Sunday, April 30, 2017

New Orleans team event set for play-off

New Orleans team event set for play-off
Kevin Kisner chips in from 95 feet for an eagle to take the Classic of New Orleans team event into a sudden-death play-off on Monday.
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I know I am an animal - Conte

I know I am an animal - Conte
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says he is an "animal" during games, after watching his Premier League leaders beat Everton 3-0.
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'Joshua jumps barriers into mainstream'

'Joshua jumps barriers into mainstream'
Whatever the future may bring, Anthony Joshua's victory over Wladimir Klitschko means he will never be forgotten.
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Garth Crooks' team of the week

Garth Crooks' team of the week
Why did Jamie Vardy impress? Which players rose to big occasions at either end of the table? It's Garth Crooks' team of the week.
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The dullest day in Premier League history?

The dullest day in Premier League history?
Why Saturday could be the most boring day the Premier League has seen and Sunderland's residency in the drop zone.
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'Spurs have chance to pressure Chelsea'

'Spurs have chance to pressure Chelsea'
Tottenham's victory over Arsenal means they can "put psychological pressure" on Chelsea, says manager Mauricio Pochettino.
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'Quiet Bottas now challenging Hamilton'

'Quiet Bottas now challenging Hamilton'
Bottas' win in Russia means the Formula 1 championship is nicely poised for the start of the European phase of the season, writes Andrew Benson.
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Tindall third in Kentucky Three Day Event

Tindall third in Kentucky Three Day Event
Britain's Zara Tindall, riding High Kingdom, finishes third at the Kentucky Three Day Event in the United States.
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Hamilton mystified by lack of pace

Hamilton mystified by lack of pace
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton says he is mystified by his lack of pace after he finished fourth at the Russian Grand Prix.
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Muntari walks off after 'racist abuse'

Muntari walks off after 'racist abuse'
Former Portsmouth midfielder Sulley Muntari walks off the pitch in protest after being booked during Pescara's Serie A game at Cagliari.
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BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017

BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017
Who do you want to see win BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017? Vote here now.
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Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Arsenal
Tottenham keep up their pursuit of Premier League leaders Chelsea as goals from Dele Alli and Harry Kane see off rivals Arsenal.
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Belgian Pauwels wins Tour de Yorkshire

Belgian Pauwels wins Tour de Yorkshire
Belgian Serge Pauwels takes overall victory in the Tour de Yorkshire after winning Sunday's final stage into Fox Valley near Sheffield.
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Bath 44-20 Gloucester

Bath 44-20 Gloucester
Taulupe Faletau's hat-trick helps Bath beat Gloucester to take the play-off race down to the Premiership's final day.
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Taylor proud of resuming England career

Taylor proud of resuming England career
Sarah Taylor says she felt "more pride" in resuming her England career than when she made her debut in 2006 after returning from anxiety problems.
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Higgins leads Selby in Crucible final

Higgins leads Selby in Crucible final
Four-time winner John Higgins leads 2016 champion Mark Selby 6-2 after the first session of the World Championship final.
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Rashford 'deceived' referee - Clement

Rashford 'deceived' referee - Clement
Swansea boss Paul Clement claims Manchester United's Marcus Rashford "deceived" referee Neil Swarbrick to earn a penalty.
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Atherton extends winning run in Lourdes

Atherton extends winning run in Lourdes
Britain's Rachel Atherton extended her record winning run to 14 with victory in the opening round of the 2017 UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup.
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Ouseph wins European title in Denmark

Ouseph wins European title in Denmark
Rajiv Ouseph becomes the third Englishman to win the men's singles title at the European Championships with victory over Anders Antonsen.
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Bedene beaten by Pouille in Budapest

Bedene beaten by Pouille in Budapest
Aljaz Bedene's 16-match winning run comes to an end as he loses to Frenchman Lucas Pouille in the Hungarian Open final.
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Everton 0-3 Chelsea

Everton 0-3 Chelsea
Premier League leaders Chelsea move a step closer to the title as three second-half goals see off Everton.
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Middlesbrough 2-2 Manchester City

Middlesbrough 2-2 Manchester City
Gabriel Jesus scores a late equaliser as Manchester City twice come from behind to rescue a vital point and dent Middlesbrough's survival hopes.
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Hockey Scottish Cup - women's final

Hockey Scottish Cup - women's final
Watch live coverage of the women's final in hockey's Scottish Cup, Clydesdale Western v Edinburgh University.
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Bouldering World Cup gold for Coxsey

Bouldering World Cup gold for Coxsey
Britain's Shauna Coxsey wins the third Bouldering World Cup event of the year as she continues her title defence.
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Porte storms past Yates in Romandie

Porte storms past Yates in Romandie
Britain's Simon Yates has to settle for second place overall in the Tour de Romandie after Sunday's final stage time trial.
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Sunday's rugby league

Sunday's rugby league
Listen to live BBC radio commentaries from the Super League and Championship.
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Premiership: Bath 0-0 Gloucester

Premiership: Bath 0-0 Gloucester
Follow live text commentary, local radio commentary, social media and analysis as Bath welcome Gloucester to the Recreation Ground.
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Bottas wins as Hamilton struggles

Bottas wins as Hamilton struggles
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas holds off a late charge from Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel in the Russian GP to take his maiden F1 win.
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Roma 1-3 Lazio

Roma 1-3 Lazio
Juventus are four points away from a sixth successive Serie A title after nearest challengers Roma lost the Derby della Capitale to Lazio.
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GB put five past Japan in Malaysia

GB put five past Japan in Malaysia
Great Britain beat Japan 5-3 to record the first win of their Sultan Azlan Shah Cup campaign in Malaysia.
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Manchester United 1-1 Swansea City

Manchester United 1-1 Swansea City
A Gylfi Sigurdsson free-kick earns Swansea a point in their battle for Premier League survival and damages Manchester United's push for the top four.
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Bolton Wanderers 3-0 Peterborough United

Bolton Wanderers 3-0 Peterborough United
Bolton seal an immediate return to the Championship with a comfortable win over Peterborough at the Macron Stadium.
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World Championship final - Selby v Higgins

World Championship final - Selby v Higgins
Watch live coverage and follow text updates, debate and analysis as the World Championship final gets under way at the Crucible Theatre.
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WSL 1: Sunderland v Arsenal

WSL 1: Sunderland v Arsenal
Live BBC Sport coverage from the Women's Super League as Arsenal Ladies travel to Sunderland Ladies.
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Shaw and Bailly add to Man Utd injuries

Shaw and Bailly add to Man Utd injuries
Defenders Luke Shaw and Eric Bailly are added to Manchester United's growing injury list against Swansea.
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Athletics: World Relay Championships highlights

Athletics: World Relay Championships highlights
Athletics: World Relay Championships highlights
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NI's Rea clinches WSB double in Assen

NI's Rea clinches WSB double in Assen
Jonathan Rea completes his 13th career double by winning race two in the World Superbikes round at Assen on Sunday.
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All Blacks captain suffers broken thumb

All Blacks captain suffers broken thumb
New Zealand captain Kieran Read is facing for up to six weeks after fracturing his thumb in Super Rugby on Saturday.
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League One: Bolton and Fleetwood vie for promotion

League One: Bolton and Fleetwood vie for promotion
Follow live text, social and images from the final day of the League One season as Bolton and Fleetwood chase promotion.
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Sunday's Premier League build-up

Sunday's Premier League build-up
A big day at the top end? We build up to a busy afternoon with five of the top six in the Premier League in action, starting with Man Utd v Swansea.
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Russian Grand Prix - Vettel on pole

Russian Grand Prix - Vettel on pole
Follow live text commentary and listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra coverage from the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi.
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FA People’s Cup finals - Day One

FA People’s Cup finals - Day One
Follow all the action from the FA People's Cup finals with the best of social media and live text commentary.
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One-Day Cup

One-Day Cup
Live ball-by-ball cricket commentary from all of today's One-Day Cup matches including 5 live sports extra coverage of Middlesex v Gloucestershire.
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Sauber to make Honda switch in 2018

Sauber to make Honda switch in 2018
Formula 1 team Sauber will switch to Honda engines in 2018, ending an eight-year relationship with Ferrari.
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Wenger wants Arsenal 'fight' in derby

Wenger wants Arsenal 'fight' in derby
Arsene Wenger says his Arsenal players have been "shocked" by some results this season, but insists his squad will fight against Tottenham.
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Costa is world's best striker - Conte

Costa is world's best striker - Conte
Chelsea's Diego Costa is the best striker in the world, according to his boss Antonio Conte.
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Blixt & Smith four clear in New Orleans

Blixt & Smith four clear in New Orleans
Jonas Blixt and Cameron Smith lead the New Orleans Classic team event by four shots at 19 under with one round remaining.
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More challenges in the ring & riches outside of it - Joshua's intoxicating appeal

More challenges in the ring & riches outside of it - Joshua's intoxicating appeal
A rematch with Wladimir Klitschko? An all-British fight with Tyson Fury? Or a unification bout with American Deontay Wilder? BBC Sport examines Anthony Joshua's options.
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Saturday, April 29, 2017

Fury accepts challenge of Joshua

Fury accepts challenge of Joshua
Tyson Fury says "let's dance" in response to being called out by world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
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Selby big favourite for final - Higgins

Selby big favourite for final - Higgins
Four-time winner John Higgins says opponent Mark Selby is the "big favourite" heading into the World Championship final.
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Caixinha takes the blame for derby rout

Caixinha takes the blame for derby rout
Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha accepts full responsibility for his side's 5-1 home hammering by Celtic.
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Britain's Tai & Firth set world records

Britain's Tai & Firth set world records
Alice Tai and Bethany Firth both set world records at the British Para-Swimming International Meet.
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Poulter keeps card after rule change

Poulter keeps card after rule change
England's Ian Poulter will retain his PGA Tour card for the rest of this season after a change to the rules.
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Joshua stops Klitschko in Wembley epic

Joshua stops Klitschko in Wembley epic
Anthony Joshua becomes the unified heavyweight world champion with an 11th-round stoppage of Wladimir Klitschko.
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Castleford 54-4 Wigan

Castleford 54-4 Wigan
Castleford demolish Wigan by a record 50-point margin to overtake Hull FC at the top of the Super League table.
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Britain secure World Group promotion

Britain secure World Group promotion
Great Britain beat top seeds Japan 4-0 to secure promotion to the World Championship Division 1 Group A in Belfast.
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Lyon Feminines 0-1 Manchester City Women (agg 3-2)

Lyon Feminines 0-1 Manchester City Women (agg 3-2)
Manchester City win their Women's Champions League semi-final second leg in Lyon, but fall short of reaching the final.
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What next for 'worn-down' Moyes?

What next for 'worn-down' Moyes?
Four years after David Moyes was appointed Manchester United manager, Phil McNulty asks what has gone wrong for the relegated Sunderland manager.
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Quigg beats Simion at Wembley

Quigg beats Simion at Wembley
Scott Quigg moves closer to a showdown with world IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby with victory over Viorel Simion.
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Too soon to commit to Sunderland - Moyes

Too soon to commit to Sunderland - Moyes
Sunderland manager David Moyes says it is "too soon" for him to commit to the club for next season after their relegation.
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Yates leads going into Romandie finale

Yates leads going into Romandie finale
Britain's Simon Yates leads the Tour de Romandie heading into Sunday's individual time trial after winning the penultimate stage.
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Taylor wins to earn shot at world title

Taylor wins to earn shot at world title
Katie Taylor stops Nina Meinke in the seventh round at Wembley to earn a crack at the WBA world lightweight title.
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Espanyol v Barcelona

Espanyol v Barcelona
Follow live text social media and images as Barcelona travel to face Espanyol in the Catalan derby
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VfL Wolfsburg 0-6 Bayern Munich

VfL Wolfsburg 0-6 Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich sew up a fifth-straight Bundesliga title with a commanding win at Wolfsburg.
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Joshua v Klitschko - world title fight build-up

Joshua v Klitschko - world title fight build-up
Text updates, latest photos, analysis and 5 live commentary as Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko fight for the IBF and WBA heavyweight titles at Wembley Stadium.
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Japan v Great Britain

Japan v Great Britain
Live commentary from the World Championship Division 1 Group B of Japan v Great Britain.
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Leyton Orient 1-3 Colchester United

Leyton Orient 1-3 Colchester United
Leyton Orient's match with Colchester United ends 3-1 after a near-two hour delay caused by fans occupying the pitch.
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Castleford Tigers v Wigan Warriors

Castleford Tigers v Wigan Warriors
Listen to live BBC Radio Leeds and BBC Radio Manchester Super League commentary of Castleford Tigers v Wigan Warriors.
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Amputee teen driver 'will race again'

Amputee teen driver 'will race again'
Formula 1 drivers at the Russian Grand Prix put #BillyWhizz stickers on their cars to show support.
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Sharapova beaten in Stuttgart last four

