Saturday, September 30, 2017

NZ beat Argentina after retaining title

NZ beat Argentina after retaining title
New Zealand cap their fifth Rugby Championship victory in six years with a comprehensive win over Argentina.
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'City lucky to have humble De Bruyne'

'City lucky to have humble De Bruyne'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says the club are "lucky" to have a player like "humble" Kevin de Bruyne.
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Malaysian Grand Prix

Malaysian Grand Prix
Listen to live BBC Radio 5 live commentary and follow live text coverage of the Malaysian Grand Prix.
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Predict who will win Malaysia

Predict who will win Malaysia
As F1 prepares to say goodbye to Sepang, Sebastian Vettel faces a battle to stop his title hopes going the same way. Predict who will win in Malaysia.
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Davies wins third successive Euro title

Davies wins third successive Euro title
Paralympic table tennis champion Rob Davies secures a third successive European title with victory over fellow Welshman Tom Matthews.
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Butler beats Hall in world eliminator

Butler beats Hall in world eliminator
Paul Butler beats Stuart Hall on points in a WBA bantamweight world title eliminator to set up a potential bout with champion Jamie McDonnell.
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Palace 'like a beaten boxer' - Hodgson

Palace 'like a beaten boxer' - Hodgson
Roy Hodgson compares his Crystal Palace team to "a boxer fighting in a class he's not able to handle" after a 4-0 defeat by Manchester United.
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Renshall wins bronze in Zagreb

Renshall wins bronze in Zagreb
Britain's Lucy Renshall wins bronze in the women's -63kg at the Zagreb Grand Prix in Croatia.
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McIlroy in contention at British Masters

McIlroy in contention at British Masters
Rory McIlroy moves into contention at the British Masters as Sweden's Robert Karlsson leads after three rounds.
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NZ retain title as SA & Australia draw

NZ retain title as SA & Australia draw
New Zealand retain the Rugby Championship title as South Africa and Australia draw 27-27 in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
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Barrier collapses at Ligue 1 match

Barrier collapses at Ligue 1 match
The French top-flight match between Amiens and Lille is halted after a barrier collapses at the front of a stand containing away fans.
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Chelsea 0-1 Manchester City

Chelsea 0-1 Manchester City
Kevin de Bruyne scores an excellent winner as Manchester City beat Chelsea to go back to the top of the Premier League.
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Paris St-Germain 6-2 Bordeaux

Paris St-Germain 6-2 Bordeaux
Neymar scores twice - including a penalty - as Paris St-Germain thrash Bordeaux in Ligue 1.
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'England can win Ashes without Stokes'

'England can win Ashes without Stokes'
England can still win the Ashes even if all-rounder Ben Stokes does not go to Australia, says all-rounder Moeen Ali.
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Northampton 30-22 Harlequins

Northampton 30-22 Harlequins
Northampton Saints overcome Harlequins at Franklin's Gardens to record their fourth-successive win and go top of the Premiership.
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GB win four medals at rowing Worlds

GB win four medals at rowing Worlds
Great Britain's Para mixed cox four crew set a new world record as Britain win four medals at the World Rowing Championships.
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Chelsea 0-0 Manchester City - Hazard starts

Chelsea 0-0 Manchester City - Hazard starts
Reclaiming top spot? Text updates, analysis and images as Chelsea host Manchester City in Saturday's final Premier League match.
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Leicester 20-13 Exeter

Leicester 20-13 Exeter
Leicester win their third straight Premiership match with victory over defending champions Exeter at a wet Welford Road.
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Birmingham only bidder for 2022 Games

Birmingham only bidder for 2022 Games
Birmingham is the only city to submit a bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games before Saturday's deadline.
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Leigh 10-26 Catalans

Leigh 10-26 Catalans
Catalans Dragons come from behind and win the 'Million Pound Game' and end Leigh's Super League stay after one season.
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Manchester United 4-0 Crystal Palace

Manchester United 4-0 Crystal Palace
Manchester United put in a dominant performance to beat a terrible Crystal Palace, who have lost all seven league games without scoring.
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Celtic 2-2 Hibernian

Celtic 2-2 Hibernian
Callum McGregor and John McGinn both score twice as Hibs hold Celtic to a draw on Neil Lennon's return to his old club.
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Round-up: Wins for Spurs and Man Utd

Round-up: Wins for Spurs and Man Utd
Tottenham and Manchester United earn convincing Premier League wins, with top-four rivals Chelsea and Manchester City meeting later.
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Hamilton surprised by Malaysia pole

Hamilton surprised by Malaysia pole
Lewis Hamilton says he was surprised to take pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix after a difficult weekend.
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Invictus Games - highlights from swimming & archery

Invictus Games - highlights from swimming & archery
Watch BBC One highlights, follow text analysis, social media and images from the 2017 Invictus Games.
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Penalty ends Pennie hopes in K1 final

Penalty ends Pennie hopes in K1 final
Great Britain's Fiona Pennie finishes 10th in the women's kayak singles at the World Slalom Canoeing Championships in Pau.
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Christie fourth in first World Cup event

Christie fourth in first World Cup event
Triple world champion Elise Christie finishes fourth in the 1500m at the first short track World Cup event of the season.
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Dolphin Vista wins Cambridgeshire

Dolphin Vista wins Cambridgeshire
Dolphin Vista produces a late burst to win the Cambridgeshire Handicap at Newmarket under apprentice jockey George Wood at 50-1.
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Garcia beats Barty to win Wuhan Open

Garcia beats Barty to win Wuhan Open
France's Caroline Garcia fights back to beat Australian Ashleigh Barty and win the Wuhan Open in China.
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Manchester City Women 5-2 Arsenal Women

Manchester City Women 5-2 Arsenal Women
Manchester City Women put in a brilliant attacking display to beat title-rivals Arsenal and continue their 100% start to the season.
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World Rowing Championships

World Rowing Championships
Watch live BBC Two coverage of the World Rowing Championships from Sarasota in Florida.
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Coomes & Buckland qualify for Olympics

Coomes & Buckland qualify for Olympics
British ice dancers Penny Coomes and Nick Buckland qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.
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The Million Pound Game: Leigh Centurions v Catalans Dragons

The Million Pound Game: Leigh Centurions v Catalans Dragons
Listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and BBC local radio commentary as Leigh Centurions host Catalans Dragons in The Million Pound Game.
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Saturday's rugby union

Saturday's rugby union
Listen to BBC local radio commentary from Saturday's rugby union action.
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Huddersfield Town 0-4 Tottenham Hotspur

Huddersfield Town 0-4 Tottenham Hotspur
Harry Kane sets a personal record for goals scored in a month as his double strike helps Tottenham beat Huddersfield.
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Richmond win first AFL title since 1980

Richmond win first AFL title since 1980
Richmond Tigers beat Adelaide Crows to win Australian Rules Football's Premiership for the first time in 37 years.
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Watch: Canoeing: World Slalom Championships

Watch: Canoeing: World Slalom Championships
Follow live canoeing action from the World Slalom Championships in Pau, France.
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Premier League team news

Premier League team news
Watch Final Score and listen to BBC Radio 5 live commentary, plus live text from a busy afternoon in the Premier League.
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Saturday's Scottish football - Lennon back at Celtic Park

Saturday's Scottish football - Lennon back at Celtic Park
Hibernian boss Neil Lennon's return to face his former club at Celtic Park tops the bill among five Premiership games.
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Build-up to Saturday's EFL action

Build-up to Saturday's EFL action
Follow live text, images and social medias from Saturday's EFL action including Norwich's trip to Reading.
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Rea wins third straight superbike title

Rea wins third straight superbike title
Jonathan Rea makes World Superbike history by clinching a third successive title as he wins Race 1 at Magny-Cours.
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WSL 1: Manchester City v Arsenal - text & radio

WSL 1: Manchester City v Arsenal - text & radio
Manchester City host Arsenal in the Women's Super League - listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra coverage and follow live text.
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Watch live FA Cup qualifying

Watch live FA Cup qualifying
Watch live BBC Sport coverage as Ashton Athletic host Chorley in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup.
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Hamilton on pole as Vettel starts at back

Hamilton on pole as Vettel starts at back
Lewis Hamilton takes pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix, as title rival Sebastian Vettel starts at the back of the grid.
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Premier League: Team news and build-up

Premier League: Team news and build-up
Text, radio and TV coverage from a busy day in the Premier League, which starts with Huddersfield against Tottenham at lunchtime.
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Caixinha battles fever in Rangers win

Caixinha battles fever in Rangers win
Pedro Caixinha explains his muted reaction to Rangers' 4-1 win over Hamilton Academical is down to illness.
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Smythe-Davis wins silver in Zagreb

Smythe-Davis wins silver in Zagreb
Britain's Nekoda Smythe-Davis wins silver in the women's -57 kg at the Zagreb Grand Prix in Croatia.
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Vettel breaks down as Mercedes struggle

Vettel breaks down as Mercedes struggle
Lewis Hamilton sets only fifth fastest time in final practice as his Mercedes team continued to struggle at the Malaysian Grand Prix.
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Friday, September 29, 2017

Liverpool Ladies 0-3 Reading Women

Liverpool Ladies 0-3 Reading Women
Visitors Reading hit three past Liverpool to earn their first win of the 2017-18 Women's Super League One season.
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Newcastle 29-17 London Irish

Newcastle 29-17 London Irish
Newcastle Falcons secure their fourth win in five Premiership matches to move to the top of the table.
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Leeds 18-16 Hull FC

Leeds 18-16 Hull FC
Leeds reach their 10th Super League Grand Final after holding on to win a thrilling semi-final against Hull FC.
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Hamilton Academical 1-4 Rangers

Hamilton Academical 1-4 Rangers
Defender Declan John scores a double as Rangers come from behind to beat Hamilton Academical 4-1 in the Premiership.
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Queens Park Rangers 1-2 Fulham

Queens Park Rangers 1-2 Fulham
Fulham hold off west London rivals QPR's late rally to earn back-to-back Championship wins for the first time this term.
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Britain take silver at rowing Worlds

Britain take silver at rowing Worlds
Great Britain take a lightweight men's quadruple silver for the team's first medal at the Rowing World Championships.
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'I wanted a medal they couldn't take away'

'I wanted a medal they couldn't take away'
GB women's eight rower Rebecca Chin says having a Paralympic silver medal taken from her made her more determined to succeed when she switched sports.
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Bairstow hits ton as England win series

Bairstow hits ton as England win series
Jonny Bairstow makes a century and Jason Roy 96 as England cruise to a nine-wicket win over West Indies in the fifth and final one-dayer in Southampton.
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Lion bites Wales hooker Baldwin on hand

Lion bites Wales hooker Baldwin on hand
Wales hooker Scott Baldwin was ruled out of Ospreys' Pro14 loss to Cheetahs after being bitten trying to pet a lion in South Africa.
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An Internet-Famous Cookie Worthy of Baking in Real Life

An Internet-Famous Cookie Worthy of Baking in Real Life
A chocolate chip cookie, thin with crisp ripples that run to the edges, finds Instagram fame.
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Pro14: Scarlets v Connacht

Pro14: Scarlets v Connacht
Martyn Williams and Sean Holley join Ross Harries for Scrum V Live's coverage as Scarlets host Connacht.
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Pro14: Leinster v Edinburgh - TV & radio

Pro14: Leinster v Edinburgh - TV & radio
BBC Alba and Radio Scotland coverage of the Pro14 match between Leinster and Edinburgh.
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Hamilton v Rangers - radio & text

Hamilton v Rangers - radio & text
Hamilton Academical and Rangers meet in the first Scottish Premiership match of the weekend.
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Leeds Rhinos v Hull FC - radio and text

Leeds Rhinos v Hull FC - radio and text
Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and local radio commentary as Leeds Rhinos face Hull FC in the Super League semi-final.
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Middlesex to seek penalty talks with ECB

Middlesex to seek penalty talks with ECB
Middlesex are to speak to the ECB over the two-point deduction for a slow over-rate which effectively saw them relegated.
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Hatton leads British Masters by three

Hatton leads British Masters by three
Tyrrell Hatton leads the British Masters near Newcastle at the halfway mark, with Ian Poulter and host Lee Westwood in joint second.
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North Korean pair qualify for Olympics

North Korean pair qualify for Olympics
Figure skaters Ryom Tae-Ok and Kim Ju-Sik become the first North Koreans to qualify for next year's Winter Olympics.
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New Sentences: From ‘A Little Bit Like Fun,’ by Sparks

New Sentences: From ‘A Little Bit Like Fun,’ by Sparks
A sad question, repeated a saddening number of times.
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Franklin wins gold for Britain in Pau

Franklin wins gold for Britain in Pau
Great Britain's Mallory Franklin wins gold in the women's C1 at the Canoe Slalom World Championships in Pau, France.
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Who made your county team of the season?

