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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | G8 pledges to boost food supplies Leaders of G8 nations agree a $20bn effort to boost agriculture in the developing world at their summit in Italy. |
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| Leaner GM emerges from bankruptcy GM emerges from bankruptcy protection after signing a deal allowing it to sell its best assets to a "new GM". | |
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| How the turtle's shell developed Scientists reveal a spectacular insight into turtle evolution - how the unique animals get their shells. | |
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| Swat Taliban chief 'near death' The leader of Taliban militants in Pakistan's Swat district is critically wounded and is close to death, the BBC has learnt. | |
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| Bull gores man to death in Spain A young Spanish man is fatally gored at Spain's Pamplona bull run - the first such death at the event for 14 years. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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| G8 pledges to boost food supplies Leaders of G8 nations agree a $20bn effort to boost agriculture in the developing world at their summit in Italy. |
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| SA miners hold bosses underground Negotiations are under way at a South African platinum mine to free five mangers being held hostage by miners underground. | |
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| Nairobi water 'stolen for farms' Authorities in Kenya's capital say they have unearthed a syndicate stealing water to irrigate farms at a time of acute shortages. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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 | Leaner GM emerges from bankruptcy GM emerges from bankruptcy protection after signing a deal allowing it to sell its best assets to a "new GM". |
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| Obama holds first talks with Pope US President Barack Obama is expected to discuss the global economy and climate change in his first meeting with the Pope. | |
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| Jackson foul play 'not ruled out' The head of Los Angeles police refuses to rule out murder in the investigation into the death of singer Michael Jackson. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | China reimposes curfew in Urumqi A curfew is reimposed in the restive Chinese city of Urumqi after worshippers defy an order to stay away from mosques. |
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| Burma trial hears defence witness The trial of Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi hears from one of the two defence witnesses allowed. | |
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| Oldest dinosaur burrow discovered Three dinosaur burrows are found in Australia, suggesting dinosaurs hid underground to survive harsh climates. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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| G8 pledges to boost food supplies Leaders of G8 nations agree a $20bn effort to boost agriculture in the developing world at their summit in Italy. |
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| Bull gores man to death in Spain A young Spanish man is fatally gored at Spain's Pamplona bull run - the first such death at the event for 14 years. | |
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| Herschel shows breadth of vision The Herschel space telescope's "first light" images demonstrate a remarkable capability even though its set-up is still not complete. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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 | G8 warning on Iran crackdown G8 leaders are seriously concerned about Iran's "appalling" post-poll violence and its nuclear programme, Barack Obama says. |
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| Gaddafi and Brown in first talks Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and UK PM Gordon Brown discuss the Lockerbie bomber at their first talks, at the G8 in Italy. | |
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| Israel must stay 'deep in Golan' An aide to Israel's PM says the country must retain a large part of the Golan Heights, rejecting Syria's major peace demand. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | Swat Taliban chief 'near death' The leader of Taliban militants in Pakistan's Swat district is critically wounded and is close to death, the BBC has learnt. |
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| India toxic alcohol toll tops 100 More than 100 people die after consuming toxic illegal alcohol in the Indian state of Gujarat as police warn the toll could rise. | |
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| Pakistan petrol tax row continues A lawyer challenges in court the Pakistan government's new petrol tax, the latest move in an escalating row over oil prices. | |
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| UK NEWS | |
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 | Pair jailed for web race crimes Two men are jailed after becoming the first British people to be convicted of inciting racial hatred online. |
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| Two more UK deaths in Afghanistan Two more British soldiers are killed in Helmand province in Afghanistan, taking the death toll to nine in nine days of fighting. | |
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| Mother wins Snatch vehicle review The mother of a soldier killed in Iraq wins the right to a review of the refusal to hold an inquiry into the use of Snatch Land Rovers. | |
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| UK POLITICS | |
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 | Brown stands by Afghan strategy Gordon Brown says the UK's commitment to Afghanistan is "undiminished" despite the death of a further two British soldiers. |
