What's the point of testimonials?

What's the point of testimonials?
As Wayne Rooney prepares for his testimonial, why do modern-day footballers still need these games?
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Quiz: Do you have the mentality of an Olympian?

Quiz: Do you have the mentality of an Olympian?
Find out if you have the mindset needed to win gold or are you just an Olympic day dreamer?
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F1 chief's mother-in-law freed

F1 chief's mother-in-law freed
The mother-in-law of F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, kidnapped last week in Brazil, is freed without any ransom paid, say police.
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Walker wins first major at US PGA

Walker wins first major at US PGA
American Jimmy Walker wins his first major with a one-shot victory at the US PGA Championship at Baltusrol.
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Rooney expects return of 'old Man Utd'

Rooney expects return of 'old Man Utd'
Wayne Rooney expects the "old Manchester United" to be on show again this season under new manager Jose Mourinho.
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Djokovic beats Nishikori in Toronto

Djokovic beats Nishikori in Toronto
Novak Djokovic secures a straight-sets win over Kei Nishikori in the final of the Rogers Cup in Toronto.
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Murray & Soares beaten in Toronto final

Murray & Soares beaten in Toronto final
Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo beat Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares to win the men's doubles final of the Rogers Cup in Toronto.
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Hamilton heads to title; Ferrari to oblivion

Hamilton heads to title; Ferrari to oblivion
As Sebastian Vettel has to direct strategy to his own team, Lewis Hamilton looks set to equal the German's record of four titles.
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Halep beats Keys to win Rogers Cup

Halep beats Keys to win Rogers Cup
Simona Halep beats Madison Keys in straight sets in the Rogers Cup final in Montreal.
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'Russia ban will not damage Rio 2016'

'Russia ban will not damage Rio 2016'
The absence of some Russian athletes will not devalue Rio 2016, says British Olympic Association chief executive Bill Sweeney.
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Worcs' Fell hits first ton since cancer return

Worcs' Fell hits first ton since cancer return
Tom Fell scores his first century since returning from cancer treatment to help Worcestershire beat Lancashire in the One-Day Cup.
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Jutanugarn wins Women's British Open

Jutanugarn wins Women's British Open
Ariya Jutanugarn becomes Thailand's first major champion as she wins the Women's British Open by three shots at Woburn.
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Boonen wins after Thomas falls short

Boonen wins after Thomas falls short
Etixx-Quick-Step rider Tom Boonen wins the RideLondon-Surrey Classic after Geraint Thomas is caught in the closing stages.
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Reading Women 1-1 Notts County Ladies

Reading Women 1-1 Notts County Ladies
A week after giving birth, boss Kelly Chambers returns to the dugout to oversee Reading Women's draw with Notts County.
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Injury mars Edwards' Super League debut

Injury mars Edwards' Super League debut
Southern Vipers and Western Storm making winning starts in the Women's Super league as ex-England skipper Charlotte Edwards is injured.
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Celtic face Motherwell in League Cup

Celtic face Motherwell in League Cup
Celtic host Motherwell as Hearts take on St Johnstone in all-top-flight ties in the last 16 of the Scottish League Cup.
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US PGA Championship: final round

US PGA Championship: final round
Live golf coverage from the delayed final round of the US PGA Championship where Jimmy Walker leads defending champion Jason Day by one shot.
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Dundee United 2-0 Dunfermline Athletic

Dundee United 2-0 Dunfermline Athletic
Dundee United seal their place in the last 16 of the League Cup with victory over Dunfermline.
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Meeke clinches Rally Finland triumph

Meeke clinches Rally Finland triumph
Northern Ireland's Kris Meeke becomes the first Briton to win Rally Finland as he earns his second victory of the WRC season.
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Hamilton extends title lead with win

Hamilton extends title lead with win
Lewis Hamilton dominates the German Grand Prix to move into a 19-point lead in the championship over Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg.
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Two riders injured in cycle race

Two riders injured in cycle race
Two riders are injured, one seriously, in separate crashes during the RideLondon-Surrey cycle race.
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Dundee United v Dunfermline Athletic

Dundee United v Dunfermline Athletic
Dundee United face Dunfermline Athletic for the final place ahead of Sunday's Scottish league Cup last 16 draw.
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Southern Vipers v Surrey Stars

Southern Vipers v Surrey Stars
Listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and BBC Radio London women’s cricket commentary as Southern Vipers face Surrey Stars at the Ageas Bowl.
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US PGA Championship leaderboard

US PGA Championship leaderboard
Latest leaderboard from the final major of the year, the US PGA Championship from Baltusrol in New Jersey.
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Lampard scores New York's first hat-trick

Lampard scores New York's first hat-trick
Frank Lampard scores New York City's first ever hat-trick in a 5-1 win over Colorado Rapids at the Yankee Stadium.
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Carter takes lead in World Open final

Carter takes lead in World Open final
England's Ali Carter takes a 6-3 lead over compatriot Joe Perry in the World Open final in Yushan, China.
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German Grand Prix

German Grand Prix
Live text and radio coverage of the German Grand Prix & vote: which cockpit protection should be introduced?
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Women's British Open final round

Women's British Open final round
Regular text updates, with live television coverage from 14:00 BST, of the final round of the Women's British Open from Woburn.
http://ift.tt/2apyNUk

One-Day Cup

One-Day Cup
Follow live radio commentary from Sunday's action in the One-Day Cup.
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Quiz: Olympian or civilian?

Quiz: Olympian or civilian?
A clutch of celebrities have taken part in the Olympics, but gone on to find wider fame in different fields. Can you pick out which?
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Cycling: RideLondon - Surrey 100

Cycling: RideLondon - Surrey 100
Follow live BBC TV and online cycling coverage of RideLondon Surrey 100.
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Murray & Soares in Toronto doubles final

Murray & Soares in Toronto doubles final
Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares beat Daniel Nestor and Vasek Pospisil to reach the men's doubles final of the Rogers Cup.
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'Meeting Bolt at Heathrow was ridiculous'

'Meeting Bolt at Heathrow was ridiculous'
GB hockey goalkeeper Maddie Hinch talks about bumping into Usain Bolt, her Rio hopes and fears and the risks of social media.
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Foxes hammered by PSG in Los Angeles

Foxes hammered by PSG in Los Angeles
Premier League champions Leicester City suffer a heavy International Champions Cup defeat by Paris St-Germain in Los Angeles.
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Nishikori through to Rogers Cup final

Nishikori through to Rogers Cup final
Kei Nishikori beats Stan Wawrinka in straight sets to reach the final of the Rogers Cup in Toronto where he will meet Novak Djokovic.
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Listen again: Frampton triumphs in New York

Listen again: Frampton triumphs in New York
Listen to hourly repeats of 5 live commentary on Carl Frampton's superb win over Leo Santa Cruz to become WBA world featherweight champion.
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Frampton dethrones champion Santa Cruz

Frampton dethrones champion Santa Cruz
Carl Frampton becomes Northern Ireland's first two-weight world champion by beating Leo Santa Cruz on points in New York.
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Carl Frampton v Leo Santa Cruz

Carl Frampton v Leo Santa Cruz
Listen to BBC Radio 5 live commentary as Northern Ireland's Carl Frampton takes on Leo Santa Cruz for the WBA featherweight title in New York.
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Warrington beats Hyland to keep title

Warrington beats Hyland to keep title
Josh Warrington stops Patrick Hyland to retain his WBC International featherweight title in his home city of Leeds.
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IOC to have final say on Russia athletes

IOC to have final say on Russia athletes
The IOC says a three-person panel will have the final say on which Russian athletes can compete at the Rio Games.
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Hazard scores twice on Chelsea return

Hazard scores twice on Chelsea return
Eden Hazard impresses on his first pre-season appearance as Chelsea are beaten by Real Madrid in the United States.
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Two Russian swimmers appeal against ban

Two Russian swimmers appeal against ban
Russian swimmers Vladimir Morozov and Nikita Lobintsev become the first athletes from the country to appeal against their Olympics ban.
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Bryan brothers pull out of Rio Olympics

Bryan brothers pull out of Rio Olympics
Olympic men's doubles champions Bob and Mike Bryan pull out of Rio 2016 to protect their "family's health".
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Ibrahimovic scores in Man Utd win

Ibrahimovic scores in Man Utd win
Zlatan Ibrahimovic takes just four minutes to score on his debut as Manchester United beat Galatasaray 5-2.
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Jutanugarn takes lead at British Open

Jutanugarn takes lead at British Open
Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn holds a two-shot lead going into the final round of the British Open thanks to a third-round score of 66 at Woburn.
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Barcelona beat Celtic in friendly

Barcelona beat Celtic in friendly
Celtic warm up for Wednesday's crucial Champions League qualifier with a friendly loss to Barcelona in Dublin.
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Podcast: '66 - That Was Then, This Is Now

Podcast: '66 - That Was Then, This Is Now
Mike Ingham is joined by Jeff Powell and Jimmy Armfield to bring a new perspective to England's victory in the 1966 World Cup.
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Lightning threat delays round three

Lightning threat delays round three
The threat of lightning in New Jersey forces play to be suspended at Baltusrol with the top 10 players yet to tee off.
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Wild wins 2016 RideLondon Classique

Wild wins 2016 RideLondon Classique
Dutch cyclist Kirsten Wild puts in a powerful final sprint to win the 2016 RideLondon Classique.
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US PGA, day three

US PGA, day three
Live text and radio coverage from day three of the 98th USPGA Championship at the Baltusrol Golf Club.
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Hamilton voices concern over halo delay

Hamilton voices concern over halo delay
Lewis Hamilton says he hopes F1 does not come to regret the decision to delay the introduction of increased cockpit head protection.
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GB bobsledder runs 100m in 9.96 secs

GB bobsledder runs 100m in 9.96 secs
Bobsledder Joel Fearon runs the joint-third fastest time by a British male in the 100m at the English Championships.
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Loughborough win Super League opener

Loughborough win Super League opener
Loughborough Lightning secure a bonus-point win over Yorkshire Diamonds in the first match of the inaugural Super League.
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Pre-season friendlies

Pre-season friendlies
Follow live text commentary, images and social media as Celtic face Barcelona in Dublin and Man Utd play in Gothenburg.
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Doncaster Rovers Belles v Birmingham City

Doncaster Rovers Belles v Birmingham City
Listen to live BBC Radio 5 live sports extra Women's Super League commentary as Doncaster Rovers Belles face Birmingham City.
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Inverness Caledonian Thistle 7-0 Arbroath

Inverness Caledonian Thistle 7-0 Arbroath
Scott Boden scores a hat-trick as Inverness Caledonian Thistle thrash Arbroath to advance to the last 16 of the league cup.
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Kilmarnock 0-0 Albion Rovers (3-5pen)

Kilmarnock 0-0 Albion Rovers (3-5pen)
Kilmarnock and Albion Rovers both exit the League Cup as the League One side win the shoot-out after a draw at Rugby Park.
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Warrington 56-12 Wakefield

Warrington 56-12 Wakefield
Warrington Wolves will face Hull FC in the Challenge Cup final after thrashing Wakefield in their last-four tie at Leigh.
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Favourite Minding wins Nassau Stakes

Favourite Minding wins Nassau Stakes
Favourite Minding, ridden by Ryan Moore, wins the Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood to claim a sixth Group One victory.
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World Cup '66 live - minute by minute

World Cup '66 live - minute by minute
Exactly 50 years to the day since England's World Cup victory, drama, music, history and sport combine in an epic live stage show.
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Saturday's Scottish League Cup

Saturday's Scottish League Cup
Radio and text coverage as the new group phase of the Scottish League Cup reaches its concluding weekend.
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Rosberg beats Hamilton to Germany pole

Rosberg beats Hamilton to Germany pole
Nico Rosberg pips Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to pole position at the German Grand Prix in a dramatic qualifying session.
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Warrington Wolves v Wakefield Wildcats

Warrington Wolves v Wakefield Wildcats
Live BBC One, radio and text coverage plus in-play highlights of the Challenge Cup semi-final between Warrington and Wakefield.
http://ift.tt/2a7exYy

