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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Iran backs first woman minister MPs approve Iran's first woman minister in 30 years, as they back 18 out of 21 of President Ahmadinejad's cabinet nominees. |
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| Gabon rampage after poll result Fighting breaks out in Gabon after officials announce the son of late ruler Omar Bongo has won a presidential election. | |
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| NHS 'failed' over cannibal killer NHS failures contributed to two people being killed by a man with schizophrenia after he was freed from a secure hospital, two inquiries suggest. | |
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| Russia ship mystery editor flees A journalist flees Russia after suggesting the Arctic Sea cargo ship, apparently hijacked in July, may have been carrying illegal arms. | |
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| New protests in western China Fresh protests take place in China's Xinjiang province, after more than 470 people report being stabbed with syringes. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | Gabon rampage after poll result Fighting breaks out in Gabon after officials announce the son of late ruler Omar Bongo has won a presidential election. |
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| SA suspends ID suicide officials South Africa's home affairs minister suspends two officials at the funeral of man who killed himself over an identity card. | |
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| Somali camps 'unfit for humans' Somali refugee camps are overcrowded, badly managed and barely fit for humans, says aid agency Oxfam. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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 | Gunmen target Mexico rehab centre Attackers kill 17 people in a drug treatment centre near the Mexico-US border, as a top police officer is shot dead in Michoacan. |
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| LA fire 'under greater control' California firefighters continue to make progress in their fight to contain a huge wildfire blazing north of Los Angeles. | |
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| Cuban dissidents back Juanes gig Jailed dissidents in Cuba voice support for a controversial peace concert this month in Havana by Colombian star Juanes. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | New protests in western China Fresh protests take place in China's Xinjiang province, after more than 470 people report being stabbed with syringes. |
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| Indonesia quake search stepped up Rescuers in Indonesia dig through collapsed buildings for survivors of a powerful earthquake, which has killed at least 57 people. | |
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| Suu Kyi launches detention appeal Lawyers for Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi launch an appeal against the extension of her house arrest. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | Russia ship mystery editor flees A journalist flees Russia after suggesting the Arctic Sea cargo ship, apparently hijacked in July, may have been carrying illegal arms. |
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| Joint call for bank bonus rules The Group of 20 nations must adopt "binding rules" to regulate bank behaviour, the leaders of the UK, France and Germany say. | |
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| Chelsea hit by new signings ban Chelsea are banned from signing any new players until January 2011 by Fifa after inducing teenager Gael Kakuta to breach his contract with Lens. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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| Iran backs first woman minister MPs approve Iran's first woman minister in 30 years, as they back 18 out of 21 of President Ahmadinejad's cabinet nominees. |
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| Saudis 'must offer Shia equality' Systematic discrimination against the Saudi Shia Muslim minority has led to rising sectarian tension, a rights group says. | |
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| Ancient wall found in Jerusalem A 3,700-year-old wall has been discovered in east Jerusalem, the region's earliest fortifications, Israeli archaeologists say. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | India politician killed in crash Andhra Pradesh state Chief Minister YSR Reddy dies with four others in a helicopter crash in southern India, officials confirm. |
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| Swat militia 'kills insurgents' Members of a voluntary tribal militia in Pakistan's Swat valley kill three suspected militants, police say. | |
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| Terror raid pair back in Pakistan Two Pakistani students arrested over unproven terror charges in Britain in April return to Pakistan. | |
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| UK | |
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 | Young brothers admit boys' attack Two brothers aged 10 and 12 admit a vicious attack on two young boys that left them seriously injured. |
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| NHS 'failed' over cannibal killer NHS failures contributed to two people being killed by a man with schizophrenia after he was freed from a secure hospital, two inquiries suggest. | |
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| Lorry girl's mother 'devastated' A mother whose daughter was strangled by her partner says she thought he was her "Prince Charming" - but now hates him. | |
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| UK POLITICS | |
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 | SNP outlines plans for referendum Scotland's first minister outlines plans for an independence referendum as part of the SNP's third legislative session. |
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| Farage to stand against Speaker UKIP's Nigel Farage will take on Speaker John Bercow at the next election, saying he "represents the worst" of the Commons. | |
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| NHS workforce cuts plan rejected The government says it has rejected proposals to cut the NHS workforce in England by 10% over the next five years. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | Exam needed for grammar admission The Department of Education admits that without sitting an entrance exam, children are unlikely to get into grammar school. |
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| Trial of free school meals starts All primary school children in two areas of England are entitled to free lunches this term as part of a £40m, two-year trial. | |
