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'A long wait', but worth it'
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Large Hadron Collider works again
20 Nov 2009 | 6:21 pmThe Large Hadron Collider experiment, designed to shed light on the cosmos, restarts after 14 months of repairs. -
Afghan donors 'must tackle graft'
20 Nov 2009 | 5:57 pmUS Defence Secretary Robert Gates says foreign aid donors must use their influence to tackle corruption in Afghanistan. -
Stars join Children in Need fun
20 Nov 2009 | 5:48 pmTop names from the worlds of TV, music and theatre are taking part in this year's Children In Need show. -
Tories ponder Army's German role
20 Nov 2009 | 5:11 pmUK troop levels in Germany could be scaled back if the Tories win power, the shadow defence secretary has said.
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Large Hadron Collider works again
The Large Hadron Collider experiment, designed to shed light on the cosmos, restarts after 14 months of repairs. -
Italian sex scandal woman 'dead'
A transsexual prostitute linked to a sex row involving an Italian politician is believed to have been burned to death, media report. -
Drug-resistant swine flu hits UK
Health officials in Cardiff say a Tamiflu-resistant strain of swine flu has spread between hospital patients. -
Israel halts stadium construction
Israel orders construction work on an internationally financed football stadium being built for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank to be halted. -
UK navy fires on 'Spanish flag'
The UK apologises to Spain after the Royal Navy uses a buoy with Spanish colours for target practice off Gibraltar.
- BBC: Front Page
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Large Hadron Collider works again
20 Nov 2009 | 6:21 pmThe Large Hadron Collider experiment, designed to shed light on the cosmos, restarts after 14 months of repairs. -
US sets marker on Afghan corruption
20 Nov 2009 | 5:57 pmUS Defence Secretary Robert Gates says foreign aid donors must use their influence to tackle corruption in Afghanistan. -
Tories ponder Army's German role
20 Nov 2009 | 5:11 pmUK troop levels in Germany could be scaled back if the Tories win power, the shadow defence secretary has said. -
Water world
20 Nov 2009 | 5:11 pmFilipino villages still deluged weeks after storms hit -
Childhood abuse 'quickens ageing'
20 Nov 2009 | 4:48 pmPhysical or emotional abuse during childhood could speed up the body's ageing process, US research suggests.
- BBC: Video: Front Page
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UN marks child rights anniversary
20 Nov 2009 | 9:02 amCeremonies are taking place around the world to mark the 20th anniversary of a landmark agreement protecting children. -
Manny Pacquiao returns a hero
20 Nov 2009 | 5:56 amThe seven-times world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has returned to a rapturous reception in his home country, the Philippines. -
'Unknowns' fill senior EU posts
20 Nov 2009 | 4:59 amThe EU now has its first full time president - someone that the White House can call in the event of a global emergency. -
Five shot dead on Pacific island
20 Nov 2009 | 4:03 amAt least four people have died in a shooting incident on the Pacific island of Saipan. Up to eight were wounded in the incident, including a group of South Korean tourists. The gunman is then reported to have taken his own life, bringing the death toll to 5. -
Russia and Ukraine agree gas deal
20 Nov 2009 | 2:14 amWinter is looking a little warmer in Europe as Russia and Ukraine do a deal to prevent renewed disruption of gas supplies.
- BBC: Video: World
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UN marks child rights anniversary
20 Nov 2009 | 9:02 amCeremonies are taking place around the world to mark the 20th anniversary of a landmark agreement protecting children. -
Manny Pacquiao returns a hero
20 Nov 2009 | 5:56 amThe seven-times world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has returned to a rapturous reception in his home country, the Philippines. -
'Unknowns' fill senior EU posts
20 Nov 2009 | 4:59 amThe EU now has its first full time president - someone that the White House can call in the event of a global emergency. -
Five shot dead on Pacific island
20 Nov 2009 | 4:03 amAt least four people have died in a shooting incident on the Pacific island of Saipan. Up to eight were wounded in the incident, including a group of South Korean tourists. The gunman is then reported to have taken his own life, bringing the death toll to 5. -
Russia and Ukraine agree gas deal
20 Nov 2009 | 2:14 amWinter is looking a little warmer in Europe as Russia and Ukraine do a deal to prevent renewed disruption of gas supplies.
- BBC: Africa
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Dangerous seas
20 Nov 2009 | 12:23 pmCan EU's taskforce defeat pirates off Somalia coast? -
In pictures
20 Nov 2009 | 12:16 pmFrom football flips to goat migrations in Africa's week -
Yacht pair plead for ransom talks
20 Nov 2009 | 11:41 amA British couple kidnapped by Somali pirates say via video footage that they fear they may be killed within a week. -
Sani Abacha son 'must pay $350m'
20 Nov 2009 | 9:03 amA Swiss court orders the seizure of $350m in assets from the son of Nigeria's ex-ruler Sani Abacha after a 10-year investigation. -
Riot over Egypt football defeat
20 Nov 2009 | 9:02 amPolice are injured as Egypt fans' anger over reported violence after a World Cup game erupts in Cairo.
- BBC: Americas
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Blackwater guard charges to drop
20 Nov 2009 | 4:26 pmUS prosecutors ask for charges against one of five Blackwater guards accused of killing up to 17 Iraqi civilians to be dropped. -
Hershey 'mulls $17bn Cadbury bid'
20 Nov 2009 | 4:02 pmUS chocolate maker Hershey considers launching a solo bid of at least $17bn (£10bn) for UK firm Cadbury, reports say. -
Sears Tower plot leader is jailed
20 Nov 2009 | 2:57 pmThe leader of a plot to blow up the Sears Tower in Chicago is sentenced to 13-and-a-half years in prison. -
Television queen
20 Nov 2009 | 2:21 pmIs Oprah's talk show move the end of an era? -
Coaxing Karzai
20 Nov 2009 | 1:32 pmWill Clinton's approach to Afghan leader pay off?
- BBC: Asia Pacific
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Water world
20 Nov 2009 | 5:11 pmFilipino villages still deluged weeks after storms hit -
Rugby: England v NZ preview
20 Nov 2009 | 1:46 pmEngland face the daunting task of taking on New Zealand as they attempt to get their uninspiring autumn campaign back on track on Saturday. -
Vietnam denies blocking Facebook
20 Nov 2009 | 6:51 amVietnamese officials deny blocking access to Facebook for the site's million users, instead blaming a technical fault. -
Japan says deflation has returned
20 Nov 2009 | 5:48 amThe Japanese government warns that deflation has returned to the country's economy for the first time since 2006. -
Korea says no to US trade talks
20 Nov 2009 | 3:01 amSouth Korea dampens speculation the country is willing to re-negotiate a free trade agreement with the US.
