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Simundza hails Maribor

Ante Simundza believes Maribor's draw at home to Chelsea further proved that the Slovenians deserve to be in the UEFA Champions League.

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Real stay unbeaten in Euroleague

Real Madrid preserved their perfect start to the Euroleague season with a 115-94 win over Dinamo Banco di Sardegna Sassari on Wednesday.

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Neville calls for Van Persie support

Former Manchester United full-back Gary Neville believes Robin van Persie's team-mates must do more to help the out-of-form striker.

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Grizzlies, Rockets stay perfect

Western Conference rivals the Memphis Grizzlies and the Houston Rockets preserved their 100 per cent starts to the NBA season on Monday.

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Carter should start in London - Mehrtens

Ex New Zealand fly-half Andrew Mehrtens feels All Blacks star Dan Carter should start against England on Saturday, despite being underdone.

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Tarasenko gives Rangers the Blues

The St Louis Blues extended their NHL winning streak with a 4-3 shoot-out win over the New York Rangers on Monday.

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Prokhorov: Nets do not miss Kidd

Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov said the NBA franchise are in a better position after Jason Kidd's shock departure last season.

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United 'nowhere near good enough'

Michael Carrick conceded Manchester United have not been good enough this season, though he believes the club can turn things around.

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Austin back in Mississippi

Woody Austin will be aiming to win back-to-back Sanderson Farm Championship titles, when the tournament gets underway on Thursday.

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Culture change behind Knicks' start

The New York Knicks' impressive start to the 2014-15 NBA season is due to a "newfound energy", according to star Carmelo Anthony.

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Trestman: Bears support me

Embattled Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman insists he has the support of the NFL franchise.

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Molitor to manage Twins

Paul Molitor will manage the Minnesota Twins from next season, the MLB franchise announced on Monday.

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Points over performance for Poyet

Gus Poyet said he was not fussed how Sunderland played, as long as they left Selhurst Park with all three points.

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Maddon eyeing MLB play-offs

Joe Maddon is targeting the MLB play-offs next season after he was officially unveiled as the new manager of the Chicago Cubs on Monday.

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Belenenses 3 Boavista 1

Belenenses climbed up to fifth in the Primeira Liga standings with a comprehensive 3-1 win over lowly Boavista on Monday.

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McDonagh out for three to four weeks

New York Rangers captain Ryan McDonagh is expected to miss three to four weeks due to a shoulder injury.

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Palmer leads Cardinals rally

Carson Palmer starred as the Arizona Cardinals overturned a 10-point first-quarter deficit to beat the Dallas Cowboys 28-17 in the NFL.

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Julien signs new Bruins deal

Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien has penned a new multi-year extension, the NHL franchise announced on Sunday.

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Cowboys owner talks up Romo return

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is confident injured quarterback Tony Romo will play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.

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Maddon's agent denies Cubs tampering

The agent of new Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon denied the franchise enticed his client to opt out of his contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Ecuadorian Primera A Review

Independiente del Valle preserved their unbeaten start to the second phase of Ecuadorian Primera A competition and moved top in the process.

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Uruguayan Primera Division Review

Nacional put one hand on the Apertura title with a comprehensive 3-0 win at Fenix as rivals Racing lost ground.

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Brazilian Serie A Review

Cruzeiro edged closer to back-to-back Brazilian Serie A titles with a 2-1 victory over relegation-threatened Botafogo.

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Liga MX Review

Defending champions Leon catapulted themselves into play-off contention, while Toluca rose to second in the standings.

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Iachini hails perfect Palermo

Palermo coach Guiseppe Iachini heaped praise on his side after they won their first away game of the Serie A season against Milan on Sunday.

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Hamilton never doubted win

Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton always believed he could overhaul team-mate Nico Rosberg at the United States Grand Prix.

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Rosberg laments lack of 'rhythm'

Nico Rosberg blamed Sunday's United States Grand Prix disappointment on his inability to generate any rhythm during the early stages.

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Guintoli 'overwhelmed' by title win

Frenchman Sylvain Guintoli is still coming to terms with his remarkable World Superbike title win on Sunday.