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| Make time for play, schools urged Schools are urged to ensure they make time for children to play | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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| Young brothers admit boys' attack Two brothers aged 10 and 12 admit a vicious attack on two young boys that left them seriously injured. |
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| Lorry girl's mother 'devastated' A mother whose daughter was strangled by her partner says she thought he was her "Prince Charming" - but now hates him. | |
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| Jobs boost with new Mini models Two new models of the Mini are to be built at BMW's factory in Oxfordshire, creating as many as 1,000 jobs. | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Paisleys pray with binge teenager Ian Paisley and his wife, Eileen, visit a Newtownards teenager who is critically ill in hospital after binge drinking. |
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| Erne doctor attacks Home Office Professor attacks immigration regulations | |
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| 18 new cases of swine flu in NI There were 18 new cases of swine flu in Northern Ireland last week, the Department of Health says. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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| SNP outlines plans for referendum Scotland's first minister outlines plans for an independence referendum as part of the SNP's third legislative session. |
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| Coach found guilty of sex charges A top Scottish gymnastics coach is found guilty of 10 sex charges involving female gymnasts aged between seven and 16. | |
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| Floods block east coast rail line Flooding between Berwick-Upon-Tweed and Dunbar forces the suspension of trains on the East Coast Main Line. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Son, 5, found 'murdered' mother A young boy tells a murder trial how he found his mother's body after she was allegedly stabbed by his father after a row. |
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| Employment pledge 'may be missed' An employment rate pledge of 80% set by the Welsh Assembly Government may be missed, its education minister admits. | |
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| 'Horrific' horse cruelty at farm A woman is given a three-month suspended jail term after admitting "horrific" cruelty to horses on her stud farm. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | Joint call for bank bonus rules The Group of 20 nations must adopt "binding rules" to regulate bank behaviour, the leaders of the UK, France and Germany say. |
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| UK 'will miss start of recovery' The OECD says the global economy may recover earlier than expected, but sees the UK shrinking more than forecast. | |
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| Boost for eurozone recovery hopes Eurozone economic activity rises for the first time in 15 months, says a survey, raising hopes the recession could end soon. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Madonna Sticky tour is top earner Madonna's Sticky and Sweet tour makes music history as it becomes the highest grossing tour by a solo artist, concert promoter Live Nation says. |
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| Family prepare for Jackson burial Michael Jackson is to be buried during a private funeral in Los Angeles, more than two months after his death. | |
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| Prime Suspect set for US remake TV drama Prime Suspect, starring Dame Helen Mirren, is to be remade in the US - three years after it ended in the UK. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | Galaxy's 'cannibalism' revealed The vast Andromeda galaxy has expanded by consuming stars from smaller galaxies, research shows. |
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| Reboot for UK's 'oldest' computer Britain's oldest original computer, the Harwell, is about to be restored to full working order. | |
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| Elusive UK dolphin re-emerges An elusive Risso's Dolphin has been seen again off the British coast three years after being sighted in different waters much further north. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | Reboot for UK's 'oldest' computer Britain's oldest original computer, the Harwell, is about to be restored to full working order. |
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| YouTube lifts music video block YouTube stops blocking UK users from viewing official music videos on the website after it reaches a deal with songwriters. | |
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| Intel boss sees end to PC slump The PC industry is coming out of recession, says Intel's chief executive Paul Otellini. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | NHS 'failed' over cannibal killer NHS failures contributed to two people being killed by a man with schizophrenia after he was freed from a secure hospital, two inquiries suggest. |
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| Gel hope for brain injury repair An injectable hydrogel may aid recovery from brain injury by helping stimulate tissue growth at the site of the wound. | |
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| Boy conceived using new test born The first baby conceived with the help of a new egg screening technique is born. | |
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| 2004: Russian school siege ends in violence More than 200 people die after a three-day siege at a Russian school came to a bloody end. | |||
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| 1939: Britain and France declare war on Germany Britain and France are at war with Germany following the invasion of Poland two days ago. | |||
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| 1998: All feared dead in Swissair crash A Swissair plane flying from New York to Geneva crashes in the sea off the coast of Nova Scotia, just over an hour after taking off. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Chelsea hit by new signings ban Chelsea are banned from signing any new players until January 2011 by Fifa after inducing teenager Gael Kakuta to breach his contract with Lens. |
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| Live text - US Open Dinara Safina, Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova are all in action on day four of the US Open. | |
