Monday, August 31, 2009

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Monday, 31 August, 2009, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
US 'needs fresh Afghan strategy'
A report by the top US general in Afghanistan says the US must revise its military strategy as the current one is not working.
  Africans 'under siege' in Moscow
Nearly 60% of African people living in Russia's capital Moscow have been the victim of racist attacks, a study says.
  Disney to buy Marvel in $4bn deal
Walt Disney is to buy Marvel Entertainment in a shares and cash deal which will add 5,000 characters to the Disney stable.
  California fire 'serious threat'
Firefighters tackling a wildfire north of Los Angeles say they are making slow progress and the blaze remains very dangerous.
  S Africa probes ID card suicide
The South African government investigates the suicide of a man who was refused the identity papers he needed to start a job.
AFRICA
Nigeria begins bank boss charges
Nigerian anti-corruption police bring criminal charges against executives from five banks rescued in a $2.6bn bail-out.
  S Africa probes ID card suicide
The South African government investigates the suicide of a man who was refused the identity papers he needed to start a job.
  New charges at Zambia porn trial
Two Zambian journalists are charged with contempt over an article backing their news editor, on trial for distributing obscene material.
AMERICAS
California fire 'serious threat'
Firefighters tackling a wildfire north of Los Angeles say they are making slow progress and the blaze remains very dangerous.
  US 'needs fresh Afghan strategy'
A report by the top US general in Afghanistan says the US must revise its military strategy as the current one is not working.
  Gun attack kills eight in Mexico
Gunmen open fire on a crowd of young people partying in a Mexican seaside town, killing eight, police say.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Japan's Hatoyama sweeps to power
Japan's opposition leader Yukio Hatoyama is forming a new government after winning a landmark general election.
  Dalai Lama sees Taiwan storm area
The Dalai Lama visits Taiwan's typhoon-damaged areas in a trip Beijing says it "resolutely opposes".
  Suu Kyi to boost house security
Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi plans to alter her house to stop intruders like US man John Yettaw, her party says.
EUROPE
Africans 'under siege' in Moscow
Nearly 60% of African people living in Russia's capital Moscow have been the victim of racist attacks, a study says.
  Iraq seeks Serbian return of MiGs
The Iraqi authorities say they are negotiating the return of 19 MiG fighters sent to Yugoslavia in the 1980s for repairs.
  Russia 'kills al-Qaeda operative'
Russian forces have killed an al-Qaeda militant in the increasingly volatile North Caucasus region of Dagestan, officials say.
MIDDLE EAST
Iraq-Syria war of words escalates
Syria and Iraq trade accusations as Turkey leads diplomatic efforts to cool a row over responsibility for deadly attacks in Iraq.
  Fight resumes over Iran cabinet
Iranian MPs resume a heated debate on the nominees for President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's new cabinet.
  Iraq seeks Serbian return of MiGs
The Iraqi authorities say they are negotiating the return of 19 MiG fighters sent to Yugoslavia in the 1980s for repairs.
SOUTH ASIA
US 'needs fresh Afghan strategy'
A report by the top US general in Afghanistan says the US must revise its military strategy as the current one is not working.
  More bodies in Pakistani valley
The bodies of 30 suspected militants are found in Pakistan's Swat valley, amid claims of unlawful killings by troops.
  Jail term for Sri Lankan editor
A court in Sri Lanka sentences a prominent Tamil journalist to 20 years in prison for "causing communal disharmony".
UK
Girl 'killed by mother's partner'
A nine-year-old girl found dead in a lorry was killed by her mother's long-term boyfriend, police believe.
  Two UK soldiers killed in Helmand
Two British soldiers have been killed while on foot patrol in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence confirms.
  Fans 'planned' football violence
Fighting between Millwall and West Ham football fans was planned weeks before the match, the BBC understands.
UK POLITICS
Minister defends Lockerbie advice
Scotland's justice secretary defends the medical advice he received before his decision to free the Lockerbie bomber.
  Darling predicts end of recession
The chancellor reiterates his view that the UK will join other leading economies and move out of recession by the turn of the year.
  New 'booze Asbos' come under fire
Powers to impose Drinking Banning Orders on people who behave anti-socially when drunk are criticised by magistrates.
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 'killed by mother's partner'
A nine-year-old girl found dead in a lorry was killed by her mother's long-term boyfriend, police believe.
