Saturday, July 25, 2009

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Saturday, 25 July, 2009, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
Suicide bombers hit Afghan city
Taliban suicide bombers strike government targets in Khost, eastern Afghanistan, the latest attack ahead of August polls.
  Ruling Kurds face poll challenge
Voting is reported to be brisk in Iraqi Kurdistan, whose ruling coalition faces a strong challenge in elections for a new president and parliament.
  WWI veteran Patch dies aged 111
The last British survivor to have fought in the World War I trenches, Harry Patch, has died at the age of 111.
  Deadly blast hits Iraqi party HQ
A car bomb attack on the offices of a leading Sunni party in Iraq kills at least one and wounds 27 in the central city of Falluja.
  Indonesia poll result challenged
One of the defeated candidates in Indonesia's presidential election is to challenge the result, a spokesman says.
AFRICA
Ivorian jailed for match stampede
An Ivory Coast football official who printed fake tickets is sentenced to six months in jail over a deadly stadium stampede.
  Troops crawl after Guinea attack
Members of Guinea's presidential guard beg forgiveness on their knees on national TV after roughing up a general.
  Outcry over disowned US rape girl
Offers of help pour in for an eight-year-old Liberian girl disowned by her family in Arizona, after being raped.
AMERICAS
Honduras chief's return scorned
The interim government in Honduras dismisses the brief return of ousted President, Manuel Zelaya, as a stunt.
  Obama regrets 'stupid' comments
US President Barack Obama tells reporters he should not have described the arrest of a black Harvard professor as "stupid".
  California passes key budget deal
California lawmakers pass a plan to close a huge budget deficit and send the package to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Indonesia poll result challenged
One of the defeated candidates in Indonesia's presidential election is to challenge the result, a spokesman says.
  North Korea 'executes Christians'
North Korea is stepping up executions of Christians with some killings taking place in public, rights groups say.
  China launches Arabic TV channel
China's state broadcaster, China Central TV, launches an Arabic-language channel, in order to present the "real" China.
EUROPE
WWI veteran Patch dies aged 111
The last British survivor to have fought in the World War I trenches, Harry Patch, has died at the age of 111.
  Berlusconi 'hid ancient graves'
Italy PM Silvio Berlusconi failed to declare 30 ancient tombs at his Sardinian villa, newly published recordings suggest.
  Pilots recreate Channel crossing
A French pilot follows in the footsteps of Louis Bleriot, who made the first flight over the English Channel 100 years ago.
MIDDLE EAST
Ruling Kurds face poll challenge
Voting is reported to be brisk in Iraqi Kurdistan, whose ruling coalition faces a strong challenge in elections for a new president and parliament.
  Deadly blast hits Iraqi party HQ
A car bomb attack on the offices of a leading Sunni party in Iraq kills at least one and wounds 27 in the central city of Falluja.
  Iranian vice-president 'sacked'
Iran's president dismisses his most senior deputy on the orders of the Supreme Leader, says state agency Irna.
SOUTH ASIA
Suicide bombers hit Afghan city
Taliban suicide bombers strike government targets in Khost, eastern Afghanistan, the latest attack ahead of August polls.
  Pakistan court delays Mumbai case
A brief hearing is held in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi for five men accused of a role in last year's Mumbai attacks.
  IMF grants Sri Lanka $2.6bn loan
The International Monetary Fund approves a $2.6bn (£1.6bn) loan to help Sri Lanka weather the global economic crisis.
UK
WWI veteran Patch dies aged 111
The last British survivor to have fought in the World War I trenches, Harry Patch, has died at the age of 111.
  UK soldier killed in Afghanistan
A soldier from the 40th Regiment Royal Artillery has been killed in a blast in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says.
  PM blamed for by-election defeat
Senior Labour MPs accuse Gordon Brown of being responsible for the party's crushing Norwich North by-election defeat.
UK POLITICS
PM blamed for by-election defeat
Senior Labour MPs accuse Gordon Brown of being responsible for the party's crushing Norwich North by-election defeat.
  Hundreds hear from Tory hopefuls
Hundreds turn out in Devon for a hustings to hear from those wanting to represent the Tories at the next election.
  Equality chief urged to quit post
Equalities Commission chairman Trevor Phillips faces calls to quit after four commissioners resign in eight days.
UK EDUCATION
University teaching cut by £65m
Teaching budgets at England's universities are being cut by 1.36% next year to save £65m.
  Fast-track teachers still needed
Not all 40 available places on a fast-track teacher trainee scheme in England have been filled.
