Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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Wednesday, 22 July, 2009, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
South Africa discontent spreads
Violence in South Africa's townships spreads as residents protest about what they say is a lack of basic services.
  US 'will repel nuclear hopefuls'
Iran and North Korea face severe consequences if they do not abandon their nuclear ambitions, the US secretary of state says.
  Mumbai accused says ready to die
The main suspect in the Mumbai attacks says he is ready to be hanged after admitting his role in the violence.
  Ukraine holds top murder suspect
A key suspect is arrested over the murder nine years ago of the Ukrainian journalist Georgiy Gongadze.
  Asia watches long solar eclipse
The longest total solar eclipse this century crosses Asia, with swathes of India and China plunged into darkness.
AFRICA
Sudanese accept oil border ruling
North and south Sudan agree to respect a border decision by international judges that awards a big oilfield to the north.
  South Africa discontent spreads
Violence in South Africa's townships spreads as residents protest about what they say is a lack of basic services.
  Fifa slaps Ivory Coast with fine
Fifa fines the Ivorian Football Federation $47,000 after the enquiry into the stadium tragedy in Abidjan in March.
AMERICAS
US 'will repel nuclear hopefuls'
Iran and North Korea face severe consequences if they do not abandon their nuclear ambitions, the US secretary of state says.
  Study charts Brazil youth murders
A study finds 5,000 young people aged 12 to 18 are killed in Brazil's cities and towns each year, many them poor, black males.
  Mexican midget wrestlers arrest
A woman is arrested in Mexico over the deaths of two midget wrestlers - twin brothers - found in a hotel room last month.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Asia watches long solar eclipse
The longest total solar eclipse this century crosses Asia, with swathes of India and China plunged into darkness.
  Jakarta bomber images released
Indonesian police reveal sketches of two men they believe were suicide bombers in attacks on two Jakarta hotels.
  Turkmen leader removes a tumour
Turkmenistan's president opens a new cancer hospital by performing the clinic's first operation himself.
EUROPE
EU backs Gdansk shipyard rescue
The European Commission backs a plan to save Poland's historic Gdansk shipyard - but it will have to cut capacity.
  Ukraine holds top murder suspect
A key suspect is arrested over the murder nine years ago of the Ukrainian journalist Georgiy Gongadze.
  German arms op man enjoys scratch
A German farmer who received the world's first transplant of two complete arms extols the joy of scratching.
MIDDLE EAST
US 'will repel nuclear hopefuls'
Iran and North Korea face severe consequences if they do not abandon their nuclear ambitions, the US secretary of state says.
  Saudi 'rights abuses' criticised
Amnesty International strongly criticises Saudi Arabia over abuses allegedly committed during counter-terrorism efforts.
  Israel to use Hitler shot for PR
Israeli embassies are instructed to use for public relations purposes a picture of Hitler meeting a Palestinian cleric.
SOUTH ASIA
Mumbai accused says ready to die
The main suspect in the Mumbai attacks says he is ready to be hanged after admitting his role in the violence.
  Asia watches long solar eclipse
The longest total solar eclipse this century crosses Asia, with swathes of India and China plunged into darkness.
  Bangladesh rare leopard cub found
A clouded leopard previously thought to be extinct is captured by tribespeople in Bangladesh, a leading zoologist tells the BBC.
UK
Man guilty of Beshenivsky murder
A 29-year-old man is convicted of the murder of Bradford policewoman Sharon Beshenivsky in November 2005.
  UK has enough helicopters - Brown
Gordon Brown says the UK has enough helicopters for Afghan operations - after a minister suggested more were needed.
  'Provoked' boat-sex killer jailed
A man who stabbed his partner and best friend to death after he found them having sex on his boat in Buckinghamshire is jailed.
UK POLITICS
UK has enough helicopters - Brown
Gordon Brown says the UK has enough helicopters for Afghan operations - after a minister suggested more were needed.
  Campaigning in Norwich nears end
Campaigners are out in force in Norwich North as they make their final push to win votes in Thursday's by-election.
  Key Lib Dem pledges could be axed
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg says he is ready to ditch longstanding spending pledges to tackle Britain's budget deficit.
UK EDUCATION
Teachers 'are scared of numeracy'
Primary teachers in England are often scared of basic numeracy and should have English and maths A-level, a report suggests.