- BBC: Europe
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Large Hadron Collider works again
20 Nov 2009 | 6:21 pmThe Large Hadron Collider experiment, designed to shed light on the cosmos, restarts after 14 months of repairs. -
Hershey 'mulls $17bn Cadbury bid'
20 Nov 2009 | 4:02 pmUS chocolate maker Hershey considers launching a solo bid of at least $17bn (£10bn) for UK firm Cadbury, reports say. -
France reject Irish replay hopes
20 Nov 2009 | 12:51 pmThe French Football Federation turns down the Republic of Ireland's request for a replay of their controversial World Cup play-off game. -
UK navy fires on 'Spanish flag'
20 Nov 2009 | 12:46 pmThe UK apologises to Spain after the Royal Navy uses a buoy with Spanish colours for target practice off Gibraltar. -
Dangerous seas
20 Nov 2009 | 12:23 pmCan EU's taskforce defeat pirates off Somalia coast?
- BBC: Middle East
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Israel halts stadium construction
20 Nov 2009 | 2:26 pmIsrael orders construction work on an internationally financed football stadium being built for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank to be halted. -
Easyjet sorry for Holocaust error
20 Nov 2009 | 10:14 amEasyjet apologises after fashion photographs shot at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin were published in its in-flight magazine. -
Riot over Egypt football defeat
20 Nov 2009 | 9:02 amPolice are injured as Egypt fans' anger over reported violence after a World Cup game erupts in Cairo. -
Iran criticised over nuclear deal
20 Nov 2009 | 8:57 amThe six major powers say they are disappointed with Iran's apparent rejection of a deal over its nuclear programme. -
UN marks child rights anniversary
19 Nov 2009 | 8:37 pmCeremonies take place around the world to mark 20 years of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- BBC: South Asia
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US sets marker on Afghan corruption
20 Nov 2009 | 5:57 pmUS Defence Secretary Robert Gates says foreign aid donors must use their influence to tackle corruption in Afghanistan. -
Coaxing Karzai
20 Nov 2009 | 1:32 pmWill Clinton's approach to Afghan leader pay off? -
Sri Lanka minorities hold talks
20 Nov 2009 | 10:03 amPolitical parties representing minority Tamils and Muslims in Sri Lanka hold talks in Switzerland, the first since the end of the conflict. -
India plans surge in solar power
20 Nov 2009 | 8:34 amIndia backs plans for a massive increase in the amount of electricity it generates from solar power. -
Bodies of Mumbai gunmen unburied
20 Nov 2009 | 3:40 amThe unclaimed bodies of nine gunmen who were killed during the Mumbai attacks a year ago are still awaiting burial.
- BBC: UK
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Stars join Children in Need fun
20 Nov 2009 | 5:48 pmTop names from the worlds of TV, music and theatre are taking part in this year's Children In Need show. -
Tories ponder Army's German role
20 Nov 2009 | 5:11 pmUK troop levels in Germany could be scaled back if the Tories win power, the shadow defence secretary has said. -
Football fans encouraged to kick smoking habit into touch
20 Nov 2009 | 4:51 pmChelsea fans might be celebrating being top of the Premier League but they are struggling to give smoking the red card. -
Police urged to visit all victims
20 Nov 2009 | 4:32 pmPolice should visit each victim of crime no matter how minor the offence, the home secretary says. -
Bogus callers in council tax scam
20 Nov 2009 | 4:14 pmBogus callers posing as council staff are luring homeowners into a council tax scam, say council leaders.
- BBC: Video: UK
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Church leaders meet over tensions
20 Nov 2009 | 2:54 pmThe Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is in Rome to meet Pope Benedict aiming to ease the growing tensions between them. -
RAF helicopter rescues flood victims
20 Nov 2009 | 12:01 pmRAF helicopter crews have been working to rescue people from flooded homes and swollen rivers in the worst-affected areas of Cumbria. -
One of the wettest days on record
20 Nov 2009 | 11:27 amFlooding in Cumbria which has claimed the life of a policeman and forced thousands from their homes has been recorded as one of the wettest days in England. -
Man found guilty of carjacking
20 Nov 2009 | 10:44 amA man has been found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent, for deliberately running over a mother-of-four with her own car. -
Peter Kay previews Children in Need
20 Nov 2009 | 10:03 amPeter Kay has spoken about the official charity single for Children In Need, which he will unveil on the programme.
- BBC: Business
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Bogus callers in council tax scam
20 Nov 2009 | 4:14 pmBogus callers posing as council staff are luring homeowners into a council tax scam, say council leaders. -
Banks 'are charging sneaky fees'
20 Nov 2009 | 4:02 pmBanks are still finding "sneaky ways" to make money out of people, says the consumers' association Which?. -
Hershey 'mulls $17bn Cadbury bid'
20 Nov 2009 | 4:02 pmUS chocolate maker Hershey considers launching a solo bid of at least $17bn (£10bn) for UK firm Cadbury, reports say. -
Homeward bound
20 Nov 2009 | 4:01 pmWhy many Nigerian entrepreneurs are returning home -
Valero shuts another oil refinery
20 Nov 2009 | 1:50 pmValero Energy announces it is permanently closing its oil refinery in Delaware City, with the loss of 550 jobs.
- BBC: Video: Business
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Car industry waning in central Russia
20 Nov 2009 | 1:34 amRussia's biggest car-plant in the city of Toliatti in the centre of the country has seen sales fall by 60% this year. -
Botswana's part-time cattle farmers
20 Nov 2009 | 1:23 amBusiness development executive Tsephang Kelatile tends his cattle when not in the office. -
Hi-fi firm stops making CD players
19 Nov 2009 | 3:40 pmCould the compact disc be overtaken by digital streaming? One manufacturer in Scotland has stopped making CD players, moving their focus to emerging technologies. -
Sir Stuart Rose on new M&S chief
18 Nov 2009 | 9:05 amMarks and Spencer has announced that Morrisons boss Marc Bolland will become its new chief executive. -
Archie Norman to be ITV chairman
18 Nov 2009 | 8:46 amITV has appointed former Asda chief executive Archie Norman to replace Michael Grade as chairman in January.
- BBC: Health
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Prolonging life
20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm'I'm dying from lung disease, but I keep fighting' -
Childhood abuse 'quickens ageing'
20 Nov 2009 | 4:48 pmPhysical or emotional abuse during childhood could speed up the body's ageing process, US research suggests. -
Drug-resistant swine flu hits UK
20 Nov 2009 | 9:14 amHealth officials in Cardiff say a Tamiflu-resistant strain of swine flu has spread between hospital patients. -
Scientists make mad cow discovery
20 Nov 2009 | 4:40 amResearchers at the University of Leeds discover a type of protein which may play a part in causing "mad cow disease". -
New skin 'may help burns victims'
19 Nov 2009 | 5:06 pmResearchers say they have found how to use human embryonic stem cells to create skin which could help serious burns victims.
