Friday, March 31, 2017

REVEALED: How the Premier League table can change this weekend, with Liverpool v Everton and Arsenal v Manchester City

Highest possible position at the end of the weekend: 19thLowest possible position at the end of the weekend: 20th





The Premier League is back!
After another drab fortnight of international football, league football returns to England with a weekend of high-profile matches,...

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Tom Rowe: 'Didn't handle pressure or speed of Canadiens'

The Florida Panthers got going in the second period, but costly mistakes in the third period let the game get away from them.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Royals go deep three times against White Sox

Alex Gordon, Cheslor Cuthbert and Brandon Moss hit solo home runs in the Royals’ 7-4 spring training win over the White Sox.

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FOX Sports Southeast to televise full day of Braves programming on MLB Opening Day

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Preview: Bucks vs. Pistons | FOX Sports

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Like Old Times as Venus Williams Beats a No. 1 and Her Father Beams

On Wednesday night, the chatter from the private boxes was deafening at times. But through the din, you could hear Williams’s father and longtime coach, Richard, at courtside, cheering her on.

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L.P.G.A. Tour’s First Major Suspended for Wind in First Round

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Karine Icher of France after her tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the LPGA’s ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. —...

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Ravichandran Ashwin Out; KL Rahul, Murali Vijay to Undergo Surgeries – NDTV Sports

Ravichandran Ashwin has taken an astounding 81 wickets this season. © AFP
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Sui and Han boost China's push to produce more Winter Olympians | Reuters

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| HELSINKI


HELSINKI Sui Wenjing and Han Cong knew there was more at stake than just ending China’s six-year gold medal drought at the world figure skating championships.

A place on the top of the podium instantly granted their country three...

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Number of Women Coaching in College Has Plummeted in Title IX Era

“I want to think sexism is too simple of an answer, but what is it if it’s not that?” said VanDerveer, the only woman besides Pat Summitt to have won 1,000 career games in Division I. “Anytime someone hires a male coach and says, ‘Coaching is coaching,’ well, why aren’t more women in men’s...

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FIFA hands 1,300-page corruption report to Swiss authorities | Reuters

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| ZURICH


ZURICH FIFA has completed a 22-month internal inquiry into allegations of high-level corruption and criminal misconduct that buffeted world football and handed its report to Swiss authorities, soccer’s ruling body said on...

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‘Rotten, Dirty, Traitor’ Falls Into the Juventus-Napoli Divide

“Juventus has a rivalry with many clubs, but with Napoli it is maybe more intense,” José Altafini, an alumnus of both, said Thursday. That, perhaps, is because theirs is not an enmity rooted, particularly, in soccer: Napoli and Juventus have only fleetingly been peers on the field.

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New Jersey Devils forward Patrik Elias announces retirement

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) Patrik Elias, the New Jersey Devils' all-time leading scorer, is retiring after a career that spanned almost two decades and included two Stanley Cup titles.

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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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Thursday, March 30, 2017

Swansea boss Paul Clement has no problem with Gylfi Sigurdsson’s dreams of playing for a ‘big club’

Paul Clement insists star man Gylfi Sigurdsson’s “dream” to play for a big club will not distract Swansea’s battle to stay in the Premier League.
Icelandic playmaker Sigurdsson is far and away Swansea’s most influential player, being involved in 53 per cent of...

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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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Neil Taylor facing extended ban over horror tackle on Seamus Coleman as FIFA open disciplinary case against Wales defender

FIFA has opened proceedings against Neil Taylor following the Wales defender’s horror tackle on Republic of Ireland’s Seamus Coleman.
Everton full-back Coleman needed surgery on a broken tibia and fibula after being injured in the 69th minute of Friday’s World Cup...

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'Wilfried Zaha took the easier option by playing for the Ivory Coast', former England defender Danny Mills tells talkSPORT

Wilfried Zaha





Danny Mills claims Wilfried Zaha took the ‘easier option’ by playing for the Ivory Coast over England.
The Crystal Palace winger made two friendly appearances for the Three Lions before switching his international allegiance to the country of his birth last...

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Transfer rumours and paper review – Thursday, March 30: Chelsea's £70m striker search, Ozil speaks out over Arsenal future, Man United get huge boost

Here are the top headlines and transfer-related stories in Thursday’s newspapers…
Chelsea have been put on red alert after wantaway Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez said he wants to stay in London this summer, but only with a winning team. FULL STORY HERE
However, reports claim...

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Wednesday, March 29, 2017

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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Sunderland AFC news: Jermain Defoe reveals he's turned vegan in bid to stay in England contention

Evergreen England striker Jermain Defoe has turned to veganism in a bid to stay on top of his game at 34.
Defoe ended a three-and-a-half absence from the international stage on Sunday, opening the scoring in the Three Lions’ 2-0 Wembley win over Lithuania.
That was the latest...

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The L.P.G.A. Tour and Donald Trump: It’s Complicated

The United States Golf Association awarded its flagship women’s event to Trump’s Bedminster course in 2012, when his reputation as an opportunistic outsider came from supporting golf when the economy was cratering and other benefactors were bailing.

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Government Unlikely to Give Green Signal to India-Pakistan Cricket in Dubai – NDTV Sports

The BCCI wanted to host Pakistan in 2016 but did not get government clearance. © AFP
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Olympics or not, NHL ready to make push into China | Reuters

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TORONTO With or without the Olympics, the National Hockey League will join the sporting stampede into the coveted China market with the league expected to announce on Thursday preseason games in Beijing and Shanghai.

NHL Commissioner Gary...

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N.C.A.A. Tradition (Cutting Down Nets) Comes With a Snip of Danger

Yet the ceremony also has built-in (if rarely evident) danger, combining as it does excitement and a feeling of indomitability with a ladder and a sharp object. And just as Michigan’s Donlon emerged with a cut this March, North Carolina Coach Roy Williams sustained a similar one during a...

