Sunday, 24 May, 2009, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore | |
TOP STORIES | |
Tamil Tigers admit leader is dead Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels admit for the first time their leader Velupillai Prabhakaran was killed in last week's final battle. | |
Pakistan army fights for key city Pakistan's army says it is fighting street battles in Mingora, the main city in the Swat valley, to clear militants house by house. | |
Space shuttle lands in California The space shuttle Atlantis touches down in California, after a 12-day mission to refurbish the Hubble Space Telescope. | |
Vienna temple fight injures 11 At least 11 people are injured in a fight inside a Sikh temple in Austria's capital, Vienna, apparently over a religious row. | |
Blast kills seven in Mogadishu A suicide bomber kills a civilian and six government guards in the Somali capital, as Islamists battle pro-government troops. |
AFRICA | |
Deadly stampede at Rabat festival At least 11 people are reported to have died in the Moroccan capital after being crushed in a stampede at a music festival. | |
Blast kills seven in Mogadishu A suicide bomber kills a civilian and six government guards in the Somali capital, as Islamists battle pro-government troops. | |
Party quits talks in Madagascar A political party in Madagascar pulls out of talks to end a crisis in the country, hours after a reported breakthrough. |
AMERICAS | |
Shuttle Atlantis begins descent The space shuttle Atlantis begins its descent, after bad weather in Florida forced Nasa to cancel an earlier attempt. | |
Obama plans 'leaner' car industry US President Barack Obama has said he hopes its troubled carmakers come out "leaner, meaner, more competitive". | |
US offers migration talks to Cuba Washington offers to resume talks on the migration of Cubans to America, the US state department says. |
ASIA-PACIFIC | |
S Korea stunned by Roh's suicide South Korea is in deep shock at the apparent suicide of former president Roh Moo-hyun, who was beset by bribery claims. | |
Australians get stimulus handouts Australians begin receiving bonus payments worth US$700, as part of the largest cash handouts in the country's history. | |
Mongolians vote for new president Voters in Mongolia are electing a new president, a year after vote-rigging claims in general elections triggered deadly riots. |
EUROPE | |
Vienna temple fight injures 11 At least 11 people are injured in a fight inside a Sikh temple in Austria's capital, Vienna, apparently over a religious row. | |
German president wins re-election German President Horst Koehler is re-elected in a symbolic victory for Chancellor Angela Merkel ahead of national elections. | |
MP family expense claims revealed New revelations in the Sunday Telegraph show how MPs claim extra expenses by employing members of their family. |
MIDDLE EAST | |
Tehran blocks access to Facebook Iran blocks access to the social networking website Facebook, ahead of June's presidential election. | |
US Kuwait troops suffer swine flu Eighteen US troops in Kuwait are tested positive for swine flu, health authorities say, the first reported case from the Gulf. | |
Christie link for Iran 'killer' Iranian authorities say a woman accused of being a serial killer took her ideas from the novels of crime writer Agatha Christie. |
SOUTH ASIA | |
Tamil Tigers admit leader is dead Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels admit for the first time their leader Velupillai Prabhakaran was killed in last week's final battle. | |
Pakistan army fights for key city Pakistan's army says it is fighting street battles in Mingora, the main city in the Swat valley, to clear militants house by house. | |
Iran leader hosts regional summit The leaders of Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan meet for a rare summit to discuss security, drug trafficking and other issues. |
UK NEWS | |
Palace suspends 'tour' chauffeur Buckingham Palace suspends a chauffeur who allegedly gave undercover reporters access to sensitive areas of the building. | |
MP family expense claims revealed New revelations in the Sunday Telegraph show how MPs claim extra expenses by employing members of their family. | |
BNP rejects church boycott call The British National Party dismisses an appeal by senior Anglican church leaders for voters to boycott the party. |
UK POLITICS | |
Cameron reopens Tory hopeful list David Cameron is reopening the process for choosing Conservative candidates in the wake of the expenses scandal. | |
BNP rejects church boycott call The British National Party dismisses an appeal by senior Anglican church leaders for voters to boycott the party. | |
Clegg wants petitions to axe MPs Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg says he wants to see a system where people can sign a petition to remove rule-breaking MPs. |
