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Balotelli charged by FA

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has been charged by the Football Association (FA) over a controversial post on social media.

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New Zealand save T20 series

New Zealand saved the Twenty20 series with Pakistan as they claimed a 17-run win in the second and final match in Dubai on Friday.

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RUSADA to probe doping claims

The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) has launched its own investigation into German TV claims about the country's athletes.

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Three in a row for Jansrud

Kjetil Jansrud claimed his third consecutive FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup race win with victory in the downhill at Beaver Creek on Friday.

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Hosszu dominates in Doha

Hungary's Katinka Hosszu starred as records tumbled at the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) on Friday.

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Federer to make IPTL debut

Roger Federer is to make his debut for the Indian Aces as they look to move closer to the International Premier Tennis League title.

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Bielsa coy on future

Marseille coach Marcelo Bielsa is staying coy on the issue of his future at the Stade Velodrome following comments from Andre-Pierre Gignac.

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Ibrahimovic available for PSG

Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc has confirmed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is available for selection for Saturday's game with Nantes.

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Mansfield appoint Murray

League Two side Mansfield Town have appointed caretaker boss Adam Murray as their permanent manager.

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Guardiola wary of Leverkusen

Pep Guardiola expects his Bayern Munich side to face an aggressive challenge from Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena on Saturday.

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Preview: Hull City v West Brom

Steve Bruce is determined to begin a "defining month" in Hull City's Premier League campaign in style when West Brom visit the KC Stadium.

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Preview: Newcastle v Chelsea

Alan Pardew hopes Newcastle United can deliver what he feels is an inevitable setback to unbeaten Premier League leaders Chelsea.

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Ngata handed four-game ban

Baltimore Ravens star Haloti Ngata will miss the rest of the regular season after violating the NFL's performance enhancing drugs policy.

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Juve in confident mood - Allegri

Massimiliano Allegri knows Juventus will have to be fully prepared in order to avoid a repeat of last season's loss at Fiorentina.

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Ibrahimovic injury will persist

Paris Saint-Germain club doctor Eric Rolland has warned that Zlatan Ibrahimovic's heel injury will not go away this season.

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Lahm not planning Germany return

Philipp Lahm insists he made the right decision to retire from international football and has no plans to return to the Germany set-up.

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Brown hails 76ers

Brett Brown spoke of his pride after the Philadelphia 76ers ended a 17-game losing streak with a 85-77 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Chan plays down Valencia hopes

Valencia fans should not expect overnight success following Peter Lim's takeover, the club's new president has insisted.

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Stevens wants confident Stuttgart

Huub Stevens hopes Stuttgart's superb second-half display at Freiburg has given them the confidence to pull away from the drop zone.

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Dyche seeking winning touch

Burnley manager Sean Dyche has called for his side to turn draws into wins after a 1-1 stalemate with Newcastle United on Tuesday.

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Pardew hails Cabella

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew heaped praise on Remy Cabella after his side came from a goal down to draw 1-1 at Burnley.

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Ligue 1 Review

Jordan Ayew came back to haunt his former club Marseille as they were to held a 1-1 draw at Lorient in Ligue 1 on Tuesday.

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Report: Burnley 1 Newcastle 1

Burnley moved out of the Premier League's bottom three after extending their unbeaten run with a 1-1 draw at home to Newcastle United.

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Blues sign Brodeur

The St Louis Blues have signed goaltender Martin Brodeur to a one-year contract.

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Serbia-Albania ruling upheld

UEFA has rejected the appeals of Serbia and Albania against their punishments following their abandoned match in October.

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Colts eye playoff berth

The Indianapolis Colts can become the first NFL team to clinch a playoff berth this season when they visit the Cleveland Browns.

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Atleti ban supporters

Atletico Madrid have banned eight club members and a fan group after violent clashes before their match with Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday.

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Poyet hails Sunderland mentality

Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet believes his side have the right mentality to extend their home hold over Manchester City on Wednesday.

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Rice seeks second chance

Running back Ray Rice is hopeful that an NFL team will give him a second chance following his reinstatement to the league.

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Woods excited ahead of return

Tiger Woods insists he is in good physical condition as he prepares for his return to PGA Tour action at the World Challenge.

