Saunders praises Cotto before last bout

Saunders praises Cotto before last bout
As Miguel Cotto prepares for his final bout, Billy Joe Saunders, Mike Costello and Steve Bunce discuss his stellar career.
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England and Scotland progress at Worlds

England and Scotland progress at Worlds
England and Scotland reach the quarter-finals of the Men's World Team Championships in Marseille.
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Doping bans help weightlifting - Davies

Doping bans help weightlifting - Davies
British weightlifter Sarah Davies hopes banning nine nations from the World Championships proves her sport deserves to remain in the Olympics.
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'Australia behaviour will motivate us'

'Australia behaviour will motivate us'
England will use Australia's behaviour after their victory in the first Ashes Test as motivation, says captain Joe Root.
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Southgate 'won't write off World Cup'

Southgate 'won't write off World Cup'
Manager Gareth Southgate says England "cannot go to a World Cup and not try to win it", as they prepare for Friday's draw.
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Woods returns with three-under-par round

Woods returns with three-under-par round
Fourteen-time major winner Tiger Woods shoots a three-under-par 69 as he returns to golf following nine months out injured.
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Reid secures first Masters victory

Reid secures first Masters victory
Gordon Reid earns his first win of the Wheelchair Tennis Masters, as fellow Briton Andy Lapthorne progresses to the quad semis.
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Lawro's predictions v comedian Nish Kumar

Lawro's predictions v comedian Nish Kumar
Mark Lawrenson takes on Live at the Apollo star Nish Kumar in the next round of Premier League matches.
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Conte charged by FA after dismissal

Conte charged by FA after dismissal
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is charged by the Football Association with misconduct after his dismissal against Swansea City.
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How to follow the FA Cup on BBC Sport

How to follow the FA Cup on BBC Sport
The FA Cup second round takes place this weekend - and BBC Sport has you covered on TV, radio and online.
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Why are Everton turning to Allardyce?

Why are Everton turning to Allardyce?
Sam Allardyce is an appointment made out of desperation and serious necessity, no matter how Everton dress it up, writes Phil McNulty.
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White shocks Carter to reach round two

White shocks Carter to reach round two
Veteran Jimmy White earns a shock 6-2 victory over world number 14 Ali Carter in the first round of the UK Championship.
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Allardyce signs 18-month Everton deal

Allardyce signs 18-month Everton deal
Former England boss Sam Allardyce signs an 18-month deal to become Everton's new manager.
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Brown 'living the dream' before final

Brown 'living the dream' before final
England stand-off Kevin Brown says "nothing comes close" to Saturday's World Cup final against Australia.
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Russia loses another 2012 Olympic medal

Russia loses another 2012 Olympic medal
Russia loses another of its London 2012 Olympic medals after two of the nation's athletes are found guilty of doping.
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Have Australia 'cut off serpent's head'?

Have Australia 'cut off serpent's head'?
Australia have met many of their Ashes objectives and the series is only one match old, says commentator Jim Maxwell.
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Silva signs Man City contract extension

Silva signs Man City contract extension
David Silva signs a one-year contract extension to keep him at Manchester City until 2020
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Newbury's big race competitive as ever

Newbury's big race competitive as ever
The Hennessy Gold Cup is no more, but the major steeplechase at Newbury a month before Christmas - now the Ladbrokes Trophy - remains as competitive as ever.
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Williams may withdraw to be with wife

Williams may withdraw to be with wife
Two-time champion Mark Williams says he may pull out of the UK Championship because his wife Jo is unwell in hospital.
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Teen Page eager to play 'idol' O'Sullivan

Teen Page eager to play 'idol' O'Sullivan
Welsh 16-year-old Jackson Page faces the biggest match of his life on Thursday when he plays Ronnie O'Sullivan in the first round of the UK Championship.
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Rag 'n' Bone Man at Sports Personality

Rag 'n' Bone Man at Sports Personality
The final tickets for the Sports Personality of the Year show go on sale from Friday with Rag 'n' Bone Man named as one of the music acts.
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Wales pick centre Parkes for South Africa

Wales pick centre Parkes for South Africa
Scarlets centre Hadleigh Parkes will make his Wales debut against South Africa on Saturday after completing his residency period.
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Watch: GB feature in Wheelchair Masters Tennis

Watch: GB feature in Wheelchair Masters Tennis
Coverage of the Wheelchair Masters Tennis from Loughborough - watch BBC Sport online coverage.
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Anderson questions 'dangerous' bowling

Anderson questions 'dangerous' bowling
England's James Anderson reveals he asked the umpires if Australia's bowling was dangerous during the first Ashes Test.
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Players want action on extending season

Players want action on extending season
The Rugby Players' Association wants plans to extend the domestic season to be resolved by the end of January.
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BAME coaches still face 'barriers'

BAME coaches still face 'barriers'
Coaches from black and ethnic minority backgrounds are still facing "institutionally embedded barriers" in football, according to a sports think tank.
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It Started as Sinus Headaches — But Things Got Deadly.

It Started as Sinus Headaches — But Things Got Deadly.
A healthy, young girl gets sicker and sicker, while doctors race to figure out what’s ailing her.
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Letter of Recommendation: Saturn

Letter of Recommendation: Saturn
The climate is cold as hell, but, oh, those rings.
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Premier League reaction

Premier League reaction
Debate on your best Premier League goal, reaction to all the mid-week results, and updates from managers' news conferences.
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Kipchoge to face Farah at London Marathon

Kipchoge to face Farah at London Marathon
Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge will race at the 2018 London Marathon where he will be up against Mo Farah.
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From 'pub team' to Football League?

From 'pub team' to Football League?
From the 10th tier of English football to the brink of the Football League in 10 years, meet the team looking to knock 2013 winners Wigan out of the FA Cup.
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Canterbury complete Stokes signing

Canterbury complete Stokes signing
England all-rounder Ben Stokes, arrested in September on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm, signs for New Zealand side Canterbury.
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Will World Cup joy finally come for Sam Burgess?

Will World Cup joy finally come for Sam Burgess?
Injured in 2008, heartbreak in 2013, part of the union failure in 2015 - is now the time for Sam Burgess to experience World Cup victory?
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What kind of draw could England get?

What kind of draw could England get?
With teams waiting on Friday's World Cup 2018 draw, what are the best and worst case scenarios England could face?
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Music stars to sing at Sports Personality

Music stars to sing at Sports Personality
The final tickets for the Sports Personality are going on sale with Rebecca Ferguson and Rag 'n' Bone Man named as two of the music acts.
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Bennett uncertain over England future

Bennett uncertain over England future
England coach Wayne Bennett says there won't be any decision about his future until after Saturday's World Cup final.
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England secure series win over Malawi

England secure series win over Malawi
England stage a late comeback to beat Malawi 62-60 in the final Test to earn a 3-0 series victory.
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Everton 4-0 West Ham United

Everton 4-0 West Ham United
Wayne Rooney scores from his own half to complete a hat-trick against West Ham as Everton ease their relegation worries in front of incoming manager Sam Allardyce.
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Manchester City 2-1 Southampton

Manchester City 2-1 Southampton
Raheem Sterling curls in a last-minute goal to give Manchester City victory over Southampton and extend their Premier League winning run to 12 games.
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Arsenal 5-0 Huddersfield Town

Arsenal 5-0 Huddersfield Town
Mesut Ozil scores one goal and provides two assists as Arsenal maintain their perfect home league record with a comfortable win over Huddersfield.
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Chelsea 1-0 Swansea City

Chelsea 1-0 Swansea City
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is ordered from the touchline but his side overcome struggling Swansea thanks to Antonio Rudiger's first Premier League goal.
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Motherwell 1-1 Celtic

Motherwell 1-1 Celtic
Scott Sinclair's controversial late penalty stretches Celtic's unbeaten domestic run to 66 games at Fir Park.
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Barcelona v Real Murcia in Copa del Rey

Barcelona v Real Murcia in Copa del Rey
Barcelona host Real Murcia in the second leg of the Copa del Rey before Paris St-Germain take on Troyes in Ligue 1.
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I hope to free up the team - Pardew

I hope to free up the team - Pardew
New manager Alan Pardew plans to adopt a more attacking approach at West Brom as he replaces Tony Pulis at the Hawthorns.
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Wednesday's Scottish football

Wednesday's Scottish football
Rangers host Aberdeen at Ibrox while League Cup winners Celtic travel to Fir Park to face Motherwell.
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Froome to race in 2018 Giro d'Italia

Froome to race in 2018 Giro d'Italia
Britain's Chris Froome will race in next year's Giro d'Italia as he attempts to win a third Grand Tour in a row.
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Trump eases through after 137 break

Trump eases through after 137 break
World number two Judd Trump makes a break of 137 as he beats Matthew Bolton 6-0 at the UK Championship in York.
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County cricketer charged with rape

County cricketer charged with rape
Worcestershire county cricketer all-rounder Alex Hepburn is due before magistrates next month.
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The 11.12.17 Issue

The 11.12.17 Issue
Readers respond.
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Harlequins Ladies target record crowd

Harlequins Ladies target record crowd
Harlequins Ladies announce plans to attract the biggest recorded attendance to a women's club rugby union match in March.
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GB bobsleigh team set for Sochi bronze

GB bobsleigh team set for Sochi bronze
Great Britain's four-man bobsleigh team could be upgraded to bronze from the 2014 Winter Olympics after three Russians banned.
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Further surgery delays Cazorla comeback

Further surgery delays Cazorla comeback
Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla's comeback is delayed after the midfielder was forced to have further ankle surgery.
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Hardie gets three-month cocaine ban

Hardie gets three-month cocaine ban
Scotland flanker John Hardie will not be available for Edinburgh until mid-January following his gross misconduct over alleged cocaine use.
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Kubica fastest in Williams test

Kubica fastest in Williams test
Robert Kubica set the fastest time by a Williams driver at this week's Abu Dhabi test, as the team try to decide whether to sign him for 2018.
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'Genius' O'Sullivan's 25 years at the top

'Genius' O'Sullivan's 25 years at the top
Five world titles and a record 906 century breaks - BBC Sport looks back on Ronnie O'Sullivan's 25 years at the top.
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Police pass Stokes file to CPS

Police pass Stokes file to CPS
Police complete their investigation into the incident involving England all-rounder Ben Stokes and are now "seeking charging advice".
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Everton to appoint Allardyce as manager

Everton to appoint Allardyce as manager
Sam Allardyce will finalise a deal on Wednesday to become Everton boss and the permanent successor to Ronald Koeman, who was sacked in late October.
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Brownlee brothers in Commonwealth squad

Brownlee brothers in Commonwealth squad
Alistair and Jonny Brownlee are picked in the England squad for the triathlon events at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia.
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Williams joins Ospreys from Scarlets

Williams joins Ospreys from Scarlets
Wales centre Scott Williams will join Ospreys from Scarlets on a three-year deal, starting in 2018-19.
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Alfa Romeo returning to F1 with Sauber

Alfa Romeo returning to F1 with Sauber
The Alfa Romeo brand is returning to Formula 1 for the first time since 1985 after agreeing a new partnership with the Swiss-based Sauber team.
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Essex begin title defence at Yorkshire

Essex begin title defence at Yorkshire
County champions Essex begin the defence of their title in 2018 against Yorkshire at Headingley on 13 April.
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West Brom name Pardew as head coach

West Brom name Pardew as head coach
West Brom appoint former Newcastle and Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew as head coach.
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Watch: Wheelchair Masters Tennis

Watch: Wheelchair Masters Tennis
Coverage of the Wheelchair Masters Tennis from Loughborough - watch BBC Sport online coverage.
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'Fans held for 45 minutes by police'

'Fans held for 45 minutes by police'
The Football Supporters' Federation investigates claims that Crystal Palace fans with tickets were denied entry to Tuesday's game at Brighton.
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Goalkeeper makes first team debut at 14

Goalkeeper makes first team debut at 14
Conner Byrne was given the gloves for Glenavon in their clash against derby rivals Portadown.
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Manning dropped by New York Giants

Manning dropped by New York Giants
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning says it was "hard to handle" the decision to drop him on Sunday and end his run of 210 regular-season starts.
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England reach last 16 of Worlds

England reach last 16 of Worlds
England progress to the last 16 of the Men's World Team Squash Championship in Marseille as Wales and Scotland hope to do the same.
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How well do you know the World Cup finalists?

