Sunday, December 31, 2017

Sporting predictions for 2018

Sporting predictions for 2018
What does the next year hold in store? BBC Sport has taken a look in its crystal ball and come up with the answers.
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Who tops the 2017 Premier League table?

Who tops the 2017 Premier League table?
Who 'won' the Premier League in 2017? Who makes your team of the year, and how many teams did Harry Kane outscore?
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Pro14: Dragons 9-22 Ospreys

Pro14: Dragons 9-22 Ospreys
Ospreys ended a run of ten successive away defeats in Pro14 with a 22-9 win at Rodney Parade but the victory came at a price against Dragons.
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Lawro's predictions v Django Django

Lawro's predictions v Django Django
Mark Lawrenson takes on Jimmy Dixon, of Mercury Prize-nominated Django Django, in the latest round of Premier League predictions.
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West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Arsenal

West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Arsenal
Jay Rodriguez's controversially awarded late penalty secures a draw for West Brom against Arsenal at The Hawthorns.
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Exeter 30-6 Leicester

Exeter 30-6 Leicester
Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs end 2017 with a 30-6 win over Leicester Tigers at Sandy Park.
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Cardiff Blues 11-14 Scarlets

Cardiff Blues 11-14 Scarlets
Scarlets hold on in a full-blooded Pro14 Welsh derby at Cardiff Blues to remain top of Conference B.
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Are Celtic progressing or regressing?

Are Celtic progressing or regressing?
Celtic are 'like a prize-fighter who loses something when he gets to the top', believes Tom English.
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Watch Pro14: Cardiff Blues v Scarlets

Watch Pro14: Cardiff Blues v Scarlets
Scarlets face Cardiff Blues in the Pro14 - watch live BBC Two Wales coverage.
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Jesus out for 'one or two months'

Jesus out for 'one or two months'
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus will be out for "one or two months" after injuring a knee during the 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace.
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Crystal Palace 0-0 Manchester City

Crystal Palace 0-0 Manchester City
Manchester City's 18-game Premier League winning run is ended by a goalless draw at Crystal Palace, who have an injury-time penalty saved by Ederson.
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Which town has the fastest runners?

Which town has the fastest runners?
Who are the biggest climbers in Britain? Which region cycled furthest in the last 12 months - what can we learn from 2017's exercise stats.
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Naughton charged with violent conduct

Naughton charged with violent conduct
Swansea City's Kyle Naughton is charged with violent conduct by the FA for allegedly stamping in Watford's Stefano Okaka.
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Young charged with violent conduct

Young charged with violent conduct
Ashley Young is charged with violent conduct by the Football Association after an incident with Dusan Tadic in the 0-0 draw with Southampton on Saturday.
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Barca shirts listed with Coutinho name

Barca shirts listed with Coutinho name
Barcelona kit manufacturers Nike advertised the club's shirts with Liverpool midfielder's Philippe Coutinho's name on the back.
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Malan to cover for Stokes in ODI squad

Malan to cover for Stokes in ODI squad
Dawid Malan is set to be added to the England one-day squad for the series in Australia, as all-rounder Ben Stokes will not fly out with the group.
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Everton 'in new stadium by 2022'

Everton 'in new stadium by 2022'
Everton's chief executive says the cost of the club's proposed new stadium has 'escalated significantly' but they still hope it will be built by 2022.
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Forest sack Warburton after nine months

Forest sack Warburton after nine months
Nottingham Forest sack manager Mark Warburton and director of football Frank McParland, the BBC understands.
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Murray happy at '30 in the world level'

Murray happy at '30 in the world level'
Andy Murray says he doesn't mind if he is ranked at "30 in the world level" as he prepares to return from six months out.
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Moeen still part of best XI - Bairstow

Moeen still part of best XI - Bairstow
Wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow says under-fire all-rounder Moeen Ali is still part of the best current England team.
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I don't respect Fury - champion Joshua

I don't respect Fury - champion Joshua
Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua says he does not respect Tyson Fury but that he would fight his fellow Briton.
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Saturday, December 30, 2017

Taylor reaches World Championship final

Taylor reaches World Championship final
Retiring 16-time world champion Phil Taylor moves into the PDC World Championship final with victory over Jamie Lewis.
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Half-time confrontation 'fired Rangers'

Half-time confrontation 'fired Rangers'
Rangers manager Graeme Murty says a "frank exchange of views" among the players at the interval led to second-half resurgence in Old Firm draw.
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Manchester United 0-0 Southampton

Manchester United 0-0 Southampton
Manchester United's winless run reaches three Premier League games after a goalless draw with Southampton at Old Trafford.
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Bristol City 1-2 Wolves

Bristol City 1-2 Wolves
Ryan Bennett's last-minute header gives Championship leaders Wolves a dramatic victory over in-form Bristol City.
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PDC World Championship Darts semi-finals - Lewis v Taylor

PDC World Championship Darts semi-finals - Lewis v Taylor
Follow live text commentary, social media, images and analysis from the PDC World Championship Darts semi-finals at Alexandra Palace in London.
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Lukaku carried off after clash of heads

Lukaku carried off after clash of heads
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku is taken off on a stretcher after suffering a head injury against Southampton.
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Saturday's best Premier League stats

Saturday's best Premier League stats
Jamie Vardy hurts Liverpool again, Mohamed Salah keeps on scoring, plus more of the best stats from Saturday's Premier League games.
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The Best Photo Books of 2017

The Best Photo Books of 2017
Work that felt not only moving but also necessary.
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Harlequins 50-21 Northampton

Harlequins 50-21 Northampton
Harlequins enjoy a festive feast at Twickenham as they ran in seven tries to demolish hapless Northampton.
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Davies removed from Okolie undercard

Davies removed from Okolie undercard
Ohara Davies will no longer fight on the Okolie-Chamberlain undercard at the O2 Arena in February following comments made about the Sun newspaper.
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Saracens 46-31 Worcester

Saracens 46-31 Worcester
Jackson Wray and Nathan Earle score two tries each to help Saracens return to second in the Premiership.
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Liverpool 2-1 Leicester City

Liverpool 2-1 Leicester City
Mohamed Salah's double helps Liverpool extend their unbeaten run to 15 games in all competitions with victory against Leicester at Anfield
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Watford 1-2 Swansea City

Watford 1-2 Swansea City
Luciano Narsingh scores a late winner as Swansea City beat Watford in Carlos Carvalhal's first game as manager.
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Chelsea 5-0 Stoke City

Chelsea 5-0 Stoke City
Chelsea cruise to victory against Stoke in a game that is over as a contest within 23 minutes.
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Swann 'can't see' Moeen in team in Sydney

Swann 'can't see' Moeen in team in Sydney
Former England spinner Graeme Swann says he "can't see how" Moeen Ali fits into the team for the final Ashes Test against Australia.
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Williams 'excited' after making return

Williams 'excited' after making return
Serena Williams is "excited to be back" after playing Jelena Ostapenko in her first match since giving birth fourth months ago.
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Listen: Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh

Listen: Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh
BBC Radio Scotland commentary of the Pro14 meeting of Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh.
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O'Sullivan 'may miss boring Crucible'

O'Sullivan 'may miss boring Crucible'
Five-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan says he might miss the 2018 World Championship to film a television show in Australia.
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Celtic 0-0 Rangers

Celtic 0-0 Rangers
Scott Sinclair for Celtic and Alfredo Morelos for Rangers miss clear goalscoring chances as the Old Firm game ends goal-less.
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Walkden wins record prize fund in China

Walkden wins record prize fund in China
World champion Bianca Walkden claims gold and the £52,000 record prize fund at the World Taekwondo Grand Slam Series in China.
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Serena Williams makes comeback against Ostapenko

Serena Williams makes comeback against Ostapenko
Serena Williams makes her return to the court after giving birth as she faces French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in a exhibition match in Abu Dhabi.
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Celtic v Rangers kicks off Saturday's Scottish football

Celtic v Rangers kicks off Saturday's Scottish football
The second Old Firm derby of the season gets Saturday's Scottish football fixture card under way at lunchtime.
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Smith criticises pitch after saving Test

Smith criticises pitch after saving Test
Australia captain Steve Smith criticises the Melbourne pitch despite hitting a century to secure a draw in the fourth Ashes Test against England.
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Root 'proud' of England response

Root 'proud' of England response
Captain Joe Root says he is "proud" of the way England responded to losing the Ashes by drawing the fourth Test in Melbourne.
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Australia rugby star faces drugs charge

Australia rugby star faces drugs charge
Karmichael Hunt was arrested in Brisbane after being found with a white powder, reports say.
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Friday, December 29, 2017

Smith century steers Australia to draw

Smith century steers Australia to draw
England are denied by yet another century from Australia captain Steve Smith as the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne ends in a draw.
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Australia add Agar for final Ashes Test

Australia add Agar for final Ashes Test
Australia recall left-arm spinner Ashton Agar for the final Ashes Test against England in Sydney starting on 4 January.
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Honours for England women cricketers

Honours for England women cricketers
England women's World Cup-winning cricketers and British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton are recognised in the New Year Honours.
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Cardiff City 0-1 Preston North End

Cardiff City 0-1 Preston North End
Cardiff City fail to move back into the Championship top two after losing for the third successive game against Preston.
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Bath 26-31 Wasps

Bath 26-31 Wasps
Marcus Watson scores twice as Wasps record a thrilling bonus-point win at Bath to move second in the Premiership.
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Van Gerwen into World Darts semi-finals

Van Gerwen into World Darts semi-finals
Reigning champion Michael van Gerwen moves into the PDC World Championship semi-finals with a 5-4 victory over Raymond van Barneveld.
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Woods 'struggled to walk' during lay-off

Woods 'struggled to walk' during lay-off
Tiger Woods says he struggled to walk and needed help getting out of bed during his recovery from a back injury.
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More than 100,000 teams picked - who made your team of the year?

More than 100,000 teams picked - who made your team of the year?
BBC Sport users selected more than 100,000 teams of the year - so who makes your combined 2017 XV?
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'Swansea should have re-hired Rodgers'

'Swansea should have re-hired Rodgers'
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins says "his biggest regret" is not re-hiring former manager Brendan Rodgers "at any cost" in January 2016.
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Welshman Lewis storms into PDC semi-finals

Welshman Lewis storms into PDC semi-finals
The provisional round qualifier will face either Phil Taylor or Gary Anderson in the PDC World Championships semi-final after defeating Darren Webster 5-0.
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Murray loses one-set match in Abu Dhabi

Murray loses one-set match in Abu Dhabi
Andy Murray loses a one-set exhibition match in Abu Dhabi after stepping in as a late replacement for Novak Djokovic.
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Lukaku needs a rest - Mourinho

Lukaku needs a rest - Mourinho
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho admits striker Romelu Lukaku needs a rest but says he cannot afford to give him one.
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Mick Jazz flies to Ryanair Hurdle win

Mick Jazz flies to Ryanair Hurdle win
Mick Jazz wins the big race on the final day of the Leopardstown Christmas festival as Faugheen and Monalee both disappoint.
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Chelsea obtain trespass injunction

Chelsea obtain trespass injunction
Chelsea obtain an injunction preventing six individuals from accessing Stamford Bridge and Cobham after three incidents of trespass.
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Klopp plays down Van Dijk £75m fee

Klopp plays down Van Dijk £75m fee
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the "last thing" he thinks about when signing a player is the price, as he prepares to pay £75m for Virgil van Dijk.
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First England calls for Obano & Graham

First England calls for Obano & Graham
Bath prop Beno Obano and Newcastle flanker Gary Graham are called up to England training for the first time but there is no place for George Kruis.
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Brewster alleges racial abuse on pitch

Brewster alleges racial abuse on pitch
England and Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster says he has experienced racial abuse since he was 12.
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Premier League news conferences

Premier League news conferences
Follow the latest from nine Premier League press conferences including Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea.
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Hauling coal to World Cup winner - Gordon Banks at 80

Hauling coal to World Cup winner - Gordon Banks at 80
As Gordon Banks turns 80 the legendary goalkeeper reflects on hauling coal, winning the World Cup, waiting for Liverpool and the greatest save of them all.
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What turns an activity into a sport?

