Wednesday, June 3, 2009

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Wednesday, 03 June, 2009, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
Lost jet data 'may not be found'
The flight data recorders of a plane that went missing over the Atlantic may never be found, French officials say.
  Barack Obama launches key Mid-East mission
President Barack Obama arrives in the Middle East on a visit aimed at increasing US engagement with the Islamic world.
  Brown pressure after Blears quits
Gordon Brown faces mounting pressure after Hazel Blears becomes the latest minister to quit on the eve of vital polls.
  High security on Tiananmen Square
China has boosted security in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, ahead of Thursday's anniversary of the 1989 massacre.
  US in nuclear disclosure blunder
A document listing confidential US nuclear information is withdrawn after being wrongly posted on a government website.
AFRICA
Al-Qaeda 'kills British hostage'
Downing Street says there is "strong reason to believe" that a British citizen has been killed by al-Qaeda militants in Africa.
  Zuma promises half a million jobs
New South African President Jacob Zuma promises to create half a million jobs this year in his first state of the nation address.
  Madagascar sentences ex-president
A Madagascar court has sentenced ex-leader Marc Ravalomanana in absentia for alleged abuse of office, says a minister.
AMERICAS
Lost jet data 'may not be found'
The flight data recorders of a plane that went missing over the Atlantic may never be found, French officials say.
  US faces summit pressure on Cuba
The US comes under strong pressure over its policy towards Cuba at the annual Americas Summit, in Honduras.
  US in nuclear disclosure blunder
A document listing confidential US nuclear information is withdrawn after being wrongly posted on a government website.
ASIA-PACIFIC
High security on Tiananmen Square
China has boosted security in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, ahead of Thursday's anniversary of the 1989 massacre.
  Pregnant Briton sentenced to life
A pregnant British woman accused of smuggling heroin is sentenced to life in prison in Laos.
  Hummer to be sold to Chinese firm
General Motors is to sell its Hummer brand to China's Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery.
EUROPE
Lost jet data 'may not be found'
The flight data recorders of a plane that went missing over the Atlantic may never be found, French officials say.
  Brown pressure after Blears quits
Gordon Brown faces mounting pressure after Hazel Blears becomes the latest minister to quit on the eve of vital polls.
  Fritzl moved to long-term prison
Josef Fritzl, the Austrian who raped and imprisoned his daughter, is moved to a special prison to serve his life sentence.
MIDDLE EAST
Barack Obama launches key Mid-East mission
President Barack Obama arrives in the Middle East on a visit aimed at increasing US engagement with the Islamic world.
  Lieberman: 'No Israeli plan' to bomb Iran
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman says Israel is not planning unilateral military action against Iranian nuclear sites.
  Iran starts televison presidential debates
State-run TV in Iran begins showing live debates between presidential candidates, 10 days ahead of elections.
SOUTH ASIA
US 'errors' over Afghan air raids
A US inquiry finds mistakes were made when US planes bombed suspected Taliban positions in Afghanistan in May, reports say.
  India elects first woman Speaker
India's parliament elects a low-caste Dalit to be its first woman Speaker following the Congress party's election win.
  Promoters vow ICL 'will carry on'
The promoters of the breakaway Indian Cricket League insists it still has a future despite leading players leaving the competition.
UK NEWS
Brown pressure after Blears quits
Gordon Brown faces mounting pressure after Hazel Blears becomes the latest minister to quit on the eve of vital polls.
  Al-Qaeda 'kills British hostage'
Downing Street says there is "strong reason to believe" that a British citizen has been killed by al-Qaeda militants in Africa.
  Pregnant Briton sentenced to life
A pregnant British woman accused of smuggling heroin is sentenced to life in prison in Laos.
UK POLITICS
Brown pressure after Blears quits
Gordon Brown faces mounting pressure after Hazel Blears becomes the latest minister to quit on the eve of vital polls.
  Election campaign approaches end
Campaigning for the European and English council elections nears an end - but Westminster events still overshadow it.