Sharapova beaten in Stuttgart last four
Maria Sharapova suffers a first loss following her 15-month doping ban as Kristina Mladenovic beats her in the semi-finals of the Stuttgart Open.
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Crystal Palace 0-1 Burnley

Crystal Palace 0-1 Burnley
A step closer to safety? Text updates, images and analysis - plus listen to 606 on Radio 5 live - as Crystal Palace host Burnley in the Premier League.
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Southampton 0-0 Hull City

Southampton 0-0 Hull City
Hull City keeper Eldin Jakupovic edges his side closer towards Premier League survival with a stoppage-time penalty save.
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Exeter 36-12 Northampton

Exeter 36-12 Northampton
Exeter run in six tries to ease past Northampton and move level on points with Premiership leaders Wasps.
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Leicester 41-18 Sale

Leicester 41-18 Sale
Leicester Tigers take a big step to securing a top four finish with a bonus-point win against Sale at Welford Road.
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Root steers Tykes to win at Nottingham

Root steers Tykes to win at Nottingham
England captain Joe Root hits a half century as Yorkshire open their One-Day Cup campaign by beating Nottinghamshire.
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Sunderland 0-1 Bournemouth

Sunderland 0-1 Bournemouth
Sunderland's 10-year stay in the Premier League ends with defeat against Bournemouth at the Stadium of Light.
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Henllan Harri wins Gold Cup at Sandown

Henllan Harri wins Gold Cup at Sandown
Henllan Harri claims a surprise victory in the Bet365 Gold Cup via a thrilling finish at Sandown.
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Four Britons reach European finals

Four Britons reach European finals
Britain's Chris and Gabby Adcock, Kirsty Gilmour and Rajiv Ouseph all reach the finals of the European Badminton Championships.
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Real Madrid v Valencia

Real Madrid v Valencia
Follow live text, social media and images as Real Madrid look to return to the top of La Liga by beating Valencia at the Bernabeu.
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Fifa official denies Lai bribery link

Fifa official denies Lai bribery link
Fifa official Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah denies claims linking him to a fraud case.
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Murray stunned by Thiem in Barcelona

Murray stunned by Thiem in Barcelona
World number nine Dominic Thiem beats Britain's world number one Andy Murray in three sets to reach the Barcelona Open final.
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Pro12 Rugby: Ospreys v Ulster

Pro12 Rugby: Ospreys v Ulster
Watch live BBC Two NI coverage and listen to BBC Radio Wales commentary as Ospreys face Ulster in the Pro12 from the Liberty Stadium.
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Saturday's Premiership action

Saturday's Premiership action
Follow all of Saturday's Premiership action with live text commentary, local radio coverage, social media, images and analysis.
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Vettel on Russian GP pole position

Vettel on Russian GP pole position
Sebastian Vettel heads Kimi Raikkonen as Ferrari lock out the front row at the Russian Grand Prix.
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Rangers 1-5 Celtic

Rangers 1-5 Celtic
Celtic hit five goals in a dominant win over Rangers at Ibrox in the final Old Firm derby of the season.
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Saturday's EFL action

Saturday's EFL action
Follow all the action from a busy day in the EFL as Harry Redknapp takes charge of his first home game as Birmingham manager.
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Higgins one frame from sixth world final

Higgins one frame from sixth world final
John Higgins needs just one frame to win after opening up a 16-8 lead World Championship semi-final lead over Barry Hawkins.
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GB claim draw with India in cup opener

GB claim draw with India in cup opener
Goals from Tom Carson and Alan Forsyth help Great Britain to a 2-2 draw with India in their opening Sultan Azlan Shah Cup match in Ipoh.
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Deignan wins Tour de Yorkshire

Deignan wins Tour de Yorkshire
Home favourite Lizzie Deignan breaks away from the field to win the women's Tour de Yorkshire.
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Mercedes will impose team orders

Mercedes will impose team orders
Mercedes change their stance on team orders in response to the threat from Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel.
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Rangers v Celtic - team news and build-up

Rangers v Celtic - team news and build-up
Radio and text coverage as Rangers seek a first derby victory of the season at home to runaway champions Celtic.
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Ferrari dominate final Russia practice

Ferrari dominate final Russia practice
Ferrari dominate final practice at the Russian Grand Prix with Sebastian Vettel heading team-mate Kimi Raikkonen in a one-two.
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One-Day Cup: Nottinghamshire v Yorkshire

One-Day Cup: Nottinghamshire v Yorkshire
Live ball-by-ball cricket commentary from BBC Radio Nottingham of the One-Day Cup match between Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire from Trent Bridge.
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Saturday football - big day at the bottom

Saturday football - big day at the bottom
Is this the day Sunderland go down? Listen to Radio 5 live, analysis and images as we build up to Saturday's five Premier League games.
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World Snooker Championship

World Snooker Championship
Watch live coverage from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield as the World Snooker Championship continues.
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Russian Grand Prix: Final practice

Russian Grand Prix: Final practice
Follow live text commentary and listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra coverage from final practice and qualifying for Sunday's Russian Grand Prix in Sochi.
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Wada lifts ban on Madrid laboratory

Wada lifts ban on Madrid laboratory
Madrid's Anti-Doping Laboratory has its suspension for failing to comply with international standards lifted by Wada.
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Friday, April 28, 2017

Rose and Stenson miss team event cut

Rose and Stenson miss team event cut
Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson, plus Jason Day and Rickie Fowler are among the high-profile pairings to miss the cut at the New Orleans Classic.
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Joshua-Klitschko - who wins? Vote and pundits' views

Joshua-Klitschko - who wins? Vote and pundits' views
Anthony Joshua starts as favourite to beat Wladimir Klitschko but do the pundits agree? And who will you vote for?
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Stumped podcast: Does Test cricket need to get with the times?

Stumped podcast: Does Test cricket need to get with the times?
What would you change about Tests? Zafar Ansari on life beyond cricket, and why are most coaches in the women's game men?
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Hull FC 34-10 Warrington

Hull FC 34-10 Warrington
Hull win their fourth game in a row to go top of Super League, checking Warrington's momentum with a four-try success.
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St Helens 28-6 Leigh

St Helens 28-6 Leigh
St Helens come back from 6-0 down to extend Leigh Centurions' losing streak to seven games with a big Super League win.
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Edinburgh 24-20 Newport Gwent Dragons

Edinburgh 24-20 Newport Gwent Dragons
Edinburgh score three late tries to end their nine-match losing run with a dramatic late victory over Dragons at Myreside.
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Shields breaks Britain's scoring record

Shields breaks Britain's scoring record
Colin Shields becomes Great Britain's all-time leading goalscorer in a 14-0 victory over Netherlands in Belfast.
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Ross County 4-0 Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Ross County 4-0 Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Liam Boyce scores four goals as Ross County win the Highland Derby to increase Inverness Caley Thistle's relegation fears.
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Pick your combined Spurs & Arsenal XI

Pick your combined Spurs & Arsenal XI
Tottenham can end 22 years of Arsenal supremacy in Sunday's derby - but how many Spurs players would get in your combined team?
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Evans stars in Stoop swansong for Quins

Evans stars in Stoop swansong for Quins
Nick Evans kicks 20 points on his final appearance at The Stoop to boost Harlequins top six hopes with victory over Wasps
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Cardiff City 0-2 Newcastle United

Cardiff City 0-2 Newcastle United
Newcastle United keep their slim hopes of winning the Championship title alive with a comfortable win at Cardiff City.
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Adcocks reach European semi-finals

Adcocks reach European semi-finals
Chris and Gabby Adcock reach the European Badminton Championships semi-finals with victory over Nico Ruponen and Amanda Hogstrom.
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Watch: Edinburgh v Dragons in Pro12

Watch: Edinburgh v Dragons in Pro12
BBC Alba coverage and Radio Scotland commentary of Edinburgh's meeting with Dragons in the Pro12.
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Cardiff v Newcastle - Magpies in title hunt

Cardiff v Newcastle - Magpies in title hunt
Promoted Newcastle still have slim hopes of winning the Championship title - follow live text coverage of their game at Cardiff.
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Watch: BBL - Surrey Scorchers v Leicester Riders

Watch: BBL - Surrey Scorchers v Leicester Riders
Watch live BBL coverage as Surrey Scorchers take on Leicester Riders at the Surrey Sports Park.
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Wasps aim to secure home semi-final

Wasps aim to secure home semi-final
Follow all of Friday's rugby Premiership action with live radio and live text commentary, social media, images and analysis.
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Listen: Great Britain v Netherlands

Listen: Great Britain v Netherlands
Listen to live BBC radio coverage of Great Britain v Netherlands in the Ice Hockey World Championship Division 1 Group B from Belfast.
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Watch: Two Pro12 rugby union games

Watch: Two Pro12 rugby union games
Follow live BBC Two Wales and BBC Alba coverage from the Pro12 as Cardiff Blues take on Zebre and Edinburgh face Dragons.
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Van der Merwe century stuns Surrey

Van der Merwe century stuns Surrey
Somerset's Roelof van der Merwe hits an unbeaten 165 as they beat Surrey by four wickets in the One-Day Cup at Taunton.
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Team Sky's Viviani sprints to Romandie win

Team Sky's Viviani sprints to Romandie win
Team Sky's Elia Viviani wins stage three of the Tour de Romandie in a sprint finish as Fabio Felline retains the overall lead.
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England keen to host 2022 Commonwealth Games

England keen to host 2022 Commonwealth Games
England is one of four countries to have submitted an expression of interest in hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Chelsea & Spurs should play at same time

Chelsea & Spurs should play at same time
Title rivals Chelsea and Tottenham should kick off their last three matches of the season at the same time, says Blues boss Antonio Conte.
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Tottenham to play at Wembley in 2017-18

Tottenham to play at Wembley in 2017-18
Tottenham confirm that they will play their home games at Wembley during the 2017-18 season.
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Groenewegen takes Yorkshire stage one win

Groenewegen takes Yorkshire stage one win
Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen claims the opening stage victory in this year's Tour de Yorkshire.
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One-Day Cup: Somerset v Surrey

One-Day Cup: Somerset v Surrey
Live ball-by-ball cricket commentary from the One-Day Cup match between Somerset and Surrey from Taunton.
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I've made Man Utd happy again - Mourinho

I've made Man Utd happy again - Mourinho
Jose Mourinho says he inherited a squad from Louis van Gaal missing "happiness, trust, belief and resilience", that they have since discovered.
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Cheats and Dr Titaniumpunch - Sport quiz of the week

Cheats and Dr Titaniumpunch - Sport quiz of the week
Who thinks Maria Sharapova is a cheat? By which other name is Wladimir Klitschko known? Test yourself with BBC Sport and A Question of Sport's weekly quiz.
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Sharapova into semi-finals in Stuttgart

Sharapova into semi-finals in Stuttgart
Maria Sharapova continues her fine form after returning from a doping ban with victory over Anett Kontaveit at the Stuttgart Open.
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Nastase apologises for Serena comments

Nastase apologises for Serena comments
Ilie Nastase apologises for comments he made about Serena Williams, but says his outburst during Romania's Fed Cup win was "exaggerated".
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Selby edges ahead of Ding in semis

Selby edges ahead of Ding in semis
English defending champion Mark Selby edges 9-7 ahead of China's Ding Junhui in an intriguing World Championship semi-final.
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Ferrari 1-2 in Russian GP practice

Ferrari 1-2 in Russian GP practice
Sebastian Vettel leads a Ferrari 1-2 in second practice at the Russian Grand Prix as F1 champions Lewis Hamilton struggles.
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Horse racing from Sandown

Horse racing from Sandown
Listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra live horse racing coverage from Sandown.
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Bedene into semi-finals in Hungary

Bedene into semi-finals in Hungary
Britain's Aljaz Bedene continues his winning run with a straight-sets victory over second seed Ivo Karlovic to reach the Hungarian Open semi-finals.
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Fifa man's 'multiple schemes' for bribes

Fifa man's 'multiple schemes' for bribes
A top Fifa official admits his involvement in "multiple schemes to accept and pay bribes to soccer officials".
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Thomas & Landa to lead Team Sky at Giro

Thomas & Landa to lead Team Sky at Giro
Geraint Thomas says his preparation has gone well for the 100th edition of the Giro d'Italia, which starts on 5 May.
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Saracens sign Wales forward Day

Saracens sign Wales forward Day
Saracens sign Wales international lock Dominic Day on a two-year deal from Australian side Melbourne Rebels.
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2018 Winter Olympics 'not in jeopardy'

2018 Winter Olympics 'not in jeopardy'
Tensions between North and South Korea will not jeopardise the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics, say organisers.
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Marveaux questioned over Newcastle move

Marveaux questioned over Newcastle move
Former Newcastle winger Sylvain Marveaux says he is "co-operating" with investigators after he was arrested in a tax fraud investigation.
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Garrett is first pick in NFL Draft

Garrett is first pick in NFL Draft
Defensive end Myles Garrett is the first overall pick by the Cleveland Browns in the NFL Draft in Philadelphia.
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Joshua v Klitschko - Can Wlad turn back the clock?