Who made your county team of the season?
With the county season finished for 2017, BBC Sport users have chosen their Championship team of the season.
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'Stokes incident shows that freedom comes with a price'

'Stokes incident shows that freedom comes with a price'
Cricketers are given freedom in the hope that it will make them better players, but it comes with responsibility, says Jonathan Agnew.
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Brewery pulls Stokes television advert

Brewery pulls Stokes television advert
Brewery Greene King to stop broadcasting a television advertisement that features England all-rounder Ben Stokes in a pub.
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Pro14: Cheetahs v Ospreys

Pro14: Cheetahs v Ospreys
Martyn Williams, Richie Rees and Sean Holley join Ross Harries for Scrum V Live's coverage of Ospreys' visit to Bloemfontein to face Cheetahs.
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Ortiz fails drugs test, says WBC chief

Ortiz fails drugs test, says WBC chief
Luis Ortiz fails a drugs test ahead of his heavyweight clash against Deontay Wilder in November.
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Three-year ban for fan footballer attack

Three-year ban for fan footballer attack
Jordan Woods is one of five men to receive bans following Blackburn and Burnley's derby clash
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Klopp criticises Christmas fixtures

Klopp criticises Christmas fixtures
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side's potential Christmas schedule is "possibly the worst you can get".
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Pogba injury is 'long term' - Mourinho

Pogba injury is 'long term' - Mourinho
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba's hamstring injury will keep him out "long term", says manager Jose Mourinho.
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No problem with Aguero trip - Guardiola

No problem with Aguero trip - Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola had "no problem" with Sergio Aguero being in Netherlands after the striker was in a car accident.
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Brown & Armstrong ruled out for Scots

Brown & Armstrong ruled out for Scots
Scott Brown and Stuart Armstrong are ruled out of Scotland's upcoming World Cup qualifying double header through injury.
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Benteke ruled out for six weeks

Benteke ruled out for six weeks
Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke will be sidelined for at least six weeks with a knee injury.
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Roy of the Rovers to be rebooted

Roy of the Rovers to be rebooted
Roy Race is coming back in series of graphic novels and books for the 2018/2019 football season.
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Haye and Bellew rematch on 17 December

Haye and Bellew rematch on 17 December
David Haye and Tony Bellew will meet in a heavyweight rematch on 17 December at the O2 Arena in London
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Rocking the gym and Great Scottish Run at 72

Rocking the gym and Great Scottish Run at 72
Maureen Murray has 10 children, 14 grandchildren and a niggly knee but nothing gets in the way of her passion for fitness.
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Trump comments disgusting - Rapinoe

Trump comments disgusting - Rapinoe
US international footballer Megan Rapinoe tells the BBC why she became the first white American athlete to kneel during the national anthem.
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Alli banned for one England game

Alli banned for one England game
England midfielder Dele Alli is banned for one international match for his gesture during the World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.
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Government backs Birmingham 2022 bid

Government backs Birmingham 2022 bid
Birmingham's bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games is officially backed by the government.
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WSL changes next piece of jigsaw - FA

WSL changes next piece of jigsaw - FA
Restructuring the WSL can help it become the world's best women's league, the FA's head of women's competitions believes.
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'Wilshere on way back to his best'

'Wilshere on way back to his best'
Jack Wilshere was "outstanding" as Arsenal beat Bate Borisov 4-2 in the Europa League, says boss Arsene Wenger.
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Poem: Last Photograph of My Mother Laughing

Poem: Last Photograph of My Mother Laughing
Selected by Terrance Hayes.
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How to Eat Spicy Food

How to Eat Spicy Food
Practice a benign masochism. Keep a dairy product nearby.
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The 9.17 Issue

The 9.17 Issue
Readers respond.
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Behind the Cover: 10.01.17

Behind the Cover: 10.01.17
For this issue, a look at life after an insanity acquittal.
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Judge John Hodgman on Decluttering Your Mother’s Love

Judge John Hodgman on Decluttering Your Mother’s Love
When it comes to converting to minimalism, parents just don’t understand.
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Seedorf a candidate for Oldham job

Seedorf a candidate for Oldham job
Former Netherlands international Clarence Seedorf is a surprise candidate to become Oldham Athletic's new manager.
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Mercedes off pace as Grosjean crashes

Mercedes off pace as Grosjean crashes
Sebastian Vettel sets the pace in second practice at the Malaysian Grand Prix as title rival Lewis Hamilton struggles.
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Cotterill named new Birmingham manager

Cotterill named new Birmingham manager
Birmingham City appoint Steve Cotterill as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year contract.
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Could veganism compromise Hamilton's 'racing edge'?

Could veganism compromise Hamilton's 'racing edge'?
Why an in-season dietary change could hamper Lewis Hamilton's 'racing edge' as he battles Sebastian Vettel for the title.
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Man City's Aguero involved in car crash

Man City's Aguero involved in car crash
Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero was involved in a car crash in Amsterdam on Thursday night, the club confirm.
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Europa League reaction & football news

Europa League reaction & football news
Reaction to a win for Arsenal and draw for Everton in the Europa League, Premier League news conferences, news, gossip and debate.
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US move into Presidents Cup lead

US move into Presidents Cup lead
The United States take a 3.5-1.5 lead over the International team on the opening day of the Presidents Cup in New Jersey.
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Thursday, September 28, 2017

'Enjoy it while it lasts' - Jenas on Newcastle

'Enjoy it while it lasts' - Jenas on Newcastle
Rafael Benitez and Jonjo Shelvey hold the key to any Newcastle success this season, says former Magpies midfielder Jermaine Jenas.
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Lineker meets Guardiola - watch The Premier League Show

Lineker meets Guardiola - watch The Premier League Show
Gabby Logan hosts the weekly magazine programme, featuring in-depth interviews with the biggest Premier League stars.
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GB boats reach six more World finals

GB boats reach six more World finals
Six more British crews secure their places in A finals on day five of the World Rowing Championships in Florida.
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Lawro's predictions v Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett

Lawro's predictions v Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett
Mark Lawrenson takes on Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett in the next round of Premier League matches.
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Everton 2-2 Apollon Limassol

Everton 2-2 Apollon Limassol
Everton blow a lead with two minutes to go as 10-man Apollon Limassol escape with a point in the Europa League at Goodison Park.
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Castleford Tigers 23-22 St Helens

Castleford Tigers 23-22 St Helens
Castleford Tigers beat St Helens in golden-point extra-time to reach the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford on 7 October.
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Doyle retires over 'repeated headaches'

Doyle retires over 'repeated headaches'
Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle is forced to retire because of "repeated headaches" caused by heading the ball.
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Marley to be interim England women boss

Marley to be interim England women boss
Mo Marley is set to be named interim manager of England women on Friday, replacing the sacked Mark Sampson.
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Bate Borisov 2-4 Arsenal

Bate Borisov 2-4 Arsenal
Theo Walcott scores twice as a much-changed Arsenal beat Bate Borisov in the Europa League to make it two wins from two.
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Castleford v St Helens in Super League semi-final - text & radio

Castleford v St Helens in Super League semi-final - text & radio
Follow live text and Radio 5 live sports extra coverage of the first Super League semi-final - Castleford Tigers v St Helens.
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Mendy suffers anterior cruciate rupture

Mendy suffers anterior cruciate rupture
Manchester City left-back Benjamin Mendy ruptures the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
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NFL owners afraid of players - Trump

NFL owners afraid of players - Trump
Donald Trump says NFL owners are "afraid of their players", in further criticism of recent protests during the national anthem.
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Former jockey banned for 21 months

Former jockey banned for 21 months
Former jockey Dale Swift is banned from racing for 21 months after testing positive for cocaine.
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Woods is a legend of golf - McIlroy

Woods is a legend of golf - McIlroy
Tiger Woods is a "legend of golf" and can "walk away with his head extremely high" when he decides to retire, says Rory McIlroy.
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What can you do with an old F1 track?

What can you do with an old F1 track?
2017's Malaysian Grand Prix is the last at the Sepang circuit. What happened to other old tracks?
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Stokes and Hales suspended by England

Stokes and Hales suspended by England
England suspend Ben Stokes and Alex Hales from international cricket until further notice.
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Delph & Forster in England squad

Delph & Forster in England squad
Fabian Delph and Fraser Forster are recalled to the England squad for October's final two World Cup qualifiers.
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McIlroy in solid British Masters start

McIlroy in solid British Masters start
Rory McIlroy needs the help of a spectator to find his ball on his way to a three-under-par opening round at the British Masters.
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Clubs split on overseas TV payments

Clubs split on overseas TV payments
Premier League chief Richard Scudamore meets resistance to his proposal to end the equal share of international broadcasting income between clubs
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Young cut Wasps squad to save on salaries

Young cut Wasps squad to save on salaries
Wasps director of rugby Dai Young has cut the size of his squad in order to cope with escalating player salaries.
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British bobsleigh chief leaves post

British bobsleigh chief leaves post
British Bobsleigh can "now partially support" a women's team following the departure of chief executive Richard Parker.
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Bayern to make Ancelotti decision

Bayern to make Ancelotti decision
Bayern Munich will make an announcement about the future of coach Carlo Ancelotti - a day after the side's defeat at Paris St-Germain.
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Man City sign Denmark striker Nadim

Man City sign Denmark striker Nadim
Denmark international and Euro 2017 finalist Nadia Nadim will join Manchester City Women in January.
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The Mind of John McPhee

The Mind of John McPhee
A deeply private writer reveals his obsessive process.
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Letter of Recommendation: ‘Shark Tank’

Letter of Recommendation: ‘Shark Tank’
Trickle-down economics that works, at least on TV.
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Have Your Date and Your Garlic Too

Have Your Date and Your Garlic Too
How you should — and should not — cook with garlic.
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Here Comes the Closer . . . In the Seventh Inning?