How well do you know the World Cup finalists?
With England facing Australia in Saturday's Rugby League World Cup final, test your knowledge of the players involved.
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‘They Will Have to Answer to Us’

‘They Will Have to Answer to Us’
El Salvador’s gangs try to negotiate a way out of their bloody stalemate with the police.
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Should I Keep Working for a Raging Bigot?

Should I Keep Working for a Raging Bigot?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on working for an employer with offensive views and dealing with a boyfriend’s restrictions on contacting an ex.
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Cornel West Doesn’t Want to Be a Neoliberal Darling

Cornel West Doesn’t Want to Be a Neoliberal Darling
The Harvard professor on his criticisms of Barack Obama, the importance of free speech and what Ta-Nehisi Coates gets wrong.
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Latest football news and reaction

Latest football news and reaction
Reaction to Tuesday's Premier League matches, build-up to tonight's games, transfer rumours, debate, the best of social media, plus more.
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LeBron ejected for first time in NBA

LeBron ejected for first time in NBA
LeBron James is ejected from a game for the first time in his NBA career during a 108-97 win for his Cleveland Cavaliers against the Miami Heat.
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Stewards in hospital after crowd trouble

Stewards in hospital after crowd trouble
Crowd violence at Brighton v Crystal Palace leaves two stewards in hospital, with the Seagulls blaming away fans who travelled without tickets.
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Murray to mentor next GB's generation

Murray to mentor next GB's generation
Andy Murray tells BBC Sport how he plans to recruit and mentor the next generation of top British athletes.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/42151712

Real Madrid 2-2 Fuenlabrada (Real win 4-2 on aggregate)

Real Madrid 2-2 Fuenlabrada (Real win 4-2 on aggregate)
Gareth Bale creates two goals on his return from injury as Real Madrid avoid an embarrassing defeat by third-tier club Fuenlebrada in the Copa del Rey.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/42159346

West Brom set to name Pardew as manager

West Brom set to name Pardew as manager
West Brom are set to appoint former Newcastle and Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew as their manager.
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Watford 2-4 Manchester United

Watford 2-4 Manchester United
Ashley Young scores twice against his old club as Manchester United beat Watford in the Premier League.
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Leicester City 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Leicester City 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Leicester move into the top half of the Premier League table as they hold out against Tottenham at the King Power Stadium.
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West Bromwich Albion 2-2 Newcastle United

West Bromwich Albion 2-2 Newcastle United
Jonny Evans' own goal denies West Brom a first league win since August as Newcastle battle back from two down at The Hawthorns.
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Brighton 0-0 Hove Albion v Crystal Palace

Brighton 0-0 Hove Albion v Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace earn their first away point of the season as they battle to a goalless draw against Brighton.
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Refs can stop World Cup games for abuse

Refs can stop World Cup games for abuse
Referees to have the power to stop or abandon World Cup matches in Russia if racist or discriminatory incidents take place.
http://ift.tt/2BjN136

Ding loses to world number 130 Fernandez

Ding loses to world number 130 Fernandez
Two-time champion and world number three Ding Junhui loses 6-5 to world number 130 Leo Fernandez in round one at the UK Championship.
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Slovakia Women 1-3 NI Women

Slovakia Women 1-3 NI Women
Northern Ireland earn their first points of the 2019 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign by beating Slovakia 3-1 in Zilina.
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Eubank Jr 'no stepping stone' for Groves

Eubank Jr 'no stepping stone' for Groves
Chris Eubank Jr says he will not be a "stepping stone" for George Groves when they meet in the World Boxing Super Series semi-final,
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Woods 'feeling fantastic' before return

Woods 'feeling fantastic' before return
Tiger Woods says he has "some apprehension" but is "so thankful" to be competing in the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.
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Everton close to appointing Allardyce

Everton close to appointing Allardyce
Everton are moving closer to appointing Sam Allardyce as their new manager as talks continue to progress positively.
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Aussie win 'must be the norm for Scots'

Aussie win 'must be the norm for Scots'
Scotland's display in the record win over Australia must be a "minimum standard" as they target Six Nations glory, says Stuart Hogg.
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Fifa sells 742,760 World Cup tickets

Fifa sells 742,760 World Cup tickets
Fifa sells 742,760 match tickets in the first round of sales for the World Cup before Friday's draw for the finals.
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Kubica 'confident' after Williams test

Kubica 'confident' after Williams test
Robert Kubica says he felt "confident and comfortable" in his first test in Williams' 2017 car as the team decides whether to sign him.
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Fury will 'not play a character anymore'

Fury will 'not play a character anymore'
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says he wants to inspire should he return to boxing after two years out of the ring.
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'Russia whistleblower supplied drugs'

'Russia whistleblower supplied drugs'
The whistleblower who reported Russia's alleged doping cover-up at the Sochi Olympics is accused by the state of supplying the drugs.
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Motherwell rule out Kipre appeal

Motherwell rule out Kipre appeal
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson says he won't "waste time and money" appealing against Cedric Kipre's League Cup final red card.
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Why England still have Ashes hope

Why England still have Ashes hope
Talk of an Ashes whitewash has already started, but there are plenty of reasons why England can be cheerful heading into the second Test.
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Aston Martin targeting F1 move

Aston Martin targeting F1 move
British supercar firm Aston Martin says it will "probably" enter Formula 1 in 2021 as an engine supplier if proposed rule changes are brought in.
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Forwards Ball and Tipuric out for Wales

Forwards Ball and Tipuric out for Wales
Lock Jake Ball and flanker Justin Tipuric are out of Wales' final autumn Test against South Africa on Saturday because of injury.
http://ift.tt/2nbBpxb

HOW FAR WILL SEAN HANNITY GO?

HOW FAR WILL SEAN HANNITY GO?
The Fox News host is willing to defend Trump at all costs — and is reaching more than 13 million people a day.
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Rachel Brosnahan’s Comic Timing

Rachel Brosnahan’s Comic Timing
Her star turn in ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ — the first major comedic role in her career — comes at a moment when it’s crucial to reclaim women’s place in stand-up history.
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What If Our Current State of Affairs Is Actually ‘Normal’?

What If Our Current State of Affairs Is Actually ‘Normal’?
We are constantly reminded that the Trump presidency is an aberration. But perhaps it‘s merely revealing the natural order of things.
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A Failure To Heal

A Failure To Heal
When a clinical trial falters, doctors find themselves sifting through the rubble.
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Bosnia-Herzegovina Women v Wales Women

Bosnia-Herzegovina Women v Wales Women
Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Women's World Cup Qualifying game between Bosnia-Herzegovina Women and Wales Women.
http://ift.tt/2Ab7HgA

'No January exit for Sanchez and Ozil'

'No January exit for Sanchez and Ozil'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger expects Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil to still be at the club after the January transfer window.
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Sports Personality reaction & football updates

Sports Personality reaction & football updates
A look at the 12 contenders for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2017 award, Premier League news conferences, gossip and social media.
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Selby takes confidence from 2016 triumph

Selby takes confidence from 2016 triumph
World number one Mark Selby begins his UK title defence delighted to have shown he can mix style with substance.
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Heighington in England squad for final

Heighington in England squad for final
Cronulla forward Chris Heighington is recalled by England for the World Cup final against Australia on Saturday.
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Stokes could play cricket in New Zealand

Stokes could play cricket in New Zealand
England all-rounder Ben Stokes is travelling to New Zealand where he could play domestic cricket for Canterbury.
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Lawro's predictions v Tailenders co-host Felix White

Lawro's predictions v Tailenders co-host Felix White
Mark Lawrenson takes on Tailenders co-host and former Maccabees guitarist Felix White in the next round of Premier League matches.
http://ift.tt/2iWaNLW

Chapecoense - still defying the odds

Chapecoense - still defying the odds
Three coaches and an ineligible player but Chapecoense stayed up. One year on from the devastating crash, the Brazilian club are still punching above their weight.
http://ift.tt/2jr077y

Stokes 'not joining up with Ashes squad'

Stokes 'not joining up with Ashes squad'
The England and Wales Cricket Board says all-rounder Ben Stokes is not on his way to join up with Ashes squad.
http://ift.tt/2nb2Yq6

Queens Park Rangers 2-2 Brentford

Queens Park Rangers 2-2 Brentford
Matt Smith and Luke Freeman score injury-time goals to rescue a dramatic point for QPR in a 2-2 draw with Brentford.
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Are Lukaku's struggles his fault?

Are Lukaku's struggles his fault?
Romelu Lukaku's struggles continue and Manchester City can't stop winning - the best Premier League statistics from the weekend.
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Britain beaten by bottom seeds Estonia

Britain beaten by bottom seeds Estonia
Great Britain lost their second World Cup qualifying tie 73-70 to Group H bottom seeds Estonia in Tallinn.
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Five Russians get lifetime Olympic bans

Five Russians get lifetime Olympic bans
Five Russian athletes are the latest to be banned from the Olympics for life as a result of investigations into doping in the country.
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Taylor to face Dobey at World Championship

Taylor to face Dobey at World Championship
Phil Taylor will face Chris Dobey in the first round of the 2018 PDC World Championship - the last event Taylor will play before retiring.
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Sports Personality shortlist revealed

Sports Personality shortlist revealed
Twelve contenders are shortlisted for the 2017 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, to be presented on 17 December.
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Sports Personality: The 2017 contenders

Sports Personality: The 2017 contenders
Find out more about the 12 nominees for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2017 award, to be presented on 17 December.
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Sports Personality of the Year 2017 nominations

Sports Personality of the Year 2017 nominations
Follow live text commentary and watch The One Show as the Sports Personality of the Year 2017 nominees are announced.
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'England players not using intelligence'

'England players not using intelligence'
England's Jonny Bairstow "bumped heads" with Cameron Bancroft because it is "something he does with his rugby mates", says Andrew Strauss.
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Allardyce back in frame for Everton job

Allardyce back in frame for Everton job
Former England boss Sam Allardyce is back under consideration for the Everton job that has been vacant since Ronald Koeman's sacking.
http://ift.tt/2zuIzhK

More than a game - Football Manager at 25

More than a game - Football Manager at 25
From Tonton Zola Moukoko to an integral tool for Premier League clubs, BBC Sport discovers how Football Manager transcends gaming.
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'England wheels in danger of coming off'

'England wheels in danger of coming off'
England must beat Australia in the second Ashes Test in Adelaide or it will get "messy", says former captain Michael Vaughan.
http://ift.tt/2n6I4c0

Australia forward plays down Bennett view

Australia forward plays down Bennett view
Australia's Wade Graham is "not reading too much" into coach Wayne Bennett saying England are "probably not" playing well enough to win the World Cup.
http://ift.tt/2iWmHp7

It is exciting to return pain free - Woods

It is exciting to return pain free - Woods
Tiger Woods makes his latest return from injury in the Bahamas this week and while the signs are encouraging, we must not get carried away.
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'Fast and furious Scots are going places'

'Fast and furious Scots are going places'
Scotland are emerging from years of misery with a scintillating side that will be Six Nations contenders, writes Tom English.
http://ift.tt/2AgPGeW