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| MP couple win squatter court bid Labour MPs Ann and Alan Keen win a court bid to evict squatters - but face a sleaze inquiry over why the house was empty in the first place. | |
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| Cameron standing by press chief David Cameron rejects fresh Labour and Lib Dem calls to axe Andy Coulson over phone hacking claims at the News of the World. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | Academics denounce maths A-level Dozens of university maths experts say a new "use of mathematics" A-level is not up to scratch and should be scrapped. |
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| Parents worry about summer costs Six in 10 parents are worried about the cost of keeping their children busy in the school holidays, a survey suggests. | |
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| Police quiz pupils about 'attack' Police interview the classmates of a boy injured in an incident which led to a teacher being held on suspicion of attempted murder. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Newlyweds jailed for killing man A newlywed couple from Devon who killed a man the morning after their wedding are jailed for manslaughter. |
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| Botched op footballer's wife dies The wife of former Scotland footballer Colin Hendry dies in hospital in Salford after battling a serious infection. | |
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| Terror accused 'just an oddball' A man accused of terror charges was actually just "fantasising to make up for a rather sad life", a court hears. | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Drumcree talks to happen 'soon' First Minister Peter Robinson believes talks between Portadown Orangemen and nationalist residents over the Drumcree dispute will take place soon. |
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| Foreshore 'best for incinerator' The environment minister says an incinerator on Belfast Lough's foreshore is still the best option for dealing with the city's waste. | |
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| Call for peaceful Twelfth parades All involved in Twelfth parades should ensure marches pass off peacefully, the Parades Commission says. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Child sex attacker freed on bail A sex attacker is released on bail despite a Crown attempt to keep him locked up on grounds he is a risk to the public. |
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| Relative of body find OAP traced Police have tracked down the second cousin of an OAP whose body lay in her Edinburgh flat for up to five years. | |
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| Botched op footballer's wife dies The wife of former Scotland footballer Colin Hendry dies in hospital in Salford after battling a serious infection. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Murdered couple's photo apology An internet firm apologises after using a photo of a couple murdered on their Caribbean honeymoon as a testimonial. |
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| Sacked officer loses race claim A police community support officer loses a race discrimination claim after being sacked for showing porn on a mobile. | |
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| OAPs lose fight to save care home Two women, aged 99 and 90, lose a High Court hearing to stop their care home from closing. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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| Leaner GM emerges from bankruptcy GM emerges from bankruptcy protection after signing a deal allowing it to sell its best assets to a "new GM". |
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| Firm admits overseas corruption A British engineering company admits it was involved in overseas corruption and breaching UN sanctions. | |
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| G8 pledges to boost food supplies Leaders of G8 nations agree a $20bn effort to boost agriculture in the developing world at their summit in Italy. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Jackson foul play 'not ruled out' The head of Los Angeles police refuses to rule out murder in the investigation into the death of singer Michael Jackson. |
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| Jackman and Craig to share stage Actors Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman are to star together on Broadway in a play about two Chicago policeman. | |
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| Gibson 'to star in Foster film' Actress Jodie Foster will direct Mel Gibson in a film about a depressed man and his beaver hand-puppet, reports suggest. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | Speedy cheetahs put through paces Scientists attempt to discover what makes cheetahs the fastest land animals on the planet. |
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| Herschel shows breadth of vision The Herschel space telescope's "first light" images demonstrate a remarkable capability even though its set-up is still not complete. | |
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| Oldest dinosaur burrow discovered Three dinosaur burrows are found in Australia, suggesting dinosaurs hid underground to survive harsh climates. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | Smart clothes could take photos Smart fabrics that may one day be able to take images of their surroundings are under development by US researchers. |
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| Royal household turns to Twitter The micro-blogging revolution has reached Buckingham Palace as a Twitter account for the British Monarchy goes live. | |
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| Pair jailed for web race crimes Two men are jailed after becoming the first British people to be convicted of inciting racial hatred online. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Proof mounts on restricted diet Cutting calories may delay the ageing process and reduce the risk of disease, a long-term study of monkeys suggests. |
