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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Russians to boost Abkhazia bases Russia promises almost $500m to reinforce military bases in Georgia's breakaway Abkhazia region, as PM Vladimir Putin visits. |
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| Taiwan mudslide survivors found About 700 people missing in Taiwan after Typhoon Morakot are found alive but fears remain for hundreds of others. | |
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| Russian navy joins hunt for ship Russia's navy is deployed to find a ship reportedly hijacked three weeks ago in the Baltic Sea. | |
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| Bomber not dead, say Indonesians Indonesia's most-wanted terror suspect Noordin Mohamed Top was not killed in a shoot-out on the weekend after all, police say. | |
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| Mumbai closes schools in flu fear India's commercial capital, Mumbai, closes schools, colleges and cinemas in a bid to limit the spread of swine flu. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | Pakistanis shot at Somali mosque At least five Pakistanis are gunned down in a dawn attack on a mosque on the border of Somalia's Puntland region. |
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| Niger opposition figure 'beaten' Niger opposition activist Marou Amadou has been mistreated in custody by security forces, members of his association say. | |
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| Travel ban in Sudan trouser trial A Sudanese woman charged with dressing indecently for wearing trousers is prevented from travelling abroad. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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 | Obama tackles healthcare critics US President Barack Obama accuses opponents of his healthcare proposals of trying to "scare the heck" out of people. |
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| Brazil TV host 'ordered killings' Police in Brazil accuse a TV presenter of ordering killings to get rid of drug trafficking rivals and boost his show's ratings. | |
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| Costa Rica leader gets swine flu President Oscar Arias of Costa Rica says he has swine flu, making him the first head of state known to have contracted the virus. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | Taiwan mudslide survivors found About 700 people missing in Taiwan after Typhoon Morakot are found alive but fears remain for hundreds of others. |
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| Asian regrets at Suu Kyi verdict South East Asian nations issue a rare statement condemning the conviction of Burma's pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. | |
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| Bomber not dead, say Indonesians Indonesia's most-wanted terror suspect Noordin Mohamed Top was not killed in a shoot-out on the weekend after all, police say. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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| Russians to boost Abkhazia bases Russia promises almost $500m to reinforce military bases in Georgia's breakaway Abkhazia region, as PM Vladimir Putin visits. |
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| Russian navy joins hunt for ship Russia's navy is deployed to find a ship reportedly hijacked three weeks ago in the Baltic Sea. | |
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| US and UBS agree to end tax row The US government and UBS agree the details of a deal to end legal action against the Swiss bank over tax evasion. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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 | Iran jail rape claims 'baseless' The speaker of Iran's parliament dismisses claims that opposition protesters have been raped in detention. |
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| Car bombs kill eight in Baghdad At least eight people have been killed and many injured in two car bomb attacks in east Baghdad, Iraq, police say. | |
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| Kuwait 'foils US army base plot' Kuwait says it has arrested six members of an al-Qaeda-linked cell who were planning to attack a US military base. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | Mumbai closes schools in flu fear India's commercial capital, Mumbai, closes schools, colleges and cinemas in a bid to limit the spread of swine flu. |
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| FBI man testifies in Mumbai trial An FBI officer appears before a court in the Indian city of Mumbai to testify on last November's attacks which killed more than 170 people. | |
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| Fighters kill Afghan police chief Militants kill a police chief during an attack on a government compound in northern Afghanistan, days ahead of elections. | |
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| UK | |
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 | UK jobless total climbs to 2.4m The number of people out of work in the UK has risen by 220,000 in the three months to June to the the highest level since 1995. |
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| Stuck car caused Big Dipper crash Two carriages collided on a rollercoaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach after one of them jammed on the rails, police say. | |
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| Body exhumed in 1979 murder probe Police investigating the rape and murder of a woman in Southampton 30 years ago exhume the body of a suspect. | |
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| UK POLITICS | |
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| UK jobless total climbs to 2.4m The number of people out of work in the UK has risen by 220,000 in the three months to June to the the highest level since 1995. |
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| Duncan sorry for MP pay 'whinge' Shadow Commons leader Alan Duncan apologises after he was secretly filmed complaining about MPs' pay and expenses. | |
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| 'Fragile recovery' for UK economy The Bank of England warns that the UK economy still has some way to go before it recovers from the effects of the financial crisis. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | University entry shake-up call A fairer university admission system requires pupils to know their A-level grades before they apply, says a report. |
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| Science questions baffle parents Four in five parents in the UK have been stumped by a science question posed by their children, a survey suggests. | |
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| More pupils can claim free meals The number of pupils able to claim free school meals has risen, shows the annual census of schools in England. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Arrest over £40m jewellery raid A man is arrested in connection with a robbery at a London jewellery shop in which items worth £40m were stolen. |
