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Handanovic 'saved' Slovenia

Slovenia coach Srecko Katanec hailed captain and goalkeeper Samir Handanovic, who frustrated Switzerland in Euro 2016 qualifying.

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MLS Review

A brace from Diego Valeri helped Portland Timbers back into the MLS play-off positions in the Western Conference on Wednesday.

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Webb supports 'Rooney rule'

FIFA vice-president Jeffrey Webb called for the introduction of the 'Rooney Rule', with racism in football clear to see.

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Vogel signs Pacers extension

Frank Vogel signed a new multi-year contract extension with the Indiana Pacers, the NBA team announced on Wednesday.

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UCI to investigate Astana

Astana face a thorough investigation after two of their riders failed doping tests, according to the International Cycling Union.

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Ponting backs Pietersen claims

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has gone into bat for Kevin Pietersen, backing his claims of bullying in the England camp.

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Clark named Man of Steel

Daryl Clark scooped the Steve Prescott Man of Steel award as the Castleford Tigers hooker swept the board on Wednesday.

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Rooney eyes record

Wayne Rooney admitted the England goalscoring record is on the back of his mind ahead of the country's two Euro 2016 qualifiers.

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No cycling team for Alonso

Formula One driver Fernando Alonso will not have a cycling team racing in 2015, the International Cycling Union confirmed on Wednesday.

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Rose makes Bulls return

Derrick Rose continued his comeback from a serious knee injury as the Chicago Bulls lost 85-81 to the Washington Wizards in pre-season.

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York backs Harbaugh

San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York refuted reports that head coach Jim Harbaugh will not continue in his role next season.

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Bale named Welsh player of the year

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale was named the Football Association of Wales player of the year for a record fourth time on Monday.

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Mexico v Honduras

Mexico coach Miguel Herrera will settle for nothing less than maximum effort against Honduras in their international friendly on Thursday.

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Spurs still hungry - Ginobili

The San Antonio Spurs remain as hungry as ever after their NBA championship-winning season, according to Manu Ginobili.

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McDonagh named Rangers captain

Stanley Cup finalists the New York Rangers confirmed Ryan McDonagh as their new captain for the 2014-15 NHL season on Monday.

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Paraguayan Division Profesional Review

Guarani overcame lowly 12 de Octubre 2-1 to return to the top of the table in the Paraguayan Division Profesional on Monday.

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Contador targets Tour-Giro double

Alberto Contador has set his sights on winning both the Tour de France and Giro D'Italia in 2015.

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Deschamps aims to restrict Ronaldo

Didier Deschamps plans to calm the threat posed by Cristiano Ronaldo when France host Portugal in an international friendly on Saturday.

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De Gea considered United exit

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea admitted he considered quitting Old Trafford after a difficult initiation into the Premier League.

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James: 'It feels great' to be back

Four-time NBA MVP LeBron James was delighted to make a winning start to life back in Cleveland, albeit in pre-season.

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Phelps banned for six months

Michael Phelps has been suspended from sanctioned competition for six months by USA Swimming following his arrest last week.

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Phelps banned for six months

Michael Phelps has been suspended from sanctioned competition for six months by USA Swimming following his arrest last week.

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Sterling will stay - Rodgers

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is not concerned about the growing speculation surrounding Raheem Sterling's future.

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Montella hails performance

Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Montella said his players showed they can succeed this season after Sunday's emphatic win over Inter.

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Insigne the key - Benitez

Rafael Benitez hailed the work rate shown by striker Lorenzo Insigne as Napoli continued their resurgence in Serie A on Sunday.

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Colombian Primera A Review

Once Caldas returned to the Colombian Primera A summit after rivals Santa Fe and Medellin both lost over the weekend.

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MLS Review

Seattle Sounders boosted their Supporters' Shield hopes with a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Colorado Rapids in MLS on Sunday.

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Liga MX Review

Liga MX leaders America crashed to a heavy defeat in the Mexico City derby as Atlas closed the gap at the summit.

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Capitals too strong for Hurricanes

NHL pre-season concluded with the Washington Capitals defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Sunday.

