Sunday, September 13, 2009

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Sunday, 13 September, 2009, 16:00 GMT 24:00 +08:00:Asia/Singapore
TOP STORIES
Israel cautious on peace 'gaps'
Israel's PM says gaps need to be bridged before peace talks with the Palestinians can resume, as the US envoy begins a visit.
  Israeli jet crashes in West Bank
An Israeli F-16 fighter jet crashes in the West Bank, killing the pilot, the son of Israel's only astronaut.
  Agriculture pioneer Borlaug dies
US Nobel Peace laureate Norman Borlaug, who helped save millions of lives with the Green Revolution in food production, dies at 95.
  Parents 'dumped body in concrete'
The parents of a French eight-year-old girl whose body was found in concrete are held on suspicion on manslaughter.
  Merkel to face rival in TV debate
Two weeks ahead of elections in Germany, Chancellor Merkel is set to face her main rival in a live 90-minute TV debate.
AFRICA
Mugabe hails landmark EU meeting
President Robert Mugabe says Zimbabwe's first high-level talks with the EU in seven years have gone well.
  Agriculture pioneer Borlaug dies
US Nobel Peace laureate Norman Borlaug, who helped save millions of lives with the Green Revolution in food production, dies at 95.
  Ugandan king postpones town rally
The king of Uganda's largest ethnic group postpones a rally in a town in his kingdom following violent protests.
AMERICAS
Protests over Obama health reform
Tens of thousands protest in the US against healthcare proposals as President Obama seeks to boost support for his plan.
  Powerful quake rattles Venezuela
A 6.4-magnitude quake off Venezuela shakes buildings in Caracas and leaves at least seven injured in the north-west.
  Agriculture pioneer Borlaug dies
US Nobel Peace laureate Norman Borlaug, who helped save millions of lives with the Green Revolution in food production, dies at 95.
ASIA-PACIFIC
HK rally over Chinese 'assault'
Journalists march in Hong Kong against the alleged police beating of TV reporters covering unrest in China's Xinjiang province.
  Dozens dead in Kazakhstan blaze
A fire at a facility for drug addicts in the south-eastern Kazakh city of Taldykorgan has killed 38 people, officials say.
  China and US in new trade dispute
China launches an "anti-dumping and anti-subsidy" probe into imports of some US car products and chicken meat.
EUROPE
Merkel to face rival in TV debate
Two weeks ahead of elections in Germany, Chancellor Merkel is set to face her main rival in a live 90-minute TV debate.
  Parents 'dumped body in concrete'
The parents of a French eight-year-old girl whose body was found in concrete are held on suspicion on manslaughter.
  Elton says he wants to adopt boy
Singer Elton John says he has "lost his heart" to a 14-month-old Ukrainian orphan and now wants to adopt him.
MIDDLE EAST
Israel cautious on peace 'gaps'
Israel's PM says gaps need to be bridged before peace talks with the Palestinians can resume, as the US envoy begins a visit.
  Iran insists on nuclear 'right'
Iran's president says he is ready to hold talks with world powers, but that Tehran's nuclear programme is non-negotiable.
  Israeli jet crashes in West Bank
An Israeli F-16 fighter jet crashes in the West Bank, killing the pilot, the son of Israel's only astronaut.
SOUTH ASIA
US plans Afghan prisoner overhaul
The US is preparing new guidelines that will allow prisoners held in Afghanistan to challenge their detention, officials say.
  Afghan leader closer to victory
Afghan President Hamid Karzai remains on track to be re-elected, with ballots from 95% of polling stations counted.
  Agriculture pioneer Borlaug dies
US Nobel Peace laureate Norman Borlaug, who helped save millions of lives with the Green Revolution in food production, dies at 95.
UK
TUC warns of four million jobless
Public spending cuts would create a "double-dip" recession and push unemployment over four million, the TUC warns.
  Product placement for TV approved
A lifting of the ban on product placement on British TV shows is expected to be announced next week, but it will stay for the BBC.
  Girl, eight, found hanged at home
An eight-year-old girl is found hanged in her bedroom at a house in Nottinghamshire, police say.
UK POLITICS
TUC warns of four million jobless
Public spending cuts would create a "double-dip" recession and push unemployment over four million, the TUC warns.
  No power cuts danger - Miliband
There is "no danger" of mass power cuts in the UK the next decade, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says.
  MP set to retire at next election
Sir Michael Lord, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, announces he will retire at the next general election.
