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Mavericks sign Stoudemire

Six-time NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire officially joined the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.

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49ers have moved on from Harbaugh

San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke refused to respond to comments made by former head coach Jim Harbaugh.

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Sousa: Porto superior to Basel

Basel coach Paulo Sousa conceded Porto were the "superior" team following Wednesday's 1-1 draw.

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Job done for New Zealand - Boult

Man-of-the-match Trent Boult was relieved to see New Zealand get the job done against minnows Scotland on Tuesday.

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Johnson excited by captain Clarke's return

Mitchell Johnson is relishing the return of Australia captain Michael Clarke for Saturday's Cricket World Cup clash with Bangladesh.

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Bryant hoping for career 'rebirth'

Los Angeles Lakers veteran Kobe Bryant is using the San Antonio Spurs as motivation in his bid to return from injury next season.

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UEFA Europa League Preview

Borussia Monchengladbach have talked up Sevilla ahead of their UEFA Europa League last-32 showdown on Thursday.

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Cipriani wants England stay

Danny Cipriani is desperate to stay in the England team after ending a seven-year Six Nations absence against Italy last week.

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New Zealand see off Scotland

Co-hosts New Zealand preserved their perfect start to the Cricket World Cup courtesy of a three-wicket win over minnows Scotland.

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Kaleta to miss 4-6 weeks

Buffalo Sabres forward Patrick Kaleta is expected to miss between four to six weeks after undergoing surgery.

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Snedeker, Watson to go head-to-head

Brandt Snedeker and defending champion Bubba Watson headline a strong field at this week's Northern Trust Open.

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O'Shea: No panic at Sunderland

Sunderland are not panicking as they seek a response following their shock FA Cup exit, according to captain John O'Shea.

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Nacional 1 Estoril 0

Nacional extended their unbeaten record in Primeira Liga to six matches with a controversial 1-0 win at home to Estoril.

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Stoudemire waived by Knicks

Amar'e Stoudemire is free to join an NBA contender after he was waived by the New York Knicks on Monday.

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Ligue 1 Review

League leaders Lyon failed to extend their advantage atop Ligue 1 on Sunday, while in-form Bordeaux won again.

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Van Gaal wants midfielder

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal wants to sign a midfielder once the transfer window reopens at the end of the season.

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Jagielka on Premier League woes

With their domestic struggles growing, captain Phil Jagielka said Everton would swap their success in Europe for Premier League wins.

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Vaughan worried about Morgan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan is concerned about the mindset of under-fire skipper Eoin Morgan.

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Docherty warns Van Gaal

Former Manchester United boss Tommy Docherty warned Louis van Gaal things must change at Old Trafford before fans turn against the Dutchman.

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Buffon: I failed as captain

Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon shouldered responsibility for not inspiring his team-mates in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Cesena.

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David Luiz: Chelsea cycle was over

David Luiz denied issues with Jose Mourinho led to his Chelsea departure, instead claiming it was time for a new challenge.

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Snedeker wins Pebble Beach

Brandt Snedeker won the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am for a second time after triumphing by three strokes on Sunday.

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Scolari abandons Gremio

Former Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari abandoned his Gremio side five minutes before the end of their 1-0 loss to lowly Veranopolis.

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Afghanistan survive to beat UAE

Afghanistan produced a stunning turnaround to beat United Arab Emirates by 14 runs in the final Cricket World Cup warm-up match.

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Robshaw wary of Italy

England are favourites to preserve their perfect 2015 Six Nations record but skipper Chris Robshaw is mindful of the threat Italy pose.

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Tomic storms into Memphis quarters

Australian Bernard Tomic won through to yet another quarter-final in 2015, upstaging Alexandr Dolgopolov at the Memphis Open.

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Warne questions Clarke absence

Shane Warne questioned Australia's decision to rest captain Michael Clarke for Saturday's Cricket World Cup opener against England.

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Scholes scathing of United

Paul Scholes believes former club Manchester United are too obsessed with keeping possession under manager Louis van Gaal.

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Pique on Luis Enrique, Messi

Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique said Luis Enrique and Lionel Messi have moved on from their bust-up last month.

