Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Premier League clubs net transfer profit

Premier League clubs net transfer profit
Premier League clubs make a transfer window profit for the first time despite spending reaching a six-year January high of £215m.
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Palace sign Liverpool's Sakho on loan

Palace sign Liverpool's Sakho on loan
Crystal Palace sign Liverpool and France defender Mamadou Sakho on loan for the rest of the season.
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Six key moments - and the ones to come

Six key moments - and the ones to come
Relive the key moments in England's rise under Eddie Jones - and the ones they are set to face in the 2017 Six Nations.
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Southampton complete £14m Gabbiadini deal

Southampton complete £14m Gabbiadini deal
Southampton complete the signing of Italy and Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini for a fee in the region of £14m.
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Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea
Chelsea stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points despite Diego Costa missing a penalty in a draw at Liverpool.
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Bournemouth 0-2 Crystal Palace

Bournemouth 0-2 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace finally earn their first win under Sam Allardyce as goals by Scott Dann and Christian Benteke secure the points at Bournemouth.
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Arsenal 1-2 Watford

Arsenal 1-2 Watford
Arsenal's Premier League title hopes suffer a huge blow with a shock defeat against Watford at Emirates Stadium.
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Lock Kruis injury scare for England

Lock Kruis injury scare for England
England lock George Kruis will be examined on Wednesday after suffering a knee injury, while Maro Itoje is set to start on the blind-side.
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Burnley break club record for Brady

Burnley break club record for Brady
Burnley complete the club-record signing of midfielder Robbie Brady from Norwich City.
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Ryding narrowly denied podium finish

Ryding narrowly denied podium finish
British alpine skier Dave Ryding misses out on a second World Cup podium finish after losing his semi-final in Sweden by 0.06 seconds.
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Tuesday's Scottish games & transfer news

Tuesday's Scottish games & transfer news
Keep up to date with tonight's games and what's happening with your Scottish club on the final day of the January transfer window.
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Watford sell Ighalo to Chinese club

Watford sell Ighalo to Chinese club
Watford sell Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo to Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai in a reported £20m deal.
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Challenge Cup - Second round draw

Challenge Cup - Second round draw
Watch live coverage of the second round draw of the Challenge Cup live from the CWC Park, Halifax.
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Tuesday's EFL action

Tuesday's EFL action
Follow BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and text commentary from Tuesday's seven matches in the Championship.
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Hogan having medical at Aston Villa

Hogan having medical at Aston Villa
Aston Villa are close to signing Scott Hogan from Championship rivals Brentford for a fee that could reach £12m, with the striker having a medical.
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Hull's Mason feels 'lucky to be alive'

Hull's Mason feels 'lucky to be alive'
Hull midfielder Ryan Mason feels "lucky to be alive" after having surgery on a fractured skull sustained against Chelsea.
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Tuesday's Premier League football

Tuesday's Premier League football
Live text and radio commentary from tonight's seven Premier League games, including leaders Chelsea's trip to title rivals Liverpool.
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Davies expelled from IAAF post

Davies expelled from IAAF post
Nick Davies, Lord Coe's former chief of staff, is expelled by athletics' world governing body for concealing a 30,000 euro payment.
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The Youth Group That Launched a Movement at Standing Rock

The Youth Group That Launched a Movement at Standing Rock
In the fight over the Dakota Access Pipeline, Native American activists achieved one of the most galvanizing environmental victories in years — and it all began with a group of teenagers.
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Westwood joins Burnley from Aston Villa

Westwood joins Burnley from Aston Villa
Burnley sign midfielder Ashley Westwood from Championship side Aston Villa on a deal until 2020.
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Russell banned for doping rule violation

Russell banned for doping rule violation
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell is given a one-year ban for failing to make his whereabouts known to anti-doping testers.
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Suarez picked as greatest January signing

Suarez picked as greatest January signing
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is picked as the greatest January signing by BBC Sport users.
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Women offered free tickets at Lille

Women offered free tickets at Lille
Lille offer free entry to women after a sexist banner appeared in the home crowd in their match at Lyon.
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'Rooney & Young to stay at Man Utd'

'Rooney & Young to stay at Man Utd'
Manger Jose Mourinho says England captain Wayne Rooney and winger Ashley Young will not be leaving Manchester United this season.
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Southampton sign keeper Hassen on loan

Southampton sign keeper Hassen on loan
Premier League side Southampton sign Nice goalkeeper Mouez Hassen on a five-month loan deal.
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Cavendish third despite puncture

Cavendish third despite puncture
Briton Mark Cavendish overcomes a late puncture to finish third on the opening stage of the Dubai Tour - his first race of 2017.
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Sexton and O'Mahony out for Ireland

Sexton and O'Mahony out for Ireland
Injured duo Johnny Sexton and Peter O'Mahony will miss Ireland's Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday.
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Charteris out, Faletau doubt for Wales

Charteris out, Faletau doubt for Wales
Wales will be without Luke Charteris for their Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome on Sunday and Taulupe Faletau is a major doubt.
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Seven Russians banned for doping

Seven Russians banned for doping
Seven Russian athletes are banned from competing following positive drugs tests, the country's anti-doping agency Rusada has announces.
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Hull City sign Ranocchia on loan

Hull City sign Ranocchia on loan
Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia joins Hull City on loan until the end of the season.
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More places for disabled fans at Anfield

More places for disabled fans at Anfield
Liverpool are to "significantly redevelop" Anfield in the summer, to make the stadium more accessible to disabled fans.
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Lord Coe 'aware' of corruption claims

Lord Coe 'aware' of corruption claims
New emails reveal Lord Coe was "aware" of corruption allegations in athletics four months before they became public.
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US sports figures criticise Trump ban

US sports figures criticise Trump ban
Leading US sports figures criticise President Donald Trump's travel ban on nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries.
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Sex crime footballer in new appeal bid

Sex crime footballer in new appeal bid
Ex-England winger Adam Johnson launches a second bid to have his child sex conviction overturned.
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The Youth Group That Launched a Movement at Standing Rock

The Youth Group That Launched a Movement at Standing Rock
In the fight over the Dakota Access Pipeline, Native American activists achieved one of the most galvanizing environmental victories — and it all began with a group of teenagers.
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The Image of Time

The Image of Time
Returning to the same landscape again and again gives photographers the chance to catch time itself at work.
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A ‘Resistance’ Stands Against Trump. But What Will It Stand For?

A ‘Resistance’ Stands Against Trump. But What Will It Stand For?
Some of the most consequential movements in American law and politics began amid defeat and panic.
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Transfer deadline day: Who will your team sign?

Transfer deadline day: Who will your team sign?
All the transfers as they happen from our reporters around the country, plus expert analysis, Radio 5 live updates and debate on #bbcdeadlineday.
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Tina Turner to Hollyoaks: Our rugby quiz

Tina Turner to Hollyoaks: Our rugby quiz
Which former England player was in Hollyoaks? Who sang for Tina Turner and who was Hagrid? Take our testing rugby quiz...
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Monday, January 30, 2017

Met football child abuse claims hit 255

Met football child abuse claims hit 255
The allegations are connected to 77 clubs, including five in the Premier League.
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The Chaos at Kennedy Airport, and the Chaos to Come

The Chaos at Kennedy Airport, and the Chaos to Come
What happens to law-and-order politics when nobody understands the law?
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West Ham players 'wanted Payet out'

West Ham players 'wanted Payet out'
West Ham's players wanted Dimitri Payet out of the club prior to his move back to Marseille, says joint-chairman David Sullivan.
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Top-flight spending nears January record

Top-flight spending nears January record
How much could be spent? What deals should you look out for? Everything you need to know about transfer deadline day, including how to follow the action.
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Southampton agree fee for Gabbiadini

Southampton agree fee for Gabbiadini
Southampton agreed a fee of about £14m for Italy and Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini.
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Listen: Six Nations Preview

Listen: Six Nations Preview
Sonja McLaughlan presents a look ahead to the start of the Six Nations. She talks to captains and coaches at the launch event in London.
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Listen: European Football Show

Listen: European Football Show
Football discussion and debate around the leagues in Europe.
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Why Rooney's Man Utd future is uncertain

Why Rooney's Man Utd future is uncertain
Is Wayne Rooney being eased out at Old Trafford? Could he soon sign for a Chinese club? BBC Sport looks at the striker's options.
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Sutton Utd host Arsenal in FA Cup

Sutton Utd host Arsenal in FA Cup
Non-league Sutton United will host 12-time winners Arsenal in the fifth round of the FA Cup, while Lincoln City are away to Premier League Burnley.
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Listen: The Monday Night Club

Listen: The Monday Night Club
Mark Chapman presents football debate from the weekend's FA Cup fourth-round matches alongside guests Chris Sutton and Mina Rzouki.
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Hull City's Mason out of hospital

Hull City's Mason out of hospital
Hull City midfielder Ryan Mason is discharged from hospital a week after suffering a fractured skull against Chelsea.
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Many Clouds died from bleeding on lung

Many Clouds died from bleeding on lung
A post mortem reveals 2015 Grand National winner Many Clouds died from bleeding on the lung but had no underlying health problems.
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FA Cup: Fifth-round draw

FA Cup: Fifth-round draw
Who do you want in the FA Cup? Follow live BBC One coverage (during The One Show) and text commentary of the draw for the fifth round.
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'This Girl Can' campaign returns

'This Girl Can' campaign returns
The award-winning sport-participation campaign returns to encourage women and girls to exercise regularly.
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Lawro's midweek predictions v Moeen Ali

Lawro's midweek predictions v Moeen Ali
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on England spinner Moeen Ali in this week's Premier League fixtures.
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Ulloa feels 'betrayed' by Ranieri

Ulloa feels 'betrayed' by Ranieri
Leicester striker Leonardo Ulloa says he feels "betrayed" by boss Claudio Ranieri and vows never to play for the club again.
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Serena picked as greatest female player

Serena picked as greatest female player
Serena Williams is selected as the greatest female tennis player of the Open era by BBC Sport users with 49% of the votes.
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Mulder handed first Ireland call-up

Mulder handed first Ireland call-up
CIYMS leg-spinner Jacob Mulder is a new face in the Ireland squad for the Intercontinental Cup clash against Afghanistan in March.
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Leicester v Derby replay live on BBC One

Leicester v Derby replay live on BBC One
Leicester's FA Cup fourth-round replay against Championship side Derby will be shown live on BBC One on Wednesday 8 February.
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Golf's emerging talents will test Tiger

Golf's emerging talents will test Tiger
Tiger Woods' return to top-level golf comes against the backdrop of a new breed of emerging talent in the sport, writes Iain Carter.
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Shocks & strange events - FA Cup in tweets

Shocks & strange events - FA Cup in tweets
Check out the top football tweets from the FA Cup weekend, as the underdog comes good in the fourth round.
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Prop Marler fit for England opener

Prop Marler fit for England opener
England prop Joe Marler is available to face France in the Six Nations on Saturday after making a quick return from a fractured leg.
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Sexton and O'Brien boost for Ireland

Sexton and O'Brien boost for Ireland
Irish pair Jonathan Sexton and Sean O'Brien are set to resume training after injury ahead of the Six Nations opener against Scotland.
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Great Scottish Run course 150m too short

Great Scottish Run course 150m too short
The Great Scottish Run half-marathon course is found to be about 150m short, invalidating the record time set by the winner.
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Faletau faces Six Nations fitness test

Faletau faces Six Nations fitness test
Wales' Taulupe Faletau will have a fitness test on Wednesday to determine whether he is ready to face Italy on Sunday.
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MPs invite coach to doping inquiry

MPs invite coach to doping inquiry
Simon Cope - a former employee of British Cycling - has been invited by MPs to give evidence in their ongoing investigation into doping in sport.
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David Beckham's Desert Island Discs: Football Edit

David Beckham's Desert Island Discs: Football Edit
Listen to a special football edit of David Beckham's appearance on Desert Island Discs, as he shares his memories of life on and off the pitch.
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Chapecoense win first game since tragedy

Chapecoense win first game since tragedy
Chapecoense have won their first game since most of their team were killed in a plane crash on 29 November.
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Palace sign Sunderland's Van Aanholt

