Federer can win another Slam - ex-coach

Federer can win another Slam - ex-coach
Roger Federer can return from a six-month injury absence and win another Grand Slam aged 35, says his former coach Paul Annacone.
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If 2016 was a Premier League season...

If 2016 was a Premier League season...
What if the Premier League was played over a calendar year? We take a look at who performed best - and worst - in 2016.
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Jockey Cooper fractures pelvis in fall

Jockey Cooper fractures pelvis in fall
Jockey Bryan Cooper will be sidelined for up to eight weeks after fracturing his pelvis in a fall at Punchestown on New Year's Eve.
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Liverpool 1-0 Manchester City

Liverpool 1-0 Manchester City
Georginio Wijnaldum's header ensures Liverpool beat Manchester City and move clear in the pursuit of Premier League leaders Chelsea.
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Swansea to appoint Clement as new boss

Swansea to appoint Clement as new boss
Swansea City are set to appoint Paul Clement as their new manager before Tuesday's match with Crystal Palace.
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Celtic answer Rangers' tough questions

Celtic answer Rangers' tough questions
Improving Rangers emerge with some crumbs of comfort as Celtic march on after another Old Firm victory, says Tom English
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Burnley 4-1 Sunderland

Burnley 4-1 Sunderland
Andre Gray becomes the first Burnley player to score a Premier League hat-trick as the Clarets beat a poor Sunderland side.
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Leinster 22-7 Ulster

Leinster 22-7 Ulster
Leinster clinch a dominant victory in the Pro12 Irish derby after a sloppy first half display from under-strength Ulster.
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Pundits' views on Celtic's derby win

Pundits' views on Celtic's derby win
Former Rangers defender Craig Paterson and ex-Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner give their verdicts on the New Year's Eve Old Firm match.
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Chelsea 4-2 Stoke City

Chelsea 4-2 Stoke City
Premier League leaders Chelsea equal the top flight record of 13 consecutive wins after overcoming valiant Stoke in a thriller at Stamford Bridge.
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Manchester United 2-1 Middlesbrough

Manchester United 2-1 Middlesbrough
Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba score two late goals as Manchester United deservedly beat Middlesbrough in the Premier League.
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Premiership live: Bath holding off Exeter

Premiership live: Bath holding off Exeter
Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra coverage as Bath lead Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership.
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Pro12: Leinster v Ulster

Pro12: Leinster v Ulster
Live radio coverage of the Pro12 clash between Leinster and Ulster from the RDS, Dublin
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Rangers 1-2 Celtic

Rangers 1-2 Celtic
Celtic come from behind to beat Rangers and move 19 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
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Tuilagi in England training squad

Tuilagi in England training squad
Manu Tuilagi, Maro Itoje, James Haskell and Anthony Watson are all named in an England training squad after recovering from injury.
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Watch: Treviso v Glasgow Warriors

Watch: Treviso v Glasgow Warriors
BBC Alba coverage of the Pro12 match between Benetton Treviso and Glasgow Warriors.
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Watch The NFL Show on iPlayer

Watch The NFL Show on iPlayer
Mark Chapman is joined by Greg Jennings and Jason Bell for highlights from week 16's NFL action.
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Huddersfield v Blackburn & EFL build-up

Huddersfield v Blackburn & EFL build-up
Follow live text and radio coverage of Saturday's EFL games, starting with Huddersfield v Blackburn in the Championship.
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Rangers v Celtic - New Year's Eve derby

Rangers v Celtic - New Year's Eve derby
Live text and radio coverage of the Old Firm derby at Ibrox on a busy day of Scottish Premiership football.
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Murray ends 2016 with win over Raonic

Murray ends 2016 with win over Raonic
World number one Sir Andy Murray ends 2016 with a win over Milos Raonic at the Mubadala World Tennis event in Abu Dhabi.
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Australian Abbott sets new Big Bash mark

Australian Abbott sets new Big Bash mark
Sean Abbott returns the best bowling figures by an Australian in the Big Bash as Sydney Sixers continue their impressive start.
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Martin must 'respect' Fulham contract

Martin must 'respect' Fulham contract
Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic dismisses reports that striker Chris Martin could return early to Derby from his loan.
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McHugh feels lucky to be back for Well

McHugh feels lucky to be back for Well
Motherwell midfielder Carl McHugh says he is fortunate to be back playing football after a serious head injury.
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Taylor knocked out by Van Barneveld

Taylor knocked out by Van Barneveld
Phil Taylor is knocked out of the PDC World Darts Championship, losing 5-3 to Raymond van Barneveld in the quarter-finals.
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Yankey and Byrne leave Arsenal Ladies

Yankey and Byrne leave Arsenal Ladies
Former England winger Rachel Yankey and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Emma Byrne are released by Arsenal Ladies.
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Murray & Farah knighted in honours

Murray & Farah knighted in honours
Andy Murray, Mo Farah and Lee Pearson are knighted, while Jessica Ennis-Hill and Katherine Grainger are made dames in the New Year Honours list.
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Newcastle 30-34 Wasps

Newcastle 30-34 Wasps
Wasps come from behind to beat Newcastle and go top of the Premiership with a bonus-point win at Kingston Park.
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Heart of Midlothian 0-1 Aberdeen

Heart of Midlothian 0-1 Aberdeen
Johnny Hayes scores the winner as Aberdeen earn a deserved victory against Hearts at Tynecastle.
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Hull City 2-2 Everton

Hull City 2-2 Everton
Ross Barkley heads in a late equaliser for Everton at Hull, whose point is enough to move them off the bottom of the Premier League.
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Newcastle United 3-1 Nottingham Forest

Newcastle United 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Dwight Gayle's double sends Newcastle back to the top of the Championship with a 3-1 victory against 10-man Nottingham Forest.
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New Saints break Ajax's world record

New Saints break Ajax's world record
Welsh Premier League champions The New Saints break Ajax's world record for consecutive wins with victory at Cefn Druids.
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Reading A-A Fulham

Reading A-A Fulham
Reading's Championship fixture with Fulham is abandoned at half-time because of fog with the score at 0-0.
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Celtic-Rangers gap 'may be bigger now'

Celtic-Rangers gap 'may be bigger now'
Celtic have progressed since their victory over Rangers in the last Old Firm derby, says defender Erik Sviatchenko.
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Newcastle v Wasps - One point puts Wasps top

Newcastle v Wasps - One point puts Wasps top
Listen to live radio commentary and follow live text coverage as Newcastle host Wasps in the Premiership.
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Hearts v Aberdeen

Hearts v Aberdeen
Live text and radio coverage of the Scottish Premiership clash at Tynecastle.
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Friday's EFL action

Friday's EFL action
Newcastle are in action as Brighton's match versus Cardiff is postponed - follow live text coverage of Friday's EFL games.
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Brighton & Hove Albion P-P Cardiff City

Brighton & Hove Albion P-P Cardiff City
Friday's Championship game between leaders Brighton & Hove Albion and Cardiff City is postponed because of fog.
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Chelsea's title to lose or six in race?

Chelsea's title to lose or six in race?
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola feels there are six clubs in the Premier League title race, but Arsenal's Arsene Wenger says it's Chelsea's to lose.
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Murray loses to Goffin in season opener

Murray loses to Goffin in season opener
Andy Murray is beaten by Belgian's David Goffin in the last four of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.
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Bath v Exeter (Sat)

Bath v Exeter (Sat)
Team news as Bath host Exeter Chiefs in Saturday's Premiership fixture at The Rec (15:00 GMT).
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Clattenburg interested in China move

Clattenburg interested in China move
Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg says he would consider officiating in the Chinese Super League.
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Gloucester v Northampton (Sun)

Gloucester v Northampton (Sun)
Team news as Northampton wing George North returns for the first time since suffering a head injury on 3 December as his side travel to Gloucester.
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Former Port Vale captain Carragher dies

Former Port Vale captain Carragher dies
Former Port Vale captain Matt Carragher dies at the age of 40, the club confirms.
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SA win first Test against Sri Lanka

SA win first Test against Sri Lanka
South Africa get five quick wickets on the final day to beat Sri Lanka by 206 runs in the first test in Port Elizabeth.
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Looking for a Friend in Old Age

Looking for a Friend in Old Age
At 80, she has spent years alone in her Russian village.
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Why I Am Like New Zealand

Why I Am Like New Zealand
Selected by Matthew Zapruder.
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The 12.18.16 Issue

The 12.18.16 Issue
Readers respond.
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How to Build an Igloo

How to Build an Igloo
Make a snow angel to determine size. Punch a small hole near the top for airflow.
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Don’t Call Them ‘Mocktails’

Don’t Call Them ‘Mocktails’
An alcohol-free cocktail can be as special and satisfying as its boozy counterpart.
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Try something new around the corner

Try something new around the corner
If you are stuck for new ideas on how to get active, find out how you could discover something different in your area.
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Who is in your Premier League team of 2016?

Who is in your Premier League team of 2016?
Jamie Vardy up front? Dele Alli in midfield? David de Gea in goal? If you could pick the best XI from 2016, who would make your team?
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Who needs what in the transfer window?

Who needs what in the transfer window?
What does each Premier League club need to do in the transfer window? BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes a look.
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iWonder: What turns an activity into a sport?

iWonder: What turns an activity into a sport?
Skill, competition, fitness, a governing body – what does an activity need to be classed as a sport? Have your say.
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Australia beat Pakistan in second Test

Australia beat Pakistan in second Test
Australia bowl Pakistan out for 163 in Melbourne to win the Second Test by an innings and 18 runs on day five.
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Taylor win sets up Van Barneveld match

Taylor win sets up Van Barneveld match
Phil Taylor will meet Raymond van Barneveld in the PDC World Darts Championship quarter-finals, with Michael van Gerwen also through.
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Ronaldo 'offered £250m move to China'

Ronaldo 'offered £250m move to China'
Real Madrid were offered about £250m by an unnamed Chinese club for Cristiano Ronaldo, according to the player's agent Jorge Mendes.
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Aston Villa 1-1 Leeds United

Aston Villa 1-1 Leeds United
Jonathan Kodjia's late penalty preserves Aston Villa's unbeaten home record as they salvage a draw against Leeds.
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Derby keeper Carson signs new contract

Derby keeper Carson signs new contract
Former England international goalkeeper Scott Carson signs a new two-and-half-year contract with Derby County.
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Serena Williams engaged to Reddit chief

Serena Williams engaged to Reddit chief
Serena Williams and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian announce on Reddit that they are engaged.
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Lawro's predictions v Run The Jewels

Lawro's predictions v Run The Jewels
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on El-P and Killer Mike, aka hip-hop duo Run The Jewels, in the Premier League fixtures on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
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Leeds travel to Villa in Championship

Leeds travel to Villa in Championship
Follow live text and radio coverage of two Championship games, as Leeds look to go third with a win at Aston Villa.
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Swansea rule out Giggs as new manager

Swansea rule out Giggs as new manager
Swansea City rule out former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs as a successor to former manager Bob Bradley.
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Nasri investigated after LA treatment

Nasri investigated after LA treatment
Sevilla's Samir Nasri is being investigated by the Spanish Anti-Doping Agency over treatment received at a Los Angeles medical clinic.
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Nadal beats Berdych on return to action

Nadal beats Berdych on return to action
Rafael Nadal beats Tomas Berdych 6-0 6-4 in his first match since October at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.
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We Need to Talk About Kanye

