Wednesday, June 10, 2009

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Wednesday, 10 June, 2009, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
Deadly blast hits southern Iraq
A car bomb kills at least 28 people in southern Iraq, just weeks before US troops are due to withdraw from city centres.
  Iran election row fires up rivals
A war of words between political rivals in Iran intensifies, two days before the country votes in presidential elections.
  N Korea draft resolution 'agreed'
Key UN Security Council members agree on a draft resolution to expand sanctions against North Korea, diplomats say.
  US denies bail for Cuba 'spies'
A US couple charged with spying for Cuba are denied bail by a magistrate, who deemed them a flight risk.
  Chrysler and Fiat complete deal
Chrysler and Fiat complete the deal that will leave Fiat owning 20% of a new Chrysler Group.
AFRICA
Gabon's interim leader sworn in
The speaker of the senate in Gabon is sworn in as interim head of state, following recent the death of President Omar Bongo.
  Gaddafi begins first Italy visit
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has arrived in Rome on his first visit to Italy, Libya's former colonial ruler.
  Somali pirates 'expanding reach'
Somali pirates are expanding their range of operations far beyond the East African coast, the US Navy warns.
AMERICAS
Chrysler and Fiat complete deal
Chrysler and Fiat complete the deal that will leave Fiat owning 20% of a new Chrysler Group.
  US denies bail for Cuba 'spies'
A US couple charged with spying for Cuba are denied bail by a magistrate, who deemed them a flight risk.
  Nuclear sub joins Air France hunt
A French nuclear submarine arrives to search for data recorders from the Air France flight which crashed off Brazil.
ASIA-PACIFIC
N Korea draft resolution 'agreed'
Key UN Security Council members agree on a draft resolution to expand sanctions against North Korea, diplomats say.
  Japan sets 'weak' climate target
Japan's prime minister plans to cut greenhouse emissions by 15% by 2020, a target slammed as "appalling" by environmentalists.
  China bans parts of gay festival
The organisers of China's first Gay Pride event have been told to cancel two of their sessions, despite receiving praise from state media.
EUROPE
Chrysler and Fiat complete deal
Chrysler and Fiat complete the deal that will leave Fiat owning 20% of a new Chrysler Group.
  Gaddafi begins first Italy visit
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has arrived in Rome on his first visit to Italy, Libya's former colonial ruler.
  Banker's sex game killer on trial
The lover of one of Europe's most influential bankers breaks down in court and admits killing him after kinky sex.
MIDDLE EAST
Iran election row fires up rivals
A war of words between political rivals in Iran intensifies, two days before the country votes in presidential elections.
  Deadly blast hits southern Iraq
A car bomb kills at least 28 people in southern Iraq, just weeks before US troops are due to withdraw from city centres.
  US envoy Mitchell meets Palestinian leaders
US Middle East envoy George Mitchell holds talks with Palestinian leaders after stressing US backing for two states in talks in Israel.
SOUTH ASIA
Search for Pakistan blast victims
Rescuers search for victims of a suicide attack on a luxury hotel in the Pakistani city of Peshawar which killed at least 18 people.
  'Many militants dead' in Pakistan
At least 70 militants have been killed since an artillery offensive began on Tuesday in north-west Pakistan, the army says.
  India military air crash kills 13
The Indian Air Force says no one survived when a transport plane carrying 13 people crashed near the border with China.
UK NEWS
Woman charged with sexual assault
A nursery worker is charged with four counts of sexual assault and three counts relating to the distribution of indecent images of children.
  Leaders clash on public spending
Gordon Brown and David Cameron clash in the Commons over public spending amid rival claims of future spending cuts.
  Terror suspects win legal battle
The Law Lords rule against the use of secret evidence in the case of three terror suspects being held under control orders.
UK POLITICS
Leaders clash on public spending
Gordon Brown and David Cameron clash in the Commons over public spending amid rival claims of future spending cuts.
  Brown sets out vote reform plans
Gordon Brown briefs MPs on vote change proposals but says he has "no plans" for a referendum on them ahead of the next election.
  Beckett joins race to be Speaker
Former Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett is to join the race to become House of Commons Speaker.
