Collision of 12-Game Winning Streaks Proves Rare for N.H.L., or Any League

Unlike Boudreau, Columbus Coach John Tortorella embraced the historic setup.
“I’ll give you it’s an interesting game, in the games of between 30 and 40 of an 82-game schedule,” said Tortorella, a former Rangers coach. “I’m glad we’re going to have an opportunity to play in this type of game. I...

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Transfer news: Aston Villa accept Middlesbrough's bid for striker Rudy Gestede

 
Rudy Gestede: The Benin striker is set to move to Teesside






Aston Villa have accepted a bid from Middlesbrough for striker Rudy Gestede, it is understood.
Head coach Aitor Karanka is hoping to complete a move for the £6million-rated 28-year-old, who is understood to be on...

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Hall of Fame Voters Soften Stance on Stars of Steroids Era

But that consensus is cracking. Part of the reason is that the hundreds of writers who vote are, as a whole, becoming younger and seemingly less inclined to take an unyielding stance on steroid cheats.

Continue reading the main story

And part of the reason appears to be the decision last...

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Championship round-up: Newcastle go top of the table while Ipswich beat Bristol City

 
The Magpies took advantage of postponements to move one point clear


Friday, December 30, 2016






Newcastle United 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Dwight Gayle took his goal tally for the season to 19 as Newcastle bounced back top the top of the Sky Bet Championship table with victory...

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Chelsea FC news: 'What a player, can't wait to see Tammy Abraham in a blue shirt again!' Fans react to on-loan striker's double

 
Tammy Abraham: The Chelsea loanee scored twice v Reading






Chelsea fans were delighted to see Tammy Abraham continue his return to top form.
The 19-year-old forward, on loan at Bristol City from Stamford Bridge, has been in red-hot form this season, scoring 17 goals in...

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Premier League quiz: How many goal scorers from the 1992/93 season can you name?

Vinnie Jones checking out an advert for the first ever Premier League season






When the suits at Sky introduced the Premier League season in 1992, telling us it was a ‘whole new ball game’ to the tune of Simple Minds’ Alive and Kicking, did they...

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Arsenal FC news: Predicted Gunners line up for Emirates Cup clash v Sevilla

The Emirates Cup is back this year after it was not held in the summer of 2016, and Arsenal are hoping to win their fifth title.
The Gunners take on Benfica on Saturday, then LaLiga outfit Sevilla on Sunday; RB Leipzig are the fourth club taking part, though Arsene Wenger’s...

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Novak Djokovic: Twelve-time Grand Slam winner to miss US Open as elbow injury rules him out for rest of 2017 season

Novak Djokovic: The 30-year-old retired due to injury in the Wimbledon quarter-final






Novak Djokovic has announced he will not play for the rest of the 2017 season because of an elbow injury.
It means the 30-year-old will miss the final grand slam of the year, the US...

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VIDEO: Jordan Spieth drinks from Claret Jug after winning 2017 Open Championship

Watch Jordan Spieth drink from the Claret Jug above…






Jordan Spieth celebrated his dramatic win in the Open Championship by drinking from the Claret Jug.
The famous trophy, which dates back to 1872, was seen in Spieth’s possession being used as a usual jug...

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HEDGING THEIR BETS! Barcelona interest in Philippe Coutinho depends on Neymar’s future, talkSPORT told

Barcelona will only make a move for Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho should they lose Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain, according to South American football expert Tim Vickery.
The Catalan giants are reportedly losing their battle to keep Neymar at the Camp Nou as the Ligue 1 club prepare to smash...

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Serena Williams on her tennis future, her sister Venus' Wimbledon semi-final against Johanna Konta and more - talkSPORT EXCLUSIVE

Serena Williams






Mark Saggers was joined by a very special guest on Wednesday’s Kick-Off show – tennis superstar Serena Williams.
The 23-time Grand Slam singles winner spoke of her desire to return to the sport in 2018 following the birth of her first...

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Magnificent Seven: Jordan Spieth, Anya Shrubsole and this weekend's leading lights

Jordan Spieth with the Claret Jug






Another week, another Magnificent Seven.
Once more, Ray Stubbs, Dan Windle and Ian Cruise formed the selection committee, and there were some stand-out candidates, including new Open champion Jordan Spieth, and England women’s...

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Newcastle United confirm transfer of England Under-21 winger Jacob Murphy from Norwich City

Jacob Murphy starring for the England Under-21s






Newcastle have announced the signing of winger Jacob Murphy from Norwich for an undisclosed fee.
The Magpies had an increased offer for Murphy accepted on Tuesday, reported to be £12.5million, and the England Under-21...

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Gylfi Sigurdsson: Swansea reject second Everton bid for Iceland star

Swansea want at least £50m for Iceland star Gylfi Sigurdsson






Swansea have rejected a second bid from Everton for playmaker Gylfi Sigurdsson, it is understood.
The Welsh club turned down an offer for the Iceland international believed to be worth £40million from the...

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Hugh Freeze Abruptly Resigns as Ole Miss Football Coach

Matt Luke, an offensive coordinator at Ole Miss, has been named the interim head coach.
Freeze’s university cellphone records, obtained by The Associated Press, show a one-minute call on Jan. 19, 2016, to a Detroit-based number. An internet search showed that the number was linked to a site...

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Chris Froome wins Tour de France for fourth time

Chris Froome






Chris Froome savoured his fourth Tour de France title as Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen won stage 21 of the race in Paris.
Froome was able to enjoy the celebrations on the 103-kilometres stage from Montgeron to the Champs-Elysees before LottoNL-Jumbo’s...

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Roger Federer to play Marin Cilic in Wimbledon 2017 final

Roger Federer beat Tomas Berdych 7-6 (7/4) 7-6 (7/4) 6-4






Roger Federer was challenged for the first time at Wimbledon before defeating Tomas Berdych to reach his 11th final.
The 35-year-old still has not dropped a set but he survived several tense moments on his way...

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Open Championship 2017: Jordan Spieth closes in on victory as Branden Grace makes history

South Africa’s Branden Grace carded the first 62 in men’s major championship history as Jordan Spieth took a step closer to his own place in the record books at Royal Birkdale.
Grace took advantage of ideal conditions and a par-70 layout reduced to 7,027 yards to card eight...

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Double SWOOP! Manchester City set to complete deals for Benjamin Mendy and Danilo

Manchester City are ready to complete a double swoop for fullbacks Benjamin Mendy and Danilo, according to reports.
The Citizens have prioritised adding to their defensive options after the departures of Gael Clichy, Bacary Sagna and Pablo Zabaleta this summer.
And Pep Guardiola’s side are...

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Ole Miss Regroups After Hugh Freeze’s Resignation

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Matt Luke, who had been the co-offensive coordinator for the Rebels, will now be the interim head coach after the surprise resignation of Hugh Freeze.

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Tour de France 2017: Chris Froome set to win fourth title

Chris Froome celebrates leading after stage 20






Chris Froome is set to win his fourth Tour de France title after increasing his lead in Saturday’s penultimate time trial in Marseille.
Froome finished third on the stage, won by Poland’s Maciej Bodnar, with...

