Rising prices & stress of deadline day

Rising prices & stress of deadline day
Premier League clubs can afford to pay top prices in the transfer market, but deadline day is stressful for players, explains Jermaine Jenas.
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Hull City add three new signings

Hull City add three new signings
Hull City sign Dieumerci Mbokani and Markus Henriksen on loan, while Man United midfielder James Weir joins for an undisclosed fee.
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Premier League spending reaches £1.15bn

Premier League spending reaches £1.15bn
Premier League clubs spent more than £150m on transfer deadline day as the summer window outlay reaches a record-breaking £1.15bn.
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GB lose Eurobasket qualifying opener

GB lose Eurobasket qualifying opener
Great Britain suffer a setback in their opening Eurobasket 2017 qualifier after being defeated 96-77 by Hungary.
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Tottenham agree £30m Sissoko deal

Tottenham agree £30m Sissoko deal
Tottenham agree a £30m deal for Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko, beating rival interest from Everton.
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Everton sign West Ham's Valencia

Everton sign West Ham's Valencia
Everton sign West Ham striker Enner Valencia on a season-long loan, with the option of a permanent £14.5m move.
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Konta wins despite on-court collapse

Konta wins despite on-court collapse
Britain's Johanna Konta beats Tsvetana Pironkova at the US Open - despite collapsing on court with breathing issues.
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Russia's Paralympics appeal dismissed

Russia's Paralympics appeal dismissed
Russia fails in its final attempt to reverse the ban on its athletes from the Rio Paralympics as the top Swiss court dismisses an appeal.
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Balotelli moves to Nice on free transfer

Balotelli moves to Nice on free transfer
Mario Balotelli completes a free transfer to French side Nice from Liverpool, two years after a £16m move to Anfield.
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Djokovic through as Vesely withdraws

Djokovic through as Vesely withdraws
Novak Djokovic reaches round three of the US Open without hitting a ball as Jiri Vesely withdraws with an injury.
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Is F1's rising star Verstappen too reckless?

Is F1's rising star Verstappen too reckless?
Allan McNish debates whether Max Verstappen was too reckless with his manoeuvres at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Edmund through to US Open third round

Edmund through to US Open third round
Britain's Kyle Edmund beats Ernesto Escobedo at the US Open to reach the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time.
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Spurs sign French winger Nkoudou

Spurs sign French winger Nkoudou
Tottenham Hotspur sign Marseille winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou for an undisclosed fee on a five-year deal.
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Froome into second after stage 11 win

Froome into second after stage 11 win
Britain's Chris Froome wins stage 11 of the Vuelta to move into second place, trailing Nairo Quintana by 54 seconds.
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Fears and revelations of a rugby agent

Fears and revelations of a rugby agent
Searching for 'freaks', pre-meditated violence, 'bullet-proof' players & the dangers of modern rugby - ex- Scotland wing reveals all.
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Chelsea sign Fiorentina's Alonso

Chelsea sign Fiorentina's Alonso
Chelsea sign Spanish left-back Marcos Alonso from Fiorentina for a reported £23m.
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England U19 midfielder dies aged 18

England U19 midfielder dies aged 18
England Women's Under-19 and former Manchester City Ladies midfielder Zoe Tynan dies at the age of 18.
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Six disqualified over 2008 drugs tests

Six disqualified over 2008 drugs tests
The International Olympic Committee disqualifies six athletes for failing drugs tests at the Beijing 2008 Games.
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'Boring' one-day games 'not a contest'

'Boring' one-day games 'not a contest'
Angus Fraser believes England's ODI batting display against Pakistan was "boring" because there was no "contest between bat and ball".
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Burnley complete record Hendrick move

Burnley complete record Hendrick move
Burnley complete a club record £10.5m deal to sign Republic of Ireland midfielder Jeff Hendrick from Derby.
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Sporting's Slimani set for Leicester

Sporting's Slimani set for Leicester
Sporting Lisbon forward Islam Slimani is given permission to leave Algeria's training camp to have a medical with Leicester City.
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Sunderland sign £13.6m midfielder Ndong

Sunderland sign £13.6m midfielder Ndong
Sunderland sign Gabon international midfielder Didier Ndong from Lorient for £13.6m (16m euros).
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Hales was unaware of England ODI record

Hales was unaware of England ODI record
England batsman Alex Hales says he was not aware he was closing in on the highest ODI score by an Englishman.
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Man City's Nasri makes Sevilla loan move

Man City's Nasri makes Sevilla loan move
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri joins Spanish club Sevilla on a season-long loan deal.
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Olympic legend Caslavska dies aged 74

Olympic legend Caslavska dies aged 74
Czech Olympic gymnast Vera Caslavska, who was a vocal critic of the Soviet Union, dies aged 74 after battling pancreatic cancer.
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England lose to Australia in Quad Series

England lose to Australia in Quad Series
England's second Netball Quad Series match ends with a 66-46 defeat to co-hosts Australia in Adelaide.
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Stoke City sign Man City's Bony on loan

Stoke City sign Man City's Bony on loan
Stoke City sign Manchester City's Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony on a season-long loan deal.
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Trio return to England T20 squad

Trio return to England T20 squad
Joe Root, Alex Hales and Ben Stokes return to the England T20 squad for the one-off fixture against Pakistan on 7 September.
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Farbrace & Gibson to coach North v South

Farbrace & Gibson to coach North v South
England coaches Paul Farbrace and Otis Gibson will take charge of the teams in the inaugural North v South 50-over series in March.
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Record £1bn spent by Premier League clubs

Record £1bn spent by Premier League clubs
Premier League summer transfer spending surpasses £1bn for the first time, overshadowing last year's total of £870m.
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Every race a cup final - Rosberg

Every race a cup final - Rosberg
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg predict a close battle for the F1 world title, with Rosberg calling each remaining race "a cup final".
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County Championship - text and radio

County Championship - text and radio
Follow our live text commentary and BBC radio coverage of the latest round of Championships games, as leaders Middlesex face Warwickshire.
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Making House: Notes on Domesticity

Making House: Notes on Domesticity
A home is something both looked at and lived in, but that duality can be difficult to reconcile.
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Letter of Recommendation: The Useless Machine

Letter of Recommendation: The Useless Machine
An executive toy that’s more like a battery-operated koan about humans and technology.
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Should a Teacher at a Sketchy College Help Recruit Students?

Should a Teacher at a Sketchy College Help Recruit Students?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether the deceptions of your employer implicate you, when to tell your boss that a co-worker is a serial sex harasser and what to do about the swindler in the family.
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Once a Bucknell Professor, Now the Commander of an Ethiopian Rebel Army

Once a Bucknell Professor, Now the Commander of an Ethiopian Rebel Army
Why Berhanu Nega traded a tenured position for the chance to lead a revolutionary force against an oppressive regime.
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Whoopi Goldberg Wants to Make You Feel Better

Whoopi Goldberg Wants to Make You Feel Better
The entertainer on menstrual-pain relief, staying single and the notion of “innocent until proven guilty.”
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Pienaar leaving Ulster at end of season

Pienaar leaving Ulster at end of season
South African scrum-half Ruan Pienaar is to leave Ulster at the end of the season.
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Six Olympic medallists at Tour of Britain

Six Olympic medallists at Tour of Britain
Six Olympic medallists will take part in the Tour of Britain, after Elia Viviani was announced as the Team Sky lead.
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Swimming boss resigns over hidden camera

Swimming boss resigns over hidden camera
South Korea's national swimming team manager has resigned after the alleged installation of hidden cameras to take pictures of female athletes.
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Transfer deadline day

Transfer deadline day
Confirmed signings, transfer rumours, photos, best of social media and debate from what promises to be a busy deadline day.
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Trump condemns NFL anthem protest

Trump condemns NFL anthem protest
NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick should find another country, said Donald Trump after the player sat through the national anthem to protest over race relations.
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Serena impresses in New York opener

Serena impresses in New York opener
Serena Williams shows no sign of her shoulder injury as she beats Russia's Ekaterina Makarova at the US Open.
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Wednesday's gossip column

Wednesday's gossip column
David Luiz to return to Chelsea, Jack Wilshere receives 22 offers, Tottenham after Isco, West Brom to sign Odion Ighalo, plus more.
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EFL Trophy low crowds & manager cameos

EFL Trophy low crowds & manager cameos
The revamped Checkatrade Trophy group stages begin with record low crowds and a cameo from a "retired" manager.
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Transfer deadline day to break £1bn

Transfer deadline day to break £1bn
BBC Sport takes a look at a few big things to look out for on 31 August, as clubs scramble to complete last-minute signings.
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Ryder Cup rookies will cope - Westwood

Ryder Cup rookies will cope - Westwood
Lee Westwood is not concerned that Europe will go into the Ryder Cup on US soil with six rookies in their team.
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Magnussen set to race in Italy

Magnussen set to race in Italy
Renault driver Kevin Magnussen is set to race in this weekend's Italian Grand Prix despite his crash in Belgium on Sunday.
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Tuesdays with Reince, Episode 2: The San Francisco Affair

Tuesdays with Reince, Episode 2: The San Francisco Affair
The R.N.C. chairman weighs in on Anthony Weiner, Donald Trump’s new immigration message and his own future ambassadorship.
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Anti-doping leaders urge Wada overhaul

Anti-doping leaders urge Wada overhaul
An overhaul of the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) is proposed in a bid to restore trust in international sport.
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Rugby Union Premiership preview

Rugby Union Premiership preview
Listen as BBC Radio 5 Live looks ahead to the start of the new rugby union Aviva Premiership season.
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Scots call up Watt, Griffiths drops out

Scots call up Watt, Griffiths drops out
Scotland call up Tony Watt and Lee Wallace after striker Leigh Griffiths and three others drop out of the squad to face Malta.
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Injured Watson loses at US Open

Injured Watson loses at US Open
Britain's Heather Watson is in visible discomfort as she loses to Dutch qualifier Richel Hogenkamp in the first round of the US Open.
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"I was totally dumbfounded" - the blind golfer who hit a hole in one

"I was totally dumbfounded" - the blind golfer who hit a hole in one
A man defies odds of more than 12,500-1 to become only the fourth blind golfer in history to hit a hole in one.
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Hales hits England's highest ODI score

Hales hits England's highest ODI score
Alex Hales hits a brutal 171 against Pakistan to break the record for the highest individual one-day international score by an Englishman.
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Man City's Aguero charged over elbow

Man City's Aguero charged over elbow
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero could face a three-match ban after being charged with elbowing West Ham's Winston Reid.
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Hibs & Rangers face Cup final hearings

Hibs & Rangers face Cup final hearings
The SFA issues Hibs and Rangers with notices of complaint over damage caused to Hampden Park at the Scottish Cup final.
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Keane goodbye overshadows Republic game

Keane goodbye overshadows Republic game
Robbie Keane will make an emotional exit from international football as the Republic of Ireland face Oman on Wednesday evening.
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Beale accepts pressure of big-money move

Beale accepts pressure of big-money move
Wasps' Kurtley Beale says he will enjoy the pressure of being one of the highest-profile signings in Premiership history.
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Transfer Deadline Day - 10 deals to watch

Transfer Deadline Day - 10 deals to watch
Phil McNulty looks at the players worth keeping an eye on as the seconds tick down to the end of the summer transfer window.
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Arsenal sign £17.1m Perez from Deportivo

Arsenal sign £17.1m Perez from Deportivo
Arsenal sign Spanish forward Lucas Perez from Deportivo La Coruna for £17.1m
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Russian athletes challenge Paralympics ban

Russian athletes challenge Paralympics ban
More than 100 Russian competitors appeal to the International Paralympic Committee over the decision to ban Russia from the Rio Games.
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Palace sign Chelsea's Remy on loan

Palace sign Chelsea's Remy on loan
Crystal Palace sign Chelsea striker Loic Remy on loan for the season.
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England v Pakistan

England v Pakistan
Live text and Test Match Special commentary as England win the toss and bat first against Pakistan in the third one-day international at Trent Bridge.
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Barca sign striker Alcacer for £25.5m

Barca sign striker Alcacer for £25.5m
Barcelona sign Spain forward Paco Alcacer for £25.5m from La Liga rivals Valencia, ending a summer-long search for a fourth forward.
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Rooney to quit England duty in 2018

Rooney to quit England duty in 2018
England captain Wayne Rooney confirms he will retire from international football after the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
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Westwood, Kaymer & Pieters in Ryder Cup

Westwood, Kaymer & Pieters in Ryder Cup
Lee Westwood, Martin Kaymer & Thomas Pieters are selected as Europe's wildcards by Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke
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Edward Snowden’s Long, Strange Journey to Hollywood

Edward Snowden’s Long, Strange Journey to Hollywood
Oliver Stone wanted a hit — and the chance to put America’s most iconic dissident onscreen. The subject wanted veto power. The Russian lawyer wanted someone to option the novel he’d written. The American lawyer just wanted the whole insane project to go away. Somehow a film got made.
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Burnley sign Chelsea's Bamford on loan

Burnley sign Chelsea's Bamford on loan
Burnley sign Chelsea's England Under-21 striker Patrick Bamford on a season-long loan.
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The Mystery at the Heart of Great Photographs

The Mystery at the Heart of Great Photographs
Pictures that capture a moment in history sometimes contain a glint of magic, an element of wonder that can never be fully understood.
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America Is Safer Than It Used to Be. So Why Do We Still Have Calls for ‘Law and Order’?

