Tuesday, May 26, 2009

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Tuesday, 26 May, 2009, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
Obama chooses Supreme Court judge
Barack Obama nominates Sonia Sotomayor to serve on the Supreme Court - the first Hispanic person to be chosen.
  North Korea 'will pay' over tests
North Korea will face increased international pressure following its nuclear and missile tests, the US has said.
  Aung San Suu Kyi denies charges
Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi tells a court she did not break the terms of her house arrest, say diplomats.
  Court lifts Sharif election ban
Pakistan's Supreme Court rules that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his brother are eligible to stand for public office.
  South Africa goes into recession
South Africa goes into recession for the first time since 1992 after a slowdown in the manufacturing and mining sectors.
AFRICA
South Africa goes into recession
South Africa goes into recession for the first time since 1992 after a slowdown in the manufacturing and mining sectors.
  Zimbabwe cholera 'to top 100,000'
The number of cholera cases in Zimbabwe is forecast to reach 100,000 this week.
  Troops reinforce Somalia airport
Somalia's transitional government sends 600 extra troops to reinforce Mogadishu's airport.
AMERICAS
Obama chooses Supreme Court judge
Barack Obama nominates Sonia Sotomayor to serve on the Supreme Court - the first Hispanic person to be chosen.
  Brazil floods displace thousands
Brazilian authorities say 408,000 people cannot return home after floods that began last month in the north of the country.
  Tyson's daughter critically ill
The daughter of boxer Mike Tyson is critically ill after being entangled in a cord from an exercise treadmill, police say.
ASIA-PACIFIC
North Korea 'will pay' over tests
North Korea will face increased international pressure following its nuclear and missile tests, the US has said.
  Aung San Suu Kyi denies charges
Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi tells a court she did not break the terms of her house arrest, say diplomats.
  Explosion reported in Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan's border with Uzbekistan is closed after reports of an explosion and shootings on the Uzbek side.
EUROPE
Fiat boss's last-ditch Opel talks
German Chancellor Angela Merkel meets Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne ahead of a decision on a preferred bidder for Opel.
  French President Sarkozy opens UAE base
President Nicolas Sarkozy has opened a French military base in the UAE, its first permanent base in the Gulf.
  Vatican Radio to air advertising
The voice of the Roman Catholic Church - Vatican Radio - goes commercial in July in a bid to raise revenue.
MIDDLE EAST
French President Sarkozy opens UAE base
President Nicolas Sarkozy has opened a French military base in the UAE, its first permanent base in the Gulf.
  Sudan convoy bombing 'killed 119'
An air raid on a smuggling convoy travelling in the Sudanese desert killed 119 people in January, the country's defence minister says.
  Lebanon arrests colonel as 'Israeli spy'
Lebanese police say an army colonel is the latest person detained on suspicion of spying for Israel, making about 30 arrests.
SOUTH ASIA
Court lifts Sharif election ban
Pakistan's Supreme Court rules that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his brother are eligible to stand for public office.
  Six die in Afghan suicide attack
Three Afghan civilians and three foreign troops are killed in a suicide car bomb attack north of the capital, Kabul, officials say.
  Sri Lanka rejects Tigers' offer
Sri Lanka dismisses a Tamil Tiger offer to enter politics, as a United Nation panel prepares to discuss aid needs.
UK NEWS
Cameron in 'people power' pledge
David Cameron pledges to bring "real people power" to politics, including possible fixed term Parliaments.
  Menezes officer 'did not deceive'
An independent inquiry clears a police officer who altered his notes about the death of Jean Charles de Menezes.
  School outbreak raises flu total
The number of known cases of swine flu in the UK reaches 184 after 44 new cases are diagnosed at a Birmingham school.
UK POLITICS
Cameron in 'people power' pledge
David Cameron pledges to bring "real people power" to politics, including possible fixed term Parliaments.
  MP's husband 'advised ministers'
A Labour MP's husband was paid £5,000 in public funds to provide tax advice to ministers, the Daily Telegraph says.
  HBOS loan irregularities alleged
A BBC News investigation has uncovered alleged lending irregularities at HBOS, the bank now owned by Lloyds.
UK EDUCATION
Young face 'tough job prospects'
Nearly half of all firms will not be looking to hire graduates or school-leavers in the months ahead, a survey suggests.
  Poor 'isolated' in private school
Pupils offered free or subsidised places at independent schools can often feel isolated, a report suggests.