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Wimbledon 2017: Roger Federer seals record EIGHTH title at SW19 with victory over Marin Cilic

Roger Federer: The Swiss star won in straight sets at SW19






Switzerland’s Roger Federer has won a record eighth Wimbledon men’s singles title by beating Croatian Marin Cilic 6-3 6-1 6-4 in the final.
It took the 35-year-old just an hour and 41 minutes to...

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Open Championship 2017: Jordan Spieth and Brooks Koepka share opening-round lead

Two-time major winner Jordan Spieth gave himself nine out of 10 after beginning his bid to secure the third leg of a career grand slam in impressive fashion in the 146th Open Championship.
But a resilient Rory McIlroy insisted he remained firmly in contention for a second Open title at Royal...

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England's 2017 youth successes: which clubs supplied the most players for the Three Lions' World Cup and Euro glory?

England won the U20 World Cup, the U19 Euros and the U18-20 Toulon Tournament, as well as finishing runners up (on penalties) in the U17 Euros and losing to eventual champions Germany, on penalties, in the U21 Euros. AFC Wimbledon, Leeds United, Brentford, Sunderland, Sheffield...

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VIDEO: Sir David Brailsford hit by parking barrier at Tour de France

The general manager of Team Sky was busy summarising how his cyclists performed






Sir David Brailsford had a near-miss when a parking barrier almost hit his head during a live TV interview.
The general manager of Team Sky was busy summarising how his cyclists performed...

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World Snooker Championship: Mark Selby pulls off stunning comeback against John Higgins to retain title

Mark Selby pulled off one of the most astonishing victories in a Crucible final as he landed his third Betfred World Championship title.
When he trailed John Higgins by 10-4 on Sunday evening, Selby had looked beaten, on the scoreboard and in his cheerless demeanour, but a colossal comeback...

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Wimbledon 2017: Jamie Murray and Martina Hingis claim mixed doubles title

Jamie Murray and Martina Hingis were crowned the Wimbledon mixed doubles champions in a final which saw the battle of the Brits.
Murray faced Heather Watson on Centre Court in a match which split the home crowd’s support.
Defending champions Watson and Finland’s Henri Kontinen...

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Chelsea FC news: Antonio Conte signs new two-year contract, and this is what fans think

Antonio Conte has signed a new two-year deal with Chelsea






Antonio Conte has agreed a new two-year deal with Chelsea having guided the west London club to the Premier League title last season.
The Italian has put pen to paper on improved terms, though it is believed...

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Magnificent Seven: Roger Federer leads this week's honours list

Roger Federer






Every Monday, talkSPORT 2’s panel of three (sometimes!) wise men, Ray Stubbs, Dan Windle and Ian Cruise, get together to debate the sporting great and the good from the weekend just past.
Some weeks it’s hard to know where to start in the...

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Manchester United contract news: Sergio Romero signs four-year deal

Sergio Romero has been rewarded with a new deal at Manchester United, keeping the goalkeeper at the club until at least 2021.
The Argentina international moved to Old Trafford two years ago and has proved a more than able deputy to first-choice David De Gea.
Romero has impressed when called...

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Peter Sagan disqualified from 2017 Tour de France for causing crash that injured Mark Cavendish

World champion Peter Sagan has been disqualified from the 2017 Tour de France for causing the crash which looks to have ended Mark Cavendish’s race.
Sagan was initially docked 30 seconds after nudging Cavendish into the barriers at the end of stage four, which was won by Frenchman...

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Wimbledon 2017: Garbine Muguruza beats Venus Williams to win women's singles title

Garbine Muguruza won a battle of the generations by thrashing Venus Williams to secure her first Wimbledon title.
Williams, 37, was bidding to become the oldest female grand slam singles winner in the open era but Muguruza, 14 years her junior, delivered an emphatic 7-5 6-0 victory.
It is...

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Premier League wages: each top flight club's wage bill compared to final position in 2015/16 season

The Hornets finished 13th in the actual table that season. Verdict: Overperformed!






It’s hard to believe little over a year ago Leicester City lifted the Premier League trophy.
But Deloitte have reminded us of that season with their Annual Review of Football...

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Manchester United FC transfer news: Zlatan Ibrahimovic could sign new Red Devils contract, and here's what fans think

Zlatan Ibrahimovic back to Man United? It could happen…






Jose Mourinho has hinted Manchester United could re-sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic when he recovers from the major knee surgery he underwent at the end of last season.
The Swedish striker, who scored 28 goals for...

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Mark Cavendish pulls out of 2017 Tour de France with injury after stage four crash

Mark Cavendish has won 30 career Tour stages






Mark Cavendish is out of the Tour de France with a broken shoulder blade following a crash late on stage four in Vittel on Tuesday.
World champion Peter Sagan was disqualified from the Tour by the race jury for causing the...

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Wimbledon 2017: Venus Williams beats Britain's Johanna Konta to advance to final

Johanna Konta’s Wimbledon dream went up in smoke as she was beaten in the semi-finals by an inspired Venus Williams.
Konta was hoping to become Britain’s first female singles champion in 40 years at SW19 but Williams proved a class above and sealed a 6-4 6-2 victory.
The British...

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Championship 2017/18 stadiums: Power ranking every club's ground – from worst to best

A nice, modern lower league ground, the East Staffordshire stadium is, in truth, too small for the Championship. It opened in 2005 and the modern design means views are good due to no supporting pillars. The Pirelli holds just under 7,000 fans in total – on some days nearly a...

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Liverpool FC news: 'I am not nervous' - Jurgen Klopp content with Reds' transfer activity to date

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is not nervous about their lack of transfer business so far.
While Merseyside rivals Everton have spent almost £100million so far the Reds boss has signed Roma winger Mohamed Salah for £34.3m and brought in England Under-20 World Cup-winner Dominic Solanke...

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Geraint Thomas OUT of Tour de France with suspected broken collarbone after crash

Geraint Thomas is out of the remainder of the Tour de France






Geraint Thomas is out of the Tour de France after crashing on Sunday’s stage nine from Nantua to Chambery, Team Sky have announced.
The Welshman suffered a suspected broken collarbone in a crash on...

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Wimbledon 2017: Johanna Konta into semi-finals by beating Simona Halep

Johanna Konta beat Simona Halep 6-7 (2/7) 7-6 (7/5) 6-4






Johanna Konta battled back from from the brink to win a three-set thriller against Simona Halep and become Britain’s first women’s singles semi-finalist at Wimbledon since 1978.
It is 39 years since...

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Transfer rumours and paper review - Monday, July 10: Everton plot second Sigurdsson bid, Man United to hijack ANOTHER Chelsea deal, Liverpool offered Real Madrid star

talkSPORT.com bring you all the latest headlines and top transfer-related stories in Monday’s newspapers…
Everton are set to make an improved offer of £32million for Swansea midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson. (Daily Mail)
Having already hijacked Chelsea’s attempts to sign Romelu...