UK EDUCATION
Call for student tax - not fees
Students are calling for the abolition of tuition fees and their replacement with a graduate tax.
  Child carers 'without a voice'
Children with caring responsibilities are often "unidentified, unsupported and without a voice", Ofsted says.
  Woman charged with sexual assault
A nursery worker is charged with four counts of sexual assault and three counts relating to the distribution of indecent images of children.
ENGLAND
Woman charged with sexual assault
A nursery worker is charged with four counts of sexual assault and three counts relating to the distribution of indecent images of children.
  Man jailed for murdering sisters
A man is jailed for life for the "brutal and depraved" murders of two sisters in their Birmingham flat.
  Travel chaos for Tube passengers
Millions of people are hit by travel disruption as they make their way around London during a strike by Tube staff.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Family 'numbed by double tragedy'
A teenage boy who died alongside his sister in a car crash in County Londonderry had just finished a GCSE exam.
  Paisley ordered to attend court
Ian Paisley Jr is served with a High Court summons over his failure to comply with the Billy Wright tribunal.
  Dunlop clinches first TT triumph
Michael Dunlop takes his first Isle of Man TT victory in masterful fashion as he leads all the way in Wednesday's Supersport race on the island.
SCOTLAND
Equal pay delays 'unacceptable'
A Scottish Parliament committee attacks an "unacceptable" delay in implementing the equal pay agreement in councils.
  Inquiry into 'suspicious' death
A major inquiry is launched into the "suspicious" death of a man, believed to be in his 30s, in an Aberdeen street.
  Damages win for factory blast man
A man who survived the ICL plastics factory explosion in Glasgow in 2004 wins £250,000 in damages.
WALES
Cash worries before lover killed
A man killed by his conman boyfriend told his estranged wife how his account was drained of cash, a court hears.
  Officer's speed sentence quashed
A traffic officer jailed after he crashed his car at 113 mph has his sentence quashed by the appeal court.
  Rally GB rescue after funding cut
The future of the 2009 Wales Rally GB is secured by the Motor Sports Association, months after the assembly government withdraws funding.
BUSINESS
Chrysler and Fiat complete deal
Chrysler and Fiat complete the deal that will leave Fiat owning 20% of a new Chrysler Group.
  Metro seeks takeover of Arcandor
Metro, Germany's biggest retail group, wants to buy the assets of collapsed retailer Arcandor.
  Oil prices rise to new 2009 high
Oil prices rose over $71 a barrel, a new high for year so far, on hopes of an economic recovery.
ENTERTAINMENT
Hollywood actors agree pay deal
US actors agree to a pay deal after a year of tortuous negotiations with the major Hollywood studios.
  Britney announces Australian tour
Pop star Britney Spears announces she will tour Australia in November for the first time in her career.
  Ramsay sorry over Grimshaw insult
Chef Gordon Ramsay says he is "deeply mortified" by the row over insulting remarks made about presenter Tracy Grimshaw.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Japan sets 'weak' climate target
Japan's prime minister plans to cut greenhouse emissions by 15% by 2020, a target slammed as "appalling" by environmentalists.
  Road particles pose 'higher risk'
Children may be at greater risk from the microscopic particles in traffic pollution than previously thought.
  Hummingbirds 'faster than jets'
Caught on camera: male hummingbirds dive faster than a jet fighter, and all to try to impress the ladies.
TECHNOLOGY
Free broadband won't entice all
Even the offer of a free PC and broadband access is not enough to persuade some people online
  HP test mobile social network
Tech firm Hewlett Packard is testing an intelligent social network for mobile phones.
  Pirates 'ignore' warning letters
Anti-piracy measures must involve more than just a letter to be effective, suggests research.
HEALTH
Road particles pose 'higher risk'
Children may be at greater risk from the microscopic particles in traffic pollution than previously thought.
  Australia flu 'may tip pandemic'
A four-fold jump in Australia's swine flu infections could spark a WHO pandemic announcement, experts warn.
  Way to stop cancers seed in brain
Scientists believe they have found a potential way to stop cancers establishing themselves in the brain.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1967: Israel ends six-day war
Israeli forces stop their advance into Syria and comply with a UN ceasefire bringing to an end six days of fighting on three fronts.
