Sunday, August 30, 2009

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Sunday, 30 August, 2009, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
'Major win' for Japan opposition
Japan's opposition heads for a massive election win, exit polls say, as the prime minister says he will resign as party leader.
  Former Israeli PM Olmert charged
Israeli ex-Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is indicted in three cases of corruption, the attorney general's office says.
  Dalai Lama embarks on Taiwan trip
The Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, arrives in Taiwan for a visit that has sparked anger from China.
  Police extend US kidnap inquiry
Police investigating the kidnap of Jaycee Dugard extend their inquiry to the house next door to where she was held.
  Pakistan blast 'kills 14 cadets'
A suspected suicide bomb attack in Pakistan's Swat valley has killed at least 14 police recruits, officials say.
AFRICA
Gabonese vote to elect new leader
Voters in Gabon go to the polls to elect a successor to President Omar Bongo, who died after leading his country for 41 years.
  Deadly train crash hits Cameroon
At least five people are killed and more than 275 others injured in a train crash near the capital of Cameroon, Yaounde.
  Italy PM to meet Gaddafi in Libya
Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi goes to Libya to celebrate the anniversary of a friendship pact signed last year.
AMERICAS
Police extend US kidnap inquiry
Police investigating the kidnap of Jaycee Dugard extend their inquiry to the house next door to where she was held.
  Peruvians bury mass grave victims
Dozens of victims of a 1984 massacre in Peru are buried, 25 years after they were murdered during a Maoist insurgency.
  California fire threatens 10,000
A forest fire above Los Angeles, in the US state of California, is putting some 10,000 homes at risk, officials say.
ASIA-PACIFIC
'Major win' for Japan opposition
Japan's opposition heads for a massive election win, exit polls say, as the prime minister says he will resign as party leader.
  Dalai Lama embarks on Taiwan trip
The Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, arrives in Taiwan for a visit that has sparked anger from China.
  General Motors expands in China
GM signs up to a joint venture with the Chinese state-owned carmaker FAW to make light trucks and vans.
EUROPE
Italy PM to meet Gaddafi in Libya
Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi goes to Libya to celebrate the anniversary of a friendship pact signed last year.
  Salmond denies Megrahi trade deal
The Scottish government denies newspaper reports the release of the Lockerbie bomber was linked to trade talks with Libya.
  Germany holds pre-election polls
Three German states hold polls, kicking off the final month of campaigning ahead of a general election on 27 September.
MIDDLE EAST
Former Israeli PM Olmert charged
Israeli ex-Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is indicted in three cases of corruption, the attorney general's office says.
  Ahmadinejad defiant on ministers
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad defends his cabinet choices as parliament debates his nominations.
  Al-Qaeda claims Saudi prince bomb
Al-Qaeda claims responsibility for a suicide bombing by a militant who wanted to give himself up to Saudi Arabia's security chief.
SOUTH ASIA
Pakistan blast 'kills 14 cadets'
A suspected suicide bomb attack in Pakistan's Swat valley has killed at least 14 police recruits, officials say.
  Afghan election fraud probe grows
Election officials in Afghanistan say they have received more than 560 major allegations of fraud from the 20 August vote.
  India loses Moon satellite links
All communication links with the only Indian satellite orbiting the Moon are lost, India's space agency says.
UK
Salmond denies Megrahi trade deal
The Scottish government denies newspaper reports the release of the Lockerbie bomber was linked to trade talks with Libya.
  Girl found strangled in lorry
A girl's body is found in a lorry shortly before detectives find a man hanged in a nearby wood in Northamptonshire.
  TV chat show star Simon Dee dies
Simon Dee, one of the biggest stars on British TV and radio in the Swinging Sixties, dies of cancer at the age of 74.
UK POLITICS
Salmond denies Megrahi trade deal
The Scottish government denies newspaper reports the release of the Lockerbie bomber was linked to trade talks with Libya.