Winter Olympics 2018 countdown

Winter Olympics 2018 countdown
Our weekly round-up of the latest headlines in the build-up to February's Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
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Birmingham's Berger diagnosed with cancer

Birmingham's Berger diagnosed with cancer
Birmingham City Ladies' German keeper Ann-Katrin Berger is to have surgery after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
http://ift.tt/2A8TJvD

GB stars 'shocked' over coach's decision

GB stars 'shocked' over coach's decision
World champion Bianca Walkden and Olympic champion Jade Jones are "shocked and saddened" by coach Paul Green's decision to leave the GB setup.
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England's Jones is named coach of year

England's Jones is named coach of year
Eddie Jones is named World Rugby's coach of the year - the first time an England boss has won the award since 2003.
http://ift.tt/2BqdTQ1

Lukaku could get ban for alleged kick

Lukaku could get ban for alleged kick
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku must wait to see if he will be punished for allegedly kicking Brighton defender Gaetan Bong.
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AC Milan part company with boss Montella

AC Milan part company with boss Montella
AC Milan part company with coach Vincenzo Montella and place Gennaro Gattuso in charge of the first team.
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Wales' Moriarty to leave Gloucester

Wales' Moriarty to leave Gloucester
Wales and British and Irish Lions back-rower Ross Moriarty is to leave Gloucester at the end of the 2017-18 season.
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Van Gerwen retains Players Championship

Van Gerwen retains Players Championship
PDC world number one Michael van Gerwen beats Jonny Clayton to win the Players Championship title for a third successive year.
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'A silly act that has left ECB furious'

'A silly act that has left ECB furious'
England's players have been given a "rocket" by ECB boss Andrew Strauss after Jonny Bairstow's 'headbutt', says Jonathan Agnew.
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Premier League: weekend reaction

Premier League: weekend reaction
Reaction, gossip and the best of social media following the weekend's Premier League action.
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Rodgers praises Celtic's character

Rodgers praises Celtic's character
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised his players' mentality as they win their fourth domestic trophy in a row by lifting the Scottish League Cup.
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Reaction to England's defeat in first Ashes Test

Reaction to England's defeat in first Ashes Test
Reaction, analysis and the best of social media following England's 10-wicket defeat by Australia in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.
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England need to be smarter - Bayliss

England need to be smarter - Bayliss
Jonny Bairstow's alleged headbutt on Cameron Bancroft is being "blown out of proportion", but England need to be "smarter", says Trevor Bayliss.
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Australia complete routine win

Australia complete routine win
Australia complete a 10-wicket victory over England in the first Ashes Test on the fifth morning in Brisbane.
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Williams edges Yan to win NI Open

Williams edges Yan to win NI Open
Mark Williams wins his first ranking tournament in six years, beating teenager Yan Bingtao 9-8 in the Northern Ireland Open final.
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New era for Scottish rugby - Guscott

New era for Scottish rugby - Guscott
Scotland's win over Australia, Wales' loss to the All Blacks, England's "second division attack" and Ireland's 100% autumn record are assessed by Jeremy Guscott.
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'My father put me through hell'

'My father put me through hell'
Former world number four Jelena Dokic tells BBC's World Service about the alleged abuse she suffered from her father.
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Wales face prop crisis for South Africa

Wales face prop crisis for South Africa
Wales face a potential tight-head prop shortage when they host South Africa in their final autumn Test.
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I wasn’t 100% after winning title - Hamilton

I wasn’t 100% after winning title - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton admits he found it difficult to stay at the same competitive intensity since clinching the title.
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Valencia 1-1 Barcelona

Valencia 1-1 Barcelona
Jordi Alba scores a stunning equaliser against former club Valencia to preserve Barcelona's unbeaten record in La Liga.
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Australia on verge of victory - Ashes build-up

Australia on verge of victory - Ashes build-up
Australia need just 56 runs to beat England on the final day of the first Ashes Test - live text and TMS commentary.
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Garth Crooks' team of the week

Garth Crooks' team of the week
Who could be spoken of in the same breath as Kevin Keegan and Bryan Robson? He's in Garth Crooks' team of the week.
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How Everton's new manager pursuit has gone horribly wrong

How Everton's new manager pursuit has gone horribly wrong
Managerless Everton are in a relegation battle and need to appoint a leader now, says MOTD2 pundit Kevin Kilbane.
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Why F1 has taken a big step forward

Why F1 has taken a big step forward
The season ended with a whimper, but F1 fans get more bang for their buck now stars can drive the - considerably bigger - wheels off their cars.
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Hibs beat City to win Scottish Cup

Hibs beat City to win Scottish Cup
Hibernian beat Glasgow City 3-0 in the Scottish Cup final to complete a cup double for the second season running.
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England Women v Kazakhstan Women

England Women v Kazakhstan Women
Demi Stokes will miss England's game against Kazakhstan after withdrawing from the squad with a hip injury.
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Valencia v Barcelona - La Liga's top two meet

Valencia v Barcelona - La Liga's top two meet
Barcelona travel to Valencia in La Liga, Monaco host Paris St-Germain in Ligue 1 and Juventus play Crotone in Serie A - follow live text commentary.
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Huddersfield Town 1-2 Manchester City

Huddersfield Town 1-2 Manchester City
Manchester City come from a goal down against a resilient Huddersfield to win for their 11th successive Premier League game.
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Gilmour & Penty win Scottish Open titles

Gilmour & Penty win Scottish Open titles
Scotland's Kirsty Gilmour and England's Toby Penty win individual titles at the Scottish Open Grand Prix in Glasgow.
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France beat Belgium for Davis Cup title

France beat Belgium for Davis Cup title
France seal their 10th Davis Cup title as Lucas Pouille beats Belgium's Steve Darcis in a deciding fifth rubber.
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Saracens 18-20 Exeter

Saracens 18-20 Exeter
Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs edge a thriller to inflict a first home league defeat on Saracens since March 2016.
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England beat Malawi 61-53 to win series

England beat Malawi 61-53 to win series
England beat Malawi 61-653 at the Copper Box in London to secure a series victory with a Test to spare.
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Burnley 0-1 Arsenal

Burnley 0-1 Arsenal
Alexis Sanchez scores an injury-time penalty to give Arsenal victory over Burnley at Turf Moor.
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Watch: Glasgow City v Hibernian in Women's Scottish Cup final

Watch: Glasgow City v Hibernian in Women's Scottish Cup final
Tournament holders Hibernian take on eight-time winners Glasgow City in the Women's Scottish Cup final.
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Ospreys 6-47 Glasgow Warriors

Ospreys 6-47 Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow Warriors run in seven tries and give debuts to five players as they crush Ospreys in the Pro14 on Sunday in Swansea.
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IAAF maintains Russian athletes ban

IAAF maintains Russian athletes ban
Russian athletes will remain banned from international competition after the IAAF said not enough has yet been done to clamp down on doping.
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Southampton 4-1 Everton

Southampton 4-1 Everton
Everton's troubles under caretaker manager David Unsworth continue as they slump to a heavy Premier League defeat at Southampton.
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Bottas beats Hamilton in Abu Dhabi

Bottas beats Hamilton in Abu Dhabi
Valtteri Bottas holds off team-mate Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes cruise to a dominant one-two in the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Saracens v Exeter & London Irish v Wasps

Saracens v Exeter & London Irish v Wasps
Saracens take on Exeter and London Irish face Wasps in the English Premiership - listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and local BBC commentary.
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Kilmarnock 1-3 Aberdeen

Kilmarnock 1-3 Aberdeen
Aberdeen narrow gap on Premiership leaders Celtic, as Kenny McLean, a Stephen O'Donnell og, and Stevie May score to defeat 10-man Kilmarnock.
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GB's Summerhayes wins World Cup silver

GB's Summerhayes wins World Cup silver
Great Britain's Katie Summerhayes wins silver in the ski slopestyle World Cup in Austria - equalling her best ever result.
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'England must fix problems or Ashes will be gone'

'England must fix problems or Ashes will be gone'
England need to improve quickly but it is not all doom and gloom, writes cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew.
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Chelsea apology to fans who missed train

Chelsea apology to fans who missed train
Chelsea say sorry to supporters who missed a specially chartered train and had to wait for over three hours in Liverpool after their 1-1 draw.
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Watch: Davis Cup Final - France v Belgium France lead 2-1 ahead of the third day

Watch: Davis Cup Final - France v Belgium France lead 2-1 ahead of the third day
France take on Belgium in the Davis Cup final - watch live BBC Sport online coverage.
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Injured Hodgson to miss World Cup final

Injured Hodgson to miss World Cup final
England hooker Josh Hodgson will miss Saturday's World Cup final against Australia with a knee injury.
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Premier League team news & watch MOTD2 Extra

Premier League team news & watch MOTD2 Extra
Watch MOTD2 Extra, plus follow text and radio coverage of three Premier League matches.
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ECB speaks to Bairstow about 'incident'

ECB speaks to Bairstow about 'incident'
The ECB says it has spoken to England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow after claims about an incident involving Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft.
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Sunday Scottish football: Kilmarnock v Aberdeen

Sunday Scottish football: Kilmarnock v Aberdeen
Kilmarnock host Aberdeen in the Premiership before the League Cup final at Hampden as Motherwell take on holders Celtic.
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Valtteri Bottas starts on pole in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - the last race of 2017 - listen to live commentary and follow text coverage.
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Scots laid down another marker - Horne

Scots laid down another marker - Horne
Scotland centre Peter Horne says the players are relishing facing the world's best and want to turn Murrayfield into a "fortress".
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'England need to score big hundreds'

'England need to score big hundreds'
England's batsmen will have to score big hundreds if the side are to retain the Ashes, said all-rounder Moeen Ali.
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Watch: Badminton: Scottish Open Grand Prix - Finals

Watch: Badminton: Scottish Open Grand Prix - Finals
The finals of Scottish Open Grand Prix take place in Glasgow - watch live coverage.
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Motherwell v Celtic

Motherwell v Celtic
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish League Cup game between Motherwell and Celtic.
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Vote: Eden Hazard or Mohamed Salah?

