austin halewood has more. a sense of normality.s held at one of libya's biggest detention centres have at least one source of distraction and a courtyard football. most of them had been trying to reach europe but were intercepted on theirjourney and taken to tripoli. but while they're being protest, processed and wait for travel back to their home country, they're for travel back to their home country, they‘ re taking for travel back to their home country, they're taking part in a football tournament organised by a local civil society group. translation: this is the second year we've organised a football tournament specifically for illegal migrants. this initiative is to alleviate the migrants' psychological and social suffering. dressed in matching jerseys and brand—new shoes, migrants from ghana and the ivory coast were proud to kick—off the tournament this weekend, eagerly cheered on by their fellow detainees. there are teams from eight different african nations, making up two groups of four. two matches are played each day befo

austin halewood, bbc news.h republic on saturday, namely to the victorian era. cycling enthusiasts gathered in prague for an annual racing event, but the bikes they were using were a little old fashioned, as tim allman reports. meet the members of the czech velocipedist club, claimed to be the oldest sporting club in europe. every year, the men and women, although mostly men, come to this park in prague to remember simpler times. the slower pace of life, riding their penny farthings. there is a spot of racing, albeit at a fairly sedate pace, but there is also some formation display cycling. the velocipedists may hark back to the 19th century, but this event is a bit more recent than that. translation: it started as a race. the tradition was born in 1993 when prague hosted the world championship of historic bicycles. we had some broken arms and concussions so we decided it was better to go more slowly and enjoy the ride in the autumn. and enjoy it they did. and no doubt come the same time next year they will ret

austin halewood reports. joyous scenes on the streets of lima.first time since 1982 the south american nation have qualified for the tournament. the party went long into the night. translation: for the tournament. the party went long into the night. translatiosz is one of the strongest emotions that i have had in my life. everytime you win something or get something there are always very strong emotions but this is an entire country. it is something different. it unites everyone. after a goalless first leg, the national stadium was overcome with tension. 30 minutes n, the nerves were carved with an opening goal. into the second half their spot to russia was sealed with a second goal which put celebrations. cued celebrations. fireworks were set off outside the new zealand team's hotel and even military jets flew overhead to try and disturb their sleep. the better tea m and disturb their sleep. the better team won tonight. we know that. ca rew team won tonight. we know that. carew is a good team and i wish them the best with the world cup. i think

austin halewood has the details.otro had never lost to robin haase before but the dutchman looked up for a fight in the third set. robin haase one in the third set. robin haase one in the previous round but it was one dell port —— juan martin del potro who took the open. he had a brilliant second half of the season and is now 10th in the rankings. juan martin del potro through in straight sets, winning him one stop away from the finals later this month. dominic thiem is already guaranteed a place there, but the world number four had guaranteed a place there, but the world numberfour had a day guaranteed a place there, but the world number four had a day to forget in paris on thursday. spain's fernando verdasco dealt with everything dominic thiem threw at him and took the first set. dominic thiem breached his first grand slam final in the french open earlier this year and with glimpses of that form in the second set. but the austrian couldn't keep it up and his opponent used all of his experience to come through for h

austin halewood reports. a season of hard work, all resting on one match.e year as world number one. but he was not having things all his own way early on. the south korean broke his serve and was able to deal with almost everything on the dial could throw at him. —— nadal could throw at him. but then the spaniards started to ta ke but then the spaniards started to take control, showing the reactions that have taken him to the top of world tennis. after taking the first set, the south korean was finally broken. nadal‘s plays as world number one for the rest of the seasonis number one for the rest of the season is concerned. at 31, he is the oldest player in the history of the oldest player in the history of the sport to do so. for nadal it is the sport to do so. for nadal it is the culmination of a brilliant season. the culmination of a brilliant season. he won french open for a tense time in june. season. he won french open for a tense time injune. he then won a third us open title in new york. two masters 1000 events and now he has finished the season as

