| Man City 4-2 West Brom Robinho's first Manchester City goal of 2009 helps see off bottom-side West Brom in a thrilling match. |
| |
| > More news on West Brom |
| > West Brom statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| WEST HAM UNITED | |
| |
| Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham Diego Tristan pops up five minutes from time to snatch West Ham a point they barely deserved at Aston Villa. |
| |
| > More news on West Ham United |
| > West Ham United statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| WIGAN | |
| |
 | Wigan 1-4 Arsenal Arsenal bounce back from a goal down with four second-half goals to see off Wigan. |
| |
| > More news on Wigan |
| > Wigan statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| BARNSLEY | |
| |
 | Reading 0-0 Barnsley Relegation-threatened Barnsley earn a point away at play-off chasing Reading. |
| |
| > More news on Barnsley |
| > Barnsley statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| BIRMINGHAM | |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Birmingham |
| > Birmingham statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| BLACKPOOL | |
| |
| Charlton 2-2 Blackpool Charlton are relegated after drawing with Blackpool at The Valley. |
| |
| > More news on Blackpool |
| > Blackpool statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| BRISTOL CITY | |
| |
 | Swansea City 1-0 Bristol City Captain Gary Monk's first goal of the season keeps Swansea City's play-off hopes alive as they see off Bristol City. |
| |
| > More news on Bristol City |
| > Bristol City statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| BURNLEY | |
| |
| Burnley v Sheff Utd Team news ahead of Monday's Championship match. |
| |
| > More news on Burnley |
| > Burnley statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| CARDIFF | |
| |
 | Cardiff flops set for video nasty Dave Jones will show Cardiff City's humiliated players a video nasty of their 6-0 thrashing at Preston. |
| |
| > More news on Cardiff |
| > Cardiff statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| CHARLTON | |
| |
| Charlton 2-2 Blackpool Charlton are relegated after drawing with Blackpool at The Valley. |
| |
| > More news on Charlton |
| > Charlton statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| COVENTRY | |
| |
| Nott'm Forest 1-0 Coventry Nottingham Forest climb out of the Championship drop zone as Coventry's dismal away form continues. |
| |
| > More news on Coventry |
| > Coventry statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| CRYSTAL PALACE | |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Crystal Palace |
| > Crystal Palace statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| DERBY | |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Derby |
| > Derby statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| DONCASTER | |
| |
| Plymouth 0-3 Doncaster Doncaster virtually secure their Championship status after comfortable seeing off Plymouth at Home Park. |
| |
| > More news on Doncaster |
| > Doncaster statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| IPSWICH | |
| |
 | Ipswich 3-2 Norwich Norwich's relegation fears increase as they slump to defeat at Ipswich in the East Anglian derby. |
| |
| > More news on Ipswich |
| > Ipswich statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| NORWICH | |
| |
| Ipswich 3-2 Norwich Norwich's relegation fears increase as they slump to defeat at Ipswich in the East Anglian derby. |
| |
| > More news on Norwich |
| > Norwich statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| NOTTM FOREST | |
| |
| Nott'm Forest 1-0 Coventry Nottingham Forest climb out of the Championship drop zone as Coventry's dismal away form continues. |
| |
| > More news on Nottm Forest |
| > Nottm Forest statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| PLYMOUTH | |
| |
| Plymouth 0-3 Doncaster Doncaster virtually secure their Championship status after comfortable seeing off Plymouth at Home Park. |
| |
| > More news on Plymouth |
| > Plymouth statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| PRESTON | |
| |
 | Preston 6-0 Cardiff City Preston North End thrash promotion hopefuls Cardiff City to reignite their Championship play-off push. |
| |
| > More news on Preston |
| > Preston statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| QPR | |
| |
 | Wolves 1-0 QPR Wolves are promoted to the Premier League after beating QPR at Molineux. |
| |