- BBC Video: Health
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Acid attack girl's 'hero' surgeon
20 Nov 2009 | 9:48 amPlastic surgeon Mohammad Ali Jawad talks about the painstaking procedure of saving Katie Piper's face. -
Under-fives 'more vulnerable' to flu
19 Nov 2009 | 8:55 amSir Liam Donaldson says the government is offering the swine flu vaccine to children under five because they are more vulnerable to complications. -
Under-fives 'to get swine flu jab'
19 Nov 2009 | 5:28 amChildren under five years old are to be offered the swine flu vaccine, the government has announced. -
Liver cancer drug 'too expensive'
19 Nov 2009 | 2:26 amA drug that can prolong the lives of patients with advanced liver cancer has been rejected for use in the NHS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. -
Concern at liver cancer drug decision
19 Nov 2009 | 2:00 amProfessor Jonathan Waxman, a cancer specialist at the Hammersmith Hospital in London, disagrees with NICE's decision not to fund a liver cancer drug.
- BBC: Science & Environment
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Restart for 'Big Bang' experiment
20 Nov 2009 | 6:21 pmThe Large Hadron Collider experiment, designed to shed light on the cosmos, restarts after 14 months of repairs. -
In pictures
20 Nov 2009 | 6:15 pmSmashing! Cern's particle cruncher finally restarts -
Harrabin's notes
20 Nov 2009 | 12:10 pmArguments over hacked climate change e-mails -
Earth Watch
20 Nov 2009 | 10:10 amKorean model for Obama as Copenhagen looms -
UK climate unit's e-mails hacked
20 Nov 2009 | 6:13 amThe e-mail system of one of the world's leading climate research units has been breached by hackers.
- BBC: Video: Sci-Tech
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'Big Bang' experiment to re-start
20 Nov 2009 | 1:22 amThe Large Hadron Collider (LHC) experiment could be re-started on Saturday morning at the earliest, officials have said. -
Astronauts hook up antenna on ISS
19 Nov 2009 | 9:52 amAstronauts from the space shuttle Atlantis have been taking the first spacewalk of their shuttle mission. -
Meteor illuminates the Utah sky
19 Nov 2009 | 1:30 amA meteor briefly illuminated parts of the sky in Utah to daylight-level on Wednesday. -
Japan's hi-tech bid to boost food
17 Nov 2009 | 10:44 pmA company in Japan is experimenting with a "hi-tech" approach to farming in an effort to boost food supplies. -
Network sites 'need help buttons'
17 Nov 2009 | 10:38 pmSocial networking site, Bebo, has introduced a child safety link that gives users access to police officers trained to deal with online grooming.
- BBC: Technology
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Panel power
20 Nov 2009 | 11:04 amSolar power technology comes of age. -
UK climate unit's e-mails hacked
20 Nov 2009 | 6:13 amThe e-mail system of one of the world's leading climate research units has been breached by hackers. -
Facebook acts on follower trade
20 Nov 2009 | 5:46 amSocial networking site Facebook has threatened legal action against a site that sells friends and followers. -
After the hype
20 Nov 2009 | 3:22 amOnce it was huge, but what happened to Second Life? -
YouTube gets automatic subtitles
20 Nov 2009 | 2:40 amAutomatic captions for YouTube videos are to roll out across its channels, says parent company Google.
- BBC: Entertainment
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Stars join Children in Need fun
20 Nov 2009 | 5:48 pmTop names from the worlds of TV, music and theatre are taking part in this year's Children In Need show. -
Television queen
20 Nov 2009 | 2:21 pmIs Oprah's talk show move the end of an era? -
Oprah announces end of talk show
20 Nov 2009 | 9:31 amA tearful Oprah Winfrey announces her talk show will end in September 2011 after 25 years on the air. -
One dead in Cyrus tour bus crash
20 Nov 2009 | 8:16 amAn accident involving Miley Cyrus' tour bus kills one passenger and injures several other people, US police say. -
Hawley joined by Monkey on stage
20 Nov 2009 | 6:16 amRichard Hawley teams up with Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner at a London gig that saw him hint at a future collaboration.
- BBC Video: Entertainment
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Film 24 - the week's new films
20 Nov 2009 | 11:54 amMark Kermode reviews the latest UK film releases including A Serious Man, The Informant, White Ribbon and the next film in the Twilight saga, New Moon. -
Children in Need countdown begins
20 Nov 2009 | 7:25 amTop names from TV, music and theatre are preparing to take part in Children in Need, the BBC's annual charity TV telethon. -
Coen Brothers' 'most personal film yet'
20 Nov 2009 | 7:00 amThe Coen Brothers are back with a black comedy, A Serious Man, which features a cast of relative unknowns. -
Berlusconi film creates a stir
20 Nov 2009 | 2:22 amThe Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi stands accused of tax fraud involving his media empire, but is now facing scrutiny on another front. A new film called Videocracy paints a very unflattering picture of his impact on Italian culture. -
Freddie Mercury gets memorial
19 Nov 2009 | 3:56 pmNearly two decades after his death, the lead singer of Queen, Freddie Mercury, is to be given a memorial befitting one of rock's greatest stars.
- BBC: Have Your Say
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EU President
20 Nov 2009 | 3:49 pmYour views on the EU President and foreign policy chief -
Can Iran nuclear deal be reached?
20 Nov 2009 | 11:16 amSix major powers say they are disappointed with Iran’s response to the offer of a nuclear power deal. -
Would you elect a commissioner?
20 Nov 2009 | 8:21 amPolice chiefs may quit if the Tories introduced elected commissioners, claims Sir Hugh Orde. What do you think? -
Settlement row
19 Nov 2009 | 9:53 amYour emails on Obama's warning to Israel -
African view
19 Nov 2009 | 8:49 amTrust this headline: 'Somali man, 112, weds bride, 17'?
- BBC: Magazine
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What happened to Second Life?
20 Nov 2009 | 3:22 amNot long ago Second Life was everywhere, with businesses opening branches and bands playing gigs in this virtual world. Today you'd be forgiven for asking if it's still going. -
7 days quiz
20 Nov 2009 | 2:45 amSpot Nick Cave's entry in the Bad Sex in Fiction award -
Photo blog
20 Nov 2009 | 2:29 amShooting from behind the bar in a nightclub -
Hush hush tales
19 Nov 2009 | 7:10 pmThe strange secrets couples keep from each other -
Citizen zero
19 Nov 2009 | 4:37 amHow Britain would change if its borders just closed
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Del Potro commits to Queen's Club
20 Nov 2009 | 3:51 pmUS Open champion Juan Martin del Potro will play at the Aegon Championships for the next three years in an effort to improve his grass-court game. -
Foster going nowhere - Ferguson
20 Nov 2009 | 3:47 pmManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson denies reports of out-of-favour goalkeeper Ben Foster leaving Old Trafford in January. -
Cudicini 'to miss rest of season'
20 Nov 2009 | 3:34 pmTottenham goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini leaves hospital after undergoing wrist and pelvic surgery, but is unlikely to play again this season. -
Djokovic the man to beat
20 Nov 2009 | 3:09 pmNovak Djokovic is in the form to defend his Tour Finals title -
Rudman collects World Cup silver
20 Nov 2009 | 3:05 pmBritain's Shelley Rudman collects her first skeleton bob medal of the season with a silver at Lake Placid on Friday.