America Is Safer Than It Used to Be. So Why Do We Still Have Calls for ‘Law and Order’?
What Donald Trump is really borrowing from Richard Nixon’s campaign rhetoric
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Hull hope to sign Man Utd striker Keane

Hull hope to sign Man Utd striker Keane
Hull City expect to sign Manchester United striker Will Keane before the transfer window closes on Wednesday.
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Pro12 'will not copy England & France'

Pro12 'will not copy England & France'
The head of the Pro12 believes it has a bright future without following the "unsustainable" English and French business models.
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Arsenal will let Wilshere move on loan

Arsenal will let Wilshere move on loan
Arsenal are willing to let England midfielder Jack Wilshere go out on loan to get first-team football.
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Knox faces nervous wait over Ryder Cup

Knox faces nervous wait over Ryder Cup
Scot Russell Knox will discover by Tuesday if has done enough to earn one of Darren Clarke's three captain's picks.
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Bell joins Perth Scorchers for Big Bash

Bell joins Perth Scorchers for Big Bash
Warwickshire and former England one-day batsman Ian Bell signs for the Perth Scorchers in the Australian Big Bash Twenty20 league.
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Watch Match of the Day 2 on iPlayer

Watch Match of the Day 2 on iPlayer
Watch highlights of Sunday's two Premier League matches, plus all the goals from Saturday.
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Unbeaten England not at best - Plunkett

Unbeaten England not at best - Plunkett
England are short of perfection despite going unbeaten in limited-overs cricket this summer, Liam Plunkett says before the third ODI with Pakistan.
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Nadal & Kerber through at US Open

Nadal & Kerber through at US Open
Rafael Nadal and Angelique Kerber are among the leading names to make early progress on day one of the US Open.
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Watford sign Italy striker Okaka

Watford sign Italy striker Okaka
Watford sign Italy Stefano Okaka from Anderlecht on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
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Kenya Olympic officials in court

Kenya Olympic officials in court
Two Kenyan Olympic officials are granted bail after appearing in court over alleged mismanagement of the national team at the Rio Olympics.
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Man City's Hart close to Torino move

Man City's Hart close to Torino move
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart moves closer to completing a loan move to Serie A side Torino.
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Hickey 'to be placed under house arrest'

Hickey 'to be placed under house arrest'
A judge in Rio recommends that the former Olympic Council of Ireland president, Pat Hickey, be released from prison and placed under house arrest.
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How to follow Transfer deadline day

How to follow Transfer deadline day
How to follow the latest deals on transfer deadline day across BBC TV, radio, social media and online.
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Patel bowls Bears into One-Day final

Patel bowls Bears into One-Day final
Jeetan Patel takes five wickets to help Warwickshire beat Somerset by eight runs and set up a One-Day Cup final with Surrey.
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Edmund thrashes 13th seed Gasquet

Edmund thrashes 13th seed Gasquet
Britain's Kyle Edmund beats 13th seed Richard Gasquet to claim the best win of his career and reach round two of the US Open.
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Froome third as Quinta regains lead

Froome third as Quinta regains lead
Chris Froome moves back into third in the Vuelta a Espana, 58 seconds behind Nairo Quintana, who wins stage 10 to regain the red jersey.
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US Open: Day one

US Open: Day one
Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 live coverage from day one of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.
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Aguero out of Argentina qualifiers

Aguero out of Argentina qualifiers
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is ruled out of Argentina's 2018 World Cup qualifiers because of a calf injury.
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West Brom sign Tottenham's Chadli

West Brom sign Tottenham's Chadli
West Brom sign Belgium midfielder Nacer Chadli from Premier League rivals Tottenham on a four-year deal.
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'England right to go to Bangladesh'

'England right to go to Bangladesh'
Former England batsman Mal Loye says the ECB is right to go ahead with the tour of Bangladesh, despite security concerns.
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West Brom's Gamboa close to Celtic move

West Brom's Gamboa close to Celtic move
Celtic are close to signing West Brom right-back Cristian Gamboa after the clubs agreed a fee for the 26-year-old.
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Allardyce wary of inexperienced squads

Allardyce wary of inexperienced squads
England manager Sam Allardyce says players left out of the squad to face Slovakia must fight for regular first-team roles with their clubs.
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Scottish football: What we learned

Scottish football: What we learned
Rob Maclean highlights Celtic's dominance, Rangers' struggles and a bumper weekend of attendances for the Championship.
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Gyan poised to join Reading on loan

Gyan poised to join Reading on loan
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan is set to join Reading on a season-long loan from Chinese side Shanghai SIPG.
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Southampton make Boufal record signing

Southampton make Boufal record signing
Southampton sign Moroccan attacking midfielder Sofiane Boufal from Lille in a club-record £16m deal.
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One-Day Cup: Warwickshire v Somerset

One-Day Cup: Warwickshire v Somerset
Live text and radio coverage of the One-Day Cup semi-final between Warwickshire and Somerset, plus reaction to Jason Gillespie leaving Yorkshire.
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Lescott leaves Villa for AEK Athens

Lescott leaves Villa for AEK Athens
England defender Joleon Lescott leaves Aston Villa after just one season to join Greek club AEK Athens on a two-year deal.
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Five things to know about Oliver Burke

Five things to know about Oliver Burke
Fast-tracked by Scotland, and now the most expensive Scottish player after 13 starts for Nottingham Forest - what do you need to know about Oliver Burke?
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Gillespie to leave Yorkshire at end of season

Gillespie to leave Yorkshire at end of season
Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie is to leave his role at the end of the season, the county confirm.
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Sevens coach Ryan given land and title in Fiji

Sevens coach Ryan given land and title in Fiji
English coach Ben Ryan is given three acres of land and a chief's name after leading Fiji's sevens team to Olympic gold in Rio.
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'We share the same human spirit': A Paralympic history

'We share the same human spirit': A Paralympic history
iWonder brings you the story, controversies and changing face of the Paralympic movement - now the second biggest elite sports event in the world.
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Rio 2016 Paralympics: Sport-by-sport

Rio 2016 Paralympics: Sport-by-sport
BBC Sport's guide to all of the sports at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
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Reed wins Barclays as Fowler falters

Reed wins Barclays as Fowler falters
Patrick Reed wins his first tournament of the season at The Barclays to go to the top of the PGA point standings.
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Selby wins Paul Hunter Classic

Selby wins Paul Hunter Classic
World champion Mark Selby wins his first title of the season with victory in the Paul Hunter Classic in Germany.
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Wlodarczyk breaks hammer world record

Wlodarczyk breaks hammer world record
Poland's Olympic champion Anita Wlodarczyk breaks her own hammer world record by 69cm with a throw of 82.98m in Warsaw.
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'Hamilton third? What, seriously?'

'Hamilton third? What, seriously?'
Lewis Hamilton's recovery and Max Verstappen's controversial driving dominated the Belgian Grand Prix, as Andrew Benson reports.
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Pulis 'desperate' for new signings

Pulis 'desperate' for new signings
West Brom boss Tony Pulis says he is "desperate" to bring in new signings before Wednesday's transfer deadline.
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Garth Crooks' team of the week

Garth Crooks' team of the week
Who scored a textbook Denis Law header? Which player is coping and not moping? Who is happy again? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.
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Eau Rouge's dramatic history

Eau Rouge's dramatic history
Kevin Magnussen found out why Eau Rouge is one of the most feared corners in motorsport - here are the reasons why.
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Forest's Burke leaves in £13m deal

Forest's Burke leaves in £13m deal
Nottingham Forest's Scotland international winger Oliver Burke joins German side Red Bull Leipzig for a fee of about £13m.
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Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Barcelona

Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Barcelona
Barcelona maintain their 100% start to the La Liga season as Ivan Rakitic's header earns them victory at Athletic Bilbao.
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McEnroe ends Raonic coaching role

McEnroe ends Raonic coaching role
Former Grand Slam winner turned TV pundit John McEnroe steps down as a coaching consultant to Canadian world number six Milos Raonic.
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Uncapped Antonio wins England call-up

Uncapped Antonio wins England call-up
Uncapped West Ham winger Michail Antonio is called up to manager Sam Allardyce's first England squad.
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'Verstappen will cause huge accident'

'Verstappen will cause huge accident'
Max Verstappen will cause a "massive accident" if he does not change his driving tactics, Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen says.
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I'll be racing in Italy - Magnussen

I'll be racing in Italy - Magnussen
Renault driver Kevin Magnussen says he will be fit for next weekend's Italian Grand Prix despite a huge crash in Belgium on Sunday.
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Athletic Bilbao v Barcelona

Athletic Bilbao v Barcelona
Follow live text commentary and analysis of Athletic Bilbao v Barcelona in the Spanish La Liga.
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Davies leads Surrey into One-Day final

Davies leads Surrey into One-Day final
Steven Davies hits 104 as Surrey beat Yorkshire by 19 runs to reach the One-Day Cup final for the second year running.
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Manchester City 3-1 West Ham

Manchester City 3-1 West Ham
Raheem Sterling's brace and a goal from Fernandinho help Man City beat West Ham to maintain their 100% start to the season
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Leicester keen on Sporting's Slimani

Leicester keen on Sporting's Slimani
Leicester City are in talks over forward Islam Slimani, with Sporting Lisbon understood to want £34m for the Algeria international.
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Froome falls to fourth in Vuelta

Froome falls to fourth in Vuelta
Britain's Chris Froome slips to fourth in the Vuelta a Espana as David de la Cruz wins stage nine and claims the leader's jersey.
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Hamilton finishes third from back row

Hamilton finishes third from back row
Lewis Hamilton recovers from the back row of the grid to finish third at the Belgian GP as team-mate Nico Rosberg wins a dramatic race.
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West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Middlesbrough

West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League season in a dull goalless draw at West Brom.
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Manchester City v West Ham

Manchester City v West Ham
Listen to BBC Radio 5 live and follow live text analysis from the Premier League as Manchester City host West Ham at the Etihad.
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World Rugby backs Pro12 expansion to US

World Rugby backs Pro12 expansion to US
World Rugby would support North American sides joining an expanded Pro12 competition, chief executive Brett Gosper says.
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Inter buy Mario for £38.4m from Sporting

