Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Haye anger is a loss of control - Costello

Haye anger is a loss of control - Costello
BBC Sport's boxing correspondent talks about an on-edge David Haye, Tony Bellew's challenge and Amir Khan's surprise.
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Edmund beaten by Querrey in Mexico

Edmund beaten by Querrey in Mexico
British number three Kyle Edmund is defeated by American world number 40 Sam Querrey in the Mexican Open first round.
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SPFL should be embarrassed - Hughes

SPFL should be embarrassed - Hughes
Raith Rovers' John Hughes says the SPFL should be "embarrassed" by the decision that forced him to field Ryan Stevenson in goal.
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What next for fallen giants Aston Villa?

What next for fallen giants Aston Villa?
Aston Villa have gone from a top-six Premier League team to toiling in the Championship. Why the malaise, and can they mount a revival?
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'Hodgson can only be a benefit for Leicester'

'Hodgson can only be a benefit for Leicester'
Southend United manager Phil Brown believes former England boss Roy Hodgson is the right man to take the vacant Leicester City job.
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Record spend as China window closes

Record spend as China window closes
The Chinese winter transfer window ends as Super League sides surpass the spending of their Premier League counterparts.
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McLaren struggle as Ferrari set test pace

McLaren struggle as Ferrari set test pace
McLaren's dire start to pre-season testing continues with a second day of problems with Honda's new engine, as Ferrari set the pace.
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Hamilton Academical 1-0 Aberdeen

Hamilton Academical 1-0 Aberdeen
Mikey Devlin scores the winner as Hamilton climb to ninth in the Premiership with victory over Aberdeen.
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Liverpool offers to host 2022 Commonwealth Games

Liverpool offers to host 2022 Commonwealth Games
Liverpool is interested in hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games after hosts Durban said it might not be able to afford it.
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Varnish wants to resume cycling career

Varnish wants to resume cycling career
Cyclist Jess Varnish has not given up hope of resuming her career after being dropped from British Cycling's elite programme, says her lawyer.
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Ayr United 1-0 Raith Rovers

Ayr United 1-0 Raith Rovers
Farid El Alagui's header is enough for Ayr United to beat Raith Rovers, who bizarrely had to play midfielder Ryan Stevenson as goalkeeper.
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Joseph included in England squad

Joseph included in England squad
Jonathan Joseph is recalled to the England squad for their training camp ahead of next weekend's Six Nations meeting with Scotland.
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Blackburn Rovers 1-0 Derby County

Blackburn Rovers 1-0 Derby County
Blackburn Rovers boost their Championship survival chances with a gutsy victory over Derby County at Ewood Park.
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Russia GP deal extended to 2025

Russia GP deal extended to 2025
The Russian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until 2025, according to the country's deputy prime minister.
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Vendee to host 2018 Grand Depart

Vendee to host 2018 Grand Depart
The 2018 Tour de France Grand Depart will take place in Vendee in France, with the first stage starting in Noirmoutier-en-l'lle.
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Mclean banned for rest of Six Nations

Mclean banned for rest of Six Nations
England fly-half Katy Mclean will miss the remainder of the Six Nations after being sent off in Saturday's win over Italy.
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Ex-Team Sky doctor will miss inquiry

Ex-Team Sky doctor will miss inquiry
The doctor at the centre of an inquiry into Team Sky's 'mystery package' pulls out of a parliamentary hearing into the matter.
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Murray wins on return to action

Murray wins on return to action
World number one Andy Murray beats Tunisia's Malek Jaziri at the Dubai Championships in his first match for six weeks.
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Women's Super Rugby clubs confirmed

Women's Super Rugby clubs confirmed
Ten clubs will compete in the first season of England's new women's domestic rugby union competition, which starts in September.
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Wales' Jones changed mind over penalty

Wales' Jones changed mind over penalty
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones admits changing his mind over a kick at goal in Scotland loss on the advice of Leigh Halfpenny.
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No decision over Johnson jailing appeal

No decision over Johnson jailing appeal
The disgraced footballer was jailed for six years for sexually touching and grooming a schoolgirl.
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Brighton & Hove Albion v Newcastle United

Brighton & Hove Albion v Newcastle United
Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's top-two match in the Championship as Brighton host Newcastle United.
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South Africa 'may drop Commonwealth Games'

South Africa 'may drop Commonwealth Games'
The cost of staging the 2022 Games may force Durban to drop out as host, South Africa says.
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Curran joins England in West Indies

Curran joins England in West Indies
Surrey bowler Tom Curran is added to England's one-day squad for the tour of the West Indies as back-up to Jake Ball.
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Ex-Fifa man Valcke appeals against ban

Ex-Fifa man Valcke appeals against ban
Jerome Valcke, the former secretary general of Fifa, asks the Court of Arbitration for Sport to lift his 10-year-ban from football.
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Calderon is Sauber development driver

Calderon is Sauber development driver
Colombia's Tatiana Calderon signs to be Sauber's development driver in Formula 1 this year, and will continue to race in GP3.
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Motherwell part with manager McGhee

Motherwell part with manager McGhee
Motherwell sack manager Mark McGhee following a run of disappointing results in the Scottish Premiership.
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'McIlroy's clubs need to do the talking'

'McIlroy's clubs need to do the talking'
Iain Carter on Rory McIlroy's return from injury, his controversial round of golf with President Donald Trump and the future of the WGC.
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Department of Justification

Department of Justification
Stephen Bannon and Jeff Sessions, the new attorney general, have long shared a vision for remaking America. Now the nation’s top law-enforcement agency can serve as a tool for enacting it.
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How the Trolls Stole Washington

How the Trolls Stole Washington
The terror of anonymous online harassment has been around for decades. Now the worst side of the web is at the center of national politics.
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Why the Internet Didn’t Kill Zines

Why the Internet Didn’t Kill Zines
Their resilience shows the limitations of the web as a place to nurture young creativity.
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Australia block Faulkner's Lancs move

Australia block Faulkner's Lancs move
Australia all-rounder James Faulkner is refused permission to play for Lancashire by his country because of a knee injury.
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Sportsday - rolling sports news and debate

Sportsday - rolling sports news and debate
Reaction to Leicester City's win over Liverpool, plus latest news and gossip, as well as the best of social media and debate.
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F1 testing 2017: Day two

F1 testing 2017: Day two
Follow live text commentary, images, social media and analysis from the second day of testing at Circuit de Catalunya.
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Monday, February 27, 2017

Listen - 5 live's first boxing podcast

Listen - 5 live's first boxing podcast
BBC boxing correspondent Mike Costello and Steve Bunce discuss the latest news and focus on David Haye v Tony Bellew.
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Leicester City 3-1 Liverpool

Leicester City 3-1 Liverpool
Leicester produce a superb display to beat Liverpool and move out of the bottom three in their first game since the sacking of Claudio Ranieri.
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Haye & Bellew kept apart in Liverpool

Haye & Bellew kept apart in Liverpool
David Haye and Tony Bellew are kept apart by security guards but exchange insults at a heated Liverpool news conference.
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Hales to join England in West Indies

Hales to join England in West Indies
England opener Alex Hales will join his side on their tour of the West Indies after recovering from a hand fracture.
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Olympic legend Korbut sells off medals

Olympic legend Korbut sells off medals
The former gymnast, a darling of the 1972 Munich Olympics, auctions off her medals to pay the bills.
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Italy, Ruck-gate and 'the chaos theory'

Italy, Ruck-gate and 'the chaos theory'
Italy coach Conor O'Shea talks to BBC Radio 5 live's Rugby Union Weekly about his side's tactics after they frustrated England in the Six Nations.
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Ex-Hearts & Everton forward Young dies

Ex-Hearts & Everton forward Young dies
Former Hearts, Everton and Scotland forward Alex Young has died at the age of 80.
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Hamilton fastest on first day of testing

Hamilton fastest on first day of testing
Mercedes and Ferrari enjoy impressive starts to pre-season testing as Red Bull and McLaren hit trouble.
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Gotze out with 'metabolic disturbances'

Gotze out with 'metabolic disturbances'
World Cup winner Mario Gotze is ruled out "for the time being" because of "metabolic disturbances", his club Borussia Dortmund say.
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Wagner and Monk banned by FA

Wagner and Monk banned by FA
Huddersfield boss David Wagner is given a two-match touchline ban and a £6,000 fine after his altercation with Leeds counterpart Garry Monk.
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Federer wins on return in Dubai

Federer wins on return in Dubai
Roger Federer wins his Dubai Tennis Championships opener against France's Benoit Paire in just 54 minutes.
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Olympic champion Triggs-Hodge retires

Olympic champion Triggs-Hodge retires
Britain's triple Olympic champion Andrew Triggs-Hodge announces his retirement from rowing.
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England women to face Italy in friendly

England women to face Italy in friendly
England women will play Italy and Austria in their last home games before this summer's European Championship.
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Shakespeare in frame for permanent job

Shakespeare in frame for permanent job
Caretaker boss Craig Shakespeare is firmly in contention for the Leicester manager's job on a longer-term basis after Claudio Ranieri's sacking.
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Scots rise to record-high world ranking

Scots rise to record-high world ranking
Scotland move up to fifth in World Rugby's rankings - their highest-ever position - after their Six Nations win over Wales.
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'No rule change over Italy tactics'

'No rule change over Italy tactics'
It is "too early" to discuss rule changes after Italy used controversial tactics against England, says rugby union's world governing body.
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Livingstone matches Pietersen feat

Livingstone matches Pietersen feat
England Lions lose their second four-day match with Sri Lanka A, but Liam Livingstone matches a feat achieved by Kevin Pietersen.
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Crystal Palace team coach vandalised

Crystal Palace team coach vandalised
Crystal Palace's team coach was vandalised with graffiti prior to their 1-0 win over Middlesbrough on Saturday.
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Shoot Out review after controversy

Shoot Out review after controversy
Snooker's governing body will consider changes to its one-frame Shoot Out after controversy on the final day of this year's tournament.
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Former India cricketer 'trolls' student

Former India cricketer 'trolls' student
Virender Sehwag criticised for "bullying" after response to a student tweeting about Pakistan.
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Gradi to appeal against FA suspension

Gradi to appeal against FA suspension
Dario Gradi is to appeal against his Football Association suspension from working in football.
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Rugby stars charged in Paris over cocaine

Rugby stars charged in Paris over cocaine
The former Australian and New Zealand internationals were arrested outside a Paris nightclub.
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European silver medallist Pavoni retires

European silver medallist Pavoni retires
European Championship silver medallist and London 2012 Olympian Roberto Pavoni retires from swimming, aged 25.
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Puel wants video technology for offside

Puel wants video technology for offside
Claude Puel calls for video technology for offside decisions after his Southampton side's disallowed goal in the EFL Cup final.
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Sportsday - Reaction to Man Utd's cup win

Sportsday - Reaction to Man Utd's cup win
Latest football news including fallout from the EFL Cup final, plus gossip and the best of social media.
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F1 testing 2017: Day one

F1 testing 2017: Day one
Follow live text commentary, images, social media and analysis from the first day of testing at Circuit de Catalunya.
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Sunday, February 26, 2017

Zarate suffers cruciate ligament injury

Zarate suffers cruciate ligament injury
Scans reveal Watford forward Mauro Zarate suffered a cruciate ligament injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw with West Ham.
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FA People's Cup 2017 kicks off in style

FA People's Cup 2017 kicks off in style
More than 6,000 teams joined battle in the first stage of the FA People's Cup 2017 - here's our round-up of the weekend's action, and more...
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Mourinho: 19 trophies, five clubs - the weekend in stats

Mourinho: 19 trophies, five clubs - the weekend in stats
Jose Mourinho secures a 19th major trophy, Tony Pulis hits the peak of his powers - and meet the Premier League's new bad boy.
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Fowler ends drought with victory

Fowler ends drought with victory
Rickie Fowler wins the Honda Classic in Florida to claim his first victory in 13 months.
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McGill wins Shoot Out tournament

McGill wins Shoot Out tournament
Anthony McGill wins the Shoot Out title in Watford in the first year that the one-frame format has been counted as a ranking event.
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Is EFL Cup success the start of a new era for Man Utd?