  Oxford poet 'sorry' over vote row
The first woman to become the Oxford Professor of Poetry apologises following questions over her role in an alleged smear campaign against a rival.
ENGLAND
School swine flu hits 50 people
Forty-five children and five adults, all linked to a Birmingham primary school, are confirmed to be infected with swine flu.
  Boy, three, dies in pond accident
A three-year-old boy dies in hospital after being found face down in a neighbour's garden pond in Dover.
  Cattle escape halts M25 traffic
Drivers returning home after the bank holiday faced long delays on the M25 after two bulls and a heifer escaped from an overturned horsebox.
NORTHERN IRELAND
McDaid murder 'not UDA' - police
There is "no suggestion" the murder of Kevin McDaid in Coleraine was orchestrated by the UDA, police say.
  Lawyer admits murder incitement
A solicitor from Londonderry pleads guilty to incitement to murder and attempting to pervert the course of justice.
  Four on attempted murder charge
Three brothers aged between 19 and 21 and a juvenile are charged with the attempted murder of a man in Ballymena.
SCOTLAND
Man fined for triple fatal crash
A man is fined for careless driving after three people - including two young sisters - died in a car crash in Aberdeenshire.
  MSP's plea for asylum raid family
An MSP urges the home secretary to overturn a decision to deport a mother and her four-year-old son from Scotland.
  CCTV appeal over city centre rape
Strathclyde Police release CCTV images of a man following the rape of a 27-year-old woman in Glasgow last month.
WALES
Measles death fears in outbreak
Experts say they are worried someone could die as the measles outbreak in Wales affects 207 people.
  Doctor's fear for maternity care
A senior doctor says maternity services at some of Wales' largest hospitals face a shortage of doctors and midwives.
  Cash and jewellery stolen in Hay
A 'substantial amount' of cash and jewellery is stolen from shops, a pub, a cafe and a rugby club during the Hay Festival.
BUSINESS
Fiat boss's last-ditch Opel talks
German Chancellor Angela Merkel meets Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne ahead of a decision on a preferred bidder for Opel.
  US house prices sliding further
US house prices fell by 19.1% in the first three months of 2009 from the same period last year, a survey suggests.
  South Africa goes into recession
South Africa goes into recession for the first time since 1992 after a slowdown in the manufacturing and mining sectors.
ENTERTAINMENT
Gibson confirms partner pregnancy
Actor Mel Gibson confirms rumours his girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva is expecting a child.
  Eno artwork lights up opera house
The artwork of music producer Brian Eno illuminates the iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House as part of a sound and light festival in the city.
  Bellucci burgled while at Cannes
The Parisian home of actress Monica Bellucci is targeted by thieves as she attends the Cannes film festival.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Space rock yields carbon bounty
A meteorite that crashed to Earth in 2000 has shown an abundance of a chemical likely to have been involved in the origins of life.
  Rooks reveal remarkable tool-use
Rooks are able to craft, modify and use a variety of different tools in the lab, despite not using them in the wild.
  Deforestation 'faster in Africa'
Africa's forests are disappearing faster than those in other parts of the world because of a lack of land ownership, a report says.
TECHNOLOGY
New rate for music digital stream
New charges for online music streaming in the UK are released, with the hope of attracting new services.
  Hi-tech aims to improve lifestyle
Facebook, mobiles and energy meters are helping to work out if people can be nudged into adopting healthier lifestyles.
  Tehran blocks access to Facebook
Iran blocks access to the social networking website Facebook, ahead of June's presidential election.
HEALTH
Gene links heart and gum disease
German researchers have found a gene which links heart attacks and dental disease.
  Zimbabwe cholera 'to top 100,000'
The number of cholera cases in Zimbabwe is forecast to reach 100,000 this week.
  Floppy baby syndrome breakthrough
Scientists believe they have made a breakthrough in the treatment of a severe muscle disease that causes floppy baby syndrome.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  2000: Hezbollah celebrates Israeli retreat
The Hezbollah leader is greeted by thousands of supporters during a victory rally to celebrate the Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon.
  1998: Veterans reject Japanese 'sorrow'
Emperor Akihito of Japan speaks of his "pain" over the suffering inflicted by his country during World War II, but war veterans feel he does not go far enough.
  1981: Italy in crisis as cabinet resigns
The entire Italian coalition cabinet under Prime Minister Arnaldo Forlani steps down in the wake of a scandal over freemasonry.