  Poor students' bursaries pegged
Bursaries for England's poorest students will no longer have to cover the gap between grants and fees.
ENGLAND
WWI veteran Patch dies aged 111
The last British survivor to have fought in the World War I trenches, Harry Patch, has died at the age of 111.
  Second death a month after fire
A second family member has died weeks after a suspected arson attack on their home in south-west London.
  Pilots recreate Channel crossing
A French pilot follows in the footsteps of Louis Bleriot, who made the first flight over the English Channel 100 years ago.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Teenager killed in road accident
An 18-year-old man dies in an early morning road accident in County Down, the police say.
  Youth saved by Lough Coastguard
A teenager is saved from drowning in Lough Neagh after being spotted by an alert Volunteer Coastguard.
  Protesters call for Iran rights
Belfast demonstrators take part in the Global Day of Action for Iran, calling for an end to the crackdown on protest.
SCOTLAND
Six killed in four road crashes
Six people have been killed on Scotland's roads in four separate road crashes, police reveal.
  Ill Megrahi seeks prison release
The man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing asks to be released from jail on compassionate grounds.
  Nurses in assisted suicide talk
A nursing body says it will talk to the Independent MSP Margo Macdonald about her proposals on assisted suicide.
WALES
Tribute as murder inquiry widens
Thirty detectives carry out an investigation in both Flintshire and Manchester into the murder of a mother-of-four.
  Welsh swine flu continues to rise
As swine flu levels increase again in Wales, medical officials say illness levels would be considered normal in winter.
  Warning after tombstoning injury
People are being warned about the dangers of jumping off rocks and cliffs into open water after a man dislocates his shoulder.
BUSINESS
IMF grants Sri Lanka $2.6bn loan
The International Monetary Fund approves a $2.6bn (£1.6bn) loan to help Sri Lanka weather the global economic crisis.
  California passes key budget deal
California lawmakers pass a plan to close a huge budget deficit and send the package to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
  Microsoft in new EU browser offer
Microsoft makes a new proposal to EU regulators to try to end the row over the firm's Internet Explorer web browser.
ENTERTAINMENT
Winehouse not guilty of assault
Singer Amy Winehouse is found not guilty of assaulting a burlesque dancer while backstage at a charity ball last summer.
  Albarn rules out more Blur gigs
Singer Damon Albarn says there are no plans for Blur to perform again following their series of reunion concerts.
  Jackson's doctor is probe target
Michael Jackson's personal doctor is the target of a manslaughter investigation into the singer's death, court papers say.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Hubble pictures Jupiter's 'scar'
The refurbished Hubble telescope focuses on the result of an apparent comet or asteroid impact on Jupiter.
  PM criticised over climate change
Gordon Brown is accused of "hindering" work on the environment by leading green adviser Sir Jonathon Porritt.
  Green beetle's super-shiny secret
An iridescent beetle's exoskeleton has almost exactly the same structure as hi-tech liquid crystal, say scientists.
TECHNOLOGY
Plug-pulling ISP changes policy
Hull-based internet service provider Karoo has changed its policy of cutting off suspected web pirates.
  Voice technology firm hits back
Voice message transcription firm Spinvox responds to a BBC story that questioned its technology, privacy standards and finances.
  Wall 'could stop desert spread'
The growing environmental threat of desertification could be stopped in Africa by solidifying dunes using bacteria.
HEALTH
Swine flu 'reaches 160 countries'
The swine flu epidemic has reached 160 countries and could infect two billion people over the next two years, says the WHO.
  'New way' to repair heart damage
Scientists say they have found a new way to mend damage to the heart.
  Healthy fat link to bowel disease
A high intake of polyunsaturated fat in the diet, while good for the heart, may lead to inflammatory bowel disease, say researchers.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  2000: Concorde crash kills 113
Concorde crashes minutes after take-off from Charles de Gaulle airport near Paris killing 113 people.
  1978: First 'test tube baby' born
The birth of the world's first "test tube baby" is announced in Manchester, England.
  1943: Italian dictator Mussolini quits
The Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini, steps down as head of the armed forces and the government.

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TOP STORIES
Alonso grabs shock Hungary pole
Fernando Alonso is on pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix as a crash involving Ferrari's Felipe Massa delays qualifying.
  Brave Wiggins holds on to fourth
Briton Bradley Wiggins delivers a heroic ride on Mont Ventoux to cling on to fourth place in the Tour de France.