Joshua v Klitschko - Can Wlad turn back the clock?
What will the fighters earn? What does Anthony Joshua eat in a day? And why is Wladimir Klitschko an underdog? Read BBC Sport's preview.
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Raikkonen fastest in Russia practice

Raikkonen fastest in Russia practice
Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton struggled in first practice at the Russian Grand Prix as Kimi Raikkonen set the pace.
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Spieth & Palmer team share lead

Spieth & Palmer team share lead
Americans Jordan Spieth and Ryan Palmer combined for a first-round 66 to share the lead in New Orleans.
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Selby v Ding - World Championship semi-finals

Selby v Ding - World Championship semi-finals
Watch live coverage from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield as Mark Selby takes on Ding Junhui for a place in the final.
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Lovren signs new deal at Liverpool

Lovren signs new deal at Liverpool
Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren signs a new long-term contract at the club until 2021.
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Behind the Cover: 4.30.17

Behind the Cover: 4.30.17
For this week’s issue, a company’s struggles.
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Moon

Moon
Selected by Matthew Zapruder.
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Judge John Hodgman on the Deal to Eat a Spoonful of Dirt

Judge John Hodgman on the Deal to Eat a Spoonful of Dirt
Just get it over with. Your brother paid you a dollar to make a fool of yourself, and we all want to see it.
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The 4.16.17 Issue

The 4.16.17 Issue
Readers respond.
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How to Make Soulful Eye Contact

How to Make Soulful Eye Contact
Slow your breath, and ignore discomfort. Sustain the gaze for at least an hour.
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Gambling 'rife in Scottish football'

Gambling 'rife in Scottish football'
Gambling is "rife" in Scottish football with managers, referees, directors and chairmen all involved, according to PFA Scotland chairman John Rankin.
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Russian GP practice and debate

Russian GP practice and debate
Live text and radio coverage of practice for the Russian Grand Prix.
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Fraud Office 'reviewing' F1 payment

Fraud Office 'reviewing' F1 payment
The Serious Fraud Office says it is "reviewing material" relating to a payment made by Formula 1's commercial rights holder to the FIA.
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Aguero 'smart' over Fellaini red card

Aguero 'smart' over Fellaini red card
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho suggests Sergio Aguero made the most of the incident that led to Marouane Fellaini's red card.
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Sportsday - latest football news and gossip

Sportsday - latest football news and gossip
Reaction to the Manchester derby, Premier League news conferences and build-up, breaking sports news, transfer gossip, debate and social media.
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Thursday, April 27, 2017

How City & United can challenge for title

How City & United can challenge for title
With Manchester City in fourth and United fifth after a goalless derby, Phil McNulty asks what they need to fight for the title next season.
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Voeckler relishing Yorkshire defence

Voeckler relishing Yorkshire defence
Defending champion Thomas Voeckler is hoping to go out on a high as he continues to wind down his career at this weekend's Tour de Yorkshire.
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Quigg works harder than Pacquiao - Roach

Quigg works harder than Pacquiao - Roach
Former world champion Scott Quigg has a better work ethic than Manny Pacquiao, according to trainer Freddie Roach.
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FA People's Cup: Que sera, sera, whatever will be, will be...

FA People's Cup: Que sera, sera, whatever will be, will be...
With the 2017 FA People's Cup final just around the corner, we look back at some of the magical moments from the tournament so far.
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Tour de Yorkshire 2017 to get under way

Tour de Yorkshire 2017 to get under way
The cycle race returns for its third year, with elite riders gearing up for three days of competition.
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How does the NFL Draft work?

How does the NFL Draft work?
BBC Sport explains how the NFL Draft is used to allocate college players to pro teams.
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Lawro's predictions v Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar

Lawro's predictions v Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar in this week's Premier League predictions.
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City keeper Bravo's season could be over

City keeper Bravo's season could be over
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola does not know if Claudio Bravo will play again this season after he was injured against Manchester United.
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Olympic champion Jones wins on return

Olympic champion Jones wins on return
Double Olympic champion Jade Jones wins gold on her return to action in the World Taekwondo Federation President's Cup in Athens.
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Leeds 12-31 Huddersfield

Leeds 12-31 Huddersfield
Huddersfield Giants produce a shock Super League victory away to Leeds Rhinos, who miss the chance to go top of the table.
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Manchester City 0-0 Manchester United

Manchester City 0-0 Manchester United
Marouane Fellaini is sent off for headbutting Sergio Aguero as a disappointing Manchester derby ends goalless at Etihad Stadium.
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'Memory stick mind games won't faze me'

'Memory stick mind games won't faze me'
Anthony Joshua calls on Wladimir Klitschko to "stand up to the power" after he is branded just "a puncher" in the run up to their heavyweight bout.
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Unowhatimeanharry wins at Punchestown

Unowhatimeanharry wins at Punchestown
Unowhatimeanharry bounces back from a disappointing Cheltenham by winning the Champion Stayers' Hurdle at the Punchestown Festival.
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Manchester reveals Commonwealths stance

Manchester reveals Commonwealths stance
Manchester will not bid to be the sole hosts of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, which were originally to be held in Durban.
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French probe 2018 & 2022 World Cup bids

French probe 2018 & 2022 World Cup bids
French prosecutors are investigating the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups and have questioned former Fifa president Sepp Blatter.
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It is time to be a manager - Gerrard

It is time to be a manager - Gerrard
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says "it is time to step up" after being confirmed as the club's Under-18s manager.
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Evans' Barcelona run ended by Thiem

Evans' Barcelona run ended by Thiem
Dan Evans' superb run at the Barcelona Open comes to an end in the third round via a 7-6 (7-5) 6-2 defeat to Dominic Thiem.
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FA gave Barton 'shortest possible ban'

FA gave Barton 'shortest possible ban'
The FA says Joey Barton's 18-month suspension from all football activities was "the shortest possible" ban it could have imposed.
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Ding edges ahead of Selby in World semi

Ding edges ahead of Selby in World semi
Ding Junhui leads reigning champion Mark Selby 5-3 after an intriguing start to their World Championship semi-final.
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Team orders in 'special circumstances'

Team orders in 'special circumstances'
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes will not impose team orders as a matter of course, but are aware they may be necessary this year.
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Brown wins appeal against red card

Brown wins appeal against red card
Celtic captain Scott Brown is free to face Rangers on Saturday after a successful appeal against his red card at Ross County.
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Champion Johnson salutes McCoy's dedication

Champion Johnson salutes McCoy's dedication
Richard Johnson celebrates a second successive jump jockeys' championship - and says his admiration for retired arch-rival AP McCoy has only grown.
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Britain's Konta out of Stuttgart Open

Britain's Konta out of Stuttgart Open
British number one Johanna Konta loses 6-3 7-5 to Latvia's world number 26 Anastasija Sevastova in the Stuttgart Open second round.
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Barton ban is harsh - Dyche

Barton ban is harsh - Dyche
Burnley manager Sean Dyche says Joey Barton's 18-month ban for breaching Football Association betting rules is "harsh".
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Magnussen criticises 'shield' proposals

Magnussen criticises 'shield' proposals
Plans for a transparent 'shield' device has been criticised by Haas driver Kevin Magnussen, who says it could make racing dangerous in wet conditions.
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Barry Jenkins on Life Post-Oscars

Barry Jenkins on Life Post-Oscars
We talk to the “Moonlight” director about his cinematic style, his next project, his love of science fiction, and that crazy night at the Academy Awards.
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What happens at the NFL Draft? Kirk Cousins explains

What happens at the NFL Draft? Kirk Cousins explains
What happens at the NFL Draft? Kirk Cousins explains
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Ireland confident of Test status

Ireland confident of Test status
Cricket Ireland are told they must meet new criteria if they are to get Test status and full ICC membership.
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Selby v Ding - World Championship semi-finals

Selby v Ding - World Championship semi-finals
Watch live coverage from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield as Mark Selby takes on Ding Junhui for a place in the final.
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Pellegrini under-valued at City - Demichelis

Pellegrini under-valued at City - Demichelis
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola's first season in English football shows how Manuel Pellegrini was under-estimated, says Martin Demichelis.
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Bracewell pleads guilty to drink-driving

Bracewell pleads guilty to drink-driving
New Zealand fast bowler Doug Bracewell says he is "deeply embarrassed" after he pleads guilty to drink-driving.
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Spurs fan attacked in 'Chelsea mix-up'

Spurs fan attacked in 'Chelsea mix-up'
Spurs fan Michael Voller suffered a broken skull and damage to his cheekbone and eye-socket.
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Bristol and Wales lock Evans to retire

Bristol and Wales lock Evans to retire
A knee injury forces Bristol's Wales lock Ian Evans to retire, while forward Jon Fisher is to take time out from rugby.
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Mass brawl mars Copa Libertadores game

Mass brawl mars Copa Libertadores game
Palmeiras coach Eduardo Baptista accuses Penarol of deliberately preventing his players from leaving the pitch after their 3-2 win in Uruguay.
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One-Day Cup

One-Day Cup
Live ball-by-ball cricket commentary from the One-Day Cup including 5 live sports extra coverage of Middlesex v Sussex.
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Three-game ban for Blues' Robinson

Three-game ban for Blues' Robinson
Defender Paul Robinson is to miss Birmingham City's final two games as he is banned for three matches for violent conduct.
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The Other Side of Anne of Green Gables

The Other Side of Anne of Green Gables
A new Netflix series aims to explore the trauma behind the heroine. Is there a risk to rewriting a beloved book?
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Provence in a Bowl

Provence in a Bowl
Jessica B. Harris’s soupe au pistou will take you from spring through summer, with your pot reflecting the bounty of the seasons.
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What Caused This College Student’s Stomach Pain and Vomiting?

What Caused This College Student’s Stomach Pain and Vomiting?
No one could figure out the problem — until it was too late.
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Letter of Recommendation: ‘Pistol Pete’s Homework Basketball’

Letter of Recommendation: ‘Pistol Pete’s Homework Basketball’
Released in 1987, the videos offer some rather esoteric lessons.
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Get involved in Test Match Special's birthday celebrations

Get involved in Test Match Special's birthday celebrations
Test Match Special is celebrating its diamond anniversary this summer, and we want your memories.
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ICC agree revised financial model

ICC agree revised financial model
The ICC pass a revised financial model reversing a decision which effectively handed control of the sport to India, England and Australia.
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HMRC raids for 'secret player payments'

HMRC raids for 'secret player payments'
Secret payments made to players, their agents or third parties is the focus of a tax fraud investigation by British and French authorities.
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Fuchs threw ball at Sanchez 'on purpose'

Fuchs threw ball at Sanchez 'on purpose'
Arsene Wenger says Christian Fuchs threw the ball at Alexis Sanchez "on purpose" and should have been booked during Wednesday's game.
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Allardyce fears ligament damage for Sakho

Allardyce fears ligament damage for Sakho
Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce fears defender Mamadou Sakho suffered ligament damage in Wednesday's defeat by Tottenham.
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Sportsday - latest football news and gossip

Sportsday - latest football news and gossip
Premier League reaction and news conferences, breaking sports news, transfer gossip, debate and the best of social media.
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Moyes resists quit calls from fans

Moyes resists quit calls from fans
Sunderland manager David Moyes resists calls from fans to quit with his side facing relegation from the Premier League.
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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

'Sharapova wants titles, not friends'

'Sharapova wants titles, not friends'
Former world number one Maria Sharapova showed her intent is to win tournaments, not friends, on her return from a 15-month doping ban, says BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller.
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Breweries, a bridge and the Tour of hope

Breweries, a bridge and the Tour of hope
How Tadcaster, a town famous for breweries and a broken bridge, is trying to redefine itself through the Tour de Yorkshire.
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'Cheater Sharapova should not play'

'Cheater Sharapova should not play'
The WTA is "sending out the wrong message to kids" by allowing Maria Sharapova to resume her playing career, says 2014 Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard.
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O'Sullivan says he still loves snooker

O'Sullivan says he still loves snooker
Ronnie O'Sullivan says he has no intention of retiring and does not care if he fails to win another World Championship.
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GB beat Lithuania 5-2 in Belfast

GB beat Lithuania 5-2 in Belfast
Great Britain won their third game of World Championship Division 1 Group B, beating Lithuania 5-2 in Belfast.
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Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham stay four points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea following a hard-fought victory at Crystal Palace.
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Arsenal 1-0 Leicester City