- BBC: Sports
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Foster going nowhere - Ferguson
20 Nov 2009 | 3:47 pmManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson denies reports of out-of-favour goalkeeper Ben Foster leaving Old Trafford in January. -
Cudicini 'to miss rest of season'
20 Nov 2009 | 3:34 pmTottenham goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini leaves hospital after undergoing wrist and pelvic surgery, but is unlikely to play again this season. -
Rudman wins World Cup silver
20 Nov 2009 | 3:05 pmBritain's Shelley Rudman collects her first skeleton bob medal of the season with a silver at Lake Placid on Friday. -
Brit Munroe retains European belt
20 Nov 2009 | 2:39 pmBritain's Rendall Munroe overcomes a slow start to retain his European super-bantamweight title on Friday with a points win over Simone Maludrottu. -
Swansea 1-0 Derby
20 Nov 2009 | 1:38 pmFederico Bessone's late left-foot strike breaks Derby County's resistance and sends Swansea City into third place.
- BBC Video: Sports
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Chelsea has best defence in World - Ancelotti
20 Nov 2009 | 10:47 amChelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says his team's defenders are the best in the world, and isn't too concerned by having four key players out of action for Saturday's match with Wolves. -
Hughes aiming for top four contention
20 Nov 2009 | 10:30 amManchester City manager Mark Hughes says his side are ready to put their run of draws behind them and take victory against Liverpool on Saturday. -
Gerrard's passion will be important - Benitez
20 Nov 2009 | 9:33 amLiverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes the club's injury crises is subsiding, and having a fit Steven Gerrard in the side for their crucial match with Manchester City is "very important". -
France should offer a replay - Wenger
20 Nov 2009 | 7:29 amArsenal manager Arsene Wenger says fellow Frenchman Thierry Henry was in a no-win situation after the controversial handball in the World Cup play-off match with the Republic of Ireland and the problem lies above the striker. -
My Sporting Year - Matt Baker
20 Nov 2009 | 5:56 amAhead of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year on 13 December, BBC Sport's Matt Baker looks back at Britain's double medal success during the Gymnastics World Championships at The O2 in London. (UK users only)
- BBC: Football
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Foster going nowhere - Ferguson
20 Nov 2009 | 3:47 pmManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson denies reports of out-of-favour goalkeeper Ben Foster leaving Old Trafford in January. -
Cudicini 'to miss rest of season'
20 Nov 2009 | 3:34 pmTottenham goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini leaves hospital after undergoing wrist and pelvic surgery, but is unlikely to play again this season. -
Southend 2-1 MK Dons
20 Nov 2009 | 2:11 pmA penalty from Lee Barnard secures a dramatic stoppage-time win for Southend against high-flying MK Dons at Roots Hall. -
Swansea 1-0 Derby
20 Nov 2009 | 1:38 pmFederico Bessone's late left-foot strike breaks Derby County's resistance and sends Swansea City into third place. -
France reject Irish replay hopes
20 Nov 2009 | 12:51 pmThe French Football Federation turns down the Republic of Ireland's request for a replay of their controversial World Cup play-off game.
- BBC Video: Football
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Chelsea has best defence in world - Ancelotti
20 Nov 2009 | 10:47 amChelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says his team's defenders are the best in the world, and isn't too concerned by having four key players out of action for Saturday's match with Wolves. -
Hughes aiming for top four contention
20 Nov 2009 | 10:30 amManchester City manager Mark Hughes says his side are ready to put their run of draws behind them and take victory against Liverpool on Saturday. -
Gerrard's passion will be important - Benitez
20 Nov 2009 | 9:33 amLiverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes the club's injury crises is subsiding, and having a fit Steven Gerrard in the side for their crucial match with Manchester City is "very important". -
France should offer a replay - Wenger
20 Nov 2009 | 7:29 amArsenal manager Arsene Wenger says fellow Frenchman Thierry Henry was in a no-win situation after the controversial handball in the World Cup play-off match with the Republic of Ireland and the problem lies above the striker. -
Keane leaves reporter's ears ringing
20 Nov 2009 | 5:26 amIpswich boss Roy Keane stops a news conference to confront the culprit of a ringing mobile phone.
- BBC: Cricket
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Sussex's Nash suffers injury blow
20 Nov 2009 | 10:16 amSussex batsman Chris Nash breaks his right thumb while in South Africa with the England Performance Programme. -
Rain wipes out England ODI opener
20 Nov 2009 | 7:03 amThe opening match of the one-day international series between South Africa and England in Johannesburg is abandoned due to rain. -
Tendulkar hits ton in stalemate
20 Nov 2009 | 3:22 amSachin Tendulkar hits his 43rd Test century as the first match between India and Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad peters out into a draw. -
A schoolboy and a grandfather in India enter the record books
20 Nov 2009 | 1:54 amGulu Ezekiel on India's unusual record breaking cricketers -
BBC World Service speaks to Sachin Tendulkar
19 Nov 2009 | 2:04 pmIndia star reaches 20 years in first-class cricket
- BBC Video: Cricket
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MCC boss rules out renaming of Lord's
18 Nov 2009 | 2:27 amMCC chief executive Keith Bradshaw talks to Radio 5 live and dismisses reports that naming rights at Lord's will be put up for sale. -
Bell wants to crack number three spot
17 Nov 2009 | 11:33 amWarwickshire and England batsman Ian Bell says at 27 his best years are ahead of him and he wants to make the number three spot in England's batting order his own. -
Panesar was too expensive to keep - Northants
16 Nov 2009 | 9:04 amNorthants coach David Capel says part of the reason why England spin bowler Monty Panesar has been allowed to joined Sussex is because of how much he costs the club, and how few matches he plays for them. -
Cook applauds South Africa batting
15 Nov 2009 | 11:21 pmStand-in England captain Alastair Cook acknowledges an impressive batting performance from the opposition as South Africa win the second Twenty20 international at Centurion. -
Collingwood pleased gamble paid off
13 Nov 2009 | 1:10 pmEngland captain Paul Collingwood is delighted with his team after their one-run Duckworth/Lewis Twenty20 victory over South Africa in Johannesburg.