  Massa injured in qualifying crash
Felipe Massa is unlikely to race in the Hungarian Grand Prix after being hurt in a high-speed accident during qualifying on Saturday.
  Gay eases to comfortable 200m win
Tyson Gay eases to victory in the 200m at the London Grand Prix.
  Tri-Nations latest score
South Africa take on New Zealand in Bloemfontein in the second match of the 2009 Tri-Nations.
FOOTBALL
Bolton sign Knight and Ricketts
Bolton Wanderers sign defenders Zat Knight from Aston Villa and Sam Ricketts from Hull City.
  Skrtel injury worry for Liverpool
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel and striker Nabil El Zhar could miss the start of the season after picking up injuries in Singapore.
  Redknapp keen on ex-Gunner Vieira
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says he would have no problem in bringing former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira to White Hart Lane.
ARSENAL
Redknapp keen on ex-Gunner Vieira
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says he would have no problem in bringing former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira to White Hart Lane.
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ASTON VILLA
Downing ruled out until December
Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing admits it will be early December before he is available to play for the club.
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BLACKBURN
Blackburn extend Andrews contract
Midfielder Keith Andrews signs a new four-year contract with Blackburn Rovers.
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BOLTON
Bolton sign Knight and Ricketts
Bolton Wanderers sign defenders Zat Knight from Aston Villa and Sam Ricketts from Hull City.
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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
Well sign Everton keeper on loan
Motherwell sign goalkeeper John Ruddy on a six-month loan deal with the option of a permanent move.
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FULHAM
Baggies reject third Greening bid
West Bromwich Albion reject a third offer of around £4m from Fulham for midfielder Jonathan Greening.
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HULL
Bolton sign Knight and Ricketts
Bolton Wanderers sign defenders Zat Knight from Aston Villa and Sam Ricketts from Hull City.
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LIVERPOOL
Skrtel injury worry for Liverpool
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel and striker Nabil El Zhar could miss the start of the season after picking up injuries in Singapore.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Blades sign Evans from Man City
Sheffield United sign Manchester City striker Ched Evans for £3m, while Ryan France and Keith Treacy also arrive at Brammall Lane.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Man Utd send injured Neville home
Manchester United club captain Gary Neville flies home early from the club's Far East tour with a groin strain.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
Hoyte targets Championship title
Middlesbrough defender Justin Hoyte says the club are targeting the Championship title as they aim for an immediate return to the Premier League
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NEWCASTLE
FA to look into brawl at friendly
The Football Association will investigate the brawl during Newcastle's friendly with Huddersfield.
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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
Stoke confirm Whitehead transfer
Midfielder Dean Whitehead moves from Sunderland to Stoke in a deal which could rise to £5m.
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SUNDERLAND
Sunderland sign Marseille captain
Sunderland sign Albania midfielder Lorik Cana on a four-year contract.
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TOTTENHAM
Redknapp keen on ex-Gunner Vieira
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says he would have no problem in bringing former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira to White Hart Lane.
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WEST BROM
Baggies reject third Greening bid
West Bromwich Albion reject a third offer of around £4m from Fulham for midfielder Jonathan Greening.
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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
Blues suffer second tour defeat
Birmingham City lose their second consecutive match on their pre-season tour of Austria.
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BLACKPOOL
Rotherham negotiate over Reid
Rotherham United say they are in negotiations with Blackpool over the sale of Reuben Reid.
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BRISTOL CITY
Bristol City keep tabs on Lejsal
Bristol City extend goalkeeper Martin Lejsal's trial as they step up their search for a replacement for Adriano Basso.
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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
McCormack asks to leave Cardiff
Cardiff City's top scorer Ross McCormack hands in a transfer request.
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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
Clingan set for Sky Blues switch
Sammy Clingan is poised to sign for Coventry City after the Sky Blues agreed terms with Norwich City for the transfer of the midfielder.
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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
Neilson given trial in Derby draw
Derby County field trialist Scott Neilson but fail to score against Torquay on the second match of their pre-season tour of the West Country.
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DONCASTER
Stock feels benefit of operation
Doncaster Rovers midfielder Brian Stock says his decision to have an operation at the end of last season has paid off.
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IPSWICH
Healy completes Ipswich transfer
Ipswich sign Cork City midfielder Colin Healy on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
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NORWICH
Norwich sign Holt from Shrewsbury
Norwich City complete the signing of Shrewsbury Town striker Grant Holt on a three-year deal with a one-year option, for an undisclosed fee.