  1986: Magee convicted of Brighton bombing
Patrick Joseph Magee is found guilty of planting the Brighton bomb which killed five people two years ago.
  1999: Nato calls off air war on Kosovo
Nato suspends its 11-week aerial war on Kosovo as Serb troops begin to withdraw.

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TOP STORIES
Live text - World Twenty20
Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 15 runs in the first match of day six at the World Twenty20.
  Live - Murray v Seppi
Britain's Andy Murray defeats Andreas Seppi 6-1 6-4 in his opening match of the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club.
  Benitez rules out Mascherano sale
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano, who has been linked to Barcelona, is not for sale at any price.
  Halfpenny ruled out of Lions tour
Wales wing Leigh Halfpenny is ruled out of the Lions tour to South Africa with a recurrence of a thigh injury.
  India warned over Ireland threat
Captain Mahendra Dhoni has warned India against taking Ireland lightly in their group match at Trent Bridge.
FOOTBALL
Live text - England v Andorra
England prepare to face minnows Andorra as thousands of fans face travel chaos on their way to Wembley because of a Tube strike.
  Benitez rules out Mascherano sale
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano, who has been linked to Barcelona, is not for sale at any price.
  Setanta halts new subscriptions
Broadcaster Setanta confirms it has stopped taking on new customers as it attempts to secure its future.
ARSENAL
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
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
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
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
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
Leeds deny Delph link to Everton
Leeds United deny claims that midfielder Fabian Delph is on his way to Everton.
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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
Hull handed place in Asia Trophy
Hull City are confirmed as one of the four teams taking part in July's Asia Trophy in China.
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LIVERPOOL
Benitez rules out Mascherano sale
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano, who has been linked to Barcelona, is not for sale at any price.
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MANCHESTER CITY
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
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
Tuncay seeks transfer from Boro
Middlesbrough midfielder Tuncay indicates he wants to leave the club following their relegation to the Championship from the Premier League.
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NEWCASTLE
Singapore group contact Magpies
A Singapore-based group that includes former Liverpool midfielder Steve McMahon has made formal contact with the team tasked with selling Newcastle.
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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
Aztex stars set for Stoke trial
Austin Aztex manager Adrian Heath has said that some of his players could be heading for a trial with their affiliated English club Stoke City.
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SUNDERLAND
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
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
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
West Ham takeover deal completed
West Ham are taken over by asset management company CB Holding.
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WIGAN
Wigan poised to appoint Martinez
Wigan are set to confirm on Wednesday that Roberto Martinez is leaving Swansea to become the new manager of the Latics.
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BARNSLEY
Macken signs new deal at Barnsley
Barnsley striker Jon Macken has signed a new one-year contract at Oakwell.
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BIRMINGHAM
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
Blackpool target Adam signature
Rangers midfielder Charlie Adam is keen on a return to Blackpool, according to assistant manager Steve Thompson.
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BRISTOL CITY
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
Burnley offer Alexander extension
Burnley veteran Graham Alexander is offered a one-year contract extension at Turf Moor.
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CARDIFF
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
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
Iron keeper eyed up by Coventry
Scunthorpe United goalkeeper Joe Murphy is still believed to be on the wanted list of Coventry City.
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CRYSTAL PALACE
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
Exeter and Derby agree Moxey fee
Exeter City and Derby County agree a transfer fee for midfielder Dean Moxey.
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DONCASTER
Forest's offer for Mills rejected
Doncaster Rovers reject a £2m bid from Nottingham Forest for defender Matt Mills.
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IPSWICH
BBC Suffolk signs commentary deal
Commentary of all Ipswich Town games will return to BBC Suffolk from August after the station agreed a new deal with the club.
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NORWICH
Exeter's Gill to sign for Norwich
Midfielder Matt Gill agrees to join Norwich City from newly-promoted Exeter City on a two-year deal.
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NOTTM FOREST
Forest's offer for Mills rejected
Doncaster Rovers reject a £2m bid from Nottingham Forest for defender Matt Mills.
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PLYMOUTH
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
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
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
Rodgers confirmed as Reading boss
Reading install Brendan Rodgers as their new manager on a three-year contract.