Is EFL Cup success the start of a new era for Man Utd?
Jose Mourinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic's partnership hints at more success for Manchester United, says Phil McNulty.
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Scotland style bang on trend - Guscott

Scotland style bang on trend - Guscott
Scotland are not just winning, they are winning in style and with space to spare says Jeremy Guscott.
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We want Ibrahimovic to stay - Mourinho

We want Ibrahimovic to stay - Mourinho
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wants striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic to stay at the club for another year.
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Kane one of world's best, says Pochettino

Kane one of world's best, says Pochettino
Harry Kane is one of the top strikers in the world, Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says after the England man scores his third hat-trick of 2017.
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'Rugby? We might as well have prepared for tenpin bowling'

'Rugby? We might as well have prepared for tenpin bowling'
Italy's tactics at Twickenham tested England - and Eddie Jones' patience - to the limit, writes Tom Fordyce.
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Villarreal 2-3 Real Madrid

Villarreal 2-3 Real Madrid
Real Madrid come from 2-0 down to record a remarkable win at Villarreal, a victory that sees them return to the top of La Liga.
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Garth Crooks' team of the week

Garth Crooks' team of the week
Who is the next nearest thing to N'Golo Kante? Whose presence at Old Trafford is like that of Roy Keane? Find out in Garth's team of the week.
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I believe in a clean sport - Salazar

I believe in a clean sport - Salazar
The American coach of Olympic champion Mo Farah refutes claims he may have broken anti-doping rules.
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Murray 'ready to go' after shingles

Murray 'ready to go' after shingles
World number one Andy Murray says he is "ready to go" at the Dubai Tennis Championships after a bout of shingles.
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Italy tactic wasn't rugby - Jones

Italy tactic wasn't rugby - Jones
England coach Eddie Jones says an unexpected Italy tactic "wasn't rugby" as the Six Nations champions struggle to victory.
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Villarreal v Real Madrid - can Real go top again?

Villarreal v Real Madrid - can Real go top again?
Live text, images and social media as Real Madrid travel to Villarreal, plus updates from Inter Milan v Roma and Marseille v PSG.
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Manchester United 3-2 Southampton

Manchester United 3-2 Southampton
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores a dramatic 87th-minute winner as Manchester United edge Southampton to win the EFL Cup.
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Geraghty to miss Cheltenham Festival

Geraghty to miss Cheltenham Festival
Jockey Barry Geraghty is ruled out of the Cheltenham Festival after sustaining injuries in a heavy fall at Kempton on Saturday.
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Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona

Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona
Lionel Messi scores a late winner as Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid to move top of La Liga.
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Wales Women rugby player dies in crash

Wales Women rugby player dies in crash
A woman who died in a crash in Neath Port Talbot is named as Wales rugby international Elli Norkett.
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Footballer's home burgled during match

Footballer's home burgled during match
Swindon Town captain is left "devastated" as sentimental jewellery and wedding rings are stolen from his home.
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Waring & Manley go close at Joburg Open

Waring & Manley go close at Joburg Open
South African Darren Fichardt wins an abbreviated Johannesburg Open by one shot from England's Paul Waring and Welshman Stuart Manley.
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Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 Stoke City

Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 Stoke City
Harry Kane scores his third hat-trick in nine games as Tottenham react to their European exit by hammering Stoke to go second in the league.
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Wasps 35-22 Gloucester

Wasps 35-22 Gloucester
Jimmy Gopperth scores a hat-trick as Premiership leaders Wasps secure a bonus-point win over Gloucester.
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Bristol 12-11 Bath

Bristol 12-11 Bath
Gavin Henson kicks all Bristol's points on his injury return as they beat rivals Bath for the first time in 11 years.
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Atletico Madrid 0-0 Barcelona

Atletico Madrid 0-0 Barcelona
Live text commentary, images and social media as Barcelona take on Atletico Madrid, bidding to go top of La Liga.
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Injured Hardie ruled out of Six Nations

Injured Hardie ruled out of Six Nations
Scotland back-row John Hardie is out of the Six Nations with a knee injury picked up in the win over Wales at Murrayfield.
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EFL Cup final: Man Utd v Southampton - build-up

EFL Cup final: Man Utd v Southampton - build-up
Follow live BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentary and text coverage from the EFL Cup final at Wembley.
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Norwich City 1-1 Ipswich Town

Norwich City 1-1 Ipswich Town
Jacob Murphy's equaliser for Norwich extends Ipswich's wait of almost eight years for a victory in an East Anglian derby.
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O'Neill does not want Leicester job

O'Neill does not want Leicester job
Ex-Leicester City boss Martin O'Neill rules himself out of replacing Claudio Ranieri and criticises the influence of players in modern football.
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Six Nations 2017: England v Italy

Six Nations 2017: England v Italy
Follow BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentary, live text, social media and images as England host Italy at Twickenham.
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Sunday's rugby league action

Sunday's rugby league action
Listen to local radio commentary of Sunday's rugby league fixtures in the Challenge Cup and the Championship.
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Baker airlifted to hospital after fall

Baker airlifted to hospital after fall
George Baker is airlifted to hospital after a fall during a race in Switzerland that results in the death of horse Boomerang Bob.
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Red Bull launches new RB13 car for 2017

Red Bull launches new RB13 car for 2017
Red Bull unveils the car many expect to be the closest challenger to world champions Mercedes in 2017 - the RB13
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Jamieson retires after depression fight

Jamieson retires after depression fight
London 2012 Olympic silver medallist Michael Jamieson reveals depression struggles on announcing retirement from swimming.
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Preview & key stats: England v Italy (Sun)

Preview & key stats: England v Italy (Sun)
Team news, match preview and statistics for Sunday's match between England and Italy at Twickenham
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I am a clean athlete - Farah

I am a clean athlete - Farah
Sir Mo Farah says he is a "clean athlete" after a leaked report suggested his American coach may have broken anti-doping rules.
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Sunday's Premiership rugby

Sunday's Premiership rugby
Follow live text and radio commentary of Bristol v Bath followed with updates from Wasps v Gloucester in the Premiership.
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Women's Six Nations: Ireland v France

Women's Six Nations: Ireland v France
Watch live BBC Sport coverage as Ireland face France in the Women's Six Nations at Donnybrook, Dublin.
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East Anglian derby - Norwich 0-0 Ipswich

East Anglian derby - Norwich 0-0 Ipswich
Norwich City host Ipswich Town in the Championship - follow live text coverage of the East Anglian derby at Carrow Road.
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Build-up to Spurs v Stoke & EFL Cup final

Build-up to Spurs v Stoke & EFL Cup final
Build-up and commentary from BBC Radio 5 live and BBC Radio London as Tottenham host Stoke in the Premier League.
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FA People’s Cup: First round - Day three

FA People’s Cup: First round - Day three
Follow live text commentary, match action and the best from social media on day three of the 2017 FA People’s Cup first round.
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Champion Rea clinches Australian double

Champion Rea clinches Australian double
Defending world champion Jonathan Rea wins both races in the opening round of the 2017 Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island.
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Undefeated Wilder retains WBC title

Undefeated Wilder retains WBC title
Deontay Wilder retains his WBC world heavyweight title with a fifth-round stoppage of fellow American Gerald Washington.
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Saturday, February 25, 2017

GB in men's skeleton

GB in men's skeleton
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the men's skeleton followed by the four-man bobsleigh at the World Championships in Konigssee, Germany.
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Pacquiao and Khan to fight in April

Pacquiao and Khan to fight in April
WBO world welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and Great Britain's Amir Khan agree to fight on 23 April.
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Salazar 'may have breached doping rules'

Salazar 'may have breached doping rules'
The American coach of Olympic champion Mo Farah may have broken anti-doping rules to boost the performance of some of his athletes, says a leaked report.
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England's Hatton second at Honda Classic

England's Hatton second at Honda Classic
England's Tyrrell Hatton is four shots behind leader Rickie Fowler going into the final round of the Honda Classic.
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Storming second half delights Cotter

Storming second half delights Cotter
Head coach Vern Cotter lauds Scotland's second-half display against Wales, as they rack up 20 unanswered points to win.
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'I wanted three points, kickers said no'

'I wanted three points, kickers said no'
Captain Alun Wyn Jones wanted to kick for goal at a crucial point against Scotland, but says his kickers said "no".
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Name the League Cup final goalscorers

Name the League Cup final goalscorers
The League Cup is the first major piece of silverware up for grabs in the English football season, but how well do you know past finals?
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Torquay United 2-3 Sutton United

Torquay United 2-3 Sutton United
Sutton are forced to play an outfield player in goal against Torquay following Wayne Shaw's resignation on Tuesday.
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What now for unhappy Howley and Wales?

What now for unhappy Howley and Wales?
Richard Williams witnesses the stark contrast between winner Vern Cotter and vanquished Welsh coach Rob Howley after Wales lose to Scotland.
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McDonnell loses world title challenge

McDonnell loses world title challenge
Gavin McDonnell fails in his bid to join his twin brother Jamie as a world champion with a majority-decision loss to Rey Vargas.
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Morgan top-scores in easy England win

Morgan top-scores in easy England win
Eoin Morgan top-scores as England warm up for their three-match ODI series in the West Indies with a 117-run win over a Vice Chancellor's XI.
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Geraghty suffers Cheltenham injury scare

Geraghty suffers Cheltenham injury scare
Jockey Barry Geraghty is at the centre of an injury scare 17 days before jump racing's Cheltenham Festival.
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McDonnell v Vargas - world title boxing

McDonnell v Vargas - world title boxing
Britain's Gavin McDonnell faces Mexico's Rey Vargas in his bid to join twin brother Jamie as a world champion - text & 5 live commentary.
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Ranieri speculation is untrue - Vardy

Ranieri speculation is untrue - Vardy
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy says speculation he was involved in Claudio Ranieri's dismissal is "untrue and extremely hurtful".
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When Ranieri invited BBC reporters in for coffee

When Ranieri invited BBC reporters in for coffee
BBC Radio Leicester reporters write an open letter after sacked Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri invited them in for coffee.
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Watford 1-1 West Ham United

Watford 1-1 West Ham United
Substitute Andre Ayew scores a second half equaliser to earn West Ham a Premier League point against Watford.
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Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 Reading

Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 Reading
Brighton take advantage of Newcastle's slip-up as they beat Reading to go a point clear at the top of the Championship.
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Juventus v Empoli

Juventus v Empoli
Live text commentary, the latest images and social media interaction from Serie A as Juventus host Empoli.
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Ireland 19-9 France

Ireland 19-9 France
Ireland beat France 19-9 in Dublin to keep alive their hopes of winning a third Six Nations Championship in four years.
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Svitolina wins Dubai Championships

Svitolina wins Dubai Championships
World number 13 Elina Svitolina beat Caroline Wozniacki in straight sets to win the Dubai Championships.
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Watford 1-0 West Ham - Deeney scores early penalty

Watford 1-0 West Ham - Deeney scores early penalty
BBC Radio London commentary, live text, images and social media from Watford against West Ham in the late Premier League game.
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Celtic 2-0 Hamilton Academical

Celtic 2-0 Hamilton Academical
Moussa Dembele scores twice against Hamilton Academical as leaders Celtic secure their 21st consecutive Premiership victory.
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Crystal Palace 1-0 Middlesbrough

Crystal Palace 1-0 Middlesbrough
Patrick van Aanholt scores the winner for Crystal Palace, as they move out of the Premier League's relegation zone by beating Middlesbrough.
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Chelsea 3-1 Swansea City

Chelsea 3-1 Swansea City
Chelsea stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 11 points after victory over Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.
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Newcastle United 2-2 Bristol City

Newcastle United 2-2 Bristol City
Ciaran Clark scores a late header as Championship leaders Newcastle come from 2-0 down to draw at home to Bristol City.
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Pilgrims Bay takes surprise Kempton win

