Saturday, August 29, 2009

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Saturday, 29 August, 2009, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
Kennedy tributes at funeral Mass
Guests hear tributes to long-standing US Senator Edward Kennedy at his funeral Mass in a basilica in Boston.
  Afghan's Karzai extends poll lead
President Hamid Karzai extends his lead over his main rival in the Afghan presidential election, official results show.
  India loses Moon satellite links
All communication links with the only Indian satellite orbiting the moon are lost, India's space agency says.
  Police 'sorry' for kidnap blunder
Police in the US apologise for missing an earlier opportunity to find kidnap victim Jaycee Lee Dugard, who was freed this week.
  Two peacekeepers seized in Sudan
Two members of the UN/African Union peacekeeping force have been kidnapped in Sudan's Darfur region, officials say.
AFRICA
Two peacekeepers seized in Sudan
Two members of the UN/African Union peacekeeping force have been kidnapped in Sudan's Darfur region, officials say.
  Ethiopia 'seizes' town in Somalia
Ethiopian troops have seized control of Belet Wayne, a strategic town in Somalia, eyewitnesses say.
  Zuma appeals to Zimbabwe rivals
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma urges Zimbabwe's political rivals to work together if they are to get foreign aid.
AMERICAS
Kennedy tributes at funeral Mass
Guests hear tributes to long-standing US Senator Edward Kennedy at his funeral Mass in a basilica in Boston.
  Police 'sorry' for kidnap blunder
Police in the US apologise for missing an earlier opportunity to find kidnap victim Jaycee Lee Dugard, who was freed this week.
  Jackson death ruled as homicide
Michael Jackson's death was homicide, primarily caused by the anaesthetic Propofol, a coroner confirms.
ASIA-PACIFIC
N Korea frees S Korea fishermen
North Korea frees four South Korean fishermen and their boat, held since last month, the South Korean Coast Guard says.
  Voters wooed on eve of Japan poll
Candidates across Japan make final appeals ahead of Sunday's election, which is expected to herald a rare change of power.
  Suu Kyi visitor tells of 'sorrow'
The US man who swam to the home of Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma has spoken of his sorrow that his action led to her arrest.
EUROPE
Megrahi backs Lockerbie inquiry
The man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing gives his backing to calls for a public inquiry into the 1988 atrocity.
  Dutch sailor girl put under care
A Dutch court puts a 13-year-old girl under care, stalling her bid to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world.
  Guantanamo inmates' Portugal move
Two Syrian nationals held at the US detention centre in Guantanamo Bay are transferred to Portugal.
MIDDLE EAST
Thousands mourn Iraqi Shia leader
Thousands of Iraqi Shias turn out to mourn the influential leader Abdul Aziz al-Hakim at his funeral procession in Baghdad.
  Megrahi backs Lockerbie inquiry
The man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing gives his backing to calls for a public inquiry into the 1988 atrocity.
  UAE 'seizes N Korea arms cargo'
The United Arab Emirates seizes a ship illegally carrying North Korean weapons bound for Iran, UN diplomatic sources say.
SOUTH ASIA
Afghan's Karzai extends poll lead
President Hamid Karzai extends his lead over his main rival in the Afghan presidential election, official results show.
  India loses Moon satellite links
All communication links with the only Indian satellite orbiting the moon are lost, India's space agency says.
  Curbs on nuclear scientist lifted
A Pakistani court lifts the final curbs on disgraced nuclear scientist Dr AQ Khan allowing him total freedom of movement.
UK
Brown hints at Afghan troop rise
Gordon Brown paves the way for more UK troops to be sent to Afghanistan, during a surprise visit to the country.
  Megrahi backs Lockerbie inquiry
The man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing gives his backing to calls for a public inquiry into the 1988 atrocity.
  Hero's welcome for young sailor
Teenage sailor Mike Perham returns from his round-the-world voyage to a hero's welcome in Portsmouth.
UK POLITICS
Brown hints at Afghan troop rise
Gordon Brown paves the way for more UK troops to be sent to Afghanistan, during a surprise visit to the country.
  Brown warned over benefit plans
The government could face a backbench rebellion over proposals to reduce money available through housing benefit by up to £15 a week.
  Iceland to pay back Icesave cash
The Icelandic parliament votes in favour of repaying more than $5bn (£3bn) to the governments of the UK and the Netherlands.
UK EDUCATION
Bright pupils 'miss out' on place
About 40,000 well-qualified school leavers are likely to be turned away from university this year, a think tank warns.
  Families miss free school meals
A fifth of low-income families are not aware they could claim for free school meals, suggests a survey.