Yorkshire Diamonds v Loughborough Lightning

Yorkshire Diamonds v Loughborough Lightning
Follow live BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentary as Yorkshire Diamonds face Loughborough Lightning at Headingley on the first day of the new Women's Super League.
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Carter reaches World Open final

Carter reaches World Open final
Ali Carter reaches his first final at a ranking event since the 2013 German Masters by beating Thepchaiya Un-Nooh at the World Open.
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The Olympics Issue

The Olympics Issue
The peerless swimmer Katie Ledecky; a photo essay of Olympians and their heroes; the sprinter Justin Gatlin’s comeback; how Boston’s citizens fought to reject their city’s bid; and 10 writers on their memories of Games past.
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Rosberg top as Hamilton investigated

Rosberg top as Hamilton investigated
Nico Rosberg edges Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton by just 0.057 seconds in final practice before qualifying at the German Grand Prix.
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Atletico sign Gameiro from Sevilla

Atletico sign Gameiro from Sevilla
Atletico Madrid sign French striker Kevin Gameiro from fellow La Liga side Sevilla for a reported fee of around £28m.
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Sri Lanka beat record-breaking Australia

Sri Lanka beat record-breaking Australia
Sri Lanka win a Test match against Australia for just the second time, with the tourists setting a world record in defeat.
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Cycling: RideLondon FreeCycle and Classique

Cycling: RideLondon FreeCycle and Classique
Follow live BBC Two cycling coverage of the RideLondon FreeCycle around London followed by the women's Classique race.
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Business class - how you get a horse to Rio

Business class - how you get a horse to Rio
It takes years of planning, a business-class flight and several tonnes of luggage to get a Team GB horse to the Rio Olympics.
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Wolves name Italian Zenga as head coach

Wolves name Italian Zenga as head coach
Wolves name former Italy international Walter Zenga as their new head coach after Kenny Jackett's sacking.
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Somerset v Sussex

Somerset v Sussex
Listen to live BBC Somerset and Bristol commentary as Somerset face Sussex in the One-Day Cup.
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Women's British Open, day three

Women's British Open, day three
Regular text updates, with TV coverage from 14:00 BST, from day three of the Women's British Open from Woburn.
http://ift.tt/2a6UNV9

German GP final practice & debate

German GP final practice & debate
Live text and radio coverage of the final practice session ahead of the German Grand Prix.
http://ift.tt/2aC54Ir

Sun, sea, sand and bicycle kicks

Sun, sea, sand and bicycle kicks
As England's women head to the first ever European Championships, BBC Sport looks at the skilful sport of beach soccer.
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Are Olympic champions born or made?

Are Olympic champions born or made?
Double Olympic champion Mo Farah and sport psychologist Bill Cole tell us what it takes to top an Olympic podium.
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People in for a shock - Frampton

People in for a shock - Frampton
Carl Frampton says "people will be in for a shock" when he fights champion Leo Santa Cruz for the WBA featherweight title.
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What is it like to coach Zimbabwe?

What is it like to coach Zimbabwe?
Stumped podcast: Alan Butcher recalls his rollercoaster ride as Zimbabwe coach, Sir Garfield Sobers interview, plus Suzie Bates.
http://ift.tt/1RkDdZO

Monfils sets up Djokovic semi-final

Monfils sets up Djokovic semi-final
Gael Monfils beats Canada's Milos Raonic in straight sets in Toronto to set up a Rogers Cup semi-final with Novak Djokovic.
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Konta misses out on world top-10 place

Konta misses out on world top-10 place
Johanna Konta misses a chance to become the first British woman to break into the world's top 10 since 1984 with defeat by Kristina Kucova.
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Notts impress as T20 last eight decided

Notts impress as T20 last eight decided
Yorkshire, Essex and Durham claim the final three quarter-final spots in the last round of T20 Blast group games.
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Wolves sack head coach Jackett

Wolves sack head coach Jackett
Championship side Wolves sack head coach Kenny Jackett after three seasons in charge.
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Wigan Warriors 12-16 Hull FC

Wigan Warriors 12-16 Hull FC
Fetuli Talanoa pounces on a costly Wigan mistake to help Hull FC reach their second Challenge Cup final in four years.
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'Small fire' at Australia team building

'Small fire' at Australia team building
The Australian Olympic Committee confirm there has been a "small fire" in the basement of the team's building in Rio
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What Women Owe Hillary Clinton

What Women Owe Hillary Clinton
The first female presidential nominee was always going to face a difficult path. How difficult? We’re about to find out.
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Liverpool keeper Karius breaks hand

Liverpool keeper Karius breaks hand
New Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius is ruled out for eight to 10 weeks with a broken hand.
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Wigan Warriors v Hull FC

Wigan Warriors v Hull FC
Live BBC Two coverage, radio & text commentary and in-play highlights of the Challenge Cup semi-final as Wigan Warriors face Hull FC.
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Stenson leads from Kaymer in US PGA

Stenson leads from Kaymer in US PGA
Henrik Stenson sets the clubhouse lead at six under par after carding a second successive 67 at the US PGA Championship.
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Lee maintains lead at British Open

Lee maintains lead at British Open
South Korea's Mirim Lee maintains her lead at the British Open by one shot, after a second round 71, to go 11 under par at Woburn.
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Russian weightlifters banned from Rio

Russian weightlifters banned from Rio
Russia's weightlifting team is banned from competing at the Rio Olympics because of doping offences.
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Under-pressure Azhar hits 81 at Worcs

Under-pressure Azhar hits 81 at Worcs
Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali finds form in his side's tour match against Worcestershire after a disappointing opening two Tests against England.
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Hawkins trains in heat chamber for Rio

Hawkins trains in heat chamber for Rio
Scottish marathon runner Callum Hawkins gets ready to run the Olympic marathon by training in 35C heat and 80% humidity.
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Halo delay disappointing - Rosberg

Halo delay disappointing - Rosberg
Nico Rosberg is "disappointed" that the introduction of extra cockpit head protection for drivers is postponed until 2018.
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US PGA Championship day two

US PGA Championship day two
Follow live text coverage of the 98th US PGA Championship in Baltusrol Golf Club, New Jersey as Jordan Spieth makes his move in round two.
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T20 Blast final round - text & radio

T20 Blast final round - text & radio
Follow live text and radio commentary from the final round of the T20 Blast, with quarter-final spots up for grabs.
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King signs new four-year Leicester deal

King signs new four-year Leicester deal
Leicester City midfielder Andy King signs a new four-year deal with the Premier League champions until 2020.
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Vieri plans comeback in China at 43

Vieri plans comeback in China at 43
Former Italy striker Christian Vieri plans to come out of retirement aged 43 to play in the Chinese Super League.
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Take Cover wins King George Stakes

Take Cover wins King George Stakes
Take Cover and jockey David Allan win the King George Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.
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Jones and Tait join ParalympicsGB squad

Jones and Tait join ParalympicsGB squad
Discus thrower Beverley Jones and wheelchair racer Carly Tait are added to the ParalympicsGB athletics squad for Rio 2016.
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Lafferty charged by FA over betting

Lafferty charged by FA over betting
Norwich City striker Kyle Lafferty is charged with misconduct in relation to betting by the Football Association.
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Worcestershire v Pakistan - day one

Worcestershire v Pakistan - day one
Listen to live BBC Hereford & Worcester commentary from Pakistan's tour match against Worcestershire.
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Hamilton trails Rosberg in practice

Hamilton trails Rosberg in practice
Lewis Hamilton trails team-mate Nico Rosberg as Mercedes dominate the second practice session at the German Grand Prix.
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Jaeger shoots 58 to break record

Jaeger shoots 58 to break record
Stephan Jaeger shoots a 12-under-par 58 in California to record the lowest score on either of the main North America-based circuits.
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Baghdatis out of Olympics with injury

Baghdatis out of Olympics with injury
World number 42 Marcos Baghdatis pulls out of the Olympic Games in Rio with a left elbow injury.
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The 7.17.16 Issue

The 7.17.16 Issue
Readers respond.
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Does the Disappearance of Sea Ice Matter?

Does the Disappearance of Sea Ice Matter?
The melting away of Arctic ice because of climate change won’t raise sea levels, but what it means for the world is one of the big, complicated questions in science right now.
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Stone on Watch at Dawn

Stone on Watch at Dawn
Selected by Matthew Zapruder.
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Secret Liaison in Tbilisi

Secret Liaison in Tbilisi
A flight from Russia, a flight from Qatar and romantic freedom in between.
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How to Train a Rat

How to Train a Rat
Make it work for its food. Don’t get angry.
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Non-leaguers refuse to play second half

Non-leaguers refuse to play second half
An investigation is launched after Spennymoor Town refuse to play the second half of a friendly against Newton Aycliffe.
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Rosberg edges Hamilton in Germany

Rosberg edges Hamilton in Germany
Nico Rosberg heads team-mate Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes dominate first practice at the German Grand Prix.
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Schweinsteiger faces Man Utd exit

Schweinsteiger faces Man Utd exit
German World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger is set to become the biggest casualty of Jose Mourinho's appointment as Man Utd boss.
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Teenager commentates on '66 World Cup final

Teenager commentates on '66 World Cup final
BBC Radio 5 live’s Young Commentator of the Year Thomas Wilkins relives the historic moment England won the 1966 World Cup.
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Women's British Open, day two

Women's British Open, day two
Online coverage of the second round of the Women's British Open from Woburn.
http://ift.tt/2ai1IWt

Schweinsteiger quits international duty

Schweinsteiger quits international duty
Germany and Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger retires from international football.
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Konta reaches Rogers Cup quarter-finals

Konta reaches Rogers Cup quarter-finals
British number one Johanna Konta reaches the Rogers Cup quarter-finals by beating American Varvara Lepchenko in Montreal
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German GP practice & debate

German GP practice & debate
Follow live text and radio coverage of the first practice session ahead of the German Grand Prix; plus: your greatest Ferraris.
http://ift.tt/2ahXnCG

Ex-England captain Easter retires

Ex-England captain Easter retires
Former England and Harlequins captain Nick Easter retires from playing at the age of 37.
http://ift.tt/2aek7FQ

Sportsday - football latest and transfer gossip

Sportsday - football latest and transfer gossip
Europa League and pre-season friendlies reaction, Tottenham v Atletico Madrid (11:00 BST), gossip, debate, social media, plus more.
http://ift.tt/2aCHQQt

Scottish judo star Inglis returns home

Scottish judo star Inglis returns home
Judo star Stephanie Inglis vows to return to her sport as she returns home to complete her recovery from serious injuries.
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Friday's gossip column

Friday's gossip column
Nine Man Utd players to leave to make way for Pogba, Arsenal in talks over Mustafi, Milner set for left-back role, plus more.
http://ift.tt/2ald8ws

What Hillary’s Speech Needs to Do Tonight

What Hillary’s Speech Needs to Do Tonight
As Clinton accepts the nomination for the presidency, her less-forgiving viewers will be watching for signs of genuine life.
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The Syrian refugee fulfilling Olympic dream

The Syrian refugee fulfilling Olympic dream
Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini was swimming for her life in the sea towards Europe a year ago - now she is about to swim at Rio 2016.
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Root 254 down to 'hurt' caused by coach

Root 254 down to 'hurt' caused by coach
England batsman Joe Root says the questioning of his mental approach by a coach spurred him on to his career-best innings.
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'Best goal' winner retires for eSports

'Best goal' winner retires for eSports
2015 Puskas award winner Wendell Lira has retired from football to focus on a career as a video game player.
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NK Domzale 2-1 West Ham United

NK Domzale 2-1 West Ham United
Mark Noble scores a penalty but West Ham struggle in a Europa League qualifying defeat in Slovenia.
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Aberdeen 1-1 Maribor

Aberdeen 1-1 Maribor
Aberdeen will need to recover from the loss of an away goal to overcome Maribor in the Europa League third qualifying round.
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Lee leads British Open after opening 62

Lee leads British Open after opening 62
South Korea's Mirim Lee leads the British Open at the end of day one after shooting a course-record 10 under par at Woburn.
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Chilwell signs Leicester City extension

Chilwell signs Leicester City extension
Leicester City's 19-year-old full-back Ben Chilwell signs a new five-year deal with the Premier League champions.
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Aberdeen v NK Maribor

