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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Guantanamo detainee arrives in NY The first Guantanamo detainee to face a US civilian trial, Ahmed Ghailani, arrives in New York and is to appear in court later. |
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| Jet crash bodies arrive in Brazil The first human remains from the Air France jet which crashed into the Atlantic a week ago are flown back to Brazil. | |
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| HIV in South Africa 'levels off' South Africa's HIV epidemic is levelling off and the rate of infection in children and teenagers is falling, a study says. | |
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| Germany's Arcandor in bankruptcy Germany's Arcandor, which owns 53% of travel firm Thomas Cook, has filed for bankruptcy protection. | |
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| China defends screening software China backs the installation of new filter software in all computers, to weed out violent, pornographic and - critics say - politically sensitive material. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | HIV in South Africa 'levels off' South Africa's HIV epidemic is levelling off and the rate of infection in children and teenagers is falling, a study says. |
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| Guinea-Bissau keeps to poll plan Guinea-Bissau is to press ahead with presidential elections, despite the killings of a candidate and ex-defence minister. | |
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| Joy at Nigeria oil deaths pay-out Lawyers for families of nine Nigerian activists hanged in 1994 say they are thrilled by the settlement from oil giant Shell. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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| Guantanamo detainee arrives in NY The first Guantanamo detainee to face a US civilian trial, Ahmed Ghailani, arrives in New York and is to appear in court later. |
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| Ten US banks to pay back bail-out Ten of the largest US banks will be able to repay $68bn in government bail-out money, the US Treasury says. | |
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| Jet crash bodies arrive in Brazil The first human remains from the Air France jet which crashed into the Atlantic a week ago are flown back to Brazil. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | Army denies role in Thai attack A Thai military spokesman rejects the possibility that the army was responsible for Monday's deadly attack on a mosque. |
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| China defends screening software China backs the installation of new filter software in all computers, to weed out violent, pornographic and - critics say - politically sensitive material. | |
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| Mercy plea for held US reporters The families of two US journalists sentenced to 12 years' hard labour in North Korea plead for their release. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | EU head Barroso seeks second term Jose Manuel Barroso declares his candidacy for a second five-year term as the European Commission's president. |
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| Germany's Arcandor in bankruptcy Germany's Arcandor, which owns 53% of travel firm Thomas Cook, has filed for bankruptcy protection. | |
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| Jet crash bodies arrive in Brazil The first human remains from the Air France jet which crashed into the Atlantic a week ago are flown back to Brazil. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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 | US urges quick return to Mid-East talks US Middle East envoy George Mitchell urges a swift return to peace talks as he begins meeting Israeli and Palestinian leaders. |
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| Cairo dormitory under swine flu quarantine Five more residents test positive for swine flu at a dormitory belonging to the American University in Cairo, Egypt. | |
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| Hamas chief Meshaal in Egypt for crisis talks Egypt's intelligence chief holds talks with the Hamas leader as it tries to calm an escalating crisis between Hamas and Fatah. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | Pakistan 'to target Waziristan' A curfew is imposed in an area bordering the Taliban stronghold of Waziristan ahead of a military operation there, officials say. |
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| Kashmir hit by renewed protests Students in Indian-administered Kashmir hold further demonstrations to protest against the rapes and murders of two women. | |
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| Pakistan PM calls Karachi summit Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is to hold an emergency meeting in the southern city of Karachi following a week of violence. | |
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| UK NEWS | |
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 | Lloyds closing all C&G branches Lloyds Banking Group says it will cut 1,660 jobs after deciding to close all 164 branches of Cheltenham & Gloucester. |
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| Brown to set out reform proposals Gordon Brown will make a statement to MPs on plans to reform Parliament in the wake of the expenses scandal. | |
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| BNP leader pelted in egg protest BNP leader Nick Griffin has been pelted with eggs and forced to abandon a press conference outside Parliament. | |
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| UK POLITICS | |
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 | BNP leader pelted in egg protest BNP leader Nick Griffin has been pelted with eggs and forced to abandon a press conference outside Parliament. |
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| BBC 'in talks' over Sir Alan job The BBC is in talks with Sir Alan Sugar over his new government role after Conservative claims it breaks impartiality rules. | |
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| Minister cleared in expenses row Shahid Malik returns to the government after he was found not to have breached ministerial rules over a rental agreement. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | Blair's 'religious literacy' call Tony Blair's Faith Foundation launches a school project with a call for the need for understanding religions in a globalised world. |
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| Online push in California schools California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger unveils a plan to reduce school textbooks in favour of internet aids to save money. | |