  MSPs to debate independence bill
A referendum on independence and minimum pricing for alcohol are among 13 bills planned for the Scottish parliamentary session.
  MP backs more Afghanistan troops
Sending more UK troops to Afghanistan could save lives, Tory MP Patrick Mercer says after Gordon Brown visits the country.
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
Girl found strangled in lorry
A girl's body is found in a lorry shortly before detectives find a man hanged in a nearby wood in Northamptonshire.
  Guitarist death to be re-examined
The death of former Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones is to be reviewed following new evidence.
  Crowds join carnival celebrations
Hundreds of thousands of revellers join scores of costume masquerade artists on the streets of west London for the Notting Hill Carnival.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Man, 18, dies after road accident
An 18-year-old man dies after being hit by a car just outside Cushendall in County Antrim in the early hours of the morning.
  Cave Hill fall teenager critical
A teenage girl suffers severe head injuries after falling about 20 metres from Belfast's Cave Hill.
  Flats blaze suspicious - police
A fire at a block of flats in Craigavon from which four people were rescued, is being treated as suspicious by police.
SCOTLAND
Salmond denies Megrahi trade deal
The Scottish government denies newspaper reports the release of the Lockerbie bomber was linked to trade talks with Libya.
  MSPs to debate independence bill
A referendum on independence and minimum pricing for alcohol are among 13 bills planned for the Scottish parliamentary session.
  Police probe over island death
An investigation is being carried out into the death of a man found collapsed in a house on Lewis.
WALES
Arrest after fatal row at hotel
A man of 44 is in police custody after a 26-year-old man died of head injuries following a row at a hotel.
  Lawn roller woman out of hospital
A woman taken to hospital with head injuries after being crushed by a lawn roller as she slept in a tent, is recovering at home.
  Armed robber threatens shop staff
Police appeal for information after a man threatened staff at a shop with a kitchen knife before making off with cash.
BUSINESS
General Motors expands in China
GM signs up to a joint venture with the Chinese state-owned carmaker FAW to make light trucks and vans.
  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.
ENTERTAINMENT
Fans party on Jackson's birthday
Fans around the world mark what would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday with parties and mass dances.
  Guitarist death to be re-examined
The death of former Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones is to be reviewed following new evidence.
  'Intimidation' behind Oasis split
Noel Gallagher blames "violent and verbal intimidation" and a "lack of support" after deciding to quit the band Oasis.
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
Elderly skin 'raises cancer risk'
Older people are more at risk of skin cancer because their skin is less able to defend itself, research suggests.
  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.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1976: Notting Hill Carnival ends in riot
More than 100 police officers are taken to hospital after clashes at the Notting Hill Carnival in west London.
  1980: Polish workers win trade union rights
Striking Polish workers win a sweeping victory in a battle with their Communist rulers for the right to independent trade unions and the right to strike.
  1982: PLO leader forced from Beirut
The leader of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) leaves his Beirut headquarters after more than a decade.

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TOP STORIES
Raikkonen wins exciting Spa duel
Kimi Raikkonen keeps Force India's Giancarlo Fisichella at bay to clinch Ferrari's first win of 2009 at an action-packed Belgian GP.
  Live text - Premier League
Aston Villa entertain Fulham, after Manchester City win away at Portsmouth and Everton leave it late to beat Wigan.
  Live Twenty20 - England v Australia
Australia set England a target of 146 in the first of two Twenty20 internationals at Old Trafford
  Portsmouth 0-1 Man City
Emmanuel Adebayor keeps up his record of scoring in every league game this season to help Manchester City maintain their 100% start to the season with a 1-0 win at Portsmouth.
  Fisichella linked to Ferrari move
Giancarlo Fisichella could make a temporary switch from Force India to Ferrari following his victory in the Belgian Grand Prix.
FOOTBALL
Live text - Premier League
Aston Villa entertain Fulham, after Manchester City win away at Portsmouth and Everton leave it late to beat Wigan.