Palace sign Sunderland's Van Aanholt
Crystal Palace sign Sunderland defender Patrick van Aanholt in a transfer that could be worth up to £14m.
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Six Nations chief rules out relegation

Six Nations chief rules out relegation
Six Nations chief executive John Feehan admits there is no immediate prospect of relegation from the tournament.
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James scores 20,000 points for Cavaliers

James scores 20,000 points for Cavaliers
LeBron James becomes the first player to score 20,000 points for the Cleveland Cavaliers when his side beat Oklahoma Thunder 107-91.
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Moyes keen to sign Gibson & Oviedo

Moyes keen to sign Gibson & Oviedo
Sunderland boss David Moyes wants to sign out-of-favour Everton par Darron Gibson and Bryan Oviedo from his former club.
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Vote for your favourite FA Cup fourth-round goal

Vote for your favourite FA Cup fourth-round goal
There were some excellent goals in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Vote for your favourite using the option in this page.
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Telfer's hope for 'best team since '99'

Telfer's hope for 'best team since '99'
Jim Telfer speaks of his hope for Scotland's 'best team since 1999', Vern Cotter, Eddie Jones and his Lions starting XV.
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Sportsday - FA Cup reaction & transfer news

Sportsday - FA Cup reaction & transfer news
Nine Premier League news conferences including Arsene Wenger, FA Cup reaction, latest transfer news and gossip.
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FA Cup fifth-round draw on Monday

FA Cup fifth-round draw on Monday
Non-league Lincoln and Sutton will discover their last-16 opponents in the FA Cup fifth-round draw on Monday.
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Sunday, January 29, 2017

Football returns to war-torn Aleppo

Football returns to war-torn Aleppo
Syrian football fans attend their first live football match in war-torn Aleppo, after years of war.
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Villa did not tell police of abusive scout

Villa did not tell police of abusive scout
Aston Villa sacked a scout accused of sexually abusing boys in 1988 but did not go to police.
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FA Cup Catch-Up: Goals & funnies from the fourth round

FA Cup Catch-Up: Goals & funnies from the fourth round
Catch up with all the goals, match highlights, fun moments and more from the FA Cup fourth round.
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Spain's Rahm wins maiden PGA Tour title

Spain's Rahm wins maiden PGA Tour title
Spain's John Rahm wins the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines by three shots to claim his maiden PGA Tour title.
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Van Gerwen claims third Masters title

Van Gerwen claims third Masters title
Michael van Gerwen beats Scotland's Gary Anderson 11-7 and claims his third successive Masters title in Milton Keynes.
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Federer thrilled by Grand Slam comeback

Federer thrilled by Grand Slam comeback
Roger Federer enjoys proving he can still win a Grand Slam with his dramatic Australian Open victory over Rafael Nadal.
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Poor umpiring cost England - Morgan

Poor umpiring cost England - Morgan
Captain Eoin Morgan felt a poor umpiring decision in the final over cost England victory in the second Twenty20 international with India.
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Real Madrid 3-0 Real Sociedad

Real Madrid 3-0 Real Sociedad
Real Madrid take advantage of their rivals slipping up by beating Real Sociedad to go four points clear at the top of La Liga.
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Changes cheat fans of cup run - Shearer

Changes cheat fans of cup run - Shearer
Clubs making wholesale changes for FA Cup games are cheating fans, says Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer.
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Real Madrid v Real Sociedad

Real Madrid v Real Sociedad
Live text, images and social media as Real Madrid host Real Sociedad in La Liga, with updates from PSG v Monaco in Ligue 1.
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Pick your best all-time January signings

Pick your best all-time January signings
Pick your five best all-time January transfer window signings with our BBC Sport selector and then share your picks with your friends.
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Egypt v Morocco

Egypt v Morocco
Listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentary from the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations as Egypt face Morocco.
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Manchester United 4-0 Wigan Athletic

Manchester United 4-0 Wigan Athletic
Bastian Schweinsteiger scores on his first Manchester United start for a year as they thump Wigan to reach the FA Cup fifth round.
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Foster wins fifth world indoor title

Foster wins fifth world indoor title
Scotland's Paul Foster beats England's Greg Harlow to lift the World Indoor Bowls title for a fifth time in Great Yarmouth.
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Brilliant Bumrah denies England in T20

Brilliant Bumrah denies England in T20
Jasprit Bumrah bowls a brilliant final over to give India a five-run win over England in the second Twenty20 international to level the series at 1-1.
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Sutton United 1-0 Leeds United

Sutton United 1-0 Leeds United
Sutton United pull off one of the biggest shocks of this season's FA Cup with a fourth-round win over Championship side Leeds.
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Wang, 21, wins third European title

Wang, 21, wins third European title
South Korea's Wang Jeunghun wins the Qatar Masters after a three-way play-off to claim his third European Tour title.
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Federer defies age, logic and nemesis Nadal

Federer defies age, logic and nemesis Nadal
Tom Fordyce sees the world's ninth and 17th-ranked players defy age and injury to produce an Australian Open contest to number among the greatest ever.
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Celtic 4-0 Heart of Midlothian

Celtic 4-0 Heart of Midlothian
Celtic beat Hearts to make it 27 unbeaten domestic matches under Brendan Rodgers, breaking the record set by the Lisbon Lions.
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Fulham 4-1 Hull City

Fulham 4-1 Hull City
Championship side Fulham reach the FA Cup fifth round by thrashing Hull City - who miss two late penalties in quick succession.
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NG Dragons v Newcastle & Nottingham v Jersey

NG Dragons v Newcastle & Nottingham v Jersey
Listen to live BBC local radio commentary as Newport Gwent Dragons face Newcastle Falcons in the Anglo-Welsh Cup and Nottingham face Jersey in the Championship.
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World Indoor Bowls Championships - Singles final

World Indoor Bowls Championships - Singles final
Watch live BBC coverage of the Bowls World Indoor Championships from Hopton-on-Sea.
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Millwall 1-0 Watford

Millwall 1-0 Watford
Steve Morison puts League One Millwall into the last 16 of the FA Cup as his 85th-minute volley knocks out Premier League Watford.
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Podcast: Beckham on Desert Island Discs

Podcast: Beckham on Desert Island Discs
Former England captain David Beckham is Kirsty Young's guest as Desert Island Discs celebrates its 75th anniversary.
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Farah 'deeply troubled' by Trump order

Farah 'deeply troubled' by Trump order
British athlete Mo Farah criticises Donald Trump for implementing an order that leaves him unsure whether he can return to the United States.
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Real Betis 1-1 Barcelona

Real Betis 1-1 Barcelona
Luis Suarez rescues a late draw for Barcelona at Real Betis, with the champions not being allowed a goal which crossed the line.
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India v England - team news & toss

India v England - team news & toss
Live text and Test Match Special commentary as England look to seal a series win in the second T20 international against India in Nagpur.
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Liverpool fly Mane back on private jet

Liverpool fly Mane back on private jet
Liverpool arrange a private jet for Sadio Mane to fly back from the Africa Cup of Nations in the hope he will be fit to face Chelsea.
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Federer beats Nadal to win 18th Slam

Federer beats Nadal to win 18th Slam
Roger Federer beats Rafael Nadal to win his 18th Grand Slam title and first for five years at the Australian Open.
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West Ham agree Payet fee with Marseille

West Ham agree Payet fee with Marseille
West Ham agree a deal to sell Dimitri Payet back to his former club Marseille.
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Celtic chase new record against Hearts

Celtic chase new record against Hearts
Radio and text updates as Premiership leaders Celtic aim for their best start to a domestic season at home to Hearts.
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'Frampton must show champion quality'

'Frampton must show champion quality'
Carl Frampton has the quality to recover from defeat but may not be able to bring Leo Santa Cruz to Belfast, writes Mike Costello.
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Stoke forward Bojan joins Mainz on loan

Stoke forward Bojan joins Mainz on loan
Stoke City forward Bojan Krkic joins Bundesliga side Mainz on loan until the end of the season.
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Wenger feared Welbeck would lose edge

Wenger feared Welbeck would lose edge
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger feared Danny Welbeck would lose his edge after spending almost two years fighting knee injuries.
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Real Betis v Barcelona

Real Betis v Barcelona
Follow live text, images and social media as title chasers Barcelona travel to Real Betis in La Liga.
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FA Cup - build up to Sunday's games

FA Cup - build up to Sunday's games
Four matches on Sunday - two live on BBC TV, three on 5 live. We build up to the day's four FA Cup ties, starting with Millwall v Watford (12:00 GMT).
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Britons win two golds at World Cup Miami

Britons win two golds at World Cup Miami
Dylan Fletcher-Scott and Stuart Bithell, and Ben Saxton and Nicola Groves win golds for Britain at the World Cup Miami.
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GB's Woods wins big air gold at X Games

GB's Woods wins big air gold at X Games
Great Britain's James Woods claims gold in the men's ski big air at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado.
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Arrogate wins world's richest race

Arrogate wins world's richest race
Arrogate powers to victory in the world's richest race, the Bob Baffert-trained horse winning the $12m Pegasus World Cup.
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Podcast: 'The best man won on the night'

Podcast: 'The best man won on the night'
Listen as Mike Costello and Amir Khan react to the first defeat of Carl Frampton's professional career.
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Australian Open final - Federer v Nadal

Australian Open final - Federer v Nadal
Follow live BBC radio commentary, text updates and images as Roger Federer takes on Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final.
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Saturday, January 28, 2017

Frampton loses rematch with Santa Cruz

Frampton loses rematch with Santa Cruz
Carl Frampton loses his WBA world featherweight title rematch against former champion Leo Santa Cruz in Las Vegas.
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Frampton v Santa Cruz

Frampton v Santa Cruz
Live text and radio commentary as NI's Carl Frampton defends his WBA world featherweight title against Mexico's Leo Santa Cruz.
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Archibald adds more medals at Nationals

Archibald adds more medals at Nationals
Olympic champion Katie Archibald adds another gold and a silver on day two of the UK National Track Championships.
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Federer & Nadal renew 13-year rivalry

Federer & Nadal renew 13-year rivalry
Roger Federer says he will not let history affect his performance against Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final on Sunday.
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Ormerod wins X Games slopestyle bronze

Ormerod wins X Games slopestyle bronze
British snowboarder Katie Ormerod claims a bronze medal in slopestyle at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado.
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Rising January transfer fees & panto time

Rising January transfer fees & panto time
Driving up transfer fees and a pantomime villain are among five stories you may have missed from Saturday's EFL action.
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Imps exceed 'wildest dreams' on day of shocks

Imps exceed 'wildest dreams' on day of shocks
Lincoln boss Danny Cowley says his side's exploits are "beyond my wildest dreams", as the Imps headline a day of fourth-round shocks.
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What is going wrong for Liverpool?

