9 July 2005 (Saturday)
- Following intelligence reports of a threat to the area, Birmingham city centre is evacuated by police. (BBC)
- Boxing: Junior Witter defeats Andreas Kotelnik on points. (BBC)
- Rugby Union: New Zealand beat the British and Irish Lions by 38 points to 19. (BBC)
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