What turns an activity into a sport?
Skill, competition, fitness, a governing body? Darts legend Phil Taylor explores what constitutes a sport.
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Are you tough enough to take 2017 UFC quiz?

Are you tough enough to take 2017 UFC quiz?
It was another big year for UFC both and inside and outside the octagon, but were you paying attention?
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Djokovic comeback on hold after setback

Djokovic comeback on hold after setback
Former world number one Novak Djokovic says his long-awaited comeback is in doubt because of an elbow injury.
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Gaffney takes interim charge of Saints

Gaffney takes interim charge of Saints
Northampton Saints appoint Alan Gaffney as interim director of rugby until the end of the season.
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Behind the Lens of ‘The Things They Loved’

Behind the Lens of ‘The Things They Loved’
The photographer explains how this year’s photo essay came together.
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Walkden eyes taekwondo's biggest prize

Walkden eyes taekwondo's biggest prize
World champion Bianca Walkden targets the most lucrative prize in taekwondo when the inaugural Grand Slam Series begins on Saturday.
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Carvalhal’s ‘place is in Premier League’

Carvalhal’s ‘place is in Premier League’
New Swansea boss Carlos Carvalhal defends his record and says he has earned the chance to manage in the Premier League.
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Thursday, December 28, 2017

Moeen batted with 'muddled mind'

Moeen batted with 'muddled mind'
England all-rounder Moeen Ali batted with a "muddled mind" in the fourth Ashes Test against Australia in Melbourne, says Paul Collingwood.
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Lawro's predictions v sprint star Campbell

Lawro's predictions v sprint star Campbell
Mark Lawrenson takes on Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter Darren Campbell in the latest round of Premier League matches.
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Crystal Palace 2-3 Arsenal

Crystal Palace 2-3 Arsenal
Alexis Sanchez scores twice as Arsenal win at Crystal Palace to move within a point of fourth-placed Liverpool.
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Road To Respect wins at Leopardstown

Road To Respect wins at Leopardstown
Road To Respect powers to victory in the Leopardstown Christmas Chase as Gold Cup winner Sizing John trails in seventh.
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Taylor moves into PDC quarter-finals

Taylor moves into PDC quarter-finals
Sixteen-time world champion Phil Taylor moves into the PDC World Championship quarter-finals with a 4-0 victory over Keegan Brown.
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Swansea do not need miracle - Carvalhal

Swansea do not need miracle - Carvalhal
Swansea's new boss Carlos Carvalhal vows to "fight" to keep the club in the Premier League, insisting they do not need "a miracle".
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Herbert Axelrod, a Hustler Who Built an Empire on a Fish Tale

Herbert Axelrod, a Hustler Who Built an Empire on a Fish Tale
A hustler who built a fortune on a fish tale.
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Maryam Mirzakhani Drew Her Way to Mathematical Greatness

Maryam Mirzakhani Drew Her Way to Mathematical Greatness
She drew her way to mathematical greatness.
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Weah elected president of Liberia

Weah elected president of Liberia
Former Chelsea, Manchester City and AC Milan striker George Weah will be the next president of Liberia.
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George Weah set to win Liberia presidency

George Weah set to win Liberia presidency
The former footballer is well ahead with most votes counted, the National Elections Commission says.
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Scotland boss McCormack resigns

Scotland boss McCormack resigns
Steve McCormack resigns from his position as head coach of Scotland's rugby league side after 13 years in charge.
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Everton target £25m striker Tosun

Everton target £25m striker Tosun
Besiktas' £25m striker Cenk Tosun will be Everton's main January signing target, with Sevilla's Steven N'Zonzi also on their radar.
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Scarlets wing Evans gets four-week ban

Scarlets wing Evans gets four-week ban
Scarlets wing Steff Evans is banned for four weeks following his red card in the Pro14 win over Ospreys on Boxing Day.
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Joshua and Parker reach proceeds deal

Joshua and Parker reach proceeds deal
Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker are set to have a heavyweight unification fight in the spring after a deal is struck over how to split the proceeds.
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Goal-line technology 'unaffordable'

Goal-line technology 'unaffordable'
The Scottish Professional Football League has no plans to introduce goal-line technology, saying that the cost is prohibitive.
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RB Leipzig set to sign West Ham's Oxford

RB Leipzig set to sign West Ham's Oxford
West Ham defender Reece Oxford is set to complete a surprise move to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig next month.
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McClaren leaves Maccabi Tel Aviv role

McClaren leaves Maccabi Tel Aviv role
Steve McClaren leaves his role as coaching consultant at Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv to "pursue other options".
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Irish FA planning fresh O'Neill talks

Irish FA planning fresh O'Neill talks
The IFA is hoping to persuade Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill to sign a new six-year contract.
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Scotland-Williamson leaves Worcester

Scotland-Williamson leaves Worcester
Edinburgh lock Anton Bresler signs for Worcester, who have lost Christian Scotland-Williamson to American football.
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Magnificent Cook has silenced speculation on future - Agnew

Magnificent Cook has silenced speculation on future - Agnew
Alastair Cook has silenced questions about his England future with his 244 not out against Australia, says cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew.
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Carvalhal favourite for Swans job

Carvalhal favourite for Swans job
Former Sheffield Wednesday manager Carlos Carvalhal is the leading contender to succeed Paul Clement as Swansea City boss.
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Shirley Childress Mastered How to Convey Music Without Sound

Shirley Childress Mastered How to Convey Music Without Sound
She learned from an early age how to convey music without sound.
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The Things They Loved: Richard Benson’s Printing Press

The Things They Loved: Richard Benson’s Printing Press
A selection of beloved objects from those we lost.
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I had to deliver or be dropped - Cook

I had to deliver or be dropped - Cook
England batsman Alastair Cook believes he could have been dropped for the final Ashes Test had he not returned to form with his 244 not out.
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Cheo Found Solace in the Mountains of Puerto Rico

Cheo Found Solace in the Mountains of Puerto Rico
The mainland disappointed him. Puerto Rico was his home.
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When Derek Walcott Staked His Claim on English Poetry, He Brought a Tiny Island With Him

When Derek Walcott Staked His Claim on English Poetry, He Brought a Tiny Island With Him
When the poet claimed his place on the world stage, he took a tiny island with him.
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The Things They Loved: Trisha Brown’s Exercise Balls

The Things They Loved: Trisha Brown’s Exercise Balls
A selection of beloved objects from those we lost.
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The Things They Loved: Harry Dean Stanton’s Couch

The Things They Loved: Harry Dean Stanton’s Couch
A selection of beloved objects from those we lost.
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S. Allen Counter’s Mission to Desegregate History Itself

S. Allen Counter’s Mission to Desegregate History Itself
He walked in the footsteps of a black explorer who was forgotten by time.
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The Things They Loved: John Ashbery’s Collage-Making Desk

The Things They Loved: John Ashbery’s Collage-Making Desk
A selection of beloved objects from those we lost.
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The Things They Loved: Sam Shepard’s Hat

The Things They Loved: Sam Shepard’s Hat
A selection of beloved objects from those we lost.
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The Things They Loved: Prodigy’s Jacket in a Recording Studio

The Things They Loved: Prodigy’s Jacket in a Recording Studio
A selection of beloved objects from those we lost.
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The Things They Loved: Lillian Ross’s Locket

The Things They Loved: Lillian Ross’s Locket
A selection of beloved objects from those we lost.
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The Things They Loved: Kate Millet’s Glasses and Address Book

The Things They Loved: Kate Millet’s Glasses and Address Book
The feminist author’s Pierre Cardin glasses and address book in her East Village loft.
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Dennis Banks Led a Native-American Revolution

Dennis Banks Led a Native-American Revolution
A life caught between power and powerlessness.
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The Things They Loved: Jimmy Breslin’s Beloved Pajamas

The Things They Loved: Jimmy Breslin’s Beloved Pajamas
A selection of beloved objects from those we lost.
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The Things They Loved: Jonathan Demme’s Bird Guide

The Things They Loved: Jonathan Demme’s Bird Guide
A selection of beloved objects from those we lost.
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Royal Robbins and the Fight for the Soul of Rock Climbing

Royal Robbins and the Fight for the Soul of Rock Climbing
He erased his rival in a battle for the soul of climbing.
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Herbert Axelrod, a Hustler Who Built an Empire on a Fish Tale

Herbert Axelrod, a Hustler Who Built an Empire on a Fish Tale
A hustler who built a fortune on a fish tale.
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Scharlette Holdman’s Quest to Find Out How Murderers Were Made

Scharlette Holdman’s Quest to Find Out How Murderers Were Made
Trying to find out how murderers were made, in order to save their lives.
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Erin Moran, TV’s Darling Daughter, Fended for Herself When the Cameras Stopped Rolling

Erin Moran, TV’s Darling Daughter, Fended for Herself When the Cameras Stopped Rolling
A sheltered daughter on TV, she had to fend for herself when the cameras were off.
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Dr. Sarno, at War With The Medical Establishment and His Own Body

Dr. Sarno, at War With The Medical Establishment and His Own Body
At war with the medical establishment — and his own body.
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Ren Hang’s Photographs Scandalized — and Inspired — His Countrymen

Ren Hang’s Photographs Scandalized — and Inspired — His Countrymen
His photographs scandalized his country.
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When We Can No Longer Pass Through the Giant Sequoia

When We Can No Longer Pass Through the Giant Sequoia
When we can no longer pass through the giant sequoia.
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Mary Tyler Moore Defined the Idea of the Working Woman

Mary Tyler Moore Defined the Idea of the Working Woman
She defined the idea of women in the workplace — while constantly in search of herself.
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Joseph Nicolosi’s Life Traced the Rise and Fall of the Ex-Gay Movement

Joseph Nicolosi’s Life Traced the Rise and Fall of the Ex-Gay Movement
His life traced the rise and fall of the ex-gay movement.
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Delia Graff Fara Revolutionized a Philosophical Concept With a Heap of Sand

Delia Graff Fara Revolutionized a Philosophical Concept With a Heap of Sand
She philosophized about vagueness — and lived with it too.
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Glen Campbell’s Loneliness Transcended His Rhinestone Image

Glen Campbell’s Loneliness Transcended His Rhinestone Image
His essential loneliness transcended the rhinestone image.
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Who is on the move in January?

Who is on the move in January?
Who is on the move in January? Take our quiz about potential movers - and learn more about those who could be transferred.
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The Lives They Lived

The Lives They Lived
Remembering some of the artists, innovators and thinkers we lost in the past year.
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Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Do not call me Blade Babe - Kamlish

Do not call me Blade Babe - Kamlish
World Para-athletics champion amputee sprinter Sophie Kamlish says she does not want to be known as the next "Blade Babe".
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Quiz: How much do you remember from 2017?