  Junior school defends toilet CCTV
The head teacher of a junior school in Norfolk defends the use of CCTV in the toilet block to deter vandals.
  'Glass ceiling' blocking top jobs
Top professions are increasingly closed off to all but the most affluent families, a report into social mobility says.
ENGLAND
Faulty TV caused tower block fire
A fire at a tower block in south London, in which six people were killed, was caused by a faulty television set, tests show.
  'Provoked' boat-sex killer jailed
A man who stabbed his partner and best friend to death after he found them having sex on his boat in Buckinghamshire is jailed.
  School run woman had mug of vodka
A mother who drove her six-year-old daughter home from school while more than four times the drink-drive limit is spared jail.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Hillary Clinton 'visit in autumn'
There is speculation that US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton could visit Northern Ireland in the autumn.
  Man arrested over sapper murders
A 44-year-old man is arrested by detectives investigating the murders of two soldiers and attempted murder of five other people.
  More time for 1995 murder police
Police are given another 36 hours to question a man about the murder of Lorraine Mills in Ballymena 14 years ago.
SCOTLAND
Man admits dumping body in burn
A man on trial for the murder of his girlfriend's mother admits helping cover her body and dumping it in an Ayrshire burn.
  Shop death fall due to bad lights
A shop worker fell to her death in a Glasgow department store because a stairwell was poorly lit, a sheriff has ruled.
  City honours fallen firefighter
Hundreds of firefighters from across the UK honour their fallen colleague who died in an Edinburgh pub fire.
WALES
Call to join pandemic flu service
Wales needs to opt into the National Pandemic Flu Service when it goes live, says the Conservative health spokesman.
  Woman rescuing dog killed by cows
A 63-year-old woman trampled to death by cows was trying to rescue her pet dog which ran into the herd, an inquest hears.
  Father wins Iraq inquest review
The father of a TA soldier killed in Iraq six years ago wins permission to challenge a coroner's decision not to hold a full investigation.
BUSINESS
Boeing eyes Dreamliner solution
Boeing says it has found a "technical solution" to tackle a problem with its Dreamliner 787, but does not say when it will fly.
  Morgan Stanley makes $159m loss
Morgan Stanley made a loss of $159m (£97m) between April and June, worse than had been expected.
  'Difficult trading' blow for Fiat
Italian carmaker Fiat makes a 179m euro-loss between April and June amid an "extremely difficult trading environment".
ENTERTAINMENT
Sutherland assault charge dropped
Assault charges brought against actor Kiefer Sutherland after he allegedly head-butted a fashion designer are dropped.
  Oasis play down Liam's stage exit
Oasis play down reports that singer Liam Gallagher walked off stage during a gig in London after pints of beer were thrown at him.
  Chinese directors shun festival
Two Chinese directors boycott Australia's biggest film festival over the screening of a documentary about political activist Rebiya Kadeer.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Asia watches long solar eclipse
The longest total solar eclipse this century crosses Asia, with swathes of India and China plunged into darkness.
  Europe eyes 'innovative UK space'
The European Space Agency opens its new UK technical centre at Harwell in Oxfordshire.
  Hunt hopes to find ancient trees
One of the UK's biggest landowners embarks on a three-year survey to identify previously unrecorded ancient trees.
TECHNOLOGY
Unsung heroes save net from chaos
Volunteer efforts avert disaster when the vulnerable structure of the web is threatened, the TED Global conference hears.
  Phone gadget to diagnose disease
A new device that attaches to a mobile phone could be used to diagnose diseases in the developing world.
  Apple admits iPhone supply issues
Apple executives confirm rumours that international demand for the newest iPhone model is outstripping supply.
HEALTH
Saliva test for early birth risk
A simple saliva test could help spot which expectant women are most likely to deliver their baby prematurely, experts believe.
  Human flu jab trials 'under way'
Human trials of a vaccine to protect against the H1N1 swine flu virus have begun in Australia.
  Phone gadget to diagnose disease
A new device that attaches to a mobile phone could be used to diagnose diseases in the developing world.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1977: Deng Xiaoping back in power
The disgraced deputy Prime Minister of China, Deng Xiaoping, returns to Chinese Government.