UK EDUCATION
School nurses overburdened - RCN
A survey by the RCN suggests school nurses take care of an average of 2,590 pupils each and feel increasingly overstretched.
  Students demand action on loans
Student finance firm promises a 50% increase in phone lines as worries mount over processing applications.
  Assistants 'taking lessons alone'
A report finds some schools using teaching assistants to take classes, without being supervised by qualified teachers.
ENGLAND
Girl, eight, found hanged at home
An eight-year-old girl is found hanged in her bedroom at a house in Nottinghamshire, police say.
  Farm defends response to E.coli
The managers of a children's farm in Surrey linked to a string of E.coli cases defend their response to the outbreak.
  Cave dig unearths important finds
Teeth and bones from late Ice Age animals, including hyenas, deer and woolly rhinos, are unearthed by archaeologists at a cave in Devon.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Dissident threat remains 'severe'
The threat from dissident republicans remains "severe", PSNI Acting Chief Constable Judith Gillespie has said.
  Glens write to Uefa over Windsor
Glentoran protest to Uefa president Michel Platini about Linfield's financial relationship with the Irish FA over Windsor Park.
  Funeral takes place of fall girl
The funeral takes place of a six-year-old girl who died after falling from a tree near electricity cables in Londonderry.
SCOTLAND
Swinney confident of tax freeze
The Scottish finance secretary says he is "very confident" of freezing council tax for another year, despite concerns over spending cuts.
  Calls about at-risk children soar
Calls from the public about at-risk children have soared in the wake of high-profile child death cases, figures show.
  Military cross for bayonet charge
A British army officer is awarded the Military Cross after killing a Taliban fighter with his bayonet.
WALES
Police defend bike stop policy
Motorcycle campaigners say a policy of stopping bikers is harassment but police say it is saving lives.
  Two men die in separate crashes
Police appeal for witnesses after a motorcyclist and elderly pedestrian die after separate road crashes.
  Teenager's 'dream' Les Mis start
An 18-year-old musical theatre student celebrates landing her first professional part in Les Miserables against 500 rivals.
BUSINESS
Cadbury spurns 'low growth' Kraft
UK confectioner Cadbury explains its reasons for rejecting a proposal from Kraft for the two firms to join forces.
  China and US in new trade dispute
China launches an "anti-dumping and anti-subsidy" probe into imports of some US car products and chicken meat.
  Gazprom concern at Ukraine bill
The head of Russian gas giant Gazprom expresses concern Ukraine might not be able to pay its gas bills beyond 2010.
ENTERTAINMENT
Fey wins Emmy for TV Palin spoof
Comedy actress Tina Fey wins an Emmy Award for her satirical portrayal of Republican vice-presidential contender Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live.
  Top Venice award for Israeli film
The Israeli war film Lebanon, about the 1982 invasion, wins the top Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival.
  Elton says he wants to adopt boy
Singer Elton John says he has "lost his heart" to a 14-month-old Ukrainian orphan and now wants to adopt him.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Oil threat to Australia wildlife
An oil slick coats beaches and wildlife along Australia's east coast, after a cargo ships spills its load in stormy seas.
  US space shuttle returns to Earth
Nasa's space shuttle Discovery lands in California, after bad weather made a Florida landing impossible.
  'Lost seabird' returns to ocean
The extremely rare Fiji petrel is spotted at sea in its natural habitat for the first time, by scientists working with Birdlife International.
TECHNOLOGY
Facebook strips down to Lite site
Facebook launches a new Lite version of the site, first outlined in August, for users with poor internet connections.
  UK firm Spinvox 'put up for sale'
UK voice-to-text firm Spinvox has been "put up for sale", according to one of its investors, Invesco Perpetual.
  PM apology after Turing petition
Gordon Brown says he is sorry for the "appalling" way World War II code-breaker Alan Turing was treated for being gay.
HEALTH
Antibiotic resistance clue found
US scientists find a defence mechanism in bacteria that allows them to fend off the threat of antibiotics, raising hopes of improving such drugs.
  Low self-esteem leads to obesity
A new study claims that it's your low self-esteem that makes you fat rather than your fat lowering your self-esteem.
  Child mortality drop 'too slow'
Mortality rates among the world's under-fives continue to fall but the UN children's agency Unicef says the decline is too slow.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1993: Rabin and Arafat shake on peace deal
The Prime Minister of Israel, Yitzhak Rabin, and the PLO leader, Yasser Arafat, shake hands on the White House lawn in Washington.
  1982: Dingo baby trial opens in Australia
A mother who claims her nine-week-old daughter was killed by a dingo appears in court in Australia charged with her murder.