Aberdeen v NK Maribor
Slovenian side NK Maribor visit Aberdeen for the first leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie.
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NK Domzale v West Ham

NK Domzale v West Ham
Listen to live BBC Radio London and follow text commentary of NK Domzale v West Ham in the Europa League third qualifying round.
http://ift.tt/2aqLWNR

McIlroy makes poor start to final major

McIlroy makes poor start to final major
Rory McIlroy lies nine shots off the clubhouse lead after a four-over 74 in the first round of the US PGA Championship at Baltusrol.
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How I've reeled in Rosberg - Hamilton

How I've reeled in Rosberg - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says his recent form is down to him having no car problems rather than performing better than earlier in the season.
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Gold Cup winner Cooper hurt in fall

Gold Cup winner Cooper hurt in fall
Gold Cup winning jockey Bryan Cooper is taken to hospital after a fall on the fourth day of the Galway Festival.
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'War zones prepared me for Fifa job'

'War zones prepared me for Fifa job'
Fifa secretary-general Fatma Samoura says 20 years working in war zones for the United Nations have prepared her for her new role.
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Golf chief bemoans Olympic withdrawals

Golf chief bemoans Olympic withdrawals
The head of the International Golf Federation says the absence of top players from Rio could harm the sport's chances of featuring in future Games.
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No halo for F1 in 2017 - Ecclestone

No halo for F1 in 2017 - Ecclestone
Formula 1 bosses have voted against introducing the 'halo' head protection system in 2017, chief executive Bernie Ecclestone says.
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T20 Blast: Middlesex v Essex

T20 Blast: Middlesex v Essex
Listen to live BBC 5 live sports extra and local radio commentary as Middlesex face Essex in the T20 Blast.
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Nuggets v Pacers to be played in London

Nuggets v Pacers to be played in London
The Denver Nuggets will play the Indiana Pacers at the O2 Arena on 12 January in the seventh regular-season NBA game in London.
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'Ferrari can succeed without Allison'

'Ferrari can succeed without Allison'
Ferrari can achieve success despite the departure of technical director James Allison, driver Sebastian Vettel says.
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Guardiola gains first Man City victory

Guardiola gains first Man City victory
Pep Guardiola gets his first win as Manchester City manager as they beat Borussia Dortmund 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
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Big Orange wins Goodwood Cup again

Big Orange wins Goodwood Cup again
Big Orange and jockey Jamie Spencer win the Goodwood Cup for a second consecutive year.
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Who Is Polluting Rio’s Bay?

Who Is Polluting Rio’s Bay?
A major part of Rio’s winning Olympic bid was a plan to capture and treat 80 percent of the sewage that flows into Guanabara Bay, something organizers now admit will not happen — certainly not by August, if ever.
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Maribor enjoy purple patch in Scotland

Maribor enjoy purple patch in Scotland
Slovenian side Maribor visit Aberdeen on Thursday evening looking to overcome a fourth Scottish team in six years.
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Irish pair return for Pakistan series

Irish pair return for Pakistan series
Ireland are boosted by the return of Niall O'Brien and Craig Young for next month's ODI series against Pakistan next month.
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When It’s Too Hot for Cooking, Try Yogurt for Dessert

When It’s Too Hot for Cooking, Try Yogurt for Dessert
The best time to make shrikhand — the Indian confection flavored with sugar, saffron and pistachios — is now.
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Judge John Hodgman on Counting Visors as Hats

Judge John Hodgman on Counting Visors as Hats
The court holds the implement in contempt for indecent scalp exposure.
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'I am truly riding to beat MS in every sense.'

'I am truly riding to beat MS in every sense.'
Meet five inspiring people from the 100,000 who will be taking to the roads in RideLondon this weekend.
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Women lead way with franchise cricket

Women lead way with franchise cricket
Franchise cricket has finally arrived in England and once again it is the women who are leading the way.
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Badminton clears Russia to play in Rio

Badminton clears Russia to play in Rio
Badminton clears Russian players to take part in the Olympic Games as the nation's athletes begin to travel to Brazil.
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How’s Clinton Doing in the Rest of Pennsylvania?

How’s Clinton Doing in the Rest of Pennsylvania?
The view from outside of Philadelphia.
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Sportsday - football news & transfer chat

Sportsday - football news & transfer chat
Fabregas red card, transfer rumours, pre-season matches, Europa League, breaking sports news, debate, social media, plus more.
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Fabregas sent off in Liverpool friendly

Fabregas sent off in Liverpool friendly
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is shown a straight red card for a foul on new Liverpool signing Ragnar Klaven.
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Celtic mentality delights Rodgers

Celtic mentality delights Rodgers
Manager Brendan Rodgers praises Celtic's mental strength following a 1-1 draw in the Champions League qualifier in Astana.
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Blackadder named Bath director of rugby

Blackadder named Bath director of rugby
Former New Zealand captain Todd Blackadder is named as Bath's new director of rugby as he leaves Super Rugby outfit Crusaders.
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Russia sees off first Olympic hopefuls

Russia sees off first Olympic hopefuls
Around 70 members of the Russian Olympic team leave a Moscow airport for Brazil to take part in Rio 2016 while others stay at home, banned for doping.
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Prop Ferres signs new Rhinos contract

Prop Ferres signs new Rhinos contract
England prop Brett Ferres signs a new contract with Leeds Rhinos to keep him at Headingley until 2019.
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The Speech That Made Obama

The Speech That Made Obama
The Democratic National Convention address that launched a presidency, and the one that will begin drawing it to a close.
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Konta through to Rogers Cup third round

Konta through to Rogers Cup third round
British number one Johanna Konta is into the third round of the Rogers Cup with a 7-5 6-1 win over American Vania King.
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'Don't say 2016' - how rule 40 works

'Don't say 2016' - how rule 40 works
Athletes must break their ties with unofficial sponsors of the Olympics from today until three days after Rio 2016 - or face sanctions.
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My Father, the YouTube Star

My Father, the YouTube Star
I always knew my father loved food. I just didn’t know he’d been showing hundreds of thousands of people how to cook it.
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Six medallists fail London 2012 retests

Six medallists fail London 2012 retests
Six London 2012 weightlifting medallists are among 45 athletes to return positive doping tests, says the sport's governing body.
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Day 'running on empty' before US PGA

Day 'running on empty' before US PGA
Jason Day says he feels "under the weather" and is "running on empty" as he prepares to defend his US PGA Championship title.
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Fame must be balanced - 'Beef' Johnston

Fame must be balanced - 'Beef' Johnston
Andrew 'Beef' Johnston knows he must balance his golf with new-found fame after becoming a cult hero at The Open.
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Tour tests find no 'technological fraud'

Tour tests find no 'technological fraud'
Cycling's governing body carried out more than 3,750 tests for "technological fraud" during the Tour de France - all of which found nothing.
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Chinese worm leaves Maflin snookered

Chinese worm leaves Maflin snookered
World number 50 Kurt Maflin comes close to pulling out of snooker World Open after being bitten by a worm.
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Clarke gives Ryder Cup role to Torrance

Clarke gives Ryder Cup role to Torrance
Sam Torrance is named Darren Clarke's fifth vice-captain as Europe prepare to defend the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine in September.
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Man City approach Everton for Stones

Man City approach Everton for Stones
Manchester City are in talks with Everton over the possible signing of John Stones, who it is thought would cost about £50m.
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Police to probe Yadav 'conspiracy' case

Police to probe Yadav 'conspiracy' case
India's Narsingh Yadav makes a police complaint after claiming fellow wrestlers spiked his food with banned substances.
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The Gurkha wins Sussex Stakes at Goodwood

The Gurkha wins Sussex Stakes at Goodwood
Favourite The Gurkha, ridden by Ryan Moore, beats Galileo Gold to win the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.
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Hull targets home British Open success

Hull targets home British Open success
Charley Hull says playing at her home course when the Women's British Open comes to Woburn on Thursday will be "special".
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FC Astana v Celtic

FC Astana v Celtic
Radio & text coverage of Celtic's trip to Kazakhstan for the first leg of their Champions League third qualifying-round tie with FC Astana.
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Aubameyang 'staying at Dortmund'

Aubameyang 'staying at Dortmund'
Manchester City target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is not leaving Borussia Dortmund, according to coach Thomas Tuchel.
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McKibbin, 13, ready for NI Open outing

McKibbin, 13, ready for NI Open outing
Golfing prodigy Tom McKibbin, 13, insists he won't be nervous when he tees up with seasoned pros at the Northern Ireland Open.
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Smith completes Bournemouth move

Smith completes Bournemouth move
Bournemouth sign Australia international defender Brad Smith from Liverpool for a reported £3m fee.
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Stokes to miss Test with calf injury

Stokes to miss Test with calf injury
England all-rounder Ben Stokes is ruled out of next week's third Test against Pakistan with a calf injury.
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Premiership to 'monitor' players' wages

Premiership to 'monitor' players' wages
Premiership Rugby chief Mark McCafferty says the league must monitor wage inflation at England's top-flight clubs.
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One-Day Cup

One-Day Cup
Listen to your choice of BBC local radio commentaries from the One-Day Cup, with Worcestershire v Northamptonshire on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra.
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Can I Stay Friends With an Abusive Husband?

Can I Stay Friends With an Abusive Husband?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on navigating friendship with a couple and their destructive dynamic, and whether to break confidentiality to let a friend know she will be fired.
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Letter of Recommendation: ‘How It’s Made’

Letter of Recommendation: ‘How It’s Made’
A show that reveals manufacturing to be nothing short of sublime.
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FA Cup to trial fourth substitute

FA Cup to trial fourth substitute
Clubs will be allowed to use a fourth substitute during extra time in the latter stages of this season's FA Cup.
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'Super League set to be hugely exciting'

'Super League set to be hugely exciting'
England captain Heather Knight reflects on England's success against Pakistan, and looks ahead to the new Super League.
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FC Astana v Celtic

FC Astana v Celtic
Celtic could pitch Irish youngster Eoghan O'Connell into the first leg of their Champions League third-round qualifier in Kazakhstan.
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Russia's fencing team cleared for Rio

Russia's fencing team cleared for Rio
Russia's fencing team are cleared by the sport's governing body to compete at Rio, according to a Russian news agency.
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Arsenal can't outspend rivals - Gazidis

Arsenal can't outspend rivals - Gazidis
Arsenal cannot "outgun" their big-spending rivals in the transfer market says the club's chief executive Ivan Gazidis
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Six teams reject EFL Trophy invite

Six teams reject EFL Trophy invite
Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City are among the clubs to reject the chance to enter teams in the EFL Trophy.
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Technical chief Allison leaves Ferrari

Technical chief Allison leaves Ferrari
Ferrari split with technical director James Allison in what the team say was a "joint decision".
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Guardiola bans overweight players

Guardiola bans overweight players
New Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola bans junk food and exiles overweight players from first-team training.
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Sportsday - latest football news and transfer gossip

Sportsday - latest football news and transfer gossip
Build-up to the Champions League qualifiers, breaking sports news, transfer rumours, debate, social media, plus more.
http://ift.tt/2a8Jjxl

F1 halo: Will safety come before style?