  2003: Saddam's sons killed in gun battle
The United States says Uday and Qusay Hussein, the infamous sons of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, have been killed in a gun battle in northern Iraq.
  1987: Cartoonist shot in London street
A famous Palestinian cartoonist is shot in the face and critically wounded in London.

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TOP STORIES
Contador moves closer to Tour win
Spain's Alberto Contador tightens his grip on the Tour de France yellow jersey after a gruelling 17th stage.
  Pietersen to miss rest of Ashes
England batsman Kevin Pietersen is ruled out of the rest of the Ashes series against Australia with an Achilles tendon injury.
  Italian Di Luca fails doping test
Giro d'Italia runner-up Danilo Di Luca is provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned blood booster Cera.
  Eriksson aims for Premier League
Sven-Goran Eriksson insists he can take Notts County from League Two to the Premier League after signing a five-year deal as director of football.
  Drogba set to sign new Blues deal
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is poised to sign a new three-year deal but Andriy Shevchenko looks set to leave Stamford Bridge.
FOOTBALL
Eriksson aims for Premier League
Sven-Goran Eriksson insists he can take Notts County from League Two to the Premier League after signing a five-year deal as director of football.
  Spurs capture Naughton and Walker
Tottenham sign defenders Kyle Naughton and Kyle Walker from Championship side Sheffield United.
  Four players banned over betting
Four professional footballers are banned from playing for breaching betting rules in relation to a match between Accrington and Bury in May 2008.
ARSENAL
Arsenal stunned by Nasri injury
Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri faces up to three months out after fracturing his right fibula in pre-season training.
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ASTON VILLA
Late goals earn Aston Villa draw
Aston Villa come from two down to draw 2-2 with Colchester United in their pre-season encounter.
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BLACKBURN
Vieri trial at Blackburn extended
Veteran Italian striker Christian Vieri is to join Blackburn on their pre-season tour in the hope of earning a contract.
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BOLTON
Bolton wrap up Robinson loan deal
Bolton sign defender Paul Robinson from West Brom on a season-long loan deal, bringing to an end their long pursuit of the player.
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CHELSEA
Drogba set to sign new Blues deal
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is poised to sign a new three-year deal but Andriy Shevchenko looks set to leave Stamford Bridge.
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EVERTON
Everton snub Man City Lescott bid
Everton reject a £15m offer from Man City for England defender Joleon Lescott.
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FULHAM
Riise's brother makes Fulham move
Norway international midfielder Bjorn Helge Riise joins Fulham on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
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HULL
Hull receive offer for Ricketts
Hull City receive a formal bid for Welsh international defender Sam Ricketts.
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LIVERPOOL
Gerrard 'struck with boxer speed'
Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard lost his temper and hit a man like a boxer during a row over music, a court hears.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Man City not a threat - Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson says Liverpool and Chelsea - not Manchester City - will be Manchester United's main competitors for the Premier League title this season.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Man City not a threat - Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson says Liverpool and Chelsea - not Manchester City - will be Manchester United's main competitors for the Premier League title this season.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
Mido back in training with Boro
Mido returns to training at Middlesbrough after being absent for the first two weeks of pre-season.
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NEWCASTLE
Players do have passion - Hughton
Newcastle interim manager Chris Hughton says the brawl in the friendly at Huddersfield shows the players do care about the club.
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PORTSMOUTH
Hart dampens Pompey expectations
Portsmouth boss Paul Hart warns fans not to expect too much as Sulaiman Al Fahim's takeover of the club neared completion.
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STOKE
Sidibe targets October comeback
Stoke City striker Mamady Sidibe hopes to return from his cruciate knee ligament injury in October.
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SUNDERLAND
Sbragia to head Sunderland scouts
Sunderland appoint former manager Ricky Sbragia as the club's new chief scout.
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TOTTENHAM
Spurs capture Naughton and Walker
Tottenham sign defenders Kyle Naughton and Kyle Walker from Championship side Sheffield United.
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WEST BROM
Baggies trio get first contracts
Three members of West Brom's youth set-up will make the step up to the first-team squad for the new season.
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WEST HAM UNITED
West Ham avoid new Tevez sanction
West Ham are cleared of any further wrongdoing after an investigation into outstanding issues from the Carlos Tevez affair.
