Month: February 2016
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Boxing
McGuigan rejects idea of pro boxers fighting at Olympics
Former world champion Barry McGuigan is opposed to professional boxers competing at the Olympic Games, labelling the idea a “publicity…
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Basketball
Curry ties Korver’s record as Warriors beat Heat, LeBron stars for Cavs
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined to lift the Golden State Warriors past the Miami Heat 118-112 in the NBA…
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EPL
Only Mourinho can take Manchester United back to the top
Former Chelsea midfielder Deco believes Jose Mourinho is capable of taking Manchester United back to the Premier League summit. United…
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Tennis
Brasil Open suspended in Sao Paulo
Wednesday’s second-round action of the Brasil Open has been postponed without a match being completed. Contests between Inigo Cervantes and…
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Champions League
Mascherano: We knew Arsenal would give up
Javier Mascherano insists Barcelona never worried during Tuesday’s 2-0 Champions League win over Arsenal as they knew Arsene Wenger’s men…
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Champions League
Aguero, Silva and Toure stunner seal first-leg advantage
Manchester City took a huge step towards their first Champions League quarter-final with a 3-1 win against Dynamo Kiev at…
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Football
Louis van Gaal tells Manchester United players to be “horny”
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has revealed that he tells his players to be “horny” as a way of…
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Cricket
Rohit powers India to victory over Bangladesh in Asia Cup opener
India recovered from a poor start to cruise to a 45-run victory over Bangladesh in Wednesday’s Asia Cup opener thanks…
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Europa League
David de Gea to miss Manchester United and FC Midtjylland tie
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has confirmed that goalkeeper David de Gea will miss Thursday’s Europa League tie against…
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Tennis
Novak Djokovic beats Malek Jaziri in Dubai to seal his 700th career win
World number one tennis star Novak Djokovic has earned his 700th career win by beating Malek Jaziri at the Dubai…
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Football
Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini bans reduced to six years on appeal
The FIFA appeals committee has announced that outgoing president Sepp Blatter and UEFA president Michel Platini have had their eight-year bans…
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EPL
Valencia, Rojo return to Manchester United training
Manchester United‘s South American duo of Antonio Valencia and Marcos Rojo have both resumed first-team training ahead of tomorrow night’s…
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Cricket
Test rankings: Australia beat New Zealand to regain top spot
Australia have regained their spot as the world’s number one Test team. Steve Smith‘s men achieved the feat thanks to…
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Cricket
Brendon McCullum: Career in numbers of an innovative leader
Brendon McCullum’s international career ended in disappointing fashion as Australia sealed a seven-wicket victory in the second Test at Hagley Oval.…
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Champions League
Bellerin upbeat about Arsenal’s chances despite Barca loss
Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin bemoaned missed opportunities in the 2-0 Champions League loss at home to Barcelona but insisted the…
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Cricket
I came in as a kid and leaving as a man – McCullum farewells international cricket
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum heaped praised on his team-mates after leaving the international cricket arena for the last time.…
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F1
Alonso says Mercedes are stronger than ever but proud of McLaren
McLaren driver Fernando Alonso believes Mercedes look “stronger than ever” after seeing their form in the first two days of…
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Basketball
Hayward stars as Jazz down Rockets, Trail Blazers win again
The Utah Jazz secured a vital victory against the Houston Rockets as the race for NBA play-off spots heats up.…
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Tennis
Ferrer through, Cilic eliminated by Harrison in Acapulco
Top seed David Ferrer eased through to the second round of the ATP Abierto Mexicano Telcel with a straight-sets victory over…
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Champions League
Philipp Lahm: “Our faults” to let Juventus back in
Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has admitted that his side allowed Juventus back into the game in Turin this evening.…
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Champions League
Arsene Wenger reveals frustration following Barcelona defeat
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed his frustration following Tuesday’s 2-0 defeat to Barcelona in the first leg of their…
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Champions League
Mertesacker: Arsenal deserved nothing
Per Mertesacker felt Arsenal were punished for missing their chances in the 2-0 Champions League defeat to holders Barcelona. Arsene…
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Champions League
‘Bayern Munich in good position in Champions League tie’ – Arjen Robben
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has said that his side are still well placed at the halfway stage of their Champions…
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Champions League
Messi’s brace helps Barcelona sink Arsenal at Emirate Stadium
Lionel Messi scored twice European champions Barcelona recorded a 2-0 victory in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash…
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Champions League
Juventus come from behind to rescue draw with Bayern Munich
Juventus scored twice in the final 30 minutes to rescue a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the first leg…
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Football
Premier League a bigger threat to Barcelona than Real Madrid – Bartomeu
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says the Premier League is a bigger rival to the club than Real Madrid. From…
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Football
David de Gea’s injury “not so heavy”
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has hinted that David de Gea will not be sidelined for too long. The…
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F1
Report: Formula 1 not much louder for 2016
Formula 1 is louder but not loud enough to meet the expectations of its audience, one correspondent at the Barcelona…
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Transfer
‘Rejecting Arsenal for Barcelona the right choice’ – Luis Suarez
Barcelona star Luis Suarez has claimed that he made the right call in rejecting a move to Arsenal in the…
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Football
Louis van Gaal: ‘We learned free kick from FC Midtjylland’
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has revealed that his team “learned” their free-kick routine against Shrewsbury Town in the…
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