Quiz: How much do you remember from 2017?
Test your knowledge of some of sports biggest events during 2017 by taking our 2017 quiz.
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Aberdeen 1-0 Partick Thistle

Aberdeen 1-0 Partick Thistle
Adam Rooney's lone strike sees Aberdeen narrow the gap on leaders Celtic to eight points with victory over Partick Thistle.
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Newcastle United 0-1 Manchester City

Newcastle United 0-1 Manchester City
Manchester City move 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League as Raheem Sterling scores the only goal in a dominant display away at Newcastle.
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Second seed Wright beaten by Lewis

Second seed Wright beaten by Lewis
Second seed Peter Wright is out of the PDC World Darts Championship by losing to Welshman Jamie Lewis.
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Van Dijk 'can be a Liverpool great'

Van Dijk 'can be a Liverpool great'
The scout that helped bring Virgil van Dijk to Celtic tells BBC Sport about comparisons with Rio Ferdinand - and how far the Dutch defender can go.
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Wednesday's Scottish football - radio & text

Wednesday's Scottish football - radio & text
Live text and radio coverage of four Scottish Premiership games, including the Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle.
http://ift.tt/2pGc9Ah

Melipilla win bizarre Chilean promotion

Melipilla win bizarre Chilean promotion
One of the strangest ways to win promotion? Deportes Melipilla move up to Chile's second tier in controversial circumstances.
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Monk 'surprised' by Middlesbrough exit

Monk 'surprised' by Middlesbrough exit
Garry Monk says he was "surprised" by Middlesbrough's decision to remove him as manager after their win at Sheffield Wednesday.
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Liverpool agree £75m fee for Van Dijk

Liverpool agree £75m fee for Van Dijk
Southampton accept a £75m bid from Liverpool for defender Virgil van Dijk - the highest fee for a defender if the move goes through.
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South Africa win Test inside two days

South Africa win Test inside two days
South Africa beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 120 runs in the inaugural four-day Test in Port Elizabeth.
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Liberians choose president in run-off

Liberians choose president in run-off
The vice-president and an ex-footballer are vying to succeed Africa's first elected female president.
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Whiskey Sour wins 'extraordinary' race

Whiskey Sour wins 'extraordinary' race
Whiskey Sour takes advantage after three fall in the closing stages to win the Future Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown.
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Russia's Mutko leaves World Cup role

Russia's Mutko leaves World Cup role
Russian deputy prime minister Vitaly Mutko steps down from his role as chief organiser of next summer's World Cup in Russia.
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Liverpool player charged with assault

Liverpool player charged with assault
Defender Jon Flanagan was charged after an incident in Liverpool city centre on Friday.
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Rape arrest jockeys will not face charges

Rape arrest jockeys will not face charges
Three jockeys questioned by police on suspicion of the rape of an 18-year-old woman in Wiltshire last year will not face any action.
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Murray's brother-in-law reaches South Pole

Murray's brother-in-law reaches South Pole
Lieutenant Scott Sears says at 27 he is the youngest person to accomplish the expedition unassisted.
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Brunel replaces Noves as France coach

Brunel replaces Noves as France coach
France sack national coach Guy Noves and replace him with Jacques Brunel on a contract until the 2019 World Cup.
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Mapfre extend Volvo Ocean Race lead

Mapfre extend Volvo Ocean Race lead
Spanish boat Mapfre win the third leg of the Volvo Ocean Race to extend their overall lead.
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Real & Barca Kane interest 'inevitable'

Real & Barca Kane interest 'inevitable'
Real Madrid and Barcelona will inevitably want Harry Kane but it does not mean he will leave Tottenham, says Alan Shearer.
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Broad holds no grudges after criticism

Broad holds no grudges after criticism
Stuart Broad helped England dominate day two of the fourth Ashes Test - then said he bore no grudges after being criticised.
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Bath fined £60,000 for releasing Faletau

Bath fined £60,000 for releasing Faletau
Bath are fined £60,000 by Premiership Rugby for allowing Taulupe Faletau to play for Wales against South Africa.
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Edinburgh's Berghan is Scotland doubt

Edinburgh's Berghan is Scotland doubt
Simon Berghan's red card against Glasgow Warriors could mean the Edinburgh prop will miss the start of Scotland's Six Nations campaign.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Ashes day-night Test in 2019 'unlikely'

Ashes day-night Test in 2019 'unlikely'
It is unlikely there will be a day-night Test match during the 2019 Ashes series, according to ECB chief executive Tom Harrison.
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£300m spend not enough - Mourinho

£300m spend not enough - Mourinho
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says the £300m he has spent on his squad so far is "not enough" after their 2-2 draw with Burnley.
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I will improve - record-breaking Kane

I will improve - record-breaking Kane
Tottenham's Harry Kane says being compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is a "great feeling" - but vows to get even better.
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'I'd forgotten what a draw felt like'

'I'd forgotten what a draw felt like'
BBC Sport takes a look at five things you may have missed on Boxing Day in the EFL, including an abandonment and a first draw in 10 months.
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Behind the Cover: 12.24.17

Behind the Cover: 12.24.17
In this issue, Jordan Peele talks about race in America, his pivotal “Get Out” film and what’s next for him.
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Hamilton sorry for nephew's dress remark

Hamilton sorry for nephew's dress remark
The Formula 1 driver appeared to say the boy's outfit makes him "so sad" in an Instagram video.
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IOC accused of 'cowardice' over doping

IOC accused of 'cowardice' over doping
The IOC is accused of "cowardice" for failing to help a former Russian anti-doping official turned whistleblower.
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Liverpool 5-0 Swansea City

Liverpool 5-0 Swansea City
Liverpool consolidate their place in the Premier League's top four with a dominant home victory over bottom side Swansea.
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Scarlets 12-9 Ospreys

Scarlets 12-9 Ospreys
Josh Macleod's injury-time try gives Scarlets victory despite having Steff Evans sent off against Ospreys in the west Wales derby on Boxing Day.
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Boxing Day's best Premier League stats

Boxing Day's best Premier League stats
Another different player scores for Watford, Tom Ince finally finds the net for Huddersfield, plus more of the best stats from the Boxing Day Premier League games.
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Munster 24-34 Leinster

Munster 24-34 Leinster
Leinster's largely second-string side hold off Munster in a thrilling Pro14 Irish derby at Thomond Park.
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Bournemouth 3-3 West Ham United

Bournemouth 3-3 West Ham United
Bournemouth salvage a point against West Ham after a controversial late equaliser denies David Moyes' side a rare win.
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Chelsea 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion

Chelsea 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion
Chelsea make it six home league wins in a row as Alvaro Morata and Marcos Alonso strike to beat Brighton.
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Huddersfield Town 1-1 Stoke City

Huddersfield Town 1-1 Stoke City
Ramadan Sobhi's second-half equaliser earns a precious point for Stoke against Huddersfield in an entertaining encounter at the John Smith's stadium.
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Manchester United 2-2 Burnley

Manchester United 2-2 Burnley
Jesse Lingard's stoppage-time strike denies Burnley a famous win at Old Trafford but Manchester United's fading title hopes suffer another blow.
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Dragons 17-22 Cardiff Blues

Dragons 17-22 Cardiff Blues
Cardiff Blues earn a nervy Pro14 league double over the Dragons as they hold on in the Rodney Parade rain.
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Golds & Grand Slams for women in 2017

Golds & Grand Slams for women in 2017
After an an incredible year of women's sport, BBC Sport takes a look back at some of the successes in 2017 and who might shine in 2018.
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Millwall 2-2 Wolves

Millwall 2-2 Wolves
Wolves fail to win in London for the third time this season as struggling Millwall come from behind to claim a draw.
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Might Bite lands King George victory

Might Bite lands King George victory
The 6-4 favourite Might Bite works hard to hold on for victory in the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park.
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Weather puts Welsh National in doubt

Weather puts Welsh National in doubt
Heavy rain may mean the 2017 Welsh Grand National being postponed from 28 December until January.
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Dundee 0-2 Celtic

Dundee 0-2 Celtic
James Forrest and Leigh Griffiths score as Celtic beat Dundee to increase their Scottish Premiership lead.
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Tottenham Hotspur 5-2 Southampton

Tottenham Hotspur 5-2 Southampton
Harry Kane grabs another hat-trick and breaks the record for the most Premier League goals scored in a calendar year as Tottenham thrash Southampton.
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Rodgers dismisses Dembele Brighton link

Rodgers dismisses Dembele Brighton link
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says there has been "no contact" with Brighton over their reported interest in striker Moussa Dembele.
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Watch: Dragons v Cardiff Blues

Watch: Dragons v Cardiff Blues
Dragons face Cardiff Blues in the Pro14 - watch live BBC Two Wales coverage.
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EFL: Boro appoint Pulis & Wolves in action

EFL: Boro appoint Pulis & Wolves in action
Championship leaders Wolves start a hectic EFL schedule on Boxing Day against Millwall - follow live text coverage.
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England may play friendly at Elland Road

England may play friendly at Elland Road
England are considering playing their final World Cup warm-up game at Leeds United's 37,890-capacity Elland Road ground.
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Middlesbrough name Pulis as manager

Middlesbrough name Pulis as manager
Championship side Middlesbrough appoint former West Brom manager Tony Pulis as boss.
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Dundee v Celtic - text & radio

Dundee v Celtic - text & radio
Live text and radio coverage as Dundee host Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, while Livingston are at Dumbarton in the second tier.
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Moeen form a real issue - Vaughan

Moeen form a real issue - Vaughan
The form of off-spinner Moeen Ali is a "real issue" for England, according to former captain Michael Vaughan.
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Tuesday's gossip column

Tuesday's gossip column
Man City close in on Van Dijk, Man Utd want Dybala and Malcom, Arsenal want £35m for Sanchez, plus more.
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Monday, December 25, 2017

Warner's ton puts Australia on top

Warner's ton puts Australia on top
David Warner and Steve Smith help Australia close on 244-3 on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG.
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England's women set for India series

England's women set for India series
England's women will head to India in March to play a Twenty20 international tri-series also involving Australia, then three ODIs.
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Lee-Lo signs Cardiff Blues extension

Lee-Lo signs Cardiff Blues extension
Cardiff Blues' Samoa international centre Rey Lee-Lo signs a new contract with the Welsh region.
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Must-win Well match for Rangers - John

Must-win Well match for Rangers - John
Declan John says Rangers have no room for error when Motherwell visit Ibrox in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday.
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Lawro's Boxing Day predictions v The Darkness singer Justin Hawkins

Lawro's Boxing Day predictions v The Darkness singer Justin Hawkins
Mark Lawrenson takes on The Darkness singer Justin Hawkins in the latest round of Premier League matches.
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Tales from England's travelling fans

Tales from England's travelling fans
Saving up for 17 years, better than Brentford FC, and leaving the honeymoon early - the stories of England's travelling fans.
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Lehmann to step down after 2019 Ashes

Lehmann to step down after 2019 Ashes
Australia coach Darren Lehmann confirms his plans to step down from the role after the 2019 Ashes series in England.
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Curran to make Boxing Day Test debut

Curran to make Boxing Day Test debut
Surrey pace bowler Tom Curran will make his England Test debut against Australia on Boxing Day., replacing the injured Craig Overton.
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Sunday, December 24, 2017

Leicester 17-29 Saracens

Leicester 17-29 Saracens
Saracens go second in the Premiership table by winning at Leicester after England wing Jonny May is red-carded.
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Williams to return after giving birth

Williams to return after giving birth
Former world number one Serena Williams will play her first match since giving birth in September in Abu Dhabi next week.
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Valencia boss in crash with wild boar

Valencia boss in crash with wild boar
Valencia boss Marcelino collides with a wild boar on the motorway when driving home for Christmas.
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Hayes relief at first Celtic goal

Hayes relief at first Celtic goal
Winger Jonny Hayes is delighted to score his first Celtic goal but says beating former club Aberdeen was more important.
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How sport has spread festive cheer

How sport has spread festive cheer
BBC Sport takes a look at the ways sportspeople in England have engaged with their communities in the run-up to Christmas.
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Who makes your 2017 Premier League XI?

Who makes your 2017 Premier League XI?
Kane or Lukaku? De Bruyne or Coutinho? Or all of them? See who our experts have picked in their team of 2017 and then select your own.
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When promotion could mean relegation

When promotion could mean relegation
A National League rule could see promoted teams with artificial 3G pitches relegated instead.
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Why sport on Christmas day is not all bad

Why sport on Christmas day is not all bad
From the NFL travelling more than 1,000 miles for a game to the football team playing in one of Europe's oldest competitions - Christmas Day isn't a day off for everyone.
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Sheffield Wednesday sack boss Carvalhal

Sheffield Wednesday sack boss Carvalhal
Sheffield Wednesday part company with head coach Carlos Carvalhal after two-and-a-half years in charge.
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Austin charged after tackle on Lossl

Austin charged after tackle on Lossl
Southampton striker Charlie Austin is charged with violent conduct for a challenge on Huddersfield keeper Jonas Lossl in Saturday's 1-1 draw.
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Jacob 'respects' King George opponents

Jacob 'respects' King George opponents
Daryl Jacob, rider of King George VI Chase second-favourite Bristol De Mai, tells Cornelius Lysaght he respects the chances of all seven opponents.
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How do your team rate this season?