austin halewood has the details. espionage has arrived in football.to, the honduras head coach, as he accused australia of using a drone to spy on his side's reparations for the vital second leg. translation: the incident where the drome was embarrassing for such an advanced country —— with the drone. what a shame. when australia came to ponder as they checked every bathroom to see if there were cameras. what a shame a culture of this level demand such a thing. for either side, missing out on the world cup would be devastating for their fans. honduras have taken part in the last two finals, while you have to go back 15 years for the last time australia missed out, and the home side have a fitness boost ahead of their decisive play—off. all—time leading score at tim cahill has been cleared to play. cahill was a hero in their dramatic 2—1 win over syria in their dramatic 2—1 win over syria in the previous round of qualifying but missed the first leg against honduras. he is ready to go, yes. and from the start, he probably could have played on friday in

austin halewood reports. deserted. hurricane irma deveson parts of the caribbean and the island was evacuated to nearby antigua. it has been two months as the disaster, and only now people are starting to return. some of our players were from debt themselves. i never short that we are up and working as hard as possible to try and get that island back to some sort of normality. sir viv richards is antigua's most famous son. it captained west indies cricket when it ruled the world. he is hoping that cricket can give back to the caribbean. it would be nice to see the icc involved as well. because i have always felt that, at times, this is an organisation that sometimes has not really put its power, awful power, to its full purpose, and use. —— it's full power. but they have something like the establishing body of cricket itself, if they could lead the way, because i know for sure they also have the substance. while the west indies these have struggled recently in the international game, cricket is still a major

austin halewood reports.ed to seeing fireworks on the sydney harbour bridge on new year's eve, but when the socceroos qualify for a world cup, it is time for a party. almost 80,000 fans inside stadium australia. they were ove i’co m e inside stadium australia. they were overcome with reliefare going to russia. the atmosphere before before kick—off was tense. the first half reflected that to be no chances for either team. then the match came alive. a free kick for australia. step up, captain, milejedinak.1—0, and perhaps luck on their side. australia were happy to have tim cahill comeback. he missed the first leg through injury. but he led them from the front, almost doubling the lead. tim cahill made the headlines before the match. milejedinak made them afterwards. a penalty. co mforta bly them afterwards. a penalty. comfortably converted. 10 minutes later, another defensive slip. another penalty for australia. and milejedinak milejedinak was again on hand, sealing his hat—trick and sending his side to the wo

to look ahead to those and the rest of the matches, here's austin halewood. for manchester the united but afar a win for manchester the united but a farfrom a win for manchester the united but a far from convincing a win for manchester the united but a farfrom convincing performance after an 11th straight home victory over brighton on saturday, next up isa over brighton on saturday, next up is a trip to vicarage road. and while the home form has been impressive, results away from old trafford have been shaky. they have lost their last two on their travels so lost their last two on their travels so it is vital the side do not take an inform watford lightly. so it is vital the side do not take an inform watford lightlylj so it is vital the side do not take an inform watford lightly. i think they have a squad full of very good players that are not normal to be in his mid— table teams. they have a good coach. they improved a lot from last season. west brom's draw ended a run of four straight defeats. they face newcastle who have themselves lost the love four. and

austin halewood reports. the marathon will go on because new york goes on. attack that left eight people dead in lower manhattan. the new york city marathon is the largest of its kind in the world and just five days on from the atrocity, despite a shaken public, organisers believe it is important the race goes ahead. new yorkers are resilient. i think they like to make state m e nts resilient. i think they like to make statements and this is a way to make a statement. to come together and show the world that we don't hide. bigger police presence than ever before is expected as more than 50,000 runners from 125,000 —— 125 countries take place in the race, starting on staten island and then weaving through the city before ending in central park. as safety is the top priority, organisers and runners are confident the city has taken the necessary precautions to protect everyone did it the start and finish areas are very secure areas. if you do not have the appropriate identification, a bid for a runner, credential as you work, you will not get in. when you get t

austin halewood reports.ht people dead in lower manhattan. the new york city marathon is the largest of its kind in the world, and just five days on from the atrocity, despite a shaken public, organisers believe it is important the race goes ahead. new yorkers are resilient. they love to make statements, and this is a way to make a statement, to come together and show the world that, you know, we don't hide. a bigger police presence than ever before is expected as more than 50,000 runners from 125 countries take part in the race, which launches on staten island, and weaves through the city's five boroughs before ending in central park. with safety as the top priority, runners and organisers are confident that the city has taken the necessary precautions to protect people. the start and finish areas are very secure areas. protect people. the start and finish areas are very secure areas. if you don't have the appropriate identification, a bid if you are a runner, credentials if you are working, you will not get