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Premier League clubs post profit

Financial experts Deloitte have released a report that shows Premier League clubs have posted a first combined pre-tax profit since 1999.

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IAAF appeals six RUSADA decisions

Six decisions made by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency have been appealed by the International Association of Athletics Federations.

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Vermaelen returns to training

Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen has returned to training following hamstring surgery.

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Preview: England v Lithuania

Ahead of Friday's clash between England and Lithuania at Wembley, Joe Hart has urged Harry Kane not to leave his under-21 career behind.

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Tiger/Ryder Cup

United States captain Davis Love III says Tiger Woods is "expecting" to make the 2016 Ryder Cup team.

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Chasing pack target Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes set the pace in Australia and will hope for a repeat performance at Sunday's Malaysia Grand Prix.

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Ferdinand: Ramsey a gamble

Chris Ramsey's appointment as QPR head coach was a "gamble", according to director of football Les Ferdinand.

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London Irish recruit Symons

Chiefs lock Matt Symons is heading for the Premiership to join London Irish.

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Warne takes part in training

Australia benefited from the input of Shane Warne during a Cricket World Cup training session on Wednesday, ahead of their clash with India.

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Woods aiming for Ryder Cup

United States captain Davis Love III says Tiger Woods is "expecting" to make the 2016 Ryder Cup team.

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Second unacceptable - RFU chief

England's second-place finish in the Six Nations was "not acceptable" according to Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie.

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Preview: Nigeria v Uganda

Despite claims to the contrary, Nigeria insist Vincent Enyeama will win his 100th cap against Uganda on Wednesday.

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Hamilton's brother joins BTCC

Lewis Hamilton's brother Nicolas is to become the first disabled driver in the British Touring Car Championship.

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Clarke could call on Gerrard

Steven Gerrard could be roped in to inspire Europe's Ryder Cup team, according to captain Darren Clarke.

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Hamilton optimistic over new deal

Lewis Hamilton could sign a new Mercedes contract this week, according to the Formula One world champion.

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Lotus recruit Adderly Fong

Adderly Fong has joined Lotus as a development driver for the 2015 season.

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Real fans want Bale out

A poll by AS.com has found that 68.3 per cent of Real Madrid fans want Gareth Bale removed from the starting line-up.

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Ennis-Hill to make return

Having not competed since July 2013, Jessica Ennis-Hill will return to action at the Great CityGames in Manchester.

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Ireland retain Six Nations title

After England failed to achieve the required points differential against France, Ireland have retained the Six Nations title.

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Sharks edge Chiefs

Three players were sent off as Sharks claimed a 12-11 Super Rugby victory over Chiefs on Saturday.

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Report: Aston Villa 0 Swansea 1

After a frustrating match in front of goal, Bafetimbi Gomis scored in the 87th-minute to earn Swansea City a 1-0 win at Aston Villa.

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Bruce reveals Mourinho wine gift

A crate of red wine is behind Steve Bruce's friendly relationship with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, according to the Hull City manager.

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Preview: Hull City v Chelsea

The Premier League remains a five-horse race according to Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, who takes his side to Hull City on Sunday.

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Del Bosque concerned

Vicente del Bosque says the number of foreign players in La Liga is making selecting a Spain squad more difficult.

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Bruce hits out at Piers Morgan

Following Piers Morgan's comments that Tom Ince was "bordering on treason", Steve Bruce has hit back at the high-profile journalist.

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Bradford stop trouble at the sauce

Following an incident in which a steward was sprayed with tomato ketchup, Bradford City have banned a fan until the end of the season.

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Utrecht 3 NAC Breda 4

Relegation-threatened NAC Breda climbed out of the relegation zone with 4-3 Eredivisie win against Utrecht.

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Hansen leads as rain halts play

With rain bringing an early end to play on Friday, Joachim B Hansen holds the lead at the Madeira Open.

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German GP dropped

After failure to reach an agreement on a venue, the German Grand Prix has been removed from the 2015 Formula One calendar.

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Freund misses chance for title

After a fourth-place finish on Friday, Severin Freund must wait to tie up the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup overall title.

