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BBC close to FA Cup broadcasting deal

BBC close to FA Cup broadcasting deal The BBC remains hopeful of securing a deal with the Football Association for the live FA Cup ties that became available when Setanta went bust in June. The matter was discussed at an FA...

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France says ‘Non’

A FRESH and final appeal by the FAI for a replay of the World Cup play-off game against France fell on deaf ears last night as the French Football Federation rejected the idea, citing an earlier FIFA ruling on the matter.

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ITN announces pay freeze and job cuts after first-half losses

ITN, the commercial news provider, yesterday embarked on a radical three-year turnaround plan aimed at reviving its fortunes after it slumped to a first-half loss and was forced to shut its final salary pension scheme.

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England v New Zealand

England v New Zealand, Twickenham, London Sunday, 1.30am (AEST). Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (RSA) England manager Martin Johnson, extraordinarily appointed to his post last year without any previous coaching experience, likes to...

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SPL hit Setanta administrators with compensation claim

SPL hit Setanta administrators with compensation claim SPL bosses have lodged a £140million compensation claim with Setanta’s administrators, reports the Daily Mail. The SPL missed out on a four-year deal with the Irish-based...

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FA in new plan to fill 2018 World Cup bid's £5m gap

The FA are understood to have finally run out of patience with the Government scandalously reneging on the £5million promised to the troubled 2018 World Cup bid. The ruling body of English football, who don't find the proposed...

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McDonald and Celtic out to extend lead on Scottish table

McDonald and Celtic out to extend lead on Scottish table says the club is determined to push further ahead on the Scottish Premier League table this weekend. The Hoops take on fourth-placed Dundee United at Tannadice Park this...

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Haye Salivating At Thought Of Klitschko Money, First Must Face Ruiz

If John Ruiz finds a way to upset WBA heavyweight champion David Haye next spring in London it will not be the biggest upset in boxing history. If I don’t think that I’ll under-perform.’’ Many have argued Haye (23-1, 21 KO)...

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ITN set for austerity package (FT Times)

Ben Fenton, Chief Media Correspondent, On 0:20 GMT, Thursday 19 November 2009 ITN will reveal its first-ever loss on Thursday as the new chief executive outlines austerity measures aimed at putting the organisation back into...

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World Cup puzzle nearly done

Portugal will be without injured star Cristiano Ronaldo, shown earlier this year scoring at BMO Field, on Wednesday. STEVE RUSSELL/TORONTO STAR The long road to next year's World Cup in South Africa ends Wednesday, with the six...

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