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Reimer stars for Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer inspired his team to a narrow 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.

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Ecclestone: Financial problems 'my fault'

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone said he is to blame for the sport's financial mess, though he does not know how to fix it.

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Butler lifts Bulls past Timberwolves

Jimmy Butler was the hero as the Chicago Bulls narrowly beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 106-105 on Saturday.

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Williams not expecting England start

Sonny Bill Williams said he is not guaranteed of a starting position against England next week, despite his dominant display on Saturday.

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MLS Review

New England Revolution took control of their Eastern Conference semi-final, while Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles Galaxy are evenly poised.

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Van Uytvanck to miss Taipei

Alison Van Uytvanck will not defend her crown, when the Taipei WTA Ladies Open gets underway on Monday.

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Barca deserved to win

Luis Enrique was left frustrated after Barcelona crashed to back-to-back La Liga defeats on Saturday.

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Bayern takes out Classic

Bayern held on to win the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic in a controversial finish in California on Saturday.

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Blanc slams PSG display

Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc was scathing of his side's performance against Lorient, calling it "unacceptable".

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Djokovic confident ahead of final

Novak Djokovic is confident about his chances of retaining the Paris Masters after performing in key moments in the semi-final on Saturday.

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Carter makes comeback in rout

Dan Carter made his long-awaited return as New Zealand put United States to the sword, winning 74-6 in Chicago on Saturday.

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Fellaini proving his worth

Former Manchester United manager David Moyes says Marouane Fellaini is finally proving his worth at Old Trafford.

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Westbrook to miss a month

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook will spend at least four weeks on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on his right hand.

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Bielsa plays down dispute

Marseille coach Marcelo Bielsa has played down a dispute between Andre-Pierre Gignac and Brice Dja Djedje.

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Benitez calls for focus

Napoli coach Rafael Benitez wants the players to focus on football ahead of an emotional match with Roma in Serie A on Saturday.

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Spurs shocked in Phoenix

Defending champions the San Antonio Spurs were stunned by the Phoenix Suns, while LeBron James delivered for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Keshi returns for Nigeria

Stephen Keshi has officially been re-instated as coach of Nigeria by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF).

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Preferment wins Victoria Derby

Preferment produced an upset to win the Group One Victoria Derby at Flemington Race Course on Saturday.

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Red Wings blitz downs Kings

A four-goal opening period inspired the Detroit Red Wings to a comprehensive 5-2 win against Stanley Cup champions the Los Angeles Kings.

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Westbrook facing surgery

The Oklahoma City Thunder are considering operating on injured guard Russell Westbrook, according to general manager Sam Presti.

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Pregnant jockey retires

Pregnant jockey Rosie Napravnik announced her retirement from horse racing after winning Breeders' Cup Longines Distaff on Friday.

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Varejao commits to Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers centre Anderson Varejao agreed to a new multi-year contract on Friday.

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Cubs sack Renteria, appoint Maddon

The Chicago Cubs sacked manager Rick Renteria on Friday to make room for former Tampa Bay Rays boss Joe Maddon.

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Hamilton to wrap up title - Blundell

Former Formula One driver Mark Blundell believes the final race double-points rule will not hamper Lewis Hamilton's second world title bid.

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CSKA, Unicaja stay perfect

Milos Teodosic starred as CSKA Moscow preserved their 100 percent start in Euroleague Group B.

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Beale fined again

Versatile Wallabies back Kurtley Beale has been fined AU$3,000 for breaching team protocols aboard a flight last month.

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Pellegrini facing sack - Marsh

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini will be sacked if results do not improve, according to former forward Rodney Marsh.

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Giants up against it - Manning

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning admitted his side have their "backs against the wall" after a poor start to the season.

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Knicks stun James, Cavs

The New York Knicks spoiled LeBron James' home homecoming on Thursday, while the Dallas Mavericks won.

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Hossa earns 1000th point

Marian Hossa notched his 1000th point as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Ottawa Senators 5-4 in a NHL shoot-out on Thursday.

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Costa Rican Primera Division

Alajuelense returned to winning ways in dramatic fashion as they consolidated top spot, while Deportivo Saprissa won big.