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Surf League offers $5,000 for season's biggest wipeout | Reuters

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U.S. Men’s Soccer Earns a Point in Tougher Qualifier Against Panama

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Christian Pulisic of the United States, left, vied with Panama’s Luis Ovalle during a World Cup qualifying match in Panama City on Tuesday.

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PANAMA CITY — In an...

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VIDEO: Worst golf strike ever? Sergio Garcia fires tee shot straight into the water

Watch Sergio Garcia’s shot below…





Sergio Garcia may have played the worst golf shot in the history of the spot when taking on Jon Rahm at the WGC Dell Match Play in Austin.
Lining up to take a tee shot in dreadful conditions, Garcia swung at the ball and failed...

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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Premier League news: 11 quality players who have lost their way this season

This season has very much been a maturing period for Barkley. Ronald Koeman, the Everton manager, made it clear at the beginning of the campaign that the midfielder’s place in the team was not guaranteed and he had to raise his performances. While his club form has...

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Formula 1: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton claims pole position for season-opening Australian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton delivered an emphatic performance to stave off a resurgent Ferrari and claim pole position for Sunday’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Sebastian Vettel, who could very well prove to be Hamilton’s closest challenger this year, will line up alongside the...

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Premier League underrated XI: Do these stars get the recognition they deserve?

The Potters shot-stopper has performed admirably at the age of 34 after stepping up from Championship side Derby County. He’s been a solid replacement for Jack Butland, who is out with injury.





Swansea City boss Paul Clement has claimed midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson doesn’t...

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Ranking each Premier League club by their greatest EVER goalkeeper, including Schmeichel, Seaman, Clemence and more

The most dated legend in this list, George Maddison served Hull City for 14 years from 1924 until 1938. He joined from Tottenham Hotspur and became a true great in East Yorkshire. He dominated his box and was quick off his line, with one fan site saying: ‘Very rarely did he...

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Monday, March 27, 2017

Sunderland AFC transfer report: Fenerbahce preparing alternative offers to keep on-loan midfielder Jeremain Lens

Jeremain Lens: The 29-year-old (right) scored v Man United in this season’s Europa League





Fenerbahce are set to table an offer for Sunderland midfielder Jeremain Lens, according to reports.
The 29-year-old is currently on a season-long loan with the Istanbul club,...

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On Brink Of Defeat, Steve Smith Caught On Camera Abusing Murali Vijay – NDTV Sports

Camera footage of the Australian dressing room showed Smith let off an expletive-filled tirade. © AFP
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World chess body chief alleges plot to oust him: TASS | Reuters

MOSCOW The Russian head of world chess’s governing body FIDE said on Monday he was the victim of a plot to oust him but denied a report by his own organization that he had resigned.

The statement on the FIDE website said Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, its president since 1995, had announced...

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Final Four Illustrates N.C.A.A. Tournament’s Constant: Unpredictability

But beyond these fun facts, what do these teams reveal about how to build a champion?
It is a risky business, divining meaning from happenstance — especially when it involves the N.C.A.A. tournament, a single-elimination playoff that is notoriously susceptible to seeding and luck.

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FIFA says no word from Maradona over threat to quit | Reuters

ZURICH Soccer’s governing body FIFA said on Monday it had heard nothing official from Diego Maradona since the Argentine World Cup winner threatened last week to quit his ambassadorial role.

FIFA said its last official contact with Maradona had been when he took part in a draw for...

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Clint Dempsey’s Hat Trick Seals a Win and Steadies a World Cup Campaign

Playing the full 90 minutes, Dempsey revealed an instant connection with the 18-year-old prodigy Christian Pulisic, who assisted on two of his goals, and together they teamed with Jozy Altidore to form what goalkeeper Tim Howard said was one of the Americans’ best recent attacking...

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Sunday, March 26, 2017

Chelsea FC: 'Hopefully it’s banter - £155m gets you TWO top class players' - Fans react to Neymar transfer reports

Antonio Conte: The Italian is already looking ahead to next season





Chelsea fans have been reacting to reports Antonio Conte has rejected the chance to sign Neymar.
Roman Abramovich had reportedly agreed a £155.5m transfer fee to bring the Brazil and Barcelona superstar to...

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Australian Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel in Formula One season-opening victory as Lewis Hamilton finishes second

Sebastian Vettel: The Ferrari driver celebrates his win in Melbourne





Sebastian Vettel has underlined Ferrari’s championship credentials after beating Lewis Hamilton to win the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Pole-sitter Hamilton led the opening phase of the...

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'He's NOT that type of player!' - Wales boss Chris Coleman defends Neil Taylor over horrific Seamus Coleman leg-break

Neil Taylor is sent off for Wales





Chris Coleman defended Neil Taylor over his leg-breaking tackle on Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman, insisting: ‘He’s NOT that type of player!’
Everton star Coleman was carried from the field on a stretcher after Taylor had been...

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Transfer news: Crystal Palace ready to pay £6m fee to land French full-back Lionel Carole from Galatasaray

Galatasaray full-back Lionel Carole [right]





Crystal Palace are willing to increase their offer for Galatasaray full-back Lionel Carole, according to reports.
The Premier League club’s opening bid of £3m was turned down by the Turkish giants, who have set the...

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Revealed! The one player whose goals have won the most points for their Premier League club this season

Wednesday, March 22, 2017





It’s match-winning moments that really touch the hearts of supporters, managers and team-mates.
Romelu Lukaku, for example, might be leading the chase for the Golden Boot, but how decisive have his 21 goals actually been for Everton?
With this in mind,...

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Saturday, March 25, 2017

Revealed: Every footballer to have played 1000 games ranked by all-time appearances as Gianluigi Buffon reaches historic milestone

Parma (220), Juventus (612), Italy (168)





Gianluigi Buffon tonight plays his 1000th official football match, as Italy and Albania clash in Palermo.
Taking in spells with the Azzurri and Juventus, whom he still plays for, and his first club Parma, the 39-year-old has reached...

