Month: March 2016
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Football
AFCON Qualifying Review: Algeria thrash Ethiopia, Salah saves Egypt
Mohamed Salah snatched a last-gasp 1-1 draw for Egypt in Nigeria to preserve a two-point lead at the top of…
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Golf
McIlroy survives as big names reach last 16
Rory McIlroy survived sudden death to advance at the WGC-Dell Match Play as Jordan Spieth and Jason Day joined him…
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Transfer
Gameiro: Barcelona rumours good for me
Sevilla striker Kevin Gameiro has welcomed rumours linking him with a possible move to Barcelona. Reports in Spain this week…
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Basketball
Nets stun Cavs, Thunder win
The Cleveland Cavaliers gave up a fourth-quarter lead in a shock loss to the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. Brook…
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Football
CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying Review: Ecuador remain top, Columbia and Argentina prevail
Argentina and EcuadorĀ picked up important points in World Cup qualifying as the road to Russia continued on Thursday. Argentina had…
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Golf
Spieth, Day win again
Jordan Spieth, Jason Day and Rory McIlroy maintained their perfect starts to the WGC-Dell Match Play on Thursday. World number…
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Nigeria Football
Video: Mikel replaces Musa as Eagles captain
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has replaced CSKA Moscow attacker Ahmed Musa as the Super Eagles captain. The pacy attacker…
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Transfer
Arsenal close in on Borussia Monchengladbach’s Granit Xhaka
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on the signing Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Granit Xhaka. The 23-year-old was thought to be on…
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Off the Pitch
Former Manchester City winger Adam Johnson sentenced to 6 years in prison
Adam Johnson has been sentenced to six years in prison for child sex offences. The former Manchester United andĀ Sunderland winger…
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Cricket
Du Plessis: Proteas must fire on all cyclinders
Faf du Plessis knows South Africa must “step it up a gear” as they prepare for a crunch World Twenty20…
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Football
ItĀ“s cowardly Neymar has to choose Copa America or Olympics – Ronaldo
Brazil great Ronaldo says it is “cowardly” that Neymar has to choose between playing at the Copa America or the…
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Football
Legendary Johan Cruyff’s feat by numbers
Football lost one of its greatest names on Thursday following the death ofĀ Johan Cruyff. The passing of the Netherlands, Ajax…
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Football
AFCON Qualification Review: Ghana make it 3 from 3, Liberia beat Djibouti
Ghana extended their 100 per cent record in Group H as they beat Mozambique 3-1 in Accra inĀ Africa Cup of…
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Basketball
Warriors, Spurs keep rolling at home
The Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs extended their home winning streaks in the NBA on Wednesday. Stephen Curry…
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Football
Oshaola makes scoring debut as Arsenal ladies thrash Reading
Nigeria international Asisat Oshoala made a goal-scoring debut in Arsenal Ladies 3-1 victory against Reading FC Women on Wednesday night…
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Cricket
India stay alive with thrilling defeat of Bangladesh
World Twenty20 hosts India salvaged a crucial, nerve-shredding one-run victory over Bangladesh in Bangalore to keep their tournament hopes alive.…
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Other Sports
Bolt confirms spot in diamond league ahead of Rio 2016
Usain Bolt will tune up for the Rio Games at the scene of his last Olympic triumph, having confirmed his…
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Football
Christian Benteke: ‘Jurgen Klopp is ignoring me’
Liverpool striker Christian Benteke has admitted that he cannot understand why manager Jurgen Klopp is ‘ignoring’ him. The Belgium international…
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Nigeria Football
Nigeria v Egypt: Ighalo out to destroy Pharaohs
Watford striker Odion Ighalo is determined to lead the way forĀ Nigeria in their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against…
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Football
OĀ“Neill is disappointed over Bale absence for Wales friendly
Northern Ireland coach Michael O’Neill is disappointed his side will not have the chance to face Real Madrid winger Gareth…
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Cricket
Guptill stars as New Zealand reach semi-finals
A masterful innings from Martin Guptill ensured New Zealand became the first team to reach theĀ semi-finals of the World Twenty20…
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Transfer
Report: PSG willing to pay Ā£45m for Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly earmarked LiverpoolĀ striker Daniel Sturridge as one of their main transfer targets this summer. The French champions…
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Tennis
Djokovic reaches out to Murray, King amidst controversial comments
Novak Djokovic has reached out to some of the biggest names in tennis in an attempt to smooth over a…
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Football
Zanetti denies Mancini exit rumours
Inter vice-president Javier Zanetti is adamant that Roberto Mancini will remain as head coach next season despite speculation linking him…
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Basketball
Westbrook leads Thunder with 15th triple-double, Heat down Pelicans
The Oklahoma City Thunder overcame the Houston Rockets 111-107 thanks to a big performance by NBA All-Star guard Russell Westbrook.…
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EPL
Report: Real Madrid plot Ā£60m move for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku
Spanish giants Real Madrid have reportedly set their sights on signing Everton striker Romelu Lukaku in a Ā£60m summer move.…
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Champions League
Premier League to retain four Champions League places until end of 2017-18
UEFA have confirmed that the Premier League will continue to boast four Champions League places until at least the end…
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Off the Pitch
Premier League star unhurt during Brussels Airport attacks
Norwich City have confirmed that striker Dieumerci Mbokani is “unharmed but shaken” after being present at Brussels Airport during today’s…
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Transfer
Mesut Ozil rejects Arsenal exit rumours
Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has rejected reports suggesting that he will leave the club at the end of the season.…
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Football
‘You learn a lot more training with the likes of Ozil and Sanchez’ – Iwobi
Alex Iwobi is delighted Arsenal resisted the temptation to send him out on loan this season as he feels his…
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