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Tomic storms into Memphis quarters

Australian Bernard Tomic won through to yet another quarter-final in 2015, upstaging Alexandr Dolgopolov at the Memphis Open.

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Copa Libertadores Review

Estudiantes overturned a first-leg deficit as they reached the Copa Libertadores group stages on Thursday, while Palestino also prevailed.

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Ronaldinho to join Kabuscorp

Kabuscorp president Benedict Kangamba claimed Ronaldinho is set to move to Angola at the end of the Liga MX season.

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Report: Anthony done for season

The New York Knicks are set to be without Carmelo Anthony once the NBA resume after the All-Star break.

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Foster braced for Berahino exit

Goalkeeper Ben Foster would not begrudge West Brom if they decide to sell starlet Saido Berahino.

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Henderson happy to wait on new deal

Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson is in no rush to sign a new contract before the end of the season.

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Warriors survive Timberwolves scare

The Golden State Warriors head into the NBA All-Star break with a narrow win against the Minnesota Timberwolves under their belt.

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West Ham deal for Diarra off

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce revealed on Wednesday that the club's deal to sign free agent Lassana Diarra has fallen through.

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Serie A Preview

Napoli have Roma firmly in their sights as they prepare to face Palermo on Saturday.

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Nishikori through to quarters

Top seed Kei Nishikori advanced to the quarter-finals of the Memphis Open but fellow seed Ivo Karlovic was a second-round casualty.

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Vanney pleased with Giovinco

Toronto coach Greg Vanney hailed high-profile recruit Sebastian Giovinco, who participated in his first training session.

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Wilf: Vikings want Peterson back

Suspended running back Adrian Peterson would be welcomed back at the Minnesota Vikings, according to team president Mark Wilf.

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Browns not giving up on Manziel

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam will continue to support Johnny Manziel after the quarterback entered rehabilitation last week.

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Aguero plays down injury scare

Two-goal hero Sergio Aguero moved to allay fears he suffered a serious injury against Stoke City on Wednesday.

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Report: Venezuela 2 Honduras 1

Venezuela have two wins from two matches in 2015 after trumping 10-man Honduras 2-1 in an international friendly.

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Report: Partick Thistle 0 Celtic 3

Celtic debutants Gary Mackay-Steven and Stuart Armstrong scored as the reigning Scottish Premiership champions beat Partick Thistle 3-0.

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Harden lifts Rockets over Suns

James Harden starred as the Houston Rockets outlasted the Phoenix Suns, while the Memphis Grizzlies won again in the NBA.

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Bradley changed deal for Altidore

Michael Bradley sacrificed some of his own salary to make sure Jozy Altidore signed for Toronto.

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A-League Preview

They may be missing two key centre-backs for Saturday's clash against Melbourne Victory but Sydney FC remain bullish about their chances.

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Allardyce: No one better than me

West Ham coach Sam Allardyce claimed he is just as good as any another manager in the Premier League.

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Cousins on Kings' coaching job

Sacramento Kings centre DeMarcus Cousins denied playing a role in the team's coaching changes and called for stability.

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El Shaarawy backs Inzaghi

Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy stressed that his team-mates have "great faith" in embattled coach Filippo Inzaghi.

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Coupe de France Review

An own goal 10 minutes from time saw Saint-Etienne advance to the Coupe de France quarter-finals on Tuesday.

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Lambert prepared for Villa fight

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says he is prepared for a relegation scrap amid growing calls for his sacking following the loss at Hull.

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Grizzlies ground Hawks

The Memphis Grizzlies outlasted the high-flying Atlanta Hawks in the NBA on Sunday, while the Oklahoma City Thunder won big.

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Blanc encouraged by draw

Laurent Blanc said the football on display in Lyon was "encouraging" after Paris Saint-Germain salvaged a 1-1 draw with the Ligue 1 leaders.

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Grant: 'I'm so proud'

Avram Grant said the whole nation can be proud of Ghana, despite Sunday's shoot-out loss to Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

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Klinsmann hails Ibarra

Jurgen Klinsmann heaped praise on Miguel Ibarra after the midfielder made his starting debut in United States' 2-0 win over Panama.

