Northern Ireland crash in Slovakia
Nigel Worthington saw his Northern Ireland side give a lung-bursting display in the Slovakian sun but they had nothing to show for their efforts at the end of it.
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Whelan on target in Republic win
Glenn Whelan's first senior international goal cemented an opening World Cup qualifying victory for the Republic of Ireland as they eased past 2-1 Georgia in Mainz.
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Vokes spares Wales' blushes
Teenage substitute Sam Vokes scored his first international goal to give Wales a 1-0 victory over Azerbaijan and allow manager John Toshack to breathe a huge sigh of relief.
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Wasps stung on opening day
Wasps endured a torrid start to their Guinness Premiership title defence with London Irish emerging easy 26-14 winners from the season's curtain-raiser at Twickenham.
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Scots start with defeat
Scotland suffered a disappointing start to their World Cup qualifying campaign when they slumped to 1-0 defeat against Macedonia in their opening match.
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Hamilton secures pole
Lewis Hamilton cruised to the 11th pole position of his 30-race Formula One career ahead of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.
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Heidfeld sets the pace
Nick Heidfeld took the honours in the final practice session ahead of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.
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City boss: Hughes still calls shots
Manchester City executive chairman Garry Cook insists manager Mark Hughes will retain full control of all footballing matters at the club.
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Hamilton wary of Raikkonen challenge
Lewis Hamilton is refusing to write off Kimi Raikkonen's chances of retaining his Formula One world title.
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Good-behaviour incentive for Barton
The Football Association are hoping Joey Barton will put his troubled past behind him after choosing to give the Newcastle midfielder an incentive to stay out of trouble.
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