Arsenal 1-0 Leicester City
Arsenal keep up their top-four chase as a late Robert Huth own-goal gives them victory against a stubborn Leicester side.
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Middlesbrough 1-0 Sunderland

Middlesbrough 1-0 Sunderland
Sunderland are on the brink of relegation from the Premier League after fellow strugglers Middlesbrough beat them in the Tees-Wear derby.
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Gambling companies prey on 'vulnerable'

Gambling companies prey on 'vulnerable'
Gambling companies should refuse to take bets from "vulnerable" footballers because they are easy targets, says ex-Stoke winger Matthew Etherington.
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Boring? Predictable? Maybe not this year

Boring? Predictable? Maybe not this year
Every previous Russian Grand Prix has ended in a Mercedes win but things could be different this year...
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Flawed & controversial - the complex career of Joey Barton

Flawed & controversial - the complex career of Joey Barton
A player as controversial and contradictory as Joey Barton was never going to leave the game quietly - Phil McNulty reflects on a career now seemingly at an end.
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Sharapova wins on return from doping ban

Sharapova wins on return from doping ban
Maria Sharapova is victorious on her return to action following a 15-month doping ban as she beats Roberta Vinci in Stuttgart.
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Listen: Great Britain v Lithuania

Listen: Great Britain v Lithuania
Listen to live BBC Sport commentary from the Ice Hockey World Championship as Great Britain face Lithuania in Division One, Group B.
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Froome fifth after Romandie stage one

Froome fifth after Romandie stage one
Britain's Chris Froome comes fifth as Orica-Scott rider Michael Albasini wins a sprint finish on stage one of the Tour de Romandie.
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Premier League: Bottom two, Arsenal and Spurs in action

Premier League: Bottom two, Arsenal and Spurs in action
Follow 5 live Final Score, live text, images, radio and social media as Middlesbrough host Sunderland in one of three PL games.
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Spanish title race: Barcelona v Osasuna

Spanish title race: Barcelona v Osasuna
Live text, images & social media as Barca face Osasuna, ahead of Real Madrid's trip to Deportivo on a busy night of European football.
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Russia 2018 will have video referees

Russia 2018 will have video referees
Fifa president Gianni Infantino confirms that video referees will be used at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
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Sharapova returns from drugs ban

Sharapova returns from drugs ban
Radio and text commentary as Maria Sharapova returns to action against Roberta Vinci in Stuttgart.
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O'Sullivan out of World Championship

O'Sullivan out of World Championship
Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked out of the World Championship, beaten 13-10 by Ding Junhui in the quarter-finals.
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The footballer breaking barriers in India

The footballer breaking barriers in India
Tanvie Hans returns to India where the first women's football league has been launched to find out if perceptions towards female footballers are now changing in India.
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Griffiths named in GB Worlds squad

Griffiths named in GB Worlds squad
Josh Griffiths is named in Great Britain's team for the World Championships after finishing as first Briton at the London Marathon.
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Ibrahimovic's fitness is priority - Mourinho

Ibrahimovic's fitness is priority - Mourinho
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's fitness is more important than resolving his Manchester United future, says boss Jose Mourinho.
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NFL Draft 2017 quiz: Name the star draft picks

NFL Draft 2017 quiz: Name the star draft picks
With the NFL Draft taking place in Philadelphia this week, test your knowledge of star picks and surprises in years gone by.
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Is Joshua the perfect heavyweight?

Is Joshua the perfect heavyweight?
Going into his biggest sporting test, Anthony Joshua seems to possess everything the archetypal champion should, writes Tom Fordyce.
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The high stakes of the Manchester derby

The high stakes of the Manchester derby
Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho resume their rivalry this week and they still have lots to play for despite being out of the title race.
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Barton banned for 18 months over betting

Barton banned for 18 months over betting
Burnley midfielder Joey Barton is banned from football for 18 months after admitting a Football Association charge in relation to betting.
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City-based T20 competition gets go-ahead

City-based T20 competition gets go-ahead
A new city-based eight-team Twenty20 tournament is given the go-ahead to start in 2020 by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
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Two-game ban for Taylor's Coleman tackle

Two-game ban for Taylor's Coleman tackle
Wales defender Neil Taylor has been suspended for two matches for his leg-breaking tackle on Ireland's Seamus Coleman.
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Sharapova to learn French Open fate on 16 May

Sharapova to learn French Open fate on 16 May
Former world number one Maria Sharapova will find out on 16 May if she has been given a wildcard for the French Open.
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Higgins beats Wilson to reach semi-final

Higgins beats Wilson to reach semi-final
Four-time champion John Higgins wraps up a 13-6 win over world number 14 Kyren Wilson to reach the World Championship semi-finals.
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England's Widdop out of Samoa Test

England's Widdop out of Samoa Test
England's Gareth Widdop will miss the mid-season Test match against Samoa after he was ruled out for six weeks with knee ligament damage.
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Surrey all-rounder Ansari, 25, retires

Surrey all-rounder Ansari, 25, retires
Surrey and England all-rounder Zafar Ansari retires from cricket at the age of 25, saying he has "other ambitions to fulfil".
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Murray through as Tomic withdraws

Murray through as Tomic withdraws
World number one Andy Murray is through to the third round of the Barcelona Open as Australia's Bernard Tomic withdraws before the match.
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Chinese side investigated over banner

Chinese side investigated over banner
Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande face potential disciplinary action after fans held up a banner criticising Hong Kong independence.
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Dembele to miss Scottish Cup final

Dembele to miss Scottish Cup final
Celtic striker Moussa Dembele will miss the Scottish Cup final after picking up a hamstring injury at the weekend.
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Should I Get a Pet From a No-Kill Shelter?

Should I Get a Pet From a No-Kill Shelter?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on what to take into account when adopting a pet, protecting a stepsibling from your mother and what defines ethnicity.
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Rei Kawakubo, Interpreter of Dreams

Rei Kawakubo, Interpreter of Dreams
The 74-year-old force behind the avant-garde label Comme des Garçons makes otherworldly clothes that express hidden desires and fears.
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World Snooker Championship: Selby v Fu & Wilson v Higgins

World Snooker Championship: Selby v Fu & Wilson v Higgins
Watch live coverage from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield as the World Snooker Championship continues.
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Moyes charged over 'slap' comment

Moyes charged over 'slap' comment
Sunderland manager David Moyes is charged by the Football Association after telling BBC reporter Vicki Sparks she might "get a slap".
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Baking Is All in the Hands

Baking Is All in the Hands
So much of the pleasure is tied to touch.
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The C.E.O. of H.I.V.

The C.E.O. of H.I.V.
Michael Weinstein’s AIDS Healthcare Foundation treats an enormous number of patients — and makes an enormous amount of money. Is that why so many activists distrust him?
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The Founders of theSkimm Think They’re a Gateway Drug to the News

The Founders of theSkimm Think They’re a Gateway Drug to the News
Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg on their popular news digest and targeting millennials while remaining nonpartisan.
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Football arrests in tax fraud probe

Football arrests in tax fraud probe
HMRC Investigators have searched a number of premises in the north east and south east of England.
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Brazil footballer ordered back to jail

Brazil footballer ordered back to jail
Bruno Fernandes, jailed for the 2010 murder of his ex-girlfriend, was freed on parole in February.
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Serena announced pregnancy by mistake

Serena announced pregnancy by mistake
Serena Williams says she revealed her pregnancy on social media by accident, after mistakenly uploading a photograph on Snapchat.
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Sportsday - latest football news and gossip

Sportsday - latest football news and gossip
Reaction as Chelsea move seven points clear, build-up to tonight's games, breaking sports news, transfer gossip, debate and the best of social media.
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Spurs will feel heat, say Chelsea duo

Spurs will feel heat, say Chelsea duo
Chelsea's Eden Hazard and Gary Cahill say Tottenham will feel the pressure after the Blues beat Southampton to edge closer to the title.
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Rider dies after motorbike race crash

Rider dies after motorbike race crash
Italian Dario Cecconi dies after crashing during a road race at the Tandragee 100 on Saturday.
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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Harrington and Garcia 'end differences'

Harrington and Garcia 'end differences'
Padraig Harrington says his relationship with Sergio Garcia is "the best it has ever been" after the duo resolved their differences.
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Sister is amputee teen driver's 'hero'

Sister is amputee teen driver's 'hero'
Billy Monger said she "gave me the will to keep fighting" after the tragic crash at Donington Park.
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Spurs won't sell top players - Pochettino

Spurs won't sell top players - Pochettino
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says the club will not sell their top players this summer as they do not need the money.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-1 Huddersfield Town

Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-1 Huddersfield Town
Izzy Brown's strike is enough to give Huddersfield Town a narrow win at Wolves to secure a Championship play-off spot.
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Chelsea 4-2 Southampton

Chelsea 4-2 Southampton
Diego Costa scores twice as Premier League leaders Chelsea edged closer to the title with victory over Southampton.
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Sotherton says career has 'more meaning'

Sotherton says career has 'more meaning'
Kelly Sotherton feels her career has "more meaning" after she is upgraded to a three-time Olympic medallist following retrospective drug tests.
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'Shield' trial prioritised over halo

'Shield' trial prioritised over halo
Formula 1 will focus research on a transparent 'shield' device as bosses seek to finalise a frontal driver head protection system for 2018.
http://ift.tt/2qbErOy

SA teams could join Anglo-Welsh Cup

SA teams could join Anglo-Welsh Cup
Premiership Rugby is investigating the possibility of introducing South African teams into the Anglo-Welsh Cup.
http://ift.tt/2qbxMDT

Wolves v Huddersfield - Terriers could seal play-off spot

Wolves v Huddersfield - Terriers could seal play-off spot
Follow live text commentary as Wolves host Huddersfield, with the Terriers needing one more victory to seal a play-off place.
http://ift.tt/2pfh1s8

Castleford v St Helens in Challenge Cup

Castleford v St Helens in Challenge Cup
Super League leaders Castleford Tigers are drawn at home to St Helens in the sixth round of the Challenge Cup.
http://ift.tt/2q3xWRh

Chelsea v Southampton: Can Blues go seven points clear?

Chelsea v Southampton: Can Blues go seven points clear?
Follow live text, images and social media as leaders Chelsea host Southampton in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.
http://ift.tt/2phSJQo

Watch: Challenge Cup sixth-round draw

Watch: Challenge Cup sixth-round draw
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the Challenge Cup sixth-round draw as the rest of the Super League sides join the competition.
http://ift.tt/2pihETT

Cardiff to host Tour of Britain finale

Cardiff to host Tour of Britain finale
Cardiff will host the final stage of the Tour of Britain on Sunday, 10 September, with the race beginning in Edinburgh.
http://ift.tt/2q1DI2X

WTA chief defends Sharapova wildcards

WTA chief defends Sharapova wildcards
Maria Sharapova's wildcard entry at Stuttgart Open is in keeping with how former dopers are treated in other sports says WTA chief Steve Simon.
http://ift.tt/2osGIbz

Dowsett second as Froome plays it safe

Dowsett second as Froome plays it safe
Alex Dowsett narrowly misses out on victory in the Tour de Romandie prologue as Chris Froome plays it safe in wet conditions.
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CBEs for Olympians Laura and Jason Kenny

CBEs for Olympians Laura and Jason Kenny
Britain's "golden couple" was honoured alongside other athletes during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
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Hull striker Niasse's red card rescinded

Hull striker Niasse's red card rescinded
Hull City striker Oumar Niasse will be available for the club's Premier League run-in after his three-game ban was overturned.
http://ift.tt/2q1bKEF

Klitschko fight a whole new level - Joshua

Klitschko fight a whole new level - Joshua
Anthony Joshua says he is competing at a "whole new level" against former champion Wladimir Klitschko in Saturday's world title fight.
http://ift.tt/2peMScK

Taxi to Training with Asmir Begovic

Taxi to Training with Asmir Begovic
Taxi to Training with Asmir Begovic: How much does the Bosnia goalkeeper know about the club?
http://ift.tt/2q313o0

Injured Bale could miss crucial matches

Injured Bale could miss crucial matches
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale could miss crucial games in the end-of-season run-in after suffering a calf injury.
http://ift.tt/2q0Fn9i

Suspended Fury targets July comeback

Suspended Fury targets July comeback
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury targets a July return on the Billy Joe Saunders-Avtandil Khurtsidze undercard.
http://ift.tt/2q0uX9s

Murray faces Tomic in Barcelona

Murray faces Tomic in Barcelona
World number one Andy Murray will play Australia's Bernard Tomic in the second round of the Barcelona Open on Wednesday.
http://ift.tt/2pe599M

Wood in England's Champions Trophy squad

Wood in England's Champions Trophy squad
Durham fast bowler Mark Wood has been included in England's 15-man Champions Trophy squad after his return from ankle injury.
http://ift.tt/2phennN

