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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Ayatollah demands end to protests Iran's supreme leader backs the disputed election results and issues a stern warning against further street protests. |
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| World hunger 'hits one billion' One billion people are hungry around the world, with a 100 million increase blamed on the global recession, says the UN. | |
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| Stanford to hear US fraud charges Texan billionaire Sir Allen Stanford is due to appear in a US court one day after surrendering to the FBI on fraud charges. | |
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| EU agrees Irish treaty compromise EU leaders agree to guarantees to enable the Lisbon Treaty to win a "Yes" vote in a second Irish referendum. | |
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| Air crash families to get payout Air France is set to make a first payment in compensation to the families of people killed in the Atlantic air crash on 1 June. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | World hunger 'hits one billion' One billion people are hungry around the world, with a 100 million increase blamed on the global recession, says the UN. |
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| Tense Niger set for August poll Niger's parliamentary elections are set for August, as a row over the president's third term bid continues. | |
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| Somalia suicide bomb toll rises Five more people die after a suicide attack on Somalia's security minister, bringing the total number of dead to 35. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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 | Stanford to hear US fraud charges Texan billionaire Sir Allen Stanford is due to appear in a US court one day after surrendering to the FBI on fraud charges. |
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| Peru Indians hail 'historic' day Amazon Indians call off protests after Peru's Congress overturns land ownership laws which led to deadly fighting. | |
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| World hunger 'hits one billion' One billion people are hungry around the world, with a 100 million increase blamed on the global recession, says the UN. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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| World hunger 'hits one billion' One billion people are hungry around the world, with a 100 million increase blamed on the global recession, says the UN. |
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| Protests marking Suu Kyi birthday The 64th birthday of Burma's jailed democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is marked with protests and calls for her release. | |
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| Japan expands anti-piracy mission Japan's parliament approves a controversial bill to allow its naval ships to take a bigger role in fighting pirates. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | EU agrees Irish treaty compromise EU leaders agree to guarantees to enable the Lisbon Treaty to win a "Yes" vote in a second Irish referendum. |
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| Car bomb kills Spanish officer A Spanish police inspector dies in a car bomb attack in the northern city of Bilbao being blamed on Basque militant group Eta. | |
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| Air crash families to get payout Air France is set to make a first payment in compensation to the families of people killed in the Atlantic air crash on 1 June. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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| Ayatollah demands end to protests Iran's supreme leader backs the disputed election results and issues a stern warning against further street protests. |
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| Algeria militants 'ambush police' Islamist militants kill 24 Algerian paramilitary policemen in one of the worst single attacks this year, say reports. | |
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| Egypt team robbed at Confed Cup Police in Johannesburg are investigating the theft of US$2,400 from the rooms of five unnamed Egypt players. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | Pakistani offensive 'nears end' Pakistan's military offensive against Taliban militants in the Swat valley is nearly over, the defence minister says. |
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| Indian forces close in on Maoists Indian security forces are approaching the Lalgarh region of West Bengal state, where Maoist rebels have taken control, officials say. | |
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| Concern over Bangladesh refugees Thousands of Rohingya refugees are at risk of being forcibly removed from camps in Bangladesh, an aid agency says. | |
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| UK NEWS | |
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 | End expenses censorship - Cameron Tory leader David Cameron says MPs' expenses should be published without major areas blacked out. |
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| Protest at Iran's 'evil UK' claim The UK tells Iran Ayatollah Khamenei's description of the British government as "evil" is unacceptable. | |
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| FIA to sue over breakaway attempt Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, says it will begin legal proceedings over plans to set up a rival world championship. | |
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| UK POLITICS | |
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 | MPs pay back £500,000 in expenses MPs have now repaid nearly £500,000 in expenses claimed since 2003, the Parliamentary Authorities say. |
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| Protest at Iran's 'evil UK' claim The UK tells Iran Ayatollah Khamenei's description of the British government as "evil" is unacceptable. | |
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| Lady Thatcher has surgery on arm Former PM Lady Thatcher is recovering after routine surgery and will stay in hospital until next week, her son has said. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | Schools 'too safe' teachers say Nearly half of teachers think health and safety regulations have a negative impact in schools, a survey suggests. |
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| English lessons 'could improve' England's chief inspector of schools says too much English teaching is "no better than satisfactory". | |