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| 'Lower' Asian obesity threshold The threshold for being overweight and obese should be lowered for British Asians, experts say. | |
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| Concern over Ebola virus in pigs A form of Ebola virus has been detected in pigs for the first time, raising concerns it could mutate and pose a new risk to humans. | |
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| 1940: Luftwaffe launches Battle of Britain The German air force, the Luftwaffe, attacks shipping convoys off the south-east coast of England at the start of the battle to save Britain from invasion. | |||
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| 1996: Girl survives murder of mother and sister The battered bodies of Lin Russell and her six-year-old daughter Megan are found near their home in Kent. | |||
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| 1943: Western Allies invade Sicily British, Canadian and American troops arrive on the Mediterranean island of Sicily - largely unopposed. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Ashes live - England v Australia Play is due to restart at 1705 BST in Cardiff following rain, with Australia 463-4, 28 runs ahead of England. |
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| Hamilton heads Vettel in practice World champion Lewis Hamilton posts the quickest German Grand Prix practice lap on Friday in his updated McLaren at Nurburgring. | |
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| Benzema 'chose Real over Man Utd' Karim Benzema reveals he rejected advances from Man Utd to join Real Madrid. | |
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| Nocentini takes lead in mountains Italy's Rinaldo Nocentini grabs the yellow jersey on the first mountain stage of the 2009 Tour de France, won by Brice Feillu of France. | |
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| Kroenke buys more Arsenal shares Arsenal director Stan Kroenke increases his shareholding in the London football club, raising his stake to 28.58%. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Benzema 'chose Real over Man Utd' Karim Benzema reveals he rejected advances from Man Utd to join Real Madrid. |
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| Kroenke buys more Arsenal shares Arsenal director Stan Kroenke increases his shareholding in the London football club, raising his stake to 28.58%. | |
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| Campbell set for Sunderland talks Manchester United striker Fraizer Campbell is to discuss terms and undergo a medical at Sunderland this weekend, BBC Newcastle understands. | |
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| ARSENAL | |
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 | Kroenke buys more Arsenal shares Arsenal director Stan Kroenke increases his shareholding in the London football club, raising his stake to 28.58%. |
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| ASTON VILLA | |
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 | Leeds snub top-flight Delph bids Leeds United reveal they have turned down two bids from Premier League teams for midfielder Fabian Delph |
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| BLACKBURN | |
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 | Botched op footballer's wife dies The wife of former Scotland footballer Colin Hendry dies in hospital in Salford after battling a serious infection. |
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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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 | Sturridge targets England call-up Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge says he is aiming for an England senior call-up after his switch from Manchester City to Stamford Bridge. |
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| EVERTON | |
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 | Everton agree deal for Naughton Sheffield United accept a bid from Everton for defender Kyle Naughton, BBC Radio Sheffield understands. |
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| FULHAM | |
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 | Hull await decision over Zamora Hull City manager Phil Brown confirms the club have made a "firm and substantial bid" for Fulham striker Bobby Zamora. |
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| HULL | |
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| Hull await decision over Zamora Hull City manager Phil Brown confirms the club have made a "firm and substantial bid" for Fulham striker Bobby Zamora. |
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| LIVERPOOL | |
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 | Liverpool can win title - Johnson Liverpool defender Glen Johnson believes his new side are capable of winning the Premier League. |
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| MANCHESTER CITY | |
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 | Fernandes ends spell at Man City Manchester City midfielder Gelson Fernandes joins French club St Etienne for an undisclosed fee. |
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| MANCHESTER UNITED | |
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| Benzema 'chose Real over Man Utd' Karim Benzema reveals he rejected advances from Man Utd to join Real Madrid. |
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| MIDDLESBROUGH | |
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 | Yeates hopes career will blossom Middlesbrough winger Mark Yeates hopes his move to Teesside can kick-start his career and the club's fortunes. |
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| NEWCASTLE | |