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Simmons to take on West Indies role

Ireland coach Phil Simmons will take over at West Indies following the Cricket World Cup.

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Teams request Bernabeu final

Despite Madrid having not bid to host the Copa del Rey final, Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao have their eyes on the Santiago Bernabeu.

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Hull set to contest FA charge

After being hit with a Football Association charge on Thursday, Hull City manager Steve Bruce has vowed to "vigorously defend" his players.

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Bruce rues Bruce blow

A knee operation could rule striker Nikica Jelavic out for the remainder of the 2014-15 Premier League campaign, according to Steve Bruce.

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Kane in England squad

Roy Hodgson has handed Harry Kane a first England call-up, rewarding the Tottenham striker for his superb form this season.

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Serena not at her best

After beating Timea Bacsinszky to reach the BNP Paribas semi-finals, Serena Williams insists she can play better.

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Ibrahimovic handed one-match ban

Following his red card in the UEFA Champions League clash with Chelsea, PSG's Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been given a one-match ban.

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Koeman: I'll go on holiday

With so many players leaving Southampton for international duty next week, Ronald Koeman says he may go on holiday.

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Kane 'honoured' by England call up

Harry Kane has described his call-up to the England team as an "honour", having impressed for Tottenham in the Premier League.

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Preview: West Ham v Sunderland

Sam Allardyce expects a response from Sunderland - under new boss Dick Advocaat - when they visit West Ham in the Premier League.

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Hirscher closes in on overall title

A fourth-place finish in the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup super-G sees Marcel Hirscher edge closer to the overall title.

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Allardyce backs Advocaat to settle

Dick Advocaat can have an instant impact at Sunderland, according to West Ham manager Sam Allardyce.

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Roach takes aim at Mayweather chef

Amid reports Floyd Mayweather Jr has hired his own personal chef, Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach has issued some words of advice.

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Messi: Hart a phenomenon

Joe Hart has earned glowing praise from Lionel Messi following Manchester City's UEFA Champions League defeat in Barcelona.

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Van der Garde issues warning

After his Sauber deal was terminated by mutual consent, Giedo van der Garde has issued a warning to future Formula One drivers.

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Van der Garde ends Sauber deal

Following a dispute over his contract for the 2015 Formula One season, Giedo van der Garde and Sauber have reached a mutual agreement.

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Vonn reclaims downhill title

After missing out last year due to injury, Lindsey Vonn reclaimed the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup downhill title on Wednesday.

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Alonso has 'good day' in simulator

Fernando Alonso enjoyed a "good day" in a simulator on Wednesday, according to McLaren.

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Coleman backs Bale

Gareth Bale has come through his rough patch at Real Madrid, according to Wales manager Chris Coleman.

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Duo set for super-G showdown

Lindsey Vonn and Anna Fenninger are set to go head to head for the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup super-G title.

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Jansrud eyes overall win

Kjetil Jansrud has his eyes on the overall FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup title having already won in the super-G and downhill disciplines.

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Four more sign NDCs

Four players, including Ospreys duo Alun Wyn Jones and Dan Biggar, have become the latest to sign National Dual Contracts with the WRU.

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Vokes, Church return for Wales

Sam Vokes and Simon Church return from injury to boost Gareth Bale and co's quest to help Wales reach Euro 2016.

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Mancini: Pellegrini got lucky

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini got lucky with the squad he inherited, according to former boss Roberto Mancini.

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Jansrud wins downhill title

After winning the super-G crown 10 days ago, Kjetil Jansrud claimed the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup downhill title on Wednesday.

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Gayle set to face New Zealand

Chris Gayle will face New Zealand in the Cricket World Cup, while Darren Sammy compared Saturday's match to fighting Mike Tyson.

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May 2 will be 'St Manny's Day'

Freddie Roach has named May 2 "St Manny's Day", predicting Manny Pacquiao will drive Floyd Mayweather Jr out of boxing.

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Slice of fortune secures Liverpool victory over Swansea

After being held off for 68 minutes, Jordan Henderson's fortunate winner earned Liverpool a 1-0 Premier League victory at Swansea City.

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English bowling coach to lead Melbourne Renegades

Melbourne Renegades have named England bowling coach David Saker as their new coach.

