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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Drones 'kill dozens' in Pakistan At least 40 people are killed in a suspected US attack in NW Pakistan, officials say, as it steps up its fight against militants. |
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| China riot city 'under control' China's riot-torn city of Urumqi is now under control and those guilty of murder will be executed, local officials say. | |
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| S Africa strike hits stadium work Some 70,000 construction workers in South Africa go on strike, halting work on stadiums for the 2010 World Cup. | |
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| Saudi terror trials condemn 330 A court in Saudi Arabia finds 330 people guilty in the first known terrorism trials in the kingdom, prosecutors say. | |
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| G8 leaders 'hopeful on economy' The leaders of G8 nations say there are signs of stabilisation in the world economy but warn significant risks remain. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | S Africa strike hits stadium work Some 70,000 construction workers in South Africa go on strike, halting work on stadiums for the 2010 World Cup. |
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| Tanzania 'finds Comoros victims' Tanzanian police say bodies and debris believed to be from a plane that crashed off Comoros have washed up on an island. | |
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| DR Congo army 'to act over rapes' The Congolese military says it will punish any soldiers carrying out rapes, following criticism by a rights group. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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 | Google to launch operating system Google is to launch a new operating system that is set to go head to head against Microsoft's Windows. |
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| Honduras rivals back peace moves Costa Rican President Oscar Arias is agreed as mediator in attempts to resolve the political crisis in Honduras. | |
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| Governments hit by cyber attack A computer attack hits key US government agencies and major South Korean government sites may also be affected. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | China riot city 'under control' China's riot-torn city of Urumqi is now under control and those guilty of murder will be executed, local officials say. |
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| Indonesia leader set for poll win Indonesia's leader Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono looks on course for a clear win in presidential polls, exit polls suggest. | |
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| Kim Jong-il appears at memorial North Korean leader Kim Jong-il makes a rare appearance for commemorations of the 15th anniversary of his father's death. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | G8 leaders 'hopeful on economy' The leaders of G8 nations say there are signs of stabilisation in the world economy but warn significant risks remain. |
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| Karadzic immunity claim rejected The Hague says an alleged deal between the US and Bosnian Serb war crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic is no bar to prosecution. | |
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| Agencies outline Mars initiative The US and European space agencies launch an initiative that could lead to joint missions to explore the Red Planet. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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 | Saudi terror trials condemn 330 A court in Saudi Arabia finds 330 people guilty in the first known terrorism trials in the kingdom, prosecutors say. |
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| 'Law must thwart' Israeli barrier International aid group Oxfam demands the "triumph of the rule of law" over Israel's barrier inside the West Bank. | |
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| Ahmadinejad hails 'free' election Iran's president says his re-election in June was free and fair despite continuing opposition claims of fraud. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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| Drones 'kill dozens' in Pakistan At least 40 people are killed in a suspected US attack in NW Pakistan, officials say, as it steps up its fight against militants. |
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| Sania Mirza admirer is arrested An Indian man turns up at the home of tennis star Sania Mirza and threatens to kill himself if she does not marry him. | |
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| Pakistan court cuts new oil tax Pakistan's Supreme Court slashes a new carbon tax imposed on oil by the government, bringing down oil prices by more than 10%. | |
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| UK NEWS | |
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 | Banks to face tougher regulation UK banks will face tougher regulation and consumers will get more protection, under reforms proposed by the chancellor. |
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| Afghan toll 'will rise further' A British soldier becomes the seventh to die in a week in Afghanistan, as a minister warns "more lives will be lost". | |
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| Honey trap girl guilty of murder A teenage girl is found guilty of murder by luring a 16-year-old boy to his death in a "honey trap" plot in south London. | |
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| UK POLITICS | |
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| Banks to face tougher regulation UK banks will face tougher regulation and consumers will get more protection, under reforms proposed by the chancellor. |
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| Harman defends Afghan objectives Harriet Harman defends the UK's Afghan strategy against criticism the mission's objectives have become confused. | |
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| Speaker Bercow lifts scouts ban House of Commons Speaker John Bercow overturns a ban on cub scouts using Westminster Hall to lobby MPs. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | 'No fee degrees' university plan A university funding plan is considered in which students would pay no fees but would forfeit loans. |
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| Sats results 'published on time' The results for national curriculum tests taken by 11-year-olds in England have been published on time this year. | |