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Manchester United FC news: Romelu Lukaku already training with Jose Mourinho's side in Los Angeles

Romelu Lukaku is already training with Manchester United






Romelu Lukaku has hit the ground running at Manchester United, training with his new team-mates in Los Angeles within an hour of completing his big-money from Everton.
A return to former club Chelsea had looked...

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VIDEO: Chris Froome's challenger Richie Porte out of Tour de France following horror 45mph crash during stage nine

Watch Richie Porte’s crash above…






Australian cyclist Richie Porte is out of the Tour de France following a horror 45mph crash during stage nine.
The 32-year-old was one of the pre-tour favourites, and a main challenger to Britain’s Chris Froome, but has...

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Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray beats Fabio Fognini to reach fourth round

Andy Murray survived a rollercoaster encounter with volatile Italian Fabio Fognini to reach the fourth round of Wimbledon.
The defending champion had breezed through his opening two matches but found his future in the tournament under serious threat amid a deafening atmosphere on Centre...

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The highest scoring games from every Premier League season – remember these goal-fests?

Click right to see every season’s highest scoring game, right up to last season, and see how many you remember.






We all love a Premier League goal frenzy.
Nothing beats a barrage of strikes in either side’s net for the neutral, whether it’s a...

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Manchester United news: 'Romelu Lukaku is a straight forward signing and a BIG one for Jose Mourinho' - Rene Meulensteen on talkSPORT

Romelu Lukaku is a signing who will improve his all-round game and suit Manchester United’s style under Jose Mourinho, according to Rene Meulensteen.
The 24-year-old is close to an Old Trafford switch after the two clubs agreed a fee for his transfer.
The Everton forward is expected to cost...

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WATCH: Giant parasol causes chaos for riders at Tour de France

Riders somehow appeared to get away unscathed






A giant parasol caused chaos in the Tour de France as riders had to avoid the surprise object.
The pack were in a neat order before the stray brolly forced riders to immediately dodge and swerve out of the way.
The piece...

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Wimbledon 2017: Johanna Konta cruises into last 16 with comfortable victory over Maria Sakkari

Britain’s Johanna Konta lifted the curse of the Wimbledon favourite by cruising past Maria Sakkari and into the last 16.
Konta moved top of the billing in the bookies’ estimations on Thursday after previous incumbents Petra Kvitova and Karolina Pliskova had successively failed to...

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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners reluctant to meet Leicester’s £50million valuation for Riyad Mahrez

Arsenal are reluctant to meet Leicester City’s £50million valuation of Riyad Mahrez, according to reports.
The 26-year-old is expected to return to training with Craig Shakespeare’s side on Friday despite handing in a transfer request at the King Power Stadium.
Arsenal have held talks with...

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VIDEO: Mark Cavendish suffers broken shoulder blade in Tour de France horror crash

The British cyclist left the event with his arm in a sling






The Tour de France demands dedication and physical excellence.
Rivals ride shoulder to shoulder in a battle to seize top spot and claim the glory that every competitor yearns for.
But Mark Cavendish was on...

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Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray reaches third-round on successful day for British tennis

Andy Murray found early answers to Dustin Brown’s box of tricks as he took the first set of their second-round clash 6-3 at Wimbledon.
After the tension of Johanna Konta’s epic victory over Donna Vekic, this was entertainment of a different sort for the Centre Court crowd.
Brown,...

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Transfer rumours and paper review – Saturday, July 1: Manchester United target £15m Celtic star, Morata deal 'done', Sandro to snub Chelsea?

Here are the top transfer-related stories in Saturday’s newspapers…
Alvaro Morata has told friends his mind is made up to join Manchester United and that the deal ‘has been done’ with Real Madrid. Morata is believed to have broken off from his honeymoon this week for...

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DEAL DONE! Swansea City striker Borja Baston joins Malaga on season-long loan deal

Borja scored just one goal for Swansea, against Arsenal in October 2016






Borja Baston has joined LaLiga side Malaga on a season-long loan deal, Swansea City have confirmed.
The Spanish striker moved to Wales for a club-record £13.5m fee last summer, but endured a...

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VIDEO: Chris Froome involved in massive pile-up in the Tour de France

Watch a video of the pile-up above…






Reigning Tour de France champion Chris Froome was involved in a mass pile-up in this year’s edition of the legendary race.
On the 203.5km stage to Liege, Froome and a host of other racers collided because of the wet...

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Wimbledon 2017: Andy Murray moves into second round, Laura Robson crashes out

Andy Murray eased to victory against Kazakh Bublik






Andy Murray put injury concerns aside as he eased into the second round of Wimbledon.
The defending champion needed just one hour 48 minutes to defeat Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik, a lucky loser ranked 134, in...

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Leeds United transfer news: Samu Saiz, Ezgjan Alioski, Jonny Howson latest and more on Championship club's dealings

Leeds United have had a busy couple of weeks on and off the field, building up fans’ excitement for the new season.
New owner Andrea Radrizzani has quickly won over fans after buying back Elland Road, regularly engaging on Twitter with supporters and showing ambition by making...

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Transfer news: Top 20 most expensive transfers of the summer so far

Now the transfer window has officially started a whole host of summer switches have been fully ratified, and there have certainly been some expensive deals.
Across Europe, AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Monaco, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Manchester City have all snapped...

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Wimbledon 2017: Johanna Konta's tournament in doubt after pulling out of Eastbourne with spine injury following nasty fall

Johanna Konta






Johanna Konta has suffered a scare ahead of Wimbledon after being forced to withdraw from her semi-final at the Aegon International with a spine injury.
The world number seven was in tears on Thursday evening after banging her head and back in a heavy...

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TRANSFER ALERT! Benfica sign teenage forward Chris Willock from Arsenal

The 19-year-old failed to make a Premier League appearance during his time in England






Arsenal’s 19-year-old forward Chris Willock has joined Benfica.
The England Under-19 international, who has not made a Premier League appearance for the Gunners, has moved to...

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Andy Murray injury update: He WILL be fit for Wimbledon, insists mum Judy Murray

Andy Murray






Judy Murray has allayed fears Andy Murray could miss Wimbledon.
The number one seed is currently struggling with a hip injury and was forced to pull out of a scheduled exhibition match at the start of the week.
And that sparked concerns the 30-year-old...

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Norwich City news: Championship fixtures 2017-18 – Every Canaries game revealed

Norwich City 2017-18 Championship fixtures
05/08/2017 15:00 Fulham v Norwich City
12/08/2017 15:00 Norwich City v Sunderland
15/08/2017 19:45 Norwich City v Queens Park Rangers
19/08/2017 15:00 Aston Villa v Norwich City
26/08/2017 15:00 Millwall v Norwich City
09/09/2017 15:00 Norwich City...

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Swansea midfielder Leon Britton signs new one-year deal with option for further 12 months

Swansea captain Leon Britton has signed a new one-year deal at the Premier League club.
The London-born midfielder, who turns 35 in September, joined Swansea on loan from West Ham in December 2002 before making the move permanent the following summer.
Save for a six-month spell at Sheffield...