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| Arsenal set to fight Eduardo ban Arsenal will appeal against the two-match ban given to striker Eduardo by Uefa for diving to win a penalty against Celtic. | |
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| Fisichella makes Ferrari switch Giancarlo Fisichella will drive for Ferrari for the rest of the season after being released from his Force India contract. | |
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| I'm an honest player, says Rooney Wayne Rooney says he is an "honest player" despite analysis of the crucial penalty he won against Arsenal last weekend revealing he may have dived. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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| Chelsea hit by new signings ban Chelsea are banned from signing any new players until January 2011 by Fifa after inducing teenager Gael Kakuta to breach his contract with Lens. |
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| Arsenal set to fight Eduardo ban Arsenal will appeal against the two-match ban given to striker Eduardo by Uefa for diving to win a penalty against Celtic. | |
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| I'm an honest player, says Rooney Wayne Rooney says he is an "honest player" despite analysis of the crucial penalty he won against Arsenal last weekend revealing he may have dived. | |
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| ARSENAL | |
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 | Arsenal set to fight Eduardo ban Arsenal will appeal against the two-match ban given to striker Eduardo by Uefa for diving to win a penalty against Celtic. |
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| ASTON VILLA | |
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 | Dunne completes transfer to Villa Aston Villa confirm the signing of Manchester City's Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne. |
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| BIRMINGHAM | |
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 | Tainio in Birmingham loan switch Birmingham sign Finnish midfielder Teemu Tainio on loan from Sunderland until the end of the season. |
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| BLACKBURN | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | Cahill called up as England cover Fabio Capello calls Bolton's Gary Cahill into the England squad as cover for John Terry and Wes Brown. |
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| BURNLEY | |
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 | Nugent seals loan move to Burnley Burnley sign striker David Nugent from Portsmouth on a six-month loan, subject to official clearance. |
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| CHELSEA | |
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| Chelsea hit by new signings ban Chelsea are banned from signing any new players until January 2011 by Fifa after inducing teenager Gael Kakuta to breach his contract with Lens. |
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| EVERTON | |
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 | Distin slots in well with Everton Leighton Baines says new Everton defender Sylvain Distin has slotted in well at Goodison. |
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| FULHAM | |
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 | Fulham wrap up late swoop for Elm Fulham sign Swedish striker David Elm on a one-year deal for an undisclosed fee from Kalmar FF. |
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| HULL | |
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 | Hull sign Vennegoor of Hesselink Hull capture former Celtic striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink on a two-year deal. |
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| LIVERPOOL | |
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 | Lee receives warning over conduct Liverpool assistant boss Sammy Lee escapes a touchline ban after being warned about his future conduct by the Football Association. |
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| MANCHESTER CITY | |
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| Dunne completes transfer to Villa Aston Villa confirm the signing of Manchester City's Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne. |
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| MANCHESTER UNITED | |
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 | United spending over - Ferguson Sir Alex Ferguson says he will not sign any more players for Manchester United before the closure of the transfer window. |
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| PORTSMOUTH | |
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 | Pompey 'just avoided going under' Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie admits the club came close to going into administration "a couple of times" before its recent takeover. |
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| STOKE | |
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 | Collins considers Toshack peace Wales exile Danny Collins says he has things to sort out with national manager John Toshack. |
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| SUNDERLAND | |
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 | Turner focused on Sunderland role Sunderland defender Michael Turner plays down talk of England recognition and admits he just wants to impress for his new club. |
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| TOTTENHAM | |
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 | Football 'helps grieving Defoe' England footballer Jermain Defoe says he uses the sport to help deal with his grief at the death of his half-brother. |
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| WEST HAM UNITED | |
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 | Collins completes move to Villa Aston Villa complete the signing of West Ham defender James Collins for a fee believed to be in the region of £5m. |
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| WIGAN | |
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 | Swansea reject fresh Bodde offer Swansea City turn down a fresh bid from Wigan for their Dutch midfielder Ferrie Bodde. |
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| WOLVES | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | Robins placed on gardening leave Rotherham United place manager Mark Robins on gardening leave while he holds talks about the Barnsley job. |
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| BLACKPOOL | |
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 | Bangura signs Blackpool contract Former Watford midfielder Al Bangura signs a 12-month contract, with an option for a further year, with Blackpool. |