Pilgrims Bay takes surprise Kempton win
The Neil Mulholland-trained Pilgrims Bay produces a surprise win in the BetBright Chase at Kempton Park.
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Scotland 29-13 Wales

Scotland 29-13 Wales
Scotland produce a spirited second-half display to defeat Wales at Murrayfield, with Tommy Seymour and Tim Visser the hosts' try-scorers.
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Rugby players held in Paris drugs raid

Rugby players held in Paris drugs raid
The former Australian and New Zealand internationals were buying cocaine, police sources say.
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Muirhead secures seventh Scottish title

Muirhead secures seventh Scottish title
Eve Muirhead's rink successfully defend their Scottish National Championship with a 6-4 victory over Hannah Fleming's team in Perth.
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Shooter Cockbill wins World Cup silver

Shooter Cockbill wins World Cup silver
Britain's Ryan Cockbill wins Britain's second medal at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
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England women 29-15 Italy women

England women 29-15 Italy women
England continue their 100% start to the Women's Six Nations with a five-try home win over a spirited Italy side.
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Chelsea v Swansea City

Chelsea v Swansea City
Follow BBC Radio 5 live commentary, live text, images and analysis from the Premier League game between Chelsea and Swansea City.
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Saturday's Premiership rugby

Saturday's Premiership rugby
Listen to BBC radio and follow live text commentary from Sunday's games in the Premiership, including Saracens v Sale Sharks.
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Saturday's Scottish football

Saturday's Scottish football
Radio and text coverage of Saturday's Scottish football, with action in all four SPFL divisions.
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Weekend team news for England & Scotland

Weekend team news for England & Scotland
Previews of the weekend's Premier League, Championship and Scottish Premiership games.
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Six Nations 2017: Scotland v Wales

Six Nations 2017: Scotland v Wales
Live BBC TV and radio coverage, plus highlights, live text, social media and images as Scotland host Wales before Ireland take on France.
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Challenge Cup: Siddal v Toronto Wolfpack

Challenge Cup: Siddal v Toronto Wolfpack
Watch live worldwide BBC Sport coverage from the third round of the Challenge Cup as Siddal host Toronto Wolfpack.
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Leeds v Sheffield Wednesday - text & radio

Leeds v Sheffield Wednesday - text & radio
Live text coverage of Saturday's EFL fixtures, starting with BBC Radio 5 live commentary of Leeds v Sheffield Wednesday.
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Testing time: What to look out for

Testing time: What to look out for
Ten teams. Radically different rules. Faster cars. More demands on drivers. What to watch out for as pre-season testing begins on Monday.
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Premier League build-up & your club's worst decision

Premier League build-up & your club's worst decision
Follow build-up, team news, analysis and the best of social media before six Premier League games this afternoon.
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Rea starts title defence with victory

Rea starts title defence with victory
Defending world champion Jonathan Rea wins the opening race of the 2017 Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island.
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FA People’s Cup: First round

FA People’s Cup: First round
Follow live text commentary from across day two of the first round of the FA People’s Cup.
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Australia thrash India in first Test

Australia thrash India in first Test
India's run of 19 unbeaten Tests is emphatically ended as they are beaten by 333 runs by Australia in the first of a four-match series.
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Williams launch new car for 2017 season

Williams launch new car for 2017 season
Williams unveil their new car for the 2017 season, with the challenger carrying a predominantly white livery.
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Yarnold up to third before final run

Yarnold up to third before final run
Olympic champion Lizzy Yarnold moves up to third place before the final run at the Skeleton World Championships.
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Friday, February 24, 2017

Harlequins 18-27 Leicester

Harlequins 18-27 Leicester
Leicester score 24 second-half points as they recover to beat Harlequins and move level with fourth-placed Bath.
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Warrington 22-30 Castleford

Warrington 22-30 Castleford
Greg Eden scores a brace of tries to help Castleford Tigers earn victory at Warrington in Super League.
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Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2-1 Rangers

Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2-1 Rangers
Billy Mckay scores a stunning overhead kick as Inverness Caley Thistle beat Rangers to move off bottom spot in the table.
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Wolves 1-2 Birmingham City

Wolves 1-2 Birmingham City
Birmingham City hold on to beat local rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers and earn a first away win under Gianfranco Zola.
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Morgan wants England captaincy to 2019

Morgan wants England captaincy to 2019
One-day captain Eoin Morgan says he has given up on playing Test cricket again but aims to lead England to the 2019 World Cup.
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Edinburgh 17-18 Cardiff Blues

Edinburgh 17-18 Cardiff Blues
Lloyd Williams scores a late try as Cardiff Blues recover from 11 points down to snatch victory over Edinburgh.
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Scotland Women 15-14 Wales Women

Scotland Women 15-14 Wales Women
Scotland secure their first Women's Six Nations win since 2010 after recovering from two tries down to beat Wales.
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Scrum V: Scotland U20 v Wales U20

Scrum V: Scotland U20 v Wales U20
Watch BBC Red Button coverage of the U20s Six Nations as Scotland face Wales at Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld.
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Hartley first name on teamsheet - Jones

Hartley first name on teamsheet - Jones
England captain Dylan Hartley was the "first name on the teamsheet" for Sunday's Six Nations match against Italy, says boss Eddie Jones.
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BBL: Worcester Wolves v Plymouth Raiders

BBL: Worcester Wolves v Plymouth Raiders
Watch live coverage from the second leg of the BBL Trophy semi-final between Worcester Wolves v Plymouth Raiders. Tip-off at 19:30 GMT.
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Harlequins v Leicester Tigers - radio & text

Harlequins v Leicester Tigers - radio & text
Follow local radio and live text commentary as Leicester look to move into the Premiership's top four with victory at Harlequins.
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Friday's Super League action

Friday's Super League action
Listen to live radio commentary from Friday's action in the Super League including Castleford Tigers' trip to Warrington Wolves and Leeds Rhinos' clash against Salford Red Devils.
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Scotland v Wales starts pivotal weekend

Scotland v Wales starts pivotal weekend
Injury-hit Scotland will attempt to end a decade-long winless streak against Wales as the Six Nations resumes this weekend.
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EFL - Mowbray's first game as Blackburn boss

EFL - Mowbray's first game as Blackburn boss
Follow live text commentary from the Championship, as Wolves host rivals Birmingham and Tony Mowbray's Blackburn play Burton.
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Inverness CT v Rangers - radio & text

Inverness CT v Rangers - radio & text
BBC Radio Scotland and live text coverage of Inverness Caledonian Thistle's Scottish Premiership meeting with Rangers.
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Edinburgh Rugby v Cardiff Blues

Edinburgh Rugby v Cardiff Blues
Watch live BBC Two Scotland and BBC Two Wales coverage of Edinburgh Rugby v Cardiff Blues in the Pro12.
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Kerber misses out on top ranking

Kerber misses out on top ranking
Angelique Kerber misses the chance to regain the world number one ranking with defeat by Elina Svitolina at the Dubai Championships.
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GB's Yarnold fourth going into day two

GB's Yarnold fourth going into day two
Olympic skeleton champion Lizzy Yarnold is fourth overnight at the World Championships after the second run is cancelled.
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Women's Six Nations: Scotland v Wales

Women's Six Nations: Scotland v Wales
Watch live BBC Sport coverage as Scotland Women face Wales Women in the Women's Six Nations at Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld.
http://ift.tt/2kUOR70

FA People’s Cup: First round

FA People’s Cup: First round
Follow live text commentary from across day one of the first round of the FA People’s Cup.
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After Ranieri, who next for Leicester?

After Ranieri, who next for Leicester?
Phil McNulty takes a look at the leading candidates to replace recently sacked Claudio Ranieri as Leicester manager.
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My dream has died - sacked Ranieri

My dream has died - sacked Ranieri
Claudio Ranieri says his "dream died" when he was sacked as Leicester manager nine months after winning the title.
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Giovinazzi to replace Wehrlein

Giovinazzi to replace Wehrlein
Ferrari driver Antonio Giovinazzi will replace Sauber's Pascal Wehrlein in the first Formula 1 pre-season test in Barcelona.
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Alonso not satisfied by podium finishes

Alonso not satisfied by podium finishes
Fernando Alonso says podium finishes will “probably not” be enough to satisfy him in this year, but is realistic about McLaren's expectations.
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Rooney involved at Wembley - Mourinho

Rooney involved at Wembley - Mourinho
Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho says Wayne Rooney will be part of the EFL Cup final squad, a day after the forward announced he was staying at the club.
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Brown still available for Scotland

Brown still available for Scotland
Celtic captain Scott Brown will make himself available for Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia next month.
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Bastia punished for Balotelli abuse

Bastia punished for Balotelli abuse
French side Bastia have been ordered to close part of their stadium after Nice striker Mario Balotelli was racially abused.
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No Ranieri revolt - Shakespeare

No Ranieri revolt - Shakespeare
Leicester caretaker boss Craig Shakespeare denies a player revolt led to the sacking of Claudio Ranieri as manager.
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Fastest way down a chute? - Sport quiz of the week

Fastest way down a chute? - Sport quiz of the week
What's the fastest way down a chute? Who else got the boot this week apart from Claudio Ranieri? Test yourself with BBC Sport and A Question of Sport's weekly quiz.
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Man Utd face Rostov in Europa League

Man Utd face Rostov in Europa League
Manchester United are drawn against Russian side FC Rostov in the Europa League last 16.
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Wigan-Widnes switched to Vikings' home

Wigan-Widnes switched to Vikings' home
Wigan Warriors' "home" Super League fixture against Widnes on Friday is switched to the Vikings' Select Security Stadium.
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McLaren reveal orange, black & white car

McLaren reveal orange, black & white car
McLaren-Honda unveil their 2017 Formula 1 car in a brand new orange, black and white livery.
http://ift.tt/2lzcq48

‘The Daily’: A Defiant Display of Conservative Unity

‘The Daily’: A Defiant Display of Conservative Unity
We discuss the message sent by President Trump’s top deputies to the party faithful on Thursday: the Republicans are winning the fight.
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Ferrari unveil new car for 2017 season

Ferrari unveil new car for 2017 season
Ferrari drivers Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen launch the new SF70-H ahead of the 2017 season.
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Te'o to start for England against Italy

Te'o to start for England against Italy
Rugby league convert Ben Te'o makes his first Test start and scrum-half Danny Care is recalled in the England team to face Italy.
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Take It Slow for Roman Cocktail Hour

Take It Slow for Roman Cocktail Hour
Partaking in aperitivo time, that easy stretch of sipping and snacking.
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Buttered Swordfish for Finicky Kids — With Plenty of Sauce for the Adults

Buttered Swordfish for Finicky Kids — With Plenty of Sauce for the Adults
A meal that will please your children and satisfy an adult’s desire for flavor.
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Floating With Leviathans in the South Pacific

Floating With Leviathans in the South Pacific
Pilot and humpback whales congregate in Tonga to raise their newborn calves.
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The 2.12.17 Issue

The 2.12.17 Issue
Readers respond.
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How to Block Out Pain

How to Block Out Pain
Avoid worry and fear. Picture a nice place in your mind’s eye.
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Judge John Hodgman on Your Boyfriend’s Greasy Pompadour

Judge John Hodgman on Your Boyfriend’s Greasy Pompadour
You knew what you were getting yourself into when you decided to date Skeeter.
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World Championships: Men's & women's skeleton

World Championships: Men's & women's skeleton
Watch live BBC Red Button coverage of the men's and women's skeleton events at the Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Championships in Konigssee, Germany.
http://ift.tt/2meG0xh

It's your People's Cup - get involved!