  The Full Story: PM's questions
All the key points, analysis and reaction as Gordon Brown takes questions at the weekly House of Commons grilling.
UK EDUCATION
Schools rapped over GCSE sciences
Half of England's comprehensive schools did not offer physics, chemistry or biology GCSEs last year, figures show.
  More delays in college projects
Colleges in England held in limbo on building projects are told they must wait a little longer for decisions over funding.
  Activities 'improve exam results'
Pupils who take part in extra-curricular activities perform better in exams, the Independent Schools Council says.
ENGLAND
Three convicted over UK visa scam
An illegal immigrant is found guilty of running one of the UK's biggest visa scams from west London, alongside her husband.
  Girl death accused admits cruelty
A Birmingham man accused of starving his partner's seven-year-old daughter to death admits five counts of child cruelty.
  Crews rescue man after road melts
A 19-year-old man is rescued after his lower leg becomes stuck in melted tar on a road outside his house in Greater Manchester.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Linfield captain released on bail
A Belfast footballer charged with counterfeit currency charges has been released on bail from a Spanish jail.
  NI swine flu victim is Eton pupil
The second Northern Ireland person to contract swine flu attends Eton College, the BBC learns.
  Driver caught with drugs in lorry
A lorry driver from Northern Ireland admits transporting 300 kilos of cannabis resin in Scotland.
SCOTLAND
New case critical with swine flu
A primary school and private nursery in Argyll and Bute are closed in the latest efforts to control the spread of swine flu.
  Schoolgirl gave birth after rape
A young girl gave birth to a baby after being raped by a Grangemouth teenager, a court hears.
  'Don't drink and bounce' warnings
Child trampolinists are getting hurt because too many people, including drunk adults, are piling onto the equipment.
WALES
302 jobs lost as factory closes
A washing machine company confirms it is closing its plant in north Wales with the loss of 302 jobs.
  'Sadness' of plane boy's parents
A woman from south Wales speaks of "deep sadness" over her son who was on board the missing Air France jet.
  Gavin and Stacey 'say goodbye'
James Corden says the third series of Gavin and Stacey will be the last but hasn't ruled out working with co-writer Ruth Jones again.
BUSINESS
Oil price rally comes to a halt
World oil prices fall back, with investors growing more cautious as crude approaches the $70-a-barrel mark.
  Australia able to avoid recession
Australia's economy has avoided falling into a recession after its economy grew 0.4% in the first three months of 2009.
  Rise in global corruption fears
The impact of the financial crisis has increased people's fears of corruption among private firms, a global survey says.
ENTERTAINMENT
Boyle not focus of TV complaints
Almost 350 people complained to Ofcom about Britain's Got Talent last week, but fewer than 20 were concerned about Susan Boyle.
  MTV Eminem stunt 'was rehearsed'
Sacha Baron Cohen's stunt at the MTV Movie Awards which saw him land on rapper Eminem while baring his naked backside was pre-arranged, a writer says.
  Ovation for Whoopi's Sister Act
Hollywood star Whoopi Goldberg receives a standing ovation at the opening night of her West End musical Sister Act in London.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Robot sub reaches deepest ocean
A robotic submersible called Nereus has reached the deepest-known part of the ocean.
  Pigs offer new stem cell source
Chinese scientists give cells from adult pigs the ability to turn into any human tissue, just like embryonic stem cells.
  Space rocks turned tide for Earth
A storm of meteorites that pounded Earth and Mars four billion years ago may have made the planets warmer and wetter.
TECHNOLOGY
Sony joins new 'controller wars'
Sony gives the public the first view of its new game controller for the Sony Playstation 3.
  BT to roll-out faster broadband
BT Broadband is boosting the speeds of millions of its customers to up to 20 megabits per second.
  Windows 7 release date announced
Microsoft says its next operating system Windows 7 will go on official release on 22 October.