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Argentine Primera Division Review

Argentine Primera Division leaders River Plate and bitter rivals Boca Juniors played out a 1-1 draw in a fiery Superclasico on Sunday.

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Chelsea too strong - Petit

Former French midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes Chelsea will exploit a lightweight Arsenal side in their Premier League clash on Sunday.

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Red Wings end pre-season with win

The Detroit Red Wings wrapped up preparations for the NHL regular season with a 4-3 shoot-out win against the Boston Bruins on Saturday.

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Teams do not fear Old Trafford

Gareth Barry stoked the fire ahead of Everton's trip to Manchester United on Sunday, claiming Old Trafford has lost its fear factor.

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Leverkusen struggled with fatigue

Bayer Leverkusen coach Roger Schmidt said fatigue was behind Saturday's 2-2 draw at home to 10-man Paderborn.

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Goal 15 - Luke Brattan

In the lead up to the 2014-15 season, join us as we count down the best 15 players in the A-League, as voted for by Goal and Sportal.com.au journalists and writers

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Hamburg deserved to win

Striker Pierre-Michel Lasogga said Hamburg were deserved winners against Borussia Dortmund in Bundesliga action on Saturday.

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Brazilian Serie A Review

Sao Paulo recorded an overdue win as Gremio conceded for the first time in eight Brazilian Serie A fixtures.

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Nuno lauds defence

Nuno Espirito Santo hailed Valencia's defensive efforts as they held on to beat defending La Liga champions Atletico Madrid.

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Bielsa hails belief

Marcelo Bielsa praised Marseille's character after the Ligue 1 leaders overcame Caen in dramatic fashion on Saturday.

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No Rooney problem

England manager Roy Hodgson does not believe captain Wayne Rooney has a temperament issue in the wake of his three-game Premier League ban.

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De Villiers had faith

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers said he never doubted Patrick Lambie's kicking ability following Saturday's triumphant display.

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La Liga Review

Valencia proved their top-four credentials by upstaging La Liga champions Atletico Madrid 3-1, while league leaders Barcelona won again.

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Lindholm inspires Hurricanes

Teenager Elias Lindholm starred as the Carolina Hurricanes trounced the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 in NHL pre-season on Friday.

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Martinez has faith in Hibbert

Everton manager Roberto Martinez is happy to play veteran full-back Tony Hibbert against Premier League rivals Manchester United on Sunday.

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DC United 0 Sporting Kansas City 0

DC United clinched the first Eastern Conference play-off spot, despite playing out a goalless draw at home to Sporting Kansas City.

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Broncos cut Prater

The Denver Broncos released suspended veteran kicker Matt Prater on Friday.

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Petke unsure on Henry

New York Red Bulls coach Mike Petke said the club remain in the dark over Thierry Henry's future beyond the 2014 MLS season.

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Country over club for Cahill

Australia remain Tim Cahill's number one priority despite reported concerns from the New York Red Bulls, who are eyeing the MLS play-offs.

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Vitoria Guimaraes 3 Boavista 0

Vitoria Guimaraes returned to winning ways with a 3-0 win over 10-man Boavista in Portugal's Primeira Liga on Friday.

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League Two Review

Burton Albion failed to extend their lead atop League Two after they crashed to a 3-1 defeat at home to Cambridge United on Friday.

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La Liga Preview

If Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde was hoping for a chance to regroup, he will not get it in La Liga this weekend.

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Kom wins first boxing gold

It was an historic day for M.C. Mary Kom, as the Indian boxer won the final of the women's flyweight event at the Asian Games on Wednesday.

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Kings too strong for Sharks

Stanley Cup champions the Los Angeles Kings continued their impressive NHL pre-season form, while the New York Rangers lost on Tuesday.

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Bettman confirms World Cup talks

Discussions to bring back the World Cup of Hockey are ongoing, according to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.

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Jesus bullish ahead of Leverkusen

Jorge Jesus has underlined the importance of Benfica's UEFA Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.

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Lochte slams 'dumb' Phelps

Ryan Lochte hit out at United States team-mate Michael Phelps after the swimmer was arrested for drink-driving in Baltimore on Tuesday.