It's your People's Cup - get involved!
The FA People's Cup is back with more than 6,000 teams battling it out in round one out this weekend - help us make it the best one yet.
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Jeremy Guscott's Six Nations hyenas

Jeremy Guscott's Six Nations hyenas
Forget jackals, these guys are hyenas - the aggressive beasts who are turnover kings at the ruck. Jeremy Guscott has picked his top six.
http://ift.tt/2meu9z3

Sportsday - Ranieri reaction & PL news conferences

Sportsday - Ranieri reaction & PL news conferences
Reaction to Claudio Ranieri's sacking, Premier League and EFL Cup final news conferences and Europa League draw, plus all the news and gossip.
http://ift.tt/2l6gJAl

Thursday, February 23, 2017

'I'll learn lesson from Paris blunder'

'I'll learn lesson from Paris blunder'
In his latest BBC Sport column, Scotland fly-half Finn Russell talks about that missed kick against France and looks ahead to Saturday's meeting with Wales.
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British Lionhearts beat France in Paris

British Lionhearts beat France in Paris
British Lionhearts win their Group B World Series of Boxing match against France Fighting Roosters.
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Why Man Utd must keep Ibrahimovic - Shearer

Why Man Utd must keep Ibrahimovic - Shearer
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's goals and sheer presence make him Manchester United's most vital player, says Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer.
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Were Leicester right to sack Ranieri?

Were Leicester right to sack Ranieri?
Claudio Ranieri was a man of manners and dignity at Leicester City but why did his reservoir of goodwill run dry?
http://ift.tt/2lLfo5O

Third man arrested over spot-fixing

Third man arrested over spot-fixing
A third suspect is arrested by the National Crime Agency as part of an investigation into cricket spot-fixing.
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5 live Football Daily - Ranieri reaction

5 live Football Daily - Ranieri reaction
Reaction to Leicester City sacking manager Claudio Ranieri, nine months after he guided them to an historic Premier League title win.
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Manchester's Cold War - battle of footballing youth

Manchester's Cold War - battle of footballing youth
We investigate the lengths that the Manchester clubs go to in order to secure talent from a very early age.
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Armstrong to face November trial

Armstrong to face November trial
Banned cyclist Lance Armstrong's $100m (£79m) legal fight with the US government has been set for trial in November.
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Thistlecrack blow 'hit Tizzard for six'

Thistlecrack blow 'hit Tizzard for six'
Trainer Colin Tizzard says ruling out favourite Thistlecrack from next month's Cheltenham Gold Cup "hit him for six".
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Storm Doris causes Wigan postponement

Storm Doris causes Wigan postponement
Wigan's Super League match against Widnes at the DW Stadium on Friday is postponed because of Storm Doris.
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Lawro v Let it Shine judge Martin Kemp

Lawro v Let it Shine judge Martin Kemp
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on Let it Shine judge Martin Kemp in this week's Premier League fixtures and the EFL Cup final.
http://ift.tt/2mi272C

Three Russian athletes clear to compete

Three Russian athletes clear to compete
Three Russian athletes given clearance to compete internationally under a neutral flag by athletics' world governing body the IAAF.
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Tottenham 2-2 Gent (agg 2-3)

Tottenham 2-2 Gent (agg 2-3)
Tottenham Hotspur are knocked out of the Europa League at the last-32 stage as Gent hold them to a draw at a sell-out Wembley.
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Hull FC 14-16 Catalans

Hull FC 14-16 Catalans
Luke Walsh kicks 12 points as Catalans edge a bruising game with Hull FC to earn a second win in two and go top of Super League.
http://ift.tt/2lAYBQP

Ranieri sacking unforgivable - Lineker

Ranieri sacking unforgivable - Lineker
Leicester's decision to sack boss Claudio Ranieri nine months after he won the Premier League title is "unforgivable", says Gary Lineker.
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Listen: Reaction as Leicester sack Ranieri

Listen: Reaction as Leicester sack Ranieri
Reaction to Leicester City sacking manager Claudio Ranieri, nine months after he guided them to an historic Premier League title win.
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Queen a fan of gymnastics, says Whitlock

Queen a fan of gymnastics, says Whitlock
Double Olympic champion Max Whitlock says the Queen is a fan of gymnastics as he is appointed an MBE for his services to sport.
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Leicester sack title-winning Ranieri

Leicester sack title-winning Ranieri
Manager Claudio Ranieri is sacked by Leicester City, nine months after leading them to the Premier League title.
http://ift.tt/2lPoP4K

Listen: City v United - Manchester's Cold War

Listen: City v United - Manchester's Cold War
We hear from youth coaches, scouts, academy directors and parents about how children as young as four are being wooed and won.
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Hinch named goalkeeper of the year

Hinch named goalkeeper of the year
Maddie Hinch is named Female Goalkeeper of the Year as Great Britain win a hat-trick of world hockey awards.
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Swindon's Sherwood gets stadium ban

Swindon's Sherwood gets stadium ban
Swindon director of football Tim Sherwood will serve a two-match stadium ban after admitting he abused a match official.
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Rooney 'staying at Manchester United'

Rooney 'staying at Manchester United'
Wayne Rooney is staying at Manchester United, the striker announces in a statement.
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Conte meets England rugby boss Jones

Conte meets England rugby boss Jones
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte visits England rugby union boss Eddie Jones to "gain inspiration and tactical ideas".
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Has the Big Sam bounce deserted Palace?

Has the Big Sam bounce deserted Palace?
Sam Allardyce has traditionally made an instant impact at clubs - so why is it not happening at Crystal Palace?
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'My twin brother's done it - now it's my turn'

'My twin brother's done it - now it's my turn'
Doncaster's McDonnell twins could both hold world titles, so how do two brothers drive one another to boxing greatness?
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Yarnold 'fired up by failure'

Yarnold 'fired up by failure'
Olympic skeleton champion Lizzy Yarnold says she is "fired up" for the World Championships after a "disappointing" return.
http://ift.tt/2kQoZJt

Thompson & Waterman rested against Italy

Thompson & Waterman rested against Italy
Lydia Thompson and Danielle Waterman - the top try-scorers in the Women's Six Nations - are rested for England's match against Italy.
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Sexton back as Ireland face France

Sexton back as Ireland face France
Fit-again Johnny Sexton is named in the Ireland team to face France in Saturday's Six Nations game in Dublin.
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Cavendish wins opening Abu Dhabi stage

Cavendish wins opening Abu Dhabi stage
Britain's Mark Cavendish wins the first stage of the Abu Dhabi Tour in a sprint finish from Andre Greipel and Niccolo Bonifazio.
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Solomona court case set to be adjourned

Solomona court case set to be adjourned
The court case against Sale Sharks winger Denny Solomona by Castleford, at the High Court, could be adjourned.
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Salford and Hull KR fined by RFL

Salford and Hull KR fined by RFL
The RFL fines Hull KR and Salford Red Devils after crowd trouble at Craven Park in last season's Million Pound Game.
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Shearer to investigate football & dementia

Shearer to investigate football & dementia
Former England captain Alan Shearer will present a BBC One documentary this summer on scientific research linking football and dementia.
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France make three changes for Ireland

France make three changes for Ireland
France bring in prop Rabah Slimani, flanker Bernard le Roux and wing Yoann Huget to face Ireland in the Six Nations on Saturday.
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Barclay skippers much-changed Scots

Barclay skippers much-changed Scots
John Barclay will captain a Scotland side featuring five changes for the Six Nations encounter at home to Wales.
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Hamilton debuts new Mercedes car

Hamilton debuts new Mercedes car
Lewis Hamilton puts the first laps on the Mercedes car he hopes will make him world champion for the fourth time in 2017.
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Driving Adam Peaty and British Swimming

Driving Adam Peaty and British Swimming
The motivating force behind the remarkable rise of Adam Peaty has a new job at British Swimming and Mel Marshall is relishing it.
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Quiz: When legends leave their clubs

Quiz: When legends leave their clubs
With Wayne Rooney linked with a move to China, have a go at our quiz and see how other club legends left when their time was up.
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Arsenal's Cazorla out for rest of season

Arsenal's Cazorla out for rest of season
Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury, despite having surgery in December.
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What could Rooney expect from the Chinese Super League?

What could Rooney expect from the Chinese Super League?
If Wayne Rooney was tempted to swap Manchester for the far east, what could he expect to find?
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The Jobs Americans Do

The Jobs Americans Do
Popular ideas about the working class are woefully out of date. Here are nine people who tell a truer story of what the American work force does today — and will do tomorrow.
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The Future of Not Working

The Future of Not Working
As automation reduces the need for human labor, some Silicon Valley executives think a universal income will be the answer — and the beta test is happening in Kenya.
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Learning to Love Our Robot Co-Workers

Learning to Love Our Robot Co-Workers
The most important frontier for robots is not the work they take from humans but the work they do with humans — which requires learning on both sides.
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Divisions of Labor

Divisions of Labor
New kinds of work require new ideas — and new ways of organizing.
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The Retraining Paradox

The Retraining Paradox
Many Americans need jobs, or want better jobs, while employers have good jobs they can’t fill. Matching them up is the tricky part.
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Man Utd top Chinese online charts

Man Utd top Chinese online charts
Manchester United replace Bayern Munich as the most popular team online in China, according to an new report.
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Sportsday - European football reaction & gossip

Sportsday - European football reaction & gossip
Latest on Leicester's defeat and Manchester United's win in Europe, Wayne Rooney's possible move to China, plus gossip and debate.
http://ift.tt/2lb9F6s

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Haye wants physical barrier from Bellew

Haye wants physical barrier from Bellew
David Haye calls for a physical barrier to be placed between him and Tony Bellew in the build-up to their 4 March fight.
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Leicester have a big heart - Ranieri

Leicester have a big heart - Ranieri
Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri praises his side's "big heart" after scoring an away goal in their Champions League last 16 tie at Sevilla.
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Shorter Six Nations impossible - Hogg

Shorter Six Nations impossible - Hogg
Proposals to condense the Six Nations into five consecutive weeks would be "impossible" for players, says Scotland's Stuart Hogg.
http://ift.tt/2l1h72X

Diamond banned for abusing officials

Diamond banned for abusing officials
Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond is banned for six weeks by the Rugby Football Union for verbally abusing match officials.
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Bedene knocked out in Marseille

Bedene knocked out in Marseille
British number four Aljaz Bedene is knocked out of the Open 13 second round by Frenchman Lucas Pouille in Marseille.
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Hibernian 3-1 Heart of Midlothian

Hibernian 3-1 Heart of Midlothian
Holders Hibernian beat Edinburgh rivals Hearts to set up a home Scottish Cup quarter-final with Ayr United.
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Bristol City 0-2 Fulham

Bristol City 0-2 Fulham
Bristol City lose for a 10th time in 13 league games as Fulham win at Ashton Gate to go seventh in the Championship.
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FC Porto 0-2 Juventus

FC Porto 0-2 Juventus
Juventus take a firm grip of their last-16 tie as goals from Marko Pjaca and Daniel Alves beat 10-man Porto.
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Mkhitaryan and Carrick doubts for final

Mkhitaryan and Carrick doubts for final
Manchester United's Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Michael Carrick are likely to miss Sunday's EFL Cup final against Southampton, says United boss Jose Mourinho.
http://ift.tt/2lqpwjP

Valencia 2-1 Real Madrid

Valencia 2-1 Real Madrid
Leaders Real Madrid suffer just their second La Liga loss of the season after a shock defeat against Valencia.
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Bristol City v Fulham - text commentary

Bristol City v Fulham - text commentary
Follow live text coverage, analysis and social media reaction as Bristol City host Fulham in the Championship.
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Budapest to drop bid for 2024 Olympics

Budapest to drop bid for 2024 Olympics
Budapest is to drop its bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games, a Hungarian government spokesman says.
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Farrell hails advice from Wilkinson

Farrell hails advice from Wilkinson
Owen Farrell hails the "massive understanding" of England coaching consultant Jonny Wilkinson as he prepares to win his 50th Test cap.
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Hibernian v Hearts

Hibernian v Hearts
Live text and BBC Radio Scotland commentary of the Scottish Cup fifth-round replay at Easter Road.
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Africa eyes 10 places at 2026 World Cup

Africa eyes 10 places at 2026 World Cup
Africa will be looking to double the number of places it has at an expanded World Cup from 2026.
http://ift.tt/2l8VMpg

Did these crazy F1 car launches happen?