Peaty in GB team for World Championships

Peaty in GB team for World Championships
Olympic champion Adam Peaty is in a 29-strong British Swimming team for the World Championships in Hungary from 14-30 July.
http://ift.tt/2q2rudl

O'Sullivan recovers to level with Ding

O'Sullivan recovers to level with Ding
Ronnie O'Sullivan is level with Ding Junhui at four frames all in the World Championship quarter-final after recovering from 3-0 down.
http://ift.tt/2pgXzgD

England women face Wales in qualifiers

England women face Wales in qualifiers
England and Wales women have been drawn in the same group for European qualifying for the 2019 Women's World Cup.
http://ift.tt/2qadfj9

Wenger planning Arsenal transfers

Wenger planning Arsenal transfers
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he is working on transfer targets for next season, despite no confirmation that he will be staying with the club.
http://ift.tt/2pgSCEM

Un De Sceaux heads Punchestown field

Un De Sceaux heads Punchestown field
Un De Sceaux will aim to repeat his Cheltenham triumph on day one at the Punchestown Festival in the Champion Chase.
http://ift.tt/2oHJtlr

How Benitez fixed Newcastle's problems

How Benitez fixed Newcastle's problems
The Rafa buzz, Gayle's goals and few money well spent - BBC Sport looks at how Newcastle United secured Championship promotion.
http://ift.tt/2oHBy7I

Horse racing welcomes funding changes

Horse racing welcomes funding changes
A major change affecting how horse racing is funded in the United Kingdom will "help grow the sport", says the British Horseracing Authority.
http://ift.tt/2pdzV2M

'Man Utd express interest in Griezmann'

'Man Utd express interest in Griezmann'
Manchester United have expressed the "most concrete" interest in signing Antoine Griezmann, says the Atletico Madrid striker's agent.
http://ift.tt/2q1D0pg

King considering Wales switch for 2018

King considering Wales switch for 2018
Olympic gold medallist Dani King could cycle for Wales at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, having previously represented England.
http://ift.tt/2pdDYfl

England prop Genge signs Leicester deal

England prop Genge signs Leicester deal
Leicester Tigers prop Ellis Genge, named in the England squad to tour Argentina, agrees a new contract.
http://ift.tt/2oHiNkR

The Border Is All Around Us, and It’s Growing

The Border Is All Around Us, and It’s Growing
Over the past century, it’s grown from an abstract notion into a sprawling system of barriers and rules — one that stretches far beyond the country’s perimeter.
http://ift.tt/2pcUSek

New Sentences: From ‘Writing to Save a Life: The Louis Till File,’ by John Edgar Wideman

New Sentences: From ‘Writing to Save a Life: The Louis Till File,’ by John Edgar Wideman
A question posed without a question mark becomes something else entirely.
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Can Facebook Fix Its Own Worst Bug?

Can Facebook Fix Its Own Worst Bug?
Mark Zuckerberg now acknowledges the dangerous side of the social revolution he helped to start. But is the most powerful tool for connection in human history capable of adapting to the world it created?
http://ift.tt/2pZLpXp

Could Legalized Gambling Save Us From the Insufferability of Fantasy Sports?

Could Legalized Gambling Save Us From the Insufferability of Fantasy Sports?
Sports betting offers the prospect of restoring an older, purer version of fandom — rooting for teams over players.
http://ift.tt/2pgBGhz

World Snooker Championship: O'Sullivan v Ding

World Snooker Championship: O'Sullivan v Ding
Watch live coverage from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield as the World Snooker Championship continues.
http://ift.tt/2oFKLwE

Sportsday - latest football news and gossip

Sportsday - latest football news and gossip
Reaction after Newcastle win promotion, Premier League news conferences, breaking sports news, transfer gossip, social media and debate.
http://ift.tt/2q9c2IP

'Transfer funds key to keeping Benitez'

'Transfer funds key to keeping Benitez'
Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez must be given money for new players before their Premier League return, says club legend Alan Shearer.
http://ift.tt/2pv5p7F

The boxer who refuses to cash in on beating a champion

The boxer who refuses to cash in on beating a champion
Mihai Nistor was the last fighter to knock out Anthony Joshua - but while Joshua earns millions, Nistor remains an amateur on a modest income. Why?
http://ift.tt/2oqyxws

Monday, April 24, 2017

'No-one can accuse golf of standing still'

'No-one can accuse golf of standing still'
Bit by bit, professional golf is getting its head around the fact it needs to change to freshen interest in the sport, writes Iain Carter.
http://ift.tt/2pgcqrL

GB beat Estonia 5-1 in Belfast

GB beat Estonia 5-1 in Belfast
Great Britain make it two wins from two as they beat Estonia 5-1 in World Championship Division 1 Group B in Belfast.
http://ift.tt/2opvG6X

Which heavyweight boxing great are you?

Which heavyweight boxing great are you?
Find out which heavyweight great you have most in common with. Are you all-out aggression, a strategist or the greatest of all time?
http://ift.tt/2pbmkJ3

Serena brands Nastase's comments 'racist'

Serena brands Nastase's comments 'racist'
Serena Williams says Ilie Nastase's comments about her unborn child are "racist" and backs an International Tennis Federation investigation.
http://ift.tt/2op2E7p

Offredo 'attacked during training ride'

Offredo 'attacked during training ride'
French cyclist Yoann Offredo says he suffered a broken nose when he was assaulted with a baseball bat and box cutter while training.
http://ift.tt/2pXNCD1

Salford's Carney on racial abuse charge

Salford's Carney on racial abuse charge
Salford's Justin Carney faces a suspension of eight or more games after he was accused of racially abusing a Toronto player.
http://ift.tt/2oEvJXT

Sharapova opponent questions wildcard

Sharapova opponent questions wildcard
Maria Sharapova's first opponent following her 15-month doping ban questions the decision to give the Russian wildcards on the WTA Tour.
http://ift.tt/2ptbelU

Newcastle v Preston - text & radio

Newcastle v Preston - text & radio
Newcastle will be promoted to the Premier League if they beat Preston - follow BBC Radio 5 live and text commentary.
http://ift.tt/2ooQTxV

Listen: Great Britain v Estonia

Listen: Great Britain v Estonia
Listen to live BBC radio coverage of Great Britain v Estonia in the Ice Hockey World Championship Division 1 Group B from Belfast.
http://ift.tt/2pXxp0H

Ballance double ton saves game for Tykes

Ballance double ton saves game for Tykes
Yorkshire captain Gary Ballance's second century of the game secures a draw for his side against Hampshire.
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Will Aussie McQueen make England team?

Will Aussie McQueen make England team?
BBC rugby league correspondent Dave Woods runs the rule over England's squad for next month's Test against Samoa.
http://ift.tt/2paxfCM

Tsotsobe charged with match-fixing

Tsotsobe charged with match-fixing
Former South Africa bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe is charged with match-fixing following an investigation into the 2015 Ram Slam T20 Challenge Series.
http://ift.tt/2oF0NaI

Quigg fight with Simion upgraded

Quigg fight with Simion upgraded
Scott Quigg's fight with Romanian Viorel Simion at Wembley Stadium is upgraded to an eliminator for the IBF featherweight title.
http://ift.tt/2oYyx5r

Sotherton set for second bronze upgrade

Sotherton set for second bronze upgrade
Britain's Kelly Sotherton is set to be upgraded to an Olympic bronze medal for the second time in five months after retrospective drug tests.
http://ift.tt/2psIKsq

Ospreys' Davies to miss Wales tour

Ospreys' Davies to miss Wales tour
Ospreys lock Bradley Davies will miss Wales' summer tour because his wife is due to give birth to their second child.
http://ift.tt/2pa2FJR

I don't want selfish players - Conte

I don't want selfish players - Conte
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte rejects Cesc Fabregas' claim that Eden Hazard needs to be more selfish, saying it is "not my idea of football".
http://ift.tt/2q77suC

Romeu 'not far off' Kante - Puel

Romeu 'not far off' Kante - Puel
Southampton midfielder Oriol Romeu is "not far off" PFA Player of the Year N'Golo Kante, Saints boss Claude Puel says.
http://ift.tt/2psW3t4

Muddled vision as Rangers mind the gap

Muddled vision as Rangers mind the gap
The ease of Celtic's Scottish Cup lays bare the size of the challenge Rangers face to match their rivals, writes BBC Scotland's Tom English.
http://ift.tt/2onOxPL

Blades set to re-sign striker Evans

Blades set to re-sign striker Evans
League One champions Sheffield United are set to re-sign striker Ched Evans from Chesterfield, reports BBC Radio Sheffield.
http://ift.tt/2onygu5

Evans and Edmund through in Barcelona

Evans and Edmund through in Barcelona
Dan Evans claims his first ATP Tour win on Clay at the Barcelona Open as fellow Briton Kyle Edmund also progresses to the second round.
http://ift.tt/2pWqLrj

500-up Messi proves he's still the best

500-up Messi proves he's still the best
Lionel Messi proves he is still the best around with his 500th Barcelona goal to blow the La Liga race wide open, says Andy West
http://ift.tt/2oCIQJX

Selby beats Xiao to reach last eight

Selby beats Xiao to reach last eight
Defending champion Mark Selby beats Xiao Guodong 13-6 to reach the World Championship quarter-finals.
http://ift.tt/2p9TOI9

Legendary gymnast defends Nastase

Legendary gymnast defends Nastase
Romanian's legendary gymnast Nadia Comaneci defends compatriot Ilie Nastase following his outburst during Great Britain's Fed Cup match.
http://ift.tt/2pstY4Y

Three England debutants for Samoa Test

Three England debutants for Samoa Test
England call up three uncapped players in Mike McMeeken, Chris McQueen and Alex Walmsley for May's Samoa Test.
http://ift.tt/2p9nrZP

Newcastle United v Preston North End

Newcastle United v Preston North End
Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Championship game between Newcastle United and Preston North End.
http://ift.tt/2pcLARy

'Father time caught up with Klitschko'

'Father time caught up with Klitschko'
Briton Anthony Joshua says "father time has caught up with Vladimir Klitschko" as the two prepare for Saturday's heavyweight world title bout.
http://ift.tt/2pcPk5w

World Snooker Championship

World Snooker Championship
Watch live coverage from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield as defending champion Mark Selby takes on Xiao Guodong.
http://ift.tt/2omScNM

Kent 'anxiety' over new T20 tournament

Kent 'anxiety' over new T20 tournament
A city-based Twenty20 tournament could have "far-reaching consequences" for counties who play at non-Test match grounds, says Kent chief Jamie Clifford.
http://ift.tt/2omW810

Sbihi and Satch named in GB squad

Sbihi and Satch named in GB squad
Olympic champions Moe Sbihi and Will Satch are included in Great Britain's 43-strong squad for the World Rowing Cup in Belgrade.
http://ift.tt/2p93KBy

Ex-IndyCar champion will mentor Alonso

Ex-IndyCar champion will mentor Alonso
McLaren have drafted in former IndyCar champion Gil de Ferran as a mentor for Fernando Alonso at the Indianapolis 500.
http://ift.tt/2pWmwiw

F1 cameos: The good... and not so good

F1 cameos: The good... and not so good
As Jenson Button prepares for a one-race appearance in Monaco next month, we look at some of the best and worst F1 cameos.
http://ift.tt/2prZy2G

County Championship - Essex chase huge target

County Championship - Essex chase huge target
Live ball-by-ball radio commentary and text updates from the day four of the County Championship.
http://ift.tt/2pVqXHo

Sportsday - PFA awards reaction & football news

Sportsday - PFA awards reaction & football news
Reaction to the PFA wins for N'Golo Kane and Dele Alli, Barcelona's win in a thrilling El Clasico, review of the FA Cup semi-finals, plus the best of social media.
http://ift.tt/2pVHDBj

We showed togetherness - Wenger

We showed togetherness - Wenger
Arsene Wenger says Arsenal answered their critics with a "strong and united" performance as they reach a third FA Cup final in four years.
http://ift.tt/2p7XIRO

GB women miss out on World Relays medal

GB women miss out on World Relays medal
Great Britain's 4x400m women miss out on a medal by 0.23 seconds on the final night of the World Relays in the Bahamas.
http://ift.tt/2prQV8a

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Daley wins bronze at World Series event

Daley wins bronze at World Series event
British diver Tom Daley wins 10m platform bronze at the World Series event in Windsor, Canada.
http://ift.tt/2pUMfoA

FA Cup Catch-Up: Goals & funnies from the semis

FA Cup Catch-Up: Goals & funnies from the semis
Catch up with all the goals, match highlights, fun moments and more from the FA Cup semi-finals.
http://ift.tt/2p7m521

Garth Crooks' team of the week

Garth Crooks' team of the week
Who earns praise for his modest goal celebrations? And who were pundits wrong to doubt in the FA Cup semi-finals? It's Garth Crooks' team of the week.
http://ift.tt/2oC4mh6