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| Autumn truancy figures show rise The latest truancy figures for England show another rise, with more pupils missing school for holidays. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Bikers jailed for airport brawl Seven members of two rival biker gangs are jailed after after rioting at an airport with rivals, the Hells Angels. |
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| Nurse denies two murder charges A registered nurse pleads not guilty to the murder of two elderly residents of a care home in Somerset she co-ran with her husband. | |
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| Dead mouse is found in curry jar A woman from Cornwall finds a dead mouse in a jar of curry sauce bought at a local Asda supermarket. | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Man arrested over racist attacks A man in his late teens is arrested by police investigating a number of racist attacks on Romanians in south Belfast. |
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| General to confirm UVF arms move The head of the international arms body is expected to confirm within days loyalist paramilitaries have decommissioned weapons. | |
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| Discrimination case panel resign A discrimination case against the Alliance party is to be heard again after the tribunal panel step down. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Worker murdered after store row A supermarket worker faces a life sentence after he admitted killing a fellow nightshift worker at a Sainsbury's store. |
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| Ice lolly bid to save bitten ear Shop staff used ice lollies to try to save part of a man's ear after it was bitten off by a fellow customer, a court hears. | |
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| Missing father case 'suspicious' The mysterious disappearance of a father from an Orkney island is now being treated as a criminal inquiry, it is revealed. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Woman held for daughter's murder An injured woman is arrested on suspicion of murdering her four-year-old daughter, found dead at a city house. |
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| Death driver 'never had licence' A businessman who has never had a driving licence is jailed after a boy, nine, dies after being hit by his Jaguar sports car. | |
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| Boyle pulls out of fourth concert Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle will not be performing in Cardiff on the TV show's tour because she "needs to rest". | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | Porsche global sales slump by 28% Porsche sees its nine-month unit sales slump by more than a quarter after demand is hit by the worldwide recession. |
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| Stanford to hear US fraud charges Texan billionaire Sir Allen Stanford is due to appear in a US court one day after surrendering to the FBI on fraud charges. | |
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| EU sets basis for finance reform EU ministers agree in principle on a framework for enhanced financial oversight, with the UK winning key concessions. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Fans cause Pattinson cab accident Twilight star Robert Pattinson is hit by a taxi in New York as he tried to run away from a crowd of teenage fans, reports say. |
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| Bon Jovi join songwriting elite Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora of rock group Bon Jovi are inducted into the US Songwriters Hall of Fame. | |
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| Banks stalker given punishment The man convicted of stalking supermodel-turned-TV presenter Tyra Banks is sentenced to a year's probation. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | Lift off for Nasa's lunar probes Nasa launches two spacecraft to the Moon to pave the way for a return to the lunar surface by US astronauts. |
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| How aerosols mask climate change Uncertainty over exactly how much aerosols impact on the climate has finally been settled, scientists say. | |
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| The plant that pretends to be ill A plant that feigns sickness to stop it being attacked by insect pests has been found growing in the rainforests of Ecuador. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | Personal data exposed on website Personal data including the signatures of recipients has been exposed on the Parcelforce website, the BBC learns. |
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| Tech giants rush Farsi versions Social networking giant Facebook launches a Persian version of its site as Google unveils a translation tool that can handle Farsi. | |
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| Google tackled on e-mail security An open letter to Google boss Eric Schmidt wants an explanation of why the firm is not doing more to protect users of Gmail. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Painkiller ban 'has cut suicides' The controversial withdrawal of a common painkiller has dramatically cut suicides and accidental deaths, say UK researchers. |
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| Ritalin backed as brain-booster Healthy people should be able to take the anti-hyperactivity drug Ritalin to boost their brain power, a UK ethicist says. | |
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| South Africa gets swine flu case A 12-year-old boy who flew from the United States to South Africa is confirmed as sub-Saharan Africa's first case of swine flu. | |
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| 1975: Missing earl guilty of murder An inquest jury decides Lord Lucan murdered the 29-year-old nanny of his three young children. | |||
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| 1980: Gunbattle at British embassy in Iraq Three gunmen who attacked the British embassy in Baghdad are shot dead by Iraqi security forces. | |||
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| 1970: Shock election win for Heath Edward Heath becomes the new British prime minister after a surprise victory for the Conservatives in the general election. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | FIA to sue over breakaway attempt Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, says it will begin legal proceedings over plans to set up a rival world championship. |
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| Live text - US Open day two After a rain-affected first day of the 109th US Open at Bethpage Black, play gets under way on day two. | |