Did these crazy F1 car launches happen?
Superman and the Spice Girls? Can you remember which of these bizarre F1 car launches actually happened?
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53 players investigated over betting

53 players investigated over betting
Figures showing that 53 footballers have been reported over potential betting offences are the "tip of the iceberg", says a sport integrity expert.
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Silverstone Circuit 'no longer for sale'

Silverstone Circuit 'no longer for sale'
British Racing Drivers Club will 'go it alone' after deciding to shelve plans to sell Silverstone.
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Lallana signs Liverpool deal to 2020

Lallana signs Liverpool deal to 2020
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana extends his contract with the club until 2020, with the option of a further year.
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BBC to show Chelsea v Man Utd in FA Cup

BBC to show Chelsea v Man Utd in FA Cup
The FA Cup quarter-finals between Chelsea and Manchester United and Tottenham and Millwall will be broadcast live on BBC One.
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Italy make four changes to face England

Italy make four changes to face England
Exeter's Michele Campagnaro is one of four Italy changes for Sunday's Six Nations match with England at Twickenham.
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Force India aim to break into top three

Force India aim to break into top three
Force India aim to break into the Formula 1 constructors' championship top three for the first time after launching their 2017 car.
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Hamilton expects 'massive challenge'

Hamilton expects 'massive challenge'
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton says he believes the new faster Formula 1 cars this year will be a "massive challenge".
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BBC Sport to show World Championships

BBC Sport to show World Championships
August's badminton World Championships will be streamed live on the BBC Sport website, with televised highlights to follow the final.
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Would a move to China work for Rooney?

Would a move to China work for Rooney?
Richard Conway asks whether a move to China would suit Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, his family and the Chinese government.
http://ift.tt/2kLVRTF

Rooney unlikely to leave this month

Rooney unlikely to leave this month
Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney is unlikely to leave Old Trafford for the Chinese Super League this month.
http://ift.tt/2lLbfQ0

McLaren sign British teenager Norris

McLaren sign British teenager Norris
McLaren sign British teenager Lando Norris to their young driver programme, with a view to developing him towards a Formula 1 career.
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Listen: Afternoon Edition at Mercedes

Listen: Afternoon Edition at Mercedes
BBC Radio 5 live's Sarah Brett is live from the Mercedes F1 factory in Brackley as the team prepare their 2017 car.
http://ift.tt/2lFrJZ9

Analysis: Man City are dangerous when brave - but they won't win the Champions League

Analysis: Man City are dangerous when brave - but they won't win the Champions League
Man City were brilliant going forward against Monaco but their defence is not good enough to conquer Europe, says BBC Radio 5 live pundit Chris Waddle.
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Scotland Women bring in flanker Forsyth

Scotland Women bring in flanker Forsyth
Jemma Forsyth replaces the injured Karen Dunbar in Scotland's only change for their Women's Six Nations match against Wales.
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Mowbray appointed new Blackburn boss

Mowbray appointed new Blackburn boss
Championship strugglers Blackburn Rovers appoint Tony Mowbray as their new head coach, replacing Owen Coyle.
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Yates brothers to miss Tour de France

Yates brothers to miss Tour de France
Britons Adam and Simon Yates will miss the Tour de France to tackle the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a Espana.
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Wasps bring in three for next season

Wasps bring in three for next season
Wasps sign winger Marcus Watson and prop Ben Harris from Newcastle, plus Nottingham hooker Antonio Harris, for 2017-18.
http://ift.tt/2lnLCUa

Liverpool FC in £50m training ground move

Liverpool FC in £50m training ground move
The Reds are proposing to sell Melwood and transform its Kirkby facility.
http://ift.tt/2lnHSSI

The rugby team using ballet in training

The rugby team using ballet in training
Wigan Warriors Under-19s team have started taking weekly ballet classes - and are noticing the difference.
http://ift.tt/2m6Y8ci

Can Therapists Fake Their Own Online Reviews?

Can Therapists Fake Their Own Online Reviews?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether it’s okay to post composite “patient” reviews on a referral site or to fudge blood-iron readings to enable donations.
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Letter of Recommendation: Subway Napping

Letter of Recommendation: Subway Napping
Is there a more quintessentially urban act?
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Taylor becomes NZ leading ODI centurion

Taylor becomes NZ leading ODI centurion
Ross Taylor becomes New Zealand's leading one-day international centurion as his unbeaten 102 helps his side beat South Africa.
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Sevilla game could turn season - Ranieri

Sevilla game could turn season - Ranieri
Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri says Wednesday's Champions League knockout game at Sevilla could be a turning point for the Foxes.
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North starts for Wales in Scotland

North starts for Wales in Scotland
Wing George North recovers from a bruised thigh to start for Wales in Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland.
http://ift.tt/2mbcxBc

Sportsday - Champions League reaction & gossip

Sportsday - Champions League reaction & gossip
Manchester City beat Monaco in Champions League thriller, build-up to Leicester and Manchester United ties, gossip and debate.
http://ift.tt/2lu4fnT

'Man City must score or be eliminated'

'Man City must score or be eliminated'
Man City "will be eliminated" if they do not score at Monaco in their Champions League last-16 second leg, says manager Pep Guardiola.
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'Man City need Aguero now more than ever'

'Man City need Aguero now more than ever'
Striker Sergio Aguero demonstrated why he is fit to play his part in Pep Guardiola's side after scoring in Manchester City's 5-3 win over Monaco.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Shaw 'piegate' resignation 'a nightmare'

Shaw 'piegate' resignation 'a nightmare'
The resignation of 'piegate' keeper Wayne Shaw following Sutton United's FA Cup heroics is devastating, says manager Paul Doswell.
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Bath duo Fotuali'i and Louw suspended

Bath duo Fotuali'i and Louw suspended
Kahn Fotuali'i and Francois Louw are banned for two weeks over separate incidents in Bath's win over Harlequins.
http://ift.tt/2l5qXl5

Huddersfield Town 1-0 Reading

Huddersfield Town 1-0 Reading
Huddersfield move to within four points of the automatic promotion spots thanks to Philip Billing's winner against Reading.
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Manchester City 5-3 Monaco

Manchester City 5-3 Monaco
Man City twice come from behind to beat Monaco in a thrilling Champions League last 16 first-leg tie at the Etihad Stadium.
http://ift.tt/2m9y0u1

Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2-4 Atletico Madrid

Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2-4 Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid score four away goals to beat Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in Germany.
http://ift.tt/2lkgMvK

Mourinho not ruling out Rooney exit

Mourinho not ruling out Rooney exit
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has not ruled out captain Wayne Rooney leaving the club this month.
http://ift.tt/2kWtgpN

Latest F1 2017 car launch pictures

Latest F1 2017 car launch pictures
Keep up to date with all the latest pictures from F1's new car launches as teams prepare for the 2017 season opener in Australia.
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Too many foreign managers - Giggs

Too many foreign managers - Giggs
Ryan Giggs says there are too many foreign coaches in the Premier League, with British managers not given a chance.
http://ift.tt/2l4KfqV

EFL action & reaction to Coyle exit

EFL action & reaction to Coyle exit
Listen to BBC Radio Lancashire reaction to Owen Coyle's departure from Blackburn, followed by coverage of Tuesday's EFL games.
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Federer commits to Basel until 2019

Federer commits to Basel until 2019
Eighteen-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer signs a new three-year deal to play at the Basel event until the age of 38.
http://ift.tt/2lD3s6c

Saint-Étienne v Manchester United

Saint-Étienne v Manchester United
Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Europa League game between Saint-Étienne and Manchester United.
http://ift.tt/2lrpZAA

Sutton reserve keeper Shaw resigns

Sutton reserve keeper Shaw resigns
Sutton accept the resignation of reserve goalkeeper Wayne Shaw, who is under investigation for potentially breaching betting rules.
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Coyle leaves Championship club Blackburn

Coyle leaves Championship club Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers manager Owen Coyle leaves the Championship side by mutual consent with the club in relegation trouble.
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'Confident' Renault unveil new challenger

'Confident' Renault unveil new challenger
Renault bosses declare themselves "very confident" of a significant step forward in competitiveness as they launch their 2017 car.
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Super League 'could expand to Australia'

Super League 'could expand to Australia'
English rugby league should look to expand to Australia, according to Wakefield director of rugby John Kear.
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North trains before Wales v Scotland

North trains before Wales v Scotland
Wales wing George North trains with Wales five days before their Six Nations clash with Scotland at Murrayfield.
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BBC to show Man City v Huddersfield

BBC to show Man City v Huddersfield
The FA Cup fifth-round replay between Manchester City and Huddersfield on Wednesday, 1 March will be shown live on BBC One.
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Test your Champions League wits

Test your Champions League wits
Are you destined for continental glory? Or to be a last-16 footnote? Take our Champions League quiz and find out.
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Former police chief made Ukad chairman

Former police chief made Ukad chairman
Former head of the National Crime Squad and the Serious Organised Crime Agency, Trevor Pearce, is appointed chairman of UK Anti-Doping.
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Gold Cup favourite Thistlecrack out

Gold Cup favourite Thistlecrack out
Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Thistlecrack is ruled out for the rest of the season with a slight tendon tear.
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Muir bids for Euro indoors double gold

Muir bids for Euro indoors double gold
Laura Muir will attempt to win 1500m and 3,000m gold at the European Indoor Championships in Serbia in March as GB announces its team.
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Solomona good enough for England - Monye

Solomona good enough for England - Monye
Former England winger Ugo Monye believes Sale's Denny Solomona should play for the national team when eligible to do so.
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Faletau admits competition in back row

Faletau admits competition in back row
Taulupe Faletau says it will be difficult to regain his place in Wales' back row for Saturday's Six Nations game against Scotland.
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Keeper's pie eating under investigation

Keeper's pie eating under investigation
The Gambling Commission is investigating whether there was a breach of betting regulations during Arsenal's FA Cup win over Sutton on Monday.
http://ift.tt/2l3msrr

Ireland target first Test match in 2018

Ireland target first Test match in 2018
Ireland aim to play their first Test in 2018 rather than this year, according to Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom.
http://ift.tt/2kUtr4S

England name squad for SheBelieves Cup

England name squad for SheBelieves Cup
Liverpool defender Casey Stoney recovers from injury and is recalled to the England squad for the SheBelieves Cup in the United States.
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Have We Lost Sight of the Promise of Public Schools?

Have We Lost Sight of the Promise of Public Schools?
The arguments over the confirmation of the new secretary of education were about something bigger: which government institutions benefit which citizens.
http://ift.tt/2kU4Ygd

John Legend Can’t Pretend Times Are Normal

John Legend Can’t Pretend Times Are Normal
The singer and actor on the “La La Land” controversy, forms of resistance and playing the role of Frederick Douglass.
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'Another slap in Test cricket's face'

'Another slap in Test cricket's face'
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen says the IPL auction on Monday delivered "another slap in Test cricket's face".
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Mako Vunipola set to return for England

Mako Vunipola set to return for England
Mako Vunipola is set for his 2017 Six Nations debut after being included in a 28-man England squad in the build-up to Sunday's game against Italy.
http://ift.tt/2lpHRMc

Cockerill to direct 'lost' Edinburgh

Cockerill to direct 'lost' Edinburgh
Richard Cockerill says he has a "little bit of sorting out to do" and will prioritise local talent when he takes over as Edinburgh head coach.
http://ift.tt/2kTQDjW

Sportsday - football news and gossip

Sportsday - football news and gossip
Reaction to Arsenal's FA Cup win at Sutton, Champions League build-up and team news, gossip and debate.
http://ift.tt/2lhig9W

Monday, February 20, 2017

5 live Rugby Union Weekly: Italy 'biggest challenge for a coach'

5 live Rugby Union Weekly: Italy 'biggest challenge for a coach'
Ugo Monye and Chris Jones look ahead to the weekend’s action in the Six Nations in BBC Radio 5 live's Rugby Union Weekly, including an interview with Nick Mallett.
http://ift.tt/2lF3VoN

Newcastle United 2-0 Aston Villa

Newcastle United 2-0 Aston Villa
Newcastle United move one point clear at the top of the Championship, scoring in each half to defeat Aston Villa.
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Edmund wins opener at Delray Beach

Edmund wins opener at Delray Beach
Briton Kyle Edmund makes an impressive start at the Delray Beach Open with victory over France's Adrian Mannarino.
http://ift.tt/2kFssu8

5 live Rugby Union Weekly: Italy 'biggest challenge for a coach'

5 live Rugby Union Weekly: Italy 'biggest challenge for a coach'
Ugo Monye and Chris Jones look ahead to the weekend’s action in the Six Nations in BBC Radio 5 live's Rugby Union Weekly, including an interview with Nick Mallett.
http://ift.tt/2lnXaoN

Muirfield vote pleases R&A chief

Muirfield vote pleases R&A chief
In a wide-ranging interview, R&A chief Martin Slumbers says he is "delighted" Muirfield is holding a second vote on admitting female members.
http://ift.tt/2lEqZ70

Newcastle v Aston Villa - text & radio

Newcastle v Aston Villa - text & radio
Live text and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentary from the Championship as Newcastle United host Aston Villa.
http://ift.tt/2lEpR3p

Sutton v Arsenal - can non-league side cause one of the great shocks?

