Saturday, June 20, 2009

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Saturday, 20 June, 2009, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
Iran police disperse protesters
Police use water cannon and batons against thousands of people protesting in Tehran over the presidential election result.
  'Many dead' in Iraq truck bombing
At least 46 people have been killed by a suicide truck bomb attack in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, Iraqi police say.
  Greece to unveil Acropolis museum
Athens' long-awaited Acropolis Museum opens, a move Greece hopes will put pressure on the UK to return Parthenon sculptures.
  Somali appeal for foreign troops
A Somali official calls for foreign military assistance within 24 hours, as fighting rages in the north of the capital.
  Fear Iraq bodies are UK hostages
Two bodies feared to be those of British hostages held in Iraq have been handed to authorities, the foreign secretary says.
AFRICA
Somali appeal for foreign troops
A Somali official calls for foreign military assistance within 24 hours, as fighting rages in the north of the capital.
  Zimbabwe PM jeered by UK exiles
Zimbabwe PM Morgan Tsvangirai is jeered by exiles living in the UK while urging them to return home and help rebuild the country.
  Leaders urge Madagascar solution
South Africa's president opens a regional meeting on Madagascar's political crisis with a call for dialogue.
AMERICAS
US admits Afghan airstrike errors
US forces in Afghanistan carried out deadly airstrikes without following their own rules, a Pentagon inquiry concludes.
  Stanford charged with fraud in US
Texan billionaire Sir Allen Stanford is charged over a $7bn scheme to defraud investors, the US justice department says.
  Apple boss 'had liver transplant'
Apple boss Steve Jobs has received a liver transplant and is expected to return to work later this month, a report says.
ASIA-PACIFIC
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.
  Protests mark Suu Kyi's birthday
The 64th birthday of Burma's jailed democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is marked with protests and calls for her release.
  NZ jury jails father of 'Pumpkin'
A New Zealand jury convicts the father of an abandoned girl, known as Pumpkin, of murdering his wife.
EUROPE
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.
  Greece to unveil Acropolis museum
Athens' long-awaited Acropolis Museum opens, a move Greece hopes will put pressure on the UK to return Parthenon sculptures.
  'Jewel gangster' held in Monaco
Monaco police arrest a suspected member of an international gang of jewel thieves known as the Pink Panthers.
MIDDLE EAST
Iran police disperse protesters
Police use water cannon and batons against thousands of people protesting in Tehran over the presidential election result.
  'Many dead' in Iraq truck bombing
At least 46 people have been killed by a suicide truck bomb attack in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, Iraqi police say.
  Fear Iraq bodies are UK hostages
Two bodies feared to be those of British hostages held in Iraq have been handed to authorities, the foreign secretary says.
SOUTH ASIA
'Dozens dead' in Pakistan clashes
At least 44 people have died in clashes between troops and Taliban militants in north-west Pakistan, the military says.
  US admits Afghan airstrike errors
US forces in Afghanistan carried out deadly airstrikes without following their own rules, a Pentagon inquiry concludes.
  Concern over Bangladesh refugees
Thousands of Rohingya refugees are at risk of being forcibly removed from camps in Bangladesh, an aid agency says.
UK NEWS
Fear Iraq bodies are UK hostages
Two bodies feared to be those of British hostages held in Iraq have been handed to authorities, the foreign secretary says.
  PM says recent weeks among worst
Gordon Brown admits recent events have been among the worst in his political life and made him think he could "walk away from this tomorrow".
  Woman charged in child abuse case
A woman held in connection with a child abuse inquiry at a nursery appears in court charged with a number of sex offences.
UK POLITICS
PM says recent weeks among worst
Gordon Brown admits recent events have been among the worst in his political life and made him think he could "walk away from this tomorrow".
  MPs 'over-claimed' on council tax
More than 50 MPs have claimed expenses for council tax they have not paid, the Daily Telegraph says.
  MPs pay back £500,000 in expenses
MPs have now repaid nearly £500,000 in expenses claimed since 2003, the Parliamentary Authorities say.
UK EDUCATION
Schools 'too safe' teachers say
Nearly half of teachers think health and safety regulations have a negative impact in schools, a survey suggests.
  English lessons 'could improve'
England's chief inspector of schools says too much English teaching is "no better than satisfactory".
  Autumn truancy figures show rise
The latest truancy figures for England show another rise, with more pupils missing school for holidays.
ENGLAND
Fans march for Hillsborough probe
Five families who lost their loved ones in the Hillsborough disaster hand in a 40,000-signature petition to 10 Downing Street.