What is going wrong for Liverpool?
Out of two cup competitions in a week and with one win in eight during January, why are Liverpool struggling so badly?
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Southampton 0-5 Arsenal

Southampton 0-5 Arsenal
A Theo Walcott hat-trick and a Danny Welbeck double sends a dominant Arsenal into the FA Cup fifth round at the expense of Southampton.
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Senegal v Cameroon

Senegal v Cameroon
Listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentary from the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations as Senegal face Cameroon.
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Storey set to miss World Championships

Storey set to miss World Championships
Britain's Sarah Storey says she is unlikely to race abroad in 2017, including at the Para-Cycling Track World Championships.
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Sutton aim to emulate heroes of 1989

Sutton aim to emulate heroes of 1989
Non-league Sutton's FA Cup fourth-round tie against Leeds is evoking great memories of the victory over then top-flight Coventry in 1989.
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Southampton v Arsenal

Southampton v Arsenal
Follow BBC Radio 5 live commentary, in-game clips and live text coverage from the fourth round of the FA Cup as Arsenal travel to Southampton.
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Lincoln City 3-1 Brighton & Hove Albion

Lincoln City 3-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Lincoln City reached the last 16 of the FA Cup for the first time in 115 years with a superb victory over Championship leaders Brighton at Sincil Bank.
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Watch: Ayr United v Greenock Morton

Watch: Ayr United v Greenock Morton
Watch BBC Alba coverage of Ayr United's Scottish Championship meeting with Greenock Morton.
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Motherwell 0-2 Rangers

Motherwell 0-2 Rangers
Kenny Miller's third goal in a week against Motherwell helps Rangers to a victory that moves them back into second spot in the Premiership.
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England win first Quad Series match

England win first Quad Series match
England make a winning start to the Quad Series as they beat South Africa 60-55 after extra time in Durban.
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Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 Wycombe Wanderers

Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 Wycombe Wanderers
Son Heung-min scores a stoppage-time winner as Tottenham recovered from twice going behind to League Two Wycombe.
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Oxford United 3-0 Newcastle United

Oxford United 3-0 Newcastle United
League One side Oxford stun Championship high-flyers Newcastle to progress to fifth round of the FA Cup.
http://ift.tt/2keoIPm

McNeill and Wales' Moore win world gold

McNeill and Wales' Moore win world gold
GB bobsleigh pair Mica Moore and Mica McNeill claim gold to become the new women's Bobsleigh World Champions.
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Knight takes silver at World Champs

Knight takes silver at World Champs
Britain's Millie Knight and guide Brett Wild finish second in the super combined at the World Para Alpine Skiing Championships in Italy.
http://ift.tt/2kxXyAl

Bolt says legacy is not tarnished

Bolt says legacy is not tarnished
Usain Bolt says his legacy has not been tarnished by losing one of his nine Olympic gold medals after Nesta Carter's failed drugs test.
http://ift.tt/2k3pf4c

Anglo-Welsh Cup

Anglo-Welsh Cup
Listen to live local radio commentaries from the Anglo-Welsh Cup.
http://ift.tt/2jAo3Xz

Serena the greatest? Pick your favourite

Serena the greatest? Pick your favourite
Pick your greatest female tennis player by ranking the seven women who have won the most Open-era major titles.
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Liverpool 1-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Liverpool 1-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Championship side Wolves hold on to stun Liverpool and reach the FA Cup fifth round with a deserved victory at Anfield.
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Thistlecrack beaten by Many Clouds

Thistlecrack beaten by Many Clouds
Thistlecrack is narrowly beaten by Many Clouds in the Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham's Festival Trials Day.
http://ift.tt/2kEO61b

Build-up to Saturday's EFL action

Build-up to Saturday's EFL action
Follow live text coverage of Saturday's EFL action, as Jaap Stam's Reading aim to go third in the Championship.
http://ift.tt/2kxyYPY

Pidcock leads British one-two-three

Pidcock leads British one-two-three
Tom Pidcock leads home a British one-two-three in the men's junior race on the opening day of the Cyclo-Cross World Championships.
http://ift.tt/2jAdGCT

FA Cup fourth round - nine ties at 15:00 GMT

FA Cup fourth round - nine ties at 15:00 GMT
Follow Final Score, BBC radio commentary and live text coverage from the fourth round of the FA Cup.
http://ift.tt/2jglafW

Botham makes debut for Wales Sevens

Botham makes debut for Wales Sevens
James Botham makes his first appearance for Wales Sevens at the World Series in New Zealand, committing him to Wales for life.
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Challenge Cup: Leigh Miners v Wigan St Patricks

Challenge Cup: Leigh Miners v Wigan St Patricks
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the first round of the Challenge Cup on Connected TV and online as Leigh Miners face Wigan St Patricks.
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Frampton vows to thrill travelling fans

Frampton vows to thrill travelling fans
Carl Frampton promises not to disappoint his large travelling support in his world featherweight title rematch with Leo Santa Cruz.
http://ift.tt/2kE0oD0

Motherwell host Rangers in early kick-off

Motherwell host Rangers in early kick-off
Live radio and text coverage as Rangers seek a win at Fir Park to move back into second place in the Premiership.
http://ift.tt/2kd99Ha

Scorchers thrash Sixers to win Big Bash

Scorchers thrash Sixers to win Big Bash
Perth Scorchers win the Big Bash League for the third time in four years as they thrash Sydney Sixers in the final at the Waca.
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England's star Big Bash performers

England's star Big Bash performers
Who were the 10 best-performing cricketers from England in the Big Bash and WBBL this winter? Find out here.
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Selby devastated by fight cancellation

Selby devastated by fight cancellation
Lee Selby tells BBC Wales Sport about having his world title fight against Jonathan Victor Barros called off.
http://ift.tt/2jzMfJm

What next for rugby's Championship?

What next for rugby's Championship?
Following London Welsh's liquidation and expulsion, BBC Sport assesses the state of English rugby's Championship.
http://ift.tt/2kEjlJL

Serena beats Venus to set Slam record

Serena beats Venus to set Slam record
Serena Williams beat sister Venus to win her seventh Australian Open and an Open-era record 23rd Grand Slam singles title.
http://ift.tt/2kEddBe

FA Cup - build-up to Saturday's action

FA Cup - build-up to Saturday's action
Ready for some shocks? We look forward to the day's 11 FA Cup fourth-round ties, which starts with Liverpool v Wolves (12:30 GMT).
http://ift.tt/2k2BSfM

Sixers win Women's Big Bash League

Sixers win Women's Big Bash League
England's Katherine Brunt and Anya Shrubsole are on the losing side as Sydney Sixers beat Perth Scorchers in the Women's Big Bash League final.
http://ift.tt/2kDNOn8

Australian Open final: Venus v Serena

Australian Open final: Venus v Serena
BBC radio commentary, text updates and images as Venus Williams takes on sister Serena in the Australian Open final.
http://ift.tt/2kcBcXg

Australian Alcott beats Lapthorne

Australian Alcott beats Lapthorne
Australia's Dylan Alcott beats Britain's Andy Lapthorne to win the Australian Open quad wheelchair singles title.
http://ift.tt/2k2ESch

Friday, January 27, 2017

Woods misses cut as Rose maintains lead

Woods misses cut as Rose maintains lead
Tiger Woods misses the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open, as England's Justin Rose maintains a one-shot lead.
http://ift.tt/2kwYNj5

Raonic out of Canada v GB Davis Cup tie

Raonic out of Canada v GB Davis Cup tie
World number three Milos Raonic will miss Canada's Davis Cup tie against Great Britain next week.
http://ift.tt/2k2n0xT

'We never thought we'd be in final again'

'We never thought we'd be in final again'
Rafael Nadal says his rivalry with Roger Federer transcends tennis as they prepare to meet in Sunday's Australian Open final.
http://ift.tt/2k0RIrl

Selby Vegas title defence called off

Selby Vegas title defence called off
Lee Selby's IBF featherweight world title defence against Jonathan Victor Barros is off after the Argentine failed to meet "fight requirements".
http://ift.tt/2kcQnjx

Venus final is greatest moment - Serena

Venus final is greatest moment - Serena
Serena Williams says facing her elder sister Venus in Saturday's Australian Open final will be a great occasion.
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I want to open for England - Jennings

I want to open for England - Jennings
Batsman Keaton Jennings wants to remain as an opener for England, rather than dropping to number three.
http://ift.tt/2kvcnDD

Derby County 2-2 Leicester City

Derby County 2-2 Leicester City
Wes Morgan salvages an FA Cup replay for Leicester in a game with Derby which will be remembered for Darren Bent's own goal.
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Aberdeen 3-0 Dundee

Aberdeen 3-0 Dundee
Aberdeen move up to second in the Premiership after a comprehensive victory over Dundee at Pittodrie.
http://ift.tt/2kbr9Sq

I was very lost at West Brom - Berahino

I was very lost at West Brom - Berahino
Stoke striker Saido Berahino says he was "lost" at West Brom and has apologised to Baggies fans for his behaviour.
http://ift.tt/2kCiAgr

England's Watson is Six Nations doubt

England's Watson is Six Nations doubt
England winger Anthony Watson is a doubt for the Six Nations opener against France after suffering a hamstring strain.
http://ift.tt/2kb2NrM

Snodgrass joins West Ham for £10.2m

Snodgrass joins West Ham for £10.2m
West Ham complete the signing of Hull midfielder Robert Snodgrass for a fee of £10.2m on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
http://ift.tt/2jFW861

Taylor to stop playing on PDC tour

Taylor to stop playing on PDC tour
Sixteen-time world champion Phil Taylor announces that 2017 will be his final year on the PDC tour circuit.
http://ift.tt/2kC5foo

Archibald fastest into track final

Archibald fastest into track final
Katie Archibald qualifies fastest for the final of the individual pursuit at the National Track Championships.
http://ift.tt/2kBRTIM

Aberdeen eye second spot v Dundee

Aberdeen eye second spot v Dundee
Aberdeen aim to move into second place as they entertain Dundee, who could jump to sixth, in the Scottish Premiership.
http://ift.tt/2jxOwEM

Wenger gets four-match touchline ban

Wenger gets four-match touchline ban
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger receives a four-match touchline ban after accepting a Football Association charge of misconduct.
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Could T20 cricket usurp Tests in Australia?

Could T20 cricket usurp Tests in Australia?
How the Big Bash League is expanding after another year of huge crowds and soaring TV ratings.
http://ift.tt/2jmQl45

Record nine-way tie at Qatar Masters

Record nine-way tie at Qatar Masters
British duo Bradley Dredge & Andy Sullivan are among a record nine players in a share of the lead after two rounds of the Qatar Masters.
http://ift.tt/2k0DPct

Watch: Friday's WBBL and BBL action

Watch: Friday's WBBL and BBL action
Follow live coverage from the WBBL as Barking Abbey take on Oaklands Wolves and from the BBL as London Lions face Bristol Flyers at the Copper Box.
http://ift.tt/2jdAFoV

Man City accept FA anti-doping charge

Man City accept FA anti-doping charge
Manchester City accept an FA charge in relation to failing to ensure anti-doping officials knew where their players were for testing.
http://ift.tt/2kacNlh

Frampton to repeat New York win - Froch

Frampton to repeat New York win - Froch
Carl Froch says Carl Frampton is "in no real danger" of losing his world featherweight title in Saturday's rematch against Leo Santa Cruz.
http://ift.tt/2jc7NNz

Saints fans in postal stripe celebration

Saints fans in postal stripe celebration
Two post boxes have been given white stripes to match the Saints' famous red-and-white shirts.
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Edinburgh move Euro tie to Murrayfield

Edinburgh move Euro tie to Murrayfield
Edinburgh confirm that they will host European Rugby Challenge Cup quarter-final opponents La Rochelle at Murrayfield.
http://ift.tt/2kAPkqb

GB's Nicholls second in World Cup event

GB's Nicholls second in World Cup event
British snowboarder Jamie Nicholls claims his first podium finish of the World Cup season with second place in the slopestyle event in Italy.
http://ift.tt/2jbYCNi

Nadal sets up Federer final in Melbourne

Nadal sets up Federer final in Melbourne
Rafael Nadal sets up a much-anticipated Australian Open final against Roger Federer with an epic semi-final win over Grigor Dimitrov.
http://ift.tt/2kAR4jm

Beckham joins football castaways

Beckham joins football castaways
Former England captain David Beckham becomes the latest footballer to make his choices for Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.
http://ift.tt/2kAWOgS

Music & nicknames - Sport quiz of the week

Music & nicknames - Sport quiz of the week
Which sportsperson hasn't attempted a music career? Which mustachioed man has entered the sporting world? Test yourself with BBC Sport and A Question of Sport's weekly quiz.
http://ift.tt/2kAZzPF

Redgrave, Jennings & Wolff - The Friday Sports Panel

Redgrave, Jennings & Wolff - The Friday Sports Panel
Sir Steve Redgrave, England Test opener Keaton Jennings and former Williams F1 driver Susie Wolff join Eleanor Oldroyd for The Friday Sports Panel.
http://ift.tt/2kAIeSH

Manor F1 folds after no buyer is found

Manor F1 folds after no buyer is found
The Manor F1 team collapses after administrators fail to find a buyer for the stricken business.
http://ift.tt/2jEzCKN

Weir criticises GB coach Banks

Weir criticises GB coach Banks
Paralympic champion David Weir accuses British Athletics coach Jenni Banks of making 'belittling' and 'hurtful' remarks.
http://ift.tt/2kAwnEh

England keep same squad to face Windies

England keep same squad to face Windies
England name an unchanged squad, minus the injured Alex Hales, for March's ODI series in the West Indies.
http://ift.tt/2jwIsN2