  More parents pay for appeals help
A growing number of parents in England and Wales are using legal advice to get children into their preferred state school.
ENGLAND
Hero's welcome for young sailor
Teenage sailor Mike Perham returns from his round-the-world voyage to a hero's welcome in Portsmouth.
  Man shot dead at wheel of a car
The killing of a driver found shot dead at the wheel of his car in Sheffield is described as a "planned assassination" by a senior police officer.
  Oasis split as Noel quits group
Noel Gallagher announces he is leaving rock band Oasis because he can no longer work with his brother Liam.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Bomb found close to city schools
A "crude but viable device" is removed by the Army after being discovered on a pavement near a school in Armagh.
  Car is found in harbour by diver
A car is found in Ardglass harbour following a report that a red Skoda was seen going into the water on Saturday morning.
  Child abduction attempt in city
Two boys, aged five and seven, are the target of a child abduction attempt in Londonderry.
SCOTLAND
Megrahi backs Lockerbie inquiry
The man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing gives his backing to calls for a public inquiry into the 1988 atrocity.
  Hundreds attend soldier's funeral
More than a thousand mourners turn out to pay their last respects to a Clackmannanshire soldier killed in Afghanistan.
  Poet named Edinburgh comedy king
This year's Edinburgh Fringe comedy award is won by Tim Key for his poetry and variety show The Slutcracker.
WALES
Police chief's suicide law worry
A chief constable says any change in the law on suicide must not become a way for families to exploit elderly relatives.
  Henson on indefinite unpaid leave
Further doubt is cast on Gavin Henson's future as BBC Sport Wales understands he is on is unpaid, indefinite leave from the Ospreys.
  Safety drives over bank holiday
Rescue services issue a "safety first" message for those enjoying the outdoors over the bank holiday weekend across Wales.
BUSINESS
Iceland to pay back Icesave cash
The Icelandic parliament votes in favour of repaying more than $5bn (£3bn) to the governments of the UK and the Netherlands.
  Argentine farmers resume strikes
Argentine farmers resume strikes as part of a bitter dispute with the government over taxes on soya bean exports.
  China signs deal to sell iPhones
Mobile operator China Unicom signs a deal with Apple to launch the iPhone into the world's largest mobile phone market.
ENTERTAINMENT
Jackson death ruled as homicide
Michael Jackson's death was homicide, primarily caused by the anaesthetic Propofol, a coroner confirms.
  Oasis split as Noel quits group
Noel Gallagher announces he is leaving rock band Oasis because he can no longer work with his brother Liam.
  Wire writer says adverts kill TV
The creator of highly-acclaimed hard-hitting TV drama The Wire has said television can only be worthwhile when freed from the constraints of advertising.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
India loses Moon satellite links
All communication links with the only Indian satellite orbiting the moon are lost, India's space agency says.
  Space shuttle lifts off for ISS
Nasa launches the US shuttle Discovery for a mission to the International Space Station with seven astronauts on board.
  Single molecule's stunning image
Researchers have imaged single molecules in unprecedented detail, showing the chemical bonds that hold them together.
TECHNOLOGY
Olympic aim to get Britons online
The UK's Digital Champion Martha Lane Fox lays out a challenge to those already online to train those not on the internet.
  Apple denies 'exploding' iPhones
iPhones that reportedly "exploded" in France were not due to overheating batteries as had been suggested, Apple says.
  File-sharers' TV tastes revealed
Millions of television viewers are now using file-sharing services to illegally download TV programmes, research shows.
HEALTH
UN warns over swine flu in birds
The discovery of swine flu in turkeys in Chile raises concerns about the spread of the virus, a UN agency warns.
  Soluble fibre 'effective for IBS'
A soluble fibre supplement should be the first line of attack in treating irritable bowel syndrome, experts say.
  English turn to booze on holiday
English holidaymakers consume an average of eight alcoholic drinks a day during their summer break, a government survey suggests.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1965: Gemini V returns to Earth
Two American astronauts splash down safely in the Atlantic after setting a space endurance record.
  1950: British troops arrive in Korea
British troops arrive in Korea to bolster the US presence there.
  2005: Hurricane Katrina hits New Orleans
Hurricane Katrina lashes New Orleans with high winds and hard rain, cutting power and flooding homes.

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TOP STORIES
Live text - Saturday football
Five matches are under way in the Premier League with Man Utd v Arsenal to come this evening, after Chelsea beat Burnley.
  Fisichella on shock Belgium pole
Force India's Giancarlo Fisichella lands pole for the Belgian GP while stuttering championship leader Jenson Button will start in 14th.
