Sunday, August 9, 2009

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Sunday, 09 August, 2009, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
Ministers deny torture collusion
Two ministers deny claims of collusion in the abuse of terror suspects overseas, as MPs renew calls for government action.
  Mystery of Taliban chiefs deepens
Confusion surrounds leadership of Pakistan's Taliban as deadly in-fighting is said to follow Baitullah Mehsud's reported death.
  One million in China flee typhoon
People leave China's south-east coast and boats are called home as a typhoon hits that has caused severe floods in Taiwan.
  Majorca bar struck by bomb blast
A bomb explodes in a beachfront bar and restaurant on the Spanish island of Majorca but there are no injuries, officials say.
  Tamil Tigers seek arrest inquiry
Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels call for an investigation into the overseas arrest and repatriation of their leader.
AFRICA
Malagasy leaders agree transition
The leaders at the centre of Madagascar's political crisis have signed a power-sharing agreement, a UN envoy says.
  Clinton arrives for Angola visit
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Angola on her seven-nation tour of Africa.
  Mauritania bomber targets embassy
A suicide bomber detonates explosives outside the French embassy in the capital of Mauritania, wounding two guards.
AMERICAS
New York air crash search resumes
Rescuers resume their search for debris and bodies from a helicopter and small plane that crashed into New York's Hudson River.
  Iran confirms US trio being held
Iran has confirmed that it has detained three Americans thought to have strayed into its territory, a top US official says.
  Jackson friend claims paternity
Former child star Mark Lester claims he is the father of at least one of Michael Jackson's children in a newspaper interview.
ASIA-PACIFIC
One million in China flee typhoon
People leave China's south-east coast and boats are called home as a typhoon hits that has caused severe floods in Taiwan.
  Police seek DNA over Java death
Indonesia police say DNA tests are needed before they can confirm if a top terror suspect was killed in a shoot-out.
  Pop star Sakai arrested in Tokyo
Japanese pop star Noriko Sakai, who disappeared on Monday, surrenders to Tokyo police and is arrested on drugs charges.
EUROPE
Majorca bar struck by bomb blast
A bomb explodes in a beachfront bar and restaurant on the Spanish island of Majorca but there are no injuries, officials say.
  Ministers deny torture collusion
Two ministers deny claims of collusion in the abuse of terror suspects overseas, as MPs renew calls for government action.
  Saudi princess robbed in Sardinia
Burglars steal some $16m in cash and jewellery from a Saudi princess staying at a luxury hotel on the Italian island of Sardinia.
MIDDLE EAST
Iran confirms US trio being held
Iran has confirmed that it has detained three Americans thought to have strayed into its territory, a top US official says.
  Saudis shut TV offices in sex row
Saudi authorities close the Jeddah offices of a Lebanon-based TV station which broadcast an interview with a Saudi man boasting about sex.
  Saudi princess robbed in Sardinia
Burglars steal some $16m in cash and jewellery from a Saudi princess staying at a luxury hotel on the Italian island of Sardinia.
SOUTH ASIA
Tamil Tigers seek arrest inquiry
Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels call for an investigation into the overseas arrest and repatriation of their leader.
  Mystery of Taliban chiefs deepens
Confusion surrounds leadership of Pakistan's Taliban as deadly in-fighting is said to follow Baitullah Mehsud's reported death.
  Badminton team quits after threat
The England team withdraws from the World Badminton Championships in India after "a specific terrorist threat".
UK
Two Britons held after Iraq death
Two British men are arrested after a British and an Australian contractor die in a shooting in Baghdad's Green Zone.
  Ministers deny torture collusion
Two ministers deny claims of collusion in the abuse of terror suspects overseas, as MPs renew calls for government action.
  Badminton team quits after threat
The England team withdraws from the World Badminton Championships in India after "a specific terrorist threat".
UK POLITICS
Ministers deny torture collusion
Two ministers deny claims of collusion in the abuse of terror suspects overseas, as MPs renew calls for government action.
  Tories plan access to NHS files
NHS patients would be able to access their own medical records online under proposals by the Conservatives.
  Poorer student grade plan backed
Campaigners welcome an idea to give poorer students a two grade "head start" to help them get places at the leading universities.
UK EDUCATION
Early death concern for drop-outs
One in six youths who spend a long period out of education or employment could die early, a government advisor says.