The Temporary Miracle

The Temporary Miracle
A family draws solace from an extra year of their toddler’s life.
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Donald Trump and the Theater of Access

Donald Trump and the Theater of Access
The press may not yet know how to cover the president, but the president knows exactly what to do with the press: Humiliate them.
http://ift.tt/2jlRCsl

Man arrested in football abuse probe

Man arrested in football abuse probe
A man in his 70s is arrested by detectives investigating historical allegations of abuse related to football.
http://ift.tt/2ksx6YV

Sunderland's Djilobodji gets four-game ban

Sunderland's Djilobodji gets four-game ban
Sunderland defender Papy Djilobodji will miss the next four matches after being found guilty of violent conduct.
http://ift.tt/2kAjwSo

Scudamore proud of Thistlecrack 'buzz'

Scudamore proud of Thistlecrack 'buzz'
The Cotswold Chase represents Thistlecrack's finally stepping stone before the Gold Cup, writes Cornelius Lysaght.
http://ift.tt/2kaxjCH

Barker admits charge over Arter tweets

Barker admits charge over Arter tweets
Alfie Barker admits an FA charge related to tweets sent to Harry Arter about the death of his baby daughter.
http://ift.tt/2kahtYE

World Indoor Bowls Championships

World Indoor Bowls Championships
Watch live BBC coverage of the World Indoor Bowls Championships from Hopton-on-Sea.
http://ift.tt/2jlxqGS

The 1.15.17 Issue

The 1.15.17 Issue
Readers respond.
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How to Remember Your Dreams

How to Remember Your Dreams
Drink water before going to bed. Don’t open your eyes — or move — when you wake up.
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Judge John Hodgman on Grooming a Boyfriend’s Exceptional Eyebrows

Judge John Hodgman on Grooming a Boyfriend’s Exceptional Eyebrows
Even the Mona Lisa needs a touch-up from time to time.
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‘Independently Blue’

‘Independently Blue’
Selected by Matthew Zapruder.
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Van Aanholt having Palace medical

Van Aanholt having Palace medical
Sunderland defender Patrick van Aanholt has a medical at Crystal Palace after the two clubs agree a fee.
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Messi's body double & fame in Singapore

Messi's body double & fame in Singapore
BBC Sport meets Wycombe Wanderers to find out the stories behind the players trying to take down Tottenham in the FA Cup.
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GB's Reid completes career Grand Slam

GB's Reid completes career Grand Slam
Britain's Gordon Reid completes a career Grand Slam in the wheelchair men's doubles by winning the Australian Open final.
http://ift.tt/2k8LHe5

Smith out of NZ series with ankle injury

Smith out of NZ series with ankle injury
Australia captain Steve Smith will miss his side's three-match one-day series in New Zealand because of an ankle injury.
http://ift.tt/2kabmDE

Australian Open semi-final: Nadal v Dimitrov

Australian Open semi-final: Nadal v Dimitrov
Live text, images and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentary as Rafael Nadal faces Grigor Dimitrov in the semi-finals.
http://ift.tt/2k8CyCu

'It was 1-1' - Mourinho after 2-1 loss

'It was 1-1' - Mourinho after 2-1 loss
A tetchy Jose Mourinho says his Manchester United side "didn't lose" despite a 2-1 defeat at Hull in their EFL Cup semi-final second leg.
http://ift.tt/2jlgU9Z

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Joshua v Klitschko to have 90,000 crowd

Joshua v Klitschko to have 90,000 crowd
Anthony Joshua's fight against Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium on 29 April will be watched by the biggest post-war British boxing crowd.
http://ift.tt/2k9SyEQ

Basketball player's eye pops out on court

Basketball player's eye pops out on court
"With the palm of my hand I felt my eyeball on the side of my face," Akil Mitchell tells New Zealand's Radio Sport.
http://ift.tt/2jvNSIg

Lancashire sign Chanderpaul and Vilas

Lancashire sign Chanderpaul and Vilas
Ex-West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul and South Africa wicketkeeper Dane Vilas join Lancashire on Kolpak contracts.
http://ift.tt/2jlclMM

Dredge fires 64 to lead Qatar Masters

Dredge fires 64 to lead Qatar Masters
Bradley Dredge cards an eight-under-par 64 in the opening round to lead the Qatar Masters by a shot over Mikko Korhonen.
http://ift.tt/2kroDFd

Parisse - the great still carrying a nation

Parisse - the great still carrying a nation
After winning only 17% of his Six Nations games Italy captain Sergio Parisse thought about calling it quits, but then Conor O'Shea came calling.
http://ift.tt/2jDix3V

Barcelona 5-2 Real Sociedad

Barcelona 5-2 Real Sociedad
Denis Suarez produces two wonderful finishes as holders Barcelona reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a 6-2 aggregate win over Real Sociedad.
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Woods struggles as Rose leads

Woods struggles as Rose leads
Tiger Woods struggles with a round of 76 at his first full-field event for almost 18 months, as Justin Rose leads the Farmers Insurance Open.
http://ift.tt/2j9JW1e

Nadal aiming to set up Federer final

Nadal aiming to set up Federer final
Rafael Nadal takes on Grigor Dimitrov in the Australian Open semi-finals on Friday with the aim of reaching a final against old rival Roger Federer.
http://ift.tt/2j9BA9P

Hull City 2-1 Manchester United (Agg: 2-3)

Hull City 2-1 Manchester United (Agg: 2-3)
Manchester United are beaten for the first time since November but reach the EFL Cup final with an aggregate win over Hull.
http://ift.tt/2k8E4VK

Doping taskforce to check Euro records

Doping taskforce to check Euro records
A task force has been set up to examine the credibility of records set in European athletics, in the wake of the sport's doping scandal.
http://ift.tt/2k8HhUU

Barcelona v Real Sociedad

Barcelona v Real Sociedad
Live text coverage from the Copa del Rey as holders Barcelona face Real Sociedad for a place in the semi-finals.
http://ift.tt/2jjRc5B

Forest approach Burton for Clough talks

Forest approach Burton for Clough talks
Nottingham Forest make an approach to Burton Albion to speak with former player Nigel Clough about their managerial vacancy.
http://ift.tt/2j8YjTz

Gerrard 'anxious' about Liverpool return

Gerrard 'anxious' about Liverpool return
Ex-Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard tells BBC Sport he is "nervous and anxious" about his impending return to Anfield as a youth coach.
http://ift.tt/2j92XAX

Scotland needs radical change - Mackay

Scotland needs radical change - Mackay
SFA performance director Malky Mackay insists clubs must be focused on the future as he seeks to implement Project Brave.
http://ift.tt/2jjhbdE

Lawro's predictions v DJs Adele & A.Dot

Lawro's predictions v DJs Adele & A.Dot
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on BBC Radio 1's Adele Roberts and 1Xtra's A.Dot in this weekend's fourth-round FA Cup ties.
http://ift.tt/2k5HqIr

Chelsea contact Celtic over Gordon

Chelsea contact Celtic over Gordon
Celtic inform Chelsea that goalkeeper Craig Gordon is not for sale after being contacted by the English Premier League leaders.
http://ift.tt/2jtNZEa

Rednall beats Falkner for second title

Rednall beats Falkner for second title
Katherine Rednall beats defending champion Ellen Falkner to win her second World Indoor Bowls Championship women's singles title.
http://ift.tt/2k5m1PD

Rugby players test positive for cocaine

Rugby players test positive for cocaine
The Rugby Football Union confirms two Premiership players tested positive for recreational drug use over the past two years.
http://ift.tt/2j8hxZq

Superb England dominate India in T20

Superb England dominate India in T20
An impressive England bowling display lays the foundation for a seven-wicket victory over India in the first Twenty20 international.
http://ift.tt/2k7dlsA

'If you mess up, they're going to score'

'If you mess up, they're going to score'
BBC Sport finds out about the fast-paced, high intensity world of three v three basketball ahead of live games on the BBC.
http://ift.tt/2kwVPu9

Burnley's Marney out long term - Dyche

Burnley's Marney out long term - Dyche
Burnley midfielder Dean Marney will be out "long term" after suffering a cruciate knee injury, manager Sean Dyche confirms.
http://ift.tt/2jAQeTw

Cycling sexism not obvious - Barker

Cycling sexism not obvious - Barker
Olympic gold medallist Elinor Barker says there is "still a lot of sexism" within British Cycling, but it is not "blatantly obvious".
http://ift.tt/2jV2Jdz

Six Nations 2017 - the big questions

Six Nations 2017 - the big questions
How will the 2017 Six Nations pan out with bonus points and new high tackle laws? BBC Wales Sport looks ahead.
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Middlesbrough want PSG's Jese - Karanka

Middlesbrough want PSG's Jese - Karanka
Middlesbrough hope to conclude a deal to sign former Real Madrid attacker Jese Rodriguez on loan from Paris St-Germain.
http://ift.tt/2jURCBx

Perth's Big Bash doubler-header

Perth's Big Bash doubler-header
Stumped podcast: Review of Big Bash 6, final preview, comparisons with the Indian Premier League and the growth of the women's tournament.
http://ift.tt/2j8bPqv

Five uncapped players in Ireland squad

Five uncapped players in Ireland squad
Ulster pair Ilse Van Staden and Jemma Jackson are among five uncapped players in the Ireland squad for the Women's Six Nations.
http://ift.tt/2jiLUHP

Southampton confirm Chinese interest

Southampton confirm Chinese interest
Southampton reassure fans that the "best interests of the club" have been considered as news emerges of possible Chinese investment.
http://ift.tt/2knhF4h

Warner & Head put on 284 in Aussie win

Warner & Head put on 284 in Aussie win
Australia's David Warner and Travis Head put on 284 for the first wicket to lay the foundations for a 57-run win over Pakistan.
http://ift.tt/2k4qYbA

Swansea winger Routledge signs new deal

Swansea winger Routledge signs new deal
Swansea City winger Wayne Routledge signs a new contract to stay at the Liberty Stadium until 2019.
http://ift.tt/2j7Xfzb

Jamaica considering medal appeal

Jamaica considering medal appeal
Jamaica may appeal against the decision to strip the rest of its Beijing 4x100m relay squad of their gold medals after Nesta Carter's failed drugs test.
http://ift.tt/2k44s2r

BBC to broadcast 2021 World Cup

BBC to broadcast 2021 World Cup
The BBC secures the rights to broadcast all 31 matches at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, which will be held in England.
http://ift.tt/2kwqR5F

Federer wins thriller to reach final

Federer wins thriller to reach final
Roger Federer beats Stan Wawrinka in five sets to reach the Australian Open final and stay on course for an 18th Grand Slam title.
http://ift.tt/2kwjPO2

Is this Frampton's biggest gamble?