  Australia 25-32 South Africa
World champions South Africa maintain their grip on the Tri-Nations with an impressive win over Australia in Perth.
  Huddersfield 16-25 Warrington
Warrington beat Huddersfield at Wembley to win the Challenge Cup for the first time since 1974.
  Bahrain set to start 2010 season
Bahrain replaces Australia as the opening race of the 2010 Formula 1 season, according to a leaked provisional calendar.
FOOTBALL
Live text - Saturday football
Five matches are under way in the Premier League with Man Utd v Arsenal to come this evening, after Chelsea beat Burnley.
  Chelsea 3-0 Burnley
Chelsea crush Burnley to secure maximum points in their opening four games and climb to the top of the Premier League.
  Live text - Scottish Premier League
Champions Rangers host bottom of the table Hamilton, Aberdeen take on Motherwell, St Mirren visit Rugby Park and Dundee Utd go head-to-head with Falkirk.
ARSENAL
Man Utd v Arsenal
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ASTON VILLA
Aston Villa v Fulham
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BIRMINGHAM
Tottenham v Birmingham
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BLACKBURN
Blackburn v West Ham
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BOLTON
Bolton v Liverpool
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BURNLEY
Chelsea 3-0 Burnley
Chelsea crush Burnley to secure maximum points in their opening four games and climb to the top of the Premier League.
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CHELSEA
Chelsea 3-0 Burnley
Chelsea crush Burnley to secure maximum points in their opening four games and climb to the top of the Premier League.
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EVERTON
Everton v Wigan
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FULHAM
Aston Villa v Fulham
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HULL
Wolves 1-1 Hull City
Wolverhampton Wanderers come from behind to draw with Hull and secure their first home point of the season.
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LIVERPOOL
Bolton v Liverpool
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MANCHESTER CITY
Portsmouth v Man City
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Man Utd v Arsenal
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PORTSMOUTH
Portsmouth v Man City
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STOKE
Stoke 1-0 Sunderland
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SUNDERLAND
Stoke 1-0 Sunderland
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TOTTENHAM
Tottenham v Birmingham
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WEST HAM UNITED
Blackburn v West Ham
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WIGAN
Everton v Wigan
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WOLVES
Wolves 1-1 Hull City
Wolverhampton Wanderers come from behind to draw with Hull and secure their first home point of the season.
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BARNSLEY
Barnsley v Reading
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BLACKPOOL
Blackpool v Coventry
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BRISTOL CITY
Bristol City v Middlesbrough
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CARDIFF
Doncaster Rov 2-0 Cardiff City
Doncaster Rovers secure their first Championship win of the season as lacklustre Cardiff lose their unbeaten record.
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COVENTRY
Blackpool v Coventry
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Crystal Palace 0-2 Man City
Carlos Tevez scores his first goal for Manchester City in a comfortable victory over Crystal Palace in the Carling Cup.
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DERBY
Nottm Forest 3-2 Derby
Nottingham Forest survive a second-half fight-back by Derby to emerge victorious in a five-goal thriller.
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DONCASTER
Doncaster Rov 2-0 Cardiff City
Doncaster Rovers secure their first Championship win of the season as lacklustre Cardiff lose their unbeaten record.
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IPSWICH
Ipswich v Preston
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MIDDLESBROUGH
Bristol City v Middlesbrough
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NEWCASTLE
Megson wants Nolan back at Bolton
Bolton boss Gary Megson is keen to bring back Newcastle midfielder Kevin Nolan to the Reebok Stadium, on loan.
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NOTTM FOREST
Nottm Forest 3-2 Derby
Nottingham Forest survive a second-half fight-back by Derby to emerge victorious in a five-goal thriller.
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PLYMOUTH
Plymouth v Sheff Wed
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PRESTON
Ipswich v Preston
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QPR
Scunthorpe v QPR
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READING
Barnsley v Reading
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SHEFF WED
Plymouth v Sheff Wed
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SHEFF UTD
Sheff Utd v West Brom
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SWANSEA
Swansea City 1-1 Watford
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WATFORD
Swansea City 1-1 Watford
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WEST BROM
Sheff Utd v West Brom
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CHARLTON
Tranmere v Charlton
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NORWICH
Hartlepool v Norwich
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SOUTHAMPTON
Stockport v Southampton
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ABERDEEN
Aberdeen 0-0 Motherwell
Aberdeen and Motherwell play out a lively goalless draw in the Scottish Premier League with a share of chances for both sides.