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Turkish Super Lig Review

Konyaspor won 2-1 over Kasimpasa to ease their relegation fears in the Super Lig, in a game which their opponents allowed them to score.

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Preview: Barcelona v Man City

After suffering defeat at Burnley on Saturday, Manchester City face the daunting task of turning around a 2-1 deficit in Barcelona.

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Russian Premier League Review

Allegations of racism overshadowed the Russian Premier League clash between Zenit and Torpedo Moscow that ended 1-1.

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I love to sing opera, jokes Rooney

During an online chat with Manchester United fans, striker Wayne Rooney joked that he enjoys singing opera.

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Olympic football venues selected

Two stadiums in Rio de Janeiro are among seven chosen to host football matches at the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Kalou in Berlin Wall stunt

After appearing to chisel a piece out of the Berlin Wall, Hertha Berlin attacker Salomon Kalou could be facing a fine of €10,000.

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Inter not be satisfied - Ranocchia

Following a 1-1 home Serie A draw with Cesena, Inter captain Andrea Ranocchia says his team cannot be satisfied.

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Serie A Review

Verona beat Napoli 2-0 in Serie A on Sunday, hampering Rafael Benitez's quest for UEFA Champions League football.

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Report: Inter 1 Cesena 1

Gregoire Defrel's 28th-minute strike was enough to earn Cesena a point at Inter in Serie A on Sunday.

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Injuries more upsetting - Blanc

Injuries to David Luiz and Yohan Cabaye hurt more than a Ligue 1 defeat to Bordeaux, according to Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc.

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France beat Italy 29-0

In a match blighted by careless handling errors, France claimed a 29-0 Six Nations victory over Italy.

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Saint-Andre aware of pressure

Despite a 29-0 Six Nations win against Italy, France coach Philippe Saint-Andre is aware of the pressure he is under.

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Rovers thump Catalans

After going in 20-10 down at half-time, Hull KR bounced back to beat Catalans Dragons 50-20 in Super League on Sunday.

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Eguibar grabs second

Spain's Lucas Eguibar sits top of the FIS Snowboardcross World Cup standings after finishing second to Alex Pullin on Sunday.

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Preview: Everton v Newcastle

John Carver will hope his players are not as scared as he was at Goodison Park when Newcastle United head to Everton on Sunday.

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Koeman questions ice-skating skills

Southampton's recent ice-skating trip has not filled Ronald Koeman with confidence ahead of Sunday's clash with Chelsea.

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Preview: Chelsea v Southampton

Jose Mourinho believes Chelsea can bounce back from European disappointment when they host Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday.

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Special One hits out with new special quote

Jose Mourinho said that "envy is the biggest tribute that the shadows do to the man" during a rant at Graeme Souness and Jamie Carragher.

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F1 doc urges design changes

Changes need to be made to the way Formula One cars are designed, according to former Grand Prix doctor Gary Hartstein.

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Otaegui close to history

On a lightning-disrupted day at the Tshwane Open, Adrian Otaegui came close to making history.

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Preview: Arsenal v West Ham

Ahead of Saturday's home Premier League clash with West Ham, Arsene Wenger has challenged Arsenal to make a name for themselves.

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Manor Marussia may not make grid

After failing to complete any laps at free practice on Friday, Manor Marussia are unsure if they will make the grid on Sunday.

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Bruce hopeful of beating Leicester

With Hull City five points clear of the relegation zone, manager Steve Bruce is hoping for three points against bottom club Leicester City.

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Rodriguez sparks onion ring sales

Having landed Cristian Rodriguez on loan from Atletico Madrid, Gremio have experienced a swell in demand for onion rings.

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Ranocchia: Tie is still in balance

Despite falling to a 3-1 defeat at Wolfsburg, Inter captain Andrea Ranocchia has refused to rule out UEFA Europa League progression.

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Cole fined over Twitter comments

After making an inappropriate comment on Twitter, West Ham striker Carlton Cole has been fined by the Football Association.

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Williams to compete on small budget

Williams can compete with Formula One's big-hitters despite their lower budget, according to deputy team principal Claire Williams.