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TOP STORIES
Vidic ready to win at all costs
Nemanja Vidic tells BBC Sport he is confident Manchester United will beat Barcelona in the Champions League final - and does not care about the style in which they do it.
  Live - French Open
Second seed Serena Williams is in action on a rain-interrupted day three at the French Open, where Novak Djokovic and Jelena Jankovic move into the second round.
  Live text - England v West Indies
West Indies lose quick wickets as they chase 329 to beat England in the last one-dayer at Edgbaston.
  Juventus complete Diego signing
Brazil playmaker Diego joins Juventus from German side Werder Bremen for £21m.
  Jankovic sweeps into second round
Jelena Jankovic and Svetlana Kuznetsova are both into the second round of the French Open after easy wins in their opening matches.
FOOTBALL
Vidic ready to win at all costs
Nemanja Vidic tells BBC Sport he is confident Manchester United will beat Barcelona in the Champions League final - and does not care about the style in which they do it.
  Celtic face £1m Mowbray price tag
Celtic would have to pay £1m in compensation to prise Tony Mowbray away from West Brom, BBC Sport understands.
  Barry offered new Villa contract
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner says he is "optimistic" midfielder Gareth Barry will stay at the club after offering the England international a new deal.
ARSENAL
Wenger fear over Walcott workload
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger does not want Theo Walcott to play for both England and England U-21s this summer.
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ASTON VILLA
Barry offered new Villa contract
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner says he is "optimistic" midfielder Gareth Barry will stay at the club after offering the England international a new deal.
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BLACKBURN
Blackburn 0-0 West Brom
Blackburn and West Bromich Albion play out a goalless draw as the visitors say goodbye to the Premier League.
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BOLTON
Man City 1-0 Bolton
Manchester City end the season on a high after Felipe Caicedo's eighth goal of the season earns them a final-day win.
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CHELSEA
Ancelotti happy to stay at Milan
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti insists if the club ask him to stay at the San Siro he will do so.
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EVERTON
Osman praises Hibbert character
Everton's Leon Osman praises team-mate Tony Hibbert for playing through the pain barrier to be fit for the FA Cup final.
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FULHAM
Hodgson keeps focus on top flight
Manager Roy Hodgson insists the Premier League will be Fulham's priority next season, despite the Cottagers qualifying for the newly formed Uefa Europa League.
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HULL
Hull deserved to stay up - Brown
Hull boss Phil Brown insists the club retained their Premier League status on merit.
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LIVERPOOL
Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham
Sami Hyypia makes an emotional appearance as a substitute in his final Liverpool match.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Man City reach Sturridge impasse
Contract talks between Manchester City and teenage striker Daniel Sturridge break down.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Vidic ready to win at all costs
Nemanja Vidic tells BBC Sport he is confident Manchester United will beat Barcelona in the Champions League final - and does not care about the style in which they do it.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
Wheater 'happy to stay' at Boro
Middlesbrough centre-back David Wheater vows to help the club he supports return to the Premier League following their relegation to the Championship.
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NEWCASTLE
Shearer to discuss Magpies future
Alan Shearer is to have talks on Tuesday about becoming the permanent manager of Newcastle.
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PORTSMOUTH
Wigan 1-0 Portsmouth
Hugo Rodallega's winner sees Wigan complete a premier League double over Portsmouth at the JJB stadium.
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STOKE
Lawrence hopes to win first cap
Stoke City midfielder Liam Lawrence is looking forward to the chance to make his Republic of Ireland debut against Nigeria on Friday.
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SUNDERLAND
Quinn outlines manager wish list
Chairman Niall Quinn says Sunderland need a new manager who will attract top players to Wearside.
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TOTTENHAM
Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham
Sami Hyypia makes an emotional appearance as a substitute in his final Liverpool match.
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WEST BROM
Celtic face £1m Mowbray price tag
Celtic would have to pay £1m in compensation to prise Tony Mowbray away from West Brom, BBC Sport understands.
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WEST HAM UNITED
West Ham 2-1 Middlesbrough
West Ham's Carlton Cole and Junior Stanislas strike to relegate Middlesbrough at Upton Park.
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WIGAN
Wigan 1-0 Portsmouth
Hugo Rodallega's winner sees Wigan complete a premier League double over Portsmouth at the JJB stadium.
