Friday, 22 May, 2009, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore | |
TOP STORIES | |
Burma's Suu Kyi claims innocence Pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi tells a Burmese court she did not break her house arrest, as she faces another jail term. | |
Deadly car bomb in Pakistan city A car bomb kills at least six people and injures about 70 in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar, police say. | |
Outrage at Serbia 'beating' video Officials probe a rehab centre affiliated to Serbia's Orthodox Church where addicts were allegedly filmed being beaten. | |
Cigarette makers lose US appeal A US court largely upholds a ruling that cigarette makers lied about health risks by using labels such as "low tar". | |
India's new government sworn in India's new Congress-led government, with Manmohan Singh as prime minister, takes the oath of office in Delhi. |
AFRICA | |
Big attack on Mogadishu militants Pro-government forces in Somalia launch a big counter-attack on Islamist militants in Mogadishu. | |
Malawi president is inaugurated Malawi's President Bingu wa Mutharika is sworn in for a second term after a landslide election victory. | |
Spain holds 'voodoo' traffickers Spain holds 23 people suspected of trafficking Nigerian women into the country and forcing them into prostitution using voodoo curses. |
AMERICAS | |
New credit card limitations in US US credit card companies will soon be bound by new restrictions on their ability to charge fees or raise interest rates on existing borrowings. | |
Cigarette makers lose US appeal A US court largely upholds a ruling that cigarette makers lied about health risks by using labels such as "low tar". | |
Deal in Brazil fashion race row A deal is reached over claims that too few black and mixed-race models are taking part in Sao Paulo Fashion Week. |
ASIA-PACIFIC | |
Burma's Suu Kyi claims innocence Pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi tells a Burmese court she did not break her house arrest, as she faces another jail term. | |
Arrests in Chinese slavery case Chinese police arrest 10 people suspected of beating mentally disabled people forced to work as slaves in brick factories. | |
Tasmanian devils now endangered Australia's Tasmanian devil is listed as endangered as the marsupial's numbers are decimated by a tumour disease. |
EUROPE | |
Russia alarmed over new EU pact Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns the EU not to turn a planned partnership with ex-Soviet states against Moscow. | |
Outrage at Serbia 'beating' video Officials probe a rehab centre affiliated to Serbia's Orthodox Church where addicts were allegedly filmed being beaten. | |
Spain holds 'voodoo' traffickers Spain holds 23 people suspected of trafficking Nigerian women into the country and forcing them into prostitution using voodoo curses. |
MIDDLE EAST | |
US Vice-President Joe Biden visits Lebanon Vice-President Joe Biden backs Lebanese democracy ahead of crunch elections, in the highest-level US visit for decades. | |
Civil war fears as Yemen celebrates unity Military parades, political protests and bloody clashes mark the beginning of Yemen's Unity Day celebrations. | |
Israel admits Tube advert map 'mistake' Israel's tourist ministry admits to a "mistake" over adverts on the London Underground after complaints that they "wipe Palestine off the map". |
SOUTH ASIA | |
India's new government sworn in India's new Congress-led government, with Manmohan Singh as prime minister, takes the oath of office in Delhi. | |
UN in $543m Pakistan aid appeal The UN appeals for $543m in humanitarian aid to help more than 1.6 million people displaced by fighting in Pakistan. | |
Sri Lankan army deaths revealed Sri Lanka says more than 6,200 security personnel died and almost 30,000 were wounded in the last three years of the war. |
UK NEWS | |
Three jailed over Baby P's death Baby Peter's mother, her boyfriend and her lodger are jailed over the death of the toddler who suffered months of abuse. | |
Eight more UK cases of swine flu Five people in England and three in Scotland have contracted swine flu, bringing the total number in the UK to 120. | |
Sextuplets delivered in Belfast A woman gives birth to six babies, four of them girls and two boys, at the Royal Jubilee Maternity hospital in Belfast. |
UK POLITICS | |
Cameron warns 'jealousy' MP Steen David Cameron tells Tory MP Anthony Steen he will be expelled from the Parliamentary party if he steps out of line again. | |