UK EDUCATION | |
Graduates 'should try leaving UK' Graduates are advised to seek internships or volunteering posts abroad until Britain gets through the worst of the recession. | |
Some Academies 'a quarter empty' Some Academies - which the government says are "popular with parents" - have hundreds of empty places. | |
Language degrees to be reviewed The Higher Education Funding Council for England is to review the health of languages at England's universities. |
ENGLAND | |
Boy, 13, held over teenager death A 13-year-old boy is arrested in connection with the murder of a promising young footballer in east London. | |
Four men killed in motorway crash Four men are killed in a crash involving a car travelling in the wrong direction on the M6 in the West Midlands. | |
Expenses row MP faces more claims Tory MP Julie Kirkbride defends herself against claims she let her brother live rent free in her taxpayer-funded home. |
NORTHERN IRELAND | |
Two men killed in road accidents Two men, in their 40s, are killed in separate road accidents in Northern Ireland on Saturday night. | |
Bishop apology over 'evil' abuse The Bishop of Down and Connor apologises on behalf of the church to victims of child sex abuse by Catholic institutions. | |
Man badly injured in gang attack A 30-year-old man is seriously injured after being attacked by five men near the town hall in Ballymena, County Antrim. |
SCOTLAND | |
Gay minister 'hurt' by church row A gay minister at the centre of a row over his appointment to a parish church says he has been "personally hurt" by the episode. | |
MP treated for brain haemorrhage A Scottish Labour MP is recovering in hospital from what she has described as "a small brain haemorrhage". | |
Firefighters tackle blaze in city Dozens of firefighters tackle a major blaze at a two-storey warehouse in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh. |
WALES | |
Tyre fire 'started deliberately' The fire service say a fire which destroyed 10 tonnes of tyres, may have been deliberately set. | |
'Ruthless' call on MPs' expenses A former council leader has called on all four main political parties in Wales to be "ruthless" over MPs' expenses. | |
Illegal rave at MoD site in Powys Three people are arrested as officers try to stop a rave growing on Ministry of Defence property. |
BUSINESS | |
Obama plans 'leaner' car industry US President Barack Obama has said he hopes its troubled carmakers come out "leaner, meaner, more competitive". | |
World Bank warns of social unrest The head of the World Bank has warned the global economic crisis could lead to serious social upheaval. | |
Fiat improves bid for GM's Opel Italian carmaker Fiat has improved its bid to buy Opel and its UK brand Vauxhall from General Motors. |
ENTERTAINMENT | |
Cannes festival to honour winners France's Cannes Film Festival is set to reach its climax with the announcement of this year's Palme d'Or prize winner. | |
Deadly stampede at Rabat festival At least 11 people are reported to have died in the Moroccan capital after being crushed in a stampede at a music festival. | |
Singer Boyle reaches Talent semis Scottish singer Susan Boyle makes it through to the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent, along with 39 other hopeful acts. |
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
Space shuttle lands in California The space shuttle Atlantis touches down in California, after a 12-day mission to refurbish the Hubble Space Telescope. | |
Obama names US space agency chief President Barack Obama has chosen retired astronaut Charles Bolden to lead Nasa, ending months of speculation. | |
Eczema's link to asthma uncovered Scientists discover what appears to trigger many children with eczema to go on to develop asthma. |
TECHNOLOGY | |
UK 'worst electrical recycler' People in the UK are the least likely to recycle old technology, according to a new study. | |
Camera grid to log number plates A national network of cameras and computers automatically logging car number plates will be in place within months. | |
Tehran blocks access to Facebook Iran blocks access to the social networking website Facebook, ahead of June's presidential election. |
HEALTH | |
Eczema's link to asthma uncovered Scientists discover what appears to trigger many children with eczema to go on to develop asthma. | |
US 'Viagra scientist' dies at 92 Pharmacologist Robert Furchgott, whose work led to the development of the drug Viagra, dies. | |
Bet dieting takes hold in the UK A new method of losing weight by betting on your own success and having to pay up if you fail is gaining popularity in the UK. |
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2001: Israel wedding party tragedy At least 20 people are killed and hundreds are injured at a wedding party in Jerusalem when a building collapses. | |||