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Match abandoned after 58 seconds

Fog forced a non-league football match to be abandoned after just 58 seconds on Wednesday.

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Report: Club Brugge 2 Besiktas 1

Having seen Besiktas go in front, Club Brugge fought back to win 2-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League last-16 tie.

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Preview: Leicester City v Hull City

After agreeing a new contract at Hull City, Steve Bruce is hoping to further boost the club's survival hopes against Leicester City.

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Swansea winger Barrow joins Forest

Modou Barrow has joined Nottingham Forest on loan from Swansea City until the end of the season.

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Cologne served with €200,000 fine

After trouble at Borussia Monchengladbach and Duisburg, Cologne have been handed a €200,000 fine and stadium closures.

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Robben, Ribery ruled out

Bayern Munich duo Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery have been ruled out of Saturday's Bundesliga clash with Werder Bremen.

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Luiz sorry for celebrating

David Luiz said sorry for celebrating after helping Paris Saint-Germain knock former club Chelsea out of the UEFA Champions League.

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Matthews tops GC

With victory on stage three of Paris-Nice, Orica-GreenEDGE rider Michael Matthews moved to the top of the general classification.

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McLaren chief Dennis apologises

Following criticism of his handling of Fernando Alonso's recent testing crash, McLaren chairman Ron Dennis has issued an apology.

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Formula One: 10 reasons to watch

With the Formula One season almost upon us, here we take a look at 10 talking points that should make the 2015 campaign a fascinating watch.

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Ferdinand charged by FA

After an alleged incident involving a match official, QPR director of football Les Ferdinand has been charged by the Football Association.

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Fenninger on the verge

The FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup giant slalom title could be won with a race to spare on Friday if Anna Fenninger has her way.

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Mathews set for scan

Angelo Mathews will undergo a scan on an Achilles injury following Sri Lanka's Cricket World Cup victory over Scotland.

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Report: United 1 Arsenal 2

Arsenal are into the FA Cup semi-finals after Danny Welbeck found the net against former club Manchester United in a 2-1 victory on Monday.

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Preview: Bayern v Shakhtar

With the teams tied at 0-0, Bayern Munich host Shakhtar Donetsk in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday.

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Di Maria has no excuse - Van Gaal

After Angel Di Maria was sent off during Manchester United's FA Cup defeat to Arsenal, Louis van Gaal felt the player had "no excuses".

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Wenger hopes win inspires Arsenal

After beating Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup quarter-finals, Arsene Wenger hopes the result can inspire his side to greater things.

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Verbruggen hits out at CIRC report

After an independent report into doping was released on Monday, former International Cycling Union president Hein Verbruggen has hit back.

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FA Cup draw

After beating Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-finals, Arsenal will meet Bradford City or Reading in the last four.

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Arsenal gun down Man Utd in FA Cup

Arsenal are into the FA Cup semi-finals after Danny Welbeck found the net against former club Manchester United in a 2-1 victory on Monday.

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Russian Premier League Review

As the Russian Premier League returned from a mid-season break, Jose Salomon Rondon fired Zenit to a 3-0 win against Ural with a hat-trick.

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Brunt charged by FA

The Football Association has charged West Brom midfielder Chris Brunt following an incident involving a match official at Aston Villa.

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Ujah apologises to goat

After celebrating with club goat Hennes at the weekend, Cologne striker Anthony Ujah has apologised for being too rough.

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Vonn goes top in super-G standings

The FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup super-G standings have a new leader after Lindsey Vonn's victory in Garmisch Partenkirchen.

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Ligue 1 Review

A 5-1 Ligue 1 victory over Montpellier helped Lyon bounce back from a defeat last time out, while Saint-Etienne recorded an overdue win.

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Report: Atl Madrid 1 Valencia 1

A late Shkodran Mustafi header earned Valencia a 1-1 Liga draw at Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

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Arabian Gulf League Review

A clash between the Arabian Gulf League's top two sides saw Al Ain move six points clear of Al Jazira.

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Bayern draw Leverkusen in DFB Pokal

Bayern Munich have been drawn at Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal, while Borussia Dortmund host Hoffenheim.