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| Body exhumed in 1979 murder probe Police investigating the rape and murder of a woman in Southampton 30 years ago exhume the body of a suspect. | |
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| Stuck car caused Big Dipper crash Two carriages collided on a rollercoaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach after one of them jammed on the rails, police say. | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Child 'terrified' by gun attack The mother of a six-year-old girl who was in the house during a gun attack in Londonderry said her daughter was left "terrified." |
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| O'Loan's house damaged in attack The home of former police ombudsman Dame Nuala O'Loan and her SDLP assembly member husband Declan has been targeted in a sectarian attack. | |
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| SF not renewing London flat lease Sinn Fein says it will not be renewing leases on two flats it rents in London for the party's MPs. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Drug death toll at record levels Scotland's drug death toll has risen to record levels, new General Register Office figures suggest. |
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| Scottish unemployment rises again Unemployment continues to rise in Scotland with 188,000 now out of work - an increase of 75,000 on last year. | |
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| Dog left to die inside a bin bag The Scottish SPCA tries to trace the person who left a starving dog to die tied up inside a plastic bin bag. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Hartson 'ignored signs of cancer' Former footballer John Hartson, who is receiving treatment for cancer, said he found a lump two years ago but ignored it. |
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| Death of boy discovered in pond A 19-month-old boy dies more than a week after he was discovered lying in a pond at his grandparent's house. | |
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| Burglary trial for royal harpist A former royal harpist from Gloucestershire accused of burgling four houses could stand trial later this year | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | China arrests Rio Tinto workers China arrests employees of mining firm Rio Tinto on suspicion of stealing trade secrets and taking bribes, which the firm denies. |
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| US and UBS agree to end tax row The US government and UBS agree the details of a deal to end legal action against the Swiss bank over tax evasion. | |
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| Rise in imports hits US trade gap The US trade deficit widened slightly in June as imports to the world's biggest economy increased, official figures show. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Actor Neeson returns to spotlight Actor Liam Neeson steps back onto the red carpet for the first time since the death of his wife, actress Natasha Richardson. |
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| Hudson gives birth to first child Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson has given birth to her first child, her publicist announces. | |
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| Dame Kiri 'to retire from opera' Soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is to retire from opera, after a career spanning over 40 years. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | Meteor show set for dazzling peak Skygazers prepare for another dazzling sky show as the annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak. |
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| Killer whales visit 'social clubs' Hundreds of killer whales from different pods regularly meet up to socialise, scientists discover. | |
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| 'Taste test' for Neanderthal DNA DNA analysis of an ancient bone shows that the genetic variation responsible for differences in the ability to taste a bitter chemical in modern humans also existed in neanderthals. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | Microsoft to pay $290m in lawsuit Microsoft has been fined $290m (£175m) and barred from selling its program Word in the wake of a patent row. |
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| 'Facebook Lite' gets public debut Facebook lifts the lid on its new "Lite" mobile and dialup service, designed for markets where broadband access is limited. | |
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| New Google 'puts Bing in shade' Experts suggest Google's new "Caffeine" search engine has features which could overshadow Microsoft's Bing. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | 'No shows' cost the NHS millions Patients failing to turn up for hospital appointments cost the NHS across the UK more than £600m, figures show. |
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| Family-friendly baby units urged Neonatal units looking after premature babies need redesigning to put parents at the heart of care, say campaigners. | |
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| 'Shock' over stroke death rates Stroke death rates are three times higher in the poorest areas of England and Wales, a study shows. | |
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| 1985: Hundreds dead in Boeing crash A Japan Airlines jumbo jet crashes on a remote mountainside 70 miles from Tokyo in Japan. | |||
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| 1969: Police use tear gas in Bogside The Royal Ulster Constabulary uses tear gas for the first time in its history after nine hours of rioting in the Bogside area of Londonderry. | |||
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| 1964: Great Train Robber escapes from jail A massive manhunt is underway across Britain after one of the gang involved in the Great Train Robbery breaks out of a high-security prison in Birmingham. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Ramprakash ready for Test call-up Mark Ramprakash, 39, tells BBC Sport he would be thrilled to make a comeback for England in the decisive fifth Ashes Test. |
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| Marshall to be given Scots start Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall earns a place in the starting line-up for Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Norway. | |
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| Woods repeats slow-play criticism Tiger Woods repeats his criticism of referee John Paramor over the slow-play row at last week's World Golf Championship. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Marshall to be given Scots start Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall earns a place in the starting line-up for Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Norway. |