Labour MP may be forced to quit MP Ian Gibson has been referred to a panel which could remove his right to stand as a Labour candidate following reports about his expenses. | |
Labour holds poll in Blears ward Labour wins a by-election in the Salford constituency of Communities Secretary Hazel Blears despite her involvement in the expenses row. |
UK EDUCATION | |
Language degrees to be reviewed The Higher Education Funding Council for England is to review the health of languages at England's universities. | |
Heads 'need more search powers' Heads must have the powers to search for any item which may cause violence or disruption, the Tories say. | |
Teachers get tough on class sizes Scotland's largest teaching union, the EIS, is to debate taking industrial action over class sizes. |
ENGLAND | |
Three jailed over Baby P's death Baby Peter's mother, her boyfriend and her lodger are jailed over the death of the toddler who suffered months of abuse. | |
Man guilty of murdering sisters A man is found guilty of murdering two sisters who were found with multiple stab wounds at their flat in central Birmingham. | |
Fumes alert keeps Bullring closed Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre remains closed a day after more than 30 people were treated during a chemical scare. |
NORTHERN IRELAND | |
Sextuplets delivered in Belfast A woman gives birth to six babies, four of them girls and two boys, at the Royal Jubilee Maternity hospital in Belfast. | |
Robinson hints at leaving Commons First Minister Peter Robinson signals that he may soon step down as MP for East Belfast after 30 years. | |
Funeral for Afghan death soldier The funeral of a Belfast-based soldier shot dead in Afghanistan has taken place. |
SCOTLAND | |
Police car and ambulance in crash Two police officers and a paramedic are hurt in a crash between a police training car and an ambulance. | |
Probe into teacher Twitter posts A Scottish council is investigating after a secondary school teacher posted comments about her pupils on a social networking site. | |
Child confirmed with swine flu A 10-year-old girl and her parents from the Stirling area are confirmed as Scotland's latest swine flu cases. |
WALES | |
Advice bureau theft couple jailed A "brazen" couple who stole more than half a million pounds from a Citizens' Advice Bureau are jailed and called "despicable". | |
Triple death driver pleads guilty A driver, who crashed into a tree killing three teenage passengers, admits driving dangerously and under the influence of alcohol. | |
Uncapped trio receive Wales call Manager John Toshack gives first Wales calls to Joe Allen, Simon Church and Andy King for games with Estonia and Azerbaijan. |
BUSINESS | |
High costs fuel record loss at BA British Airways announces an annual pre-tax loss of £401m, after being hit by the weak pound and higher fuel costs. | |
Fiat plans up to 10,000 Opel cuts Fiat says it plans to cut less than 10,000 jobs if it succeeds in buying Opel and Vauxhall from General Motors. | |
Emirates airline profits down 72% Emirates Airline, the largest airline in the Middle East, has reported a fall in profits of 72% for the 2008/09 fiscal year. |
ENTERTAINMENT | |
Idol finale viewing figures drop This year's American Idol finale drew its lowest audience ratings in the US since 2004, according to early figures. | |
Jay-Z parts with Def Jam Records US rapper Jay-Z confirms he has parted ways with Def Jam, the record label where he once served as president. | |
Winehouse pulls out of label gig Amy Winehouse cancels her appearance at a concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of music label Island Records. |
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
Bad weather delays shuttle return Nasa is delaying the return to Earth of space shuttle Atlantis until Saturday because of bad weather at the Florida landing site. | |
US CO2 goals 'to be compromised' Energy Secretary Steven Chu says the US will not be able to cut emissions as much as needed due to domestic opposition. | |
Yosemite's giant trees disappear The oldest and largest trees within California's world famous Yosemite National Park are disappearing, and climate change appears to be a major cause. |
TECHNOLOGY | |
UK 'worst electrical recycler' People in the UK are the least likely to recycle old technology, according to a new study. | |
Obama plans more open government The US government is inviting US citizens to contribute on how it should implement its plans for more open policy making. | |
Probe into teacher Twitter posts A Scottish council is investigating after a secondary school teacher posted comments about her pupils on a social networking site. |