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Hampton Court favourite for Derby

Hampton Court is the overwhelming favourite to take out the 2014 Victoria Derby on Saturday and deservedly so, according to Gai Waterhouse.

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Liverpool exit possible - Gerrard

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is prepared to ply his trade elsewhere if he is not offered a new contract.

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Pioli pleased with Lazio display

Stefano Pioli believes Lazio's draw at Hellas Verona was more impressive than Sunday's victory over Torino.

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Hamilton backs three-car teams

Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton believes three-car teams would be good for the sport if it helped promote young drivers.

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Alonso tight-lipped on plan

Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso refused to provide too many details about his future but revealed he had an "ambitious plan" in the pipeline.

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Cowboys optimistic about Romo

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett is optimistic quarterback Tony Romo will be fit to play against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

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More F1 teams could go - Mosley

Former FIA president Max Mosley warned Formula One could lose more teams following Caterham and Marussia's struggles.

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Wallabies not sexist - Phipps

Australia half-back Nick Phipps denied there is a sexist culture within the Wallabies squad in the wake of the Kurtley Beale saga.

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Carroll dismisses Lynch reports

Seattle Seahawks head coach Peter Carroll quashed rumours suggesting the team have grown tired of running back Marshawn Lynch.

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Smith bullish over future

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith has no concerns surrounding his future with the NFL franchise.

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Argentine Primera Division Review

River Plate overcame Atletico Rafaela to remain unbeaten atop the standings, while Lanus continued their impressive form.

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Brazilian Serie A Review

Sao Paulo continued their charge towards the Brazilian Serie A title with a 3-0 victory against Goias.

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Ronaldo crowned La Liga's best

Cristiano Ronaldo claimed a hat-trick of honours after being named La Liga's 2013-14 Player of the Year at the LFP awards on Monday.

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Rio Ave 3 Penafiel 2

Rio Ave ended a four-game winless streak with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over lowly Penafiel on Monday.

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Redknapp hails QPR display

Harry Redknapp lauded the performance of his players as QPR climbed off the foot of the Premier League table on Monday.

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United must fix defence - Cole

Manchester United must improve defensively if they are to be a force again in the Premier League, according to former striker Andy Cole.

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Hamburg v Bayern Munich

Form and history is against Hamburg as they prepare to host defending champions Bayern Munich in the second round of the DFB-Pokal.

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Kings win sixth straight

Defending Stanley Cup Champions the Los Angeles Kings powered past the Columbus Blue Jackets, while the Anaheim Ducks' winning streak ended.

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South Africa captain dies after shooting

South Africa captain and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa has died after a shooting incident in Johannesburg on Sunday.

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MLS Review

Bradley Wright-Phillips tied the MLS goalscoring season record after New York Red Bulls accounted for Sporting Kansas City on Sunday.

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Colombian Primera A Review

Medellin gained the ascendancy in the Colombian Primera A as Santa Fe and Once Caldas slipped up yet again.

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Carter eyeing All Blacks return

New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter could make his long-awaited comeback as soon as Saturday.

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Porte raring to go

A fit and healthy Richie Porte is ready to challenge for top honours after a season to forget in 2014.

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Liga MX Preview

Queretaro kept their Liga MX play-off hopes alive with a dramatic last-gasp 3-2 win over league-leading America.

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Simeone defends set-piece goals

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is baffled by the ongoing scrutiny surrounding his side's ability from set-pieces.

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Anthony: No Bryant issue

New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony insisted he did not turn down the chance to play with the Los Angeles Lakers because of Kobe Bryant.

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Streb wins play-off

Robert Streb claimed his maiden PGA Tour title after prevailing in a three-way play-off at the McGladrey Classic on Sunday.

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Valencia will be stronger under Lim

Valencia coach Nuno Espirito Santo was pleased as the La Liga side prepared to usher in the Peter Lim era with victory on Saturday.

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Di Maria on United move

Manchester United winger Angel Di Maria dismissed suggestions his move to Old Trafford was motivated by money.

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Bird backs Hill to step up

Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird believes George Hill can rise to the challenge and step up in the absence of Paul George.

