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Ospina imminent at Arsenal

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that goalkeeper David Ospina is set to join Arsenal, but insists Wojciech Szczesny will remain his first choice.

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Cerci in charge of his future

Alessio Cerci's desire to stay or to leave will determine his Torino future, according to club president Urbano Cairo.

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Brunt eyes new West Brom deal

West Brom captain Chris Brunt is eager to open talks with the club over a new contract.

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Spurs sign Davies, Vorm

Tottenham have completed the signing of Swansea City duo Ben Davies and Michel Vorm, with Gylfi Sigurdsson moving in the opposite direction.

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Sunderland beat Carlisle

Sunderland showcased new signings Jordi Gomez and Billy Jones in a 1-0 friendly win over Carlisle United on Tuesday.

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Leicester hit Ilkeston for six

Premier League newcomers Leicester City kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 6-1 win over Ilkeston on Tuesday.

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Livermore on England

Jake Livermore does not think that playing for Hull City should dent his hopes of representing England again.

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New Hull signings on show

Hull City showcased three headline close-season signings in two friendly matches on Monday.

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Livermore understands Ince decision

Tom Ince's decision to turn down Inter in favour of Hull City did not come as a surprise to fellow close-season signing Jake Livermore.

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Mercedes one-two at German GP

Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes one-two with championship leader Nico Rosberg in second practice at the German Grand Prix.

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Rosberg fastest in Germany

Championship leader Nico Rosberg was given further cause for cheer as he topped the timesheets in first practice at the German Grand Prix.

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Pantilimon ready to battle for spot

Costel Pantilimon is braced for a battle to secure the number one spot at Sunderland.

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MLS Preview: Crew out to halt slide

Columbus Crew have the ideal opportunity to end a miserable run of form when they host rock-bottom Montreal Impact on Sunday.

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McIlroy shoots 66

Rory McIlroy topped the leaderboard after shooting 66 on the first day of the Open Championship at Hoylake.

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McIlroy revels in 'perfect round'

Rory McIlroy hailed "the perfect round" after shooting 66 on the opening day of The Open Championship at Hoylake.

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Patient Woods bounces back

Tiger Woods admitted to finding the going tough at The Open Championship as he bounced back from a poor start to shoot 69.

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Star-studded field eye Open history

If history and prestige are the true measures of a tournament's appeal, then few can match the grandeur of The Open Championship.

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Lyon lauds Muralitharan

Australia spin bowler Nathan Lyon has hailed the opportunity to work alongside cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan.

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Arsenal complete Sanchez swoop

Arsenal have fought off stiff competition to complete the signing of Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez on a long-term contract

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New Hull deal for Jakupovic

Hull City goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic has signed a new two-year contract with the Premier League club.

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Fulham seal Stafylidis loan

Konstantinos Stafylidis has joined Championship club Fulham on a season-long loan from Bayer Leverkusen.

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Stoke chairman wants Begovic stay

Stoke City chairman Peter Coates would gladly offer highly rated goalkeeper Asmir Begovic a contract for life.

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South Africa eye ODI triumph

South Africa can seal victory in the one-day international series with Sri Lanka in Kandy on Wednesday.

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England and India seek success

England and India are two sides in desperate need of something to revive their ailing fortunes.

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Traore extends QPR stay

Armand Traore has signed a new two-year contract with Premier League newcomers QPR.

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Hughes prepares for balancing act

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes will look to strike a delicate balancing act as he conducts his close-season transfer business.

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Luuk may join brother at Newcastle

Luuk de Jong could return to Newcastle United to join brother Siem, according to the pair's agent.

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Jallet weighs up PSG future

Full-back Christophe Jallet has admitted to some doubt over his Paris Saint-Germain future.

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Fry to stand down

Premier League chairman Anthony Fry is to stand down from his role as he continues his recovery from a stroke.

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McCarthy signs new deal

Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy has agreed a new deal to remain at the Championship club until 2017.

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Begovic expects Stoke stay

Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic does not expect to leave Stoke City in the close-season, despite reported interest from Real Madrid.

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Jenkins: No Michu bids

Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins insists that no bids have been received for star striker Michu.

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Vertonghen backs Origi to shine

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has backed Belgium team-mate Divock Origi to impress in the Premier League - if he earns a move there.