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Italian cyclist Michele Scarponi - former Giro d'Italia winner - dies after training crash

Italian cyclist Michele Scarponi has passed away after colliding with a van in training






Italian cyclist Michele Scarponi has died at the age of 37 after being hit by a van while training.
Scarponi had returned home to Filottrano, in the province of Ancona, after...

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AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini's professional tennis debut ends in 6-1 6-1 defeat at Aspria Tennis Cup

It was a bad debut for Paolo Maldini






Former footballer Paolo Maldini’s professional tennis debut ended in defeat at the Aspria Tennis Cup in Milan.
The Italy and AC Milan great earned a wild card into the doubles event at the ATP Challenger tournament –...

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WATCH: Jordan Spieth holes AMAZING bunker shot to win Travelers Championship

The American was under pressure to deliver






Jordan Spieth won the Travelers Championship after holing an incredible shot from the bunker in a play-off.
The American was under pressure to deliver after Daniel Berger notched three birdies in the last five holes.
But...

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EFL Championship fixtures 2017-18 in full: Every team, every match

Here are the fixtures for the 2017-18 EFL Championship season. (All fixtures subject to change)
04/08/2017    19:45    Sunderland v Derby County05/08/2017    17:30    Aston Villa v Hull City05/08/2017    15:00    Bristol City v Barnsley05/08/2017    15:00    Burton Albion v Cardiff...

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Cycling news: Mark Cavendish to race at Tour de France despite recent troubles with illness

Mark Cavendish has confirmed he will race in the 2017 Tour de France, despite only recently returning from a long spell out with illness.
The Manx Missile’s hunt to become the most prolific stage-winner in Tour de France history will continue this July after he was named in Team Dimension...

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Andy Murray knocked out of Aegon Championships after first round defeat to Jordan Thompson

Andy Murray’s Wimbledon warm-up could hardly have gone worse as the British number one crashed out of the Aegon Championships first round to lucky loser Jordan Thompson.
Thompson was called up to replace the injured Aljaz Bedene just a few hours earlier on Tuesday but the world number...

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Every club to play in the Premier League ranked by their highest Prem home attendance – from worst to first

Since the Premier League broke away from the Football League in 1992, its popularity has grown and grown.
So far a total of 47 clubs have played in the competition, with Brighton and Huddersfield to become the 48th and 49th Premier League clubs in the coming season.
We have ranked...

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DONE DEAL! Watford sign England Under-21 star Will Hughes from Derby County

New Watford signing Will Hughes






Watford have confirmed the signing of England Under-21 international Will Hughes from Championship side Derby County.
The 22-year-old midfielder has penned a five-year contract at Vicarage Road.
Hughes has been linked with a host of...

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Frank Kush, Hall of Fame Coach of Arizona State, Dies at 88

Coaching the Sun Devils until the middle of the 1979 season, Kush had 19 winning teams. He was named national coach of the year in 1975, when Arizona State went 12-0 and gained the No. 2 national ranking. He took the Sun Devils to six bowl victories, sent dozens of players to the pros and...

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Dan Evans reveals he failed drugs test for cocaine in April

Evans claims he took the illegal substance for reasons “completely unrelated to tennis”






British number three Dan Evans has revealed he failed a drugs test in April after testing positive for cocaine.
Evans, who is ranked 50th in the world, claims he took...

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DONE DEAL! Liverpool confirm Mohamed Salah signing from Roma

Liverpool have announced the signing of winger Mohamed Salah from Roma on a five-year deal.
Liverpool have finally kick-started their summer recruitment drive in earnest after completing a deal for Roma winger Mohamed Salah.
The Egypt international has signed a five-year contract for a fee...

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WATCH: Michael van Gerwen makes sensational nine-dart finish TWICE in one match

But nobody was there to see it


Monday, February 13, 2017






The best things happen behind closed doors.
Michael van Gerwen  – the world number one darts player – made a sensational nine-dart finish TWICE in one match.
But nobody was there to see it.
The Dutch...

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Heather Watson and Laura Robson among Brits to be given Wimbledon wild cards

Heather Watson, Laura Robson and Davis Cup stalwart James Ward are among the players to have been awarded Wimbledon wild cards.
The All England Club announced the first batch of wild cards on Wednesday but there was no room for last year’s hero Marcus Willis.
The 26-year-old caused a...

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Rickie Fowler equals US Open record on day one at Erin Hills

Rickie Fowler made light of the longest course in major championship history to produce a record-equalling start to the US Open on Thursday.
Erin Hills had been set up to play to 7,845 yards in the first round, surpassing the record set at Chambers Bay in 2015 by 150 yards, but a combination...

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Rangers appoint Mark Allen as director of football after leaving Manchester City role

Mark Allen has left Manchester City to move to Ibrox






Mark Allen is to leave his role as Manchester City academy director to become Rangers’ director of football.
The 54-year-old has been at the Etihad Stadium for more than seven years, and revolutionised the...

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LISTEN - On The Sporting Couch: Psychotherapist Gary Bloom talks to darts star James Wade about living with bipolar disorder and ADHD

Listen back to On The Sporting Couch, with Gary Bloom and guest James Wade






One in four of us will experience issues with our mental health, and sports men and women are no different.
‘On the Sporting Couch’ is a ground-breaking series of programmes that...

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Rafael Nadal brushes aside Dominic Thiem to reach French Open final

The Spaniard triumphed 6-3 6-4 6-0 to set up a showdown with Stan Wawrinka






Rafael Nadal is one win away from an unprecedented 10th title at the French Open after dominating his semi-final against Dominic Thiem.
Thiem went into the match fresh from his stunning upset...

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Manchester United FC transfer news: Predicted Red Devils line up including Cristiano Ronaldo and Kieran Tierney

Manchester United have already started their summer transfer dealings, bringing in Victor Lindelof from Benfica.
Jose Mourinho has plans to build a team capable of challenging for both the Premier League and the Champions League, and the signing of Lindelof fixes one of the main...

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Jelena Ostapenko stuns Simona Halep to win the French Open women's singles title

Jelena Ostapenko overpowered title favourite Simona Halep to become one of the most surprising grand slam champions of all time.
The 20-year-old, ranked 47, had never been beyond the third round at a grand slam before nor won a senior title.
But she was unfazed, hitting 54 winners in a 4-6...

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US Open: Rickie Fowler sets first-round pace as Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy struggle

Rickie Fowler made light of the longest course in major championship history with a “stress-free” and record-equalling start to the 117th US Open.
Erin Hills had been set up to play to 7,845 yards in the first round, surpassing the record set at Chambers Bay in 2015 by 150 yards,...

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Brighton swoop for Valencia goalkeeper Matthew Ryan in club-record move

The 25-year-old Australian international has signed a five-year deal






Brighton have agreed the signing of Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan from Valencia.
The newly-promoted Seagulls say the undisclosed fee for the 25-year-old is a club record.
Ryan has agreed a...

