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Pakistan rocked by fresh claims
A fourth Pakistan cricketer is being investigated by cricket's governing body, claims the News of the World.
Federer sails through in New York
Five-time champion Roger Federer cruises into the fourth round of the US Open with a straight sets win over Paul-Henri Mathieu.
Dawson facing spell on sidelines
England and Tottenham defender Michael Dawson will miss the game with Switzerland after being ruled out for at least six weeks.
Hargreaves fails to make Euro cut
Injury-hit midfielder Owen Hargreaves has been left out of Manchester United's Champions League squad.
Keane fitness boost for Republic
Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane will be fit for Tuesday night's Euro 2012 qualifier against Andorra.
Scotland need home wins - Brown
Scott Brown believes victories at home are paramount after Scotland open their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with a goalless draw in Lithuania.
Houllier silent over Villa role
Gerard Houllier is remaining coy amid reports that he is about to be handed a managerial role at Aston Villa.
Collingwood remains fully focused
England captain Paul Collingwood says his side are "100% prepared" for Sunday's first Twenty20 international against Pakistan in Cardiff.
Pietersen hits ton as Surrey tie
England batsman Kevin Pietersen returns to form with 116 as Surrey tie their final CB 40 game with Sussex.
Exeter beat Gloucester on debut
Fly-half Gareth Steenson stars as Exeter claim a memorable win 22-10 over Gloucester on their Premiership debut.
Treviso stun Scarlets in Italy
Italian side Benetton Treviso announce their arrival in the Magners League with a stunning home victory over the Scarlets.
Australia edge Boks in thriller
Australia edge a classic Tri-Nations encounter in Bloemfontein, a last-ditch penalty from Kurtley Beale settling the outcome in favour of the visitors.
Crusaders make play-offs
Brian Noble's unfancied Crusaders qualify for the Super League play-offs in his first season in charge.
England into World Cup semi-final
Helen Richardson scored twice as England's women beat South Africa, with Korea's draw against Spain confirming England's place in the World Cup semi-finals in Argentina.
Chandhok impressed by Korea track
Hispania Racing's Karun Chandhok gives the Korean Grand Prix venue the thumbs-up after being the first F1 driver to drive it.
Al Jazeira
Guatemala hit by severe weather
At least 21 killed as landslides triggered by rain destroy homes, bury bus on major highway, and create traffic jams.
Israel launches raids on Gaza
Cross-border rocket fire draws airborne response from Israeli military, which injures at least three Palestinians.
Haiti braces for storm disaster
Gaston's approach worries thousands of earthquake victims who are still living in makeshift shelters.
UN: Dozens dead in Sudan clashes
More than 40 killed in Darfur region by violence blamed on rebel groups and government-backed militia at refugee camps.
French protest over Roma expulsions
Thousands of people demonstrate against government measures they say are being used to target country's Roma community.
Several dead in Afghan attacks
Two separate bombings in Kandahar and Kunduz kill at least 10 people, including four police officers.
Iran tries human rights activist
Shiva Nazar-Ahari charged with "warring against God" and having links to opposition groups as trial opens in Tehran.
ElBaradei claims 'smear campaign'
Egyptian reformer accuses government of publishing Facebook photos of his daughter in a swimsuit.
New Pakistan allegations surface
UK weekly newspaper quotes Pakistani batsman as saying that players on his team have been fixing "almost every match".