Inter buy Mario for £38.4m from Sporting
Euro 2016 winner Joao Mario moves from Sporting Lisbon to Inter Milan for £38.4m.
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English clubs unhappy at Lions schedule

English clubs unhappy at Lions schedule
The schedule for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand next summer is called "ludicrous" by leading coaches in the English club game.
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McCann: Man of logic who saved Celtic

McCann: Man of logic who saved Celtic
Fergus McCann was the hard-headed, rational but passionate Celtic man who became a reluctant saviour of the club, writes Richard Wilson.
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Konta 'will reach top 10 this year'

Konta 'will reach top 10 this year'
Johanna Konta is capable of breaking into the WTA top 10 by the end of the 2016 season, says ex-British number one Greg Rusedski.
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Belgian Grand Prix - Hamilton at back of grid

Belgian Grand Prix - Hamilton at back of grid
Rolling updates, BBC Radio 5 live commentary, analysis and debate for the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa.
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Robson-Kanu's place in doubt - Coleman

Robson-Kanu's place in doubt - Coleman
Chris Coleman says he may leave free agent Hal Robson-Kanu out of the team that starts Wales' World Cup qualifying campaign against Moldova.
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Football fan's 93-ground record bid

Football fan's 93-ground record bid
A Derby County fan aims to win back the world record for visiting every English football league ground - plus one Scottish ground - in the shortest time.
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Fifa seeks 'good solution' to Olympics

Fifa seeks 'good solution' to Olympics
Fifa president Gianni Infantino wants to address the "sensitive issue" of football at the Olympics.
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One-Day Cup: Yorkshire v Surrey

One-Day Cup: Yorkshire v Surrey
Follow BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and BBC local radio commentary plus live text from the One-Day Cup semi-final between Yorkshire and Surrey.
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West Ham sign Juve striker Zaza on loan

West Ham sign Juve striker Zaza on loan
West Ham sign Italy striker Simone Zaza from Juventus on a season-long loan deal.
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Sunday Premier League build-up

Sunday Premier League build-up
Follow text analysis, reaction to Saturday's results and build-up to Sunday's Premier League games, starting with West Brom v Middlesbrough.
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A long road back - but Robson is back in business

A long road back - but Robson is back in business
After a three-year battle with injury Laura Robson has fought her way to the US Open - now pain free, she's ready to fulfil her early promise writes Russell Fuller.
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No action against All Black Franks

No action against All Black Franks
New Zealand prop Owen Franks will not be cited for alleged gouging in the 29-9 victory over Australia on Saturday.
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Meadow tied third ahead of final round

Meadow tied third ahead of final round
Northern Ireland's Stephanie Meadow is tied third on 12 under par going in to the final round of the Canadian Pacific Women's Open.
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Everton fan dies after collapsing at game

Everton fan dies after collapsing at game
An Everton fan has died after collapsing during Saturday's Premier League match against Stoke City at Goodison Park.
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Hazard is back to his best - Shearer

Hazard is back to his best - Shearer
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is back playing his best football after scoring against Burnley, says MOTD pundit Alan Shearer.
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Fowler leads Reed by one at Barclays

Fowler leads Reed by one at Barclays
Ricky Fowler shoots a 68 to lead by one from fellow American Patrick Reed after three rounds of The Barclays.
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'Nobody can live with Celtic attack'

'Nobody can live with Celtic attack'
No team in Scotland can live with the attacking threat posed by Celtic, according to striker Leigh Griffiths.
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GB fall to second defeat by Netherlands

GB fall to second defeat by Netherlands
Great Britain lose to the Netherlands in Manchester for the second time in two days, going down 79-68.
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Muir breaks GB 1500m record in Paris

Muir breaks GB 1500m record in Paris
Laura Muir breaks her own British 1500m record by more than two seconds to win at the Diamond League meeting in Paris.
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Real Madrid 2-1 Celta Vigo

Real Madrid 2-1 Celta Vigo
Alvaro Morata scores his first goal since returning to Real Madrid as he helps his team beat Celta Vigo to go top of La Liga.
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NFL star refuses to stand for anthem

NFL star refuses to stand for anthem
American Football player Colin Kaepernick refuses to stand for the national anthem at a game in protest against racial injustice.
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Hull City 0-1 Manchester United

Hull City 0-1 Manchester United
Substitute Marcus Rashford scores an injury-time winner as Manchester United finally overhaul Hull at the KCOM Stadium.
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Newcastle United 2-0 Brighton

Newcastle United 2-0 Brighton
Newcastle United make it three straight Championship wins to end Brighton's unbeaten start to the season.
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England beat Pakistan to take 2-0 lead

England beat Pakistan to take 2-0 lead
England produce another polished display to beat Pakistan at Lord's by four wickets and take a 2-0 lead in the one-day series.
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Real Madrid v Celta Vigo

Real Madrid v Celta Vigo
Live text commentary, pictures and debate from Real Madrid's game with Celta Vigo in La Liga.
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West Indies hit record 21 sixes in T20

West Indies hit record 21 sixes in T20
Evin Lewis, playing his second game, smashes a 48-ball century as West Indies amass the third highest T20 international total in history.
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Britain's Froome still third in Vuelta

Britain's Froome still third in Vuelta
Britain's Chris Froome remains in third place in the Vuelta a Espana, as Uzbekistan's Sergey Lagutin wins stage eight.
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Leicester City 2-1 Swansea City

Leicester City 2-1 Swansea City
Jamie Vardy scores his first goal of the season to help champions Leicester record their first win with victory over Swansea.
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Celtic 4-1 Aberdeen

Celtic 4-1 Aberdeen
Reigning champions Celtic go top of the Scottish Premiership with a comprehensive victory over last season's runners-up, Aberdeen.
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Hull City v Manchester United

Hull City v Manchester United
Follow live text coverage from the KCOM Stadium as Hull City host Manchester United in the Premier League.
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Chelsea 3-0 Burnley

Chelsea 3-0 Burnley
Chelsea maintain their 100% start to the season with a comfortable victory over Burnley at Stamford Bridge.
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Watford 1-3 Arsenal

Watford 1-3 Arsenal
A superb first-half performance earns Arsenal their first Premier League win of the season against Watford.
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'A 55-place penalty in a 22-car race'

'A 55-place penalty in a 22-car race'
BBC Sport answers the questions surrounding Lewis Hamilton's 55-place grid penalty, and assesses its impact on the rest of the season.
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Saturday's Scottish football - radio & text

Saturday's Scottish football - radio & text
Last season's top two, Celtic and Aberdeen, meet in one of five Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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Bangladesh upbeat over England security

Bangladesh upbeat over England security
The head of the Bangladesh Cricket Board says he is confident there "won't be any problem" with security when England tour there this autumn.
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Saturday football

Saturday football
Follow text analysis, social media and images plus listen to BBC Radio 5 live for coverage across the Premier League and the EFL.
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Rosberg takes pole for Belgian Grand Prix

Rosberg takes pole for Belgian Grand Prix
Mercedes' Nico Rosberg takes pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, which team-mate Lewis Hamilton will start from the back.
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Challenge Cup final - Hull v Warrington

Challenge Cup final - Hull v Warrington
Live BBC One, radio and text coverage plus in-play highlights as Hull FC face Warrington Wolves at Wembley.
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Saturday's EFL action

Saturday's EFL action
Follow live text updates across the English Football League with Championship, League One and League Two matches all taking place.
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Anderson & Broad to miss rest of season

Anderson & Broad to miss rest of season
James Anderson and Stuart Broad will miss the rest of the domestic season as they recover from injuries before the winter Tests.
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Wakefield players hurt in road accident

Wakefield players hurt in road accident
Three Wakefield Wildcats players are kept in hospital overnight after a road traffic accident, the Super League club says.
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Hamilton's penalty rises to 55 places

Hamilton's penalty rises to 55 places
Lewis Hamilton's grid penalty for using too many engine parts rises to 55 places at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Raikkonen impresses in third practice

Raikkonen impresses in third practice
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen sets the pace in final practice at the Belgian Grand Prix, followed by Daniel Ricciardo and Sebastian Vettel.
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All Blacks beat Wallabies in Wellington

All Blacks beat Wallabies in Wellington
World champions New Zealand retain the Bledisloe Cup with a 29-9 victory against Australia in Wellington.
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England lose to NZ in Quad Series opener

England lose to NZ in Quad Series opener
England begin the inaugural Netball Quad Series with a 65-39 defeat by co-hosts New Zealand in Auckland.
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England v Pakistan: Second ODI

England v Pakistan: Second ODI
Text updates and radio commentary as England, leading 1-0 in the series, face Pakistan in the second one-day international at Lord's.
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Belgian Grand Prix - final practice

Belgian Grand Prix - final practice
Rolling updates, analysis and debate from the final practice and qualifying sessions of the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Pellegrini joins Hebei China Fortune

Pellegrini joins Hebei China Fortune
Manuel Pellegrini joins Hebei China Fortune in the Chinese Super League, two months after being replaced at Manchester City.
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Saturday football build-up

Saturday football build-up
Analysis, images and social media as we build up to all eight Premier League matches, starting with Tottenham v Liverpool.
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World number 419 Meadow second in Canada

World number 419 Meadow second in Canada
Northern Ireland's world number 419 Stephanie Meadow is in a tie for second halfway through the Canadian Women's Open.
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Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool.
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Hull FC v Warrington Wolves

Hull FC v Warrington Wolves
Hull FC welcome back captain Gareth Ellis for Saturday's Challenge Cup final against unchanged Warrington at Wembley (15:00 BST).
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Hinch on fame, freebies and future dreams

Hinch on fame, freebies and future dreams
GB hockey goalkeeper Maddie Hinch discusses Olympic gold, free curries, post-Rio blues and life after Kate Richardson-Walsh.
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GB lose to Netherlands in Manchester

GB lose to Netherlands in Manchester
Great Britain lose 83-71 to the Netherlands in Manchester in what is their fourth defeat this summer.
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Bayern Munich 6-0 SV Werder Bremen

Bayern Munich 6-0 SV Werder Bremen
Robert Lewandowski scores a hat-trick in Carlo Ancelotti's first league match in charge of Bayern Munich as Werder Bremen are beaten 6-0.
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Kilmarnock 1-1 Rangers

Kilmarnock 1-1 Rangers
A magnificent James Tavernier free-kick sees Rangers come from behind to earn a point against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.
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Burton Albion 1-0 Derby County

Burton Albion 1-0 Derby County
Jackson Irvine scores to ensures Burton beat Derby County in the first competitive game between the near neighbours.
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Englishmen at title favourites playing less

Englishmen at title favourites playing less
As Sam Allardyce prepares to name his first England squad, statistics show English players at the Premier League title favourites are spending less time on the pitch.
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Burns to defend title against Relikh

Burns to defend title against Relikh
Ricky Burns will defend the WBA world super-lightweight title against Kiryl Relikh in Glasgow on 7 October.
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Russia contest Cas Paralympics ruling

Russia contest Cas Paralympics ruling
Russia appeal against the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision to uphold the country's ban from the Paralympics.
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Burton Albion v Derby County

Burton Albion v Derby County
Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra football commentary from the Championship as Burton Albion face Derby County.
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Kilmarnock v Rangers - radio & text

Kilmarnock v Rangers - radio & text
Kilmarnock take on Rangers in the Premiership at Rugby Park in the Friday night match.
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Bayern Munich v Werder Bremen

Bayern Munich v Werder Bremen
Live text commentary of Carlo Ancelotti's first league game in charge as Bayern Munich host Werder Bremen in the first Bundesliga game of 2016/17.
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Dredge takes halfway lead in Denmark

Dredge takes halfway lead in Denmark
Wales' Bradley Dredge is in a strong position to win his first European Tour event in a decade after taking the halfway lead in Denmark.
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Murray faces number 82 Rosol at US Open

Murray faces number 82 Rosol at US Open
Olympic champion Andy Murray will play Czech Lukas Rosol in the first round of the US Open, which starts on Monday.
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Froome remains third in Vuelta