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Reid eyes progress

Winston Reid wants West Ham to build on solid foundations as they seek an improved Premier League finish next season.

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Hill pens contract

Defender Clint Hill has signed a new one-year contract at QPR as the club prepare for life back in the Premier League.

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Barcelona agree deal for Bravo

Barcelona have agreed terms with Real Sociedad for the transfer of Claudio Bravo, who is set to sign a four-year deal.

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Wenger rubbishes Balotelli reports

Arsene Wenger has insisted that there is no truth in the rumours that Mario Balotelli is set to join Arsenal.

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Zidane to take up Castilla role

Zinedine Zidane will take charge of Real Madrid Castilla next season, it has been announced.

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Mannone dismisses speculation

Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone has denied that he has handed in a transfer request following Costel Pantilimon's arrival.

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Cole blasts Pardew

Former Newcastle United striker Andy Cole has hit out at manager Alan Pardew for his part in Loic Remy's apparent decision to move on.

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Lusting going nowhere

Mikael Lustig insists he has no desire to follow in the footsteps of Gary Hooper and Victor Wanyama by leaving Celtic.

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Fulham announce Taggart signing

Fulham have completed the signing of Australia striker Adam Taggart from Newcastle Jets for an undisclosed fee.

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Owen backs Neville

Michael Owen has backed Gary Neville to take the England job when Roy Hodgson's contract expires in 2016.

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Wood relishing Everton test

Chris Wood is relishing the prospect of Leicester City's Premier League curtain-raiser against Everton on August 16.

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Rio reveals Robben regret

Rio Ferdinand has bemoaned Manchester United's "missed opportunity" in failing to bring Arjen Robben to Old Trafford a decade ago.

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Redknapp's surprise admission

Harry Redknapp has claimed that several of his players tried to get out of playing for England when he was manager of Tottenham.

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Nadal and Berdych triumph at Hurlingham

Rafael Nadal and Tomas Berdych will head to Wimbledon on the back of victories after triumphing at the BNP Paribas Classic on Friday.

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Kohlschreiber wins at Boodles

Philipp Kohlschreiber was one of three winners at The Boodles exhibition event on Friday as the German concluded his Wimbledon preparations.

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Ilonen leads Irish Open

Mikko Ilonen shot a course-record seven-under 64 on Thursday to seize the early initiative at the Irish Open.

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Haase downs Isner

Robin Haase saw scheduled opponent Novak Djokovic withdraw injured before beating John Isner at The Boodles on Thursday.

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Murray prevails at Hurlingham

Andy Murray warmed up for his Wimbledon title defence with a straight-sets win over Tommy Robredo at the BNP Paribas Classic on Thursday.

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Djokovic withdraws from Boodles

Novak Djokovic withdrew from his match at The Boodles on Thursday with a wrist injury as doubts arose over his fitness for Wimbledon.

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Leeds appoint Hockaday

Leeds United have appointed Dave Hockaday as head coach in a move that is likely to rile supporters of the Championship club.

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West Ham sign Kouyate

West Ham have announced the signing of Senegal midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate on a four-year deal.

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Manchester City face Newcastle

Champions Manchester City will face Newcastle United on the opening day as Premier League newcomers Burnley welcome Chelsea.

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World Cup 2014: Ghana

The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil will see 32 teams battle it out for football's ultimate prize. Here we profile Ghana.

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World Cup 2014: Spain

The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil will see 32 teams battle it out for football's ultimate prize. Here we profile Spain.

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Mexico 3 Ecuador 1

Luis Montes' FIFA World Cup dream could be over after he suffered a serious-looking injury having scored in Mexico's 3-1 win over Ecuador.

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Norway 1 Russia 1

Anders Konradsen's first goal for Norway earned a 1-1 draw with a below-par Russia on Saturday.

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WC 2014: Asamoah Gyan (Ghana)

The 2014 FIFA World Cup will bring together standout players from right across the globe. Here we profile Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan.

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WC 2014: Xavi (Spain)

The 2014 FIFA World Cup will bring together standout players from right across the globe. Here we profile Spain playmaker Xavi.

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Leboeuf cherishes memories

Frank Leboeuf has special memories of playing in a FIFA World Cup on home soil and expects Brazil to have a significant advantage this year.