- BBC: Rugby Union
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Worcester 12-12 Bath
20 Nov 2009 | 1:53 pmBath are denied a first Guinness Premiership victory in four games by a late Willie Walker penalty in an error-strewn contest at Sixways. -
England v New Zealand (Sat)
20 Nov 2009 | 1:46 pmEngland face the daunting task of taking on New Zealand as they attempt to get their uninspiring autumn campaign back on track on Saturday. -
Scotland A 38-7 Tonga
20 Nov 2009 | 1:42 pmScotland A run in five tries to ease to victory against Tonga in front of a big crowd at Netherdale. -
Burns kicks Gloucester to victory
20 Nov 2009 | 1:32 pmReplacement fly-half Freddie Burns kicks all the points to help struggling Gloucester claim only their third league victory of the season. -
Ireland v Fiji (Sat)
20 Nov 2009 | 8:55 amIreland may have made eight changes team for Saturday's clash with Fiji at the RDS but the Pacific Islanders still face a massive task in Dublin.
- BBC Video: Rugby Union
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England are a real threat - Carter
20 Nov 2009 | 5:14 amNew Zealand fly-half Dan Carter expects a backlash from England when the two teams meet at Twickenham on Saturday. -
Fan strikes gold with 'unreal' kick
18 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amStuart Tinner, who won �250,000 by hitting the crossbar with a drop-kick during half-time of Saracens' win over South Africa, tells BBC Radio 5 live's Breakfast Show he will buy himself a flat and a new car with his winnings. -
Borthwick confident of England's potential
17 Nov 2009 | 10:57 amEngland captain Steve Borthwick says last weekend's match with Argentina was a lesson in self-discovery and knows the team will have to up their game ahead of Saturday's clash with the All Blacks. -
Highlights - Ireland 20-20 Australia
16 Nov 2009 | 9:57 amBrian O'Driscoll marks his 100th Test appearance with a last-minute try to help Ireland salvage a 20-20 draw against Australia at Croke Park. -
Johnson needs coaching support - Carling
16 Nov 2009 | 1:33 amFormer England captain Will Carling argues that Martin Johnson is the right person to be managing England but needs to to bolster his coaching staff with experienced assistants.
- BBC: Rugby League
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Salford seal deal for Holdsworth
20 Nov 2009 | 8:04 amSalford City Reds complete the signing of Canterbury Bulldogs utility player Daniel Holdsworth. -
Prop Stosic could leave Wakefield
19 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amPassport problems could force Wakefield to cancel the contract of Australian prop James Stosic. -
Leeds face kick-off at Crusaders
17 Nov 2009 | 4:01 pmLeeds will begin the defence of their Super League title with a trip to Wrexham to face the Crusaders on Friday, 29 January. -
Hull KR face fine over accounts
17 Nov 2009 | 5:18 amHull KR are set to be fined for late accounting by Companies House. -
Wigan sign Deacon from Bradford
16 Nov 2009 | 9:10 amFormer Great Britain scrum-half Paul Deacon joins Wigan from Bradford on a three-year contract.
- BBC Video: Rugby League
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RFL chief demands Challenge Cup listing
16 Nov 2009 | 8:41 amRFL chairman Richard Lewis says the recommendation that the Challenge Cup final should no longer be a listed sporting event, and therefore not be guaranteed to be shown on terrestrial television, is surprising. -
Highlights - England 16-46 Australia
15 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pmHighlights from the Four Nations final as Australia crush England 46-16. (UK users only) -
Smith quits England post
15 Nov 2009 | 2:22 amEngland rugby league coach Tony Smith tells Radio 5 Live's Sportsweek he is standing down from the role after his side's defeat in the Four Nations final against Australia. -
Sheens relieved to match expectations
14 Nov 2009 | 3:31 pmAustralia coach Tim Sheens admits to relief after an impressive performance earns his side a 46-16 victory over England in the Four Nations final at Elland Road. -
Smith disappointed with final quarter
14 Nov 2009 | 3:28 pmEngland coach Tony Smith regrets how his side were unable to prevent Australia running away to a dominant 46-16 victory in the closing stages of the Four Nations final at Elland Road.
- BBC: Tennis
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Del Potro commits to Queen's Club
20 Nov 2009 | 3:51 pmUS Open champion Juan Martin del Potro will play at the Aegon Championships for the next three years in an effort to improve his grass-court game. -
Murray faces Del Potro in opener
20 Nov 2009 | 12:13 pmAndy Murray will play US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro in the opening singles match when the ATP World Tour Finals begin in London for the first time on Sunday. -
ATP chief rules out Agassi probe
20 Nov 2009 | 11:30 amThere will be no new investigation into Andre Agassi's positive drugs test in 1997, the governing body of men's tennis confirms. -
Tennis commentator Robertson dies
20 Nov 2009 | 5:10 amBBC television presenter and sports commentator Max Robertson in his island home aged 94. -
Watson suffers first-round defeat
19 Nov 2009 | 3:03 amGuernsey's Heather Watson loses to former Wimbledon semi-finalist Alexandra Stevenson in Toronto.
- BBC Video: Tennis
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Murray ready for tough London draw
18 Nov 2009 | 5:40 amAndy Murray is undeterred despite ending up in Roger Federer's group in the draw for the ATP World Tour Finals in London. -
Murray targets London after Paris exit
13 Nov 2009 | 12:59 amAndy Murray shifts his attention to the the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals at London's O2 Arena later in November, following his third-round defeat by Radek Stepanek at the Paris Masters. -
I need to up my game for London - Federer
12 Nov 2009 | 2:46 amWorld number one Roger Federer says his loss to unseeded Julien Benneteau at the Paris Masters was "tough" and jokingly tips the Frenchman to win the tournament. -
Murray hoping to maintain winning streak
10 Nov 2009 | 8:29 amAndy Murray speaks to BBC Scotland's Kheredine Idessane and is pleased with the consistency he has shown winning six titles this season and hopes to extend his run of form when he takes on James Blake in the second round of the ATP Masters event in Paris. -
Serena - I'm no natural
9 Nov 2009 | 5:04 am23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams admits she "was not a natural tennis player" and attributes her success to pure hard work as she talks about her life and times on the court.
- BBC: Golf
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Race to Dubai photos
20 Nov 2009 | 6:48 amLee Westwood and Rory McIlroy duel in the desert to become European number one -
Westwood snatches lead in Dubai
20 Nov 2009 | 5:15 amLee Westwood leads Race to Dubai rival Rory McIlroy by two shots after two rounds of the Dubai World Championship. -
Westwood leads McIlroy in Dubai
19 Nov 2009 | 7:46 amLee Westwood fires a 66 to hold a two-shot lead over Race to Dubai rival Rory McIlroy in the opening round of the Dubai World Championship. -
Star trio set for Dubai shoot-out
18 Nov 2009 | 8:59 amRory McIlroy, Lee Westwood and Ross Fisher all go into the Dubai World Championship on Thursday bidding to become the new European number one. -
Singh talk swayed McIlroy US move
18 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amRory McIlroy says a conversation with Indian player Jeev Milkha Singh convinced him to join the US Tour next season.