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 | Barton set for Magpies comeback Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton looks set for a surprise return to the Magpies line-up in their pre-season friendly against Shamrock Rovers on Saturday. |
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| PORTSMOUTH | |
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 | Pennant signs for Real Zaragoza Winger Jermaine Pennant joins Spanish club Real Zaragoza after being released by Liverpool. |
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| STOKE | |
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 | New deals for Diao and Wilkinson Stoke midfielder Salif Diao and defender Andy Wilkinson sign new contracts with the club. |
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| SUNDERLAND | |
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 | Sunderland fail in Cattermole bid Wigan turn down a bid from Sunderland for England under-21 midfielder Lee Cattermole. |
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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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 | Downing handed Baggies youth role Former Cheltenham manager Keith Downing becomes the new coach of the under-18s at West Bromwich Albion. |
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| WEST HAM UNITED | |
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 | Saints' Davis turns down Hammers Southampton goalkeeper Kelvin Davis rejects a move to West Ham and signs a new contract with the Saints. |
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| WIGAN | |
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| Sunderland fail in Cattermole bid Wigan turn down a bid from Sunderland for England under-21 midfielder Lee Cattermole. |
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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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| Botched op footballer's wife dies The wife of former Scotland footballer Colin Hendry dies in hospital in Salford after battling a serious infection. |
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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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 | Saddlers move for striker Jones Walsall sign Northern Ireland international Steve Jones on a free transfer from 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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 | Richardson seals Charlton move Former Leeds United captain Frazer Richardson joins Charlton on a two-year contract. |
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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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 | Clough to look at Derby trialists Derby County manager Nigel Clough will run his eye over trialists Mark Fotheringham and Patrick Kisnorbo in Saturday's friendly at Burton. |
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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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 | New signings settling in - Gunn Norwich City manager Bryan Gunn says his four new signing this summer are fitting in well. |
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| NOTTM FOREST | |
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 | Perch misses Forest Portugal trip Nottingham Forest captain James Perch has not travelled to Portugal for the Reds' pre-season tour. |
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| PLYMOUTH | |
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 | Plymouth face Hearts at Home Park Plymouth Argyle announce that SPL side Hearts will visit Home Park for a pre-season friendly on 29 July. |
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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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 | Magilton not daunted by QPR job QPR boss Jim Magilton says he will have no problem coping with chairman Flavio Briatore. |
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| READING | |
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 | Ex-Royals stars to play for Murty Doyle and Hahnemann amongst stars from 2006 to play for Murty testimonial |
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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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| Everton agree deal for Naughton Sheffield United accept a bid from Everton for defender Kyle Naughton, BBC Radio Sheffield understands. |
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| SOUTHAMPTON | |
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 | Southampton & Wotte part company Head coach Mark Wotte leaves Southampton just 24 hours after Swiss businessman Markus Liebherr's takeover of the club. |
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| SWANSEA | |
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 | Wigan & Swans agree Scotland fee Swansea agree a fee of around £2m to sell their striker Jason Scotland to Wigan, the move subject to personal terms and the securing of a work permit. |
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| WATFORD | |
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 | Watford chairman blasts ex-boss Watford chairman Jimmy Russo criticises former boss Brendan Rodgers after he claims striker Tommy Smith wants to join him at Reading. |
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| WOLVES | |
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 | Wolves' Iwelumo breaks metatarsal Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo is doubtful for the start of the Premier League season after breaking a metatarsal in the friendly win over Perth Glory. |
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| ABERDEEN | |
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 | Hughes too expensive for Aberdeen Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee admits Stephen Hughes' wage demands are likely to price the Dons out of a move for the midfielder. |
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| CELTIC | |