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WIGAN
McCarthy completes Wigan transfer
Wigan sign midfielder James McCarthy from Scottish Premier Division side Hamilton on a five-year deal.
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BARNSLEY
Barnsley capture keeper Preece
Barnsley complete the signing of former Sunderland keeper David Preece on a one-year contract.
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BIRMINGHAM
Ferguson makes losing Blues debut
Midfielder Barry Ferguson makes his Birmingham City debut in the 2-0 pre-season loss to the German side Stuttgart.
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BLACKPOOL
Blackpool complete Euell transfer
Midfielder Jason Euell becomes Blackpool's second signing of the summer after joining on a free transfer.
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BRISTOL CITY
Bristol City transfer-list Basso
Bristol City goalkeeper Adriano Basso is put on the transfer list at his own request.
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BURNLEY
Burnley sign defender Eckersley
Burnley sign Manchester United reserve team defender Richard Eckersley on a four-year deal.
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CARDIFF
No excuses this time - Bothroyd
Striker Jay Bothroyd says Cardiff will have no excuses if they fail to win promotion to the Premier League next season.
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CHARLTON
Preston bring Weaver in on trial
Preston North End offer Manchester City and Charlton goalkeeper Nicky Weaver a trial at the club.
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COVENTRY
Coventry reveal new squad numbers
Coventry City announce their new squad numbers for the 2009-10 season.
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Orient snap up striker Scowcroft
Leyton Orient sign former Ipswich and Crystal Palace Striker James Scowcroft.
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DERBY
Rams begin tour with Yeovil win
Derby County begin their pre-season trip to the West Country with a 2-0 victory at Yeovil.
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DONCASTER
Barrow star earns Doncaster trial
Doncaster take Barrow striker Jason Walker on trial after he impressed against them in Saturday's friendly.
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IPSWICH
Ipswich close to O'Connor signing
Ipswich Town have offered former Liverpool youth player Shane O'Connor a one-year deal at Portman Road
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NORWICH
Pattison back in Gunn's thoughts
Norwich City midfielder Matt Pattison is back in manager Bryan Gunn's plans after spending the end of last season out of favour.
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NOTTM FOREST
Forest complete Blackstock deal
Nottingham Forest sign striker Dexter Blackstock from Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee.
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PLYMOUTH
Szelesi given chance by Plymouth
Plymouth Argyle are set to play Hungarian trialist Zoltan Szelesi, when they take on Romanian club FC Unirea on Wednesday evening.
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PRESTON
Preston bring Weaver in on trial
Preston North End offer Manchester City and Charlton goalkeeper Nicky Weaver a trial at the club.
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QPR
Forest complete Blackstock deal
Nottingham Forest sign striker Dexter Blackstock from Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee.
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READING
Bertrand delight at Reading move
Full-back Ryan Bertrand is already enjoying life at Reading after moving on loan from Chelsea.
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SHEFF WED
Owls face competition for France
Sheffield Wednesday face competition for the signature of Ryan France.
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SHEFF UTD
Spurs capture Naughton and Walker
Tottenham sign defenders Kyle Naughton and Kyle Walker from Championship side Sheffield United.
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SOUTHAMPTON
Striker John offered Saints deal
Out-of-contract Southampton striker Stern John is offered a new deal at St Mary's.
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SWANSEA
Lopez praises influence of Sousa
Jordi Lopez says manager Paulo Sousa will bring the best out of him after agreeing a two-year deal with Swansea.
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WATFORD
Mackay warning to Hornets signing
Watford manager Malky Mackay is impressed with new signing Jure Travner but says he will have to be careful with some of his challenges.
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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
Aberdeen tracking Plymouth pair
Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee is hopeful of raiding Plymouth for full-back Jim Paterson and striker Steve MacLean.
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CELTIC
Celtic and Twente targeting Cech
West Brom are likely to retain Marek Cech despite interest from Celtic and Twente, according to the left-back's agent.
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DUNDEE UNITED
Casalinuovo clinches United deal
Argentine striker Damian Casalinuovo signs a two-year deal with Dundee United after a successful trial at Tannadice.
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FALKIRK
May says Bairns will attack Vaduz
Falkirk manager Eddie May says his side will go for goals in their Europa League qualifier in Lichtenstein.