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A Former Prodigy Recaptures the Joy That Made Her a Star

Townsend seemed to be headed for a sure-thing pro career. But she soon became familiar with the cruel vagaries of tennis and the heartache of trying to become the picture of what a professional athlete should look like.

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Marc Leishman Wins Arnold Palmer Invitational by a Stroke

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With his victory on Sunday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Marc Leishman qualified for the Masters in April.

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ORLANDO, Fla. — With a 52-foot eagle putt on the...

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Kuldeep Yadav Remembers Shane Warne After Successful Debut – NDTV Sports

Kuldeep Yadav was the toast of the Indian cricket team on Saturday following his successful debut against Australia on Day 1 of the fourth and final Test at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday....

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Ivan Abadzhiev, the 'Pope of Weightlifting,' dies at 85 | Reuters

SOFIA Former Bulgarian weightlifting coach Ivan Abadzhiev, one of the sport’s most successful and prominent figures, has died aged 85, officials said on Saturday.

Widely known as “The Pope of Weightlifting,” Abadzhiev led Bulgaria to 10 Olympic, 57 world and 64 European...

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Chris Chiozza’s Buzzer-Beater Sends Florida Past Wisconsin in Overtime

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A Hail Mary, really — and with Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers quarterback, sitting no more than 10 feet away. As the ball went through the net, with 2.5 seconds left, Showalter turned toward Rodgers and mimicked Rodgers’s signature championship-belt...

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Wiggins defends his integrity after allegations of wrongdoing | Reuters

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U.S. Routs Honduras and Steadies Its World Cup Qualifying Campaign

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Sebastian Lletget after scoring the first goal for the United States on Friday night.

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — There was never any reason to worry. Nope, never,...

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Friday, March 24, 2017

Alex Neil tells talkSPORT he would 'not be interested' in succeeding Gordon Strachan as Scotland boss

Alex Neil





Alex Neil has told talkSPORT he would not be interested in the Scotland job should it become available.
The Tartan Army have endured a woeful start to their World Cup qualifying campaign under current boss Gordon Strachan.
Strachan has been publicly backed to...

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Revealed! Top 20 Premier League players with the most successful dribbles this season

One of the most enjoyable things as a football fan is watching a player dribble towards goal.
In the Premier League, a number of our top attacking stars love to glide through unwieldy challenges with poise and grace as they create chances.
But which superstars get people off their seat...

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F1: Lewis Hamilton dominates Australian Grand Prix practice ahead of first race of season

The new Formula One season roared back into action on Friday and there was an all-too familiar name at the top of the order after Lewis Hamilton completed an ominous practice double for the Australian Grand Prix.
Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel exchanged verbal volleys in Melbourne yesterday...

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Premier League stats: Which clubs have hit the woodwork the most in history? Top 10 revealed here

Nearly every weekend a selection of clubs are left cursing the woodwork.
Manchester City were doing exactly this on Sunday evening when an effort from Kevin De Bruyne in the second-half of the 1-1 draw with Liverpool bounced off the post and away to safety.
So this got us thinking: which...

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Out of contract in 2018: 26 Premier League players with less than 18 months to run on their current deals

Arsenal fans have already resigned themselves to losing Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez in the summer.
The Gunners stars have 18 months left to run on their current contracts at the Emirates and do not appear to be close to signing new terms with uncertainty surrounding Arsene...

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Every Premier League squad's average age ranked from oldest to youngest

Wednesday, March 22, 2017





In the 2016/17 Premier League season, which team has the youngest squad?
Tottenham Hotspur have been praised this term for their youthful approach to the game, with Mauricio Pochettino favouring the promotion of academy players and the signing of youngsters...

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Thursday, March 23, 2017

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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Revealed! Premier League teams caught offside the most, on average, per game

There is nothing more infuriating than seeing one of your players caught offside at a vital moment.
Even if the opposition defence has superbly executed a trap for your striker, it can leave supporters up in arms, gesticulating furiously.
Some teams, though, are more likely to incur the...

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After Unceremonious Exit, Tournament at Indian Wells Moves On

Tommy Haas, a German-American player who competes sporadically on tour when not restricted by injuries, has filled the breach left by Moore’s resignation, becoming the tournament’s new director in June. Moore submitted his resignation to the event’s billionaire owner, Larry Ellison, 36 hours...

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Jason Day Withdraws From World Golf Championships Event, Citing Mother’s Illness

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AUSTIN, Tex. — The last time Jason Day had wept...

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Delhi Daredevils Could Miss Quinton de Kock Due To Injury – NDTV Sports

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MotoGP's Maverick poses a new challenge for Marquez | Reuters

LONDON Maverick Vinales was the top gun in testing and Valentino Rossi’s new Yamaha team mate will have triple world champion Marc Marquez in his sights when the MotoGP season starts in Qatar this weekend.

Vinales has replaced fellow-Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo alongside Rossi, the...

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United States Beats Puerto Rico for First World Baseball Classic Title

“We had a goal — to put the U.S.A. on top of the baseball world where it belongs, and we did exactly that,” said first baseman Eric Hosmer, who played on the 2013 team that was eliminated by Puerto Rico. “So we’re proud of the guys. It’s an awesome experience.”
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U.S. celebrate their first WBC title | Reuters

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A Thrilling Tie Exposes the Premier League’s Flaw

The spread, currently, is 9 points, between Tottenham in second place and Everton five spots below. There are fewer than a dozen games to play, and only three places on offer. Chelsea sails ahead in calm waters as the storm gathers below.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Transfer news: Djibril Sidibe explains why he could reject Manchester City and Arsenal this summer

Djibril Sidibe in action for Monaco


Wednesday, March 22, 2017





Arsenal and Manchester City target Djibril Sidibe is wary about leaving Monaco – because he doesn’t want ‘to become a substitute’.
The full-back has been in great form for the French...