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 | Celtic complete Fortune signing Striker Marc-Antoine Fortune says he is looking forward to making his Celtic debut after sealing his £3.8m move from Nancy. |
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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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 | Falkirk bring in three new faces Falkirk sign Partick Thistle's Marc Twaddle and take Ryan Flynn and Alex MacDonald on loan. |
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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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 | Defender Bouzid seals Hearts move Hearts make their fourth summer signing after defender Ismael Bouzid moves to Tynecastle from Turkish club Ankaragucu. |
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| HIBERNIAN | |
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 | Scunthorpe sign Jones from Hibs English Championship outfit Scunthorpe set a club transfer record to sign Hibernian captain Rob Jones for an undisclosed fee. |
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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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 | Well warn fans over Albania trip Motherwell urge fans not to travel to next week's Europa League qualifier against KS Flamurtari in Albania amid safety concerns. |
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| RANGERS | |
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 | Saints sign Gers goalkeeper Smith Scottish Premier League newcomers St Johnstone sign goalkeeper Graeme Smith from Rangers. |
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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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 | Lemerre departure confirmed Roger Lemerre's departure from his job as Morocco coach is confirmed following a string of poor results for the Atlas Lion in 2010 World Cup qualifying. |
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| Confusion over Nigeria's Adefemi Austrian club SC Rheindorf Altach say Nigerian defender Olubayo Adefemi does not have permission to sign for French side US Boulogne. | |
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| Eto'o's Barca future still unsure The future of Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o at Spanish champions Barcelona is still unresolved, according to the club's president Joan Laporta. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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| Ashes live - England v Australia Play is due to restart at 1705 BST in Cardiff following rain, with Australia 463-4, 28 runs ahead of England. |
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| West Indies v Bangladesh score A weakened West Indies side take on Bangladesh in the first Test at Kingstown. | |
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| Women's Ashes - Eng v Aus latest England Women take on Australia Women in the first Ashes Test. | |
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| RUGBY UNION | |
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 | Roberts boosted by news of injury Cardiff Blues, Wales and Lions centre Jamie Roberts is expected to be fit for the new season after receiving good news on his injured wrist. |
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| All Blacks keep faith with Henry Graham Henry is reappointed as New Zealand coach through to the 2011 World Cup, hosted by the country. | |
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| Saracens opt for Wembley switch Saracens move their second Premiership match of the season against Northampton from Vicarage Road to Wembley Stadium. | |
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| RUGBY LEAGUE | |
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 | Warrington v St Helens (Sat) Team news ahead of Saturday's Super League match. |
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| Crusaders players face visa probe Players from Super League side Celtic Crusaders are being investigated by the UK Border Agency over possible immigration offences. | |
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| Adamson commits future to Salford Salford's Luke Adamson has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2012 season. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Aussie Klein banned for race slur Australian Brydan Klein will undergo a racial sensitivity course after accepting a six-month ban for racially abusing an opponent. |
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| Montcourt died after heart attack Tests reveal that 24-year-old French tennis player Mathieu Montcourt died of a heart attack. | |
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| Second arrest at Sania Mirza home A second man turns up at the home of soon-to-be-engaged Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, demanding she marry him. | |
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| GOLF | |
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 | Na Yeon Choi takes US Open lead Na Yeon Choi cards a three-under 68 to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the women's US Open in Pennsylvania. |
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| John Deere Classic leaderboard Leading scores from this week's US PGA Tour event in Illinois. | |
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| Scottish Open leaderboard Leading scores from this week's European Tour event from Loch Lomond. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Formula One news has moved >>>> Click the link above to reach BBC Sport's brand new Formula One website for 2009. |
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| Hamilton quickest at Nurburgring World champion Lewis Hamilton posts the quickest German Grand Prix practice lap on Friday in his vastly modified McLaren at Nurburgring. | |