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MLS Review

Marco Pappa starred as the Seattle Sounders clinched their maiden MLS Supporters' Shield with a 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy.

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Mladenov knocked out in derby

CSKA Sofia coach Stoycho Mladenov was left fuming after he was knocked unconscious by a snowball thrown from Levski Sofia fans on Saturday.

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DFB Pokal Preview

Borussia Dortmund will be hoping the DFB-Pokal provides some welcome relief from their Bundesliga woes.

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McCoy signs new seven-year deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have tied down star defensive tackle Gerald McCoy to a new seven-year contract extension.

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Mosley sent home from England

Detroit Lions defensive tackle CJ Mosley has been suspended and sent home from England, the NFL team announced on Saturday.

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Beale satisfied with outcome

Kurtley Beale felt "vindicated" after the versatile Wallabies back avoided suspension at a tribunal hearing.

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La Liga Review

Real Madrid came from behind to overwhelm Barcelona en route to a 3-1 El Clasico win in La Liga on Saturday, while Valencia bounced back.

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Svoboda, MacKenzie share lead

Americans Andrew Svoboda and Will MacKenzie are tied for the lead heading into the final round of the McGladrey Classic.

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Falcao doubtful for Chelsea clash

Manchester United have been dealt a blow ahead of Chelsea's visit to Old Trafford, with Radamel Falcao in doubt for Sunday's fixture.

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De Villiers frustrated by Black Caps

South Africa captain AB de Villiers admitted he grew frustrated with New Zealand's resilience in their one-day international on Friday.

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Sharapova victory in vain

Maria Sharapova beat Agnieszka Radwanska in a three-hour epic on Friday, but it was not enough to progress to the WTA Finals semi-finals.

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Late rally lifts Red Wings

Justin Abdelkader scored in overtime as the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in the NHL on Thursday.

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Defoe unsure of future

Jermain Defoe refused to put an end to ongoing speculation surrounding his future in Toronto.

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Armstrong suspended from charity event

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has been prevented from participating in a South Carolina charity ride by USA Cycling.

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Boca win on penalties

Boca Juniors booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the Copa Sudamericana after defeating Deportivo Capiata 4-3 on penalties.

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Liga MX Preview

Queretaro coach Ignacio Ambriz admits it is last-chance saloon for his side in their quest to reach the Liga MX play-offs.

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Lille will beat Everton

Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama is adamant the French side will beat Everton in their UEFA Europa League reverse fixture.

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Montella pleased with response

Vincenzo Montella believes Fiorentina's victory in Greece will provide a timely boost for his players.

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Duo lead Ducks to victory

Frederik Andersen and Corey Perry inspired the Anaheim Ducks to a sixth consecutive NHL win, while Edmonton Oilers made it two in a row.

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Burgess wins top gong

Rugby union-bound Sam Burgess capped off a successful season by winning rugby league's International Player of the Year award.

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Cole starting to make an impact

Veteran midfielder Joe Cole is on track for a starting role at Aston Villa, according to manager Paul Lambert.

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Copa Sudamericana Review

River Plate set up an all-Argentine Copa Sudamericana quarter-final after easing past 10-man Libertad 2-0 on Wednesday.

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Brazilian Serie A Review

Corinthians were the biggest movers midweek as their Brazilian Serie A rivals all stumbled.

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Sousa 'proud' despite defeat

Paulo Sousa praised Basel after the Swiss giants were forced to play most of their match against Ludogorets with 10 men on Wednesday.

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IOC grant Kosovo provisional recognition

Kosovo moved a step closer to competing at the 2016 Olympic Games after the International Olympic Committee granted provisional recognition.

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Jorgensen, Tago eliminated in Paris

Jan O Jorgensen and Kenichi Tago were shock first-round casualties at the BWF French Open in Paris on Wednesday.

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Anderlecht deserved to win

Besnik Hasi was struggling to come to terms with Anderlecht's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, having conceded two last-gasp goals on Wednesday.

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CONCACAF Champions League Review

Portland Timbers were dumped out of the CONCACAF Champions League on Tuesday, while Alajuelense snuck through.