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CELTIC
Mowbray warns of tough Euro draw
Celtic's Tony Mowbray says facing Hamburg, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Rapid Vienna in the Europe League is a difficult task.
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DUNDEE UNITED
Dundee United 2-1 Falkirk
Dundee United ease to victory over Falkirk at Tannadice in the Scottish Premier League.
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FALKIRK
Dundee United 2-1 Falkirk
Dundee United ease to victory over Falkirk at Tannadice in the Scottish Premier League.
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HAMILTON
Rangers 4-1 Hamilton Accies
Two goals a piece from Steven Whittaker and Kris Boyd give Rangers victory over Hamilton.
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HEARTS
Laszlo to seek talks with Romanov
Manager Csaba Laszlo says he has no intention of leaving Hearts and wants to avoid a war of words with owner Vladimir Romanov.
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HIBERNIAN
Hibernian v Celtic (Sun)
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KILMARNOCK
Kilmarnock 1-2 St Mirren
Stephen McGinn scores twice as St Mirren come from a goal behind to defeat Kilmarnock.
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MOTHERWELL
Aberdeen 0-0 Motherwell
Aberdeen and Motherwell play out a lively goalless draw in the Scottish Premier League with a share of chances for both sides.
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RANGERS
Rangers 4-1 Hamilton Accies
Doubles from Steven Whittaker and Kris Boyd give Rangers victory over visitors Hamilton.
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ST MIRREN
Kilmarnock 1-2 St Mirren
Stephen McGinn scores twice as St Mirren come from a goal behind to defeat Kilmarnock.
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INVERNESS CT
Inverness CT v Ross County
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Sunderland snap up Lyon's Mensah
Sunderland sign Ghana defender John Mensah from French side Lyon on a season-long loan deal.
  Barcelona seal Super Cup triumph
Pedro's extra-time goal earns Barcelona a 1-0 European Super Cup triumph over Shakhtar Donetsk in Monaco.
  Mulumbu agrees new Baggies deal
West Brom midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu signs a two-year contract to remain at the Hawthorns.
CRICKET
Sri Lanka poised to defeat Kiwis
Kumar Sangakkara hits his 20th Test century as Sri Lanka close on victory over New Zealand in the second Test in Colombo.
  England primed for Twenty20 test
England renew their rivalry with Australia in a Twenty20 international at Old Trafford on Sunday.
  Australia ease to win over Scots
David Hussey hits a century in Australia's 189-run victory over Scotland in their one-day international in Edinburgh.
RUGBY UNION
Henson on indefinite unpaid leave
Further doubt is cast on Gavin Henson's future as BBC Sport Wales understands he is on is unpaid, indefinite leave from the Ospreys.
  Australia 25-32 South Africa
World champions South Africa maintain their grip on the Tri-Nations with an impressive win over Australia in Perth.
  Harlequins chairman stands down
Harlequins chairman Charles Jillings resigns after accepting ultimate responsibility for the 'Bloodgate' affair at the club.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Huddersfield 16-25 Warrington
Warrington beat Huddersfield at Wembley to win the Challenge Cup for the first time since 1974.
  Carnegie Challenge Cup final forum
Live BBC coverage of the Carnegie Challenge Cup final between Huddersfield Giants and Warrington Wolves (UK users only)
  Challenge Cup final as it happened
Michael Monaghan inspires Warrington to their first Challenge Cup final victory in 35 years after beating Huddersfield 25-16 at Wembley.
TENNIS
Roddick questions Twitter ruling
Andy Roddick describes attempts at the US Open to regulate players' Twitter updates as "lame".
  McEnroe tips Murray for US Open
John McEnroe believes the US Open is Andy Murray's to win and says the British number one should be hungrier than his rivals as he is yet to win a grand slam.
  Robson trailing as rain arrives
British teenager Laura Robson loses the first set to Eva Hrdinova before rain stops play in the final round of US Open qualifying.
GOLF
The Barclays leaderboard
The leaderboard from the USPGA Tour event at the Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey.
  Lawrie maintains Gleneagles lead
Scotland's Paul Lawrie shoots a second-round 69 stay in front at the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles.
  Johnnie Walker Championship leaderboard
Leading scores from the European Tour event at Gleneagles in Scotland.
MOTORSPORT
Fisichella on shock Belgium pole
Force India's Giancarlo Fisichella lands pole for the Belgian GP while stuttering championship leader Jenson Button will start in 14th.
  Capirossi extends Suzuki contract
Loris Capirossi signs a new one-year deal with the Rizla Suzuki MotoGP team, meaning Australia's Chris Vermeulen will lose his ride for next year.