HEALTH
Pigs offer new stem cell source
Chinese scientists give cells from adult pigs the ability to turn into any human tissue, just like embryonic stem cells.
  Weekly curry 'may fight dementia'
Eating a curry once or twice a week could help prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, research suggests.
  Man charged in US doctor killing
A man is charged with the murder of a prominent abortion doctor shot dead during a church service in Kansas in the US.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1953: Queen Elizabeth takes coronation oath
Queen Elizabeth II is crowned at a coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey in London.
  1979: Millions cheer as the Pope comes home
The Pope is greeted by two million people as he sets foot on his native soil of Poland.
  1994: MI5 officers killed in helicopter crash
Twenty of Britain's top intelligence experts are killed when a RAF helicopter crashes on the Mull of Kintyre.

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TOP STORIES
Live - French Open
Roger Federer takes on Gael Monfils in the French Open quarter-finals, after Svetlana Kuznetsova beats Serena Williams.
  Kuznetsova too strong for Serena
Svetlana Kuznetsova beats second seed Serena Williams and will face Australia's Samantha Stosur in the French Open semi-finals.
  Real tipped to land Kaka for £56m
AC Milan are struggling to keep hold of star forward Kaka amid reports that Real Madrid have agreed a £56m transfer deal for the Brazilian.
  Lions call up Ireland back D'Arcy
Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy is called up by the Lions because of injury concerns in their midfield.
  Queensland 28-18 NSW
Queensland survive a valiant fightback from New South Wales in Melbourne to win the opening game of the 2009 State of Origin series.
FOOTBALL
Bruce named as Sunderland manager
Sunderland name Steve Bruce as their new manager, on a three-year contract.
  Wigan approach Swans for Martinez
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins confirms Wigan have made an approach for manager Roberto Martinez.
  Man Utd in new shirt sponsor deal
Manchester United signs a four-year shirt sponsorship deal with the insurance giant Aon Corporation.
ARSENAL
England Under-21s hit by injuries
Danny Rose and Richard Stearman are called into the England Under-21 squad as Steven Taylor and Danny Welbeck withdraw due to injury.
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ASTON VILLA
'Stale' fear spurred Barry move
Midfielder Gareth Barry explains his move from Aston Villa to Man City, saying he had a "massive fear of going stale".
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BLACKBURN
Blackburn seal Van Heerden deal
Blackburn sign South Africa international midfielder Elrio van Heerden on a free transfer from Belgian side Club Brugge.
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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
Ballack extends stay at Chelsea
Midfielder Michael Ballack agrees a new one-year deal with the Stamford Bridge club.
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EVERTON
Yakubu nearing Everton comeback
Everton striker Yakubu believes he should be fit and ready when the new season starts in August.
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FULHAM
Hangeland happy to stay at Fulham
Fulham defender Brede Hangeland says there is "nothing to suggest" he will not be a Fulham player next season.
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HULL
Windass set for Quakers position
Striker Dean Windass is set to become Darlington assistant manager following his release by Hull City, BBC Tees understands.
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LIVERPOOL
Gerrard eyes signings like Torres
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard wants the club to sign players of "Fernando Torres' level" in order to win the Premier League.
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MANCHESTER CITY
'Stale' fear spurred Barry move
Midfielder Gareth Barry explains his move from Aston Villa to Man City, saying he had a "massive fear of going stale".
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Man Utd in new shirt sponsor deal
Manchester United signs a four-year shirt sponsorship deal with the insurance giant Aon Corporation.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
North East sides receive Cup bye
Championship-bound Newcastle United and Middlesbrough will begin next season's League Cup in the second round after receiving a first-round bye.
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NEWCASTLE
Owen in career claim damages win
Newcastle star Michael Owen accepts a public apology and damages over claims his football career was over.
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PORTSMOUTH
Jansen rejects Adams' Celtic link
Former Celtic boss Wim Jansen denies ever recommending Tony Adams for the manager's post at Parkhead.