We Need to Talk About Kanye
What is happening with Kanye West? We spend this week’s episode of Still Processing discussing that question.
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Your greatest one-time F1 champion

Your greatest one-time F1 champion
BBC Sport readers have voted for their greatest one-time F1 champion - and one man emerged as the clear winner.
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Coutinho to miss Man City game

Coutinho to miss Man City game
Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho will not return from an ankle injury in time to face Manchester City, manager Jurgen Klopp confirms.
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Fringe players impress Celtic boss

Fringe players impress Celtic boss
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says his squad are battling for places for Saturday's Glasgow derby with Rangers.
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Pickford out for at least six weeks

Pickford out for at least six weeks
Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is ruled out for six to eight weeks with a knee injury.
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Berbatov 'wants Premier League return'

Berbatov 'wants Premier League return'
Former Manchester United, Tottenham and Fulham forward Dimitar Berbatov is keen to return to the Premier League.
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Coneygree will not race before Gold Cup

Coneygree will not race before Gold Cup
Coneygree will not run before the Cheltenham Gold Cup but his trainer is hopeful the former champion will be ready for the Cheltenham race on 17 March.
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'I tried to kill myself several times'

'I tried to kill myself several times'
Former world champion Ricky Hatton says he tried to kill himself on several occasions during his battle with depression.
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Wiggins package proof 'does not exist'

Wiggins package proof 'does not exist'
British Cycling has failed to provide paperwork to prove the contents of a package sent to Sir Bradley Wiggins in 2011, MP Damian Collins says.
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The Evangelical Scion Who Stopped Believing

The Evangelical Scion Who Stopped Believing
The son of a famous pastor, Bart Campolo is now a rising star of atheism — using the skills he learned in the world he left behind.
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On Your Way to Your New Year’s Self

On Your Way to Your New Year’s Self
Steak tartare and pommes Anna are an elegant twist on cheeseburger and fries.
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Judge John Hodgman on Forced Friendships

Judge John Hodgman on Forced Friendships
Best friends have your back no matter what — especially when they’re court ordered.
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Letter of Recommendation: Not Breathing

Letter of Recommendation: Not Breathing
It’s a place somewhere past pain, but also time and fear.
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A look back at 2016 in sport

A look back at 2016 in sport
Adam Wild and Jess Creighton take us on a trip through the year's sporting highlights.
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Prolific Smith hits 17th Test century

Prolific Smith hits 17th Test century
Captain Steve Smith makes his 17th Test century as Australia overtake Pakistan's total on a rain-hit fourth day in Melbourne.
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Shanghai Shenhua confirm Tevez deal

Shanghai Shenhua confirm Tevez deal
Former Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez becomes the latest high-profile player to join the Chinese Super League.
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Can you believe the gossip column?

Can you believe the gossip column?
Thousands read it every day, but how much of it is true? We analyse the BBC gossip column and discover it is more accurate than you might think.
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Impressive Anderson into quarter-finals

Impressive Anderson into quarter-finals
Defending champion Gary Anderson reaches the PDC World Darts Championship quarter-finals by beating Benito van de Pas 4-2.
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Garth Crooks' team of the week

Garth Crooks' team of the week
Who needs to learn stage presence from David Bowie? Who is leaner, fitter and the best man for a crisis? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.
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Celtic 2-0 Ross County

Celtic 2-0 Ross County
Celtic beat Ross County to secure a 14th Scottish Premiership victory in a row and move 16 points clear of Rangers.
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Southampton 1-4 Tottenham Hotspur

Southampton 1-4 Tottenham Hotspur
Dele Alli scores twice as Tottenham maintain their challenge for a Champions League spot with victory over 10-man Southampton.
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St Johnstone 1-1 Rangers

St Johnstone 1-1 Rangers
St Johnstone fight back to draw with Rangers, leaving the Ibrox side 16 points behind Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic.
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Scottish Premiership: Wednesday's games

Scottish Premiership: Wednesday's games
Celtic and Rangers both aim to extend winning runs before their Old Firm meeting, with two more crucial games in the bottom six.
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'I was lucky to live a dream'

'I was lucky to live a dream'
From Wiggomania to knighthoods, Tour de France win to Olympic golds - Sir Bradley Wiggins calls it a day.
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Ivanovic retires from tennis aged 29

Ivanovic retires from tennis aged 29
Former world number one and 2008 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic says she can no longer play to her "own high standards" so "it is time to move on".
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Paterson out for up to nine months

Paterson out for up to nine months
Hearts and Scotland full-back Callum Paterson will be sidelined for six to nine months with a knee injury, a scan confirms.
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Teenager Kennedy lands Leopardstown win

Teenager Kennedy lands Leopardstown win
Seventeen-year-old county Kerry jockey Jack Kennedy rides Outlander to a superb Lexus Chase triumph at Leopardstown.
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Wiggins retires from cycling

Wiggins retires from cycling
British cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins announces his retirement at the age of 36.
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Tour of Qatar cancelled over funding

Tour of Qatar cancelled over funding
The 2017 Tour of Qatar is because of "difficulty attracting financial sponsorship", cycling's governing body the UCI says.
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Man Utd rule out Lindelof move

Man Utd rule out Lindelof move
The form of Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones has persuaded Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho not to bid for Benfica's Victor Lindelof.
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Palace's Zaha named in Ivory Coast squad

Palace's Zaha named in Ivory Coast squad
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha is named in Ivory Coast's provisional 24-man squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Everton expect to sign £10m Lookman

Everton expect to sign £10m Lookman
Everton expect to complete a £10m deal for Charlton's 19-year-old forward Ademola Lookman early in the January transfer window.
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Giggs in frame for Swansea City job

Giggs in frame for Swansea City job
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs is among the candidates Swansea City are considering to succeed Bob Bradley as manager.
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The Fighter

The Fighter
The Marine Corps taught Sam Siatta how to shoot. The war in Afghanistan taught him how to kill. Nobody taught him how to come home.
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Your Sister Won’t Vaccinate Her Son. Can You Help Him?

Your Sister Won’t Vaccinate Her Son. Can You Help Him?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to navigate a nephew’s health concerns and what to disclose of an illness when applying for college teaching jobs that are few and far between.
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Vivek Murthy Thinks We Need to Learn How to Deal With Stress

Vivek Murthy Thinks We Need to Learn How to Deal With Stress
The surgeon general on the Affordable Care Act, the historic campaign to curb tobacco use and whether or not the president takes his advice.
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Klopp has lots of respect for Man City

Klopp has lots of respect for Man City
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he has a lot of respect for Manchester City ahead of the meeting of the two sides on New Year's Eve.
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'Federations support 48-team World Cup'

'Federations support 48-team World Cup'
Fifa president Gianni Infantino says football federations are "overwhelmingly in favour" of plans for a 48-team World Cup.
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Azhar reaches 205 before Warner reply

Azhar reaches 205 before Warner reply
Azhar Ali scores 205 as Pakistan declare before Australia's David Warner hits 144 from 143 balls on day three of the second Test.
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On the move: Which players could leave in January?

On the move: Which players could leave in January?
Schneiderlin to Everton? Barkley to Spurs? BBC Sport looks at players who could be on the move when the January transfer window opens.
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Russians admit to doping programme

Russians admit to doping programme
Russian officials admit for the first time to existence of wide-ranging doping programme, but say it was not state-sponsored.
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Van Gerwen overcomes brilliant Reyes

Van Gerwen overcomes brilliant Reyes
World number one Michael van Gerwen survives a scare against 32nd seed Cristo Reyes to reach the PDC World Darts Championship last 16.
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Heart of Midlothian 4-0 Kilmarnock

Heart of Midlothian 4-0 Kilmarnock
Jamie Walker scores twice as Hearts thrash Kilmarnock to secure Ian Cathro's first win since taking charge.
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Swansea City sack manager Bradley

Swansea City sack manager Bradley
Swansea City sack Bob Bradley after only 85 days in charge of the Premier League club.
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Liverpool 4-1 Stoke City

Liverpool 4-1 Stoke City
Liverpool close the gap on Premier League leaders Chelsea to six points after a convincing victory over Stoke at Anfield.
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Harlequins 28-24 Gloucester

Harlequins 28-24 Gloucester
Joe Marchant scores two tries as Harlequins narrowly beat Gloucester in front of 77,567 at Twickenham.
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Ospreys 19-9 Scarlets

Ospreys 19-9 Scarlets
Ospreys go second in the Pro12 table after a hard-fought win over west Wales rivals Scarlets at Liberty Stadium.
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Aberdeen 2-1 Hamilton Academical

Aberdeen 2-1 Hamilton Academical
Aberdeen move to within four points of second-top Rangers as Adam Rooney scores the winner against Hamilton Accies.
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Derby County 1-0 Birmingham City

Derby County 1-0 Birmingham City
Darren Bent's penalty is enough to beat Gianfranco Zola's Birmingham and take Derby within a point of the Championship's top six.
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Native River wins Welsh Grand National

Native River wins Welsh Grand National
Native River wins the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow to hand trainer Colin Tizzard his second victory in 24 hours.
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Harlequins v Gloucester - radio & text

Harlequins v Gloucester - radio & text
Follow live text and radio commentary as Harlequins face Gloucester in the Premiership at Twickenham.
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Brighton 3-0 Queens Park Rangers

Brighton 3-0 Queens Park Rangers
Brighton take advantage of Newcastle's Boxing Day defeat as they beat 10-man QPR to go top of the Championship.
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Aberdeen v Hamilton

Aberdeen v Hamilton
Radio and text coverage as third-placed Aberdeen host Hamilton Accies in the Scottish Premiership.
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McIlroy must work harder - Nicklaus

McIlroy must work harder - Nicklaus
World number two Rory McIlroy must improve to be golf's greatest player, says 18-time major winner Jack Nicklaus.
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Giles leaves Lancashire to rejoin Bears

Giles leaves Lancashire to rejoin Bears
Ashley Giles rejoins Warwickshire as sport director, with Lancashire agreeing to release him from his deal at Old Trafford.
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Azhar's 139 frustrates Australia

Azhar's 139 frustrates Australia
Azhar Ali's unbeaten 139 leads Pakistan to 310-6 after a rain-affected day two of the second Test in Australia.
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Sunderland's Ndong called up by Gabon

Sunderland's Ndong called up by Gabon
Sunderland's Didier Ndong is called up by Gabon for the Africa Cup of Nations and could miss five domestic matches.
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Give Chelsea the trophy now - Savage

Give Chelsea the trophy now - Savage
Premier League leaders Chelsea are very unlikely to be caught, according to BBC football pundit Robbie Savage.
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The Problem With ‘Self-Investigation’ in a Post-Truth Era

The Problem With ‘Self-Investigation’ in a Post-Truth Era
The internet was supposed to democratize information, but instead it has democratized disinformation.
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Finding Inspiration for Art in the Betrayal of Privacy

Finding Inspiration for Art in the Betrayal of Privacy
In their probing, sardonic commentary on Silicon Valley’s broken promises, artists have begun to sound an alarm that we might not be ready to hear.
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How Jukin Media Built a Viral-Video Empire

How Jukin Media Built a Viral-Video Empire
All the company needed were content-hungry millennials and an algorithm.
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Bristol win 'all or nothing' - Varndell