How do your team rate this season?
Runaway leaders, an unlikely European challenger and six sackings - read Phil McNulty's verdict on all 20 Premier League clubs' seasons so far.
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I hope Bird sticks it up England - Starc

I hope Bird sticks it up England - Starc
Injured Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc hopes that his replacement Jackson Bird "sticks it up" England in the fourth Ashes Test.
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Saturday, December 23, 2017

Quiz: The best Ashes sledges

Quiz: The best Ashes sledges
Antagonistic Aussies and quick-witted Poms - how well do you know the Ashes sledges which have gone down in cricketing folklore?
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The weekend's best Premier League stats

The weekend's best Premier League stats
Manchester City reach another landmark, West Ham have trouble from the penalty spot again and Crystal Palace continue their run, plus more of the best stats from the weekend's Premier League games.
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'No regrets' for Zidane after Barca loss

'No regrets' for Zidane after Barca loss
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says he had no regrets and would not change, despite their 3-0 home defeat by Barcelona.
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Taylor reaches last 16 as Gurney loses

Taylor reaches last 16 as Gurney loses
Phil Taylor beats Justin Pipe 4-0 to reach the last 16 at the PDC World Championship but fourth seed Daryl Gurney loses.
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Injured Starc ruled out of fourth Test

Injured Starc ruled out of fourth Test
Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc is ruled out of the Boxing Day Test against England with a heel injury and will be replaced by Jackson Bird.
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Leicester City 2-2 Manchester United

Leicester City 2-2 Manchester United
Harry Maguire scores a 95th-minute equaliser as 10-man Leicester snatch a draw in an entertaining encounter against Manchester United.
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No 'rash decisions' after Ashes defeat

No 'rash decisions' after Ashes defeat
England will not make any "rash decisions" about management after the Ashes series defeat, says ECB chief Tom Harrison.
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Middlesbrough part company with Monk

Middlesbrough part company with Monk
Championship side Middlesbrough part company with manager Garry Monk just six months after he was appointed.
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Burnley 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur

Burnley 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs' Harry Kane equals Alan Shearer's 22-year-old record for the most Premier League goals in a calendar year as his hat-trick secures victory at Burnley.
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Sam Spinner's Ascot win 'a landmark'

Sam Spinner's Ascot win 'a landmark'
Trainer Jedd O'Keeffe hails a "landmark victory" after Sam Spinner provides him with a first Grade One win, at Ascot.
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Watch: Pro14 Rugby - Connacht v Ulster

Watch: Pro14 Rugby - Connacht v Ulster
Coverage of Connacht against Ulster from the Galway Sportsground.
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Edinburgh 18-17 Glasgow Warriors

Edinburgh 18-17 Glasgow Warriors
Depleted Edinburgh stun Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield, inflicting their rivals' first Pro14 defeat of the season.
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Wasps 49-24 Gloucester

Wasps 49-24 Gloucester
Christian Wade's two tries help Wasps to a fifth-straight Premiership victory with a bonus-point win over Gloucester.
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Celtic 3-0 Aberdeen

Celtic 3-0 Aberdeen
Celtic stretch their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to eight points with victory over second-placed Aberdeen.
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Northampton 14-35 Exeter

Northampton 14-35 Exeter
Champions Exeter run in four tries as they win at Northampton for just the second time in the Premiership.
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Manchester City 4-0 Bournemouth

Manchester City 4-0 Bournemouth
Sergio Aguero scores twice as leaders Manchester City extend their winning run to 17 games in the Premier League against Bournemouth.
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Stoke City v West Bromwich Albion

Stoke City v West Bromwich Albion
Stoke avoided slipping into the relegation zone with victory over West Brom - only their second win in nine Premier League games
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West Ham United 2-3 Newcastle United

West Ham United 2-3 Newcastle United
Newcastle secure their first league win in 10 games as they come from a goal down to beat West Ham in a thriller at London Stadium.
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Watch: Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors

Watch: Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors
Live coverage as Edinburgh host Glasgow Warriors in the Pro14 - the first of three legs to decide this season's 1872 Cup.
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Premier League round-up: Man City win as Chelsea draw

Premier League round-up: Man City win as Chelsea draw
Manchester City extend their record run of victories as Chelsea lose ground and Newcastle and Stoke get much-needed wins.
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Everton 0-0 Chelsea

Everton 0-0 Chelsea
Everton maintain their unbeaten run under new boss Sam Allardyce as they hold Chelsea to a goalless draw.
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Kilmarnock 2-1 Rangers

Kilmarnock 2-1 Rangers
Kris Boyd scores twice in three second-half minutes as Kilmarnock come from behind to defeat Rangers at Rugby Park.
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'No room' for Paralympic champion on train

'No room' for Paralympic champion on train
Tanni Grey-Thompson says she could not board a train after a passenger said there was "no room".
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Might Bite set to take on Thistlecrack

Might Bite set to take on Thistlecrack
Might Bite will face seven rivals, including last year's winner Thistlecrack in the King George VI Chase on Boxing Day.
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Saturday's domestic rugby union

Saturday's domestic rugby union
The Premiership's festive fixture list gets underway - listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and local radio coverage.
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Thompson returns for Dale after cancer

Thompson returns for Dale after cancer
Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson returns to football after recovering from cancer for a second time.
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Kilmarnock v Rangers - text & radio

Kilmarnock v Rangers - text & radio
A busy day in the Scottish Premiership starts with Rangers visiting Rugby Park, with Celtic taking on Aberdeen later.
http://ift.tt/2BUvEru

Meet ice hockey's first transgender star

Meet ice hockey's first transgender star
Harrison Browne is the first transgender athlete on a professional US sports team
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Ryding sixth in World Cup slalom race

Ryding sixth in World Cup slalom race
Great Britain's Dave Ryding finishes sixth in the men's slalom World Cup event in Italy.
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Man City U-12s 'best in the world'

Man City U-12s 'best in the world'
Manchester City Under-12s win the Prospects Cup in Florida by beating US side Weston Soccer Club 3-0.
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El Clasico: Real Madrid v Barcelona

El Clasico: Real Madrid v Barcelona
La Liga leaders Barcelona visit rivals Real Madrid in the first El Clasico encounter of the season - follow live text commentary and social media.
http://ift.tt/2D10ptW

The Fifa trial with Mafia movie drama

The Fifa trial with Mafia movie drama
Throat-slitting gestures, suicide and luxury lifestyles exposed - BBC Sport's Richard Conway on the Fifa trial with Mafia movie overtones.
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Solomons to succeed Gold at Worcester

Solomons to succeed Gold at Worcester
Alan Solomons will succeed fellow South African Gary Gold as Worcester Warriors director of rugby on 31 December.
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GB sprinter Levine fails drugs test

GB sprinter Levine fails drugs test
British sprinter Nigel Levine, who suffered a broken pelvis in a crash earlier this year, fails a drugs test.
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BBC Get Inspired's five faces from 2017

BBC Get Inspired's five faces from 2017
BBC Get Inspired catches up with five faces from the year as they reflect on what has happened over the past 12 months, their best memories and plans for 2018.
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Friday, December 22, 2017

Van Gerwen & Anderson reach last 16

Van Gerwen & Anderson reach last 16
Defending champion Michael van Gerwen reaches the last 16 of the PDC World Championship as Paul Lim just misses another nine-dart finish.
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Root looks like a little boy - Ponting

Root looks like a little boy - Ponting
England captain Joe Root looks like a "little boy" and has been a "bit soft" during the Ashes defeat, says former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting.
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Young warns players about 'sharks'

Young warns players about 'sharks'
Young players must to be wary of football "sharks" and focus on winning over the trappings of wealth, says Manchester United winger Ashley Young.
http://ift.tt/2kHDSeP

Arsenal 3-3 Liverpool

Arsenal 3-3 Liverpool
Roberto Firmino earns Liverpool a draw in an incredible Premier League encounter in which Arsenal score three goals in just five minutes.
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Worcester 23-8 London Irish

Worcester 23-8 London Irish
Worcester Warriors ease their relegation fears with victory over the Premiership's bottom side London Irish.
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Norwich City 1-2 Brentford

Norwich City 1-2 Brentford
Lasse Vibe's first-half double earns Brentford a deserved Championship victory at struggling Norwich.
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Woods splits with swing coach Como

Woods splits with swing coach Como
Former world number one and 14-time major winner Tiger Woods splits with swing coach Chris Como.
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Sevilla sack head coach Berizzo

Sevilla sack head coach Berizzo
Sevilla sack head coach Eduardo Berizzo a week after he returned from cancer surgery.
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Listen: Braehead Clan v Cardiff Devils & Friday sports news

Listen: Braehead Clan v Cardiff Devils & Friday sports news
BBC Radio Scotland coverage of the Elite Ice Hockey League match between Braehead Clan and Cardiff Devils (19:30 GMT).
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South American football bosses convicted

South American football bosses convicted
The two men have been on trial in the US as part of a major inquiry into corruption at Fifa.
http://ift.tt/2CY9fIQ

What can Froome do to avoid a ban?

What can Froome do to avoid a ban?
Lab tests and dehydration levels - what can four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome do to avoid a ban after his "adverse" urine test?
http://ift.tt/2kGLy1a

Watch: WBBL & BBL: BA London Lions v Nottingham Wildcats & London Lions v Plymouth Raiders

Watch: WBBL & BBL: BA London Lions v Nottingham Wildcats & London Lions v Plymouth Raiders
Watch live BBC Sport coverage from the Copper Box in London as the BA London Lions face Nottingham Wildcats followed by live BBL as the Lions take on the Raiders.
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India's Rohit equals fastest T20 ton

India's Rohit equals fastest T20 ton
India batsman Rohit Sharma scores the joint fastest Twenty20 international century, from 35 balls against Sri Lanka.
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IOC bans 11 Russian athletes for life

IOC bans 11 Russian athletes for life
Eleven Russian athletes have been banned from the Olympics for life after committing doping offences at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games.
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Unanswered questions about Birmingham 2022

Unanswered questions about Birmingham 2022
Birmingham has been confirmed as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, but there are several issues still to be addressed.
http://ift.tt/2l11r1V

Real Madrid v Barcelona

Real Madrid v Barcelona
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Spanish La Liga game between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
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Foden injury not good - Guardiola

Foden injury not good - Guardiola
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is ruled out of action with a ligament injury, says manager Pep Guardiola.
http://ift.tt/2zg7mF4

Premier League news conferences

Premier League news conferences
All the latest team news before this weekend's pre-Christmas Premier League fixtures.
http://ift.tt/2CYLksV

Morrison 'not to blame' in doping case

Morrison 'not to blame' in doping case
Trainer Hughie Morrison is fined the minimum £1,000 and found not to blame after My Little Sister tested positive for an anabolic steroid.
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Gers appoint Murty as boss until summer

Gers appoint Murty as boss until summer
Interim boss Graeme Murty is appointed Rangers manager until the end of the season.
http://ift.tt/2zgi2DG

Nine uncapped players in women's squad

Nine uncapped players in women's squad
Ireland coach Adam Griggs names nine uncapped players in a 38-strong squad for the 2018 Women's Six Nations.
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Hughes rejects he is one game from sack

Hughes rejects he is one game from sack
Stoke boss Mark Hughes denies he will be sacked if his side fail to beat West Brom in the Premier League on Saturday.
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Agbaze captains England's Quad squad

Agbaze captains England's Quad squad
Ama Agbeze will captain England's 14-strong squad for the Netball Quad Series against Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in January.
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Somerset sign Australia opener Bancroft