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| BRISTOL CITY | |
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 | Double signing for Bristol City Bristol City sign Costa Rica striker Alvaro Saborio and Dutch midfielder Evander Sno on loan for the rest of the season. |
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| CARDIFF | |
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 | Kick-off move for Cardiff-Forest The kick-off time for Cardiff's Championship match against Nottingham Forest, which is live on BBC TWO and online, is changed. |
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| COVENTRY | |
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 | Blackpool 3-0 Coventry Blackpool brush Coventry aside to record their first Championship victory of the season. |
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| CRYSTAL PALACE | |
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 | Davis completes switch to Palace Crystal Palace sign defender Claude Davis from Derby County. |
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| DERBY | |
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 | FA charges Nottm Forest and Derby The Football Association charges Nottingham Forest and Derby with failing to control their players and officials in the match on 29 August. |
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| DONCASTER | |
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 | Doncaster bring in Sharp on loan Doncaster Rovers bring in Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp on a season-long loan. |
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| IPSWICH | |
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 | Ipswich not eyeing loan signings Ipswich Town chief executive Simon Clegg says the club have no plans to bring in any more players when the loan window opens on 8 September. |
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| MIDDLESBROUGH | |
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 | Pearson thrilled Hulse is staying Derby County chairman of football Adam Pearson has said he is thrilled striker Rob Hulse turned down a deadline-day switch to Middlesbrough. |
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| NEWCASTLE | |
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 | Swansea recruit Newcastle scout Lil Fuccillo moves from his role as Newcastle chief scout to take up the equivalent position at Swansea. |
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| NOTTM FOREST | |
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| FA charges Nottm Forest and Derby The Football Association charges Nottingham Forest and Derby with failing to control their players and officials in the match on 29 August. |
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| PLYMOUTH | |
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 | Crewe tie up loan deal for Walton Crewe sign Plymouth midfielder Simon Walton on a season-long loan. |
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| PRESTON | |
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 | Collins ties up move to Preston Preston sign Wolves defender Neill Collins on loan until January, with a view to a permanent deal. |
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| QPR | |
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 | QPR clinch loan deal for Watson Wigan Athletic midfielder Ben Watson signs for Queens Park Rangers on a three-month loan deal. |
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| READING | |
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 | Reading complete Cummings signing Reading sign Chelsea right-back Shaun Cummings for an undisclosed fee. |
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| SHEFF WED | |
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| 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 | |
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 | Harper agrees Blades loan switch Sheffield United sign Reading's James Harper on a season-long loan deal, in a move that sees midfielder Brian Howard move to the Madejski Stadium. |
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| SWANSEA | |
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| Swansea recruit Newcastle scout Lil Fuccillo moves from his role as Newcastle chief scout to take up the equivalent position at Swansea. |
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| WATFORD | |
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 | Boothroyd handed Colchester job Colchester United appoint former Watford boss Aidy Boothroyd as their new manager. |
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| WEST BROM | |
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 | Footballer charged with assault England under-21 and West Bromwich Albion footballer Joe Mattock is charged with assaulting four people. |
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| CHARLTON | |
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 | Charlton confirm triple signings League One side Charlton Athletic confirm the signings of striker Leon McKenzie, defender Sam Sodje and Rhyl winger Luke Holden. |
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| NORWICH | |
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 | Lappin revels in Norwich return Simon Lappin says he is pleased to be back in the Norwich City team after an "up-and-down" Canaries career. |
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| SOUTHAMPTON | |
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 | Le Tissier in failed betting scam Former Southampton forward Matt Le Tissier admits taking part in a failed spread-betting scam in a Premier League match. |
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| ABERDEEN | |
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 | Lack of funds thwarts Dons boss Aberdeen boss Mark McGhee stresses the club's financial constraints as he misses out on a signing target. |
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| CELTIC | |
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 | Venue change for Celtic Euro tie Celtic's away match against Rapid Vienna in the Europa League has been moved to the Happel Stadium. |
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| DUNDEE UNITED | |
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 | Celtic draw Falkirk in Co-op Cup Co-operative Insurance Cup holders Celtic will travel to Falkirk, as Rangers go to Queen of the South in the third round. |
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| FALKIRK | |
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| Celtic draw Falkirk in Co-op Cup Co-operative Insurance Cup holders Celtic will travel to Falkirk, as Rangers go to Queen of the South in the third round. |