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Hummels committed to Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund captain Mats Hummels re-iterated his desire to remain in Germany, though he is flattered by interest from rival clubs.

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Sao Paulo 1 Huachipato 0

Sao Paulo recorded an overdue win as they edged Huachipato 1-0 in the first leg of their last-16 Copa Sudamericana tie on Tuesday.

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Premier League superior

QPR defender Mauricio Isla believes the Premier League is more competitive than Serie A.

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Harrington rules out captaincy

Irishman Padraig Harrington has ruled himself out of the vacant Ryder Cup captaincy of Europe.

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BATE overjoyed win

BATE coach Aleksandr Yermakovich was delighted to see his team make amends in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.

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Top four the priority - Van Persie

Robin van Persie said everything is in place for Manchester United to return to the UEFA Champions League.

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Liga MX Preview

Ignacio Ambriz said Queretaro must be at their best if they are to get a result against Atlas on Tuesday.

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Copa Sudamericana Preview

Sao Paulo's Michel Bastos said the Brazilian giants are desperate to return to form in the Copa Sudamericana.

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Duo slam Mickelson

Nick Faldo said Tom Watson was "thrown under the bus" by Phil Mickelson following his criticism of the United States Ryder Cup captain.

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Argentine Primera Division Review

Newell's Old Boys lost for the first time in the Argentine Primera Division, while River Plate preserved their unbeaten run.

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Neville blames transfers

Newcastle United's failure to recruit players with sufficient Premier League experience is hurting Alan Pardew, according to Gary Neville.

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Mignolet must improve - Carragher

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said Brendan Rodgers should look for a new goalkeeper if Simon Mignolet does not improve.

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Claiborne out for season

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne will miss the rest of the NFL season after tearing a patellar tendon in his left knee.

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Landry handed four-game ban

Indianapolis Colts safety LaRon Landry has been suspended for four games after violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy.

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Redknapp calls for temporary subs

QPR manager Harry Redknapp believes the Football Association should consider introducing temporary substitutions to the Premier League.

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Kings topple Ducks

Stanley Cup champions the Los Angeles Kings beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 in NHL pre-season on Sunday.

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Hazard rules out PSG switch

Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard insisted he has no plans to leave Stamford Bridge, claiming Paris Saint-Germain are not on his mind.

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Gerrans: 'I wanted to cry'

Australian Simon Gerrans was almost in tears after finishing second in the men's elite road race at the UCI Road World Championships.

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Colombian Primera A Review

Medellin surrendered top spot to Santa Fe in the Colombian Primera A after failing to beat Deportivo Cali on Sunday.

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Rooney: Referee was right to send me off

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney said referee Lee Mason made the right decision to send him off against West Ham on Saturday.

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Napoli rewarded for team effort

Rafael Benitez hailed Napoli's unity after they returned to the winners list in Serie A on Sunday.

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Liga MX Review:

America full-back Miguel Layun sensationally scored four goals as the Liga MX leaders put Santos Laguna to the sword.

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Brazilian Serie A Review

Gremio kept another clean sheet as their resurgence under Luiz Felipe Scolari continued in the Brazilian Serie A.

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Bielsa: Marseille always in control

Marseille coach Marcelo Bielsa said his team were deserving of their 2-1 win over Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

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Newcastle will offer Tiote new deal

Alan Pardew said Newcastle United will offer Cheick Tiote a new long-term deal after keeping hold of the Ivory Coast international.

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Na wins cycling gold

South Korean Na Ah-reum vanquished her heartache of 2010 with victory in the women's cycling individual time trial at the Asian Games.

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Simeone praises similar Sevilla

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone heaped praised on Sevilla ahead of Saturday's clash, believing the two teams share similar qualities.

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Capitals prevail in OT

The Washington Capitals were winners in overtime against the Boston Bruins in NHL pre-season on Friday, while the New York Rangers won.

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Van Gaal: I will not buy any defender

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal insisted he will not panic buy, amid an injury crisis sweeping through Old Trafford.

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Froome hails Wiggins

Chris Froome had kind words for Team Sky compatriot Bradley Wiggins, praising him for his success in the men's elite time trial.