Froome remains third in Vuelta
Chris Froome remains third in the Vuelta a Espana but loses 10 seconds to leader Darwin Atapuma after stage seven's provisional results.
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'Why Liverpool are still a work in progress'

'Why Liverpool are still a work in progress'
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are suffering the same problems as last season, says Match of the Day pundit Martin Keown.
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Hull FC can end Wembley hoodoo - Cooke

Hull FC can end Wembley hoodoo - Cooke
Paul Cooke is desperate to see Hull FC's Wembley "curse" lifted with Challenge Cup victory over Warrington.
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Two refugee Para-athletes to compete in Rio

Two refugee Para-athletes to compete in Rio
Two refugee Para-athletes will comprise the first Independent Paralympic Association team at Rio 2016
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Red Bulls fastest in second practice

Red Bulls fastest in second practice
Red Bull are surprise pacesetters in the second practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
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Yorkshire beat Notts to boost title bid

Yorkshire beat Notts to boost title bid
Yorkshire close to within five points of Championship leaders Middlesex by wrapping up a 305-run win over Nottinghamshire.
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Man Utd face reunion with Van Persie

Man Utd face reunion with Van Persie
Manchester United will face Fenerbahce, Feyenoord and Zorya Luhansk in the group stage of the Europa League.
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Familiar Dish, Familiar Friend

Familiar Dish, Familiar Friend
Finding solace in Patna, India, after a personal loss.
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The 8.14.16 Issue

The 8.14.16 Issue
Readers respond.
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Tiki’s Comeback

Tiki’s Comeback
Drinks that fell out of fashion as the epitome of kitsch are being revived as joyfully composed craft cocktails.
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Reaching Guantánamo

Reaching Guantánamo
Selected by Matthew Zapruder.
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How to Sleep in a Tree

How to Sleep in a Tree
Learn to climb safely. Always remain harnessed.
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Letter of Recommendation: Safety Razors

Letter of Recommendation: Safety Razors
How did marketers convince people that masculinity meant never being around sharp objects?
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Henry joins Belgium's coaching staff

Henry joins Belgium's coaching staff
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez says former Arsenal, Barcelona and France striker Thierry will be one of his assistants.
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Blackadder 'watched 63 Bath games' to prepare

Blackadder 'watched 63 Bath games' to prepare
New Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder says he watched all their games from the past two years to help him prepare.
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West Ham 'close to signing Italy's Zaza'

West Ham 'close to signing Italy's Zaza'
West Ham could sign Italian forward Simone Zaza from Juventus on Friday, Hammers manager Slaven Bilic confirms.
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Palace chairman 'put stop' to Zaha move

Palace chairman 'put stop' to Zaha move
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish "put the full stop" on Spurs' interest in Wilfried Zaha, says Eagles boss Alan Pardew.
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Rosberg fastest in practice at Spa

Rosberg fastest in practice at Spa
Nico Rosberg is comfortably fastest from Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton in a low-key first practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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County Championship - Yorks need seven wickets

County Championship - Yorks need seven wickets
Follow live text and radio commentary from day four of the County Championship, including Yorkshire v Nottinghamshire.
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Injured Mannone out for three months

Injured Mannone out for three months
Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone is out for a minimum of three months after tearing elbow ligaments in training.
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Bilic 'angry' at West Ham European exit

Bilic 'angry' at West Ham European exit
Manager Slaven Bilic says he is "angry and frustrated" after West Ham fail to reach the Europa League group stage.
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Champions League boost for top leagues

Champions League boost for top leagues
Europe's top four domestic leagues are to be guaranteed four places each in the group stages of the Champions League from 2018-19.
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World Rugby chief open to GB sevens team

World Rugby chief open to GB sevens team
Brett Gosper is open to the idea of GB teams playing in the world sevens series, rather than separate home nations as presently.
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Belgian Grand Prix - first practice

Belgian Grand Prix - first practice
Rolling updates, the best of social media and debate from the first practice session of the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa.
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Class of 92: Out of Their League

Class of 92: Out of Their League
Watch a documentary on BBC iPlayer which follows the fortunes of Salford City FC, owned by players from Manchester United's 'class of 92'.
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Robson close to US Open qualification

Robson close to US Open qualification
Britain's Laura Robson moves closer to US Open qualification but compatriot Tara Moore is knocked out.
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Failing drugs test saved me - Livermore

Failing drugs test saved me - Livermore
Hull's Jake Livermore says his positive test for cocaine in 2015 was a "get out of jail free card" that turned his life around.
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Brazil court summons Lochte to hearing

Brazil court summons Lochte to hearing
Police in Brazil say they want prosecutors to charge US swimmer Ryan Lochte over his claim to have been robbed at gunpoint during the Olympics.
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Scotland's Laird shares Barclays lead

Scotland's Laird shares Barclays lead
Scotland's Martin Laird holds a share of the lead with Patrick Reed heading into the second round of The Barclays tournament.
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Try your hand at every Olympic sport

Try your hand at every Olympic sport
Think you are up for the challenge of taking on all the Olympic sports? Meet two women who did.
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Second places for Britons in Lausanne

Second places for Britons in Lausanne
Britain's Eilidh Doyle, Robbie Grabarz and Lorraine Ugen each claim second-place finishes at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne.
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England's Bangladesh tour to go ahead

England's Bangladesh tour to go ahead
England will tour Bangladesh in October despite security concerns, the England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed.
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West Ham United 0-1 Astra Giurgiu (agg 1-2)

West Ham United 0-1 Astra Giurgiu (agg 1-2)
West Ham fail to reach the Europa League group stage as Astra Giurgiu become the first away team to win at the London Stadium.
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Lewis misses out on first European 59

Lewis misses out on first European 59
Tom Lewis misses out on the first 59 in European Tour history after carding three late bogeys at the Made in Denmark tournament.
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West Ham sign midfielder Fernandes

West Ham sign midfielder Fernandes
West Ham sign 20-year-old Swiss midfielder Edimilson Fernandes from FC Sion for a reported £5m.
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Premier League sets new spending record

Premier League sets new spending record
Premier League clubs set a new transfer window spending record of £880m with six days left until deadline day.
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Europa League: West Ham v Astra Giurgiu

Europa League: West Ham v Astra Giurgiu
Live text and radio commentary from West Ham's Europa League play-off second leg with Romanian side Astra Giurgiu.
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Clubs fear impact of Willis legal case

Clubs fear impact of Willis legal case
Premiership bosses say Cillian Willis' legal action against Sale could have wider repercussions for rugby.
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Guardiola's Man City to meet Barcelona

Guardiola's Man City to meet Barcelona
Manchester City will meet Scottish champions Celtic and new manager Pep Guardiola's former club Barcelona in the Champions League.
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GB's Simon Yates wins Vuelta stage six

GB's Simon Yates wins Vuelta stage six
Great Britain's Simon Yates wins stage six of the Vuelta a Espana - his first Grand Tour victory - as Chris Froome stays third overall.
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Lawro's predictions v Laura Trott

Lawro's predictions v Laura Trott
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on Olympic cycling champion Laura Trott in this week's Premier League fixtures.
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Hamilton confirms Belgium grid penalty

Hamilton confirms Belgium grid penalty
Lewis Hamilton prioritises damage limitation after confirming he will take a grid penalty in Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.
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Russian Paralympic ban inhumane - Putin

Russian Paralympic ban inhumane - Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the country's Paralympics ban is "outside the bounds of law, morality and humanity".
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Milan reject Chelsea bid for Romagnoli

Milan reject Chelsea bid for Romagnoli
AC Milan reject a "significant" bid from Chelsea for defender Alessio Romagnoli and say the 21-year-old is not for sale.
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No Everton interest in Hart - Koeman

No Everton interest in Hart - Koeman
Everton manager Ronald Koeman says he has "no interest" in signing goalkeeper Joe Hart from Manchester City.
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Man City sign £15.4m Barca keeper Bravo

Man City sign £15.4m Barca keeper Bravo
Manchester City complete the signing of Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo from Barcelona for £15.4m plus add-ons.
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Spurs make £15m bid for Palace's Zaha

Spurs make £15m bid for Palace's Zaha
Tottenham submit a bid in the region of £15m for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, according to his agent.
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Kenya anger at Rio shanty accommodation

Kenya anger at Rio shanty accommodation
Kenyan athletes are stranded in a Rio shanty town where gunshots can be heard, after the closure of the Olympic village, the team captain says.
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Rashford named in England U21 squad

Rashford named in England U21 squad
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is named in the England Under-21 squad for the Euro 2017 qualifier with Norway.
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The big three, Cucumbers & Jimmy Greaves

The big three, Cucumbers & Jimmy Greaves
Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, intriguing managerial changes, a bizarre nickname and a draconian rule change - your La Liga guide.
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The Electric, Infuriating Nick Kyrgios

The Electric, Infuriating Nick Kyrgios
He might be the most entertaining tennis player since John McEnroe. Too bad he’d rather be playing basketball.
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A Vegan Ranch Dressing That Rivals the Original

A Vegan Ranch Dressing That Rivals the Original
The same tangy, creamy, turbocharged flavor of the bottled stuff, sans animal fat.
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Judge John Hodgman on Knitting Dog Fur Into a Scarf

Judge John Hodgman on Knitting Dog Fur Into a Scarf
When life gives you a big shedding pet, you’re not going to make lemonade.
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Arsenal to rival Everton for Lucas

Arsenal to rival Everton for Lucas
Arsenal are hoping to beat Everton to the £17m signing of Deportivo La Coruna striker Lucas Perez Martinez.
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Sunderland sign full-back Manquillo

Sunderland sign full-back Manquillo
Sunderland sign Atletico Madrid's former Liverpool full-back Javier Manquillo on a season-long loan.
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Worcestershire sign West Indies' Cummins

Worcestershire sign West Indies' Cummins
Worcestershire sign West Indies fast bowler Miguel Cummins to stand in for South Africa's Kyle Abbott.
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Klopp has 'no problem' with Sturridge

Klopp has 'no problem' with Sturridge
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has "no problem" with Daniel Sturridge after the striker said he was unhappy playing in a wide position.
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County Championship - text & radio

County Championship - text & radio
Follow live text and BBC radio commentary from Thursday's action in the County Championship, including Yorkshire v Notts.
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Olympian donates medal to charity

Olympian donates medal to charity
Polish discus thrower Piotr Malachowski donates his Olympic silver medal to raise funds for a three-year-old boy with cancer.
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The plumber leading Wolves at Wembley

The plumber leading Wolves at Wembley
Chris Hill will lead Warrington Wolves in a Challenge Cup final, but spends his spare time fixing bathrooms and kitchens.
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Drinkwater signs five-year Foxes deal

Drinkwater signs five-year Foxes deal
England midfielder Danny Drinkwater signs a new five-year contract with Premier League champions Leicester.
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Tear gas, prison & Eddie Jordan

Tear gas, prison & Eddie Jordan
How a minor accident involving a London taxi driver helped Michael Schumacher on the path to Formula 1 greatness.
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Solo suspended for 'cowards' comment

Solo suspended for 'cowards' comment
United States goalkeeper Hope Solo is suspended for six months for describing Olympic opponents Sweden as "a bunch of cowards".
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Northampton to host Man Utd in EFL Cup

Northampton to host Man Utd in EFL Cup
League One Northampton will host Manchester United in the EFL Cup third round, while League Two Accrington Stanley visit West Ham.
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Moore and Robson two games from US Open

Moore and Robson two games from US Open
Britain's Tara Moore and Laura Robson reach the second round of qualifying for the US Open.
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Man City is a special place - Hart

Man City is a special place - Hart
Joe Hart says helping Manchester City reach the group stage of the Champions League made his first appearance of the season "a special night".
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Ramsey injury 'preventable' - Coleman