Is this Frampton's biggest gamble?
Dave 'Boy' McAuley and Wayne McCullough assess the risks and rewards of a rematch as they look ahead to Frampton-Santa Cruz part two.
http://ift.tt/2k40NBP

Plea to close sports coach sex loophole

Plea to close sports coach sex loophole
The NSPCC wants to stop coaches being able to legally have sex with 16 and 17 year olds in their care.
http://ift.tt/2j7DmIC

India v England T20 - toss & team news

India v England T20 - toss & team news
England meet India in the first T20 international at Kanpur - follow live via TMS and text commentary.
http://ift.tt/2k6GFPV

Wenger to accept FA misconduct charge

Wenger to accept FA misconduct charge
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he will accept his FA misconduct charge and ask for a personal hearing.
http://ift.tt/2kwfJJI

An Elevated Chicken and Rice ‘Family Meal’

An Elevated Chicken and Rice ‘Family Meal’
Whether it’s for your restaurant employees or your actual relatives, this stewed dish is one everyone will appreciate.
http://ift.tt/2jzUCSO

John Edgar Wideman Against the World

John Edgar Wideman Against the World
Late in a career marked by both triumph and tragedy, the fiercely independent author has written a new book exploring the unsettling case of Emmett Till’s father — and the isolation of black men in America.
http://ift.tt/2jsKde1

Letter of Recommendation: Pedialyte

Letter of Recommendation: Pedialyte
A childhood remedy for the overindulgences of adulthood.
http://ift.tt/2jA5vUV

Frampton wants Selby fight in Belfast

Frampton wants Selby fight in Belfast
Carl Frampton, Northern Ireland's WBA featherweight world champion, wants to face Wales' IBF title holder Lee Selby in Belfast.
http://ift.tt/2jsKvlc

GB players to meet in doubles final

GB players to meet in doubles final
Britain's Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett will face each other in the final of the Australian Open wheelchair doubles.
http://ift.tt/2kvSoE6

Hull accept West Ham bid for Snodgrass

Hull accept West Ham bid for Snodgrass
West Ham and Burnley will compete for the signing of Hull City top scorer Robert Snodgrass after the Hammers have a bid accepted.
http://ift.tt/2jA1Ztn

Saints target Europe with EFL Cup win

Saints target Europe with EFL Cup win
Southampton manager Claude Puel hopes for a second shot at Europe if his side win the EFL Cup.
http://ift.tt/2k6ywuD

Sportsday - EFL Cup reaction & FA Cup build-up

Sportsday - EFL Cup reaction & FA Cup build-up
Reaction from Southampton's EFL Cup win, FA Cup news conferences, plus the latest sports news, gossip, social media and debate.
http://ift.tt/2kmoRgZ

Rodgers wants more Celtic milestones

Rodgers wants more Celtic milestones
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers urges his players to mark their own place in the club's history by continuing their unbeaten run.
http://ift.tt/2k6vA1n

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Venus Williams reaches Australian final

Venus Williams reaches Australian final
Venus Williams beats Coco Vandeweghe to reach her first Grand Slam final for eight years at the Australian Open.
http://ift.tt/2k67GD4

Australian Open - Venus v Vandeweghe

Australian Open - Venus v Vandeweghe
Live text updates as Venus Williams plays Coco Vandeweghe in the Australian Open semi-final, before Serena Williams takes on Mirjana Lucic-Baroni.
http://ift.tt/2k2Ljhs

Your stories of grassroots refereeing

Your stories of grassroots refereeing
An amateur referee is calling for grassroots officials to go on strike in protest at the treatment they receive on the pitch. Here are your stories.
http://ift.tt/2k27X9K

Juventus 2-1 AC Milan

Juventus 2-1 AC Milan
Holders Juventus edge through to the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia with a 2-1 win over 10-man AC Milan.
http://ift.tt/2jgzZdn

Celta Vigo 2-2 Real Madrid (4-3 agg)

Celta Vigo 2-2 Real Madrid (4-3 agg)
Celta Vigo stunned La Liga leaders Real Madrid to reach the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 2-2 draw [4-3 win on aggregate].
http://ift.tt/2k1P3Ql

Liverpool 0-1 Southampton (Agg: 0-2)

Liverpool 0-1 Southampton (Agg: 0-2)
Southampton reach a first major final since 2003 with a determined display to beat Liverpool in the EFL Cup at Anfield.
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'Khan-Brook fight halted over purse'

'Khan-Brook fight halted over purse'
An all-British super-fight between Amir Khan and Kell Brook has been stalled over the purse split, says promoter Eddie Hearn.
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Player let go over Islamic charity link

Player let go over Islamic charity link
Darmstadt release Tunisian midfielder Anis Ben-Hatira by mutual consent following criticism of his ties with an Islamic charity.
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Heart of Midlothian 4-2 Raith Rovers

Heart of Midlothian 4-2 Raith Rovers
Two penalties in extra time help Hearts overcome Raith Rovers to book a Scottish Cup fifth-round date with Hibernian.
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Celtic 1-0 St Johnstone

Celtic 1-0 St Johnstone
Celtic equal the Lisbon Lions run of 26 games without defeat after a slender win over St Johnstone.
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Leeds United 2-0 Nottingham Forest

Leeds United 2-0 Nottingham Forest
Chris Wood and Souleymane Doukara score as Leeds United beat Nottingham Forest to rise to third in the Championship.
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Egypt reach last eight as group winners

Egypt reach last eight as group winners
Egypt reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as Group D winners with a 1-0 victory over Ghana, who also qualify as runners-up.
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Uganda 1-1 Mali

Uganda 1-1 Mali
Mali are knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations as they draw with Uganda in their final Group D game.
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De Villiers hits half-century on return

De Villiers hits half-century on return
South Africa's AB de Villiers hits a 35-ball half-century on his return to international cricket following six months out.
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Hartley feared for England career

Hartley feared for England career
England captain Dylan Hartley says he feared that his latest ban would cost him his international career.
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Leeds v Nottingham Forest - Leeds could go third

Leeds v Nottingham Forest - Leeds could go third
Live text commentary from the Championship as Leeds United take on Nottingham Forest at Elland Road.
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Leeds United v Nottingham Forest

Leeds United v Nottingham Forest
Live updates from Leeds United's Championship game against Nottingham Forest on on 25th January 2017
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Juventus v AC Milan & Celta Vigo v Real Madrid

Juventus v AC Milan & Celta Vigo v Real Madrid
Follow live text coverage from the Coppa Italia, as Juventus host AC Milan, and the Copa del Rey as Real Madrid travel to Celta Vigo.
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Liverpool v Southampton - who will reach the EFL Cup final?

Liverpool v Southampton - who will reach the EFL Cup final?
Follow BBC Radio 5 live and text coverage of the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Southampton.
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Celtic chase record, Hearts' cup replay

Celtic chase record, Hearts' cup replay
Leaders Celtic host St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership as Hearts entertain Raith Rovers in a Scottish Cup replay.
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New rules see costs cut in America's Cup

New rules see costs cut in America's Cup
A new America's Cup framework is agreed by five of the six teams competing this year and will see the cost of fielding a team reduced.
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Anti-Semitic football chants probed

Anti-Semitic football chants probed
A video in which football fans can be heard singing anti-Semitic insults is being investigated.
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Yafai to defend first title in home city

Yafai to defend first title in home city
Britain's Kal Yafai will make the first defence of his WBA super-flyweight title in his home city of Birmingham in May.
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Millwall FC land sale abandoned

Millwall FC land sale abandoned
Lewisham Council has said the compulsory purchase of the land around Millwall Football Club will now not go ahead.
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Fan who abused Balotelli given stadium ban

Fan who abused Balotelli given stadium ban
A supporter who racially abused Mario Balotelli is given a stadium ban by Ligue 1 side Bastia.
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Gold named Worcester director of rugby

Gold named Worcester director of rugby
Worcester Warriors appoint Gary Gold as director of rugby until the end of the season, with Carl Hogg staying head coach.
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Badminton confident over funding

Badminton confident over funding
Badminton England is confident that they will convince UK Sport to reinstate its financial backing.
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Watford sign Argentine forward Zarate

Watford sign Argentine forward Zarate
Watford sign Argentine forward Mauro Zarate on a two-and-a-half-year contract from Italian club Fiorentina.
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Storey & Cundy included in GB squad

Storey & Cundy included in GB squad
Sarah Storey and Jody Cundy are among the Rio Paralympic gold medallists named in British Cycling's Para-cycling squad for 2017.
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Bolt loses gold medal after Carter test

Bolt loses gold medal after Carter test
Usain Bolt has to hand back one of his nine Olympic gold medals after Jamaican team-mate Nesta Carter tests positive for a banned substance.
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Defeat was 'best experience of my life'

Defeat was 'best experience of my life'
Britain's Johanna Konta says her Australian Open last-eight defeat by Serena Williams was the "best experience of my life".
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Selection headache for England's Sampson

Selection headache for England's Sampson
England women manager Mark Sampson says it will be a "headache" selecting his squad for the SheBelieves Cup in March.
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Six of the best: The perfect over

Six of the best: The perfect over
Bowler Aled Carey produces the perfect over as he claims six wickets in six deliveries while playing in Australia.
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Hull accept Burnley bid for Snodgrass

Hull accept Burnley bid for Snodgrass
Hull City accept a bid of £10m from Burnley for Scottish midfielder Robert Snodgrass.
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Knight wins World Championship downhill

Knight wins World Championship downhill
Teenager Millie Knight wins downhill gold for Great Britain at the World Para Alpine Skiing Championships in Italy.
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Annie Power to miss Cheltenham Festival

Annie Power to miss Cheltenham Festival
Champion Hurdle winner Annie Power is ruled out of March's Cheltenham Festival after suffering a leg injury.
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'Best white-ball team I have played in'

'Best white-ball team I have played in'
Eoin Morgan says the England one-day team he captains is the best limited-overs squad he has played in.
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Ryding claims fourth top-10 finish

Ryding claims fourth top-10 finish
Britain's Dave Ryding claims his fourth top-10 finish of the World Cup season in the Schladming night slalom in Austria.
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Hartley confirmed as England captain

Hartley confirmed as England captain
Dylan Hartley is confirmed as England's captain for the Six Nations - two days after his six-week suspension for striking ends.
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Australia's Mennie fractures skull

Australia's Mennie fractures skull
Australia international Joe Mennie suffers a "small fracture" to his skull and a "minor brain bleed" when struck by a ball during a net session.
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Should You Report a Green-Card Marriage?

Should You Report a Green-Card Marriage?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether to notify the U.S. government when you suspect an acquaintance of marriage fraud, what to do with an old ivory necklace and more.
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‘The Only Way We Can Fight Back Is to Excel’

‘The Only Way We Can Fight Back Is to Excel’
Undocumented college students face an uncertain future under the Trump administration.
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Joy Reid Has Never Heard a Good Argument for Trump

Joy Reid Has Never Heard a Good Argument for Trump
The MSNBC host on Hillary Clinton’s insufficient attempts to capture the black vote and how Donald Trump could have been a formidable crossover Republican candidate.
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World Indoor Bowls Championships

World Indoor Bowls Championships
Watch live BBC coverage of the World Indoor Bowls Championships from Hopton-on-Sea.
http://ift.tt/2khPjrZ

Knight loses in Big Bash semi-finals

Knight loses in Big Bash semi-finals
England captain Heather Knight's Hobart Hurricanes are beaten by 103 runs in the Women's Big Bash League semi-final.
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Coutinho signs five-year Liverpool deal

Coutinho signs five-year Liverpool deal
Liverpool forward Philippe Coutinho signs a new five-year contract worth about £150,000 a week, making him the club's highest-paid player.
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Frampton 'at pinnacle' for Vegas bout

Frampton 'at pinnacle' for Vegas bout
WBA world featherweight champion Carl Frampton has the ability to go all the way, says his manager Barry McGuigan.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Reid's wheelchair defence ends early

Reid's wheelchair defence ends early
Defending champion Gordon Reid loses in the first round of the wheelchair singles at the Australian Open.
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Unseeded Lucic-Baroni through to semis

Unseeded Lucic-Baroni through to semis
Croatia's Mirjana Lucic-Baroni reaches the Australian Open semi-finals - 18 years after she made the same stage at Wimbledon.
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New Muirfield vote due on women members

New Muirfield vote due on women members
Details of a new ballot on whether Muirfield should admit women members are expected within the next two weeks.
http://ift.tt/2kfTTHp

Tannadice continues to captivate Flood

Tannadice continues to captivate Flood
In his fourth stint at Dundee United, Willo Flood describes knifepoint burglaries, anguish at Celtic, and the pull of Tannadice.
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Livermore 'feared the worst' for Mason

Livermore 'feared the worst' for Mason
Former Hull midfielder Jake Livermore says he feared the worst when Ryan Mason fractured his skull against Chelsea.
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Brawn wants to narrow the gap in F1

Brawn wants to narrow the gap in F1
The new racing boss of F1, Ross Brawn, says he wants to make changes that will make the sport "purer & simpler".
http://ift.tt/2jWtHnm

Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 Cardiff City

Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 Cardiff City
Brighton went back to the top of the Championship thanks to Tomer Hemed's winner against a determined Cardiff.
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Brett & Johnston win mixed pairs title

Brett & Johnston win mixed pairs title
Nick Brett and Claire Johnston beat Paul Foster and Rebecca Field to win the World Indoor Bowls Championship mixed pairs final at Hopton-on-Sea.
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Morocco knock Ivory Coast out of Afcon

Morocco knock Ivory Coast out of Afcon
Morocco beat Ivory Coast 1-0 to reach the Nations Cup quarter-finals and eliminate the defending champions.
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England 0-0 Sweden