  Stranded river estuary whale dies
A whale dies despite attempts to save it after it is stranded in the River Parrett in Somerset.
  Banksy art show draws in 300,000
Visitors to the Banksy exhibition at Bristol Museum top the 300,000 mark as the show enters its final day.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Rain leads to localised flooding
Police warn motorists to take extra care when driving following Monday's heavy showers across Northern Ireland.
  Ireland 'enmeshed in sex trade'
An organisation which works with women involved in prostitution warns that Ireland is now "firmly enmeshed in the global sex trade".
  Voyeur defence laughable - Judge
A graphic designer from Magherafelt appears at Londonderry Magistrates Court on voyeurism charges.
SCOTLAND
Minister defends Lockerbie advice
Scotland's justice secretary defends the medical advice he received before his decision to free the Lockerbie bomber.
  Wife murderer given life sentence
A man who murdered his hospital pathologist wife in front of her nine-year-old son is jailed for at least 15 years.
  Passing car killed crash survivor
A man was thrown from a stolen car after a 100mph crash - then killed by another vehicle travelling in the opposite direction.
WALES
Probe into police 'Taser' arrest
An investigation is launched after a man claimed police assaulted him and fired a Taser stun gun at his head as he was arrested.
  Row as dogs put down by bolt gun
An organisation which re-homes German Shepherds attacks the RSPCA's decision to put down 10 of the dogs with a bolt gun after their owner died.
  'Shock' of woman hurt by roller
A woman taken to hospital with head injuries after being crushed by a lawn roller as she slept in a tent, speaks of her shock.
BUSINESS
Disney to buy Marvel in $4bn deal
Walt Disney is to buy Marvel Entertainment in a shares and cash deal which will add 5,000 characters to the Disney stable.
  Price falls slowing in eurozone
The eurozone's annual rate of inflation was negative in August for the third month running.
  Indian economy continues to grow
India's economy showed annual growth of 6.1% in the second three months of the year, despite the global economic downturn.
ENTERTAINMENT
Disney to buy Marvel in $4bn deal
Walt Disney is to buy Marvel Entertainment in a shares and cash deal which will add 5,000 characters to the Disney stable.
  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.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
India 'terminates' Moon mission
India's space agency calls off its inaugural moon mission, a day after losing all contact with the orbiting satellite.
  British plan to tackle asteroids
A team of British scientists are developing plans for a spacecraft that could stop large asteroids from hitting the Earth
  Shuttle Discovery arrives at ISS
Space shuttle Discovery arrives at the International Space Station for a nine-day stay, carrying scientific equipment.
TECHNOLOGY
Thousands call for Turing apology
Writer Ian McEwan is among thousands of people calling for a government apology to World War II code breaker Alan Turing.
  British plan to tackle asteroids
A team of British scientists are developing plans for a spacecraft that could stop large asteroids from hitting the Earth
  India 'terminates' Moon mission
India's space agency calls off its inaugural moon mission, a day after losing all contact with the orbiting satellite.
HEALTH
'Cancer hope' from WWII-era drug
One of the earliest chemotherapy drugs appears to work against a genetic fault that triggers a form of bowel and other cancers.
  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.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1997: Princess Diana dies in Paris crash
Diana, Princess of Wales, is killed after her car crashes in a Paris underpass - the driver and her friend Dodi Fayed are also dead.
  1994: IRA declares 'complete' ceasefire
The IRA announces a "complete cessation of military operations" after 25 years of bombing and killing.
  1959: Anglo-US TV debate makes history
British prime minister Harold Macmillan and American president Dwight Eisenhower give an historic live television broadcast from Downing Street.

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TOP STORIES
Live text - US Open
Roger Federer starts his bid for a sixth successive US Open title, with Serena Williams and Kim Clijsters also in action on the first day at Flushing Meadows.
  Terry pens five-year Chelsea deal
Chelsea captain John Terry signs a new five-year contract with the club.
  Live - British Grand Prix
World champions Jess Ennis and Phillips Idowu are among a star-studded line-up at the British Grand Prix in Gateshead.
  F1 launches Singapore race probe
Formula 1's governing body is to investigate "alleged incidents" at last year's Singapore Grand Prix.
  Wenger fury at 'repeated fouls'
Arsene Wenger accuses Manchester United of adopting 'anti-football' tactics during their 2-1 victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford on Saturday.