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NOTTM FOREST
Polish star joins Forest on loan
Nottingham Forest complete the year long loan signing of Polish international Radoslaw Majewski.
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PLYMOUTH
Dunford set to leave Argyle role
Plymouth Argyle announce that chief executive Michael Dunford will step down from the role at the end of July.
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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
Taarabt seals Loftus Road return
Queens Park Rangers re-sign Tottenham midfielder Adel Taarabt on a season-long loan deal.
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READING
Yeovil take Royals keeper on loan
Yeovil Town sign Reading's teenage goalkeeper Alex McCarthy on loan until January.
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SHEFF WED
Spurr and Wood talks delayed
Sheffield Wednesday have delayed contract talks with defenders Tommy Spurr and Richard Wood until later this year.
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SHEFF UTD
Blades sign Evans from Man City
Sheffield United sign Manchester City striker Ched Evans for £3m, while Ryan France and Keith Treacy also arrive at Brammall Lane.
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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
Counago snubs Swansea overtures
Ipswich Town striker Pablo Counago turns down a move to Swansea City despite the clubs agreeing a fee.
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WATFORD
Bangura agrees Watford exit deal
Watford end the contract of Sierra Leone international midfielder Al Bangura by mutual consent.
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WOLVES
Ebanks-Blake pens Wolves contract
Wolves striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake signs a new four-year contract with the Midlands outfit.
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ABERDEEN
Aberdeen step up Johnson pursuit
Aberdeen manager Mark McGhee aims to tie up a deal for Amiens central defender Reda Johnson.
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CELTIC
Mowbray plans more transfer raids
Celtic manager Tony Mowbray says the signing of left-back Danny Fox does not signal the end of his summer spending.
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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
Vaduz 2-0 Falkirk (agg 2-1)
Falkirk's Europa League adventure ends at the first qualifying hurdle with an extra time defeat to Vaduz.
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HAMILTON
Murdoch extends Hamilton contract
Sean Murdoch signs a new deal to keep him at Hamilton Academical until 2011.
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HEARTS
Director Korobochka leaves Hearts
Sporting director Anatoly Korobochka leaves Hearts after three years at the Edinburgh club.
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HIBERNIAN
Argyle's Stack to join Hibernian
Plymouth goalkeeper Graham Stack travels with Hibernian on their pre-season tour and is close to signing a two-year contract.
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INVERNESS CT
Inverness CT v Montrose
Match report on Saturday's first-round clash in the ALBA Challenge Cup follows.
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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
Well sign Everton keeper on loan
Motherwell sign goalkeeper John Ruddy on a six-month loan deal with the option of a permanent move.
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RANGERS
Rangers tour game postponed again
Rangers' friendly against Sportfreunde Lotte is postponed for a second time and will not be rearranged for another date.
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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
Barcelona close in on Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has agreed personal terms with Barcelona as he edges ever closer to joining the European champions from Inter Milan.
  Ivorian jailed for match stampede
An Ivory Coast football official who printed fake tickets is sentenced to six months in jail over a deadly stadium stampede.
  Mikel commits to new Chelsea deal
Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi signs a new five-year contract with the club.
CRICKET
Northants v Australia latest score
The latest score from Northampton as Australia prepare for the third Test.
  England retain confidence in Bell
England batsman Ian Bell is given a vote of confidence ahead of next week's third Ashes Test, with selectors unlikely to add any batting cover to their squad.
  Live text - FP Trophy final
Sussex set Hampshire 220 to win the Friends Provident Trophy at Lord's.
RUGBY UNION
Tri-Nations latest score
South Africa take on New Zealand in Bloemfontein in the second match of the 2009 Tri-Nations.
  Wilkinson back after long absence
Jonny Wilkinson returns to action for the first time in 10 months as he comes through his debut for French top-flight side Toulon unscathed.
  Carter makes return from injury
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter makes his comeback from a ruptured Achilles tendon on Saturday.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Live scores - Super League
Harlequins take on St Helens in the first of three Super League matches on Saturday.
  Rhinos rocked by Buderus injury
Leeds hooker Danny Buderus may not play again this season after fracturing his tibia in Friday's 28-10 loss to Wigan.
  Wigan 28-10 Leeds
Wigan score 28 unanswered points to beat Leeds and close the gap on the Super League top four.
TENNIS
Federer celebrates birth of twins
Roger Federer's wife Mirka gives birth to twin girls in Switzerland.
  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.
GOLF
Swedish Masters leaderboard
Leading scores from this week's European Tour event from Malmo.