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Mourinho lauds Ivanovic

Full-back Branislav Ivanovic is one of the best signings in Chelsea's history, according to manager Jose Mourinho.

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Coupe de France Preview

The Coupe de France round of 16 will see champions Guingamp and trophy hopefuls Paris Saint-Germain in action in midweek.

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Pressure on rivals - Fonte

All the "pressure in the world" for a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League is on Southampton's rivals, claims captain Jose Fonte.

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Lundqvist risked having a stroke

New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist revealed he would have been at risk of a stroke had he kept playing with a throat injury.

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Fournier lauds Lopes

Coach Hubert Fournier said goalkeeper Anthony Lopes was instrumental in helping Lyon earn a 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain.

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Cavs win 12th straight

Kevin Love and LeBron James helped the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 12th consecutive NBA win, while the Washington Wizards lost again.

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Warburton braced for must-win game

Wales captain Sam Warburton said Friday's Six Nations opener against England at Millennium Stadium is a "must-win" game.

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George hopeful of return

Indiana Pacers star Paul George is hopeful of returning from injury before the end of the season, though that remains an uncertainty.

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McClaren quashes QPR link

Derby County boss Steve McClaren moved to distance himself from the vacant managerial post at QPR.

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Preview: USA v Panama

Miguel Ibarra could be handed a starting berth when United States host Panama on Sunday.

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Thompson earns first-round lead

Nicholas Thompson holds a one-stroke lead after day one of the Farmers Insurance Open, while a back injury cut short Tiger Woods' campaign.

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Bundesliga Preview

Relegation-threatened Borussia Dortmund need to play a more aggressive brand of football, according to captain Mats Hummels.

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La Liga Preview

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will lock horns in yet another derby in La Liga action on Saturday.

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Lancaster braced for Wales clash

England coach Stuart Lancaster is relishing the opportunity to lock horns with Wales in the 2015 Six Nations opener.

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Marrone not looking back

Doug Marrone is looking ahead as he prepares for life at the Jacksonville Jaguars following his sudden departure from the Buffalo Bills.

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Magic fire coach Vaughn

The Orlando Magic have parted ways with coach Jacque Vaughn after two-and-a-half seasons.

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Moyes banned chips because of fat United players

Former Manchester United manager David Moyes admitted to banning chips during his brief spell at Old Trafford.

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Curry inspires Warriors rally

Stephen Curry showcased his MVP credentials with 51 points as the Golden State Warriors overcame the Dallas Mavericks 128-114.

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Jardim disappointed by Monaco loss

Leonardo Jardim was understandably disappointed as Monaco missed out on the Coupe de la Ligue final, beaten on penalties by Bastia.

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Copa Libertadores Review

Huracan were big winners of Tuesday's Copa Libertadores action as they took control against Alianza Lima.

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Curry inspires Warriors rally, Hawks trump Wizards

Stephen Curry showcased his MVP credentials with 51 points as the Golden State Warriors overcame the Dallas Mavericks 128-114.

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Howard to miss month

Houston Rockets star Dwight Howard underwent knee surgery and will miss at least a month of basketball.

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Report: Honduras 2 Venezuela 3

Venezuela produced an efficient performance to beat Honduras 3-2 in an international friendly on Wednesday.

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Out-of-form Tiger Woods eyeing Masters

With his struggles evident, Tiger Woods is hoping to peak by the time the Masters tees off at Augusta in April.

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Mancini scathing of Inter

Roberto Mancini was scathing of his defenders after Inter crashed out of the Coppa Italia to defending champions Napoli on Wednesday.

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Becker on Equatorial Guinea win

Esteban Becker was understandably joyous as Equatorial Guinea advanced to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion.

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Anderson blames injuries

Former Manchester United midfielder Anderson said injuries were to blame for a forgettable end to his career at Old Trafford.

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Blanc pleased by PSG's attitude

Laurent Blanc was happy with Paris Saint-Germain's overall performance in Lille, though Marco Verratti's antics annoyed the French boss.