HEALTH | |
Mexico City lifts swine flu curbs Mexico City lifts all restrictions imposed last month, following an outbreak of swine flu across Mexico. | |
Cigarette makers lose US appeal A US court largely upholds a ruling that cigarette makers lied about health risks by using labels such as "low tar". | |
Diabetes heart risk 'can be cut' Tighter control of blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes may cut their risk of heart problems, a study says. |
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1981: Yorkshire Ripper jailed for life Peter Sutcliffe, known as the Yorkshire Ripper, is sentenced to life imprisonment after the judge describes him as "an unusually dangerous man". | |||
1972: President Nixon arrives in Moscow America's President Richard Nixon is given a modest welcome as he arrives in Moscow for talks with Soviet leaders. | |||
1969: Apollo 10 gets bird's eye view of Moon The Apollo 10 mission sends a manned lunar module within eight miles of the Moon's surface in rehearsal for a summer Moon landing. | |||
TOP STORIES | |
Uefa charges Drogba and Bosingwa Uefa charges Chelsea, Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa in relation to incidents after their Champions League defeat by Barcelona. | |
Cavendish takes third Giro stage Manx sprinter Mark Cavendish claims a third win at the Giro d'Italia by pipping rival Alessandro Petacchi in a dramatic finish to the 13th stage. | |
Murray lands tricky French opener British number one Andy Murray faces a potentially tricky opening to his French Open campaign after being drawn against Argentine Juan Ignacio Chela. | |
Hamilton talks up Monaco chances Lewis Hamilton hopes the unique challenge of the Monaco track could help him have his best race of the season on Sunday. | |
Shearer expects Magpies to escape Newcastle boss Alan Shearer says he is "totally convinced" that his side will avoid relegation from the Premier League on the final day of the season. |
FOOTBALL | |
Uefa charges Drogba and Bosingwa Uefa charges Chelsea, Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa in relation to incidents after their Champions League defeat by Barcelona. | |
Shearer expects Magpies to escape Newcastle boss Alan Shearer says he is "totally convinced" that his side will avoid relegation from the Premier League on the final day of the season. | |
O'Neill will consider Barry sale Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill says he will not stand in the way of Gareth Barry if he wants to leave the club in search of Champions League football. |
ARSENAL | |
Fabregas in clear over 'spit' row Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is cleared over charges relating to his conduct after the FA Cup match against Hull in March. | |
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ASTON VILLA | |
O'Neill will consider Barry sale Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill says he will not stand in the way of Gareth Barry if he wants to leave the club in search of Champions League football. | |
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BLACKBURN | |
Ooijer will return to Netherlands Blackburn centre-back Andre Ooijer announces he will leave at the end of the season to return to PSV Eindhoven. | |
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BOLTON | |
Bolton 1-1 Hull Hull move out of the relegation zone after a draw at Bolton courtesy of Craig Fagan's equaliser. | |
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CHELSEA | |
Uefa charges Drogba and Bosingwa Uefa charges Chelsea, Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa in relation to incidents after their Champions League defeat by Barcelona. | |
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EVERTON | |
Jagielka and Yobo agree new deals Everton's Phil Jagielka and fellow defender Joseph Yobo agree new five-year deals. | |
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FULHAM | |
We deserve Euro spot - Schwarzer Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer believes that luck has not played a part in putting the club within 90 minutes of securing European football. | |
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HULL | |
Veteran Barmby extends Hull deal Hull midfielder Nick Barmby agrees a one-year contract extension. | |
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LIVERPOOL | |
League success will come - Lucas Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva believes the Reds will be even better next season as they bid to win the Premier League. | |