1975: Journalists leave fallen Saigon A group of 80 reporters and cameramen - including nine Britons - are allowed to fly out of Saigon. | |||
1989: Yorkshire Ripper's wife wins damages A jury at the High Court in London awards £600,000 damages to Sonia Sutcliffe, wife of the Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe, against the satirical magazine Private Eye. | |||
TOP STORIES | |
Live text - Premier League Newcastle, Hull, Sunderland and Middlesbrough face relegation D-Day on the last day of the Premier League season. | |
Silky Button eases to Monaco win Brawn GP's championship leader Jenson Button wins his fifth race out of six this season at the Monaco Grand Prix. | |
Dundee United 0-3 Rangers Rangers clinch the Scottish Premier League title with a convincing win over Dundee United at Tannadice. | |
England cruise to one-day victory England beat West Indies by six wickets in the second one-day international at Bristol. | |
Live - Murray v Chela Andy Murray takes on Juan Ignacio Chela in the first round of the French Open at Roland Garros. |
FOOTBALL | |
Live text - Premier League Newcastle, Hull, Sunderland and Middlesbrough face relegation D-Day on the last day of the Premier League season. | |
Dundee United 0-3 Rangers Rangers clinch the Scottish Premier League title with a convincing win over Dundee United at Tannadice. | |
Celtic 0-0 Hearts Celtic relinquish the Scottish Premier League title as they draw with Hearts while Rangers defeat Dundee United. |
ARSENAL | |
Arsenal v Stoke Arsenal face Stoke at the Emirates Stadium. | |
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ASTON VILLA | |
Aston Villa v Newcastle Team news ahead of Sunday's Premier League match. | |
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BLACKBURN | |
Blackburn v West Brom Blackburn host West Brom in Sunday's Premier League match. | |
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BOLTON | |
Man City v Bolton Mac City take on Bolton in Sunday's Premier League match. | |
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CHELSEA | |
Sunderland v Chelsea Sunderland host Chelsea in Sunday's Premier League match. | |
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EVERTON | |
Fulham v Everton Fulham host Everton in the Premier League. | |
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FULHAM | |
Fulham v Everton Fulham host Everton in the Premier League. | |
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HULL | |
Hull v Man Utd Relegation-threatened Hull face Manchester United in Sunday's crunch Premier League match. | |
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LIVERPOOL | |
Liverpool v Tottenham Sami Hyppia is on the subs bench in his last Liverpool appearance as they host Spurs in the Premier League. | |
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MANCHESTER CITY | |
Man City v Bolton Mac City take on Bolton in Sunday's Premier League match. | |
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MANCHESTER UNITED | |
Hull v Man Utd Relegation-threatened Hull face Manchester United in Sunday's crunch Premier League match. | |
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MIDDLESBROUGH | |
West Ham v Middlesbrough Team news ahead for Sunday's Premier League match. | |
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NEWCASTLE | |
Aston Villa v Newcastle Team news ahead of Sunday's Premier League match. | |
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PORTSMOUTH | |
Wigan v Portsmouth Team news ahead of Sunday's Premier League match. | |
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STOKE | |
Arsenal v Stoke Arsenal face Stoke at the Emirates Stadium. | |
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SUNDERLAND | |
Sunderland v Chelsea Sunderland host Chelsea in Sunday's Premier League match. | |
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TOTTENHAM | |
Liverpool v Tottenham Sami Hyppia is on the subs bench in his last Liverpool appearance as they host Spurs in the Premier League. | |
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WEST BROM | |
Blackburn v West Brom Blackburn host West Brom in Sunday's Premier League match. | |
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WEST HAM UNITED | |
West Ham v Middlesbrough Team news ahead for Sunday's Premier League match. | |
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WIGAN | |
Wigan v Portsmouth Team news ahead of Sunday's Premier League match. | |
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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 | |
Burnley v Sheff Utd Team news ahead of Monday's Championship play-off final at Wembley. | |
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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 | |