| > More news on QPR |
| > QPR statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| READING | |
| |
| Reading 0-0 Barnsley Relegation-threatened Barnsley earn a point away at play-off chasing Reading. |
| |
| > More news on Reading |
| > Reading statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| SHEFF WED | |
| |
| Sheff Wed 2-0 Southampton On-loan striker Luke Varney scores twice for Sheffield Wednesday to increase Southampton's relegation worries. |
| |
| > More news on Sheff Wed |
| > Sheff Wed statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| SHEFF UTD | |
| |
| Burnley v Sheff Utd Team news ahead of Monday's Championship match. |
| |
| > More news on Sheff Utd |
| > Sheff Utd statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| SOUTHAMPTON | |
| |
| Sheff Wed 2-0 Southampton On-loan striker Luke Varney scores twice for Sheffield Wednesday to increase Southampton's relegation worries. |
| |
| > More news on Southampton |
| > Southampton statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| SWANSEA | |
| |
| Swansea City 1-0 Bristol City Captain Gary Monk's first goal of the season keeps Swansea City's play-off hopes alive as they see off Bristol City. |
| |
| > More news on Swansea |
| > Swansea statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| WATFORD | |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Watford |
| > Watford statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| WOLVES | |
| |
| Wolves 1-0 QPR Wolves are promoted to the Premier League after beating QPR at Molineux. |
| |
| > More news on Wolves |
| > Wolves statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| ABERDEEN | |
| |
 | Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen Celtic extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League table to four points with a comfortable win over Aberdeen. |
| |
| > More news on Aberdeen |
| > Aberdeen statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| CELTIC | |
| |
| Celtic 2-0 Aberdeen Celtic extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League table to four points with a comfortable win over Aberdeen. |
| |
| > More news on Celtic |
| > Celtic statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| DUNDEE UNITED | |
| |
 | Dundee United 0-0 Kilmarnock Kilmarnock fail to ease their relegation fears with a dull stalemate at Tannadice. |
| |
| > More news on Dundee United |
| > Dundee United statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| FALKIRK | |
| |
 | Falkirk 0-0 Hearts Falkirk and Hearts gain a point each following an uneventful match at the Falkirk Stadium. |
| |
| > More news on Falkirk |
| > Falkirk statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| HAMILTON | |
| |
 | Inverness CT 1-1 Hamilton Accies Brian Kerr's volley two minutes from time secures a draw for Inverness at the Caledonian Stadium. |
| |
| > More news on Hamilton |
| > Hamilton statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| HEARTS | |
| |
| Falkirk 0-0 Hearts Falkirk and Hearts gain a point each following an uneventful match at the Falkirk Stadium. |
| |
| > More news on Hearts |
| > Hearts statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| HIBERNIAN | |
| |
 | 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. |
| |
| > More news on Hibernian |
| > Hibernian statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| INVERNESS CT | |
| |
| Inverness CT 1-1 Hamilton Accies Brian Kerr's volley two minutes from time secures a draw for Inverness at the Caledonian Stadium. |
| |
| > More news on Inverness CT |
| > Inverness CT statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| KILMARNOCK | |
| |
| Dundee United 0-0 Kilmarnock Kilmarnock fail to ease their relegation fears with a dull stalemate at Tannadice. |
| |
| > More news on Kilmarnock |
| > Kilmarnock statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| MOTHERWELL | |
| |
 | 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. |
| |
| > More news on Motherwell |
| > Motherwell statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| RANGERS | |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on Rangers |
| > Rangers statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| ST MIRREN | |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| > More news on St Mirren |
| > St Mirren statistics |
| |
| |
| |
| AFRICAN FOOTBALL | |
| |