  Woman charged in child abuse case
A woman held in connection with a child abuse inquiry at a nursery appears in court charged with a number of sex offences.
  Man killed in canister explosion
A man is killed and another man receives serious injuries in a gas explosion at a business in Buckinghamshire.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Man faces housemate murder charge
A 35-year-old Polish man appears in court in Newtownards charged with murdering his housemate last week.
  Protest held over racist attacks
A crowd of about 200 people attend a rally organised in Belfast over a series of racist attacks against Romanian families.
  Man, 24, is killed in car crash
A 24-year-old man dies after the car he was driving crashed near Ballymoney early on Saturday morning.
SCOTLAND
Fear Iraq bodies are UK hostages
Two bodies feared to be those of British hostages held in Iraq have been handed to authorities, the foreign secretary says.
  'Violent attack' was murder bid
A 19-year-old man is in a "very serious" condition after he was attacked by two men in Glasgow on Friday night.
  Postal workers strike over jobs
Workers at seven Royal Mail delivery offices in Scotland are taking part in a strike in a row over jobs and services.
WALES
Murder suspect 'to be assessed'
A woman suspected of murdering her four-year-old daughter will undergo a psychiatric evaluation, police say.
  UK soldier killed in Afghanistan
A soldier from the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards is killed in an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says.
  Teenage driver detained for death
The driver of a car in which his teenage fiancée was killed is given four-and-a-half years youth custody.
BUSINESS
Stanford charged with fraud in US
Texan billionaire Sir Allen Stanford is charged over a $7bn scheme to defraud investors, the US justice department says.
  Apple boss 'had liver transplant'
Apple boss Steve Jobs has received a liver transplant and is expected to return to work later this month, a report says.
  Switzerland agrees to US tax deal
Switzerland agrees a new bilateral framework on divulging personal tax details with the US, as it continues to ease its banking secrecy.
ENTERTAINMENT
Greece to unveil Acropolis museum
Athens' long-awaited Acropolis Museum opens, a move Greece hopes will put pressure on the UK to return Parthenon sculptures.
  'Cheeky' Oasis fans demand refund
Noel Gallagher criticises the 20,000 fans who asked for their money back after Oasis's homecoming gig was marred by technical problems.
  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.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Herschel gives glimpse of power
Europe's Herschel space observatory gives a demonstration of its capability with a first image of the iconic Whirlpool Galaxy.
  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.
  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.
TECHNOLOGY
PEGI ratings 'need improvement'
Videogame trade association, Tiga, say the PEGI rating systems have 'room for improvement'
  Apple boss 'had liver transplant'
Apple boss Steve Jobs has received a liver transplant and is expected to return to work later this month, a report says.
  Personal data exposed on website
Personal data including the signatures of recipients has been exposed on the Parcelforce website, the BBC learns.
HEALTH
'Surprise' prostate result probed
Researchers are probing an unexpected success in a study of an experimental treatment for prostate cancer.
  Green tea 'slows prostate cancer'
A chemical found in green tea appears to slow the progression of prostate cancer, a study has suggested.
  Painkiller ban 'has cut suicides'
The controversial withdrawal of a common painkiller has dramatically cut suicides and accidental deaths, say UK researchers.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1976: Westerners evacuated from Beirut
Hundreds of Americans and Britons are moved from Beirut and taken to safety in Syria by the US military, following the murder of the US ambassador.
  1995: Shell makes dramatic U-turn
Oil giant Shell caves in to international pressure and abandons plans to dump the Brent Spar oil rig at sea.
  1990: Major proposes new Euro currency
British Chancellor John Major proposes a new European currency which would circulate alongside existing national currencies.

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TOP STORIES
South Africa 26-21 Lions
South Africa survive a rousing fightback from the Lions to win the first Test 26-21 at Kings Park in Durban.
  Live text - US Open
The third day of the 109th US Open at Bethpage is well under way with Ricky Barnes leading on -8.
  Vettel on pole as Button stutters
Sebastian Vettel secures pole for the British Grand Prix in his updated Red Bull car as Brawn's championship leader Jenson Button struggles to land sixth.
  New Zealand 14-12 France
New Zealand overcome France 14-10 to win the second Test in Wellington in shocking conditions and level the series.
  Man Utd announce Tevez departure
Manchester United announce that striker Carlos Tevez is leaving the club.
FOOTBALL
Man Utd announce Tevez departure
Manchester United announce that striker Carlos Tevez is leaving the club.
  Man City agree Santa Cruz switch
Manchester City have agreed a deal with Blackburn to buy striker Roque Santa Cruz, BBC Sport understands.
