Ireland scrap South Africa plan

Ireland have shelved plans to play South Africa at a neutral “non-traditional” venue in November after running out of time.

Rudd unveils carbon research institute

AUSTRALIA has set aside $100 million a year for a new carbon storage technology research centre.

Adams to play peace concert in Georgia

Bryan Adams is to play a free peace concert in war-ravaged Georgia in the hope his actions will prompt Russian leaders to end over 40 days of conflict with the East European republic.

Sack for teacher sent home 'in disgrace' from school trip

A TEACHER at one of Scotland's leading fee-paying schools, sent home in apparent disgrace from a student expedition to East Africa, has now been sacked.

Abu Dhabi unveils lineup

Film News: Emphasis on socially conscious filmmaking -- Abu Dhabi's second Middle East Film Festival will open Oct. 10 with Rian Johnson's "The Brothers Bloom, " starring Mark Ruffalo and Adrien Brody and close Oct. 19 with Ridley Scott's "Body of Lies, " starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.

Resilient Red Sox will be fine no matter where they finish

Is it time to panic in Boston? A 10-3 setback to the Rays leaves the BoSox two games back in the AL East, but Scott Miller admires their resilience despite injuries. Plus, they're actually playing better since Manny was dealt.

Monash developing medical micro-robots

MINIATURE robots are being designed to enter the human body and assist with surgical procedures beyond the reach of present technology.

Feisty Rays continue to prove all naysayers wrong

The baseball world is quickly learning to not count out the Rays. One day after the Red Sox reclaim first place in the AL East, Tampa Bay takes it back with an inspiring 2-1 win in the biggest game in franchise history, Scott Miller says.

Report offers advice to McCain, Obama on science and technology appointments

(National Academy of Sciences) The importance of research in solving many of our national challenges, including economic ones, was emphasized today in a new report titled "Science and Technology for America's Progress: Ensuring the Best Presidential Appointments In the new administration." The report, sent to John McCain and Barack Obama with guidance for whomever is elected president in November, provides suggestions on filling key science appointments after the election.

Rays alone in first following Navarro's RBI walk-off single vs. BoSox

Dioner Navarro singled with the bases loaded and one out in the ninth inning, enabling the Rays to beat the Red Sox 2-1 and remain in first place in the AL East.

Beastly East proving to be more than class of the NFC

Big-play guys, loaded teams, the best collection of quarterbacks in the NFL. Only two games in, the NFC East is looking like a monster even on the stat sheets, Clark Judge says.

Beastly East proving to be more than class of the NFC

Big-play guys, loaded teams, the best collection of quarterbacks in the NFL. Only two games in, the NFC East is looking like a monster even on the stat sheets, Clark Judge says.

Red Sox Pull Even With Rays For AL East Lead

Scott Kazmir and the Rays may find it hard to erase the visions of
mighty Red Sox swings slicing into their fragile AL East lead.

No place like Leicester for O'Neill

Dane O’Neill described Leicester as his lucky course after riding his second treble in successive months at the East Midlands track.

NJIT talk by South Bronx leader to focus on sustainability of Newark

(New Jersey Institute of Technology) Miquela Craytor, executive director of Sustainable South Bronx (SSBx), will speak Oct. 1, 2008, at NJIT about how green technology can meet the growing climate crisis and also benefit the nation’ s distressed urban centers.

Boston moves into virtual tie for 1st

Home run by home run, the surging Boston Red Sox pulled closer to first place in the AL East during a 13-5 victory over the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays and All-Star Scott Kazmir on Monday night.

DIC 'not involved' in Liverpool bid

The Middle East investment arm of the Dubai government, DIC, have moved today to disassociate themselves from suggestions that they are still trying to buy Liverpool, or have moved on to Newcastle.

Presidential science and technology appointments

(National Academy of Sciences) A new report from the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine, offers advice to presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama on filling high-level federal science and technology positions after the election.