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Ulster miss chance at Dragons

After Glasgow Warriors went top of the Pro12, Ulster missed a chance to further penalise Munster's slip-up.

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Mattiello breaks leg in Chievo-Roma

Juventus youngster Federico Mattiello, who is on loan at Chievo, suffered a horrific broken leg in Sunday's Serie A fixture against Roma.

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PSG draw Saint-Etienne in CdF

Paris Saint-Germain host Saint-Etienne and Guingamp head to Auxerre in the Coupe de France semi-finals.

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London Welsh handed reprieve

Newcastle Falcons lost 16-12 to Leicester Tigers in the Premiership on Sunday, earning London Welsh a small reprieve.

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Fisher wins Africa Open

For the sixth year running the Africa Open was won by a South African as Trevor Fisher Jr triumphed in East London on Sunday.

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Weirather tastes downhill success

After three FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup podium finishes so far this season, Tina Weirather claimed a first downhill win on Saturday.

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Ireland taking one game at a time

William Porterfield says Ireland will take each game as it comes as they look to seal their place in the Cricket World Cup quarter-finals.

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Umpires could be stronger - Taylor

After Sean Williams' controversial exit in the Cricket World Cup loss to Ireland, Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor criticised the umpires.

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Ireland hold off Zimbabwe fightback

Sean Williams' controversial dismissal contributed to a hard-fought Ireland win over Zimbabwe at the Cricket World Cup.

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Six-match ban for Evans

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has been banned for six matches for spitting at Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse.

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Championship Review

Four teams are level on points at the top of the Championship after Derby conceded two stoppage-time goals to draw 2-2 with Birmingham City.

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FA Cup devalued - Clarke

The scheduling of Reading's FA Cup quarter-final replay against Bradford City has angered manager Steve Clarke.

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Report: Bradford City 0 Reading 0

A goalless draw at Valley Parade sees Bradford City and Reading head to the Madejski Stadium for an FA Cup sixth-round replay.

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Dodgy catch sees Ireland beat Zimbabwe

Sean Williams' controversial dismissal contributed to a hard-fought Ireland win over Zimbabwe at the Cricket World Cup.

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Six-match ban for Evans

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has been banned for six matches for spitting at Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse.

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Rodgers not distracted by rumours

Brendan Rodgers insists reports linking him with a move to Manchester City from Liverpool are not a distraction.

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India capitalise on poor West Indies batting display

MS Dhoni produced a captain's knock to lead India through a rocky spell and overcome West Indies to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

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Report: Willem II 2 Twente 2

After a difficult week, Twente came from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw at Willem II.

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Five Kano Pillars players shot

An attempted robbery resulted in five Kano Pillars players being wounded by gunmen on Thursday.

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Giggs refutes claims of LVG spat

Ryan Giggs insists there is no bad blood between himself and Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal.

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Preview: Barcelona v Rayo Vallecano

Barcelona must win La Liga to keep their fans satisfied, according to Rayo Vallecano coach Paco Jemez.

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Gomez sidelined for two weeks

Mario Gomez will be out for two weeks with an ankle injury sustained during Fiorentina's 2-1 Coppa Italia win at Juventus on Thursday.

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De Villiers like Neo from Matrix

South Africa captain AB de Villiers has been compared to Neo from The Matrix by team-mate Dale Steyn.

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McLaren play down Alonso reports

Eric Boullier insists media reports have exaggerated McLaren driver Fernando Alonso's memory loss when he woke from a recent concussion.

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UCI to publish CIRC report Monday

The Cycling Independent Reform Commission (CIRC) will have its report published on Monday, the International Cycling Union (UCI) says.

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Ford moves into outright lead

Having shared the overnight lead with Kevin Phelan, Matt Ford is now out in front on his own at the Africa Open by one stroke.

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Sprinter sleeping rough in London

After going missing following the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, sprinter Jimmy Thoronka has been found sleeping rough in London.

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Wozniacki cruises into semis

Caroline Wozniacki will meet Hsieh Su-wei in the Malaysian Open semi-finals after beating Carina Witthoft on Friday.

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Dhoni pleased with West Indies win

After beating West Indies by four wickets at the Cricket World Cup, India captain MS Dhoni declared his delight at the result.