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Central Florida Kicker Debates Choice: YouTube or Football?

“Some people upstairs aren’t happy with my videos, and they, like, I’m in violation of N.C.A.A. rules and whatnot,” De La Haye said in the video. “I don’t understand, but who am I to say what is in the rule book and what is not.”
QUIT COLLEGE SPORTS OR QUIT YOUTUBE? Video by Deestroying
The...

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French Open final: Rafael Nadal v Stan Wawrinka live stream on talkSPORT

The 31-year-old Spaniard is looking to win the title for a record 10th time






CLICK HERE to live stream commentary of the French Open final between Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka at Roland Garros.
Nadal is aiming to win a record 10th French Open title – a first in the...

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Masters 2017: Charley Hoffman leads after stunning first round, as Danny Willett and Rory McIlroy battle back into contention

Defending champion Danny Willett and Rory McIlroy both produced battling performances on a highly eventful first day of the Masters, but still found themselves well adrift of inspired leader Charley Hoffman.
Hoffman defied swirling winds which gusted up to 35mph at Augusta National to card...

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CONFIRMED: Claude Puel sacked as Southampton manager

The French boss departs St Mary’s after a single season






Southampton have sacked manager Claude Puel, the Premier League club have announced.
The Frenchman took over at St Mary’s last summer and guided Saints to the EFL Cup final, where they lost to...

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Rafael Nadal makes it 10 French Open crowns after beating Stan Wawrinka

Rafael Nadal completed his own La Decima by crushing Stan Wawrinka to win an unprecedented 10th French Open title.
The Spaniard becomes the first man to reach double figures at a single slam and, if he continues to play like this, then Margaret Court’s all-time record of 11 Australian...

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Masters 2017: Justin Rose and Sergio Garcia share lead as Jordan Spieth battles back

Justin Rose stormed into contention to claim a second major title as Jordan Spieth wrote another remarkable chapter in his history with Augusta National.
Rose, who became the first English winner of the US Open for 43 years at Merion in 2013, carded a third round of 67 to finish six under...

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Transfer ALERT! Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty opens door on surprise move to Azerbaijan champions

Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty has left the door open on a potential move to Azerbaijan champions Qarabag, having just returned from international duty in Baku.
The 29-year-old came off the bench for Northern Ireland against Azerbaijan on Saturday, where Stuart Dallas’ dramatic...

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Newcastle United FC news: Mike Ashley could listen to offers for Magpies amid Chinese interest

Chinese investors are reportedly interested in Newcastle United






Newcastle owner Mike Ashley could be ready to listen to genuine offers for the club amid interest from China.
Reports on Monday suggested there has been fresh interest in United, who won promotion back...

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Rafael Nadal makes it 10 French Open crowns after beating Stan Warwinka

Rafael Nadal completed his own La Decima by crushing Stan Wawrinka to win an unprecedented 10th French Open title.
The Spaniard becomes the first man to reach double figures at a single slam and, if he continues to play like this, then Margaret Court’s all-time record of 11 Australian...

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WATCH: Ralph the Rex FAILS miserably on the driving range

Short arms aren’t ideal…






Living as a T-Rex in a human world can be a hard existence at the best of times.
Your species have been wiped out and then there’s the issue of having extremely short arms.
But one American T-Rex – aka Ralph – is determined to...

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CONFIRMED: Manchester United reach agreement to sign Benfica defender Victor Lindelof

Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Victor Lindelof from Benfica for 35million euros.
Having secured Champions League football by adding the Europa League to their EFL Cup and Community Shield triumphs, attention quickly turned to reinforcements.
Lindelof is now set to become...

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World number one Andy Murray loses epic French Open semi-final clash with Stan Wawrinka

Stan Wawrinka exacted brutal revenge on Andy Murray to reach his second French Open final.
Murray ended Wawrinka’s reign as champion in the semi-finals 12 months ago but could not engineer a repeat as the Swiss triumphed 6-7 (6/8) 6-3 5-7 7-6 (7/3) 6-1 after four hours and 34...

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Masters 2017: Sergio Garcia beats Justin Rose in play-off to finally win first major

Sergio Garcia finally claimed his first major title in thrilling fashion on Sunday by beating Justin Rose in a play-off to be named Masters Champion.
Five years after claiming he was not good enough to win a major, Garcia proved himself wrong to claim the famous Green Jacket with a birdie on...

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Danny Ward awaits Liverpool verdict on Premier League chance with Huddersfield

The 23-year-old played a huge role in the Terriers’ return to the top flight






Danny Ward hopes to extend his stay at Huddersfield after helping the Terriers reach the Premier League.
The on-loan Liverpool goalkeeper played a huge role as Huddersfield ended a...

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Bob Stoops, Oklahoma’s Football Coach Since ’99, Steps Down on a High Note

Stoops will stay on at Oklahoma as a special assistant to the athletic director, according to the university’s statement.

Continue reading the main story

In the statement, he dismissed the notion that his health was a factor in his decision to retire, saying, “Now is simply the ideal time...

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French Open: Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares beaten in quarter-finals at Roland Garros

Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares were beaten by Santiago Gonzalez and Donald Young






Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares suffered a disappointing loss to Santiago Gonzalez and Donald Young in the quarter-finals of the men’s doubles at the French Open.
The...

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Ian Poulter loses PGA Tour card following Valero Texas Open disappointment

The Ryder Cup favourite needed to bank at least £23,905






Ian Poulter has lost his PGA Tour card after missing the cut at the Valero Texas Open.
The Ryder Cup favourite, a two-time winner on tour, needed to bank at least £23,905 by finishing in the top 30 but he was...

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Championship, League One and League Two: When does the EFL 2017/18 season start and when will fixtures be released? All the information

Now the season is over, one of the things fans look forward to before the start of the new campaign is the fixtures release date.
The first and last game of the season, derby day home and away and the clashes against the big teams are usually the first things we check out. 
All 24 teams have...

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CONFIRMED: Manchester City goalkeeper Angus Gunn signs season-long loan deal with Norwich City

Angus Gunn






Angus Gunn has joined Norwich City on a season-long loan deal from Manchester City, the Championship club have confirmed.
The 21-year-old goalkeeper, son of Canaries legend Bryan, started his career within the Norwich academy before leaving for the Etihad...

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Three Michigan State Football Players Charged With Sexual Assault

“It’s never a good day when a criminal charge is filed against you, but at least Mr. Corley knows what he is facing and can get on with the process of fighting it,” Mr. Shea said in the statement.
Lawyers for the other two men could not immediately be reached.
The players were dismissed from...

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French Open: Andy Murray eases into quarter-final after straight-sets win over Karen Khachanov

Andy Murray eased into his 29th grand slam quarter-final with a straight-sets win over Karen Khachanov in Paris.
Having started the French Open harbouring significant doubts about his form, the world number one has played himself into familiar territory.
Russian Khachanov was the youngest...

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Tiger Woods: Former world number one arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, police confirm

Tiger Woods






Tiger Woods was arrested in the early hours of Monday morning on suspicion of drink-driving, police have confirmed.
The former world number one, 41, was taken into custody at 7.18am close to Jupiter Island, Florida, near his home, after being arrested at...

