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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Bomb attacks in Iraq kill dozens Blasts in Baghdad and Mosul kill more than 40 people, in some of the deadliest attacks since a US pullout from Iraqi cities. |
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| Militants launch Afghan attacks Militants attack government and police buildings near the Afghan capital, Kabul, days ahead of nationwide elections. | |
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| 'Radical rethink' needed on food The government launches a debate on how the UK can ensure its food supply will remain secure in the future. | |
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| Deadly storms sweep eastern Asia Two severe storms across the Pacific region leave scores dead or missing in Japan, Taiwan and mainland China. | |
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| Sugar price reaches 28-year high Sugar prices rise to their highest level since March 1981, at 21.55 cents a pound, as supply concerns grow. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | Clinton to tackle Congo conflict Hillary Clinton heads to DR Congo, where she is expected to speak out on the country's brutal civil conflict. |
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| Niger 'must return to democracy' France says Niger must return to a democratic framework, after the president won the right to stand for a third term. | |
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| Eritrea rebuffs 'smear campaign' Eritrea denies allegations made by the US and African Union that it backs Somali fighters. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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 | Colombia 'incursion' riles Chavez President Hugo Chavez accuses Colombia of carrying out a military incursion into Venezuela, a charge Colombia denies. |
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| US to target 'Afghan drug lords' The US puts 50 Afghans suspected to be drug traffickers on a list of people to be "captured or killed", the New York Times reports. | |
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| Obama backs Mexico's war on drugs President Obama expresses support for Mexico's war on drug cartels, ahead of a three-way summit with Canada. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | Deadly storms sweep eastern Asia Two severe storms across the Pacific region leave scores dead or missing in Japan, Taiwan and mainland China. |
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| India experts search N Korea ship Indian experts searching a detained North Korean ship say they have so far not found any nuclear materials. | |
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| Rio shares fall on China claims Shares in mining firm Rio Tinto slip 3% after China intensifies its spying allegations against the company. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | MI6 'is not complicit' in torture The head of MI6 Sir John Scarlett tells the BBC the British secret service has not been involved with torture. |
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| Jersey carer 'was sexual bully' A carer at a former children's home in Jersey was a "persistent sexual bully" who abused children in his care, a court hears. | |
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| Bonn hosts climate change talks Representatives from some 190 countries meet in Germany in a fresh bid to negotiate a new treaty on climate change. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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| Bomb attacks in Iraq kill dozens Blasts in Baghdad and Mosul kill more than 40 people, in some of the deadliest attacks since a US pullout from Iraqi cities. |
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| Israeli jets strike Gaza tunnel Israeli planes bomb a smuggling tunnel into Gaza after a Palestinian mortar attack, in the first air strike in nearly two months. | |
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| Fatah awaits congress vote result The Fatah faction of Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is to begin to count votes for leadership roles in its first election in 20 years. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | Militants launch Afghan attacks Militants attack government and police buildings near the Afghan capital, Kabul, days ahead of nationwide elections. |
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| Pakistan to seek Mehsud DNA proof Pakistan says it intends to provide conclusive proof that Baitullah Mehsud, leader of the Pakistani Taliban, is dead. | |
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| US to target 'Afghan drug lords' The US puts 50 Afghans suspected to be drug traffickers on a list of people to be "captured or killed", the New York Times reports. | |
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| UK | |
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 | Flu drugs 'unhelpful' in children Experts are questioning the policy of giving antiviral drugs to children for swine flu saying it may do more harm than good. |
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| Soldier died retrieving comrade A British soldier who died while trying to retrieve the body of an Afghan comrade in Helmand province is named. | |
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| Jersey carer 'was sexual bully' A carer at a former children's home in Jersey was a "persistent sexual bully" who abused children in his care, a court hears. | |
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| UK POLITICS | |
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| MI6 'is not complicit' in torture The head of MI6 Sir John Scarlett tells the BBC the British secret service has not been involved with torture. |
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| Ex-minister Blears' car attacked Former cabinet minister Hazel Blears' car is attacked while she is out canvassing for votes in Greater Manchester. | |
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| I'm not in charge, says Mandelson Lord Mandelson begins his week standing in for the prime minister - but says it is "absolute nonsense" to say he is in charge. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | State school 'applications gap' Bright state school pupils are less likely than private school pupils to apply to prestigious universities, suggests research. |
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| Inquiry into GCSE 'cheat' claims Three teachers at a Bolton school are suspended over claims that they helped pupils with questions in GCSE language exams. | |