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Stenson praises Rose pairing

Henrik Stenson praised his partnership with Justin Rose, after they helped Europe to a 5-3 lead on the opening day of the Ryder Cup.

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Mirallas: We can beat Liverpool

Kevin Mirallas believes Everton can finally beat Liverpool at Anfield, with Brendan Rodgers' new-look side there for the taking.

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Chelsea out for revenge

Andre Schurrle said Chelsea are determined to exact revenge on Aston Villa, who dented their Premier League bid last season.

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Song wins two golds

South Korean Song Sang-wuk flourished on Friday, winning two gold medals in equestrian eventing at the Asian Games.

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Jagielka wants to avoid Anfield pain

Phil Jagielka is desperate to end Everton's winless run at Anfield ahead of Saturday's Merseyside derby.

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No Bony concerns - Monk

Swansea City manager Garry Monk has no concerns regarding Wilfried Bony's temperament ahead of the Ivorian's return from suspension.

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Manning stars for Giants

Eli Manning silenced his critics with another dominant performance as the New York Giants crushed the Washington Redskins 45-14 on Thursday.

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Gutierrez 'hurt' by Newcastle treatment

Jonas Gutierrez said he was saddened by Newcastle United's treatment following his cancer diagnosis.

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Altidore demands tougher Sunderland

Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore challenged his team-mates to be "nastier" as they search for their first Premier League win.

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Copa Sudamericana Review

Atletico National staged a remarkable comeback to advance ahead of General Diaz on away goals in the Copa Sudamericana on Thursday.

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Valencia staying grounded

Paco Alcacer said Valencia are not paying attention to the league standings after they moved top of La Liga on Thursday.

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Brazilian Serie A Review

Iconic goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni scored a penalty and missed another as Sao Paulo drew 2-2 with Flamengo.

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Argentine Primera Division Review

Racing Club were 2-1 winners at Boca Juniors after playing out the remaining 34 minutes of their Argentine Primera Division fixture.

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Lambert vows to train harder

Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert said he will work on his fitness as he attempts to adapt to life as a squad player at Anfield.

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CONCACAF Champions League Review

MLS clubs endured a mixed day in the CONCACAF Champions League with DC United advancing and New York Red Bulls crashing out.

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Costa Rican Primera Division Review

UCR missed the opportunity to extend their lead atop the Costa Rican Primera Division table after they lost on Wednesday.

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Atalanta v Juventus

Serie A leaders Juventus will be banking on their defensive strength when they travel to Atalanta on Saturday.

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Liga MX Preview

Ronaldinho could miss Queretaro's Liga MX clash with Toluca on Friday after he failed to make the trip to Tigres UANL midweek.

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Benitez does not fear sack

Rafael Benitez does not feel he is facing the sack after Napoli drew 3-3 at home to Palermo as their Serie A woes continued on Wednesday.

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Blanc happy with away win

Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc was relieved to see his Ligue 1 champions finally claim their first away win of their campaign on Wednesday.

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No excuses for Barca

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique was not looking for excuses after his side were held to a goalless draw at Malaga on Wednesday.

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Verstappen likened to Senna

Racing prodigy Max Verstappen has been compared to Formula One icon Ayrton Senna by Red Bull Junior Team boss Helmut Marko.

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La Liga Review

Barcelona's 100 per cent La Liga start came to an end as Sevilla moved level on points with the Catalan giants on Wednesday.

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Stepan suffers fractured fibula

New York Rangers center Derek Stepan is likely to be sidelined for the next four to six weeks after suffering a fractured fibula.

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Porteno, Vallejo progress

Cerro Porteno overturned a first-leg deficit to prevail ahead of 10-man Independiente del Valle to reach the Copa Sudamericana last-16.

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United will be successful

Wayne Rooney is adamant Manchester United will enjoy a successful season, despite their disappointing start to the campaign.

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Hummels to return

Jurgen Klopp said he expects Borussia Dortmund captain Mats Hummels to return against Stuttgart in Bundesliga on Wednesday.