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| Browne is new Children's Laureate Author and illustrator Anthony Browne is the new Children's Laureate, taking over the post from poet Michael Rosen. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Woman quizzed in child porn probe Police arrest a 39-year-old nursery worker in Plymouth in an inquiry into the distribution of indecent images of children. |
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| Bishops seek ex-vicar's eviction Church figures bid to repossess a vicarage from an ex-vicar who was barred from office for having an affair with a parishioner. | |
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| Brothers admit banker's killing Two brothers plead guilty to killing a banker who died when he "bravely intervened" in an attack on a man in Norwich. | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Two killed in two-car collision Two people have been killed in a two-car collision outside Moneymore in County Londonderry. |
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| Accused 'intent on mercy killing' A 58-year-old man charged with trying to murder his lifelong friend was intent on a mercy killing, a court is told. | |
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| DUP to reshuffle ministerial team DUP leader Peter Robinson is preparing to reshuffle his executive team, following its worst Euro poll in 30 years. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Murder charge over 'hit-and-run' A teenager appears in court charged with murder following the death of a man hit by a car in Edinburgh. |
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| Police numbers 'at record high' The number of police officers in Scotland has reached a new record high of more than 17,000, according to official statistics. | |
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| PM's brother wins newspaper case The brother of the prime minister wins a public apology and a donation to charity over false newspaper claims against him. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Con man 'killed suspicious lover' A convicted fraudster murdered his lover after he became suspicious about his past, a court hears. |
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| £25m fund for broadcasting crisis A new organisation funded by £25m of public money is needed to deal with a crisis in broadcasting in Wales. | |
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| Welsh learner denied entry to UK A woman is sent back to Patagonia because immigration officials did not believe she was heading to Wales to learn Welsh. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | Ten US banks to pay back bail-out Ten of the largest US banks will be able to repay $68bn in government bail-out money, the US Treasury says. |
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| Germany's Arcandor in bankruptcy Germany's Arcandor, which owns 53% of travel firm Thomas Cook, has filed for bankruptcy protection. | |
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| Brazil's economy enters recession Brazil goes into recession after official figures show its economy contracted by 0.8% in the first three months of 2009. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Chef Ramsay angers Australian PM The Australian Prime Minister criticises Gordon Ramsay after the chef made insulting remarks about TV host Tracy Grimshaw. |
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| Neeson 'in talks for A-Team film' Actor Liam Neeson is in talks to star as Hannibal in the big-screen version of The A-Team, according to reports. | |
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| Picasso drawings stolen in Paris A sketchbook of drawings by Pablo Picasso worth millions of euros is stolen from a museum in Paris, police say. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | Mobile scanner could detect guns UK scientists develop a portable microwave scanner to help police identify individuals carrying concealed guns and knives. |
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| Fuel emissions focus 'too narrow' Policymakers must consider more than just "tailpipe emissions" when considering the impacts of transport, say researchers. | |
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| Life with a little known monkey A BBC film crew has managed to film a troop of elusive red-capped mangabeys living in the forests of Gabon. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | Twitter hype punctured by study Micro-blogging service Twitter remains the preserve of a few, despite the hype surrounding it, says research. |
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| China defends screening software China backs the installation of new filter software in all computers, to weed out violent, pornographic and - critics say - politically sensitive material. | |
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| Mobile phone directory to launch Would you be happy for your mobile phone number to be listed on a telephone directory? Meet the company set to make that a reality. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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| HIV in South Africa 'levels off' South Africa's HIV epidemic is levelling off and the rate of infection in children and teenagers is falling, a study says. |
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| Oily fish 'can halt eye disease' People with age-related macular degeneration should eat oily fish at least twice a week to keep their eye disease at bay, say scientists. | |
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| Problems are solved by sleeping Sleeping on a problem really can help solve it say scientists who found a dreamy nap boosts creative powers. | |
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| 1970: King Hussein escapes gunman's bullet King Hussein of Jordan escapes an assassination attempt after gunmen open fire on his motorcade as it drives near his summer palace. | |||
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| 1983: Thatcher wins landslide victory Margaret Thatcher leads the Conservatives to a landslide second term election victory. | |||
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| 1975: First live broadcast of Parliament The first live transmission from the House of Commons is broadcast by BBC Radio and commercial stations. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Live text - World Twenty20 Pakistan beat the Netherlands by 82 runs to qualify for the next stage of the World Twenty20, while South Africa prepare to face New Zealand. |