F1 halo: Will safety come before style?
With Formula 1 set to discuss plans for the controversial 'halo' protection, BBC Sport looks at who backs it and whether it will be used.
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Doping 'reduces interest in Olympics'

Doping 'reduces interest in Olympics'
Doping scandals have reduced public interest in the Olympics, according to a poll for the BBC World Service.
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Mertesacker to miss start of the season

Mertesacker to miss start of the season
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker will miss the start of the Premier League season with a knee injury, says Arsene Wenger.
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The Democrats (Try to) Grow Up

The Democrats (Try to) Grow Up
Hillary Clinton and her party are trying to cement their standing as the adults in the room this year — if the Bernie Sanders faithful will let them.
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Fast-track doping court set up for Rio

Fast-track doping court set up for Rio
The Court of Arbitration for Sport creates a new fast-track court to hear doping cases at the Rio Olympics.
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US PGA is wide open - Willett

US PGA is wide open - Willett
Masters champion Danny Willett believes the current depth of talent in golf means "anyone" could win this week's US PGA.
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Konta reaches Rogers Cup second round

Konta reaches Rogers Cup second round
British number one Johanna Konta progresses to the second round of the Rogers Cup with a straight-sets win in Montreal, Canada.
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Shot putter blames drug-test 'conspiracy'

Shot putter blames drug-test 'conspiracy'
Indian and Asian shot put champion Inderjeet Singh believes there is a conspiracy against him after he failed a drugs test.
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Podcast: Sobers at 80

Podcast: Sobers at 80
A one-off programme documenting the life and career of the former West Indies cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers.
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Alloa 3-2 Ross County

Alloa 3-2 Ross County
Ross County are out of the League Cup just four months on from winning it after defeat to Alloa at the Indodrill Stadium.
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Essex win last-over thriller v Glamorgan

Essex win last-over thriller v Glamorgan
Essex all but secure a place in the One-Day Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling last-over win over Glamorgan.
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McNamara's story resonates across racing

McNamara's story resonates across racing
JT McNamara, who has died aged 41, inspired many by his feats and determination, says BBC horse racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght.
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Tuesday's Scottish League Cup

Tuesday's Scottish League Cup
Seven Premiership sides including holders Ross County are in action as the group stage continues with 12 more fixtures.
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'Russian drug cheats will be at Rio'

'Russian drug cheats will be at Rio'
Russian drug cheats will still be competing at the Rio Olympic Games despite recent efforts to target them, whistleblowers tell the BBC.
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Injured Federer out for rest of season

Injured Federer out for rest of season
Swiss tennis great Roger Federer will miss the Olympics and the rest of the season with a knee injury.
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Root - the complete modern cricketer

Root - the complete modern cricketer
With 325 runs in the second Test, Joe Root ended the debate over batting at three and proved he has few equals in world cricket, says Jonathan Agnew.
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Higuain joins Juventus from Napoli

Higuain joins Juventus from Napoli
Gonzalo Higuain joins Juventus from Napoli in a move that could influence Manchester United's bid for Paul Pogba.
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The Belize Olympian - from Suffolk

The Belize Olympian - from Suffolk
Meet Katy Sealy, the Suffolk athlete hoping to put Belize on the Olympic map at Rio 2016.
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Dutch Connection wins Lennox Stakes

Dutch Connection wins Lennox Stakes
Dutch Connection, the 9/4 favourite, wins the feature race at Glorious Goodwood ahead of Home of the Brave and Gifted Master.
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Froome to ride Vuelta 10 days after Rio

Froome to ride Vuelta 10 days after Rio
Sir Dave Brailsford says Tour de France champion Chris Froome intends to race in this year's Vuelta a Espana after the Olympics.
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'Willingness to make winter break happen'

'Willingness to make winter break happen'
Discussions are ongoing for the introduction of a winter break to English football, says Premier League chairman Richard Scudamore.
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German GP: Formula 1's lost classic

German GP: Formula 1's lost classic
The German Grand Prix has storied history and superstar drivers - so why is it so under threat?
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Sakho returns from Liverpool tour early

Sakho returns from Liverpool tour early
Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho returns early from their USA tour - but the club have not commented on reports he has been sent home by boss Jurgen Klopp.
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Peacock in ParalympicsGB athletics team

Peacock in ParalympicsGB athletics team
London 2012 gold medallist Jonnie Peacock is named in a 54-strong ParalympicsGB track and field team for the Rio Games.
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The Superhero Photographs of the Black Lives Matter Movement

The Superhero Photographs of the Black Lives Matter Movement
Against the grim footage of unjust deaths, iconic images of protesters project power and will.
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The Oppressive Gospel of ‘Minimalism’

The Oppressive Gospel of ‘Minimalism’
The movement turns possessions into objects of scorn and disgust — and self-denial into a virtue.
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Fleetwood manager Pressley resigns

Fleetwood manager Pressley resigns
Fleetwood Town confirm they have accepted the resignation of manager Steven Pressley after nine months in charge.
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Muralitharan hits back at 'traitor' jibe

Muralitharan hits back at 'traitor' jibe
Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan defends his right to coach Australia during a Test series between the sides after being called a "traitor".
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Five Russian canoeists banned from Rio

Five Russian canoeists banned from Rio
Five sprint canoeists are the latest Russian athletes banned from the Rio Olympics after the report into state-sponsored doping in the country.
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One-Day Cup - Essex v Glamorgan, plus more

One-Day Cup - Essex v Glamorgan, plus more
Listen to your choice of BBC local radio commentaries from the One-Day Cup, with Essex v Glamorgan on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra.
http://ift.tt/2abpeIh

F1 Ecclestone's mother-in-law 'kidnapped'

F1 Ecclestone's mother-in-law 'kidnapped'
The mother-in-law of Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is kidnapped in Brazil with criminals demanding a ransom of $36.5m (£28m), reports say.
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'Two more African places for World Cup'

'Two more African places for World Cup'
Africa will get two extra World Cup places should the tournament expand to 40 teams from 2026, says Fifa boss Gianni Infantino.
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Is Trump’s Campaign Too Small? Or Is Clinton’s Too Big?

Is Trump’s Campaign Too Small? Or Is Clinton’s Too Big?
In terms of spending, this year’s election is pitting a dinghy against an oil tanker — and offering a rare experiment.
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Limerick jockey McNamara dies aged 41

Limerick jockey McNamara dies aged 41
Irish jump jockey JT McNamara, who was paralysed after a fall at Cheltenham in 2013, passes away aged 41.
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Six Nations unlikely to move - RFU boss

Six Nations unlikely to move - RFU boss
The Six Nations is likely to remain in its February-March slot despite suggestions it may move to April, says RFU boss Ian Ritchie.
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Sportsday - Spurs v Juventus & latest transfers

Sportsday - Spurs v Juventus & latest transfers
Tottenham play Juventus in Melbourne, Stoke sign Joe Allen, and the latest football transfers, gossip and social media.
http://ift.tt/2a66iZT

Wimbledon junior champion beats Kyrgios

Wimbledon junior champion beats Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios suffers a shock defeat by Wimbledon junior champion Denis Shapovalov in the first round of the Rogers Cup.
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Rio 2016 round-up - Russia escapes total ban

Rio 2016 round-up - Russia escapes total ban
Russia avoids a blanket ban on its athletes competing in Rio, plus the rest of the news as the world's best athletes prepare for Rio.
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Sale full-back Haley agrees new deal

Sale full-back Haley agrees new deal
Sale Sharks and England Saxons full-back Mike Haley signs a new three-year deal with the Premiership side.
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Michael Jordan speaks out on violence

Michael Jordan speaks out on violence
US basketball star Michael Jordan, previously criticised for not speaking out about political issues, says he can "no longer stay silent" after police shootings and deaths.
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Lions duo tipped for full England calls

Lions duo tipped for full England calls
Andy Flower says Ben Duckett and Daniel Bell-Drummond could play for England inside a year after starring in the Lions' win over Sri Lanka A.
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'Golf feast may leave queasy feeling'

'Golf feast may leave queasy feeling'
As fans prepare to gorge on two majors on the same weekend, Iain Carter hopes golf has not squandered a glorious opportunity.
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'As good as you will see from England'

'As good as you will see from England'
England produced a flawless performance to beat Pakistan by 330 runs in the second Test, says former captain Michael Vaughan.
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The Democrats’ Damaging Damage Control

The Democrats’ Damaging Damage Control
On Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s long exit.
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Mourinho say in Rooney role - Allardyce

Mourinho say in Rooney role - Allardyce
England manager Sam Allardyce says Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will determine where Wayne Rooney plays for his country.
http://ift.tt/2a0mQRm

Rangers 3-0 Stranraer

Rangers 3-0 Stranraer
A Martyn Waghorn brace and Niko Kranjcar's first goal for the club sees Rangers ease into the last 16 of the Scottish League Cup.
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How many Russians will compete in Rio?

How many Russians will compete in Rio?
Russian athletes are arriving in Rio for the Olympics Games, but how many will be cleared to compete?
http://ift.tt/2aswbXw

200-1 novice makes racing history

200-1 novice makes racing history
Novice Dandy Flame becomes the joint second longest-priced winner in the history of British horse racing at 200-1 at Wolverhampton.
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Simon Yates wins first race since ban

Simon Yates wins first race since ban
British rider Simon Yates claims his first victory since returning from a four-month drugs ban at a one-day race in Spain.
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Drink-drive Wilkins had alcohol in car

Drink-drive Wilkins had alcohol in car
Former England footballer Ray Wilkins is given a 10-week suspended prison sentence for drink-driving.
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Manning cleared in doping investigation

Manning cleared in doping investigation
An investigation into claims Peyton Manning used performance-enhancing drugs found "no credible evidence", says the NFL.
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Scots League Cup - Rangers v Stranraer

Scots League Cup - Rangers v Stranraer
Radio & text coverage as Rangers complete their group campaign in the Scottish League Cup against Stranraer.
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West Ham's Cresswell out for four months

West Ham's Cresswell out for four months
West Ham defender Aaron Cresswell is ruled out for four months with a knee ligament injury.
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England level series with 330-run win

England level series with 330-run win
England thrash Pakistan by 330 runs in the second Test at Old Trafford to level the four-match series at 1-1.
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Edmund beaten by wildcard in Toronto

Edmund beaten by wildcard in Toronto
Britain's Kyle Edmund suffers a surprise defeat by Canadian wildcard Steven Diez in the first round of the Rogers Cup.
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Burnley ban fan for racial abuse

Burnley ban fan for racial abuse
Burnley ban a supporter who racially abused a Bradford player during a pre-season friendly from attending matches indefinitely.
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Whistleblower challenges IOC ruling

Whistleblower challenges IOC ruling
Doping whistleblower Yuliya Stepanova calls for a review of an International Olympic Committee ruling to ban her from the Rio Olympics.
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IPC to put sport first in Russia ruling

IPC to put sport first in Russia ruling
IPC president Sir Philip Craven says its decision on Russia at the Rio Paralympics will be taken in the "interest of sport".
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Seven Russian swimmers banned for Rio

Seven Russian swimmers banned for Rio
Fina says seven Russian swimmers will be ineligible for the Rio Olympic Games following last week's McLaren Report.
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Jamieson to decide on future after Rio

Jamieson to decide on future after Rio
Olympics silver medallist Michael Jamieson may continue swimming if he thinks he can still challenge for major medals.
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Former German FA president banned

Former German FA president banned
Wolfgang Niersbach, the former president of the German FA, is banned from all football activity for one year.
http://ift.tt/2arPFLI

Steadman set to be fit for Rio

Steadman set to be fit for Rio
GB Para-triathlete Lauren Steadman is set to be fit for the Rio Games after a heavy crash at the World Championships.
http://ift.tt/2a4wJzg

Stokes sidelined with calf injury

Stokes sidelined with calf injury
England's Ben Stokes will play no further part on the fourth day of the second Test against Pakistan after leaving the field injured.
http://ift.tt/29ZqB9P

Liverpool's Allen to have Stoke medical

Liverpool's Allen to have Stoke medical
Wales midfielder Joe Allen will have a medical at Stoke on Monday before a proposed £13m move from Liverpool.
http://ift.tt/2avogoL

RFU and top clubs sign new £225m deal

RFU and top clubs sign new £225m deal
A new eight-year deal worth more than £225m is agreed between the Rugby Football Union and Premiership clubs.
http://ift.tt/2aoi8SY

Pregnancy sidelines WSL 2 top scorer

Pregnancy sidelines WSL 2 top scorer
Wales and Yeovil Town Ladies forward Sarah Wiltshire, top scorer in Women's Super League Two, announces she is pregnant.
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New Zealand athlete 'kidnapped' in Rio

New Zealand athlete 'kidnapped' in Rio
Jiu-jitsu athlete Jason Lee claims he was "kidnapped" in Rio by men in police uniform and forced to withdraw money.
http://ift.tt/2an6Gph

England job 'is greatest challenge'

England job 'is greatest challenge'
New England manager Sam Allardyce says the job will be the "greatest challenge" of his career.
http://ift.tt/2a7o25n