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Preview: Sunderland v Man City

Manchester City visit Sunderland in the midst of a defensive dilemma with both of their first-choice centre-backs potentially sidelined.

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Preview: Everton v Hull City

Hull City manager Steve Bruce has urged his players to keep believing as they aim to arrest their slide against Everton on Wednesday.

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Krul out until January

Alan Pardew could be without goalkeeper Tim Krul until January as Newcastle United's mounting injury problems reach a "critical" point.

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Henry to leave Red Bulls

Thierry Henry will not return to New York Red Bulls in 2015 following their exit from the MLS Cup play-offs.

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Gala appoint Hamzaoglu

Galatasaray have appointed Turkey assistant Hamza Hamzaoglu as their new coach following Cesare Prandelli's departure from the club.

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Irvine hits back at criticism

Alan Irvine has insisted that his West Brom side are not too cautious following criticism on the back of their third straight loss.

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Asensio set to join Real Madrid

Real Madrid are set to sign Mallorca winger Marco Asensio in the close-season, Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed.

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Valencia back in training

West Ham have been boosted by Enner Valencia's return to training as they try to cope with the demands of playing two games in three days.

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Balotelli still sidelined

Mario Balotelli will miss Liverpool's trip to Leicester City as he continues to struggle with a groin injury.

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Gerrard 'offered new deal'

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that captain Steven Gerrard has been offered a new contract at Anfield.

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Pearson staying upbeat

Nigel Pearson is refusing to get downbeat over Leicester City's form despite a winless run that has left them bottom of the Premier League.

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Coloccini set for return

Newcastle United are set to be boosted by the return of captain Fabricio Coloccini from injury ahead of Tuesday's clash with Burnley.

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Poyet seeks Sunderland belief

Gus Poyet wants Sunderland to show a greater belief against Premier League heavyweights following Saturday's draw with Chelsea.

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Valencia vow to ban bottle thrower

Valencia have vowed to hand a lifetime ban to the fan who threw a bottle of water at Barcelona's Lionel Messi in Sunday's game at Mestalla.

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Brown unconcerned by losing streak

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown is keen for his team not to worry about their losing streak after setting an unwanted record.

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Smedley hails Massa

Felipe Massa's performances at the end of the 2014 Formula One season show that the Brazilian is back to his best, according to Rob Smedley.

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Monaco dealt Kondogbia blow

Monaco midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia is out for six to eight weeks after suffering a right thigh injury.

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Depor fan dies clashes

A Deportivo La Coruna fan has died following clashes between supporters before their game with Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

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Eredivisie Review

Ajax missed the chance to put pressure on Eredivisie leaders PSV as they were held to a 1-1 draw at ADO Den Haag on Sunday.

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South Africa 2 Ivory Coast 0

David Zulu scored in his first game for South Africa as they beat Ivory Coast 2-0 to win the 20th edition of the Nelson Mandela Challenge.

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Rummenigge keen to keep Guardiola

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is eager to keep coach Pep Guardiola at the club but is in no rush to extend his contract.

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Cahill hails Chelsea mentality

Gary Cahill believes Chelsea have discovered a new, tougher mentality after battling to a 0-0 draw at Sunderland on Saturday.

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LFP tried to stop Atleti game

La Liga's ruling body has confirmed it tried to postpone Atletico Madrid's game with Deportivo La Coruna after fan trouble in the capital.

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Bopara backs Cook

England batsman Ravi Bopara has come out in support of captain Alastair Cook amid growing calls for him to step down as one-day skipper.

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Ramsey seeking Arsenal momentum

Aaron Ramsey is keen for Arsenal to maintain their momentum after returning to winning ways in the Premier League against West Brom.

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Di Matteo hails Schalke

Schalke coach Roberto Di Matteo praised his side's response to the UEFA Champions League loss to Chelsea after they beat Mainz 4-1.

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Aurier not focused on Marseille

Serge Aurier has urged Paris Saint-Germain to focus on themselves as their developing Ligue 1 title fight with Marseille gathers pace.

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Indian Super League Preview

Alessandro Nesta could make his debut for Indian Super League leaders Chennaiyin when they face Kerala Blasters on Sunday.