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Jerome complains of racial abuse

Cameron Jerome was the victim of alleged racial abuse during Norwich City's 1-1 draw with Leeds United in the Championship on Tuesday.

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Lanus 1 Cerro Porteno 1

Cerro Porteno progressed to the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals ahead of defending champions Lanus on Tuesday.

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Luiz Adriano alleges racism

Luiz Adriano's record-equalling display in Belarus on Tuesday has been overshadowed by his claims of racist chanting from BATE supporters.

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Loncar banned for life

Vido Loncar received a lifetime ban from the Croatian Boxing Federation after viciously attacking a referee in Zagreb.

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Yermakovich laments errors

BATE coach Aleksandr Yermakovich said his side were punished for their "lack of quality" and countless errors against Shakhtar Donetsk.

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Luiz Adriano overjoyed

Shakhtar Donetsk striker Luiz Adriano could not contain his delight as he matched the UEFA Champions League's individual goalscoring record.

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Blanc hails fighting spirit

Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc was relieved to claim maximum points against APOEL after a nervy outing on Tuesday.

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Valverde remaining positive

Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde was pleased with his beleaguered side, despite leaving Portugal empty-handed on Tuesday.

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Johnson: Short game no different

The NBA's trial of a 44-minute match was no different to a regular-length game, according to Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Johnson.

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Carter, Williams back

Dan Carter and Sonny Bill Williams will take part in New Zealand's November Internationals campaign after being recalled by Steve Hansen.

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Mannone vows to repay fans

Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone wants to reimburse the club's travelling supporters, who witnessed Saturday's 8-0 mauling at Southampton.

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Quick inspires Kings

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick starred as the Stanley Cup champions edged the Minnesota Wild 2-1 in NHL on Sunday.

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Copa Sudamericana Preview

River Plate will be desperate to avoid any complacency when they host Libertad on Wednesday.

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Colombian Primera A Review

Santa Fe and Once Caldas drew as Medellin missed the chance to go top in the Colombian Primera A.

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Ecuadorian Primera A Review

Ismael Blanco netted a hat-trick as leaders Barcelona returned to winning ways, trouncing El Nacional 4-1 in the Ecuadorian Primera A.

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Venezuelan Primera Division Review

Caracas' scintillating form continued as Venezuelan Primera Division leaders Deportivo Tachira lost over the weekend.

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Inter behind Mazzarri - Ausilio

Sporting director Piero Ausilio insisted Inter are united behind coach Walter Mazzarri, who did not front the media post-game on Sunday.

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Benitez happy with second half

Rafael Benitez was in a positive mood, despite his Napoli side twice surrendering a lead to draw 2-2 at Inter in Serie A on Sunday.

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Baptista urges Real to sign Silva

Cruzeiro striker Julio Baptista urged former club Real Madrid to sign highly rated team-mate Lucas Silva.

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Gargano to miss a month

Walter Gargano will miss a month of football after undergoing surgery on a fractured cheekbone, Napoli announced on Friday.

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United warned off Shawcross

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has dismissed reports linking Manchester United with a move for club captain Ryan Shawcross.

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Elshorbagy, Shabana to contest final

It will be an all-Egyptian PSA US Open final after Mohamed Elshorbagy and Amr Shabana recorded upsets on Friday.

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Putnam, Knox share lead

Andrew Putnam and Russell Knox share a one-stroke lead at the halfway stage of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.

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Tarpischev fined, banned

Russian Tennis Federation president Shamil Tarpischev was sanctioned by the WTA for comments made about Serena and Venus Williams.

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Irvine warns suitors over Berahino

Alan Irvine said it would take a lot more than £15million for West Brom to consider selling starlet Saido Berahino.

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'No bad blood' - Djordjevic

Lazio striker Filip Djordjevic said there is no tension between himself and Albanian team-mates Lorik Cana and Etrit Berisha.

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Mourinho: Chelsea 'unstable' last season

Jose Mourinho conceded Chelsea were not ready to cope with the pressures associated with winning the Premier League title last season.

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Sturridge suffers injury setback

Brendan Rodgers expects to be without Daniel Sturridge for up to another four weeks after the Liverpool striker injured his calf.