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SHEFF WED
Wednesday target striker Anichebe
Sheffield Wednesday manager Brian Laws confirms to BBC Radio Sheffield he is interested in signing the Everton striker Victor Anichebe.
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SHEFF UTD
Speed in line for Swansea talks
Swansea City have been given permission by Sheffield United to speak to Gary Speed about becoming Roberto Martinez's successor.
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SOUTHAMPTON
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
Exeter keen to hang onto Tisdale
Exeter City issue a hands-off warning to potential suitors about their highly-rated manager Paul Tisdale.
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WATFORD
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
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
Setanta halts new subscriptions
Broadcaster Setanta confirms it has stopped taking on new customers as it attempts to secure its future.
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CELTIC
Setanta halts new subscriptions
Broadcaster Setanta confirms it has stopped taking on new customers as it attempts to secure its future.
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DUNDEE UNITED
Setanta halts new subscriptions
Broadcaster Setanta confirms it has stopped taking on new customers as it attempts to secure its future.
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FALKIRK
Setanta halts new subscriptions
Broadcaster Setanta confirms it has stopped taking on new customers as it attempts to secure its future.
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HAMILTON
Setanta halts new subscriptions
Broadcaster Setanta confirms it has stopped taking on new customers as it attempts to secure its future.
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HEARTS
Setanta halts new subscriptions
Broadcaster Setanta confirms it has stopped taking on new customers as it attempts to secure its future.
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HIBERNIAN
Setanta halts new subscriptions
Broadcaster Setanta confirms it has stopped taking on new customers as it attempts to secure its future.
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INVERNESS CT
Last-ditch effort to save Setanta
Setanta executives discuss an emergency rescue package in attempt to stave off administration, the BBC learns.
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KILMARNOCK
Setanta halts new subscriptions
Broadcaster Setanta confirms it has stopped taking on new customers as it attempts to secure its future.
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MOTHERWELL
Setanta halts new subscriptions
Broadcaster Setanta confirms it has stopped taking on new customers as it attempts to secure its future.
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RANGERS
Blackpool target Adam signature
Rangers midfielder Charlie Adam is keen on a return to Blackpool, according to assistant manager Steve Thompson.
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ST MIRREN
Setanta halts new subscriptions
Broadcaster Setanta confirms it has stopped taking on new customers as it attempts to secure its future.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Guinea replace Nouzaret with Camara
Former Liverpool striker Titi Camara takes over from Frenchman Robert Nouzaret as Guinea coach.
  Prince Tagoe signs for Hoffenheim
Ghana international striker Prince Tagoe joins German Bundesliga club Hoffenheim on a free transfer and a three-year contract.
  Kameni opts to stay at Espanyol
Cameroon goalkeeper Carlos Kameni extends his contract for four more seasons with Spanish club Espanyol.
CRICKET
Live text - World Twenty20
Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 15 runs in the first match of day six at the World Twenty20.
  NZ hit by major injury concerns
New Zealand go into their opening Super Eight match against Ireland with several major injury concerns.
  India warned over Ireland threat
Captain Mahendra Dhoni has warned India against taking Ireland lightly in their group match at Trent Bridge.
RUGBY UNION
Halfpenny ruled out of Lions tour
Wales wing Leigh Halfpenny is ruled out of the Lions tour to South Africa with a recurrence of a thigh injury.
  Sharks v Lions
Brian O'Driscoll and Jamie Roberts will again link up at centre when the British and Irish Lions play the Sharks on Wednesday.
  Leicester prepared for Dupuy exit
Leicester head coach Richard Cockerill is resigned to losing French scrum-half Julien Dupuy to Stade Francais and has already lined up his replacement.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Salford's Parker fractures skull
Salford City Reds confirm forward Rob Parker suffered a fractured skull during the 34-18 defeat at Wigan.
  Cockayne gets one-game suspension
Hull KR's Ben Cockayne is handed a one-match ban after being found guilty of a grapple tackle in his side's 22-6 defeat at Huddersfield.
  Dixon signs new deal at St Helens
St Helens second row Andrew Dixon signs a new three-year deal at Knowsley Road.