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10 amazing football facts you won't believe are true

Want to impress/bore your mates at the pub with useless football trivia? Then read on…
1. Mark Hughes once played for Wales and Bayern Munich in the same dayHughes had just signed for Bayern and was due to play for Wales against Czechoslovakia in Prague in a Euro ’88 qualifier....

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Revealed! The Premier League teams who make the most interceptions per game

Wednesday, March 22, 2017





Since N’Golo Kante turned up in the Premier League, supporters have cared about interceptions more than ever.
The wily French midfield star – who many reporters believe should be named Player of the Year – has built a reputation on his knack of...

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Surprised? Premier League sides ranked by amount of long balls played – most to least

Opta class a long ball as ‘a forward pass of 35 yards or more that is kicked into space rather than a precise pass aimed at a particular team-mate’





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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

DEAL CLOSE! Sunderland to sign Benfica midfielder Andreas Samaris for £17m…IF Black Cats avoid relegation

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Sunderland have moved a step closer to signing Benfica midfielder Andreas Samaris, according to reports.
The Greece international, who came close to a move to the Stadium of Light in January, is now bound for the Premier League in the...

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Roger Federer Completes Another Chapter in a ‘Fairy Tale’ Season

“I didn’t know right away, because I’ve never been an injured guy, per se,” Federer said in an interview. “But I realized by October what an opportunity it was to be injured and what it could mean for the rest of my career. I didn’t think it was going to be this beautiful, but I’ll take...

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Golf Venue for 2020 Tokyo Games Lifts Restrictions on Women

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David Warner Waiting For Turnaround, Eager to Score vs India – NDTV Sports

Australia opener David Warner is only waiting for a turnaround and is eager to score a big one in the last Test against India in Dharamsala. It has been a barren run for Warner since arriving in India but the left-hander is hopeful of a...

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Chicago Fire sign Schweinsteiger from Manchester United | Reuters

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College Coaching Changes Are the Real Madness in March

Every spring, as the coaching carousel starts spinning, fans are reminded that while the N.C.A.A. tournament is often contested by players during this time of the year, a college’s reaching it almost always demands a good coach leading the way. Televised games and required media interviews...

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2028 Olympic Games not an option for Paris, says bid chief | Reuters

LONDON The Paris Olympic bid chief said on Tuesday he was not against the awarding of the 2024 and 2028 Olympics in the same session later this year, but ruled the French capital out of the latter Games.

“It is now or never. We will not come back for 2028,” three-times Olympic...

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UEFA’s New President, Aleksander Ceferin, Craves Plenty of Change in His Staid Sport

More than being unafraid of change, though, he said he was compelled toward it. It is his “responsibility,” he said. No more boiler-room politics, no more clandestine deals, no more murky patronage. He is an unknown quantity, and that brings with it a blank slate.

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Monday, March 20, 2017

LISTEN: ‘All good things come to an end’ - Alex Neil holds no grudges over sacking as Norwich manager

Alex Neil insists he bears no grudges towards Norwich City over his sacking as manager, but insists he felt he ‘had a lot of fight left’ to recover their disappointing season.
Neil joined talkSPORT for an exclusive interview on Monday, speaking for the first time since his departure from the...

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Revealed! Top 20 Premier League stars who have scored the most goals outside the box

Tottenham Hotspur’s Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen has struck home plenty of long-range efforts.
His low left-foot curler, which opened the scoring against Southampton was the 13 such goal in his Spurs career – and this total is the most of any player in the English top-flight since...

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Will Paul Pogba be an Angel Di Maria or a Roy Keane? British record transfers ranked from worst to first

Paul Pogba is struggling to live up to his billing as British football’s most expensive ever signing having returned to Manchester United from Juventus in a whopping £89.3million deal last summer.
The 24-year-old Frenchman is not the first player to feel the burden of a hefty price tag,...

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Revealed: How many miles each Premier League team ran over the weekend

The Premier League isn’t for the faint-hearted.
Expected to meet the high physical demands of their managers, players are awarded little time for rest on the pitch.
This weekend was no different and talkSPORT has taken a look at which team covered the most ground across...

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Premier League results: Gary Cahill seals late Chelsea win, Leicester edge West Ham in five-goal thriller and more

After Arsenal suffered a 3-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion, there were five 3pm kick offs in the Premier League, and here’s how each concluded…
Crystal Palace 1-0 Watford
With this a contest that neither side could afford to lose, it was a predictably dull opening 45 minutes at...

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Sunday, March 19, 2017

Every Premier League team’s best fringe player

With Alexis Sanchez playing in a central role this year, the Frenchman has found himself on the bench a lot, despite his prolific goalscoring over the last four campaigns. A handy player to have as a substitute given he’s hit eight Premier League goals from just seven starts...

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Florida Midday Minute: Lightning, Seminoles, Gators take center stage

Hana Ostapchuk has the Florida sports rundown for Friday, March 18, 2017, which features the Lightning hosting the Capitals, and FSU and Florida taking the court in second-round NCAA tournament action.

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Feilhaber on Sporting KC win: 'Fantastic to get three points for our team'

Benny Feilhaber scored Sporting Kansas City’s first goal of the season, helping the team earn the 2-1 win over San Jose.

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RECAP: Atlanta United capture first-ever home victory in 4-0 rout of Chicago Fire

Another sellout crowd in Atlanta for ATL UTD’s second home match, but this time the United supporters had much more than one goal to cheer for and a first-ever monumental home victory to take with them. Atlanta United defeated the Chicago Fire 4-0 recording the club’s first clean sheet of...

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WATCH: Brewers' Pina, Wren, Houle homer in win over Cubs

The Milwaukee Brewers’ Manny Pina and Kyle Wren hit 3-run homers and Dustin Houle added a solo shot in a win over the Chicago Cubs

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Federer and Wawrinka, Friends, Rivals and Countrymen, Will Meet Again

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At Muirfield, the World’s Oldest Golf Club, Women Can Join. Finally.