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| Racy novel teacher defends book A teacher who wrote a racy novel about her pupils said it was written specifically to encourage a challenging class of teenage boys to read. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Honey trap girl guilty of murder A teenage girl is found guilty of murder by luring a 16-year-old boy to his death in a "honey trap" plot in south London. |
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| Patient charged with two murders A Broadmoor patient is charged with murdering two women and attempting to kill a student in 1998. | |
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| Dummy 'causes robbery flashbacks' A shop-owner in Bolton is told he must remove a mannequin of a soldier because it is scaring local bank workers. | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Car dealer 'is shocked by arrest' A car dealer arrested and freed without charge denies involvement in illegal cigarette smuggling or laundering assets. |
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| Woman arrested over Newry killing A 19-year-old woman is arrested over the murder of a Polish man whose body was found in a laneway in Newry. | |
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| Inquiry into epileptic fit arrest The police ombudsman is to investigate allegations that a man with epilepsy was arrested while he was having a seizure. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Man held after child kidnap bid Police in France arrest a man who allegedly tried to abduct a 12-year-old Scottish girl he met through the internet. |
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| Virus liner anger over train move Passengers on a virus-hit cruise ship raise a petition against plans to get them back home on a chartered train. | |
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| Jail for woman who conned Tories A party worker who embezzled more than £130,000 from the Scottish Conservatives is jailed for 22 months. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Stepdaughter 'knife attack' claim A teenager tells a jury how her stepfather turned on her after stabbing her brother to death in his bed. |
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| RAF jets avoid crash 'by chance' Two Hawk jets pass within 30ft each other and "only chance" averts a crash, says a report into the near miss. | |
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| Historic Welsh Ashes Test starts Thousands of cricket lovers descend on Cardiff as the Welsh capital hosts its first Ashes Test. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | IMF more upbeat on 2010 recovery The IMF says the global economy will likely grow 2.5% next year, a bigger expansion than its earlier estimate three months ago. |
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| Google to launch operating system Google is to launch a new operating system that is set to go head to head against Microsoft's Windows. | |
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| China arrests Rio Tinto executive An Australian Rio Tinto executive and three Chinese colleagues are arrested by Chinese authorities on suspicion of spying. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Emotional farewell to King of Pop Michael Jackson's daughter Paris makes a poignant tribute at the end of a memorial service for the pop star in Los Angeles. |
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| Potter stars drenched at premiere Thousands of fans brave heavy rain as they try catch a glimpse of the stars of the new Harry Potter film at its UK premiere in Leicester Square. | |
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| Actor Baldwin mulls political bid Actor Alec Baldwin says that he is giving serious thought to a bid for political office in the US. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | Agencies outline Mars initiative The US and European space agencies launch an initiative that could lead to joint missions to explore the Red Planet. |
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| Striking salamander species found A new species of lungless salamander is discovered, the most distinct amphibian found in the US for nearly 50 years. | |
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| Scientists claim sperm 'first' Scientists in Newcastle claim to have created human sperm in the laboratory in what they say is a world first. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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| Google to launch operating system Google is to launch a new operating system that is set to go head to head against Microsoft's Windows. |
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| Governments hit by cyber attack A computer attack hits key US government agencies and major South Korean government sites may also be affected. | |
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| TalkTalk drops ad tracking firm Carphone Warehouses' ISP follows BT and ends its agreement with Phorm. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Scientists claim sperm 'first' Scientists in Newcastle claim to have created human sperm in the laboratory in what they say is a world first. |
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| 'Expect suicides' with recession Rates of suicide, murders and heart attacks will go up as the economy continues its downturn, experts warn. | |
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| 'No proof' that muscle rubs work There is no convincing evidence that liniments and balms work on sore muscles and joints, according to experts. | |
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| 1996: Seven slashed in school machete attack Three young children and four adults are attacked by a man with a machete at an infant school in Wolverhampton. | |||
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| 2005: G8 leaders agree $50bn aid boost The G8 summit in Gleneagles ends with a deal to boost aid for developing countries by $50bn. | |||
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| 1965: Ronald Biggs escapes from jail Ronald Biggs who was serving a 30-year prison sentence for his part in the Great Train Robbery escapes from Wandsworth prison. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Ashes live - England v Australia Kevin Pietersen and Paul Collingwood put on 138 for the fourth wicket as England reach a decent position against Australia in the first Test. |
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| Voeckler wins Tour's fifth stage Frenchman Thomas Voeckler celebrates his maiden Grand Tour victory on stage five of the Tour de France. | |
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| Zokora leaves Spurs for Sevilla Sevilla sign Tottenham midfielder Didier Zokora on a four-year contract. | |