Froome can go on for years - Brailsford

Froome can go on for years - Brailsford
Chris Froome can continue competing at the highest level for "three or four more years", Team Sky boss Sir Dave Brailsford believes.
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McMillan drug ban reduced after appeal

McMillan drug ban reduced after appeal
Former Partick Thistle defender Jordan McMillan is free to return to training after his drug ban is reduced following an appeal.
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Koukash delays Salford future decision

Koukash delays Salford future decision
Marwan Koukash says he will decide if he wants to stay as Salford Red Devils owner at the end of the season.
http://ift.tt/2apKp8G

Bruce left Hull 'for sake of club'

Bruce left Hull 'for sake of club'
Ex-Hull boss Steve Bruce thanks fans for their "unwavering" support but says he left "for the sake of the club".
http://ift.tt/2a9TZuk

'Football keeps Jude healthy and happy'

'Football keeps Jude healthy and happy'
Jude Liversage has become an ambassador for Together We Will, a new campaign to encourage more people with disabilities to take up sport.
http://ift.tt/29YVpr6

Hamilton 'still chasing' despite lead

Hamilton 'still chasing' despite lead
Lewis Hamilton says he is still "chasing" in the championship despite taking the lead for the first time with victory in Hungary.
http://ift.tt/2a81cO9

Sportsday - Allardyce unveiling & transfer news

Sportsday - Allardyce unveiling & transfer news
Sam Allardyce's first news conference as England manager, Man Utd v Man City friendly postponed, plus transfer news and social media.
http://ift.tt/2ab4K2n

Manchester derby in China called off

Manchester derby in China called off
The pre-season friendly in China between Manchester United and Manchester City has been called off because of adverse weather conditions.
http://ift.tt/2a4Yvj1

Olympic Village concern for Australians

Olympic Village concern for Australians
The Australian team is not prepared to move their athletes into the Olympic Village due to the state of their accommodation.
http://ift.tt/2a3iMS7

Coach Hansen extends All Blacks deal

Coach Hansen extends All Blacks deal
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen extends his contract with the All Blacks until the end of the 2019 World Cup.
http://ift.tt/2a9n5di

Van Gerwen 'the greatest' says Taylor

Van Gerwen 'the greatest' says Taylor
Darts legend Phil Taylor calls Michael van Gerwen 'the greatest' as the Dutchman retains his World Matchplay title.
http://ift.tt/29Z0rEP

Beaumont given new deal and captaincy

Beaumont given new deal and captaincy
Sale Sharks name Josh Beaumont as their new captain as the number eight agrees a new three-year contract.
http://ift.tt/2anvFKy

Konta beats Venus to win first title

Konta beats Venus to win first title
British number one Johanna Konta beats seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams to win her first WTA title in California.
http://ift.tt/29YwpBc

United States win International Crown

United States win International Crown
England finish joint third in the International Crown as the United States take victory the four-day event.
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Broadhurst edges Jimenez in Senior Open

Broadhurst edges Jimenez in Senior Open
England's Paul Broadhurst wins the Senior Open at Carnoustie by two shots as overnight leader Miguel Angel Jimenez falters.
http://ift.tt/2a46xJd

Listen: BeSpoke's stage 21 podcast

Listen: BeSpoke's stage 21 podcast
OJ Borg is joined by Rob Hatch and Rob Hayles to review the final stage of the Tour de France, as Chris Froome wins his third title
http://ift.tt/2aoi0zF

How flying Hamilton reeled in Rosberg

How flying Hamilton reeled in Rosberg
From 43 points behind to a six-point advantage, BBC Sport looks at how Lewis Hamilton overhauled Nico Rosberg's title lead in just seven races.
http://ift.tt/2amCk81

Was Hamilton right to undermine Rosberg?

Was Hamilton right to undermine Rosberg?
Lewis Hamilton openly undermined Nico Rosberg after the Hungarian Grand Prix but was his point-scoring really necessary?
http://ift.tt/2amzX5b

How are your club performing in pre-season?

How are your club performing in pre-season?
As Premier League teams clock up over 170,000 miles this pre-season, check how they are getting on with our full list.
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England open up huge lead over Pakistan

England open up huge lead over Pakistan
England stretch their lead over Pakistan to 489 runs after choosing not to enforce the follow-on on day three of the second Test.
http://ift.tt/29XJRV1

Notts County Ladies 1-5 Manchester City Women

Notts County Ladies 1-5 Manchester City Women
Jane Ross scored twice as Manchester City inflicted Notts County's heaviest ever WSL defeat to stay top of the table.
http://ift.tt/2a2GRs7

Froome completes third Tour victory

Froome completes third Tour victory
Chris Froome reaches the finish line in Paris to become the first British rider to defend the title and win three Tours de France.
http://ift.tt/2a82tlX

Williams out of Rogers Cup with injury

Williams out of Rogers Cup with injury
World number one Serena Williams withdraws from the Rogers Cup in Toronto due to a shoulder injury.
http://ift.tt/2a2ACES

Ainslie wins America's Cup series event

Ainslie wins America's Cup series event
Sir Ben Ainslie and Britain's America's Cup team claim a tight victory on day two of World Series event in Portsmouth.
http://ift.tt/2a5xgPp

Raikkonen calls F1 rules 'a joke'

Raikkonen calls F1 rules 'a joke'
Kimi Raikkonen says Formula 1's rules are "a joke" after a controversial weekend at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
http://ift.tt/2akQEMt

Russia Rio decision 'a confusing mess'

Russia Rio decision 'a confusing mess'
Anti-doping body Usada criticises IOC for a lack of leadership over its decision on Russian athletes competing at Rio.
http://ift.tt/2aE3CCT

Wakefield 20-46 Castleford

Wakefield 20-46 Castleford
Luke Gale scores 18 points as Castleford ultimately cruise to victory in Sunday's Super League derby at Wakefield.
http://ift.tt/2anNPZv

Russia escape total Rio Olympics ban

Russia escape total Rio Olympics ban
Russia will not receive a blanket ban from the Rio Games, the International Olympic Committee announces
http://ift.tt/2a69K8j

Hamilton tops standings with Hungary win

Hamilton tops standings with Hungary win
Lewis Hamilton cruises to victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix to take the championship lead for the first time this season.
http://ift.tt/2a5cQpB

Sunday's rugby league

Sunday's rugby league
Listen to live BBC local radio commentaries from Sunday's matches in the Super League and League One.
http://ift.tt/2alNhGM

GB's Armitstead pulls out of La Course

GB's Armitstead pulls out of La Course
British world champion Lizzie Armitstead pulls out of the one-day La Course race in Paris ahead of her Olympic campaign.
http://ift.tt/2akpSEc

Gray denounces Burnley fan 'racism'

Gray denounces Burnley fan 'racism'
Burnley's Andre Gray criticises two fans of his own club for allegedly making racist comments to a Bradford player on Saturday.
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Hamilton changes stance on halo device

Hamilton changes stance on halo device
Lewis Hamilton abandons his opposition to the halo head protection device after a "great" safety presentation by the FIA.
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Ban Russia from Rio, says GB IOC member

Ban Russia from Rio, says GB IOC member
Russia should be banned from next month's Rio Games, says British International Olympic Committee member Adam Pengilly.
http://ift.tt/2a343KW

'Of course I will shake Mourinho's hand'

'Of course I will shake Mourinho's hand'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he will have no problem shaking Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho's hand on Monday.
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FA must reform or lose funding - minister

FA must reform or lose funding - minister
The Football Association could lose millions of pounds in funding if it does not reform, says Sports Minister Tracey Crouch.
http://ift.tt/2aa83aW

One-Day Cup

One-Day Cup
Listen to live local radio commentaries from all of the days matches in the One-Day Cup.
http://ift.tt/2apfkVk

England beat Thailand to top pool

England beat Thailand to top pool
England register a clean sweep against Thailand in Saturday's fourballs at the UL International Crown to finish top of their pool.
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Snedeker takes lead in Canadian Open

Snedeker takes lead in Canadian Open
American Brandt Snedeker leads the Canadian Open by one shot going into Sunday's final round after a six-under 66 in round three.
http://ift.tt/29WPGC6

Did the 1966 World Cup change England?

Did the 1966 World Cup change England?
England's victory in the 1966 World Cup is now a part of the national legend but the tournament had a lasting impact on the country itself.
http://ift.tt/2a4X01x

GB's Konta through to first WTA final

GB's Konta through to first WTA final
British number one Johanna Konta beats Dominika Cibulkova in California to reach her first final on the WTA Tour.
http://ift.tt/2am409v

Leicester beat Celtic in shootout

Leicester beat Celtic in shootout
Celtic impress against Leicester in the International Champions Cup - but the Foxes win on penalties.
http://ift.tt/2a1TZSx

I'm not Rio favourite - Ennis-Hill

I'm not Rio favourite - Ennis-Hill
Great Britain's world and Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill says she is not favourite for the Rio 2016 heptathlon.
http://ift.tt/2ajYcRm

Scouting for success

Scouting for success
What does it take to unearth a football genius?
http://ift.tt/2ainihX

Rosberg investigated over pole lap

Rosberg investigated over pole lap
Nico Rosberg could lose pole position at the Hungarian GP as a result of an investigation into whether he slowed enough for caution flags.
http://ift.tt/2a4lmbX

Root and Woakes put England in command

Root and Woakes put England in command
England dominate Pakistan as Joe Root hits 254 before Chris Woakes's three wickets leave Pakistan on 57-4 at the close of day two of the second Test.
http://ift.tt/2ajRYB1

Ainslie shares America's Cup series lead

Ainslie shares America's Cup series lead
Sir Ben Ainslie guides Britain's America's Cup entrant to joint top of the leaderboard on day one in Portsmouth.
http://ift.tt/2a5F3gX

Highland Reel wins the King George

Highland Reel wins the King George
Highland Reels wins the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot as Royal hope Dartmouth comes home third.
http://ift.tt/29VbJKk

Farah storms to victory in London

Farah storms to victory in London
Mo Farah runs the fastest 5,000m of 2016 in his first competitive race over that distance this year at the Anniversary Games.
http://ift.tt/29V9cQp

Celtic v Leicester

Celtic v Leicester
Follow live text and social media as Celtic face Premier League champions Leicester City in the International Champions Cup at Celtic Park.
http://ift.tt/2ajDC3s

Froome set to win third Tour de France

Froome set to win third Tour de France
Chris Froome is set to become the first Briton to win three Tour de France titles after safely negotiating a treacherous penultimate stage.
http://ift.tt/2ajBokC

Whitehead and Clegg set world records

Whitehead and Clegg set world records
Double amputee Richard Whitehead and visually-impaired sprinter Libby Clegg both set world records at the IPC Grand Prix Final in London.
http://ift.tt/2alexSs

Warrington 34-30 Huddersfield

Warrington 34-30 Huddersfield
Warrington secure second place in the Super League table ahead of the Super 8s with a win over bottom club Huddersfield.
http://ift.tt/2a82Qjj

Rosberg takes dramatic pole in Hungary

Rosberg takes dramatic pole in Hungary
Nico Rosberg steals pole from under Lewis Hamilton's nose in a chaotic wet-dry qualifying session for the Hungarian GP.
http://ift.tt/2ajtIyM

Man-management will be key - Allardyce

Man-management will be key - Allardyce
Sam Allardyce says his man-management attributes will be an important part of his role as England manager.
http://ift.tt/2a3Pp3o

Saturday's Scottish League Cup

Saturday's Scottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup first round continues with 15 group fixtures, including St Johnstone v Falkirk.
http://ift.tt/2a5dVyt

Wasps sign centre Eastmond from Bath

Wasps sign centre Eastmond from Bath
Wasps sign cross-code England international Kyle Eastmond from Premiership rivals Bath.
http://ift.tt/29Vvu3H

Warrington v Huddersfield

Warrington v Huddersfield
Listen to live local radio commentary as Warrington face Huddersfield in the Super League.
http://ift.tt/2agfWKB

Delph praises 'amazing' Guardiola

Delph praises 'amazing' Guardiola
Manchester City's Fabian Delph says he has learned more from boss Pep Guardiola in three weeks than in his entire career before.
http://ift.tt/2aCqFhe

Bolt criticises 'disrespectful' Gatlin

Bolt criticises 'disrespectful' Gatlin
Usain Bolt accuses sprint rival Justin Gatlin of "disrespect" after winning the 200m at the Anniversary Games in London.
http://ift.tt/2a3CdeJ

London Anniversary Games

London Anniversary Games
Follow Radio 5 live updates and text coverage as David Weir, Jonnie Peacock, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Mo Farah compete on day two at the Olympic Stadium.
http://ift.tt/29UJN9t

Tour de France - Will Froome finish the job on Stage 20?