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Eight highest-paid managers in the Premier League: Including Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola wages

Arsene Wenger’s new Arsenal contract has seen the Frenchman get a reported £2m-a-year pay rise, keeping him among the Premier League’s top earning managers.
The 67-year-old’s current Emirates contract was due to expire before he agreed to extend his stay last...

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Andy Murray finds his form at the right time to see off Juan Martin del Potro

Andy Murray produced arguably his best performance of the year to defeat Juan Martin del Potro and reach the fourth round of the French Open.
The world number one has been searching for top form all season and finally found something close to it on a cool, grey day at Roland Garros.
Murray...

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Martin Kaymer hits out at 'nasty and disrespectful' reaction to Tiger Woods after arrest

Former world number one Martin Kaymer has hit out at the “nasty and disrespectful” reaction to Tiger Woods’ arrest for driving under the influence.
Woods was arrested in the early hours of Monday morning near his home in Florida after being found asleep at the wheel of his...

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Combined Premier League 2015/16 AND 2016/17 table – All 40 clubs ranked

The 2016/17 Premier League season has reached its conclusion and the final table has been decided.
Arsenal missed out on a top four place for the first time in 20 years, despite winning five more points than they did in 2015/16, when the Gunners placed second.
So how would the...

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Premier League transfer news: Top five most wanted defenders on Man United, Liverpool and Chelsea's shortlist

Long regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League, it is not a surprise Van Dijk remains wanted by a number of teams despite his ongoing injury. The Netherlands centre-back has been targeted by Manchester City – who are willing to pay him £180,000-a-week –...

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French Open: Andy Murray edges past Martin Klizan to claim third-round berth

Andy Murray huffed and puffed before booking his place in round three of the French Open with victory over Martin Klizan – LIVE on talkSPORT 2. 
The first set on Court Suzanne Lenglen was a horror show for the world number one against a player who almost skipped Roland Garros because...

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Every club to play in the Premier League revealed! Can you guess all 49?

Brighton and Huddersfield’s promotion from the Championship means they will become the 48th and 49th clubs to have played in the Premier League, since the English top flight broke away from the Football League in 1992.
The Seagulls have played top flight football before,...

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Manchester United REJECT £60million David de Gea offer from Real Madrid - reports

Manchester United have turned down a £60million bid for David de Gea from Real Madrid, according to reports.
The Spanish shot stopper has been consistently linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu since a proposed move to the LaLiga champions collapsed in 2015.
And it appears Zinedine...

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French Open: Andy Murray and Kyle Edmund win in first round, but Johanna Konta beaten at Roland Garros

Andy Murray will face Martin Klizan in the second round at Roland Garros






Andy Murray answered doubts about his form and fitness with a four-set win over Andrey Kuznetsov in the opening round of the French Open.
It seemed like it could be a very difficult afternoon...

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Tiger Woods claims DUI arrest down to an 'unexpected reaction to prescribed medications'

Tiger Woods has blamed an “unexpected reaction” to prescription medicine for his driving under the influence arrest and said alcohol was not involved.
The 41-year-old 14-time major golf champion, who is recovering from back surgery, apologised to his fans on Tuesday and said he...

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Revealed! Top 25 clubs to have the most Premier League goalscorers

On the final day of the Premier League season, Manchester United saw Josh Harrop become their 100th different goalscorer since 1992, as he scored against Crystal Palace.
It was a special strike from the 21-year-old midfielder as he shimmied in from the left side of the box and...

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LISTEN: David Wagner says Huddersfield will ‘for sure be small dogs’ in the Premier League

David Wagner has guided Huddersfield to the Premier League






David Wagner insists Huddersfield will be the ‘small dogs’ of the Premier League following their promotion to the top flight by winning the Championship play-off final.
The Terriers have made it to the top...

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https://skpsoft.com/sports/listen-david-wagner-says-huddersfield-will-for-sure-be-small-dogs-in-the-premier-league/

A Football Coach’s Struggle With C.T.E. — and a Guilty Conscience

At first, he scoffed when his wife suggested that he donate his brain for C.T.E. testing, saying “‘I’m going to donate my brain just to prove you wrong,’” Maura Horton said.
Affliction, and Opportunity
Over time, however, as more neurological functions began to fail, Horton, in quiet moments...

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Ray Wilkins slams lack of respect shown to British coaches after Daniel Farke's appointment as Norwich City boss

Ray Wilkins is unhappy with Daniel Farke’s appointment as Norwich City manager






Ray Wilkins has accused clubs in England of showing a lack of respect to homegrown coaches after Daniel Farke was confirmed as Norwich City’s new boss.
Like David Wagner a year...

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Arsenal FC news: Arsene Wenger reveals board meeting on Tuesday will decide his managerial future

Arsene Wenger guided Arsenal to a record 13th FA Cup success with a deserved victory over 10-man Chelsea before declaring his future will “be very clear” following a board meeting on Tuesday.
The 67-year-old also became the FA Cup’s most successful manager as he claimed a...

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https://skpsoft.com/sports/arsenal-fc-news-arsene-wenger-reveals-board-meeting-on-tuesday-will-decide-his-managerial-future/

Chip Kelly to Join ESPN as Football Analyst

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Chip Kelly with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2015. At ESPN, he will fill a spot once held by Butch Davis.

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Chip Kelly is getting back into the college football...

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French Open: Andy Murray drawn to play Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia in first round

Andy Murray will open his French Open campaign against Russia’s Andrey Kuznetsov.
The world number one has been struggling recently but will hope the best-of-five-sets format allows him to rediscover the form that carried him to the final at Roland Garros 12 months ago.
Should Murray...

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Norwich City appoint Borussia Dortmund reserve boss Daniel Farke as their new head coach

Norwich have announced the appointment of Daniel Farke as their new head coach.
The 40-year-old German has left his role as Borussia Dortmund reserve boss to take control of the Championship side on a two-year contract.
Farke replaces Alex Neil, who was sacked in March, and becomes the...

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CONFIRMED: Marco Silva resigns as Hull City manager

Hull have announced the departure of head coach Marco Silva.
The 39-year-old opted to leave his position following a meeting with the club’s owners on Wednesday night.
Silva signed a short-term deal in January but failed to stave off the club’s immediate return to the Sky Bet...

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Petra Kvitova 'on track' to play at Wimbledon less than seven months on from knife attack

Petra Kvitova: The two-time Wimbledon champion is close to a return






Petra Kvitova is ‘on track’ to play at Wimbledon less than seven months after suffering a hand injury when she was stabbed by an intruder at her home.
Kvitova’s representative Katie...

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https://skpsoft.com/sports/petra-kvitova-on-track-to-play-at-wimbledon-less-than-seven-months-on-from-knife-attack/

Norwich City set to appoint Borussia Dortmund's reserve team manager Daniel Farke as their new boss

Daniel Farke






Norwich are set to appoint Borussia Dortmund II coach Daniel Farke as their new manager.
The Canaries are expected to complete a two-year deal for the German this week, according to Press Association Sport.
Farke will become Norwich’s first foreign...