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MANCHESTER CITY | |
Man City snap up teenager Zander Manchester City secure the services of 16-year-old Schalke defender Nils Zander. | |
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MANCHESTER UNITED | |
Ferdinand faces 'toughest battle' Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand admits he faces the hardest battle of his career to be fit for the Champions League final against Barcelona. | |
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MIDDLESBROUGH | |
What's gone wrong in the north east? BBC Sport analyses Newcastle, Boro & Sunderland's troubles | |
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NEWCASTLE | |
Shearer expects Magpies to escape Newcastle boss Alan Shearer says he is "totally convinced" that his side will avoid relegation from the Premier League on the final day of the season. | |
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PORTSMOUTH | |
Storrie hopeful on Pompey talks Portsmouth executive chairman Peter Storrie is hopeful of advancing talks with a party interested in buying the Premier League club. | |
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STOKE | |
Wilkinson offered new Stoke deal Stoke City defender Andy Wilkinson is offered a new deal at the club. | |
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SUNDERLAND | |
Jones in Sunderland rallying cry Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones is adamant that the Black Cats are confident of survival ahead of Sunday's final game of the season. | |
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TOTTENHAM | |
Bentley may quit Spurs - Redknapp Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp suggests that midfielder David Bentley could leave the club in the summer. | |
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WEST BROM | |
Relegated West Brom release trio Baggies trio Carl Hoefkens, Pedro Pele and Jared Hodgkiss will not have their contracts renewed this summer. | |
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WEST HAM UNITED | |
Everton 3-1 West Ham Louis Saha scores twice as Everton came from behind to comfortably collect three points against 10-man West Ham. | |
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WIGAN | |
Bruce decides against Zaki deal Wigan boss Steve Bruce confirms he will not be signing striker Amr Zaki on a permanent basis. | |
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BARNSLEY | |
Barnsley face charge over conduct Barnsley face an FA charge over their conduct in the aftermath of their match at Coventry. | |
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BIRMINGHAM | |
Balde offered trial at Birmingham Celtic defender Bobo Balde is offered a trial at Birmingham City, who are also targeting Rangers pair Barry Ferguson and Kris Boyd. | |
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BLACKPOOL | |
Blackpool unveil Holloway as boss Ian Holloway is appointed as Blackpool's new manager on a one-year contract. | |
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BRISTOL CITY | |
Owls boss ends Adebola interest Sheffield Wednesday manager Brian Laws rules out a move for out-of-contract Bristol City striker Dele Adebola. | |
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BURNLEY | |
'Excited' Coyle calls for focus Burnley boss Owen Coyle admits he is excited about his side's play-off final against Sheffield United at Wembley but he has called for his players to stay focused. | |
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CARDIFF | |
Fans bidding for piece of history An online auction of fixtures and fittings from a football ground includes turnstiles and the manager's sofa. | |
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CHARLTON | |
Charlton boss uncertain of future Charlton boss Phil Parkinson concedes his future at the club is in doubt after the Addicks' relegation to League One. | |
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COVENTRY | |
Harrison named Coventry assistant Steve Harrison is appointed as Coventry's new assistant manager, to replace Steve Kean. | |
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CRYSTAL PALACE | |
Kuqi offered new deal at Palace Crystal Palace offer top scorer Shefki Kuqi an improved contract after the striker fought his way back into manager Neil Warnock's plans. | |
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DERBY | |