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Islanders stay unbeaten in NHL

The New York Islanders continued their unbeaten start to the NHL season, while Stanley Cup champions the Los Angeles Kings also won.

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Adriano accepts Le Havre move

Forgotten Brazilian striker Adriano is on the verge of sensationally joining Ligue 2 outfit Le Havre, confirmed the player's agent.

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K. League Preview

A win for table-topping Jeonbuk Motors against Incheon United on Saturday would be the ideal scenario ahead of the K. League split.

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Copa do Brasil Review

Atletico Mineiro overturned a three-goal deficit as they completed a sensational comeback to advance to the Copa do Brasil semi-finals.

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Matthew, Shabana to meet

Nick Matthew easily accounted for the unseeded Fares Dessouki to secure a semi-final berth at the US Open on Thursday.

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Rossi will return stronger - agent

Giuseppe Rossi's agent denied the future of the Fiorentina striker is at risk following his latest knee injury.

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Rangers hire Banister

The Texas Rangers have a new manager, with Jeff Banister succeeding Ron Washington at the MLB franchise.

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Prandelli not a real man

Mario Balotelli slammed former coach Cesare Prandelli, who was critical of the Italy striker following the World Cup.

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Betting link 'absurd' - Mauri

Stefano Mauri slammed the "misinformed" Italian media after he was embroiled in another match-fixing scandal.

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Guardiola reveals United desire

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola claims he could see himself managing Manchester United one day, according to quotes in his new book.

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Pogba vows to be the best

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is striving to become the world's best player following his exploits at the World Cup.

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Costa Rican Primera Division

In-form Alajuelense stayed top of the Costa Rican Primera Division table, despite losing, as UCR drew for the second consecutive game.

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Caracas 4 Zulia 2

Edder Farias bagged a brace as Caracas accounted for lowly Zulia 4-2 in Venezuelan Primera Division action on Wednesday.

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Rodriguez seals comeback for hosts

Diego Rodriguez scored in the first minute of injury time as Godoy Cruz dramatically overturned a two-goal deficit to beat 10-man Tigre 4-3.

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Nowitzki, James want shorter season

NBA stars Dirk Nowitzki and LeBron James believe the length of the season should be shortened, not the length of games.

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Liga MX Preview

America will host Monterrey in a blockbuster fixture, with the visitors desperate to end their winless streak against the Liga MX leaders.

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Seahawks coy on NRL star

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll refused to shed too much light on the possibility of recruiting NRL star Jarryd Hayne.

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Suarez on last season

Luis Suarez said he was the driving force behind Liverpool's long-awaited return to the UEFA Champions League.

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We were 'physically attacked' - Cana

Albania captain Lorik Cana said his team did not want to continue after being "physically attacked" by Serbian fans in Belgrade on Tuesday.

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Marko: Ricciardo ready to lead

Australian Formula One sensation Daniel Ricciardo is ready to lead Red Bull, according to the team's advisor Helmut Marko.

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Report: Canada 0 Colombia 1

Colombia ended their two-game stint in the United States unbeaten after edging Canada 1-0 in an international friendly on Tuesday.

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Poland satisfied with draw

Poland coach Adam Nawalka was content to walk away with a point against Scotland in Euro 2016 qualifying on Tuesday.

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Matthew eases into quarters

English second seed Nick Matthew made it through to the US Open quarter-finals at the expense of compatriot Chris Simpson on Tuesday.

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Report: El Salvador 1 Ecuador 5

Joao Plata scored his first goals for Ecuador as the South Americans crushed El Salvador 5-1 in New Jersey on Tuesday.

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Greece lacked concentration

Greece coach Claudio Ranieri lamented his side's concentration following Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Northern Ireland in Euro 2016 qualifying.

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Copa del Rey Review

Albacete upstaged Recreativo Huelva 2-1 to advance to the Copa del Rey round of 32 on Tuesday.

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Odegaard feeling 'great'

Norway prodigy Martin Odegaard was overjoyed after becoming the youngest player to feature in a European Championship qualifier on Monday.