FOOTBALL
Terry pens five-year Chelsea deal
Chelsea captain John Terry signs a new five-year contract with the club.
  Wolves snap up Ecuador's Castillo
Wolves sign Ecuador midfielder Segundo Castillo on a season-long loan from Serbian side Red Star Belgrade.
  Wenger fury at 'repeated fouls'
Arsene Wenger accuses Manchester United of adopting 'anti-football' tactics during their 2-1 victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford on Saturday.
ARSENAL
Wenger fury at 'repeated fouls'
Arsene Wenger accuses Manchester United of adopting 'anti-football' tactics during their 2-1 victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford on Saturday.
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ASTON VILLA
Aston Villa 2-0 Fulham
A brilliant strike from Gabriel Agbonlahor helps Aston Villa to a comfortable victory over Fulham.
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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
Burnley secure Livingston youth
Teenage striker Joe McKee moves to Burnley from Livingston as the Scottish side sign four players.
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CHELSEA
Terry pens five-year Chelsea deal
Chelsea captain John Terry signs a new five-year contract with the club.
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EVERTON
Everton agree £5m Heitinga deal
Everton close in on signing Johnny Heitinga after agreeing a £5m fee with Atletico Madrid for the Netherlands defender.
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FULHAM
Aston Villa 2-0 Fulham
A brilliant strike from Gabriel Agbonlahor helps Aston Villa to a comfortable victory over Fulham.
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HULL
Sunderland bid for Hull's Turner
Sunderland hope to sign Hull defender Michael Turner before the transfer window closes on Tuesday, BBC Sport understands.
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LIVERPOOL
Liverpool release Itandje on loan
Liverpool's French goalkeeper Charles Itandje is loaned to Greek club Kavala FC until 30 June 2010.
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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
Sunderland bid for Hull's Turner
Sunderland hope to sign Hull defender Michael Turner before the transfer window closes on Tuesday, BBC Sport understands.
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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
Martinez unhappy at Probert role
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has queried why Lee Probert was allowed to referee the Latics' game against Everton.
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WOLVES
Wolves snap up Ecuador's Castillo
Wolves sign Ecuador midfielder Segundo Castillo on a season-long loan from Serbian side Red Star Belgrade.
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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
Cardiff deny Sullivan investment
Cardiff City chairman Peter Ridsdale reveals millionaire David Sullivan is not interested in investing in his home-town club.
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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
Taylor vows to stay at Newcastle
Newcastle defender Steven Taylor commits himself to the Championship club and vows to lead them back into the Premier League.
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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
Crewe tie up loan deal for Walton
Crewe sign Plymouth midfielder Simon Walton on a season-long loan.
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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
Norwich ready to sell Irish pair
Norwich City manager Paul Lambert admits that Irish pair Wes Hoolahan and Gary Doherty could be sold before the transfer window closes.
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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
Bossu cuts short Pittodrie stay
Goalkeeper Bertrand Bossu leaves Aberdeen to return to his native France after making just three appearances for the club.
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CELTIC
Hibernian 0-1 Celtic
Celtic's Aiden McGeady is sent off after being accused of diving during a thrilling victory over Hibernian 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's Aiden McGeady is sent off after being accused of diving during a thrilling victory over Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League.
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KILMARNOCK
Killie to search for Combe cover
Kilmarnock are looking for a new goalkeeper now that Alan Combe needs surgery on a persistent hip injury.
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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
Boyd scotches Rangers exit talk
Striker Kris Boyd says he has no intention of leaving Rangers as his agent confirms interest from Turkish side Trabzonspor.
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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
Romaric to miss Ivory Coast game
Ndri Romaric will miss the Ivory Coast's 2010 World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso with a knee injury that rules him out of action for three to four weeks.
  Kano Pillars defeat Al Hilal
Nigeria's Kano Pillars triumph in the top-of-the-table clash in Group A of the Champions League after defeating Al Hilal 2-1.
  Vita defeat Ennpi in Confed Cup
Angola side Premeiro Agosto move to the top of Group B of the Confederation Cup after defeating Bayelsa United 3-1.
CRICKET
Skipper Collingwood looking ahead
Paul Collingwood wants a win in the second Twenty20 clash against Australia at Old Trafford on Tuesday as he looks to cement his place as England skipper.
  Collingwood hails England spirit
England captain Paul Collingwood praises the commitment of his team in the abandoned Twenty20 international against Australia at Old Trafford.