  Portsmouth 0-1 Man City
Emmanuel Adebayor keeps up his record of scoring in every league game this season to help Manchester City maintain their 100% start to the season with a 1-0 win at Portsmouth.
  Chygrynskiy to seal Barca switch
Ukrainian international Dmytro Chygrynskiy is in Barcelona to finalise a £22m move from Shakhtar Donetsk.
ARSENAL
Wenger to get sending off apology
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will receive an apology from referees chief Keith Hackett over his dismissal during the Gunners' 2-1 loss to Manchester United.
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ASTON VILLA
Aston Villa v Fulham
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Aston Villa and Fulham in the Premier League.
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BIRMINGHAM
Tottenham 2-1 Birmingham
Aaron Lennon smashes home in the fifth minute of injury time to break Birmingham hearts and maintain Spurs' 100% start to the new campaign.
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BLACKBURN
Blackburn 0-0 West Ham
Blackburn and West Ham have to settle for a point after a poor match at Ewood Park.
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BOLTON
Bolton 2-3 Liverpool
Liverpool twice come from behind to beat a stubborn Bolton side, who have Sean Davis harshly sent off.
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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 2-1 Wigan
Leighton Baines returns to haunt his former club with an injury-time penalty to earn Everton their first victory of the new campaign against Wigan.
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FULHAM
Aston Villa v Fulham
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Aston Villa and Fulham in the Premier League.
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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 2-3 Liverpool
Liverpool twice come from behind to beat a stubborn Bolton side, who have Sean Davis harshly sent off.
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MANCHESTER CITY
Portsmouth 0-1 Man City
Emmanuel Adebayor keeps up his record of scoring in every league game this season to help Manchester City maintain their 100% start to the season with a 1-0 win at Portsmouth.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Man Utd 2-1 Arsenal
Manchester United climb to third in the league after a calamitous own goal from Abou Diaby completes a comeback over Arsenal.
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PORTSMOUTH
Portsmouth 0-1 Man City
Emmanuel Adebayor keeps up his record of scoring in every league game this season to help Manchester City maintain their 100% start to the season with a 1-0 win at Portsmouth.
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STOKE
Pulis praises goalscorer Kitson
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis expects Dave Kitson to find the net regularly after scoring his first Premier League goal for the Potters in the 1-0 win over Sunderland.
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SUNDERLAND
Stoke 1-0 Sunderland
Dave Kitson's strike just before half-time earns Stoke victory against Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium.
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TOTTENHAM
Spurs suffer Modric injury blow
Tottenham will be without Luka Modric for at least six weeks after the midfielder broke his leg during the 2-1 victory over Birmingham on Saturday.
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WEST HAM UNITED
Blackburn 0-0 West Ham
Blackburn and West Ham have to settle for a point after a poor match at Ewood Park.
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WIGAN
Everton 2-1 Wigan
Leighton Baines returns to haunt his former club with an injury-time penalty to earn Everton their first victory of the new campaign against 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
Davey and Barnsley part company
Barnsley manager Simon Davey departs "by mutual consent" after two-and-a-half years in charge at Oakwell.
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BLACKPOOL
Blackpool 3-0 Coventry
Blackpool brush Coventry aside to record their first Championship victory of the season.
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BRISTOL CITY
Bristol City 2-1 Middlesbrough
A Nicky Maynard brace sees Bristol City inflict Middlesbrough's first defeat in the Championship.
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CARDIFF
Bothroyd injury concerns Cardiff
Cardiff City fear a striking crisis as Jay Bothroyd is set to undergo a scan on a potential knee injury.
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COVENTRY
Blackpool 3-0 Coventry
Blackpool brush Coventry aside to record their first Championship victory of the season.
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Peterborough v Crystal Palace
Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Peterborough and Crystal Palace in the Championship.
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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, although there is trouble late on.