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Milner in no rush for deal

Manchester City midfielder James Milner reiterated playing time will be the deciding factor behind his willingness to sign a new contract.

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Carroll vows to repay fans

Andy Carroll is determined to prove his worth to West Ham supporters, but he does not feel he has let them down.

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La Liga Review

Cristiano Ronaldo produced yet another masterclass to steer Real Madrid to a come-from-behind win, while Celta Vigo survived late drama.

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Ronaldo like Jordan

Elche coach Fran Escriba compared Cristiano Ronaldo to NBA legend Michael Jordan after the Real Madrid forward's stellar display on Tuesday.

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Bielsa dismisses title talk

Marseille coach Marcelo Bielsa was pleased with his side's superior performance against Reims, but once again dismissed title talk.

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Schneiderlin hoping for improvement

Morgan Schneiderlin is wary of a difficult winter period, despite Southampton's best-ever start to a Premier League season.

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Champions League no excuse

Raheem Sterling has called on Liverpool to adapt to the added demands of UEFA Champions League football.

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Gentiletti out for six months

New Lazio defender Santiago Gentiletti is expected to miss the next six months after suffering a knee injury.

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McGinley unsure of pairings

European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley said he is yet to finalise his pairings for this week's showpiece event at Gleneagles.

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Blue Jackets win twice

The Columbus Blue Jackets opened the NHL pre-season with back-to-back wins on Sunday.

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LFPB Review

San Jose rose to the top of the Liga del Futbol Profesional Boliviano table after Bolivar were routed by Sport Boys.

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Ecuadorian Primera A Review

Barcelona extended their lead atop the Ecuadorian Primera A table with a 2-0 victory at Deportivo Cuenca on Sunday.

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Liga MX Review

Ronaldinho marked his Liga MX debut with a goal as Queretaro routed 10-man Guadalajara, while leaders America returned to winning ways.

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Brazilian Serie A Review

Cruzeiro suffered late heartbreak, conceding an injury-time goal to lose 3-2 to Atletico Mineiro in the Brazilian Serie A on Sunday.

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Empoli v Milan

Milan coach Filippo Inzaghi believes the fallen Serie A giants can finish in the top three ahead of Tuesday's trip to Empoli.

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Kim stars for South Korea

South Korean youngster Kim Cheong-yong flourished early on day three at the Asian Games, winning two gold medals.

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Hackett scotches comeback talk

Former swimmer Grant Hackett said he will not be coming out of retirement to compete at the 2016 Olympic Games despite resuming training.

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Ricciardo encouraged by qualifying

Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo feels he is in a position to challenge Mercedes pair Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in Singapore.

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Wright-Phillips treble inspires Red Bulls rout

Bradley Wright-Phillips scored a hat-trick as New York Red Bulls sent an ominous warning to their MLS rivals, routing Seattle Sounders 4-1.

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La Liga Review

Real Madrid bounced back from successive La Liga losses to thrash Deportivo La Coruna 8-2 on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid were held.

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Rosberg 'full of optimism'

Formula One championship leader Nico Rosberg is confident he can overhaul Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton at the Singapore Grand Prix.

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Do not underestimate McGinley

Former United States Ryder Cup captain Curtis Strange warned against underestimating debutant Europe skipper Paul McGinley at Gleneagles.

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Valverde on Bilbao home defeat

Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde refused to use the UEFA Champions League as an excuse for Saturday's 1-0 La Liga loss to Granada.

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Marseille deserved to win

Marcelo Bielsa said Marseille were deserved 3-0 winners against Rennes in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

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Primeira Liga Review

Penafiel made a winning start under Rui Quinta as they climbed off the foot of the table with a 2-0 victory over Vitoria Setubal.

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Montella lauds spirit

Vincenzo Montella was pleased with Fiorentina's spirit as the Italian side eased past 10-man Guingamp on Thursday.

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Van Gaal will succeed at United

Louis van Gaal can guide Manchester United back into the UEFA Champions League, according to Arjen Robben.

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Copa Sudamericana Review

Boca Juniors' quest to win a third Copa Sudamericana title remains on track after defeating Argentine rivals Rosario Central 3-0.

