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.

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.

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.

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.

Entertainment League enters game

Business News: Former NBA exec start sports production unit -- The ranks of companies in Los Angeles focusing on sports production and marketing have added another player: Entertainment League Prods.

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

Tambouras keeps Drogheda's Setanta Cup hopes alive

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John Tambouras earned Drogheda a point to keep them on course to win Group 1 of the Setanta Sports Cup.

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.

O.J. Prosecutor Says Evidence Will Show Threats

A prosecutor told jurors Monday they will learn "the true face" of O.J.
Simpson during the former football star's trial on charges of robbing
sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel room.

Bookmaker suspends betting after report of Ashley meeting with Keegan

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has reportedly met Kevin Keegan for talks in London tonight.

'Three and Out' should be avoided

Having seen two deaths under his train, London underground driver Paul Callow (Mackenzie Crook) learns that if a driver witnesses three accidental deaths within the space of a month, he is pensioned off with 10 years’ salary.

Sports docs step up to the fest plate

Film News: 'Baseball Story' to open U.S. Sports Film Fest -- Filmmakers with feature-length documentaries about sports have submitted a batch of pictures to the first-ever U.S. Sports Film Festival, led by the premiere of "We Are Young: A Baseball Story, " put together by Major League Baseball's production arm.

Las Vegas jury selected for O.J. Simpson's trial

A jury has been selected to decide whether O.J. Simpson and a co-defendant kidnapped and robbed two sports memorabilia dealers last year in Las Vegas.

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.