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| Nadal hopes to play at Wimbledon World number one and defending champion Rafael Nadal says he will give "200%" in his bid to be fully fit for Wimbledon. | |
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| Singapore group plans Magpies bid A Singapore-based group which includes former Liverpool midfielder Steve McMahon is ready to table a bid for Newcastle, BBC Sport has learned. | |
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| Pakistan go through with easy win Pakistan beat the Netherlands by 82 runs to go through to the Super Eight phase of the World Twenty20. | |
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| Kaka completes Real Madrid switch Real Madrid announce the signing of Brazilian playmaker Kaka from AC Milan on a six-year deal. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Singapore group plans Magpies bid A Singapore-based group which includes former Liverpool midfielder Steve McMahon is ready to table a bid for Newcastle, BBC Sport has learned. |
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| FA warns of Wembley travel chaos The FA says refunds will be available to ticket holders who cannot get to England's tie against Andorra at Wembley because of a planned London tube strike. | |
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| Kaka completes Real Madrid switch Real Madrid announce the signing of Brazilian playmaker Kaka from AC Milan on a six-year deal. | |
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| ARSENAL | |
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 | Premier League giants target India The major English football clubs are looking to get a foothold in India, a market largely untapped by the Big Four teams so far. |
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| ASTON VILLA | |
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 | Taylor defends Barry Villa exit Former Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor defends Gareth Barry's decision to quit Villa Park and join Manchester City. |
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| BLACKBURN | |
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 | Blackburn vow to slash wage bill Blackburn chairman John Williams admits the club's wage bill must decrease following a bottom-half Premier League finish. |
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| BOLTON | |
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 | 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 | |
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| Premier League giants target India The major English football clubs are looking to get a foothold in India, a market largely untapped by the Big Four teams so far. |
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| EVERTON | |
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 | Moyes vows to keep Everton stars Everton manager David Moyes insists he will not sell any of his Everton stars to increase his transfer funds. |
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| FULHAM | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | Campbell mulls over Hull switch Fraizer Campbell will wait until after the UEFA Under-21 Championship before deciding whether to move to Hull, BBC Radio Humberside understands. |
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| LIVERPOOL | |
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| Premier League giants target India The major English football clubs are looking to get a foothold in India, a market largely untapped by the Big Four teams so far. |
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| MANCHESTER CITY | |
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| Taylor defends Barry Villa exit Former Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor defends Gareth Barry's decision to quit Villa Park and join Manchester City. |
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| MANCHESTER UNITED | |
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| Campbell mulls over Hull switch Fraizer Campbell will wait until after the UEFA Under-21 Championship before deciding whether to move to Hull, BBC Radio Humberside understands. |
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| MIDDLESBROUGH | |
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 | 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 | |
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| Singapore group plans Magpies bid A Singapore-based group which includes former Liverpool midfielder Steve McMahon is ready to table a bid for Newcastle, BBC Sport has learned. |
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| PORTSMOUTH | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | Stoke spirit is great - Simonsen Stoke City goalkeeper Steve Simonsen tells BBC Radio Stoke that the club have an excellent team spirit. |
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| SUNDERLAND | |
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 | Bruce named as Sunderland manager Steve Bruce leaves Wigan to take over as new Sunderland manager, on a three-year contract. |
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| TOTTENHAM | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | West Brom demand £2m for Mowbray Celtic are told by West Brom they must pay £2m in compensation if they want Tony Mowbray as manager. |
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| WEST HAM UNITED | |
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 | West Ham takeover deal completed West Ham are taken over by asset management company CB Holding. |
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| WIGAN | |
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 | Wigan name date for Martinez deal Chairman Dave Whelan expects Wigan to confirm Roberto Martinez as their new manager on Wednesday. |
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| BARNSLEY | |
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 | Coulson extends Barnsley contract Barnsley striker Michael Coulson has signed a one-year contract entension which will keep him at the club until the summer of 2010. |
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| BIRMINGHAM | |
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 | Cardiff reject Blues' Johnson bid Cardiff City have rejected two bids for centre-back Roger Johnson from Premier League new boys Birmingham City. |
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| BLACKPOOL | |
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 | Blackpool release eight players Claus Jorgensen, Jermaine Wright and Marlon Broomes are among eight players released by new manager Ian Holloway. |
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| BRISTOL CITY | |