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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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 | Keeper Marshall signs for Villa Aston Villa complete the signing of former Coventry goalkeeper Andy Marshall on a one-year deal. |
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| BIRMINGHAM | |
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 | Yeung in Birmingham takeover bid Birmingham announce a takeover approach from the Carson Yeung-backed Grandtop International Holdings. |
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| BLACKBURN | |
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 | Blackburn seal deal for Kalinic Blackburn striker Nikola Kalinic completes his move from Hajduk Split after being granted a work permit. |
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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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 | Holland to take role at Chelsea Steve Holland is set to leave his role as academy manager at Stoke City to manage the reserve side at Chelsea, reports BBC Radio Stoke. |
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| EVERTON | |
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 | Lescott transfer request rejected Everton turn down a formal transfer request from defender Joleon Lescott, who is being targeted by Manchester City. |
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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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 | Hull agree fee for Reading's Hunt Hull City agree a fee with Reading for winger Stephen Hunt. |
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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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 | Hughes will not rush Santa Cruz Manchester City manager Mark Hughes says new signing Roque Santa Cruz will not be rushed back from his knee surgery. |
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| MANCHESTER UNITED | |
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 | Young to replace injured Gerrard Aston Villa's Ashley Young starts in place of injured Steven Gerrard for England's friendly against the Netherlands on Wednesday. |
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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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| Holland to take role at Chelsea Steve Holland is set to leave his role as academy manager at Stoke City to manage the reserve side at Chelsea, reports BBC Radio Stoke. |
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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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 | Tottenham hit by Woodgate injury Jonathan Woodgate has had an operation on the groin problem that kept him out of Tottenham's pre-season programme. |
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| WEST HAM UNITED | |
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| Hartson discharged from hospital Former footballer John Hartson is discharged from hospital and is to continue treatment for cancer as an outpatient. |
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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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 | Lincoln 0-1 Barnsley A Daniel Bogdanovic goal gives Championship side Barnsley a deserved victory over League Two Lincoln City in the first round of the Carling Cup. |
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| BLACKPOOL | |
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| Crewe 1-2 Blackpool A 79th-minute winner from Daniel Nardiello ends League Two side Crewe's hopes of a first-round Carling Cup upset against Blackpool. |
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| BRISTOL CITY | |
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| Brentford 0-1 Bristol City Nicky Maynard's second-half header helps 10-man Bristol City scrape into the second round of the Carling Cup. |
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| CARDIFF | |
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 | Cardiff 3-1 Dag & Red Cardiff City survived a late fight-back to ease past Dagenham and Redbridge 3-1 and into the Carling Cup second round. |
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| COVENTRY | |
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| Coventry v Hartlepool Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's game between Coventry and Hartlepool in the Carling Cup. |
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| CRYSTAL PALACE | |
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 | Crystal Palace 2-1 Torquay Two second-half goals from Darren Ambrose spare Crystal Palace's blushes against League Two side Torquay in the first round of the Carling Cup. |
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| DERBY | |
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 | Rotherham 2-1 Derby League Two side Rotherham come from behind to humble Derby and book a place in the Carling Cup second round. |
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| DONCASTER | |
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| Notts County 0-1 Doncaster Doncaster edge an even encounter thanks to James Coppinger's goal to secure a place in the second round of the Carling Cup. |
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| IPSWICH | |
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| Shrewsbury 3-3 Ipswich (aet) Ipswich survive a major scare against League Two side Shrewsbury to win a penalty shoot-out following a pulsating 3-3 first-round Carling Cup tie. |
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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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 | Martins explains Wolfsburg switch Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins plans a fresh start with the German champions after relegation with Newcastle last season. |
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| NOTTM FOREST | |
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| Nottm Forest v Bradford Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's game between Nottingham Forest and Bradford in the Carling Cup. |
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| PLYMOUTH | |
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| Gillingham 2-1 Plymouth Two first-half goals are just enough to put Gillingham through to the second round of the Carling Cup as they withstand a fightback from Plymouth. |
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| PRESTON | |
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 | Preston 5-1 Morecambe Four headed goals help Preston secure a place in the Carling Cup second round after a comfortable win over Morecambe. |
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| QPR | |