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Crystal Palace FC news: Sam Allardyce CONFIRMS exit and claims he has 'no ambitions to take another job'

Sam Allardyce has confirmed he has stepped down as Crystal Palace manager, saying he has’ no ambitions to take another job’.
Reports broke on Tuesday afternoon claiming the 62-year-old had decided to leave Selhurst Park, and he later released a statement to confirm the...

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French Open: Maria Sharapova not handed wild card for Roland Garros

Maria Sharapova






Maria Sharapova has not been handed a wild card into this year’s French Open, tournament organisers have announced on Facebook.
The 30-year-old former world number one has competed at three events since returning to competitive tennis following...

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Chelsea FC news: 'I'll be back here one day', John Terry claims upon Stamford Bridge exit

A tearful John Terry received a rousing reception and a guard of honour from team-mates on his final appearance for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as he was substituted on Sunday.
The 36-year-old former England captain appeared for the Blues for the 717th time, starting in the Premier League for...

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Maria Sharapova to enter Wimbledon qualifying rounds rather than seek wild card entry

Maria Sharapova






Maria Sharapova has announced she will not seek a wild card into Wimbledon’s main draw and will instead play the qualifying rounds to secure her place.
The Russian was denied a return to grand slam tennis at the French Open following her...

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'We want you to go! Stan Kroenke, we want you to go!' - Arsenal fans react to Alisher Usmanov's £1billion takeover bid

A £1billion takeover bid has been launched by Alisher Usmanov






It’s safe to say Stan Kroenke is not the most popular man in north London.
The majority shareholder does not appear to be willing to sell his stake at Arsenal to his long-term adversary Alisher Usmanov.
A...

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Italian Open: Andy Murray knocked out in second round after defeat to Fabio Fognini

Andy Murray was beaten 6-2 6-4






Andy Murray has failed to defend his Italian Open crown after being knocked out by Fabio Fognini in the second round.
The British world number one, who won the Italian Open in Rome last year, lost 6-2 6-4 to Fognini.
Murray, 30, has...

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Football's top 10 forgotten trophies: Milk Cup, Littlewoods Cup, Canon League trophy and more

This trophy was awarded to the old Division One winners in 1984, 1985 and 1986, which meant it never left Merseyside (that’s Kenny Dalglish showing it off in 1986, above). While the rest of the country envied Liverpool and Everton’s success, they weren’t too...

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Southampton 0-0 Manchester United: Sergio Romero ensures Red Devils avoid third straight Premier League defeat

Southampton struggled to relieve the pressure building on manager Claude Puel after an under-strength Manchester United held them to a 0-0 home draw.
Saints chairman Ralph Krueger has refused to offer assurances surrounding the Frenchman’s future despite him leading them to the brink...

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https://skpsoft.com/sports/southampton-0-0-manchester-united-sergio-romero-ensures-red-devils-avoid-third-straight-premier-league-defeat/

Kick Off: Cycling special - Tuesday, March 28

Mark Saggers is joined by Martha Kelner to discuss all the latest news from the world of cycling.
The pair talk to Matt Lawton, David Walsh and Martyn Ziegler to discuss the recent investigations into cheating in British cycling, including Dave Brailsford and Team Sky.
Listen above or click...

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Great Britain knocked out of Davis Cup by France after doubles defeat

Great Britain suffered their first Davis Cup whitewash since 2009 as victory for Nicolas Mahut and Julien Benneteau over Jamie Murray and Dom Inglot sent France through to the semi-finals.
After straight-sets defeats for Kyle Edmund and Dan Evans on day one at Rouen’s Kindarena, the...

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Chelsea 4-3 Watford: Blues win first game since being crowned Premier League champions

Chelsea won their first game since being crowned Premier League champions with a thrilling 4-3 win over Watford.
John Terry returned to the starting line up as he edges closer to departing Stamford Bridge, and he opened the scoring with a close range strike. Watford equalised seconds later...

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https://skpsoft.com/sports/chelsea-4-3-watford-blues-win-first-game-since-being-crowned-premier-league-champions/

WATCH: Geraint Thomas crashes into police motorbike on stage nine of Giro d'Italia

Watch the crash involving Geraint Thomas above…






Geraint Thomas fell out the running to win the Giro d’Italia after he was involved in a crash with a police motorbike 15km from the finish on stage nine.
Thomas collided with the motorbike on the edge of the...

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Victoria Azarenka set for return to WTA Tour in July

The 27-year-old was absent for seven months after giving birth to her first child






Former world number one Victoria Azarenka has announced she will return to the WTA Tour in July, just seven months after giving birth to her first child.
The 27-year-old from Belarus...

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Championship 2016/17 table: Super Computer predicts end of season final places - *April update*

Another exciting weekend of Championship football sets the table up nicely going into the last five games of the season.
No team has yet secured their place in the Premier League next season, but it looks like it is just Brighton and Hove Albion and Newcastle United vying for the...

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https://skpsoft.com/sports/championship-201617-table-super-computer-predicts-end-of-season-final-places-april-update/

Arsene Wenger dismisses plane protest as Arsenal boost Champions League hopes

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger vowed his focus would remain on his side’s push for Champions League football and not the protests against him after a 4-1 win at Stoke.
The gap between the fifth-placed Gunners and fourth-placed Liverpool was reduced to a point, with both teams having two...

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Madrid Open 2017: Disappointment for Andy Murray as world number one is beaten by Borna Coric

World number one Andy Murray’s struggle to rediscover his form continued with another straight-sets defeat to Borna Coric at the Mutua Madrid Open.
The Croatian claimed his scalp in February at the Dubai Championships, winning 6-1 6-3 as Murray made 55 unforced errors and failed to...

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Championship final day results: Blackburn Rovers relegated, Newcastle United champions after Brighton concede late goal

Blackburn became the first Premier League winners to be relegated to League One despite beating Brentford 3-1 on the final day of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Rovers were demoted on goal difference after Birmingham and Nottingham Forest both won.
Charlie Mulgrew and Danny Guthrie gave...

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Revealed! The Tottenham goalkeepers and defenders who have kept the most Premier League clean sheets at White Hart Lane

Tottenham Hotspur bid farewell to White Hart Lane on Sunday as they play their final game in the grand old stadium.
Spurs will host Manchester United before paying homage to heroes past and present who have graced the turf.
Former players will take to the field for once last time...

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Prosecutors Taking Tougher Stance in Fraternity Hazing Deaths

Colleges and universities have also taken a tougher stance, at least outwardly, after being battered by reports about sexual assault and binge drinking. Universities have shut down hundreds of offending fraternity chapters, and some have prohibited freshman-year pledging or imposed...

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Blackburn were champions in 1994/95, now they are third tier – see what has happened to the other 21 clubs since that season

Just 22 years ago, Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton’s strike partnership led Rovers to title glory and now, under the disastrous ownership of Venky’s since November 2010, they have become the first Premier League champion to fall into the third tier of English...