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| HAMILTON | |
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 | Accies sign two on deadline day Hamilton take Dundee striker Mickael Antoine-Curier on loan and sign left-back Richard Hastings from Inverness. |
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| HEARTS | |
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| Celtic draw Falkirk in Co-op Cup Co-operative Insurance Cup holders Celtic will travel to Falkirk, as Rangers go to Queen of the South in the third round. |
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| HIBERNIAN | |
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 | Hibs cut Van Zanten and Johansson Hibernian release defender David van Zanten and midfielder Jonatan Johansson on transfer deadline day. |
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| KILMARNOCK | |
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 | Killie net Celtic's Brown on loan Kilmarnock take Celtic goalkeeper Mark Brown on loan until mid-January with Alan Combe facing a lengthy injury absence. |
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| MOTHERWELL | |
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 | Reynolds facing career decisions Motherwell's Mark Reynolds believes the next twelve months could determine the progression of his football career. |
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| RANGERS | |
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| Celtic draw Falkirk in Co-op Cup Co-operative Insurance Cup holders Celtic will travel to Falkirk, as Rangers go to Queen of the South in the third round. |
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| ST MIRREN | |
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| Celtic draw Falkirk in Co-op Cup Co-operative Insurance Cup holders Celtic will travel to Falkirk, as Rangers go to Queen of the South in the third round. |
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| INVERNESS CT | |
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| Celtic draw Falkirk in Co-op Cup Co-operative Insurance Cup holders Celtic will travel to Falkirk, as Rangers go to Queen of the South in the third round. |
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| AFRICAN FOOTBALL | |
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 | Samassa gets Mali swap go-ahead Former France under-21 international Mamadou Samassa is given permission by Fifa to play for Mali. |
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| African duo extend at Pompey Portsmouth's Kanu and Papa Bouba Diop both commit their futures to the Premier League side after signing new deals. | |
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| Ivory Coast stay top in Africa Ivory Coast remain the best side in Africa in the latest Fifa rankings, while Brazil stay top. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | Haddin to miss Champions Trophy Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin is ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy following a finger operation and will be replaced by Tim Paine. |
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| England suffer Denly injury scare England's Joe Denly could miss Friday's first one-day international against Australia after injuring his knee playing football. | |
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| Kiwis hit back to deny Sri Lanka New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by three runs in the first Twenty20 international in Colombo. | |
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| RUGBY UNION | |
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 | Harlequins avoid ban from Europe Harlequins are cleared to play in this season's Heineken Cup despite the controversy over the 'bloodgate' scandal. |
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| Regions retract criticism of WRU Wales' rugby regions apologise to the WRU for questioning the validity of yearly financial figures. | |
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| Richards hit by damning judgement The reputation of ex-Harlequins boss Dean Richards takes another hit after European Rugby Cup releases full details of their 'bloodgate' verdict. | |
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| RUGBY LEAGUE | |
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 | Quins seal one-year Esders deal Harlequins sign back-rower Ryan Esders on a one-year contract following a loan spell from Hull KR. |
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| Leeds v St Helens (Fri) Team news ahead of Friday's Super League match. | |
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| Wilkin a doubt for Four Nations St Helens' Jon Wilkin faces a race against time to be fit for the Four Nations after suffering a knee injury. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Federer & Nadal enjoy quick wins Defending champion Roger Federer and world number three Rafael Nadal are in impressive form on day three of the US Open. |
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| Serena hits top form in night win Defending champion Serena Williams gives a stunning display of power tennis as she demolishes Hungary's Melinda Czink in the second round of the US Open. | |
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| Safin bows out of final US Open Former world number one Marat Safin brings the curtain down on his Grand Slam career with a first-round defeat by Jurgen Melzer at the US Open. | |
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| GOLF | |
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 | European Masters leaderboard Leading scores from the European Tour event at Crans-sur-Sierre in Switzerland. |
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| Injured Casey misses Boston event Britain's Paul Casey misses another event as his persistent rib injury sees him withdraw from the Deutsche Bank Championship. | |
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| Westwood wants senior Ryder role Lee Westwood will be prepared to take on greater responsibility at next year's Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Fisichella joins Ferrari for 2009 Giancarlo Fisichella will drive for Ferrari for the rest of the season after being released from his Force India contract. |
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| Lorenzo gains vital Indy victory Jorge Lorenzo wins the Indianapolis MotoGP as championship leader Valentino Rossi fails to finish. | |
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| Rally Australia latest (wrc.com) The World Rally Championship moves to Australia, with Mikko Hirvonen seeking to maintain his lead over Sebastien Loeb. | |