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 | Exeter 0-5 QPR Wayne Routledge scores a hat-trick as QPR reach the second round of the Carling Cup by thrashing Exeter, who also have Scott Golbourne sent off. |
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| READING | |
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| Reading 5-1 Burton Two goals apiece from David Mooney and from Nicholas Bignall helped ease Reading past Burton and into the second round of the Carling Cup. |
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| SHEFF WED | |
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| Sheff Wed 3-0 Rochdale Sheffield Wednesday ease into the second round of the Carling Cup with a comfortable victory over Rochdale. |
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| SHEFF UTD | |
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 | Sheff Utd 1-2 Port Vale A terrible error from Sheffield United keeper Ian Bennett gives League Two Port Vale a shock win over the Blades in the first round of the Carling Cup. |
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| SWANSEA | |
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 | Swansea 3-0 Brighton Stephen Dobbie fires a brace as Swansea cruise to a Carling Cup first-round win over Brighton. |
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| WATFORD | |
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 | Barnet 0-2 Watford (aet) Extra-time goals by Mike Williamson and Scott Severin spare Watford's blushes as they edged past Barnet to reach the second round of the Carling Cup. |
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| WEST BROM | |
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| Bury 0-2 West Brom West Brom cruise into the second round of the Carling Cup with a comfortable victory over Bury. |
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| CHARLTON | |
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 | Hereford 1-0 Charlton An extra-time winner from Jonny Godsmark sees League Two side Hereford stun Charlton in the first round of the Carling Cup. |
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| NORWICH | |
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| Yeovil 0-4 Norwich Norwich put Saturday's 7-1 league defeat behind them with a clean sheet victory away to Yeovil. |
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| SOUTHAMPTON | |
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| Southampton 2-0 Northampton Rickie Lambert scored his first goal since his move from Bristol Rovers to help Southampton see off Northampton and reach the Carling Cup second round. |
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| ABERDEEN | |
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 | Aberdeen complete Ifil transfer Defender Jerel Ifil says he is looking forward to making his Aberdeen debut after signing a two-year deal at Pittodrie. |
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| CELTIC | |
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 | Celtic to face Benfica in Canada Celtic will play an exhibition match in Toronto against Benfica on 2 September. |
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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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 | Falkirk snap up keeper Wagenaar Canada goalkeeper Josh Wagenaar agrees a contract with Falkirk after leaving Yeovil Town. |
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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 facing defensive headache Summer signing Ismael Bouzid adds to Hearts injury problems ahead of the first league game of the season against Dundee United on Monday. |
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| HIBERNIAN | |
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 | Benjelloun returns to Easter Road Manager John Hughes says Abdessallam Benjelloun still has a future with Hibernian despite missing pre-season training. |
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| KILMARNOCK | |
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 | Buddies delay Johnston decision St Mirren will give veteran former Kilmarnock midfielder Allan Johnston a second chance to shine on trial. |
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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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 | Bairns game too soon for Thomson Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson is unlikely to feature heavily in his team's league opener against Falkirk on Saturday. |
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| ST MIRREN | |
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| Buddies delay Johnston decision St Mirren will give veteran former Kilmarnock midfielder Allan Johnston a second chance to shine on trial. |
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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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 | Pienaar pleased by Santana return South African midfielder Steven Pienaar welcomes the return of coach Joel Santana by saying the Brazilian is like a 'father' to the squad. |
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| Tunisia's Chermiti in Saudi move Saudi Arabian League champions Al Ittihad have signed Tunisia striker Amine Chermiti on a season-long loan deal from Hertha Berlin. | |
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| Martins explains Wolfsburg switch Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins plans a fresh start with the German champions after relegation with Newcastle last season. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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| Ramprakash ready for Test call-up Mark Ramprakash, 39, tells BBC Sport he would be thrilled to make a comeback for England in the decisive fifth Ashes Test. |
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| Sri Lanka v Pakistan live score Sri Lanka take on Pakistan in a Twenty20 international in Colombo. | |
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| Bopara and Bell struggle for form Under-pressure England batsmen Ravi Bopara and Ian Bell are dismissed cheaply as they try to find form in county cricket. | |
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| RUGBY UNION | |
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 | Quins sorry for fake injury saga Harlequins chief Mark Evans writes to the club's fans to apologise for Tom Williams feigning a blood injury against Leinster in April. |
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| Veteran Gomarsall signs for Leeds Former England and Harlequins scrum-half Andy Gomarsall joins Leeds on a one-year deal. | |
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| Armitage injured on England duty England full-back Delon Armitage requires a scan after injuring his right shoulder during an England training camp. | |
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| RUGBY LEAGUE | |
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 | Hull's Tony faces lengthy absence Hull FC full back Motu Tony will not play again this season after contracting an infection in his ankle after an insect bite. |