Here Comes the Closer . . . In the Seventh Inning?
Dominant relief pitchers usually just get the last few outs of the game. Baseball managers may be ready to change their roles
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'You don't want to play majors over three rounds'

'You don't want to play majors over three rounds'
British number one Charley Hull says the Evian Championship should not have been cut to three rounds and explains why she ate popcorn rather than watch her Solheim Cup team-mates.
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Somerset secure Division One survival

Somerset secure Division One survival
Somerset secure their Division One status in the County Championship with a 231-run victory over Middlesex.
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'Celtic put confident foot forward in Europe'

'Celtic put confident foot forward in Europe'
A first Champions League group win away from home in five years marks significant progress for Celtic, writes Tom English.
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Palmer chasing F1 drive for 2018

Palmer chasing F1 drive for 2018
Britain's Jolyon Palmer thinks "there is a chance" he may drive for Williams next year, but the team is exploring options with Robert Kubica.
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'Great' Vettel will be back - Hamilton

'Great' Vettel will be back - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton expects title rival Sebastian Vettel to come back fighting after crashing out of the last race in Singapore at the start.
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Pliskova stunned by Australia's Barty

Pliskova stunned by Australia's Barty
Former world number one Karolina Pliskova suffers a shock quarter-final defeat by Australia's Ashleigh Barty in Wuhan.
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West Ham Ladies to apply for WSL licence

West Ham Ladies to apply for WSL licence
West Ham United Ladies are to bid for a licence to play in the restructured Women's Super League from 2018.
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Koukash to hand over control of Salford

Koukash to hand over control of Salford
Salford Red Devils owner Dr Marwan Koukash is to hand over the control of the Super League club to a community trust.
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Blades' Brooks handed first Wales call

Blades' Brooks handed first Wales call
Wales add uncapped Sheffield United winger David Brooks to their squad for World Cup qualifying matches against Georgia and Republic of Ireland.
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'Fragile' Stokes apologises after arrest

'Fragile' Stokes apologises after arrest
England cricketer Ben Stokes is said to be "fragile and devastated" and has apologised after his arrest on suspicion of assault.
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County Championship final day - Hants, Middlesex & Somerset battle for survival

County Championship final day - Hants, Middlesex & Somerset battle for survival
Follow BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, live text, images and social media from the final day of the County Championship season.
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Liverpool complain about 'racist abuse'

Liverpool complain about 'racist abuse'
Liverpool make a complaint to Uefa about alleged racist abuse directed at Bobby Adekanye during a Uefa Youth League match against Spartak Moscow.
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'Outstanding' Celtic delight Rodgers

'Outstanding' Celtic delight Rodgers
Manager Brendan Rodgers praises his Celtic players for winning "a real pressure game" against Anderlecht so convincingly.
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Champions League reaction & football news

Champions League reaction & football news
Reaction to wins for Celtic, Chelsea and Manchester United, Wales and England squads announced, football news, debate and gossip.
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Bayley ready for fatherhood and a date with destiny

Bayley ready for fatherhood and a date with destiny
Paralympic table tennis champion Will Bayley hopes to complete an unprecedented triple crown in a "crazy but fun" year.
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Coaches concerned by season extension

Coaches concerned by season extension
Leading club directors of rugby voice their opposition to the proposed Premiership season extension.
http://ift.tt/2yaXzUZ

Crazy Gang, Jack Butland & salad cream

Crazy Gang, Jack Butland & salad cream
Twenty-nine years after his dad helped cause one of the biggest FA Cup shocks, Sam Beasant is hoping to progress in the competition.
http://ift.tt/2fT9uMt

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

'Mayweather's 50-0 mark stands alone'

'Mayweather's 50-0 mark stands alone'
In his latest column, Mike Costello discusses Floyd Mayweather's legacy, Luke Campbell's spirit and controversial judging.
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Donald Trump Jr.’s Great Escape

Donald Trump Jr.’s Great Escape
What really happened when the president’s son ditched his security detail
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Video allegedly shows Stokes in brawl

Video allegedly shows Stokes in brawl
Video footage emerges that allegedly shows England all-rounder Ben Stokes involved in a violent brawl outside a nightclub.
http://ift.tt/2fRBXCj

Atletico Madrid 1-2 Chelsea

Atletico Madrid 1-2 Chelsea
Michy Batshuayi scores a 94th-minute winner as Chelsea snatch victory against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
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Sheffield United 2-0 Wolves

Sheffield United 2-0 Wolves
Ex-Wolves striker Leon Clarke scores twice as Sheffield United beat 10-man Wanderers to go second in the Championship.
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RSC Anderlecht 0-3 Celtic

RSC Anderlecht 0-3 Celtic
Celtic earn only second away win in 28 Champions League group stage games thanks to Leigh Griffiths, a Kara Mbodji own goal and Scott Sinclair.
http://ift.tt/2wUgVbS

Woods 'doesn't know what future holds'

Woods 'doesn't know what future holds'
Fourteen-time major winner Tiger Woods admits he may never return to competitive golf and "doesn't know what the future holds".
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Paris St-Germain 3-0 Bayern Munich

Paris St-Germain 3-0 Bayern Munich
Paris St-Germain sweep aside five-time European champions Bayern Munich to go three points clear at the top of Group B in the Champions League.
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GB start with two medals in Pau

GB start with two medals in Pau
Great Britain win a gold and silver medal on the opening day of the Canoe Slalom World Championships.
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'England will lose Ashes series 5-0'

'England will lose Ashes series 5-0'
England are sending one of their "worst ever batting line-ups" to Australia for the Ashes, says veteran broadcaster Jim Maxwell.
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Sangakkara says farewell to first-class cricket

Sangakkara says farewell to first-class cricket
Kumar Sangakkara says he will miss cricket "terribly" but believes he is retiring from the first-class game at the right time.
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Moeen seals ODI series win for England

Moeen seals ODI series win for England
England complete a one-day series win over West Indies with a six-run victory on the DLS method as rain ends the fourth match early.
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Coyle in talks over Ross County job

Coyle in talks over Ross County job
Ross County are in talks with Owen Coyle over their vacant managerial position, BBC Scotland has learned.
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Invictus Games 2017 - highlights & text of rowing and golf

Invictus Games 2017 - highlights & text of rowing and golf
Watch BBC One highlights, follow text analysis, social media and images from the 2017 Invictus Games.
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I can win Olympic gold - Christie

I can win Olympic gold - Christie
Britain's short track world champion Elise Christie says she is willing to 'throw away the safe option' to win gold at the Winter Olympics.
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Anderlecht v Celtic - radio & text

Anderlecht v Celtic - radio & text
Anderlecht and Celtic both go into their second Champions League Group B game in search of their first points.
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Essex crush Tykes to end 2017 unbeaten

Essex crush Tykes to end 2017 unbeaten
County champions Essex thrash Yorkshire by 376 runs at Chelmsford to end the Division One season unbeaten.
http://ift.tt/2wVGtKs

Garcia fan's tweets earn him caddie role

Garcia fan's tweets earn him caddie role
A golf fan who tweeted Sergio Garcia for 206 days in a row in an attempt to become his caddie finally gets his dream job.
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McIlroy keen to avoid 'sticky position'

McIlroy keen to avoid 'sticky position'
Rory McIlroy says his late entry to the British Masters was influenced by the desire to avoid accusations of favourable treatment.
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Rio grandma with 'heart of an athlete'

Rio grandma with 'heart of an athlete'
The death of Stefan Henze cast a shadow over the Rio Olympics, but his family's "tremendous generosity" helped to save lives.
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CSKA Moscow v Manchester United

CSKA Moscow v Manchester United
Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between CSKA Moscow and Manchester United.
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‘Lucky dip’ England must prove doubters wrong – Agnew

‘Lucky dip’ England must prove doubters wrong – Agnew
England's problems have been laid bare by the selection of their Ashes squad, but they have the chance to prove the doubters wrong, says Jonathan Agnew.
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Brighton's Hemed given three-match ban

Brighton's Hemed given three-match ban
Brighton's Tomer Hemed will serve a three-match ban after being found guilty of violent conduct during Sunday's game with Newcastle.
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Werner had 'breathing difficulties'

Werner had 'breathing difficulties'
RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner was taken off with 'breathing difficulties' in Champions League tie against Besiktas on Tuesday.
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Enable added to Arc de Triomphe line-up

Enable added to Arc de Triomphe line-up
Favourite Enable is officially added to the field for Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Chantilly.
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Wilson to leave Blues at end of season

Wilson to leave Blues at end of season
Cardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson will leave the region at the end of the season.
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Edmund knocked out of Chengdu Open

Edmund knocked out of Chengdu Open
Britain's Kyle Edmund is out of the Chengdu Open after losing to American Jared Donaldson in the second round.
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England v West Indies - highlights, radio & text

England v West Indies - highlights, radio & text
Video highlights, radio and text as England seek a series-clinching victory in the fourth ODI against West Indies at The Oval.
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Pick your county team of the season

Pick your county team of the season
Who do you think should be in a county team of the season? Pick your own XI and share it with friends.
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Frampton to return to ring in November

Frampton to return to ring in November
Carl Frampton's first contest with new promoter Frank Warren will take place at the SSE Arena in Belfast on 18 November.
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FA approves full-time WSL from 2018-19

FA approves full-time WSL from 2018-19
The Football Association approves plans to turn the Women's Super League into a one-tier league from 2018-19.
http://ift.tt/2wWdBwJ

Worcestershire promoted to Division One

Worcestershire promoted to Division One
Worcestershire secure promotion to Division One of the County Championship after Northants dropped bonus points.
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County Championship finale - six teams battle for promotion & survival

County Championship finale - six teams battle for promotion & survival
Ball-by-ball radio commentary, live text, images and social media as Somerset, Middlesex and Hampshire attempt to avoid relegation.
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West Ham and Spurs charged by FA

West Ham and Spurs charged by FA
West Ham and Tottenham are charged by the FA with failing to control their players in Saturday's derby at London Stadium.
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Can I Spread the Word About an Unvaccinated Child?

Can I Spread the Word About an Unvaccinated Child?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether to reveal another parent is an anti-vaxxer and more.
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Stokes picked in England's Ashes squad

Stokes picked in England's Ashes squad
England select their 16-man squad for the Ashes, including vice-captain Ben Stokes despite his arrest in Bristol on Monday.
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Can Heart Disease Shed Light on Cancer?

Can Heart Disease Shed Light on Cancer?
If so, understanding the link will involve unraveling the mysteries of inflammation.
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When ‘Not Guilty’ is a Life Sentence

When ‘Not Guilty’ is a Life Sentence
What happens after a defendant is found not guilty by reason of insanity? Often the answer is involuntary confinement in a state psychiatric hospital — with no end in sight.
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Franklin Leonard Wants to Diversify the Box Office

Franklin Leonard Wants to Diversify the Box Office
The film executive on foreign crossover appeal and passing on “Slumdog Millionaire.”
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Old Trafford extends Grand Final deal

Old Trafford extends Grand Final deal
Old Trafford will continue to host the Super League Grand Final until 2020 after a new three-year deal was agreed.
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England Ashes squad announcement

England Ashes squad announcement
Follow live text coverage, analysis, images and social media reaction as England's Ashes squad is announced.
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'Kane can be Spurs' greatest striker'

'Kane can be Spurs' greatest striker'
Tottenham legend Glenn Hoddle says Harry Kane can be the club's "greatest striker" after his sixth hat-trick of 2017 in the win over Apoel Nicosia.
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Radwanska beaten by Barty at Wuhan Open

Radwanska beaten by Barty at Wuhan Open
World number 13 Agnieszka Radwanska is beaten in a deciding set by Ashleigh Barty at the Wuhan Open in China.
http://ift.tt/2wjJWyg

Champions League reaction & build-up

Champions League reaction & build-up
All the fall-out from Manchester City and Tottenham's victories and Liverpool's draw plus football news, gossip, and the best of social media.
http://ift.tt/2xyYB9T

Watch: NFL This Week

Watch: NFL This Week
The latest American football action, plus discussion about protests at the weekend in which players kneeled, linked arms or stayed in the locker room.
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Cricket team relegated over 'unfair' win

Cricket team relegated over 'unfair' win
Carew Cricket Club's early declaration against their title rivals sparked a row over fair play.
http://ift.tt/2wUHeDH

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

'I was your ball boy at Barca' - Guardiola shows Lineker his fun side

'I was your ball boy at Barca' - Guardiola shows Lineker his fun side
Gary Lineker meets Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola for his in-depth interview for The Premier League Show.
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Borussia Dortmund 1-3 Real Madrid

Borussia Dortmund 1-3 Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as holders Real Madrid maintain their 100% record in Group H by beating Borussia Dortmund.
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Hail Celtic - Europe's surprise possession kings

Hail Celtic - Europe's surprise possession kings
Celtic have the best possession statistics in Europe; ahead of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side.
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Stokes needs to change lifestyle - Vaughan

Stokes needs to change lifestyle - Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan warns Ben Stokes that he needs to change his lifestyle following the England all-rounder's arrest.
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Goodbye Malaysia, hello Vettel recovery?