- BBC Video: Golf
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McIlroy will not abandon Europe
18 Nov 2009 | 4:57 amRory McIlroy says even though he will play on PGA tour next year, he will still compete in the biggest events on the European Tour. -
McIlroy reveals 606 message board motivation
18 Nov 2009 | 4:27 amRory McIlroy says he gets a kick out of using BBC Sport's golf message board and explains that he often posts comments to "stir things up". -
Mickelson delighted with China win
8 Nov 2009 | 7:39 amAmerican Phil Mickelson says he is playing some of his best golf ever, after edging out Ernie Els by a shot to win the Champions tournament in Shanghai. -
McIlroy satisfied with fourth place
8 Nov 2009 | 7:32 amRory McIlroy is delighted he was able to improve his form as a brilliant 63 earns him fourth at 14 under par at the Champions tournament in Shanghai, where Phil Mickelson won. -
Mickelson leads Woods in China
7 Nov 2009 | 5:53 amTournament leader Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods will play together in the final round of the HSBC Champions tournament in China - a prospect that delights both players.
- BBC: Motorsports
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Mercedes want Schumacher - Jordan
20 Nov 2009 | 7:54 amMichael Schumacher will race in Formula 1 for Mercedes' new team in 2010, BBC Sport's Eddie Jordan believes. -
New date for Silverstone MotoGP
17 Nov 2009 | 2:18 amThe 2010 British MotoGP at Silverstone is put back two weeks and will now be staged on Sunday, 20 June. -
Loeb secures sixth title in a row
25 Oct 2009 | 7:34 amFrance's Sebastien Loeb claims a record sixth successive world rally title with victory at the Rally GB. -
MotoGP standings
16 Aug 2009 | 7:02 amRider, team and manufacturer standings for MotoGP 2009. -
MotoGP coverage
28 Jul 2009 | 8:07 amBBC Sport has comprehensive coverage of 2008 MotoGP season
- BBC Video: Motorsport
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Button move motivated by Hamilton
19 Nov 2009 | 11:41 amWorld champion Jenson Button says the desire to go up against Lewis Hamilton was the reason behind his move to McLaren but hopes the pair can work together for success in 2010. -
McLaren move not about money - Button
19 Nov 2009 | 8:46 amWorld champion Jenson Button tells BBC Radio 5 live the need for a new challenge sparked his move to McLaren, where he will be earning less money than he would have been at Mercedes Grand Prix, formally Brawn GP. -
Stewart 'never believed' in Donnington GP
18 Nov 2009 | 8:51 amF1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart says it would be a "major error of judgement" if there is no British GP, after Donnington Park's owners go into administration. -
Hamilton-Button dream team at McLaren
18 Nov 2009 | 6:27 amBBC Sport's James Munro reports as Jenson Button signs for McLaren to create a potentially formidable all-English F1 challenge in 2010 (UK users only). -
Shades of Senna & Prost - Stewart
18 Nov 2009 | 5:11 amSir Jackie Stewart believes Jenson Button's move to McLaren will be good for British motor racing, but points to a former McLaren 'dream team' that turned sour as a sobering warning.
- BBC: Boxing
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Brit Munroe retains European belt
20 Nov 2009 | 2:39 pmBritain's Rendall Munroe overcomes a slow start to retain his European super-bantamweight title on Friday with a points win over Simone Maludrottu. -
Kessler all set for Ward defence
20 Nov 2009 | 3:18 amDenmark's Mikkel Kessler will defend his WBA super-middleweight title against Andre Ward on Saturday after a row over officials is resolved. -
Pacquiao returns to Manila a hero
19 Nov 2009 | 10:38 pmPhilippine boxing champion Manny Pacquiao returns home to Manila after his latest win, and eyes a political future. -
Cleverly has European title date
19 Nov 2009 | 4:34 amNathan Cleverly is set to fight Antonio Brancalion for the vacant European light-heavyweight title next January in Italy. -
Khan rules out Pacquiao meeting
19 Nov 2009 | 3:48 amWBA light-welterweight champion Amir Khan says it is unlikely he will fight stable-mate and pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao.
- BBC Video: Boxing
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Boxing should be on terrestrial tv - Froch
13 Nov 2009 | 9:28 amSuper-middleweight boxer Carl Froch says it is a shame boxing isn't on terrestrial TV, and that David Haye made his country proud winning the WBA heavyweight world title. -
Hatton Jnr stepping out of Ricky's shadow
13 Nov 2009 | 5:27 amMatthew Hatton fights for a world title on Friday night under the guidance of his promoter, and older brother, Ricky. BBC News' Joe Wilson reports. -
David Haye's road to success
9 Nov 2009 | 11:11 amBBC Sport's Kevin Geary visits Fitzroy Lodge the first boxing club new WBA heavyweight champion David Haye attended. -
Haye sets sights on Klitschkos
9 Nov 2009 | 2:24 amDavid Haye is gunning for Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko and vows to unify the heavyweight division after wresting the WBA title from Nikolay Valuev on Saturday night. -
I've achieved lifetime ambition - Haye
8 Nov 2009 | 2:09 amNew WBA heavyweight champion David Haye revels in his win over Nikolay Valuev and tells 5live's Sportsweek he will fight John Ruiz in his first defence.
- BBC: Athletics
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Semenya tests not complete - IAAF
19 Nov 2009 | 12:07 pmGender tests on South African athlete Caster Semenya are yet to be completed, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) reveal. -
Birmingham move aided Idowu gold
18 Nov 2009 | 6:07 amWorld champion triple jumper Phillips Idowu says his adopted hometown was the springboard to the title. -
Ramzi stripped of Olympic title
18 Nov 2009 | 4:16 amBahrain's Olympic 1500m champion Rashid Ramzi is stripped of his gold medal after testing positive for doping at the 2008 Beijing Games. -
Cost of 2014 Games rises to £454m
16 Nov 2009 | 6:27 amThe organising committee for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow announces a budget increase of £81m. -
Johnson suffers Strictly injury
14 Nov 2009 | 12:24 pmGreat Britain long jumper Jade Johnson fears her plans for next season could be hit by a knee injury suffered on Strictly Come Dancing.