NJIT physics professor directs effort to install 1.2 meter telescope in NJ

(New Jersey Institute of Technology) NJIT physics professor Andrew Gerrard hopes by the end of October to be able to peer through what will be the second largest optical telescope east of Texas. Under his direction, a 1.2-meter diameter, fully-steerable Itek optical telescope will soon be installed far from city lights atop Jenny Jump Mountain, Hope.

Minus MVP, but you can't subtract Pats from equation

Seriously, now, did you think the Patriots would expect Matt Cassel to be Tom Brady?
Instead, the new QB gets help from his friends in the backfield as New England serves
notice that it's very much a factor in the AFC East, Clark Judge says.

They're minus MVP, but you can't subtract Pats from AFC East equation

Seriously, now, did you think the Patriots would expect Matt Cassel to be Tom Brady?
Instead, the new QB gets help from his friends in the backfield as New England serves
notice that it's very much a factor in the AFC East, Clark Judge says.

Mets allow 5 in 9th in loss

Fill-in closer Luis Ayala gave up a go-ahead homer to pinch-hitter Greg Norton, and the Atlanta Braves rallied for five runs in the ninth inning Sunday and a 7-4 victory that trimmed New York's tenuous NL East lead to 1 1/2 games.

Jeter, Yanks top Rays

Derek Jeter collected three hits for the third straight game, Alex Rodriguez belted a grand slam and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4 Sunday to win the weekend series against the AL East leaders.

Pinkney's TD pass tops comeback

Patrick Pinkney threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Jamar Bryant with 1:41 left to play, and No. 14 East Carolina rallied for a 28-24 victory against Tulane on Saturday.

Robinho starts for City against Chelsea

British record signing Robinho was pitched in from the start as Manchester City began their Middle East-backed revolution against Chelsea.

Longoria sparks T.B. in return

James Shields tossed eight shutout innings, Evan Longoria celebrated his return to the Tampa Bay Rays' lineup with a bases-loaded single and the AL East leaders beat the Yankees 7-1 Saturday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.

Parents can choose school

A JUDGE has thrown out East Lothian Council's bid to prevent a Musselburgh couple from sending their children to the primary school of their choice.

Police excessive force?

The State Bureau of Investigation is looking into reports that some police used excessive force on football fans during East Carolina's dramatic win last weekend.

Fans' excitement costs East Carolina $10K

East Carolina is being fined $10, 000 by Conference USA after football fans charged the field to celebrate the Pirates' upset of West Virginia last weekend.

Du Toit Wins 4th Gold At Paralympics

Natalie Du Toit of South Africa won her fourth gold medal in swimming
at the Beijing Paralympics, taking the 400-meter freestyle on Friday in
a world-record time for her disability group.

Wenger confident of reaching semis

Arsene Wenger knows Arsenal will have to be “on their toes” to see off the challenge of Villarreal at Emirates Stadium next week, but remains confident his side’s determination will see the Gunners through to the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Benitez fans flames in Fergie row

Rafael Benitez insists he does not care if his war of words with Alex Ferguson continues to grab
the spotlight.

Terry unworried by card tally

John Terry insists he will not be worried about a potential suspension when he leads Chelsea out to face Liverpool in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tonight.

Ryan pays as McLaren take action

McLaren have moved to appease world motor sport’s governing body by sacking long-serving employee Dave Ryan over his role in Lewis Hamilton’s exclusion from the Australian Grand Prix.

Woods in bullish mood

Defending Masters champion Trevor Immelman says of Tiger Woods: “Whether he’s human or not is still up for debate.”

Hughes boosted by Petrov return

Martin Petrov could return for Manchester City in tomorrow’s UEFA Cup quarter-final with Hamburg.

Strachan issues title warning

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has warned his players to expect all their facets to be tested during the title run-in.

Edu calls for triumph in adversity

Maurice Edu admits it would be easy for Rangers to throw in the towel and blame a turbulent season for not winning the title.

Derry City still top of league after 3-0 win

Derry City remain top of the League of Ireland Premier Division this morning after a 3-0 win over St Pat's at Richmond Park last night.

Harrington begins final preparations for US Masters

Padraig Harrington is beginning final preparations for his quest for a third Major victory in Augusta this weekend.