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| Stoner to undergo medical tests Australian MotoGP rider Casey Stoner will undergo medical tests in the United States to find the cause of a mystery illness that has left him fatigued. | |
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| FORMULA 1 | |
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 | Hamilton heads Vettel in practice World champion Lewis Hamilton posts the quickest German Grand Prix practice lap on Friday in his updated McLaren at Nurburgring. |
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| Full results | |
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| View full standings tables | |
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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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| Haskins makes light of 'away' day Bristol's Lee Haskins is confident he will successfully defend his British super flyweight title in Sunderland on Friday. | |
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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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| ATHLETICS | |
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 | GB's Williams secures youth gold Briton Jodie Williams wins a shock gold medal in the 100m at the IAAF World Youth Championships in Bressanone. |
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| Douglas struggles for technique Oxford triple jumper Nathan Douglas says he is struggling to find his technique ahead of the UK Championships. | |
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| Kluft to miss World Championships Sweden's world heptathlon champion Carolina Kluft will miss next month's World Championships in Berlin after suffering a hamstring injury. | |
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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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 | July Cup win for Fleeting Spirit Fleeting Spirit gives jockey Tom Queally victory in the Darley July Cup at Newmarket's July meeting. |
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| Turner clear to return to saddle Britain's top female jockey Hayley Turner can return to racing after a medical review by the British Horseracing Authority. | |
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| Fremantle claims Newmarket prize Doctor Fremantle comes from last place to win the Princess of Wales's Blue Square Stakes at Newmarket. | |
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| CYCLING | |
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 | Nocentini takes lead in mountains Italy's Rinaldo Nocentini grabs the yellow jersey on the first mountain stage of the 2009 Tour de France, won by Brice Feillu of France. |
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| Live text - Tour de France Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador look to snatch the yellow jersey in the mountains on stage seven, a marathon 224km trek from Barcelona to Andorra Arcalis. | |
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| Hushovd overhauls Millar for win Norway's Thor Hushovd wins stage six of the Tour de France after Britain's David Millar is caught with 2km left in Barcelona. | |
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| OTHER SPORT... | |
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 | Grainger through to Lucerne semis Katherine Grainger and the men's pair of Andy Hodge and Pete Reed are among seven British heat-winners at the World Cup regatta in Lucerne. |
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| Phelps sets butterfly world mark Olympic superstar Michael Phelps breaks the 100m butterfly world record. | |
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| GB reach water polo semi-finals Great Britain's women reach the last four of water polo's European Nations Trophy in Manchester after winning their three group games. | |
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| FUN AND GAMES | |
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 | Robbo Robson blog "KP is like the hare in the fable. Bring on a tortoise and he gets complacent" |
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| Sport quotes of the week Ronaldo feels the love, as Roddick says sorry to everyone | |
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| Ashes Ten to Tackle How much do you remember about the 2005 Ashes series? | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Golf leaderboard The latest leaderboard from the Wales Open. |
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| Stockport confirm Ablett as boss Stockport County appoint former Liverpool defender Gary Ablett as their new manager. | |
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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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| SCOTLAND | |
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| Well warn fans over Albania trip Motherwell urge fans not to travel to next week's Europa League qualifier against KS Flamurtari in Albania amid safety concerns. |
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| Golf leaderboard The latest leaderboard from the Wales Open. | |
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| Botched op footballer's wife dies The wife of former Scotland footballer Colin Hendry dies in hospital in Salford after battling a serious infection. | |
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| WALES | |
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| Ashes live - England v Australia Play is due to restart at 1705 BST in Cardiff following rain, with Australia 463-4, 28 runs ahead of England. |
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| Wigan & Swans agree Scotland fee Swansea agree a fee of around £2m to sell their striker Jason Scotland to Wigan, the move subject to personal terms and the securing of a work permit. | |
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| Live - Essex v Glamorgan Latest scorecard from Glamorgan's game. | |
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