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Brazilian Serie A Review

Brazilian Serie A leaders Cruzeiro returned to winning ways on Wednesday, while Sao Paulo's unbeaten streak came to an end.

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Copa Argentina Review

South American champions San Lorenzo crashed out of the Copa Argentina, while Racing Club were also sent packing.

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Murphy interested

Former Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy said he would consider taking charge of the struggling Championship club.

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Response pleases Benitez

Napoli coach Rafa Benitez said he was impressed with how his side responded from falling behind to Sparta Prague on Thursday.

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Brandao handed six-month ban

Ligue de Football Professionnel suspended Bastia forward Brandao for six months for headbutting Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Thiago Motta.

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MLS Preview

Seattle Sounders will be full of confidence when they play host to in-form New York Red Bulls in MLS on Saturday.

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Toronto unsure of Defoe's future

Toronto coach Greg Vanney admitted he does not know where star striker Jermain Defoe will be playing in January.

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Alajuelense 2 Belen Siglo XXI 2

Belen Siglo XXI overturned a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 at Alajuelense in the Costa Rican Primera Division on Wednesday.

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Door is open for Tevez

Argentina coach Gerardo Martino once again insisted he is prepared to recall Carlos Tevez to the national team.

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Copa Sudamericana Review

River Plate and Libertad will meet in the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 after both advanced on Wednesday.

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Luis Enrique defends rotation

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique defended his decision to rotate his squad after the Spanish giants edged past APOEL on Wednesday.

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Liga MX Preview

Queretaro's star recruit Ronaldinho is set to make his Liga MX bow at Guadalajara on Sunday.

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Union quash Moyes talk

Philadelphia Union dismissed rumours linking former Manchester United manager David Moyes to the MLS club's coaching vacancy.

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Watson braced for blame

United States captain Tom Watson is prepared to shoulder the blame should his team lose the upcoming Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.

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Barca suffered against APOEL

Xavi admitted Barcelona were made to "suffer" in grinding out a 1-0 win over APOEL in their UEFA Champions League opener.

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Asamoah: Juve still under pressure

Juventus' path to the UEFA Champions League knockout stages is not helped by Atletico Madrid's early setback, insists Stephan Lichtsteiner.

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Hazard eyeing improvement

Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard said he believes he can still improve at Stamford Bridge.

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Gomez confident of goals

Fiorentina striker Mario Gomez is "certain" he will recapture his best form soon, after an injury-ravaged time in Serie A so far.

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Copa Sudamericana Review

Estudiantes won through to the round 16 of the Copa Sudamericana on Tuesday.

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Ulissi suspended again

Lampre provisionally banned Diego Ulissi for a second time on Tuesday after the International Cycling Union opened disciplinary proceedings.

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Queiroz signs new contract

Carlos Queiroz put an end to speculation surrounding his future by signing a new four-deal to remain coach of Iran.

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Villas-Boas hails Zenit

Andre Villas-Boas labelled Zenit's trip to Benfica as a "total success" after the Russian champions won 2-0 on Tuesday.

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Michel lauds Atletico-like tactics

Olympiacos coach Michel said his plan to replicate Atletico Madrid's playing style worked a treat after Tuesday's UEFA Champions League win.

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Championship Review

Norwich City moved to the summit of the Championship table, while Middlesbrough heaped the pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

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Nets happy to play underdogs

Star point guard Deron Williams said he is happy for the Brooklyn Nets to go "under the radar" ahead of the new NBA season.

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City do not fear Bayern

James Milner insists Manchester City have no fear ahead of their UEFA Champions League opener against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

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Woods on road to recovery

Tiger Woods is adamant his recovery is on track, although he refused to put a timeframe on a return.

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Gardner calls for fans' support

Craig Gardner urged West Brom's supporters to stick by the team after their winless start to the Premier League season.

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Scholes: Liverpool are dark horses

Paul Scholes said he believes Liverpool are a dangerous sleeper in the UEFA Champions League upon their return to Europe.

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Gervinho pens new deal

Roma rewarded Ivory Coast international Gervinho with a new contract after his stellar debut campaign in the Serie A.

