Month: January 2017
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Tennis
A classic rivalry rekindled: Can Federer end major hoodoo against Nadal?
Few would have predicted it, but Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will contest Sunday’s Australian Open final on Rod Laver…
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Tennis
Venus motivated for more after watching Serena win 23rd slam
She was runner-up to record-breaking sister Serena in the Australian Open decider, but veteran Venus Williams is motivated to achieve…
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Tennis
Serena thanks ´inspiring´ Venus after historic victory
Serena Williams expressed her gratitude to her “inspiring” older sister after beating Venus in the Australian Open final to claim…
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Tennis
Serena beats Venus to win record-breaking 23rd grand slam title
Serena Williams made history at the Australian Open on Saturday as she overcame older sister Venus in the final to…
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Basketball
Cavs snap losing streak, Harden scores 51 Rockets win over Embiid’s 76ers
The Cleveland Cavaliers ended their NBA losing streak as James Harden exploded for 51 points for the Houston Rockets. The…
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FA Cup
Southampton v Arsenal FA Cup Preview
Arsenal will look to keep their hopes of winning the FA Cup for the third time in four seasons alive…
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Tennis
Australia Open: Nadal beats Dimitrov in five set thriller to set up Federer final
Rafael Nadal sensationally set up a dream Australian Open final against Roger Federer with a marathon win over Grigor Dimitrov.…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
FC Ifeanyiubah’s Godwin Obaje sets eyes on his goal scoring record
Newly signed FC IfeanyiUbah player Godwin Obaje has said he is set to beat his 18-goal tally he scored last…
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Basketball
NBA Thursday Round up: Westbrook scores 45, George inspires Pacers
Russell Westbrook and Paul George celebrated their NBA All-Star selection in style for the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana…
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Golf
Tiger Woods falls apart in rusty PGA Tour return
Fans flocked to famed Torrey Pines to watch Tiger Woods in his highly-anticipated PGA Tour return but he capitulated late…
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Basketball
Westbrook to unite with Durant has he makes the NBA All-Star reserves
The NBA announced its All-Star game reserves for both the Eastern and Western Conference, with Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell…
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EPL
David James: This is why Liverpool will go trophyless this season
Former Liverpool goalkeeper David James believes Jurgen Klopp’s men have no chance of winning the Premier League title with their…
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Basketball
Why Love-Melo trade is not the solution to Cavs problem
It’s in the air, and everyone is talking about the trade that will bring LeBron James’ close pal Carmelo Anthony…
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Tennis
Federer beats Wawrinka in a 5 set thriller to book his 28th Grand Slam Final
Roger Federer is one win away from claiming his fifth Australian Open title after overcoming Stanislas Wawrinka in a five-set…
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Tennis
NBA Round Up: Cavs fall to Kings, Celtics take care of Rockets
LeBron James endured some criticism leading up to Wednesday’s clash against the Sacramento Kings and, after losing 116-112 in overtime,…
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Tennis
Serena eases past Baroni to set up all-Williams final in Melbourne
Serena Williams set up an Australian Open final against sister Venus with a thrashing of Mirjana Lucic-Baroni on Thursday. World…
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Tennis
Venus edges past Vandeweghe into first slam final since 2009
Venus Williams moved into her first grand slam final since 2009 with a hard-fought win over Coco Vandeweghe at the…
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Football
Josh McEachran laments his decision not leave Chelsea for Real Madrid
Former Chelsea midfielder Josh McEachran believes he should have joined Real Madrid when he had the chance as a teenager.…
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EPL
6 out of the 10 Most Valuable Squads in Europe’s Top 5 Leagues are from Premier League
Six Premier League clubs featured in the top 10 most valuable squads in Europe’s top five leagues as the CIES…
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Basketball
Kings upset LeBron, slumping Cavs 116-112 in overtime
Arron Afflalo dropped a 3-pointer with 17.3 seconds left in overtime as the Sacramento Kings rallied for 116-112 win Wednesday…
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Basketball
Durant, Curry lead Warriors past Hornets in 113-103 win
Kevin Durant scored 16 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, Stephen Curry added 28 points on six 3-pointers…
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La Liga
Celta Vigo 2 Real Madrid 2 (4-3 agg): Ronaldo’s free-kick couldn’t save Zidane´s men from crashing out of Copa
A trademark Cristiano Ronaldo free-kick and a late Lucas Vazquez header proved to be in vain as Real Madrid crashed…
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Capital One
Liverpool 0 Southampton 1 (0-2 agg): Long sends Klopp´s men packing
Liverpool’s difficult start to 2017 continued as Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat against Southampton saw Claude Puel’s men reach the EFL Cup…
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Cricket
Dickwella stars as Sri Lanka seal T20 series
AB de Villiers scored a brilliant half-century on his South Africa comeback, but Niroshan Dickwella and Seekkuge Prasanna made their highest…
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African Football
Egypt 1 Ghana 0: Black Stars lose skipper to injury in Pharaoh’s defeat
Egypt snatched top spot in Group D of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday thanks to a 1-0 win…
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Serie A
Juventus 2 AC Milan 1: Dybala and Pjanic on target as holders get revenge
Juventus gained revenge on 10-man AC Milan for their Serie A and Supercoppa Italiana defeats, progressing to the last four of…
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La Liga
Eibar 2 Atletico Madrid 2 (2-5 agg): Simeone´s men book Copa semi amid thrilling finale
Atletico Madrid progressed to the last four of the Copa del Rey despite having to fight back for a 2-2…
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Other Sports
Bolt and Jamaica team stripped of 2008 relay gold
Usain Bolt and Jamaica’s 2008 Olympic gold-winning 4×100 metre relay team have been stripped of their medals after Nesta Carter…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Nasarawa United trash newly promoted Remo United in Lafia
Nasarawa United trashed newly promoted Ikorodu United 3-1 at the Lafia Township Stadium on Wednesday evening to get their first…
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Tennis
Result: Rafael Nadal through to Australian Open semis
Rafael Nadal has defeated Milos Raonic in straight sets at the Australian Open to qualify for his first Grand Slam…
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