Tour de France - Will Froome finish the job on Stage 20?
Live text coverage of stage 20 of the Tour de France where Chris Froome can all-but confirm a third championship.
http://ift.tt/2a80Rw5

Rosberg edges Verstappen in practice

Rosberg edges Verstappen in practice
Nico Rosberg holds off the Red Bulls to set the pace in final practice at the Hungarian GP as Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton struggles.
http://ift.tt/2anyY3Y

England v Pakistan - video highlights, radio & text

England v Pakistan - video highlights, radio & text
In-play video highlights, radio coverage and text commentary as England resume on 314-4 on day two of the second Test at Old Trafford.
http://ift.tt/2afZl9J

Celtic to seal deal for defender Toure

Celtic to seal deal for defender Toure
Celtic should complete the signing of former Liverpool defender Kolo Toure, subject to a medical.
http://ift.tt/2a0gvHg

Could Hillary Clinton Become the Champion of the 99 Percent?

Could Hillary Clinton Become the Champion of the 99 Percent?
A coalition of progressives has been quietly building a plan to bring Occupy-style ideas into the political establishment. Will the Democratic nominee get on board?
http://ift.tt/2a3qSLY

Moyes appointed Sunderland manager

Moyes appointed Sunderland manager
Former Everton and Manchester United boss David Moyes is named as Sam Allardyce's replacement as Sunderland manager.
http://ift.tt/2aCeaT1

Hungarian Grand Prix - final practice

Hungarian Grand Prix - final practice
Follow live coverage from the final practice session ahead of qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix
http://ift.tt/2a0Qw6U

Reid plays alone after Hull illness

Reid plays alone after Hull illness
Mel Reid plays on her own in the International Crown fourballs because of Charley Hull's illness - and only loses by one hole to Japan.
http://ift.tt/2afUpS5

List keeps share of Canadian Open lead

List keeps share of Canadian Open lead
World number 309 Luke List and US Open champion Dustin Johnson remain tied for the lead after two days at the Canadian Open.
http://ift.tt/2annGgh

Is cricket bad for your mental health?

Is cricket bad for your mental health?
Shaun Tait, Jonathan Trott, Graeme Fowler and Iain O'Brien share stories of depression, anxiety and burnout in the Stumped podcast.
http://ift.tt/1RkDdZO

Rooney welcomes Allardyce appointment

Rooney welcomes Allardyce appointment
England captain Wayne Rooney believes Sam Allardyce is a "good appointment" as manager of the national side.
http://ift.tt/2a0HgQe

Major winners grouped for US PGA

Major winners grouped for US PGA
Masters champion Danny Willett, US Open winner Dustin Johnson and Open champion Henrik Stenson are grouped together for the US PGA Championship.
http://ift.tt/29V10yW

Konta reaches last four in California

Konta reaches last four in California
British number one Johanna Konta beats Saisai Zheng 6-2 4-6 6-3 to reach the Bank of the West Classic semi-finals.
http://ift.tt/29ZZ6hZ

Queen seeks Ascot win with Dartmouth

Queen seeks Ascot win with Dartmouth
Dartmouth bids to give the Queen a landmark victory on Saturday in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.
http://ift.tt/29UVGLO

Six-hole format set for European trial

Six-hole format set for European trial
The European Tour is set to trial a new six-hole competition featuring a shot clock, music and fewer clubs in an effort to attract younger players.
http://ift.tt/2a1pndG

Salford 20-28 Hull FC

Salford 20-28 Hull FC
Hull FC battle to a hard-fought victory over Salford Red Devils to remain top of the Super League table.
http://ift.tt/29R1xq2

Bolt powers to 200m win in London

Bolt powers to 200m win in London
Usain Bolt wins the 200m at the Anniversary Games in London in a time of 19.89 seconds.
http://ift.tt/2aByFiB

Root sets example as England learn lessons

Root sets example as England learn lessons
Reckless at Lord's, England responded with a batting display founded on the brilliance of Joe Root and Alastair Cook, writes Jonathan Agnew.
http://ift.tt/29QYVsc

Harrison breaks hurdles world record

Harrison breaks hurdles world record
American hurdler Kendra Harrison breaks a 28-year-old world record in the 100m hurdles, clocking 12.20 seconds at the Olympic Stadium.
http://ift.tt/29ZTXe4

West Brom turn down £20m Berahino bids

West Brom turn down £20m Berahino bids
West Bromwich Albion turn down £20m bids for striker Saido Berahino from Crystal Palace and Stoke City.
http://ift.tt/2aeSsp1

East Stirlingshire 0-3 Rangers

East Stirlingshire 0-3 Rangers
Rangers make it three wins out of three in Group F of the Betfred League Cup with a comfortable win over East Stirlingshire.
http://ift.tt/29ZTybp

Ban Russia from Rio, says GB IOC member

Ban Russia from Rio, says GB IOC member
Russia should be banned from next month's Rio Games, says British International Olympic Committee member Adam Pengilly.
http://ift.tt/2ajel6i

Inbee ruled out of Women's British Open

Inbee ruled out of Women's British Open
Last year's British Women's Open winner Inbee Park is ruled out of this year's tournament at Woburn with a thumb injury.
http://ift.tt/2aj9Ybr

Peter Thiel’s Heroic Political Fantasies

Peter Thiel’s Heroic Political Fantasies
If the Silicon Valley tycoon shares anything with Donald Trump, it is a disappointment with small politics — and small people.
http://ift.tt/2ag3AmO

Scots Lge Cup - East Stirling v Rangers

Scots Lge Cup - East Stirling v Rangers
The third set of Scottish League Cup first-round group fixtures begins with Rangers' trip to face East Stirlingshire.
http://ift.tt/29ZBFcz

Friday's Super League

Friday's Super League
Listen to live BBC local radio commentary from Friday's matches in the Super League.
http://ift.tt/2aeBabC

London Anniversary Games

London Anniversary Games
Follow BBC TV, radio and text coverage as Usain Bolt and Jessica Ennis-Hill compete on day one of the London Anniversary Games.
http://ift.tt/2a0UtSX

Cook & Root tons help England dominate

Cook & Root tons help England dominate
Alastair Cook's 29th Test hundred and Joe Root's 10th help England reach 314-4 on day one of the second Test against Pakistan.
http://ift.tt/2aBffu3

GB Paralympian Clegg to wear blindfold

GB Paralympian Clegg to wear blindfold
Team GB Paralympian Libby Clegg is required to wear blindfold at Rio 2016 after she is reclassified as a T11 sprinter.
http://ift.tt/2aiOVWg

Friday's T20 Blast - text & radio

Friday's T20 Blast - text & radio
Follow live text and BBC local radio coverage from eight games on the penultimate Friday of T20 Blast action.
http://ift.tt/2a37tYV

The Grief That White Americans Can’t Share

The Grief That White Americans Can’t Share
For our white friends and colleagues, police shootings are a tragedy in the abstract. For black people, they’re agonizingly personal — and devastating.
http://ift.tt/2aBcqcI

Russia wait for 2016 Paralympics fate

Russia wait for 2016 Paralympics fate
Russia will find out in August if it is to be banned from the 2016 Paralympics in Rio as a result of the ongoing doping crisis in the country.
http://ift.tt/2a1J3BE

Froome retains lead despite crash

Froome retains lead despite crash
Britain's Chris Froome retains the overall lead of the Tour de France despite crashing on stage 19, which is won by Romain Bardet.
http://ift.tt/2a1v6U0

Murray's 1988 medal upgrade is rejected

Murray's 1988 medal upgrade is rejected
Yvonne Murray's request for her 1988 Olympic Games bronze medal to be upgraded because of drug taking by Russian athletes is rejected.
http://ift.tt/2a0tAyc

Allardyce named England manager

Allardyce named England manager
Sam Allardyce is appointed England manager, signing an initial two-year contract after leaving Sunderland.
http://ift.tt/29YGIWC

No place for doping in sport - Putin

No place for doping in sport - Putin
Russian president Vladimir Putin says "there can be no place for doping in sport" after his country's Olympic athletics ban was upheld.
http://ift.tt/2a5sFRE

The transgender man who changed the Olympics

The transgender man who changed the Olympics
Duathlete Chris Mosier, the first transman to make a men's USA National Team on how he changed IOC policy so transgender athletes could compete at the Olympics
http://ift.tt/29Tm4FN

Rosberg fastest after Hamilton crash

Rosberg fastest after Hamilton crash
Lewis Hamilton crashes early in second practice as Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg leads the way at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
http://ift.tt/2a2zmR2

Manager Bruce quits promoted Hull City

Manager Bruce quits promoted Hull City
Manager Steve Bruce leaves newly promoted Premier League club Hull City.
http://ift.tt/2a5GAGD

Arsenal sign Holding from Bolton

Arsenal sign Holding from Bolton
Arsenal sign 20-year-old defender Rob Holding from Bolton Wanderers for a fee believed to be about £2m.
http://ift.tt/2a5ykFS

Liverpool sign veteran keeper Manninger

Liverpool sign veteran keeper Manninger
Liverpool sign 39-year-old Alex Manninger on a short term contract, 15 years after his last game in the English top flight.
http://ift.tt/2aeUt5X

Tour de France - Stage 19

Tour de France - Stage 19
Live text coverage of stage 19 of the Tour de France - Albertville to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains.
http://ift.tt/2aAAtbw

The World According to ‘BoJack Horseman’

The World According to ‘BoJack Horseman’
The show’s creators have turned the travails of an anthropomorphic horse into a hilarious meditation on a peculiarly modern kind of unhappiness.
http://ift.tt/2a4Zdve

After the Dragonflies

After the Dragonflies
Selected by Matthew Zapruder.
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The 7.10.16 Issue

The 7.10.16 Issue
Readers respond.
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The Creative Life in Manila

The Creative Life in Manila
Trying to find yourself in the big city.
http://ift.tt/2a4Z0bk

How to Breathe

How to Breathe
Do it with purpose. Sit up straight.
http://ift.tt/2a4YWbw

Retests uncover 45 new doping failures

Retests uncover 45 new doping failures
The International Olympic Committee announces 45 new doping failures from the 2008 and 2012 Games in Beijing and London.
http://ift.tt/2aAvRSH

Hamilton fastest as Mercedes dominate

Hamilton fastest as Mercedes dominate
Lewis Hamilton heads team-mate Nico Rosberg as Mercedes dominate first practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
http://ift.tt/2a0EGXe

'Never say never' on doping in Britain

'Never say never' on doping in Britain
UK Athletics say Britain is a "great standard bearer" against doping but can "never say never" no offences will occur.
http://ift.tt/2aAlIWa

England v Pakistan - radio & text

England v Pakistan - radio & text
Live text and Test Match Special commentary of the second Test at Old Trafford, with England trailing Pakistan 1-0 in the series.
http://ift.tt/29XZWf4

Welsh rugby blocks Edwards' Toulon role

Welsh rugby blocks Edwards' Toulon role
Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards is blocked from taking a coaching role at French club Toulon by the Welsh Rugby Union.
http://ift.tt/29Yj8gU

Hungarian Grand Prix - first practice

Hungarian Grand Prix - first practice
Follow live radio and text coverage from Budapest for the first two sessions of practice ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix
http://ift.tt/2azZqUu

Briton Evans loses to Sock in Citi Open

Briton Evans loses to Sock in Citi Open
Britain's Dan Evans loses 6-1 7-5 to American sixth seed Jack Sock in the third round of the Citi Open in Washington.
http://ift.tt/29Y93AG