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Henry Fairweather, captain of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, which owns and plays at Muirfield.

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LONDON — At the world’s oldest golf club, no...

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Mumbai Lose Permanent Status, All North Eastern States Become BCCI Voters – NDTV Sports

Indian cricket’s one-time power centre Mumbai have lost their permanent voting status as per the new constitution of the Indian Cricket Board finalised by the Committee of Administrators (COA) appointed by the Supreme Court of...

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Golovkin edges Jacobs by decision to defend titles | Reuters

NEW YORK Gennady “GGG” Golovkin, the most fearsome knockout artist of this era, was pushed to the limit by Daniel Jacobs before retaining his world middleweight titles by decision at Madison Square Garden on Friday.

Jacobs, known as “Miracle Man” since coming back...

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Wisconsin, the Giant Killer, Takes Down Another by Beating Villanova

Wisconsin (27-9) will play in the round of 16 on Friday at Madison Square Garden against fourth-seeded Florida, which crushed fifth-seeded Virginia, 65-39, on Saturday night.

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U.S. win eliminates Dominican Republic from Classic | Reuters

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Real Madrid Draws Bayern Munich in Champions League Quarterfinal

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Real Madrid players celebrated a goal in their game against Real Betis on Sunday.

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No ammo, no problem as Fourcade wins in biathlon World Cup

OSLO, Norway (AP) Biathlon is a sport combining skiing and shooting, but French star Martin Fourcade proved Sunday you can win without any ammunition at all.

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WATCH: See you later alligator! Cody Gribble sends creature back into lake at Arnold Palmer invitational

Gribble gently gave the alligator a nudge by tapping on his tail





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The link between some light exercise and a killing machine don’t exactly complement each other.
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Saturday, March 18, 2017

Championship round-up: Newcastle slip up in title race, Brentford pull off stunning comeback and Wolves shock Fulham

Birmingham City 0-0 Newcastle United
Newcastle slipped up their bid to claim the Championship title after being held to a goalless draw against Birmingham.
The result leaves the Magpies one point clear of second placed Brighton ahead of the Seagulls’ evening kick-off against Leeds.
Burton...

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Arsenal FC news: Arsene Wenger reveals he has made a decision on his future and fans will know 'very soon'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger





Arsene Wenger has revealed he has made his decision on his future at Arsenal – but refused to make his choice public for now.
The Gunners put in a limp performance against West Brom at the Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon and their reward was a...

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Transfer rumours and paper review – Saturday, March 18: Manchester United eye Monaco starlet, Tottenham could lose goal hero, and more

Here are the top headlines and transfer-related stories in Saturday’s newspapers…
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte will be offered £13m a year – double what the Italian earns at Stamford Bridge – to manage Inter Milan. (Sun)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, 67, has no...

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Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce lauds 'exceptional' Mamadou Sakho but casts doubt on permanent move for Liverpool defender

Sam Allardyce has lauded Mamadou Sakho’s arrival at Crystal Palace for giving his side more defensive stability – but admits a permanent deal for the Liverpool defender would require a “big negotiation”.
The 27-year-old France international moved to Selhurst Park on...

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Europe's top wonderkids: Best young talent your team might be monitoring in the transfer market

Gilmour is considered the best young talent Scotland have produced in two decades and the Mirror claim Chelsea are interested in a deal. Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Manchester United are also reportedly keen.





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Friday, March 17, 2017

‘I thought my England career was over’ – Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe admits shock at international recall

Jermain Defoe has admitted he thought his England career was over until he received a phone call from Gareth Southgate.
The 34-year-old Sunderland striker has been called into the squad for the games against Germany and Lithuania later this month, with injuries to Wayne Rooney, Daniel...

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Frank Vogel: How we played tonight is unacceptable

Orlando Magic coach Frank Vogel breaks down the loss to the Warriors, saying he was disappointed with a sloppy performance against the best team in the league.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Eight-run second, Gordon homer lift Royals

A Whit Merrifield triple and Billy Burns single highlighted an eight-run second inning and Alex Gordon later went deep in a Royals split squad’s 13-3 win over San Diego.

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These ACC teams should be wary of early upsets in NCAA tourney

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Roger Federer and Nick Kyrgios Get Ready to Square Off

“I think Nick is the most talented player since Roger jumped on the scene,” said Paul Annacone, a former coach of Federer and Pete Sampras.

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Golfers Miss Arnold Palmer, but Miss His Tournament? Not a Chance

“That was neat stuff,” said Day, who returns to defend his title this week at a tournament where the players are at once looking ahead to the Masters and back at Palmer’s life and legacy.
The tone is one of celebrating a grand life rather than mourning a great loss. On Wednesday, Day peeled...

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COA May Take Legal Action Against State Bodies Not Implementing Lodha Reforms – NDTV Sports

COA also took stock of funds needed by state bodies to conduct matches of the Indian Premier League. © AFP
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Soccer: Guardiola must rebuild back four to succeed

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STOCKHOLM Pep Guardiola must address his side’s defensive woes if Manchester City are to have any chance of adding another Premier League title, former assistant manager Hans Backe said.

The 65-year-old Swede, who spent a...

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Why Are Basketball Games So Squeaky? Consider the Spiny Lobster

“If you’ve ever played a violin, you have to push down and slide at just the right combination to get these two surfaces to stick and slip across each other,” Patek said. “And on each slip it makes a little burst of sound. And that’s the same thing for a spiny lobster.”

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Bayern's Ancelotti gets Real reunion, Juve meet Barca | Reuters

ZURICH Titleholders Real Madrid must face their former coach in the Champions League quarter-finals after they were drawn against Carlo Ancelotti’s Bayern Munich on Friday.

Ancelotti led Real to the 10th of their 11 European Cups in 2014, inflicting Bayern’s heaviest European...