- BBC Video: Athletics
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Radcliffe breaks down in New York
2 Nov 2009 | 12:59 amPaula Radcliffe breaks down after finishing fourth in the New York Marathon. -
Not time to retire - Radcliffe
1 Nov 2009 | 11:02 pmPaula Radcliffe insists she just needs a "short timeout" to recover from her latest injury that left her unable to defend her New York Marathon title on Sunday, as she came fourth in the race. -
Queen begins Commonwealth relay
29 Oct 2009 | 5:13 amThe Queen has launched the countdown to the Commonwealth Games in India next year. -
Delhi 2010 will go ahead despite concerns
29 Oct 2009 | 4:00 amMike Hooper, chief of the Commonwealth Games Federation, admits that plans for the 2010 games are behind schedule but says there's no danger of the event being moved from the city. -
Highlights - Farah wins Great South Run
25 Oct 2009 | 4:08 pmMo Farah produces a stunning finish to become the first Briton to win the 10-mile Great South Run since 1996.
- BBC: Snooker
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UK Championship gets Pukka deal
12 Nov 2009 | 12:45 amThis year's UK Championship will be sponsored by Leicester-based food manufacturer Pukka Pies. -
Rampant Robertson sees off Ding
11 Oct 2009 | 3:42 pmAustralian Neil Robertson wins his fourth ranking title with a 9-4 Grand Prix victory over Ding Junhui in Glasgow. -
Robertson and Ding set for final
10 Oct 2009 | 9:15 amNeil Robertson survives a superb John Higgins comeback to reach the Grand Prix final against Ding Junhui. -
Ding puts Ebdon out of Grand Prix
9 Oct 2009 | 2:56 pmA miscue on the black sends Peter Ebdon out of the Grand Prix as Ding Junhui joins Mark Williams, Neil Robertson and John Higgins in the semi-finals. -
Comedy snooker commentary
9 Oct 2009 | 10:33 amComedy snooker commentary
- BBC: Horse Racing
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Idle Talk targets Aintree success
20 Nov 2009 | 11:53 amIdle Talk bids to make it fifth time lucky over the testing Grand National fences when he runs in the three-and-a-quarter-mile Becher Chase at Aintree. -
Kauto Star set for Haydock return
20 Nov 2009 | 10:52 amDouble Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Kauto Star heads nine horses declared for the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday. -
Latest results
18 Nov 2009 | 6:49 amGoing, non-runners and results for UK and Ireland races -
Sea the Stars named horse of year
17 Nov 2009 | 3:02 pmSea The Stars wins the awards for Horse of the Year and best three-year-old at the Cartier Horse of the Year awards. -
Training great Frankel dies at 68
16 Nov 2009 | 9:09 amAmerican trainer Bobby Frankel, the winner of six Breeders' Cup races, dies aged 68.
- BBC Videos: Horse Racing
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Sea The Stars team celebrate successful year
18 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amTrainer John Oxx and owner Christopher Tsui reflect on a winning year for Sea The Stars and what the future holds for the now-retired Irish colt. -
Replay - Monet's Garden wins at Aintree
24 Oct 2009 | 7:44 amMonet's Garden, ridden by Barry Geraghty, claims victory by three lengths in the Old Roan Chase at Aintree. (UK users only) -
Report - Stud beckons for Sea The Stars
13 Oct 2009 | 11:45 amBBC Sport's James Pearce finds legendary Sea The Stars - winner of the 2,000 Guineas, Derby and Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe treble - taking it easy in his retirement (UK users only). -
Replay - Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
26 Sep 2009 | 10:56 amWatch a replay of the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes from Ascot, where Rip Van Winkle was ridden to victory by Johnny Murtagh. -
Returning Fallon 'raring to go'
1 Sep 2009 | 7:25 amSix-time champion jockey Kieren Fallon is looking forward to returning to racing on Friday after being granted a licence following a trial into alleged race-fixing, in which he was cleared, and an 18-month drugs ban.
- BBC: Cycling
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Yates to join Team Sky as coach
20 Nov 2009 | 8:17 amSean Yates agrees to join British squad Team Sky as sports director from the start of next year. -
Team pursuit brings sole GB medal
20 Nov 2009 | 4:29 amGreat Britain take team pursuit silver on a disappointing second day in the track World Cup event in Melbourne. -
Contador poised to stay at Astana
19 Nov 2009 | 1:04 pmTour de France champion Alberto Contador agrees a preliminary deal to stay with his Astana team until the end of 2010. -
Houvenaghel wins Melbourne event
19 Nov 2009 | 5:24 amWendy Houvenaghel wins her second successive World Cup individual pursuit to take gold for Great Britain in the Melbourne leg of the track series. -
Rebellin Olympic medal taken away
17 Nov 2009 | 11:48 amItalian cyclist Davide Rebellin is stripped of his Olympic road race silver medal after a positive dope test.
- BBC: Disability Sport
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McKillop aims to match Smyth feat
17 Nov 2009 | 9:29 amMichael McKillop this weekend aims to match a feat achieved by his fellow Paralympics gold medallist Jason Smyth by qualifying for a major able-bodied Championship. -
Paralympics to decide entry rules
17 Nov 2009 | 9:04 amAthletes with an intellectual disability will find out later this week whether they will be able to compete at the 2012 London Paralympics. -
Norfolk aims for number one spot
17 Nov 2009 | 3:55 amParalympic tennis champion Peter Norfolk goes into the end of year NEC Singles Masters knowing victory will see him end 2009 as world quad number one. -
GB Para-cyclists add to gold haul
8 Nov 2009 | 12:45 pmGreat Britain add to their impressive medal haul with three more golds and a bronze on the final day of the Para-Cycling Track World Championships. -
GB Para-cyclists keep up gold run
7 Nov 2009 | 3:19 pmBritain win a further five golds and set three world records on the second day of the Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Manchester.
- BBC Video: Disability Sport
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GB chief hopeful over 2012 Paralympics decision
20 Nov 2009 | 2:26 amParalympics GB chief executive Phil Lane says he is hopeful that athletes with an intellectual disability will get the go-ahead to compete at the London 2012 Paralympics. -
Day three highlights - Para-cycling World Championships
9 Nov 2009 | 9:21 amGreat Britain add to their impressive medal haul with three more golds and a bronze on the final day of the Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Manchester. -
GB trio top up medal tally
8 Nov 2009 | 2:58 pmGB trio Darren Kenny, Jody Cundy and Mark Bristow are victorious in the mixed team sprint with a winning time of 50.232 seconds. Available to UK users only. -
Day two highlights - Para-cycling World Championships
8 Nov 2009 | 1:55 amBritain win a further five golds and set three world records on the second day of the Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Manchester. -
McGlynn and Hunter break World Record
8 Nov 2009 | 12:12 amGreat Britian's Aileen McGlynn and Ellen Hunter win the tandem race in world record time at the Paralympic World Track Cycling Championships.