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Rodgers relentless in trophy chase

Brendan Rodgers outlined his aspirations to bring silverware to Anfield this season, with their Capital One Cup elimination a driving force.

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Ibenge calls for focus

Florent Ibenge will not dwell on Democratic Republic of Congo's recent win over Ivory Coast ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations clash.

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Lehmann warns Bailey

Out-of-form Australia vice-captain George Bailey and his position in the country's Cricket World Cup XI is not guaranteed.

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Rose: Focus on Masters

Justin Rose said his focus in the early parts of the 2015 season is about refining his game leading into the Masters.

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Seeds advance in Quito

Seeds Paolo Lorenzi, Thomaz Bellucci, Dusan Lajovic and Victor Estrella Burgos won their first-round matches at the Ecuador Open.

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A-League Preview

Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City will square-off in the 15th Melbourne Derby on Saturday, while leaders Perth are at home to Sydney FC.

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George could return before season's end - Bird

The Indiana Pacers are hoping to have dual NBA All-Star Paul George back sooner rather than later.

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Carroll on Lynch future

A contract resolution between the Seattle Seahawks and Marshawn Lynch could be close to completion, according to coach Pete Carroll.

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Gordon suspended by NFL

The NFL have suspended Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon without pay for at least one year following a failed drugs test.

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Rodgers relentless in trophy chase

Brendan Rodgers outlined his aspirations to bring silverware to Anfield this season, with their Capital One Cup elimination a driving force.

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Pelicans snap Hawks' winning streak

The New Orleans Pelicans stopped the Atlanta Hawks' winning streak at 19 games, while the Memphis Grizzlies edged the Phoenix Suns.

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Pulis key to WBA move - Fletcher

Manager Tony Pulis was a key factor behind Darren Fletcher's decision to leave Manchester Untied for West Brom, according to the Scot.

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Grizzlies rally past Suns

The Memphis Grizzlies edged the Phoenix Suns, while the New Orleans Pelicans stopped the Atlanta Hawks' winning streak at 19 games

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Lennon excited by Everton switch

Aaron Lennon is determined to seize this opportunity after completing his loan move to Everton from Tottenham.

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Woods hoping for change of fortune

Out of form and out of sorts, Tiger Woods has a chance to get his woeful campaign back on track at the Farmers Insurance Open.

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Zeballos, Montanes advance

Horacio Zeballos and Albert Montanes both won through to the second round of the Ecuador Open on Monday.

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Faulkner set to miss opener

James Faulkner is set to miss Australia's Cricket World Cup opener but could still play a part in the showpiece event.

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Santon: I never turned down Inter

Davide Santon stressed that he did not reject Inter nor was he forced to join the Italians following his loan switch on Monday.

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Legacy will come later - Brady

Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady is not paying attention to his legacy, with the New England Patriots quarterback still in the midst of his career.

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Shattenkirk needs surgery

St Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk will undergo abdominal surgery after he was injured on Sunday.

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Fletcher swaps United for WBA

Darren Fletcher has left Manchester United on a free transfer for fellow Premier League outfit West Brom.

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Evans places fifth in final event

Cadel Evans bowed out of professional cycling with a fifth-place finish in the inaugural Great Ocean Road Race on Sunday.

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Hawks win 19th straight game

The Atlanta Hawks notched their 19th consecutive win in the NBA on Saturday, while the Toronto Raptors triumphed in overtime again.

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Seahawks hopeful on Chancellor

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is hopeful of having safety Kam Chancellor at his disposal in Sunday's Super Bowl.

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Vertonghen excited by form

Jan Vertonghen said it is an exciting time to be playing for Tottenham after their 3-0 win against West Brom.

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Garcia lauds Roma's resilience

Rudi Garcia was pleased with how his players responded as Roma fought back to earn a 1-1 draw with Empoli.

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Sinclair wants to silence critics

Scott Sinclair is determined to change the public's perception of him following his temporary switch to Aston Villa.

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Minichiello on Chernova's ban

Toni Minichiello - the coach of Jessica Ennis-Hill - wants the sporting authorities to look into Tatyana Chernova's suspension.