Goodbye Malaysia, hello Vettel recovery?
The final Malaysian Grand Prix could represent the end of the era of expensive, hard-to-get-to enormo-tracks.
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Apoel Nicosia 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur

Apoel Nicosia 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur
Harry Kane scores a hat-trick as Tottenham maintained their 100% start in the Champions League with victory over Apoel Nicosia.
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Spartak Moscow 1-1 Liverpool

Spartak Moscow 1-1 Liverpool
Liverpool are held to a frustrating Champions League draw in Russia despite dominating Spartak Moscow in Group E.
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Cardiff City 3-1 Leeds United

Cardiff City 3-1 Leeds United
Cardiff City overwhelm Leeds United with a breathless display to overtake them at the top of the Championship.
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Somerset boost survival chances

Somerset boost survival chances
Somerset take a big step away from relegation as they dominate day two to take a lead of 253 over Middlesex at Taunton.
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Hants struggle after Sibley carries bat

Hants struggle after Sibley carries bat
Warwickshire's bowlers fight back after Hampshire bowl out the Bears for 188, in which Dom Sibley carried his bat.
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GB's Skelhon wins World Cup silver

GB's Skelhon wins World Cup silver
Britain's Matt Skelhon wins a silver medal after topping qualification at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in Croatia.
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Costa completes move to Atletico Madrid

Costa completes move to Atletico Madrid
Striker Diego Costa completes his move back to Atletico Madrid from Chelsea, but will not be eligible to play until 1 January.
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Brighton contest Hemed's FA charge

Brighton contest Hemed's FA charge
Brighton will contest Tomer Hemed's Football Association charge of violent conduct, following an incident in their win over Newcastle.
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Coomes & Buckland ready for final chance

Coomes & Buckland ready for final chance
Penny Coomes and Nick Buckland hope their injury problems are behind them as they prepare for their final chance of Olympic qualification.
http://ift.tt/2yFIaZJ

Cardiff face Leeds for top spot - EFL build-up

Cardiff face Leeds for top spot - EFL build-up
Third-placed Cardiff host Championship leaders Leeds - follow live text coverage of Tuesday's 34 matches in the EFL.
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'England should rule the rugby world'

'England should rule the rugby world'
There is "no excuse" for England not to be the most dominant rugby nation in the world, says new boss of the RFU Steve Brown.
http://ift.tt/2yGeo7k

England to select Ashes squad

England to select Ashes squad
England will select their squad for this winter's Ashes series in Australia on Wednesday, with the main decisions focused on their batting.
http://ift.tt/2wUyoAV

Invictus Games - Watch athletics & powerliting, plus incredible stories

Invictus Games - Watch athletics & powerliting, plus incredible stories
Watch BBC One highlights, follow text analysis, social media and images from the 2017 Invictus Games.
http://ift.tt/2huB4TJ

Women to referee men's internationals

Women to referee men's internationals
Ireland's Joy Neville and Spain's Alhambra Neivas will make history by becoming the first women to referee men's international rugby matches.
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Champions League group stage: Man City, Liverpool and Spurs

Champions League group stage: Man City, Liverpool and Spurs
Watch 5 live final score plus text updates, analysis and images with Man City, Liverpool and Spurs all in Champions League action.
http://ift.tt/2wUi9E3

Paris anti-doping laboratory suspended

Paris anti-doping laboratory suspended
France's anti-doping laboratory is provisionally suspended by the World Anti-Doping Agency after it identified "analytical issues".
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How does £30k get you to the Olympics?

How does £30k get you to the Olympics?
What happens now the women's bobsleigh team have crowdfunded £30,000?
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Fifa's Alli 'gesture' hearing this week

Fifa's Alli 'gesture' hearing this week
England's Dele Alli will learn in the coming days if he is to be punished for a gesture made in a World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.
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Kenny reverses secret decision to retire

Kenny reverses secret decision to retire
Britain's joint most-successful Olympian Jason Kenny reveals he secretly retired after Rio 2016 but has now reversed his decision.
http://ift.tt/2y6NlF8

Manchester City v Shakhtar Donetsk

Manchester City v Shakhtar Donetsk
Left-back Benjamin Mendy is out of Manchester City's Champions League Group F game with Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday.
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Ex-Newcastle United chairman Shepherd dies

Ex-Newcastle United chairman Shepherd dies
Freddy Shepherd had an influential role at the football club and sold his stake to Mike Ashley.
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Mendy to see specialist in Barcelona

Mendy to see specialist in Barcelona
Manchester City full-back Benjamin Mendy will visit a knee specialist in Barcelona after suffering an injury against Crystal Palace.
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Stokes arrested after Bristol incident

Stokes arrested after Bristol incident
England cricketer Ben Stokes is arrested after an incident in Bristol following victory over the West Indies in the third one-day international.
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Creighton turns to crowdfunding

Creighton turns to crowdfunding
Bobsleigh pilot Donna Creighton becomes the latest GB athlete to launch their own funding campaign in a bid to reach the Winter Olympics.
http://ift.tt/2xChg6n

Racehorse owners fined £1 by BHA

Racehorse owners fined £1 by BHA
Two racehorse owners are fined 50p each "as a token gesture" after a British Horseracing Authority disciplinary case.
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England recall Ecclestone for Ashes

England recall Ecclestone for Ashes
England include 18-year-old spinner Sophie Ecclestone in their squad for the Women's Ashes series in Australia.
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World Rugby against tackling ban in schools

World Rugby against tackling ban in schools
A medical study calling for a ban on tackling in school rugby is "extreme and alarmist" says World Rugby.
http://ift.tt/2yqjWSa

Gasly replaces Kvyat at Toro Rosso

Gasly replaces Kvyat at Toro Rosso
French driver Pierre Gasly will make his Formula 1 debut with Toro Rosso at this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix.
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Edmund beats Tomic on injury return

Edmund beats Tomic on injury return
Britain's Kyle Edmund beats Bernard Tomic in the first round at the Chengdu Open on his return from injury.
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I have a gambling addiction - Lafferty

I have a gambling addiction - Lafferty
Hearts striker Kyle Lafferty chooses to reveal his gambling addiction in the hope that other sufferers will feel that help is at hand.
http://ift.tt/2fop3Lm

County Championship finale - Middlesex avoid relegation if they score 250

County Championship finale - Middlesex avoid relegation if they score 250
Follow BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, live text, images and social media from day two of the County Championship as six teams battle for promotion and survival.
http://ift.tt/2fvk2UQ

Gold for Bevis at Para-shooting World Cup

Gold for Bevis at Para-shooting World Cup
Britain's James Bevis wins Gold in the R9 at the World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in Croatia.
http://ift.tt/2xH8BQM

What I Care About Is Important. What You Care About Is a ‘Distraction’

What I Care About Is Important. What You Care About Is a ‘Distraction’
It’s a clever way to write off other points of view: Just suggest they’re getting in the way of what truly matters.
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How Fake News Turned a Small Town Upside Down

How Fake News Turned a Small Town Upside Down
At the height of the 2016 election, exaggerated reports of a juvenile sex crime brought a media maelstrom to Twin Falls — one the Idaho city still hasn’t recovered from.
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All Signs Pointed to a Stroke. Then the Tests Come Back Negative.

All Signs Pointed to a Stroke. Then the Tests Come Back Negative.
When, at 94, she suddenly found it difficult to speak and swallow, the doctors had to explore more unusual possibilities.
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England's Jennings to leave Durham

England's Jennings to leave Durham
England opening batsman Keaton Jennings is to leave Durham at the end of the county season.
http://ift.tt/2wTmqrj

Sportsday - Arsenal win reaction and football news

Sportsday - Arsenal win reaction and football news
Reaction as Alexandre Lacazette scores twice in Arsenal win plus football news and the best of social media.
http://ift.tt/2whDBmY

Pulis accuses Sanchez of cheating

Pulis accuses Sanchez of cheating
West Brom manager Tony Pulis accuses Alexis Sanchez of 'cheating' in Arsenal's 2-0 win over the Baggies in the Premier League.
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Dallas players & owner join NFL protest

Dallas players & owner join NFL protest
The Dallas Cowboys players, staff and owner Jerry Jones take a knee before the national anthem at Monday evening's game against Arizona.
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Woosnam's rise to the top of golf world

Woosnam's rise to the top of golf world
As he is inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, BBC Sport Wales looks at the career of Ian Woosnam.
http://ift.tt/2fnxNBl

Monday, September 25, 2017

Ukad seeks end to anabolic steroids import

Ukad seeks end to anabolic steroids import
The abuse of anabolic steroids has spread beyond elite sport and importing the substances should be banned, says Ukad.
http://ift.tt/2xG3mRg

The making of PSG & France star Mbappe

The making of PSG & France star Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe joined PSG on loan in August with the option to sign permanently for 180m euros - taking him home to the city where it all began.
http://ift.tt/2fus0O0

'Ban tackling in school rugby' for safety

'Ban tackling in school rugby' for safety
But a World Rugby spokesman says there is no new evidence to challenge the current position.
http://ift.tt/2xFSu5M

'Cycling career caused my cancer'

'Cycling career caused my cancer'
Luis Herrera, the first South American to win a Grand Tour, says he has skin cancer caused by exposure to the sun during his career.
http://ift.tt/2jYzWst

Scots relishing huge fixture - Strachan

Scots relishing huge fixture - Strachan
Scotland head coach Gordon Strachan says his players are full of belief before their crucial World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.
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Before Trump Brought Politics Into Football, He Made Politics Into Football

Before Trump Brought Politics Into Football, He Made Politics Into Football
The president and the league he is criticizing have a lot in common.
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Klopp cuts Moscow news conference short

Klopp cuts Moscow news conference short
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp cuts short his Champions League news conference after calling it a "waste of time".
http://ift.tt/2fuioDb

Arsenal 2-0 West Bromwich Albion

Arsenal 2-0 West Bromwich Albion
Alexandre Lacazette scores twice to give a shaky Arsenal victory over West Brom, their third win in a row at Emirates Stadium.
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'Trump trying to use sport to divide us'

'Trump trying to use sport to divide us'
LeBron James praises NFL players who have protested against Donald Trump, and accuses the US president of "using sports to try and divide us".
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Who made your England Ashes squad?

Who made your England Ashes squad?
With England turning their attention towards their Ashes defence, BBC Sport users have picked who they want to see on the plane to Australia.
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'British team can still win Olympic medal'

'British team can still win Olympic medal'
Mica McNeill believes the British team can win a medal at Pyeongchang next year despite the governing body withdrawing funding.
http://ift.tt/2yo8Ltb

Invictus Games - highlights & your questions for Prince Harry

Invictus Games - highlights & your questions for Prince Harry
Watch BBC One highlights, follow text analysis, social media and images from the 2017 Invictus Games.
http://ift.tt/2wRGAlw

Past it at 28? Golf's new world order

Past it at 28? Golf's new world order
Rory McIlroy, despite not yet being 30, is in danger of being usurped by a self-assured new generation led by Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas.
http://ift.tt/2ht21Uj

Quiz: How do free-scoring Man City compare?

Quiz: How do free-scoring Man City compare?
We ask if Manchester City's 21 league goals in six games compare to some scoring stats from the past?
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Managers want poppy ban 'common sense'

Managers want poppy ban 'common sense'
Scotland boss Gordon Strachan and his Northern Ireland counterpart Michael O'Neill say "common sense" should prevail over the ban on teams displaying poppies.
http://ift.tt/2jXK18W

Five ways to take part in National Fitness Day

Five ways to take part in National Fitness Day
It's hard to fit exercise into busy lives but National Fitness Day is a chance to rethink routines and take simple steps to a more active, healthier lifestyle.
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Ashes hopeful Overton 'has matured'

Ashes hopeful Overton 'has matured'
England Ashes hopeful Craig Overton has improved his "emotional control", says Somerset director of cricket Matthew Maynard.
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Wallace embarrassed by conviction

Wallace embarrassed by conviction
Commonwealth Games and Olympic swimming medallist Dan Wallace tells of "embarrassment" and "regret" at drink driving conviction.
http://ift.tt/2fsSTSI

Government to assess Para cheat claims

Government to assess Para cheat claims
A government committee will look at whether the classification process for Paralympic sports is "fair".
http://ift.tt/2y2wS4H

'We need to be on top of our game'

'We need to be on top of our game'
Lewis Hamilton will have to remain on top of his game to maintain his lead in the F1 championship, his Mercedes team say.
http://ift.tt/2fm6p6X

Leeds: A club finally united?