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| Vettel tops British GP practice Sebastian Vettel is fastest in the first British Grand Prix practice session at Silverstone on Friday. | |
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| Nadal set for Wimbledon decision Injured world number one Rafael Nadal decides on Friday whether to defend his Wimbledon men's singles crown. | |
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| England women overcome Australia Brilliant batting from Claire Taylor and Beth Morgan sees England produce a stirring fightback to stun Australia in the Women's World Twenty20 semi-finals. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Arsenal confirm Vermaelen signing Arsenal complete the signing Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen from Dutch club Ajax for an undisclosed fee. |
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| Torres vows to stay at Liverpool Fernando Torres insists he will stay at Liverpool as long as he is wanted at Anfield. | |
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| Martinez captures playmaker Gomez Wigan manager Roberto Martinez makes his first signing for the club by bringing in playmaker Jordi Gomez from Espanyol. | |
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| ARSENAL | |
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| Arsenal confirm Vermaelen signing Arsenal complete the signing Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen from Dutch club Ajax for an undisclosed fee. |
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| ASTON VILLA | |
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 | I am not irreplaceable - Laursen Former Aston Villa captain Martin Laursen believes manager Martin O'Neill will be able to find a suitable replacement following his retirement. |
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| BLACKBURN | |
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 | Derbyshire set to leave Blackburn Blackburn Rovers give Matt Derbyshire to talk to Olympiakos after agreeing a fee. |
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| BOLTON | |
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 | Dzemaili quits Bolton for Torino Bolton midfield man Blerim Dzemaili joins Torino after a loan spell with the Italian club. |
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| CHELSEA | |
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 | Wilkins cool over Maldini rumours Chelsea assistant coach Ray Wilkins casts doubt on the likelihood of Paolo Maldini joining the Blues' backroom staff. |
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| EVERTON | |
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 | Everton 'yet to bid for Naughton' Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell insists they have no contact from Everton for England Under-21 right-back Kyle Naughton. |
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| FULHAM | |
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 | Kelly swaps Birmingham for Fulham Birmingham City right-back Stephen Kelly signs a three-year deal with Fulham on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at St Andrew's. |
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| HULL | |
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 | Aberdeen to play in Windass game Scottish club Aberdeen have agreed to play Hull City in Dean Windass's testimonial game. |
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| LIVERPOOL | |
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 | Torres vows to stay at Liverpool Fernando Torres insists he will stay at Liverpool as long as he is wanted at Anfield. |
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| MANCHESTER CITY | |
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 | Man City 'eye Spanish teenager' Espanyol say Manchester City are keen to sign their 16-year-old midfielder Joan Angel Roman. |
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| MANCHESTER UNITED | |
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 | Ronaldo price vulgar - Charlton Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton feels the fee for Cristiano Ronaldo's proposed £80m move from Old Trafford to Real Madrid is "vulgar". |
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| MIDDLESBROUGH | |
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 | Coach Crosby leaves Middlesbrough Middlesbrough part company with assistant manager Malcolm Crosby after five years with the club. |
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| NEWCASTLE | |
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 | Newcastle begin against West Brom Newcastle travel to West Brom on the opening day of the Championship season, plus all the other games. |
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| PORTSMOUTH | |
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 | Portsmouth's Traore joins Monaco Portsmouth full-back Djimi Traore signs a two-year deal with AS Monaco, who play in the French top flight. |
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| STOKE | |
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 | Stoke are wary of Burnley opener Burnley will provide a tough test for Stoke City on the opening day of the Premier League season, according to Potters chairman Peter Coates. |
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| SUNDERLAND | |
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 | Who will test the Black Cats this summer? BBC Sport profiles the players to watch during Sunderland's friendly matches this summer. |
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| TOTTENHAM | |
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 | Spurs and Sevilla end Ramos case Tottenham and Sevilla reach an undisclosed out-of-court settlement over the departure of Juande Ramos from the Spanish club two years ago. |
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| WEST BROM | |
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 | Mowbray wasted chance - Atkinson Former West Brom boss Ron Atkinson says departing manager Tony Mowbray could have done better at The Hawthorns. |
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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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 | Martinez captures playmaker Gomez Wigan manager Roberto Martinez makes his first signing for the club by bringing in playmaker Jordi Gomez from Espanyol. |
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| BARNSLEY | |
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 | Tykes keeper Muller joins Mainz Barnsley sell goalkeeper Heinz Muller to Bundesliga club FSV Mainz 05 for £600,000. |
