SkpSoft Sports News Feed: April 2017

Sunday, April 30, 2017

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.
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Saturday, April 29, 2017

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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Thursday, April 27, 2017

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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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

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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LISTEN: Sebastian Coe calls into talkSPORT to join Drivetime London Marathon debate

Lord Coe called into Drivetime to join Ade and Goughy’s London Marathon debate

Sebastian Coe joined Drivetime on Monday to share his view on the London Marathon, with Adrian Durham and Darren Gough questioning the yearly run.
With Ade and Goughy debating the point of...

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Monday, April 24, 2017

Welcome to the World’s Coolest Kindergarten

About an hour before the game, the terrace outside the kindergarten began to fill with young parents in bomber jackets, snapback caps, stylish glasses and interesting shoes. Coffee and some snacks appeared. Outside, near the front door of the kindergarten, a man with a green mohawk vomited...

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20 FCS names to know for 2017 NFL Draft

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Sunday, April 23, 2017

Jurgen Klopp remains confident about Liverpool’s top four chances despite Crystal Palace defeat

The Reds suffered a damaging 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield

Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool have not blown their chance of securing Champions League football next season despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.
The loss leaves the door open for Manchester...

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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 finishing...

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Saturday, April 22, 2017

Arnold Palmer’s Hometown Golf Course Adjusts to Life Without Him

He had lunch most days at his regular table in the Palmer Grille, which was known simply as the men’s grille until a few years ago. His chair was the closest to the door of the men’s locker room and to the bar, so he could survey the room and easily greet and banter with members. At night,...

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Serena Williams’s Coach Sees a ‘Fabulous’ New Challenge in Her Pregnancy

“Honestly, I was only half surprised,” Mouratoglou, 46, said of Williams’s revealing her pregnancy to him on the telephone. “I was actually expecting it, because I know her by heart. I know how to read between the lines, even if she had told me nothing.”

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Kevin Garnett takes unfiltered approach on TV in Area 21

Sitting on a mahogany throne, wearing a casual red sweater, tight grey jeans and sneakers, Kevin Garnett turned to the rapper and actor Ludacris in a lounge chair beside him and asked the obvious question.

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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 unable to...

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Friday, April 21, 2017

Norwich City 2-0 Brighton and Hove Albion: Seagulls miss chance to clinch Championship title

Norwich beat newly promoted Brighton 2-0 on Friday night despite not managing a shot on target, with visiting goalkeeper David Stockdale scoring two own goals.
The Seagulls stopper twice dived to try to keep out well-stuck first-half shots from Alex Pritchard, and twice the efforts came back...

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Arsenal to finish 10th? Every top seven side's best and worst possible finish REVEALED

How it could happen: 82 points will guarantee a top three finish, which Chelsea can achieve should they win at least three more games. Even if every other club wins all their other games, only three sides can manage 82 points or higher.

The season is drawing to a close,...

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

Premier League bargain buys: Ranking every top-flight club's best value-for-money signing

Boro made a move to sign Doncaster’s captain, Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year in 2012 for around £100,000 and it has proved to be great business. He has struggled with injury setbacks this term, restricting him to just 18 Premier League appearances, but he...

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WATCH: Moose beats Bumgarner to first base as winning run scores

Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner was slow getting off the mound which gave Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas time to leg an infield hit out to first

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Bryce Harper belts solo HR, grand slam off Teheran

Bryce Harper continued his dominance of Julio Teheran, hitting a solo home run in the first inning and a grand slam in the second.

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Milwaukee Bucks post highest rating ever on FOX Sports Wisconsin

Serena Williams Confirms She’s Pregnant After Day of Speculation

The announcement was the latest surprise from Williams, who unexpectedly announced her engagement to Alexis Ohanian, a businessman and the co-founder of Reddit, in December.
“I’m elated for her; I’ve seen her with our son, and she will be a great mother,” said Andy Roddick, a former men’s...

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MS Dhoni Removal As Rising Pune Supergiant Captain Disappointed Suresh Raina – NDTV Sports

Removing Mahendra Singh Dhoni from Rising Pune Supergiant’s (RPS) captaincy hasn’t gone down well in most quarters with many former and current players coming to the ex-India skipper’s defence. The latest to join the...

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Murray, Wawrinka out of Monte Carlo Masters | Reuters

MONTE CARLO World number one Andy Murray was knocked out of the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday as Spaniard Albert Ramos battled back from 4-0 down in the final set to win 2-6 6-2 7-5 and reach the quarter-finals on a day of upsets.

Swiss third seed Stan Wawrinka, the 2015 French Open...

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It’s a Nice Night for Surfing. Beware of Sharks.

Brad Benter, also a part of San Diego’s night surfing scene, said he had once spotted a shark’s dorsal fin 100 feet from him under a full moon about 4:30 a.m. These days he wears an anklet meant to ward off sharks, although he is not confident it works.
Still, the night surfers are...