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BARNSLEY
Davey set to keep Barnsley post
Under-fire manager Simon Davey will remain in charge of Barnsley for next season, reports BBC Radio Sheffield.
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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
Coyle ready for Clarets challenge
Burnley manager Owen Coyle is looking forward to taking on the best teams in the Premier League after distancing himself from the vacant post at Celtic.
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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
Former Ipswich star Baxter dies
Former Ipswich Town captain Billy Baxter dies at the age of 70 following his battle with cancer.
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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 pull out of race for Rasiak
Sheffield Wednesday will not be signing Southampton striker Gregorz Rasiak, BBC Radio Sheffield understands.
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SHEFF UTD
Montgomery extends Sheff Utd deal
Sheffield United midfielder Nick Montgomery signs a one-year contract extension.
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SOUTHAMPTON
Owls pull out of race for Rasiak
Sheffield Wednesday will not be signing Southampton striker Gregorz Rasiak, BBC Radio Sheffield understands.
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SWANSEA
Swansea monitoring five keepers
Roberto Martinez says Swansea are keeping their goalkeeping options open with Dorus De Vries' future in doubt.
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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 tells of Dons impasse
A difference of opinion over which way Aberdeen should go persuaded Calderwood to leave the Pittodrie club.
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CELTIC
Celtic face £1m Mowbray price tag
Celtic would have to pay £1m in compensation to prise Tony Mowbray away from West Brom, BBC Sport understands.
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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 as holders Celtic draw with Hearts.
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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
Hearts player in court on charges
Hearts defender Lee Wallace appears in court on breach of the peace charges, which include threatening to shoot door staff at a nightclub.
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HIBERNIAN
Park exits Hibernian for SFA job
Donald Park will begin a new role as head of coach education with the Scottish FA after leaving his post as Hibernian assistant manager.
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INVERNESS CT
Inverness begin reshaping squad
Inverness offer contracts to Brian Kerr, Filipe Morais, Roy McBain, David Proctor, Richie Foran, Lionel Djebi-Zadi and Eric Odhiambo.
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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 win Europa League spot
Motherwell are awarded a Fair Play place in the Europa League by the Scottish FA
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RANGERS
Weir happy to share with Ferguson
David Weir says it was only fitting that he should lift the Scottish Premier League trophy along with former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson.
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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
Kelvin Etuhu opts for Nigeria
Man City striker Kelvin Etuhu rules out playing for England, opting for Nigeria instead.
  Tunisia's Kasraoui joins Lens
Tunisia international goalkeeper Hamdi Kasraoui joins promoted French club Racing Lens.
  Bassong gets Cameroon call-up
Cameroon name Newcastle United's Sebastien Bassong for next month's World Cup qualifiers.
CRICKET
Live text - England v West Indies
West Indies lose quick wickets as they chase 329 to beat England in the last one-dayer at Edgbaston.
  Gayle seeks morale-boosting win
West Indies captain Chris Gayle urges his side to forget their previous display and focus on levelling the one-day series against England.
  Deccan beat Bangalore to win IPL
Deccan Chargers beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by six runs in the final of the Indian Premier League.
RUGBY UNION
Lions focus on breakdown battle
Lions forwards coach Warren Gatland says the breakdown area will hold the key to the tourists' hopes of success against world champions South Africa.
  Northampton sign lock Vickerman
Former Australia second row Dan Vickerman joins Northampton Saints on a one-year deal.
  Leinster head Heineken seedings
Leinster, Leicester, Munster, Toulouse, Bath and Biarritz are unveiled as top seeds for the 2010 Heineken Cup.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Welham signs new Hull KR contract
Hull KR centre Kris Welham signs a new three-year deal at the club that keeps him at Craven Park until 2012.
  Lolesi signs new Giants contract
Huddersfield centre or second rower Jamahl Lolesi signs a new two-year contract.
  Leeds v Hull (Tue)
Team news ahead of Tuesday's Super League fixture.
TENNIS
Jankovic sweeps into second round
Jelena Jankovic and Svetlana Kuznetsova are both into the second round of the French Open after easy wins in their opening matches.
  Nadal & Federer through in Paris
Defending champion Rafael Nadal sees off Brazil's Marcos Daniel and Roger Federer beats Spaniard Alberto Martin to reach round two of the French Open.