Somerset sign Australia opener Bancroft
Somerset sign Australia opener Cameron Bancroft as an overseas player for the 2018 county season.
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New Sentences: From Richard Lloyd Parry’s ‘Ghosts of the Tsunami’

New Sentences: From Richard Lloyd Parry’s ‘Ghosts of the Tsunami’
The most painful of experiences can also feel the most absurd.
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Poem: Ligament

Poem: Ligament
Selected by Terrance Hayes.
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The 12.10.17 Issue

The 12.10.17 Issue
Readers respond.
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Judge John Hodgman on Drinking Straight From the Carton

Judge John Hodgman on Drinking Straight From the Carton
Is it OK to serve to guests afterward?
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How to Escape a Burning Building

How to Escape a Burning Building
Don’t stall in the “premovement phase.” Don’t hole up in a bathroom.
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Pick your rugby union team of the year

Pick your rugby union team of the year
Who would you have as captain? Who is your fly-half? Who makes your second row? Pick your 2017 rugby union team of the year.
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'Not enough female candidates'

'Not enough female candidates'
The FA is struggling to find female candidates for the England manager's job, says head of women's football Baroness Sue Campbell.
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Thursday, December 21, 2017

Second seed Wright through to round two

Second seed Wright through to round two
World number two Peter Wright beats Brazilian debutant Diogo Portela to reach the second round of the PDC World Championship at Alexandra Palace.
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Evans set to leave West Brom in January

Evans set to leave West Brom in January
West Brom captain Jonny Evans is set to leave next month after the club failed to persuade the Northern Ireland defender to sign a new contract.
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Managing Swansea was 'very challenging'

Managing Swansea was 'very challenging'
Paul Clement says he was managing Swansea City under "very challenging circumstances" this season.
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England lose Daly and Hughes to injury

England lose Daly and Hughes to injury
England will be without wing Elliot Daly and back row Nathan Hughes for at least half of the Six Nations through injury.
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Lawro's predictions v Craig David

Lawro's predictions v Craig David
Mark Lawrenson takes on singer-songwriter Craig David in the latest round of Premier League matches.
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'England spirit is good despite defeat'

'England spirit is good despite defeat'
Dawid Malan says the atmosphere in the England dressing room is "probably the best I've ever played in", despite their Ashes defeat.
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BBC Sport's Twitter quiz of 2017

BBC Sport's Twitter quiz of 2017
As we start to bid the year farewell we decided to look at the best football had to offer - see if you can remember who said what in these tweets.
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Golovkin could not outbox me - Saunders

Golovkin could not outbox me - Saunders
WBO world middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders says he is confident Gennady Golovkin could not "outbox" him.
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Man Utd and City to face no FA action

Man Utd and City to face no FA action
The Football Association says Manchester United and Manchester City will face no action over tunnel incident following derby.
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Bergkamp sacked in Ajax clear-out

Bergkamp sacked in Ajax clear-out
Ajax remove their senior coaching team including boss Marcel Keizer and assistants Dennis Bergkamp and Hennie Spijkerman.
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O'Keeffe in good health with Sam Spinner

O'Keeffe in good health with Sam Spinner
Jedd O'Keeffe feels in the best of health after recovering from cancer - and his training operation looks in fine fettle, writes Cornelius Lysaght.
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Diddy's Panthers plan 'brilliant'

Diddy's Panthers plan 'brilliant'
Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs' bid to take control of the Carolina Panthers is "brilliant" and "overdue", says former NFL player Keith Mitchell.
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Murray delaying departure to Australia

Murray delaying departure to Australia
Andy Murray delays his departure to Australia but hopes to be back playing in a couple of weeks, according to his management company.
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Man City still keen to sign Sanchez

Man City still keen to sign Sanchez
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola still has the signing of Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez in his sights but may wait until the summer transfer window.
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Donaire named as Frampton's opponent

Donaire named as Frampton's opponent
Carl Frampton will go up against former four-weight world champion Nonito Donaire in Belfast in April.
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How well do you know the Winter Olympics?

How well do you know the Winter Olympics?
With the Pyeongchang Games just around the corner, test your Winters knowledge with our quiz.
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Pulis not in Swansea managerial frame

Pulis not in Swansea managerial frame
Ex-Baggies boss Tony Pulis is not among Swansea City's preferred candidates to succeed sacked head coach Paul Clement with Leon Britton taking temporary charge.
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Burnley's Tarkowski gets three-match ban

Burnley's Tarkowski gets three-match ban
Burnley defender James Tarkowski accepts a charge of violent conduct and will serve a three-match ban with immediate effect.
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Perry wins women's cricketer of the year

Perry wins women's cricketer of the year
Australian Ellyse Perry has been named women's cricketer of the year by the International Cricket Council.
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I didn't know what to do - Johnson

I didn't know what to do - Johnson
Lee Johnson says Bristol City did not know whether to “laugh, cry or cuddle each other” as they beat Manchester United in the Carabao Cup.
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The man eyeing Commonwealth Games history

The man eyeing Commonwealth Games history
BBC Sport meets the man aiming to become the first person to compete in three separate sports in three Commonwealth Games.
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Wilshere expects new Arsenal deal

Wilshere expects new Arsenal deal
England international Jack Wilshere expects to sign a new Arsenal contract "in the next couple of weeks".
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Inside the High-Drama World of Youth Competition Dance

Inside the High-Drama World of Youth Competition Dance
False eyelashes and real tears on the competition dance circuit.
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A Meal of Joyous Excess for the Holidays

A Meal of Joyous Excess for the Holidays
A rich feast of seared scallops, roast duck and hollandaise sauce.
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Letter of Recommendation: ‘Passport to Your National Parks’

Letter of Recommendation: ‘Passport to Your National Parks’
The perfect accessory for the grab-bag patriot.
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Birmingham to host Commonwealth Games

Birmingham to host Commonwealth Games
Birmingham is officially announced as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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'Lucky win beautiful for football'

'Lucky win beautiful for football'
Bristol City were "lucky" to beat Manchester United in the Carabao Cup but the result was a "beautiful day for football", said Jose Mourinho.
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Carabao Cup reaction and transfer gossip

Carabao Cup reaction and transfer gossip
Reaction to Bristol City knocking Man Utd out of the Carabao Cup and Swansea sacking Paul Clement, plus manager news conferences and gossip.
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Is El Clasico Bale's last chance at Real?

Is El Clasico Bale's last chance at Real?
With Real Madrid and Gareth Bale both struggling for form, is El Clasico the last chance for the Welshman to prove he is worthy to be a 'Galactico'?
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Hungry Cockerill Edinburgh's fulcrum

Hungry Cockerill Edinburgh's fulcrum
Shaped by hardship, hard knocks and hunger, Edinburgh's belligerent Richard Cockerill is eager to fire shots at Glasgow.
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Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Pipe edges qualifier Smith in thriller

Pipe edges qualifier Smith in thriller
England's Justin Pipe beats New Zealand qualifier Bernie Smith in a thriller to set up a second-round tie with Phil Taylor at the PDC World Championship.
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Bristol City 2-1 Manchester United

Bristol City 2-1 Manchester United
Korey Smith scores an injury-time winner as Bristol City send holders Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup at the quarter-final stage.
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Celtic 2-0 Partick Thistle

Celtic 2-0 Partick Thistle
Stuart Armstrong and Kieran Tierney score as Celtic return to winning ways against struggling Partick Thistle.
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Chelsea 2-1 Bournemouth

Chelsea 2-1 Bournemouth
Alvaro Morata scores an injury-time winner as Chelsea reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals with victory over Bournemouth.
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Guerrero ban halved before World Cup

Guerrero ban halved before World Cup
Peru captain and record scorer Paolo Guerrero could play in the World Cup after his 12-month ban for testing positive for cocaine was halved on appeal.
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A Pastry Fit for a King — or a Queen

A Pastry Fit for a King — or a Queen
A galette des rois is as much a game as a dessert, and the winner gets to wear a crown.
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Huddersfield player offers 2,500 pints

Huddersfield player offers 2,500 pints
Mathias Jorgensen offers to buy every Huddersfield fan who travels to Southampton a Christmas drink as thanks for their support.
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Swansea sack Clement as manager

Swansea sack Clement as manager
Swansea City sack manager Paul Clement after less than a year in charge with the club bottom of the Premier League.
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Barnsley 'almost too good to be true'

Barnsley 'almost too good to be true'
Barnsley is one of England's "best-run clubs" say their new owners, but what brings a Chinese billionaire and a baseball pioneer to Oakwell?
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Celtic v Partick Thistle - radio & text

Celtic v Partick Thistle - radio & text
Premiership leaders Celtic look to get back on track against bottom side Partick Thistle after losing their long unbeaten run.
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Klopp wants more Oxlade-Chamberlain goals

Klopp wants more Oxlade-Chamberlain goals
Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain needs to be involved in more goals, says manager Jurgen Klopp.
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Away fans 'will spend £171 at Christmas'

Away fans 'will spend £171 at Christmas'
Football fans will spend an average of £171.37 to watch their team in away games this Christmas, says a Football Supporters' Federation study.
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Skoglund out of coma and 'responsive'

Skoglund out of coma and 'responsive'
Swedish boxer Erik Skoglund is out of a medically induced coma and showing "positive" signs, according to his promoter.
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Russian athletes warned over kit choices

Russian athletes warned over kit choices
Russian athletes competing at the Olympics under a neutral flag are warned not to replicate their country's colours in their clothing.
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Second podium for Wales' Fitzpatrick

Second podium for Wales' Fitzpatrick
Welsh para-skier Menna Fitzpatrick and guide Jennifer Kehoe continue their impressive start to the World Cup season.
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Brabants to become British canoe coach

Brabants to become British canoe coach
Olympic gold medallist Tim Brabants will join British Canoeing's sprint programme as a technical coach.
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Hooligan jailed for Sterling race attack

Hooligan jailed for Sterling race attack
A convicted football hooligan is jailed for a racist attack on Manchester City and England winger Raheem Sterling.
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Tuilagi cleared of dangerous tackle

Tuilagi cleared of dangerous tackle
Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi will face no disciplinary action after having his citing for a dangerous tackle dismissed.
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Ex-Arsenal midfielder Rosicky retires

Ex-Arsenal midfielder Rosicky retires
Former Arsenal and Czech Republic midfielder Tomas Rosicky has retired from football at the age of 37.
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Gray signs new two-year Warriors deal

Gray signs new two-year Warriors deal
Scotland lock Jonny Gray expresses delight at signing a new contract with Glasgow Warriors until May 2020 after rejecting Bristol's approach.
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Australia not a better side - Stoneman

Australia not a better side - Stoneman
England's Mark Stoneman insists Australia are not a much better side, despite the hosts regaining the Ashes by winning the first three Tests.
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Wimbledon charged after MK Dons snub

Wimbledon charged after MK Dons snub
AFC Wimbledon are charged by the EFL after failing to use MK Dons' full name when the two sides met in September.
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IPC maintains Russian Paralympic ban

IPC maintains Russian Paralympic ban
Russia remains banned from competing at the 2018 Winter Paralympics after the International Paralympic Committee upholds the ban.
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'Rugby is islanders' religion' - Vunisa

'Rugby is islanders' religion' - Vunisa
Samuela Vunisa talks about his journey from the playing fields of Fiji to Glasgow Warriors, via a chicken factory in New Zealand.
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How Pejic gets his kicks from taekwondo

How Pejic gets his kicks from taekwondo
Former Stoke City, Everton, Aston Villa and England left-back Mike Pejic's transfer from football to taekwondo.
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We Sponsor Refugees. What to Do About Their Patriarchal Ways?