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Paul Pogba: FIFA to investigate Manchester United star's transfer from Juventus

Paul Pogba signed for Manchester United in the summer transfer window





FIFA are to investigate Paul Pogba’s transfer to Manchester United, according to reports.
The France midfielder returned to Old Trafford in the summer transfer window for £89 million, breaking the...

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Championship top scorers 2016/17: Who won the golden boot? Chris Wood, Chelsea's Tammy Abraham and Dwight Gayle included

Three assists, 201 minutes per goal.





The Championship season is over and the golden boot has been decided.
Leeds United’s Chris Wood, Newcastle United’s Dwight Gayle and Brighton’s Glenn Murray all netted on the final day to cap off impressive campaigns...

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Arsenal FC news: 'Finally started fulfilling his potential!' - Fans react to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's performance v Manchester United

Fans have been hailing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s ‘strong performance’ for Arsenal v Manchester United.
The Gunners were 2-0 winners at the Emirates, ending the Red Devils’ unbeaten run in the league which stretches back to October.
READ MORE: Arsenal FC player...

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Joe Paterno’s Son Is Elected to Penn State’s Board of Trustees

University trustees later said that one of the reasons they had removed Joe Paterno was his handling of the 2001 complaint by another assistant who had seen Sandusky molesting a boy in a shower in the team’s locker room.
Joe Paterno passed the information along to the president at the time,...

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Andy Murray to undergo tests on elbow injury after withdrawal from Miami Open

Andy Murray pulled out of the Miami Open on Saturday


Wednesday, March 22, 2017





Andy Murray is to undergo tests following his withdrawal from the Miami Open, it is understood.
The world number one pulled out of this week’s Masters series tournament on Saturday...

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WATCH: Minju Kim proves bowling is right up her alley with INCREDIBLE golf trick shot

Pick that one out!





Golfer Minju Kim is clearly a dab hand at anything she puts her mind too – or her golf club.
Standing in a bowling alley, Kim teed up and launched her shot down the lane, before toppling all 10 pins over in an incredible display of accuracy.
Kim posted...

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Manchester City news: Celtic to keep Patrick Roberts until the end of the season

There was an opportunity for the winger to join the Under-20 England World Cup squad





Celtic have confirmed that Patrick Roberts will remain at the club until the end of the season and be available for the William Hill Scottish Cup final.
There was an opportunity for the...

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Miami Open 2017: Johanna Konta claims title with victory over Caroline Wozniacki

Johanna Konta has become the first British woman to win the Miami Open with a 6-4 6-3 victory over Caroline Wozniacki.
Konta, who ousted number three seed Simona Halep in a marathon quarter-final match, also became the first British woman to win a WTA Premier Mandatory event.
The victory...

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WATCH: Ralph the Rex FAILS miserably on the driving range

Short arms aren’t ideal…





Living as a T-Rex in a human world can be a hard existence at the best of times.
Your species have been wiped out and then there’s the issue of having extremely short arms.
But one American T-Rex – aka Ralph – is determined to prove...

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Former England goalkeeper John Ruddy among seven players released by Norwich City

John Ruddy in action for Norwich City





Former England goalkeeper John Ruddy tops the list of seven players who will leave Norwich in the summer. 
The Canaries are overhauling their squad and will not offer a new deal to the 30-year-old Ruddy after seven years at the...

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Jose Mourinho could rest stars for Arsenal clash to boost Europa League bid

Jose Mourinho’s determination to bring a problematic season to an historic end means the Manchester United manager will pull out all the stops to secure a place in the Europa League final.
Three underwhelming years under firstly David Moyes and then Louis van Gaal saw the Old Trafford...

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Alabama Approves Contract Extension for Nick Saban Worth $65 Million

“This has become our home and we are looking forward to finishing our career at Alabama,” he said in a statement.

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Saban, who won the 2003 B.C.S. title at Louisiana State, and Bear Bryant are the only coaches to win five national championships in the...

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World Snooker Championship: Mark Selby pulls off stunning comeback against John Higgins to retain title

Mark Selby pulled off one of the most astonishing victories in a Crucible final as he landed his third Betfred World Championship title.
When he trailed John Higgins by 10-4 on Sunday evening, Selby had looked beaten, on the scoreboard and in his cheerless demeanour, but a colossal comeback...

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Tennis news: Injured Andy Murray OUT of Great Britain’s Davis Cup quarter-final against France

Great Britain’s hopes of reaching the Davis Cup semi-finals suffered a major blow after Andy Murray was ruled out of next month’s last-eight clash with France through injury.
The world number one withdrew from the Miami Open because of an elbow problem and it has now been...

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'Emre Can trying to be Sebastian Coates. Get in my son!' - Liverpool fans react to German's goal of the season contender

The cultured German midfielder has recovered his best form in recent weeks





Emre Can has tended to split Liverpool’s fan base this season.
The cultured German midfielder was often the scapegoat for a series of poor Reds performances at the start of 2017.
But the 23-year-old...

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Andy Murray beaten by Dominic Thiem in Barcelona Open semi-final

Andy Murray lost a brutal battle with powerful Austrian Dominic Thiem as his run at the Barcelona Open was ended in the semi-finals.
The world number one overcame a slow start, which looked set at one stage to condemn him to a swift defeat, to drag himself back into the contest.
However,...

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Championship reports: Leeds' play-off hopes all but over as Fulham and Sheffield Wednesday get results

Leeds United 3-3 Norwich City
Leeds’ outside Championship play-off hopes were all but ended by a breathless 3-3 draw with Norwich.
Having seemed top-six certainties from November to the start of April, a run of one win in six left Garry Monk’s men knowing a win here was a...

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Crystal Palace 0-2 Burnley: Clarets finally secure first away win of the season

Burnley broke their away-day duck and eased their relegation fears as goals from Ashley Barnes and Andre Gray secured a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace.
Barnes struck after just eight minutes and Tom Heaton kept Palace at bay before substitute Gray hit a late second to ensure the Clarets finally...

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The Peacocks of N.F.L. Draft Night

Like everyone else who strode down the red carpet here, Mr. Bolles is a large man, but he was almost lost in the teeming crowd. Like our expanding universe, the N.F.L. pursues a single course — more and bigger. And the draft has become part of the general bloat.

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Burnley boss Sean Dyche thinks Joey Barton's 18-month ban is 'harsh'

Burnley boss Sean Dyche has argued the 18-month ban imposed on Joey Barton is “harsh” on the day the Football Association published their reasons for suspending the midfielder following betting breaches.
The FA imposed the punishment on the 34-year-old on Wednesday in relation to...

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Chelsea v Southampton: LIVE stream and team news from Premier League clash on April 25, 2017

Chelsea will be hoping to take a step closer to lifting the Premier League title when they face Southampton at Stamford Bridge – LIVE on talkSPORT.
Antonio Conte’s side can extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points over rivals Tottenham, should they beat the Saints on Tuesday...

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