Kante wins PFA Player of the Year award

Kante wins PFA Player of the Year award
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante is voted the PFA Player of the Year for 2016-17, with Tottenham's Dele Alli picking up the young player award.
http://ift.tt/2pTVaGM

Guy wins fourth gold of championships

Guy wins fourth gold of championships
James Guy wins his fourth gold of the British Swimming Championships as Ben Proud sets another record.
http://ift.tt/2q4KLHz

'This is Pep's biggest moment as Man City manager'

'This is Pep's biggest moment as Man City manager'
Pep Guardiola must lift his players quickly to ensure they qualify for next season's Champions League, argues Jermaine Jenas,
http://ift.tt/2pTJyUm

Bouldering World Cup silver for Coxsey

Bouldering World Cup silver for Coxsey
Shauna Coxsey takes silver in the second Bouldering World Cup event of the year as she continues her title defence.
http://ift.tt/2oBY80z

Celtic 2-0 Rangers - player rater

Celtic 2-0 Rangers - player rater
Former Old Firm players Pat Bonner and Kris Boyd rate the players after Celtic's 2-0 Scottish Cup semi-final win over Rangers.
http://ift.tt/2oVXzCa

GB beat Croatia in Belfast opener

GB beat Croatia in Belfast opener
Hosts Great Britain earn a 3-2 victory over Croatia in their World Championship Division 1B opener in Belfast.
http://ift.tt/2oiK7cW

El Clasico: Real Madrid v Barcelona - Bale starts

El Clasico: Real Madrid v Barcelona - Bale starts
Follow live text coverage as Real Madrid take on Barcelona in a pivotal El Clasico which could help decide the La Liga title race.
http://ift.tt/2pa7KDR

Liverpool 1-2 Crystal Palace

Liverpool 1-2 Crystal Palace
Christian Benteke returns to haunt his former club as Crystal Palace beat Liverpool to take a giant stride towards survival.
http://ift.tt/2p6x6jK

Watch: British Swimming Championships

Watch: British Swimming Championships
Watch live coverage of the British Swimming Championships from Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield.
http://ift.tt/2q4buUy

Arsenal 2-1 Manchester City

Arsenal 2-1 Manchester City
Alexis Sanchez's extra-time winner sees Arsenal beat Manchester City at Wembley to reach a third FA Cup final in four seasons.
http://ift.tt/2pSW71U

Liverpool Ladies win despite kit issues

Liverpool Ladies win despite kit issues
Liverpool Ladies begin the WSL 1 Spring Series season with a win at Yeovil - despite arriving at the game with no kit.
http://ift.tt/2p6nMwB

Burnley 0-2 Manchester United

Burnley 0-2 Manchester United
Wayne Rooney scores for the first time since January as Manchester United earn a comfortable victory over Burnley.
http://ift.tt/2p9K4PZ

Parker wins play-off to claim title

Parker wins play-off to claim title
England's Florentyna Parker wins a play-off to claim victory in the Mediterranean Ladies Open in Barcelona.
http://ift.tt/2pSC7MP

Listen: Croatia v Great Britain

Listen: Croatia v Great Britain
Listen to live BBC radio coverage of Croatia v Great Britain in the Ice Hockey World Championship Division 1 Group B from Belfast.
http://ift.tt/2p68OGH

Downie earns GB sixth Euros medal

Downie earns GB sixth Euros medal
Ellie Downie rounds off her impressive European Gymnastics Championships with a silver medal on the floor on the final day.
http://ift.tt/2q3PtVQ

Whitehaven v Halifax

Whitehaven v Halifax
Watch live BBC Sport coverage as Whitehaven host Halifax in the Challenge Cup fifth round.
http://ift.tt/2p63Z0g

Stade Francais 28-25 Bath

Stade Francais 28-25 Bath
A last-minute Jules Plisson drop-goal gives Stade Francais a dramatic European Challenge Cup semi-final victory over Bath.
http://ift.tt/2pTyfOx

Champions Cup semi-final: Clermont v Leinster

Champions Cup semi-final: Clermont v Leinster
Live text commentary as three-time champions Leinster travel to French heavyweights Clermont in pursuit of place in the 13 May final.
http://ift.tt/2pSz6ML

Arsenal v Manchester City - both teams unchanged

Arsenal v Manchester City - both teams unchanged
Who will play Chelsea in the final? Listen to BBC Radio 5 live, plus text updates and analysis as Arsenal face Manchester City at Wembley.
http://ift.tt/2ohZfaM

Watch live - Yeovil Town Ladies v Liverpool Ladies

Watch live - Yeovil Town Ladies v Liverpool Ladies
Watch live BBC Sport coverage and listen to local radio commentary from round one of the WSL Spring Series as Yeovil host Liverpool.
http://ift.tt/2p5VbaI

Aston Villa 1-0 Birmingham City

Aston Villa 1-0 Birmingham City
Aston Villa's Gabby Agbonlahor scores his first goal for 14 months to keep Harry Redknapp's Birmingham in relegation trouble.
http://ift.tt/2pT5FNo

Fu fights back to level with Robertson

Fu fights back to level with Robertson
Australia's Neil Robertson and Marco Fu are all-square at 4-4 in the second round of the World Championship.
http://ift.tt/2pT3md7

Stade Francais v Bath Rugby

Stade Francais v Bath Rugby
Listen to live BBC Radio Bristol commentary from the European Rugby Challenge Cup as Bath travel to Stade Francais and BBC live text commentary as Clermont face Leinster in the Champions Cup semi-final.
http://ift.tt/2ppLzuq

Sunday's rugby league commentaries

Sunday's rugby league commentaries
Listen to live BBC local radio commentary from Sunday's action in the Super League and Challenge Cup fifth round.
http://ift.tt/2ohVlyy

Sunday's Premier League & FA Cup build-up

Sunday's Premier League & FA Cup build-up
Watch MOTD2 Extra - plus build-up to two Premier League games and one FA Cup semi-final across radio and live text.
http://ift.tt/2pT36uz

England's Fleetwood loses China play-off

England's Fleetwood loses China play-off
Tommy Fleetwood is denied a second European Tour title of 2017 as Bernd Wiesberger wins a play-off at the Shenzhen International.
http://ift.tt/2p5m8v5

Nastase asked if I was a virgin - Shriver

Nastase asked if I was a virgin - Shriver
Former US Open finalist Pam Shriver says Romania Fed Cup captain Ilie Nastase made inappropriate comments during their playing days.
http://ift.tt/2oyUTru

Keitany wins women's London Marathon

Keitany wins women's London Marathon
Mary Keitany of Kenya wins the women's London Marathon in two hours 17 minutes one second, the second-fastest time in history.
http://ift.tt/2ohPr0m

Watch GB in European Gymnastics Championships

Watch GB in European Gymnastics Championships
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of day two of the apparatus finals from Cluj, Romania.
http://ift.tt/2q3Iaxv

Aston Villa v Birmingham - Redknapp takes charge of Blues

Aston Villa v Birmingham - Redknapp takes charge of Blues
Aston Villa face Harry Redknapp's Birmingham City, plus tributes to Ugo Ehiogu - live text coverage and BBC WM build-up.
http://ift.tt/2ohBQG9

Scottish Cup semi-final: Celtic v Rangers

Scottish Cup semi-final: Celtic v Rangers
Live text and radio commentary of Celtic v Rangers in the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden.
http://ift.tt/2oyMxQJ

County Championship - day three

County Championship - day three
Live ball-by-ball radio commentary and text updates from the day three of the County Championship.
http://ift.tt/2ohIRXw

Konta beaten by Halep as GB fall behind

Konta beaten by Halep as GB fall behind
Great Britain trail 2-1 in their Fed Cup World Group II play-off in Romania after Simona Halep beats Johanna Konta in Sunday's opening match.
http://ift.tt/2p4ZOSs

Weir beats Hug in London Marathon

Weir beats Hug in London Marathon
Britain's David Weir wins a record seventh London Marathon men's wheelchair title, beating reigning champion Marcel Hug in a sprint finish.
http://ift.tt/2oyNnNz

World Snooker Championship: Fu v Robertson

World Snooker Championship: Fu v Robertson
Watch live coverage from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield as the World Snooker Championship continues.
http://ift.tt/2p4WJlm

I'll fight on at heavyweight - Bellew

I'll fight on at heavyweight - Bellew
Tony Bellew says he will "fight on" at heavyweight and his camp have held talks about bouts against champions Deontay Wilder or Joseph Parker.
http://ift.tt/2oV6Fz4

Fed Cup: GB's Konta v Romania's Halep

Fed Cup: GB's Konta v Romania's Halep
Watch live video and follow text updates as Great Britain face Romania in their World Group II play-off in Constanta.
http://ift.tt/2pStftE

London Marathon 2017

London Marathon 2017
Follow live BBC One, Red Button and online coverage as well as radio commentary from this year's London Marathon.
http://ift.tt/2ohidOr

GB relay team pay tribute to Mason

GB relay team pay tribute to Mason
Britain's sprinters wear black ribbons in tribute to 2008 Olympic silver medallist Germaine Mason at the World Relays in the Bahamas.
http://ift.tt/2oVinKl

Pochettino 'not worried' after defeat

Pochettino 'not worried' after defeat
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is "not worried" that losing to Chelsea in the FA Cup could derail their Premier League title bid.
http://ift.tt/2p5duNj

Downing apology after Boro defeat

Downing apology after Boro defeat
Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing apologises to fans who travelled to see the 4-0 defeat at Bournemouth which pushes Boro closer to relegation.
http://ift.tt/2pSqRTP

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Real Madrid v Barcelona

Real Madrid v Barcelona
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Spanish La Liga game between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
http://ift.tt/2q39E6B

Celtic v Rangers (Sun)

Celtic v Rangers (Sun)
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final between Celtic and Rangers.
http://ift.tt/2q3akbZ

Wenger challenges Arsenal's British stars

Wenger challenges Arsenal's British stars
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his British players "have to take charge" of the future of the club.
http://ift.tt/2p8GwgU

Khurtsidze beats Langford with stoppage

Khurtsidze beats Langford with stoppage
Tommy Langford is beaten as Avtandil Khurtsidze sets up a bout against WBO world champion Billy Joe Saunders.
http://ift.tt/2poUegs

GB's Laugher wins gold in Canada

GB's Laugher wins gold in Canada
GB's Jack Laugher wins gold in the 3m springboard in Canada, but finishes second overall in the World Series.
http://ift.tt/2p7XWKn

Chelsea win shows league title pedigree

Chelsea win shows league title pedigree
Alan Shearer says Chelsea FA Cup semi-final victory against Tottenham shows why they will go on and win the Premier League.
http://ift.tt/2pQvKtv

Proud sets British record in Sheffield

Proud sets British record in Sheffield
Ben Proud beats his own record as he takes 50m freestyle victory at the British Swimming Championships in Sheffield.
http://ift.tt/2p3Y4IP

World Championship week one analysis

World Championship week one analysis
Former champions Stephen Hendry and Peter Ebdon reflect on the first week of World Championship action from the Crucible.
http://ift.tt/2pQjZ6e

Stelling tells boss to quit in TV message

Stelling tells boss to quit in TV message
Television presenter and Hartlepool president Jeff Stelling tells the club's manager Dave Jones to "quit now" in an impassioned on-air message.
http://ift.tt/2poUzzI

Swindon avoid relegation - after going down

Swindon avoid relegation - after going down
An unreported relegation and a Huddersfield striker with the birthday blues are among five things you might have missed from the EFL.
http://ift.tt/2ogcRTX

O'Sullivan feels like 'cool dude' James Blunt

O'Sullivan feels like 'cool dude' James Blunt
Ronnie O'Sullivan compares himself to singer James Blunt after beating Shaun Murphy to progress at the World Championship.
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Sussex collapse to defeat against Notts

Sussex collapse to defeat against Notts
Sussex lose 17 wickets to go down to an innings defeat inside two days against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.
http://ift.tt/2oTXaQW

British Swimming Championships

British Swimming Championships
Watch live coverage of the British Swimming Championships from Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield.
http://ift.tt/2p3pwq6

Bristol City Women v Reading FC Women

Bristol City Women v Reading FC Women
Listen to Radio 5 live sports extra commentary from the opening match of the WSL 1 Spring Series as Bristol City Women take on Reading FC Women.
http://ift.tt/2p7ntDz

Hull City 2-0 Watford

Hull City 2-0 Watford
Hull City play for an hour with 10 men but claim a gutsy victory against Watford to stay outside the relegation zone.
http://ift.tt/2oU26W5

Ibrahimovic & Rojo out for season

Ibrahimovic & Rojo out for season
Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marcos Rojo both have cruciate knee-ligament injuries and are out for the rest of the season.
http://ift.tt/2p3frcI