Clough appoints Metgod as coach Derby County boss Nigel Clough appoints former Nottingham Forest and Netherlands international midfielder Johnny Metgod to his coaching staff. | |
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DONCASTER | |
Rovers dismiss Stock Wolves talk Doncaster dismiss newspaper speculation that captain Brian Stock is wanted by Wolves. | |
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IPSWICH | |
Ipswich release defender Harding Ipswich left-back Dan Harding is the ninth out-of-contract player to be released by the club this summer. | |
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NORWICH | |
Norwich hand Kelly new contract Norwich City will hand their star academy player Danny Kelly his first professional contract from 1 July. | |
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NOTTM FOREST | |
Cohen signs long-term Forest deal Nottingham Forest midfielder Chris Cohen signs a new four-year contract at the City Ground. | |
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PLYMOUTH | |
Plymouth youngsters handed deals Three Plymouth Argyle apprentices are offered professional contracts by Paul Sturrock. | |
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PRESTON | |
Republic keeper Kelly dies at 72 Former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Alan Kelly senior has died of cancer at the age of 72. | |
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QPR | |
Lopez in contract talks with QPR Out-of-contract QPR midfielder Jordi Lopez is offered the chance to stay at Loftus Road. | |
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READING | |
Reading axe Murty and Hahnemann Club captain Graeme Murty, goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann, striker Leroy Lita and defender Michael Duberry are among nine players released by Reading. | |
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SHEFF WED | |
Owls boss wants two more players Sheffield Wednesday manager Brian Laws has he would like to add one permanent and one long-term loan signing to his squad this summer, BBC Radio Sheffield reports. | |
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SHEFF UTD | |
Blackwell unhappy with final ref Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell criticises the FA for their decision to appoint Mike Dean as referee for the Championship play-off final. | |
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SOUTHAMPTON | |
Swans closer to Dyer deal - Wotte Saints head coach Mark Wotte tells Swansea City they will not be able to sign Nathan Dyer unless they make a better offer. | |
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SWANSEA | |
Swansea finalise Dobbie signing Queen of the South striker Stephen Dobbie joins Swansea on a three-year deal. | |
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WATFORD | |
Striker Young to stay at Watford Teenage Watford striker Lewis Young signs a new one-year contract with the Championship club. | |
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WOLVES | |
Rovers dismiss Stock Wolves talk Doncaster dismiss newspaper speculation that captain Brian Stock is wanted by Wolves. | |
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ABERDEEN | |
Bougherra has red card overturned Madjid Bougherra and Charlie Mulgrew are free to play in Sunday's SPL climax after the Scottish FA reduces their red cards upon appeal. | |
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CELTIC | |
Celtic v Hearts (Sun) Team news ahead of Sunday's Scottish Premier League match at Celtic Park. | |
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DUNDEE UNITED | |
Dundee United v Rangers (Sun) Team news ahead of Sunday's Scottish Premier League match at Tannadice Park. | |
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FALKIRK | |
Inverness CT v Falkirk Team news ahead of Saturday's Scottish Premier League match at Caledonian Stadium. | |
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HAMILTON | |
SPL trio face early start in cup Two from Hamilton, St Mirren and Inverness will join St Johnstone in the first round of the Co-operative Insurance Cup. | |
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HEARTS | |
Celtic v Hearts (Sun) Team news ahead of Sunday's Scottish Premier League match at Celtic Park. | |
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HIBERNIAN | |
Hibs braced for more player bids Hibernian boss Mixu Paatelainen insists he does not have to sell players but admits it may be hard to resist offers. | |
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INVERNESS CT | |