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| Anger over house-share cuts plan Proposals to use planning to limit house-sharing come under attack from landlords and the National Union of Students. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Amnesty for Met credit card abuse A police watchdog decides not to punish more than 1,000 police officers and staff who misused corporate credit cards. |
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| Swine flu jab tests for children Children in five English cities could become the first to receive vaccines for swine flu if funding is approved. | |
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| Fear of taunts prompted fatal op A mother who died after gastric band surgery had the operation amid fears her daughter would be teased about her size, it emerges. | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Minister wants race death report Sports Minister Nelson McCausland asks for an "urgent report" on the death of a spectator at the Armoy road races on Saturday. |
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| Bonfire attack 'link to protest' An attack on a man at a bonfire in Larne is linked to a loyalist protest outside the homes of several people in the town last month. | |
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| Digger used in post office raid Thieves have driven a mechanical digger into a post office, causing substantial damage to the building. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Hard drugs haul 'at record level' Almost two tonnes of illegal drugs were seized by a Scottish police agency last year, the largest amount in eight years. |
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| Tribute to teenager hit by train The family of a 16-year-old girl killed by a train at a level crossing in Fife say they are devastated by her death. | |
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| Shake-up plan after Fringe fiasco Edinburgh's Fringe Society is to launch the biggest consultation in its history following last year's box office fiasco. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Woman's face bitten in dog attack A housing officer needed 30 stitches to her face after being attacked by a dog when she visited a tenant. |
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| Three in court over island attack Three boys appear before a judge on Majorca after an attack on a Cardiff schoolboy who remains critically ill in hospital. | |
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| Collector's endangered bird eggs A 58-year-old man admits possessing a collection of nearly 500 wild birds eggs, including eight from endangered species. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | Rio shares fall on China claims Shares in mining firm Rio Tinto slip 3% after China intensifies its spying allegations against the company. |
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| Sugar price reaches 28-year high Sugar prices rise to their highest level since March 1981, at 21.55 cents a pound, as supply concerns grow. | |
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| eBay to start selling new GM cars General Motors and eBay are launching a trial scheme in the US to allow customers to buy new GM cars via the auction website. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Twilight is Teen Choice at awards Hit vampire drama Twilight dominates the Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles, scooping 11 prizes. |
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| GI Joe storms US box office chart GI Joe: The Rise of the Cobra triumphs in the North American box office chart, taking $56.2m (£33.8m) over the weekend. | |
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| Cruise son 'in Red Dawn remake' Tom Cruise's son Connor is set to star in a remake of the 1984 action war drama Red Dawn, reports say. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | 'Radical rethink' needed on food The government launches a debate on how the UK can ensure its food supply will remain secure in the future. |
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| Freak wave 'hot spots' identified Variations in ocean depth and strong currents increase the chances of freak waves occurring, a study reveals. | |
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| Brain radiotherapy affects mind Radiotherapy used to treat brain tumours may lead to a decline in mental function many years down the line, say Dutch researchers. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | SpinVox examines dossier claims SpinVox calls in lawyers and PR firm to investigate claims of financial irregularities |
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| Toshiba joins Blu-ray disc camp Japanese electronics firm Toshiba is to start making products that can play Blu-ray discs - a formerly rival format. | |
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| 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. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Brain radiotherapy affects mind Radiotherapy used to treat brain tumours may lead to a decline in mental function many years down the line, say Dutch researchers. |
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| Equation 'to spot small placenta' A measurement for placentas could act as an early warning system and potentially stop babies dying in the womb, a study suggests. | |
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| People 'get happier as they age' Most people get happier as they grow older, studies on people aged up to their mid-90s suggest. | |
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| 2001: Hamiltons condemn 'sex assault' arrest Former Conservative MP Neil Hamilton and wife Christine strenuously deny allegations they carried out a serious sexual assault. | |||
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| 1977: Tight security for Queen's Irish visit The Queen visits Northern Ireland for the first time in 11 years as part of her Silver Jubilee tour. | |||
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| 1964: Guns fall silent in Cyprus The United Nations brokers another ceasefire in Cyprus, defusing a growing military crisis and heading off the threat of invasion by Turkey. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Schumacher steps up F1 training Michael Schumacher is to get back behind the wheel of an F1 car as he continues preparations for his comeback. |
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| Inglis banned after assault claim Australia star Greg Inglis is suspended by his club after being charged with assaulting his girlfriend. | |
