The U.S. military will take control of Georgia’s ports and airports in its war with Russia, Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili said on Wednesday, but the Pentagon was quick to deny that.

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President Bush, expressing his concern over Russia’s military actions against Georgia, said he is sending Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to Tbilisi to show support for the Georgian government.

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Italian animal-rights campaigners have collected some 1,900 names on an online petition urging Pope Benedict to stop wearing ermine — the fur of the stoat —  on his hats and robes.

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Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has finally ended speculation about his future by signing a new five-year contract.

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Manchester City striker Darius Vassell is expected to be sidelined for about 10 weeks because of a knee injury.

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In what could be the sport’s final appearance at the Olympic Games, the United States baseball team received an unexpected setback in their opening contest of the 2008 Games.

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Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has admitted a charge of violent conduct relating to an incident involving the then Manchester City player’s team-mate Ousmane Dabo.

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Chelsea midfielder Salomon Kalou hit the crucial goal that sent the Ivory Coast into the knockout stages of the football tournament - and ended Australia’s campaign.

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Cork hurling star Tom Kenny remains in the dark on whether or not he might have to explain an incident at the end of last Sunday’s All Ireland semi-final.

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Tottenham full-back Gareth Bale has signed a new four-year contract to commit himself to White Hart Lane until 2012.

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