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Blackburn edge Cup battlers Blyth
Carlos Villanueva's goal earns Blackburn victory over non-league Blyth Spartans in the FA Cup.
Spurs and Pompey differ on Defoe
Tottenham and Portsmouth are thought to be about £1.5m apart in their valuations of Pompey striker Jermain Defoe.
Warriors star Fai feared drowned
New Zealand Warriors forward Sonny Fai is presumed drowned after being swept out to sea off a beach near Auckland.
Australia v South Africa scorecard
South Africa are looking for a series whitewash in the third and final Test against Australia in Sydney.
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka scorecard
Bangladesh face Sri Lanka in the second match of their two-Test series in Chittagong.
Bolt 'just beginning' warns coach
Usain Bolt's coach says the Olympic sprint sensation will run even faster once he has improved his starting technique.
India want extra New Zealand Test
India hope to play an extra Test during their upcoming tour of New Zealand in an attempt to recoup some of the $25m lost after they were forced to cancel matches against England and Pakistan.
Roddick and Monfils win in Qatar
Andy Roddick and Gael Monfils impress on the opening day of the Qatar Open in Doha.
Boro determined to keep Downing
Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing hands in a written transfer request less than a year after signing a new five-year contract at the Riverside Stadium.
Ferrari first to launch 2009 car
Reigning constructors' champion Ferrari will unveil its 2009 F1 car at its Italian headquarters on 12 January.
Ivanovic starts season with win
Ana Ivanovic kicks off the WTA-ATP Tour season with victory in the first round of the Brisbane International.
Harmison calls for England unity
England's Steve Harmison wants Kevin Pietersen and coach Peter Moores to sort their differences sooner rather than later.
Williams 'back for Heineken Cup'
The Ospreys say Shane Williams will be fit for their crunch game in Perpignan, and could make Friday's league match with Munster.
Defender Diatta on trial at Stoke
Former Newcastle United defender Lamine Diatta joins Stoke City on trial, reports BBC Radio Stoke.
Fore! How golf can damage your hearing
Keen golfers are warned they could be risking their hearing for their sport
