Month: March 2016
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Cricket
World Twenty20: Kohli clinic sends India through and Australia out
A Virat Kohli masterclass ensured hosts India completed a thrilling run-chase against Australia on Sunday to qualify for the World Twenty20 semi-finals at…
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Basketball
Warriors stay on track for record, Clippers clinch play-off spot
Reigning NBA champions the Golden State Warriors stayed a game ahead of the pace set by the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls…
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Football
From Ajax-Barcelona-Bayern and Man Utd: Van Gaal the academy king
Long out of the Premier League title race and the Capital One Cup, last week’s Europa League exit meant that…
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Football
Romania swap squad numbers for maths equations
Romania have launched a novel initiative to boost children’s interest in maths by swapping squad numbers for mathematical equations ahead…
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Football
I want Cristiano to be a player, a top one, like his dad – Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo hopes his son, Cristiano Jr, follows in his footsteps and becomes a footballer. Even though young Cristiano is…
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Golf
Day ends McIlroy Match Play defence, Oosthuizen awaits in final
Jason Day moved to within one win of celebrating his return to the top of the world rankings with victory…
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Football
Neuer not contemplating retirement after turning 30
Manuel Neuer insisted he is not ready to contemplate retirement as he targeted winning the Bundesliga “every year” with Bayern Munich.…
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Cricket
Afghanistan stun Group 1 winners West Indies to make history
Afghanistan earned a slice of history as they defeated a full ICC member for the first time in an international…
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Football
Mozambique 0 Ghana 0: Black Stars´ 100 per cent record ends
Mozambique checked Ghana’s momentum by holding the Group H leaders to a goalless draw in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying…
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Football
Messi: I don´t compare myself to Ronaldo
Barcelona star Lionel Messi has reiterated that he does not care about comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo or any other players…
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Tennis
I was feeling dizzy, says Nadal after retirement
World number five Rafael Nadal said his retirement at the Miami Open on Saturday was due to dizziness. Playing in…
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Football
Low: England deserved win
Germany coach Joachim Low praised England in the aftermath of their 3-2 win over his side, insisting the visitors deserved…
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Tennis
Nadal, Wawrinka crash out, but Murray and Nishokiri advance in Miami
Rafael Nadal was forced to retire as the heat proved too much for the Spanish fifth seed at the Miami…
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Basketball
LeBron triple-double leads Cavs past Knicks, Thunder down Spurs
LeBron James inspired the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 107-93 win at the New York Knicks in the NBA on Saturday.…
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Tennis
Its 750th career wins for Serena Williams as she moves into fourth round in Miami
Serena Williams made it 750 career wins as she progressed past a spirited Zarina Diyas in the third round to stay on track for…
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Golf
Day to regain top ranking from Spieth after setting up McIlroy semi
Jason Day will move back to the top of the official world golf ranking after beating Brooks Koepka to set up…
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Football
Germany 2 England 3: Dier completes comeback following Kane and Vardy heroics
Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy scored a goal apiece as the battle for an England starting berth at Euro 2016…
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Nigeria Football
Mikel praises Eagles players, upbeat about Nigeria chances despite last minute collapse in Kaduna
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel is full of praise for his supportive Super Eagles teammates. The Chelsea midfielder who…
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Tennis
Murray sees off wasteful Istomin in Miami
Two-time Miami Open champion Andy Murray survived a scare as he overcame Denis Istomin in straight sets to reach the…
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Transfer
Courtois refuses to rule out Chelsea exit
Thibaut Courtois has refused to rule out the prospect of leaving Chelsea after admitting he has been “changed” by their…
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Transfer
Arsenal transfer target ready to leave Inter
Inter midfielder Marcelo Brozovic has refused to rule out the prospect of a transfer at the end of the season.…
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Transfer
Lukaku ready to leave Everton for Champions League football next season?
Romelu Lukaku has fuelled talk of a transfer away from Everton after admitting he would like to play in the…
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Football
Infantino shocked and saddened by Iraq football attack
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has expressed his shock and sadness following a terrorist attack on a football match in Iraq on…
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Golf
Spieth exits Match Play as Day, McIlroy march on
World number one Jordan Spieth bowed out of the WGC-Dell Match Play at the last-16 stage on Saturday as Rory…
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Tennis
Miami Open: Djokovic cruises, Federer withdraws and Berdych gets walkover
Novak Djokovic and Tomas Berdych booked their spots in the Miami Open third round, although the latter did so without…
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Transfer
Mahrez good enough for Barca – Xavi
Barcelona great Xavi thinks Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez is good enough to play for his former club. Mahrez has been…
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Basketball
Warriors, Spurs extend home streak, Timberwolves crush Wizards´ post-season dreams
The Washington Wizards’ play-off hopes are all but extinguished after a heart-breaking overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.…
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Cricket
Smith and Faulkner star as Australia knock Pakistan out
Steve Smith and James Faulkner were Australia’s match-winners as they knocked Pakistan out of the World Twenty20 and enhanced their chances…
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EPL
Alisher Usmanov wants Arsene Wenger to remain as Arsenal manager
Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov believes it is essential the Premier League club retain long-serving manager Arsene Wenger. The 66-year-old will…
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Editorials
How Siasia can end Ighalo’s goal drought
Recently Odion Ighalo in an interview gave the following as the reason he has failed thus far to reproduce his…
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