Leeds: A club finally united?
Thirteen years after Premier League relegation, Leeds are top of the table, have a new owner and own their own stadium again. So, asks Phil McNulty, are they on the way back?
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Trump denies NFL kneel row race-related

Trump denies NFL kneel row race-related
Donald Trump says his words about political protests at sport events had "nothing to do with race".
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Six Tigers in Super League Dream Team

Six Tigers in Super League Dream Team
Castleford Tigers' dominance of Super League is reflected by six of their players being selected in the 2017 Dream Team.
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McAuley back in Northern Ireland squad

McAuley back in Northern Ireland squad
West Brom defender Gareth McAuley returns for Northern Ireland's final two World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Norway.
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Leeds' Cooper recalled to Scotland squad

Leeds' Cooper recalled to Scotland squad
Gordon Strachan calls up Leeds United centre-half Liam Cooper to his Scotland squad for next month's games against Slovakia and Slovenia.
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Stephens out in Wuhan Open first round

Stephens out in Wuhan Open first round
US Open winner Sloane Stephens has been knocked out of the Wuhan Open first round in straight sets by Wang Qiang.
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Mourinho avoids sanction after dismissal

Mourinho avoids sanction after dismissal
Jose Mourinho will face no further action over his dismissal at Southampton on Saturday.
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Women's football 'dragged through mud'

Women's football 'dragged through mud'
Women's football has been "dragged through the mud" following Mark Sampson's sacking as England manager, says ex-goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis.
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Onions to leave Durham at end of season

Onions to leave Durham at end of season
Seam bowler Graham Onions will leave Durham at end of the 2017 season after failing to agree a new contract.
http://ift.tt/2htmI2v

County Championship finale - promotion & relegation battle

County Championship finale - promotion & relegation battle
Follow BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, live text, images and social media from the first day of the final round of County Championship fixtures.
http://ift.tt/2fk0aR1

Ross County sack manager McIntyre

Ross County sack manager McIntyre
Scottish Premiership club Ross County announce that they have parted company with manager Jim McIntyre and assistant Billy Dodds.
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Oldham part company with boss Sheridan

Oldham part company with boss Sheridan
Oldham Athletic manager John Sheridan leaves the League One club by mutual consent.
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Man City go goals galore, Mourinho sent off - Premier League reaction

Man City go goals galore, Mourinho sent off - Premier League reaction
All the reaction from this weekend's football, plus the best of social media.
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Ding thrashes Wilson in World Open final

Ding thrashes Wilson in World Open final
China's Ding Junhui beats England's Kyren Wilson 10-3 to win the Yushan World Open and £150,000 in prize money.
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Sunday, September 24, 2017

On the rocks with Billy Vunipola

On the rocks with Billy Vunipola
Billy Vunipola joins Ugo Monye and Chris Jones to talk about injuries, collisions and kebabs. He also reveals a potential new career as a plumber.
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Watch Match of the Day on iPlayer

Watch Match of the Day on iPlayer
Gary Lineker presents Premier League highlights, including Manchester United's trip to Southampton and West Ham's home game against Tottenham.
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'I'd take pay cut to avoid burning out'

'I'd take pay cut to avoid burning out'
England and Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola says he would take a pay cut to play less rugby.
http://ift.tt/2xuZUXx

NFL protests 'unlike anything I've seen'

NFL protests 'unlike anything I've seen'
Protests at NFL games on Sunday were "unlike anything I've ever seen before", says two-time Super Bowl winner Osi Umenyiora.
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Thomas wins FedEx Cup in Atlanta

Thomas wins FedEx Cup in Atlanta
Justin Thomas lifts the FedEx Cup as Xander Schauffele becomes the first rookie to win the Tour Championship in Atlanta.
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Garth Crooks' team of the week

Garth Crooks' team of the week
Which player is a "genius"? Who is a "model professional"? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.
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Fifa set to lift ban on the poppy

Fifa set to lift ban on the poppy
Football's world governing body is set to lift the ban on the poppy following talks with the football associations of the United Kingdom.
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Who is Europe's most deadly striker?

Who is Europe's most deadly striker?
With three players scoring six goals in six Premier League games so far, how do they match up to the rest of Europe's deadly finishers?
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Jones wins silver on return to action

Jones wins silver on return to action
Britain's double Olympic champion Jade Jones marks her return to competition with silver at the World Taekwondo Grand Prix in Morocco.
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Team Europe win inaugural Laver Cup

Team Europe win inaugural Laver Cup
Roger Federer beats Nick Kyrgios to ensure Team Europe lift the inaugural Laver Cup with 15-9 win over Team World.
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Campbell reveals dad died before fight

Campbell reveals dad died before fight
Luke Campbell reveals his father died two weeks before Saturday's world title defeat by Jorge Linares in California.
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Moeen hits thrilling ton in England win

Moeen hits thrilling ton in England win
Moeen Ali hits an exhilarating 53-ball century in England's 124-run win over West Indies in Bristol to take a 2-0 lead in the one-day series.
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Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 Newcastle United

Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 Newcastle United
Tomer Hemed scores the only goal as Brighton beat Newcastle United to record their second successive home Premier League win.
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Exeter 31-17 Wasps

Exeter 31-17 Wasps
Olly Woodburn scores two tries as champions Exeter claim a bonus point in a comfortable victory over Wasps.
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Halifax 20-26 Featherstone

Halifax 20-26 Featherstone
Featherstone Rovers run in four tries to beat Halifax and win their first game in the Qualifiers in their final game of the season.
http://ift.tt/2wPoJeO

Invictus Games 2017 - Opening ceremony, Mike Myers & your messages

Invictus Games 2017 - Opening ceremony, Mike Myers & your messages
Watch BBC One highlights, follow text analysis, social media and images from the 2017 Invictus Games.
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Watch: St Mirren v Queen of the South

Watch: St Mirren v Queen of the South
BBC Alba coverage of the Scottish Championship meeting of St Mirren and Queen of the South.
http://ift.tt/2wKJWvj

NFL players kneel in protest at Wembley

NFL players kneel in protest at Wembley
Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars players protest during the US national anthem before the NFL match at Wembley.
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Olympic champion 'cut herself daily'

Olympic champion 'cut herself daily'
Dame Kelly Holmes won gold in the 800m and 1,500m in Athens in 2004, but had suffered with injury.
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Sagan wins historic third world title

Sagan wins historic third world title
Peter Sagan becomes the first man to win three successive World Championships men's road race titles with victory in Norway.
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Sheffield Wednesday 2-4 Sheffield United

Sheffield Wednesday 2-4 Sheffield United
Leon Clarke scores twice as Sheffield United hold off a Sheffield Wednesday fight back to win an enthralling Steel City derby.
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Sunday's rugby union - Text and radio

Sunday's rugby union - Text and radio
Follow live BBC local radio commentary and live text coverage of Exeter v Wasps and London Irish v Northampton in the Aviva Premiership.
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Sunday's rugby league

Sunday's rugby league
Listen to BBC local radio commentary as Halifax host Featherstone in The Qualifiers and Whitehaven host York City Knights in the League 1 play-off semi-final.
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Chelsea Ladies 6-0 Bristol City Women

Chelsea Ladies 6-0 Bristol City Women
Maren Mjelde scores twice as Chelsea Ladies begin their Women's Super League One campaign by thrashing Bristol City Women.
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Motherwell 0-1 Aberdeen

Motherwell 0-1 Aberdeen
Andrew Considine's winner gives Aberdeen revenge for their League Cup defeat by Motherwell as they move up to second in the Premiership.
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Marquez wins Aragon GP to pull clear

Marquez wins Aragon GP to pull clear
Defending champion Marc Marquez opens a 16-point lead in the world championship with victory at the Aragon MotoGP.
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England's Vunipola out for four months

England's Vunipola out for four months
England and Saracens back row Billy Vunipola will be out for the next four months with a knee cartilage injury.
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WSL 1: Yeovil v Man City

WSL 1: Yeovil v Man City
Listen to BBC Somerset commentary as Yeovil host Man City in the Women's Super League.
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I'll expose Joshua's weakness - Parker

I'll expose Joshua's weakness - Parker
WBO world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker is targeting a unification fight against Anthony Joshua after beating Hughie Fury.
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Sheffield Wednesday v Sheffield United

Sheffield Wednesday v Sheffield United
Follow live text, images and social media as Sheffield Wednesday host local rivals Sheffield United in the Steel City derby.
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WSL 1: Chelsea v Bristol City - video and text

WSL 1: Chelsea v Bristol City - video and text
Watch live BBC coverage and follow live text of the Women's Super League clash between Chelsea and Bristol City.
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How much do you know about Gareth Barry?

How much do you know about Gareth Barry?
Gareth Barry has equalled Ryan Giggs' record of 632 Premier League appearances. But how much do you know about the West Brom man?
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Sunday football - plus watch MOTD2 Extra

Sunday football - plus watch MOTD2 Extra
Watch MOTD2 Extra as we look back at a fascinating day of action in the Premier League on Saturday before building up to Brighton v Newcastle.
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Highly rated Cracksman to miss Arc

Highly rated Cracksman to miss Arc
Highly rated colt Cracksman will not run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Chantilly next Sunday.
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Motherwell v Aberdeen - radio & text

Motherwell v Aberdeen - radio & text
Motherwell and Aberdeen meet each other for the second time in four days in the final Premiership match of the weekend.
http://ift.tt/2wPixUk

FA women's chief hopes no-one loses job

FA women's chief hopes no-one loses job
Baroness Campbell, the FA's head of women's football, hopes no-one at the organisation loses their job after Mark Sampson's sacking.
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'Rangers' Caixinha choosing odd battles'

'Rangers' Caixinha choosing odd battles'
Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha cannot divert attention away from the gap between his side and Celtic, writes Tom English.
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England v West Indies - clips, TMS, updates

England v West Indies - clips, TMS, updates
Follow in-play clips, TMS and text from the third ODI between England and West Indies at the Brightside Ground, Bristol.
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Road World Championships

Road World Championships
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the men's road race at the 2017 Road World Championships in Bergen, Norway.
http://ift.tt/2hrj3C1

Wozniacki wins third Pan Pacific Open

Wozniacki wins third Pan Pacific Open
Caroline Wozniacki wins her third Pan Pacific Open title by beating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-0 7-5 in Tokyo.
http://ift.tt/2xr5gD2

Saturday, September 23, 2017

Palace must find the aspirin - Hodgson

Palace must find the aspirin - Hodgson
Manager Roy Hodgson says Crystal Palace face further heavy defeats after losing a record sixth successive league game without scoring.
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Casey boosts FedEx Cup hopes

Casey boosts FedEx Cup hopes
England's Paul Casey boosts his hopes of winning the FedEx Cup and a $10m (£7.4m) bonus by moving into the lead in the season-ending Tour Championship.
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Parker beats Hughie Fury to retain title

Parker beats Hughie Fury to retain title
Joseph Parker beats Britain's Hughie Fury on points to retain the WBO world heavyweight title in Manchester.
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Caixinha accuses Brown of landing elbow

Caixinha accuses Brown of landing elbow
Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha says Celtic's Scott Brown elbowed Alfredo Morelos in the Old Firm meeting at Ibrox.
http://ift.tt/2xvvMwQ

Loughborough win inaugural British Fast5

Loughborough win inaugural British Fast5
Loughborough Lightning win the inaugural British Fast5 All-Stars tournament with a last-gasp 35-33 victory over Team Bath in the final.
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Parker beats Hughie Fury to retain title

Parker beats Hughie Fury to retain title
Joseph Parker beats Britain's Hughie Fury on points to retain the WBO world heavyweight title in Manchester.
http://ift.tt/2fnH6ow

GB's Walkden wins taekwondo gold

GB's Walkden wins taekwondo gold
Britain's Bianca Walkden secures her third successive global title with heavyweight gold at the World Taekwondo Grand Prix.
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Trump under pressure over NFL comments

Trump under pressure over NFL comments
Mr Trump called for the firing of players who protest during the US anthem, but has faced a backlash.
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Federer & Nadal win as doubles partners

Federer & Nadal win as doubles partners
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal win their first doubles match together on the second day of the inaugural Laver Cup.
http://ift.tt/2xwrEN2