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League One Review

Benik Afobe scored a hat-trick as MK Dons hammered League One strugglers Colchester United 6-0 on Saturday.

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Allardyce seeks sustained momentum

Sam Allardyce wants West Ham to sustain their strong form into 2015 after returning to the top five with a 1-0 win over Newcastle United.

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Di Maria out of Stoke clash

Manchester United star Angel di Maria is to miss Tuesday's clash with Stoke City after picking up an injury in the 3-0 win over Hull City.

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Pardew bemoans lack of quality

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew felt a lack of quality cost his side as their winning run came to an end at West Ham.

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Preview: Paderborn v Dortmund

Andre Breitenreiter feels Paderborn will have to catch Borussia Dortmund on a bad day if they are to heap more misery on their neighbours.

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Verratti misses Metz trip

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti will miss Friday's Ligue 1 clash with Metz because of injury.

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Reus fit to face Paderborn

Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Marco Reus has recovered from an ankle injury and can face Paderborn.

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Milito has faith in Mancini

Diego Milito is confident that Roberto Mancini can return Inter to the top of Italian football in his second spell at the club.

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Alcacer suffers hamstring injury

Valencia striker Paco Alcacer has returned from international duty with Spain nursing a hamstring injury, the Liga club have confirmed.

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Ribery not intimidated by Reus talk

Franck Ribery believes he can still be an integral player for Bayern Munich in the coming years, despite their interest in Marco Reus.

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Juve pair pen extensions

Juventus duo Gianluigi Buffon and Giorgio Chiellini have each extended their contracts with the defending Serie A champions.

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Lahm undergoes ankle operation

Bayern Munich have confirmed that captain Philipp Lahm has undergone a successful operation on his fractured ankle.

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Ancelotti rules out January deals

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti insists that they will not be dipping into the transfer market to replace injured midfielder Luka Modric.

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Ligue 1 Preview

Marseille will try to maintain their grip on top spot in Ligue 1 versus Bordeaux amid controversy surrounding president Vincent Labrune.

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Sugiarto crashes out

Third seed Tommy Sugiarto crashed out of the Hong Kong Open in the first round with a defeat to home hope Wei Nan.

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Report: Nigeria 2 South Africa 2

Defending champions Nigeria failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations following a 2-2 home draw with South Africa on Wednesday.

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Boult confident of victory

Trent Boult is confident New Zealand can square the series with Pakistan after a strong performance on the third day of the second Test.

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Stenson keen for Dubai repeat

Henrik Stenson is keen to replicate his 2013 heroics and successfully defend his DP World Tour Championship crown.

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Bianchi out of coma

Jules Bianchi is no longer in an artificial coma but remains in a critical condition, the Formula One driver's family have confirmed.

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Pacquiao confident of victory

Manny Pacquiao has insisted that he still has the speed and the power to retain his WBO welterweight title with a win over Chris Algieri.

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New Zealand in control in Dubai

Pakistan recovered from a precarious first-innings position in the second Test with New Zealand, but the tourists remain in control.

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Grosjean staying at Lotus

Lotus have confirmed that Romain Grosjean will remain with the team for the 2015 Formula One season.

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Meyer makes four changes

South Africa head coach Heyneke Meyer has made four changes from their victory over England for Saturday's clash with Italy.

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O'Neill hails Christie

Republic of Ireland coach Martin O'Neill heaped praise on debutant Cyrus Christie after their 4-1 win over the United States.

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Spain in transition - Del Bosque

Vicente del Bosque has conceded that Spain are a team in transition following their 1-0 friendly loss to Germany on Tuesday.

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Report: Ireland 4 USA 1

David McGoldrick produced an inspirational debut performance as the Republic of Ireland claimed a 4-1 win over United States on Tuesday.

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Cologne rule out Podolski return

Cologne have ruled out a potential return for Lukas Podolski as they cannot afford to sign the unsettled Arsenal forward.

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No offers for Krychowiak - Monchi

Sevilla sporting director Monchi insists that there have been no offers for Grzegorz Krychowiak despite speculation over his future.