  1988: Cubans blame shooting on 'CIA plot'
A Cuban diplomat opened fire in a crowded London street because of an American plot to make him defect, his government says.

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TOP STORIES
Button back as Barrichello wins
Rubens Barrichello wins the Italian GP ahead of team-mate Jenson Button as Lewis Hamilton crashes out of third on the last lap.
  Live text - Sunday football
Everton are at Fulham in the late Premier League game, after Aston Villa beat local rivals Birmingham 1-0 and Newcastle see off Cardiff by the same scoreline.
  Clijsters wins as Serena erupts
Kim Clijsters reaches the US Open final in dramatic circumstances as Serena Williams receives a point penalty on match point for abusing an official.
  FA to look into Adebayor conduct
The Football Association is to "take a close look" at two incidents involving Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor from Saturday's game against former team Arsenal.
  Birmingham 0-1 Aston Villa
Gabriel Agbonlahor strikes a late winner as Aston Villa beat derby rivals Birmingham in a tight game.
FOOTBALL
Live text - Sunday football
Everton are at Fulham in the late Premier League game, after Aston Villa beat local rivals Birmingham 1-0 and Newcastle see off Cardiff by the same scoreline.
  Birmingham 0-1 Aston Villa
Gabriel Agbonlahor strikes a late winner as Aston Villa beat derby rivals Birmingham in a tight game.
  FA to look into Adebayor conduct
The Football Association is to "take a close look" at two incidents involving Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor from Saturday's game against former team Arsenal.
ARSENAL
FA to look into Adebayor conduct
The Football Association is to "take a close look" at two incidents involving Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor from Saturday's game against former team Arsenal.
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ASTON VILLA
Birmingham 0-1 Aston Villa
Gabriel Agbonlahor strikes a late winner as Aston Villa beat derby rivals Birmingham in a tight game.
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BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham 0-1 Aston Villa
Gabriel Agbonlahor strikes a late winner as Aston Villa beat derby rivals Birmingham in a tight game.
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BLACKBURN
Blackburn Rovers 3-1 Wolves
Goals from El Hadji Diouf, Jason Roberts and David Dunn give Blackburn their first Premier League win of the season.
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BOLTON
Portsmouth 2-3 Bolton
Portsmouth remain pointless this season after Gary Cahill's late winner for Bolton seals a dramatic win.
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BURNLEY
Liverpool 4-0 Burnley
A Yossi Benayoun hat-trick inspires a dominant Liverpool to a comfortable victory over Burnley at Anfield.
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CHELSEA
Stoke 1-2 Chelsea
Florent Malouda strikes deep in stoppage time as Chelsea claim a last-gasp win over Stoke and maintain their 100% start to the season.
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EVERTON
Fulham v Everton
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Fulham and Everton in the Premier League.
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FULHAM
Fulham v Everton
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Fulham and Everton in the Premier League.
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HULL
Sunderland 4-1 Hull
Darren Bent takes his tally to four goals in five games as Sunderland ease past Hull to climb to sixth in the Premier League.
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LIVERPOOL
Liverpool 4-0 Burnley
A Yossi Benayoun hat-trick inspires a dominant Liverpool to a comfortable victory over Burnley at Anfield.
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MANCHESTER CITY
FA to look into Adebayor conduct
The Football Association is to "take a close look" at two incidents involving Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor from Saturday's game against former team Arsenal.
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MANCHESTER UNITED
Tottenham 1-3 Manchester United
Manchester United fight back from a goal behind to condemn Spurs to their first defeat of the season, despite Paul Scholes' sending off.
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PORTSMOUTH
Portsmouth 2-3 Bolton
Portsmouth remain pointless this season after Gary Cahill's late winner for Bolton seals a dramatic win.
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STOKE
Stoke sweating over injured duo
Stoke City are waiting for news on the injuries suffered by James Beattie and Thomas Sorensen in the 2-1 defeat by Chelsea.
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SUNDERLAND
Sunderland 4-1 Hull
Darren Bent takes his tally to four goals in five games as Sunderland ease past Hull to climb to sixth in the Premier League.
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TOTTENHAM
Tottenham 1-3 Manchester United
Manchester United fight back from a goal behind to condemn Spurs to their first defeat of the season, despite Paul Scholes' sending off.
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WEST HAM UNITED
Wigan 1-0 West Ham
Hugo Rodallega's second-half goal gives Wigan victory over West Ham.