Vote: Eden Hazard or Mohamed Salah?
Chelsea's Eden Hazard or Liverpool's Mohamed Salah? Vote for who you think has started the season better.
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Ormsby takes victory in Hong Kong Open

Ormsby takes victory in Hong Kong Open
Wade Ormsby wins the Hong Kong Open to claim his first European Tour title at the 264th attempt, as Tommy Fleetwood finishes two shots behind.
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England beaten to bronze by South Korea

England beaten to bronze by South Korea
England lose 1-0 to South Korea in the bronze medal match of the Women's Hockey World League Final, as Netherlands win the final.
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England thrashed in semi-finals by NZ

England thrashed in semi-finals by NZ
England's women are out of the World Cup after being beaten 52-4 by New Zealand in the semi-finals in Sydney.
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Still time to vote in BBC Afoty poll

Still time to vote in BBC Afoty poll
There is still time to vote for your BBC African Footballer of 2017, with the poll closing at 18:00 GMT on Monday.
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'Ruthless beats romantic as Wales miss chance'

'Ruthless beats romantic as Wales miss chance'
Wales had a chance to break a 64-year losing sequence against New Zealand but, once again, the opportunity slipped away, writes Tom Fordyce.
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Townsend hails Scots' depth & character

Townsend hails Scots' depth & character
Gregor Townsend praises his Scotland side's "depth and resilience" after an "amazing" record win over Australia.
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Jones 'glad to see England struggle'

Jones 'glad to see England struggle'
Head coach Eddie Jones says he would have been "disappointed" had England not struggled at times in their 48-14 win over Samoa.
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England on brink of crushing defeat

England on brink of crushing defeat
England are on the verge of losing the first Ashes Test after Australia dominate the fourth day in Brisbane.
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GB secure World Cup bobsleigh silver

GB secure World Cup bobsleigh silver
British Olympic pilot Lamin Deen secures the first major medal of his career with silver in the four-man event in Whistler, Canada.
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A fourth official 'farce' and a milestone

A fourth official 'farce' and a milestone
The fourth official search that became a "farce" and an angry winning manager are among five things you may have missed in the EFL.
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Sport backs Rainbow Laces LGBT campaign

Sport backs Rainbow Laces LGBT campaign
Football and rugby players, managers, clubs and officials display the colours of the rainbow to show support for a campaign against homophobia in sport.
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England look to set challenging target - Ashes build-up

England look to set challenging target - Ashes build-up
England captain Joe Root and Ashes debutant Mark Stoneman resume for England on day four of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.
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'Accies don't tackle, they just kick'

'Accies don't tackle, they just kick'
Hibernian head coach Neil Lennon insists his side were "kicked all over the park" in the 1-1 draw at Hamilton Academical.
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England women complete Canada whitewash

England women complete Canada whitewash
England run in 11 tries as they beat Canada 69-19 in the final Test at Twickenham to complete a 3-0 series whitewash.
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Ireland 28-19 Argentina

Ireland 28-19 Argentina
Jacob Stockdale scores two tries as Ireland complete a clean sweep of wins in their autumn series by beating Argentina 28-19.
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Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea
Chelsea substitute Willian scores a late goal to earn the Blues a draw with Liverpool at Anfield.
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Wales 18-33 New Zealand

Wales 18-33 New Zealand
Wings Waisake Naholo and Rieko Ioane each claim a brace of tries at the Principality Stadium as Wales lose their 30th consecutive Test to New Zealand.
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Wales 18-33 New Zealand: Best of the action

Wales 18-33 New Zealand: Best of the action
Watch the key moments from the Principality Stadium as Wales take on the All Blacks
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England look to Root to emulate Smith

England look to Root to emulate Smith
With the first Ashes Test in the balance, England hope for a captain's innings from Joe Root to keep alive their victory hopes.
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France take Davis Cup lead over Belgium

France take Davis Cup lead over Belgium
France move within one win of the Davis Cup title as Richard Gasquet and Pierre-Hugues Herbert seal a doubles victory over Belgium.
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Watch: Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup - GB in men's skeleton action

Watch: Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup - GB in men's skeleton action
Watch BBC Sport coverage of the Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Cup from Whistler Mountain in Canada - GB's men in skeleton action
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Listen: England women v Canada women

Listen: England women v Canada women
England's women host Canada in their third autumn international Test match - follow BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentary (online only).
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Hamilton Academical 1-1 Hibernian

Hamilton Academical 1-1 Hibernian
Antonio Rojano earns Hamilton Academical a point as Hibernian miss the chance to go second in the Premiership.
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Burton Albion 0-2 Sunderland

Burton Albion 0-2 Sunderland
Chris Coleman's Sunderland score two late goals to beat Burton Albion and pick up their first win since 13 August.
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Liverpool v Chelsea - Salah starts against old club

Liverpool v Chelsea - Salah starts against old club
Liverpool face Chelsea in the day's evening Premier League fixture - follow updates on BBC Radio 5 live plus text, images and analysis.
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England 48-14 Samoa

England 48-14 Samoa
England make it three wins out of three in the autumn internationals with another late flurry of tries against Samoa at Twickenham.
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Manchester United 1-0 Brighton & Hove Albion

Manchester United 1-0 Brighton & Hove Albion
Ashley Young's first Premier League goal for 18 months, courtesy of a big deflection, sees Manchester United edge battling Brighton at Old Trafford.
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What happened in the Premier League?

What happened in the Premier League?
Tottenham need a late Harry Kane goal to rescue a point against managerless West Brom, while second-placed Manchester United scrape past Brighton.
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Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 West Bromwich Albion

Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 West Bromwich Albion
Tottenham striker Harry Kane scores a late equaliser to deny managerless West Brom victory at Wembley.
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Scotland 53-24 Australia

Scotland 53-24 Australia
Scotland ended their autumn internationals series with a record 53-24 hammering of 14-man Australia at Murrayfield.
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Broad plays down Anderson injury fears

Broad plays down Anderson injury fears
England's Stuart Broad rejects fears about James Anderson's fitness, saying his team-mate is "fully fit".
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Bristol De Mai trounces rivals at Haydock

Bristol De Mai trounces rivals at Haydock
Favourite Bristol De Mai wins the Betfair Chase at Haydock by 57 lengths as Cue Card trails in second.
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Bottas beats Hamilton to Abu Dhabi pole

Bottas beats Hamilton to Abu Dhabi pole
Valtteri Bottas beats world champion Lewis Hamilton to pole position at the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Saturday's Scottish football

Saturday's Scottish football
Two Premiership matches lead the bill with Hibernian away to Hamilton and Hearts hosting Ross County.
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'England in final great for World Cup'

'England in final great for World Cup'
England can trouble Australia in what will be a great Rugby League World Cup final, St Helens coach Justin Holbrook tells BBC Sport.
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Scotland v Australia kicks off autumn Tests

Scotland v Australia kicks off autumn Tests
Watch, listen and follow live text as Scotland play Australia before England host Samoa, Wales welcome New Zealand and Ireland tackle Argentina.
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Watch: Davis Cup final - France v Belgium

Watch: Davis Cup final - France v Belgium
France take on Belgium in the Davis Cup final - watch live BBC Sport online coverage.
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'Smith serves up two lessons to England'

'Smith serves up two lessons to England'
Australia captain Steve Smith showed England the way on day three of the first Ashes Test, says BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew.
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Listen: Saturday's domestic rugby union

Listen: Saturday's domestic rugby union
Saturday's rugby union action in the Premiership and Championship - listen to local BBC radio commentary.
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Saturday's EFL: Barnsley host Leeds in early game

Saturday's EFL: Barnsley host Leeds in early game
Saturday's EFL action kicks off with a Yorkshire derby as Barnsley take on Leeds - follow live text coverage, images, analysis and the best of social media.
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Scots women win European curling title

Scots women win European curling title
Scotland's women win the European Curling Championship courtesy of a 6-3 victory over the previously unbeaten Sweden on Saturday.
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Pardew holds talks over West Brom job

Pardew holds talks over West Brom job
West Brom hold talks with Alan Pardew as they close in on appointing a new manager
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Premier League build-up & watch Football Focus

Premier League build-up & watch Football Focus
Man Utd and Tottenham are among the teams in action in five Premier League games at 15:00 GMT - follow text, radio and TV coverage of the day's action.
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Watch: Badminton: Scottish Open Grand Prix - Semi-finals

Watch: Badminton: Scottish Open Grand Prix - Semi-finals
The semi-finals of Scottish Open Grand Prix take place in Glasgow - watch live coverage.
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Messi signs Barcelona deal until 2021

Messi signs Barcelona deal until 2021
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has signed a new contract until the end of the 2020-21 season.
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Hamilton top in Abu Dhabi final practice

Hamilton top in Abu Dhabi final practice
Lewis Hamilton sets an impressive pace as Mercedes dominate the final practice session at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Hooray for Fiona the Hippo, Our Bundle of Social-Media Joy

Hooray for Fiona the Hippo, Our Bundle of Social-Media Joy
“I feel like I represent Beyoncé,” said the Cincinnati zoo’s vice president of marketing. “People fly across the world to just catch a glimpse.”
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Fleetwood in contention in Hong Kong

Fleetwood in contention in Hong Kong
England's Tommy Fleetwood sits two shots off the lead at the Hong Kong Open after Saturday's third round.
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Abu Dhabi GP practice & debate

Abu Dhabi GP practice & debate
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix third practice and qualifying - listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentary and follow text coverage.
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Mourinho criticises Mkhitaryan's form

Mourinho criticises Mkhitaryan's form
Jose Mourinho criticises Henrikh Mkhitaryan's recent form, as Borussia Dortmund say they would be interested in re-signing the forward.
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European Curling Championships: Scotland v Sweden

European Curling Championships: Scotland v Sweden
Scotland meet Sweden in the women's and men's finals of the European Curling Championships in Switzerland.
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O'Neill to take time to decide future

O'Neill to take time to decide future
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill will take his time before deciding his next career move, despite a number of offers.
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Young Sports Personality top 10 revealed

Young Sports Personality top 10 revealed
Learn more about the 10 young athletes named on the shortlist for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2017.
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Smith ton puts England under pressure

Smith ton puts England under pressure
Australia take hold of the first Ashes Test thanks to captain Steve Smith's superb century and two late England wickets.
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England hold off Tonga to reach final

England hold off Tonga to reach final
England reach a first World Cup final since 1995 as they see off Tonga in Auckland to set up a meeting with Australia.
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McNeill & Moore fifth in World Cup

McNeill & Moore fifth in World Cup
Mica McNeill and Mica Moore secure the best result for British women in the Bobsleigh World Cup for eight years by finishing fifth in Canada
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Rugby League World Cup semi-final: Tonga v England

Rugby League World Cup semi-final: Tonga v England
Can England reach the final? Watch on BBC One, listen on Radio 5 live plus text updates and analysis as Wayne Bennett's team take on Tonga in Auckland.
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GB lose qualifier in overtime to Greece

GB lose qualifier in overtime to Greece
Great Britain's men begin their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 95-92 overtime defeat to Greece at Leicester Arena.
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Australia v England - day three Ashes build-up

Australia v England - day three Ashes build-up
England attempt to secure a first-innings lead over Australia on the third morning of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
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West Ham United 1-1 Leicester City

West Ham United 1-1 Leicester City
West Ham earn their first point under new manager David Moyes as they come from behind to draw with Leicester City at London Stadium.
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Newcastle 7-29 Gloucester

Newcastle 7-29 Gloucester
Newcastle suffer a fourth successive defeat as Gloucester run out comfortable winners to go third in the Premiership.
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Ulster 23-22 Benetton

Ulster 23-22 Benetton
A late Andrew Trimble try helps Ulster come from behind to snatch a 23-22 Pro14 win over Benetton at Kingspan Stadium.
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Dundee 2-1 Rangers

Dundee 2-1 Rangers
Mark O'Hara's brace lifts Dundee off the bottom of the Premiership and condemns Rangers to a second straight defeat.
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Wales 1-0 Kazakhstan

Wales 1-0 Kazakhstan
Hayley Ladd's late free-kick gives Wales victory against Kazakhstan in their 2019 Women's World Cup qualifier.
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England beat Malawi in first Test

England beat Malawi in first Test
England begin their three-match series against Malawi with a narrow 66-60 victory at the Copper Box Arena in London.
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'No fear factor' for Gatland's Wales

'No fear factor' for Gatland's Wales
Wales aim for first win over New Zealand for 64 years in Gatland v Hansen IV, while England, Scotland and Ireland are all in action too.
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Watch: Ulster Elite Boxing Championships 2017

Watch: Ulster Elite Boxing Championships 2017
The Ulster Elite Senior Boxing Championships get underway at Ulster Hall, Belfast - watch live coverage.
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England Women 4-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina Women

England Women 4-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina Women
England captain Steph Houghton scores twice as her side continue their unbeaten World Cup qualifying campaign with victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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Man Utd's Carrick reveals heart procedure

Man Utd's Carrick reveals heart procedure
Manchester United captain Michael Carrick reveals he has not played since September due to an irregular heart rhythm.
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Russia stripped of three Olympic medals

Russia stripped of three Olympic medals
Russia is stripped of two golds and a silver from Sochi 2014 following hearings into state-sponsored doping.
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Pro14: Cardiff Blues v Connacht

Pro14: Cardiff Blues v Connacht
Jonathan Thomas and Sean Holley join Ross Harries for Scrum V's Pro14 coverage of Cardiff Blues v Connacht.
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Dundee v Rangers - radio & text

Dundee v Rangers - radio & text
Rangers aim to move second in the Premiership with victory at bottom side Dundee, who are winless in their last six games.
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West Ham v Leicester - Moyes' first Hammers home game

West Ham v Leicester - Moyes' first Hammers home game
Follow BBC Radio 5 live, Radio London coverage and text commentary as West Ham United host Leicester City in the Premier League.
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Pro14: Ulster v Benetton

Pro14: Ulster v Benetton
Coverage of the Pro14 meeting between Ulster and Benetton from the Kingspan Stadium, Belfast.
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Watch: Women's World Cup Qualifying - England & Wales in action

Watch: Women's World Cup Qualifying - England & Wales in action
TV, radio and live text coverage as England host Bosnia-Herzegovina and Wales face Kazakhstan in World Cup qualifying.
http://ift.tt/2zoo4D2

France level with Belgium in Davis Cup

France level with Belgium in Davis Cup
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beats Steve Darcis in the second singles rubber to draw France level with Belgium on the opening day of the Davis Cup final.
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How can England solve the Smith problem?