Sutton v Arsenal - can non-league side cause one of the great shocks?
Watch and listen to BBC coverage and follow live text as Sutton attempt to pull off one of the great FA Cup upsets when they host Arsenal.
http://ift.tt/2lEhXqA

GB's Davis Cup tie to be held on clay

GB's Davis Cup tie to be held on clay
Great Britain's Davis Cup quarter-final against France in April will be played on an indoor clay court in Rouen.
http://ift.tt/2leCHVf

Ireland set for Sexton & Kearney boosts

Ireland set for Sexton & Kearney boosts
Johnny Sexton and Rob Kearney appear ready to be passed fit for Ireland's Six Nations game against France on Saturday.
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'Critics will kill Man City if we lose'

'Critics will kill Man City if we lose'
Pep Guardiola says Man City's critics will "kill them" if they exit the Champions League but wants his players to embrace the pressure.
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Clattenburg handed Premier League match

Clattenburg handed Premier League match
Mark Clattenburg will referee a Premier League game this weekend, despite agreeing to become head of referees in Saudi Arabia.
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Six Scots passed fit for Wales' visit

Six Scots passed fit for Wales' visit
Six players return to training following injury for Scotland ahead of Wales' Six Nations visit to Murrayfield on Saturday.
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Quigg to link up with trainer Roach

Quigg to link up with trainer Roach
Scott Quigg is to team up with Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach after confirming an "amicable" split from Joe Gallagher.
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Minichiello gets UK Athletics warning

Minichiello gets UK Athletics warning
Toni Minichiello, the former coach of Great Britain's Jessica Ennis-Hill, is given "written warning about his conduct" by British Athletics.
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Royal St George's to stage 2020 Open

Royal St George's to stage 2020 Open
The 2020 Open Championship will be staged at Royal St George's, the R&A announces.
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Leicester complain over 'abuse at fans'

Leicester complain over 'abuse at fans'
Leicester complain to the FA over "abuse, provocation and intimidation" they say their fans suffered at Millwall.
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Edinburgh land Cockerill as coach

Edinburgh land Cockerill as coach
Pro12 side Edinburgh appoint former Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill as head coach from next season.
http://ift.tt/2kZToRt

Call for probe into police match fracas

Call for probe into police match fracas
Bristol Rovers chairman Steve Hamer wants an inquiry having been "just appalled" by the violence.
http://ift.tt/2m3Th8s

Barton, Lions & Wolves - FA Cup top tweets

Barton, Lions & Wolves - FA Cup top tweets
BBC Three looks at the top tweets from FA Cup weekend, including Lions, Wolves and Joey Barton.
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Arsenal to host Spurs in Women's FA Cup

Arsenal to host Spurs in Women's FA Cup
Holders Arsenal Ladies are to host Tottenham in the fifth round of the Women's FA Cup, while Liverpool host Everton.
http://ift.tt/2lCu2fY

Meet the first transatlantic sports team

Meet the first transatlantic sports team
Toronto Wolfpack will become the first transatlantic sports team when they take on Siddal in the Challenge Cup on Saturday.
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Sale boss Diamond charged by RFU

Sale boss Diamond charged by RFU
Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond is charged by the RFU for allegedly abusing match officials at Harlequins.
http://ift.tt/2kPYTBv

Around the football grounds in 189 days

Around the football grounds in 189 days
Derby County fan Ed Wood breaks the Guinness World Record of visiting all English football league stadiums in just 189 days.
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Budapest has 'no chance' of hosting 2024

Budapest has 'no chance' of hosting 2024
Budapest stands "no chance" of hosting the 2024 Olympics, according to the bid's chief organiser.
http://ift.tt/2kQ6EaD

Former Olympic champion McKeever retires

Former Olympic champion McKeever retires
Ed McKeever, who won gold at the London 2012 Olympics, retires from canoe sprint, ending his 17-year career in the sport.
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Wheelchair rugby loses funding appeal

Wheelchair rugby loses funding appeal
Wheelchair rugby's appeal against its funding cut for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic cycle is rejected by UK Sport.
http://ift.tt/2lBZevQ

Van der Flier out of Six Nations match

Van der Flier out of Six Nations match
Josh van der Flier is out of the Six Nations game with France because of injury as Ireland coach Joe Schmidt names a 34-man squad.
http://ift.tt/2m09UFx

Sutton United v Arsenal

Sutton United v Arsenal
Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's FA Cup game between Sutton United and Arsenal.
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Wolff and Lauda sign new Mercedes deals

Wolff and Lauda sign new Mercedes deals
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff and non-executive chairman Niki Lauda sign to stay with the team until the end of 2020.
http://ift.tt/2m31fia

Sportsday - FA Cup news and reaction

Sportsday - FA Cup news and reaction
Reaction to FA Cup draw, Lincoln's heroics, countdown to Sutton v Arsenal, plus gossip and best of social media.
http://ift.tt/2lBPJwL

Sunday, February 19, 2017

Stokes goes for record £1.7m in IPL

Stokes goes for record £1.7m in IPL
England all-rounder Ben Stokes becomes the most expensive foreign player in IPL history by being bought for £1.7m by Rising Pune Supergiants.
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Johnson world number one for first time

Johnson world number one for first time
American Dustin Johnson becomes world number one for the first time with victory at the Genesis Open.
http://ift.tt/2kYy4vP

Afridi quits international cricket

Afridi quits international cricket
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi retires from international cricket, but will continue to play domestically.
http://ift.tt/2mcXWUM

Ex-boxer talks of 'violent carjacking'

Ex-boxer talks of 'violent carjacking'
The former WBO super-middleweight title contender says he was dragged along the road in the attack.
http://ift.tt/2kCfCwF

Chelsea already champions - Mourinho

Chelsea already champions - Mourinho
Chelsea are free to focus on the FA Cup as they are certain to win the Premier League, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says.
http://ift.tt/2lkyAFm

Stars pay tribute to retiring Smith

Stars pay tribute to retiring Smith
England stars past and present pay tribute to Kelly Smith in a match celebrating the retiring Arsenal legend's career.
http://ift.tt/2kCkK40

Bingham beats Trump to win Welsh Open

Bingham beats Trump to win Welsh Open
Stuart Bingham holds his nerve in a tense final frame to beat Judd Trump 9-8 and win his first Welsh Open title.
http://ift.tt/2kNYcZp

FA Cup Catch-Up: Goals & funnies from the fifth round

FA Cup Catch-Up: Goals & funnies from the fifth round
Catch up with all the goals, match highlights, fun moments and more from the FA Cup fifth round.
http://ift.tt/2lAgnGr

Barcelona 2-1 Leganes

Barcelona 2-1 Leganes
Lionel Messi's late penalty sees off the challenge of Leganes and spares Barcelona from a second successive embarrassing result.
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Barcelona v Leganes

Barcelona v Leganes
Follow live text commentary, analysis and social media from Barcelona v Leganes in La Liga.
http://ift.tt/2kNxkbT

Dundee 2-1 Rangers

Dundee 2-1 Rangers
Mark O'Hara and Kevin Holt grab the goals as Dundee earn their first home league win over Rangers since 1992.
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St Mirren 4-1 The New Saints

St Mirren 4-1 The New Saints
St Mirren come from behind to beat Welsh side The New Saints and secure a Scottish Challenge Cup final with Dundee United.
http://ift.tt/2kWOtRu

Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Manchester United

Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Manchester United
Zlatan Ibrahimovic comes off the bench to score the winner as Manchester United are made to work hard to beat Blackburn in the FA Cup fifth round.
http://ift.tt/2mcir3X

Tsonga wins Rotterdam Open

Tsonga wins Rotterdam Open
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga engineers a comeback to beat David Goffin 4-6 6-4 6-1 at the Rotterdam Open and earn a first title since 2015.
http://ift.tt/2kNjEOl

Lincoln and Millwall await FA Cup draw

Lincoln and Millwall await FA Cup draw
The draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals will take place on Sunday, with Lincoln City and Millwall among the teams already through.
http://ift.tt/2lXHThE

Sale 34-28 Wasps

Sale 34-28 Wasps
A hat-trick from Denny Solomona helps push Sale to victory in a high-scoring affair against leaders Wasps.
http://ift.tt/2lwy6OB

Newcastle 46-31 Northampton

Newcastle 46-31 Northampton
A Sonatane Takulua hat-trick sees Newcastle score seven tries in an impressive win against Northampton.
http://ift.tt/2kNcWYD

Wigan Warriors 22-6 Cronulla Sharks

Wigan Warriors 22-6 Cronulla Sharks
Joe Burgess scores a hat-trick of tries as Wigan beat Cronulla Sharks to win a record fourth World Club Challenge.
http://ift.tt/2l9TWqA

Fulham 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur

Fulham 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur
Harry Kane scores a hat-trick as Tottenham reach the FA Cup quarter-finals with a comfortable win at Championship side Fulham.
http://ift.tt/2lXZ8zB

Kilmarnock 1-2 Aberdeen

Kilmarnock 1-2 Aberdeen
Late goals from substitutes Jayden Stockley and Peter Pawlett see Aberdeen come from behind to snatch victory at Kilmarnock.
http://ift.tt/2ljOX58

Sunday's Premiership rugby - Wasps bid to extend lead at top

Sunday's Premiership rugby - Wasps bid to extend lead at top
Listen to BBC radio and follow live text commentary of Sunday's two Premiership games as Wasps looks to extend their lead.
http://ift.tt/2m0GmnR

Ryding 11th as Hirscher triumphs again

Ryding 11th as Hirscher triumphs again
Marcel Hirscher wins the Alpine World Ski Championships slalom as Britain's Dave Ryding finishes 11th in St Moritz.
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World Club Challenge - live text & radio

World Club Challenge - live text & radio
Live text and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentary of the World Club Challenge - Wigan Warriors v Cronulla Sharks.
http://ift.tt/2lwdoyr

Ancelotti admits middle finger gesture

Ancelotti admits middle finger gesture
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti admits gesturing towards Hertha Berlin fans following the 1-1 draw between the two sides.
http://ift.tt/2kWbDam

Misery at Grimsby & managerial milestones

Misery at Grimsby & managerial milestones
Another miserable trip to Grimsby and managerial milestones are among five things you may have missed in the EFL on Saturday.
http://ift.tt/2kVPVU2

Pakistan & Sri Lanka reach World Cup

Pakistan & Sri Lanka reach World Cup
Pakistan and Sri Lanka clinch the last two places for this summer's ICC Women's World Cup, which is being played in England.
http://ift.tt/2mbrSkr

Welsh Open final: Trump v Bingham

Welsh Open final: Trump v Bingham
Watch live BBC Two Wales coverage from the 2016 Welsh Open final between Judd Trump and Stuart Bingham in Cardiff.
http://ift.tt/2l9hnQF