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Serena Williams confirms pregnancy | Reuters

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Meet the Tea Ladies (and Tea Boys) of British Soccer

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For Brian Clough, it was milk, one sugar. Kenny Dalglish liked his white. Jürgen Klopp and Ruud Gullit? They would have a coffee. So would Bobby Robson, though he liked his a little sweeter than most.
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Syracuse concludes spring on Saturday; Orange ahead of 2016

With the end of spring ball at hand, Syracuse coach Dino Babers figures his Orange are farther ahead than when he took over the program just over a year ago.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Every club to play in the Premier League revealed! Can you guess all 47?

Brighton’s promotion from the Championships means they will become the 48th club 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, having played First Division...

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Jack Wilshere: Arsenal midfielder may have made major error in leaving north London on loan this season – opinion

Tottenham Hotspur dismantled Bournemouth with ease at the weekend and Jack Wilshere’s struggles were symptomatic of the away side’s difficulties.
Substituted before the hour mark due to an ankle injury on a forgettable afternoon for the Cherries, his decision to go on loan to the south...

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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Transfer rumours and paper review – Monday, April 17: Manchester United to move for Chelsea star, Liverpool chasing Dortmund sensation?

Transfer rumours and paper review

Here are the top transfer-related stories in Monday’s newspapers…
Liverpool are keen to land Borussia Dortmund sensation Christian Pulisic this summer. Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp wants to be reunited with the exciting winger...

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The Marietta Kid: Watch Dansby Swanson collect first walk-off hit at SunTrust Park

Watch Dansby Swanson’s walk-off hit that helped the Atlanta Braves finish off a four-game sweep of the San Diego Padres.

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Gayle Falls, Kohli Stands Tall as Bangalore Hurtle Towards Big Score vs Gujarat – NDTV Sports

Gujarat Lions (GL) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are not in a happy place. The place is at the bottom of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017 table. GL have just one win and three losses, while RCB are scratching at the bottom of...

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Kenyans sweep to victories at Boston Marathon | Reuters

BOSTON Geoffrey Kirui and Edna Kiplagat produced a Kenyan sweep at the Boston Marathon, winning the men’s and women’s races on Monday by conquering the race’s hilly final miles to establish their dominance.

Kirui finished in two hours nine minutes and 37 seconds after...

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Yankees’ Mishmash Lineup Produces Common Result: Another Win

If the opening weeks of the season have been instructive, the Yankees might really be something when they get the entire band together. As it is, maladies aside, they are doing just fine.

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California drops rape charge against former NFL player Ray McDonald | Reuters

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Mourinho’s Insight Adds to Chelsea’s Pain in Loss to Manchester United

It would not have been possible, though, if Mourinho did not know Chelsea as well as he does. He found ways of negating strengths that could not have been discerned from afar; he drilled into weaknesses only someone who has spent time trying to disguise them would know.

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Ranking the 7 biggest NASCAR moments so far in 2017

World number one Dustin Johnson withdraws from the Masters before first round

The 32-year-old suffered a “serious fall” on Wednesday afternoon

World number one Dustin Johnson withdrew from the Masters just moments before he was due to start his first round at Augusta National on Thursday.
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Monday, April 17, 2017

Championship results: Brighton promoted after beating Wigan, Leeds fall out of play-off places

Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Wigan Athletic
Brighton sealed a return to the top flight for the first time in 34 years with a comfortable 2-1 home victory over relegation candidates Wigan.
Goals in each half from leading scorer Glenn Murray and winger Solly March gave the top-of-the-table...

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LISTEN: Chris Hughton joins talkSPORT to talk Brighton's promotion from the Championship and Premier League preparations

Chris Hughton has guided Brighton to the Premier League

Brighton’s promotion to the Premier League was confirmed on Easter Monday, as they defeated Wigan 2-1 at the Amex Stadium
Their rise to the top flight was confirmed just before 19:00, as Derby’s late goal against...

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Sunday, April 16, 2017

Sunderland AFC news: Billy Jones discharged from hospital after suffering concussion

Billy Jones: The defender left the field on a stretcher

Sunderland defender Billy Jones has been discharged from hospital after he suffered a concussion in the Premier League draw with West Ham.
Jones was involved in a 90th-minute collision and left the field on a...

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Kennedy seeks first win of 2017 as Royals go for sweep

Hank Aaron throws out first pitch at Sun Trust Park

Aaron capped a pregame ceremony that included Bobby Cox, Tom Glavine, Chipper Jones, Dale Murphy, Phil Niekro and John Smoltz.

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Preview: Brewers at Reds | FOX Sports

For L.P.G.A. Commissioner Mike Whan, Politics Become Part of the Game

At the women’s first event of the season in the United States, the Founders Cup last month in Phoenix, the women’s rights group UltraViolet staged a protest over the decision to hold the United States Women’s Open in July at a golf course owned by President Trump. The demonstration included...