 | Mazembe and ASEC in narrow wins TP Mazembe of DR Congo and ASEC Mimosas of Ivory Coast can only claim slim 1-0 wins at home in the third round, first leg of the African Champions League, plus all the rest of the weekend's action. |
| |
| Ahly and Etoile hold on for draws Champions Al Ahly and former winners Etoile du Sahel secure away draws in their third round, first leg matches of the African Champions League. | |
| |
| Fifa takes El-Hadary decision Fifa says it has taken decision in the stand-off between goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary and Egyptian club Al-Ahly. | |
| |
| |
| |
| CRICKET | |
| |
 | Pietersen to face Flintoff in IPL Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen will meet in the Indian Premier League on Monday when the Chennai Super Kings face the Bangalore Royal Challengers. |
| |
| Windies begin tour without stars West Indies start their tour of England on Monday without their captain Chris Gayle and three other top players. | |
| |
| Vaughan fails to press Test claim Michael Vaughan misses the chance to stake a really good claim for an England place, making 43 in Yorkshire's 80-run win over Durham. | |
| |
| |
| |
| RUGBY UNION | |
| |
 | Newcastle 14-15 Bath Bath launch a second-half fightback to move back into the Guinness Premiership play-off places. |
| |
| Saracens 13-16 Leicester Leicester fly-half Sam Vesty kicks a last-minute penalty to guarantee his side a place in the end-of-season Premiership play-offs. | |
| |
| Robinson into 'Lions contention' Jonathan Davies believes Cardiff Blues fly-half Nicky Robinson could be a shock inclusion in the Lions squad for their tour to South Africa. | |
| |
| |
| |
| RUGBY LEAGUE | |
| |
 | Castleford 22-68 St Helens Tony Puletua scores four tries and Jon Wilkin adds a hat-trick as St Helens romp to a 12-try win over Castleford. |
| |
| Harlequins 12-32 Hull KR Hull KR produce a stunning second-half performance to thrash Harlequins at the Stoop. | |
| |
| Wigan 44-10 Celtic Crusaders Wigan claim their first win in three games with a nine-try victory over basement club Celtic Crusaders. | |
| |
| |
| |
| TENNIS | |
| |
 | Nadal seals fifth Monte Carlo win Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win his fifth straight Monte Carlo Masters title. |
| |
| Lisicki stuns Wozniacki in final Germany's Sabine Lisicki beats world number 12 Caroline Wozniacki to win her first WTA title in Charleston. | |
| |
| Australia seek Davis Cup switch Tennis Australia are to appeal to the sports governing body over their decision to allow its Davis Cup tie to played in southern India. | |
| |
| |
| |
| GOLF | |
| |
 | Gay triumphs in Heritage Classic American Brian Gay wins the Heritage Classic by 10 shots, with Britain's Luke Donald sharing second place. |
| |
| Strange clinches China Open title Scott Strange overhauls overnight leader Richard Finch to win the China Open. | |
| |
| Finch surges into China Open lead England's Richard Finch has a run of six birdies in a row in a 66 to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the China Open. | |
| |
| |
| |
| MOTORSPORT | |
| |
 | Our MotoGP coverage has moved >>>> Click the link to reach our MotoGP section |
| |
| Formula One news has moved >>>> Click the link above to reach BBC Sport's brand new Formula One website for 2009. | |
| |
| Vettel seals first Red Bull win Sebastian Vettel wins a rain-hit Chinese Grand Prix to give Red Bull their first race victory ahead of team-mate Mark Webber. | |
| |
| |
| |
| FORMULA 1 | |
| |
 | Vettel seals first Red Bull win Sebastian Vettel wins a rain-hit Chinese Grand Prix to give Red Bull their first race victory ahead of team-mate Mark Webber. |
| |
| Ferrari predict end to poor form Ferrari are hopeful their car will improve in two races' time after their worst start to a season in 28 years. | |
| |
| Hamilton faces long wait for wins Lewis Hamilton thinks it will take at least four or five races for McLaren to compete with the best Formula 1 teams. | |
| |
| |
| |
| BOXING | |
| |
 | No drug charges for Olympic boxer An Olympic boxer questioned on suspicion of dealing cocaine will not face any charges, say Durham Police. |
| |
| Booth lands vacant British title Jason Booth wins the vacant British super-bantamweight title after a cut eye leaves Mark Moran unable to continue. | |
| |
| Cleverly gets British title shot Nathan Cleverly is set to face Danny McIntosh for the British light-heavyweight title vacated by Dean Francis. | |
| |
| |
| |
| ATHLETICS | |
| |