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| BIRMINGHAM | |
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 | Birmingham to seal Benitez deal Ecuador striker Christian Benitez will complete his club record move from Mexican club Santos Laguna to Birmingham after undergoing a medical. |
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| BLACKPOOL | |
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 | Holloway urges transfer caution Blackpool manager Ian Holloway says he will not be rushed into signing new players and will only target those who will fit into his style of football. |
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| BRISTOL CITY | |
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 | Elliott signs new three-year deal Bristol City midfielder Marvin Elliott signs a new contract at Ashton Gate, keeping him at the club until 2012. |
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| BURNLEY | |
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 | Burnley bid for striker Scotland Premier League new boys Burnley make an official bid for Swansea City striker Jason Scotland, according to the player's agent. |
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| CARDIFF | |
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 | Welsh duo learn Championship fate Cardiff start the 2009/10 league campaign at home to Scunthorpe while Swansea go to Leicester, with the first derby on 7 November. |
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| CHARLTON | |
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| Wycombe start with Charlton trip Promoted Wycombe will face relegated Charlton when the 2009/10 League One season begins on 8 August. |
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| COVENTRY | |
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 | Terriers sign Coventry's Simpson League One side Huddersfield Town sign striker Robbie Simpson from Coventry City, subject to a medical. |
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| CRYSTAL PALACE | |
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 | Grays sign Dos Santos from Palace Grays Athletic sign teenage striker Jerson Dos Santos from Crystal Palace. |
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| DERBY | |
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 | Clough eager to freshen up squad Derby County manager Nigel Clough says he expects to offload at least three players and sign a couple more before the new season gets under way. |
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| DONCASTER | |
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 | Forest's offer for Mills rejected Doncaster Rovers reject a £2m bid from Nottingham Forest for defender Matt Mills. |
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| IPSWICH | |
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 | Trotter keen on Scunthorpe switch Midfielder Liam Trotter is expected to reject a new deal at Ipswich Town in favour of a move to Scunthorpe. |
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| NORWICH | |
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 | Canaries snap up defender Nelson Norwich City sign Hartlepool defender Michael Nelson on a two-year contract on a Bosman free transfer. |
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| NOTTM FOREST | |
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 | Pemberton leaves role at Forest Reserve team coach John Pemberton leaves Nottingham Forest by mutual consent. |
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| PLYMOUTH | |
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 | Sturrock knows home form is vital Plymouth Argyle manager Paul Sturrock focuses on improving his side's home form next season. |
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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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 | Lopez 'unlikely' to return to QPR Jordi Lopez's agent says the out-of-contract midfielder's future lies away from QPR. |
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| READING | |
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 | Wolves draft in keeper Hahnemann Wolves sign goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann, who was released by Reading, on a free transfer. |
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| SHEFF WED | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | Blades complete Williamson deal Sheffield United sign Watford midfielder Lee Williamson on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. |
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| SOUTHAMPTON | |
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 | Keegan linked to Saints takeover Ex-Southampton chairman Leon Crouch refuses to comment on reports that Kevin Keegan may return to the club. |
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| SWANSEA | |
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| Burnley bid for striker Scotland Premier League new boys Burnley make an official bid for Swansea City striker Jason Scotland, according to the player's agent. |
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| WATFORD | |
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| Blades complete Williamson deal Sheffield United sign Watford midfielder Lee Williamson on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. |
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| WOLVES | |
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| Wolves draft in keeper Hahnemann Wolves sign goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann, who was released by Reading, on a free transfer. |
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| ABERDEEN | |
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 | McGhee closes in on Well's Hughes New Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee talks up his chances of signing Stephen Hughes, the midfielder out of contract with Motherwell. |
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| CELTIC | |
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 | Grant eager for Old Firm battle Celtic's new first-team coach Peter Grant relishes resuming his rivalry with Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist. |
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| DUNDEE UNITED | |
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 | Rangers to open against Falkirk Rangers begin the defence of their Scottish Premier League title against Falkirk on 15 August, with Celtic visiting Aberdeen. |
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| FALKIRK | |
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 | Falkirk to name May new manager Eddie May will be named as the new Falkirk manager next Tuesday, with Steven Pressley as his assistant and Alex Smith as director of football. |