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IPL Live Score | IPL Live Streaming

IPL Live Cricket Score: Virat Kohli will play his second game of season 10. © BCCI
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Kerr credits lucky turtle for Lotte triumph | Reuters

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A Baseball Battery That Hasn’t Lost Its Charge

Wainwright, acquired in a trade with Atlanta as a minor leaguer, has never played for another team in the majors. Molina is also a career Cardinal, and he signed a three-year, $60 million contract extension this month that takes him through his 38th birthday. Wainwright is signed through...

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France clinch men's Madison, Barker win first individual gold | Reuters

HONG KONG French duo Benjamin Thomas and Morgan Kneisky edged out Australia’s Cameron Meyer and Callum Scotson to win the men’s Madison, while Elinor Barker claimed her first individual world title at the track cycling world championships on Sunday.

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‘I Own Players’: How West Ham’s Transfer Scandal Upended English Soccer

Scudamore was already aware of wealthy individuals buying the transfer rights of players as early as 2000, a year after he took the job at the Premier League. Zahavi had told him all about it.

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Blue Jays place RHP Sanchez on 10-day DL with blister

TORONTO (AP) Blue Jays right-hander Aaron Sanchez has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a blister on his middle finger, another blow to a struggling team off to a 2-9 start.

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Master 2017: Defending champion Danny Willett misses weekend cut

Danny Willett became the first defending champion to miss the cut in the Masters since 2004 as Sergio Garcia set his sights on an overdue maiden major title at Augusta National.
Willett’s second round of 78 started with a demoralising quadruple-bogey eight on the first, but it was...

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Saturday, April 15, 2017

Championship round-up: Ten-man Fulham beat Norwich, Blackburn claim survival lifeline with victory over Nottingham Forest

talkSPORT bring you all the results from an action-packed Good Friday afternoon…
Norwich 1-3 Fulham
Fulham boosted their play-off hopes with a 3-1 victory at Norwich, despite playing half of the game with ten men.
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Manchester City's Vincent Kompany on first Premier League goal since 2015: 'If I had to work 15 years for one moment like this, I'd do it'

Vincent Kompany: The injury-plagued Belgian netted his first goal in 20 months

Vincent Kompany was happy to give something back to the fans after scoring in Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Southampton.
It was City captain’s first goal in 20 months, and further...

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Friday, April 14, 2017

David Moyes hails Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's bright future after PFA Young Player of the Year nomination

Sunderland boss David Moyes is convinced Jordan Pickford has a bright future after taking to life in the Premier League even quicker than Manchester United star David de Gea.
The 23-year-old keeper has performed so well for the struggling Black Cats this season that his elevation to the...

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Vargas feeling great after back-to-back solid outings for Royals

After missing most of 2016, Jason Vargas is feeling good and confident after back-to-back solid outings for the Royals.

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FOX Sports Southeast to televise Atlanta Hawks in first round of NBA Playoffs

Jimmy Nelson's strong start propels Milwaukee Brewers to third straight win

Is Russell Westbrook’s Season the Best Ever? Some Apples and Oranges to Pick From

On Wednesday night, Russell Westbrook will complete his rather outrageous (statistically speaking) regular season. It must be considered the single greatest season by any athlete ever, right? No? Here are some other contenders. Feel free to make the case for someone else in the comments...

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Review: In ‘Tommy’s Honour,’ a Family Feud on and Off the Green

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Jack Lowden as Tommy Morris in “Tommy’s Honour.”

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Samuel Badree Grabs Hat-Trick As He Spins A Web Around Mumbai Indians – NDTV Sports

Samuel Badree clinched the 1st hat-trick of IPL 2017 on Friday evening. © BCCI
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New Chinese owners of Italy's AC Milan soccer club to invest in stadium: CEO | Reuters

By Giulia Segreti and Elvira Pollina
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MILAN The new Chinese owners of Italian soccer club AC Milan plan to invest in a stadium and could eventually list the team on a stock market to help revive its fortunes, AC Milan’s chief executive-designate said on...

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Cubs Fans Waited 108 Years. Cooperstown Is Still Waiting.

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The Cubs’ World Series title was the first for the franchise in 108 years.

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CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs were baseball’s biggest story last season, winning their first...

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Germany's Vogel claims sprint victory at Track Cycling Worlds | Reuters

HONG KONG Germany’s twice Olympic champion Kristina Vogel brushed aside Australia’s Stephanie Morton to win the women’s sprint final on a superb day of racing at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships at the Hong Kong Velodrome on Friday.

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Borussia Dortmund Loses a Day After Explosions

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Borussia Dortmund center-back Marc Bartra had surgery for injuries to his wrist and arm after the team bus was attacked by explosives on Tuesday.

