Blackburn edge Blyth in FA Cup
Carlos Villanueva's goal earns Blackburn victory over non-league Blyth Spartans in the FA Cup.
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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.
More...http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/7807491.stmMon, 05 Jan 2009 16:15:03 GMTPortsmouth

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.
More...http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/7810560.stmMon, 05 Jan 2009 18:07:55 GMTMiddlesbrough

Harmison calls for England unity
England's Steve Harmison wants Kevin Pietersen and coach Peter Moores to sort their differences sooner rather than later.
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Clough 'top target for Derby job'
Burton manager Nigel Clough heads a list of four candidates for the managerial vacancy at Derby, BBC Sport understands.
More...http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/derby_county/7811098.stmMon, 05 Jan 2009 18:05:18 GMTDerby

Cipriani kicking problem targeted
England kicking coach Jon Callard says he can help Danny Cipriani eradicate the charge-downs which are increasingly blighting the fly-half's game.
More...http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/english/7812506.stmMon, 05 Jan 2009 19:19:52 GMTEnglish

Murray excited by son's progress
Tennis coach Judy Murray says son Andy's game is good enough to win his first Grand Slam title.
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Diop ruled out for three months
Portsmouth midfielder Papa Bouba Diop is ruled out of action for more than three months with a knee injury.
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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.
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Success will take time - Bridge
New signing Wayne Bridge admits he believes it will take time to achieve "big things" with Manchester City.
More...http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_city/7812159.stmMon, 05 Jan 2009 16:56:05 GMTMan City

Nervy Adams edges into round two
Martin Adams books his place in the second round of the BDO World Championship after beating Dave Chisnall 3-2.
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Ferrari first to launch 2009 car
Reigning constructors' champion Ferrari will unveil its 2009 F1 car at its Italian headquarters on 12 January.
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Quins chairman Hogg resigns
Harlequins chairman Keith Hogg resigns after 15 months in the role.
More...http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/super_league/london/7812410.stmMon, 05 Jan 2009 17:41:05 GMTHarlequins

Australia v South Africa scorecard
South Africa are looking for a series whitewash in the third and final Test against Australia in Sydney.
More...http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/shared/fds/hi/statistics/cricket/scorecards/2009/1/15096/html/scorecard.stmFri, 02 Jan 2009 16:46:32 GMTCricket

Fore! How golf can damage your hearing
Keen golfers are warned they could be risking their hearing for their sport
More...http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7811143.stmMon, 05 Jan 2009 11:40:26 GMTHealth