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Pendleton to train as jockey

Victoria Pendleton - the Olympic champion cyclist - is bidding to train as a jockey ahead of next year's Cheltenham Festival.

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Van Gaal fumes at Giggs feud report

Louis van Gaal insists he has no problem with Manchester United assistant Ryan Giggs after the pair appeared frosty with each other.

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Barcelona go joint second

Victory over Panathinaikos sent Barcelona second in Euroleague Group E, joint with Maccabi Electra, who lost to Crvena Zvezda Telekom.

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Coupe de France Review

Guingamp left it late against Concarneau to join Paris Saint-Germain and Saint-Etienne in the Coupe de France semi-finals.

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Clarke hails batting trio

David Warner, Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell all earned the praise of their captain after Australia's record World Cup win over Afghanistan.

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Report: Juventus 1 Fiorentina 2

Chelsea loanee Mohamed Salah scored both goals as Fiorentina beat Juventus 2-1 in Thursday's Coppa Italia semi-final first leg.

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Reus remains a doubt for Hamburg

After sustaining bruising above the knee, Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus remains doubtful for Saturday's Bundesliga clash with Hamburg.

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'Oriental dragon' for Cardiff badge

Vincent Tan has revealed Cardiff City's new badge will feature an "Oriental dragon", risking further backlash from fans.

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Van Gaal continues to support Evans

After Jonny Evans denied spitting at Papiss Cisse, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he believes the defender's claims.

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Manor pass FIA crash tests

After passing the FIA's crash tests, Manor look set to make the grid at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

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Italy to bid for 2023 Rugby World C

Following confirmation that Ireland and South Africa will bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Italy has added its name to the list.

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Money a barrier in F1 test safety

Formula One teams will not pay for race-standard medical provisions at testing, according to former Grand Prix doctor Gary Hartstein.

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Australia post record score

David Warner put in an inspirational batting display as Australia registered a Cricket World Cup record total of 417-6.

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Australia power past Afghanistan

A number of records fell as Australia thrashed Afghanistan by 275 runs at the Cricket World Cup on Wednesday.

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Commonwealth gold found in postbox

Kelly Sotherton is to be reunited with her stolen Commonwealth Games gold medal after it was found in a postbox.

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British Masters returns to Tour

The European Tour has confirmed the British Masters will return to the calendar in October, with Ian Poulter to host the first event.

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India play down Kohli rant

Virat Kohli is alleged to have hurled abuse at a journalist following an India training session, but officials played down the incident.

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Pochettino wants break for Kane

Harry Kane could miss the European Under-21 Championship with England, as Tottenham seek to open talks with the Football Association.

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Preview: Chelsea v Tottenham

Jose Mourinho's first piece of Chelsea silverware was the 2005 League Cup and he has the chance to repeat that against Tottenham on Sunday.

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League Cup Final Preview: Chelsea v Tottenham

Jose Mourinho's first piece of Chelsea silverware was the 2005 League Cup and he has the chance to repeat that against Tottenham on Sunday.

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Martinez excited by Kiev draw

Roberto Martinez is looking forward to tackling Dynamo Kiev with Everton in the UEFA Europa League.

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Bansko super-G cancelled due to fog

Having been re-arranged due to strong winds, the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup super-G event in Bansko has now been halted by fog.

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No referee fear for Mourinho

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has backed referee Anthony Taylor ahead of this weekend's League Cup final.

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Mason hoping to relive 2008

Having watched the 2008 League Cup final from the stands, Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason is eager to make his mark against Chelsea.

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Poyet: Cattermole 'contagious'

Gus Poyet says Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole is "contagious" and is delighted to have welcomed him back from a groin injury.

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Chelsea can cope with Matic absence

John Terry says Chelsea will manage without Nemanja Matic in the League Cup final against Tottenham.

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Wilshere undergoes ankle procedure

Jack Wilshere has undergone a "minor procedure" as the Arsenal midfielder's ankle problems persist.

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Bruce concerned about FFP

With Hull City set to learn their Financial Fair Play fate, Steve Bruce thinks most Championship clubs would struggle to meet regulations.