Ramsey injury 'preventable' - Coleman
The hamstring injury that ruled Aaron Ramsey out of Wales' opening 2018 World Cup qualifier could "possibly" have been prevented, says Chris Coleman.
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Klopp aims to emulate Liverpool legends

Klopp aims to emulate Liverpool legends
Jurgen Klopp hopes to draw on the experience of past Liverpool managers and oversee a sustained period of success at the club.
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Accrington Stanley 1-0 Burnley (AET)

Accrington Stanley 1-0 Burnley (AET)
Matty Pearson scores a late extra-time winner for League Two's Accrington Stanley as they beat Premier League Burnley in the EFL Cup.
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England beat Pakistan in first ODI

England beat Pakistan in first ODI
England coast to a 44-run win over Pakistan in a rain-affected first one-day international in Southampton.
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Chaplow banned for alleged 'gay slur'

Chaplow banned for alleged 'gay slur'
Richard Chaplow gets a two-game ban for allegedly directing homophobic language at an openly gay opponent in the USA.
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Conlan unrepentant over Rio outburst

Conlan unrepentant over Rio outburst
Irish bantamweight Michael Conlan is "not bothered" by the threat of disciplinary action over his reaction to his controversial Olympic defeat.
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McIlroy 'somewhat wrong' over Rio doubts

McIlroy 'somewhat wrong' over Rio doubts
Rory McIlroy, who withdrew from the Olympics, says he is happy to be "somewhat proven wrong" by the success of the golf in Rio.
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Linares bout can create legacy - Crolla

Linares bout can create legacy - Crolla
Anthony Crolla says he wants to create "a legacy" by defending his WBA lightweight title against Venezuelan Jorge Linares.
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'Enigmatic, charismatic and larger than life' - Lineker meets Klopp

'Enigmatic, charismatic and larger than life' - Lineker meets Klopp
Gary Lineker on meeting Jurgen Klopp for his in-depth interview with the Liverpool manager for The Premier League Show
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Manchester City v Steaua and EFL Cup

Manchester City v Steaua and EFL Cup
Follow live text commentary as Manchester City host Steaua Bucharest in the Champions League play-off round, plus the final four games of EFL Cup round two
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Salford's owners Still Out Of Their League

Salford's owners Still Out Of Their League
Manchester United's famed 'Class of 92' are Still Out Of Their League at National League North club Salford City
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Froome safely home as crash hits Vuelta

Froome safely home as crash hits Vuelta
Britain's Chris Froome avoids a late crash on stage five of the Vuelta a Espana as Gianni Meersman takes victory.
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Federer eyes Australian Open for return

Federer eyes Australian Open for return
Roger Federer is aiming to be fit for next year's Australian Open after injury wiped out the last half of his 2016 season.
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Taylor's first title shot against Ryan

Taylor's first title shot against Ryan
East Lothian boxer Josh Taylor will have his first title fight against England's Dave Ryan at Meadowbank on Friday 21 October.
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Keane to retire from Republic duty

Keane to retire from Republic duty
Robbie Keane announces that the Republic of Ireland's friendly against Oman on 31 August will be his last international.
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Clarke replaces Dyke as FA chairman

Clarke replaces Dyke as FA chairman
Former Football League chairman Greg Clarke succeeds Greg Dyke as Football Association chairman.
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Seven added to GB Paralympic team

Seven added to GB Paralympic team
Seven athletes are added to the British team for the Rio Paralympics, after Russia's ban on competing was upheld.
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Watford sign Newcastle defender Janmaat

Watford sign Newcastle defender Janmaat
Watford have signed Newcastle United full-back Daryl Janmaat for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.
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Sinfield appointed RFL rugby director

Sinfield appointed RFL rugby director
Former Leeds Rhinos and England captain Kevin Sinfield is appointed rugby director at the Rugby Football League.
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Australia's Faulkner takes ODI hat-trick

Australia's Faulkner takes ODI hat-trick
James Faulkner becomes the sixth Australia to take an ODI hat-trick, claiming 3-45 in the second match against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
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England v Pakistan first ODI

England v Pakistan first ODI
Test Match Special, video highlights, text updates and the best of social media as Pakistan win the toss and bat in Southampton.
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Super league move 'would lead to war'

Super league move 'would lead to war'
Any closed European Super League is "out of the question", says Uefa presidential candidate Alexander Ceferin.
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Flanagan & Duffy get first NI call-ups

Flanagan & Duffy get first NI call-ups
Tom Flanagan and Michael Duffy are new faces in the Northern Ireland squad for the opening World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic.
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Schweinsteiger 'ready' if needed

Schweinsteiger 'ready' if needed
German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger thanks fans for their support and says he is "ready" if Manchester United need him.
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I can now cope under pressure - Marler

I can now cope under pressure - Marler
England and Harlequins prop Joe Marler says he "can cope with stuff under pressure now that things on and off the field are rosy".
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My Wife Wants to Adopt. When Do I Tell Her I Won’t?

My Wife Wants to Adopt. When Do I Tell Her I Won’t?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on when going along with your spouse is a gross deception, whether a child should know the real cause of his father’s death and when paying back a debt creates a greater burden than it lifts.
http://ift.tt/2bvx7sN

How Many Guns Did the U.S. Lose Track of in Iraq and Afghanistan? Hundreds of Thousands.

How Many Guns Did the U.S. Lose Track of in Iraq and Afghanistan? Hundreds of Thousands.
A new study shows how the American military failed at the soldier’s most basic responsibility: keeping track of his firearms.
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Tasered footballer had CPR for 35 minutes

Tasered footballer had CPR for 35 minutes
Doctors battled in vain for 35 minutes to save footballer Dalian Atkinson after he was Tasered by police, the inquest into his death hears.
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Bilic 'interested' in signing Bony

Bilic 'interested' in signing Bony
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is "interested" in Manchester City's Wilfried Bony following injuries to Andy Carroll and Andre Ayew.
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Hamilton likely to face Belgian penalty

Hamilton likely to face Belgian penalty
Mercedes say Lewis Hamilton is "likely" to suffer a grid penalty for using too many engine parts at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.
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Eleven Beijing 2008 medallists fail retests

Eleven Beijing 2008 medallists fail retests
Three Olympic champions are among 11 weightlifters who face being stripped of their Beijing 2008 medals after failing doping retests.
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Inside Facebook’s (Totally Insane, Unintentionally Gigantic, Hyperpartisan) Political-Media Machine

Inside Facebook’s (Totally Insane, Unintentionally Gigantic, Hyperpartisan) Political-Media Machine
How a strange new class of media outlet has arisen to take over our news feeds.
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Van Jones Can Empathize With Trump Voters

Van Jones Can Empathize With Trump Voters
The social entrepreneur on the benefits of bipartisan collaboration, the anxieties of each voter base and why policy wonks are often sci-fi nerds.
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Ramsey and Williams ruled out for Wales

Ramsey and Williams ruled out for Wales
Aaron Ramsey and Jonny Williams are not included in Wales' squad for the opening 2018 World Cup qualifier against Moldova on 5 September.
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Ex-player to sue Sale over concussion

Ex-player to sue Sale over concussion
Former Sale Sharks player Cillian Willis is to sue the club alleging clinical negligence over a career-ending concussion.
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County Championship - live text & radio

County Championship - live text & radio
Live ball-by-ball radio commentary and text updates from day two of the County Championship.
http://ift.tt/2bN8s1i

Paralympics 2016 - can Rio pull it off?

Paralympics 2016 - can Rio pull it off?
Rio is preparing itself for the Paralympics amid controversy over funding, ticket sales and Russia's ban on competing.
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Celtic back where they belong - Rodgers

Celtic back where they belong - Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers praises Celtic for 'toughing it out' after they secure a return to the Champions League group stage.
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Derby County 1-1 Carlisle United (14-13 pens)

Derby County 1-1 Carlisle United (14-13 pens)
Timi Max Elsnik scores the winning spot-kick as Derby beat Carlisle 14-13 on penalties to reach the EFL Cup third round.
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Roma 0-3 FC Porto (agg 1-4)

Roma 0-3 FC Porto (agg 1-4)
Italian side Roma fail to reach the Champions League group stage after having two men sent off in a 3-0 defeat by Porto.
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Tuesdays with Reince, Episode 1: ‘I Take My Health One Day at a Time’

Tuesdays with Reince, Episode 1: ‘I Take My Health One Day at a Time’
All the Priebus that’s fit to print.
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Russian dopers 'should apologise'

Russian dopers 'should apologise'
Officials behind Russia's state-sponsored doping should apologise to their athletes, says a British member of the International Paralympic Committee.
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Watford 1-2 Gillingham

Watford 1-2 Gillingham
League One side Gillingham come from behind to shock Premier League side Watford in extra time to reach the EFL Cup third round.
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Emails 'found between Hickey and THG'

Emails 'found between Hickey and THG'
Emails linking IOC (International Olympic Committee) member Pat Hickey to the head of a company alleged to have resold Olympic tickets have been found, say police in Rio.
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Northampton 2-2 West Brom (4-3 pens)

Northampton 2-2 West Brom (4-3 pens)
League One Northampton Town come from behind to beat Premier League side West Brom courtesy of Kenji Gorre's penalty.
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Legia Warsaw 1-1 Dundalk (Agg: 3-1)

Legia Warsaw 1-1 Dundalk (Agg: 3-1)
Dundalk's brave attempt to become the first Irish club to qualify for the Champions League group stages ends in defeat by Legia Warsaw.
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Burton Albion 0-5 Liverpool

Burton Albion 0-5 Liverpool
A strong Liverpool side overwhelm Championship outfit Burton Albion to reach the EFL Cup third round.
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Murray and Konta learn US Open seedings

Murray and Konta learn US Open seedings
Andy Murray is seeded second in the men's singles for the US Open, with fellow Briton Johanna Konta a career-high 13th in the women's.
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Hapoel Beer Sheva v Celtic - radio & text

Hapoel Beer Sheva v Celtic - radio & text
Celtic lead Hapoel Beer Sheva 5-2 as the sides play the deciding leg of their Champions League play-off.
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EFL Cup second-round updates

EFL Cup second-round updates
Updates from tonight's 21 EFL Cup ties, plus 5 live Final Score and commentary of Burton v Liverpool and Chelsea v Bristol Rovers.
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'No England players forced to tour'

'No England players forced to tour'
England one-day captain Eoin Morgan says no player will be forced to tour Bangladesh amid safety concerns ahead of tour.
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GB's Froome remains third in Vuelta

GB's Froome remains third in Vuelta
Great Britain's Chris Froome remains third in the Vuelta a Espana, as France's Lilian Calmejane wins stage four.
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Manchester City v Steaua Bucharest

Manchester City v Steaua Bucharest
Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Manchester City and Steaua Bucharest.
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Para-swimmer Kearney out of Rio squad

Para-swimmer Kearney out of Rio squad
Para-swimmer Tully Kearney withdraws from ParalympicsGB squad for Rio 2016 due to injury.
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FA misconduct charge for Burnley's Gray

FA misconduct charge for Burnley's Gray
The Football Association charges Burnley's Andre Gray with misconduct over posts made by the striker on social media.
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Moyes being 'realistic' over relegation

Moyes being 'realistic' over relegation
Sunderland manager David Moyes says he was being "realistic" when he told the club's fans to prepare for another relegation battle.
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England may play three spinners in ODI

England may play three spinners in ODI
Liam Dawson could make his England one-day debut alongside Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid in Wednesday's series opener against Pakistan.
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Barca's Bravo set for Man City medical

Barca's Bravo set for Man City medical
Barcelona and Chile international goalkeeper Claudio Bravo is set to undergo a medical at Manchester City.
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Everton eye £15m Deportivo striker Lucas

Everton eye £15m Deportivo striker Lucas
Everton have identified Deportivo La Coruna's Lucas Perez Martinez as the striker to provide support for Romelu Lukaku.
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Belgian GP: Moody, marvellous Spa awaits