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After 29 Years, Kingpin of African Soccer Is Abruptly Shown the Door

Not two months later, it has evaporated completely. On Thursday, at the federation’s congress in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, Mr. Hayatou was finally removed as the head of African soccer, resoundingly beaten, in a 34-to-20 vote, by Ahmad Ahmad, the previously unheralded president of...

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Former Michigan player Lewis charged with domestic violence

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Former Michigan cornerback and NFL prospect Jourdan Lewis has been charged with misdemeanor domestic violence after authorities say he assaulted his girlfriend.

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

Transfer rumours and paper review – Thursday, March 16: Chelsea in £100m Lukaku and Barkley bid, plus latest Liverpool and Man United gossip

Here are the top headlines and transfer-related stories in Thursday’s newspapers…
Chelsea are lining up a £100million double swoop for Everton’s Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley. (Daily Telegraph)
Striker Diego Costa could be sold this summer to finance the double deal for...

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‘The best players keep their head down and do their talking on the pitch’ - Swansea City boss Paul Clement on Romelu Lukaku

Paul Clement: The Swansea boss joined Jim White on talkSPORT





Romelu Lukaku needs to keep his ‘head down’ and let his football do the talking, Swansea City boss Paul Clement has told talkSPORT.
The Everton forward has rejected the offer of a new five-year deal at the club,...

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VIDEO: Who let the dogs out? Cyclist Peter Sagan avoids crash at the Tirreno-Adriatico

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Dog owners can be a stubborn breed.
People failing to clean up after their beloved pet can often leave a passer-by cursing their existence.
And cyclist Peter Sagan came within seconds of finding himself in a...

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Champions League: Which league has provided the most quarter-finalists in European Cup history? Top six nations revealed

Hibs were the first Scottish club to reach the European Cup’s last eight, followed by Rangers, Dundee, Celtic (who won the tournament in 1967), Dundee United and Aberdeen. Click the arrow above to see which countries have provided the most European Cup quarter-finalists,...

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Alan Pardew is not the right fit for Norwich City, former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan tells talkSPORT

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Alan Pardew would not be the right choice to manage Norwich City, according to former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan.
The Championship club are searching for a new boss after ending Alex Neil’s two-year tenure on Friday.
Pardew, who was sacked by Palace...

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Premier League clubs: Every current top flight team ranked on the progress they've made this season

The Black Cats have surely run out of time in the top flight. Jermain Defoe got the team out of jail last season, but such a miraculous run at the end of this term isn’t anticipated. David Moyes hasn’t transformed the squad in any way and, in reality, they aren’t good enough to...

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Transfer BLOW! Sunderland target Vicente Iborra set to join Roma

Sevilla captain Vicente Iborra





Sunderland target Vicente Iborra is set for a move to Roma – if the Italian club confirm the appointment of Monchi as their sporting director.
It has been widely reported that transfer guru Monchi will leave Sevilla this summer, with Arsenal...

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Keith Yandle: We know the desperation we need to play with

Florida Panthers defenseman Keith Yandle says the team knows it needs to be playing with desperation and that they did that Tuesday night against the Maple Leafs.

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Royals' Salvador Perez returns to camp

SURPRISE, Ariz. — All-Star catcher Salvador Perez, who suffered an injury to his left knee Saturday in the World Baseball Classic, was back in Royals camp Tuesday morning, and was walking without any visible limp.
Perez was expected to have a second MRI conducted here in the morning....

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Hawks LIVE To Go: Hawks cruise in Memphis for third straight win

The Hawks never trailed, leading by as many as 26 as they rolled past the Grizzlies to move within a game of fourth in the East.

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StaTuesday: Dissecting the Badgers with advanced stats

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Maria Sharapova’s Imminent Return Stirs Debate on Wild Cards

Among tennis’s top players and executives, opinions on Sharapova’s exemptions were a mix of cautious and conflicted.

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Second-ranked Angelique Kerber, who will regain the No. 1 ranking from Serena Williams at the conclusion of this tournament, was taken aback...

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Muirfield’s Mulligan, Allowing Female Members, Is a Grudging Blow to Bigotry

In their defense, the pace of change must be dizzying for those stuck in the era of knee-length trousers, ruffled cravats and tweed jackets. For more than a century, Muirfield had been able to welcome the world to its storied course while keeping women out, except as guests and visitors....

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Virat Kohli, Steve Smith Differ On Pitch Conditions – NDTV Sports

With the four-match Test series level at 1-1, the Ranchi pitch may well play a vital role as India take on Australia in the vital 3rd Test from Thursday. In both the previous Tests, the track played an important role and the rival...

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Liverpool set to expand The Kop during Anfield renovations | Reuters

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Calipari Is a Media Machine. But Don’t Ask Him to Use a Computer.

Was it benign sincerity? Did Calipari have ulterior motives for staying on the good sides of U.S.A. Basketball and Krzyzewski? Either or both might be true — this month, U.S.A. Basketball announced that Calipari would coach the 19-and-under national team. But Calipari’s public stance was...

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Yemeni tennis hopeful crosses war zone to compete | Reuters

DOHA Stepping onto a floodlit tennis court in Qatar last week, 13-year-old Alhassan Ishaq tried to steady his nerves.

The aspiring tennis champion from Yemen had trained for months and used his family’s savings crossing a war zone to reach the Asia junior championships in Qatar....

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For One Night in a Dreary Year, Leicester City’s Magic Returns

It is not just that Leicester has lost games. It is that it lost games with barely a whimper, all of that old spirit seemingly spent. It is that it lost a manager, too, and with it some of its romance, as Claudio Ranieri was dismissed amid empty statements of regret and talk — vehemently...

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Japan beats Israel 8-3 to reach championship round of WBC

TOKYO (AP) �� Yoshitomo Tsutsugo sparked a five-run sixth inning with a solo home run to lead Japan over Israel 8-3 Wednesday and into the championship round of the World Baseball Classic.

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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Transfer rumours and paper review – Tuesday, March 14: Arsenal eyeing Everton and Celtic stars, Wilshere faces Bournemouth snub, Hodgson to take Norwich job?