Bristol win 'all or nothing' - Varndell
Bristol wing Tom Varndell says they had to beat fellow strugglers Worcester to keep alive their hopes of staying up.
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Russell can use use black and pink bat

Russell can use use black and pink bat
West Indies star Andre Russell is cleared to use his black bat in Australia's Big Bash after making modifications to it.
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Bradley retains 'belief' as Swans boss

Bradley retains 'belief' as Swans boss
Swansea City boss Bob Bradley believes he can still save them from relegation and remains "committed" to the Premier League strugglers.
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Inter keen to sign Liverpool's Lucas

Inter keen to sign Liverpool's Lucas
Italian side Inter Milan are lining up a loan move for out-of-favour Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva.
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'Tough' for City to win title - Guardiola

'Tough' for City to win title - Guardiola
Pep Guardiola says it will be difficult for Manchester City to keep up with Premier League leaders Chelsea in the title race.
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Newcastle United 0-1 Sheffield Wednesday

Newcastle United 0-1 Sheffield Wednesday
Glen Loovens' second-half header gives Sheffield Wednesday victory at Championship leaders Newcastle United.
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Pint after work? Conte takes journalists for Christmas drink

Pint after work? Conte takes journalists for Christmas drink
5 live's John Southall on Chelsea manager Antonio Conte's post-press conference drinks.
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Munster 29-17 Leinster

Munster 29-17 Leinster
Munster prove too strong for an under-strength Leinster in the top-of-the-table Pro12 derby at Thomond Park.
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Hull City 0-3 Manchester City

Hull City 0-3 Manchester City
Three second-half goals guide Manchester City to a routine victory over Hull and up to second place in the Premier League.
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New Saints equal Ajax's winning record

New Saints equal Ajax's winning record
Welsh club New Saints equal Ajax's world record for consecutive wins with victory over Cefn Druids on Boxing Day.
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Edinburgh 12-25 Glasgow Warriors

Edinburgh 12-25 Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow Warriors score three tries to none to win a scrappy derby with Edinburgh at Murrayfield.
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Chelsea 3-0 Bournemouth

Chelsea 3-0 Bournemouth
Chelsea move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League by beating Bournemouth to set a club record of 12 straight wins.
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Manchester United 3-1 Sunderland

Manchester United 3-1 Sunderland
Manchester United record their fourth successive Premier League win with a dominant performance against Sunderland.
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Bristol 28-20 Worcester

Bristol 28-20 Worcester
Tom Varndell scores a hat-trick for 14-man Bristol to win their first Premiership game of the season against Worcester.
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Swansea City 1-4 West Ham United

Swansea City 1-4 West Ham United
West Ham cruise to a third straight win to plunge Swansea City deeper into relegation trouble and increase the pressure on manager Bob Bradley
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Edinburgh v Glasgow: Watch Pro12 action

Edinburgh v Glasgow: Watch Pro12 action
Live TV and radio coverage of the Pro12 derby at Murrayfield, as both sides seek a recovery in league form.
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Boxing Day rugby union

Boxing Day rugby union
Follow live text and radio commentary as Bristol play Worcester Warriors in a battle of the Premiership's bottom two and Bedford host Jersey in the Championship.
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Watford 1-1 Crystal Palace

Watford 1-1 Crystal Palace
Troy Deeney's second-half penalty for Watford pegs back Crystal Palace in Sam Allardyce's return to management at Vicarage Road.
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Foxes support Vardy with 30,000 masks

Foxes support Vardy with 30,000 masks
Leicester make 30,000 Jamie Vardy masks for their Boxing Day game with Everton to show their support for the banned striker.
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Liverpool star on drink-drive charge

Liverpool star on drink-drive charge
Liverpool footballer Roberto Firmino has been charged with drink-driving after being arrested on Christmas Eve, police say.
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EFL latest & season's surprise packages

EFL latest & season's surprise packages
Live text and radio coverage of Boxing Day's EFL games, plus which club is the surprise package of the season so far?
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Ferguson in training ground visits

Ferguson in training ground visits
Jose Mourinho says former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has visited the club's training ground this season.
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West Ham 'not looking for investment'

West Ham 'not looking for investment'
West Ham's owners David Sullivan and David Gold are not looking for investment despite takeover reports, BBC Sport understands.
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Coville smashes round the world record

Coville smashes round the world record
Frenchman Thomas Coville smashes the record for sailing around the world single-handed without stopping by 12 days.
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Azhar's 66 steadies Pakistan at MCG

Azhar's 66 steadies Pakistan at MCG
Azhar's unbeaten 66 helps Pakistan to 142-4 against Australia before rain stops play on day one of the second Test at the MCG.
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Top 12 Get Inspired moments of 2016

Top 12 Get Inspired moments of 2016
Many people love a feel-good compilation at this time of year - so we invite you to relive the best of Get Inspired 2016. Enjoy!
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'Stones has character to improve'

'Stones has character to improve'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says defender John Stones "has to improve" but has no doubts "the character is there".
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Wenger 'immune to excessive reactions'

Wenger 'immune to excessive reactions'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he is "immune to excessive reactions" after two successive Premier League defeats.
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Allardyce's Palace kick off Boxing Day

Allardyce's Palace kick off Boxing Day
Sam Allardyce's first match in charge of Crystal Palace is the start of a busy Boxing Day - we preview all of the action.
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The 2016 football Christmas quiz

The 2016 football Christmas quiz
Which club were the goalless draw kings and who were the aerial dominators? Test your knowledge of the past 12 months in football.
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Rangers wait on Wallace injury verdict

Rangers wait on Wallace injury verdict
Lee Wallace suffers a leg injury against Inverness that Rangers hope will not keep him out of their two further festive fixtures.
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Red card was awful decision - Rodgers

Red card was awful decision - Rodgers
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is critical of Callum McGregor's red card in the 3-0 win over Hamilton Accies.
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He said what!? - F1's team radio quiz

He said what!? - F1's team radio quiz
Test your knowledge of some of the more surreal things to come out of an F1 driver's mouth at 200mph.
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Who were F1's best, and most disappointing, drivers?

Who were F1's best, and most disappointing, drivers?
BBC Sport readers have chosen their best and most disappointing of 2016. Who impressed the most and who, well, a bit of a flop? Take a look...
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Allardyce 'moves on' from 'dark moment'

Allardyce 'moves on' from 'dark moment'
New Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce is "moving on" from his "dark" exit from the England job - but could yet face FA sanction.
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Saracens 21-6 Newcastle

Saracens 21-6 Newcastle
Chris Ashton scores a try on his return from a 13-week suspension to help Saracens beat Newcastle in the Premiership.
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Second Vunipola could miss Six Nations

Second Vunipola could miss Six Nations
England prop Mako Vunipola's Six Nations involvement is in doubt after he injured a knee while playing for Saracens.
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Hamilton Academical 0-3 Celtic

Hamilton Academical 0-3 Celtic
Leigh Griffiths Stuart Armstrong and Moussa Dembele are on target as 10-man Celtic ease to victory at Hamilton.
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Rangers 1-0 Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Rangers 1-0 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Martyn Waghorn's deflected strike sees Rangers win a fourth straight game to re-establish a seven-point lead over Aberdeen.
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Stumped Christmas quiz show

Stumped Christmas quiz show
What happened next? Name the year. Stumped presenters Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma go head to head.
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Saturday's rugby union - text & radio

Saturday's rugby union - text & radio
Follow live text and radio commentary of Christmas Eve's rugby union action, including Wasps against Bath in the Premiership.
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Cycling's integrity paramount - Cookson

Cycling's integrity paramount - Cookson
Protecting cycling's integrity is an "absolute priority" says UCI president Brian Cookson.
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Scottish Premiership: Top two in action

Scottish Premiership: Top two in action
Radio and text coverage as league leaders Celtic visit Hamilton, while Rangers host Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
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Wolfsburg's Draxler agrees PSG move

Wolfsburg's Draxler agrees PSG move
Wolfsburg and Germany forward Julian Draxler agrees a move to Paris Saint-Germain for a reported 42m Euros (£35.7m).
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Foster signs West Brom deal until 2019

Foster signs West Brom deal until 2019
West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster signs a new two-and-a-half-year deal with the club that will run until 2019.
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From Chernobyl to the Paralympics

From Chernobyl to the Paralympics
Ukraine-born USA Paralympian Oksana Masters describes her determination to succeed, despite suffering birth defects as a result of the Chernobyl disaster 30 years ago.
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Del Potro to miss Australian Open

Del Potro to miss Australian Open
Juan Martin del Potro will miss the Australian Open next month and the Auckland Classic in New Zealand due to fitness concerns.
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Stepanova's former coach gets doping ban

Stepanova's former coach gets doping ban
The former coach of Russian whistleblower Yuliya Stepanova is banned for 10 years for doping-related offences.
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Man Utd's traditions have gone - Moyes

Man Utd's traditions have gone - Moyes
Manchester United's "great traditions" have "gone", according to their former boss and current Sunderland manager David Moyes.
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Stumped Christmas quiz show

Stumped Christmas quiz show
What happened next? Name the year. Stumped presenters Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma go head to head.
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Fifa debating captain rule - Van Basten

Fifa debating captain rule - Van Basten
Fifa is discussing allowing only captains to speak to referees to improve player behaviour, says Marco van Basten.
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'A Christmas gift of a horse race'

'A Christmas gift of a horse race'
The King George VI Chase battle between Cue Card and Thistlecrack is intriguing and compelling in equal measure, writes Cornelius Lysaght.
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Anderson comfortably through to last 16

Anderson comfortably through to last 16
Defending champion Gary Anderson reaches the last 16 of the World Darts Championship after beating Andrew Gilding 4-0.
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Motherwell 1-3 Aberdeen

Motherwell 1-3 Aberdeen
Aberdeen close the gap on the top two in the Premiership after a solid win against Motherwell at Fir Park.
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Northampton 24-5 Sale

Northampton 24-5 Sale
Northampton Saints earn a morale-boosting win over Sale Sharks despite a fine debut Premiership try for Denny Solomona.
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Dundee 3-2 Heart of Midlothian

Dundee 3-2 Heart of Midlothian
Marcus Haber's injury-time winner caps a superb Dundee comeback to deny Hearts head coach Ian Cathro a first win in charge.
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Who gets the most rest this Christmas?