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 | Midfield trio to stay at Robins Bristol City duo Cole Skuse and Ivan Sproule have signed new deals and Marvin Elliott has verbally agreed a new contract. |
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| BURNLEY | |
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 | Burnley offer Alexander extension Burnley veteran Graham Alexander is offered a one-year contract extension at Turf Moor. |
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| CARDIFF | |
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| Cardiff reject Blues' Johnson bid Cardiff City have rejected two bids for centre-back Roger Johnson from Premier League new boys Birmingham City. |
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| CHARLTON | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | Harrison named Coventry assistant Steve Harrison is appointed as Coventry's new assistant manager, to replace Steve Kean. |
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| CRYSTAL PALACE | |
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 | Plymouth complete Fletcher deal Plymouth Argyle sign Wales international midfielder Carl Fletcher on a two-year deal and agree a contract extension with Luke Summerfield. |
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| DERBY | |
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 | Rams frustrated in player chase Derby County chairman of football Adam Pearson says trying to bring in new faces for next season is proving a difficult task. |
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| DONCASTER | |
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 | Doncaster renew Kilkenny interest Doncaster Rovers assistant manager Richard O'Kelly says they have not given up on signing Leeds United midfielder Neil Kilkenny. |
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| IPSWICH | |
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 | QPR appoint Magilton as manager Queens Park Rangers appoint former Ipswich boss Jim Magilton as their new manager. |
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| NORWICH | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | McKenna 'key to Preston's future' Preston manager Alan Irvine believes captain Paul McKenna is key to the club's future plans despite a recent enquiry from Nott'm Forest. |
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| PLYMOUTH | |
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| Plymouth complete Fletcher deal Plymouth Argyle sign Wales international midfielder Carl Fletcher on a two-year deal and agree a contract extension with Luke Summerfield. |
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| PRESTON | |
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| McKenna 'key to Preston's future' Preston manager Alan Irvine believes captain Paul McKenna is key to the club's future plans despite a recent enquiry from Nott'm Forest. |
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| QPR | |
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 | Gorman will be offered job at QPR New QPR boss Jim Magilton wants John Gorman to be his assistant at Loftus Road. |
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| READING | |
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 | Rodgers confirmed as Reading boss Reading install Brendan Rodgers as their new manager on a three-year contract. |
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| SHEFF WED | |
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 | Laws confirms interest in Sears Sheffield Wednesday manager Brian Laws confirms his interest in West Ham United striker Freddie Sears. |
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| SHEFF UTD | |
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 | Surman unsure about Saints future Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman says he is uncertain what the future holds for him, following interest from Sheffield United. |
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| SOUTHAMPTON | |
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| Surman unsure about Saints future Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman says he is uncertain what the future holds for him, following interest from Sheffield United. |
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| SWANSEA | |
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 | Swansea chief fears player loss Chairman Huw Jenkins admits Swansea may lose some of its key players following manager Roberto Martinez's departure. |
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| WATFORD | |
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 | Hessenthaler keen on Watford job Dover boss Andy Hessenthaler admits he would be interested in the vacant manager's job at Watford. |
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| WOLVES | |
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 | Foley signs new Wolves contract Wolves' player of the season Kevin Foley signs up for four more years at Molineux. |
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| ABERDEEN | |
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 | Setanta 'is on brink of collapse' Setanta is facing administration "within days" reports suggest, while would-be subscribers have hit difficulties. |
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| CELTIC | |
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| Setanta 'is on brink of collapse' Setanta is facing administration "within days" reports suggest, while would-be subscribers have hit difficulties. |
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| DUNDEE UNITED | |
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| Setanta 'is on brink of collapse' Setanta is facing administration "within days" reports suggest, while would-be subscribers have hit difficulties. |
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| FALKIRK | |
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 | Hartson joins Falkirk hopefuls John Hartson, Ian McCall, Eddie May, Alex Rae, Steven Pressley and Gordon Chisholm are vying for a place on Falkirk's shortlist for a new manager. |
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| HAMILTON | |
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| Setanta 'is on brink of collapse' Setanta is facing administration "within days" reports suggest, while would-be subscribers have hit difficulties. |
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| HEARTS | |
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| Setanta 'is on brink of collapse' Setanta is facing administration "within days" reports suggest, while would-be subscribers have hit difficulties. |
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| HIBERNIAN | |