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| FORMULA 1 | |
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 | Fisichella makes Ferrari switch Giancarlo Fisichella will drive for Ferrari for the rest of the season after being released from his Force India contract. |
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| BOXING | |
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 | Mayweather is fresh for Marquez Floyd Mayweather is confident there will no ring rust when he returns to the ring after a long lay-off against Juan Manuel Marquez on 19 September. |
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| 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. | |
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| British boxers eye world medals Khalid Yafai and Luke Campbell will be the Brits to watch in Milan as the World Championships begin on Tuesday. | |
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| ATHLETICS | |
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 | Bolt and Gay avoid Brussels clash Usain Bolt will focus on the 200m at the final Golden League meeting of the season in Brussels on Friday, with Tyson Gay going in the 100m. |
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| Gay to have surgery after season American sprinter Tyson Gay confirms he will have surgery on his groin once the season is over. | |
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| Meadows hopes for funding upgrade Britain's Jenny Meadows is hoping her medal-winning performance at the World Championships last month will lead to an increase in Lottery funding. | |
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| SNOOKER | |
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 | Hendry talks up Chinese potential Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry believes China could top the snooker world if their players could play more on home soil. |
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| Snooker pair in police bet probe Snooker players Stephen Maguire and Jamie Burnett are questioned by police over alleged irregular betting patterns. | |
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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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| HORSE RACING | |
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 | Fallon gets green light to return Kieren Fallon is granted a riding licence by the British Horseracing Authority that will enable him to return to the saddle on Friday. |
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| Border secures second Nunthorpe Robin Bastiman's Borderlescott wins the Nunthorpe Stakes for the second year in a row. | |
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| 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. | |
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| CYCLING | |
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 | Tour of Spain latest updates Results and standings from La Vuelta (from official website) |
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| Contador to miss world road event Tour de France champion Alberto Contador pulls out of the Road World Championshps in Switzerland. | |
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| Hincapie leaves Columbia for BMC Britain's Mark Cavendish loses George Hincapie from Team Columbia as the American moves to BMC Racing. | |
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| OTHER SPORT... | |
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 | Fox-Pitt seeks sixth Burghley win Defending champion William Fox-Pitt heads a field of 80 riders contesting this year's Burghley Horse Trials. |
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| BBC extends Lakeside darts deal BBC Sport extends its contract for exclusive coverage of the Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships through to 2013. | |
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| Pops return strengthens GB hopes Britain's Pops Mensah-Bonsu is set to play in the EuroBasket finals after officials arranged independent insurance for the Houston Rockets forward. | |
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| FUN AND GAMES | |
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 | Sport quotes of the week Wenger joins the Man Utd faithful, plus all your top chants |
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| Robbo Robson blog How are Robbo's Premier League predictions shaping up? | |
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| Ten to Tackle - Ashes special How much do you remember about England's win? | |
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| NORTHERN IRELAND | |
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 | Reid steps down at Ulster Rugby Ulster Rugby's Chief Executive Michael Reid is stepping down after 12 years in the role. |
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| Ballymena Utd 0-3 Glenavon Glenavon secure a comfortable 3-0 win over Ballymena United at the Showgrounds. | |
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| Institute 1-1 Cliftonville Institute and Cliftonville take a point apiece from Tuesday night's league game at Drumahoe. | |
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| SCOTLAND | |
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 | Murray knows Capdeville weakness Britain's Andy Murray is confident he knows what to expect from Paul Capdeville when he takes on the Chilean in the second round of the US Open. |
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| Langfield handed Scotland call up George Burley calls up Aberdeen keeper Jamie Langfield to the Scotland squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Macedonia and The Netherlands. | |
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| Commons targets Macedonia victory Scotland winger Kris Commons says George Burley's side are fired up for Saturday's crucial World Cup qualifier against Macedonia. | |
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| WALES | |
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 | Phillips ready to roar at Ospreys Lion Mike Phillips says he is delighted to start in the Ospreys' Magners League opener at Connacht. |
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| Wales U21s face injury headache Six full internationals could miss Wales U21 Euro Championship qualifier against Italy in Swansea on Friday. | |
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| Crusaders to play at Racecourse Celtic Crusaders will play at least one Super League match at Wrexham's Racecourse ground next season. | |
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