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WIGAN
Wigan 1-0 West Ham
Hugo Rodallega's second-half goal gives Wigan victory over West Ham.
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WOLVES
Blackburn Rovers 3-1 Wolves
Goals from El Hadji Diouf, Jason Roberts and David Dunn give Blackburn their first Premier League win of the season.
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BARNSLEY
Watford 1-0 Barnsley
Danny Graham's goal keeps up Watford's good run as Barnsley lose again.
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BLACKPOOL
Leicester City 2-1 Blackpool
Matt Fryatt scores a goal in each half as Leicester claim their first league victory over Blackpool in 43 years.
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BRISTOL CITY
Coventry 1-1 Bristol City
Nicky Maynard cancels out Leon Best's opener for Coventry to earn the Robins a deserved point.
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CARDIFF
Cardiff 0-1 Newcastle
Fabricio Coloccini's headed goal seals victory at Cardiff and returns Newcastle to the top of the Championship table.
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COVENTRY
Coventry 1-1 Bristol City
Nicky Maynard cancels out Leon Best's opener for Coventry to earn the Robins a deserved point.
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CRYSTAL PALACE
Crystal Palace 0-4 Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe grab their first away win of the Championship season by convincingly beating Crystal Palace.
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DERBY
Derby 0-1 Sheff Utd
Matthew Kilgallon's late goal clinches victory for Sheffield United at Derby.
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DONCASTER
Reading 0-0 Doncaster
Doncaster keeper Neil Sullivan produces a string of fine saves to deny Reading a first home win of the season.
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IPSWICH
Middlesbrough 3-1 Ipswich
Substitute Jeremie Aliadiere's second-half double sees Middlesbrough climb into second spot and leaves Roy Keane's side still searching a first league win.
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MIDDLESBROUGH
Middlesbrough 3-1 Ipswich
Substitute Jeremie Aliadiere's second-half double sees Middlesbrough climb into second spot and leaves Roy Keane's side still searching a first league win.
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NEWCASTLE
Cardiff 0-1 Newcastle
Fabricio Coloccini's headed goal seals victory at Cardiff and returns Newcastle to the top of the Championship table.
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NOTTM FOREST
Sheff Wed 1-1 Nott'm Forest
Marcus Tudgay's deflected volley earns Sheffield Wednesday a point at home against Nottingham Forest.
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PLYMOUTH
West Brom 3-1 Plymouth
West Brom continue their unbeaten start to the season by coming from a goal down to overcome Plymouth.
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PRESTON
Preston 2-0 Swansea
Preston keep up their unbeaten start in the Championship with a win over Swansea.
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QPR
QPR 1-1 Peterborough
Wayne Routledge equalises for QPR after Aaron Mclean puts Peterborough ahead at Loftus Road.
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READING
Reading 0-0 Doncaster
Doncaster keeper Neil Sullivan produces a string of fine saves to deny Reading a first home win of the season.
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SHEFF WED
Sheff Wed 1-1 Nott'm Forest
Marcus Tudgay's deflected volley earns Sheffield Wednesday a point at home against Nottingham Forest.
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SHEFF UTD
Derby 0-1 Sheff Utd
Matthew Kilgallon's late goal clinches victory for Sheffield United at Derby.
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SWANSEA
Preston 2-0 Swansea
Preston keep up their unbeaten start in the Championship with a win over Swansea.
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WATFORD
Watford 1-0 Barnsley
Danny Graham's goal keeps up Watford's good run as Barnsley lose again.
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WEST BROM
West Brom 3-1 Plymouth
West Brom continue their unbeaten start to the season by coming from a goal down to overcome Plymouth.
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CHARLTON
Charlton 1-1 Southampton
Charlton drop their first points of the season as they are held to a draw by bottom club Southampton in a feisty League One encounter at The Valley.
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NORWICH
MK Dons v Norwich
Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between MK Dons and Norwich in League One.
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SOUTHAMPTON
Charlton 1-1 Southampton
Charlton drop their first points of the season as they are held to a draw by bottom club Southampton in a feisty League One encounter at The Valley.
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ABERDEEN
McGhee could block Aluko release
Mark McGhee could withdraw Aberdeen's Sone Aluko from the Nigerian Under-20 World Cup squad after he returned injured from international duty.
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CELTIC
Celtic 1-1 Dundee United
Celtic and 10-man Dundee United play out a thrilling draw in the Scottish Premier League.
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DUNDEE UNITED
Celtic 1-1 Dundee United
Celtic and 10-man Dundee United play out a thrilling draw in the Scottish Premier League.