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HAMILTON
Accies pledge on McCarthy funds
Hamilton manager Billy Reid says the sale of James McCarthy to Wigan Athletic will help to fund his transfer moves this summer.
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HEARTS
Witteveen lives dream with Hearts
New Hearts striker David Witteveen says his move from the Austrian champions is a big step up in his career.
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HIBERNIAN
Benji poised for Egyptian switch
Hibernian give striker Abdessalam Benjelloun permission to hold signing talks with Egyptian outfit Al Ahly.
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INVERNESS CT
St Johnstone set to secure Morais
Filipe Morais is close to agreeing terms with St Johnstone after the midfielder rejects a new contract with Inverness.
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KILMARNOCK
Striker Anson returns to Galabank
Annan Athletic secure former loan-signing Scott Anson after the striker is released by Kilmarnock.
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MOTHERWELL
Town fizzing at Coke's Well move
Northampton seek legal advice as midfielder Giles Coke signs for Motherwell.
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RANGERS
Rangers deny Bougherra exit talk
Manager Walter Smith dismisses speculation linking Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra with a move to Bordeaux.
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ST MIRREN
Old Firm blast SPL over TV deal
Celtic and Rangers criticise the SPL over the new TV deal and say it will cost the 12 clubs £70m.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Fifa slaps Ivory Coast with fine
Fifa fines the Ivorian Football Federation $47,000 after the enquiry into the stadium tragedy in Abidjan in March.
  Uche completes Zaragoza switch
Nigeria striker Ikechukwu Uche completes his move to Spanish side Real Zaragoza from their La Liga rivals Getafe.
  Drogba set to sign new Blues deal
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is poised to sign a new three-year deal but Andriy Shevchenko looks set to leave Stamford Bridge.
CRICKET
Windies stars end player boycott
West Indies' star players make themselves available for selection but their pay dispute continues.
  Sri Lanka v Pakistan scorecard
Sri Lanka seek to complete a series sweep against Pakistan by winning the third Test in Colombo.
  Pietersen to miss rest of Ashes
England batsman Kevin Pietersen is ruled out of the rest of the Ashes series against Australia with an Achilles tendon injury.
RUGBY UNION
Blues sign wing James and Laulala
Cardiff Blues recruit ex-Lions and Wales back Dafydd James and former New Zealand centre Casey Laulala.
  Players' boss slams Williams ban
The 12-month ban handed to Tom Williams for fabricating an injury is "entirely disproportionate", says the Professional Rugby Players' Association chief.
  Ospreys secure scrum-half Davies
Ospreys sign former Wales Under-21 and Scarlets scrum-half Liam Davies from French side Brive on a one-year deal.
RUGBY LEAGUE
League clubs warned over stadia
Castleford, Wakefield and Salford are warned by the Rugby Football League about upgrading their stadiums.
  Deakin appointed new Barrow coach
Barrow Raiders announce the appointment of Steve Deakin as their head coach until the end of the season.
  Quins making recruitment progress
Harlequins head coach Brian McDermott says the club are progressing well with preparations for bringing in players for next season.
TENNIS
Roddick set for return to action
Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick will return at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic tournament in Washington next month.
  Nadal upbeat over injury comeback
Rafael Nadal says he is cautiously optimistic about his fitness as he makes his return to training after a knee injury.
  Dechy calls time on tennis career
Nathalie Dechy is to retire from tennis at the age of 30.
GOLF
McIlroy to make World Cup debut
Rory McIlroy will make his debut for Ireland at the World Cup in China in November.
  Watson admits pressure cost him
Open Championship runner-up Tom Watson concedes the pressure of leading at Turnberry was too much after losing a four hole play-off to Stewart Cink.
  Cink revels in 'surreal' Open win
American Stewart Cink describes his first major triumph in the 138th Open at Turnberry as "surreal", and also pays tribute to rival Tom Watson.
MOTORSPORT
Probe into fatal Surtees accident
Formula Two officials confirm a detailed investigation will be launched into the accident which claimed the life of teenage driver Henry Surtees.
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  Bullish Brawn ready for fightback
Championship leaders Brawn GP insist the performance of their car can be re-ignited with an update package for Sunday's Hungarian GP.