  Sharapova battles into round two
Maria Sharapova marks her return to the Grand Slam arena by coming from behind to beat Anastasiya Yakimova 3-6 6-1 6-2 on day two of the French Open.
GOLF
Khan and Dyson seal US Open spots
Simon Khan and Simon Dyson are among the 11 players who book places at the US Open in New York in June.
  Casey holds on for Wentworth win
Paul Casey holds off the challenge of Ross Fisher to win the PGA Championship on a dramatic final day at Wentworth.
  England's Davis second in Texas
England's Brian Davis finishes second behind Rory Sabbatini in the PGA Tour's Byron Nelson Championship in Texas.
MOTORSPORT
Castroneves claims third Indy 500
Brazilian Helio Castroneves becomes the sixth driver to claim a hat-trick of Indy 500 wins as Briton Dan Wheldon comes second.
  North West 200 Live
Watch Thursday's NW 200 practice session live on BBC Northern Ireland's event website from 1900 BST
  Button 'shows Schumacher traits'
Brawn team chief Ross Brawn says Jenson Button is showing some of the characteristics of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher.
FORMULA 1
Button 'shows Schumacher traits'
Brawn team chief Ross Brawn says Jenson Button is showing some of the characteristics of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher.
  Full results
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BOXING
Tyson's daughter critically ill
The daughter of boxer Mike Tyson is critically ill after being entangled in a cord from an exercise treadmill, police say.
  Lowe gets ready to fight for real
Film stuntman Paul Lowe prepares for his pro boxing debut
  Bruising Cleverly ready for glory
Nathan Cleverly says his ever-increasing power punching can take him to a world title.
ATHLETICS
Farah sets new GB 10k road mark
Mo Farah smashes the British 10k record to win the Bupa London 10,000 road race in 27 minutes, 40 seconds.
  Pistorius & Weir claim Cup golds
South African Oscar Pistorius and Britain's David Weir thrill the crowds with victories at the BT Paralympic World Cup in Manchester.
  Bolt success drives Lewis-Francis
Fit-again sprinter Mark Lewis-Francis is preparing for the new season inspired by double Olympic champion Usain Bolt.
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
Sastre up to third after Giro win
Spain's Carlos Sastre stages a stunning late charge to win the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia.
  Bertagnolli earns Giro stage win
Leonardo Bertagnolli's breakaway ride is rewarded as the Italian wins the Giro d'Italia's 15th stage in severe heat.
  Gerrans climbs to Giro stage win
Australian Simon Gerrans sprints clear on the final climb to win stage 14 of the Giro d'Italia.
OTHER SPORT...
Hodge confident of pair's success
Andy Hodge says there is no reason he and Pete Reed cannot add to Great Britain's illustrious history in the coxless pair this season.
  NBA play-offs - Lakers v Nuggets
Watch the best of the action as Denver Nuggets beat LA Lakers in the Western Conference finals to tie the series at 2-2. (UK users only)
  Ericsson 4 wins Galway Volvo leg
Ericsson 4 clinches leg seven of the Volvo Ocean Race from Boston to Galway.
FUN AND GAMES
Robbo Robson blog
"Even finding Scarlet Johansson at home waiting for me couldn't cheer me up right now"
  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
Tyrone v Armagh
Tyrone forward Brian McGuigan is an injury concern ahead of Sunday's Ulster SFC quarter-final against Armagh.
  Derry in line for FAI Cup derby
Derry City could have a north west derby against Donegal club Fanad United in the third round of the FAI Ford Cup.
  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.
SCOTLAND
Celtic face £1m Mowbray price tag
Celtic would have to pay £1m in compensation to prise Tony Mowbray away from West Brom, BBC Sport understands.
  Motherwell win Europa League spot
Motherwell are awarded a Fair Play place in the Europa League by the Scottish FA
  Strachan eyes McGhee as successor
Motherwell boss Mark McGhee is recommended by departing Celtic manager Gordon Strachan as his replacement at Parkhead, BBC Sport understands.
WALES
Williams backs 'confident' Lions
Wales wing Shane Williams says the Lions are "quietly confident" of winning their Test series in South Africa.
  Cotterill to miss Wales matches
David Cotterill will miss Wales' World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan and Friday's warm-up friendly with Estonia at Llanelli's Parc y Scarlets.
  Crusaders face Rhinos in Newport
Celtic Crusaders will play their 'home' Super League game against Leeds Rhinos in August at Newport's Rodney Parade.

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