Sturrock hands challenge to Timar Plymouth manager Paul Sturrock says he wants Hungary international central defender Krisztian Timar to stay at Home Park and win back his place. | |
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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 | |
Burnley v Sheff Utd Team news ahead of Monday's Championship play-off final at Wembley. | |
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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 | |
Martinez calms double injury fear Swansea manager Roberto Martinez says Guillem Bauza and Garry Monk will be fit for the new season after operations. | |
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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 | |
Calderwood poised to leave Dons Jimmy Calderwood is expected to exit his post as Aberdeen manager. | |
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CELTIC | |
Celtic 0-0 Hearts Celtic relinquish the Scottish Premier League title as they draw with Hearts while Rangers defeat Dundee United. | |
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DUNDEE UNITED | |
Dundee United 0-3 Rangers Rangers clinch the Scottish Premier League title with a convincing win over Dundee United at Tannadice. | |
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FALKIRK | |
Inverness CT 0-1 Falkirk Falkirk beat Inverness in their final game of the season to clinch SPL survival and relegate the Highlanders to the First Division. | |
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HAMILTON | |
St Mirren 0-1 Hamilton Academical St Mirren secure top-flight football next season despite suffering a narrow defeat by Hamilton. | |
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HEARTS | |
Celtic 0-0 Hearts Celtic relinquish the Scottish Premier League title as they draw with Hearts while Rangers defeat Dundee United. | |
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HIBERNIAN | |
Aberdeen 2-1 Hibernian Aberdeen secure fourth place in the Scottish Premier League with a deserved win over Hibernian at Pittodrie. | |
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INVERNESS CT | |
Inverness CT 0-1 Falkirk Falkirk beat Inverness in their final game of the season to clinch SPL survival and relegate the Highlanders to the First Division. | |
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KILMARNOCK | |
Motherwell 1-2 Kilmarnock Mehdi Taouil's superb goal secures victory for Kilmarnock over Motherwell in their final Scottish Premier League game of the season. | |
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MOTHERWELL | |
Motherwell 1-2 Kilmarnock Mehdi Taouil's superb goal secures victory for Kilmarnock over Motherwell in their final Scottish Premier League game of the season. | |
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RANGERS | |
Dundee United 0-3 Rangers Rangers clinch the Scottish Premier League title with a convincing win over Dundee United at Tannadice. | |
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ST MIRREN | |
St Mirren 0-1 Hamilton Academical St Mirren secure top-flight football next season despite suffering a narrow defeat by Hamilton. | |
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL | |
Kanu lays claim to new contract FA Cup hero Kanu says he will be entitled to a new Portsmouth contract provided he makes an appearance in his club's final match at Wigan on Sunday. | |
Dundee United 0-3 Rangers Rangers clinch the Scottish Premier League title with a convincing win over Dundee United at Tannadice. | |
Moroka Swallows win SA Cup Moroka Swallows win the South Africa FA Cup after beating Pretoria University 1-0 in the final. |
CRICKET | |
Live text - England v West Indies England are on course for victory after bowling out the West Indies for 160 in the second one-day international in Bristol. | |
Modi plans second IPL tournament Lalit Modi is considering plans to stage two Indian Premier League tournaments a year - one in India and another shorter one overseas. | |
Bowler Ajmal gets ICC green light Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal can resume his international career after his action is declared legal by the International Cricket Council. |
RUGBY UNION | |
O'Driscoll 'will inspire Lions' Brian O'Driscoll is tipped to inspire the Lions to glory in South Africa this summer. | |
Cullen hails 'sweet' Leinster win Skipper Leo Cullen says Leinster's recent history of near misses made their maiden Heineken Cup even sweeter. | |
Canada 6-25 Ireland Ireland fail to impress despite a comfortable 25-6 victory in their tour opener in sunny Vancouver on Saturday. |
RUGBY LEAGUE | |
Super League latest score updates Wakefield host Huddersfield in Sunday's Super League game. | |
Crusaders 18-30 Catalans Catalans Dragons survive a Crusaders fightback in the first Super League game not to feature an English side. | |