FA Cup: Fulham v Spurs & Blackburn v Man Utd

FA Cup: Fulham v Spurs & Blackburn v Man Utd
Follow TV, text and radio coverage of Fulham v Tottenham in the fifth round, followed by Blackburn v Manchester United and the quarter-final draw.
http://ift.tt/2m0gHMa

Sunday's Premiership & Challenge Cup

Sunday's Premiership & Challenge Cup
Updates from Kilmarnock v Aberdeen, followed by Dundee v Rangers, and the second Scottish Challenge Cup semi-final.
http://ift.tt/2l9ahvv

Boulden fades as Jang wins in Australia

Boulden fades as Jang wins in Australia
World number six Jang Ha-Na of Korea wins the Women's Australian Open, with Wales' Amy Boulden tied for 21st.
http://ift.tt/2kB4mAF

Rumford claims the first Super 6 title

Rumford claims the first Super 6 title
Australian Brett Rumford beats 17-year-old Thai Phachara Khongwatmai to win the first World Super 6 title in Perth.
http://ift.tt/2lyjFd9

World Championships - GB in two-man bobsleigh

World Championships - GB in two-man bobsleigh
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the two-man bobsleigh at the Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Championships in Konigssee, Germany.
http://ift.tt/2lX0cn7

Johnson one shot ahead at Genesis Open

Johnson one shot ahead at Genesis Open
Dustin Johnson leads the Genesis Open by one shot from Pat Perez and Cameron Tringale after two rounds of the delayed event in California.
http://ift.tt/2kVxeQh

Evans finishes 11th at Track World Cup

Evans finishes 11th at Track World Cup
Great Britain's Neah Evans finishes 11th in the scratch race at the Track Cycling World Cup in Colombia.
http://ift.tt/2kVASJU

Alpine World Ski Championships - GB in men's slalom action

Alpine World Ski Championships - GB in men's slalom action
Follow live BBC Red Button coverage of the men's slalom at the Alpine World Ski Championships in St Moritz, Switzerland.
http://ift.tt/2ly1xjH

Guardiola plays down Kompany injury

Guardiola plays down Kompany injury
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola plays down any major concerns after defender Vincent Kompany suffered another injury setback.
http://ift.tt/2kLY9Nx

Saturday, February 18, 2017

Ex-Australia lock Vickerman, 37, dies

Ex-Australia lock Vickerman, 37, dies
Former Australia and Northampton lock Dan Vickerman has died at the age of 37.
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I need soldiers & gladiators - Ranieri

I need soldiers & gladiators - Ranieri
Leicester City need "soldiers and gladiators" to save their season after their FA Cup exit, says manager Claudio Ranieri.
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Ex-boxer hurt in 'attempted carjacking'

Ex-boxer hurt in 'attempted carjacking'
Michael Watson, who was left partially disabled after a boxing match, needed hospital treatment.
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Warrington 27-18 Brisbane

Warrington 27-18 Brisbane
Warrington get the first win for an English club over Australian opponents since 2012, beating Brisbane in the World Club Series.
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Lincoln celebrate 'football miracle'

Lincoln celebrate 'football miracle'
Non-league side Lincoln achieve a 'football miracle' by reaching the FA Cup quarter-finals, while Millwall knock out Leicester.
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Ospreys 23-25 Munster

Ospreys 23-25 Munster
Munster lift themselves back to the top of the Pro12 with a hard-fought win against the Ospreys in Swansea.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Chelsea

Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Chelsea
Premier League leaders Chelsea reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with victory over Wolves in an entertaining tie at Molineux.
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Warrington Wolves v Brisbane Broncos

Warrington Wolves v Brisbane Broncos
Live text coverage plus BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and Radio Merseyside commentary of Warrington Wolves v Brisbane Broncos.
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Huddersfield Town 0-0 Manchester City

Huddersfield Town 0-0 Manchester City
Championship club Huddersfield force an FA Cup fifth-round replay with Manchester City thanks to an entertaining goalless draw.
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Celtic 2-0 Motherwell

Celtic 2-0 Motherwell
Celtic restore a 27-point advantage at the top of the Scottish Premiership with victory over Motherwell.
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Foot injury forces Konta out of Dubai

Foot injury forces Konta out of Dubai
British number one Johanna Konta withdraws from the Dubai Duty Free Championships with a foot injury.
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Real Madrid 2-0 Espanyol

Real Madrid 2-0 Espanyol
Gareth Bale comes back after almost three months out with an ankle injury by scoring as Real Madrid beat Espanyol.
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Leicester 50-17 Bristol

Leicester 50-17 Bristol
JP Pietersen marks his first Leicester appearance for 11 weeks with two tries in the Tigers' rout of bottom side Bristol.
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Ulster 37-17 Glasgow

Ulster 37-17 Glasgow
Ulster score five tries and beat Glasgow 37-17 to boost their hopes of challenging for a place in the Pro12 play-offs.
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Vieux Lion Rouge boosts National hopes

Vieux Lion Rouge boosts National hopes
Vieux Lion Rouge boosts his Aintree credentials with victory over Blaklion in the Grand National Trial at Haydock.
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Millwall 1-0 Leicester City

Millwall 1-0 Leicester City
Ten-man Millwall secure a stunning upset with a last-minute winner to beat Premier League champions Leicester City and reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
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Barnsley 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion

Barnsley 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
Sam Baldock's two goals send Brighton back to the top of the Championship as they beat Barnsley at Oakwell.
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Farah signs off with Birmingham victory

Farah signs off with Birmingham victory
Mo Farah takes victory in the 5,000m at the Birmingham Grand Prix to win the final indoor race of his career.
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Cardiff Blues 57-20 Treviso

Cardiff Blues 57-20 Treviso
Cardiff Blues run in eight tries to crush Treviso 57-20 in the Pro12 after leading by just 17-13 at half-time.
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Trump through to Welsh Open final

Trump through to Welsh Open final
Judd Trump beats Scott Donaldson 6-3 to reach the final of the Welsh Open in Cardiff.
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Midfielder celebrates birth of daughter

Midfielder celebrates birth of daughter
The midfielder has been inundated with messages of congratulations on social media following the birth.
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Real Madrid v Espanyol

Real Madrid v Espanyol
Follow live text commentary, analysis, social media and images from Real Madrid v Espanyol in La Liga.
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Saturday's Premiership rugby - Three matches

Saturday's Premiership rugby - Three matches
Listen to BBC radio and follow live text commentary from Saturday's games in the Premiership and Championship, including Bath v Harlequins.
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Burnley 0-1 Lincoln City

Burnley 0-1 Lincoln City
Lincoln become the first non-league side in more than a century to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals with a dramatic last-minute win over Burnley.
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Ulster v Glasgow

Ulster v Glasgow
Radio Ulster's coverage of the Pro12 clash between Ulster and Glasgow from the Kingspan Stadium.
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Saturday's Pro12 action

Saturday's Pro12 action
Listen to live BBC Radio Wales commentary as Cardiff Blues host Benetton Treviso and Munster travel to Ospreys in the Pro12.
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Saturday's Scottish football

Saturday's Scottish football
Four Premiership matches including Celtic v Motherwell followed by Queen of the South v Dundee United in Challenge Cup semi-final.
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Saturday's EFL action

Saturday's EFL action
Follow live text and BBC Final Score coverage of Saturday's EFL action, as Brighton attempt to go top of the Championship.
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Shiffrin claims third world slalom gold

Shiffrin claims third world slalom gold
American Mikaela Shiffrin won a record-equalling third consecutive world slalom gold at the Alpine World Ski Championships.
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Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix

Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix
Watch live BBC One coverage from the Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix, plus radio commentary from BBC Radio WM.
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Welsh Open semi-finals: Donaldson v Trump

Welsh Open semi-finals: Donaldson v Trump
Watch live BBC Two Wales and online coverage as Scott Donaldson meets Judd Trump in the semi-finals of the Welsh Open from Cardiff.
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Rumford top qualifier at World Super 6

Rumford top qualifier at World Super 6
Brett Rumford and former Masters champion Louis Oosthuizen are among the 24 men to reach the matchplay finale at the World Super 6 in Perth.
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Boulden recovers from poor start

Boulden recovers from poor start
Wales' Amy Boulden is five behind leader Lizette Salas after round three of the Women's Australian Open.
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World Championships - GB in two-man bobsleigh

World Championships - GB in two-man bobsleigh
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the two-man and women's bobsleigh events at the Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Championships in Konigssee, Germany.
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FA Cup fifth round

FA Cup fifth round
Follow text, TV and radio coverage of Saturday's five FA Cup fifth-round ties, starting with non-league Lincoln's trip to Premier League Burnley.
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Friday, February 17, 2017

Mourinho will not 'throw away' FA Cup

Mourinho will not 'throw away' FA Cup
Jose Mourinho says he "threw away" FA Cup games in the past but will not make the same mistake against Blackburn in the fifth round.
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Leigh 14-17 Leeds

Leigh 14-17 Leeds
Leeds edge to their first win of the season by overcoming Leigh in the Centurions' first Super League home game for almost 12 years.
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Gloucester 31-23 Saracens

Gloucester 31-23 Saracens
Mako Vunipola returns from injury to stake a claim for an England return, but it is not enough Gloucester beat Saracens.
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Leinster 39-10 Edinburgh

Leinster 39-10 Edinburgh
Leinster move to the top of the Pro12 by scoring six tries in a 39-10 home win over Edinburgh.
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Orient's Kelly banned for six games

Orient's Kelly banned for six games
Leyton Orient captain Liam Kelly is banned for six games by the FA for pushing over a ball boy in Tuesday's win at Plymouth.
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'Spurs to win title within four years'

'Spurs to win title within four years'
Tottenham Hotspur will win the Premier League in the next "three of four years", says former manager Harry Redknapp.
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Watch: Leinster v Edinburgh

Watch: Leinster v Edinburgh
BBC Alba coverage of Leinster's Pro12 meeting with Edinburgh.
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Mako Vunipola back for Sarries against Gloucester

Mako Vunipola back for Sarries against Gloucester
Follow live text and radio commentary as Gloucester host Saracens, who have England prop Mako Vunipola back after injury.
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Female rugby referee makes history

Female rugby referee makes history
We talk to the 26-year-old from Exeter making history in men's rugby.
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Trump beats Hawkins in final frame

Trump beats Hawkins in final frame
World number four Judd Trump edges past Barry Hawkins to reach the semi-finals of the Welsh Open in Cardiff.
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Historic win for amputee jockey

Historic win for amputee jockey
Guy Disney makes history by becoming the first amputee jockey to win at a professional racecourse in Britain.
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'Rugby union skills 30-40 years behind'

'Rugby union skills 30-40 years behind'
Skills in rugby union have not advanced in "30 to 40 years" and are "miles behind" other sports, says former Fiji sevens coach Ben Ryan.
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Bournemouth face FA anti-doping charge

Bournemouth face FA anti-doping charge
Bournemouth are charged for breaching the Football Association's rules on anti-doping.
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Farah ready for final indoor race

Farah ready for final indoor race
Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah says Saturday's Grand Prix in Birmingham will be his last indoor appearance.
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Man City's Jesus 'may be out for season'

Man City's Jesus 'may be out for season'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says forward Gabriel Jesus may not play again this season after breaking a metatarsal bone in his foot.
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Pakistan end Ireland's World Cup dream

Pakistan end Ireland's World Cup dream
Ireland's hopes of qualifying for the Women's World Cup are ended by Pakistan as India and South Africa clinch qualification.
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Second date for tennis star's Twitter fan

Second date for tennis star's Twitter fan
A fan whose Twitter wager won him a date with tennis star Genie Bouchard has secured a rematch.
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How to build a dream team from scratch

How to build a dream team from scratch
Ever wondered how to build a top-flight club? Two of English netball’s biggest names talk about how they helped do just that.
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Strauss ruled out of Six Nations

Strauss ruled out of Six Nations
Scotland suffer a second injury blow as Josh Strauss follows Greig Laidlaw in being ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations campaign.
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Ex-Team Sky rider Tiernan-Locke retires