  Poorer student grade plan backed
Campaigners welcome an idea to give poorer students a two grade "head start" to help them get places at the leading universities.
  Student satisfaction rate 'slips'
This year's final year students in England were a little less happy with their university experience than last year's, a survey shows.
ENGLAND
Gang use snakes in street attack
A gang brandishing snakes as 'weapons' attacks a 14-year-old boy with a python, forcing the reptile to bite the teenager's hand.
  Man dies after falling into lake
A man dies and a woman is in a critical condition after the pair fell into a hotel fishing lake in Devon during a private party.
  Teenager has eyelash transplant
Cosmetic surgeons claim they have carried out the UK's first eyelash transplant - on a teenager from Greater Manchester.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Nine charged over city violence
Nine people are charged in connection with violence which followed an Apprentice Boys' parade in Londonderry.
  Man killed after van hits trailer
A man dies after the van he was driving in Keady, County Armagh, crashed into a trailer parked in a lay-by.
  Greenisland man is beaten by gang
A 20-year-old man is beaten by a gang of seven men wearing balaclavas at his home in Greenisland, County Antrim.
SCOTLAND
Match quit move is 'overreaction'
The England badminton team has "overreacted" by pulling out of the world championships in India because of a terror threat, it is claimed.
  Man's face slashed in race attack
An Asian man has his face slashed with a knife after being attacked by a gang of white youths in Glasgow.
  Sun shines on new Cavalcade route
The Edinburgh Festivals' Cavalcade, which traditionally runs through the centre of the city, has taken place in Holyrood Park for the first time.
WALES
Island attack teenager 'critical'
Police are looking for three suspects after a 16-year-old was left in a coma after an attack outside a nightclub in Majorca.
  Injured climber's Snowdon rescue
A woman is reached by an RAF crew and mountain rescue team after suffering a thigh injury while climbing at 2,300ft.
  Sun shines on third Cardiff mela
Up to 15,000 are attending the third Cardiff Multicultural Mela festival, held in the city's Bay area.
BUSINESS
US loses fewer jobs than expected
The US economy lost 247,000 jobs in July, far fewer than analysts had expected, official figures show.
  Shares surge on US jobless data
Leading US and UK shares close at their highest levels of the year after better-than-expected US unemployment figures.
  German export surge ignites hope
German exports rose 7% in June, the fastest pace in nearly three years, in the latest sign of the country's economic recovery.
ENTERTAINMENT
Jackson friend claims paternity
Former child star Mark Lester claims he is the father of at least one of Michael Jackson's children in a newspaper interview.
  Abdul 'in talks with Idol rival'
Paula Abdul may join TV talent show So You Think You Can Dance following her exit from American Idol, reports suggest.
  Pop star Sakai arrested in Tokyo
Japanese pop star Noriko Sakai, who disappeared on Monday, surrenders to Tokyo police and is arrested on drugs charges.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Extinction hits 'whole families'
Groups of closely-related species are likely to become extinct at the same time, according to research.
  Climate fixes 'pose drought risk'
The use of geo-engineering to slow global warming may increase the risk of drought, according to a paper in Science journal.
  Nasa telescope passes planet test
A Nasa space telescope launched in March this year has detected the atmosphere of a planet circling another star in a test of its capability.
TECHNOLOGY
Rivals bid to snatch green domain
Rival environmental groups line up supporters to try to take control of a new .eco net domain aimed at green groups.
  Tech gives humans animal senses
Virtual reality allows people to experience the extreme ranges of sight and hearing that many animals have.
  Web attack blogger blames Russia
A blogger who was targeted in a co-ordinated attack against websites such as Facebook and Twitter blames Russia.
HEALTH
People 'get happier as they age'
Most people get happier as they grow older, studies on people aged up to their mid-90s suggest.
  Men with angina 'at greater risk'
Men with angina are much more likely than women to experience serious heart problems, a study suggests.
  'Dead' baby wakes before funeral
A premature baby declared dead at a hospital in Paraguay is found to be alive hours later after being taken home for burial.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1945: Atom bomb hits Nagasaki
American forces drop an atomic bomb on Nagasaki - the second such attack on Japan in the past three days.
  1971: NI activates internment law
New powers to enable authorities in Northern Ireland to indefinitely detain suspected terrorists without trial are introduced.