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Rudman collects World Cup silver
20 Nov 2009 | 3:05 pmBritain's Shelley Rudman collects her first skeleton bob medal of the season with a silver at Lake Placid on Friday. -
Origin level in Trophy semi-final
20 Nov 2009 | 2:56 pmTeam Origin level their Louis Vuitton Trophy semi-final with victory over Italian outfit Azzurra in Nice. -
Hearn 'progress' in BDO takeover
20 Nov 2009 | 4:33 amBarry Hearn tells BBC Radio Stoke that progress is slowly being made in his bid to purchase the British Darts Organisation. -
Paralympics ponder key rule change
20 Nov 2009 | 1:41 amAthletes with learning disabilities await London 2012 nod -
GB star Cook backs rule changes
19 Nov 2009 | 3:02 pmBritish taekwondo star Aaron Cook says a raft of changes to the sport's rules will help boost its popularity.
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My Sporting Year - Matt Baker
20 Nov 2009 | 5:56 amAhead of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year on 13 December, BBC Sport's Matt Baker looks back at Britain's double medal success during the Gymnastics World Championships at The O2 in London. (UK users only) -
Williams' triple touchdown treat
20 Nov 2009 | 3:55 amMiami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams is the star as he scores three touchdowns in the 24-17 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday (UK users only). -
Jazz end decade of blues against Spurs
20 Nov 2009 | 3:53 amUtah Jazz beat the Spurs in San Antonio for the first time in 10 years, plus the rest of Thursday's NBA action (UK only). -
Ainslie's Origin lose opening Trophy semi
19 Nov 2009 | 11:39 amItaly's Azzurra are victorious over Britain's Team Origin in the first semi final of the Louis Vuitton Trophy, meaning Ben Ainslie's crew must now win two races against the Italians on Friday -
Mavericks beat Spurs in Wednesday's NBA
19 Nov 2009 | 2:09 amDirk Nowitzki nets 41 points as he leads the Dallas Mavericks to a 99-94 win over the San Antonio Spurs, plus the rest of Wednesday night's NBA action.
- BBC: Match of the Day
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Wenger delighted with Arsenal display
7 Nov 2009 | 12:42 pmArsene Wenger feels Arsenal's technical superiority prevailed as they overcame a slow start to beat Wolves 4-1 at Molineux. -
McCarthy rues defensive errors
7 Nov 2009 | 12:41 pmWolves boss Mick McCarthy feels his side were the "masters of their own downfall" following their 4-1 defeat against Arsenal at Molineux. -
Megson slams 'unacceptable' display
7 Nov 2009 | 11:13 amBolton boss Gary Megson said his side's performance in the 5-1 defeat at Aston Villa was their worst for two years. -
O'Neill thrilled with five-star Villa
7 Nov 2009 | 10:41 amAston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is delighted with his team's performance in their 5-1 win over Bolton. -
No luck since beachball goal - Bruce
7 Nov 2009 | 10:19 amSunderland boss Steve Bruce bemoans his side's lack of cutting edge and believes that Tottenham's goalkeeper should have been sent off after his side's 2-0 loss at White Hart Lane.
- BBC: Football Focus
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Friday Focus - weekend preview
20 Nov 2009 | 10:04 amFootball Focus's Dan Walker and Mark Lawrenson look forward to the weekend's fixtures, featuring interviews with Joleon Lescott and Gus Poyet. -
Lawro and Dixon take on Billy the Badger
31 Oct 2009 | 5:26 amFootball Focus's Dan Walker, Mark Lawrenson and Lee Dixon test out the new Premier League ball against Fulham mascot Billy the Badger. -
Redknapp relishing Arsenal test
30 Oct 2009 | 8:04 amTottenham manager Harry Redknapp tells Football Focus he is more confident heading into Saturday's North London derby at Arsenal than he was this time last season. -
Kasabian star on his love for Leicester City
20 Oct 2009 | 8:05 amKasabian's Sergio Pizzorno tells Football Focus what he loves about Leicester City. -
Interview - Shay Given
10 Oct 2009 | 6:56 amManchester City keeper Shay Given chats to Football Focus about life under Mark Hughes at Eastlands.
- BBC NEWS | Magazine Monitor
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10 things we didn't know last week
20 Nov 2009 | 7:24 amSnippets from the week's news, sliced, diced and processed for your convenience. 1. Three of the world's supercomputers are in the US. More details 2. Humans are more likely to be killed by a hippo than a lion. More details (Times) 3. Teeth grinding is known as bruxism. More details 4. Spin doctors were used in the Iron Age. More details 5. School phobia is a condition recognised by doctors since the 1960s. More details 6. Whisky should be stored upright, unlike wine. More details 7. "Wrap rage" is a term coined to describe the anger felt by people trying to get into bonded plastic… -
Caption Competition
20 Nov 2009 | 5:22 amWinning entries in the Caption Competition. The competition is now closed. Full rules can be seen here [PDF]. Here, Yeomen of the Guard conduct a ceremonial search for explosives at the House of Lords before the State Opening of Parliament. But what's being said? Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following: 6. GMcGlinn Louie Walsh pulls out all the stops for Jedwards next X-factor performance. 5. SkarloeyLine Pan's People unveil their routine to All Along The Watchtower. 4. MorningGlories You wait all your life for a marriage proposal, then... 3. -
Paper Monitor
20 Nov 2009 | 3:32 amA service highlighting the riches of the daily press. The Daily Mail and the Guardian don't often find common cause. But they do today with their matching front page headlines on the EU's choice for its president: "The great EU stitch-up". Even the sub-headlines are similar, although one is rather more, er, strident than the other. Can you guess which? "A Labour crony no-one's heard of is made EU foreign minister - so a fanatical Belgian federalist who wants Brussels to tax us can become President. The good news? At least it's not Blair" And: Little-known Briton gets Foreign jobBelgian PM… -
Weekly Bonus Question
20 Nov 2009 | 1:25 amWelcome to the Weekly Bonus Question. Each week the news quiz 7 days 7 questions will offer an answer. You are invited to suggest what the question might have been. Suggestions should be sent using the COMMENTS BOX IN THIS ENTRY. And since nobody likes a smart alec, kudos will be deducted for predictability in your suggestions. This week's answer is A CHEESE GRATER AND A £5 LAMPSHADE. But what's the question? UPDATE 1805 GMT: The correct question is, the ownership of which articles is at stake in a disagreement between a solicitor and het ex? Of your woefully yet deliberately incorrect… -
Friday's Quote of the Day
20 Nov 2009 | 12:10 am"it's not just that I dislike the taste of sprouts or broccoli, but the actual sight of them fills me with dread and I could never touch them" - Woman diagnosed with a fear of vegetables, known as lachanophobia. Student Vicki Larrieux's diet consists of meat, potatoes, cereals and an occasional apple. But she refuses to eat any vegetables as the mere sight of a sprout gives her a panic attack. "Even as a child I used to properly freak out if some carrots or a few peas were on my plate. But as it continued into adult life I started to think it might not just be a dislike for vegetables but an…

