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Zvonareva sees off Kanepi
Vera Zvonareva reached the last four of the US Open for the first time with a hard-fought 6-3 7-5 victory over Kaia Kanepi.
Balotelli blow for City
Man City have revealed that Mario Balotelli is set to be out for six weeks as he requires knee surgery.
Corruption case against former Nigeria FA chiefs adjourned – AFP
Reuters AfricaCorruption case against former Nigeria FA chiefs adjournedAFPLAGOS — The corruption case brought against four former officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been adjourned until October 5. …Nigeria arrests ex-NFF offici…
Gunmen free inmates from Nigeria prison – Arab News
KADUNA, Nigeria: Heavily armed gunmen attacked a prison in the central Nigerian city of Bauchi late on Tuesday, freeing as many as 800 inmates including suspected …
Suspected Islamists free inmates in Nigerian jail … – Lebanon Daily Star
KANO, Nigeria: Suspected members of an Islamist sect that launched an uprising last year have attacked a prison in northern Nigeria, freeing hundreds of inmates and fighting a …
Houllier takes Villa reins
Aston Villa have confirmed the appointment of experienced French tactician Gerard Houllier as their new manager.
Beausejour tipped to shine
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is looking forward to unleashing Jean Beausejour on the Premier League.
Nigeria replaces military chiefs – Al Jazeera
Nigeria’s president has replaced the heads of the military and security services ahead of January’s presidential elections. Goodluck Jonathan promoted former air …
Visitor to UAE denies carrying cocaine in coffee … – Gulf News
… happened, S.E. defended himself in courtroom four, saying: “A person handed me the bag at the airport from where I was coming … and asked me to deliver it to someone in Nigeria.
Damilola killer released from jail – The Press Association
Damilola killer released from jailThe Press AssociationDamilola moved to Britain from Nigeria a few months before he was found bleeding to death in a stairwell near his home in Peckham, south London. …and more »
KP to play in SA
England batsman Kevin Pietersen will Kwa-Zulu Natal Dolphins in October in a bid to find his form ahead of the Ashes.
Wallace out for six months
Hearts’ worst fears have been realised with the news that Lee Wallace could miss the rest of the season.
