Elsewhere in the Major Leagues, Chicago White Sox left-handed pitcher Mark Buehrle threw the 18th perfect game in Major League history against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 23.

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He continues to deny the murders of David Short 46, and his son Mark, 23.

BBC: Dale Cregan

Cregan also denies murdering Mr Short's son Mark, 23, in a pub shooting last May in Droylsden.

BBC: Dale Cregan co-accused admits murdering David Short

Mark Bircham, 23, from Wigston, Leicestershire and Jake Stewart, 21, from Derby, also deny the charges.

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