Who gets the most rest this Christmas?
Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger are questioning the Premier League festive fixture list - so who gets the most rest this Christmas?
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Lawro's predictions v Josh Franceschi

Lawro's predictions v Josh Franceschi
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on You Me At Six singer Josh Franceschi in the Boxing Day Premier League fixtures.
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World Rugby ask RFU for North details

World Rugby ask RFU for North details
World Rugby are to seek more information from the Rugby Football Union regarding George North's latest head injury.
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Ulster v Connacht

Ulster v Connacht
Watch live coverage of Ulster against Connacht in the Pro12 from the Kingspan Stadium, Belfast.
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Scottish Premiership

Scottish Premiership
Aberdeen - at Motherwell - and Hearts, at Dundee, try to close the gap on second-placed Rangers in two of Friday's four games.
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Northampton v Sale - text & radio

Northampton v Sale - text & radio
Follow live text, BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and BBC Radio Northampton commentary as Northampton Saints host Sale Sharks in the Premiership.
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What it takes to race the Sydney to Hobart

What it takes to race the Sydney to Hobart
Adrenalin, exhaustion and the risk of calamity - the Sydney to Hobart yacht race is not for everyone.
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What Salvation Looks Like in Jack T. Chick’s Cartoons for Christ

What Salvation Looks Like in Jack T. Chick’s Cartoons for Christ
The fundamentalist zealot whose cartoons also inspired underground comics.
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Why Allardyce is perfect for Palace

Why Allardyce is perfect for Palace
Sam Allardyce guarantees survival but he can be more than just a sticking plaster for Crystal Palace's immediate troubles, writes Phil McNulty.
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Allardyce succeeds Pardew as Palace boss

Allardyce succeeds Pardew as Palace boss
Crystal Palace appoint former England boss Sam Allardyce as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal, a day after sacking Alan Pardew.
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Evidence against Shelvey 'compelling'

Evidence against Shelvey 'compelling'
Newcastle's Jonjo Shelvey was banned for racial abuse on the strength of "clear and compelling" evidence, the FA confirms.
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Barton charged 'for placing 1,260 bets'

Barton charged 'for placing 1,260 bets'
Joey Barton is charged with misconduct by the Football Association, accused of placing 1,260 bets in the past 10 years.
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Allardyce will 'sort Palace players out'

Allardyce will 'sort Palace players out'
Sam Allardyce would "sort the players out" if he is named Crystal Palace manager, says Eagles caretaker boss Keith Millen.
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Kvitova has movement in injured hand

Kvitova has movement in injured hand
Petra Kvitova speaks to the media for the first time following a knife attack and reveals she has movement in her hand.
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British Cycling has 'culture of fear'

British Cycling has 'culture of fear'
A former senior coach at British Cycling says a "culture of fear and favour is endemic" at the organisation.
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Former boxer Blackwell out of coma

Former boxer Blackwell out of coma
Former boxer Nick Blackwell has woken from a coma after being injured in a sparring session, BBC Radio Wiltshire reports.
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Hull extend contracts for 'key players'

Hull extend contracts for 'key players'
Hull City announces it has "exercised its option" to extend the contracts of six key players at the club.
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'A lot of these cases are found in post-mortems'

'A lot of these cases are found in post-mortems'
Former England batsman James Taylor looks back on the year in which a heart condition ended his cricket career.
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England's Broad agrees new Notts deal

England's Broad agrees new Notts deal
England fast bowler Stuart Broad signs a new three-year contract with his county side Nottinghamshire.
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Premiership rugby half-term report

Premiership rugby half-term report
Former England and Bath centre Jeremy Guscott gives his half-term report into how the Premiership clubs have fared.
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Russians face action over manipulation

Russians face action over manipulation
Twenty eight Russians face disciplinary proceedings after their urine samples from the 2014 Winter Olympics were allegedly manipulated.
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Sailing boss Park joins British Cycling

Sailing boss Park joins British Cycling
British Olympic sailing boss Stephen Park becomes performance director at British Cycling, a role last held by Sir Dave Brailsford.
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West Brom bid £13m for Schneiderlin

West Brom bid £13m for Schneiderlin
Manager Tony Pulis confirms that West Brom have made an offer for Manchester United and France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin.
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Arsenal's Welbeck back in full training

Arsenal's Welbeck back in full training
Arsenal and England forward Danny Welbeck returns to full training after seven months out with a knee injury.
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Williamson set to return after crash

Williamson set to return after crash
Victoria Williamson says she will return to training in January after fracturing her neck, back and pelvis in a crash.
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Jagr moves second on NHL points list

Jagr moves second on NHL points list
Florida Panthers' Czech winger Jaromir Jagr moves second behind Wayne Gretzky in the NHL's all-time points-scoring history.
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Chelsea confirm Oscar move to China

Chelsea confirm Oscar move to China
Chelsea and Shanghai SIPG agree terms for midfielder Oscar to move to the Chinese Super League club in the January transfer window.
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Who is top of the tree at Christmas?

Who is top of the tree at Christmas?
With most of Europe's major leagues taking a break, we look at surprise title and golden boot contenders and ask what might happen in January.
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Chelsea cleared over abuse claim handling

Chelsea cleared over abuse claim handling
Chelsea are cleared of breaking any Premier League rules in their handling of historical sex abuse allegations made by a former player.
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Quiz: Who was Garth talking about?

Quiz: Who was Garth talking about?
Play our quiz by matching quotes from past Garth Crooks teams of the week to the football players he was describing.
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Chisnall goes through after scare

Chisnall goes through after scare
English number seven seed Dave Chisnall survives a scare from Rowby-John Rodriguez to qualify for the PDC World Darts Championship second round.
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Man Utd fans asked about safe standing

Man Utd fans asked about safe standing
Manchester United ask supporters whether they want standing back at Old Trafford if it was made legal.
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Russia loses biathlon over drug report

Russia loses biathlon over drug report
Russia loses hosting rights to two sporting events, including a World Cup biathlon meeting, in the wake of the McLaren report.
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Number one: The Andy Murray Story

Number one: The Andy Murray Story
A look back at the rise of Andy Murray to become the number one tennis player in the world, including an interview with the Scot as a 12-year-old.
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Consortium considering Bradford bid

Consortium considering Bradford bid
A consortium is considering a formal offer to buy Championship club Bradford Bulls, the Rugby Football League confirm.
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The Lives They Loved

The Lives They Loved
As part of the magazine’s annual The Lives They Lived issue, we invited readers to contribute a photograph and a story of someone close to them who died this year.
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Shelvey will not contest five-game ban

Shelvey will not contest five-game ban
Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey will not contest a five-game ban imposed for using racially abusive language.
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Allardyce frontrunner for Palace job

Allardyce frontrunner for Palace job
Former England manager Sam Allardyce is the frontrunner for the Crystal Palace job after Alan Pardew was sacked.
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Kvitova to leave hospital after attack

Kvitova to leave hospital after attack
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova will be released from hospital on Friday after a knife attack left her needing surgery on her left hand.
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Facebook’s Problem Isn’t Fake News — It’s the Rest of the Internet

Facebook’s Problem Isn’t Fake News — It’s the Rest of the Internet
The social-media giant is trying to combat the scourge of bogus stories on its site. But its methods suggest a continuation of its efforts to subsume the entire internet.
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Youth clubs renew safeguarding commitment

Youth clubs renew safeguarding commitment
Over 60,000 youth clubs renew their safeguarding commitment with the Football Association in the wake of the sport's child sexual abuse scandal.
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England cancel pre-season Dubai trip

England cancel pre-season Dubai trip
England cancel a proposed pre-season training camp in Dubai after consultation with Super League clubs.
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Crystal Palace sack manager Pardew

Crystal Palace sack manager Pardew
Crystal Palace sack manager Alan Pardew after nearly two years in charge with the club 17th in the Premier League.
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England select Australia star Locke

England select Australia star Locke
England Netball have named Australia World Cup winner Chelsea Locke in their squad for three friendly internationals.
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Norwood 'sorry' for fancy dress photo

Norwood 'sorry' for fancy dress photo
Tranmere's James Norwood apologises for painting himself black for fancy dress, which the club says was "an error of judgement".
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Lloris signs Tottenham deal until 2022

Lloris signs Tottenham deal until 2022
Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris signs a new contract with Tottenham Hotspur until 2022.
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Former jockey Buckingham dies

Former jockey Buckingham dies
Former jockey John Buckingham, who famously won the 1967 Grand National on board Foinavon, dies aged 76.
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The Premier League Show on iPlayer

The Premier League Show on iPlayer
Gabby Logan looks back on 2016 with a rundown of the top 10 moments of the year.
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Welsh to play on after points deduction

Welsh to play on after points deduction
London Welsh are granted a temporary licence for their next two Championship games, but are deducted 20 league points.
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Craig Whyte pleads not guilty to fraud

Craig Whyte pleads not guilty to fraud
Former Rangers owner Craig Whyte pleads not guilty to fraud in relation to his purchase of the club.
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The Best Photo Books of 2016

The Best Photo Books of 2016
Across the spectrum of photo books published this year are pleasures to be discovered. Here are 10 of the best.
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The 12.11.16 Issue

The 12.11.16 Issue
Readers respond.
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It’s Our Turn to Make a Best-of-2016 List!

It’s Our Turn to Make a Best-of-2016 List!
We reflect on the culture that stuck with us this year and the people we lost.
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Clermont's Falgoux given seven-week ban

Clermont's Falgoux given seven-week ban
Clermont Auvergne's Etienne Falgoux is banned for seven weeks for making contact with the eye area of Ulster's Luke Marshall.
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North review 'a disgrace' - Hargreaves

North review 'a disgrace' - Hargreaves
Ex-Saracens captain Alistair Hargreaves says the review into the handling of George North's head injury is "a disgrace".
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Khan to launch MMA league in Britain

Khan to launch MMA league in Britain
Boxer Amir Khan is planning to launch a team-based mixed martial arts league in Britain in 2017.
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Pro12 in head injury video system talks

Pro12 in head injury video system talks
Pro12 officials are in talks to bring in a "more comprehensive" video system for medical staff to review head injuries.
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Ashwin wins world player of the year

Ashwin wins world player of the year
Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is the third Indian to be named the International Cricket Council's world player of the year.
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Woodward shock at five-week police wait

Woodward shock at five-week police wait
Ex-footballer Andy Woodward says he is still waiting to give police information about the alleged sexual abuse he suffered as a boy.
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Wade beats Huybrechts to reach round two

Wade beats Huybrechts to reach round two
James Wade produces a match-winning 141 checkout to beat Ronny Huybrechts 3-0 and reach the World Darts Championship second round.
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Podcast: Those We Lost

Podcast: Those We Lost
5 live Sport remembers those sportsmen and women who passed away in 2016, including Muhammad Ali and Arnold Palmer.
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Irish FA wants Fifa meeting over fine

Irish FA wants Fifa meeting over fine
The Irish FA is "extremely disappointed" with a fine imposed by Fifa for a poppy display - and wants an "urgent meeting".
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Newport County 0-1 Plymouth Argyle

Newport County 0-1 Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle secure an FA Cup third round tie at Liverpool as Graham Carey's extra-time penalty beats Newport County in a replay.
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I'm lucky to be alive - Cunningham

I'm lucky to be alive - Cunningham
A professional ice hockey player, who collapsed before a game and needed 85 minutes of resuscitation, says he is "extremely lucky to be alive".
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British Biathlon in Russia boycott

British Biathlon in Russia boycott
The British biathlon team pull out of competing at a World Cup event in Russia following the country's doping scandal.
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Your picks for Premier League moment of 2016

Your picks for Premier League moment of 2016
This year has thrown up some classic matches, memorable incidents and remarkable feats - we asked you to rank the top 10 moments of 2016.
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FA Cup - Newport County v Plymouth

FA Cup - Newport County v Plymouth
Watch highlights clips and listen to radio commentary from the FA Cup second round replay between Newport County and Plymouth Argyle.
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How Katherine Dunn Wrote the Cult Novel on So Many Artists’ Bookshelves

How Katherine Dunn Wrote the Cult Novel on So Many Artists’ Bookshelves
She couldn’t have guessed how passionately misfits would embrace ‘‘Geek Love.’’
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Mourinho wants longer Man Utd stay

Mourinho wants longer Man Utd stay
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho targets an extended stay at club, because he is "loving" his time at Old Trafford.
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South Africa give Petersen two-year ban

South Africa give Petersen two-year ban
Ex-South Africa batsman Alviro Petersen is banned for two years after admitting attempts to cover up match-fixing.
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Bayern Munich v RB Leipzig

Bayern Munich v RB Leipzig
Updates and images from the Bundesliga as Bayern Munich face RB Leipzig before Barcelona host Hercules in the Copa del Rey.
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Rugby 'experimenting on players' brains'

Rugby 'experimenting on players' brains'
Rugby authorities are "experimenting on players' brains" by failing to address concussion in the sport, says a former World Rugby medical advisor.
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Quiz: How well do you know your UFC?