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STOKE
Stoke can aim higher - O'Connor
Stoke City coach Mark O'Connor sets his sights on the Potters finishing in the top half of the Premier League next season.
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SUNDERLAND
Bruce named as Sunderland manager
Sunderland name Steve Bruce as their new manager, on a three-year contract.
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TOTTENHAM
Defender Bale has knee operation
Tottenham's Welsh international defender Gareth Bale undergoes knee surgery, which may mean he misses at least the start of pre-season training.
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WEST BROM
Reid dampens Celtic speculation
Chairman John Reid insists Celtic have yet to make an official approach in the search for Gordon Strachan's managerial successor.
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WEST HAM UNITED
Hammers sign up Hungarian keeper
West Ham United secure the permanent signing of Hungary U-21 goalkeeper Peter Kurucz.
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WIGAN
Bruce named as Sunderland manager
Sunderland name Steve Bruce as their new manager, on a three-year contract.
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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
Birmingham sign striker Benitez
Premier League new boys Birmingham break their club transfer record to sign Ecuador striker Christian Benitez from Mexican club Santos Laguna.
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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
Leicester swoop for keeper Weale
Leicester City will sign Bristol City goalkeeper Chris Weale on a free transfer when his contract at Ashton Gate expires this summer.
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BURNLEY
Burnley offer Alexander extension
Burnley veteran Graham Alexander is offered a one-year contract extension at Turf Moor.
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CARDIFF
Ledley relishing captaincy test
Joe Ledley is eager to lead Wales in their World Cup qualifier in Azerbaijan on Saturday after skippering the win over Estonia.
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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
Palace handed one-point deduction
Crystal Palace are deducted one point by the Football League's independent Football Disciplinary Commission for fielding an ineligible player.
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DERBY
Exeter consider Derby's Moxey bid
Exeter City are taking their time to consider Derby's offer to sign midfielder Dean Moxey.
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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
QPR appoint Magilton as manager
Queens Park Rangers appoint former Ipswich boss Jim Magilton as their new manager.
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NORWICH
Norwich director pledges funding
Norwich City director Michael Foulger has pledged to match pound-for-pound all unclaimed season ticket rebates, with cash to go towards playing budget.
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NOTTM FOREST
McGoldrick tops Forest wish list
Nottingham Forest bid more than £1m for Southampton's David McGoldrick.
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PLYMOUTH
Pilgrims takeover talks continue
Plymouth Argyle continue takeover talks with board member Yasuaki Kagami, a Japanese businessman.
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PRESTON
Republic recall thrills Henderson
Preston goalkeeper Wayne Henderson is delighted after being recalled to the Republic of Ireland squad following his return to fitness.
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QPR
QPR appoint Magilton as manager
Queens Park Rangers appoint former Ipswich boss Jim Magilton as their new manager.
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READING
Reading linked to Watford manager
Reading could be set to appoint Watford manager Brendan Rodgers.
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SHEFF WED
Owls bring in investment experts
Sheffield Wednesday employ an American investment bank to aid takeover.
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SHEFF UTD
Sharp 'still has Blades future'
Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell says striker Billy Sharp still has a future at Bramall Lane if he is willing to fight for his place.
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SOUTHAMPTON
McGoldrick tops Forest wish list
Nottingham Forest bid more than £1m for Southampton's David McGoldrick.
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SWANSEA
Wigan approach Swans for Martinez
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins confirms Wigan have made an approach for manager Roberto Martinez.
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WATFORD
Reading linked to Watford manager
Reading could be set to appoint Watford manager Brendan Rodgers.
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WOLVES
England Under-21s hit by injuries
Danny Rose and Richard Stearman are called into the England Under-21 squad as Steven Taylor and Danny Welbeck withdraw due to injury.
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ABERDEEN
Dons will not rush manager choice
After expressing delight at the quality of applicants, Aberdeen director of football Willie Miller urges patience in the search for a new manager.