  1974: Ford takes over as Nixon quits
Vice President Gerald Ford is sworn in as the 38th US president following Richard Nixon's resignation.

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TOP STORIES
Aussies win to level Ashes series
Australia beat England by an innings and 80 runs in the fourth Test at Headingley to level the Ashes series at 1-1.
  Live text - Community Shield
Wayne Rooney scores in stoppage time for Man Utd against Chelsea to force a penalty shoot-out at Wembley.
  Badminton team quits after threat
The England team withdraws from the World Badminton Championships in India after "a specific terrorist threat".
  Ponting salutes resurgent Aussies
Ricky Ponting hails the spirit of his Australia team after their victory over England by an innings and 80 runs in the fourth Test.
  WGC leaderboard
Latest scores from the Bridgestone Invitational World Golf Championship event at the Firestone Country Club in Ohio.
FOOTBALL
Live text - Community Shield
Wayne Rooney scores in stoppage time for Man Utd against Chelsea to force a penalty shoot-out at Wembley.
  Interview - Sven-Goran Eriksson
Former England, Lazio and Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson tells Football Focus why he accepted the job of director of football at League Two club Notts County.
  Hughes excited by start of new season
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes says that the excitement and anticipation at the club is tangible ahead of the start of the season, which he hopes Carlos Tevez will be fit for.
ARSENAL
Celtic & Arsenal in Euro showdown
Celtic and Arsenal will meet in the Champions League play-off for a place in the group stage, while the other British teams learn their Europa League fate.
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ASTON VILLA
Villa swoop for Newcastle's Beye
Aston Villa sign defender Habib Beye from Newcastle on a three-year contract.
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BIRMINGHAM
Blues bosses cleared in tax probe
Birmingham City's co-owner and chief executive are cleared of tax irregularities following a two-year investigation by police.
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BLACKBURN
Ellington handed Blackburn chance
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce takes Watford striker Nathan Ellington on trial.
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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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BURNLEY
Burnley complete Guerrero signing
Burnley complete the season-long loan signing of Ecuador winger Fernando Guerrero from Independiente del Valle.
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CHELSEA
Chelsea v Man Utd
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Chelsea and Manchester United in the Community Shield.
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EVERTON
Unsettled Lescott cheered by fans
Defender Joleon Lescott is cheered as Everton beat Malaga 2-1 in a pre-season friendly at Goodison Park.
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FULHAM
Fulham 3-0 FK Vetra (agg 6-0)
Andy Johnson's brace helps Fulham ease through to the Europa League play-off round at the expense of Lithuanian side FK Vetra.
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HULL
Benitez ponders offer for Turner
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez hints that he is interested in signing Hull City defender Michael Turner.
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LIVERPOOL
Benitez ponders offer for Turner
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez hints that he is interested in signing Hull City defender Michael Turner.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Mills opts to end playing career
Former England defender Danny Mills ends his playing career at the age of 32 after two injury-plagued seasons.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Chelsea v Man Utd
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Chelsea and Manchester United in the Community Shield.
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PORTSMOUTH
Niemi completes Portsmouth move
Portsmouth coax former Southampton goalkeeper Antti Niemi out of retirement.
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STOKE
Stoke's Kitson reveals motivation
Stoke City striker Dave Kitson says the thought of scoring goals against world-class defenders motivates him to improve on a poor first season with the Potters.
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SUNDERLAND
Bent move 'aided' by Twitter rant
Striker Darren Bent believes his online outburst against Tottenham may have helped speed up his £10m move to Sunderland.
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TOTTENHAM
Bassong quits Newcastle for Spurs
Tottenham complete the signing of Newcastle defender Sebastien Bassong for a fee believed to about £8m.
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WEST HAM UNITED
Bruce begins talks to sign Neill
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce reveals he is in preliminary talks to sign former West Ham defender Lucas Neill.
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WIGAN
Wigan sign Chelsea winger on loan
Wigan have signed winger Scott Sinclair on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
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WOLVES
McCarthy eyeing up more new faces
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy says he will try to add to his squad, right up to deadline day.
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BARNSLEY
Sheff Wed 2-2 Barnsley
Jon Macken's equaliser sees Barnsley come back from two goals down to secure an unlikely draw at Sheffield Wednesday.