Fenerbahce 2-1 Besiktas

Fenerbahce 2-1 Besiktas
Five players are sent off as Fenerbahce beat Besiktas in an Istanbul derby featuring two goals and three red cards in the final five minutes.
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ICC launches Sri Lanka investigation

ICC launches Sri Lanka investigation
A corruption investigation is launched into the Sri Lanka side after allegations were made by former player Pramodya Wickramasinghe.
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Man City feel better a year on - Guardiola

Man City feel better a year on - Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his side are "feeling better" about their title challenge this season, while United counterpart Jose Mourinho thinks it will be a six-team race.
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'I just have ammunition in the boots'

'I just have ammunition in the boots'
Sunderland's sorry September and Southend striker Nile Ranger's 'gun' celebration among five things you may have missed in the EFL.
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Hughie Fury v Joseph Parker

Hughie Fury v Joseph Parker
Follow live 5 live commentary, text and analysis as Hughie Fury challenges Joseph Parker for the WBO Heavyweight title at Manchester Arena.
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Leicester City 2-3 Liverpool

Leicester City 2-3 Liverpool
Philippe Coutinho scores for the first time this season and Jamie Vardy sees his penalty saved as Liverpool survive a Leicester fightback.
http://ift.tt/2xm9BtM

GB 'real underdogs' in men's road race

GB 'real underdogs' in men's road race
Great Britain could finish in the top 10 of the World Championships men's road race if "everything" goes their way, says coach Rod Ellingworth.
http://ift.tt/2wdEz3h

Man Utd ask for CCTV over Lukaku chant

Man Utd ask for CCTV over Lukaku chant
Manchester United ask police for help to identify fans who sang a controversial song about Romelu Lukaku in the win at Southampton.
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Girona v Barcelona

Girona v Barcelona
Follow live text coverage as Barcelona visit Girona in a La Liga Catalan derby, with regular updates from Juventus v Torino.
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Wakefield 32-0 Wigan

Wakefield 32-0 Wigan
Wakefield beat Wigan to climb to fifth in the final Super League table, finishing higher than the 2016 champions.
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Harlequins 28-31 Leicester

Harlequins 28-31 Leicester
Leicester prevail in a six-try rollercoaster Premiership game against Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop.
http://ift.tt/2xZ1ggt

Montpellier 0-0 Paris St-Germain

Montpellier 0-0 Paris St-Germain
Paris St-Germain drop points in Ligue 1 for the first time this season as they miss the injured Neymar in a draw with Montpellier.
http://ift.tt/2jTkq11

Leicester 0-1 Liverpool - Salah heads Reds in front

Leicester 0-1 Liverpool - Salah heads Reds in front
Listen on Radio 5 live plus text updates, analysis and images as Leicester host Liverpool in Saturday's final Premier League game.
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President Trump is a bum - James

President Trump is a bum - James
Basketball star Lebron James calls US President Donald Trump "bum" over comments he made about fellow player Steph Curry.
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Stoke City 0-4 Chelsea

Stoke City 0-4 Chelsea
A brilliant hat-trick from Alvaro Morata helps Premier League champions Chelsea to a dominant win at Stoke City.
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Manchester City 5-0 Crystal Palace

Manchester City 5-0 Crystal Palace
Manchester City hammer Crystal Palace with Raheem Sterling scoring twice as the Eagles' wait for a league goal this season goes on.
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Saracens 41-13 Sale

Saracens 41-13 Sale
England forward Billy Vunipola suffers a leg injury as Saracens maintain their unbeaten home record over Sale with a bonus-point victory.
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Catch-up: Man City, Man Utd & Chelsea win

Catch-up: Man City, Man Utd & Chelsea win
The Premier League's top three all win, with Manchester City and Chelsea scoring nine between them, on an eventful day in the Premier League.
http://ift.tt/2xvOF2P

Alaves 1-2 Real Madrid

Alaves 1-2 Real Madrid
Midfielder Dani Ceballos scores twice on his first league start for Real Madrid as they beat hosts Alaves 2-1.
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Blaak wins women's road race at Worlds

Blaak wins women's road race at Worlds
Dutch rider Chantal Blaak wins the women's elite road race at the UCI Road World Championships in Norway.
http://ift.tt/2wHPHK1

Alaves v Real Madrid

Alaves v Real Madrid
Follow live text coverage as Alaves - without a point this season - face champions Real Madrid in La Liga.
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West Ham United 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur

West Ham United 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur
In-form striker Harry Kane scores twice as Tottenham survive a late fightback from West Ham to go third in the Premier League.
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Saturday's rugby union

Saturday's rugby union
Listen to BBC local radio commentary from Saturday's rugby union action in the Premiership and Championship.
http://ift.tt/2xYkT85

Saturday's rugby league

Saturday's rugby league
Listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and BBC local radio commentary from Saturday's action in the Super 8s and the Qualifiers.
http://ift.tt/2jQE8u2

Atletico Madrid 2-0 Sevilla

Atletico Madrid 2-0 Sevilla
Atletico Madrid beat Sevilla to remain unbeaten in La Liga, as potential incoming striker Diego Costa watches on.
http://ift.tt/2xmK4kf

Saturday Premier League - team news & build-up

Saturday Premier League - team news & build-up
Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea all in action as part of six Saturday 15:00 BST Premier League fixtures.
http://ift.tt/2fisuTV

Rangers 0-2 Celtic

Rangers 0-2 Celtic
Celtic ease to victory in the Old Firm clash, with Tom Rogic and Leigh Griffiths delivering the goals to see off Rangers.
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EFL: Leeds, Wolves & Cardiff vie for Championship lead

EFL: Leeds, Wolves & Cardiff vie for Championship lead
Follow live text, images and the best of social media from the Championship, League One and League Two.
http://ift.tt/2wcK1Dz

Ayr Gold Cup to be run at Haydock

Ayr Gold Cup to be run at Haydock
The Ayr Gold Cup is rescheduled to take place at Haydock on Saturday, 30 September.
http://ift.tt/2fich0F

Road World Championships

Road World Championships
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the Women's Road Race at the 2017 Road World Championships in Bergen, Norway.
http://ift.tt/2xmerqW

Rangers v Celtic build-up

Rangers v Celtic build-up
Radio and live text coverage of the first Old Firm derby of the season as a busy day of Premiership action begins at Ibrox.
http://ift.tt/2hp5XoO

Lifetime ban for 'dirtiest race' winner

Lifetime ban for 'dirtiest race' winner
Former Olympic champion Asli Cakir Alptekin is given a life ban by the Turkish Athletics Federation after a third doping offence.
http://ift.tt/2fH7xT6

Saturday football - eight Premier League matches

Saturday football - eight Premier League matches
Eight games on a busy day - live text, team news, images and analysis ahead of today's Premier League action, starting with West Ham v Tottenham (KO 12:30 BST).
http://ift.tt/2wNtIga

Muguruza and Kerber lose in Tokyo semis

Muguruza and Kerber lose in Tokyo semis
Garbine Muguruza and Angelique Kerber suffer Pan Pacific Open semi-finals defeats by Caroline Wozniacki and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
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NFL protesters should be fired - Trump

NFL protesters should be fired - Trump
US president Donald Trump says NFL players who protest during the national anthem should be fired.
http://ift.tt/2ykgqsB

Friday, September 22, 2017

Casey shares Tour Championship lead

Casey shares Tour Championship lead
England's Paul Casey moves into a share of the lead at halfway in the Tour Championship as FedEx points leader Jordan Spieth falls off the pace.
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It's not the way I wanted to leave - Costa

It's not the way I wanted to leave - Costa
Diego Costa says he did not want to leave Chelsea on bad terms and that he will always have a special affection with Blues fans.
http://ift.tt/2xzJrDw

Everton Ladies 0-2 Liverpool Ladies

Everton Ladies 0-2 Liverpool Ladies
Liverpool Ladies beat Merseyside rivals Everton Ladies in the first match of the new Women's Super League 1 winter season.
http://ift.tt/2fgkliB

Castleford 16-48 Hull FC

Castleford 16-48 Hull FC
Jake Connor's hat-trick helps Hull beat weakened Castleford to book a Super League play-off semi-final at Leeds.
http://ift.tt/2wGgoz7

Woods making progress but no return date

Woods making progress but no return date
Former world number one Tiger Woods says he is hitting 60-yard shots but has no date in mind for a return to competitive golf.
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Ulster 52-25 Dragons

Ulster 52-25 Dragons
Ulster maintain their winning start to the Pro14 as they earn a thumping eight-try victory over the Dragons.
http://ift.tt/2fGDydU

Sport's growing brain injury toll

Sport's growing brain injury toll
How widespread is CTE, the disease found in dead former NFL player Aaron Hernandez?
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Watch Pro14: Benetton Rugby v Ospreys

Watch Pro14: Benetton Rugby v Ospreys
Scrum V live coverage of Ospreys' Pro14 visit to Treviso
http://ift.tt/2jR6ioJ

Listen: Castleford Tigers v Hull FC

Listen: Castleford Tigers v Hull FC
Listen to BBC local radio commentary as Castleford Tigers host Hull FC in the Super 8s.
http://ift.tt/2xY3NHz

Listen: Gloucester v Worcester

Listen: Gloucester v Worcester
Listen to BBC local radio commentary as Gloucester face Worcester in the Premiership.
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Bayern Munich v Wolfsburg

Bayern Munich v Wolfsburg
Follow live text coverage as Bayern Munich face Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.
http://ift.tt/2xopdu8

Tigers dominate Man of Steel shortlist

Tigers dominate Man of Steel shortlist
Castleford's Luke Gale and Zak Hardaker plus Hull FC's Albert Kelly are 2017's Steve Prescott Man of Steel nominees.
http://ift.tt/2ffk7Zd

Somerset in danger after Surrey defeat

Somerset in danger after Surrey defeat
Surrey secure their Division One status with a six-wicket win over Somerset, leaving the visitors in serious relegation trouble.
http://ift.tt/2xoN5hA

Meet the ambidextrous Pakistan pace bowler

Meet the ambidextrous Pakistan pace bowler
Yasir Jan bowls fast with his left arm, and even faster with his right. Now he is causing a stir at Lord's.
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McIlroy thinks 'World Tour' will happen

McIlroy thinks 'World Tour' will happen
Four-times major winner Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour will eventually merge with the European Tour to form a 'World Tour'.
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Muguruza tightens grip on top spot

Muguruza tightens grip on top spot
Spain's Garbine Muguruza beats Caroline Garcia in Tokyo, after second seed Karolina Pliskova loses to Angelique Kerber.
http://ift.tt/2xtJVKT

Carabao Cup a 'waste of energy'

Carabao Cup a 'waste of energy'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola questions the worth of the Carabao Cup, calling the competition a "waste of energy" for his side.
http://ift.tt/2wGQ8nX

Roland-Jones a doubt for the Ashes tour

Roland-Jones a doubt for the Ashes tour
England bowler Toby Roland-Jones to miss the rest of the season with a lower back stress fracture and is a major doubt for the Ashes tour.
http://ift.tt/2xlno3C

Ronaldo, Messi & Neymar in Fifa run-off

Ronaldo, Messi & Neymar in Fifa run-off
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Paris St-Germain's Neymar comprise the Best Fifa Men's Player shortlist.
http://ift.tt/2xWUyHz

Deignan under 'no pressure' at Worlds

Deignan under 'no pressure' at Worlds
Britain's Lizzie Deignan says she will be a "total unknown" in Saturday's elite women's race at the World Championships after an appendix operation disrupted her preparations.
http://ift.tt/2yi1TNZ

BBC to show Ashton Athletic v Chorley

BBC to show Ashton Athletic v Chorley
The BBC will broadcast the FA Cup third qualifying round tie between Ashton Athletic and Chorley on Saturday, 30 September.
http://ift.tt/2wbirXv

Broady run at St Petersburg Open ends

Broady run at St Petersburg Open ends
Briton Liam Broady's excellent run at the St Petersburg Open comes to an end with a 6-3 2-6 6-4 quarter-final defeat by Damir Dzumhur.
http://ift.tt/2yiul2o

Fishing, guitar & brutal camps - Parker v Fury

Fishing, guitar & brutal camps - Parker v Fury
As Joseph Parker and Hughie Fury get ready to fight in Manchester, BBC Sport learns of their hobbies, adversity and goals.
http://ift.tt/2wLNTLj

Fast5: Netball's answer to T20 cricket?