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| HAMILTON | |
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 | Accies' McArthur on recovery road Hamilton midfielder James McArthur expects to make the start of pre-season training after a knee operation. |
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| HEARTS | |
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| Rangers to open against Falkirk Rangers begin the defence of their Scottish Premier League title against Falkirk on 15 August, with Celtic visiting Aberdeen. |
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| HIBERNIAN | |
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| Rangers to open against Falkirk Rangers begin the defence of their Scottish Premier League title against Falkirk on 15 August, with Celtic visiting Aberdeen. |
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| INVERNESS CT | |
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 | Dundee close on Griffiths & Kerr Dundee are near to deals for Livingston striker Leigh Griffiths and out-of-contract midfielder Brian Kerr. |
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| KILMARNOCK | |
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 | Free agent Lilley rejoins Queens Defender David Lilley joins Queen of the South for a second spell after being released by Kilmarnock. |
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| MOTHERWELL | |
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| McGhee closes in on Well's Hughes New Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee talks up his chances of signing Stephen Hughes, the midfielder out of contract with Motherwell. |
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| RANGERS | |
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 | Judges brand Famine Song 'racist' Appeal court judges rule that the controversial Famine Song sung by some Rangers fans is racist. |
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| ST MIRREN | |
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 | Buddies' Murray set for kick-off St Mirren midfielder Hugh Murray is now likely to be fit for the start of the season after undergoing surgery. |
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| AFRICAN FOOTBALL | |
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 | Egypt team robbed at Confed Cup Police in Johannesburg are investigating the theft of US$2,400 from the rooms of five unnamed Egypt players. |
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| 2010 futures at stake It is a make or break World Cup weekend for some of Africa's top teams, as they approach the half-way stage of 2010 qualifying. | |
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| Egypt 1-0 Italy Egypt give themselves a good chance of qualifying for the Confederations Cup semi-finals with a surprising but merited win over world champions Italy. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | England women overcome Australia Brilliant batting from Claire Taylor and Beth Morgan sees England produce a stirring fightback to stun Australia in the Women's World Twenty20 semi-finals. |
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| Edwards doubtful for semi-final West Indies paceman Fidel Edwards faces a battle to face Sri Lanka in the second World Twenty20 semi-final on Friday. | |
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| Stanford to hear US fraud charges Texan billionaire Sir Allen Stanford is due to appear in a US court one day after surrendering to the FBI on fraud charges. | |
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| RUGBY UNION | |
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 | Bullish Byrne primed for SA clash Lions full-back Lee Byrne reveals the pre-match demons that used to haunt him but is confident he can now cope with taking on the Springboks. |
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| Habana delivers warning to Lions Bryan Habana says the Lions are about to face a South Africa side which is even better than the one which lifted the World Cup two years ago. | |
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| Wallace and Monye start for Lions David Wallace and Ugo Monye are named in the British and Irish Lions team for Saturday's opening Test against South Africa. | |
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| RUGBY LEAGUE | |
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 | Rhinos' Smith to leave Headingley Leeds Rhinos' England international Lee Smith tells the club he will quit at the end of the season, with the versatile back expected to switch codes. |
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| Myler offered bumper Salford deal Salford offer to make scrum-half Richie Myler the best paid player in the club's history in an attempt to fend off interest from rival teams. | |
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| Huddersfield v Castleford (Fri) Team news ahead of Friday's Super League fixture. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Nadal set for Wimbledon decision Injured world number one Rafael Nadal decides on Friday whether to defend his Wimbledon men's singles crown. |
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| Monfils withdraws from Wimbledon Gael Monfils is ruled out of Wimbledon with a wrist injury and will be replaced by a lucky loser from qualifying. | |
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| Top seed Safina meets Hantuchova Top-seeded Russian Dinara Safina will face Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova in the quarter-final of the Ordina Open. | |
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| GOLF | |
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 | Play called off at sodden US Open Thursday's first round of the 109th US Open is called off early because of heavy rain at Bethpage in New York. |
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| US Open day one as it happened The opening round of the 109th US Open at Bethpage Black, New York is suspended for the day due to adverse weather conditions. | |
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| Woosnam rules out Ryder Cup role Ian Woosnam says he will not have any official involvement in the Europe team for the 2010 Ryder Cup even if he is asked. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | TT sidecar crash 'caused by hare' A crash that left TT sidecar duo Nick Crowe and Mark Cox seriously injured may have been caused by a hare, their team says. |
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| Peugeot win Le Mans 24-hour race Peugeot finish first and second in the Le Mans 24-hour race to end Audi's five-year domination of the event. | |