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| Setanta 'is on brink of collapse' Setanta is facing administration "within days" reports suggest, while would-be subscribers have hit difficulties. |
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| INVERNESS CT | |
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| Setanta 'is on brink of collapse' Setanta is facing administration "within days" reports suggest, while would-be subscribers have hit difficulties. |
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| KILMARNOCK | |
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| Setanta 'is on brink of collapse' Setanta is facing administration "within days" reports suggest, while would-be subscribers have hit difficulties. |
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| MOTHERWELL | |
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| Setanta 'is on brink of collapse' Setanta is facing administration "within days" reports suggest, while would-be subscribers have hit difficulties. |
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| RANGERS | |
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| Setanta 'is on brink of collapse' Setanta is facing administration "within days" reports suggest, while would-be subscribers have hit difficulties. |
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| ST MIRREN | |
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| Setanta 'is on brink of collapse' Setanta is facing administration "within days" reports suggest, while would-be subscribers have hit difficulties. |
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| AFRICAN FOOTBALL | |
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 | Prince Tagoe signs for Hoffenheim Ghana international striker Prince Tagoe joins German Bundesliga club Hoffenheim on a free transfer and a three-year contract. |
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| Teams look forward to 2010 slots Nigeria, Ghana and Zambia are among the teams feeling optimistic of securing a place at 2010 World Cup finals, following the weekend's qualifying matches. | |
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| World Cup qualifying roundup Six times African champions Egypt are beaten 3-1 by Algeria in their latest 2010 World Cup qualifier and lie bottom of their group. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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| Live text - World Twenty20 Pakistan beat the Netherlands by 82 runs to qualify for the next stage of the World Twenty20, while South Africa prepare to face New Zealand. |
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| Injured Sehwag to miss Twenty20 India batsman Virender Sehwag is ruled out of the World Twenty20 because of a shoulder injury. | |
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| Australia defeats mystify Ponting Captain Ricky Ponting is at a loss to explain how Australia were bundled out of the ICC World Twenty20 following heavy defeats by West Indies and Sri Lanka. | |
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| RUGBY UNION | |
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 | Halfpenny limps out of Lions side A recurrence of a thigh injury forces Wales wing Leigh Halfpenny to withdraw from the Lions side to play the Sharks. |
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| Clubs learn Heineken Cup groups Heineken Cup champions Leinster face London Irish, Scarlets and Brive in the pool stages of next season's competition. | |
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| Roberts admits selection pressure Wales centre Jamie Roberts reveals the fight for Lions places is intensifying as the first Test against South Africa draws closer. | |
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| RUGBY LEAGUE | |
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 | Dixon signs new deal at St Helens St Helens second row Andrew Dixon signs a new three-year deal at Knowsley Road. |
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| Westerman handed England call-up Castleford teenager Joe Westerman is called into the England squad as a replacement for Wigan's Sean O'Loughlin, who has a knee injury. | |
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| Noble pleased with England squad Wigan Warriors and former GB coach Brain Noble says the new England squad looks strong. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Nadal hopes to play at Wimbledon World number one and defending champion Rafael Nadal says he will give "200%" in his bid to be fully fit for Wimbledon. |
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| Tsonga cruises through in Halle World number nine Jo-Wilfried Tsonga eases into the second round of Halle's ATP tournament, beating compatriot Fabrice Santoro 7-5 6-2 on Tuesday. | |
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| Keothavong secures Birmingham win Anne Keothavong books her place in the second round of the Aegon Classic in Birmingham with a 6-2 6-2 victory over Sofia Arvidsson. | |
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| GOLF | |
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 | Storm triumphs in Open qualifying Graeme Storm and Rafa Echenique win the Open qualifying event at Sunningdale, but Thomas Bjorn, Shane Lowry and Thomas Levet miss out. |
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| Woods storms to Memorial success Tiger Woods comes from four shots behind to win the Memorial tournament by a shot. | |
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| Kim secures LPGA Classic victory South Korea's In-Kyung Kim wins the LPGA State Farm Classic in Illinois by one shot from Se Ri Pak. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Hutchinson wins Supersport race Ian Hutchinson secures his second Isle of Man TT win in a thrilling Supersport race. |
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| Molyneux equals Hailwood's record Manxman Dave Molyneaux equals Mike Hailwood's record of 14 TT wins following victory in the three-lap Sure Sidecar race 1 on Monday. | |
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| Dunlop out to make amends in TT Michael Dunlop will hope to make up for the disappointment of retiring in the first Supersport race when he competes in the second 600cc race on Wednesday. | |
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| FORMULA 1 | |
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 | Wary Button vows to keep pushing Leader Jenson Button insists he will keep on pushing to win every race for fear of his championship bid being derailed. |
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| Race photos Action from the seventh race of the season | |
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| Full results | |
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| BOXING | |