Fast5: Netball's answer to T20 cricket?
England Netball have partnered with experienced promoters Matchroom Sport to bring a "Twenty20-style" game to the British audience.
http://ift.tt/2xkHgnP

Premier League news conferences

Premier League news conferences
Eight Premier League managers in the hot seat throughout the day, including Conte, Guardiola and Mourinho.
http://ift.tt/2hkM1qZ

Liverpool and Man Utd given Moscow warning

Liverpool and Man Utd given Moscow warning
Liverpool and Manchester United fans have been warned to expect a 'visible police presence' in Moscow next week.
http://ift.tt/2hlo7eQ

Archery Worlds to go ahead in Mexico

Archery Worlds to go ahead in Mexico
World Archery is planning to go ahead with the World Championships in Mexico City next month despite an earthquake which killed 273 people.
http://ift.tt/2xWAu87

Wallace loses elite swimming funding

Wallace loses elite swimming funding
Olympic swimmer Dan Wallace loses his elite podium funding as as fellow Scot Ross Murdoch has his restored.
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England Ashes squad named on Wednesday

England Ashes squad named on Wednesday
England will name their squad for this winter's Ashes series at 10:00 BST on Wednesday, before their ODI against West Indies.
http://ift.tt/2wLBkiZ

Pearson named boss of OH Leuven

Pearson named boss of OH Leuven
Former Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson becomes the new head coach of Belgian second-tier side OH Leuven.
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Yorkshire chasing victory as relegation battle intensifies

Yorkshire chasing victory as relegation battle intensifies
Follow live text, images and social media from day four of the penultimate round of County Championship fixtures.
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'Underdog status fine by me' - Campbell

'Underdog status fine by me' - Campbell
Luke Campbell faces a tough test if he is to win his first world title against Jorge Linares in California on Saturday.
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Lions quartet not in training squad

Lions quartet not in training squad
Four players who toured with the British and Irish Lions are not in a 33-man England training squad for a camp in Oxford.
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West Ham raise money for Mexico fund

West Ham raise money for Mexico fund
West Ham United will hold a shirt auction to raise proceeds towards the Mexican earthquake relief
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New mum Carberry rides to comeback win

New mum Carberry rides to comeback win
Irish jockey Nina Carberry wins on her comeback ride - four months after giving birth.
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I'd like a female England coach - Smith

I'd like a female England coach - Smith
England women's record goalscorer Kelly Smith says she would like to see a female coach replace Mark Sampson.
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Tour de Yorkshire extends to four days

Tour de Yorkshire extends to four days
The decision means there will be eight start and finish destinations in the 2018 race.
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Can little Girona solve Man City's big problem?

Can little Girona solve Man City's big problem?
Girona play the biggest game in their history against Barcelona on Saturday - with Man City showing more than a little interest in the fixture.
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Faster, higher, stronger? Why climbing divides Olympic opinion

Faster, higher, stronger? Why climbing divides Olympic opinion
Why has the introduction of climbing to the 2020 Olympics divided the sport?
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Fizz-sprayer or bit-part player?

Fizz-sprayer or bit-part player?
As Nico Hulkenberg sets an unwanted F1 record in Singapore, can you work out who did - and didn't - make the podium?
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Thursday, September 21, 2017

Lukaku appeals to fans to stop chant

Lukaku appeals to fans to stop chant
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku says he wants the club's fans to "move on" from their controversial chant about him.
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Reality bites for Koeman's Everton

Reality bites for Koeman's Everton
The failure to replace Romelu Lukaku, poor results and comments that hardly inspire - why it's tough right now for Everton boss Ronald Koeman.
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Spieth three off lead in Tour Championship

Spieth three off lead in Tour Championship
FedEx Cup points leader Jordan Spieth is three shots off the lead after the first round of the season-ending Tour Championship in Atalanta.
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New era for winter Women's Super League

New era for winter Women's Super League
As the new WSL season gets under way on Friday, BBC Sport looks at the inaugural winter calendar, the new signings and how you can follow the competition.
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Salford 4-30 St Helens

Salford 4-30 St Helens
St Helens all but seal a place in the play-offs with victory at 12-man Salford in their final Super 8s match.
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Motherwell 3-0 Aberdeen

Motherwell 3-0 Aberdeen
Dominant Motherwell are too good for Aberdeen as they reach their first League Cup semi-final since January 2011.
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League Cup: Motherwell v Aberdeen - radio & text

League Cup: Motherwell v Aberdeen - radio & text
Motherwell host last season's runners-up Aberdeen in the last of this week's Scottish League Cup quarter-finals, followed by the semi-final draw.
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Lawro's predictions v Kingsman actor Mark Strong

Lawro's predictions v Kingsman actor Mark Strong
Mark Lawrenson takes on Kingsman actor & Arsenal fan Mark Strong in the next round of Premier League matches.
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Matthew to captain Europe in Solheim Cup

Matthew to captain Europe in Solheim Cup
Catriona Matthew says it is "a great honour and a dream come true" after being named Europe captain for the 2019 Solheim Cup.
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Man Utd expect Facebook & Amazon bids

Man Utd expect Facebook & Amazon bids
Manchester United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward expects Facebook and Amazon to "enter the mix" for Premier League rights
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Going Local: Is It Possible, as a Foreigner, to Experience a Country as Its People Do?

Going Local: Is It Possible, as a Foreigner, to Experience a Country as Its People Do?
Authenticity in travel has become an increasingly implausible endeavor.
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Ward retires from boxing

Ward retires from boxing
American two-weight world champion Andre Ward announces that he has retired from boxing.
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Second England-Windies ODI washed out

Second England-Windies ODI washed out
England's second one-day international against West Indies is abandoned after only 2.2 overs at Trent Bridge.
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Key questions facing FA after Sampson crisis

Key questions facing FA after Sampson crisis
Another manager, another crisis. The FA faces serious questions after the sacking - and appointment - of Mark Sampson, says BBC sports editor Dan Roan.
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Finn's 8-79 gives Middlesex crucial win

Finn's 8-79 gives Middlesex crucial win
Steven Finn inspires Middlesex to victory over Lancashire, which boosts the survival hopes of the 2016 county champions.
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Mexican GP will go ahead as planned

Mexican GP will go ahead as planned
Next month's Mexican Grand Prix will go ahead as planned despite the earthquake that hit the capital Mexico City on Tuesday.
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Chelsea's Costa agrees Atletico move

Chelsea's Costa agrees Atletico move
Chelsea agree terms with Atletico Madrid for the transfer of striker Diego Costa back to the Spanish club.
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Hameed hurt during county match

Hameed hurt during county match
Ashes hopeful Haseeb Hameed retires hurt after being struck on the glove during Lancashire's match against Middlesex.
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Wenger has no striker 'hierarchy'

Wenger has no striker 'hierarchy'
Arsene Wenger says Alexis Sanchez is close to full fitness but the striker will have to earn his place because there is "no hierarchy" at Arsenal.
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Gold Cup winner aimed at £1m bonus

Gold Cup winner aimed at £1m bonus
Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Sizing John will be aimed at jump racing's £1m 'Triple Crown' bonus, says trainer Jessica Harrington.
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Rangers' Wallace facing two months out

Rangers' Wallace facing two months out
Lee Wallace could be sidelined for eight weeks, but Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha says injury problems will not derail his plans against Celtic.
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Bubka payment under investigation

Bubka payment under investigation
Athletics' integrity unit will investigate a payment made by the IAAF's senior vice-president Sergey Bubka to its banned former treasurer.
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England bat first, Windies without Gayle - clips, TMS & text

England bat first, Windies without Gayle - clips, TMS & text
Follow in-play clips, Test Match Special commentary and live text as England bat first against West Indies, who are without the injured Chris Gayle, at Trent Bridge.
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Lappartient beats Cookson in UCI election

Lappartient beats Cookson in UCI election
Briton Brian Cookson is beaten by Frenchman David Lappartient in the vote to lead world cycling's governing body.
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Konta beaten by Strycova in Tokyo

Konta beaten by Strycova in Tokyo
British number one Johanna Konta is knocked out of the Pan Pacific Open after a 7-5 7-6 (7-5) defeat by Barbora Strycovaa.
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County Championship - Middlesex push for a win

County Championship - Middlesex push for a win
Follow live text, images, social media from day three of the latest round of County Championship fixtures.
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Ayr Gold Cup meeting hit by call-off

Ayr Gold Cup meeting hit by call-off
The first day of the Ayr Gold Cup is abandoned after rain leaves part of the course waterlogged.
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FA covers up 'Super White Army' banner

FA covers up 'Super White Army' banner
The sign, which fans say refers to Tranmere Rovers's shirts, was obscured during England's match.
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FA systems 'flawed' in Sampson case

FA systems 'flawed' in Sampson case
The Football Association is strongly criticised after the sacking of England women's manager Mark Sampson.
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Fifa investigating Man City and Chelsea

Fifa investigating Man City and Chelsea
Chelsea and Manchester City are being investigated by world governing body Fifa over their recruitment of young players.
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Carabao Cup reaction

Carabao Cup reaction
Is the Carabao Cup hindering English clubs in Europe? Your thoughts plus the best of Wednesday night's social media reaction.
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Lions coaches 'have a lot to answer for'

Lions coaches 'have a lot to answer for'
The British and Irish Lions could have whitewashed New Zealand 3-0 had they been better coached, says flanker Sean O'Brien.
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Clubs 'may be better' without League Cup

Clubs 'may be better' without League Cup
English clubs in Europe could benefit by not playing in the Carabao Cup, says Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.
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How Invictus Games 'brought me back'

How Invictus Games 'brought me back'
Five-hundred and fifty athletes who were injured on the battlefield continue their incredible stories at this year's Invictus Games.
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'Devastated' Moore vows to carry on

'Devastated' Moore vows to carry on
Mica Moore intends to overcome her 'devastation' at losing funding and still compete at next year's Winter Olympics.
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Santos Cup exit sparks violence

Santos Cup exit sparks violence
Santos fans are locked inside their own stadium during violent scenes following the team's elimination from the Copa Libertadores.
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The Voyages Issue: How Do Families Around the World Spend Their Vacations?