Quiz: How well do you know your UFC?
How quickly can you go round the octagon with our look back at the odder stories in the Ultimate Fighting Championship this year?
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How Katherine Dunn Wrote the Cult Novel on So Many Artists’ Bookshelves

How Katherine Dunn Wrote the Cult Novel on So Many Artists’ Bookshelves
She couldn’t have guessed how passionately misfits would embrace ‘‘Geek Love.’’
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What Salvation Looks Like in Jack T. Chick’s Cartoons for Christ

What Salvation Looks Like in Jack T. Chick’s Cartoons for Christ
The fundamentalist zealot whose cartoons also inspired underground comics.
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The real questions facing England

The real questions facing England
Alastair Cook's future is a straightforward problem for England, but they have other questions that will take longer to answer.
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Holland given full-time England role

Holland given full-time England role
Steve Holland is to leave Chelsea to join Gareth Southgate's England set-up full-time after an interim spell as assistant manager.
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Kvitova out for six months after attack

Kvitova out for six months after attack
Petra Kvitova will be out of tennis for six months after a knife attack but should resume her career.
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Man jailed over Rooney break-in bid

Man jailed over Rooney break-in bid
An ex-serviceman who tried to break in to Wayne Rooney's home while he was playing in his testimonial match at Old Trafford is jailed.
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France to stop picking 'foreign' players

France to stop picking 'foreign' players
France will no longer select 'foreign' players, French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte announces.
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Tokyo 2020 looks for budget savings

Tokyo 2020 looks for budget savings
Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics set a budget of 1.8 trillion yen (£12.4bn) but want to make savings.
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Blues lock Earle banned for eight weeks

Blues lock Earle banned for eight weeks
Cardiff Blues lock George Earle is banned for eight weeks after making contact with the eye area of Bath's Tom Ellis in the European Challenge Cup.
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Du Plessis loses ball-tampering appeal

Du Plessis loses ball-tampering appeal
South Africa captain Faf du Plessis loses his appeal against his ball-tampering conviction.
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Saints escape North head injury sanction

Saints escape North head injury sanction
Northampton Saints escape sanction following a review in to their treatment of George North's latest head injury.
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Record prize money targets early rounds

Record prize money targets early rounds
The Australian Open increases prize money to record levels for 2017, with the focus on players beaten in early rounds.
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German player in hospital after shooting

German player in hospital after shooting
Dynamo Dresden defender Marc Wachs receives emergency surgery after a shooting that kills a family member.
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Unsung Hero to be forced out of gym

Unsung Hero to be forced out of gym
Marcellus Baz will be without a base for his boxing school, 13 days after winning BBC's national Unsung Hero award.
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William A. Del Monte, the Last Known Living Connection to the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake

William A. Del Monte, the Last Known Living Connection to the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
What do we lose when the final survivor of a mass disaster dies?
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What Josephine Del Deo Saved for Us

What Josephine Del Deo Saved for Us
She fought to preserve public land – and also some tarpaper shacks.
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David Bowie in Eternity

David Bowie in Eternity
Extracts from an endless list of reasons to appreciate an endlessly restless artist.
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The Rooms They Left Behind

The Rooms They Left Behind
After the deaths of these 10 notable people, The New York Times photographed their private spaces — as they left them.
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Miss Cleo Went From Joke to Legend

Miss Cleo Went From Joke to Legend
Late at night, she offered advice to the anxious and the lovelorn.
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The Lives They Lived

The Lives They Lived
Remembering Muhammad Ali, Gwen Ifill, David Bowie, Natalie Cole and more of those we lost in the past year.
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Pedals the Bear Blurred a Line Between Species

Pedals the Bear Blurred a Line Between Species
By walking on two legs, he made us rethink the divide between human and animal.
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Edgar Mitchell’s Cosmic Epiphany

Edgar Mitchell’s Cosmic Epiphany
An astronaut goes to the moon and makes it most of the way back.
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Andy Warhol on Bill Cunningham

Andy Warhol on Bill Cunningham
‘I just wish I could do what he does.’
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Sirdeaner Walker Spoke Out Against the Dangers of Bullying

Sirdeaner Walker Spoke Out Against the Dangers of Bullying
Her son’s suicide turned her into an activist.
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Natalie Cole’s Extreme Highs and Lows

Natalie Cole’s Extreme Highs and Lows
Every time she hit it big, something knocked her down.
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Joyce to play full-time for Ireland

Joyce to play full-time for Ireland
Veteran batsman Ed Joyce commits to playing full-time for Ireland and in the Inter-Provincial Series.
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Rodgers praise for Celtic's resilience

Rodgers praise for Celtic's resilience
Brendan Rodgers is pleased with Celtic's "winning mentality" and a debut for Calvin Miller after beating Partick Thistle 1-0.
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Football child abuse suspects at 155

Football child abuse suspects at 155
The number of historical child abuse suspects in football under investigation has almost doubled in a week, latest figures reveal.
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Historical child abuse suspects at 3,469

Historical child abuse suspects at 3,469
The number of historical child abuse suspects under investigation has more than doubled in 18 months, latest figures reveal.
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Russell's black and pink bat banned

Russell's black and pink bat banned
Cricket Australia withdraws its approval for the black and pink bat used by Sydney Thunder's Andre Russell in the Big Bash.
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Hartley let his country down - Jones

Hartley let his country down - Jones
England head coach says captain Dylan Hartley "can't behave in the way he did" after the third red card of the hooker's career.
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2016: The year sport refused to stop

2016: The year sport refused to stop
It's been a year of extraordinary sporting triumphs, but also of scandal and controversy.
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Howard L. Bingham, Muhammad Ali’s Longtime Photographer, Dies at 77

Howard L. Bingham, Muhammad Ali’s Longtime Photographer, Dies at 77
Mr. Bingham chronicled the boxer’s life for more than 50 years and displayed a particular flair for showing him away from the ring.
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Van Barneveld into PDC second round

Van Barneveld into PDC second round
Raymond van Barneveld moves into the PDC World Darts Championship second round with a 3-0 victory over Robbie Green.
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NY Giants fined for walkie-talkie use

NY Giants fined for walkie-talkie use
The New York Giants are fined $150,000 (£121,279) for illegal walkie-talkie use during their game against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Everton hopeful over new Lukaku deal

Everton hopeful over new Lukaku deal
Everton are optimistic Romelu Lukaku will sign a long-term deal that would make him the highest-paid player in their history.
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Your best moment of 2016 revealed

Your best moment of 2016 revealed
Find out who BBC Sport users voted as their favourite moment of the cricketing year - and the best of the rest.
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Celtic 1-0 Partick Thistle

Celtic 1-0 Partick Thistle
Scott Sinclair's goal against Partick Thistle is enough to secure a 12th straight league win for Celtic, who go 14 points clear at the top.
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Peterborough United 2-0 Notts County

Peterborough United 2-0 Notts County
League One side Peterborough beat Notts County in an FA Cup second round replay and set up a third round tie at Chelsea.
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Vaughan expects Cook to quit captaincy

Vaughan expects Cook to quit captaincy
Alastair Cook is "very close" to quitting as England captain, believes former skipper Michael Vaughan.
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Kvitova misses three months after attack

Kvitova misses three months after attack
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova is out for at least three months following hand surgery after a knife attack at her home.
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Matip one of seven to snub Afcon

Matip one of seven to snub Afcon
Liverpool's Joel Matip is one of seven Cameroon players to have said they do not play at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Celtic v Partick: Hosts can go 14 clear

Celtic v Partick: Hosts can go 14 clear
Radio and text coverage of top versus bottom in Scottish Premiership as unbeaten Celtic take on Partick Thistle.
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Bottas to Mercedes & Massa return close

Bottas to Mercedes & Massa return close
Valtteri Bottas' move to Mercedes and Felipe Massa's return from retirement to replace him at Williams are close to completion.
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Diamond says Castleford 'fired' Solomona

Diamond says Castleford 'fired' Solomona
Sale signed Denny Solomona after he was "fired" by Castleford, says Sharks boss Steve Diamond as he again defends the move.
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Williams to part company with Symonds

Williams to part company with Symonds
Formula 1 team Williams are to part company with their experienced chief technical officer Pat Symonds at the end of 2016.
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Barton set to re-sign for Burnley

Barton set to re-sign for Burnley
Midfielder Joey Barton is set to re-sign for Burnley on a short-term deal until the end of the season
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Vardy's red card appeal rejected by FA

Vardy's red card appeal rejected by FA
Leicester striker Jamie Vardy's appeal over his red card in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Stoke City rejected by the Football Association,
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'Captaincy decision is no longer Cook's'

'Captaincy decision is no longer Cook's'
After England's abject final-Test defeat in India, Alastair Cook may not decide his future as captain, says Jonathan Agnew.
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Ferrari want Vettel to be 'more calm'

Ferrari want Vettel to be 'more calm'
Ferrari say they are "looking around" at their driver options beyond 2017 and want Sebastian Vettel to be "more calm" next season.
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North report expected on Wednesday

North report expected on Wednesday
The report regarding Northampton's handling of George North's latest head injury will be published on Wednesday.
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Sale confirm interest in England's Ford

Sale confirm interest in England's Ford
Sale would be interested in signing Bath and England fly-half George Ford, says Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond.
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Boycott calls on Cook to step down

Boycott calls on Cook to step down
Geoffrey Boycott feels Alastair Cook should step down as England Test captain to give Joe Root time before the 2017-18 Ashes.
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Pick your Premier League moment of 2016

Pick your Premier League moment of 2016
The past 12 months have thrown up some classic matches, memorable incidents and remarkable feats - pick your top 10 moments of 2016.
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Team Sky 'confident' of no wrongdoing

Team Sky 'confident' of no wrongdoing
Team Sky say they are "co-operating fully" with a UK Anti-Doping report into a package given to Sir Bradley Wiggins.
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Shelvey given five-game abuse ban

Shelvey given five-game abuse ban
Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is banned for five games and fined £100,000 for using racially abusive language.
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Real Madrid transfer ban reduced

Real Madrid transfer ban reduced
Real Madrid have their ban on signing players reduced to one transfer window following an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Kvitova injured in knife attack

Kvitova injured in knife attack
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova is injured in a knife attack at her home, her publicist says.
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Paralysed Tylicki leaves hospital

Paralysed Tylicki leaves hospital
Jockey Freddy Tylicki is released from hospital seven weeks after he was paralysed in a race-fall in October.
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Tennis in Scotland nets £15m investment

Tennis in Scotland nets £15m investment
Tennis in Scotland benefits from a £15m funding drive to double the number of indoor courts to 225 within the next 10 years.
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Feeble England slump to Test defeat

Feeble England slump to Test defeat
England suffer one last batting collapse to slip to an innings-and-75-run defeat on the final day of the fifth Test against India in Chennai.
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Sportsday - rolling news and gossip

Sportsday - rolling news and gossip
Latest sports news and gossip, Merseyside derby reaction, as well as the best of social media and debate.
http://ift.tt/2h6HU0C

Leach's action stopped England call-up

Leach's action stopped England call-up
Somerset left-arm spinner Jack Leach was not considered for a call-up to England's tour of India because of concerns about his action.
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Brash third as Deusser wins Grand Prix

Brash third as Deusser wins Grand Prix
Britain's Scott Brash finishes joint-third as Germany's Daniel Deusser wins the London Olympia Grand Prix.
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Lewis eases into PDC second round

Lewis eases into PDC second round
Adrian Lewis eases into the PDC World Darts Championship second round with a 3-0 victory over Swedish qualifier Magnus Caris.
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Everton 0-1 Liverpool

Everton 0-1 Liverpool
Sadio Mane's injury-time goal secures a dramatic Liverpool victory over Everton in a lacklustre Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
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Leicester challenge Vardy red card

Leicester challenge Vardy red card
Leicester City lodge an appeal against the red card shown to striker Jamie Vardy in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Stoke.
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Everton v Liverpool - who will win Merseyside derby?