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Cardinals face Seahawks test

The Arizona Cardinals face the biggest test of their outstanding season when they visit divisional rivals the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

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Doha to host 2019 Worlds

Doha has been awarded the right to host the IAAF World Championships in 2019, beating off competition from Barcelona and Eugene.

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Schalke not in for Germany pair

Schalke general manager Horst Heldt has stressed that the Bundesliga club are not looking to sign Andre Schurrle or Lukas Podolski.

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Neuer takes dig at Ronaldo

Manuel Neuer has claimed that it may be tough for him to receive recognition in the Ballon d'Or voting because of his lack of brand power.

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Chen looks to bounce back

Chen Long will aim to bounce back from the disappointment of his early China Open exit with victory at the Hong Kong Open.

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Volland set for Germany start

Hoffenheim striker Kevin Volland is in line to start for Germany against Spain on Tuesday, national coach Joachim Low has revealed.

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Kuchuk makes Kuban return

Leonid Kuchuk has returned to Kuban Krasnodar after being appointed as the Russian club's coach for the second time.

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Grosicki out for three months

Rennes will be without winger Kamil Grosicki for three months due to a broken arm suffered in Poland's Euro 2016 qualifier with Georgia.

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Simeone happy at Atleti

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has dismissed talk of a move away from the Spanish champions, insisting he is happy in the capital.

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NFL teams subjected to inspections

At least two NFL teams were subject to random inspections from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) during Sunday's fixtures.

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Susic considering position

Bosnia-Herzegovina coach Safet Susic has conceded that he is contemplating resignation following Sunday's 3-0 loss to Israel.

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Keane blasts Everton

Roy Keane has suggested Everton may be pressuring Seamus Coleman and James McCarthy to prevent them playing for the Republic of Ireland.

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Mutko wants drastic changes

Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko has promised drastic changes to the national side after witnessing Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Austria.

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Klitschko still motivated

Wladimir Klitschko insists he does not have any difficulty staying motivated after successfully retaining his IBF heavyweight title.

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Barca: We're not after Jose Mourinho

Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta has rejected rumours that he will appoint Jose Mourinho as head coach if re-elected.

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Schmidt hails 'titanic' Foley

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt heaped praise on debutant lock Dave Foley for his performance in the 49-7 win over Georgia.

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Coupe de France Review

Ligue 2 side Gazelec Ajaccio crashed out of the Coupe de France in the seventh round after a shock 2-0 defeat to Arras.

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Seymour wants more from Scotland

Winger Tommy Seymour has urged Scotland to show more as they aim to build on a slender 24-16 defeat to New Zealand on Saturday.

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Isco to heed Del Bosque words

Isco has vowed to learn from the criticism of Spain coach Vicente del Bosque after their 3-0 win over Belarus on Saturday.

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Ogier wins Rally GB

Sebastien Ogier capped off the 2014 World Rally Championship season by securing victory in the Rally GB on Sunday.

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Injury blow for Abeid

Newcastle United's Mehdi Abeid is expected to be out for a month after sustaining a broken toe while on international duty with Algeria.

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Lancaster to make changes

England head coach Stuart Lancaster has conceded that there are likely to be changes when his side tackle Samoa next Saturday.

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K. League Review

Seoul missed the chance to gain significant ground on Pohang Steelers in the race for the K. League top three as they drew 2-2 with Ulsan.

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Indian double in Fuzhou

Kidambi Srikanth and Saina Nehwal both emerged victorious on Sunday to complete an Indian double in the BWF China Open singles.

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Matthew wins in Doha

Defending champion Nick Matthew began the defence of his World Squash Championship title with a straightforward win over Raphael Kandra.

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Ogier takes big lead

Sebastien Ogier is set to end the 2014 World Rally Championship with a Rally GB win after Jari-Matti Latvala's error put him in control.

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Indian Super League Preview

Chennaiyin face Pune City in the Indian Super League as they seek one of the two wins Vivek Nagul feels they need to seal a top-four berth.

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Indian Super League Review

Robert Pires scored his first goal for Goa as they moved off the bottom of the Indian Super League with a 4-1 win at Delhi Dynamos.

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Report: Uganda 1 Ghana 0

Ghana missed the chance to seal their place at the Africa Cup of Nations as they suffered a 1-0 away defeat to Uganda in qualifying.