We Sponsor Refugees. What to Do About Their Patriarchal Ways?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on negotiating differences in cultural norms, whether to get necessary medical treatment you can’t pay for and more.
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Jordan Peele’s X-Ray Vision

Jordan Peele’s X-Ray Vision
“Get Out,” his docu-horror-thriller-comedy about race in America, was the movie of the year. What will he show us next?
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Doris Burke Wants More Women in Sports Media

Doris Burke Wants More Women in Sports Media
The sportscaster on accidentally getting into sports media, what she learned from Dick Vitale and taking LeBron James for granted.
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Budge to stay at Hearts for three years

Budge to stay at Hearts for three years
Hearts owner Ann Budge tells BBC Scotland she will "finish this project" before thinking about leaving Tynecastle.
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Birmingham set to get Commonwealths nod

Birmingham set to get Commonwealths nod
Birmingham is set to be officially announced as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Thursday.
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Latest football news and gossip

Latest football news and gossip
Reaction to last night's Carabao Cup ties, preview to tonight's matches, breaking news, transfer rumours, debate and the best of social media.
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Mariappa on £10,000 loan for Deeney

Mariappa on £10,000 loan for Deeney
Adrian Mariappa says a £10,000 loan to Troy Deeney's family during his Watford team-mate's prison spell was "what you do for someone you care about".
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Starc an injury doubt for fourth Test

Starc an injury doubt for fourth Test
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc is a doubt for the fourth Test in Melbourne after suffering a bruised heel.
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Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Two-time champion Lewis upset by Munch

Two-time champion Lewis upset by Munch
Two-time champion Adrian Lewis is stunned 3-1 by German qualifier Kevin Munch in the first round of the PDC World Championship.
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Leicester City 1-1 Manchester City (3-4 pens)

Leicester City 1-1 Manchester City (3-4 pens)
Claudio Bravo saves a penalty in the shootout as Manchester City beat Leicester City to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
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Arsenal 1-0 West Ham United

Arsenal 1-0 West Ham United
Arsenal book their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals as Danny Welbeck's solitary goal settles a tight encounter with West Ham.
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Duckett to miss Lions' West Indies tour

Duckett to miss Lions' West Indies tour
Ben Duckett will miss the 2018 England Lions tour to West Indies after pouring a drink over James Anderson.
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Readers Share Their Favorite Horror Movies

Readers Share Their Favorite Horror Movies
Readers respond to the Great Performers Issue with their picks for most frightening films.
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Bartoli to return to WTA Tour

Bartoli to return to WTA Tour
Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli says she will return to the WTA Tour in 2018, five years after announcing her retirement.
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Worlds boost London's economy by £107m

Worlds boost London's economy by £107m
Hosting the 2017 World and Para-athletics Championships brings in more than £107m to London, a study has shown.
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Lanzini given two-match ban for diving

Lanzini given two-match ban for diving
West Ham playmaker Manuel Lanzini is banned for two matches for diving during Saturday's Premier League win at Stoke.
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Deeney banned for four games

Deeney banned for four games
Watford captain Troy Deeney is banned for four games after losing an appeal against the red card he received against Huddersfield.
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Johnson buys '£450 wine' for Mourinho

Johnson buys '£450 wine' for Mourinho
Bristol City boss Lee Johnson has a "£450 bottle of wine" ready for the visit of Manchester United's Jose Mourinho in the Carabao Cup.
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Rugby coach and player 'in altercation'

Rugby coach and player 'in altercation'
Gloucester Rugby says it is "fully aware" of the allegations surrounding Johan and Ruan Ackermann.
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Atletico report Barcelona over Griezmann

Atletico report Barcelona over Griezmann
Atletico Madrid are to report Barcelona to Fifa over an alleged illegal approach for striker Antoine Griezmann.
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Consortium completes Barnsley takeover

Consortium completes Barnsley takeover
A consortium led by Chinese businessman Chien Lee completes a takeover of Championship club Barnsley.
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Leipzig's Compper set for Celtic switch

Leipzig's Compper set for Celtic switch
RB Leipzig central defender Marvin Compper arrives at Glasgow Airport before his proposed transfer to Celtic.
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England and Leicester's Tuilagi cited

England and Leicester's Tuilagi cited
England centre Manu Tuilagi and Ireland prop Cian Healy are among those facing disciplinary action after being cited.
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Overton concern for Boxing Day Test

Overton concern for Boxing Day Test
England bowler Craig Overton admits he is a doubt for the Boxing Day Ashes Test in Melbourne because of a rib injury.
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Arrest over Sterling hate crime case

Arrest over Sterling hate crime case
Police investigating allegations Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling was the subject of a hate crime make an arrest.
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Sanchez has 'clocked off'- Wright

Sanchez has 'clocked off'- Wright
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright says that Gunners' forward Alexis Sanchez is "not putting in a shift" for the club.
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Serena asks fans' help on baby teething

Serena asks fans' help on baby teething
Tennis champion Serena Williams says "teething - aka the devil - is so hard".
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Beijing Bids Goodbye to Robert Mugabe

Beijing Bids Goodbye to Robert Mugabe
China may have a soft spot for dictators, but the end of Mugabe’s rule in Zimbabwe suggests its patience isn’t endless when its economic interests are in jeopardy.
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Alka Pradhan v. Gitmo

Alka Pradhan v. Gitmo
The human rights lawyer thinks she has a good defense for her client, one of five accused Sept. 11 plotters imprisoned at Guantánamo Bay — if the government ever actually lets the case go to trial.
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What Makes Someone a ‘Predator’?

What Makes Someone a ‘Predator’?
Lately it feels as if it’s not just the most vicious men who earn that label — it’s also the casual, the careless, the not-that-bad.
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'Not necessarily the end for England trio'

'Not necessarily the end for England trio'
England's senior players have struggled in the Ashes but still have a future, says cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew.
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Gatlin 'shocked' over coach allegations

Gatlin 'shocked' over coach allegations
World champion sprinter Justin Gatlin is "shocked and surprised" at doping allegations made against his coach and an agent.
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Premier League reaction & discussion

Premier League reaction & discussion
Reaction to Everton's Premier League victory over Swansea - plus what makes a good manager?
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Monday, December 18, 2017

Rose leads young crop of homegrown talent

Rose leads young crop of homegrown talent
World number six Justin Rose will want to become a multiple major champion in 2018, says Iain Carter.
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Bryant the greatest LA Laker - Johnson

Bryant the greatest LA Laker - Johnson
Kobe Bryant is called the "greatest" Los Angeles Lakers player of all time by Magic Johnson as his number eight and 24 shirts are retired.
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Gatlin's coach & agent investigated

Gatlin's coach & agent investigated
Athletics anti-doping officials launch an investigation into what IAAF president Lord Coe calls "serious allegations" about world champion sprinter Justin Gatlin's coach and an agent.
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Veteran qualifier Lim stuns Webster

Veteran qualifier Lim stuns Webster
Paul Lim reaches round two of the PDC World Championship at the age of 63 with a shock win over Mark Webster.
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Itoje to return 'stronger and quicker'

Itoje to return 'stronger and quicker'
England star Maro Itoje says his broken jaw was the most painful injury of his career, but hopes to return to action "stronger and quicker" than before.
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I can do any job in the world - Moyes

I can do any job in the world - Moyes
David Moyes says he could manage any team in the world and wants to prove it at West Ham.
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De Bruyne close to new Man City deal

De Bruyne close to new Man City deal
Manchester City are close to agreeing a new long-term contract with star midfielder Kevin de Bruyne.
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Everton 3-1 Swansea City

Everton 3-1 Swansea City
Everton come from behind against spirited Swansea City to continue their revival under Sam Allardyce and rise to ninth.
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Our Journalists Share Their Most Memorable Interviews of 2017

Our Journalists Share Their Most Memorable Interviews of 2017
Times reporters reflect on the conversations that stuck with them long after their assignments ended.
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Russia's Voevoda banned for Sochi doping

Russia's Voevoda banned for Sochi doping
Russia's double Olympic champion Alexey Voevoda is banned for life after failing a doping test at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi.
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Join The New ‘At War’ Community

Join The New ‘At War’ Community
At War existed as a New York Times blog from 2009 to 2016. Stay informed about our re-launch and tell us what we should cover.
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Ferrari boss 'expects a lot more' in 2018

Ferrari boss 'expects a lot more' in 2018
Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne says he expects his team to improve next year after a dispiriting end to their title challenge this season
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The moments that cost England the Ashes

The moments that cost England the Ashes
A lack of pace in the bowling attack? No Ben Stokes? Or were Australia just better? Vote on the main reason for England's Ashes defeat in Australia.
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Rooney 'really enjoying' community service

Rooney 'really enjoying' community service
The Everton striker said he was made to feel welcome at the garden centre where he is working.
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Tarkowski charged with violent conduct

Tarkowski charged with violent conduct
Burnley defender James Tarkowski is charged with violent conduct following an incident in Saturday's draw with Brighton.
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Joshua targets Parker in March or April

Joshua targets Parker in March or April
Britain's Anthony Joshua expects to face New Zealander Joseph Parker in a world heavyweight title unification bout in March or April.
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Hibbard to quit Gloucester for Dragons

Hibbard to quit Gloucester for Dragons
Wales and British and Irish Lions hooker Richard Hibbard will leave Gloucester at the end of this season to play for Dragons on a three-year deal.
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Joy for Roy & other Premier League stats

Joy for Roy & other Premier League stats
Roy Hodgson works his magic, Burnley's consistency pays dividends and Mohamed Salah sets another record - the best stats of the week.
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Judge John Hodgman on Snuffing Out a Snuff Habit

Judge John Hodgman on Snuffing Out a Snuff Habit
How to cope with Icelandic traditions.
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Ex-France fly-half Michalak to retire

Ex-France fly-half Michalak to retire
France's all-time leading scorer Frederic Michalak, currently with Top 14 side Lyon, will retire at the end of the season.
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'Not enough female candidates'

'Not enough female candidates'
The FA is struggling to find female candidates for the England manager's job, says head of women's football Baroness Sue Campbell.
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Sports Personality – the night in pictures, video and on social

Sports Personality – the night in pictures, video and on social
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2017 has been crowned, but how did the night unfold on social media? We've found the best bits from the star-studded night.
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Root expects senior players to continue

Root expects senior players to continue
England captain Joe Root expects senior players Alastair Cook, James Anderson and Stuart Broad continue playing beyond the Ashes defeat.
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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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Lanzini charged by FA for diving

Lanzini charged by FA for diving
West Ham playmaker Manuel Lanzini has been charged by the FA for diving during Saturday's Premier League win at Stoke.
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Premier League star on weapon charge

Premier League star on weapon charge
Jason Puncheon was held after a disturbance on the street near a Surrey nightclub.
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Bayliss 'right man to coach England'

Bayliss 'right man to coach England'
Trevor Bayliss says "it is for people above my pay grade" to decide his future after England's emphatic Ashes defeat in Australia.
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Martin now 'understands' Froome case

Martin now 'understands' Froome case
Four-time world champion Tony Martin explains comments about Chris Froome's 'adverse' drugs test and says he did not get "special treatment".
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Smith would 'love' to complete 5-0 win

Smith would 'love' to complete 5-0 win
Steve Smith says he would "love" to whitewash England 5-0 in the Ashes series, after the hosts reclaimed the urn with victory in Perth.
http://ift.tt/2CyhrPN

What (if Anything) Does Carter Page Know?

What (if Anything) Does Carter Page Know?
He has been wiretapped by the F.B.I. and grilled by congressional investigators over his suspected Russia connections. But the Trump campaign foreign-policy adviser can’t seem to stop talking.
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Premier League TV rights battle kicks off

Premier League TV rights battle kicks off
The next round of Premier League football television rights are up for grabs for the three years from 2019 to 2022.
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Premier League and SPOTY reaction

Premier League and SPOTY reaction
A round-up of the weekend's football and reaction to last night's SPOTY 2017, which was won by Mo Farah.
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Australia crush England to regain Ashes

Australia crush England to regain Ashes
Australia regain the Ashes with an innings-and-41-run win over England in the third Test in Perth.
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Rapper Diddy plans to buy NFL's Panthers

Rapper Diddy plans to buy NFL's Panthers
American rap star Sean 'Diddy' Combs says he wants to buy NFL franchise Carolina Panthers.
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Police investigate Sterling 'hate crime'

Police investigate Sterling 'hate crime'
Police are investigating after Manchester City's Raheem Sterling is the subject of what they are treating as a "hate crime".
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Farah 'can't stop staring at trophy'

Farah 'can't stop staring at trophy'
Sir Mo Farah says he was shocked to be voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2017 and "never thought I would win having come so close before".
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Sunday, December 17, 2017

Australia aim to seal Ashes - can rain save England?