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| Fozzard set to return for Hull KR Hull Kingston Rovers prop forward Nick Fozzard is in the running for a recall against his former club St Helens on Sunday | |
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| Howell to miss rest of campaign Harlequins centre David Howell is ruled out for the rest of the season after fracturing an eye socket. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Murray eases through in Montreal Andy Murray cruises past Frenchman Jeremy Chardy in straight sets to reach the third round of the Montreal Masters. |
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| Fit-again Nadal in winning return Rafael Nadal comes through a doubles match at the Montreal Masters after a lengthy lay-off with tendonitis in both knees. | |
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| Safina survives scare to progress World number 46 Roberta Vinci serves for the match against Dinara Safina but the top seed comes back to win. | |
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| GOLF | |
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 | Woods repeats slow-play criticism Tiger Woods repeats his criticism of referee John Paramor over the slow-play row at last week's World Golf Championship. |
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| Harrington upbeat on USPGA hopes Padraig Harrington is confident he is playing well enough to defend his USPGA title at Hazeltine, despite being in the midst of altering his swing. | |
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| Patience key for McIlroy at PGA Rory McIlroy vows to show patience in this week's PGA Championship at Hazeltine as he concludes his first year of playing in all four majors. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Toseland expects Lorenzo to stay Tech 3 Yamaha rider James Toseland believes Jorge Lorenzo has decided to stay with the Fiat Yamaha team for next season. |
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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 sad at F1 abandonment Michael Schumacher speaks of his regret at having to scrap his proposed Formula 1 comeback. |
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| BOXING | |
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 | Women's boxing set for Olympics Women's boxing is expected to be included in the Olympic programme, with more medals available for women across the board at London 2012. |
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| Klitschko to fight Arreola in US WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against American Chris Arreola on 26 September. | |
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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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| ATHLETICS | |
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 | Jamaican stars set to miss Berlin Jamaica have asked to withdraw Asafa Powell and several team-mates from the World Championships, according to world athletics' governing body. |
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| IAAF wait for Jamaica drug ruling The international athletics' governing body is awaiting confirmation that five Jamaican athletes have been cleared of doping offences ahead of the World Championships. | |
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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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| 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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| The greatest...reception honours jockey McCoy The achievements of the County Antrim born jockey Tony McCoy are marked at a reception at Stormont. | |
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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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 | Icap Leopard repeats Fastnet feat Icap Leopard is the first yacht across the line in the Fastnet Race for the second consecutive race. |
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| Welsh pairs knocked out of Worlds The Wales mixed doubles and ladies pairs both lose in straight sets in the first round at the World Badminton Championships. | |
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| Badminton team feel 'imprisoned' The Scottish badminton team are said to be "virtually prisoners" in their hotel after England pulled out of the world championship. | |
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| FUN AND GAMES | |
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 | Sport quotes of the week Fergie warms up for the new season, as Holloway returns in style |
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| Ten to Tackle Test your knowledge of the last seven days in sport | |
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| Robbo blog "Even Nostrodamus could not have predicted England's batting display" | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Donald ruled out of Dundrod races Australian Cameron Donald has been ruled out of the Ulster Grand Prix Bike Week through injury. |
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| Lisburn Distillery 3-1 Dundela Lisburn Distillery see off Dundela to reach the quarter-finals of the County Antrim Shield. | |
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| Seeley extends unbeaten sequence Alastair Seeley extends his unbeaten run in the British Superstock championship by winning Sunday's race at Brands Hatch. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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| Marshall to be given Scots start Cardiff goalkeeper David Marshall earns a place in the starting line-up for Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Norway. |
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| Ferguson 'should end SFA dispute' Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish will hold talks with midfielder Barry Ferguson over his fall-out with the Scottish Football Association. | |
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| Aberdeen complete Ifil transfer Defender Jerel Ifil says he is looking forward to making his Aberdeen debut after signing a two-year deal at Pittodrie. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Ledley revels in Wales captaincy Joe Ledley hopes to put his heartbreak of losing the Cardiff City captaincy behind him when he leads Wales for their friendly in Montenegro. |
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| Hartson 'ignored signs of cancer' Former footballer John Hartson, who is receiving treatment for cancer, said he found a lump two years ago but ignored it. | |
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| MacDonald set to lead Wales U21 Shaun MacDonald will captain Wales Under-21s for the first time in Wednesday's Uefa Championship qualifier against Hungary. | |
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