Here are the top transfer-related stories in Tuesday’s newspapers…
Bournemouth’s interest in signing Arsenal loanee Jack Wilshere is cooling. Manager Eddie Howe said only a month ago he was keen to make Wilshere’s loan deal a permanent one. But the Cherries boss is now having...

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Chelsea FC news: 'Some of our fans have very short memories!' - Fans debate Jose Mourinho reception

Jose Mourinho: His Manchester United side were beaten at Chelsea in the FA Cup





Jose Mourinho was given a frosty reception by some Chelsea fans on his return to Stamford Bridge.
It is the second time the Portuguese boss has been back to his old club since his sacking in...

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Penn State Ex-Officials Plead Guilty in Sandusky Case

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Former Aston Villa boss Remi Garde turns down French Football Federation director role in favour of return to management

Former Aston Villa manager Remi Garde





Former Aston Villa boss and Arsenal midfielder Remi Garde has turned down a top job with the French Football Federation as he plots a route back into management.
The 50-year-old has been unemployed since leaving Villa 12 months ago...

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Every current top-flight club's all-time leading scorer in the Premier League - REVEALED: Including Joshua King and Romelu Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku and Josh King have increased their leads as top scorer for their respective clubs in the Premier League. 
Belgian striker Lukaku, who first moved to Merseyside on loan in 2013, has netted more than 60 goals in 131 league appearances for the Toffees, his latest strike coming...

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Monday, March 13, 2017

Transfer rumours and paper review – Monday, March 13: Bayern Munich eye shock Xhaka deal, Arsenal and Chelsea want Wolves star and MORE gossip

Here’s the top transfer-related stories in Monday’s newspapers…
Bayern Munich could make a surprise move to end Granit Xhaka’s disappointing spell at Arsenal. Xhaka has struggled to make an impression in the Premier League since his £35million move to the Emirates Stadium...

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Heat begin homestand with tall test against Pelicans

The Miami Heat return to South Beach and kick off five straight games at home with a matchup against Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins and the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Sporting KC's Matt Besler: 'We were pushing there at the end'

Sporting KC’s Matt Besler says the team was pushing for a goal at the end, but they ultimately came up short as they played to a scoreless draw with FC Dallas.

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Recap: Minnesota United FC vs. Atlanta United FC 03/12/2017

The only thing that may have been colder than the snow that fell on TCF Bank Stadium on Sunday was the ice in Atlanta United‘s veins.
A hat-trick from Josef Martinez and brace from Miguel Almiron propelled Atlanta United to their first win in MLS, as the Eastern Conference side mauled...

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With a Racket in One Hand, World Team Tennis Passes a Torch With the Other

She will retain a minority stake in the league and will remain majority owner of the Philadelphia Freedoms, the only one of the original teams that remains from 1974. Her partner, Ilana Kloss, is expected to remain the chief executive and commissioner of the league through 2017.

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Bangladesh Hope to Break Losing Streak in 100th Test – NDTV Sports

Following their landmark win against England in Dhaka in October 2016, a lot was expected from the Bangladesh cricket team. However, since then, the Asian side have gone on to lose two Test matches in New Zealand, one in India and the...

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Barcelona miss Umtiti in defeat at Depor | Reuters

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N.C.A.A. Bracket Predictions: The Experts’ Picks

But though the formula picks Villanova to win it all, it gives the Wildcats only a 15 percent chance, followed by Gonzaga at 14 and Kansas at 10. Teams as far down as sixth-seeded S.M.U. and seventh-seeded St. Mary’s have at least a 1 percent chance of winning it all.

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U.S. anti-doping chief says WADA is 'fox guarding hen house' | Reuters

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LAUSANNE, Switzerland The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is not an independent body and in its current state cannot police sport as it lacks the powers of a global regulator, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency chief Travis Tygart...

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Changing Dynamics for England’s Elite Devalue ‘the Double’

It guaranteed, in effect, a form of immortality; even Ferguson, relentlessly focused on what tomorrow might bring, forever scornful of yesterday, recognized that. His first Double, he wrote, was “unforgettable.”

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Netherlands beats Israel 12-2 in World Baseball Classic

TOKYO (AP) Didi Gregorius drove in five runs Monday to lead the Netherlands over Israel 12-2 and hand the tournament debutants their first loss of the World Baseball Classic.

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Sunday, March 12, 2017

Former Crystal Palace and Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew on Norwich City's radar after Alex Neil sacking

Alan Pardew





Alan Pardew is in the frame to become Norwich’s new manager.
The former Crystal Palace boss could replace Alex Neil at Carrow Road after the Scot was sacked on Friday.
Pardew is available after he was dismissed by Palace in December with the Eagles 17th in...

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Liverpool v Burnley: Confirmed team news – Divock Origi replaces injured Roberto Firmino to lead Reds attack

Liverpool host Burnley in the Premier League, kick off 4pm, and the teams have been confirmed.
Jurgen Klopp has been hit with a number of injury concerns prior to kick off, with Jordan Henderson ruled out for a third consecutive game, and Daniel Sturridge, Roberto Firmino and Dejan Lovren...

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Chasing Big Sports Goals, Rutgers Stumbles Into a Vat of Red Ink

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John Surtees: Ex-Formula One champion dies aged 83

John Surtees won the Formula One title in 1964





John Surtees, the only man to win the Formula One and motorcycle grand prix titles has died aged 83, his family has announced.
Surtees, who won the F1 title in 1964 to add to his 500cc motorcycle world titles from 1956, 1958,...

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Newcastle stunned by 16-year-old Fulham sensation, as Leeds, Reading and Sheffield Wednesday fail to win - Championship round-up

It’s been another cracking Saturday afternoon of Championship action. Here’s what happened…
Newcastle United 1-3 Fulham
Newcastle missed the chance to move clear at the top of the Championship as 16-year-old Ryan Sessegnon inspired Fulham to a fully deserved win at St...