Australia aim to seal Ashes - can rain save England?
England resume on 132-4, trailing by 127 runs as Australia press for the victory in the third Ashes Test which will secure the Ashes.
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Brown beats Wade to progress at Worlds

Brown beats Wade to progress at Worlds
Three-time semi-finalist James Wade is knocked out by Keegan Brown in round one of the PDC World Championship.
http://ift.tt/2kFKFoJ

Garth Crooks' team of the week

Garth Crooks' team of the week
Who is "Mr Dependable"? Who is the "baby-faced assassin"? Which player showed courage? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.
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Robertson wins dramatic Scottish Open

Robertson wins dramatic Scottish Open
Former world number one Neil Robertson fights backs from 8-4 down to beat China's Cao Yupeng 9-8 in the Scottish Open.
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Guardiola to discuss new deal in summer

Guardiola to discuss new deal in summer
Man City will hold contract talks with manager Pep Guardiola in the summer as they aim to build a dynasty to rival that of Man Utd.
http://ift.tt/2kFB01B

‘Fear of losing is stopping teams going for the win’

‘Fear of losing is stopping teams going for the win’
MOTD2 pundit Phil Neville on how the Premier League relegation battle is stifling sides, and which teams he fears for the most.
http://ift.tt/2k6y4LK

Griezmann sorry for black fancy dress

Griezmann sorry for black fancy dress
Antoine Griezmann apologises after initially telling people to "calm down" in response to outrage he sparked by painting himself black.
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'Celtic record may never be beaten'

'Celtic record may never be beaten'
Celtic's 69-game unbeaten domestic run, ended emphatically by Hearts, may never be surpassed, says manager Brendan Rodgers.
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This is a horrible situation - Froome

This is a horrible situation - Froome
Britain's four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome says he is in "a horrible situation" following his adverse drugs test.
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Farah wins Sports Personality 2017

Farah wins Sports Personality 2017
Mo Farah is voted Sports Personality of the Year 2017 after winning his third successive world 10,000m title.
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Ennis-Hill given BBC lifetime honour

Ennis-Hill given BBC lifetime honour
Former heptathlon champion Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill is given the Lifetime Achievement award at the BBC Sports Personality show.
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Bournemouth 0-4 Liverpool

Bournemouth 0-4 Liverpool
Liverpool produce a dominant performance as they thrash Bournemouth to move up to fourth in the Premier League table.
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Brash edged into second by Epaillard

Brash edged into second by Epaillard
Frenchman Julien Epaillard beats Britain's Scott Brash to win the World Cup show jumping title at the Olympia Horse Show.
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Clermont Auvergne 24-21 Saracens

Clermont Auvergne 24-21 Saracens
Saracens suffer their seventh straight defeat in all competitions as they lose to Clermont in the Champions Cup for a second time in a week.
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Swann concerned about Cook's future

Swann concerned about Cook's future
Alastair Cook's lack of runs in the Ashes series could spell the beginning of the end for his England career, says Graeme Swann.
http://ift.tt/2otMw56

Brazil and AC Milan great Kaka retires

Brazil and AC Milan great Kaka retires
Former AC Milan and Real Madrid midfielder Kaka, a 2002 World Cup winner with Brazil, ends his playing career at the age of 35.
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Watch: Ski Sunday

Watch: Ski Sunday
Ski Sunday comes from Val D'Isere and features the women's downhill. Lindsey Vonn returns to the piste where she has won four previous races but also suffered two crashes.
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West Bromwich Albion 1-2 Manchester United

West Bromwich Albion 1-2 Manchester United
Manchester United survive a late rally from West Brom to move back within 11 points of league leaders Manchester City.
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Chelsea, Arsenal & Man City reach semis

Chelsea, Arsenal & Man City reach semis
Chelsea Ladies, Arsenal Women and Manchester City Women all book their place in the Continental Tyres Cup semi-finals.
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BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2017

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2017
Text updates, social and the best from the Red Carpet Show in Liverpool before we find out who will be crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2017.
http://ift.tt/2CKOSj7

Wasps 21-3 La Rochelle

Wasps 21-3 La Rochelle
Wasps keep alive their Champions Cup hopes with a 21-3 victory over La Rochelle as England wing Elliot Daly scores twice.
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Heart of Midlothian 4-0 Celtic

Heart of Midlothian 4-0 Celtic
Hearts end Celtic's 69-game, 585-day unbeaten domestic run with a stunning Scottish Premiership victory at Tynecastle.
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FA WSL Cup: Chelsea v Liverpool

FA WSL Cup: Chelsea v Liverpool
Chelsea face Liverpool in the quarter-finals of the FA WSL Cup - listen to live radio commentary.
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Is this the ball of the 21st century?

Is this the ball of the 21st century?
Mitchell Starc's delivery to remove James Vince on day four in Perth is being dubbed the Ball of the Century.
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Rose seals eight-shot Asian Tour win

Rose seals eight-shot Asian Tour win
Justin Rose wins the Indonesian Masters by eight shots in Jakarta, his third title in the past seven weeks.
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Hearts v Celtic - radio & text

Hearts v Celtic - radio & text
Reigning champions and Premiership leaders Celtic aim to extend their unbeaten domestic run to 70 matches against Hearts.
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England sliding towards Ashes defeat

England sliding towards Ashes defeat
England face defeat in the third Ashes Test after closing day four on 132-4 in their second innings, still 127 runs behind.
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Saturday, December 16, 2017

Saunders defends WBO belt in Canada

Saunders defends WBO belt in Canada
Britain's Billy Joe Saunders outclasses David Lemieux to successfully defend his WBO middleweight title in Quebec.
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Can Man City eclipse Premier League greats?

Can Man City eclipse Premier League greats?
They are sending records tumbling every time they play, so how close are Manchester City to being regarded as one of the division's finest sides?
http://ift.tt/2kB51zz

Bradley Lowery to be honoured by BBC

Bradley Lowery to be honoured by BBC
Bradley Lowery, the six-year-old Sunderland mascot who died from cancer, will be recognised with the Helen Rollason Award at Sunday's BBC Sports Personality show.
http://ift.tt/2yJQVAR

Stoke City 0-3 West Ham United

Stoke City 0-3 West Ham United
Stoke manager Mark Hughes says fan unrest is "understandable" after a 3-0 defeat by West Ham piles further pressure on him.
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Anderson eases into round two at Worlds

Anderson eases into round two at Worlds
Two-time world champion Gary Anderson beats qualifier Jeff Smith 3-0 in the first round of the PDC World Championship.
http://ift.tt/2kBymcQ

364 and out - Sunderland finally end home hoodoo

364 and out - Sunderland finally end home hoodoo
BBC Sport takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland finally ended their 364-day wait for a home win with a 1-0 victory over Fulham.
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Leinster storm to victory over Chiefs

Leinster storm to victory over Chiefs
Leinster come from 14 points behind to claim back-to-back wins over Exeter Chiefs in their Champions Cup match at the Aviva Stadium.
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Bath 26-21 Toulon

Bath 26-21 Toulon
Bath avenged last weekend's Champions Cup defeat in France with a 26-21 victory over Toulon at the Recreation Ground.
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Manchester City 4-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester City 4-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester City march to their 16th successive league win as they thump Tottenham to extend their Premier League lead to 14 points.
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Real Madrid 1-0 Gremio

Real Madrid 1-0 Gremio
Real Madrid become the first team to win back-to-back Club World Cup titles as Cristiano Ronaldo's free-kick beats Gremio.
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Yupeng stuns Trump to reach first final

Yupeng stuns Trump to reach first final
China's Cao Yupeng, the world number 67, beats Judd Trump 6-4 to book a Scottish Open final against John Higgins or Neil Robertson.
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Peaty wins European Short Course gold

Peaty wins European Short Course gold
Britain's Olympic champion Adam Peaty won 100m breaststroke gold at the European Short Course Championships.
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Saturday's best Premier League stats

Saturday's best Premier League stats
Christian Benteke ending his goalscoring drought and Wilfred Ndidi's unhappy birthday present feature in the best stats from the Premier League on Saturday.
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Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle United

Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle United
Mesut Ozil's brilliant first-half volley gives Arsenal victory over Newcastle at the Emirates.
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Chelsea 1-0 Southampton

Chelsea 1-0 Southampton
Chelsea edge past Southampton thanks to Marcos Alonso's free-kick at Stamford Bridge to make it eight wins in 10 games.
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Rangers 1-3 St Johnstone

Rangers 1-3 St Johnstone
St Johnstone come from behind to beat Rangers and win a league game at Ibrox for the first time since 1971.
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Sunderland 1-0 Fulham

Sunderland 1-0 Fulham
Josh Maja scores on his home debut to condemn Fulham to defeat and give Sunderland their first home win in nearly a year.
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What happened in the Premier League?

What happened in the Premier League?
Redemption for Christian Benteke, wins for Chelsea and Arsenal, plus Watford's disciplinary issues continue - catch up on all of Saturday's action.
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Club World Cup final: Real Madrid v Gremio

Club World Cup final: Real Madrid v Gremio
Real Madrid take on Gremio in the Club World Cup final in Abu Dhabi - follow live text coverage as Real bid for a fifth trophy in 2017.
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Best since Bradman? How does Smith do it?

Best since Bradman? How does Smith do it?
With stats better than Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara and Viv Richards, BBC Sport asks if Steve Smith is the best batsman since Donald Bradman.
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England need to show guts - Farbrace

England need to show guts - Farbrace
England must "get stuck in" to save the third Test against Australia and keep the Ashes alive, says assistant coach Paul Farbrace.
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Musgrave wins cross-country ski bronze

Musgrave wins cross-country ski bronze
Britain's Andrew Musgrave wins bronze in the men's 15km freestyle at the cross-country skiing World Cup in Italy.
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Guitar Pete wins as Starchitect dies

Guitar Pete wins as Starchitect dies
Guitar Pete wins the Caspian Caviar Gold Cup at Cheltenham but the race is marred by a fatal injury to Starchitect.
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EFL: Build up to Saturday's action

EFL: Build up to Saturday's action
Get all the action and reaction from Saturday's EFL action - follow live text commentary, images, analysis and the best of social media.
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Leicester City 0-3 Crystal Palace

Leicester City 0-3 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace climb out of the relegation zone for the first time this season as they seal a rare away win over Leicester.
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Aberdeen 4-1 Hibernian

Aberdeen 4-1 Hibernian
Gary Mackay-Steven scores a hat-trick as Aberdeen hammer hapless Hibernian at Pittodrie.
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Saturday's Scottish football - Aberdeen v Hibs

Saturday's Scottish football - Aberdeen v Hibs
Radio and text coverage of a busy day of top-flight action with Aberdeen v Hibernian the first of five Premiership matches.
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Former Team GB cyclist Laws dies

Former Team GB cyclist Laws dies
Former Team GB cyclist Sharon Laws dies at the age of 43, 14 months after learning she had cervical cancer.
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Mkhitaryan may leave Man Utd next month

Mkhitaryan may leave Man Utd next month
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says "every player has his price", which may pave the way for the January departure of Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
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Smith humiliates England at the Waca

Smith humiliates England at the Waca
Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh put Australia in control of the third Ashes Test in Perth with huge centuries.
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Wallace makes aerials return after coma

Wallace makes aerials return after coma
British aerial skier Lloyd Wallace finishes in 19th place in his first World Cup event since a training accident left him in an induced coma.
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Friday, December 15, 2017

How do you win Sports Personality?