Everton v Liverpool - who will win Merseyside derby?
Follow text and BBC Radio 5 live commentary as Liverpool travel to Everton for the first Merseyside derby of the season.
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London International Horse Show

London International Horse Show
Watch live BBC Red Button coverage of the London International Horse Show and the final day of events including the Olympia Grand Prix.
http://ift.tt/2hS9NGz

McLaren to part with new F1 boss

McLaren to part with new F1 boss
McLaren are set to part company with their new Formula 1 boss Jost Capito less than four months after the German's appointment.
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The man who made the PGA Tour great

The man who made the PGA Tour great
After 22 years as commissioner of the PGA Tour, Tim Finchem tells correspondent Iain Carter about his one major regret.
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Team Sky package 'was decongestant'

Team Sky package 'was decongestant'
A medical package delivered to Team Sky at the 2011 Criterium du Dauphine contained a decongestant, boss Sir Dave Brailsford tells committee.
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Thistlecrack to race in King George

Thistlecrack to race in King George
Thistlecrack has been given the go-ahead to take on stablemate Cue Card in the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.
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'Confusion' over EFL young player stance

'Confusion' over EFL young player stance
The English Football League is "confusing" clubs with its differing approaches to the selection of young players, it has been claimed.
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Solomona case may have 'Bosman effect'

Solomona case may have 'Bosman effect'
BBC Sport looks at how the legal battle for Denny Solomona could be a landmark moment for rugby players.
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Good times ahead for England - Bayliss

Good times ahead for England - Bayliss
England coach Trevor Bayliss says his side have "good times ahead", despite their series defeat in India.
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Fifa fines home nations over poppies

Fifa fines home nations over poppies
Fifa fines all four home nations for displaying poppies during World Cup qualifiers around Armistice Day.
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Ireland & Scotland chase World Cup spot

Ireland & Scotland chase World Cup spot
Ireland and Scotland must secure a top-four place in the 10-team Women's World Cup Qualifier to make the 2017 tournament.
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Nair 300 batters England in final Test

Nair 300 batters England in final Test
India's Karun Nair makes a triple century to pummel an England side that must bat out the final day to avoid defeat in the fifth Test.
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Buttler and Billings retained for IPL

Buttler and Billings retained for IPL
England's Jos Buttler and Sam Billings are retained by their Indian Premier League franchises for 2017.
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German city picked to host 2017 Worlds

German city picked to host 2017 Worlds
The 2017 bobsleigh and skeleton World Championships will be held in the German city of Koenigssee after the event was taken away from Russia's Sochi.
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Fu declines invite to Higgins' house

Fu declines invite to Higgins' house
Scottish Open winner Marco Fu declined the chance to celebrate his victory at the home of runner-up John Higgins.
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Sportsday - rolling news and gossip

Sportsday - rolling news and gossip
Latest sports news and gossip, reaction to BBC Sports Personality of the Year and the best of social media and debate.
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Paralysed player sends legal letter to NRL

Paralysed player sends legal letter to NRL
Lawyers for Alex McKinnon write to Australia's National Rugby League over a tackle that left him paralysed.
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Pakistan fall short of record run chase

Pakistan fall short of record run chase
Pakistan fall short of completing a world record run chase in the first Test against Australia in Brisbane, despite Asad Shafiq's 137.
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India v England - Hosts resume on 391-4

India v England - Hosts resume on 391-4
Live text and Test Match Special commentary as India continue to chip away at England's lead on day four of the fifth Test in Chennai.
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SPOTY winner Murray determined to improve

SPOTY winner Murray determined to improve
Andy Murray says he is determined to keep improving on a night he won a record third Sports Personality of the Year award.
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'It’s an absolute joke, Chinese football is a joke'

'It’s an absolute joke, Chinese football is a joke'
Oscar’s proposed move from Chelsea to the Chinese Super League has been labelled ‘a joke’ by BBC Radio 5 live commentator Alan Green.
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Unsung Hero award for boxing coach

Unsung Hero award for boxing coach
Boxing club founder Marcellus Baz is the BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero award winner for 2016.
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Taylor registers routine win over Platt

Taylor registers routine win over Platt
Phil Taylor moves to the second round of the World Darts Championship with a 3-0 victory over David Platt.
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Are Arsenal bottling title bid again?

Are Arsenal bottling title bid again?
Arsenal's soft underbelly has returned as Arsene Wenger's side are struggling not to crack under pressure, says Phil McNulty.
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Barcelona 4-1 Espanyol

Barcelona 4-1 Espanyol
Luis Suarez scores twice as Barcelona moves up to second in La Liga with victory in the derby against Espanyol.
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Garth Crooks' team of the week

Garth Crooks' team of the week
Which gloves-wearing defender causes mistrust? Whose performances could spell the end for John Terry? Find out in his team of the week, then pick your own.
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Is Kante the lucky charm of football?

Is Kante the lucky charm of football?
N'Golo Kante's remarkable winning knack, Stoke's obscure scoring anomaly and the greatest comeback by a 10-man team - the weekend in stats.
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Murray wins record third SPOTY

Murray wins record third SPOTY
Andy Murray is voted the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for a record third time, capping a remarkable 2016 for the Briton.
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Biles named Overseas Sports Personality

Biles named Overseas Sports Personality
Teenage American gymnast Simone Biles wins the 2016 BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year award.
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Referees protected like lions - Wenger

Referees protected like lions - Wenger
Arsene Wenger says referees are protected like "lions in the zoo" after complaining bad decisions cost Arsenal against Manchester City.
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NFL: Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers

NFL: Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers
Live news, analysis and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentary from across the NFL including commentary of Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers.
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Barcelona v Espanyol

Barcelona v Espanyol
Live text commentary, images and social media as Barcelona take on neighbours Espanyol, bidding to close the gap on Real Madrid.
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Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal

Manchester City 2-1 Arsenal
Raheem Sterling scores a second-half winner as Manchester City come from a goal down to defeat Arsenal at Etihad Stadium.
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Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Burnley

Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Burnley
Danny Rose scores the winner as Tottenham controversially come from behind to beat lowly Burnley in the Premier League.
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Bournemouth 1-3 Southampton

Bournemouth 1-3 Southampton
Jay Rodriguez's first Premier League goals since August give Southampton victory over local rivals Bournemouth.
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Clermont Auvergne 38-19 Ulster

Clermont Auvergne 38-19 Ulster
Ulster's hopes of making the Champions Cup quarter-finals suffer a major setback as they lose heavily to Clermont Auvergne in Pool 5.
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GB's Brash wins World Cup show jumping

GB's Brash wins World Cup show jumping
Great Britain's Scott Brash finishes first and Ben Maher second in the World Cup show jumping event at Olympia.
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Nice 2-1 Dijon

Nice 2-1 Dijon
Mario Balotelli scores twice as Nice ensure they will finish the weekend as Ligue 1 leaders by beating Dijon.
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Napoli 5-3 Torino

Napoli 5-3 Torino
Dries Mertens scores four goals - and is the first player since 1974 to score consecutive Serie A hat-tricks - as Napoli beat Torino.
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Higgins & Fu level in Glasgow final

Higgins & Fu level in Glasgow final
John Higgins sees a 4-1 lead disappear as Marco Fu hits back to level their Scottish Open final at 4-4.
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Scarlets 22-21 Toulon

Scarlets 22-21 Toulon
Scarlets hold on for a historic European win over Toulon, whose Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny misses a late penalty to win the game.
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Team Sky chief to face MPs' questions

Team Sky chief to face MPs' questions
Team Sky chief Sir Dave Brailsford will appear on Monday before a Culture, Media and Sport select committee on sport's fight against doping.
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Coneygree to miss King George VI Chase

Coneygree to miss King George VI Chase
Coneygree will miss the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day due to being "fragile" and "not himself".
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Queens Park Rangers 0-1 Aston Villa

Queens Park Rangers 0-1 Aston Villa
Jonathan Kodjia's powerful shot is enough to secure Aston Villa's second away league win of the season at strugglers QPR.
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Adcocks beaten in Superseries final

Adcocks beaten in Superseries final
England's Gabby and Chris Adcock lose to China's Siwei Zheng and Qingchen Chen in the World Superseries Finals.
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London International Horse Show

London International Horse Show
Watch live BBC Two coverage of the London International Horse Show and the penultimate day of events including the FEI World Cup: Jumping leg.
http://ift.tt/2hx2ZAB

Real Madrid 4-2 Kashima Antlers (aet)

Real Madrid 4-2 Kashima Antlers (aet)
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Kashima Antlers in extra time to win the Club World Cup.
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Sunday's European Rugby

Sunday's European Rugby
Listen to BBC Radio 5 live and local BBC radio commentary from Sunday's action in the European Rugby Champions Cup, European Rugby Challenge Cup and the British and Irish Cup.
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Premier League team news & watch MOTD2 Extra

Premier League team news & watch MOTD2 Extra
Text commentary as Bournemouth host Southampton, followed by Manchester City v Arsenal and Tottenham v Burnley.
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Rahul's 199 saps England in final Test

Rahul's 199 saps England in final Test
India's KL Rahul makes a brilliant 199 to make England toil on day three of the fifth and final Test.
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QPR v Aston Villa

QPR v Aston Villa
Follow BBC Radio 5 live commentary and live text coverage from the Championship as Queens Park Rangers host Aston Villa at Loftus Road.
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Club World Cup final: Real Madrid v Kashima

Club World Cup final: Real Madrid v Kashima
Follow live text coverage of the Club World Cup final as Champions League winners Real Madrid take on Kashima Antlers.
http://ift.tt/2i2rbYg

Cockerill denies 'toxic' coaching talk

Cockerill denies 'toxic' coaching talk
Director of rugby Richard Cockerill rubbishes reports that he faces the sack and that the Leicester coaching set-up is toxic.
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Christie wins second World Cup gold

Christie wins second World Cup gold
British short track speed skater Elise Christie wins her second 1,000m gold of the weekend at the World Cup event in South Korea.
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Northampton could face investigation

Northampton could face investigation
Northampton may face an investigation after fielding a weakened team in Saturday's 60-13 Champions Cup thrashing by Leinster.
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Scotland's Craig wins on UFC debut