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Johnson revels in Four Nations win

Shaun Johnson revelled in New Zealand's 22-18 triumph over Australia in the Four Nations final, hailing it as "a dream come true".

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Maze wins in Levi

Tina Maze returned to winning ways in the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup with a superb victory in the slalom race at Levi on Saturday.

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France pair ruled out

France duo Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Morgan Schneiderlin have been ruled out of Tuesday's friendly with Sweden through injury.

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Bryant struggles against Spurs

Kobe Bryant conceded that the Los Angeles Lakers' 93-80 loss to the San Antonio Spurs served as a reminder of his advancing years.

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Robben bemoans errors

Arjen Robben bemoaned errors at both ends of the pitch after Netherlands slumped to a 3-2 friendly loss to Mexico on Wednesday.

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Report: Netherlands 2 Mexico 3

Carlos Vela repaid the faith of Miguel Herrera by marking his Mexico return with a double in Wednesday's 3-2 friendly win over Netherlands.

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IRB: England-Samoa will go ahead

The International Rugby Board (IRB) says it expects Samoa to face England later this month, despite a threatened strike by their squad.

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Chile v Venezuela Preview

Chile host Venezuela in a game that marks Jorge Valdivia's return to international football nearly four months after his retirement.

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De Laet pens new Leicester deal

Defender Ritchie De Laet has signed a new three-year extension to his contract with Leicester City.

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No change in Club World Cup host

FIFA have confirmed that the Club World Cup will be held in Morocco despite the country's removal as hosts for the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Preview: France v Albania

Albania will aim to turn attentions back to their impressive on-pitch upturn as they visit Euro 2016 hosts France in a friendly on Friday.

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Lions face Palmer-less Cardinals

The Detroit Lions visit the Arizona Cardinals in a battle for NFC supremacy in the first game since Carson Palmer's season-ending injury.

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Indian Super League Preview

Indian Super League leaders Atletico de Kolkata will look to turn their recent form around in an enticing top-two clash with Chennaiyin.

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Indian Super League Review

Chennaiyin twice missed the chance to go top of the Indian Super League table as they were held to consecutive draws.

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Fabregas out of Spain squad

Cesc Fabregas has pulled out of the Spain squad for their upcoming Euro 2016 qualifier with Belarus with a hamstring injury.

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English seeks Mayakoba repeat

Harris English will attempt to defend his OHL Classic title this week after failing to secure a victory since his win at Mayakoba last year.

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Jenkinson on the attack

Carl Jenkinson is thrilled with West Ham's recent run of form and wants to make more attacking contributions after the international break.

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Vanessa-Mae banned for four years

Vanessa-Mae has been banned for four years by the International Ski Federation (FIS) after her Winter Olympics qualifying race was fixed.

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Vanessa-Mae banned for four years

Vanessa-Mae has been banned for four years by the International Ski Federation (FIS) after her Winter Olympics qualifying race was fixed.

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Pearson sticks by philosophy

Nigel Pearson believes Leicester City must stick to their philosophy if they are to avoid an immediate return to the Championship.

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Ings eyes England place

Burnley striker Danny Ings is hopeful he can find form in the Premier League and make a push for a berth in the England squad.

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Bertand fumes at England snub

Ryan Bertrand has expressed his disappointment at being left out of the England squad despite his good form for Southampton.

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Anichebe to work on fitness

Victor Anichebe is keen to prove his fitness and secure a regular place in the West Brom starting XI after the international break.

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Loan spell key - Abeid

Newcastle United midfielder Mehdi Abeid has credited his loan spell at Panathinaikos last season with transforming his career on Tyneside.

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Palmer out for season

Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians has confirmed that Carson Palmer is out for the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

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Pakistan Power: Dismal day for Black Caps

Corey Anderson revealed the first Test with Pakistan has been one of the toughest he's played.

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Younis keeps captain calm

Younis Khan revealed that he had to instruct Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq to stay patient in the first Test with New Zealand.

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Horner weighs in on engine row

Red Bull boss Christian Horner is concerned that the row over engine rules could lead to a spending battle between Formula One teams.