How can England solve the Smith problem?
He is the number one batsman in the world, with a Test average of 60 and rising. How can England stop Steve Smith in the first Ashes Test?
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Watch: Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup - GB's Yarnold in action

Watch: Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup - GB's Yarnold in action
Watch BBC Sport coverage of the Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Cup from Whistler Mountain in Canada where GB's Lizzy Yarnold is in skeleton action.
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Cricket team bowled out for two runs

Cricket team bowled out for two runs
An Indian cricket team are bowled out for just two runs - with nine players out for a duck - in a domestic women's under-19 one-day tournament.
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Watch: Cheetahs v Edinburgh in Pro14

Watch: Cheetahs v Edinburgh in Pro14
BBC Alba coverage of Edinburgh's Pro14 meeting with Cheetahs in South Africa.
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England 'pumped up' for World Cup semi

England 'pumped up' for World Cup semi
England can "feel in their guts" the significance of Saturday's World Cup semi-final with Tonga, says prop Thomas Burgess.
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Starc 'can't wait' for quick Ashes pitch

Starc 'can't wait' for quick Ashes pitch
Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc says he wants to see how England handle a quicker pitch after their lower order struggled on a slow Brisbane surface.
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Watch: NCAA Ice Hockey - Friendship Four tournament

Watch: NCAA Ice Hockey - Friendship Four tournament
Live coverage of the Friendship Four Ice Hockey tournament from the SSE Arena in Belfast.
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Hamilton tops Abu Dhabi second practice

Hamilton tops Abu Dhabi second practice
Lewis Hamilton heads Sebastian Vettel in second practice at the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Moving climb of marvellous Marfo

Moving climb of marvellous Marfo
From rugby dead end to international praise, Scotland's Darryl Marfo has made a tearful and sudden rise to the top, finds Tom English.
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Man City & Chelsea learn Euro opponents

Man City & Chelsea learn Euro opponents
Manchester City Women will play Linkopings in the Women's Champions League quarter-finals, while Chelsea Ladies face Montpellier.
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Niasse 'exaggerated normal Dann contact'

Niasse 'exaggerated normal Dann contact'
Everton striker Oumar Niasse "exaggerated the effect of a normal contact" with Scott Dann according to the written reasons for his two-game ban.
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'England should expect more bouncers'

'England should expect more bouncers'
England have shown they are fallible to short-pitched bowling, so they can expect plenty more of it from Australia's pace battery.
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Watch: Davis Cup final - France v Belgium

Watch: Davis Cup final - France v Belgium
France take on Belgium in the Davis Cup final - watch live BBC Sport online coverage.
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Owen finishes second in debut as jockey

Owen finishes second in debut as jockey
Former England striker Michael Owen makes his debut as a jockey, finishing second in an amateur charity race at Ascot.
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Vote for Overseas Sports Personality

Vote for Overseas Sports Personality
Find out more about the six shortlisted contenders and cast your vote now for the BBC award.
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Holmes scores six tries as Australia thrash Fiji

Holmes scores six tries as Australia thrash Fiji
Valentine Holmes scores six tries as Australia comfortably defeat Fiji 54-6 to reach the World Cup final, where they will meet England or Tonga.
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Bilic rejects West Brom job talks

Bilic rejects West Brom job talks
Ex-West Ham boss Slaven Bilic turns down the chance to speak to West Brom about replacing the sacked Tony Pulis as manager.
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Six-try Breach back for England women

Six-try Breach back for England women
Harlequins wing Jess Breach is one of nine changes to the England women's starting XV for Saturday's final Test with Canada.
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Vettel heads Hamilton in Abu Dhabi

Vettel heads Hamilton in Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel pips Lewis Hamilton to set the fastest time in first practice at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Sportsday - Premier League news conferences

Sportsday - Premier League news conferences
Follow the latest news from Friday's Premier League manager conferences, as well as football and sports news from across the globe.
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Mourinho plays defensive way - Cantona

Mourinho plays defensive way - Cantona
Eric Cantona "loves" Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho, but would prefer his former club to play like a Pep Guardiola side.
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Lawro's predictions v rapper Big Shaq

Lawro's predictions v rapper Big Shaq
Mark Lawrenson takes on 'Mans Not Hot' star Michael Dapaah - aka Big Shaq - in the next round of Premier League matches.
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Tennis body apologies for child abuse

Tennis body apologies for child abuse
Daniel Sanders, a former professional player, was jailed for six years for sexually abusing a child.
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Does sacking a manager this early work?

Does sacking a manager this early work?
Four Premier League managers were sacked in a 35-day period during October and November. But how often does such a change pay dividends?
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England suffer late semi-final defeat

England suffer late semi-final defeat
New Zealand score a winner with five minutes left on the clock to beat England 1-0 in the semi-finals of the Women's Hockey World League Final.
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Abu Dhabi GP practice text & audio

Abu Dhabi GP practice text & audio
Live text and audio coverage of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice and the best of social media. Plus, rate the drivers on their 2017 performances.
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Gender neutral option offered to fans

Gender neutral option offered to fans
Swansea and Bournemouth are giving transgender and non-binary fans the choice to opt for a gender-neutral 'Mx' prefix when being addressed.
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Court increases Oscar Pistorius jail term

Court increases Oscar Pistorius jail term
A South African court increases Oscar Pistorius's sentence for killing his girlfriend to 13 years and five months in jail.
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Captain Smith leads Australia recovery

Captain Smith leads Australia recovery
Captain Steve Smith's unbeaten 64 helps Australia recover to 165-4, trailing England by 137 after two days of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.
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Rugby League World Cup semi-final: Australia v Fiji

Rugby League World Cup semi-final: Australia v Fiji
Can Fiji pull off a huge shock? Text updates, images and analysis as the Bati take on huge favourites Australia in the first semi-final of the Rugby League World Cups.
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Who will top qualifying in Abu Dhabi?

Who will top qualifying in Abu Dhabi?
As the lights go out on another Formula 1 season, who will finish on a high at the Yas Marina Circuit? Predict your qualifying top three in Abu Dhabi.
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Mane - Senegal's quiet but steely star

Mane - Senegal's quiet but steely star
How Senegal's quiet but steely Sadio Mane went from Africa Cup of Nations heartbreak to World Cup delight.
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Overseas Award vote opens on Friday

Overseas Award vote opens on Friday
Voting for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year's Overseas Award 2017 opens at 12:00 GMT on Friday, 24 November.
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Everton 1-5 Atalanta

Everton 1-5 Atalanta
Everton are thrashed 5-1 by Atalanta in the Europa League at a less-than-half-full Goodison Park.
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Matthew hoping to retire 'on top'

Matthew hoping to retire 'on top'
Three-time world champion Nick Matthew is determined to win another major tournament before he retires after May's British Open.
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GB have 'renewed belief' for Olympic bid

GB have 'renewed belief' for Olympic bid
Bradley Hall's first World Cup medal has given Britain's bobsleigh squad "renewed belief" they can compete for Olympic honours next year.
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FC Cologne 1-0 Arsenal

FC Cologne 1-0 Arsenal
Arsenal reach the knockout stage of the Europa League as Group H winners despite losing away to Cologne.
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Robinho given prison sentence for rape

Robinho given prison sentence for rape
Brazilian footballer Robinho is sentenced to nine years in prison for raping a woman with four other men in a Milan nightclub in 2013.
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How Tonga have taken rugby league by storm

How Tonga have taken rugby league by storm
Ferocious on the pitch, mobbed by their fans off it, England's World Cup semi-final opponents Tonga are changing the face of rugby league.
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'England sent a message to Australia'

'England sent a message to Australia'
England showed on the opening day of the Ashes that they will not be intimidated by Australia, says former captain Michael Vaughan.
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O'Sullivan's £1m hopes ended by NI loss

O'Sullivan's £1m hopes ended by NI loss
Ronnie O'Sullivan's chances of winning snooker's first £1m jackpot are dashed as he exits at the Northern Ireland Open.
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'Ferrari have learned from mistakes'

'Ferrari have learned from mistakes'
Sebastian Vettel says he and Ferrari have learned from their mistakes in 2017 but it will be "massively tough" to beat Mercedes next year.
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All Blacks captain Read out of Wales game

All Blacks captain Read out of Wales game
Captain Kieran Read is out of the New Zealand team to play Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, with Sam Whitelock leading the team.
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Europa League: Welbeck starts as Arsenal make 11 changes in Cologne

Europa League: Welbeck starts as Arsenal make 11 changes in Cologne
Live text commentary from the Europa League as Arsenal travel to Cologne before Everton take on Atalanta.
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Cross-country skiing 'Mickey Mouse club'

Cross-country skiing 'Mickey Mouse club'
Athletes call cross-country skiing a "Mickey Mouse club" after Russians with Olympic life bans are told they can compete in the World Cup.
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Byrne in as Henshaw misses Ireland game

Byrne in as Henshaw misses Ireland game
Leinster wing Adam Byrne will make his Ireland debut against Argentina on Saturday as injured Robbie Henshaw is ruled out.
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'Russia not to blame for Sochi scandal'

'Russia not to blame for Sochi scandal'
Russia is not to blame for doping at Sochi 2014 but the victim of an attempted "brainwashing", the county's sports minister says.
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Moeen Ali: I want people to think Muslims are not all bad

Moeen Ali: I want people to think Muslims are not all bad
As the only Muslim cricketer in England's Ashes squad, Moeen Ali says he wants to inspire players of all faiths.
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'Ashes newcomers show their mettle'

'Ashes newcomers show their mettle'
James Vince, Mark Stoneman and Dawid Malan's attitude on the opening day of the Ashes gives England reason to be optimistic.
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Australians 'know who we are now'

Australians 'know who we are now'
England's James Vince says he was motivated by criticism from ex-Australia opener Matthew Hayden after making 83 on the first day of the Ashes.
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Premier League news conferences

Premier League news conferences
Champions League review, build-up to tonight's Europa League action, Premier League news conferences, plus debate and the best social media.
http://ift.tt/2iJcs7E

Stoney out of World Cup qualifiers

Stoney out of World Cup qualifiers
Liverpool's Casey Stoney withdraws from the England squad for their home World Cup qualifiers against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kazakhstan.
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'Historic' reforms to aid women's rugby

'Historic' reforms to aid women's rugby
Rugby union's world governing body announces reforms it says will "accelerate the global development of women" in the game.
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Webb, Amos and Williams in for Wales