Rosberg signs new Mercedes contract

Rosberg signs new Mercedes contract
Nico Rosberg extends his stay at Mercedes and will continue to partner triple world champion Lewis Hamilton.
http://ift.tt/2a0iYmo

Sportsday - football news and gossip

Sportsday - football news and gossip
England need to sort compensation before appointing Allardyce, plus transfer news, gossip, best of social media and debate.
http://ift.tt/2a0hVD7

NBA moves All Star game over North Carolina LGBT law

NBA moves All Star game over North Carolina LGBT law
The NBA will move its 2017 All-Star game from North Carolina in protest about a state law that it says discriminates against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
http://ift.tt/2al4RdL

Johnson shares lead with world 309

Johnson shares lead with world 309
US Open champion Dustin Johnson and world number 309 Luke List share the first day lead at the Canadian Open.
http://ift.tt/2ahig3G

England pairs stun hosts US in Chicago

England pairs stun hosts US in Chicago
England twice beat hosts United States to top pool B on day one of the UL International Crown in Chicago.
http://ift.tt/2al4ZK6

Heart of Midlothian 1-2 Birkirkara (1-2)

Heart of Midlothian 1-2 Birkirkara (1-2)
Hearts are out of the Europa League after they lose to Maltese side Birkirkara at Tynecastle.
http://ift.tt/2a4NAnp

NBA moves N Carolina game over LGBT law

NBA moves N Carolina game over LGBT law
Basketball league will move 2017 All-Star game out of North Carolina in protest over controversial law restricting transgender people's use of public bathrooms.
http://ift.tt/29ZUEBe

Reince Priebus Thinks This Went Great

Reince Priebus Thinks This Went Great
A visit with the Republican National Committee chairman in his Cleveland bunker.
http://ift.tt/29QSeTp

Russia ban is a 'rebirth for Olympics'

Russia ban is a 'rebirth for Olympics'
Darren Campbell says the decision to uphold a ban on Russian athletes competing at next month's Olympic Games is a "landmark statement".
http://ift.tt/29X5h6n

Semenya win in Rio 'no longer sport'

Semenya win in Rio 'no longer sport'
Paula Radcliffe fears Caster Semenya will dominate the women's 800m in Rio to the extent "it will no longer be sport".
http://ift.tt/29XjeFu

Barcelona agree to sign Valencia's Gomes

Barcelona agree to sign Valencia's Gomes
La Liga champions Barcelona agree a deal to sign Portuguese midfielder Andre Gomes from Valencia.
http://ift.tt/29WX02n

Ted Cruz Might Be the Only Republican Who Understands Donald Trump

Ted Cruz Might Be the Only Republican Who Understands Donald Trump
On the pro-wrestler logic of last night’s speech.
http://ift.tt/29WROeQ

Hull KR 20-24 Leeds

Hull KR 20-24 Leeds
Leeds finish the Super League season by beating Hull KR in a hard-fought contest at the Lightstream Stadium.
http://ift.tt/29P7FyT

Mourinho hints at Man Utd Pogba deal

Mourinho hints at Man Utd Pogba deal
Jose Mourinho gives his strongest hint that Manchester United want to re-sign Paul Pogba from Juventus.
http://ift.tt/2a30xP1

Brondby IF 1-1 Hibernian (5-3 on penalties)

Brondby IF 1-1 Hibernian (5-3 on penalties)
Hibs' return to European competition ends in heartache as they go out of the Europa League 5-3 on penalties to Brondby after a 1-0 win.
http://ift.tt/29RWZLy

Formula 1 too controlled - Alonso

Formula 1 too controlled - Alonso
Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso says the sport is too controlled and restrictive.
http://ift.tt/2akkFNw

Catalan footballer in 'Spanish' row

Catalan footballer in 'Spanish' row
Former Barcelona star Carles Puyol strikes a nerve among Catalans by saying he's Spanish in a TV advert.
http://ift.tt/2agioQJ

Lazio could be awarded 1914-15 title

Lazio could be awarded 1914-15 title
Lazio could be awarded their third league title as the Italian Football Federation look into the outcome of the 1914-15 season.
http://ift.tt/2agdumP

Swansea's American takeover completed

Swansea's American takeover completed
An American consortium has completed its purchase of a 60% controlling stake in Swansea City.
http://ift.tt/29WHy6m

Swansea's US takeover delayed by dispute

Swansea's US takeover delayed by dispute
The deal for Swansea City's American investment has been held up by "a legal dispute between two of the minor shareholders".
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Hamilton 'climbed impossible mountain'

Hamilton 'climbed impossible mountain'
Lewis Hamilton says getting back on level terms with Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg has felt like "an impossible mountain to climb".
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Liverpool agree £25m Wijnaldum deal

Liverpool agree £25m Wijnaldum deal
Liverpool agree a £25m deal for Netherlands international Georginio Wijnaldum with recently relegated Newcastle.
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Froome wins stage 18 of Tour de France

Froome wins stage 18 of Tour de France
Britain's Chris Froome wins the stage-18 time trial to extend his lead in the Tour de France.
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England Women made professional by RFU

England Women made professional by RFU
The RFU will award professional player contracts for the 15-a-side women's game for the first time next season.
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Brazil arrests over 'Olympics terror'

Brazil arrests over 'Olympics terror'
Police in southern Brazil arrest 10 members of a group alleged to be preparing acts of terrorism during the Olympic Games.
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Aberdeen, Hibs & Hearts in Europa League

Aberdeen, Hibs & Hearts in Europa League
Aberdeen's match against Ventspils is the first of three Europa League qualifying games involving Scottish clubs.
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Everton appoint Leicester's Walsh

Everton appoint Leicester's Walsh
Everton appoint Leicester City joint assistant manager and head of recruitment Steve Walsh as their new director of football.
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Anderson fitness debate a 'messy affair'

Anderson fitness debate a 'messy affair'
Alastair Cook says the debate over James Anderson's absence in the first Test "wouldn't have blown up" if they had won at Lord's.
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Kiwi dives to 102m to break world record

Kiwi dives to 102m to break world record
New Zealand's William Trubridge sets a new world record of 102m (335ft) for the deepest unassisted freedive.
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Lopetegui appointed new Spain coach

Lopetegui appointed new Spain coach
Former Porto manager Julen Lopetegui succeeds Vincent del Bosque as coach of Spain.
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Bolt allays hamstring injury concerns

Bolt allays hamstring injury concerns
Usain Bolt has no hamstring injury concerns ahead of his final Olympic warm-up race at the London Anniversary Games on Friday.
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Tour de France - Will Froome put the race out of reach?

Tour de France - Will Froome put the race out of reach?
Live text coverage of stage 18 - a 17km mountainous time trial with Chris Froome looking to increase his lead with four stages remaining.
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Petition calls for jousting in Olympics

Petition calls for jousting in Olympics
English Heritage launches a petition calling for the medieval pursuit of jousting to be made an Olympic sport.
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Gotze returns to Borussia Dortmund

Gotze returns to Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund re-sign forward Mario Gotze from Bayern Munich on a four-year deal, subject to a medical.
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A Clam Fritter That Brings the Bahamas to Your Home

A Clam Fritter That Brings the Bahamas to Your Home
Peppery heat and a zip of lime add an island flair to the familiar.
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How Sex, Animals and Obama End Up in Drink Names

How Sex, Animals and Obama End Up in Drink Names
Christening cocktails can be as bold an art as creating them.
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Judge John Hodgman on an Uneven Split of Backpacking Weight

Judge John Hodgman on an Uneven Split of Backpacking Weight
Beware the hiking partner who praises your superior fitness level.
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'Lenient' Pistorius sentence challenged

'Lenient' Pistorius sentence challenged
South African prosecutors say they will push for a longer prison sentence for athlete Oscar Pistorius after his murder conviction, saying six years is too lenient.
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NRL player banned for eight games

NRL player banned for eight games
Australian rugby league player Corey Norman is banned for eight games following a string of off-field incidents.
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FIA strengthens radio restrictions

FIA strengthens radio restrictions
The FIA strengthens restrictions on radio communications between team and driver in the wake of Mercedes' Silverstone transgression.
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Mercedes hopeful of no Rosberg penalty

Mercedes hopeful of no Rosberg penalty
Mercedes are "optimistic" that Nico Rosberg will avoid a grid penalty after his gearbox problem at the British Grand Prix.
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Gloucestershire v Leicestershire - day two

Gloucestershire v Leicestershire - day two
Live BBC local radio commentary and text updates on day two of Gloucestershire v Leicestershire in the County Championship.
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Marc Lamont Hill Is Your Friendly Neighborhood Marxist

Marc Lamont Hill Is Your Friendly Neighborhood Marxist
The political commentator on gun ownership, being fired from Fox News and his favorite black celebrity protests.
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Mourinho backs Allardyce for England

Mourinho backs Allardyce for England
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson back Sam Allardyce as England manager.
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I feared I may never play again - Shaw

I feared I may never play again - Shaw
Man Utd left-back Luke Shaw says "it's the best feeling ever" to be playing again just 10 months after suffering a horrific leg break.
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Wood, Harrison & Hill sign Saints deals

Wood, Harrison & Hill sign Saints deals
Captain Tom Wood, flanker Teimana Harrison and prop Paul Hill are among six players to sign new deals with Northampton.
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Russia's Rio athlete ban upheld by Cas

Russia's Rio athlete ban upheld by Cas
Russian athletes will not be able to compete at Rio 2016 after the Court of Arbitration for Sport backs a decision to ban them over doping claims.
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Make Your Move: Your running questions answered

Make Your Move: Your running questions answered
Get involved in our live Facebook Q&A with Michael Johnson, Paula Radcliffe and physical activity expert Greg Whyte.
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Rodgers quip over Celtic's Astana test

Rodgers quip over Celtic's Astana test
Brendan Rodgers jokes about the six-hour flight and five-hour time difference awaiting Celtic in next week's Champions League qualifier in Kazakhstan.
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Women's NBA issues shirt protest fines

Women's NBA issues shirt protest fines
The WNBA fines three teams and their players for wearing black warm-up shirts to commemorate the recent shootings in America.
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Sportsday - latest news and gossip

Sportsday - latest news and gossip
Reaction to Sam Allardyce's imminent England appointment, transfer news, gossip and the best of social media.
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Injured Lanning will miss Super League

Injured Lanning will miss Super League
Australia captain Meg Lanning withdraws from the Surrey Stars squad in the inaugural Super League with a shoulder injury.
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The Irish priest who gave Allardyce first managerial job

The Irish priest who gave Allardyce first managerial job
Father Joe Young, who was chairman of Limerick in 1991 when he persuaded Sam Allardyce to take over as manager, is thrilled for the prospective England boss.
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Wolves bought by Chinese conglomerate

Wolves bought by Chinese conglomerate
Wolves become the second Midlands club to be bought by Chinese investors as Fosun International pay £45m for the Championship club.
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Inside Donald Trump’s Unexpectedly Cheerful Circus

Inside Donald Trump’s Unexpectedly Cheerful Circus
Among the T-shirt-hawking, selfie-taking, cable-celebrity-obsessed faithful in Cleveland.
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Russian athletes to discover Rio fate

Russian athletes to discover Rio fate
Russia's track and field athletes will find out on Thursday if they will be free to compete at next month's Olympic Games.
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Konta into Stanford quarter-finals

Konta into Stanford quarter-finals
Johanna Konta will play Saisai Zheng in the quarter-finals of the Bank of the West Classic after beating Julia Boserup.
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Petrov not offered new Villa contract

Petrov not offered new Villa contract
Former Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov is told he will not be offered a playing contract after returning to training.
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Violence seeps back into Rio's favelas

Violence seeps back into Rio's favelas
Cold weather may be reducing the risk from Zika but there are still many problems ahead of the Games opening ceremony, writes Wyre Davies.
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Stoke make offer for Liverpool's Allen

Stoke make offer for Liverpool's Allen
Stoke City have made a bid in the region of £13m for Liverpool's Welsh midfielder Joe Allen.
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Sheep testicles & toilet races - the making of Allardyce

Sheep testicles & toilet races - the making of Allardyce
Sheep testicles and toilet races form part of the rise of Sam Allardyce - who is set to become England's new manager.
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Guardiola's Man City beaten by Bayern