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Jacksonville set to celebrate 20th season

(STATS) – Jacksonville University will play six home games as part of the Dolphins' 20th season – coach Ian Shields' second guiding the Pioneer Football League program.

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WATCH: Golfer Tania Tare shows off amazing football AND golf trick-shots

Some people are almost too talented for their own good!

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Athletes are some of the most gifted individuals in the world.
But some people – like Tania Tare – are almost too talented for their own good!
The New Zealand golfer showed off her amazing...

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

Arsenal news: Mesut Ozil in no rush to resolve his future at Emirates Stadium

Mesut Ozil wants to put all talk of his future on hold until the summer as he looks to help Arsenal qualify for next season’s Champions League.
Speculation over Ozil’s plans has been ongoing for months as his current contract at the Emirates Stadium has a little over a year...

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

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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10 players given too much, too soon in the Premier League?

After settling into the first team over the past couple of years, United handed Lingard an improved contract extension, to expire in 2021, on a staggering wage of £100,000 per week. It’s a decision that has caused extensive backlash from supporters across the Premier League,...

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Yost talks about his 'universal hug' with Yordano Ventura's mother

Royals manager Ned Yost says seeing Marisol Hernandez, Yordano Ventura’s mother, “brought back a flood of emotions.”

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Watch Atlanta Braves' first game at SunTrust Park on FOX Sports Southeast

Draft analyst's take on Badgers in 2017 NFL Draft class

Bangladesh Team Concedes 92 Runs Off 4 Balls! – NDTV Sports

A Bangladeshi cricket team conceded 92 runs off just four balls © AFP
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Weight named Islanders coach | Reuters

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N.H.L. Playoffs: What to Watch in the First Round

The Capitals won the high-scoring season series, 2-1. The series begins Thursday in Washington.
No. 2 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. No. 3 Columbus Blue Jackets
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Germany says suspected Islamist detained over soccer attack | Reuters

By Tilman Blasshofer and Matthias Inverardi
| KARLSRUHE/DUESSELDORF, Germany

KARLSRUHE/DUESSELDORF, Germany German authorities arrested a suspected Islamist on Wednesday in connection with an attack on a bus carrying players of one of the country’s top soccer...

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Explosions Hit Borussia Dortmund’s Bus in Germany, Wounding a Player

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BC-AP Sports Preview Digest | FOX Sports

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger EXCLUSIVE*: ‘I don’t know if the fans are fit to support us!’

Of course, this was not really Arsene Wenger, but impressionist Luke Kempner

Arsenal were beaten 3-0 by Crystal Palace on Monday evening to mount further pressure on manager Arsene Wenger.
Fans have protested for the Frenchman to not extend his contract – which...

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Chinese Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton holds off Sebastian Vettel to claim pole

Lewis Hamilton believes that a rain-threatened Chinese Grand Prix could provide one of the most exciting races in recent times after he held off Sebastian Vettel to claim his second pole position of the new Formula One season.
Vettel, the four-time world champion, cemented his status as...

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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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Micky Gray tells talkSPORT: 'Arsenal need a manager like Sam Allardyce - the players have it too easy under Arsene Wenger'

Micky Gray has claimed Arsenal should replace Arsene Wenger with Sam Allardyce, the man who guided Crystal Palace to a 3-0 win over the Gunners on Monday evening.
Wenger’s future as manager has been the subject of much debate this season, and the defeat at Selhurst Park placed the Frenchman...

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Premier League changes 2016/17: Which side has made the most alterations to their line-up this season?

Consistent team selection can bring results – and it is statistically proven.
Antonio Conte’s side lead the way in the Premier League this season and look set to regain the crown having made the fewest changes to their side.
The Blues have been fortunate with injuries and...

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Monday, April 10, 2017

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 won...

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Sunderland AFC news: Black Cats to appeal Sebastian Larsson red card from Sunday's loss to Manchester United

Sunderland intend to appeal against the red card shown to Sebastian Larsson in Sunday’s defeat to Manchester United, it is understood.
The Sweden international was dismissed just before half-time at the Stadium of Light for a challenge of United midfielder Ander Herrera.
Referee Craig...

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@ The 313: Tears for another hallowed sports venue (VIDEO)

Panthers name Dale Tallon general manager

Dale Tallon has been appointed Panthers general manager and will also retain his title as president of hockey operations.

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Braves LIVE To Go: Braves fall to Pirates in 10 despite Teheran's gem, homers

Despite Julio Teheran’s gem and homers from Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson, the Braves fell to the Pirates in 10 innings.

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Preview: Bucks vs. Hornets | FOX Sports

Garcia Masters Augusta to end major drought | Reuters

By Steve Keating
| AUGUSTA, Georgia

AUGUSTA, Georgia Sergio Garcia ended nearly two decades of major heartbreak when he beat Justin Rose in a playoff to win the U.S. Masters on Sunday on what would have been the 60th birthday of his hero, the late Seve...