Webb, Amos and Williams in for Wales
Wales make three changes from the team beaten by Australia for Saturday's clash with the All Blacks in Cardiff on Saturday.
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Jason & Laura Kenny among podium riders

Jason & Laura Kenny among podium riders
Jason and Laura Kenny are both named among 35 podium riders by British Cycling for the 2017-18 period.
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Pint-sized Ashes: First Test in balance after intriguing opening day

Pint-sized Ashes: First Test in balance after intriguing opening day
Pint-sized Ashes relives the opening day of the first Test as England's James Vince makes 83 before Australia fight back in Brisbane.
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Italy move above England in rankings

Italy move above England in rankings
Italy move up a place and leapfrog England in Fifa's world rankings despite missing out on a place at the World Cup.
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Rodgers sees 'good moments' for Celtic

Rodgers sees 'good moments' for Celtic
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says there were "lots of good moments" for his team, despite a 7-1 thrashing by Paris St-Germain.
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Chase given two-year drugs ban

Chase given two-year drugs ban
Widnes Vikings half-back Rangi Chase is banned from all sport for two years after testing positive for cocaine.
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Dementia study will 'begin in January'

Dementia study will 'begin in January'
A long-awaited study into the links between heading a football and brain damage will start in January, the Football Association has announced.
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Captain Hartley dropped by England

Captain Hartley dropped by England
Captain Dylan Hartley is left out of England's starting XV for Saturday's match against Samoa at Twickenham.
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Vince hits 83 before Australia rally

Vince hits 83 before Australia rally
England's James Vince makes 83 and Mark Stoneman 53 before Australia fight back on the opening day of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.
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Casey makes Europe return at EurAsia Cup

Casey makes Europe return at EurAsia Cup
Paul Casey will play for Europe for the first time since 2008 after being chosen as a wildcard for January's EurAsia Cup.
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Townsend warning over player exits

Townsend warning over player exits
Gregor Townsend says his Scotland squad will be harmed should many more players join Finn Russell in leaving Glasgow or Edinburgh.
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England beat USA to reach semi-finals

England beat USA to reach semi-finals
England beat the United States 2-1 to set up a Women's Hockey World League Final semi-final against New Zealand in Auckland.
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How Atalanta defy the odds in Serie A

How Atalanta defy the odds in Serie A
Giving out kits to babies and playing the kids in Serie A - how Everton's Europa League opponents Atalanta are winning hearts and minds in Italy.
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How Aubameyang helped put Gabon on the map

How Aubameyang helped put Gabon on the map
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a family man following in his father's footsteps to boost his country's global profile.
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Champions League: Who is through?

Champions League: Who is through?
Manchester City, Chelsea and Spurs are through to the Champions League last 16, but which other teams are, and who has work to do?
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FC Basel 1-0 Manchester United

FC Basel 1-0 Manchester United
Manchester United miss the chance to book their place in the Champions League last 16 as Basel score an 89th-minute winner.
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Paris St-Germain 7-1 Celtic

Paris St-Germain 7-1 Celtic
Celtic open scoring in France but are then overwhelmed by Paris St-Germain, who register their biggest Champions League win.
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Juventus 0-0 Barcelona

Juventus 0-0 Barcelona
Lionel Messi starts on the bench as Barcelona qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League despite a second successive 0-0 group stage draw.
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Joshua v Parker bout 'won't happen at 35%'

Joshua v Parker bout 'won't happen at 35%'
Anthony Joshua "would love to fight" Joseph Parker but Eddie Hearn says the New Zealander will not receive 35% of the revenue.
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Everton could switch focus from Silva

Everton could switch focus from Silva
Everton may be forced to switch their managerial search away from Marco Silva after failing to break the deadlock over the move.
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Sharing fees not player decision - Cole

Sharing fees not player decision - Cole
Sharing match fees with Samoa is not a decision that should have to be made by England's players, says prop Dan Cole.
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PSG v Celtic - radio & text

PSG v Celtic - radio & text
Celtic's penultimate Champions League Group B game takes them to France to meet leaders Paris St-Germain.
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O'Sullivan cruises into NI Open last 32

O'Sullivan cruises into NI Open last 32
Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Duane Jones 4-0 to progress to the last 32 of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast.
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Carvajal faces 'deliberate yellow' ban

Carvajal faces 'deliberate yellow' ban
Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal could be banned from the Champions League last 16 if found to have deliberately been booked.
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North to leave Saints for Wales return

North to leave Saints for Wales return
George North is to leave Northampton Saints and return to Wales on a national dual contract at the end of the season.
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Champions League: Chelsea in early kick-off

Champions League: Chelsea in early kick-off
The Champions League group stages continue with Chelsea, Manchester United and Celtic all in action - follow text commentary and Radio 5 live Final Score coverage
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US doctor admits to molesting gymnasts

US doctor admits to molesting gymnasts
The USA Olympics doctor pleads guilty to sex assault charges against women and girls in his care.
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Everton's Niasse banned for two games

Everton's Niasse banned for two games
Everton striker Oumar Niasse is banned for two matches after being found guilty of diving during Saturday's draw at Crystal Palace.
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Paralympian wins train toilet payout

Paralympian wins train toilet payout
Anne Wafula-Strike ended up wetting herself on the train as the disabled toilet was not working.
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England 'ready to go' in Ashes defence

England 'ready to go' in Ashes defence
Captain Joe Root says England "just want to get out there" in the first Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.
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Leeds friendly abandoned after brawl

Leeds friendly abandoned after brawl
A friendly between a Leeds United Under-23 side and Rhyl FC is abandoned after a brawl.
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Everton's Bolasie back in training

Everton's Bolasie back in training
Everton winger Yannick Bolasie returns to training, 11 months after injuring his knee in their game against Manchester United.
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Who did you pick in your England team?

Who did you pick in your England team?
BBC Sport users have selected their England XI for the first Test - they disagree with the selectors, and Joe Root's batting position is not clear cut.
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Scots start Maitland against Australia

Scots start Maitland against Australia
Sean Maitland is one of four changes to Scotland's starting line-up after the Saracens wing was a late call-up to the squad.
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Liverpool look into Sevilla stewarding

Liverpool look into Sevilla stewarding
Liverpool are investigating claims stewards in Sevilla were violent and denied fans entry to Tuesday's Champions League fixture.
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Trump warns NFL to act on 'take the knee'

Trump warns NFL to act on 'take the knee'
President Donald Trump warns the NFL it must act on the take the knee protest as it is "killing" the league.
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Trevor Sinclair in police assault charge

Trevor Sinclair in police assault charge
The ex-England footballer is also accused of drink-driving and racially aggravated public order offences.
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Konta deal with coach Joyce 'close'

Konta deal with coach Joyce 'close'
Michael Joyce - a major part of Maria Sharapova's team for six years - emerges as a strong contender to coach Johanna Konta next season.
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'Superstar money' takes Russell to Paris

'Superstar money' takes Russell to Paris
Scottish Rugby could not compete with the wages on offer from Racing 92 for fly-half Finn Russell, says chief executive Mark Dodson.
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Poem: Roly-Poly Bug

Poem: Roly-Poly Bug
Selected by Terrance Hayes.
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The 11.26.17 Issue

The 11.26.17 Issue
Readers respond.
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Fit for a King

Thanksgiving Leftovers Fit for a King
Enjoy an elegant yet comforting meal after the festivities have died down.
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Judge John Hodgman on Proper Massachusetts Driving

Judge John Hodgman on Proper Massachusetts Driving
How courteous must a Bay Stater be?
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The Voices in Blue America’s Head

The Voices in Blue America’s Head
For years, liberals have tried, and failed, to create their own version of conservative talk radio. Has Crooked Media finally figured it out?
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How to Memorize Shakespeare

How to Memorize Shakespeare
Stand up. Act out.
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Behind the Cover: 11.26.17

Behind the Cover: 11.26.17
In this issue, the iconic Spike Lee revisited.
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New Sentences: From Anne Fadiman’s ‘The Wine Lover’s Daughter’

New Sentences: From Anne Fadiman’s ‘The Wine Lover’s Daughter’
A writer finds, in her father’s desk drawer, an envelope with a touchingly formal label.
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Does anyone think England will win the Ashes?

Does anyone think England will win the Ashes?
Can England upset the odds or will Australia continue their dominance on home soil? Find out what the experts think.
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Douglas reveals abuse by team doctor

Douglas reveals abuse by team doctor
Gabby Douglas is the third member of the USA's Olympic gold medal-winning team at London 2012 to say she was abused by team doctor Larry Nassar.
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Kubica to test for Williams in Abu Dhabi

Kubica to test for Williams in Abu Dhabi
Poland's Robert Kubica will test for Williams in Abu Dhabi after this weekend's season-closing grand prix.
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Injuries force Phillips to retire

Injuries force Phillips to retire
Britain's former BMX world champion Liam Phillips has retired from the sport after failing to recover from "career ending" injuries.
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England progress despite shock defeat

England progress despite shock defeat
England's women are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup, despite a shock defeat by the Cook Islands in their final group game.
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Parker offers £20,000 for knockdown video

Parker offers £20,000 for knockdown video
WBO champion Joseph Parker intensifies his pursuit of a bout with Anthony Joshua during a bizarre news conference.
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Wigan Athletic 3-0 Doncaster Rovers

Wigan Athletic 3-0 Doncaster Rovers
Wigan winger Ryan Colclough scores twice and is then substituted so he can attend the birth of his second child.
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Victor Moses - from tragedy to trophies

Victor Moses - from tragedy to trophies
AFOTY nominee Victor Moses lost his parents at 11 and arrived in London with no English before finding success in football.
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Watch: NFL This Week

Watch: NFL This Week
Mark Chapman introduces the latest American football action from the NFL, with expert analysis by Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell.
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Sheffield United 4-5 Fulham

Sheffield United 4-5 Fulham
Teenager Ryan Sessegnon scores a hat-trick as Fulham win 5-4 to deny Sheffield United top spot in the Championship.
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England should not be scared - Root

England should not be scared - Root
England captain Joe Root says the first Ashes Test will be "hostile and intimidating", but his players should not be scared.
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Federer, Nadal and the shot clock

Federer, Nadal and the shot clock
Roger Federer thinks it is "stressful", and Rafael Nadal says it is "not good for the future of the Tour" - so will the shot clock be good for tennis?
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England women beat Canada to win series

England women beat Canada to win series
England women run in eight tries to beat Canada 49-12 at The Stoop to secure a series victory with a Test to spare.
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Aston Villa 2-1 Sunderland

Aston Villa 2-1 Sunderland
Sunderland remain bottom of the Championship after losing at Aston Villa in Chris Coleman's first match as manager.
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Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham come from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund in Germany and secure first place in Group H of the Champions League.
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England striker Taylor to leave Arsenal

England striker Taylor to leave Arsenal
England striker Jodie Taylor is leaving Arsenal Women to spend six weeks at Melbourne City, before joining Seattle Reign.
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Trump loses temper in Belfast defeat

Trump loses temper in Belfast defeat
Judd Trump loses his temper as he crashes out 4-2 to Stuart Carrington in the first round of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast.
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Simmons set for first England start

Simmons set for first England start
Exeter's Sam Simmonds is set to make his first start for England, with Nathan Hughes out of Saturday's match against Samoa.
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'Out of this misery, our athletes still rise'

'Out of this misery, our athletes still rise'
After the British Virgin Islands were hit by two category five hurricanes in September, BBC Sport discovers how they are recovering and aiming for sporting glory.
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Smalling 'surprised' by England omission

Smalling 'surprised' by England omission
Chris Smalling says he was surprised by Gareth Southgate's reason for excluding him from the last England squad.
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Man Utd's Lukaku to compensate US police