Guardiola's Man City beaten by Bayern
Pep Guardiola sees a young Manchester City side beaten by old club Bayern Munich in a pre-season friendly at the Allianz Arena.
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Celtic v Lincoln Red Imps

Celtic v Lincoln Red Imps
Celtic seek to overturn a 1-0 deficit against Lincoln Red Imps in the Champions League second qualifying round.
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Allardyce to be new England manager

Allardyce to be new England manager
England will appoint Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce as their new manager.
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Hull put takeover talks on hold

Hull put takeover talks on hold
Hull put takeover talks on hold until September to "ensure stability during the transfer window".
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Gomez to leave Turkey after coup attempt

Gomez to leave Turkey after coup attempt
Germany striker Mario Gomez "will not be playing" for Besiktas again because of the "political situation" in Turkey.
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Froome extends Tour de France lead

Froome extends Tour de France lead
Britain's Chris Froome closes in on his third Tour de France victory as Russia's Ilnur Zakarin wins stage 17.
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Rowing chiefs to review Russian testing

Rowing chiefs to review Russian testing
Rowing's world governing body begins a complete review of the drug-testing of Russian rowers since 2011.
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'Alvarez has made a huge mistake'

'Alvarez has made a huge mistake'
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez should have taken the money and fought Gennady Golovkin not Liam Smith, says the Briton's trainer.
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Yasir the best since Warne - Stokes

Yasir the best since Warne - Stokes
England's Ben Stokes says top-ranked Test bowler Yasir Shah of Pakistan is the "best leg spinner since Shane Warne".
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Finance group seals Sauber takeover

Finance group seals Sauber takeover
The struggling Sauber team's future is secured in a takeover by the Switzerland-based company Longbow Finance.
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Boro agree deal for striker Negredo

Boro agree deal for striker Negredo
Middlesbrough agree a deal to sign striker Alvaro Negredo on a season-long loan from Valencia.
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Hull's Dawson out for three months

Hull's Dawson out for three months
Hull's injury problems worsen as captain Michael Dawson is ruled out for three months with a knee ligament injury.
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New England manager 'getting close'

New England manager 'getting close'
The appointment of a new England manager is "getting close", says the Football Association's chief executive Martin Glenn.
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Chesterfield employee leaves over raffle

Chesterfield employee leaves over raffle
The head of Chesterfield's commercial department leaves the club after a winning raffle entry was faked.
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Lancashire's Taylor to miss Super League

Lancashire's Taylor to miss Super League
England wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor will not appear for Lancashire Thunder in the inaugural edition of the Kia Super League.
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Postponed to miss Ascot title defence

Postponed to miss Ascot title defence
Defending champion Postponed is ruled out of Saturday's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot because of illness.
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Authorities need to 'step in' over blades

Authorities need to 'step in' over blades
The inventor of the running blade tells a BBC Radio 5 live special programme of his concerns over 'blade runners' competing at the Olympic Games.
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Tour de France - Stage 17

Tour de France - Stage 17
Live text coverage as Chris Froome looks to hold on to the yellow jersey through the Swiss Alps on stage 17 of the Tour de France.
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Can I Tell a Dying Friend’s Secret to His Children?

Can I Tell a Dying Friend’s Secret to His Children?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on when a promise to a friend facing death is second to the claims of the living and on whether a scientist should consider weighing in when friends ask about natural and alternative therapies.
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Letter of Recommendation: Just Dance

Letter of Recommendation: Just Dance
Video game as sweaty regression.
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Khan willing to fight McGregor in UFC

Khan willing to fight McGregor in UFC
Amir Khan says he would be willing to 'put friendship aside' to train in MMA and fight Conor McGregor in the UFC.
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Stoke offer West Brom £20m for Berahino

Stoke offer West Brom £20m for Berahino
Stoke make an offer worth £20m to Premier League rivals West Brom for striker Saido Berahino.
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New rules over 'intolerable behaviour'

New rules over 'intolerable behaviour'
The Premier League, Football League and FA announce new rules to combat "intolerable behaviour" by players and managers.
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Cricketer took his life in bridge fall

Cricketer took his life in bridge fall
Former county cricketer Tom Allin took his own life in a fall from a bridge, an inquest hears.
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Ten majors may match Ibrahimovic - Stenson

Ten majors may match Ibrahimovic - Stenson
Open champion Henrik Stenson says he may need another nine major titles before he can be compared to Sweden's iconic footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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County Championship - text and radio

County Championship - text and radio
Follow live text and radio commentary from the latest round of County Championship matches.
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How Donald Trump Picked His Running Mate

How Donald Trump Picked His Running Mate
A behind-the-scenes look at how the nominee thinks.
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Erdogan’s People

Erdogan’s People
Faced with an influx of Syrian refugees, a conservative neighborhood in Istanbul struggles with the question of what it means to be a Turk.
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Lesnar tests positive after UFC 200 win

Lesnar tests positive after UFC 200 win
WWE heavyweight Brock Lesnar returns a second positive doping test, the UFC has announced.
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Evans through to Washington last 16

Evans through to Washington last 16
Britain's Dan Evans beats world number 40 Grigor Dimitrov 6-4 6-4 to reach the Citi Open last 16 in Washington.
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Keeper Myhill extends West Brom contract

Keeper Myhill extends West Brom contract
West Brom goalkeeper Boaz Myhill signs a one-year contract extension to keep him at the club until 2018.
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Wales prop James signs new Ospreys deal

Wales prop James signs new Ospreys deal
Wales prop Paul James agrees a contract extension to keep him at Ospreys until the end of the 2017-18 season.
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Sportsday - latest football news and transfer gossip

Sportsday - latest football news and transfer gossip
England manager latest, breaking sports news, transfer rumours, pre-season friendlies, debate, social media, plus more.
http://ift.tt/29SY77q

Celtic v Lincoln Red Imps (agg 0-1)

Celtic v Lincoln Red Imps (agg 0-1)
Celtic aim to overturn a 1-0 deficit as Lincoln Red Imps target 'the game of their lives' in their Champions League qualifier.
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'Beware the Red Bulls at Hungarian GP'

'Beware the Red Bulls at Hungarian GP'
Mercedes take note - the Hungaroring suits Red Bull and the impressive Daniel Ricciardo is due a good race, writes Allan McNish.
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Broady wins first WTA match since April

Broady wins first WTA match since April
British number three Naomi Broady wins her first WTA Tour main-draw match since April with victory in the Citi Open first round.
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Villar to stand for Uefa presidency

Villar to stand for Uefa presidency
Spanish Football Federation president Angel Maria Villar says he will stand to replace Michel Platini as Uefa president.
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Leicester's Walsh close to Everton move

Leicester's Walsh close to Everton move
Leicester City assistant manager and head of recruitment Steve Walsh is close to joining Premier League rivals Everton.
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Rangers 2-0 Annan Athletic

Rangers 2-0 Annan Athletic
Goals from Barrie McKay and Martyn Waghorn give Rangers a second League Cup win as Joey Barton comes on for his debut.
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FC Copenhagen 6-0 Crusaders (Agg: 9-0)

FC Copenhagen 6-0 Crusaders (Agg: 9-0)
Crusaders crash out of the Champions League to FC Copenhagen, losing 6-0 in the second leg and 9-0 on aggregate.
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Froome ‘ready’ for final week of Tour

Froome ‘ready’ for final week of Tour
Race leader Chris Froome says he has never felt so good going into the third week of the Tour de France.
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Leicester captain Morgan signs new deal

Leicester captain Morgan signs new deal
Leicester City's title-winning captain Wes Morgan signs a contract extension to keep him at the club until June 2019.
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Cavendish pulls out of Tour de France

Cavendish pulls out of Tour de France
British rider Mark Cavendish pulls out of the remaining five stages of the Tour de France to concentrate on preparing for the Olympics.
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Club sorry after faked raffle winner

Club sorry after faked raffle winner
Chesterfield apologise to fans after the winning entry in a competition to go on their pre-season tour of Hungary was faked.
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Injured Woods withdraws from US PGA

Injured Woods withdraws from US PGA
Tiger Woods withdraws from the US PGA, meaning he will miss all four majors in a calendar year for the first time since his Masters debut in 1995.
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Costa staying at Chelsea - Conte

Costa staying at Chelsea - Conte
New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says striker Diego Costa will stay at the club this summer despite transfer speculation.
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Tuesday's Scottish League Cup

Tuesday's Scottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup continues with 15 group fixtures, with Dundee United, Falkirk and Rangers all in action.
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Joyce hits 160 as Ireland draw series

Joyce hits 160 as Ireland draw series
Ed Joyce responds to Sunday's run-out row with an unbeaten 160 as Ireland earn a 2-2 one-day series draw against Afghanistan.
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Durham beat Lancs after thrilling chase

Durham beat Lancs after thrilling chase
Durham chase down 247 to beat Lancashire by two wickets and keep their hopes of winning the Division One title alive.
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Cummings replaces Kennaugh for Rio

Cummings replaces Kennaugh for Rio
Steve Cummings is called up to Great Britain's men's road race team for the Rio Olympics after the injured Peter Kennaugh withdraws.
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Jockey recovering after ambulance drama

Jockey recovering after ambulance drama
The NI jockey run over by an ambulance after a race in Italy hopes to return to action within the next two months.
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Deaf man swims English Channel solo

Deaf man swims English Channel solo
British swimmer Andrew Rees becomes the first deaf man to swim solo across the channel.
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Russia must wait to learn Olympic fate

Russia must wait to learn Olympic fate
Russia must wait to learn if it can send a team to next month's Rio Olympics after calls for it to be barred for doping violations.
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Team GB add to Olympic sprint team

Team GB add to Olympic sprint team
Team GB add Lani Belcher and Angela Hannah to their Olympic sprint team after Romania and Belarus are banned because of doping offences.
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Norwich sign goalkeeper McGovern

Norwich sign goalkeeper McGovern
Norwich City complete the signing of Northern Ireland goalkeeper Michael McGovern on a free transfer.
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Russian press furious at doping report

Russian press furious at doping report
The press in Russia reacts with anger at the Wada report which found evidence of state-backed sports doping over a four-year period.
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England face Australia in 2017 World Cup

England face Australia in 2017 World Cup
England are drawn against defending champions Australia, France and Lebanon in Pool A of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
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Burnley sign Gudmundsson from Charlton

Burnley sign Gudmundsson from Charlton
Burnley sign Iceland winger Johann Berg Gudmundsson from League One side Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee.
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Can Silicon Valley Really Do Anything to Stop Police Violence?

Can Silicon Valley Really Do Anything to Stop Police Violence?
Tech companies love to hitch themselves to progressive causes, even if they’re beyond the industry’s grasp.
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How ‘Political Correctness’ Went From Punch Line to Panic

How ‘Political Correctness’ Went From Punch Line to Panic
The label used to be a conservative joke. To Trump and his supporters, it is a national-security threat.
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Belgium advertise manager's job online

Belgium advertise manager's job online
The vacant Belgium head coach's job is advertised on the Belgian Football Association website, following Marc Wilmot's departure.
http://ift.tt/2a4KyzN

The tech helping Sir Ben's 'flying' boat go even faster

The tech helping Sir Ben's 'flying' boat go even faster
Could F1 and aeronautical tech help Sir Ben Ainslie's 'flying' catamaran win the America's Cup?
http://ift.tt/29X8DYK

Team GB name Rio rugby sevens squads

Team GB name Rio rugby sevens squads
World Cup winner Emily Scarratt is in Team GB's 12-strong Olympic rugby sevens squad with Mark Bennett making the men's team.
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Cheat Shobukhova told to repay £377,000

Cheat Shobukhova told to repay £377,000
Russian distance runner Liliya Shobukhova to repay £377,361 to London Marathon organisers.
http://ift.tt/29KigHZ

Ex-Cardinals scout jailed for hacking

Ex-Cardinals scout jailed for hacking
A former St Louis Cardinals scouting director is jailed for almost four years and fined $279,000 for hacking into a rival team's computer system.
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County Championship - text & radio

County Championship - text & radio
Follow live text and BBC local radio commentary from the latest round of County Championship matches.
http://ift.tt/29IP9s5