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Netherlands v Ghana

Kwesi Appiah has been buoyed by Ghana's preparations for the FIFA World Cup as the Black Stars head to the Netherlands for a friendly.

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International Friendly Preview

Croatia face a daunting start to their FIFA World Cup campaign and will seek to find form in a friendly against Mali on Saturday.

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Barkley better off at Everton

Ross Barkley would benefit from staying at Everton rather than seeking a move, according to former Goodison Park favourite Lee Carsley.

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Gerrard 'over' disappointment

Steven Gerrard will not allow Liverpool's title disappointment to overshadow his FIFA World Cup campaign with England.

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Carragher lauds Sturridge

Jamie Carragher has hailed ex-Liverpool team-mate Daniel Sturridge as England's most potent attacking threat ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

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Montenegro v Iran

Iran meet Montenegro in Austria on Monday as preparations for what promises to be a tough FIFA World Cup campaign continue.

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Serie A Wrap

Chievo secured Serie A safety as Catania, Bologna and Livorno were condemned to relegation and Juventus set a new points record.

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Hamilton on pole again

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix from the front of the grid after a stunning display in qualifying.

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O'Sullivan books final berth, Robertson still fighting

Defending champion Ronnie O'Sullivan secured his third consecutive World Snooker Championship final berth with victory over Barry Hawkins.

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Rio Olympics preparations criticised

Rio's preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games have been fiercely criticised by the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) vice president.

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Howard extends Everton deal

Goalkeeper Tim Howard has signed a contract extension with Everton, committing his future to the Premier League club until 2018.

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Red Bull lose Ricciardo appeal

Red Bull have lost their appeal against Daniel Ricciardo's disqualification from the Australian Grand Prix.

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Moyes on Rooney fitness

David Moyes says Manchester United will "do everything we can" to make sure Wayne Rooney plays against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

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Ruptured ACL for Rodriguez

Jay Rodriguez's FIFA World Cup dream is over after Southampton confirmed that the forward has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament.

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Mourinho: It's out of our hands

Jose Mourinho is adamant the title race is out of Chelsea's hands despite Saturday's 3-0 win over Stoke City sending them top of the table.

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Hamilton 'ecstatic' with win

Lewis Hamilton described himself as "ecstatic" after the Mercedes driver claimed his maiden victory at the Malaysia Grand Prix on Sunday.

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More Misery: Daniel Ricciardo hit with grid penalty

Daniel Ricciardo has been hit with a 10-place grid drop for the Bahrain Grand Prix as his frustrating start to life at Red Bull continues.

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Premier League: Fulham 1 Everton 3

Substitutes Steven Naismith and Kevin Mirallas starred as Everton sent Fulham closer to relegation with a 3-1 triumph at Craven Cottage.

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Berdych through to semis

Tomas Berdych wrapped up a straight-sets triumph over Alexandr Dolgopolov to secure a last-four spot at the Sony Open.

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F1 set for Malaysia GP

Red Bull continue to dominate the Formula One headlines as the drivers prepare for the second race of the season in Malaysia.

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Juventus meet Lyon

Serie A champions Juventus will face Lyon in the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals.

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Hosts Bangladesh open with win

Hosts Bangladesh eased to a nine-wicket win over Afghanistan in the opening match of the ICC World Twenty20 on Sunday.

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La Liga: Granada fight back, draw six-goal thriller with Getafe

Cosmin Contra was denied a winning start to his tenure as Getafe coach as Granada fought back to earn a 3-3 draw on Friday.

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Scottish Premiership: Kris Commons hat-trick fires Celtic

Kris Commons took his tally for the season to 26 with a second-half hat-trick as champions elect Celtic beat Kilmarnock 3-0 on Friday.

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West Bromwich take aim at Nicolas Anelka, deny he's leaving

West Brom have denied that Nicolas Anelka has left the club and labelled the striker "highly unprofessional" for saying that he has.

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Anelka leaves West Brom

Nicolas Anelka has announced that he has terminated his West Brom contract after the club sought to impose conditions he could not accept.

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Birmingham unaffected by verdict

Carson Yeung's conviction on five counts of money laundering has "no impact" on the day-to-day running of Birmingham City, say the club.