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Not Kante? The Premier League players with the most interceptions this season revealed

N’Golo Kante has been named as a potential Player of the Year winner following his wonderful season in the heart of Chelsea’s midfield.
The French dynamo has been excellent for the Blues, continuing his fine form in England after helping Leicester to the Premier League title...

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Premier League round-up: Oumar Niasse gifts Hull crucial win, Josh King hits hat-trick for Bournemouth and Everton ease to victory

Hull City 2-1 Swansea City
Hull earned a crucial win in their bid to avoid the drop as Oumar Niasse struck twice to gift Marco Silva’s side a precious three points.
The Tigers came into the relegation encounter without a win in their last three games and four points adrift of Crystal Palace...

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Saturday, March 11, 2017

Man United rocked by Redknapp, Liverpool stunned at Anfield - Every Premier League team’s worst FA Cup upset

First Division Gunners took on Fourth Division Dragons in what was a real David v Goliath tie. Arsenal, expectedly, took the lead through Alan Smith but goals from Mickey Thomas and Steve Watkin in the final ten minutes gave Wrexham a stunning win on home soil. It’s one of the...

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Tom Rowe liked how Panthers competed until the end vs. Wild

Florida Panthers coach Tom Rowe breaks down the loss to the Wild, saying the team turned in a pretty strong effort and that they competed until the end.

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Brandon Moss to be more selective at plate

And he likely will strike out often.
• Zimmer, Staumont among 9 sent to Minor League camp
But Moss also pledges this: He will be more selective this season with hopes of driving up an on-base percentage that dipped in 2016 to .300, nearly 20 points below his career mark.
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FOX Sports Southeast to premiere 'Braves Spring Training All-Access' March 11

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WATCH: Yadiel Rivera makes tricky throw to first for Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Yadiel Rivera kept the Diamondbacks off the base paths with a nice off-balance throw to first.

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Davis Cup May Switch to Best-of-Three-Set Matches

“I think the main drivers of our strategy are to increase top player participation and enhance the experience for the fans, the spectators and the broadcasters,” Haggerty said in a telephone interview from Indian Wells, Calif., on Thursday. “Two five-set matches in one day can be very...

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Dustin Johnson Wins His First Tournament After Ascending to No. 1

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Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid May Get New Roles In The Indian Team – NDTV Sports

Former captain Anil Kumble is currently the head coach of the Indian cricket team. © AFP
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Pliskova rallies past Puig to avoid Indian Wells upset | Reuters

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Blade Runner Tests Limits of Prosthetics, Years After Oscar Pistorius

That ban was overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland, after further testing at Rice University resulted in a paper for the Journal of Applied Physiology contending that Pistorius was “mechanically dissimilar” to competitors racing on legs, moving his body...

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Miami to host 'Clasico' friendly between Barcelona and Real | Reuters

BARCELONA Spanish arch-rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona will meet in a pre-season friendly in Miami on July 29 in the first “Clasico” to take place outside Spain for 35 years.

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Vitaly Mutko, Russia’s Deputy Premier, Is Barred From FIFA Leadership

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Vitaly Mutko, Russia’s former sports minister, will leave his position as a FIFA council member in the spring, the organization said.

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Chawrasia, Pepperell and Pigem share lead at Indian Open

NEW DELHI (AP) Defending champion S.S.P. Chawrasia, Eddie Pepperell and Carlos Pigem shared the lead at 6 under in the Indian Open but will have to return on Sunday to finish their third rounds.

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Friday, March 10, 2017

CONFIRMED: Alex Neil sacked as manager of Norwich City after two years at Carrow Road

Norwich have sacked manager Alex Neil “in the best interests of the club”.
The 35-year-old joined the Canaries in January 2015 but, after winning promotion to the Premier League at the first attempt and then failing to stave off relegation, he leaves the club eighth in the EFL...

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Liverpool FC news: Reds star Roberto Firmino an injury doubt for Burnley clash

Liverpool could be without forward Roberto Firmino for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Burnley.
The Brazil international is a doubt for the game after missing training with a muscle problem.
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Specialists in failure: The managers who have played the most European campaigns with English clubs without winning a trophy

The recently sacked Leicester manager was taking part in his fifth European campaign with the Foxes in the Champions League this season. The Italian took charge of Chelsea in Europe in each of his seasons as manager of the Stamford Bridge club. They reached the first round of...

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Revealed! The eight highest-scoring defenders across Europe: Including Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A stars

The Italian has netted 10 times in his last 95 Serie A appearances.





Sergio Ramos scored twice as Real Madrid booked their place in the last eight of the Champions League on Tuesday.
Los Blancos beat Napoli 6-2 on aggregate over two legs and Spain international Ramos took...

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Every Premier League team’s attacking trio ranked by most goals and assists

Click the right arrow above to see which Premier League teams have the best attacking trios…





Over the years we’ve seen some wonderful attacking triumvirates in football.
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Thursday, March 9, 2017

Match winners! Every Premier League team's game changer this season – ranked from 20 to 1

Markovic has a point to prove having so far failed to make the grade at Liverpool. While he’s yet to get off the mark for the Tigers, he’s had an obvious impact on the team. His final ball is inferior to that of former Hull midfielder Robert Snodgrass, but the signs are...

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Chase Whitley glad to be able to face several righties

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Chase Whitley discusses his outing Wednesday, saying it felt good to face off against a handful of righties.

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Packers' Guion suspended for the first four games of 2017 season

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Defying Tennis Tradition, a Product of Public Courts Is on the Rise

Rising Unnoticed
In his junior years, Neto stayed in Southern California. He was able to enter the important Orange Bowl tournament in Florida only once because he lacked the resources to travel. And he was not winning tournaments; he would make the quarterfinals or semifinals and then crash...

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Simon Hobday, Offbeat U.S. Senior Open Champion, Dies at 76

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