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| 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. | |
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| Ramprakash in England contention England selector Geoff Miller refuses to rule out recalling Mark Ramprakash for the decisive fifth Ashes Test at The Oval. | |
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| Pakistan cleared of bookie claims The International Cricket Council says there is 'no substance' to allegations that Pakistan players came into contact with bookmakers in Sri Lanka. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Advocaat sacked as Zenit manager Russian side Zenit St Petersburg axe coach Dick Advocaat following a run of disappointing results. |
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| 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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| ARSENAL | |
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 | Wilshere in frame for World Cup England coach Fabio Capello has hinted that Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere could be promoted to the England senior squad for the 2010 World Cup finals. |
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| ASTON VILLA | |
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 | Villa Park pulled out of Olympics Villa Park pulls out of hosting games in the 2012 Olympic football tournament because of uncertainty over rebuilding plans. |
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| BIRMINGHAM | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | Ellington handed Blackburn chance Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce takes Watford striker Nathan Ellington on trial. |
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| BOLTON | |
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 | Cahill agrees new Bolton contract Defender Gary Cahill signs a new three-year contract with Bolton that is set to keep him at the club until 2012. |
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| BURNLEY | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | Ferguson fumes at ref after loss Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack should have been sent off during the Community Shield game, which the Blues won. |
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| EVERTON | |
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 | Moyes worried by lack of signings Everton manager David Moyes says his fruitless search for new players before the start of the new season is making him feel "demented". |
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| FULHAM | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | Tigers plan to hold on to Turner Hull City boss Phil Brown keen to hang on to central defender Michael Turner despite the player attracting Liverpool. |
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| LIVERPOOL | |
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 | New signings could be key - Lucas Liverpool midfielder Lucas says the arrival of Glen Johnson and Alberto Aquilani can help the Reds' title push. |
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| MANCHESTER CITY | |
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 | 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 | |
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| Ferguson fumes at ref after loss Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack should have been sent off during the Community Shield game, which the Blues won. |
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| PORTSMOUTH | |
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 | Portsmouth and Kidd part company Brian Kidd leaves his role as Portsmouth assistant manager after turning down the offer of a new contract. |
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| STOKE | |
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 | Pulis slams 'ridiculous' schedule Stoke City manager Tony Pulis labels the latest round of international friendly matches, which take three days before the start of the Premier League season, as "ridiculous". |
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| SUNDERLAND | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | Derby bring in Spurs midfielder Derby County manager Nigel Clough signs Tottenham midfielder Jake Livermore on a month-long loan deal. |
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| WEST HAM UNITED | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | Wigan sign Chelsea winger on loan Wigan have signed winger Scott Sinclair on a season-long loan from Chelsea. |
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| WOLVES | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | Barnsley snap up winger Hammill Barnsley sign Liverpool midfielder Adam Hammill on a three-year deal, for a "significant six-figure fee". |
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| BLACKPOOL | |
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 | Crewe v Blackpool Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Crewe and Blackpool in the Carling Cup. |
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| BRISTOL CITY | |
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| Brentford v Bristol City Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Brentford and Bristol City in the Carling Cup. |
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| CARDIFF | |
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 | Cardiff court foreign cash boost Cardiff City reach an agreement in principle to form a "strategic marketing alliance" with Malaysian group Football Focus Asia. |
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| COVENTRY | |
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 | Coventry 2-1 Ipswich Clinton Morrison scores twice as Coventry open their Championship campaign with victory over Ipswich. |
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| CRYSTAL PALACE | |
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| Crystal Palace v Torquay Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Crystal Palace and Torquay in the Carling Cup. |
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| DERBY | |
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| Rotherham v Derby Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Rotherham and Derby in the Carling Cup. |
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| DONCASTER | |
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 | 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 | |