England 0-0 Sweden
Siobhan Chamberlain saves a penalty as England women end their pre-season camp in Spain with a draw against Sweden.
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Text & radio: Championship football

Text & radio: Championship football
Follow BBC Radio 5 live Championship commentary of Brighton v Cardiff plus Radio 5 live sports extra coverage of Reading v Fulham.
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Mourinho 'finding solutions' at Man Utd

Mourinho 'finding solutions' at Man Utd
Manchester United are making progress under Jose Mourinho and are "unlucky" not to be challenging Chelsea, says Sir Alex Ferguson.
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Scotland to host All Blacks in November

Scotland to host All Blacks in November
Scotland will host reigning world champions New Zealand, Samoa and Australia in November's autumn internationals.
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Frampton aims to continue American dream

Frampton aims to continue American dream
Carl Frampton plans to emphasise his growing status in boxing by beating Leo Santa Cruz for a second time this weekend says BBC Sport NI's Thomas Kane.
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Xhaka questioned over 'racial abuse'

Xhaka questioned over 'racial abuse'
Arsenal's Granit Xhaka is interviewed under caution by police following an allegation he racially abused a British Airways staff member.
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McIlroy targets March return in Mexico

McIlroy targets March return in Mexico
Rory McIlroy will miss next month's Genesis Open and Honda Classic and hopes to make his comeback at the WGC event in Mexico in March.
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Who Didn’t Go to the Women’s March Matters More Than Who Did

Who Didn’t Go to the Women’s March Matters More Than Who Did
Millions of women turned out to march last Saturday. But were they marching for everyone?
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Federer 'surprised' by semi-final run

Federer 'surprised' by semi-final run
Roger Federer says he did not expect to reach the Australian Open semi-finals after a six-month injury lay-off.
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Woods concerned by heavy schedule

Woods concerned by heavy schedule
Tiger Woods admits he has concerns over the physical challenge of stepping up his return from long-term injury.
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London Welsh to lose Championship place

London Welsh to lose Championship place
London Welsh are refused permission to continue playing in the Championship by the Rugby Football Union.
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Arrogate named world's best racehorse

Arrogate named world's best racehorse
Breeders' Cup Classic winner Arrogate is named Longines World's Best Racehorse at an awards ceremony in London.
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British Cycling is run 'by men for men'

British Cycling is run 'by men for men'
Ex-Olympic champion Nicole Cooke says British Cycling is run "by men for men" and its attempts to combat doping are "inadequate".
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Johnson stars as Perth reach BBL final

Johnson stars as Perth reach BBL final
Mitchell Johnson takes three wickets for just three runs as Perth Scorchers beat Melbourne Stars to reach the Big Bash League final.
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Notts sacked Sheridan for verbal abuse

Notts sacked Sheridan for verbal abuse
Notts County confirm boss John Sheridan was sacked for foul-mouthed abuse of officials during the loss to Wycombe.
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Mason making 'excellent' progress

Mason making 'excellent' progress
Hull City midfielder Ryan Mason is making "excellent progress" after fracturing his skull during Sunday's game at Chelsea.
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Arsenal sign Sunderland top scorer Mead

Arsenal sign Sunderland top scorer Mead
Arsenal Ladies sign England Under-23 striker Beth Mead from fellow-Women's Super League One club Sunderland Ladies.
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More places for disabled fans at Man Utd

More places for disabled fans at Man Utd
Manchester United are to carry out "significant structural work" to accommodate more than 300 new positions for disabled fans.
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Gallagher out of Worlds after crash

Gallagher out of Worlds after crash
Paralympic champion Kelly Gallagher misses the IPC Alpine World Championships after dislocating an elbow and fracturing three ribs.
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F1 needs to be run differently - Carey

F1 needs to be run differently - Carey
Bernie Ecclestone has been removed as boss of Formula 1 because the sport "needs a fresh start", says new chairman Chase Carey.
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Sunderland sign defender Lescott

Sunderland sign defender Lescott
Former Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott joins Premier League strugglers Sunderland on a deal until the end of the season.
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A 'Greek tragedy' or green shoot of hope?

A 'Greek tragedy' or green shoot of hope?
BBC Sport looks at the state of British rugby league after the fall and resurrection of ex-Super League giants Bradford.
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We will have a British GP - Carey

We will have a British GP - Carey
New Formula 1 boss Chase Carey says there will be a race in Britain despite speculation Silverstone could be dropped by 2019.
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Tigers ban Slater for striking opponent

Tigers ban Slater for striking opponent
Leicester Tigers suspend lock Ed Slater for two weeks for striking an opponent during Saturday's Champions Cup tie against Glasgow.
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Pavey to run in London Marathon

Pavey to run in London Marathon
British five-time Olympian Jo Pavey will be part of the elite women's field for this year's London Marathon.
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Selby wants to live his own American Dream

Selby wants to live his own American Dream
In Las Vegas, the city where the American Dream looms large, Welsh boxer Lee Selby hopes to make it big.
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Ellington to have operation after crash

Ellington to have operation after crash
British sprinter James Ellington returns to London after suffering potentially career-threatening injuries in a bike crash in Spain.
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Will France Sound the Death Knell for Social Democracy?

Will France Sound the Death Knell for Social Democracy?
As a presidential election approaches this spring, even workers in the country’s rust belt are embracing right-wing populism.
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How Alexa Fits Into Amazon’s Prime Directive

How Alexa Fits Into Amazon’s Prime Directive
The wildly popular home assistant offers a vision of an automated future — one that Amazon itself is poised to dominate.
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Calling Yourself ‘Humbled’ Doesn’t Sound as Humble as It Used To

Calling Yourself ‘Humbled’ Doesn’t Sound as Humble as It Used To
It used to be an “I’m not worthy” declaration. Now it’s just another way of expressing everyone’s favorite theme: how great we are.
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Konta 'can improve in every aspect'

Konta 'can improve in every aspect'
British number one Johanna Konta takes on Serena Williams against the background of upheaval and new pressures, writes Russell Fuller.
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Russia could miss Winter Paralympics

Russia could miss Winter Paralympics
Russian athletes could be banned from next year's Winter Paralympics, says the president of the International Paralympic Committee.
http://ift.tt/2jWV4hm

Wawrinka sweeps past Tsonga into semis

Wawrinka sweeps past Tsonga into semis
Swiss fourth seed Stan Wawrinka beats France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to reach the semi-finals at the Australian Open.
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Monday, January 23, 2017

Me and the FA People's Cup

Me and the FA People's Cup
Three teams taking part in the 2017 FA People's Cup tell the story of what the competition means to them.
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Murray set to miss Davis Cup tie

Murray set to miss Davis Cup tie
Andy Murray is set to miss Britain's Davis Cup tie in Canada as he recuperates following his shock Australian Open loss.
http://ift.tt/2kbRnlf

Venus back in Australian Open semis

Venus back in Australian Open semis
Venus Williams beats Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time in 14 years.
http://ift.tt/2jkgKTp

'Titanic F1 leader was loved & loathed'

'Titanic F1 leader was loved & loathed'
Bye, bye, Bernie. F1's revolutionary, roguish leader has finally vacated the throne he created - so how will he be remembered?
http://ift.tt/2jShP5y

England wait on Haskell & Clifford news

England wait on Haskell & Clifford news
James Haskell and Jack Clifford need medical checks before joining England's pre-Six Nations training camp in Portugal, the RFU says.
http://ift.tt/2jqFOpu

Warburton reflects on losing captaincy

Warburton reflects on losing captaincy
Sam Warburton says he is "more hungry" after losing the Wales captaincy and backs Alun Wyn Jones as a capable successor.
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Ecclestone forced out of F1, says report

Ecclestone forced out of F1, says report
Bernie Ecclestone has been forced out of his position as Formula 1 chief executive, according to a German motor sport magazine.
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Injured McIlroy out of Dubai event

Injured McIlroy out of Dubai event
World number two Rory McIlroy will miss next week's Dubai Desert Classic as he continues to recover from a rib injury.
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Cockerill 'enjoying every minute'

Cockerill 'enjoying every minute'
Consultant Richard Cockerill says he is relishing the opportunity to work with Toulon's squad after he joined the club from Leicester.
http://ift.tt/2jiRzRn

Rugby Union Weekly: Townsend & the 'toothless' Tigers

Rugby Union Weekly: Townsend & the 'toothless' Tigers
Glasgow coach Gregor Townsend talks to BBC Radio 5 live after his side won 43-0 at Leicester - plus Ugo Monye reveals how he was nearly the world's highest-paid winger.
http://ift.tt/2k9tk6l

Hull sign Markovic on loan for season

Hull sign Markovic on loan for season
Hull sign Liverpool forward Lazar Markovic on loan for the rest of the season after his loan deal at Sporting Lisbon is cancelled.
http://ift.tt/2jpkW27

Celtic boss salutes 'remarkable' Brown

Celtic boss salutes 'remarkable' Brown
As Scott Brown prepares to make his 400th Celtic appearance, manager Brendan Rodgers stresses his captain's importance.
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Wenger charged with misconduct by FA

Wenger charged with misconduct by FA
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is charged with misconduct by the Football Association.
http://ift.tt/2k8TPJj

AC Milan sign Everton's Deulofeu on loan

AC Milan sign Everton's Deulofeu on loan
Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu joins Italian side AC Milan on a loan deal until the end of the season.
http://ift.tt/2j5GGPo

Klopp wants to help Gerrard become boss

Klopp wants to help Gerrard become boss
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he will do everything he can to help Steven Gerrard develop into the manager he wants to be.
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Groundsman sacked after postponement

Groundsman sacked after postponement
Southend United sack their head groundsman after Saturday's game against Bolton was postponed because of a frozen pitch.
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Konta 'prepared' for first Serena meeting

Konta 'prepared' for first Serena meeting
British number one Johanna Konta believes she has done everything she can to be ready for her first meeting with Serena Williams.
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Wales unsure of Faletau fitness for Italy

Wales unsure of Faletau fitness for Italy
Taulupe Faletau's recovery from injury is going well, but Wales do not know if he will be fit to face Italy in their Six Nations opener.
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Haskell feared career might be over

Haskell feared career might be over
England and Wasps flanker James Haskell admits he thought his rugby career may have been over during an injury-hit 2016.
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Hull's Mason talking after skull fracture

Hull's Mason talking after skull fracture
Hull midfielder Ryan Mason is conscious and has been speaking about the incident in which he fractured his skull during Sunday's game at Chelsea.
http://ift.tt/2joKn3O

Rape ruling player retires from football

Rape ruling player retires from football
A footballer judged to have raped a woman with former Scotland international David Goodwillie retires from the sport.
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Bayliss disappointed by England bowling

Bayliss disappointed by England bowling
Coach Trevor Bayliss says England's bowling during the one-day international series in India was "a little disappointing".
http://ift.tt/2joN8lt

Djilobodji charged with violent conduct

Djilobodji charged with violent conduct
Sunderland's Papy Djilobodji is charged with violent conduct by the FA after an incident involving West Brom's Darren Fletcher.
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GB Olympic medallist Payne retires

GB Olympic medallist Payne retires
Two-time world champion Keri-anne Payne retires from swimming after representing Great Britain for 12 years.
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Olympic champion Adams set to turn pro

Olympic champion Adams set to turn pro
Two-time Olympic champion Nicola Adams is set to turn professional after leaving the Great Britain boxing programme.
http://ift.tt/2j4yZZE

O'Sullivan 'never felt so vulnerable'

O'Sullivan 'never felt so vulnerable'
Ronnie O'Sullivan says he felt "under the most extreme pressure" before fighting back to win a record seventh Masters title.
http://ift.tt/2jSIyQ9

Uncapped Munster trio in Ireland squad

Uncapped Munster trio in Ireland squad
Uncapped Munster brothers Niall and Rory Scannell, plus winger Andrew Conway, are named in a 40-man Ireland Six Nations squad.
http://ift.tt/2j4ps4W

Raonic into Melbourne quarter-finals

Raonic into Melbourne quarter-finals
World number three Milos Raonic reaches the last eight of the Australian Open, along with Grigor Dimitrov and David Goffin.
http://ift.tt/2jnDCiN

Can F1 be liberated from 'dysfunction'?