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BLACKPOOL
QPR 1-1 Blackpool
Peter Ramage salvages a point for QPR as they finally find a way past Blackpool keeper Paul Rachubka in the 86th minute
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BRISTOL CITY
Preston 2-2 Bristol City
Preston skipper Callum Davidson converts a controversial last-minute penalty as his side complete a fine comeback against Bristol City.
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CARDIFF
Chopra delight at double strike
Cardiff striker Michael Chopra says he is back to his best after scoring twice in the 4-0 win over Scunthorpe.
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COVENTRY
Coventry 2-1 Ipswich
Clinton Morrison scores twice as Coventry open their Championship campaign with victory over Ipswich.
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Crystal Palace 1-1 Plymouth
Alan Lee scores with a second-half header to earn Crystal Palace a share of the spoils against Plymouth.
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DERBY
Derby 2-1 Peterborough
Gary Teale pokes home a late winner to earn Nigel Clough's Derby victory over Darren Ferguson's Peterborough.
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DONCASTER
Watford 1-1 Doncaster
Malky Mackay is denied a winning start as Watford boss after Doncaster striker James Hayter cancels out Danny Graham's early strike.
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IPSWICH
Coventry 2-1 Ipswich
Clinton Morrison scores twice as Coventry open their Championship campaign with victory over Ipswich.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
Boro 0-0 Sheffield United
Middlesbrough begin life outside the top flight with a fairly drab goalless draw against Sheffield United in the first game of the Championship season.
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NEWCASTLE
Ashley lines up O'Leary as boss
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is reconsidering his decision to sell the club and could appoint David O'Leary as manager, the BBC understands.
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NOTTM FOREST
Reading 0-0 Nottm Forest
Nottingham Forest, reduced to 10 men late on, hold out for a draw at Reading.
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PLYMOUTH
Crystal Palace 1-1 Plymouth
Alan Lee scores with a second-half header to earn Crystal Palace a share of the spoils against Plymouth.
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PRESTON
Preston 2-2 Bristol City
Preston skipper Callum Davidson converts a controversial last-minute penalty as his side complete a fine comeback against Bristol City.
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QPR
QPR 1-1 Blackpool
Peter Ramage salvages a point for QPR as they finally find a way past Blackpool keeper Paul Rachubka in the 86th minute
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READING
Reading 0-0 Nottm Forest
Nottingham Forest, reduced to 10 men late on, hold out for a draw at Reading.
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SHEFF WED
Sheff Wed 2-2 Barnsley
Jon Macken's equaliser sees Barnsley come back from two goals down to secure an unlikely draw at Sheffield Wednesday.
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SHEFF UTD
Boro 0-0 Sheffield United
Middlesbrough begin life outside the top flight with a fairly drab goalless draw against Sheffield United in the first game of the Championship season.
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SWANSEA
Swans defeat disappoints Williams
Ashley Williams says Swansea's opening day defeat at Leicester is one of his most disappointing days at the club.
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WATFORD
Watford 1-1 Doncaster
Malky Mackay is denied a winning start as Watford boss after Doncaster striker James Hayter cancels out Danny Graham's early strike.
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WEST BROM
West Brom 1-1 Newcastle
Damien Duff's equaliser earns Newcastle a Championship point against West Brom
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CHARLTON
Charlton 3-2 Wycombe
Charlton survive a nervy final 15 minutes to register an opening-day victory over Wycombe.
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NORWICH
Holt apologises to Norwich fans
Norwich City striker Grant Holt admits the team let the supporters down with their capitulation against Colchester.
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SOUTHAMPTON
Southampton 1-1 Millwall
Nadjim Abdou's looping header rescues a point for Millwall after Matt Paterson gives Southampton the lead.
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ABERDEEN
Dons braced for Uefa flare fine
Aberdeen say they expect to be sanctioned after two fans lit flares before Thursday's kick-off in the Czech Republic.
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CELTIC
Mowbray aiming for Arsenal upset
Tony Mowbray insists Celtic are capable of beating Arsenal when the sides meet in their Champions League qualifier later this month.
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DUNDEE UNITED
Weaver agrees short United stay
Dundee United sign former Man City goalkeeper Nicky Weaver on a short-term deal until Dusan Pernis moves to Tannadice in January.