Man Utd's Lukaku to compensate US police
Man Utd striker Romelu Lukaku avoids the prospect of a jail sentence in the US by agreeing to pay compensation to police.
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FK Qarabag v Chelsea

FK Qarabag v Chelsea
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte believes Premier League fixture schedulers are hampering English clubs' chances of winning the Champions League.
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Mike Phillips returns for Scarlets

Mike Phillips returns for Scarlets
Former Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips is set to come out of retirement to play for his former region the Scarlets.
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Australian Open to use shot clock

Australian Open to use shot clock
A 25-second shot clock at the Australian Open is one of a number of new rule changes at Grand Slams next season.
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Thakor sacked after exposure conviction

Thakor sacked after exposure conviction
Derbyshire sack all-rounder Shiv Thakor after he was found guilty of two sexual exposure charges.
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Bristol move for Scotland lock Gray

Bristol move for Scotland lock Gray
Scotland lock Jonny Gray, out of contract with Glasgow Warriors at the end of the season, is wanted by Bristol.
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Groves to fight Eubank Jr in Manchester

Groves to fight Eubank Jr in Manchester
George Groves' WBA super-middleweight title defence against Chris Eubank Jr will take place at the Manchester Arena on 17 February.
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Fifa bans three for life for corruption

Fifa bans three for life for corruption
Fifa gives life bans to the former presidents of the Guam, Nicaraguan and Venezuelan football associations for corruption.
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IFA make renewed offer to boss O'Neill

IFA make renewed offer to boss O'Neill
The IFA have offered a four-year contract extension to NI manager Michael O'Neill's existing deal in a bid to retain his services.
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Champions League build-up and latest news

Champions League build-up and latest news
Antonio Conte previews Chelsea's Champions League match with Qarabag, and Gary Megson speaks for the first time as West Brom caretaker boss.
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What England must do to win the Ashes

What England must do to win the Ashes
It's not being negative to say that England must do everything they can not to lose the first Test, according to Jonathan Agnew.
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Women's rugby 'should learn from cricket'

Women's rugby 'should learn from cricket'
The development of women's rugby is "moving in the right direction" but remains a "very slow process", says England hooker Amy Cokayne.
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Wyatt ton sees England draw Women's Ashes

Wyatt ton sees England draw Women's Ashes
Danni Wyatt's century helps England chase a Twenty20 International record 179 to beat Australia by four wickets and draw the multi-format Ashes series.
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Duchess tribute to 'brave' Novotna

Duchess tribute to 'brave' Novotna
Wimbledon "will not be the same" without former champion Jana Novotna who died at the age of 49, according to the Duchess of Kent.
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Niasse charged for dive against Palace

Niasse charged for dive against Palace
Everton striker Oumar Niasse has been charged for "successful deception of a match official" during Saturday's draw with Crystal Palace.
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Farah & Hawkins set for 13.1 mile race

Farah & Hawkins set for 13.1 mile race
Britain's two fastest half marathon runners, Sir Mo Farah and Callum Hawkins, will race over the distance in a new event in London on 4 March.
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Allen safely into round two at NI Open

Allen safely into round two at NI Open
Home hope Mark Allen progresses to the second round of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast but Shaun Murphy exits.
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The Culture Caught Up With Spike Lee — Now What?

The Culture Caught Up With Spike Lee — Now What?
After more than three decades as a provocateur, the filmmaker has returned to the movie that made him famous.
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What Children — and Parents — Can Learn from Baking Together

What Children — and Parents — Can Learn from Baking Together
A bonding activity that builds joy and character.
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Can A.I. Be Taught to Explain Itself?

Can A.I. Be Taught to Explain Itself?
As machine learning becomes more powerful, the field’s researchers increasingly find themselves unable to account for what their algorithms know — or how they know it.
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Letter of Recommendation: In-Flight Movies

Letter of Recommendation: In-Flight Movies
There’s more than one ritual that provides cover for public weeping.
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Fifa in touch with McLaren over doping

Fifa in touch with McLaren over doping
Fifa contacts Dr Richard McLaren as part of its investigation that footballers were involved in a Russia state-sponsored doping programme.
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England beat China to claim first win

England beat China to claim first win
England set up a quarter-final against the USA after beating China 4-1 at the Women's Hockey World League Final.
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Olympian Couch retires from diving

Olympian Couch retires from diving
Three-time Olympian Tonia Couch rules out a medal bid at next year's Commonwealth Games and announces her retirement from diving.
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Brown the only doubt for England

Brown the only doubt for England
Stand-off Kevin Brown is the only doubt for England ahead of their World Cup semi-final against Tonga on Saturday after he was knocked out in their win over PNG.
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Women's Ashes: England face Australia in final Twenty20

Women's Ashes: England face Australia in final Twenty20
Australia have retained the Women's Ashes but England will draw the series with victory in Canberra - follow live text commentary and Radio 5 live sports extra coverage.
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Stokes let people down - Warner

Stokes let people down - Warner
Australia opener David Warner says he "would have loved" to face England's Ben Stokes in Thursday's first Ashes Test.
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Abu Dhabi set to host F1 finale

Abu Dhabi set to host F1 finale
As a facility, it's hard to fault Yas Marina but look past the superficialities and it's all a bit of a let down, writes Andrew Benson
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Matip out of Liverpool trip to Sevilla

Matip out of Liverpool trip to Sevilla
Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Sevilla and Liverpool.
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The German prodigy who idolises Kane

The German prodigy who idolises Kane
He has turned down Chelsea, models himself on Harry Kane and is breaking Bundesliga records. Who is Germany's new football prodigy?
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European Tour needs to continue bold approach

European Tour needs to continue bold approach
To fulfil it's potential and stop players playing solely on the PGA Tour, the European Tour needs to continue its radical and bold approach.
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Keita - Africa's most expensive player

Keita - Africa's most expensive player
Naby Keita's journey from breaking things while shopping with his mother in Guinea to a record £48m move to Liverpool.
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Coutinho surpasses Fowler and Owen - top stats

Coutinho surpasses Fowler and Owen - top stats
Philippe Coutinho surpasses some Liverpool greats, while John Stones' injury may prompt a Manchester City shake-up - the stand-out Premier League stats.
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The Fifa trial reminiscent of Hollywood

The Fifa trial reminiscent of Hollywood
The ongoing trial of three former South American football officials has been overshadowed by suicide, claims of witness intimidation and now potentially murder.
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Lyon aims to 'end careers' during Ashes

Lyon aims to 'end careers' during Ashes
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon hopes Australia can "end the careers" of some England players during the forthcoming Ashes series.
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Brighton & Hove Albion 2-2 Stoke City

Brighton & Hove Albion 2-2 Stoke City
Brighton stretch their unbeaten run in the Premier League to five games as they draw with visitors Stoke.
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FAI reports 'racist abuse' of Christie

FAI reports 'racist abuse' of Christie
The allegedly "shocking" racist abuse of Republic of Ireland defender Cyrus Christie is reported to police by the FAI.
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Newcastle subject of £300m takeover bid

Newcastle subject of £300m takeover bid
A financial firm headed by British businesswoman Amanda Staveley tables a formal takeover bid in the region of £300m for Newcastle United.
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Grainger disappointed by Sutton comments

Grainger disappointed by Sutton comments
UK Sport chair Dame Katherine Grainger is "surprised and disappointed" after Shane Sutton says riders legally used banned drugs to "find the gains".
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Australia must back up their chat - Vince

Australia must back up their chat - Vince
Australia are putting themselves under pressure to perform in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane, says England batsman James Vince.
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Essex appoint McGrath as head coach

Essex appoint McGrath as head coach
Essex appoint assistant coach and ex-Yorkshire and England all-rounder Anthony McGrath as their new head coach.
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Derbies in Scottish Cup fourth round

Derbies in Scottish Cup fourth round
Holders Celtic meet Brechin City in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup while Hearts host Hibernian and Hamilton visit Motherwell.
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Cheika investigated after England defeat

Cheika investigated after England defeat
Australia head coach Michael Cheika is being investigated for his "comments and conduct" during his side's defeat by England.
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Kompany 'a risk' for Feyenoord's visit

Kompany 'a risk' for Feyenoord's visit
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says it could be a "risk" to play defender Vincent Kompany against Feyenoord.
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Haye rematch with Bellew postponed

Haye rematch with Bellew postponed
David Haye's heavyweight rematch with Tony Bellew on 17 December is postponed.
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Alonso does 'very well' in Le Mans car

Alonso does 'very well' in Le Mans car
Fernando Alonso performs "very well" during his first experience of a Le Mans prototype car, says Toyota adviser Alex Wurz.
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Sunderland 'on the edge of a cliff'

Sunderland 'on the edge of a cliff'
Manager Chris Coleman says Sunderland are "on the edge of a cliff" but feels "something special" is around the corner.
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Aberdeen receive £775,000 investment

Aberdeen receive £775,000 investment
US venture capitalist Tom Crotty invests £775,000 towards community facilities included in Aberdeen's stadium and training ground project.
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West Ham fans urged to stop 999 calls

West Ham fans urged to stop 999 calls
Essex Police are urging fans not to call 999 when "West Ham have lost again".
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Hunter to win 100th cap for England

Hunter to win 100th cap for England
England women's captain Sarah Hunter will win her 100th cap when she leads her country against Canada on Tuesday.
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Maitland and Brown join Scotland squad

Maitland and Brown join Scotland squad
Fit-again Saracens wing Sean Maitland and Glasgow Warriors hooker Fraser Brown join the Scotland squad ahead of Australia's visit.
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Sussex appoint Gillespie as head coach

Sussex appoint Gillespie as head coach
Sussex appoint ex-Australia bowler Jason Gillespie, who coached Yorkshire to two Championship titles, as their new head coach.
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Manager Pulis sacked by West Brom

Manager Pulis sacked by West Brom
Tony Pulis is sacked by West Brom with the club a point above the relegation zone and without a win in 10 Premier League games.
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Can I Let My Friend Pay Off My Mortgages?

Can I Let My Friend Pay Off My Mortgages?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on accepting a large monetary gift from a friend and voicing concerns about the medical treatment of a friend’s child.
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The Coast Guard’s ‘Floating Guantánamos’

The Coast Guard’s ‘Floating Guantánamos’
In an expansion of the war on drugs, the U.S. Coast Guard is targeting low-level smugglers in international waters — shackling them on ships for weeks or even months before arraignment in American courts.
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China’s Revealing Spin on the ‘Sharing Economy’

China’s Revealing Spin on the ‘Sharing Economy’
Beijing has fully embraced the concept — but in ways that show just how cynical it can become.
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‘Exposure’ Is About Truth, Sure, but Mostly About Power

‘Exposure’ Is About Truth, Sure, but Mostly About Power
This fall, the balance of that power has shifted, with exhilarating, destabilizing results.
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Preet Bharara Is Not Running for Office

Preet Bharara Is Not Running for Office
The former United States attorney on not being part of ‘the resistance’ and what he’ll do if President Trump gets impeached.
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Coleman news conference

Coleman news conference
Live updates from Chris Coleman's first news conference as Sunderland manager, plus the best of social media.
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Van Gerwen retains Grand Slam title

Van Gerwen retains Grand Slam title
Michael van Gerwen wins his third-straight Grand Slam of Darts title with a 16-12 win over Peter Wright in Wolverhampton.
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Former Wimbledon champion Novotna dies

Former Wimbledon champion Novotna dies
Jana Novotna, who won her sole Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon in 1998, dies at the age of 49.
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Australia to 'open a few England scars'

Australia to 'open a few England scars'
England will be reminded of their failings from the 2013-14 Ashes whitewash when this series gets under way, says Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood.
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Watch Match of the Day on iPlayer

Watch Match of the Day on iPlayer
Gary Lineker presents highlights of Saturday's eight matches in the Premier League.
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Massa gets ready to say goodbye - again