  Crash ends Raikkonen's WRC debut
Kimi Raikkonen's debut in the World Rally Championship comes to an end after a crash on stage 19 of the Rally Finland.
FORMULA 1
Fisichella on shock Belgium pole
Force India's Giancarlo Fisichella lands pole for the Belgian GP while stuttering championship leader Jenson Button will start in 14th.
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BOXING
Cloud win foils Woods title hopes
Sheffield's Clinton Woods fails in his bid to win a light-heavyweight world title for the third time as Tavoris Cloud takes the vacant IBF belt.
  Sport Wales' take on women's boxing
Sport Wales' Lisa Rogers takes a look at the progress of women's boxing in the wake of the decision to include it at the 2012 London Olympics with ex-world champion Jane Couch offering her thoughts.
  Harrison signs for Prizefighter
Former Olympic champion Audley Harrison and current British champion Danny Williams sign up for the latest heavyweight Prizefighter event.
ATHLETICS
Bolt sets searing pace in Zurich
Usain Bolt wins the 100m in at the Golden League meeting in Zurich in a time of 9.81 seconds.
  Isinbayeva sets pole vault record
Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva goes some way to making up for her World Championships disaster by setting a pole vault world record in Zurich.
  Idowu & Ennis set for Gateshead
Newly-crowned world champions Phillips Idowu and Jessica Ennis are among the competitors in a star-studded British Grand Prix at Gateshead on Monday.
SNOOKER
Snooker pair in police bet probe
Snooker players Stephen Maguire and Jamie Burnett are questioned by police over alleged irregular betting patterns.
  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.
HORSE RACING
Border secures second Nunthorpe
Robin Bastiman's Borderlescott wins the Nunthorpe Stakes for the second year in a row.
  Dar Re Mi downs Sariska at York
Dar Re Mi beats dual Oaks-winning filly Sariska to clinch the Yorkshire Oaks on day three of the Ebor Festival at York.
  Balding: 'Cancer has not spread'
BBC sports presenter Clare Balding says she is "hugely relieved" by news that her cancer treatment has been successful.
CYCLING
Armstrong announces squad debut
Lance Armstrong's new cycling squad Team Radio Shack will make its debut at the 2010 Tour Down Under in January.
  Wiggins makes Tour of Britain bid
Three-time Olympic champion Bradley Wiggins will compete in next month's Tour of Britain but there will be no Great Britain team.
  Vinokourov back in Astana stable
Alexandre Vinokourov rejoins his former cycling team Astana for this Saturday's Tour of Spain.
OTHER SPORT...
GB men's four win gold at Worlds
Great Britain's men's four take gold and there is a surprise silver for sculler Katherine Grainger at the World Championships in Poland.
  Britain win two golds at Worlds
Paralympic champion sculler Tom Aggar and the mixed coxed four win gold for Great Britain at the World Championships in Poland.
  England to face Germany in final
England's men will face world and Olympic champions Germany when they contest their first EuroHockey Nations final for 22 years on Sunday.
FUN AND GAMES
Robbo Robson blog
The Tees Mouth introduces his six-point plan to combat diving in football
  Sport quotes of the week
Lily Allen, Rafa Benitez and all your top football chants
  Ten to Tackle - Ashes special
How much do you remember about England's win at The Oval?
NORTHERN IRELAND
Results: Carling Premiership
Full-time scores from the league fixtures at Stangmore Park and Windsor Park.
  Brunt agrees new West Brom deal
West Bromwich Albion winger Chris Brunt agrees a new three-year deal with the club holding option of an extra year.
  Villa set to sign defender Dunne
Aston Villa agree a fee with Manchester City for defender Richard Dunne.
SCOTLAND
Live text - Scottish Premier League
Champions Rangers host bottom of the table Hamilton, Aberdeen take on Motherwell, St Mirren visit Rugby Park and Dundee Utd go head-to-head with Falkirk.
  Live video - BBC Scotland Sportscene
Watch live TV coverage from BBC Scotland (UK users only)
  Killie's Kyle to miss Scots games
A cartilage injury rules Kilmarnock's Kevin Kyle for up to four weeks, meaning he will miss Scotland's upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
WALES
Doncaster Rov 2-0 Cardiff City
Doncaster Rovers secure their first Championship win of the season as lacklustre Cardiff lose their unbeaten record.
  Swansea City 1-1 Watford
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  Forest Green 0-2 Wrexham
Wrexham secured their first away win for five months as a Wes Baynes double earned Dean Saunders' men a comfortable victory at Forest Green Rovers.

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