Inverness CT v Falkirk Team news ahead of Saturday's Scottish Premier League match at Caledonian Stadium. | |
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KILMARNOCK | |
Motherwell v Kilmarnock Team news ahead of Saturday's Scottish Premier League match at fir Park. | |
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MOTHERWELL | |
Motherwell v Kilmarnock Team news ahead of Saturday's Scottish Premier League match at fir Park. | |
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RANGERS | |
Bougherra has red card overturned Madjid Bougherra and Charlie Mulgrew are free to play in Sunday's SPL climax after the Scottish FA reduces their red cards upon appeal. | |
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ST MIRREN | |
SPL trio face early start in cup Two from Hamilton, St Mirren and Inverness will join St Johnstone in the first round of the Co-operative Insurance Cup. | |
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL | |
Uefa charges Drogba and Bosingwa Uefa charges Chelsea, Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa in relation to incidents after their Champions League defeat by Barcelona. | |
Lagos organiser slams U-17 Yomi Dada the vice-chairman of the Lagos organising committee for the Under-17 World Cup calls for the national LOC to disband. | |
Wenger thinks Adebayor will stay Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger believes that Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor will still be at the English club next season. |
CRICKET | |
Shoaib to miss ICC World Twenty20 Shoaib Akhtar is withdrawn from Pakistan's squad for the World Twenty20 tournament because of a genital infection. | |
England one-day match called off An expensive new drainage system fails to prevent the first one-day international between England and West Indies at Headingley being abandoned. | |
Glos closing in on seamer Clark Gloucestershire are closing in on the signing Australian seamer Stuart Clark as a short-term replacement for James Franklin before the Ashes. |
RUGBY UNION | |
Leicester v Leinster (Sat) Leicester and Leinster reveal their teams for Saturday's Heineken Cup final at Murrayfield. | |
Northampton v Bourgoin (Fri) Team news ahead of Friday's European Challenge Cup final. | |
Lions set to reveal replacements Lions coach Ian McGeechan will name the replacements for injured Jerry Flannery and Leigh Halfpenny on Friday. |
RUGBY LEAGUE | |
Senior signs new Rhinos contract Leeds Rhinos centre Keith Senior signs a new 12-month contract that will keep him at Headingley until at least the end of next season. | |
No cash crisis at Wildcats - Kear Wakefield head coach John Kear says he is under no pressure to sell players in order to raise funds. | |
Purdham wants to finish at Quins Harlequins rugby league club captain Rob Purdham signs a new two-year contract. |
TENNIS | |
Murray lands tricky French opener British number one Andy Murray faces a potentially tricky opening to his French Open campaign after being drawn against Argentine Juan Ignacio Chela. | |
Keothavong loses in Warsaw semis British number one Anne Keothavong's fine run at the Warsaw Open ends with a straight-sets loss to Alona Bondarenko in the semi-finals. | |
Beaten Sharapova to play in Paris Maria Sharapova will play at the French Open after her return from a nine-an-a-half month injury absence ends with defeat by Alona Bondarenko in Warsaw. |
GOLF | |
Byron Nelson leaderboard Leading scores from the PGA Tour event in Texas. | |
PGA Championship leaderboard A strong field has gathered at Wentworth for the prestigious European Tour event. | |
Cancer fight for Mickelson's wife Phil Mickelson suspends his PGA Tour schedule after his wife is diagnosed with breast cancer. |
MOTORSPORT | |
North West 200 Live Watch Thursday's NW 200 practice session live on BBC Northern Ireland's event website from 1900 BST | |
Franchitti starts third at Indy Scotland's Dario Franchitti will start the 2009 Indianapolis 500 in third place after a fine display in qualifying. | |
Hamilton talks up Monaco chances Lewis Hamilton hopes the unique challenge of the Monaco track could help him have his best race of the season on Sunday. |
FORMULA 1 | |
Hamilton talks up Monaco chances Lewis Hamilton hopes the unique challenge of the Monaco track could help him have his best race of the season on Sunday. | |
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BOXING | |
Olympic boost for women's boxing Women's boxing could feature at the 2012 London Games after IOC president Jacque Rogge backs its inclusion. | |