FORMULA 1
Bullish Brawn ready for fightback
Championship leaders Brawn GP insist the performance of their car can be re-ignited with an update package for Sunday's Hungarian GP.
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BOXING
Calzaghe makes Maccarinelli plea
Joe Calzaghe tells Enzo Maccarinelli to think long and hard about retirement from boxing.
  Woods title fight set for the US
Clinton Woods' showdown with Tavoris Cloud for the vacant IBF light-heavyweight title is expected to take place in Florida in August.
  Pacquiao to face Cotto in Vegas
Manny Pacquiao's next fight will be against three-time world champion Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas in November.
ATHLETICS
Bolt admits to fitness concerns
Usain Bolt hopes to add the 100m World Championships title to the Olympic gold he won in last year, despite not being 100% fit.
  Russian athletes get longer bans
The Court of Arbitration for Sport extend the bans of seven Russian athletes for manipulating drug samples.
  Benjamin quits as injuries tell
Wales' former-European junior 400m champion Tim Benjamin has quit the sport after struggling with injuries.
SNOOKER
Telford retains UK Championship
The UK Championship returns to Telford International Centre for the third year running.
  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.
  Sport presenter Stubbs leaves BBC
BBC sports presenter Ray Stubbs is leaving the corporation after 25 years to join the new ESPN channel.
HORSE RACING
Trainer Burke will challenge ban
Trainer Karl Burke plans to appeal against his 12-month BHA ban after an inquiry into alleged race-fixing.
  Ayr gets go-ahead after pile-up
Ayr Racecourse is cleared to hold its next meeting after a horrific pile-up involving seven horses.
  Racecourse tribute to schoolboy
Ffos Las Racecourse dedicates the opening race of its first Flat meeting to the memory of trainee jockey Jamie Yeates.
CYCLING
Contador moves closer to Tour win
Spain's Alberto Contador tightens his grip on the Tour de France yellow jersey after a gruelling 17th stage.
  Tour de France - stage 17 as it happened
Alberto Contador keeps hold of the yellow jersey after stage 17, a mountainous 169.5km trek from Bourg St Maurice to Le Grand Bornand.
  Italian Di Luca fails doping test
Giro d'Italia runner-up Danilo Di Luca is provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned blood booster Cera.
OTHER SPORT...
Daley dreams of gold in London
British teenager Tom Daley hopes he can add Olympic gold in London to his stunning World Championship victory in Rome.
  Payne powers to 10km world crown
Keri-Anne Payne secures Britain's second gold medal of the 2009 Fina World Championships by winning the women's 10km open water race.
  Swimmer Miley aims for World Gold
Hannah Miley looks to live up to her favourite status at the World Championships in Rome
FUN AND GAMES
Sport quotes of the week
Freddie takes the plaudits and Ponting takes it on the chin
  Robbo Robson blog
The Tees Mouth's plan to keep Freddie fit, plus thoughts on The Open
  Flintoff Ten to Tackle
How much do you know about the retiring Ashes hero?
NORTHERN IRELAND
McIlroy to make World Cup debut
Rory McIlroy will make his debut for Ireland at the World Cup in China in November.
  Carling to sponsor Premiership
Beer company Carling signs a three-year deal with the IFA to sponsor the Premiership.
  Linfield to play in Setanta Cup
Linfield decide to take part in this season's Setanta Sports Cup but they will review their participation in the competition next year.
SCOTLAND
Casalinuovo clinches United deal
Argentine striker Damian Casalinuovo signs a two-year deal with Dundee United after a successful trial at Tannadice.
  May says Bairns will attack Vaduz
Falkirk manager Eddie May says his side will go for goals in their Europa League qualifier in Lichtenstein.
  Anger after club offer is refused
A campaign by football fans to buy Stirling Albion football team takes a hit after the club's chairman rejects their offer.
WALES
Blues sign wing James and Laulala
Cardiff Blues recruit ex-Lions and Wales back Dafydd James and former New Zealand centre Casey Laulala.
  Hull receive offer for Ricketts
Hull City receive a formal bid for Welsh international defender Sam Ricketts.
  Calzaghe makes Maccarinelli plea
Joe Calzaghe tells Enzo Maccarinelli to think long and hard about retirement from boxing.

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