Rugby referee knocked down by fan Referee Jared Maxwell is tackled by a fan who ran on to the field after an Australian rugby league match between Brisbane Broncos and Wests Tigers. |
TENNIS | |
Live - Murray v Chela Andy Murray takes on Juan Ignacio Chela in the first round of the French Open at Roland Garros. | |
Ivanovic makes round two in Paris Reigning champion Ana Ivanovic battles her way into round two of the French Open with a 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 victory over unseeded Italian Sara Errani. | |
Hewitt fightback stuns Karlovic Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt comes from two sets down to beat Ivo Karlovic 6-7 (6-1) 6-7 (6-4) 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 in round one of the French Open. |
GOLF | |
PGA Championship leaderboard A strong field has gathered at Wentworth for the prestigious European Tour event. | |
Byron Nelson leaderboard Leading scores from the PGA Tour event in Texas. | |
Corning Classic leaderboard Latest scores from the Corning Classic on the LPGA Tour. |
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. | |
Silky Button eases to Monaco win Brawn GP's championship leader Jenson Button wins his fifth race out of six this season at the Monaco Grand Prix. |
FORMULA 1 | |
Silky Button eases to Monaco win Brawn GP's championship leader Jenson Button wins his fifth race out of six this season at the Monaco Grand Prix. | |
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BOXING | |
Bruising Cleverly ready for glory Nathan Cleverly says his ever-increasing power punching can take him to a world title. | |
Barker crushes McDermott ambition Darren Barker stops Darren McDermott in style inside four rounds to defend his Commonwealth middleweight crown. | |
Tough comeback for Maccarinelli Enzo Maccarinelli will face Denis Lebedev at the O2 Arena on 27 June in his first fight since splitting with Enzo Calzaghe. |
ATHLETICS | |
Bolt success drives Lewis-Francis Fit-again sprinter Mark Lewis-Francis is preparing for the new season inspired by double Olympic champion Usain Bolt. | |
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. |
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 | |
Again claims Irish 1000 Guineas Again, trained by David Wachman and ridden by Johnny Murtagh, wins the Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh. | |
Murtagh drops Rip van Winkle hint Rip van Winkle's odds for the Derby continue to shorten after jockey Johnny Murtagh reveals a "soft spot" for the horse. | |
Mastercraftsman wins at Curragh Aidan O'Brien's Mastercraftsman is the runaway winner of the Irish 2,000 Guineas. |
CYCLING | |
Gerrans climbs to Giro stage win Australian Simon Gerrans sprints clear on the final climb to win stage 14 of the Giro d'Italia. | |
Team pulls Cavendish out of Giro Mark Cavendish will not continue in the Giro d'Italia after winning his third stage of the tour on Friday. | |
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. |
OTHER SPORT... | |
NBA play-offs - Lakers v Nuggets Watch the best of the action as Kobe Bryant leads LA Lakers to a win in game three of the Western Conference finals. (UK users only) | |
Expansion proposal offers GB hope Basketball's world governing body is asking the International Olympic Committee to add four more teams to the 2012 tournaments. | |
Skippers set for 2,800-mile race A total of 34 skippers will take part in the Original Single-handed Trans Atlantic Race, which begins at Queen Anne's Battery in Plymouth on Monday. |
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 | |
Derry 1-10 0-10 Monaghan Derry see off Monagnan by three points in a hard-fought Ulster Championship match at Celtic Park. | |
Derry held to draw at Brandywell Derry City are held to a scoreless draw by Shamrock Rovers in their League of Ireland Premier game at the Brandywell. | |
Johnston listed by Cliftonville The transfer-listing of Barry Johnston is the major talking-point from Cliftonville's end-of-season clearout. |
SCOTLAND | |
Dundee United 0-3 Rangers Rangers clinch the Scottish Premier League title with a convincing win over Dundee United at Tannadice. | |
Celtic 0-0 Hearts Celtic relinquish the Scottish Premier League title as they draw with Hearts while Rangers defeat Dundee United. | |
Aberdeen 2-1 Hibernian Aberdeen secure fourth place in the Scottish Premier League with a deserved win over Hibernian at Pittodrie. |
WALES | |
Roberts storms to new world mark Eleven-time Paralympic champion David Roberts shatters his own 400m freestyle record at the International Open in Manchester. | |
Live golf - PGA Championship Watch live coverage of the final day's play at the PGA Championship at Wentworth. (UK users only) | |
Bruising Cleverly ready for glory Nathan Cleverly says his ever-increasing power punching can take him to a world title. |
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