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Sunday Sportsworld
Lee James previews the Italian Football League match between AS Roma and AC Milan, which may see the official debut of David Beckham, currently on loan to AC Milan from LA Galaxy.
11 January - programme time: All regions 1606 GMT
 

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World Cricket
World Cricket focuses on the big issues and big names. From Australia to Zimbabwe and everywhere in between, the programme looks at the way the game is run, the movers and shakers, the sixes and the fours. Broadcast in collaboration with ABC and other BBC partner stations.
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World Football
Football is not only about the 90 minutes of play - there are also the events and controversies off the pitch. World Football delves beneath the surface and discovers what makes the game tick, tackling the issues and politics of the world's most popular sport and talking to the important players, managers and officials.
10 January - programme times | listen to current programme
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Saturday Sportsworld
English Premier League football returns this week after the break for the FA Cup. Aston Villa , who are looking to consolidate their fourth-place position in the League, are involved in the early match against relegation-threatened West Bromwich. Russell Fuller will be hosting live commentary on the match between Portsmouth, who've been struggling since the departure of manager Harry Redknapp, against Manchester City, one of the surprise FA Cup casualties last weekend. Plus the usual football scores service, an interview with Arsenal's Spanish goalkeeper Manuel Almunia and more on the row that has seen the England cricket captain and coach leave their jobs this week.
10 January - programme times:  All regions - Sat 1406, 1506, 1606 GMT

Saturday Sportsworld Extra
Russell Fuller has reports and reaction from the day's English Premier League football plus a summary of the sports news from around the world.
10 January - programme times:  All regions - Sat 1732 GMT

Sunday Sportsworld
Lee James presents live commentary on the top game of the weekend in the English Premier League today, as Manchester United host fellow title contenders Chelsea. The London side's home form has let them down this year, but their incredible away record has kept them in touch with the leaders, Liverpool. Manchester United have played two fewer games than League leaders Liverpool and Chelsea after their trip to Japan for the World Club Cup. Lee will also have highlights and reaction from the earlier match between Wigan and Tottenham, plus the latest news from the Spanish and Italian leagues, with a look ahead to the match between AS Roma and AC Milan.
11 January - programme times:  All regions - Sun 1606, 1706 GMT

Sunday Sportsworld Extra
Lee James has English Premier League football details and reaction, along with Italian and Spanish football reports and the day's other sports news.
11 January - programme times:  All regions - Sun 1832 GMT

Inside The Premier League 
Every Monday, the BBC World Service takes listeners inside the English Premier League, one of the world's biggest, most exciting and most popular football competitions.
12 January - programme times | listen to current programme

Sports Roundup 
Keep in touch with the sports news every day, featuring all the major sporting stories from around the world.
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Sports Diary - the big events in sport around the world over the coming week:
Until 11th:  Tennis - ATP & WTA Brisbane Open, Brisbane, Australia
Until 11th:  Tennis - Chennai Open, Chennai, India
Until 11th:  Tennis - Qatar Open, Doha, Qatar
Until 11th:  Tennis -  WTA ASB Classic, Auckland, New Zealand
8th-11th:  Golf - Joburg Open, Kensington Golf Club, Johannesburg, South Africa
8th-11th:  Golf - Mercedes-Benz Championship, Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii, US
9th-11th:  Golf - Royal Trophy, Bangkok, Thailand
10th:  Cricket - New Zealand v West Indies, 4th One-day international, Auckland, New Zealand 
10th:  Cricket - Triangular series, Bangladesh v Zimbabwe, Dhaka, Bangladesh
11th:  Cricket - First Twenty20, Australia v South Africa, Melbourne, Australia
12th-18th:  Tennis - Moorilla International, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
12th:  Cricket - New Zealand v West Indies, 5th One-day international, Napier, New Zealand
12th:  Cricket - Triangular series, Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Dhaka, Bangladesh
12th-18th:  Tennis - ATP Heineken Open, Auckland, New Zealand
12th-18th:  Tennis - ATP & WTA Medibank International, Sydney, Australia
13th:  Cricket - Second Twenty20, Australia v South Africa, Brisbane, Australia
14th:  Cricket - Triangular series, Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
15th-18th:  Golf - Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, Abu Dhabi, UAE
15th-18th:  Golf - Sony Open, Waialae Country Club, Oahu, Hawaii, US

• Please note that all sporting events are subject to late changes, cancellation or postponement.

*The programme and schedule information in this email is correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change at short notice.
 
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