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Henry: I'd say yes to Arsenal job

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry would relish the chance to succeed Arsene Wenger at the Emirates Stadium.

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Unexploded bomb found in Dortmund

An unexploded bomb has been found near Borussia Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park home, forcing Jurgen Klopp to relocate a news conference.

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Preview: Burnley v Swansea City

Garry Monk has hailed the positive atmosphere in the Swansea City squad ahead of Saturday's visit to Burnley in the Premier League.

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Henning equals course record

The Joburg Open teed off with Nic Henning equalling a course record on Thursday, moving a stroke clear at the top of the leaderboard.

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Union chief urges gun threat action

After Serbian defender Zarko Udovicic was threatened at gunpoint, the head of the country's players' union has called for action.

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Ribery considers German citizenship

German citizenship is an attractive prospect for former France international and Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery.

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League Two Preview

Bury visit Plymouth Argyle in League Two ahead of their move to Carrington, while Burton Albion host Newport County.

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Klopp out to avoid nasty surprises

An unexploded bomb forced the relocation of Borussia Dortmund's news conference and Jurgen Klopp hopes to avoid any further surprises.

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Flores quits Getafe

Getafe coach Quique Flores has left the Liga club after just 11 matches in charge.

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Barca announce new Busquets deal

Sergio Busquets will remain at Barcelona until June 2019 after agreeing to sign a new contract with the club.

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Martino 'not happy' at Barca

Gerardo Martino has lifted the lid on his time in charge at Barcelona, revealing he "could not be happy" in the role.

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Lippi leaves Evergrande

Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou Evergrande have confirmed that Marcello Lippi has left the club for personal reasons.

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Ancelotti has no Morata intentions

Carlo Ancelotti does not see Real Madrid exercising their right to re-sign Alvaro Morata from Juventus.

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World Rugby clarifies time rules

Following a controversial end to the Six Nations clash between Scotland and Wales, World Rugby has issued a new interpretation of time laws.

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Noble signs new West Ham contract

West Ham have handed midfielder Mark Noble a new five-and-a-half-year contract.

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Ali renews UAE contract

Mahdi Ali has committed his future to the United Arab Emirates national team by signing a new three-year contract.

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Porterfield: Closer than we wanted

William Porterfield would like to have seen Ireland pick up a more comfortable victory over the UAE in the Cricket World Cup on Wednesday.

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Radwanska beats Pennetta

Agnieszka Radwanska beat Flavia Pennetta at the Qatar Open on Wednesday, while Ekaterina Makarova lost to Lucie Safarova.

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Berdych racks up 500th win

Tomas Berdych made it 500 career victories at the Dubai Tennis Championships, while Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray also won.

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La Liga Preview

Barcelona take on Granada in La Liga this weekend, while Real Madrid are at home to Villarreal.

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Scotland's Russell loses appeal

After being banned for two weeks for a dangerous challenge on Wales' Dan Biggar, Scotland fly-half Finn Russell has lost his appeal.

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Brown ruled out of Ireland clash

England will be without full-back Mike Brown when they take on Ireland in Dublin on Sunday.

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Alonso leaves hospital

After crashing at pre-season testing on Sunday, McLaren driver Fernando Alonso has left hospital.

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Manor confirm Stevens for 2015

Manor are hopeful of making the grid at the Australian Grand Prix having confirmed Will Stevens as one of their drivers.

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Parra returns to France XV

Philippe Saint-Andre has named his starting XV for Saturday's clash with Wales, Morgan Parra one of five additions to the team.

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Hammett quits Blues

Cardiff Blues director of rugby Mark Hammett has quit the region for personal reasons.

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Juve goals tough to swallow - Klopp

Coach Jurgen Klopp says Borussia Dortmund should have done better defensively in their 2-1 UEFA Champions League defeat to Juventus.

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Allegri: We could have scored more

Juventus could have scored more in their 2-1 UEFA Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund, according to coach Massimiliano Allegri.

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Preview: Leverkusen v Atl Madrid

Miguel Angel Moya says Atletico Madrid must not underestimate Bayer Leverkusen when the sides meet in the UEFA Champions League last 16.

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