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Shehzad fractures skull as Pakistan dominate

Pakistan's dominance of the first Test against New Zealand was overshadowed by a minor fractured skull injury to centurion Ahmed Shehzad on day two.

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China Open badminton preview

The badminton world will try to focus on matters on the court at the China Open following the doping allegations against Lee Chong-Wei.

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Watson into top three

Bubba Watson is into the top three of the golf world rankings for the first time following his win at the WGC-HSBC Champions.

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Bryant wants Dallas to stay focused

Dez Bryant has called for the Dallas Cowboys to maintain their focus after starring in a 31-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Springboks wary of England pack

South Africa forwards coach Johann van Graan knows the Springboks will be facing a "world-class scrum" when they face England on Saturday.

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Smitkova seals Limoges crown

Tereza Smitkova capped a fine 2014 season by beating Kristina Mladenovic to win the Open GDF Suez de Limoges on Sunday.

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Irvine defends Berahino

West Brom boss Alan Irvine wants goals from throughout the team after a poor attacking display in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Newcastle United.

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Pardew praises youngsters

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew praised his in-form youngsters following Sunday's comfortable 2-0 Premier League win at West Brom.

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Report: West Brom 0 Newcastle 2

Ayoze Perez continued his fine form in front of goal as Newcastle United cruised to a fifth straight win by beating West Brom 2-0.

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Hooper pleased by Australia

Michael Hooper is pleased with the way Australia are responding to different challenges following a 33-28 win over Wales.

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Carroll delighted with return

West Ham striker Andy Carroll has spoken of his delight after making his long-awaited return to action against Aston Villa on Saturday.

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Russell handed to Scotland call-up

Johnny Russell has been rewarded for his strong Derby County form with a call-up to the Scotland squad.

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K. League Review

Jeonbuk Motors clinched their third K. League title in six seasons with a 3-0 victory over Jeju United.

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Hodgson hails Rooney

England manager Roy Hodgson has praised the work-rate and desire of captain Wayne Rooney as he gets set to win his 100th international cap.

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Callejon thanks Napoli for call-up

Jose Callejon believes playing regular football with Napoli has been instrumental in his ascension to the Spain national squad.

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Diatchenko wins Taipei crown

Vitalia Diatchenko produced an outstanding comeback to beat Chan Yung-Jan and win the WTA Taipei Ladies Open on Sunday.

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Federer wary of Murray

Roger Federer said he will be facing a fellow tournament fancy when he takes on a resurgent Andy Murray in the ATP World Tour Finals.

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DC Utd 2 New York 1 (agg 2-3)

New York Red Bulls qualified for the Eastern Conference final of the MLS Cup despite a 2-1 loss in the semi-final second leg at DC United.

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De Villiers bemoans loss

Jean de Villiers lamented errors and poor performances from senior players after South Africa succumbed to a shock 29-15 loss to Ireland.

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Scotland ease to Argentina win

Richie and Jonny Gray were both on the scoresheet as Scotland cruised to a 41-31 victory over Argentina at Murrayfield.

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Organisation the key for Van Gaal

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal felt his side's improved organisation was key to Saturday's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.

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Allardyce frustrated by draw

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce was frustrated by his side's failure to take their chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Aston Villa.

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Report: West Ham 0 Aston Villa 0

Brad Guzan starred as Aston Villa brought their six-game Premier League losing streak to an end with a 0-0 draw at West Ham on Saturday.

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Palmer pens extension

Quarterback Carson Palmer has signed a three-year contract extension with the in-form Arizona Cardinals.

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Rossi ends pole drought

Valentino Rossi took pole position for the first time in over four years in the final qualifying session of the MotoGP season in Valencia.

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Rummenigge risks fresh Reus row

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has risked a fresh row with Borussia Dortmund by reaffirming Bayern Munich's interest in Marco Reus.

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Tottenham v Newcastle Preview

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew feels their confidence is on the up as they seek a second straight Premier League win at Tottenham.

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Cisse a doubt for Newcastle

Newcastle United could be without top scorer Papiss Cisse for Sunday's Premier League visit to Tottenham, Alan Pardew has revealed.

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Aguero can get better - Pellegrini

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has warned the Premier League that Sergio Aguero has yet to get back to his best.