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Same Old Sergio Writes a New Script

He bogeyed the 10th and 11th holes, and on the 13th hole his tee shot was so deep in the bushes he had to declare it unplayable. His playing partner and good friend, Justin Rose, appeared to be running away with the championship.
And then something unexpectedly good finally happened to...

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Final match-ups determined for Stanley Cup playoffs | Reuters

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U.S., Mexico and Canada Likely to Affirm Joint World Cup Bid

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Bobby Wood (11) reacting after scoring a goal against Mexico in a Concacaf playoff game in the Rose Bowl in 2015. The United States and Mexico, long rivals on the field, seem likely to join forces with Canada in a bid for the 2026 World Cup.

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Nephew of late Hall of Famer Junior Seau signs with Bills

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have signed defensive end Ian Seau, the nephew of late Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Junior Seau.

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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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Sunday, April 9, 2017

Everton FC news: 'If he doesn’t sign then we need to sell' - Ronald Koeman on Ross Barkley contract offer

Ross Barkley (left): The 23-year-old’s Everton contract expires in 2018

Everton manager Ronald Koeman has offered Ross Barkley an ultimatum: Sign a new contract or leave.
The England midfielder’s current deal at Goodison Park expires in 2018 and the 23-year-old...

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Chinese Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton cruises to victory in Shanghai

A dominant Lewis Hamilton delivered a crushing victory at the Chinese Grand Prix to join title rival Sebastian Vettel at the summit of the Formula One championship.
Hamilton claimed his fifth victory in Shanghai with a lights-to-flag win while Vettel, who took the chequered flag at the...

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Championship results: Norwich thrash Reading, Nottingham Forest stun Huddersfield, Blackburn suffer survival blow and more

Here are the latest results from the Championship…
Birmingham City 1-2 Derby County
Derby County manager Gary Rowett earned his first win on his return to St Andrew’s, with Tom Ince sealing the three points in injury time.
The away side took the lead in the third minute through a...

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Transfer rumours and paper review – Sunday, April 9: Manchester United line up shock move for Arsenal star Mesut Ozil, Real Madrid plot Chelsea raid, and more

All the top headlines and transfer-related stories in Sunday’s newspapers…
Manchester United will try to sign Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil, 28, this summer to reunite the Germany international with boss Jose Mourinho, who he played under at Real Madrid. (Sunday Mirror)
And Ozil...

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Premier League round-up: Hammers ease pressure on Slaven Bilic, Liverpool boost top four hopes and Middlesbrough draw blank

West Ham United 1-0 Swansea City
West Ham secured their first league win in eight games to ease the pressure on under fire boss Slaven Bilic.
Heading into the clash, reports suggested the Croatian would lose his job should the Hammers suffer defeat against the Swans.
But the Hammers board...

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Saturday, April 8, 2017

Sunderland's season has reached 'desperation' point, admits beleaguered boss David Moyes

David Moyes admits Sunderland’s season has reached “desperation” point as he attempts to fight fires both on and off the field.
At the end of a week which saw Moyes apologise to BBC reporter Vicki Sparks after intimating he might “slap” her having taken...

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Miami Heat at Washington Wizards - 6:30 p.m. - FOX Sports Sun

Ned Yost says Jason Vargas was fantastic in Royals' win over Astros

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost on Lorenzo Cain’s highlight-reel catch: “That was a tremendous catch. You talk about five-star catches — which I never heard about before the other day — that’s gotta be a five-star catch.”

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Brewers' Broxton out vs. Cubs, available if needed

After getting hit in the face by a fastball Keon Broxton was out of the lineup Friday, but is available if the Brewers need him

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Bolts beat Canadiens to stay in playoff hunt | Reuters

(The Sports Xchange) – Yanni Gourde scored twice to help the Tampa Bay Lightning stay alive in the playoff race with a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday at the Bell Centre.

Nikita Kucherov and Alex Killorn also scored for Tampa Bay (41-30-10), which sits one point...

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A Note to Tiger Woods: Victory Isn’t the Only Path to Joy

What you need to know is that there’s another course, one that Arnold Palmer blazed. You do not have to end up at the summit to experience joy. You’d be surprised at how much happiness a meandering journey replete with blind curves, the occasional detour and a blowout or two can bring. Look...

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Hamilton pips Vettel to Chinese GP pole | Reuters

By Abhishek Takle
| SHANGHAI

SHANGHAI Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton stormed to pole position for Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix after clocking the fastest ever lap of the Shanghai circuit in the dying seconds of a hard-fought qualifying session on Saturday.

The...

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Where Have All the Goals Gone in the Bundesliga?

On Sunday, Havertz’s goal seemed to encapsulate all of that. He is only 17, still at school, and yet he is now widely seen as Germany’s next big thing. The BayArena was not quite full, but not far off. And the game finished as a 3-3 draw. The Bundesliga could not have asked for more had...