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DONCASTER
Doncaster Rovers 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 1-1 Preston
Roy Keane is left searching his first league win as Ipswich boss after his side are held by 10-man Preston.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
Bristol City 2-1 Middlesbrough
A Nicky Maynard brace sees Bristol City inflict Middlesbrough's first defeat in the Championship.
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NEWCASTLE
Newcastle v Leicester
Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Newcastle and Leicester in the Championship.
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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, although there is trouble late on.
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PLYMOUTH
Plymouth 1-3 Sheff Wed
Marcus Tudgay makes one and scores two as Sheffield Wednesday take all three points at Home Park.
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PRESTON
Ipswich 1-1 Preston
Roy Keane is left searching his first league win as Ipswich boss after his side are held by 10-man Preston.
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QPR
Scunthorpe 0-1 QPR
Adel Taarabt scores the winner as QPR get their first league victory under manager Jim Magilton.
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READING
Barnsley 1-3 Reading
Barnsley lose their fourth consecutive league game with a home defeat to Reading.
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SHEFF WED
Plymouth 1-3 Sheff Wed
Marcus Tudgay makes one and scores two as Sheffield Wednesday take all three points at Home Park.
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SHEFF UTD
Sheff Utd 2-2 West Brom
West Brom go top of the Championship table despite conceding a late equaliser at Bramall Lane.
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SWANSEA
Tate reveals Swans career dream
Swansea City goal hero Alan Tate says he wants to stay at the Liberty Stadium for the rest of his career.
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WATFORD
Swansea City 1-1 Watford
Alan Tate's injury-time header rescues a draw for Swansea as Lee Trundle makes his eagerly-awaited return.
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WEST BROM
Sheff Utd 2-2 West Brom
West Brom go top of the Championship table despite conceding a late equaliser at Bramall Lane.
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CHARLTON
Tranmere 0-4 Charlton
Lloyd Sam scores twice as Charlton keep up their perfect start to the League One season at the expense of faltering Tranmere.
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NORWICH
Nelson banishes debut nightmare
Norwich defender Michael Nelson says he was delighted to put memories of his Norwich debut firmly behind him with a goal against former club Hartlepool.
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SOUTHAMPTON
Stockport 1-1 Southampton
Carl Baker scores a last-gasp penalty to rescue a point for Stockport against 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
Hibernian 0-1 Celtic
Celtic are reduced to 10 men in a thrilling victory over Hibernian at Easter Road in the Scottish Premier League.
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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
Doubles from Steven Whittaker and Kris Boyd give Rangers victory over visitors Hamilton.
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HEARTS
St Johnstone 2-2 Hearts
Martin Hardie scores in stoppage time to give St Johnstone a draw with Hearts.
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HIBERNIAN
Hibernian 0-1 Celtic
Celtic are reduced to 10 men in a thrilling victory over Hibernian at Easter Road in the Scottish Premier League.
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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
Aaron exits Ibrox for Celta Vigo
Aaron cuts short his loan spell with Rangers to join Celta Vigo from Valencia.
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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 1-3 Ross County
Ross County take all three points after seeing off Inverness in the Highland derby.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
Portsmouth 0-1 Man City
Emmanuel Adebayor keeps up his record of scoring in every league game this season to help Manchester City maintain their 100% start to the season with a 1-0 win at Portsmouth.
  Michel returns to coach Zamalek
Former France coach Henri Michel returns to Egypt for another spell in charge of local giants Zamalek.
  Nigeria's Afolabi joins Salzburg
Nigeria defender Rafiu Afolabi ends the speculation about his club future by signing for Austrian champions Salzburg.
CRICKET
Live Twenty20 - England v Australia
Australia set England a target of 146 in the first of two Twenty20 internationals at Old Trafford
  Sri Lanka complete Kiwi whitewash
Sri Lanka complete a 96-run victory over New Zealand to secure the two-match series 2-0.
  Berg takes five in Middlesex win
Gareth Berg's career-best figures of 5-55 help Middlesex to a 180-run victory over Gloucestershire.