  Canadian Open leaderboard
Leading scores from this week's US PGA Tour event in Glen Abbey
  Ballesteros eyes 2010 Open return
Seve Ballesteros, who is recovering from brain surgery, wants to play in the 2010 Open at St Andrews.
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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Click the link above to reach BBC Sport's brand new Formula 1 website for 2009.
  Alonso grabs shock Hungary pole
Fernando Alonso is on pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix as a crash involving Ferrari's Felipe Massa delays qualifying.
FORMULA 1
Alonso grabs shock Hungary pole
Fernando Alonso is on pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix as a crash involving Ferrari's Felipe Massa delays qualifying.
  Full results
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BOXING
Rogan and Sexton in October clash
Martin Rogan is given his chance for revenge against Sam Sexton with their Commonwealth heavyweight rematch fixed for Belfast on 9 October.
  Haye to fight WBA champion Valuev
Britain's former world cruiserweight champion David Haye will take on Russia's WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev on 7 November.
  Gavin after title shot with Khan
Birmingham boxing star Frankie Gavin says he wants a shot at newly crowned world champion Amir Khan.
ATHLETICS
Live athletics - London Grand Prix
Watch live BBC coverage of the London Grand Prix from Crystal Palace.
  Gay eases to comfortable 200m win
Tyson Gay eases to victory in the 200m at the London Grand Prix.
  Jackson doubts Williams' chances
Welsh athletics legend Colin Jackson doubts fellow Welshman Rhys Williams will make the Great Britain team for next month's World Championships.
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
Live video - Racing from Ascot
Watch live BBC TV coverage from Ascot (UK users only).
  Look Here targets Ascot victory
Look Here is aiming to become the first filly since 1983 to win Saturday's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.
  Trainer Burke will challenge ban
Trainer Karl Burke plans to appeal against his 12-month BHA ban after an inquiry into alleged race-fixing.
CYCLING
Brave Wiggins holds on to fourth
Briton Bradley Wiggins delivers a heroic ride on Mont Ventoux to cling on to fourth place in the Tour de France.
  Cavendish claims record Tour win
Mark Cavendish wins his fifth stage of the 2009 Tour de France to claim a record ninth stage win overall for a British rider.
  Wiggins boosts Tour podium hopes
Bradley Wiggins increases his chances of a podium finish at the Tour de France after making ground in Thursday's time trial.
OTHER SPORT...
Daley and Brick struggle in final
British divers Tom Daley and Max Brick finish ninth in the men's 10m synchro final at the World Championships in Rome.
  Legend Phelps upbeat about return
Olympic legend Michael Phelps returns to international action at the World Championships in Rome on Sunday looking to end a monumental 12 months positively.
  Fina bans hi-tech suits from 2010
World swimming governing body Fina decides to ban controversial non-textile swimsuits, but not until 2010.
FUN AND GAMES
Robbo Robson blog
"One of Sven's jobs is to identify local talent - can't see him struggling with that"
  Review of the week
Sven turns on the charm, Becks loses the plot and Noel has a pop at JT
  Ten to Tackle
Test your knowledge of the last seven days in sport
NORTHERN IRELAND
Saffrons 'saved' by DRA verdict
Offaly hammered Antrim 1-28 to 0-13 in Saturday's All-Ireland Hurling relegation play-off but the match had apparently been rendered meaningless.
  Kenny lauds Derry Europa heroes
Derry City manager Stephen Kenny heaps praise on his players after they beat Skonto Riga 1-0 at the Brandywell to progress in the Europa League.
  Derry progress in Europa League
Derry City beat Skonto Riga 1-0 at the Brandywell to secure a 2-1 aggregate win in their Europa League second qualifying round tie.
SCOTLAND
Hutton targets Norway encounter
Scotland defender Alan Hutton aims to feature in next month's World Cup qualifier after a seven-month injury lay-off.
  Golf leaderboard
The latest leaderboard from the European tour.
  Clyde still face financial threat
Clyde say they are still losing money, despite shedding their whole squad at the end of last season.
WALES
Bolton sign Knight and Ricketts
Bolton Wanderers sign defenders Zat Knight from Aston Villa and Sam Ricketts from Hull City.
  Live athletics - London Grand Prix
Watch live BBC coverage of the London Grand Prix from Crystal Palace.
  Counago snubs Swansea overtures
Ipswich Town striker Pablo Counago turns down a move to Swansea City despite the clubs agreeing a fee.

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