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CELTIC
Wigan approach Swans for Martinez
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins confirms Wigan have made an approach for manager Roberto Martinez.
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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
Pressley eyes top level boss role
Steven Pressley believes he is ready to manage at Scottish Premier League level now that he has retired from playing.
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HAMILTON
Deuchar among exits from Hamilton
Hamilton release 12 players, including striker Kenny Deuchar and defender Chris Swailes.
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HEARTS
Driver 'delight' at England call
Hearts winger Andrew Driver says the chance to join up with England U21s was too good to turn down.
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HIBERNIAN
Gannon contender for Hibs post
Ex-Stockport boss Jim Gannon emerges as a strong contender to take over at managerless Hibernian.
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INVERNESS CT
Inverness pair join Ross County
Ross County continue their summer signing spree with the acquisitions of Iain Vigurs and Garry Wood from Inverness.
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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
Malcolm clinches move Down Under
Motherwell midfielder Bob Malcolm agrees to join Australian club Brisbane Roar after his contract expires.
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RANGERS
Rangers' Double delights Miller
Striker Kenny Miller tells of his personal satisfaction after a successful season at Ibrox
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ST MIRREN
St Mirren pair extend contracts
Midfielders Garry Brady and Stephen O'Donnell commit to the Scottish Premier League club until the summer of 2010.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Yakubu nearing Everton comeback
Everton striker Yakubu believes he should be fit and ready when the new season starts in August.
  Nigeria bounce back to beat France
The Super Eagles put their controversial draw with the Republic of Ireland behind them to secure a morale boosting 1-0 win over France in St Etienne.
  El Hadary banned for four months
Egypt goalkeeper Essam El Hadary is banned from playing for four months by Fifa following his controversial move from Al Ahly to Swiss club FC Sion.
CRICKET
Promoters vow ICL 'will carry on'
The promoters of the breakaway Indian Cricket League insists it still has a future despite leading players leaving the competition.
  Sri Lanka v Sth Africa scorecard
  Netherlands v Scotland scorecard
RUGBY UNION
Lions call up Ireland back D'Arcy
Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy is called up by the Lions because of injury concerns in their midfield.
  Edwards demands Lions tighten up
Shaun Edwards insists his British and Irish Lions side have to step up their defence if they are to beat South Africa in the Test series.
  New caps named in England line-up
Bath wing Matt Banahan, Newcastle prop David Wilson and France-bound back Tom May start for England against Argentina on Saturday.
RUGBY LEAGUE
New-look England set for France
England coach Tony Smith names three uncapped players in his 19-man squad for next week's international against France in Paris.
  Queensland 28-18 NSW
Queensland survive a valiant fightback from New South Wales in Melbourne to win the opening game of the 2009 State of Origin series.
  Harlequins sign Thompson on loan
Harlequins sign prop Sam Thompson on a month-long loan from Championship club Widnes.
TENNIS
Live - French Open
Roger Federer takes on Gael Monfils in the French Open quarter-finals, after Svetlana Kuznetsova beats Serena Williams.
  Kuznetsova too strong for Serena
Svetlana Kuznetsova beats second seed Serena Williams and will face Australia's Samantha Stosur in the French Open semi-finals.
  Murray boosted by display on clay
Andy Murray says he will go into the grass court season on a high after his improved form on clay.
GOLF
Woods continues US Open build-up
Tiger Woods will step up preparations for the defence of his US Open title when he returns to action in the Memorial Tournament in Ohio.
  Wales 'capable of staging' Open
European Tour chief executive George O'Grady believes Wales has the potential to host the Open Championship within 20 years.
  Mickelson to compete in US Open
World number two Phil Mickelson will play in the US Open later this month despite his wife's battle with cancer.
MOTORSPORT
Stoner triumphs in Mugello epic
Ducati rider Casey Stoner wins the Italian MotoGP ahead of Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi.