Can F1 be liberated from 'dysfunction'?
From races in New York to a fairer share of the earnings for the teams, changes in Formula 1 could soon come. Big changes.
http://ift.tt/2jo7ETa

World Indoor Bowls Championships

World Indoor Bowls Championships
Watch live BBC coverage of the World Indoor Bowls Championships from Hopton-on-Sea.
http://ift.tt/2j4uiPz

Townsend relishing Saracens test

Townsend relishing Saracens test
Gregor Townsend is relishing the fresh challenge Saracens will pose his Glasgow side in the Champions Cup quarter-final.
http://ift.tt/2jPs9LA

Sportsday - transfers and latest gossip

Sportsday - transfers and latest gossip
Premier League reaction, transfer updates, gossip, EFL Cup semi-final news conferences and debate.
http://ift.tt/2khB6dI

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Ball girl sends heartfelt letter to Tsonga

Ball girl sends heartfelt letter to Tsonga
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga shares a thank you note from a ball girl named Guiliana, who he helped at the 2016 Australian Open.
http://ift.tt/2iT7hnJ

Saracens face Glasgow in Champions Cup

Saracens face Glasgow in Champions Cup
Defending champions Saracens will host Glasgow, while Wasps visit Leinster in the quarter-finals of the European Champions Cup.
http://ift.tt/2jOUstE

Watch Match of the Day on iPlayer

Watch Match of the Day on iPlayer
Gary Lineker presents highlights from Saturday's seven Premier League fixtures, including Tottenham's trip to Manchester City.
http://ift.tt/2jHqzJI

Lucic-Baroni ends 18-year wait at Slams

Lucic-Baroni ends 18-year wait at Slams
Croatia's Mirjana Lucic-Baroni beats Jennifer Brady to reach her first Grand Slam quarter-final since Wimbledon in 1999.
http://ift.tt/2kikBSH

Australian Open - Konta v Makarova

Australian Open - Konta v Makarova
Follow BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and text commentary as Britain's Johanna Konta takes on Russian Ekaterina Makarova at the Australian Open.
http://ift.tt/2kiawp6

Serena comes through Strycova test

Serena comes through Strycova test
Serena Williams overcomes stern resistance from Czech Barbora Strycova to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.
http://ift.tt/2jncUGN

Golf must adapt to attract new fans

Golf must adapt to attract new fans
Golf needs to reach out to new audiences - and a second cut after 54 holes is one way of speeding up the game, argues Iain Carter.
http://ift.tt/2jegipS

Falcons beat Packers to reach Super Bowl

Falcons beat Packers to reach Super Bowl
Matt Ryan throws four touchdown passes as the Atlanta Falcons thrash the Green Bay Packers 44-21 to reach their second Super Bowl.
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Costa speculation is over - Conte

Costa speculation is over - Conte
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte said he is happy to see the rumours about Diego Costa come to an end after the striker's goal against Hull.
http://ift.tt/2j2f8ua

Wenger sorry after clash with official

Wenger sorry after clash with official
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says sorry after he is sent off and pushes away an official during Sunday's win over Burnley.
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'Foxes loss shows when a diamond fails'

'Foxes loss shows when a diamond fails'
Leicester's latest away defeat came because they got their tactics wrong, says Match of the Day 2 pundit Danny Murphy
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Garth Crooks' team of the week

Garth Crooks' team of the week
Who is Southampton's "new Morgan Schneiderlin"? Who is the "best team player of his generation"? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.
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Mason in hospital with head injury

Mason in hospital with head injury
Hull City midfielder Ryan Mason is in hospital after suffering a head injury during Sunday's defeat at Chelsea.
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Hartley 'improving tackling skills'

Hartley 'improving tackling skills'
England captain Dylan Hartley is doing extra tackling practice to help prevent a recurrence of the red card that led to his current six-week ban.
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180 minutes, six shots, six conceded

180 minutes, six shots, six conceded
Who has failed to make a save in 180 minutes, is there a new 'Tinkerman' on the scene, and who is the Premier League's Mr Invincible?
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Listen: Packers at Falcons

Listen: Packers at Falcons
Follow BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentary as Green Bay Packers travel to Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots host Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Should much be read into Murray loss?

Should much be read into Murray loss?
After early Australian Open exits for the world's top two players, Russell Fuller assesses whether more should be read into the upsets.
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Eibar v Barcelona

Eibar v Barcelona
Live text, images & social media as Barcelona look to keep pressure on Real Madrid & Sevilla in their La Liga trip to Eibar.
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Ecclestone could step down this week

Ecclestone could step down this week
Bernie Ecclestone could end his reign as Formula 1 chief executive as early as this week, after nearly 40 years in charge.
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Ventura & Marte killed in car crashes

Ventura & Marte killed in car crashes
World Series winner Yordano Ventura and former MLB player Andy Marte are killed in separate car crashes in the Dominican Republic.
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Chelsea 2-0 Hull City

Chelsea 2-0 Hull City
Diego Costa scores on his return to the Chelsea team as they beat Hull to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League.
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Zebre 27-41 Wasps

Zebre 27-41 Wasps
Wasps score seven tries to defeat Zebre 41-27 in their final Champions Cup pool match and earn a quarter-final at Leinster.
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Albion Rovers 0-3 Celtic

Albion Rovers 0-3 Celtic
Celtic ease past Albion Rovers at the Excelsior Stadium and into the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.
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Arsenal 2-1 Burnley

Arsenal 2-1 Burnley
Alexis Sanchez's 98th-minute penalty sees Arsenal claim a thrilling victory over Burnley at Emirates Stadium, despite Granit Xhaka's red card.
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Stokes stars as England win thriller

Stokes stars as England win thriller
England hold on to win the third one-day international against India by five runs as Ben Stokes finds redemption at Eden Gardens.
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O'Sullivan fights back in Masters final

O'Sullivan fights back in Masters final
Ronnie O'Sullivan wins three frames in a row to tie the first session of the Masters final 4-4 against Joe Perry.
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Melbourne defeat tough to take - Murray

Melbourne defeat tough to take - Murray
World number one Andy Murray says his defeat by Mischa Zverev, ranked 50th, at the Australian Open is tough to take.
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'Glasgow building something special'

'Glasgow building something special'
Glasgow Warriors' ruthless demolition of Leicester could prove to be the catalyst for greater days to come, writes Tom English.
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Zebre v Wasps

Zebre v Wasps
Listen to live BBC Coventry and Warwickshire commentary from Wasps' crucial Champions Cup match against Zebre.
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Southampton 3-0 Leicester City

Southampton 3-0 Leicester City
Leicester City remain without a Premier League away win this season after being outclassed by Southampton at St Mary's.
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Ryding matches best British ski result

Ryding matches best British ski result
Skier Dave Ryding matches Britain's best ever alpine World Cup result, finishing second in the Kitzbuhel slalom.
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Fleetwood wins Abu Dhabi title

Fleetwood wins Abu Dhabi title
England's Tommy Fleetwood wins his second European Tour title with victory at the Abu Dhabi Championship.
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Masters snooker final: O’Sullivan v Perry

Masters snooker final: O’Sullivan v Perry
Watch live BBC Two coverage and follow live text commentary of the 2017 Masters final from Alexandra Palace in London.
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Scottish Cup: Raith Rovers v Hearts

Scottish Cup: Raith Rovers v Hearts
Live TV, radio and text coverage of the Scottish Cup fourth round tie at Stark's Park, followed by Albion Rovers v Celtic.
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Australia get World Cup medals 30 years on

Australia get World Cup medals 30 years on
Australia's 1987 World Cup-winning team are awarded medals for their victory over England in India nearly 30 years on.
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New coach backs Konta to win Grand Slam

New coach backs Konta to win Grand Slam
Johanna Konta's new coach Wim Fissette is convinced the British number one has the potential to win a Grand Slam.
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Federer sees off Nishikori in five sets

Federer sees off Nishikori in five sets
Roger Federer continues his remarkable return from injury by beating Kei Nishikori in the Australian Open fourth round.
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Tears flow at Chapecoense's first game

Tears flow at Chapecoense's first game
There are emotional scenes as Chapecoense play their first match since most of the team were killed in a plane crash.
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Sunday's Premier League

Sunday's Premier League
Follow live text and radio commentary from Sunday's Premier League action including Southampton against Leicester City.
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Evans' Australian run ended by Tsonga

Evans' Australian run ended by Tsonga
Britain's Dan Evans is beaten in four sets by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the last 16 of the Australian Open.
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Porte secures Tour Down Under victory

Porte secures Tour Down Under victory
Former Team Sky rider Richie Porte wins the first event on the 2017 UCI WorldTour - the Tour Down Under.
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Saturday, January 21, 2017

Murray knocked out of Australian Open

Murray knocked out of Australian Open
Andy Murray's hopes of winning a first Australian Open title end with a shock defeat by world number 50 Mischa Zverev.
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India v England - Tourists to bat first

India v England - Tourists to bat first
England aim to avoid a series whitewash in the third and final one-day international against India in Kolkata.
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Australian Open - Murray v Zverev

Australian Open - Murray v Zverev
Follow Radio 5 live sports extra and text commentary as Andy Murray takes on Mischa Zverev at the Australian Open, with Dan Evans in action later on day seven.
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Venus eases through to last eight

Venus eases through to last eight
Venus Williams beats Germany's Mona Barthel to reach the quarter-finals at the Australian Open.
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England squad competition is 'fierce'

England squad competition is 'fierce'
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Women's International Friendlies game between England and Norway.
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Rooney 'a true great' says Charlton

Rooney 'a true great' says Charlton
Sir Bobby Charlton says Wayne Rooney is "a true great" after the striker broke his Manchester United all-time goalscoring record.
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West Ham's Ogbonna out for season

West Ham's Ogbonna out for season
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says defender Angelo Ogbonna needs knee surgery that will rule him out for the rest of the season.
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Murray and Evans in action on Sunday

Murray and Evans in action on Sunday
Great Britain's Andy Murray and Dan Evans will both be playing in the last 16 of the Australian Open on Sunday.
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Chapecoense play first game since crash

Chapecoense play first game since crash
Chapecoense play their first game since the majority of the team were killed in a plane crash on 29 November.
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Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham recover from two goals down to snatch a point from Manchester City, as Gabriel Jesus is denied a goal on his debut.
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Leicester 0-43 Glasgow Warriors

Leicester 0-43 Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow score six tries to inflict a record European defeat on Leicester and reach their first Champions Cup quarter-final.
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Saracens 10-3 Toulon

Saracens 10-3 Toulon
Saracens secure a home quarter-final in the European Champions Cup with a 10-3 win over French side Toulon.
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France centre Fofana out of Six Nations

France centre Fofana out of Six Nations
France centre Wesley Fofana will miss the Six Nations after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon, according to his club Clermont Auvergne.
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Konta hails family for success

Konta hails family for success
Great Britain's Johanna Konta says her family and coaches were crucial to her progress after the Lawn Tennis Association cut her funding.
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West Bromwich Albion 2-0 Sunderland

West Bromwich Albion 2-0 Sunderland
Sunderland drop to the bottom of the Premier League after they lose 2-0 at the Hawthorns following Swansea's win at Liverpool.
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Ireland beat Wales to make final

Ireland beat Wales to make final
Ireland defeat Wales 2-0 in Kuala Lumpur to secure a place in the World League 2 final and a coveted spot at World League 3.
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Crystal Palace 0-1 Everton

Crystal Palace 0-1 Everton
Crystal Palace remain without a victory under Sam Allardyce as Seamus Coleman's late strike fired Everton to a deserved win at Selhurst Park.
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Stoke City 1-1 Manchester United

Stoke City 1-1 Manchester United
Wayne Rooney becomes Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer with a sensational stoppage-time free-kick that rescues a point at Stoke.
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Manchester City v Tottenham

Manchester City v Tottenham
Follow live text commentary and BBC Radio London coverage from the late Premier League game as Spurs travel to Manchester City.
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O'Sullivan reaches 12th Masters final

O'Sullivan reaches 12th Masters final
Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan overcomes a split cue tip to reach the Masters final with a 6-4 win over Marco Fu.
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Clermont Auvergne 48-26 Exeter

Clermont Auvergne 48-26 Exeter
Clermont Auvergne clinch a home tie and top seeding for the European Champions Cup last eight with an emphatic win over Exeter.
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Real Madrid v Malaga