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FALKIRK
Falkirk v Aberdeen (Mon)
Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Falkirk and Aberdeen in the Scottish Premier League
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HAMILTON
Hamilton 2-0 Hibernian
Mickael Antoine-Curier scores on his debut as Hamilton secure their first Scottish Premier League win of the season.
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HEARTS
Matches off after traffic chaos
Two football matches are called off after team buses became stuck in a massive traffic jam on the M8 near Shotts.
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HIBERNIAN
Hamilton 2-0 Hibernian
Mickael Antoine-Curier scores on his debut as Hamilton secure their first Scottish Premier League win of the season.
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KILMARNOCK
Matches off after traffic chaos
Two football matches are called off after team buses became stuck in a massive traffic jam on the M8 near Shotts.
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MOTHERWELL
Motherwell 0-0 Rangers
SPL leaders Rangers survive a late penalty award and the sending off of Madjid Bougherra to draw with Motherwell at Fir Park.
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RANGERS
Motherwell 0-0 Rangers
SPL leaders Rangers survive a late penalty award and the sending off of Madjid Bougherra to draw with Motherwell at Fir Park.
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ST MIRREN
St Mirren 1-1 St Johnstone
St Mirren's penalty from Billy Mehmet is cancelled out by a Jody Morris effort for St Johnstone in a controversial encounter.
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INVERNESS CT
Morton 0-3 Inverness CT
Morton manager David Irons remains under pressure following a crushing defeat to Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
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AFRICAN FOOTBALL
FA to look into Adebayor conduct
The Football Association is to "take a close look" at two incidents involving Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor from Saturday's game against former team Arsenal.
  Etoile and Heartland grab wins
Nigeria's Heartland reach the semi-finals of the African Champions League after defeating TP Mazembe of DR Congo 2-0.
  Malien still on top in Confed Cup
Stade Malien maintain their dominance of Group B in the Confederation Cup after a stalemate against Primeiro Agosto in Luanda.
CRICKET
Pietersen doubtful for tour of SA
England batsman Kevin Pietersen admits he cannot guarantee he will be fit to tour South Africa.
  Clinical Australia wrap up series
Australia thrash England by seven wickets in the fourth one-day international at Lord's to take an unassailable 4-0 lead in the series.
  Superb Mathews runs through India
Angelo Mathews takes 6-20 as Sri Lanka thrash India by 139 runs in the warm-up for their triangular one-day series final in Colombo.
RUGBY UNION
Guinness Premiership live scores
London Irish face Gloucester and Newcastle take on Sale in Sunday's Premiership matches.
  Live scores - Magners League
Glasgow take on the Scarlets in Sunday's Magners League match.
  Richards claims other teams cheat
Disgraced former Harlequins director of rugby Dean Richards claims the faking of injuries is widespread in the game.
RUGBY LEAGUE
Live scores - Super League
Castleford take on Celtic Crusaders, Huddersfield host Wigan and Warrington face Harlequins on the final day of the regular Super League season.
  Huddersfield v Wigan (Sun)
Team news ahead of Sunday's Super League match.
  Huddersfield 48-16 Wigan
Huddersfield secure an easy win over Wigan to finish third in the Super League table and give themselves a boost ahead of the play-offs.
TENNIS
Clijsters wins as Serena erupts
Kim Clijsters reaches the US Open final in dramatic circumstances as Serena Williams receives a point penalty on match point for abusing an official.
  Nadal finishes Gonzalez with ease
World number three Rafael Nadal wastes no time in completing a rain-delayed win over Fernando Gonzalez to reach the semi-finals of the US Open.
  US Open to 'develop' roof plans
US Open officials say they have preliminary plans for a roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium but any decision remains "some years down the road".
GOLF
Super Woods shoots course record
Tiger Woods breaks the course record at Cog Hill to take a huge lead into the final round of the BMW Championship.
  Mercedes Championship leaderboard
Leading scores as England's Chris Wood challenges for the title at the European Tour event in Cologne.
  Walker Cup latest (external site)
Leaderboard from the 2009 Walker Cup at Royal County Down.
MOTORSPORT
Zanardi aims for Paralympic place
Ex-Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi is aiming for a place on the Italian cycling team at the 2012 London Paralympics.
  Button back as Barrichello wins
Rubens Barrichello wins the Italian GP ahead of team-mate Jenson Button as Lewis Hamilton crashes out of third on the last lap.
  Rossi eases to San Marino victory
Italy's Valentino Rossi wins the San Marino MotoGP to extend his lead in the championship to 30 points.