TENNIS
Keothavong beaten in Birmingham
Anne Keothavong bows out of the Aegon Classic after losing 6-1 7-6 (7-5) to Sania Mirza.
  Roddick eases through at Queen's
Andy Roddick continues his dominance at Queen's Club with a second-round 6-1 6-4 over Kristof Vliegen at the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club.
  Federer pulls out of Halle event
Roger Federer opts not to defend his Gerry Weber Open title, citing exhaustion after his historic French Open triumph.
GOLF
Tseng confident on LPGA defence
Defending champion Yani Tseng returns to the scene of her first major win in confident mood.
  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.
  Woods storms to Memorial success
Tiger Woods comes from four shots behind to win the Memorial tournament by a shot.
MOTORSPORT
Dunlop clinches first TT triumph
Michael Dunlop takes his first Isle of Man TT victory in masterful fashion as he leads all the way in Wednesday's Supersport race on the island.
  Double TT success for Hutchinson
Ian Hutchinson makes it two wins out of two on Tuesday by adding a Superstock victory to his earlier Supersport race success.
  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.
FORMULA 1
F1 row inches towards resolution
Formula One appears to be closing in on an agreement that will end the civil war between the teams and the sport's governing body.
  Race photos
Action from the seventh race of the season
  Full results
BOXING
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.
  McCloskey gets Euro title fight
Paul McCloskey will take on former world champion Souleymane M'baye for the vacant European light-welterweight title in France on 3 July.
  Munroe title shot getting nearer
Leicester boxer Rendall Munroe could be just one fight away from a chance to go for a world title.
ATHLETICS
Olympic duo withdraw from Super 8
Olympic champion Christine Ohuruogu and heptathlete Kelly Sotherton have pulled out from the first Super 8 competition in Cardiff.
  Malcolm welcomes Super 8 concept
Christian Malcolm says Wednesday's Super 8 event in Cardiff could represent the future of British athletics.
  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.
SNOOKER
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.
  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.
HORSE RACING
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.
  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.
  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.
CYCLING
Thomas reveals Commonwealth fear
Olympic champion Geraint Thomas says he may be forced to miss next year's Commonwealth Games.
  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".
  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.
OTHER SPORT...
Magic bounce back in NBA Finals
Dwight Howard and Rashard Lewis each score 21 points as Orlando defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-104 to trail 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.
  Olympian Stevenson back in action
Olympic medallist Sarah Stevenson returns to international competition in the World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships in Azerbaijan.
  Gillings on track for Vancouver
Isle of Man snowboard-cross racer Zoe Gillings is delighted with her preparations ahead of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
FUN AND GAMES
Comedy football awards
From Roy Keane's beard to Nigella Lawson's dream, we dish out the gongs
  Robbo Robson blog
"I think I might be suffering SOD - Season's Over Disorder"
  Chants of the season
Robinho and Liam Gallagher star, plus stadium announcements and banners
NORTHERN IRELAND
Dunlop clinches first TT triumph
Michael Dunlop takes his first Isle of Man TT victory in masterful fashion as he leads all the way in Wednesday's Supersport race on the island.
  Distillery sign defender Simpson
Irish Cup winners Crusaders sign Ryan McCann from Lisburn Distillery in a three-year deal.
  Worthington praise for NI display
Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington praises his understrength team after the 3-0 friendly defeat by Italy in Pisa.
SCOTLAND
Live - Murray v Seppi
Britain's Andy Murray defeats Andreas Seppi 6-1 6-4 in his opening match of the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club.
  Live video - Murray v Seppi
Live BBC TV coverage of the Aegon Championships from Queen's Club (UK users only).
  Setanta halts new subscriptions
Broadcaster Setanta confirms it has stopped taking on new customers as it attempts to secure its future.
WALES
Halfpenny ruled out of Lions tour
Wales wing Leigh Halfpenny is ruled out of the Lions tour to South Africa with a recurrence of a thigh injury.
  Exeter keen to hang onto Tisdale
Exeter City issue a hands-off warning to potential suitors about their highly-rated manager Paul Tisdale.
  Rally GB rescue after funding cut
The future of the 2009 Wales Rally GB is secured by the Motor Sports Association, months after the assembly government withdraws funding.

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