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FALKIRK
Bairns reject Accies' Arfield bid
Falkirk turn down an offer of £100,000 from Scottish Premier League rivals Hamilton for midfielder Scott Arfield.
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HAMILTON
Accies suffer double injury blow
Hamilton captain Alex Neil and defender James Gibson face months on the sidelines following operations on hip and cruciate ligament injuries, respectively.
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HEARTS
Hearts face champions of Croatia
Hearts are drawn against Dinamo Zagreb in the fourth qualifying round of the Europa League.
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HIBERNIAN
Riordan return heartens Hibs boss
Hibernian manager John Hughes is delighted to have Derek Riordan back in the fold and is expecting the forward to shine this season.
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KILMARNOCK
Hibs to host Brechin in Co-op Cup
Details of the second round draw in the Co-operative Insurance Cup.
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MOTHERWELL
Gannon criticises referee display
Motherwell manager Jim Gannon says the referee against Steaua Bucharest was not in control for large periods in Airdrie.
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RANGERS
Ibrox boss worried by Novo injury
Rangers manager Walter Smith fears that he could be without injured forward Nacho Novo for a prolonged period.
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ST MIRREN
Hibs to host Brechin in Co-op Cup
Details of the second round draw in the Co-operative Insurance Cup.
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INVERNESS CT
Dunfermline 0-1 Inverness CT
A deflected stoppage-time volley from Lee Cox gives Inverness the perfect start to life in Division One.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Nigeria handed tough U17 draw
Hosts Nigeria are drawn against South American giants Argentina in this year's Fifa Under-17 World Cup.
  Sissoko comeback on hold
Mali midfielder Mohammed Sissoko will be out of action for at least another month.
  Nonda's DR Congo banishment ends
DR Congo coach Patrice Neveu reverses his decision to indefinitely suspend striker Shabani Nonda, after intervention from the country's football authorities.
CRICKET
Aussies win to level Ashes series
Australia beat England by an innings and 80 runs in the fourth Test at Headingley to level the Ashes series at 1-1.
  Ponting salutes resurgent Aussies
Ricky Ponting hails the spirit of his Australia team after their victory over England by an innings and 80 runs in the fourth Test.
  Flower hints at batting changes
England coach Andy Flower says changes might be made to his side's middle order for the final Ashes Test at The Oval.
RUGBY UNION
Richards resigns Harlequins post
Dean Richards resigns from his position as director of rugby at Harlequins.
  South Africa 29-17 Australia
South Africa put themselves in pole position to claim the Tri-Nations with victory over Australia in Cape Town.
  Mujati to join Northampton early
Springboks prop Brian Mujati is released early to join Northampton in time for the start of the Guinness Premiership season.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Live - Challenge Cup semi-final
Live BBC coverage of the Challenge Cup semi-final between St Helens and Huddersfield.
  Live score - St Helens v Huddersfield
Holders St Helens take on Huddersfield for the right to play Warrington in the Challenge Cup final.
  Briers hails influence of Smith
Man of the match Lee Briers hails the influence of Warrington coach Tony Smith after the Wolves beat Wigan to reach the Carnegie Challenge Cup final.
TENNIS
Clijsters ready to make comeback
Former world number one Kim Clijsters will return to competitive tennis after two years away when she plays Marion Bartoli in Cincinnati this week.
  Sharapova falls to Pennetta in LA
Tenth seed Flavia Pennetta brings Maria Sharapova's run at the LA Championships to an end with a three-set win in the semi-finals.
  Roddick & Del Potro reach final
Top seed Andy Roddick and defending champion Juan Martin Del Potro win their semi-finals at the Legg Mason Classic in Washington DC.
GOLF
WGC leaderboard
Latest scores from the Bridgestone Invitational World Golf Championship event at the Firestone Country Club in Ohio.
  Reno Tahoe Open leaderboard
Leading scores from this week's US PGA Tour event.
  Harrington holds on to Ohio lead
Padraig Harrington shoots a 69 to maintain his clubhouse lead after two rounds of the World Golf Championship event at the Firestone Country Club.
MOTORSPORT
'Lessons' from Surtees son death
Motorsport legend John Surtees says he hopes the lessons learnt from the death of his teenage son Henry will help to make racing safer.