FORMULA 1
Button back as Barrichello wins
Rubens Barrichello wins the Italian GP ahead of team-mate Jenson Button as Lewis Hamilton crashes out of third on the last lap.
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BOXING
Fury stuns McDermott in title win
Tyson Fury controversially beats John McDermott to win the English heavyweight title.
  Pacquiao is 'too quick' for Cotto
Manny Pacquiao insists he will be too quick for Miguel Cotto when the two men meet in Las Vegas on 14 November.
  GB fail to claim medals in Milan
Defeats for Khalid Yafai and Scott Cardle means Great Britain's amateur boxing team return from the World Championships without a medal.
ATHLETICS
Live video - World Athletics final
BBC Sport coverage of the World Athletics final from Thessaloniki, Greece. (UK users only)
  Gay too good for Powell in Greece
Tyson Gay produces a storming finish in the 100m to pip Asafa Powell on the line at the World Athletics Final as Hannah England shines for Britain.
  SA threatens 'war' over Semenya
South African officials step up their defence of runner Caster Semenya, warning of a "third world war" if she is prevented from competing in a row over her sex.
SNOOKER
O'Sullivan seals Shanghai Masters
Ronnie O'Sullivan beats home favourite Liang Wenbo to win the Shanghai Masters tournament.
  Shanghai Masters results
Frame scores from Ronnie O'Sullivan's triumph over Liang Wenbo in the final of first ranking event of the new season.
  O'Sullivan beats Higgins in semis
Ronnie O'Sullivan crushes world champion John Higgins 6-1 to reach the final of the Shanghai Masters, where he play home favourite Liang Wenbo.
HORSE RACING
Mastery wins Leger for Godolphin
Mastery beats stablemate Kite Wood, the favourite ridden by Frankie Dettori, in the St Leger at Doncaster as Godolphin claim their first British Classic for five years.
  Great Leighs takeover is agreed
Racing is set to return to Great Leighs after a consortium of local businessmen agree to buy it.
  Ex-champion joins jockey tributes
Major figures in horse racing, including ex-champion jockey Kieren Fallon, pay tribute to two jockeys killed in a suspected arson attack.
CYCLING
Wiggins helps Sutton take stage
Bradley Wiggins (pictured) helps Garmin team-mate Chris Sutton win the opening stage in York.
  Tour of Spain latest updates
Results and standings from La Vuelta (from official website)
  Sick Cavendish ends Missouri bid
British rider Mark Cavendish withdraws from the Tour of Missouri because of a lung infection.
OTHER SPORT...
Jenkins misses out despite bronze
Britain's Helen Jenkins wins bronze in the final event to finish fifth overall in the 2009 World Championship Series triathlon.
  Crash impedes Gillings in opener
British snowboard cross racer Zoe Gillings can only finish 10th in the first World Cup race of the season in Argentina.
  Neave adds bronze to medal haul
Lizzie Neave wins an individual bronze as Great Britain keep up their impressive form at the Canoe Slalom World Championships in Spain.
FUN AND GAMES
Review of the week
England's Beatles link, plus Evra's plans for a sitcom
  Ten to Tackle
What do you remember about the last seven days in sport?
  Robbo Robson blog
"Why I think England will win the World Cup in South Africa"
NORTHERN IRELAND
Glens write to Uefa over Windsor
Glentoran protest to Uefa president Michel Platini about Linfield's financial relationship with the Irish FA over Windsor Park.
  Ballymena Utd 1-2 Newry City
Ballymena dominate this Carling Premiership encounter but Newry come away with a 2-1 win.
  Coleraine 3-1 Institute
Coleraine take all the points in the north-west derby with an assured victory over Institute.
SCOTLAND
Hamilton 2-0 Hibernian
Mickael Antoine-Curier scores on his debut as Hamilton secure their first Scottish Premier League win of the season.
  Burley keen to learn Scots fate
Scotland manager George Burley urges clarification on whether failure to qualify for the World Cup will cost him his job.
  Golf leaderboard
The latest leaderboard from the European tour.
WALES
Cardiff 0-1 Newcastle
Fabricio Coloccini's headed goal seals victory at Cardiff and returns Newcastle to the top of the Championship table.
  Jenkins misses out despite bronze
Britain's Helen Jenkins wins bronze in the final event to finish fifth overall in the 2009 World Championship Series triathlon.
  Live scores - Super League
Castleford take on Celtic Crusaders, Huddersfield host Wigan and Warrington face Harlequins on the final day of the regular Super League season.

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