Leigh 10-23 Hull KR

Leigh 10-23 Hull KR
Championship leaders Hull KR knock Super League strugglers Leigh out in the fifth round of the Challenge Cup.
http://ift.tt/2oTU7Z2

Vicente's Scottish Grand National double

Vicente's Scottish Grand National double
Vicente, ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies, edges a thrilling finish to win the Scottish Grand National for the second year in a row.
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FA Cup: Chelsea v Spurs

FA Cup: Chelsea v Spurs
London rivals set for Wembley - watch on BBC One, listen on 5 live and follow text updates as Chelsea take on Spurs in the FA Cup (kick-off 17:15 BST).
http://ift.tt/2p3bfdn

Manchester City Women 1-3 Lyon

Manchester City Women 1-3 Lyon
Holders Lyon dominate to win 3-1 at Manchester City in the first leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final.
http://ift.tt/2oTWvio

Brownlee wins on half-Ironman debut

Brownlee wins on half-Ironman debut
Double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee marks his debut in long-distance triathlons with victory in an Ironman 70.3 event in Gran Canaria.
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Leigh Centurions v Hull KR

Leigh Centurions v Hull KR
Listen to live BBC local radio commentary as Leigh Centurions face Hull KR in the fifth round of the rugby league Challenge Cup.
http://ift.tt/2ofpEG9

Warrington Wolves v Wakefield Trinity

Warrington Wolves v Wakefield Trinity
Listen to live BBC Radio Leeds and BBC Radio Merseyside commentary as Warrington Wolves face Wakefield Trinity in the Super League.
http://ift.tt/2ozHQVX

Sharapova's agent criticises rivals

Sharapova's agent criticises rivals
Maria Sharapova's agent accuses "journeyman" rivals of trying to prevent the Russian playing at next month's French Open.
http://ift.tt/2p2DLvn

Hibernian 2-3 Aberdeen

Hibernian 2-3 Aberdeen
Aberdeen reach the Scottish Cup final for the first time in 17 years after overcoming holders Hibernian.
http://ift.tt/2pOYXVT

Champions Cup semi-final: Munster v Saracens

Champions Cup semi-final: Munster v Saracens
Listen to Radio 5 live sports extra coverage and follow text updates as Munster host defending champions Saracens
http://ift.tt/2pOWvOS

Saturday's EFL - can Wigan, Swindon & Orient avoid the drop?

Saturday's EFL - can Wigan, Swindon & Orient avoid the drop?
Follow live text, images and social media from Saturday's EFL action with Wigan, Swindon and Leyton Orient facing relegation.
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Lincoln City 2-1 Macclesfield Town

Lincoln City 2-1 Macclesfield Town
Lincoln City seal promotion to the English Football League, thanks to Terry Hawkridge's brace against Macclesfield.
http://ift.tt/2po3IbO

Manchester City v Lyon Feminines

Manchester City v Lyon Feminines
Listen to live BBC Sport commentary as Manchester City Women face Lyon Feminines in the Women's Champions League.
http://ift.tt/2p2Auwn

Downie wins European vault silver

Downie wins European vault silver
Britain's Ellie Downie follows up her all-around gold medal with a silver in the vault final at the European Championships.
http://ift.tt/2p6APA6

London Marathon: My Reason to Run

London Marathon: My Reason to Run
Gabby Logan previews the 37th London Marathon, looking at the main contenders for the races as well as highlighting some of the runners with the most inspirational human interest stories.
http://ift.tt/2o7VqV4

Watson beaten by Halep in Fed Cup opener

Watson beaten by Halep in Fed Cup opener
Great Britain go 1-0 down in their Fed Cup World Group II play-off in Romania after Heather Watson is beaten 6-4 6-1 by Simona Halep.
http://ift.tt/2pOKd9p

European Gymnastics Championships

European Gymnastics Championships
Watch live BBC Sport coverage from the first round of apparatus finals from Cluj, Romania.
http://ift.tt/2oTzbBh

Champions Cup - Munster v Saracens (Sat)

Champions Cup - Munster v Saracens (Sat)
Team news and quotes as Munster host Saracens in Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final in Dublin (15:15 BST).
http://ift.tt/2oeOqWY

O'Sullivan cruises past Murphy

O'Sullivan cruises past Murphy
Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan reaches the quarter-finals of the World Championship by beating Shaun Murphy 13-7.
http://ift.tt/2q1frJF

Saturday's Premier League & FA Cup build-up

Saturday's Premier League & FA Cup build-up
A big day at the bottom of the Premier League plus an FA Cup semi-final - Football Focus, Final Score, 5 live and the live text will keep you across the action.
http://ift.tt/2pOrJFQ

Scottish Cup: Hibernian v Aberdeen

Scottish Cup: Hibernian v Aberdeen
Live BBC television, text and radio coverage as holders Hibernian take on Aberdeen in the first of the weekend's semi-finals at Hampden.
http://ift.tt/2p6b42P

County Championship - day two

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

Football pays tribute to Ehiogu

Football pays tribute to Ehiogu
Former England and Aston Villa defender Ugo Ehiogu, who died aged 44 on Friday, is being honoured at football matches this weekend.
http://ift.tt/2owdKUf

World Snooker Championship - O'Sullivan v Murphy

World Snooker Championship - O'Sullivan v Murphy
Watch live coverage from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield as the World Snooker Championship continues.
http://ift.tt/2pOcXPz

Fed Cup: GB's Watson v Romania's Halep

Fed Cup: GB's Watson v Romania's Halep
Watch, listen and follow text updates as Heather Watson faces Simona Halep in the opening match of the World Group II play-off in Constanta.
http://ift.tt/2pOrtqs

Vote for your most memorable Crucible moment

Vote for your most memorable Crucible moment
To celebrate 40 years of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre, we want you to pick your top three most memorable moments.
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Italian cyclist Scarponi killed in crash

Italian cyclist Scarponi killed in crash
Italian cyclist Michele Scarponi dies aged 37 after being involved in a collision with a van during a training ride.
http://ift.tt/2oz39as

Can Pakistan fill Misbah and Younis void?

Can Pakistan fill Misbah and Younis void?
Stumped podcast: Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan reflect on their careers, James Taylor teaches resilience and the making of a cricket bat.
http://ift.tt/2oTe2Y8

Sun prints apology to Ross Barkley

Sun prints apology to Ross Barkley
The Sun said it had been contacted by Mr Barkley's lawyers, who made a formal complaint.
http://ift.tt/2p1XfjO

Friday, April 21, 2017

Could a surprise name decide El Clasico?

Could a surprise name decide El Clasico?
Midfielder Isco has been in and out of the Real Madrid team, but will the Spaniard play a crucial role in this weekend's Clasico?
http://ift.tt/2pPkO2f

Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur

Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's FA Cup game between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
http://ift.tt/2oS3UPk

Poulter misses cut & loses PGA Tour card

Poulter misses cut & loses PGA Tour card
England's Ian Poulter says he will "come back stronger than ever" after losing his PGA Tour card.
http://ift.tt/2odlPRK

Nastase heard making derogatory comment

Nastase heard making derogatory comment
Romania's Fed Cup captain Ilie Nastase is heard making a derogatory comment about Serena Williams' unborn child.
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Murdoch eyes Worlds after British win

Murdoch eyes Worlds after British win
Ross Murdoch puts himself in contention for June's World Championships by winning the British 200m breaststroke title.
http://ift.tt/2p4KI1f

Widnes 16-14 St Helens

Widnes 16-14 St Helens
Patrick Ah Van scores two tries as struggling Widnes Vikings edge to a narrow victory over St Helens.
http://ift.tt/2oyh3ta

Norwich City 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion

Norwich City 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion
Goalkeeper David Stockdale scores two own goals as Brighton lose at Norwich to miss out on sealing the Championship title.
http://ift.tt/2od9ddb

'Players left to sink with Notts ship'

'Players left to sink with Notts ship'
Notts County Ladies players feel abandoned by owner Alan Hardy after being liquidated, says England keeper Carly Telford.
http://ift.tt/2pNzkHW

GB's Schlesinger wins Euro bronze

GB's Schlesinger wins Euro bronze
Great Britain's Alice Schlesinger comes through the repechage to win bronze in the under-63kg at the European Championships.
http://ift.tt/2oSfQAz

Watch: BBL - Worcester Wolves v Sheffield Sharks

Watch: BBL - Worcester Wolves v Sheffield Sharks
Watch live coverage from the BBL as Worcester Wolves take on Sheffield Sharks.
http://ift.tt/2ocJpy3

Listen: Super League & Challenge Cup

Listen: Super League & Challenge Cup
Listen to live BBC radio commentary from the Super League and Challenge Cup fifth round as Widnes Vikings face St Helens and Leeds Rhinos taken on Doncaster.
http://ift.tt/2pMeQfC

Norwich v Brighton - can Seagulls seal Championship title?

Norwich v Brighton - can Seagulls seal Championship title?
Follow live text commentary as Brighton visit Norwich in search of the win that would seal the Championship title.
http://ift.tt/2ouqFG5

O'Sullivan leads 10-6 against Murphy

O'Sullivan leads 10-6 against Murphy
Ronnie O'Sullivan maintains his four-frame gap to lead 10-6 against Shaun Murphy in the last 16 of the World Championship.
http://ift.tt/2pZLc65

Watch: British Swimming Championships

Watch: British Swimming Championships
Watch live coverage of the British Swimming Championships from Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield.
http://ift.tt/2p40fOO

GB ready to end 24-year Fed Cup wait

GB ready to end 24-year Fed Cup wait
Great Britain head into their Fed Cup tie with Romania as underdogs as they look to return to World Group for first time in 24 years.
http://ift.tt/2oZImP8

Drugs cheats are ruining sport - Pavey

Drugs cheats are ruining sport - Pavey
Drugs cheats like 2016 London marathon champion Jemima Sumgong are "ruining the sport", says Britain's Jo Pavey.
http://ift.tt/2pLKkSY

Wigan prop Clubb to have kidney removed

Wigan prop Clubb to have kidney removed
Wigan Warriors prop Tony Clubb is to have a kidney removed to allow him to play without pain.
http://ift.tt/2oZAY6i

Grainger named as new chair of UK Sport

Grainger named as new chair of UK Sport
Olympic gold medallist Dame Katherine Grainger is named as the new chair of UK Sport.
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Lions tours must be shorter - RFU chief

Lions tours must be shorter - RFU chief
RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie says British and Irish Lions tours should be reduced from 10 to eight matches to help with preparation.
http://ift.tt/2pMMCnS

Southgate 'stunned' by Ehiogu death

Southgate 'stunned' by Ehiogu death
England manager Gareth Southgate says he is "stunned" by the death of former Aston Villa and Middlesbrough team-mate Ugo Ehiogu.
http://ift.tt/2pMSGwx

Cahill treated for gastroenteritis

Cahill treated for gastroenteritis
Defender Gary Cahill is set to miss Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final with Tottenham on Saturday after suffering from gastroenteritis.
http://ift.tt/2oc31lY

'Rashford should not go to U21 Euros'

'Rashford should not go to U21 Euros'
Jose Mourinho says "it does not make sense" for Marcus Rashford to be selected for England U21s at this summer's European Championship.
http://ift.tt/2oZ76a4

Wales' Thomas wins Tour of the Alps

Wales' Thomas wins Tour of the Alps
Welsh cyclist Geraint Thomas wins the Tour of the Alps, becoming the first British rider to do so.
http://ift.tt/2pLdMbP

Baroness Thompson calls for welfare work

Baroness Thompson calls for welfare work
Recommendations aimed at improving athletes' welfare are published as part of a major independent report into British sport.
http://ift.tt/2obGjdG

From 'PlayStation defender' to PFA team

From 'PlayStation defender' to PFA team
Once derided as a defender "controlled by a 10-year-old on a PlayStation", here's how David Luiz has gained the respect of critics, peers and fans.
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Horse racing from Ayr

Horse racing from Ayr
Listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra live horse racing coverage from Ladies Day at the Scottish Grand National Festival at Ayr.
http://ift.tt/2oYAYmS

Britain's Hall claims European bronze

Britain's Hall claims European bronze
Great Britain's James Hall wins all-around bronze at the European Gymnastics Championships in Romania.
http://ift.tt/2pLPIbI

'A hugely popular figure in the game'

'A hugely popular figure in the game'
Ugo Ehiogu, who has died at the age of 44, enjoyed a fine career and seemed destined for more success as a coach, writes Phil McNulty.
http://ift.tt/2p2IH5K

Train like you're going on tour - Corbisiero

Train like you're going on tour - Corbisiero
Players who haven't been selected for the British and Irish Lions squad must train as if they are going on the tour, says Alex Corbisiero.
http://ift.tt/2pYBJeY