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Laird extends lead at Phoenix Open

Martin Laird moved three shots clear heading into the final round of the Phoenix Open.

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Real, Atletico cruise to wins

City rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid enjoyed triumphant outings in La Liga on Saturday.

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Hawks win again, Mavs blitz Heat

The Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak, while the Dallas Mavericks rallied past the Miami Heat in NBA action on Friday.

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Pacquiao-Mayweather deal progress

The deal pitting Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr against each other is close to being signed off.

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Mitchell Johnson returns for ODI final

Australia welcome back fast bowler Mitchell Johnson for Sunday's tri-series final against England in Perth.

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Gibbs talks up Arsenal

Kieran Gibbs believes the sky is the limit for in-form Arsenal, despite their standing in the Premier League.

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Sturridge eager to prove fitness

Critics have questioned Daniel Sturridge's physical and mental fragility but the returning Liverpool striker has faith in his body.

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Laird leads Phoenix Open

Scot Martin Laird holds a two-shot lead at the Phoenix Open after the second round was suspended on Friday.

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Barca, Fenerbahce improve records

Barcelona and Fenerbahce Ulker were both victorious in round five of the Euroleague Top 16 on Friday.

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Palmer leads Phoenix Open

Ryan Palmer holds a one-stroke lead after round one of the Phoenix Open as fellow American Tiger Woods struggled yet again.

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Hill inspires Lakers to double OT win, Grizzlies crush Nuggets

Jordan Hill starred as the Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the Chicago Bulls in double overtime, while the Memphis Grizzlies were big winners.

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Woods struggling with swing

Tiger Woods is still coming to terms with his new swing pattern after struggling in the first round of the Phoenix Open.

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Blanc on Ibrahimovic, Cavani

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani have struggled to link up this season and their Paris Saint-Germain boss wants improvement.

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Cheyrou joins Toronto

Toronto FC have added former Marseille midfielder Benoit Cheyrou to their squad ahead of the 2015 MLS season.

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Gordon explains failed drugs test

With a one-year ban hanging over his head, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon revealed the reasons behind his failed drugs test.

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Destro relishing Milan move

Roma striker Mattia Destro is set to be unveiled by Milan in the coming hours after he arrived in the northern Italian city for a medical.

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Keys outlasts Williams

The American battled through an injury to beat her idol and advance to the women's semifinals, where she'll face another Williams: Serena.

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Williams cruises past Cibulkova

The world No. 1 crushes Dominika Cibulkova and advances to her first Australian Open semifinal since 2010.

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Williams cruises past Cibulkova

Serena Williams advanced to her first Australian Open semi-final since 2010 on Wednesday.

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Halep earns maiden win over Wickmayer

Simona Halep broke her duck against Yanina Wickmayer as she qualified for the Australian Open quarter-finals.

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Williams: I can improve

She may have blitzed Alison Van Uytvanck, but Serena Williams is still not content with her game.

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Williams confident health issues are behind her

Health issues have hampered Venus Williams in recent years, but the American veteran feels she is back on track.

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Djokovic: Nadal can win Australian Open

Novak Djokovic talked up Rafael Nadal's chances at the Australian Open, despite the Spaniard's own doubts.

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Wozniacki relieved to progress

The performance was not important for Caroline Wozniacki, as long as she avoided a first-round upset at the Australian Open.

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Bouchard braced for challenge

Australian Open hopeful Eugenie Bouchard knows she will be hunted by her rivals on the circuit in 2015.

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Sharapova feeling 'more' comfortable

A fit and relaxed Maria Sharapova feels she can be a major contender to win the Australian Open.

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Federer praises Lu

Roger Federer praised the resilience of first-round Australian Open opponent Lu Yen-Hsun after his straight-sets win.

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Federer rusty in first-round win over Lu

Swiss maestro Roger Federer was far from his best as he booked his spot in the second round of the Australian Open.

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Sharapova storms into second round

Hungry to reclaim top spot in the women's ranking, Maria Sharapova progressed to the second round at the Australian Open.