Belgian GP: Moody, marvellous Spa awaits
It might not be quite what it was, but the Spa circuit that hosts this weekend's Belgian GP is entwined with the soul of F1.
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'Watching on TV was hard - Team GB had it easy'

'Watching on TV was hard - Team GB had it easy'
Comedian Miranda Hart loved every minute of the Olympics. Here she shows that love with an open letter to Team GB.
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Trott 'frustrated' by rivals' questions

Trott 'frustrated' by rivals' questions
Four-time Olympic champion Laura Trott dismisses questions from rival riders about Great Britain's Rio performance.
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MP's British Empire tweet sparks backlash

MP's British Empire tweet sparks backlash
An MP sparks a social media backlash after suggesting on Twitter the Olympics were won by the British Empire.
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Conlan faces punishment over Rio reaction

Conlan faces punishment over Rio reaction
Michael Conlan faces disciplinary action over his angry reaction to his Olympics defeat, says AIBA president Dr Ching-Kuo Wu.
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Turning Instagram Into a Radically Unfiltered Travel Guide

Turning Instagram Into a Radically Unfiltered Travel Guide
Exploring the app’s geolocation tags can transform it into a innovative and frenetic sort of tourism map — one tailored just for you.
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County Championship - text and radio

County Championship - text and radio
Follow live ball-by-ball commentary, text and social media updates from the day's County Championship action.
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Russia banned from Rio Paralympics

Russia banned from Rio Paralympics
Russia will not compete at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio after losing an appeal against a ban imposed for state-sponsored doping.
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Where the Death Penalty Still Lives

Where the Death Penalty Still Lives
As capital punishment declines nationwide, a tiny fraction of the country generates an alarming number of death sentences. What this new geography tells us about justice in America.
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How Donald Trump Blew Up the ‘Gaffe’

How Donald Trump Blew Up the ‘Gaffe’
Campaign-trail blunders allow reporters to criticize politicians without criticizing what they stand for. But what happens when a candidate says exactly what he thinks?
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GB's record breakers touch down in London

GB's record breakers touch down in London
Great Britain's record-breaking Olympics team arrive back in luxury from Rio after landing in London.
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Ten potential stars of Tokyo 2020

Ten potential stars of Tokyo 2020
Who might shine at Tokyo 2020? Contenders include a cyclist who had a team-mate in tears and a sprinter out to match Usain Bolt.
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Russia awaits Paralympics decision

Russia awaits Paralympics decision
Russia will discover on Tuesday whether it will be allowed to compete at next month's Paralympic Games in Rio.
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Tuesday's gossip column

Tuesday's gossip column
Everton put off by Joe Hart cost, Chelsea have defender bid rejected, Terry could return to England fold, plus more.
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Jamieson 'leaning towards' retirement

Jamieson 'leaning towards' retirement
Olympic 2012 silver medallist Michael Jamieson will decide in the coming weeks whether to continue his swimming career.
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GB's record breakers set to come home

GB's record breakers set to come home
Great Britain's record-breaking Olympics team will fly in luxury as they return from Rio on Tuesday morning.
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Team GB gymnast Harrold retires aged 20

Team GB gymnast Harrold retires aged 20
British gymnast Ruby Harrold, who competed at the Rio Olympics, announces her retirement at the age of 20.
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Hapoel Be'er Sheva v Celtic

Hapoel Be'er Sheva v Celtic
Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Celtic.
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Rio 2016: Golden firsts for nine countries

Rio 2016: Golden firsts for nine countries
For some countries winning gold medals in Rio, it was the first time they had topped the podium.
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Palace striker Benteke 'is not Messi'

Palace striker Benteke 'is not Messi'
Crystal Palace defender Damien Delaney says Christian Benteke 'is not Lionel Messi' and will need support on the pitch.
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Froome stays among Vuelta favourites

Froome stays among Vuelta favourites
Britain's Chris Froome remains in contention to add the Vuelta a Espana to his Tour de France title after stage three.
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Pakistan become number one Test team

Pakistan become number one Test team
Pakistan become the number one Test team for the first time since the rankings were introduced in 2003.
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Speedo drops US swimmer Ryan Lochte

Speedo drops US swimmer Ryan Lochte
The swimwear manufacturer Speedo is dropping its sponsorship of the disgraced US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte
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Are Olympic champions born or made?

Are Olympic champions born or made?
After completing an Olympic 'double double', Mo Farah tells us what it takes to win under the most intense pressure.
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Broad to have scan on injured ankle

Broad to have scan on injured ankle
Nottinghamshire and England paceman Stuart Broad is to have a scan to determine the extent of an ankle injury.
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England's Willey avoids hand fracture

England's Willey avoids hand fracture
All-rounder David Willey will join England's one-day squad this week after learning he has not suffered a fractured hand.
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Olympics bring record audiences to BBC

Olympics bring record audiences to BBC
The BBC achieves a record television audience for an overseas Olympics as 45.24m people tune in for Rio 2016.
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Did Rio really deliver a great Olympics?

Did Rio really deliver a great Olympics?
BBC Sport looks at whether Rio delivered an Olympic experience to be remembered and what the next Games in Tokyo will offer.
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McGinn in Scotland squad to face Malta

McGinn in Scotland squad to face Malta
Hibs midfielder John McGinn and Hearts goalkeeper Jack Hamilton feature in a 27-man squad for the opening World Cup qualifier.
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'Superpower' Team GB a 'world force'

'Superpower' Team GB a 'world force'
Britain's Rio medal haul makes them a "superpower of Olympic sport", says UK Sport chief executive Liz Nicholl.
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Cookey retires to take Stars role

Cookey retires to take Stars role
Former England captain Pamela Cookey retires from playing netball to take up a role with new franchise Severn Stars.
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Irish Olympic officials' passports seized

Irish Olympic officials' passports seized
Brazilian police seize passports, phones and laptops from three OCI officials as they investigate the alleged illegal sale of tickets.
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Dons move closer to Plough Lane stadium

Dons move closer to Plough Lane stadium
AFC Wimbledon move closer to a new home in Merton as the Mayor of London hands the decision back to the local council.
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The greatest show on Earth in stats

The greatest show on Earth in stats
BBC Sport presents the key facts and figures from this summer's Olympic Games in Brazil.
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Hart to be in England squad - Allardyce

Hart to be in England squad - Allardyce
England boss Sam Allardyce says goalkeeper Joe Hart will "definitely" be in his squad for the World Cup qualifier in Slovakia.
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Quiz: F1 driver or imposter?

Quiz: F1 driver or imposter?
More than 750 drivers have raced in the F1 World Championship since 1950. Can you separate the F1 drivers from the imposters?
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Donald second in Wyndham Championship

Donald second in Wyndham Championship
England's Luke Donald finishes second as South Korea's Si Woo Kim wins his first PGA title at the Wyndham Championship.
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Money? Detail? How did Team GB do it?

Money? Detail? How did Team GB do it?
More medals than four years ago, more golds than China, but how did Great Britain create a team capable of making history?
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Cutest Olympic animals, and other alternative prizes

Cutest Olympic animals, and other alternative prizes
Who were the sorest Olympics losers, who showed the truest sporting spirit, and which uninvited animal guests were the cutest?
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Rio Olympics end with Maracana carnival

Rio Olympics end with Maracana carnival
The Rio Olympics end with a spectacular carnival-inspired closing ceremony and the official handover to 2020 hosts Tokyo.
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Rio 2016's most memorable moments

Rio 2016's most memorable moments
The Rio 2016 Olympics have provided an abundance of memorable images - good, bad and ugly.
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Garth Crooks' team of the week

Garth Crooks' team of the week
Who has a pass like a backhand slice? Who could be Premier League player of the decade? It's all in Garth Crooks' team of the week.
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The toughest year for Sports Personality?

The toughest year for Sports Personality?
British sporting starts have done so much to delight this summer - in an unparalleled era of success, writes Tom Fordyce.
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Murray winning run ends in Cincinnati

Murray winning run ends in Cincinnati
Olympic champion Andy Murray's career-best winning run ends as Croatia's Marin Cilic beats him in the Cincinnati Masters final.
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Just how Great were Britain in Rio?

Just how Great were Britain in Rio?
Notable firsts, a raft of gold medals and second place in the medal table - the stats behind Great Britain's Rio 2016 Olympics.
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'I fear for Sunderland - even with Moyes in charge’

'I fear for Sunderland - even with Moyes in charge’
Sunderland will struggle unless manager David Moyes can make six or seven signings, says Match of the Day 2 pundit Kevin Kilbane.
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Rio is inspiring British children

Rio is inspiring British children
The BBC may have brought you the big names during the Olympics, but social media is buzzing with small sports achievers.
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Froome fourth as Vuelta bid continues

Froome fourth as Vuelta bid continues
Chris Froome's attempt to become the first man in 38 years to win two Grand Tours in a season is on track after two stages of the Vuelta a Espana.
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GB's Joyce misses out on boxing gold

GB's Joyce misses out on boxing gold
Great Britain's Joe Joyce is denied an Olympic gold medal as he loses to France's Tony Yoka in the men's super-heavyweight boxing final.
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Weightlifter fails Olympics drugs test

Weightlifter fails Olympics drugs test
Mongolian weightlifter Chagnaadorj Usukhbayar is thrown out of Rio Olympics after testing positive for testosterone.
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Richardson-Walsh to be GB flag bearer

Richardson-Walsh to be GB flag bearer
Women's hockey captain Kate Richardson-Walsh is chosen as Team GB's flag bearer for the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics.
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Brazil win volleyball gold on final day

Brazil win volleyball gold on final day
Brazil beat Italy in the men's volleyball final to give the home crowd a seventh gold medal of the Games.
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Pride and love - mums write to athletes

Pride and love - mums write to athletes
Humbled, inspired and full of love. The mums of British athletics stars write heart-felt letters to their talented children.
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Farah 'to end' track career in 2017

Farah 'to end' track career in 2017
Mo Farah plans to end his track career after next year's World Championships in London - but has not ruled out running the marathon at Tokyo 2020.
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'Global TV triumph secures golf's future at Games'

'Global TV triumph secures golf's future at Games'
Golf bosses are confident the success of the men's and women's tournaments at Rio has done enough to secure its Olympic status, says Iain Carter.
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Southern Vipers win Super League title

Southern Vipers win Super League title
Southern Vipers become the first ever Women's Super League cricket champions as they beat Western Strom in the final.
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West Ham United 1-0 Bournemouth

West Ham United 1-0 Bournemouth
Michail Antonio's late goal gives West Ham victory over Bournemouth in the first Premier League match at the London Stadium.
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Sunderland 1-2 Middlesbrough

Sunderland 1-2 Middlesbrough
Cristhian Stuani scores twice on his Premier League debut as Middlesbrough beat Sunderland in the Wear-Tees derby.
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Kenya's Kipchoge wins men’s marathon

Kenya's Kipchoge wins men’s marathon
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge leaves the rest of the field trailing to win the Olympic men's marathon on a rainy day in Rio.
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Rio gossip - Neymar gets shirt apology

Rio gossip - Neymar gets shirt apology
Neymar gets an apology, Dan Walker's best bits, Mo Farah goes all Hollywood and how athletes cope after the Olympic Games.
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West Ham v Bournemouth - build-up

West Ham v Bournemouth - build-up
Follow live text, analysis and social media plus listen to BBC Radio 5 live as West Ham host Bournemouth at the London Stadium.
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Crutchlow claims first MotoGP victory

Crutchlow claims first MotoGP victory
Britain's Cal Crutchlow takes his maiden MotoGP win in the Czech Republic - the first Briton to win an elite-class GP since 1981.
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Arsenal's Campbell loaned to Sporting

Arsenal's Campbell loaned to Sporting
Arsenal forward Joel Campbell joins Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon on a season-long loan, subject to international clearance.
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'Brazil exorcise demons to lift nation'

'Brazil exorcise demons to lift nation'
No Olympic title was more important to Brazil than the men's football - and Neymar and his team-mates delivered.
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'Wealthy IOC should help fund Paralympics'

'Wealthy IOC should help fund Paralympics'
The International Olympic Committee should help with funding for the Rio Paralympics, says the vice-chairman of the British Olympic Association.
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Allardyce backs GB football at Olympics

Allardyce backs GB football at Olympics
England manager Sam Allardyce hopes Team GB might enter men's and women's football teams at future Olympics.
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Women’s Super League Finals Day

Women’s Super League Finals Day
Follow ball-by-ball commentary from the Women’s Cricket Super League.
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Sunday's Premier League build-up

Sunday's Premier League build-up
Reaction to Saturday's Premier League games, plus build-up to Sunday's matches, starting with Sunderland v Middlesbrough.
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Under-fire Wenger not reluctant to spend

Under-fire Wenger not reluctant to spend
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he is willing to spend big money after criticism from fans during the 0-0 draw at Leicester.
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Should Team GB's boxers turn pro?