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  De Puniet suffers fractured ankle
LCR Honda rider Randy de Puniet could miss the Czech MotoGP after having a screw inserted in his broken left ankle.
FORMULA 1
Schumacher warms up for F1 return
Michael Schumacher continues his preparation for his return to Formula 1 with a second day of kart racing in northern Italy.
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BOXING
Injured Saunders to miss Worlds
Britain's Bradley Saunders is ruled out of the world championships in Milan after breaking his thumb in a training bout.
  Witter ponders future after loss
Junior Witter expects to return to the ring despite his emphatic WBC light-welterweight defeat by Devon Alexander in California.
  Cleverly wants bout on home soil
British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly is keen for a first title bout in Wales.
ATHLETICS
Hurdler Pechonkina to miss Berlin
Women's world 400m hurdles record holder Yulia Pechonkina pulls out of the World Athletics Championships because of health problems.
  Bolt and Gay to star in Brussels
Sprinters Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay will race each other in Brussels in September, three weeks after the World Championships.
  Derham preparation hit by illness
Hammer thrower Zoe Derham hopes that a bout of tonsillitis a fortnight before she competes will not affect her too much at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
SNOOKER
Contrite O'Sullivan handed fine
Ronnie O'Sullivan is fined £300 by World Snooker for prematurely conceding a frame at the UK Championship.
  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.
HORSE RACING
Replay - Ireland clinch Shergar Cup
Watch a replay of the full race as a win for Richard Hughes on Push The Button in the The Michael Page International Shergar Cup challenge is enough to seal victory for Ireland in the team event at Ascot.
  Midday lands Nassau Stakes spoils
The Oaks runner-up Midday claims victory in the Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.
  Laa Rayb lands Goodwood victory
The 25-1 chance Laa Rayb wins the Totesport Mile on the fourth day of the Glorious Goodwood meeting.
CYCLING
Spanish rider denies taking EPO
Tour de France stage 16 winner Mikel Astarloza vehemently denies doping following a positive test for blood-booster EPO.
  Racing return excites Vinokourov
Alexander Vinokourov will return to cycling after serving a two-year doping ban by riding in a low-key one-day race in south-western France on Tuesday.
  Money problems hit Cooke's team
Nicole Cooke will compete in Team GB colours for the remainder of the season after financial problems plagued her own Vision 1 Racing squad.
OTHER SPORT...
Badminton team quits after threat
The England team withdraws from the World Badminton Championships in India after "a specific terrorist threat".
  Fastnet log
BBC Sport's Rob Hodgetts' latest updates from on board Artemis the Profit Hunter in the infamous Fastnet yacht race.
  Goodison defends Euro Laser crown
British Olympic champion Paul Goodison clinches his fifth straight European Laser title in Sweden.
FUN AND GAMES
Ten to Tackle
Test your knowledge of the last seven days in sport
  The Battle of Freddie's Knee
Robbo Robson on England's wounded warrior
  Sport quotes of the week
Fergie starts the mind games early and some classics from Sir Bobby Robson
NORTHERN IRELAND
Seeley extends unbeaten sequence
Alastair Seeley extends his unbeaten run in the British Superstock championship by winning Sunday's race at Brands Hatch.
  Old Firm pair handed suspensions
Rangers forward Kyle Lafferty and Celtic defender Glenn Loovens are hit with bans by the Scottish Football Association.
  NI fan admits injuring linesman
A man who threw a coin which hit a linesman at an international football match gets a suspended jail sentence.
SCOTLAND
Ibrox boss worried by Novo injury
Rangers manager Walter Smith fears that he could be without injured forward Nacho Novo for a prolonged period.
  Mowbray aiming for Arsenal upset
Tony Mowbray insists Celtic are capable of beating Arsenal when the sides meet in their Champions League qualifier later this month.
  Riordan return heartens Hibs boss
Hibernian manager John Hughes is delighted to have Derek Riordan back in the fold and is expecting the forward to shine this season.
WALES
Chopra delight at double strike
Cardiff striker Michael Chopra says he is back to his best after scoring twice in the 4-0 win over Scunthorpe.
  Live - Challenge Cup semi-final
Live BBC coverage of the Challenge Cup semi-final between St Helens and Huddersfield.
  Swans defeat disappoints Williams
Ashley Williams says Swansea's opening day defeat at Leicester is one of his most disappointing days at the club.

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