TOP STORIES:
SOC--ENGLISH ROUNDUP
LONDON — The English Premier League's north London rivals leave it late to snatch points, with Tottenham outdoing Arsenal with its comeback. SENT: 690 words, photos. With 8 separates.
With:
— SOC--England-Rooney — ney slams 'disgraceful' reaction to late-night conduct. SENT: 220 words, photos.
RGU--IRELAND-NEW ZEALAND
DUBLIN — New Zealand shook off the indignity of its first ever loss to Ireland and triumphed 21-9 in the rematch in Dublin, leaving the host side battered and bemused. By Shawn Pogatchnik. SENT: 730 words, photos.
RGU--ITALY-SOUTH AFRICA
FLORENCE, Italy — Italy heaps more misery on South Africa by beating the Springboks 20-18 for the first time. By Daniella Matar. SENT: 640 words, photos.
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— RGU--South Africa Suffering — Future of Boks coach Coetzee to be decided after Wales game. By Daniella Matar. SENT: 450 words, photos.
— RGU--Italy-Future — Italy future looks rosy under O'Shea after historic Boks win. By Daniella Matar. SENT: 510 words, photos.
FOOTBALL:
SOC--SPANISH ROUNDUP
MADRID — In a game that meant so much for Atletico Madrid, it was Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid celebrating when it was all over. By Tales Azzoni. SENT: 700 words, photos.
SOC--GERMAN ROUNDUP
FRANKFURT, Germany — Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores an early goal that sends Bayern Munich to its first defeat of the season and forces the four-time defending champion to relinquish the top of the Bundesliga to promoted Leipzig. By Nesha Starcevic. SENT: 510 words, photos.
SOC--ITALIAN ROUNDUP
ROME — Promoted Pescara proves no test for an understrength Juventus. By Andrew Dampf. SENT: 620 words, photos.
Also:
— SOC--French Roundup — PSG suffers key injuries in 2-0 win over Nantes. By Samuel Petrequin. SENT: 320 words.
TENNIS:
TEN--ATP FINALS
LONDON — Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic set up a Sunday shootout for both the ATP finals title and the year-end No. 1 ranking. SENT: 370 words, photos.
RUGBY:
RGU--FRANCE-AUSTRALIA
SAINT-DENIS, France — Flyhalf Bernard Foley steps up at the last minute and scores 15 points to lead Australia past France 25-23. By Samuel Petrequin. SENT: 640 words, photos.
RGU--SCOTLAND-ARGENTINA
EDINBURGH, Scotland — Captain Greig Laidlaw kicks over a 30-meter penalty in injury time for Scotland to beat Argentina 19-16 in a rugby test at Murrayfield. SENT: 490 words, photos.
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— RGU--Wales-Japan — Wales beats Japan 33-30 in rugby with late dropped goal. SENT: 530 words, photos.
— RGU--England-Fiji — England dispatch Fiji by record 58-15 at Twickenham. SENT: 550 words, photos.
GOLF:
GLF--WORLD TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Victor Dubuisson shows his ability to compete in big tournaments when a sparkling 8-under 64 gives him a one-shot lead in the World Tour Championship after three rounds. SENT: 470 words, photos.
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— GLF--LPGA Tour — Ko, Jutanugarn set for LPGA finale showdown, chasing Hull. SENT: 500 words.
— GLF--RSM Classic — Hughes keeps his poise and the lead. By Doug Ferguson. SENT: 810 words.
OLYMPICS:
OLY--WADA-DOPING MEETINGS
GLASGOW, Scotland — Anti-doping leaders are challenged to produce more credible evidence of Russian cheating by a leading Olympic executive. By Rob Harris. SENT: 620 words, photos.
CRICKET:
CRI--NEW ZEALAND-PAKISTAN
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — New Zealand goes to lunch needing 47 more runs to beat Pakistan on day four in the first test. SENT: 400 words. Will be updated with result.
CRI--INDIA-ENGLAND
VISAKHAPATNAM, India — India resumes on 98-3 on day four with a lead of 298 against England in the second test. Play resumes at 0400 GMT.
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— CRI--Zimbabwe-West Indies — West Indies lose 3 wickets in last over to tie with Zimbabwe. SENT: 130 words.
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