Murray levels tie for Britain

ANDY Murray boosted Great Britain's chances of a place in the Davis Cup World Group by levelling his side's play-off tie with Austria in London.

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Russian Developers Hit the Brakes

The once-red-hot real-estate sector has become one of the first major areas of Russia's economy to feel the chill of the global financial crisis.

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Sevilla show form but Brann stun Depor

Sevilla FC started their bid for a third UEFA Cup triumph in four years with a useful victory at home to FC Salzburg but while Real Racing Club Santander and Valencia CF also won, RC Deportivo La Coruña lost 2-0 at SK Brann.

Nicks picks give food for thought

Nick Faldo may have made a meal of it but his “sandwich list” became his real list today – and it will be Padraig Harrington and Robert Karlsson who kick off Europe’s bid for an unprecedented fourth successive Ryder Cup victory at Valhalla.

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Madrid face up to Gago blow

Real Madrid CF midfielder Fernando Gago will miss the UEFA Champions League trip to FC Zenit St. Petersburg after he was sidelined for four weeks with a thigh tear suffered in the 2-0 defeat of FC BATE Borisov.

Below-par Madrid fail to match billing

Full-back Marcelo knows Real Madrid CF did not play at their best in the 2-0 victory over ten-man FC Bate Borisov, saying: "We let the fans down but the most important thing is that we gained three points."

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'Bell,' 'Girl' tie for Humanitas award

Film News: Harwood, Oliver to share $10, 000 prize -- "Diving Bell and the Butterfly" and "Lars and the Real Girl" tied for the top feature film honor at the Humanitas awards, presented Wednesday at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Universities develop a more sustainable future

(University College London) Experts from the worlds of law, geography, economics, health and planning will meet at UCL on Friday, Sept. 19 to examine the ways in which today’ s universities can become locally-rooted champions for global sustainability, reaching out to the wider community to help bring about lasting change. The symposium, called: "The Sustainable University: Relating Ecological Thinking, Learning and Research, " will feature a keynote speech by Professor Michael M’ Gonigle, co-founder of Greenpeace International.

Madrid saunter past ten-man BATE

Real Madrid CF 2-0 FC BATE BorisovThe nine-times champions eased to victory at home to the debutants, who did well to keep the score down after the sending-off of Anri Khagush.

Wasteful Madrid cause Schuster concern

Real Madrid CF may have got Group H under way with a defeat of FC BATE Borisov, yet Bernd Schuster felt they eased off and "wasted a great chance to record a brilliant result" against the debutants from Belarus.

FTSE falls 113 points despite merger talks

Merger talks between banking giants HBOS and Lloyds TSB failed to prevent a late slide on the London market today after heavy falls on Wall Street dragged stocks lower.

Aer Lingus earn 42% share of Belfast-Heathrow route

Aer Lingus says it is pleased at its 42% share on the Belfast to London Heathrow route.

Potential HBOS and Lloyds TSB tie-up bolsters FTSE

Excitement over a potential tie-up between high street banking giants HBOS and Lloyds TSB put the London market on firmer ground today after two days of turmoil.

European football mourns Fahnler loss

European and Austrian football is mourning the loss of former referee Heinz Fahnler, who has died suddenly at the age of 66 while on duty as a UEFA delegate for this evening's Real Madrid CF-FC BATE Borisov fixture.

Out of the Frying Pan

Ross L. Smotrich is a top-notch real-estate analyst by many accounts. But he's had lousy luck with employers as of late.

Banks Jettison Commercial-Property Debt

The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers is adding pressure on banks and other financial institutions to sell off their holdings of commercial real-estate debt.

Bordeaux founder against Chelsea class

Chelsea FC 4-0 FC Girondins de BordeauxGoals from Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, Florent Malouda and Nicolas Anelka ensured it was a case of normal service resumed for the hosts in London.

Bordeaux flounder against Chelsea class

Chelsea FC 4-0 FC Girondins de BordeauxGoals from Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, Florent Malouda and Nicolas Anelka ensured it was a case of normal service resumed for the hosts in London.

Madrid looking to make flying start

Real Madrid CF are in no danger of underestimating Belarussian debutants FC BATE Borisov when they arrive in the Spanish capital, with coach Bernd Schuster demanding three points "by whatever means possible".

BATE date not a cakewalk for Heinze

Defender Gabriel Heinze is not about to take Real Madrid CF's opening Group H opponents FC BATE Borisov lightly, saying: "Although one name can carry more weight than another, on the pitch we're all equal."

London, New York Stand to Suffer

London and New York are being squeezed as Wall Street sputters in its role as an economic engine.

State-funded Hindu school opens doors

THE UK's only state-funded Hindu school opened its doors to its first 30 pupils yesterday. The Krishna-Avanti Primary, in Edgware, London, has begun classes in tempora

London festival ups industry profile

Film News: Event introduces new, expanded initiatives -- The London Film Festival is ramping up its industry activities with a number of new and expanded initiatives.

Rodriguez Saves 60th Game As Angels Beat Rangers

Francisco Rodriguez earned his 60th save and Garret Anderson homered and drove in three runs to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 Saturday night.

Red Sox Clinch Tie For Wild Card

David Ortiz hit a two-run homer, Daisuke Matsuzaka remained unbeaten on the road and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Sunday to clinch at least a tie for the AL wild-card.

Selanne Will Participate In Ducks' Camp

Teemu Selanne has signed a tryout agreement with the Anaheim Ducks
while negotiations continue on a standard contract for the 10-time
All-Star forward.

Phillies Beat Marlins To Regain 1st In NL East

The game was as tight as the NL East standings, and at the end of the night, the Philadelphia Phillies led both. Philadelphia went ahead, fell behind, rallied and held on Saturday, escaping threats in the final three innings to beat the Florida Marlins 3-2 and reclaim first place from the New York Mets.

Bryant Field Goal Lifts Bucs Over Bears

Brian Griese saved his big shot for the last moment. Griese set up Matt Bryant's winning 21-yard field goal in overtime with a 38-yard pass to Antonio Bryant, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rallied to beat the Chicago Bears 27-24 on Sunday.

Dempster Gets 17th Win As Cubs Roll

Ryan Dempster earned his 17th victory as the Chicago Cubs kept on winning a day after clinching the NL Central title, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 Sunday in their regular-season wrapup at Wrigley Field.

Danks, White Sox Shut Out Royals

John Danks and two relievers combined on a four-hitter and Paul Konerko hit a two-run homer as the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Sunday.

Americans Reclaim Ryder Cup From Europe

U.S. captain Paul Azinger sprinted up the stairs to the clubhouse
balcony and grabbed the biggest bottle of champagne he could find to
join an American celebration he felt was a long time coming in the
Ryder Cup.

Biffle Makes Late Pass For 2nd Straight Chase Win

Greg Biffle finished a middling regular season as a driver who just couldn't win. Now, he's the one who simply can't lose. Biffle
traded a lengthy winless streak for a winning one when it mattered
most. He made it a sparkling 2-for-2 in the NASCAR Chase for the championship
Sunday.

Yankee Stadium Going, Going, Gone After 85 Years

Even Yogi Berra knew this was the end. As baseball said farewell to Yankee Stadium, one of the game's most
beloved players stood beneath the stands in a full vintage uniform. Now
83, the man who coined the phrase "it ain't over till it's over" put
his own stamp on the day. "I'm sorry to see it over, I'll tell you that, " Berra said.