  Chelsea appeal over European bans
Chelsea will appeal against bans imposed on Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa by Uefa.
ARSENAL
Arsenal confirm Vermaelen signing
Arsenal complete the signing of Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen from Dutch club Ajax for a fee of up to £10m.
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ASTON VILLA
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
Man City agree Santa Cruz switch
Manchester City have agreed a deal with Blackburn to buy striker Roque Santa Cruz, BBC Sport understands.
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BOLTON
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
Chelsea appeal over European bans
Chelsea will appeal against bans imposed on Didier Drogba and Jose Bosingwa by Uefa.
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EVERTON
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
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
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
Fans march for Hillsborough probe
Five families who lost their loved ones in the Hillsborough disaster hand in a 40,000-signature petition to 10 Downing Street.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Man City agree Santa Cruz switch
Manchester City have agreed a deal with Blackburn to buy striker Roque Santa Cruz, BBC Sport understands.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Man Utd announce Tevez departure
Manchester United announce that striker Carlos Tevez is leaving the club.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
Coach Crosby leaves Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough part company with assistant manager Malcolm Crosby after five years with the club.
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NEWCASTLE
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
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
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
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
Sevilla shy away from Zokora deal
Sevilla president Jose Maris del Nido says his side have been priced out of a deal for Tottenham midfielder Didier Zokora
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WEST BROM
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
West Ham takeover deal completed
West Ham are taken over by asset management company CB Holding.
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WIGAN
Wigan capture Gomez from Espanyol
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez makes his first signing for the club by bringing in playmaker Jordi Gomez from Espanyol.
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BARNSLEY
Tykes keeper Muller joins Mainz
Barnsley sell goalkeeper Heinz Muller to Bundesliga club FSV Mainz 05 for £600,000.
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BIRMINGHAM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Grays sign Dos Santos from Palace
Grays Athletic sign teenage striker Jerson Dos Santos from Crystal Palace.
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DERBY
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
Forest's offer for Mills rejected
Doncaster Rovers reject a £2m bid from Nottingham Forest for defender Matt Mills.
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IPSWICH
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
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
Pemberton leaves role at Forest
Reserve team coach John Pemberton leaves Nottingham Forest by mutual consent.
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PLYMOUTH
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dobbie's plea to striker Scotland
Stephen Dobbie has pleaded with Jason Scotland to reject a Premier League move and stay at Swansea City.
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WATFORD
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
Ebanks-Blake to sign Wolves deal
Wolves agree a new four-year contract with prolific striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake.
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ABERDEEN
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
Striker Fortune interests Celtic
Celtic coach Peter Grant says Nancy striker Marc-Antoine Fortune is one of manager Tony Mowbray's transfer targets.
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DUNDEE UNITED
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
Falkirk to name May new manager
Eddie May will be named as the new Falkirk manager on Tuesday, with Steven Pressley as his assistant and Alex Smith as director of football.
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HAMILTON
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
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
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
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
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
Well talk to Sanchez and Staunton
Lawrie Sanchez and Steve Staunton hold talks with Motherwell about their manager's job.
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RANGERS
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
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
Algeria set fair for World Cup
Desert Foxes secure superb 2-0 win in Zambia to take the lead in Group C and get well set on the road to South Africa 2010.
  Kenya register first points
Kenya's Harambee Stars get their first points of the final round of 2010 qualifying with a 2-1 win over Mozambique.
  Live: 2010 World Cup qualifying
The latest scores from the final round of African qualifying for the 2010 World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations.
CRICKET
Lord's poised for Twenty20 finale
Sri Lanka and Pakistan could provide a thrilling climax to the World Twenty20 when they meet in the final at Lord's.
  Sangakkara hails brave Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara hails his side's mental strength after they seal their place in Sunday's World Twenty20 final.
  England women target world double
England's women hope to follow their World Cup success by lifting the World Twenty20 trophy when they take on New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday.
RUGBY UNION
South Africa 26-21 Lions
South Africa survive a rousing fightback from the Lions to win the first Test 26-21 at Kings Park in Durban.
  New Zealand 14-12 France
New Zealand overcome France 14-10 to win the second Test in Wellington in shocking conditions and level the series.
  Australia 34-12 Italy
Adam Ashley-Cooper comes off the bench to score two tries as Australia beat Italy in Melbourne.
RUGBY LEAGUE
McRae wants Myler future sorted
Salford coach Shaun McRae wants a speedy resolution to Richie Myler's future after the club offer him a bumper contract offer.