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Ferguson backs spending spree

Alex Ferguson has defended Louis van Gaal's decision to spend heavily to overhaul Manchester United's ailing squad.

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Martinez: Be patient with Atsu

Roberto Martinez is confident the Everton faithful will see the best of loanee Christian Atsu during the second half of the season.

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Fowler applauds Sterling

Robbie Fowler lauded Raheem Sterling for his honesty in the wake of scathing criticism directed at the England young gun.

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Turkey deserved to win

Under-fire Fatih Terim was extremely disappointed after Turkey were forced the share the spoils in Latvia, despite dominating on Monday.

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Vrba concerned by defence

Pavel Vrba lamented Czech Republic's defensive frailties, despite Monday's 4-2 victory in Kazakhstan.

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Kovac hails 'perfect' game

Croatia coach Niko Kovac lauded his players and challenged them to repeat Monday's performance in future matches.

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ARU throws support behind McKenzie

The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has thrown its support behind besieged coach Ewen McKenzie amid reports he is on the verge of being sacked.

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Susic satisfied with draw

Safet Susic had no complaints as Bosnia-Herzegovina played out a 1-1 draw with Belgium in Euro 2016 qualifying in Zenica on Monday.

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Defence key for Iceland

Joint Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said his team's defensive display was the catalyst behind their stunning 2-0 win over Netherlands.

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Argentine Primera Division Review

River Plate continued their unbeaten start to the Argentine Primera Division season by heaping further misery on Newell's Old Boys.

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Gaultier advances to quarters

Top-seeded Frenchman Gregory Gaultier remains on track to defend his US Open title after reaching the quarter-finals on Monday.

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Halep to miss Kremlin Cup

Simona Halep will not defend her Kremlin Cup crown when the WTA Tour event gets under way next week through injury.

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Stosur reaches Osaka final

Top seed Samantha Stosur will defend her WTA Japan Women's Open crown after advancing to the final on Saturday.

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Mourinho talks up Chelsea

Jose Mourinho is confident Chelsea are capable of adapting to everything in a warning to the club's rivals in the Premier League and abroad.

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Thunder beat Mavs

The Oklahoma City Thunder got the better of the Dallas Mavericks 118-109 in their NBA pre-season encounter on Friday.

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MLS Review

Sporting Kansas City secured a MLS play-off berth after accounting for Chicago Fire 2-0 on Friday.

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Terim rues lack of composure

Fatih Terim said Turkey were punished for their lack of composure after surrendering an early lead against the Czech Republic on Friday.

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Czechs were 'lucky' - Vrba

Czech Republic were counting their blessings after escaping from Turkey with a 2-1 win in Euro 2016 qualifying on Friday.

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Laird hits the front in Napa

Martin Laird earned the outright lead at the halfway mark of the PGA Tour's season-opening Frys.com Open on Friday.

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Colombia 3 El Salvador 0

Radamel Falcao scored in his first international start in almost a year as Colombia beat El Salvador 3-0 in New York on Friday.

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Mexico v Panama

Mexico will be looking to continue their impressive run of form when they host Panama in an international friendly on Sunday.

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Johnston wins first game

Mike Johnston enjoyed a winning start as Pittsburgh coach, the Penguins rallying to beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-4 in their NHL season opener.

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Italy out to rekindle interest

Antonio Conte said Italy are desperate to remain on track as they attempt to maintain the interest of their supporters.

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Brazilian Serie A Review

Cruzeiro saw their Brazilian Serie A lead cut to seven points after a 1-0 home loss to Corinthians on Wednesday.

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Tired Sweden left frustrated

Sweden coach Erik Hamren said fatigue was a factor behind his side's frustrating 1-1 draw at home to Russia in Euro 2016 qualifying.

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Capello dismisses Ibrahimovic talk

Fabio Capello dismissed suggestions Russia were afforded an easier task in the absence of Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Thursday.

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Kozak hails 'precious' win

Slovakia coach Jan Kozak was understandably elated as his team ended Spain's eight-year unbeaten run in qualifying on Thursday.

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Switzerland were better

Haris Seferovic said the "better team" lost after Switzerland crashed to back-to-back defeats in Euro 2016 qualifying on Thursday.

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