Real Madrid v Malaga
Live text, images & social media as Real Madrid look to bounce back from successive defeats when they host mid-table Malaga.
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Rangers 2-1 Motherwell

Rangers 2-1 Motherwell
Kenny Miller scores twice as Rangers come from behind to beat Motherwell and reach the Scottish Cup fifth round.
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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 live text commentary from all of this afternoon's Premier League games.
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Liverpool 2-3 Swansea City

Liverpool 2-3 Swansea City
Swansea lift themselves off the bottom of the Premier League table with a thrilling victory at title-challenging Liverpool.
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Stoke v Man Utd

Stoke v Man Utd
Live BBC Radio 5 live commentary and text coverage as Stoke City take on Manchester United in the Premier League.
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Crystal Palace v Everton

Crystal Palace v Everton
Follow live text coverage and listen to BBC Radio London commentary from the Premier League as Crystal Palace take on Everton.
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Hatton takes one-shot lead in Abu Dhabi

Hatton takes one-shot lead in Abu Dhabi
Tyrrell Hatton will go into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Championship with a one-shot lead after a four-under-par 68 on Saturday.
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Masters snooker: Fu v O’Sullivan

Masters snooker: Fu v O’Sullivan
Watch live BBC Two, Red Button and online coverage of the 2017 Masters semi-finals from Alexandra Palace in London as Ronnie O'Sullivan faces Marco Fu.
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Saturday's European rugby commentaries

Saturday's European rugby commentaries
Listen to live Radio 5 live sports extra & local radio commentaries of Saturday's European rugby coverage, including Clermont v Exeter.
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QPR v Fulham live text & EFL build-up

QPR v Fulham live text & EFL build-up
Follow live text commentary from the Championship, League One and League Two, starting with QPR v Fulham.
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Reid loses Australian Open warm-up

Reid loses Australian Open warm-up
Britain's Paralympic champion Gordon Reid loses his final warm-up match before next week's Australian Open wheelchair events.
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Vonn wins first race since injury return

Vonn wins first race since injury return
Ex-Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn wins her first race since returning from almost a year out with success in the downhill at Garmisch.
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Scottish Cup build-up

Scottish Cup build-up
Rangers host Motherwell in the first of 14 fourth-round Scottish Cup ties being played on a busy Saturday.
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Nadal fights back to beat Zverev

Nadal fights back to beat Zverev
Rafael Nadal beats German teenager Alexander Zverev in five sets in the third round of the Australian Open.
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Premier League build-up

Premier League build-up
Live text build-up to Saturday's seven Premier League games, starting with Liverpool v Swansea, plus listen to the Danny Baker Show.
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Friday, January 20, 2017

Bairstow replaces Hales for T20 series

Bairstow replaces Hales for T20 series
Jonny Bairstow will replace injured batsman Alex Hales in England's Twenty20 squad to face India.
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Frozen Ascot calls off meeting

Frozen Ascot calls off meeting
Ascot's Grade One meeting on Saturday, featuring the Clarence House Chase, is called off because of frozen ground.
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Konta races past Wozniacki in Melbourne

Konta races past Wozniacki in Melbourne
Britain's Johanna Konta beats Caroline Wozniacki in straight sets to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.
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Australian Open - Konta v Wozniacki

Australian Open - Konta v Wozniacki
Follow Radio 5 live sports extra and text commentary as Johanna Konta plays Caroline Wozniacki at the Australian Open.
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Serena powers through in Melbourne

Serena powers through in Melbourne
Six-time champion Serena Williams thrashes fellow American Nicole Gibbs to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.
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'A dressing room should never be silent'

'A dressing room should never be silent'
Those closely affected by the Chapecoense tragedy speak to the BBC on the eve of the club's first match since the fatal plane crash.
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Champions Cup last eight to be decided

Champions Cup last eight to be decided
European Champions Cup holders Saracens host Toulon, as Glasgow face Leicester, Wasps travel to Zebre and Exeter play Clermont.
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Trumpism’s Twitter Wing Celebrates With a ‘DeploraBall’

Trumpism’s Twitter Wing Celebrates With a ‘DeploraBall’
On the eve of the inauguration, a new ecosystem of internet-famous ideologues and self-proclaimed trolls gathered to celebrate itself, and the president.
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Who is new tennis star Dan Evans?

Who is new tennis star Dan Evans?
Meet the new British tennis star who bought his own shirts and was snubbed by ex-England cricketer Kevin Pietersen.
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I might not be good enough - Guardiola

I might not be good enough - Guardiola
Pep Guardiola says he might not be good enough for his Manchester City players, rather than the other way round.
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Brighton 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday

Brighton 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday
Anthony Knockaert scores twice and three players are sent off as Brighton beat Sheffield Wednesday to go top of the Championship.
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Montpellier 26-17 Northampton

Montpellier 26-17 Northampton
Northampton slip to a fourth European Champions Cup defeat of the campaign as Montpellier earn a bonus-point win.
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West Ham sign Southampton captain Fonte

West Ham sign Southampton captain Fonte
West Ham complete the signing of Southampton captain Jose Fonte for £8m on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
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Brighton v Sheff Wed - Seagulls aim to go top

Brighton v Sheff Wed - Seagulls aim to go top
Brighton will go top of the Championship if they beat Sheffield Wednesday - follow live text and Radio 5 live commentary.
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Listen: Edinburgh v Timisoara Saracens

Listen: Edinburgh v Timisoara Saracens
BBC Radio Scotland coverage of the European Challenge Cup match between Edinburgh and Timisoara Saracens.
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AC Milan sign winger Deulofeu on loan

AC Milan sign winger Deulofeu on loan
AC Milan sign Everton's Spanish winger Gerard Deulofeu on loan until the end of the season.
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'Sheltered' England lack leaders - Jones

'Sheltered' England lack leaders - Jones
England head coach Eddie Jones believes modern players are too 'sheltered' - causing a potential leadership drought in the national team in future.
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Hope for Manor as talks progress

Hope for Manor as talks progress
Staff at Manor are told administrators have made progress in talks with possible investors that could lead to the team's survival.
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Gerrard to return to Liverpool as coach

Gerrard to return to Liverpool as coach
Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard is to return to the Premier League club as a youth coach.
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Hawkins knocks out number one Selby

Hawkins knocks out number one Selby
England's Barry Hawkins beats world number one Mark Selby 6-3 to reach his second consecutive Masters semi-final.
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Stoke in talks over West Brom's Berahino

Stoke in talks over West Brom's Berahino
Stoke are in talks to sign West Brom striker Saido Berahino, with a deal worth up to £15m including add-ons being discussed.
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When Trump bought an American football team

When Trump bought an American football team
What happened when Donald Trump bought an American football team, and does it tell us anything about what sort of president he may be?
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Irish reach Desert T20 Challenge final

Irish reach Desert T20 Challenge final
Ireland will play Afghanistan on Friday in the final of the Desert T20 Challenge after easing to a 98-run victory over Scotland.
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Kaymer takes one-shot lead at Abu Dhabi

Kaymer takes one-shot lead at Abu Dhabi
German Martin Kaymer produces a round of six-under 66 to lead the Abu Dhabi Championship by a stroke going into the third round.
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Hales out of rest of India tour

Hales out of rest of India tour
England opener Alex Hales will miss the remainder of the tour of India after suffering a hand fracture.
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British Cycling CEO Drake steps down

British Cycling CEO Drake steps down
Ian Drake steps down from his role as British Cycling's chief executive earlier than had been expected.
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Toovey named new Bradford Bulls coach

Toovey named new Bradford Bulls coach
Former Manly Sea Eagles coach Geoff Toovey is appointed the new coach of the reformed Bradford Bulls.
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Costa wants to stay at Chelsea - Conte

Costa wants to stay at Chelsea - Conte
Diego Costa wants to stay at Chelsea and will be available for Sunday's Premier League game against Hull, says manager Antonio Conte.
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Sex can influence test results - Mutko

Sex can influence test results - Mutko
Female doping results can be distorted if athletes have had sex in the days before a test, says Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko.
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Pies & defeats - Sport quiz of the week

Pies & defeats - Sport quiz of the week
What hospitality did Plymouth provide to Klopp? Who ended Real Madrid's unbeaten run? Test yourself with BBC Sport and A Question of Sport's weekly quiz.
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Dominant Federer eases past Berdych

Dominant Federer eases past Berdych
Roger Federer puts on a dominant display to beat 10th seed Tomas Berdych 6-2 6-4 6-4 in the third round of the Australian Open.
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East Timor punished for Brazil scam

East Timor punished for Brazil scam
The national team of East Timor is found to have fielded 12 ineligible Brazilian players across as many as 36 matches after changing birth and baptism documents.
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Nel ruled out of Six Nations campaign

Nel ruled out of Six Nations campaign
Scotland suffer a Six Nations blow as prop WP Nel is ruled out of the campaign because of a neck injury.
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'Everyone needs to give Djokovic a break'

'Everyone needs to give Djokovic a break'
World number one Andy Murray on Novak Djokovic's Australian Open exit and coming up against an old friend at the Australian Open.
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Glasgow gold medallist Keatings retires

Glasgow gold medallist Keatings retires
Scottish Commonwealth Games gold medallist Daniel Keatings announces his retirement from gymnastics.
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London Stadium pitch big enough for ODIs

London Stadium pitch big enough for ODIs
London Stadium is found to have a potential playing surface big enough to host one-day international cricket matches.
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Judge John Hodgman on Stealing Karaoke Songs

Judge John Hodgman on Stealing Karaoke Songs
There’s nothing worse than being beat to your go-to hit.
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How to Build a Terrarium

How to Build a Terrarium
You can use an old mayonnaise jar. Dig in.
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The 1.8.17 Issue

The 1.8.17 Issue
Readers respond.
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From ‘The Yellow House’

From ‘The Yellow House’
Selected by Matthew Zapruder.
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Briton dies working on World Cup stadium

Briton dies working on World Cup stadium
A 40-year old British man has died while working at a 2022 World Cup venue in Qatar, organisers say.
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Livermore joins West Brom for £10m

Livermore joins West Brom for £10m
West Brom sign Hull City midfielder Jake Livermore and are in exploratory talks for Watford's striker Odion Ighalo.
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Uncapped trio named in England squad

Uncapped trio named in England squad
England name three uncapped players in their Six Nations squad and also recall Maro Itoje and James Haskell after injury.
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Thomson finishes second in Vendee Globe

Thomson finishes second in Vendee Globe
British sailor Alex Thomson finishes second in Vendee Globe round the world race after 74 days at sea.
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'Steak and dessert is a wild night'

'Steak and dessert is a wild night'
Steve Cram explains how some of Britain's best athletes are preparing for the 2017 season with altitude training in South Africa.
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Thursday, January 19, 2017

Watch the Premier League Show on iPlayer

Watch the Premier League Show on iPlayer
Gabby Logan presents the Premier League Show from Hull and speaks to new manager Marco Silva, and Curtis Davies.
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Champion Kerber cruises into last 16

Champion Kerber cruises into last 16
Defending champion Angelique Kerber beats Czech Kristyna Pliskova for the loss of just four games at the Australian Open.
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The best defence? the most powerful midfield? - How good are Tottenham?

The best defence? the most powerful midfield? - How good are Tottenham?
Spurs' players and manager are improving while Man City are struggling, says MOTD pundit Jermaine Jenas.
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New tackle laws 'may restrict' Pacific players

New tackle laws 'may restrict' Pacific players
New tackle laws may restrict opportunities for Pacific Island rugby players, according to former Samoa captain Dan Leo.
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Wales face Ireland in World League semi

Wales face Ireland in World League semi
Leah Wilkinson's goal earns Wales a 2-1 win against Kazakhstan and a place in the semi-final of the Hockey World League against Ireland.
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Spurs' Vertonghen 'out for six weeks'

Spurs' Vertonghen 'out for six weeks'
Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen is expected to be out for six weeks with an ankle ligament injury.
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NFL's Raiders apply for Las Vegas move

NFL's Raiders apply for Las Vegas move
NFL team Oakland Raiders apply for relocation to the USA's famous gambling destination Las Vegas in 2020.
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