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Suns players say Russell Westbrook was chasing stats during Thunder's blowout loss

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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Friday, April 7, 2017

Sunderland v Manchester United: Team news and predicted Red Devils line-up for Premier League trip to Stadium of Light

Manchester United will be without Wayne Rooney and Ashley Young for Sunday’s Premier League clash at struggling Sunderland.
Captain Rooney missed the midweek draw with Everton due to ankle issues, while Young was forced off with an apparent groin injury in that game at Old...

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Transfer rumours and paper review – Thursday, April 6: Mourinho calls Sanchez over Man United move, Chelsea deal for Lukaku done?

Here are the top transfer-related stories in Thursday’s newspapers…
Alexis Sanchez has received a phone call from Jose Mourinho about the possibility of joining Manchester United this summer. Manchester City chief Pep Guardiola has also reportedly been in contact with the Arsenal...

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Each Premier League club's current points total compared to same stage of 2015/16 season

The Premier League champions had 63 points at this stage of the season last term, but currently have 36 points.

The top eight teams in the 2016/17 Premier League season all have better points tallies than they did at the same stage of the previous season.
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Transfer news: One player each Premier League club should cash in on and replace in the summer window

Jurgen Klopp has run out of patience with Sturridge. The England international continues to struggle with his fitness, but when available to play, more often than not he’s been left out of the team. He’s not played for the club since the 2-0 defeat to Hull City at the beginning...

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Thursday, April 6, 2017

Premier League 2016/17 table: Super Computer predicts end of season final places April update

How will the Premier League table look in May? Here, talkSPORT feeds the data into our super computer and, just for fun, reveals the predicted 1-20.
And what does that data show? It’s still tight at the bottom, especially with Crystal Palace winning games as West Ham go on a bad run.
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Royals' Karns: 'I felt good, I just didn't execute'

Nathan Karns on a rough Royals debut in which he allowed four runs on two hits and two walks over 2/3 of an inning: “I just need to do a better job working ahead.”

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Preview: Bucks at Pacers | FOX Sports

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal Will Meet for Miami Open Title

“Feels like old times,” Federer said. “We’re playing each other every week now. We can’t get enough of each other.”

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Lexi Thompson Loses L.P.G.A. Major After Surprise Four-Stroke Penalty

“I wasn’t expecting what happened today,” Thompson said afterward as tears rolled down her face.
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South Korea’s So Yeon Ryu defeated Thompson by birdieing the first extra hole at the ANA Inspiration, the L.P.G.A.’s first major of the year.

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Top-Heavy Gujarat Lions Look For Winning Start Against Kolkata Knight Riders – NDTV Sports

A top-heavy Gujarat Lions would look to better their debut season’s success and aim for a winning start against two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League match on Friday. Gujarat Lions were the...

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Bahrain rights groups call for F1 race to be canceled | Reuters

LONDON Human rights campaigners have urged Formula One management to cancel next week’s Bahrain Grand Prix, accusing the country’s rulers of using the race to “whitewash” abuses and improve their image abroad.

Bahrain’s biggest sporting event is watched by a...

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It Takes a Small Army to Equal Arnie

The Conscience: Rory McIlroy
The letter that McIlroy received from Palmer after he won the 2011 United States Open for his first major title included this piece of advice: “Just continue to be yourself. Don’t change.”

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Masters under way as Augusta waits on Johnson's fitness | Reuters

By Ed Osmond
| AUGUSTA, Georgia

AUGUSTA, Georgia The U.S. Masters started in bright and blustery conditions on Thursday with the fitness of world number one Dustin Johnson the major talking point around Augusta National.

Johnson, the American favorite to win the...

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Manchester City’s Coach Says He’s Happy; Chelsea’s Has Reason to Be

It is to Guardiola’s credit, of course, that in defeat he could still find reasons to be cheerful, that he chose not to nitpick refereeing decisions or curse his luck but to focus on the “huge personality” his team had shown.

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The 17 greatest sports days of the year; from Thanksgiving to Sunday at the Masters

World number one Dustin Johnson a doubt for the Masters after injuring back in 'serious fall' on stairs

World number one Dustin Johnson was hoping a late start would help rescue his bid for a fourth straight victory after injuring his back on the eve of the Masters.
Johnson, who was the favourite to win his second major title at Augusta National, suffered a “serious fall” after the...

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Top four trophy? Revealing who's won the most 'Arsene Wenger trophies'!

Arsene Wenger this week repeated his belief that finishing in the top four is a trophy. Back in 2012, Wenger stated “The first trophy is to finish in the top four” and this week he explained that “Guardiola said in England to be in the top four is a trophy...

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N.C.A.A. Ends Boycott of North Carolina After So-Called Bathroom Bill Is Repealed

At the same time, by providing a clearer blueprint of what is not and, now, is acceptable, the N.C.A.A. gave comfort not only to North Carolina lawmakers but to those in other states considering restrictions similar to those in North Carolina’s new law. In Texas, where next year’s Final Four...