Scotland's Craig wins on UFC debut
Scottish light-heavyweight Paul Craig makes a perfect start to life in the UFC, beating Henrique da Silva via submission.
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Hopkins beaten in final fight of career

Hopkins beaten in final fight of career
Bernard Hopkins suffers defeat in his final fight after the 51-year-old is knocked out of the ring in the eighth round by Joe Smith Jr.
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Chelsea don't have a weakness - Murphy

Chelsea don't have a weakness - Murphy
Match of the Day's Danny Murphy says Chelsea look like a team without a weakness after winning an 11th successive Premier League game.
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'I told players to give shirts to fans'

'I told players to give shirts to fans'
Jose Mourinho says he instructed his Manchester United players to give the club's supporters their shirts after victory at West Brom.
http://ift.tt/2gY9vQd

Sports Personality of the Year quiz

Sports Personality of the Year quiz
Which nominee works at an investment bank? Who has a leisure centre named after them? Find out by taking our Sports Personality of the Year quiz.
http://ift.tt/2hUDvhi

Sports Personality: A journey through the years

Sports Personality: A journey through the years
From Red Rum coming into the studio, to Muhammad Ali being crowned Sports Personality of the Century, watch some of the show's most iconic moments.
http://ift.tt/1OfwX7q

India v England

India v England
Live text and Test Match Special commentary as India resume on 60-0 in reply to England's 477 on day three of the fifth Test in Chennai.
http://ift.tt/2hHv34G

Phelps wins BBC lifetime award

Phelps wins BBC lifetime award
Record-breaking swimmer Michael Phelps will be honoured with the lifetime achievement award at Sunday's Sports Personality show.
http://ift.tt/2hTUGja

Van Gerwen cruises into PDC round two

Van Gerwen cruises into PDC round two
World number one Michael van Gerwen begins his PDC World Championship campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win against Kim Viljanen.
http://ift.tt/2hH70jM

Juventus 1-0 Roma

Juventus 1-0 Roma
Gonzalo Higuain's superb first-half strike ensures a record-equalling victory for Serie A leaders Juventus over Roma.
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Leinster 60-13 Northampton

Leinster 60-13 Northampton
Leinster remain on course for a European Champions Cup knockout spot after a nine-try humiliation of Northampton.
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West Ham's post named man of the match

West Ham's post named man of the match
West Ham fans vote for the post as man of the match following Saturday's 1-0 win over lowly Hull in the Premier League.
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GB win Europa Cup bobsleigh silver

GB win Europa Cup bobsleigh silver
Great Britain's two-man bobsleigh team of Bruce Tasker and Toby Olubi win silver at the Europa Cup in Germany.
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Connacht 20-18 Wasps

Connacht 20-18 Wasps
A last-gasp conversion by Jack Carty deals Wasps their first European defeat of the season in Galway.
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West Bromwich Albion 0-2 Manchester United

West Bromwich Albion 0-2 Manchester United
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores his tenth goal in nine matches as Manchester United ease to victory over West Brom in the Premier League.
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Juventus v Roma

Juventus v Roma
Follow live text commentary, images and social media as leaders Juventus take on Serie A title rivals Roma.
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I'm not backing down now - Bradley

I'm not backing down now - Bradley
Swansea City boss Bob Bradley says he has no intention of stepping down despite their poor Premier League form.
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Higgins stuns Trump to reach final

Higgins stuns Trump to reach final
John Higgins reaches the Scottish Open final, hitting back from 5-1 down to beat Judd Trump 6-5 in Glasgow.
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I want to be an all-rounder - Dawson

I want to be an all-rounder - Dawson
England debutant Liam Dawson says he wants to be a genuine all-rounder, after making 66 not out in the fifth Test in India.
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Watch: Greenock Morton v Hibernian

Watch: Greenock Morton v Hibernian
BBC Alba coverage of the Scottish Championship match at Cappielow.
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Leicester 18-16 Munster

Leicester 18-16 Munster
Leicester atone for last week's 38-0 defeat as Liam Williams kicks a dramatic late, long-range penalty to secure a victory over Munster.
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West Brom v Man Utd: Rooney starts for United

West Brom v Man Utd: Rooney starts for United
Follow live as Wayne Rooney looks to equal Manchester United's goalscoring record at West Brom in the Premier League.
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Stoke City 2-2 Leicester City

Stoke City 2-2 Leicester City
Leicester City recover from Jamie Vardy's red card and a two-goal deficit to claim an incredible draw at Stoke.
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Yarnold finishes second at Lake Placid

Yarnold finishes second at Lake Placid
Britain's Lizzy Yarnold takes silver behind Austria's Janine Flock in the second meeting of the World Cup season at Lake Placid.
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Bordeaux-Begles 12-20 Exeter

Bordeaux-Begles 12-20 Exeter
Exeter show plenty of fighting spirit to earn their first Champions Cup win of the season at Bordeaux.
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Unowhatimeanharry wins Long Walk Hurdle

Unowhatimeanharry wins Long Walk Hurdle
Unowhatimeanharry wins his seventh successive race with a commanding victory in the JLT Long Walk Hurdle at a foggy Ascot.
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Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea

Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea
Chelsea beat Crystal Palace to record their 11th successive Premier League win and move nine points clear at the top of the table.
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Premier League team news & watch Final Score

Premier League team news & watch Final Score
Follow Final Score, BBC Radio 5 live and text commentary of all the action from across the Premier League.
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Moya joins Nadal's coaching team

Moya joins Nadal's coaching team
World number nine Rafael Nadal adds former French Open champion and fellow Spaniard Carlos Moya to his coaching team.
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Saturday's EFL action - text & debate

Saturday's EFL action - text & debate
Follow live text commentary of Saturday's EFL action, as Championship leaders Newcastle United visit Burton Albion.
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Scottish Premiership - Celtic & Hearts at home

Scottish Premiership - Celtic & Hearts at home
Radio and text coverage from five top flight matches, with leaders Celtic at home to Dundee and Aberdeen at Ross County.
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Russell shines for glorious Glasgow

Russell shines for glorious Glasgow
Finn Russell dazzles as Glasgow outplay the superstars of Racing 92 for the second time in a week, writes Tom English.
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Saturday's European rugby

Saturday's European rugby
Follow BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and local BBC radio commentary from Saturday's action in the European Rugby Champions Cup and European Rugby Challenge Cup.
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Australia well placed for Gabba victory

Australia well placed for Gabba victory
Nathan Lyon takes the late wicket of Babar Azam as Australia close in on victory over Pakistan in the first Test at the Gabba.
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Wood selected for North v South series

Wood selected for North v South series
England bowlers Mark Wood and Steven Finn are in the squads for the new North v South series in the UAE in March.
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Dawson and Rashid keep India at bay

Dawson and Rashid keep India at bay
Debutant Liam Dawson makes 66 not out and Adil Rashid 60 to help England reach 477 on day two of the fifth Test in India.
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Adcocks into World Superseries final

Adcocks into World Superseries final
England's Gabby and Chris Adcock are one match from successfully defending their World Superseries Finals title in Dubai.
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'Video replays bring positive results'

'Video replays bring positive results'
Using replays to review decisions at the Club World Cup is producing "extremely positive results", says Fifa's Gianni Infantino.
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'Hamilton lifestyle may determine titles'

'Hamilton lifestyle may determine titles'
Lewis Hamilton's desire to win more titles could depend on his off-track lifestyle, says fellow driver Jolyon Palmer.
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Premier League team news and debate

Premier League team news and debate
Early team news for Saturday's six Premier League games, plus we want to know the most unusual football-related gifts you have received.
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Christie wins 1,000m gold at World Cup

Christie wins 1,000m gold at World Cup
British short track speed skater Elise Christie wins a 1,000m gold at the fourth World Cup event of the year in South Korea.
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'I traded Hearts for ultimate fighting'

'I traded Hearts for ultimate fighting'
On Saturday, Scotland's Paul Craig will complete a journey from the Hearts youth team to fighting in the UFC.
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Meet your local BBC Unsung Hero

Meet your local BBC Unsung Hero
Find out who is BBC Get Inspired's Unsung Hero for your local area with the list of 15 regional winners across the UK.
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India v England - Stokes falls in first over

India v England - Stokes falls in first over
Live text and Test Match Special commentary as England lose Ben Stokes in the first over of day two of the final Test against India in Chennai.
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Third seed Wright into PDC round two

Third seed Wright into PDC round two
Number three seed Peter Wright defeats Jerry Hendriks to move into round two of the PDC World Championships.
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Stones 'ahead of where he should be'

Stones 'ahead of where he should be'
Manchester City defender John Stones is "ahead of where he should be" and can be one of the best defenders in Europe, his former boss Roberto Martinez says.
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Glasgow Warriors 23-7 Racing 92

Glasgow Warriors 23-7 Racing 92
Glasgow Warriors move top of European Champions Cup Pool 1 with a tremendous 23-7 besting of Racing 92.
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Hamilton Academical 1-2 Rangers

Hamilton Academical 1-2 Rangers
Martyn Waghorn scores twice as Rangers see off a late Hamilton Accies fight back at New Douglas Park.
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Norwich City 1-2 Huddersfield Town

Norwich City 1-2 Huddersfield Town
Elias Kachunga scores twice as Huddersfield Town move up to third with victory at Norwich.
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Sex abuse in US gymnastics - the claims

Sex abuse in US gymnastics - the claims
As Britain comes to terms with claims of sexual abuse in football, gymnastics in the US is dealing with its own growing scandal.
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Hamilton v Rangers

Hamilton v Rangers
Live text coverage of the Scottish Premiership clash between Hamilton and Rangers at New Douglas Park.
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Britain's Houghton retires from rowing

Britain's Houghton retires from rowing
Britain's three-time Olympic silver medallist Frances Houghton announces her retirement from rowing.
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The Lives They Loved: Submit Your Memories

The Lives They Loved: Submit Your Memories
We invite readers to contribute a photograph and a story of someone close to them who died this year. A number of submissions will be chosen for publication.
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Norwich v Huddersfield

Norwich v Huddersfield
Follow live text commentary from the Championship as Norwich host Huddersfield at Carrow Road.
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BBL: Sheffield Sharks v Leeds Force

BBL: Sheffield Sharks v Leeds Force
Watch live coverage from the BBL as Sheffield Sharks host Leeds Force at the EIS in Sheffield.
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Euro Champions Cup: Glasgow v Racing 92

Euro Champions Cup: Glasgow v Racing 92
Glasgow aim to repeat their Paris win and boost their quarter-final hopes in the return pool fixture against Racing 92.
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I need to grow up a bit, says Root

I need to grow up a bit, says Root
England batsman Joe Root says he deserves to get punished after reacting angrily to being given out on day one of the fifth Test against India.
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Adcocks through to semi-finals in Dubai

Adcocks through to semi-finals in Dubai
Britain's Gabby and Chris Adcock are through to the semi-finals of the World Superseries finals in Dubai.
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Springbok back Goosen retires at 24

Springbok back Goosen retires at 24
Springbok back Johan Goosen, who was voted Top 14 player of the year with Racing 92 last season, retires at 24.
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Hundreds of US gymnasts allege sex abuse

Hundreds of US gymnasts allege sex abuse
USA Gymnastics says they have adopted new regulations designed to prevent child sex abuse.
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Sale v Saracens (Sun)