The Voyages Issue: How Do Families Around the World Spend Their Vacations?
Photo essays from around the world by Joakim Eskildsen, Moises Saman, Sim Chi Yin, Mark Neville, Mamadi Doumbouya, Massimo Vitali, Newsha Tavakolian, Justine Kurland and Christopher Anderson.
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Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Real Madrid 0-1 Real Betis

Real Madrid 0-1 Real Betis
Antonio Sanabria scores a 94th-minute winner as Real Betis shock Real Madrid to win at the Bernabeu.
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Broady reaches quarters in St Petersburg

Broady reaches quarters in St Petersburg
Britain's Liam Broady knocks out fourth seed and world number 31 Adrian Mannarino to reach the quarter-finals of the St Petersburg Open in Russia.
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Holders Man Utd drawn away to Swansea

Holders Man Utd drawn away to Swansea
Holders Man United visit Swansea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, while Chelsea play Everton and Tottenham host West Ham.
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Australia will target Root - Strauss

Australia will target Root - Strauss
Australia will "target" England captain Joe Root during this winter's Ashes tour, director of cricket Andrew Strauss says.
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Chelsea 5-1 Nottingham Forest

Chelsea 5-1 Nottingham Forest
Michy Batshuayi scores a hat-trick as Chelsea ease past Championship side Nottingham Forest to book a place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
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Dundee 0-4 Celtic

Dundee 0-4 Celtic
Celtic sweep Dundee aside to ease into the League Cup semi-finals and stretch their unbeaten domestic run to 56 games.
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Manchester United 4-1 Burton Albion

Manchester United 4-1 Burton Albion
Marcus Rashford scores twice as holders Manchester United overpower Burton Albion to reach the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
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Real Madrid v Real Betis - Ronaldo returns

Real Madrid v Real Betis - Ronaldo returns
Cristiano Ronaldo returns following a five-match ban as Real Madrid host Real Betis at the Bernabeu in La Liga.
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Masterful Sangakkara hits eighth ton

Masterful Sangakkara hits eighth ton
Kumar Sangakkara continues his remarkable form with an eighth County Championship of the season for Surrey against relegation rivals Somerset.
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League Cup: Dundee v Celtic - radio & text

League Cup: Dundee v Celtic - radio & text
Dundee host holders Celtic in the third of this week's Scottish League Cup quarter-finals.
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Wales to bid for Euro 2020 matches

Wales to bid for Euro 2020 matches
The Football Association of Wales says it is "delighted" at the opportunity to bid to host games at Euro 2020.
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Rooney fined two weeks' wages by Everton

Rooney fined two weeks' wages by Everton
Wayne Rooney is fined two weeks' wages by Everton after pleading guilty to drink-driving.
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Jim Clark museum crosses finish line

Jim Clark museum crosses finish line
A funding package is in place for the project celebrating the Scottish two-time Formula One champion.
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Froome misses out on time trial title

Froome misses out on time trial title
Britain's Chris Froome misses out on the World Road Championships time trial title in Norway.
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Fury hearing delay after evidence request

Fury hearing delay after evidence request
Boxing cousins Tyson and Hughie Fury face a delay before their Ukad hearing takes place after they both issue a request for evidence to be omitted.
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Price of golf must be reduced - Lawrie

Price of golf must be reduced - Lawrie
Two-time Ryder Cup player Paul Lawrie says the expense involved in playing golf is driving away the next generation of talent.
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Legendary boxer Jake LaMotta dies

Legendary boxer Jake LaMotta dies
Jake LaMotta, the boxer portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull, has died aged 95, his family says.
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'Right time' for Syme to turn pro

'Right time' for Syme to turn pro
Scottish golfer Connor Syme is sure turning professional earlier than planned is the right call as he prepares for Portugal Masters.
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Kane sole England World XI nominee

Kane sole England World XI nominee
Tottenham striker Harry Kane is the only England player on the 55-man shortlist for the Fifpro World XI.
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Sampson set to leave as England manager

Sampson set to leave as England manager
Mark Sampson is set to leave his role as England women's manager amid a row over discrimination allegations.
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Fit-again DeGale keen on December bout

Fit-again DeGale keen on December bout
IBF super-middleweight champion James DeGale says he is aiming to fight again in December after recovering from a shoulder injury.
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Rossi to 'try to race' this weekend

Rossi to 'try to race' this weekend
Nine-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi hopes to race in this weekend's Aragon Grand Prix, three weeks after a double leg fracture.
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GB Bobsleigh 'mismanaged' - Yarnold

GB Bobsleigh 'mismanaged' - Yarnold
Olympic skeleton champion Lizzy Yarnold criticises British Bobsleigh for withdrawing funding for a women's team at the 2018 Winter Games.
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Ladbrokes apologise for Burnley tweet

Ladbrokes apologise for Burnley tweet
Ladbrokes apologise to Burnley after tweeting an emoji of a middle-finger gesture aimed at two players after Tuesday's EFL Cup loss to Leeds.
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Lewis undecided over transfer proposal

Lewis undecided over transfer proposal
Durham coach Jon Lewis says transfer fees may "soften the blow" of player exits, but that the system could "bring problems".
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Baldock give 'second chance' to Barker

Baldock give 'second chance' to Barker
Baldock Town say Alfie Barker deserves another chance after being banned for a tweet sent to Bournemouth's Harry Arter.
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Parker wants London base as UK scene is 'booming'

Parker wants London base as UK scene is 'booming'
WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker says heavyweight boxing is "booming" in the UK and intends to base himself in London.
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Road World Championships

Road World Championships
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the men's individual time trial at the 2017 Road World Championships in Bergen, Norway.
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No flags at NI v Republic after threat

No flags at NI v Republic after threat
The absence of flags and anthems at women's game was taken after Irish FA raised "safety concerns".
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Five-way battle to avoid relegation

Five-way battle to avoid relegation
Follow live text, images and social media from day two of the penultimate round of County Championship fixtures.
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Pakistan's Latif banned for five years

Pakistan's Latif banned for five years
Pakistan batsman Khalid Latif is banned from cricket for five years for his part in a spot-fixing ring.
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South Korea hope Games will 'ease worries'

South Korea hope Games will 'ease worries'
South Korea believes a successful hosting of next year's Winter Olympics will "erase worries" over political stability in the region.
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Paralympic officials assess Mexico City

Paralympic officials assess Mexico City
The International Paralympic Committee is appraising the situation after the earthquake in Mexico City, host of this month's World powerlifting and swimming championships.
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Winx could be set for British campaign

Winx could be set for British campaign
Australian star horse Winx could be set to race in Britain in 2018 after the prolific mare's trainer Chris Waller reveals a "campaign" in Europe is on the cards.
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De Bruyne is proof of Guardiola magic

De Bruyne is proof of Guardiola magic
How Pep Guardiola has turned Kevin de Bruyne into a "complete midfielder" and why he is one of several City players he has taken to a new level.
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England defender Bassett joins Canberra United

England defender Bassett joins Canberra United
England defender Laura Bassett joins Australian W-League club Canberra United.
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MLB sets single-season home run record

MLB sets single-season home run record
Major League Baseball set a single-season record for home runs as Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon hits the 5,694th.
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Australia name Haynes as Ashes captain

Australia name Haynes as Ashes captain
Australia appoint batsman Rachael Haynes as captain for the Women's Ashes series against England, as regular captain Meg Lanning is injured.
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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Crystal Palace 1-0 Huddersfield Town

Crystal Palace 1-0 Huddersfield Town
Roy Hodgson secures his first victory as Crystal Palace manager as they beat Huddersfield in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
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Barcelona 6-1 Eibar

Barcelona 6-1 Eibar
Lionel Messi scores four goals as La Liga leaders Barcelona maintain their 100% start to the season with a big win against Eibar.
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Burnley 2-2 Leeds United (3-5 on pens)

Burnley 2-2 Leeds United (3-5 on pens)
Championship leaders Leeds beat top-flight Burnley 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in the Carabao Cup third round.
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Partick Thistle 1-3 Rangers

Partick Thistle 1-3 Rangers
Extra-time goals by Daniel Candeias and Eduardo Herrera see off Partick Thistle to secure Rangers' Scottish League Cup semi-final place.
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Sean Spicer’s Resurrection Might Be the Most Normal Event of the Trump Presidency

Sean Spicer’s Resurrection Might Be the Most Normal Event of the Trump Presidency
The former press secretary’s rapid return to public life shows there are few problems that fame can’t solve.
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Leicester City 2-0 Liverpool

Leicester City 2-0 Liverpool
Islam Slimani's superb strike helps Leicester beat Liverpool to reach the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
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NI Women 0-2 Rep of Ireland Women

NI Women 0-2 Rep of Ireland Women
Northern Ireland lose for the second time in five days as the Republic of Ireland beat them 2-0 in a World Cup qualifying match.
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England women 6-0 Russia women

England women 6-0 Russia women
England begin their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 6-0 thrashing of Russia at Prenton Park.
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Bairstow makes ton in big England win

Bairstow makes ton in big England win
Jonny Bairstow hits his maiden century as England outclass West Indies to win the first one-day international at Old Trafford by seven wickets.
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Boxing will channel my anger - Ferdinand

Boxing will channel my anger - Ferdinand
Ex-England footballer Rio Ferdinand says boxing will give him welcome focus after a period in which he has "been through quite a few things in my life".
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Watch Northern Ireland v Republic of Ireland in Women's World Cup qualifying

Watch Northern Ireland v Republic of Ireland in Women's World Cup qualifying
Women’s World Cup Qualifier featuring Northern Ireland against the Republic of Ireland, from Mourneview Park
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Tuesday's Scottish League Cup

Tuesday's Scottish League Cup
Follow two quarter-final ties in the Scottish League Cup with Partick Thistle hosting Rangers and Livingston visiting Hibernian.
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Watch live - England v Russia World Cup qualifier

Watch live - England v Russia World Cup qualifier
Watch live on BBC Two and the website plus text updates and analysis as England play Russia in their first 2019 World Cup qualifier.
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Carabao Cup third round - Liverpool & Spurs in action

Carabao Cup third round - Liverpool & Spurs in action
Watch 5 live Final Score plus live text, images and analysis from 11 ties in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
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Briton Barker 'sick of having excuses'

Briton Barker 'sick of having excuses'
Elinor Barker says she is "sick of having excuses" after finishing 19th in the women's time trial at the Road World Championships.
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World champion Selby suffers shock exit

World champion Selby suffers shock exit
World Champion Mark Selby is knocked out in the first round of the Yushan World Open by Welshman Lee Walker.
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Wasps' Cipriani facing three months out

Wasps' Cipriani facing three months out
Wasps and ex-England fly-half Danny Cipriani could miss the rest of 2017 after suffering a torn knee ligament against Harlequins.
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Frampton signs 'advisory' deal with MTK

Frampton signs 'advisory' deal with MTK
Carl Frampton joins MTK Global with the company acting in an advisory role with the former two-weight world champion.
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Zidane signs new Real Madrid contract

Zidane signs new Real Madrid contract
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says he has signed a new contract with the Spanish champions, which was set to run out at the end of the season.
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Pick your England Ashes XI

Pick your England Ashes XI
Who do you think should be in England's squad for the tour of Australia? Pick your team and share it with your friends.
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Briton Dolan finishes race despite crash

Briton Dolan finishes race despite crash
Lauren Dolan completes the UCI Road World Championships junior women's individual time trial despite suffering serious injuries.
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Dembele faces three and half months out

Dembele faces three and half months out
Barcelona confirm club-record signing Ousmane Dembele is expected to be out for three and a half months after having hamstring surgery.
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Watch Cycling: Women's Time Trial

Watch Cycling: Women's Time Trial
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the Women's Individual Time Trial at the 2017 Road World Championships in Bergen, Norway.
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Haye agrees to rematch with Bellew

Haye agrees to rematch with Bellew
David Haye confirms on social media he has agreed terms for a heavyweight rematch with Tony Bellew.
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Father and son banned for horse doping

Father and son banned for horse doping
Trainer Stephen McConville and jockey son Michael apologise for "lack of knowledge" as they are banned for three years for horse doping.
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Time trial medal would be bonus - Froome

Time trial medal would be bonus - Froome
Britain's Chris Froome says a lack of training means he is "not banking on any result" in Wednesday's individual time trial at the World Championships.
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Best ruled out for four to six weeks

Best ruled out for four to six weeks
Ulster captain Rory Best is ruled out for four to six weeks after a scan confirms he has suffered a hamstring tear.
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North Korea - the ultimate away match

North Korea - the ultimate away match
Bengaluru FC's ex-Australia midfielder Erik Paartalu tells BBC Sport about "stepping into the unknown" for the ultimate away match in North Korea.
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'Shock' over women’s team funding cut

'Shock' over women’s team funding cut
British Bobsleigh is set to withdraw its funding for its women's team, threatening their participation at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
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Saunders sets sights on Khan showdown

Saunders sets sights on Khan showdown
World champion Billy Joe Saunders wants to meet Amir Khan in an all-British showdown if Gennady Golovkin will not face him.
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England v West Indies - first ODI

England v West Indies - first ODI
Follow in-play clips, Test Match Special commentary and live text from the first ODI between England and West Indies from Old Trafford.
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Five teams in County Championship relegation battle

Five teams in County Championship relegation battle
Follow live text, images and social media from day one of the penultimate round of County Championship fixtures.
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Kick It Out wants Lukaku chant stopped

Kick It Out wants Lukaku chant stopped
Anti-discrimination group Kick It Out asks Manchester United to stop their fans singing a "racist" chant about Romelu Lukaku's penis.
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Ferdinand to launch pro boxing career

Ferdinand to launch pro boxing career
Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand is launching a new career as a professional boxer, two years after retiring from football.
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