  England spared by Manchester rain
England's Twenty20 match with Australia at Old Trafford is abandoned as a no result because of rain.
RUGBY UNION
Jones not shocked if Henson quits
Former Ospreys coach Lyn Jones would not be surprised if Wales and Lions centre Gavin Henson retires at the age of 27.
  Cheating not widespread - Worsley
Wasps back-row forward Joe Worsley hits back at claims from Harlequins that the feigning of blood injuries is common.
  Leeds bag experienced prop Moreno
Leeds Carnegie sign former Leicester prop Alex Moreno on loan from Rugby Calvisano.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Riley targets more Wolves success
Warrington winger Chris Riley says his side's Challenge Cup win can be the catalyst to greater success.
  Highlights - Warrington clinch Challenge Cup
Warrington Wolves earn their first Challenge Cup final victory since 1974 with a fine offensive performance at Wembley, beating Huddersfield Giants 25-16 (UK users only).
  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.
TENNIS
Live text - US Open
Roger Federer starts his bid for a sixth successive US Open title, with Serena Williams and Kim Clijsters also in action on the first day at Flushing Meadows.
  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.
  Murray teams up with comedian Ferrell
British number one Andy Murray joins American comedian Will Ferrell for a game of doubles with Andy Roddick and comedian Will Arnett ahead of the US Open.
GOLF
Lawrie in mood for Ryder Cup spot
Paul Lawrie believes he can seal a dream return to Europe's Ryder Cup side after a gap of 11 years next autumn.
  Slocum bags one-shot Barclays win
Heath Slocum secures a one-shot victory at The Barclays at Liberty National in New Jersey.
  Hedblom takes title at Gleneagles
Swede Peter Hedblom holds off fast-finishing compatriot Martin Erlandsson to win the Johnnie Walker Championship by one shot at Gleneagles.
MOTORSPORT
Button shrugs off Spa title blow
Jenson Button says he is optimistic about his title chances despite losing more of his championship advantage at the Belgian Grand Prix.
  Lorenzo gains vital Indy victory
Jorge Lorenzo wins the Indianapolis MotoGP as championship leader Valentino Rossi fails to finish.
  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
Button shrugs off Spa title blow
Jenson Button says he is optimistic about his title chances despite losing more of his championship advantage at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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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
Live - British Grand Prix
World champions Jess Ennis and Phillips Idowu are among a star-studded line-up at the British Grand Prix in Gateshead.
  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.
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
Tour of Spain latest updates
Results and standings from La Vuelta (from official website)
  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.
OTHER SPORT...
Live - British Grand Prix
World champions Jess Ennis and Phillips Idowu are among a star-studded line-up at the British Grand Prix in Gateshead.
  More rowing heroes set to return
Great Britain will welcome back five Olympic medallists when the new rowing season begins and double gold medallist Steve Williams could still return.
  Mixed final day for GB in Poland
Great Britain finish second to Germany in the overall team trophy at the World Championships in Poland.
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
Brunt fitness worry for N Ireland
Chris Brunt looks likely to be ruled out of Northern Ireland's vital World Cup qualifier in Poland on Saturday.
  Dungannon Swifts 1-2 Crusaders
Crusaders go top of the Carling Premiership by beating Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park.
  Cork City 1-0 Cliftonville
Joe Gamble's strike gives Cork City victory over Cliftonville in the Setanta Cup.
SCOTLAND
Scotland call up striker O'Connor
Birmingham striker Garry O'Connor is called up for Scotland's vital World Cup qualifying double-header with Macedonia and Holland.
  St Johnstone v Hearts
With St Johnstone and Hearts both looking for their first win in the Scottish Premier League, Jonathan Sutherland describes the action from McDiarmid Park.
  Boyd scotches Rangers exit talk
Striker Kris Boyd says he has no intention of leaving Rangers as his agent confirms interest from Turkish side Trabzonspor.
WALES
Cardiff deny Sullivan investment
Cardiff City chairman Peter Ridsdale reveals millionaire David Sullivan is not interested in investing in his home-town club.
  Live - Wrexham v Barrow
Live text commentary from the Blue Square Premier match at The Racecourse.
  Jones not shocked if Henson quits
Former Ospreys coach Lyn Jones would not be surprised if Wales and Lions centre Gavin Henson retires at the age of 27.

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