  North West 200 Live
Watch Thursday's NW 200 practice session live on BBC Northern Ireland's event website from 1900 BST
  Wurz leads Superfund 2010 entry
Former driver Alex Wurz is leading Team Superfund's entry to race in Formula 1 2010.
FORMULA 1
Wurz leads Superfund 2010 entry
Former driver Alex Wurz is leading Team Superfund's entry to race in Formula 1 2010.
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BOXING
Arthur title hope in new division
Edinburgh boxer Alex Arthur says he wants to become a world champion at lightweight after moving up from super-featherweight.
  Limond champion after points win
Willie Limond beats Ryan Barrett on points in Glasgow to take the vacant WBU world lightweight title.
  Chagaev pulled from Valuev fight
Nikolay Valuev's defence of his WBA heavyweight crown is called off after Ruslan Chagaev fails a medical.
ATHLETICS
Bolt rules out 2012 hat-trick bid
Double Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt confirms he will not be going for a trio of individual titles at London 2012.
  Radcliffe aiming for world glory
Paula Radcliffe will attempt to regain her marathon world title at the IAAF World Championships in Berlin in August.
  Chambers snubbed by German meet
Dwain Chambers sees the organisers of a small German event go back on their decision to offer him an invite.
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
Sariska heads Epsom Oaks line-up
Ante-post favourite Sariska heads a field of 10 for Friday's Oaks at Epsom.
  Murtagh opts for Rip Van Winkle
Johnny Murtagh causes a surprise by electing to ride Rip Van Winkle in Saturday's Epsom Derby
  Ex-trainer Vincent O'Brien dies
Legendary Irish racehorse trainer Vincent O'Brien dies aged 92 at his home in County Kildare.
CYCLING
Cavendish eyes Tour sprint crown
Mark Cavendish says he is out to win the green jersey in next month's Tour de France.
  Reade will not defend BMX title
British BMX star Shanaze Reade has been denied the chance to defend her world title after injuring a shoulder after falling in training.
  Armstrong confident ahead of Tour
Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong says racing in the Giro d'Italia has been good preparation for his Tour de France comeback.
OTHER SPORT...
NBA star tips Lakers to win title
Utah Jazz star Deron Williams says Los Angeles will stop Orlando's dream run.
  Gold rush as GB dominate in Spain
Great Britain win nine gold medals as they dominate the World Cup regatta in Spain on Sunday.
  British sailors on top in Holland
Britain's sailors clinch six podium spots including three golds in the latest leg of the World Cup series in Holland.
FUN AND GAMES
Chants of the season
Robinho and Liam Gallagher star, plus stadium announcements and banners
  Robbo Robson blog
The Tees Mouth on why it was "big business as usual" in the FA Cup final
  Review of the week
United feeling Piquey, Ashley's wife wins football poll and Gerrard takes one for the team
NORTHERN IRELAND
QPR appoint Magilton as manager
Queens Park Rangers appoint former Ipswich boss Jim Magilton as their new manager.
  Blayney completes Linfield switch
Goalkeeper Alan Blayney signs a three-year contract with Linfield.
  Derry City loses two key sponsors
Derry City FC is to ask companies and supporters for donations after losing two of its main sponsors.
SCOTLAND
Dons will not rush manager choice
After expressing delight at the quality of applicants, Aberdeen director of football Willie Miller urges patience in the search for a new manager.
  Murray boosted by display on clay
Andy Murray says he will go into the grass court season on a high after his improved form on clay.
  Pressley eyes top level boss role
Steven Pressley believes he is ready to manage at Scottish Premier League level now that he has retired from playing.
WALES
Wigan approach Swans for Martinez
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins confirms Wigan have made an approach for manager Roberto Martinez.
  Wales 'capable of staging' Open
European Tour chief executive George O'Grady believes Wales has the potential to host the Open Championship within 20 years.
  McBryde demands Robinson's best
Wales caretaker coach Robin McBryde wants fly-half Nick Robinson to justify his recall ahead of Dan Bigger when they face USA on Saturday.

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