Should Team GB's boxers turn pro?
Boxers Anthony Joshua and Richie Woodhall, and Radio 5 live pundit Steve Bunce, look at the decisions facing Great Britain's 2016 Olympic boxers.
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McGregor beats Diaz in bloody battle

McGregor beats Diaz in bloody battle
Conor McGregor beats Nate Diaz by majority decision to avenge his UFC 196 defeat and set up the prospect of a third fight between them.
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Swimmer Lochte says sorry to Brazilians

Swimmer Lochte says sorry to Brazilians
US swimmer Ryan Lochte tells Brazilian TV he is sorry, after "over-exaggerating" claims he was robbed at gunpoint while at the Rio Olympics.
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GB women win bronze in 4x400m relay

GB women win bronze in 4x400m relay
Great Britain's women claim bronze in the 4x400m relay to win the country's 66th medal of the Rio Olympics and surpass their London 2012 haul.
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Murray beats Raonic for win number 50

Murray beats Raonic for win number 50
Britain's Andy Murray records his 50th win of the year to beat Milos Raonic 6-3 6-3 and reach the Cincinnati Masters final.
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Farah clinches Olympic 'double double'

Farah clinches Olympic 'double double'
Mo Farah wins his fourth Olympic gold medal as he becomes the second man in history to retain both the 5,000m and 10,000m titles.
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Semenya wins Olympic 800m gold

Semenya wins Olympic 800m gold
South Africa's Caster Semenya wins Olympic gold in the 800m as Great Britain's Lynsey Sharp comes sixth.
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Brazil beat Germany for Olympic gold

Brazil beat Germany for Olympic gold
Brazil beat Germany 5-4 on penalties to win their first men's Olympic football gold medal in dramatic fashion in Rio.
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Adams & Heath win Rio golds on day 15

Adams & Heath win Rio golds on day 15
Nicola Adams and Liam Heath win gold for Team GB on the penultimate day of the Rio Olympics, but there is disappointment for Tom Daley.
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Lampard beats Gerrard in MLS reunion

Lampard beats Gerrard in MLS reunion
Frank Lampard's New York City beat Steven Gerrard's LA Galaxy 1-0 in the first meeting of the ex-England midfielders in the US.
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Brook targets 'outrageous' Golovkin win

Brook targets 'outrageous' Golovkin win
Kell Brook says he chose to fight Gennady Golovkin because he needed to do something "outrageous" to stand out from the crowd.
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Kerber closes in on Williams' top spot

Kerber closes in on Williams' top spot
Germany's Angelique Kerber will replace Serena Williams as world number one if she wins the Cincinnati Open final on Sunday.
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Team Sky's Froome leads Vuelta rivals

Team Sky's Froome leads Vuelta rivals
Chris Froome opens a 52-second lead over rival Alberto Contador as Team Sky win the team time trial at the Vuelta a Espana.
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Northants beat Durham to win T20 Blast

Northants beat Durham to win T20 Blast
Josh Cobb hammers 80 off 48 balls as Northants beat Durham by five wickets to win the T20 Blast for the second time.
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USA win sixth straight basketball gold

USA win sixth straight basketball gold
USA beat Spain 101-72 to win the Olympic women's basketball title for the eighth time, extending their winning streak to 49 games.
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GB pair into taekwondo semi-finals

GB pair into taekwondo semi-finals
Great Britain's Mahama Cho and Bianca Walkden qualify for their respective Olympic taekwondo semi-finals in Rio.
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Barca & Man City 'agree' Bravo deal

Barca & Man City 'agree' Bravo deal
Barcelona say they "have the beginning of an agreement" over the transfer of goalkeeper Claudio Bravo to Manchester City.
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Leicester City 0-0 Arsenal

Leicester City 0-0 Arsenal
Premier League champions Leicester share the points with Arsenal in a poor game at the King Power Stadium.
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Outrage over striker Gray's 'gay' tweets

Outrage over striker Gray's 'gay' tweets
Burnley striker Andre Gray is criticised after homophobic tweets from 2012 are reposted on social media.
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GB's Adams retains Olympic title

GB's Adams retains Olympic title
Flyweight Nicola Adams becomes the first British boxer to retain an Olympic title for 92 years by winning gold at Rio 2016.
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Rangers 2-1 Motherwell

Rangers 2-1 Motherwell
Rangers come from behind to beat Motherwell and claim a first home Premiership win of the season.
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South Korea's Park wins Rio golf gold

South Korea's Park wins Rio golf gold
South Korea's Inbee Park wins the women's Olympic golf tournament in Rio, as Great Britain's Charley Hull finishes outside the medals.
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Leicester City 0-0 Arsenal

Leicester City 0-0 Arsenal
Champions Leicester attempt to recover from defeat on the first day of the season as they take on Arsenal, who also began the season with a loss.
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St Johnstone 2-4 Celtic

St Johnstone 2-4 Celtic
Celtic survive a late St Johnstone rally to move top of the Premiership with a stylish victory in Perth.
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Burnley 2-0 Liverpool

Burnley 2-0 Liverpool
Goals from Sam Vokes and Andre Gray give Burnley a surprise win over Liverpool, who pay the price for some disastrous defending.
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Daley eliminated in 10m platform semi

Daley eliminated in 10m platform semi
Great Britain's Tom Daley has failed to qualify for the 10m platform final after finishing in last place in the semi final.
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GB triathlon bronze as Jorgensen wins

GB triathlon bronze as Jorgensen wins
Great Britain's Vicky Holland wins an Olympic bronze medal in the women's triathlon, as American Gwen Jorgensen takes the gold.
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Watford 1-2 Chelsea

Watford 1-2 Chelsea
Diego Costa scores the winner for the second game in a row as Chelsea come from behind to beat Watford at Vicarage Road.
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Warrington 14-11 Castleford

Warrington 14-11 Castleford
Jack Hughes scores a last-minute try for Warrington as the Wolves beat Castleford to secure a Super League play-off spot.
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Stoke City 1-4 Manchester City

Stoke City 1-4 Manchester City
Sergio Aguero scores twice as Manchester City resist Stoke's second-half comeback to continue their winning start under new boss Pep Guardiola.
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No-ball trial for England-Pakistan ODIs

No-ball trial for England-Pakistan ODIs
Front-foot no-balls will be called by the third umpire in the upcoming England-Pakistan one-day series, as part of an ICC trial.
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Heath wins gold in kayak 200m sprint

Heath wins gold in kayak 200m sprint
Britain's Liam Heath secures his second medal at Rio 2016, winning gold in the men's kayak single 200m sprint.
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Saturday's Premier League football

Saturday's Premier League football
Follow live text analysis and listen to BBC Radio 5 live as we build up to all of Saturday's 15:00 BST games in the Premier League.
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Quiz: Random Rio - the lighter side of the Olympics

Quiz: Random Rio - the lighter side of the Olympics
The Rio 2016 Olympic Games have brought many incredible moments, but also some bizarre ones, too. How many can you remember?
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Rio gossip - Longest walk for France's unlikely hero

Rio gossip - Longest walk for France's unlikely hero
Race walker battles on, Martyn Rooney's wife condemns hosts, Britain's hockey women pinch themselves, arise Sir Mo?
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Murray faces Raonic in Cincinnati semi

Murray faces Raonic in Cincinnati semi
Andy Murray beats Bernard Tomic 6-4 6-4 to reach the Cincinnati Masters semi-finals, where he will play Milos Raonic.
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T20 Blast Finals Day

T20 Blast Finals Day
Follow live text commentary, ball-by-ball BBC radio coverage and video highlights from the T20 Blast Finals Day.
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Saturday's Scottish football

Saturday's Scottish football
Celtic's trip to St Johnstone at lunchtime is followed by four more Premiership fixtures at 15:00, including Rangers v Motherwell.
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Palace sign Benteke for club record £27m

Palace sign Benteke for club record £27m
Crystal Palace complete a club record £27m deal for Belgium striker Christian Benteke from Premier League rivals Liverpool.
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Australian athletes questioned by police

Australian athletes questioned by police
Australian athletes are questioned by police over claims they tampered with their accreditation to enter a basketball semi-final.
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Mourinho praises 'fantastic' Pogba

Mourinho praises 'fantastic' Pogba
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho praises "fantastic" midfielder Paul Pogba after his first start in the 2-0 win over Southampton.
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The 8.7.16 Issue

The 8.7.16 Issue
Readers respond.
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'Flawless & untouchable' Bolt stands tall

'Flawless & untouchable' Bolt stands tall
Incredible memories, sadness that there won't be any more at the Olympics - Usain Bolt changed sprinting and the way we watch it.
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Swimmer Bentz blames team-mate in saga

Swimmer Bentz blames team-mate in saga
One of the US swimmers caught up in a scandal over a made-up robbery at the Olympics says that he cannot explain team-mate Ryan Lochte's actions.
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The U.N.’s Cholera Admission and What Comes Next

The U.N.’s Cholera Admission and What Comes Next
The organization has acknowledged its role in an epidemic that has killed thousands. But it has much further to go to truly make amends.
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Philip Alston’s Draft Report on the U.N. and the Haiti Cholera Outbreak

Philip Alston’s Draft Report on the U.N. and the Haiti Cholera Outbreak
A U.N. adviser criticizes the organization for its "morally unconscionable, legally indefensible, and politically self-defeating" response to the epidemic.
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Philip Alston’s Draft Report on the U.N. and the Haiti Cholera Outbreak

Philip Alston’s Draft Report on the U.N. and the Haiti Cholera Outbreak
A U.N. adviser criticizes the organization for its "morally unconscionable, legally indefensible, and politically self-defeating" response to the epidemic.
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Anthony Weiner Says His Wife Never Agreed to That Documentary

Anthony Weiner Says His Wife Never Agreed to That Documentary
An interview, an admission and a car crash with the former congressman.
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The Fight For Falluja

The Fight For Falluja
Experience firsthand the battles Iraqi forces endured to retake the city of Falluja from ISIS.
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Bolt wins ninth Olympic gold medal

Bolt wins ninth Olympic gold medal
Usain Bolt ends his Olympic career by claiming an unprecedented 'triple triple' and ninth gold as Jamaica win the 4x100m relay final.
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GB win Olympic 4x100m relay bronze

GB win Olympic 4x100m relay bronze
Great Britain win an Olympic medal in the women's 4x100m relay for the first time since 1984 by claiming bronze.
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GB appeal against relay disqualification

GB appeal against relay disqualification
Great Britain appeal against their disqualification from the Olympic men's 4x400m relay semi-final in Rio.
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Hinch for PM? GB joy after hockey gold

Hinch for PM? GB joy after hockey gold
Inspirational and incredible - how Twitter reacted to Great Britain's women winning a historic Olympic hockey gold medal.
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USA reach men's basketball final