Cleverly ready for Boyle defence Nathan Cleverly says he is in shape to defend his Commonwealth light-heavyweight title at the York Hall on Friday. | |
Limond dreams of bout at Firhill Willie Limond has the incentive of an open-air bout at Firhill Stadium if he can beat Ryan Barrett for the vacant WBU world lightweight title. |
ATHLETICS | |
Sayers wants Berlin personal best Great Britain javelin star Goldie Sayers hopes another personal best at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin will secure a top-three finish. | |
Idowu sets sights on world glory Phillips Idowu wants the new season to be about winning medals and not his rivalry with Olympic triple jump champion Nelson Evora. | |
Holmes handed Commonwealth role Dame Kelly Holmes is named as the new president of Commonwealth Games England, succeeding Sir Chris Chataway who has held the post since 1994. |
SNOOKER | |
Higgins targets more world titles New world champion John Higgins sets his sights on adding to his collection of world titles after winning his third Crucible crown with victory over Shaun Murphy. | |
Higgins earns third world crown John Higgins win his third world title after demolishing Shaun Murphy 18-9 at The Crucible. | |
World Championship final - scores The scores and breaks from the final of the World Championship in Sheffield. |
HORSE RACING | |
Alwaary wins Goodwood Derby trial Alwaary wins the Cocked Hat Stakes with a strong finish at Goodwood, but trainer John Gosden says the horse will not run in the Derby. | |
Overdose ruled out of Royal Ascot Unbeaten Hungarian racehorse Overdose is ruled out of Royal Ascot in June because a foot injury is taking longer than expected to heal. | |
Nicholls hails stellar Kauto Star Paul Nicholls says he does not expect to train a better horse in his lifetime than Kauto Star. |
CYCLING | |
Cavendish takes third Giro stage Manx sprinter Mark Cavendish claims a third win at the Giro d'Italia by pipping rival Alessandro Petacchi in a dramatic finish to the 13th stage. | |
Queally sets British tandem mark Jason Queally joins Anthony Kappes to set a new British tandem record as he takes the first step in his quest to win Paralympic gold at London 2012. | |
Speedy Menchov steals Giro lead Russia's Denis Menchov wins the 60km time trial at the Giro d'Italia to take the leader's pink jersey from local favourite Danilo Di Luca. |
OTHER SPORT... | |
Fina rejects record-setting suits World swimming governing body Fina rejects 10 hi-tech racing suits for July's world championships in Rome. | |
NBA play-offs - The Daily Zap Catch the highlights from Thursday's NBA play-off game (UK users only). | |
Phelps defeated twice on return Olympic superstar Michael Phelps suffers two defeats on his return to competition after his three-month ban but also picks up two gold medals. |
FUN AND GAMES | |
Robbo Robson blog "I keep imagining Southgate doing a David Pleat-style bunny hop at Upton Park" | |
Ten to tackle Test your knowledge of the last seven days in sport | |
Review of the week Rafa snubs Fergie, as Arshavin gives his views on women drivers |
NORTHERN IRELAND | |
IFA close to appointing new chief The Irish FA confirms that Macclesfield Town FC official Patrick Nelson is set to become the association's new chief executive. | |
Derry City v Shamrock Rvs (Fri) Derry's Ger O'Brien has recovered from injury and could face his former club Shamrock Rovers. | |
Republic keeper Kelly dies at 72 Former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Alan Kelly senior has died of cancer at the age of 72. |
SCOTLAND | |
Bougherra has red card overturned Madjid Bougherra and Charlie Mulgrew are free to play in Sunday's SPL climax after the Scottish FA reduces their red cards upon appeal. | |
Old Firm trio face SFA punishment Celtic duo Glenn Loovens and Scott McDonald face disciplinary action from the Scottish FA, along with Rangers' Kyle Lafferty. | |
Dundee Utd seal Cadamarteri deal Dundee United confirm that Huddersfield striker Danny Cadamarteri has agreed a pre-contract deal to join them on a two-year contract. |
WALES | |
Uncapped trio receive Wales call Manager John Toshack gives first Wales calls to Joe Allen, Simon Church and Andy King for games with Estonia and Azerbaijan. | |
Wales dealt summer tour prop blow Wales will face Canada and USA without a recognised top-flight tight-head prop after Sale's Eifion Lewis-Roberts dropped out of the summer tour. | |
Swansea finalise Dobbie signing Queen of the South striker Stephen Dobbie joins Swansea on a three-year deal. |
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