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Bouchard accounts for Friedsam

A crowd favourite in Melbourne, fans will see Eugenie Bouchard in the second round after she eased through in straight sets.

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Video: China 2 North Korea 1

Alain Perrin believes China have no hope of winning the Asian Cup but they look in ominous form after completing a first group-stage sweep.

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Warriors pair Curry, Thompson ground Rockets

The Golden State Warriors returned to winning ways on the same day the Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak.

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Walker hits front at Waialae

Jimmy Walker is in the box seat to defend his Sony Open crown heading into the final round in Hawaii.

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Destro tight-lipped on future

Italian striker Mattia Destro was coy when quizzed about his Roma future.

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Preview: Qatar v Bahrain

Qatar may already be eliminated but they still have plenty to play for against Bahrain on Monday.

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Pulis backs Everton to avoid scrap

Everton hover three points above the drop zone but they are not in danger of being relegated according to Tony Pulis.

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Wenger: Not signing a defender 'risky'

With Arsenal's defensive stocks being tested, Arsene Wenger has hinted at signing cover in January.

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Murray braced for challenge

Andy Murray may have been handed a nightmare draw but the three-time Australian Champion remains bullish about his chances.

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Third ODI washed out in Auckland

Persistent rain forced Saturday's third one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka to be abandoned.

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Oliveira: Ronaldo persuaded me to join Swansea

Cristiano Ronaldo had a helping hand in Nelson Oliveira's move to Swansea City.

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Westbrook inspires Thunder

Russell Westbrook lifted the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Golden State Warriors, while the Atlanta Hawks won again.

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Williams not happy with preparation

Five-time Australian Open champion Serena wants improvement ahead of her first-round clash in Melbourne.

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Del Rio: Raiders can be 'great' again

Jack Del Rio excited by the challenge of coaching the Oakland Raiders.

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Preview: China v North Korea

Asian Cup quarter-finalists China conclude their Group B campaign against minnows North Korea in Canberra.

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Thomas in three-way tie

American trio Justin Thomas, Matt Kuchar and Webb Simpson share the lead at the halfway stage of the Sony Open.

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Milligan: Socceroos form no surprise

Australia's performances at the Asian Cup have come as no surprise to Mark Milligan.

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Milligan: Socceroos form no surprise

Australia's performances at the Asian Cup have come as no surprise to Mark Milligan.

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Sanders handed 10-game suspension

The NBA has suspended Milwaukee Bucks centre Larry Sanders for a minimum of 10 games for violating their anti-drug program.

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Video: Bahrain 1 UAE 2

Omar Abdulrahman and Ali Ahmed Mabkhout inspired the United Arab Emirates to victory over Bahrain in Group C of the Asian Cup.

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Hawks extend winning streak

The Atlanta Hawks extended their winning streak to 10 on Thursday.

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Bailey unfazed by possible World Cup omission

Australia's deputy ODI captain George Bailey is not bothered by the possibility of missing the upcoming Cricket World Cup.

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Williams, Sharapova set to go head-to-head

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova are expected to be the two players to beat at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

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Ryan guarantees play-offs

New Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan has promised fans play-off football upon his unveiling.

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Preview: Palestine v Jordan

Ray Wilkins admits Jordan need some luck in their bid to remain relevant in the Asian Cup.

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Silver wants Hawks to stay in Atlanta

NBA commissioner Adam Silver made it clear he wants to see the Hawks remain in Atlanta amid rumours of relocation.

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Honda announce test role for Stoner

Talk of a comeback to MotoGP continues to surround former world champion Casey Stoner, who will be a test driver for Honda in 2015.

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Copa del Rey Review

Athletic Bilbao advanced to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey on away goals, while Sevilla crushed Granada en route to the last eight.

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Defoe relishing Sunderland move

Sunderland-bound striker Jermain Defoe cannot wait to start scoring goals at the Stadium of Light.

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Preview: North Korea v Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia coach Cosmin Olaroiu has called on his team to remain confident, despite making a losing start to their Asian Cup campaign.