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 | Haye eyes second Klitschko option David Haye is targeting a September showdown with Vitali Klitschko after injury puts paid to his bid to fight the Ukrainian's brother Wladimir. |
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| McCloskey gets Euro title fight Paul McCloskey will take on former worrd champion Souleymane M'Baye for the vacant European Light Welterweight title in France on 3 July. | |
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| Munroe title shot getting nearer Leicester boxer Rendall Munroe could be just one fight away from a chance to go for a world title. | |
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| ATHLETICS | |
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 | Malcolm welcomes Super 8 concept Christian Malcolm says Wednesday's Super 8 event in Cardiff could represent the future of British athletics. |
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| Dennison breaks pole vault record Britain's Olympic pole vaulter Kate Dennison sets a new national record of 4.51m at the Memorial Josefa Odlozila meeting in Prague. | |
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| Phillips targets long jump record American Dwight Phillips believes he can break Mike Powell's long jump world record after recording the longest jump in 15 years. | |
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| SNOOKER | |
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 | Allen cruises to first pro title Mark Allen hammers Ding Junhui 6-0 in the final of the Wuzhou International Jiangsu Classic to secure his first professional title. |
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| 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. | |
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| Higgins earns third world crown John Higgins win his third world title after demolishing Shaun Murphy 18-9 at The Crucible. | |
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| HORSE RACING | |
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 | Classic double for Sea The Stars Sea The Stars becomes the first horse since 1989 to follow up a win in the 2,000 Guineas with victory in the Derby as he produced a stunning run at Epsom. |
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| Replay - Sea The Stars wins Derby Sea The Stars becomes the first horse since 1989 to follow victory in the 2,000 Guineas with victory in the Derby as he produces a stunning run at Epsom. | |
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| Le Havre lands French Derby win Home challenger Le Havre comes with a strong late charge win the Prix du Jockey Club (French Derby) at Chantilly. | |
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| CYCLING | |
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 | Report - UCI Mountain Bike World Cup BBC Scotland's Dougie Vipond reports from the Mountain Bike World Cup at Fort William, where Australian Jared Graves retained his title in the men's 4-Cross and USA's Jill Kintner took first in the women's race. |
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| Contador asserts status at Astana Astana's Alberto Contador says he considers seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong to be "just another member of the team". | |
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| Armstrong team to continue racing Lance Armstrong's Astana team give financial guarantees to cycling's governing body paving the way for their Tour de France participation in July. | |
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| OTHER SPORT... | |
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 | Gillings on track for Vancouver Isle of Man snowboarder Zoe Gillings says she is delighted with her preparations ahead of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. |
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| Lakers edge to win over Orlando Kobe Bryant stars again as the LA Lakers take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals with an overtime win against Orlando. | |
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| NBA highlights - Orlando v Lakers Watch highlights from game 2 of the NBA finals as Orlando Magic take on LA Lakers. | |
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| FUN AND GAMES | |
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 | Comedy football awards From Roy Keane's beard to Nigella Lawson's dream, we dish out the gongs |
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| Robbo Robson blog "I think I might be suffering SOD - Season's Over Disorder" | |
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| Chants of the season Robinho and Liam Gallagher star, plus stadium announcements and banners | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Ulster handed tough Heineken draw Ulster will play Stade Francais, Bath and Edinburgh in the pool stages in next season's Heineken Cup. |
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| Worthington praise for NI display Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington praises his understrength team after the 3-0 friendly defeat by Italy in Pisa. | |
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| Italy 3-0 Northern Ireland Northern Ireland's understrength team put up a battling performance but are well beaten by Italy's youthful side in the friendly in Pisa. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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| Setanta 'is on brink of collapse' Setanta is facing administration "within days" reports suggest, while would-be subscribers have hit difficulties. |
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| Hartson joins Falkirk hopefuls John Hartson, Ian McCall, Eddie May, Alex Rae, Steven Pressley and Gordon Chisholm are vying for a place on Falkirk's shortlist for a new manager. | |
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| Scottish joy at Heineken Cup draw Edinburgh are in the same group at Bath, while Glasgow face Biarritz in next season's Heineken Cup groups. | |
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| WALES | |
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| Halfpenny limps out of Lions side A recurrence of a thigh injury forces Wales wing Leigh Halfpenny to withdraw from the Lions side to play the Sharks. |
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| Hartson in frame for Falkirk job John Hartson is one of the managerial candidates for the vacant post at Scottish side Falkirk. | |
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| Ohuruogu withdraws from Super 8 Olympic 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu has pulled out from the inaugural Super 8 competition in Cardiff. | |
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