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Perennial champion jockey Tony McCoy ended 2009 on a high by signing off the year with a near 742-1 treble at Warwick courtesy of wins from Leo’s Lucky Star, Afistfullofpebbles and Prince Geeno.
Iceland’s president has said he is not ready to sign legislation that would allow the UK and Holland to be repaid the €3.3bn lost when the island’s banks collapsed.
Hundreds of people were injured by fireworks and gunfire as they celebrated New Year in the Philippines despite a graphic government warning campaign.
Newport Gwent Dragons 9 Scarlets 14 Wales star Stephen Jones gave national coach Warren Gatland an injury worry just four weeks before they play England at Twickenham as the Scarlets claimed a vital Magners League win at Rodney Parade.
Golfer Tiger Woods lost another sponsor today when US phone company AT&T joined Accenture and Gillette in dropping him after numerous allegations of infidelities.
U2 have been the most popular draw on the North American concert circuit this year.
Officials at Tramore have announced a precautionary inspection for 7.30am ahead of tomorrow’s meeting, due to a forecast of severe overnight frost.
Sheffield Wednesday have extended Stoke midfielder Tom Soares’ loan spell at Hillsborough until January 25.
A $45m painting by the 19th century artist Edgar Degas has been stolen from a French museum.
Portsmouth expect to pay their players’ December salaries on January 5.