 | Usain Bolt - roots of a champion BBC Sport travels to Usain Bolt's birthplace in Jamaica to talk to the Olympic sprint champion who says he wants to set a world record that will stand the test of time. |
| |
| Devonish set for Bolt street race British sprinter Marlon Devonish signs up to face double world record holder Usain Bolt in a 150m street race in Manchester on 17 May. | |
| |
| Downturn hits Laureus gala event The Laureus World Sports lavish awards gala has been scrapped due to the global financial crisis. | |
| |
| |
| |
| SNOOKER | |
| |
 | Hendry hits back to stun Williams Seven-time champion Stephen Hendry produces an impressive comeback to beat Mark Williams in the World Championship first round at the Crucible. |
| |
| Bizarre foul surprises Williams While playing a safety shot, Mark Williams realises the white ball is about to hit the cue extension that he's left on the table - but is powerless to do anything about it. | |
| |
| World Championship latest scores The latest scores and order of play for the first round of the World Championship in Sheffield. | |
| |
| |
| |
| HORSE RACING | |
| |
 | Hello Bud powers to Scots win Hello Bud, ridden by Paddy Brennan and trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies, wins the Scottish Grand National at Ayr after a bold front-running display. |
| |
| Delegator claims stylish victory Delegator becomes the favourite for next month's 2,000 Guineas after an impressive display to win the Craven Stakes at Newmarket. | |
| |
| Fantasia romps home at Newmarket Luca Cumani's Fantasia wins the Leslie Harrison Memorial Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket. | |
| |
| |
| |
| CYCLING | |
| |
 | Ivanov seals Amstel one-day win Sergei Ivanov wins the Amstel Gold Race one-day classic, while 2006 winner Frank Shleck in injured in a heavy crash. |
| |
| Disgraced rider Hamilton to quit Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton, who was banned for two years for doping in 2005, is to retire after testing positive for a banned antidepressant. | |
| |
| Armstrong vows to make Giro start Lance Armstrong tells organisers of the Giro d'Italia to have faith that he will be fit to take part when the race begins on 9 May. | |
| |
| |
| |
| OTHER SPORT... | |
| |
 | NBA play-offs- The Daily Zap The best of Saturday's action as the NBA play-offs get underway. |
| |
| Scots doubles edge out Australia Scotland beat Australia 8-4 at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Italy. | |
| |
| Meyers proud of GB bronze medal Nottingham Panthers captain Danny Meyers says his bronze medal with Great Britain at the World Championships in Poland is something he will never forget. | |
| |
| |
| |
| FUN AND GAMES | |
| |
 | The review of the week Thrilling European matches and QPR's revolving door |
| |
| Ten to tackle Test your knowledge of the last seven days in sport | |
| |
| Robbo Robson blog "From the moment Hiddink arrived I've thought that Chelsea will come good" | |
| |
| |
| |
| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
| |
 | Ireland trounce Canada in decider Ireland hammer Canada by nine wickets in Sunday's World Cup qualifier final in South Africa. |
| |
| Coleraine 0-1 Crusaders Aaron Black scores a spectacular goal to give Crusaders a 1-0 victory at Coleraine. | |
| |
| Dungannon Sw 4-3 Ballymena Utd Dungannon Swifts beat Ballymena United 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller at Stangmore Park. | |
| |
| |
| |
| SCOTLAND | |
| |
| 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. |
| |
| Highlights - Hibernian v Rangers A fantastic match at Easter Road sees Rangers edge a five-goal cracker with Hibernian. Paul Mitchell describes the action. | |
| |
| Hendry hits back to stun Williams Seven-time champion Stephen Hendry produces an impressive comeback to beat Mark Williams in the World Championship first round at the Crucible. | |
| |
| |
| |
| WALES | |
| |
 | Robinson into 'Lions contention' Jonathan Davies believes Cardiff Blues fly-half Nicky Robinson could be a shock inclusion in the Lions squad for their tour to South Africa. |
| |
| Hogg burst inspires Lancs victory Kyle Hogg outshines James Anderson as Lancashire get their Friends Provident Trophy campaign off to a winning start. | |
| |
| Hendry hits back to stun Williams Seven-time champion Stephen Hendry produces an impressive comeback to beat Mark Williams in the World Championship first round at the Crucible. | |
| 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