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Championship results: Brighton return to summit, Reading and Sheffield Wednesday boost play-off hopes and Preston hit FIVE

talkSPORT’s round-up of Tuesday’s action in the Championship…
Brighton reclaimed their place at the top of the table with a 3-1 win over Birmingham.
Glenn Murray’s 20th goal of the season, in the second minute, paved the way for Chris Hughton’s men to bounce...

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Premier League's most valuable strikers based on percentage of goals they contribute to their club

Joint 18th. Salomon Rondon has scored 18% of West Brom’s goals – 7 goals out of 39

Goals win matches, and that’s why strikers cost the big bucks.
But who is the most valuable forward in the Premier League, based on the goals he’s scored as a percentage of his...

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No special attention for Hull City old boy Robert Snodgrass, says Marco Silva as West Ham winger returns to KCOM Stadium

Hull head coach Marco Silva stressed no special attention will be paid to Robert Snodgrass on Saturday when the West Ham winger makes his first return to the KCOM Stadium since leaving in January.
Tigers fans’ worst fears were realised at the turn of the year when the club finally and...

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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Premier League clubs ranked by their top Dream Team scorers – worst to first

Liverpool will be sweating on the fitness of Sadio Mane as they approach the Premier League run-in.
The Senegalese star is thought of as one of the Reds’ key players having settled in superbly well this season since a move from Southampton in the summer, scoring 13 goals and making five...

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After loss in opener, Marlins look to bounce back Wednesday

FOX Sports Florida's Craig Minervini and Jeff Nelson recap the Marlins' 4-2 loss to the Nationals in their season opener and look ahead to Wednesday's matchup.

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Royals' Duffy impresses in first Opening Day start

Danny Duffy says on the whole, his first start of the year was a good one — and he has complete faith in the Royals’ bullpen.

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What could have been: Breaking down Ender Inciarte's perfect throw to the plate

Joe Simpson breaks down Ender Inciarte’s perfect throw home on Opening Day – and explains why Tyler Flowers should have been in position to finish it off.

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Preview: Bucks at Thunder | FOX Sports

Roger Federer Has Found His Form. Now He’ll Give the Clay a Rest.

He said that he reminded himself simply to play without pressure.
“Just do it one more time and go out there and be brave on the big points, you know,” he said. “I think I was able to do that.”

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20 Years Ago, Tiger Woods Made His Grand Entrance at the Masters

Arnold Palmer and Nicklaus had combined for three top-10s in their first seven starts as pros. Before Woods officially dropped out of Stanford, his best finish in a tour event as an amateur was a tie for 22nd.

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Stuart Appleby, an Australian rookie in 1996,...

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Kevin Pietersen To Make Debut As IPL Commentator – NDTV Sports

Kevin Pietersen is on his way to make his debut. Only this time it will be with the microphone in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The former England skipper, who is making his IPL debut as a commentator and panellist on Sony Max’s IPL Extraaa Innings T20, wants to bring in the modern...

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LA, Paris pitch Olympic bids amid vote uncertainty | Reuters

By Karolos Grohmann
| AARHUS, Denmark

AARHUS, Denmark Los Angeles and Paris presented their candidacies for the 2024 Olympics to international sports federations on Tuesday amid confusion over the exact election process.

The two bids will campaign up until the...

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Tar Heels, After Letting One Slip, Hold on Tight This Time

“Remember that moment, and how we felt last year,” Robinson said, according to point guard Joel Berry II. “And we don’t want that again. So we’ve just got to give it our all.”

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IOC expresses regret over NHL's Olympic no-show | Reuters

By Karolos Grohmann
| AARHUS, Denmark

AARHUS, Denmark The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has expressed its regret that the world’s best ice hockey players will miss next year’s Winter Games after the National Hockey League opted against...

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Owner and Army Fight for a Soccer Club’s Name

A Team’s Proud Past
The battle for Steaua Bucharest is a complex tale of greed, money and, quite possibly, revenge. Steaua Bucharest was formed in 1947 and, like many sports teams in Eastern Europe under communism, it was owned and run by a government department. For decades, the team was...

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5 ways Tony Romo's retirement impacts the 2017 NFL season

Monday, April 3, 2017

James Bond should NOT be a Liverpool fan...'007 belongs to THIS NATION!’ – Mike Parry on talkSPORT after Daniel Craig seen at Merseyside Derby

Liverpool supporter Daniel Craig [centre] was at the Merseyside Derby

James Bond should not be a Liverpool fan as ‘007 belongs to this nation’, according to talkSPORT’s Mike Parry.
Bond actor and Hollywood star Daniel Craig is a well-known supporter of the Reds and was seen...