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| Chelsea dismiss claims over Terry Chelsea refute suggestions they have not been in contact with defender John Terry regarding Manchester City's £30m offer for him last week. | |
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| Obertan completes Man Utd switch Manchester United sign winger Gabriel Obertan from Bordeaux on a four-year contract. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Zokora leaves Spurs for Sevilla Sevilla sign Tottenham midfielder Didier Zokora on a four-year contract. |
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| Chelsea dismiss claims over Terry Chelsea refute suggestions they have not been in contact with defender John Terry regarding Manchester City's £30m offer for him last week. | |
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| Obertan completes Man Utd switch Manchester United sign winger Gabriel Obertan from Bordeaux on a four-year contract. | |
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| ARSENAL | |
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 | Van Persie signs new Arsenal deal Dutch striker Robin van Persie agrees a new long-term contract at Arsenal. |
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| ASTON VILLA | |
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 | Oxford face Villa XI warm-up game Oxford will host an Aston Villa XI in their final warm-up match on 4 August before the new Blue Square Premier season. |
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| BLACKBURN | |
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 | Rovers downbeat on Van Nistelrooy Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce reveals they have been priced out of a move for Real Madrid's Ruud van Nistelrooy. |
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| BOLTON | |
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 | Bolton sign Davis from Portsmouth Sean Davis joins Bolton from Portsmouth on a free transfer. |
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| CHELSEA | |
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 | Chelsea dismiss claims over Terry Chelsea refute suggestions they have not been in contact with defender John Terry regarding Manchester City's £30m offer for him last week. |
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| EVERTON | |
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 | Everton set to re-sign Jo on loan Everton close in on a deal to bring Manchester City striker Jo back to Goodison Park on loan next season. |
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| FULHAM | |
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 | Hull confirm interest in Zamora Hull City chairman Paul Duffen confirms their interest in Fulham striker Bobby Zamora. |
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| HULL | |
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| Hull confirm interest in Zamora Hull City chairman Paul Duffen confirms their interest in Fulham striker Bobby Zamora. |
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| LIVERPOOL | |
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 | Benayoun extends Liverpool deal Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun signs a two-year contract extension to extend his Anfield stay until 2013. |
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| MANCHESTER CITY | |
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| Everton set to re-sign Jo on loan Everton close in on a deal to bring Manchester City striker Jo back to Goodison Park on loan next season. |
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| MANCHESTER UNITED | |
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 | Obertan completes Man Utd switch Manchester United sign winger Gabriel Obertan from Bordeaux on a four-year contract. |
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| MIDDLESBROUGH | |
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 | Alves back as Mido remains absent Middlesbrough striker Afonso Alves returns to the club after a first-day absence, although team-mate Mido is still to report for the new campaign. |
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| NEWCASTLE | |
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 | Bids meet Newcastle asking price Newcastle Utd managing director Derek Llambias claims that at least two offers of £100m have been received for the club. |
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| PORTSMOUTH | |
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 | Primus extends stay at Portsmouth Portsmouth defender Linvoy Primus signs a one-year contract extension at Fratton Park. |
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| STOKE | |
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 | Diao set to sign new Stoke deal Stoke City expect midfielder Salif Diao to sign a 12-month contract at the club by the end of the week. |
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| SUNDERLAND | |
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 | Chopra completes Cardiff switch Michael Chopra has completed his club record £4m move to Championship side Cardiff City from Sunderland. |
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| TOTTENHAM | |
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| Zokora leaves Spurs for Sevilla Sevilla sign Tottenham midfielder Didier Zokora on a four-year contract. |
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| WEST BROM | |
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 | Cox completes move to West Brom West Bromwich Albion complete the signing of Swindon Town striker Simon Cox. |
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| WEST HAM UNITED | |
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 | Saints' Davis set to join Hammers Southampton captain and goalkeeper Kelvin Davis is set to join West Ham. |
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| WIGAN | |
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 | Wigan bid for Swansea's Scotland Swansea City's resolve to keep Jason Scotland is tested further as Wigan table a bid for the striker. |
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| BARNSLEY | |
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 | Campbell-Ryce set for deal talks Barnsley will open contract negotiations with Jamal Campbell-Ryce as soon as the midfielder returns from international duty with Jamaica. |
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| BIRMINGHAM | |
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 | We need more signings - McLeish Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish believes his club do not yet have enough quality to survive back in the Premier League. |
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| BLACKPOOL | |