  Huddersfield 6-13 Castleford
Castleford produce a superb second-half defensive display to beat a disjointed Huddersfield and claim their first win in five matches.
  Hull 14-12 Salford
Hull hold on to claim a narrow victory over Salford.
TENNIS
Champion Nadal out of Wimbledon
World number one Rafael Nadal will not defend his Wimbledon men's singles crown because of an ongoing knee injury.
  Wozniacki triumphs at Eastbourne
Danish teenager Caroline Wozniacki warms up for Wimbledon by winning the Aegon International in Eastbourne, while Dmitry Tursunov claims the men's title.
  Safina crashes out of Ordina Open
World number one Dinara Safina suffers a surprise 7-5 7-5 defeat at the hands of unseeded Thailands Tamarine Tanasugarn in the semi-final of the Ordina Open.
GOLF
Live text - US Open
The third day of the 109th US Open at Bethpage is well under way with Ricky Barnes leading on -8.
  Glover snatches lead at Bethpage
American Lucas Glover surges into a one-shot lead over countryman Ricky Barnes at the end of day two of the US Open at Bethpage.
  US Open day two as it happened
The second day of the 109th US Open at Bethpage comes to a close with Lucas Glover leading the field by one shot.
MOTORSPORT
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.
  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.
  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.
FORMULA 1
Vettel on pole as Button stutters
Sebastian Vettel secures pole for the British Grand Prix in his updated Red Bull car as Brawn's championship leader Jenson Button struggles to land sixth.
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BOXING
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.
  Burns overcomes O'Hara in Glasgow
Ricky Burns beats Kevin O'Hara on points in Glasgow to successfully defend his Commonwealth super-featherweight title.
  McAllister earns Commonwealth win
Lee McAllister stops Ghana's Godfred Sowah in the third round to become the new Commonwealth lightweight champion.
ATHLETICS
Live - European Team Championships
Live coverage of the European Team Championships in Leira, Portugal (UK users only).
  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.
  Bolt storms to victory in Ostrava
Usain Bolt wins the 100 metres in 9.77 seconds at the IAAF Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava.
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
Ghanaati romps to Coronation win
Barry Hills' Ghanaati sweeps aside the opposition to win the Coronation Stakes on day four at Royal Ascot.
  Takeover Target drops from Ascot
Australian-trained Takeover Target will miss Saturday's Golden Jubilee Stakes with a temperature.
  Gold Cup history for superb Yeats
Yeats records an unprecedented fourth victory at the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.
CYCLING
Cas to hear Valverde ban appeal
Spain's Alejandro Valverde lodges an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) against a doping ban.
  Cooke earns Italian road race win
World and Olympic road race champion Nicole Cooke wins the Giro del Trentino.
  Cavendish secures Swiss stage win
Mark Cavendish seals victory in the sixth stage of the Tour of Switzerland on Thursday.
OTHER SPORT...
Innovative Hickstead founder dies
Douglas Bunn, the founder and owner of The All England Jumping Course at Hickstead, dies aged 81.
  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.
  Ericsson 4 secures Volvo victory
Sweden's Ericsson 4 seals victory in the 2008-2009 round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race.
FUN AND GAMES
Review of the week
Ronaldo and Rio camp it up, plus the Bullseye guide to fixtures
  Robbo Robson blog
"Twenty20 is cricket for the goldfish-memory generation"
  Sport quotes of the week
Cristiano Ronaldo talks himself up, plus Twenty20 chants
NORTHERN IRELAND
South Africa 26-21 Lions
South Africa survive a rousing fightback from the Lions to win the first Test 26-21 at Kings Park in Durban.
  Ports to face Rangers in friendly
Portadown will play a Rangers XI in a pre-season friendly at Shamrock Park on 30 July.
  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.
SCOTLAND
Livi in talks over rescue deal
Livingston chairman Angelo Massone says the former owner of Dumbarton wants to help him prevent the club going into administration on Monday.
  Well talk to Sanchez and Staunton
Lawrie Sanchez and Steve Staunton hold talks with Motherwell about their manager's job.
  Houston to start against France
John Houston will be on the wing for Scotland A in their IRB Nations Cup decider against France A on Sunday.
WALES
South Africa 26-21 Lions
South Africa survive a rousing fightback from the Lions to win the first Test 26-21 at Kings Park in Durban.
  Benjamin almost 'quit' athletics
Olympic finalist Tim Benjamin reveals he almost quit athletics following his injury nightmare.
  Dobbie's plea to striker Scotland
Stephen Dobbie has pleaded with Jason Scotland to reject a Premier League move and stay at Swansea City.

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