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Aus, NZL to hose 2017 World Cup

Australia and New Zealand will jointly host the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, the sport's international governing body have announced.

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Weather plays havoc

Strong winds and heavy rain have caused the postponement of several football matches in England, including two Premier League fixtures.

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Cibulkova retires, Ivanovic through

Seeds Ana Ivanovic and Dominika Cibulkova were on opposite ends of retirements during Tuesday's action at the Qatar Open.

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ICC approve proposals

The International Cricket Council (ICC) have approved a series of key proposals that will fundamentally change the governance of the sport.

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Rampant Forest triumph again

Nottingham Forest made it 11 Championship games unbeaten with a 3-1 victory against rock-bottom Yeovil Town on Sunday.

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Villarreal 5 Real Sociedad 1

Villarreal hammered Real Sociedad 5-1 to climb above them and into fifth place in La Liga on Monday.

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Stars pay tribute to Eusebio

Eusebio passed away on Sunday at the age of 71, with a host of sporting stars paying tribute to the Portugal football legend.

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Stars pay tribute to Eusebio

Eusebio passed away on Sunday at the age of 71, with a host of sporting stars paying tribute to the Portugal football legend.

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Tim Sherwood handed Tottenham job until season's end

Tim Sherwood has been appointed Tottenham's head coach until the end of next season.

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Rodgers lauds Suarez

Brendan Rodgers hailed Luis Suarez after the Liverpool striker celebrated his new deal with two goals in the 3-1 victory over Cardiff City.

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Mackay: I'm going nowhere

Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay insisted he will "100 per cent" not be resigning following the 3-1 loss to Liverpool.

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India build strong lead in first Test against South Africa

An unbeaten century from Cheteshwar Pujara has helped India build a commanding 320-run lead over South Africa on day three of the first Test, completely overshadowing Vernon Philander's 100th Test wicket.

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Pochettino on melee

Mauricio Pochettino felt the off-field scuffle that marred the end of Southampton's 1-1 draw at Newcastle United was "not good for football".

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Newcastle held by Southampton

Southampton claimed their first Premier League point at St James' Park since 2001 with a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United on Saturday.

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Benfica beat PSG but bow out of Champions League

Benfica's UEFA Champions League adventure came to end on Tuesday despite an excellent 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain.

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Mendiate on Spain's draw

Former Spain midfielder Gaizka Mendieta believes his countrymen will face a stiff test to defend their world crown in Brazil.

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Whitehawk duo sacked

Two Whitehawk players charged in relation to match-fixing have been sacked by the Conference South club.

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Mancini laments Gala

Galatasaray coach Roberto Mancini was left to rue costly errors from his side in their 4-1 loss to 10-man Real Madrid.

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Pellegrini on City hopes

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini insists usurping Bayern Munich at the top of UEFA Champions League Group D is not his priority.

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Real Madrid 4 Galatasaray 1

Ten-man Real Madrid scored in a record 30th consecutive UEFA Champions League game as they beat Galatasaray 4-1 to qualify for the last 16.

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Pakistan claim series win

Pakistan produced a valiant fightback to beat South Africa by one run and claim victory in their one-day international series on Wednesday.

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Madsen earns first win

Morten Orum Madsen claimed his first European Tour title with a two-shot victory at the South African Open Championship on Sunday.

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Charl Schwartzel leads the way in South Africa

Charl Schwartzel holds a one-shot lead heading into the final day of action at the South African Open Championship.

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Fiji progress to semis

Fiji beat Samoa 22-4 on Sunday to book a semi-final showdown with Australia for the second Rugby League World Cup running.

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Everton 0 Tottenham 0

Everton and Tottenham each missed the opportunity to go second in the Premier League when playing out a 0-0 draw at Goodison Park on Sunday.

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Ferrer fires warning to Valencia rivals

Defending champion David Ferrer signalled his intent at the Valencia Open with a straight-sets victory over Gael Monfils on Wednesday.

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Williams, Azarenka off to winning start

Serena Williams got the defence of her WTA Tour Championships title under way with a straight-sets success over Angelique Kerber.

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Nesta reflects on bittersweet World Cup memories

Alessandro Nesta's ailing body denied him the opportunity to play in a FIFA World Cup final, but he has no time for regrets.

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