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 | Adam delays decision on Blackpool Charlie Adam wants talks about his future with Rangers manager Walter Smith before accepting a transfer to Blackpool. |
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| BRISTOL CITY | |
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 | Boss Johnson eyes more signings Bristol City manager Gary Johnson plans to add further to his squad, after revealing another bid has been turned down. |
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| BURNLEY | |
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 | Mahon returns to Tranmere Rovers Tranmere Rovers re-sign former midfielder Alan Mahon on a three-year deal, following his release by Burnley. |
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| CARDIFF | |
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| Chopra completes Cardiff switch Michael Chopra has completed his club record £4m move to Championship side Cardiff City from Sunderland. |
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| CHARLTON | |
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 | Charlton linked with new takeover Charlton postpone a question-and-answer session with fans amid speculation the League One club is set to be taken over. |
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| COVENTRY | |
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 | Midfielder Thornton exits Ricoh Coventry City part company with midfielder Kevin Thornton by mutual consent |
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| CRYSTAL PALACE | |
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 | Palace snap up Charlton's Ambrose Crystal Palace sign midfielder Darren Ambrose on a two-year deal, following the end of his contract at relegated Charlton. |
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| DERBY | |
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 | No Celtic bid for Commons - Derby Derby County insist they have received no firm offer from Celtic for winger Kris Commons, BBC Radio Derby reports. |
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| DONCASTER | |
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 | No 'big buys' to replace Wellens Doncaster Rovers chairman John Ryan says there will be no big-money buys following midfielder Richie Wellens' departure to Leicester. |
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| IPSWICH | |
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 | Ipswich close to double signing Ipswich Town manager Roy Keane says he is close to signing two more players. |
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| NORWICH | |
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 | Norwich snap up Australian keeper Norwich City sign Australian goalkeeper Michael Theoklitos on a two-year deal. |
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| NOTTM FOREST | |
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 | Adebola can feel positive vibe Nottingham Forest striker Dele Adebola believes there is a positive vibe around the club in pre-season training. |
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| PLYMOUTH | |
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 | Argyle budget set to be revealed Plymouth Argyle manager Paul Sturrock expects to find out his transfer budget at a meeting with the new board on Tuesday. |
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| PRESTON | |
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 | Keeper Neal signs for Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Town sign keeper Chris Neal from Preston North End on a three-year deal. |
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| QPR | |
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 | QPR snap up Argentine midfielder Queens Park Rangers complete the signing of Argentine midfielder Alejandro Damian Faurlin for £3.5m. |
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| READING | |
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 | Rodgers' European goal for Royals Reading manager Brendan Rodgers aims to bring Premier League and European football to the Madejski Stadium |
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| SHEFF WED | |
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 | Laws found guilty but escapes ban Sheffield Wednesday manager Brian Laws escapes a touchline ban after being sent from the dugout during the 1-1 draw with Preston in March. |
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| SHEFF UTD | |
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 | Goalkeeper Kenny fails drugs test Sheffield United goalkeeper Paddy Kenny is suspended after failing a drugs test. |
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| SOUTHAMPTON | |
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 | Swiss seals Southampton takeover Swiss Markus Liebherr completes his takeover of League One Southampton. |
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| SWANSEA | |
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| Wigan bid for Swansea's Scotland Swansea City's resolve to keep Jason Scotland is tested further as Wigan table a bid for the striker. |
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| WATFORD | |
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 | Mackay in no rush to sell players Watford manager Malky Mackay says the club are in a "transitional period" with player of the season Tommy Smith set to leave for Sheffield United. |
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| WOLVES | |
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 | Wolves swoop for defender Zubar Wolves sign defender Ronald Zubar from Marseille for an undisclosed fee. |
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| ABERDEEN | |
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 | SPL takes time over TV contract The Scottish Premier League could take up to two weeks to decide whether to accept a joint broadcasting deal from Sky and ESPN. |
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| CELTIC | |
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| No Celtic bid for Commons - Derby Derby County insist they have received no firm offer from Celtic for winger Kris Commons, BBC Radio Derby reports. |
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| DUNDEE UNITED | |
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 | Sandaza setback for Dundee Utd Dundee United striker Francisco Sandaza is to miss the start of the season and will not resume training until September. |
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| FALKIRK | |
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 | Finnigan handed new Bairns deal Falkirk boss Eddie May thinks Carl Finnigan can become his main striker after signing a new contract. |
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| HAMILTON | |