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Costa could face United

Jose Mourinho has indicated that Chelsea striker Diego Costa has a chance of playing against Manchester United on Sunday.

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Chelsea are beatable - Jones

Phil Jones believes the onus will be on Manchester United to attack when they host Premier League leaders Chelsea on Sunday.

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Caterham enters administration

The Caterham Formula One team has agreed to enter administration to allow them to continue racing this season.

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Bruce wary of Balotelli

Steve Bruce has warned his injury-hit Hull City squad to beware of under-fire Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli at Anfield on Saturday.

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Whiteford takes Perth lead

Scotland's Peter Whiteford leads the Perth International at the midway point after carding 66 for the second straight day on Friday.

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Walcott set for comeback

Arsenal winger Theo Walcott is to make his long-awaited return from a knee ligament injury a week on Saturday against Burnley.

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Vieira hails unbeaten Chelsea

Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira feels their historic 49-game Premier League unbeaten run can be beaten, perhaps by this season's Chelsea side.

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Carroll nearing return

West Ham striker Andy Carroll could return to action in two to three weeks, manager Sam Allardyce has revealed.

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O'Keefe hails openers

Steve O'Keefe praised Australia openers David Warner and Chris Rogers after they led the first Test fightback versus Pakistan on Thursday.

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Australia respond after Sarfraz 100

David Warner and Chris Rogers got Australia's reply off to a fine start after Sarfraz Ahmed had powered Pakistan past 400 in the first Test.

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Federer beats Istomin

Roger Federer came from a set down to beat Denis Istomin and reach the Swiss Indoors Basel quarter-finals on Thursday.

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Mikkelsen fastest in Barcelona

Andreas Mikkelsen was fastest round the streets of Barcelona on Thursday as he won the opening stage of the Rally de Espana.

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Fernandes in Caterham spat

Caterham founder Tony Fernandes and prospective buyers Engavest are embroiled in a public war of words over the team's ownership.

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West Brom v Crystal Palace Preview

Alan Irvine has challenged West Brom to maintain the intensity from Monday's 2-2 draw with Manchester United versus Crystal Palace.

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Williams crushes Bouchard

Serena Williams bounced back from her humbling at the hands of Simona Halep with a dominant win over Euguenie Bouchard at the WTA Finals.

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Ecclestone steps in to Caterham row

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has stepped in to try to save Caterham from collapse.

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Record demand for World Cup tickets

Rugby World Cup 2015 organisers are experiencing record demand for tickets, with 950,000 sold in the general sale last month.

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CSL Preview

Guangzhou Evergrande can clinch a fourth straight Chinese Super League title by avoiding defeat against Beijing Guoan on Sunday.

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Benfica deserved more - Jesus

Benfica coach Jorge Jesus felt his side deserved more from Wednesday's 0-0 UEFA Champions League draw at Monaco.

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Jardim slams Monaco attack

Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim lamented their lack of cutting edge in Wednesday's 0-0 UEFA Champions League draw with Benfica.

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Report: Monaco 0 Benfica 0

Benfica held on for their first point of this season's UEFA Champions League with a 0-0 draw at Monaco despite ending the game with 10 men.

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Metalist 0 Legia Warsaw 1

Legia Warsaw are in firm command of Europa League Group L following a 1-0 win over Metalist on Wednesday.

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Martinez relishing Lille 'final'

Roberto Martinez is treating Everton's UEFA Europa League double-header with French side Lille like a cup final.

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Patriots acquire Ayers

The New England Patriots have acquired outside linebacker Akeem Ayers in a trade with the Tennessee Titans.

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J.League Review

Urawa Reds extended their lead atop the J.League despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Ventforet Kofu, while Tokushima Vortis were relegated.

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Cannavaro assets seized

Italy legend Fabio Cannavaro has had €900,000 of his assets seized in relation to a tax fraud investigation.

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League Two Review

Wycombe Wanderers suffered only their second loss of the League Two season with a 2-1 defeat at Exeter City on Tuesday.

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Report: APOEL 0 PSG 1

Edinson Cavani scored a late winner as Paris Saint-Germain took a big step towards UEFA Champions League progression with a 1-0 win at APOEL.

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