Ex-Team Sky rider Tiernan-Locke retires
Former Team Sky rider Jonathan Tiernan-Locke retires from professional cycling, citing a lack of motivation.
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Former England batsman Richardson dies

Former England batsman Richardson dies
Former Kent, Worcestershire and England opening batsman Peter Richardson dies at the age of 85.
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Imps aim for the 'impossible' in FA Cup

Imps aim for the 'impossible' in FA Cup
National League leaders Lincoln City aim to "achieve the impossible" against Burnley in the FA Cup fifth round.
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Asher-Smith out of Indoor Grand Prix

Asher-Smith out of Indoor Grand Prix
Dina Asher-Smith has been forced to pull out of the Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix after breaking her foot in her final training session before Saturday's event.
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Boulden moves to three shots off lead

Boulden moves to three shots off lead
Wales' Amy Boulden is three shots off the lead after carding a six-under-par 68 in the second round of the Australian Open.
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Graham Taylor statue planned for Watford

Graham Taylor statue planned for Watford
Former club plans a statue and tribute match to its "greatest ever manager".
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Cool Runnings - Sport quiz of the week

Cool Runnings - Sport quiz of the week
The bobsleigh World Championships are here, but do you remember Cool Runnings? How old is snooker's latest young star? Test yourself with BBC Sport and A Question of Sport's weekly quiz.
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Sports writer eats paper after lost bet

Sports writer eats paper after lost bet
Belarusian journalist literally eats his own words after Dinamo Minsk make it to ice hockey league play-offs.
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Wehrlein to miss pre-season test

Wehrlein to miss pre-season test
Sauber driver Pascal Wehrlein will miss the first Formula 1 pre-season test because of a back injury sustained in a crash last month.
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Foster slips back at World Super 6

Foster slips back at World Super 6
Early leader Mark Foster falls back to 26th place in round two of the inaugural World Super 6 in Perth, Australia.
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I will manage next season - Wenger

I will manage next season - Wenger
Arsene Wenger says he will definitely be managing next season, whether that is at Arsenal "or somewhere else".
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Taylor defeats Van Barneveld in Leeds

Taylor defeats Van Barneveld in Leeds
Phil Taylor beats long-time rival Raymond van Barneveld in Leeds to remain tied at the top of the Premier League table.
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The Cat Named Morphine

The Cat Named Morphine
Allaying suspicions on the Ukrainian front, with some unexpected assistance.
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The 2.5.17 Issue

The 2.5.17 Issue
Readers respond.
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Repetition Works for the Moon

Repetition Works for the Moon
Selected by Matthew Zapruder.
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Judge John Hodgman on the Boyfriend Who Thinks Cheetos and Funyuns Are Chips

Judge John Hodgman on the Boyfriend Who Thinks Cheetos and Funyuns Are Chips
This is your brain on cheese and onion dust.
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How to Discover a Species

How to Discover a Species
Go to poorly sampled places. Look in museums too.
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'I hope that's not on the telly' - embarrassing FA Cup moments

'I hope that's not on the telly' - embarrassing FA Cup moments
To get you in the mood for some potential giant-killings, BBC Three revisits some embarrassing FA Cup moments. Enjoy.
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Alpine World Ski Championships

Alpine World Ski Championships
Follow live BBC Red Button coverage of the Men's Giant Slalom at the Alpine World Ski Championships in St Moritz, Switzerland
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Sportsday - Wenger and FA Cup news

Sportsday - Wenger and FA Cup news
Latest football news ahead of FA Cup fifth round weekend, including Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's news conference from 09:00 GMT.
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My Trip to the DMZ: A 360-Degree Sketchbook

My Trip to the DMZ: A 360-Degree Sketchbook
The demilitarized zone that separates North and South Korea isn’t just a geopolitical tinderbox — it’s also a tourist attraction.
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Johnson on course to overtake Day

Johnson on course to overtake Day
Dustin Johnson's bid to reach world number continues with a first-round five-under par 66 at the weather-interrupted Genesis Open.
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Thursday, February 16, 2017

21 years & out? Questions facing Wenger

21 years & out? Questions facing Wenger
BBC Sport's David Ornstein assesses the key questions facing Arsenal and Arsene Wenger as they decide on their longest-serving boss' future this summer.
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Carter sorry after drink-driving reports

Carter sorry after drink-driving reports
Ex-New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter apologises for "a massive error of judgement" after reports he was stopped by police for drink-driving in Paris.
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Paralysed rider Tylicki returns to saddle

Paralysed rider Tylicki returns to saddle
Paralysed jockey Freddy Tylicki will return to the saddle next week when he has a riding lesson.
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Retro cars & team orders - Wolff answers your questions

Retro cars & team orders - Wolff answers your questions
Toto Wolff, Claire Williams and Ross Brawn join the BBC Radio 5 live F1 Show's panel to take your questions on the new season.
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Warburton 'outstanding' says Gatland

Warburton 'outstanding' says Gatland
Lions coach Warren Gatland praises the performances of Wales flanker Sam Warburton as "outstanding" since losing the captaincy.
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Southampton sign defender Caceres

Southampton sign defender Caceres
Southampton sign former Juventus and Barcelona defender Martin Caceres until the end of the season.
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Manchester United 3-0 Saint-Etienne

Manchester United 3-0 Saint-Etienne
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores a hat-trick as Manchester United open up a commanding Europa League last-32 lead against Saint-Etienne.
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How to follow the FA Cup on the BBC

How to follow the FA Cup on the BBC
Everything you need to know about the FA Cup fifth round on the BBC
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Huddersfield 20-30 Salford

Huddersfield 20-30 Salford
Gareth O'Brien scores 22 points to help Salford beat Huddersfield for their first Super League win of the season.
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Gent 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur

Gent 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham's Europa League hopes are dealt a blow as Gent earn a surprise 1-0 win in their last-32 first-leg meeting.
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Ozil 'thinks he is being made scapegoat'

Ozil 'thinks he is being made scapegoat'
Forward Mesut Ozil believes he is being made the scapegoat for Arsenal's problems, according to his agent.
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Joshua aims for heavyweight unification

Joshua aims for heavyweight unification
Britain's Anthony Joshua believes he will not be recognised as the world's leading heavyweight until he unifies the four divisions
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Europa League: Man Utd v Saint-Etienne

Europa League: Man Utd v Saint-Etienne
Text commentary as tournament favourites Manchester United host Saint-Etienne in the Europa League last 32.
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Missing school & parents' pride - prodigy Page

Missing school & parents' pride - prodigy Page
Fifteen-year-old snooker prodigy Jackson Page talks about his remarkable run at the Welsh Open - and how he might spend his prize money.
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Stokes must pay Elvis impersonator 230k

Stokes must pay Elvis impersonator 230k
Republic of Ireland international Anthony Stokes has been ordered to pay an Elvis impersonator 230,000 euros for headbutting him in a nightclub.
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Lawro v ArsenalFanTV host Robbie

Lawro v ArsenalFanTV host Robbie
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on ArsenalFanTV host Robbie and the Fulhamish podcast as he predicts the FA Cup fifth round.
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Goalline technology set for Championship

Goalline technology set for Championship
Championship clubs agree "in principle" to use goalline technology from the start of next season.
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Johnson-Thompson out of Indoor Grand Prix

Johnson-Thompson out of Indoor Grand Prix
Katarina Johnson-Thompson withdraws from this weekend's Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix with a slight hamstring strain.
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YouTube’s Monster: PewDiePie and His Populist Revolt

YouTube’s Monster: PewDiePie and His Populist Revolt
How YouTube’s biggest star took a bizarre career turn, and what it tells us about the nascent politics of social platforms.
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Man City fined over anti-doping breach

Man City fined over anti-doping breach
Manchester City fined £35,000 after admitting a breach of the Football Association's anti-doping rules.
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Thomson to go again for Vendee in 2020

Thomson to go again for Vendee in 2020
Alex Thomson confirms he will bid to win the next edition of the Vendee Globe in 2020 after finishing second this year.
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Bennett takes blame for club conflict

Bennett takes blame for club conflict
England head coach Wayne Bennett accepts the blame for a breakdown in communication regarding a pre-season training camp.
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Rodgers 'saddened' by Warburton exit

Rodgers 'saddened' by Warburton exit
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was disappointed to see Mark Warburton and his staff leave Rangers.
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Trump beats teenager Page at Welsh Open

Trump beats teenager Page at Welsh Open
Welsh 15-year-old Jackson Page's remarkable run at the Welsh Open is over as he loses to Judd Trump in the third round.
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Hull fined £20,000 for Arsenal clashes

Hull fined £20,000 for Arsenal clashes
Hull are fined £20,000 by the FA after admitting a misconduct charge for failing to control their players against Arsenal.
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Kazakh biathlon team cleared of doping

Kazakh biathlon team cleared of doping
The Kazakhstan biathlon team are cleared of doping after samples taken at the World Championships in Austria all returned negative.
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Clattenburg to quit for Saudi ref job

Clattenburg to quit for Saudi ref job
Mark Clattenburg, who took charge of the Euro 2016 final, is set to leave his job as a Premier League referee to work in Saudi Arabia.
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Newcastle to sign France centre Mermoz

Newcastle to sign France centre Mermoz
France centre Maxime Mermoz will join Newcastle Falcons in the summer, once he completes his short-term deal with Leicester.
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Frampton v Santa Cruz fight in jeopardy

Frampton v Santa Cruz fight in jeopardy
The World Boxing Association casts doubt on the prospect of a third fight between Carl Frampton and Leo Santa Cruz.
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Burnley choose elderly mascots for FA Cup game

Burnley choose elderly mascots for FA Cup game
Burnley replace their younger mascots with elderly fans for Saturday's FA Cup fifth round match against Lincoln City at Turf Moor.
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Foster shares lead in World Super 6

Foster shares lead in World Super 6
England's Mark Foster and Australian Brett Rumford lead after day one of the inaugural World Super 6 strokeplay and matchplay event.
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Where now for resetting Rangers?

Where now for resetting Rangers?
It is not only a new manager Rangers require, with the Ibrox club embarking on an organisational re-think, says Richard Wilson.
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Second Muirfield ballot on female members

Second Muirfield ballot on female members
A second ballot is being held at Muirfield golf course on whether to admit female members.
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'Wigan can end World Club Challenge wait'

'Wigan can end World Club Challenge wait'
Wigan are capable of ending Super League's five-year wait for a World Club Challenge win, says BBC rugby league correspondent Dave Woods.
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Infantino 'not concerned' about hooligans

Infantino 'not concerned' about hooligans
Fifa president Gianni Infantino says he is "not at all concerned" about the threat of hooliganism at next year's World Cup in Russia.
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Mercedes name Allison technical director

Mercedes name Allison technical director
James Allison joins Mercedes as technical director, a position he held at rivals Ferrari until July last year.
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The Dirty Projectors Go Solo

The Dirty Projectors Go Solo
The band created one of indie rock’s most indelible sounds, built around the collaboration of David Longstreth and Amber Coffman. Now he’s reinventing their music without her.
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Why Was This 3-Year-Old So Irritable, and What Was Wrong With Her Eye?

Why Was This 3-Year-Old So Irritable, and What Was Wrong With Her Eye?
A mother’s good-night kiss has unexpected consequences.
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Letter of Recommendation: Presidential Biographies

Letter of Recommendation: Presidential Biographies
These books don’t tell you that everything is going to be O.K. but rather that nothing was ever really O.K. to begin with.
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In Praise of the Prune

In Praise of the Prune
A frangipane tart that showcases the pleasures of the dried fruit.
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Wenger future decision at end of season

Wenger future decision at end of season
Despite the Champions League thrashing by Bayern Munich, there is no current prospect of boss Arsene Wenger leaving Arsenal before the summer.
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Tennis star Bouchard honours 'date bet'

Tennis star Bouchard honours 'date bet'
Canadian tennis player Genie Bouchard joins a 20-year-old fan for a date after losing a Twitter bet.
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Wenger 'must be considering future now'

Wenger 'must be considering future now'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is at his "lowest point" and may leave the club this season, says his former captain Martin Keown.
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