Multiple world champion Reade retires

Multiple world champion Reade retires
Multiple BMX and track world champion Shanaze Reade retires from competitive cycling.
http://ift.tt/2oYjYNJ

Behind the scenes with Anthony Joshua

Behind the scenes with Anthony Joshua
In the build-up to his heavyweight title fight against Wladimir Klitschko, BBC Three goes behind the scenes with Anthony Joshua at a magazine photo shoot.
http://ift.tt/2obvOXF

Man Utd face Celta Vigo in Europa semi

Man Utd face Celta Vigo in Europa semi
Premier League side Manchester United will face Spanish club Celta Vigo in the semi-finals of the Europa League.
http://ift.tt/2oxavv0

The Afghan footballer who feared for her life

The Afghan footballer who feared for her life
Until the fall of the Taliban, Afghanistan was a country where women playing sport put their lives at risk. That didn't stop Khalida Popal, now the face of Afghan football.
http://ift.tt/2pYlezO

Holders Real to face rivals Atletico

Holders Real to face rivals Atletico
Holders Real Madrid will face city rivals Atletico in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
http://ift.tt/2oXZkxa

WSL 1 club Notts County Ladies fold

WSL 1 club Notts County Ladies fold
Women's Super League One club Notts County Ladies announce they are folding on the eve of the Spring Series campaign.
http://ift.tt/2oXNWBr

Ibrahimovic & Rojo injuries 'not good'

Ibrahimovic & Rojo injuries 'not good'
Man Utd top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic and defender Marcos Rojo suffer suspected knee injuries during the Europa League win over Anderlecht.
http://ift.tt/2p2dNKu

European Gymnastics Championships

European Gymnastics Championships
Watch live BBC Red Button coverage of the men’s all-around final followed by the women's all-around final at the European Gymnastics Championships in Cluj, Romania.
http://ift.tt/2plrftU

County Championship - day one

County Championship - day one
Live ball-by-ball radio commentary and text updates from the day one of the County Championship.
http://ift.tt/2pYl77l

UK cities to submit 2022 Games plans

UK cities to submit 2022 Games plans
British cities interested in hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games have been asked by the UK government to submit proposals for staging the event.
http://ift.tt/2p2iUuc

Behind the Cover: 4.23.17

Behind the Cover: 4.23.17
For this week’s issue, the new normal.
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How to Avoid Icebergs

How to Avoid Icebergs
Use radar, charts and eyeballs. Beware of blue.
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My Sister Wants to Buy My Dad a Drone for Father’s Day

My Sister Wants to Buy My Dad a Drone for Father’s Day
Selected by Matthew Zapruder.
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The 4.9.17 Issue

The 4.9.17 Issue
Readers respond.
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Judge John Hodgman on What the Cat Would Have Wanted

Judge John Hodgman on What the Cat Would Have Wanted
Even in death, these small creatures will impose their nefarious machinations.
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Former England defender Ehiogu dies

Former England defender Ehiogu dies
Former England and Aston Villa defender Ugo Ehiogu dies aged 44 after suffering a cardiac arrest at Tottenham's training centre on Thursday.
http://ift.tt/2oaDIAE

Poulter struggles at Valero Texas Open

Poulter struggles at Valero Texas Open
England's Ian Poulter is struggling to secure his playing status for the rest of the season after a poor first round at the Valero Texas Open.
http://ift.tt/2pKqniB

The car's the star: why Ferrari are good again

The car's the star: why Ferrari are good again
Flexing floors and fuel additives? Not a bit of it - the key to Ferrari's revival is all down to a new way of working and some very neat pieces of design.
http://ift.tt/2o9cFFS

Rollins missed drugs tests to meet Obama

Rollins missed drugs tests to meet Obama
Olympic champion Brianna Rollins is banned for 12 months for missing three drugs tests in 2016 under the 'whereabouts' system.
http://ift.tt/2osCZa6

Dortmund bus bomb suspect 'wanted money'

Dortmund bus bomb suspect 'wanted money'
A 28-year-old allegedly attacked the bus, injuring one footballer, to earn from falling share prices.
http://ift.tt/2owCon4

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Why the magic is in Alli's movement

Why the magic is in Alli's movement
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard on why Dele Alli and Eden Hazard are the most likely men to decide the FA Cup semi-final between Tottenham and the Blues.
http://ift.tt/2pY4Q2d

Quiz: How much do you know about the weekend's big matches?

Quiz: How much do you know about the weekend's big matches?
Do you know your Old Firm from your El Clasico? Test your knowledge on the four big fixtures of the weekend.
http://ift.tt/2pkYNs8

Premier League Show: Sean Dyche & the psychology of relegation

Premier League Show: Sean Dyche & the psychology of relegation
Gabby Logan is joined by Chris Sutton and comedian Elis James to discuss the latest from the Premier League. Steve Bower meets Sean Dyche to look at the psychology of relegation.
http://ift.tt/2pJVGd7

Scott & Litchfield set British records

Scott & Litchfield set British records
Duncan Scott is the first British man to swim under 48 seconds in 100m freestyle as he breaks his own record at the British Championships.
http://ift.tt/2o9l5wR

Chisnall keeps play-off hopes alive

Chisnall keeps play-off hopes alive
Dave Chisnall keeps his slim hopes of making next month's Premier League play-offs alive with two wins in Belfast.
http://ift.tt/2o9bdTS

Nordqvist leads at Mediterranean Open

Nordqvist leads at Mediterranean Open
World number 10 Anna Nordqvist took the first-round lead as she shot a five-under-par 66 in the Mediterranean Ladies Open.
http://ift.tt/2orxvMP

Lawro's predictions v Jermaine Jenas and Trevor Nelson

Lawro's predictions v Jermaine Jenas and Trevor Nelson
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on Jermaine Jenas and Trevor Nelson in this week's Premier League predictions.
http://ift.tt/2o9fgj5

O'Sullivan leads Murphy 6-2 at Worlds

O'Sullivan leads Murphy 6-2 at Worlds
Ronnie O'Sullivan takes a commanding 6-2 lead against Shaun Murphy in their second-round World Championship match.
http://ift.tt/2oVGEhL

Yorke criticises lack of black managers

Yorke criticises lack of black managers
Ex-Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke claims he cannot get an interview for a management job and is critical of the lack of black bosses.
http://ift.tt/2oPwDUL

Woods out for six months after operation

Woods out for six months after operation
Tiger Woods undergoes back surgery to treat ongoing pain in his back and leg which has kept him out since February.
http://ift.tt/2orizyg

History-maker Downie reaches all finals

History-maker Downie reaches all finals
Ellie Downie qualifies for every individual final at the European Gymnastics Championships - the first time a Briton has achieved the feat.
http://ift.tt/2oV1j5w

Buttler smashes 77 in IPL victory

Buttler smashes 77 in IPL victory
England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler hits his highest Twenty20 score as Mumbai Indians beat Kings XI Punjab by eight wickets.
http://ift.tt/2oUWBV8

Europa League: Man Utd aim for semis

Europa League: Man Utd aim for semis
Live text, radio, images and social media coverage from the Europa League quarter-final second legs.
http://ift.tt/2pWHXMI

Watch: British Swimming Championships

Watch: British Swimming Championships
Watch live coverage of the British Swimming Championships from Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield.
http://ift.tt/2oP1NLZ

Son of Frankel wins Craven at Newmarket

Son of Frankel wins Craven at Newmarket
Eminent, a son of the legendary Frankel, ran out an impressive winner of the Craven Stakes at Newmarket.
http://ift.tt/2pW25ys

Ex-England defender Ehiogu collapses

Ex-England defender Ehiogu collapses
Former England and Aston Villa defender Ugo Ehiogu is in hospital after collapsing at Tottenham's training centre on Thursday.
http://ift.tt/2pWfA1a

Ex-champion Robertson beats Saengkham

Ex-champion Robertson beats Saengkham
Former champion Neil Robertson is made to wait before beating Noppon Saengkham in the first round of the World Championship.
http://ift.tt/2pjmrFt

GB's Yates to contest Tour de France

GB's Yates to contest Tour de France
Simon Yates will contest the 2017 Tour de France after missing last year's event because of a failed drugs test.
http://ift.tt/2oTZm9s

Teen driver's leg loss 'heart-wrenching'

Teen driver's leg loss 'heart-wrenching'
Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button support a young racing driver who lost both legs in a crash.
http://ift.tt/2pGC3je

'We weren't bad for a bunch of renegades'

'We weren't bad for a bunch of renegades'
Halifax's 'crazy gang' that went from Division Two to Wembley glory in just four years, are remembered 30 years on.
http://ift.tt/2pjnzsX

How can you win a Grand Slam when pregnant?

How can you win a Grand Slam when pregnant?
Serena Williams won the Australian Open while pregnant - BBC Sport asks what challenges the world's best female tennis player faced.
http://ift.tt/2oq995X

GB Olympic medallist Mason dies in crash

GB Olympic medallist Mason dies in crash
Germaine Mason, an Olympic high jump silver medallist for Great Britain in 2008, dies aged 34 in a motorcycle crash, say Jamaica police.
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Speed to be inducted in Hall of Fame

Speed to be inducted in Hall of Fame
Former Wales midfielder and manager Gary Speed has been inducted into the National Football Museum Hall Of Fame.
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Murray suffers shock Monte Carlo defeat

Murray suffers shock Monte Carlo defeat
World number one Andy Murray suffers a shock exit from Monte Carlo Masters after a third-round defeat to Albert Ramos-Vinolas.
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Murphy seeks home comfort for GB

Murphy seeks home comfort for GB
Team GB netminder Stephen Murphy believes home advantage could be key in the World Championship qualifier in Belfast.
http://ift.tt/2pG0AI0

'Never let your commitment die' - Misbah & Younis bow out

'Never let your commitment die' - Misbah & Younis bow out
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq and star batsman Younis Khan talk to Stumped about their remarkable careers as they prepare to retire.
http://ift.tt/2oSNwMP

British Cycling announces medical review

British Cycling announces medical review
British Cycling announces an independent review into its medical practices after it was criticised in an anti-doping investigation.
http://ift.tt/2piNvVi

I was 'hooked' on gaming - Robertson

I was 'hooked' on gaming - Robertson
Former world champion Neil Robertson says he is focused on his snooker again after getting "hooked" on computer games.
http://ift.tt/2oYstup

Klopp rules out Liverpool move for Hart

Klopp rules out Liverpool move for Hart
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp rules out a £20m move for Manchester City's England goalkeeper Joe Hart.
http://ift.tt/2oYmju5

Groves to meet Chudinov for WBA title

Groves to meet Chudinov for WBA title
British super-middleweight George Groves will face Fedor Chudinov for the WBA world title at Bramall Lane on 27 May.
http://ift.tt/2o6Zfu2

How Singapore Is Creating More Land for Itself

How Singapore Is Creating More Land for Itself
The island off the southern tip of Malaysia reveals the future of building in an epoch of dwindling territory.
http://ift.tt/2oSjSHt

The Secrets of Jamie Oliver’s Chicken in Milk

The Secrets of Jamie Oliver’s Chicken in Milk
The story behind one of the chef’s most memorable dishes.
http://ift.tt/2piD2JB

Why the Menace of Mosquitoes Will Only Get Worse

Why the Menace of Mosquitoes Will Only Get Worse
Climate change is altering the environment in ways that increase the potential for viruses like Zika.
http://ift.tt/2pUeoLx

Letter of Recommendation: Michigan

Letter of Recommendation: Michigan
Michiganders know the state gets a bad rap, but we remain captivated by its peculiar charms.
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Hamilton & Button show support to Monger

Hamilton & Button show support to Monger
Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button show their support for teenage British racing driver Billy Monger who has had both legs amputated in a "horrific" high-speed crash.
http://ift.tt/2pFkxMu

Uncapped Solomona in England squad

Uncapped Solomona in England squad
England head coach Eddie Jones names 15 uncapped players in his 31-man squad to tour Argentina in June.
http://ift.tt/2oYcOLw

Chelsea and Tottenham dominate PFA team

Chelsea and Tottenham dominate PFA team
Chelsea and Tottenham both have four players named in the PFA Premier League team of the year, while the Football League teams are also revealed.
http://ift.tt/2oYfA3f

'Scots should feel let down by Lions'

'Scots should feel let down by Lions'
Former British and Irish Lions head coach Jim Telfer criticises the lack of Scots in the squad for the tour to New Zealand.
http://ift.tt/2pFFEkp

Trump faces fine for refusing interview

Trump faces fine for refusing interview
Judd Trump faces a fine from snooker bosses for refusing to fulfil his post-match media duties following his shock World Championship loss to Rory McLeod.
http://ift.tt/2pFfgY0

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

'Limited progress on disabled access'

'Limited progress on disabled access'
Premier League clubs make limited progress on improving access for disabled fans, campaigners have said.
http://ift.tt/2pDZl9G