USA reach men's basketball final
The United States are aiming to win the men's Olympic basketball title for the 15th time after beating Spain 82-76 to reach the final.
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All Blacks hotel room in Sydney 'bugged'

All Blacks hotel room in Sydney 'bugged'
New Zealand Rugby says a hotel room where the All Blacks held meetings in Sydney was bugged before Saturday's match against Australia.
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Germany win women's football gold

Germany win women's football gold
Germany win Olympic women's football gold for the first time with a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the final in Rio.
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GB women's hockey team & Skelton win gold

GB women's hockey team & Skelton win gold
GB women win a dramatic hockey final and veteran show jumper Nick Skelton takes gold on day 14 of the Rio Olympics, with Usain Bolt & Lutalo Muhammad in action later.
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Manchester to host Olympic victory parade

Manchester to host Olympic victory parade
The success of Britain's Olympic and Paralympic stars is to be celebrated with events in Manchester and London, PM Theresa May has announced.
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GB's Daley into 10m platform semi-final

GB's Daley into 10m platform semi-final
British diver Tom Daley qualifies with the highest score for Saturday's Olympic 10m platform semi-final in Rio.
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GB women win first gold on penalties

GB women win first gold on penalties
Great Britain's women win a first Olympic hockey gold medal by beating the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout.
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Dundee 1-1 Hamilton Academical

Dundee 1-1 Hamilton Academical
Mark O'Hara's equaliser for Dundee cancels out Darren Lyon's opener as both sides have to settle for a point at Dens Park.
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The Familiar Has Taken Leave

The Familiar Has Taken Leave
Selected by Matthew Zapruder.
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Paralympics to go ahead with major cuts

Paralympics to go ahead with major cuts
The Paralympic Games will take place as planned, but face major budget cuts, the International Paralympic Committee has announced.
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GB's Joyce to fight for boxing gold

GB's Joyce to fight for boxing gold
Joe Joyce beats Kazakhstan's Ivan Dychko to guarantee Great Britain at least a silver medal in the men's super-heavyweight division.
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Pearson 'detached' from Leicester glory

Pearson 'detached' from Leicester glory
Ex-Leicester boss Nigel Pearson says he felt proud but "very detached" when they won the Premier League a year after sacking him.
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Dundee v Hamilton

Dundee v Hamilton
Paul Hartley's Dundee have the chance to move two points clear at the top of the Premiership as Hamilton look for their first league win of the season.
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GB's Skelton and Maher into jump final

GB's Skelton and Maher into jump final
Great Britain's Nick Skelton qualifies top of the standings for the individual show jumping final, having picked up no time or jump penalties.
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Lochte apologises for Rio 'robbery' saga

Lochte apologises for Rio 'robbery' saga
US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte apologises for his behaviour in Rio de Janeiro and "for not being more careful and candid".
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Olympic official Hickey held in prison

Olympic official Hickey held in prison
Senior Olympic official Pat Hickey is being held in a notorious Rio prison following his arrest over alleged illegal sales of Olympic tickets.
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Team GB unveils outfit for Rio finale

Team GB unveils outfit for Rio finale
Team GB's athletes have revealed the colourful outfits they will wear for the Olympic Games' closing ceremony - complete with illuminated shoes.
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Leicester's Shakespeare joins England

Leicester's Shakespeare joins England
Leicester's Craig Shakespeare is named England's new first-team coach, a position he will combine with his role at the King Power Stadium.
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Hart can leave Man City - Guardiola

Hart can leave Man City - Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says England goalkeeper Joe Hart can leave the club if he asks for a move.
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Muhammad eases into quarter-finals

Muhammad eases into quarter-finals
Britain's Lutalo Muhammad, who won bronze in 2012, progresses into the quarter-finals of the men's -80kg in Rio.
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Sunderland sign midfielder Pienaar

Sunderland sign midfielder Pienaar
Sunderland sign 34-year-old former Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar on a one-year deal.
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Cavendish to ride Tour of Britain

Cavendish to ride Tour of Britain
Olympic silver medallist Mark Cavendish will return to the road to ride in the Tour of Britain in September.
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Rio gossip - 'The Lochte Mess Monster'

Rio gossip - 'The Lochte Mess Monster'
Ryan Lochte criticised, Amy Tinkler worries about GCSE results, support for Adam Gemili, plus more.
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Zenoorin wins landmark bronze for Iran

Zenoorin wins landmark bronze for Iran
Kimia Alizadeh Zenoorin becomes the first Iranian woman to win an Olympic medal after claiming taekwondo bronze.
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Manchester United v Southampton

Manchester United v Southampton
Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Premier League game between Manchester United and Southampton.
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'We will not be satisfied with silver'

'We will not be satisfied with silver'
In her BBC Sport column before the Olympic hockey final (21:00 BST), GB keeper Maddie Hinch says "this stage is what dreams are made of".
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The Plum Eater

The Plum Eater
A chance conversation about love in Melbourne.
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How to Pass a C.I.A. Background Check

How to Pass a C.I.A. Background Check
Reveal everything. Keep your romantic interests American.
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Why Is the Country’s Most Dominant Distance Runner Not in Rio?

Why Is the Country’s Most Dominant Distance Runner Not in Rio?
Edward Cheserek came to the United States from Kenya with hopes of competing in the Olympics — if only he could become a citizen.
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Seeing What My Muscles Can Do

Seeing What My Muscles Can Do
How my daughter’s admiration of Olympic brawn made me finally embrace my own.
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Celtic's Brown ends Scotland career

Celtic's Brown ends Scotland career
Celtic and Scotland captain Scott Brown announces his retirement from international football.
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Froome eyes historic Tour-Vuelta double

Froome eyes historic Tour-Vuelta double
Chris Froome says he has "unfinished business" at the Vuelta a Espana as he looks to become the first British rider to win the three-week race.
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Olympic title 'could boost GB hockey'

Olympic title 'could boost GB hockey'
Great Britain's women can reinvigorate hockey at home by winning Olympic gold, captain Kate Richardson-Walsh believes.
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Watford on brink of double deal

Watford on brink of double deal
Watford are on the brink of the double signing of defender Younes Kaboul from Sunderland and midfielder Roberto Pereyra from Juventus.
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Who will star at T20 Blast Finals Day?

Who will star at T20 Blast Finals Day?
BBC Sport looks at the players and the form book of the four teams in Saturday's T20 Finals Day at Edgbaston.
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US swimmer 'settles Brazil robbery row'

US swimmer 'settles Brazil robbery row'
US Olympic swimmer Jimmy Feigen agrees to pay nearly $11,000 to a Brazilian charity over his involvement in a dispute about an armed robbery.
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Berahino could be set for West Brom stay

Berahino could be set for West Brom stay
England Under-21 striker Saido Berahino could remain at West Brom until his contract expires at the end of the season.
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Why does the world love Bolt so much?

Why does the world love Bolt so much?
He has rewritten the record books in the sprints and transcended his sport, but what is the appeal of Usain Bolt?
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Why Wenger has a huge call to make

Why Wenger has a huge call to make
Leicester v Arsenal is a huge game for both teams but especially Gunners boss Arsene Wenger, says Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy.
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Mayor 'keen' for Olympic victory parade

Mayor 'keen' for Olympic victory parade
The mayor of London says he wants a parade to be held in the city to celebrate the achievements of Team GB's Olympians and Paralympians.
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Fractured Lands: Arab Writers on a Region in Crisis

Fractured Lands: Arab Writers on a Region in Crisis
Lessons, regrets and memories, five years after the Arab Spring.
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Japan's Kawai wins -63kg wrestling gold

Japan's Kawai wins -63kg wrestling gold
Japan win a fourth Rio 2016 wrestling gold as Risako Kawai beats Maryia Mamashuk 6-0 in the freestyle -63kg category.
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Who are the youngest Olympic medallists?

Who are the youngest Olympic medallists?
Chinese diver Ren Qian, aged 15 years and 180 days, is the youngest medallist at Rio 2016 but where does she rank overall?
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Bolt wins eighth Olympic gold medal

Bolt wins eighth Olympic gold medal
Usain Bolt wins the men's 200m final to claim his second gold medal at Rio 2016 and keep his hopes of an Olympic 'treble treble' alive.
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Decathlete Eaton emulates GB's Thompson

Decathlete Eaton emulates GB's Thompson
American Ashton Eaton becomes the first man since Great Britain's Daley Thompson in 1984 to retain the Olympic decathlon title.
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Inside story of the Brownlees' triumph

Inside story of the Brownlees' triumph
From Leeds Schools cross-country championships to Olympic medals via rom-coms and rugby league - how the Brownlee brothers did it again.
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US 'robbery' row swimmers to leave Rio

US 'robbery' row swimmers to leave Rio
US swimmers Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger prepare to fly out of Rio de Janeiro after being questioned by Brazilian police.
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Semenya cruises into 800m final

Semenya cruises into 800m final
South Africa's Caster Semenya cruises into the Olympic women's 800m final, while Britain's Lynsey Sharp also progresses.
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Crouser breaks record for shot put gold

Crouser breaks record for shot put gold
USA's Ryan Crouser breaks Ulf Timmermann's 28-year-old world record as he wins shot put gold, with compatriot Joe Kovacs taking silver.
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Ex-NFL star Sharper jailed in rape case

Ex-NFL star Sharper jailed in rape case
Former American football star Darren Sharper is sentenced to 18 years in prison in a rape case involving as many as 16 women in several US states.
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Banned Isinbayeva elected to IOC body

Banned Isinbayeva elected to IOC body
Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva is elected to the IOC's athlete's commission - despite being banned from Rio 2016.
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Arrested Olympic chief 'to be questioned'

Arrested Olympic chief 'to be questioned'
Irish Olympic official Pat Hickey is released from hospital in Brazil to be questioned by police about alleged illegal ticket sales.
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Argentina win men's hockey gold

Argentina win men's hockey gold
Argentina win Olympic men's hockey gold for the first time with a 4-2 victory over Belgium in Rio.
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Why Did This Boy Run a Fever Every Night?

Why Did This Boy Run a Fever Every Night?
He said he felt fine. His symptoms — high temperature, cough, fatigue — were commonplace. But he kept getting sicker and sicker.
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China's Ren wins diving gold aged 15

China's Ren wins diving gold aged 15
Chinese diver Ren Qian wins Olympic gold at the age of 15 as Britain's Tonia Couch finishes out of the medals in the 10m platform.
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Astra Giurgiu 1-1 West Ham United

Astra Giurgiu 1-1 West Ham United
West Ham are pegged back late on to leave their Europa League play-off with Astra Giurgiu in the balance.
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Brownlees dominate, GB sailors win gold

Brownlees dominate, GB sailors win gold
Alistair Brownlee wins triathlon gold ahead of brother Jonny as sailors Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark also win on day 13 of the Rio Olympics.
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TV host brought out of Rio malaria coma

TV host brought out of Rio malaria coma
A television sports presenter who contracted malaria in Rio following a 3,000-mile charity cycle ride has been brought out of her medically induced coma, her manager says.
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Boxing chief dropped from Olympics job

Boxing chief dropped from Olympics job
The official in charge of boxing at the Olympic Games in Rio is "reassigned" to a new role following criticism of judging at the tournament.
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Hull FC v Catalan Dragons

Hull FC v Catalan Dragons
Listen to BBC local radio commentary on Hull FC v Catalan Dragons in the Super 8s.
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Palace reach agreement for £27m Benteke

Palace reach agreement for £27m Benteke
Crystal Palace reach an agreement with Liverpool to sign Belgium striker Christian Benteke for £27m plus add-ons.
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Europa League: Astra Giurgiu v West Ham

Europa League: Astra Giurgiu v West Ham
West Ham take on Astra Giurgiu - the side who knocked them out last season - with a place in the Europa League group stage at stake.
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