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| SPL takes time over TV contract The Scottish Premier League could take up to two weeks to decide whether to accept a joint broadcasting deal from Sky and ESPN. |
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| HEARTS | |
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 | Hearts trio vying for captaincy Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo narrows down his choice for club captain to three players. |
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| HIBERNIAN | |
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 | Hibs switch goalkeeping targets Hibernian are still seeking a goalkeeper after Celtic demand a fee for Mark Brown. |
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| INVERNESS CT | |
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 | Defender McGuire leaves Inverness Inverness Caledonian Thistle confirm that defender Phil McGuire has left the First Division club. |
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| KILMARNOCK | |
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| SPL takes time over TV contract The Scottish Premier League could take up to two weeks to decide whether to accept a joint broadcasting deal from Sky and ESPN. |
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| MOTHERWELL | |
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 | Motherwell focus on Llanelli win Captain Stephen Craigan is confident Motherwell can overcome a one-goal deficit and avoid a shock Europa League exit at Llanelli. |
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| RANGERS | |
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| Adam delays decision on Blackpool Charlie Adam wants talks about his future with Rangers manager Walter Smith before accepting a transfer to Blackpool. |
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| ST MIRREN | |
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| SPL takes time over TV contract The Scottish Premier League could take up to two weeks to decide whether to accept a joint broadcasting deal from Sky and ESPN. |
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| AFRICAN FOOTBALL | |
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| Zokora leaves Spurs for Sevilla Sevilla sign Tottenham midfielder Didier Zokora on a four-year contract. |
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| S Africa strike hits stadium work Some 70,000 construction workers in South Africa go on strike, halting work on stadiums for the 2010 World Cup. | |
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| Merreikh to face Mazembe in semis TP Mazembe of DR Congo and Sudan's El Merreikh will meet in the first semi final of the Cecafa Club Championship on Thursday. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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| Ashes live - England v Australia Kevin Pietersen and Paul Collingwood put on 138 for the fourth wicket as England reach a decent position against Australia in the first Test. |
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| Windies weakened by contract row West Indies are likely to field a second-string team for the first Test against Bangladesh on Thursday because of continuing contract disputes. | |
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| England & Australia set for Ashes The five-Test Ashes series begins on Wednesday in Cardiff, with injuries to two Australians potentially giving England a major confidence boost. | |
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| RUGBY UNION | |
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 | Wilkinson returns to England fold England recall fly-half Jonny Wilkinson to their 32-man elite player squad for the forthcoming season, but Danny Cipriani is left out by manager Martin Johnson. |
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| Boks charged over armband protest South Africa are charged with misconduct after the Springboks wore armbands in the final Test against the Lions supporting banned lock Bakkies Botha. | |
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| Newcastle sign up Bath prop Ovens Newcastle Falcons announce the signing of Bath prop Laurence Ovens. | |
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| RUGBY LEAGUE | |
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 | Winger Tupou joins Wests Tigers Sacked Bradford Bulls winger Tame Tupou signs for Australian outfit Wests Tigers. |
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| Esders joins Harlequins on loan Harlequins sign Hull Kingston Rovers forward Ryan Esders on a one-month loan deal. | |
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| Ablett agrees new Rhinos contract Leeds Rhinos forward Carl Ablett signs a one-year contract extension , that will keep at Headingley until the end of 2010. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Tennis star Montcourt dies at 24 French tennis player Mathieu Montcourt dies unexpectedly at the age of 24. |
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| US Open prize fund bucks downturn The winners of this year's US Open men's and women's singles titles will each receive a record £992,000 - nearly 6% up on 2008. | |
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| Sania Mirza admirer is arrested An Indian man turns up at the home of tennis star Sania Mirza and threatens to kill himself if she does not marry him. | |
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| GOLF | |
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 | Injury-hit Immelman out of Open Former Masters champion Trevor Immelman withdraws from next week's Open because of a wrist problem. |
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| McDowell set for Loch Lomond test Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell is ready to defend his Scottish Open title on Thursday at Loch Lomond but admits it could hit his chances at Turnberry. | |
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| Scottish brothers gain Open entry Scottish brothers Elliot and Lloyd Saltman become the first brothers to qualify for The Open since Seve and Manuel Ballesteros 26 years ago. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Pedrosa storms to US MotoGP glory Dani Pedrosa clinches victory in the US MotoGP after coming from fourth on the grid to hit the front from the start of the race. |
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| Lorenzo takes pole for US MotoGP Jorge Lorenzo takes pole position for the US MotoGP but the Spaniard also suffers a heavy fall, as does third-fastest rider Casey Stoner. | |
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| Matt Roberts' Laguna practice report Nicky Hayden's 4 July weekend celebrations get off to a stumbling start in California | |