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Argentine Primera Division Review

Goalkeeper Diego Rodriguez netted a brace as Independiente continued their red-hot form in the Argentine Primera Division.

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Ronaldo to United a possibility

Gary Neville believes Cristiano Ronaldo could return to Old Trafford, following Manchester United's business in the transfer market.

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Souness backs Pardew

Graeme Souness expressed his sympathy for under pressure manager Alan Pardew, though he believes the Newcastle United boss can survive.

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Pardew surprised by criticism

Alan Pardew admitted Newcastle United fans calling for his sacking after three Premier League games this season has come as a surprise.

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Schneiderlin stay crucial

Persuading Morgan Schneiderlin to stay at Southampton may prove to be the club's best piece of business, according to manager Ronald Koeman.

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Pocius proud of Lithuania

Martynas Pocius said Lithuania did well to reach the semi-finals of the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain.

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Brazilian Serie A Review

Everton Ribeiro and Ricardo Goulart returned from international duty with Brazil to inspire Cruzeiro to victory over Bahia.

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Cleverley 'happy' to leave United

Tom Cleverley said a change of scenery was just what he needed after joining Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United on deadline day.

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World Cup in USA's hands

Confidence is high in the Team USA camp, with Kyrie Irving claiming his team should be good enough to win the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

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Ricciardo surprised with season

Australian Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo admitted his success in the first part of the Formula One season has come as a surprise.

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Ricciardo surprised with season

Australian Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo admitted his success in the first part of the Formula One season has come as a surprise.

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Kirk, Horschel share lead

FedEx Cup leader Chris Kirk and Billy Horschel share a one-stroke lead after round one of the season-ending Tour Championship.

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Serbia, France wary

France are missing their star duo but that is no reason to underestimate the European champions, according to Serbia coach Sasha Djordjevic.

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MLS Review

New York Red Bulls kept their spot inside the top six of the Eastern Conference after claiming a dramatic 1-0 win over 10-man DC United.

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Liga MX Preview

Queretaro and Puebla kick off round eight in Liga MX but fans will have to wait at least a week to see Ronaldinho make his debut.

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Atletico Nacional 0 General Diaz 2

General Diaz took a giant step towards the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 with a 2-0 victory at Atletico National on Wednesday.

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USA braced for Lithuania challenge

Team USA are "ready for whateve" Lithuania dish out as they prepare go head-to-head in the FIBA Basketball World Cup semi-finals.

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Serbia were physically better

Serbia forward Nikola Kalinic praised his side's physical display following their 84-56 win over Brazil at the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

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Neville baffled by Welbeck sale

Former Manchester United full-back Gary Neville cannot understand the club's decision to sell Danny Welbeck to rivals Arsenal.

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Gasol laments 'painful' defeat

Pau Gasol said concentration was to blame for Spain's shock exit from the FIBA Basketball World Cup on a painful night for the hosts.

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Copa Argentina Review

Atletico Rafaela overcome third-tier outfit Talleres Cordoba 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Copa Argentina.

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France shock Spain to reach semis

France produced one of the shocks of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, stunning hosts Spain in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

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Tigers movel level at the summit

Max Scherzer starred as the Detroit Tigers joined Kansas City Royals atop the American League Central division on Tuesday.

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Day fit for Tour Championship

Jason Day has declared himself fit to play at the season-ending Tour Championship this week.

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Scott out to stop round lapses

Adam Scott is determined to put an end to his tournament lapses as he attempts to end the season in style by winning the Tour Championship.

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Delgado grounded after goal

Chile match-winner Juan Delgado said he fulfilled a dream but is determined to keep his feet on the ground after a special night in Florida.

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Bolivia 0 Mexico 1

Bolivia's winless streak now stands at 13 games after they were beaten 1-0 by Mexico in an international friendly in Denver on Tuesday.

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Chile 1 Haiti 0

Chile wrapped up their two-game tour of the United States with a 1-0 victory over Haiti in Florida on Tuesday.

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Pjanic apologises to Bosnia fans

Bosnia-Herzegovina midfielder Miralem Pjanic shouldered the blame for Tuesday's surprise loss to Cyprus in their Group B opener.

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