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Top 20 football clubs in the UK ranked by highest attendance so far this season in all competitions

Click the arrow above to reveal the highest home attendance so far this season, and find out where your club ranks

Which clubs have had the biggest attendances so far this season? Find out as we count down the top 20 in the slideshow above.
West Ham are in their first...

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Premier League team of the week: Tottenham and Liverpool stars included

As the Eagles held on for a stunning win against Chelsea, the Welshman produced a number of excellent stops to ensure they took home all three points.

Another weekend has gone by in the Premier League and, as per usual, there was plenty to talk about.
It looks like we...

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Sunday, April 2, 2017

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.
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Premier League round-up: Chelsea slip up in the title race, Manchester United held at home, and Craig Shakespeare creates history

Chelsea 1-2 Crystal Palace
Chelsea suffered their first home league defeat since September as they saw their lead at the top of the Premier League cut to seven points.
Crystal Palace, having gone without a win at Stamford Bridge since 1982 before last season, recorded an unlikely victory to...

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@ The 313: We want your High School stories

Lightning drift just a little bit further behind Bruins with OT loss

Dave Andreychuk takes a look at the Eastern Conference standings after the Tampa Bay Lightning's overtime loss Saturday night.

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Preview: Bucks vs. Mavericks | FOX Sports

Johanna Konta Wins Miami Open to Reach No. 7 in Rankings

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Johanna Konta of Britain will reach No. 7 in the WTA Tour rankings after her victory at the Miami Open over Caroline Wozniacki.

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Lexi Thompson Leads by Two Strokes at the ANA Inspiration

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Lexi Thompson on the 15th hole of the ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage, Calif., on Saturday.

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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — Lexi Thompson could not even tee off on Friday until...

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COA To Meet BCCI Office-Bearers On April 5 In Hyderabad – NDTV Sports

Vinod Rai and Vikram Limaye will be meeting to ensure smooth conduct of the IPL © NDTV
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Kang three in front at Houston Open after Fowler's four-putt | Reuters

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Gonzaga Beats South Carolina in Final Four for Shot at Another First

Few, who is known for his even-keeled demeanor, was so overcome with emotion that he executed a handstand in the locker room.

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“I felt like I stuck it,” he said with a laugh, adding: “Sometimes I worry that my guys get like, it’s a job. And we’ve been on them...

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Hanyu still hasn't found what he's looking for | Reuters

By Pritha Sarkar
| HELSINKI

HELSINKI For all his brilliance and world record scores, there is one annoying riddle that Yuzuru Hanyu has yet crack.

Will he ever be able to win a major global competition by producing back-to-back flawless skates?

Sporting annuls...

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Qatar’s World Cup Résumé: Zero Games. 2022 Host.

“Qatar desperately wanted to play in a World Cup before they host it,” said Ravi Kumar, an editor at the Qatari sports magazine Doha Stadium Plus. “Critics have been questioning Qatar’s football credentials ever since they won the right to host.”

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Saturday, April 1, 2017

Championship results: Newcastle and Brighton both win, Rotherham relegated to League One

Newcastle United 2-1 Wigan Athletic
Newcastle kept their narrow lead at the top of the table by beating Wigan 2-1 at St James’ Park. Dwight Gayle netted his 22nd goal of the season to put the hosts in front just before the break, but the Latics pulled level early in the second half –...

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Liverpool FC news: Jurgen Klopp expects derby goal hero Sadio Mane to miss Bournemouth clash, but unsure if injury is serious

Sadio Mane receives treatment against Everton

Jurgen Klopp expects Sadio Mane to miss Liverpool’s clash with Bournemouth next week, but is hoping the forward has not suffered a serious knee injury.
Mane scored the opening goal in Saturday’s 3-1 win over...

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Ken Sparks, Among Most-Winning College Football Coaches, Dies at 73

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Coach Ken Sparks in 2013. He spent his entire 37-year career as a college head coach at Carson-Newman.

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The dirtiest ever Premier League matches revealed, including Merseyside derby and Chelsea v Manchester United

The Merseyside derby is one of the most well known rival matches in world football, having earned legendary status after some truly historic games.
And some of the most legendary matches are those which have seen fiery tackles, player bust-ups and sendings off.
In fact, games between...

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Transfer rumours and paper review – Saturday, April 1: Chelsea to bid for Sanchez AND Lukaku, Manchester United want Keane back and all the latest gossip

Here are the top transfer-related stories in Saturday’s newspapers…
Chelsea are lining up bids for Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku after cooling their interest in Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata. Arsenal contract rebel Sanchez has emerged as a top target of head coach Antonio...

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Premier League news: Eight things to look out for this weekend as the action returns

Unless Alexis Sanchez really does live in a bubble with his beloved dogs outside of football, there’s no way he isn’t aware of what’s being said over his alleged frustration with the direction of Arsenal. His stats this season are outstanding, but there is concern over his...

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