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| FORMULA 1 | |
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 | Title is 'Button's to lose now' Red Bull rival Mark Webber says the 2009 Formula 1 title is now Jenson Button's to lose ahead of the German Grand Prix. |
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| BOXING | |
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 | Froch to defend belt in home city World champion boxer Carl Froch says he will defend his WBC super middleweight title in his home city of Nottingham in October. |
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| Edwards could fight for Euro belt Stoke-on-Trent boxer Chris Edwards is put forward to fight for the vacant European flyweight title. | |
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| Lynes comes up short in title bid Last-minute replacement Colin Lynes comes up just short in his bid to reclaim the European light-welterweight title in Paris. | |
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| ATHLETICS | |
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 | Bolt storms to stunning victory Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt runs the fourth-fastest 200m time in history as he storms to victory in appalling conditions at the Lausanne Grand Prix. |
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| Farah to miss Birmingham trials Mo Farah is to miss this weekend's World Championships trial in order to concentrate on setting a record mark in the 5,000m later in July. | |
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| Ohuruogu opts for 400m at trials Olympic 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu will run in the distance at this weekend's World Trials and UK Championships in Birmingham. | |
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| SNOOKER | |
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 | Telford retains UK Championship The UK Championship returns to Telford International Centre for the third year running. |
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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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| HORSE RACING | |
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 | Rainbow View bids for overdue win Rainbow View's quest to regain her reputation as Europe's top two-year-old filly in 2008 continues in the Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket. |
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| Sea The Stars seals historic win Sea The Stars produces another superb display to win the Group One Eclipse Stakes at Sandown Park and secure a hat-trick of famous victories. | |
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| Record fine and ban for Henderson Leading trainer Nicky Henderson is fined a record £40,000 and will be unable to race horses for three months after being found guilty of doping. | |
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| CYCLING | |
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 | Voeckler wins Tour's fifth stage Frenchman Thomas Voeckler celebrates his maiden Grand Tour victory on stage five of the Tour de France. |
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| Tour de France - stage five as it happened France's Thomas Voeckler completes a sensational breakaway to win in Perpignan. | |
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| Armstrong just misses Tour lead Lance Armstrong's Astana team narrowly fail to put the seven-time champion back in the leader's yellow jersey as Fabian Cancellara remains top after the team time trial. | |
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| OTHER SPORT... | |
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 | GB men clinch historic away wins Britain's men prepare for this weekend's clash with Spain by posting their first away wins in the European Volleyball League, beating Croatia twice in Group A. |
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| ESPN to launch UK sports channel ESPN announces plans to launch a new sports channel in the UK on 3 August, on which it will show Premier League football. | |
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| Phelps' absence boosts Haffield Thomas Haffield hopes Michael Phelps' decision to quit the 400m individual medley gives him a greater chance of a major medal. | |
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| FUN AND GAMES | |
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 | Ashes Ten to Tackle How much do you remember about the 2005 Ashes series? |
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| Sport quotes of the week Ronaldo feels the love, as Roddick says sorry to everyone | |
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| Robbo Robson blog "Roddick's heroism and ultimate failure mean he is truly an honorary Brit" | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | McDowell set for Loch Lomond test Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell is ready to defend his Scottish Open title on Thursday at Loch Lomond but admits it could hit his chances at Turnberry. |
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| Top road racers bound for Billown Top road racers from across the British Isles will contest next week's Southern 100 road races on the Isle of Man. | |
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| Seeley clinches Knockhill double Alastair Seeley increases his lead in the British Superstock Championship after winning both races at Knockhill in Scotland on Sunday. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | SPL chief not involved in TV deal New Scottish Premier League chief executive Neil Doncaster is to have no input in negotiations for any proposed live television deal. |
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| Motherwell focus on Llanelli win Captain Stephen Craigan is confident Motherwell can overcome a one-goal deficit and avoid a shock Europa League exit at Llanelli. | |
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| No Celtic bid for Commons - Derby Derby County insist they have received no firm offer from Celtic for winger Kris Commons, BBC Radio Derby reports. | |
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| WALES | |
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| Ashes live - England v Australia Kevin Pietersen and Paul Collingwood put on 138 for the fourth wicket as England reach a decent position against Australia in the first Test. |
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| Essex v Glamorgan scoreboard | |
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| Crusaders release Duggan & Quinn Long-serving Celtic Crusaders Tony Duggan and Damian Quinn will leave the club at the end of the season. | |
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