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| Coventry 2-1 Ipswich Clinton Morrison scores twice as Coventry open their Championship campaign with victory over Ipswich. |
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| MIDDLESBROUGH | |
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 | Southgate upbeat after Boro draw Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate is optimistic about his side's Championship hopes after Friday's draw with Sheffield United. |
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| NEWCASTLE | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | 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 | |
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| Gillingham v Plymouth Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Gillingham and Plymouth in the Carling Cup. |
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| PRESTON | |
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| Preston v Morecambe Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Preston and Morecambe in the Carling Cup. |
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| QPR | |
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| Exeter v QPR Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Exeter and QPR in the Carling Cup. |
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| READING | |
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| 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 | |
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| Sheff Wed v Rochdale Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Sheffield Wednesday and Rochdale in the Carling Cup. |
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| SHEFF UTD | |
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 | 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 | |
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| Swansea v Brighton Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Swansea and Brighton in the Carling Cup. |
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| WATFORD | |
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| Barnet v Watford Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Barnet and Watford in the Carling Cup. |
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| WEST BROM | |
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| Bury v West Brom Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Bury and West Brom in the Carling Cup. |
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| CHARLTON | |
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| Hereford v Charlton Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Hereford and Charlton in the Carling Cup. |
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| NORWICH | |
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| Yeovil v Norwich Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Yeovil and Norwich in the Carling Cup. |
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| SOUTHAMPTON | |
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 | Southampton sign striker Lambert Southampton sign Bristol Rovers striker Rickie Lambert for a seven-figure sum. |
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| ABERDEEN | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | Flood concern over Celtic future Midfielder Willo Flood says he may seek a move from Celtic if he fails to become a first-team regular under Tony Mowbray. |
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| DUNDEE UNITED | |
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 | Levein allays Gomis exit concerns Dundee United manager Craig Levein dismisses speculation linking Morgaro Gomis with a move away from Tannadice. |
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| FALKIRK | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | Chamakh pushes for Arsenal move Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh makes a fresh appeal for the French club to sanction his proposed move to Arsenal. |
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| Nigeria handed tough U17 draw Hosts Nigeria are drawn against South American giants Argentina in this year's Fifa Under-17 World Cup. | |
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| Sissoko comeback on hold Mali midfielder Mohammed Sissoko will be out of action for at least another month. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | Ramprakash in England contention England selector Geoff Miller refuses to rule out recalling Mark Ramprakash for the decisive fifth Ashes Test at The Oval. |
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| Pakistan cleared of bookie claims The International Cricket Council says there is 'no substance' to allegations that Pakistan players came into contact with bookmakers in Sri Lanka. | |
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| Essex will boost Bopara - Grayson Essex coach Paul Grayson believes Ravi Bopara will benefit from his return to county cricket. | |
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| RUGBY UNION | |
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 | Boks pave way for Burger return South Africa prepare for the end of Schalk Burger's ban by naming him in their latest Tri-Nations squad. |
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| Richards resigns Harlequins post Dean Richards resigns from his position as director of rugby at Harlequins. | |
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| South Africa 29-17 Australia South Africa put themselves in pole position to claim the Tri-Nations with victory over Australia in Cape Town. | |
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| RUGBY LEAGUE | |
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 | Inglis banned after assault claim Australia star Greg Inglis is suspended by his club after being charged with assaulting his girlfriend. |
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| Giants boss hails superb defence Huddersfield boss Nathan Brown says his side's magnificent effort in defence was the key to victory over St Helens in the Challenge Cup semi-final. | |
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| St Helens 14-24 Huddersfield Huddersfield produce a defensive masterclass to reach the Challenge Cup final and end St Helens' long stranglehold on the competition. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Del Potro takes Washington title Defending champion Juan Martin Del Potro battles to victory over top seed Andy Roddick in Washington DC to retain the Legg Mason Classic. |
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| Nervy Pennetta secures LA title Tenth seed Flavia Pennetta wins the LA Championships after beating Samantha Stosur in straight sets. | |