Massa gets ready to say goodbye - again
While he may not be among the Formula 1 greats, Felipe Massa can be very proud of a career that has brought highs, lows and plenty of tears.
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Garth Crooks' team of the week

Garth Crooks' team of the week
Garth Crooks gets whimsical over one player's magnificence and includes three from one North London club in his team of the week.
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Hammers lacking character & confidence

Hammers lacking character & confidence
West Ham's loss to Watford will have made it clear to David Moyes how much work he has to do in every area of his team, says Mark Lawrenson.
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Grainger wants athlete welfare reform

Grainger wants athlete welfare reform
The chair of UK Sport, Dame Katherine Grainger, urges British sports to improve athlete welfare amid widespread bullying allegations.
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'Scotland made New Zealand look human'

'Scotland made New Zealand look human'
Scotland's agonising loss to New Zealand, England's demolition of Australia and Wales and Ireland's narrow wins are assessed by Jeremy Guscott.
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Mohamed Salah - king of the Pharaohs

Mohamed Salah - king of the Pharaohs
Mohamed Salah, who has never even seen Egypt play in a World Cup, will carry the expectations of a nation when they compete at Russia 2018.
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Conte first choice for Italian FA boss

Conte first choice for Italian FA boss
Italian FA president Carlo Tavecchio hints that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte would be his first choice to be the new Azzurri coach.
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Rookie Cook claims maiden PGA title

Rookie Cook claims maiden PGA title
American Austin Cook wins his first PGA title with a four-shot victory in the RSM Classic on Sea Island, Georgia.
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Scotland back Russell to leave Glasgow

Scotland back Russell to leave Glasgow
Scotland's Finn Russell is to leave Glasgow Warriors at the end of the season to take up a "once in a lifetime opportunity".
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Dimitrov beats Goffin to win ATP Finals

Dimitrov beats Goffin to win ATP Finals
Grigor Dimitrov becomes the first man for 19 years to win the ATP Finals on his debut appearance with victory over Belgian David Goffin.
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Watford 2-0 West Ham United

Watford 2-0 West Ham United
David Moyes' West Ham reign begins with a 2-0 Premier League defeat by upwardly mobile Watford at Vicarage Road.
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Watch: ATP Finals - Dimitrov v Goffin

Watch: ATP Finals - Dimitrov v Goffin
Grigor Dimitrov takes on David Goffin for the season-ending ATP Finals title - watch BBC Two, listen to Radio 5 live sports extra and follow text commentary.
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Exeter 31-17 Harlequins

Exeter 31-17 Harlequins
Exeter Chiefs overcome an error-strewn performance to beat Harlequins at Sandy Park and go top of the Premiership.
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Hearts 1-1 Partick Thistle

Hearts 1-1 Partick Thistle
Kris Doolan scores the equaliser as Partick Thistle fight back to draw 1-1 and deny Hearts a winning return to Tynecastle.
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Benevento 1-2 Sassuolo

Benevento 1-2 Sassuolo
Benevento break Manchester United's record for the worst ever start in the top five European leagues after conceding in added time to Sassuolo.
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'Crucial call cost Scots v All Blacks'

'Crucial call cost Scots v All Blacks'
Scotland suffer at the hands of poor refereeing but patched-up side makes a statement against the world champions, writes Tom English.
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Faugheen wins Morgiana Hurdle

Faugheen wins Morgiana Hurdle
Faugheen returns from a lengthy absence to win the Morgiana Hurdle under Paul Townend at Punchestown.
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Coleman appointed Sunderland manager

Coleman appointed Sunderland manager
Former Wales manager Chris Coleman is named as the boss of struggling Championship side Sunderland.
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Listen: Sunday's rugby union

Listen: Sunday's rugby union
Sunday's rugby union action in the Premiership - listen to BBC local radio commentary.
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Sunday Scottish football: Hearts v Partick Thistle

Sunday Scottish football: Hearts v Partick Thistle
Live radio and text coverage as Hearts meet Partick Thistle in the final Scottish Premiership match of the weekend while Dundee United host Falkirk in the Championship.
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Watford v West Ham - build-up & Premier League reaction

Watford v West Ham - build-up & Premier League reaction
Watford face West Ham in David Moyes' first game in charge of the Hammers - listen to BBC Radio 5 live commentary and follow live text coverage.
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Leeds v Middlesbrough - follow Monk's return to Elland Road

Leeds v Middlesbrough - follow Monk's return to Elland Road
Garry Monk's Middlesbrough face his former club Leeds at Elland Road - follow live text coverage from the Championship.
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Fleetwood takes Race to Dubai title

Fleetwood takes Race to Dubai title
Tommy Fleetwood beats fellow Englishman Justin Rose to the Race to Dubai title as Jon Rahm wins the season finale Tour Championship.
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Sailor dies in round-the-world race

Sailor dies in round-the-world race
Clipper Round the World Race team says Simon Speirs was swept overboard in the Southern Ocean.
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'Scots can achieve something special'

'Scots can achieve something special'
Full-back Stuart Hogg says Scotland proved they can compete with the world's best, despite a heartbreaking 22-17 loss to New Zealand.
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Australia see things they like - Lehmann

Australia see things they like - Lehmann
Australia coach Darren Lehmann says the home side have seen weaknesses in the England team that they will look to exploit during the Ashes.
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Hearts-Thistle game gets go-ahead

Hearts-Thistle game gets go-ahead
Hearts' return to Tynecastle against Partick Thistle gets the go-ahead, following a final safety check on Sunday morning.
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Lionesses lose amid biting allegation

Lionesses lose amid biting allegation
England prop Chantelle Crowl makes a biting complaint during Sunday's Women's Rugby League World Cup defeat by Australia.
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England beaten by Argentina in Auckland

England beaten by Argentina in Auckland
England lose their second Pool B match at the Hockey World League Final after a 1-0 defeat by Argentina in Auckland.
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First GB bobsleigh podium since 2013

First GB bobsleigh podium since 2013
Pilot Bradley Hall guides his crew to a bronze medal in Utah to earn Great Britain their first bobsleigh World Cup podium place since 2013.
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England beat PNG to make semi-finals

England beat PNG to make semi-finals
England beat Papua New Guinea despite another error-strewn performance to set-up a World Cup semi-final against Tonga.
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Pick your England XI for first Ashes Test

Pick your England XI for first Ashes Test
Who do you think should be in the England team for the Ashes opener against Australia? Pick your XI and share it with friends.
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England beat Aussies in T20 dead rubber

England beat Aussies in T20 dead rubber
Katherine Brunt stars with bat and ball as England win the second Twenty20 international against Australia by 40 runs.
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HT: England 14-0 Papua New Guinea - McGillvary scores twice

HT: England 14-0 Papua New Guinea - McGillvary scores twice
Will England make the last four? Watch on BBC Two, listen on 5 live plus text updates and analysis as England face Papua New Guinea in the quarter-finals of the Rugby League World Cup.
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Women's Ashes - Australia v England

Women's Ashes - Australia v England
Follow BBC Test Match Special commentary and live text as England bat first against Australia in the second of three T20 internationals at Manuka Oval, Canberra.
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Absent prop helps Wales to Georgia win

Absent prop helps Wales to Georgia win
Wales avoid a shock defeat by Georgia in Cardiff as the laws governing replacement props this time work in their favour.
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Scotland let win get away - Barclay

Scotland let win get away - Barclay
Captain John Barclay reflects on 'one that got away' after Scotland come close to beating New Zealand for the first time.
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Pogba is different class, says Mourinho

Pogba is different class, says Mourinho
Paul Pogba is labelled "different class" by Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho after returning from injury with a goal and an assist.
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Jones shrugs off tight calls in victory

Jones shrugs off tight calls in victory
England coach Eddie Jones dismisses claims his side were lucky after a series of tight calls in their 30-6 victory over Australia.
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Frampton beats Garcia on return to ring

Frampton beats Garcia on return to ring
Belfast boxer Carl Frampton beats Mexican Horacio Garcia on points on his return to the ring after 10 months out of action.
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Why the title won't be going to north London

Why the title won't be going to north London
Arsenal came out on top in Saturday's win over Tottenham, but neither will be champions this season, writes Phil McNulty.
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Controversy, drama and an England win

Controversy, drama and an England win
A long-standing sporting rivalry served up a match full of talking points as England beat Australia 30-6, writes Tom Fordyce.
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Pulis 'will plough on' at West Brom

Pulis 'will plough on' at West Brom
Tony Pulis says he will "plough on" as the West Brom manager if the club's board "want him to" after his side's 4-0 loss to Chelsea.
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'Best football in Premier League history' - pundits praise Man City

'Best football in Premier League history' - pundits praise Man City
Could Pep Guardiola's Manchester City be the first team to win 100 points in the Premier League?
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Liverpool 3-0 Southampton

Liverpool 3-0 Southampton
Mohamed Salah scores twice as Liverpool beat Southampton to record three Premier League wins in a row for the first time in 2017.
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Atletico Madrid 0-0 Real Madrid

Atletico Madrid 0-0 Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid play out a goalless derby draw which leaves both sides 10 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.
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Hearts-Thistle game set for green light

Hearts-Thistle game set for green light
Hearts' return to Tynecastle against Partick Thistle will go ahead, subject to a final safety check on Sunday morning.
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Conlan bids for world title as Frampton returns to ring

Conlan bids for world title as Frampton returns to ring
Carl Frampton's homecoming bout with Mexican Horacio Garcia & Jamie Conlan's IBF World Super Flyweight title fight with Jerwin Ancajas - live text coverage.
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Alonso to test for Toyota in Bahrain

Alonso to test for Toyota in Bahrain
Toyota confirm Fernando Alonso will test their LMP1 sportscar at a rookie session in Bahrain on Sunday.
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A 70-yard screamer and Coleman's Christmas lights

A 70-yard screamer and Coleman's Christmas lights
Sunderland set an unwanted record and Luton score from a "different postcode" - five EFL things you might have missed.
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Murray and Soares beaten in semi-final

Murray and Soares beaten in semi-final
Britain's Jamie Murray and Brazil's Bruno Soares lose to Henri Kontinen and John Peers in the last four at the ATP Finals in London.
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Manchester United 4-1 Newcastle United

Manchester United 4-1 Newcastle United
Paul Pogba scores on his return from injury as Manchester United beat Newcastle United to set a club record of 38 games unbeaten at Old Trafford.
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Scotland 17-22 New Zealand

Scotland 17-22 New Zealand
Scotland narrowly miss out on a first-ever victory over world champions New Zealand in Saturday's autumn international.
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Rangers 0-2 Hamilton Academical

Rangers 0-2 Hamilton Academical
Hamilton secure first win at Ibrox since 1926 thanks to goals from former Rangers player David Templeton and Darren Lyon.
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Watch: Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup - GB's Yarnold in skeleton action

Watch: Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cup - GB's Yarnold in skeleton action
The Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Cup continues at Park City in USA with the men's skeleton and four-man bobsleigh events and rearranged women's skeleton - watch BBC Sport coverage.
http://ift.tt/2mEZAUo

Cash-strapped Merthyr Town lose 13-1

Cash-strapped Merthyr Town lose 13-1
Merthyr Town lose 13-1 at Chesham United amid a financial crisis that saw the bulk of the senior squad leave the Evo-Stik Southern Premier League club.
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England 30-6 Australia

England 30-6 Australia
Three late tries help England see off Australia in a game featuring some hotly-debated decisions.
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West Bromwich Albion 0-4 Chelsea

West Bromwich Albion 0-4 Chelsea
Eden Hazard scores two as Chelsea cruise to victory at West Brom and increase the pressure on Baggies manager Tony Pulis.
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