Sale v Saracens (Sun)
Team news as Sale Sharks host Saracens in Saturday's European Rugby Champions Cup fixture at the AJ Bell Stadium (17:30 GMT).
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Gundogan faces knee ligament surgery

Gundogan faces knee ligament surgery
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan needs an operation on a cruciate knee ligament injury, the German's club confirm.
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Chinese football is a danger - Conte

Chinese football is a danger - Conte
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes the huge money being spent on players by Chinese clubs is a "danger for all teams in the world".
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Retiring Hopkins lauded by De la Hoya

Retiring Hopkins lauded by De la Hoya
Bernard Hopkins is hailed as a "genius" by fellow great Oscar de la Hoya, ahead of the 51-year-old's final bout on Saturday.
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Sports Personality contender Danny Willett

Sports Personality contender Danny Willett
Golfer who produced a Masters masterclass at Augusta - our latest profile of the Sports Personality nominees.
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Higgins beats O'Sullivan in Glasgow

Higgins beats O'Sullivan in Glasgow
Scot John Higgins overcomes great rival Ronnie O'Sullivan 5-2 to reach the Scottish Open semi-finals.
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Lawro's predictions v Boris Becker

Lawro's predictions v Boris Becker
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on tennis legend Boris Becker in the weekend Premier League fixtures.
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Cricket Australia defends pregnancy rule

Cricket Australia defends pregnancy rule
Cricket Australia defends its policy of asking women players to declare if they are pregnant when they sign a central contract.
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Bolasie needs second operation

Bolasie needs second operation
Everton's Yannick Bolasie needs a second operation on his right knee in the New Year, manager Ronald Koeman says.
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SPOTY winners & post-match treats - sport quiz of the week

SPOTY winners & post-match treats - sport quiz of the week
Who was the last woman to win SPOTY and which post-match treat does Conte allow his players? Test yourself with BBC Sport and A Question of Sport's weekly quiz.
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Moeen ton gives England upper hand

Moeen ton gives England upper hand
A century from Moeen Ali and Joe Root's 88 give England the better of the first day of the fifth and final Test against India in Chennai.
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Barry, Baines & Holgate sign new deals

Barry, Baines & Holgate sign new deals
Midfielder Gareth Barry and defenders Leighton Baines and Mason Holgate extend their contracts with Everton.
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Home Force, Presumption of Death ...

Home Force, Presumption of Death ...
Selected by Matthew Zapruder.
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The 12.4.16 Issue

The 12.4.16 Issue
Readers respond.
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Judge John Hodgman on Santa Claus Conspiracies

Judge John Hodgman on Santa Claus Conspiracies
How can we trust him in our homes when he won’t even release his birth certificate?
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How to Arm Wrestle

How to Arm Wrestle
Strengthen the back and shoulders. Be willing to battle for little to no glory.
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A Grim Discovery in El Mozote

A Grim Discovery in El Mozote
Building a new home on the land where family members were killed.
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Sport England in £88m grassroots pledge

Sport England in £88m grassroots pledge
Sport England will invest £88m in grassroots sport from April 2017 and a further £3m to help sports bid for major events.
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Sports Personality contender Max Whitlock

Sports Personality contender Max Whitlock
Double Olympic gold for British gymnast - our latest profile of the Sports Personality nominees.
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Taylor included on contracts list

Taylor included on contracts list
Wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor is included on the list of England women players awarded a central contract for a newly extended period of two years.
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US world boxing champion Crawford jailed

US world boxing champion Crawford jailed
US world boxing champion Terence Crawford gets a jail sentence over a disturbance in a car body shop.
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Analysis - no need for Guardiola to panic

Analysis - no need for Guardiola to panic
It is no surprise that Man City boss Pep Guardiola does not know his best team or formation yet, says Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy.
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Anderson coasts into PDC second round

Anderson coasts into PDC second round
Gary Anderson makes short work of qualifier Mark Frost in his PDC World Championships title defence opener.
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Coventry City 1-2 Sheffield United

Coventry City 1-2 Sheffield United
Coventry City fans stage a pitch invasion as Sheffield United inflict a sixth straight defeat on the Sky Blues.
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Will China's spending hit new heights?

Will China's spending hit new heights?
Chinese football is once again set to flex its financial muscle with the recruitment of another worldwide football star.
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Do you have an FA Cup story to tell?

Do you have an FA Cup story to tell?
Has your team overcome adversity to make it through to the next round of the FA Cup? Do you have an FA Cup story to tell? BBC Sport wants to hear from you.
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Williams open to letting Bottas go

Williams open to letting Bottas go
Williams admit for the first time that they will consider letting Valtteri Bottas join Mercedes in 2017.
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O'Sullivan beats White, Higgins through

O'Sullivan beats White, Higgins through
Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Jimmy White at the Scottish Open as home favourite John Higgins also progresses in Glasgow.
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GB judo pair have funding removed

GB judo pair have funding removed
Commonwealth champion Ashley McKenzie and 2012 Olympic silver medallist Gemma Gibbons have their funding removed by British Judo.
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Suarez has £167.5m clause in new deal

Suarez has £167.5m clause in new deal
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez agrees to sign a new contract with the Spanish champions until 2021, including a £167.5m buyout clause.
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Mackay wants to be 'judged by actions'

Mackay wants to be 'judged by actions'
Malky Mackay urges critics to "judge me by my actions" after being appointed as the Scottish FA's new performance director.
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What a scorecard! Cricketer scores 160 - rest of team 0

What a scorecard! Cricketer scores 160 - rest of team 0
Mpumalanga batter Shania-Lee Swart single-handedly wins an U19s match, hitting 160 from 86 balls, while the rest of the team are out for ducks.
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Sports Personality contender Jamie Vardy

Sports Personality contender Jamie Vardy
Striker starred in Leicester's shock Premier League triumph - our latest profile of the Sports Personality nominees.
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Ferdinand donates £500k of toys for kids

Ferdinand donates £500k of toys for kids
Former England football captain Rio Ferdinand said he has donated £500,000 worth of toys and gifts to a children's charity.
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No Rosberg replacement until new year

No Rosberg replacement until new year
Mercedes will not reveal the identity of Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg's replacement until the new year.
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Gymnast honoured after Islam mockery row

Gymnast honoured after Islam mockery row
Olympian Louis Smith is granted the freedom of Peterborough just weeks after a film in which he mocked Islam was posted online.
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Wales netball team to host New Zealand

Wales netball team to host New Zealand
Welsh Netball confirm Wales will host New Zealand in a two-Test series at the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff in February 2017.
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Watford & West Brom fined £45,000 each

Watford & West Brom fined £45,000 each
Watford and West Brom are each given a £45,000 fine by the Football Association for failing to control their players.
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Unforgettable Cultural Moments From 2016

Unforgettable Cultural Moments From 2016
Bill Simmons, Heben Nigatu, Tracy Clayton and Ezra Edelman discuss what stuck with them this year.
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Euro clubs reject World Cup expansion

Euro clubs reject World Cup expansion
The organisation representing Europe's leading clubs rejects calls for the World Cup to be expanded.
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What Caused Poison-Ivy-Like Blisters All Over This Man’s Hands?

What Caused Poison-Ivy-Like Blisters All Over This Man’s Hands?
They didn’t itch, but they drove the patient crazy — and he’d had them on and off for decades.
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Pork-and-Chive Dumplings That Offer a Taste of Home

Pork-and-Chive Dumplings That Offer a Taste of Home
The origin story of the classic recipe at a Chinese chef’s restaurant in New York.
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Is It Possible to Make a Less Allergenic Peanut?

Is It Possible to Make a Less Allergenic Peanut?
Why scientists and startups are tinkering with our most popular legume.
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Joshua v Klitschko - a clash of generations

Joshua v Klitschko - a clash of generations
It's 'big bro' v 'little bro' - and after all the pantomime surrounding recent heavyweight bouts, Ben Dirs is looking forward to some plain old boxing.
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QPR coach 'kept on after investigation'

QPR coach 'kept on after investigation'
A coach alleged to have abused children was first subject to an internal investigation in the 1980s.
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Rojo is a clean player - Mourinho

Rojo is a clean player - Mourinho
Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo is a "clean player with an aggressive nature", says boss Jose Mourinho.
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Sports Personality contender Dame Sarah Storey

Sports Personality contender Dame Sarah Storey
Great Britain's most decorated female Paralympian - our latest profile of the Sports Personality nominees.
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Klopp backs Karius for long-term success

Klopp backs Karius for long-term success
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he did not bow to "public pressure" to drop Loris Karius and backs the keeper to succeed in the long term.
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Anderson out of fifth Test in India

Anderson out of fifth Test in India
England bowler James Anderson is ruled out of the fifth Test against India in Chennai following recent injury problems.
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Ballance appointed Yorkshire captain

Ballance appointed Yorkshire captain
Yorkshire appoint Gary Ballance as their new captain in all formats after Andrew Gale's recent appointment as coach.
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'Death gives me a good feeling'

'Death gives me a good feeling'
Paralympian Marieke Vervoort says signing euthanasia papers to give her a "beautiful death" is the reason she is still living.
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Football abuse line takes 1,700 calls

Football abuse line takes 1,700 calls
The line was launched after former footballers came forward with allegations of historical abuse.
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O'Sullivan and Higgins win in Glasgow

O'Sullivan and Higgins win in Glasgow
Ronnie O'Sullivan wins to set up a round three meeting with Jimmy White at the Scottish Open as John Higgins also progresses.
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Celebrities' tax relief on empty centres

Celebrities' tax relief on empty centres
Footballers, celebrities, bankers and lawyers face attempts by HMRC to claw back tax relief they obtained through a data centre business.
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Valegro retires after London farewell

Valegro retires after London farewell
Valegro, who won three Olympic golds with Great Britain's Charlotte Dujardin, retires after a farewell ceremony in London.
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Rival fans unite after Istanbul attack

Rival fans unite after Istanbul attack
Turkish football fans come together to pay respects to those killed outside a stadium in Istanbul.
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Crystal Palace 1-2 Manchester United

Crystal Palace 1-2 Manchester United
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores a late winner as Manchester United beat struggling Crystal Palace in a controversial game at Selhurst Park.
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Middlesbrough 0-3 Liverpool

Middlesbrough 0-3 Liverpool
Liverpool produce a dominant display as Adam Lallana scores twice and creates another goal against Middlesbrough.
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Sunderland 0-1 Chelsea

Sunderland 0-1 Chelsea
Chelsea move six points clear at the top of the Premier League as Cesc Fabregas' first-half goal beats Sunderland.
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Robinson named Young Sports Personality

Robinson named Young Sports Personality
Swimmer Ellie Robinson wins the 2016 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award after claiming gold at the Rio Paralympics aged 15.
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Birmingham appoint Zola as manager

Birmingham appoint Zola as manager
Birmingham City appoint ex-West Ham and Watford boss Gianfranco Zola as their new manager to replace the sacked Gary Rowett.
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Varnish demands release of personal data

Varnish demands release of personal data
Jess Varnish demands the release of personal data held on her by British Cycling after being the subject of sexism at the organisation.
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Eight Premier League games

Eight Premier League games
Updates from Wednesday's eight Premier League fixtures, including radio commentary of Crystal Palace v Manchester United and 5 live Final Score.
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Date set for Chapecoense's first game

Date set for Chapecoense's first game
Chapecoense's first game since the majority of their squad died in a plane crash will be played on 29 January.
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