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| 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. | |
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| GOLF | |
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 | Woods wins as Harrington crumbles Tiger Woods takes advantage of Padraig Harrington's disastrous finish to win the World Golf Championship event in Ohio. |
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| Reno Tahoe Open leaderboard Leading scores from this week's US PGA Tour event. | |
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| Scot Laird impresses on US Tour Scottish golfer Martin Laird produces his best US Tour performance after finishing joint second at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open in Nevada. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Stoner faces three-race lay-off Australian Casey Stoner will miss three MotoGP races as he continues his recovery from illness. |
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| '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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| Formula 1 news has moved >>>> Click the link above to reach BBC Sport's brand new Formula 1 website for 2009. | |
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| FORMULA 1 | |
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| Schumacher steps up F1 training Michael Schumacher is to get back behind the wheel of an F1 car as he continues preparations for his comeback. |
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| BOXING | |
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 | 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. |
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| 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. | |
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| Cleverly wants bout on home soil British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly is keen for a first title bout in Wales. | |
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| ATHLETICS | |
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 | 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. |
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| 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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| SNOOKER | |
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 | Contrite O'Sullivan handed fine Ronnie O'Sullivan is fined £300 by World Snooker for prematurely conceding a frame at the UK Championship. |
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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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| HORSE RACING | |
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 | 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. |
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| Reception to honour jockey McCoy Stormont gathering will celebrate the County Antrim man's incredible 3,000 race wins. | |
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| Midday lands Nassau Stakes spoils The Oaks runner-up Midday claims victory in the Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood. | |
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| CYCLING | |
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 | Spanish rider denies taking EPO Tour de France stage 16 winner Mikel Astarloza vehemently denies doping following a positive test for blood-booster EPO. |
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| 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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| OTHER SPORT... | |
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 | Badminton team defends withdrawal The England team defends its decision to withdraw from the World Badminton Championships in India because of security concerns. |
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| Fastnet log BBC Sport's Rob Hodgetts' latest updates from on board Artemis the Profit Hunter in the infamous Fastnet yacht race. | |
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| Goodison defends Euro Laser crown British Olympic champion Paul Goodison clinches his fifth straight European Laser title in Sweden. | |
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| FUN AND GAMES | |
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 | Robbo blog "Even Nostrodamus could not have predicted England's batting display" |
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| Ten to Tackle Test your knowledge of the last seven days in sport | |
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| The Battle of Freddie's Knee Robbo Robson on England's wounded warrior | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Worthington upbeat for friendly Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington believes the friendly against Israel is perfect preparation for upcoming World Cup qualifiers. |
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| Ballymena Utd 0-1 Cliftonville Liam Boyce scores the winning goal for Cliftonville at Ballymena Showgrounds. | |
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| Glenavon 1-1 Newry City Cullen Feeney's 92nd-minute goal earned Newry City a deserved opening-day point in the Carling Premiership clash against Glenavon at Mourneview Park. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Ferguson slams SFA over Scots ban Former Scotland midfielder Barry Ferguson says the governing body's response to his recent indiscipline was a "joke". |
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| Levein allays Gomis exit concerns Dundee United manager Craig Levein dismisses speculation linking Morgaro Gomis with a move away from Tannadice. | |
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| Marshall tipped for Scotland bow Rangers goalkeeper Neil Alexander says Cardiff City's David Marshall deserves to start for Scotland against Norway on Wednesday. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Wales suffer Bellamy injury blow Wales are without captain Craig Bellamy for Wednesday's friendly in Montenegro because of injury. |
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| Cardiff court foreign cash boost Cardiff City reach an agreement in principle to form a "strategic marketing alliance" with Malaysian group Football Focus Asia. | |
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| McCormack attitude earns praise Boss Dave Jones says unsettled striker Ross McCormack showed his worth to Cardiff in the impressive win over Scunthorpe. | |
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