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| Plater secures Senior TT victory England's Steve Plater wins the blue riband Senior TT on his HM Plant Honda in the Isle of Man. | |
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| FORMULA 1 | |
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| FIA to sue over breakaway attempt Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, says it will begin legal proceedings over plans to set up a rival world championship. |
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| Vettel tops British GP practice Sebastian Vettel is fastest in the first British Grand Prix practice session at Silverstone on Friday. | |
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| BOXING | |
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 | Klitschko still keen to face Haye WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko says he is keen to fight David Haye once the British fighter has recovered from injury that forced him out of a fight with the Ukrainian's brother, Wladimir. |
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| Klitschko allays hepatitis fears WBO and IBF world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko allays medical fears about his safety ahead of Saturday's clash with Ruslan Chagaev. | |
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| Khan fight 'will be worth wait' Promoter Frank Warren insists Amir Khan's delayed WBA light-welterweight title fight against Andreas Kotelnik will be worth the wait. | |
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| ATHLETICS | |
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 | Bolt storms to victory in Ostrava Usain Bolt wins the 100 metres in 9.77 seconds at the IAAF Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava. |
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| Ohuruogu to lead GB in Portugal Olympic 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu will captain Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the European Team Championships in Portugal. | |
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| Britain to host two Diamond meets Britain will stage two of the 14 meets in a new global athletics Diamond League which will start in 2010. | |
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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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 | Live video - Royal Ascot Watch live BBC TV coverage from Royal Ascot (UK users only). |
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| Takeover Target drops from Ascot Australian-trained Takeover Target will miss Saturday's Golden Jubilee Stakes with a temperature. | |
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| Gold Cup history for superb Yeats Yeats records an unprecedented fourth victory at the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. | |
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| CYCLING | |
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 | Cavendish secures Swiss stage win Mark Cavendish seals victory in the sixth stage of the Tour of Switzerland on Thursday. |
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| Boonen banned from Tour de France Belgian rider Tom Boonen is banned from the Tour de France and could face a six-month suspension after his second positive test for cocaine. | |
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| Cooke bids for 10th British title Nicole Cooke will aim to win her ninth successive National Road Race title in South Wales on 27 June. | |
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| OTHER SPORT... | |
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 | Innovative Hickstead founder dies Douglas Bunn, the founder and owner of The All England Jumping Course at Hickstead, dies aged 81. |
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| England overcome Spain in warm-up England coach Danny Kerry is impressed after his side build on an opening draw with Spain to beat the visitors 3-1 in their second match. | |
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| Ericsson 4 secures Volvo victory Sweden's Ericsson 4 seals victory in the 2008-2009 round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race. | |
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| FUN AND GAMES | |
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 | Review of the week Ronaldo and Rio camp it up, plus the Bullseye guide to fixtures |
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| Robbo Robson blog "Twenty20 is cricket for the goldfish-memory generation" | |
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| Sport quotes of the week Cristiano Ronaldo talks himself up, plus Twenty20 chants | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Tyrone v Derry Tyrone captain Brian Dooher and forward Colm McCullagh are on the bench for Sunday's Ulster Championship semi-final against Derry. |
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| Ports to face Rangers in friendly Portadown will play a Rangers XI in a pre-season friendly at Shamrock Park on 30 July. | |
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| Kelly swaps Birmingham for Fulham Birmingham City right-back Stephen Kelly signs a three-year deal with Fulham on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at St Andrew's. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Fresh Livi administration threat West Lothian Council could force Livingston into administration on Monday should the club fail to pay £10,000 in rent. |
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| Murray to open against Kendrick Britain's Andy Murray will face Robert Kendrick in the first round at Wimbledon, with Rafael Nadal a possible semi-final opponent. | |
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| Grant eager for Old Firm battle Celtic's new first-team coach Peter Grant relishes resuming his rivalry with Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist. | |
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| WALES | |
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| Burnley bid for striker Scotland Premier League new boys Burnley make an official bid for Swansea City striker Jason Scotland, according to the player's agent. |
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| Bullish Byrne primed for SA clash Lions full-back Lee Byrne reveals the pre-match demons that used to haunt him but is confident he can now cope with taking on the Springboks. | |
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| Jones insists career is not over Former England seamer Simon Jones insists his career is not finished after being ruled out of action for the rest of the season. | |
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