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BBC News
Defoe grabs hat-trick in England romp Jermain Defoe scores three goals as England begin their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with a 4-0 win over Bulgaria at Wembley. Murray sees off flamboyant Brown Britain's Andy Murray overcomes the unorthodox style of Jamaica's Dustin Brown to reach the third round of the US Open. Wales slump to Montenegro defeat Montenegro captain Mirko Vucinic scores a fine solo goal to condemn Wales to defeat in their opening Euro 2012 qualifier. N Ireland secure win in Slovenia Substitute Corry Evans scores with his first touch to give Northern Ireland a 1-0 win over Slovenia in the opening Euro 2012 qualifier in Maribor. Lithuania & Scotland in stalemate Scotland have to settle for a point as their Euro 2012 qualification campaign begins with frustration in Lithuania. Flower expects Pietersen action Kevin Pietersen will face disciplinary action over his Twitter tirade, says England coach Andy Flower. Police question Pakistan players Police are questioning the three Pakistan players accused of corruption, while the ICC says that the players implicated have a disciplinary case to answer. Armenia 0-1 Republic of Ireland Keith Fahey's 76th-minute goal earns the Republic of Ireland victory in a tense opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia in Yerevan. Farah out of Commonwealth Games Double European champion Mo Farah announces his withdrawal from the Commonwealth Games because of fatigue. Sharks beat Newcastle in opener Sale Sharks open their new Premiership account with a 35-18 win over a poor Newcastle Falcons side. Ulster 27-26 Ospreys Ulster beat Magners League champions Ospreys 27-26 in the opening match of the season at Ravenhill. Richards nets record in Wigan win Pat Richards equals Andy Farrell's Super League points scoring record for a season as leaders Wigan thump Bradford 34-12. Jimenez leads after dazzling 61 Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez cards a 10-under-par 61 to lead by three shots after the second day of the European Masters. Korea GP venue 'in need of work' Formula One's governing body says "a lot of work remains to be completed" before the Yeongam venue is ready for the inaugural Korean Grand Prix. Harmison stars in win over Notts Ben Harmison takes four wickets as champions Durham beat title-chasing Nottinghamshire.
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