How do you win Sports Personality?
There have been 63 winners of Sports Personality of the Year, but what makes the ideal candidate? BBC Sport crunched the numbers.
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Taylor opens with win in last event

Taylor opens with win in last event
Sixteen-time world champion Phil Taylor beats Chris Dobey 3-1 in the first round of the PDC World Championship, the last event before he retires.
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Ulster 52-24 Harlequins

Ulster 52-24 Harlequins
Ulster secure a bonus-point 52-24 win over Harlequins to stay in contention for a place in the European Champions Cup quarter-finals.
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Higgins crushes O'Sullivan in Glasgow

Higgins crushes O'Sullivan in Glasgow
John Higgins whitewashes Ronnie O'Sullivan in a ranking event for the first time in 23 years to reach the Scottish Open semi-finals.
http://ift.tt/2ABosPu

Mayweather v McGregor bout topped £450m

Mayweather v McGregor bout topped £450m
Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor's much-hyped Las Vegas bout generated more than £450m, Showtime reveals.
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Year in Review: Top Magazine Stories of 2017

Year in Review: Top Magazine Stories of 2017
Adolescent anxiety, open marriages, ruminations from Joe Biden and more. Did you read the Sunday Magazine’s most-viewed stories from 2017?
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How to Get Rid of Lionfish

How to Get Rid of Lionfish
Use scuba gear and a pole spear. Wear gloves while filleting in preparation for eating.
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GB's Proud wins silver in Copenhagen

GB's Proud wins silver in Copenhagen
Britain's Ben Proud wins silver in the 50m freestyle at the European Short Course Championships in Copenhagen.
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'Critical' Sterling intent on improving

'Critical' Sterling intent on improving
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling says he is always critical of himself, despite enjoying the most productive season of his career.
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Reality Check: Do power naps do any good?

Reality Check: Do power naps do any good?
Snooker's Ronnie O'Sullivan nodded off during a Scottish Open match and won. Did extra sleep help him?
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FA will name new England coach in 2018

FA will name new England coach in 2018
The Football Association will not appoint a new England Women's national team head coach before the end of the year.
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New Sentences: From U2’s ‘Love Is All We Have Left’

New Sentences: From U2’s ‘Love Is All We Have Left’
In just a handful of words, this song conjures a whole human infant into existence, solely for rhetorical effect.
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BBC Sport to live stream more sport

BBC Sport to live stream more sport
The BBC Sport website will live stream more Olympic and Paralympic sports as part of a new collaboration with UK Sport.
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Parker has rattled Joshua - Higgins

Parker has rattled Joshua - Higgins
WBO world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has gained a mental edge over Anthony Joshua, according to Parker's promoter.
http://ift.tt/2j7DNzY

Leicester v Munster (Sun)

Leicester v Munster (Sun)
Team news as Leicester host Munster in Sunday's European Champions Cup fixture at Welford Road (17:30 GMT).
http://ift.tt/2ChsmNS

Poem With Its Heart Buried Under the Floorboards

Poem With Its Heart Buried Under the Floorboards
Selected by Terrance Hayes.
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Russia's Nikitina wins in Innsbruck

Russia's Nikitina wins in Innsbruck
Russia's Elena Nikitina, who has been banned from the Olympics, wins the Skeleton World Cup in Innsbruck, Austria.
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Williams to make driver decision in 2018

Williams to make driver decision in 2018
Williams will wait until the new year to finalise their driver line-up, with Russian Sergey Sirotkin the favourite for the drive.
http://ift.tt/2CwYZrP

Benetton v Scarlets (Sat)

Benetton v Scarlets (Sat)
Team news as Benetton host Scarlets in Saturday's European Champions Cup fixture at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo on Saturday (13:00 GMT).
http://ift.tt/2CzE4UY

I wouldn't get in City team - Guardiola

I wouldn't get in City team - Guardiola
Pep Guardiola says his record-breaking Manchester City team is so good he would not have been able to get into it during his successful playing career.
http://ift.tt/2ATzqUo

Saunders ready for Lemieux 'hell'

Saunders ready for Lemieux 'hell'
Billy Joe Saunders says his career has new focus as he prepares to defend his world title against David Lemieux in Canada.
http://ift.tt/2yEYRmT

'I tried opening the car with a TV remote' - an ex-NFL player's battle

'I tried opening the car with a TV remote' - an ex-NFL player's battle
At just 38, Larry Johnson believes he is battling a degenerative brain disease that leaves him with memory loss, mood swings, headaches and suicidal impulses.
http://ift.tt/2AQvLH7

I will not leave NI easily - O'Neill

I will not leave NI easily - O'Neill
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill hopes to take the team to Euro 2020 after revealing he has not spoken to any other national teams.
http://ift.tt/2Ch5D4u

'He's batting with a cigar in his mouth'

'He's batting with a cigar in his mouth'
Ex-captain Michael Vaughan warns England that Australia's Steve Smith could post a big score on the third day of the Ashes Test in Perth.
http://ift.tt/2Bq227t

'Headbutt celebration a bit of fun'

'Headbutt celebration a bit of fun'
England's Jonny Bairstow says his 'headbutt' celebration on reaching a century in the third Ashes Test was "light-hearted fun".
http://ift.tt/2jZ5IDk

Froome case a 'disaster' - ex-UCI head

Froome case a 'disaster' - ex-UCI head
Chris Froome's adverse drugs test is a "disaster" for cycling that could lose Team Sky all its credibility, says former UCI president Pat McQuaid.
http://ift.tt/2CzfTpO

Wiggins' wife sorry over Froome comment

Wiggins' wife sorry over Froome comment
The wife of five-time Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins apologises after her attack on Chris Froome on social media.
http://ift.tt/2C8ScmU

Bedene to switch back to Slovenia

Bedene to switch back to Slovenia
Aljaz Bedene, who was Britain's number two, is to switch his allegiance back to Slovenia despite becoming a British citizen in 2015.
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Smith frustrates England on second day

Smith frustrates England on second day
Australia captain Steve Smith hits an unbeaten 92 as the hosts finish the second day of the third Test on 203-3 - still 200 runs behind England.
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Behind the Cover: 12.17.17

Behind the Cover: 12.17.17
The “She Said” issue takes stock of the national reckoning on sexual harassment.
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The 12.03.17 Issue

The 12.03.17 Issue
Readers respond.
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Premier League build-up and gossip

Premier League build-up and gossip
All the latest from the weekend news conferences ahead of the Premier League games, plus the latest news and gossip.
http://ift.tt/2kwvUEF

Sports Personality contender Jonnie Peacock

Sports Personality contender Jonnie Peacock
Runner defended his title at the World Para-athletics Championships - profile of Sports Personality nominee.
http://ift.tt/2CajLfV

Vote for your favourite Ashes tour moment

Vote for your favourite Ashes tour moment
Bodyline, a "heart-stopping" win and Mitchell Johnson's pace assault - what is the most memorable moment from England's Ashes tours?
http://ift.tt/2A3Xmjs

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Federer voted BBC Overseas Personality

Federer voted BBC Overseas Personality
Tennis star Roger Federer wins the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year for a record fourth time after a public vote.
http://ift.tt/2C8XtLl

Why Pochettino has point to prove at Spurs

Why Pochettino has point to prove at Spurs
Tottenham’s title hopes are over but Mauricio Pochettino’s side need to show they belong at the top when they play Manchester City on Saturday, says Jermaine Jenas.
http://ift.tt/2yuYhI5

Higgins to face O'Sullivan in quarter-finals

Higgins to face O'Sullivan in quarter-finals
John Higgins faces Ronnie O'Sullivan for a last-four place in Glasgow, and fellow Scot Stephen Maguire also reaches last eight.
http://ift.tt/2yv15VO

Van Gerwen starts defence with win

Van Gerwen starts defence with win
Michael van Gerwen begins his PDC World Championship defence with a comfortable victory over Christian Kist at Alexandra Palace.
http://ift.tt/2CkuPaW

Matthew & Evans lose quarter-finals

Matthew & Evans lose quarter-finals
England's Nick Matthew and Wales' Tesni Evans are both been knocked out of the World Squash Championships after losing in the quarter-finals in Manchester.
http://ift.tt/2o5vp9v

Hereford FC 0-2 Fleetwood Town

Hereford FC 0-2 Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood will host Leicester City in the FA Cup third round after beating Hereford in a replay at Edgar Street.
http://ift.tt/2BovCtL

Itoje to be fit for Six Nations opener

Itoje to be fit for Six Nations opener
Forward Maro Itoje will recover from a fractured jaw in time to be fit for the start of England's Six Nations title defence.
http://ift.tt/2ClbzKn

Lawro's predictions v actor & WWE star John Cena

Lawro's predictions v actor & WWE star John Cena
Mark Lawrenson takes on actor & WWE star John Cena in the latest round of Premier League matches.
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FA asks Mourinho to clarify comments

FA asks Mourinho to clarify comments
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is asked to clarify the comments he made before Sunday's derby defeat by Manchester City.
http://ift.tt/2CjRgx7

The new Ranieri? How Claude Puel is reviving Leicester

The new Ranieri? How Claude Puel is reviving Leicester
Did Southampton make a big mistake sacking Claude Puel? The Frenchman is a superb manager with a good track record - and is showing it at Leicester, says Phil McNulty.
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Watch: National Winter Championships - who will make Team England for Commonwealths?

Watch: National Winter Championships - who will make Team England for Commonwealths?
National Winter Championships 2017 - watch live BBC Sport coverage from Sheffield.
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Meet Dawid Malan - England's new star

Meet Dawid Malan - England's new star
How Dawid Malan went from having his middle peg knocked out of the ground in club cricket to being an Ashes centurion.
http://ift.tt/2AGxsqu

O'Sullivan edges Li to reach last 16

O'Sullivan edges Li to reach last 16
Ronnie O'Sullivan overcomes Chinese player Li Hang in a final-frame decider to reach the last 16 of the Scottish Open.
http://ift.tt/2AYE2FH

Klitschko sells Joshua prediction robe

Klitschko sells Joshua prediction robe
Wladimir Klitschko sells the robe containing his fight prediction before his defeat by Anthony Joshua in April for £160,000.
http://ift.tt/2C6oW0r

Malan 'almost in tears' after century

Malan 'almost in tears' after century
England batsman Dawid Malan 'almost in tears' after reaching a maiden Test century on the first day of the third Ashes Test in Perth.
http://ift.tt/2AZnw8B

Froome case is a scandal - Martin

Froome case is a scandal - Martin
The handling of Chris Froome's adverse drugs test is a "scandal" and suggests double standards, says four-time world time trial champion Tony Martin.
http://ift.tt/2Cl34yW

Turner given three-month betting ban

Turner given three-month betting ban
Retired Jockey Hayley Turner is banned for three months by the British Horseracing Authority for breaching betting rules.
http://ift.tt/2CgLah3

Chelsea boss Hayes expecting twins

Chelsea boss Hayes expecting twins
Chelsea Ladies manager Emma Hayes announces she is expecting twins at the end of the current Women's Super League season.
http://ift.tt/2zcHuxd

Are safety and equality compatible in boxing?

Are safety and equality compatible in boxing?
Ongoing research suggests female boxers could be facing higher risk of concussion, as Mike Costello investigates.
http://ift.tt/2zbeoOF

Formula 1 'grid girls' under review

Formula 1 'grid girls' under review
The "delicate topic" of 'grid girls' in Formula 1 is "under strong review" by the sport's new owners.
http://ift.tt/2ChDbjz

Rhodes leaves role at Worcestershire

Rhodes leaves role at Worcestershire
Steve Rhodes leaves his role as director of cricket at Worcestershire following an internal investigation into his conduct.
http://ift.tt/2CjVDYO

Malan's century puts England on top

Malan's century puts England on top
Dawid Malan and Jonny Bairstow put England in a strong position on the opening day of the third Ashes Test in Australia.
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