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Del Potro wins comeback, Tomic fires

Defending champion Juan Martin del Potro made a successful return to the court as he advanced at the Sydney International while Bernard Tomic looked to be hitting top form in a big victory.

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Halep withdraws, Radwanska eliminated

It was a forgettable day for the top seeds at the Sydney International after Simona Halep withdrew and Agnieszka Radwanska was eliminated.

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Giraldo, Garcia-Lopez fall in Auckland

Seeds Santiago Giraldo and Guillermo Garcia-Lopez crashed out in the first round of the Auckland Open on Tuesday.

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Crouch wants Stoke stay

Peter Crouch said he wants to sign a new deal with Stoke City amid interest from West Brom.

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Bogut dismisses Jackson comments

Golden State Warriors centre Andrew Bogut played down talk of ill feeling between himself and former coach Mark Jackson.

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Pistons rally past Raptors, Duo inspire Magic

The in-form Detroit Pistons held on to beat the Toronto Raptors in NBA on Monday, while the Orlando Magic stunned the Chicago Bulls.

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Pistons rally past Raptors, Duo inspire Magic

The in-form Detroit Pistons held on to beat the Toronto Raptors in NBA on Monday, while the Orlando Magic stunned the Chicago Bulls.

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Jones comfortable with three-man defence

Manchester United defender Phil Jones said his team-mates are comfortable playing with a three-man defence.

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Salford dismiss Pritchard link

Salford Red Devils CEO Martin Vickers denied the Super League team are poised to sign Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs second-rower Frank Pritchard.

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Toronto interested in Altidore

Toronto FC have publicly thrown their hat in the ring to sign Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore.

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Carmelo Anthony facing surgery

Injured New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony conceded he is facing the likelihood of surgery.

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Re-signing Garrett top priority for Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have made re-signing head coach Jason Garrett their top priority.

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South Korea not underestimating Kuwait

South Korea coach Uli Stielike insisted his team will not take Kuwait for granted in their second Group A fixture on Tuesday.

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Gagne out for season

Boston Bruins forward Simon Gagne will not return to the NHL again this season due to personal reasons.

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Stosur makes winning start in Sydney

Samantha Stosur made a strong start at the Sydney International, while Caroline Wozniacki's Australian Open campaign is in doubt.

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Preview: Kuwait v South Korea

South Korea can take a giant step towards the Asian Cup quarter-finals when they face Kuwait in Canberra on Tuesday.

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Hawks roll Wizards, Heat stun Clippers

The Atlanta Hawks crushed the Washington Wizards for their eighth successive win, while the Miami Heat stunned the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Hawks roll Wizards, Heat stun Clippers

The Atlanta Hawks crushed the Washington Wizards for their eighth successive win, while the Miami Heat stunned the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Scott: I should have rested Bryant earlier

Los Angeles Lakers coach Byron Scott conceded he should have limited Kobe Bryant's minutes earlier in the season.

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Manning unsure of Broncos future

Peyton Manning refused to commit his future to the Denver Broncos following Sunday's 24-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

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Berahino angered by critics

West Brom forward Saido Berahino hit back at critics attempting to give him a bad name following a tumultuous week.

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Benitez angered by Napoli loss

Napoli coach Rafael Benitez was left infuriated after his side crashed to a 3-1 loss at home to Serie A champions Juventus on Sunday.

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Luis Enrique hails 'complete' performance

Under-fire coach Luis Enrique said Barcelona played a "complete" match against La Liga champions Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

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Simeone: Barca were too good

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said Barcelona were deserved winners after a dominant first half at Camp Nou on Sunday.

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Asian Cup Group D Preview

They say the best is left until last and that may be the case in Group D, with the final Asian Cup group featuring the past two champions.

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Asian Cup Group C Preview

World Cup participants Iran are the drawcard of what is set to be an evenly contested group at the 16th Asian Cup in Australia.

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Anthony: Fisher 'doing a great job'

New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony heaped praise on embattled coach Derek Fisher, claiming anybody else would have "crumbled".

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Bjugstad pens six-year deal

Forward Nick Bjugstad signed a six-year contract extension with the Florida Panthers on Wednesday.

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