RUGBY UNION
Ospreys consider captaincy change
Sean Holley casts doubt over whether Wales skipper Ryan Jones will continue as Ospreys captain.
  Australia 25-32 South Africa
World champions South Africa maintain their grip on the Tri-Nations with an impressive win over Australia in Perth.
  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.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Robinson urges Giants to regroup
Huddersfield's Luke Robinson says his side must learn from their Challenge Cup final defeat to have a chance in the Super League play-offs.
  Morley hails career-high Cup win
Warrington captain Adrian Morley says leading the Wolves to victory in the Challenge Cup final is the greatest achievement of his career.
  Huddersfield 16-25 Warrington
Warrington beat Huddersfield at Wembley to win the Challenge Cup for the first time since 1974.
TENNIS
Murray can win US Open - Henman
Former British number one Tim Henman backs Andy Murray to go one stage further than last year and win the US Open.
  Roddick questions Twitter ruling
Andy Roddick describes attempts at the US Open to regulate players' Twitter updates as "lame".
  Verdasco & Wozniacki seal titles
Fernando Verdasco wins his first hard court title in New Haven, as Caroline Wozniacki defends her crown.
GOLF
Woods and Harrington make moves
Tiger Woods and Padraig Harrington climb into contention after the third round of The Barclays at Liberty National 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.
  The Barclays leaderboard
The third round of the US PGA Tour event is under way at the Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey.
MOTORSPORT
Raikkonen wins exciting Spa duel
Kimi Raikkonen keeps Force India's Giancarlo Fisichella at bay to clinch Ferrari's first win of 2009 at an action-packed Belgian GP.
  Live video - US MotoGP 125cc & 250cc races
Live BBC Sport coverage of the 125cc and 250cc races at the US MotoGP from Indianapolis (UK users only).
  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
Raikkonen wins exciting Spa duel
Kimi Raikkonen keeps Force India's Giancarlo Fisichella at bay to clinch Ferrari's first win of 2009 at an action-packed Belgian GP.
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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.
  Tour of Spain latest updates
Results and standings from La Vuelta (from official website
  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.
OTHER SPORT...
England stun Germans to win title
England's men come from 3-2 down to beat world and Olympic champions Germany 5-3 and claim their first ever EuroHockey Nations crown.
  Mixed final day for GB in Poland
Great Britain finish second to Germany in the overall team trophy at the World Championships in Poland.
  British pair win 470 world silver
Great Britain's Luke Patience and Stuart Bithell take silver at the 470 World Championships in Denmark.
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
Down beaten in minors semi-final
Two Cillian O'Connor goals prove decisive as Down are defeated 2-9 to 0-9 by Mayo at Croke Park.
  Late McGlynn goal gives Derry win
Derry City move into third place in the League of Ireland Premier Division thanks to a last-minute goal by Gareth McGlynn.
  Derry players facing big wage cut
Derry City's financial problems lead to a planned 75 per cent wage cut for players this month.
SCOTLAND
Hibernian 0-1 Celtic
Celtic are reduced to 10 men in a thrilling victory over Hibernian at Easter Road in the Scottish Premier League.
  Murray can win US Open - Henman
Former British number one Tim Henman backs Andy Murray to go one stage further than last year and win the US Open.
  St Johnstone 2-2 Hearts
Martin Hardie scores in stoppage time to give St Johnstone a draw with Hearts.
WALES
Ospreys consider captaincy change
Sean Holley casts doubt over whether Wales skipper Ryan Jones will continue as Ospreys captain.
  Bale set to miss Wales qualifier
Gareth Bale is to miss Wales' 2010 World Cup qualifier with Russia as the Tottenham Hotspur full-back has failed to recover in time from knee surgery.
  Tate reveals Swans career dream
Swansea City goal hero Alan Tate says he wants to stay at the Liberty Stadium for the rest of his career.

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