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Pistorius will not compete in 2013

4:06pm Monday 20th May 2013

Oscar Pistorius will not compete again this year as he awaits trial for murder, despite receiving a number of meeting invitations, his agent has confirmed.

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Leger hero Encke in positive test

4:04pm Monday 20th May 2013

Last year's Ladbrokes St Leger hero Encke is among seven further horses formerly in the care of Mahmood Al Zarooni to test positive for anabolic steroids, the British Horseracing Authority has said.

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Gatland moving on from Wilko

3:53pm Monday 20th May 2013

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has ruled out making another offer to Jonny Wilkinson to join the forthcoming tour to Australia.

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Moyes backs Neville to be a success

3:44pm Monday 20th May 2013

David Moyes has tipped Phil Neville to have a successful career as a coach after the duo ended eras at Everton.

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Sigurdsson: Bale must stay

3:44pm Monday 20th May 2013

Midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson warned that Tottenham would not be able to find a direct replacement for Gareth Bale if they let the award-winning star leave this summer.

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Lampard: Mourinho was the best

1:15pm Monday 20th May 2013

Frank Lampard has lauded the man-management credentials of former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho ahead of an expected second coming of the Special One this summer.

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Lowe to join Mercedes

12:41pm Monday 20th May 2013

One of Formula One's worst-kept secrets this season has finally come to fruition with the news Paddy Lowe is to join Mercedes.

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Torres targets improvement

12:27pm Monday 20th May 2013

Fernando Torres will demand more of himself and Chelsea next season.

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We knew what win meant - Koscielny

12:27pm Monday 20th May 2013

Laurent Koscielny insists the Arsenal players knew exactly what was at stake if they had failed to beat Newcastle and missed out on another shot at the Champions League.

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Moyes set to meet United squad

11:21am Monday 20th May 2013

David Moyes is set to meet the Manchester United squad on Monday morning as he begins the task of following in Sir Alex Ferguson's footsteps.

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McDowell eyes Wentworth success

9:19am Monday 20th May 2013

After winning one tournament synonymous with Wentworth, Graeme McDowell has turned his attention to improving his record in the event still held at the European Tour's headquarters.

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Federer pays tribute to Nadal

7:20am Monday 20th May 2013

Roger Federer admitted he had no answer to Rafael Nadal's masterclass after the Spaniard put him to the sword to win the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome.

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Emotional farewell for Carragher

6:38am Monday 20th May 2013

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher admitted he had an emotional afternoon after playing his last match for the club at Anfield before retirement.

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No lap of honour for Benitez

6:33am Monday 20th May 2013

Rafael Benitez led Chelsea to third place in the Barclays Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Everton before deciding not to bid farewell to his fiercest critics, the home supporters at Stamford Bridge.

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Wenger backs Gunners to improve

6:27am Monday 20th May 2013

Arsene Wenger is confident Arsenal will make a better fist of next season's title race after securing a 16th consecutive crack at the Champions League.

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Villas-Boas laments penalty decision

6:20am Monday 20th May 2013

Andre Villas-Boas thinks Tottenham may have succeeded in their final day push for Champions League football had referee Andre Marriner awarded Gareth Bale a penalty - rather than book him for diving.

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Fergie signs off with wine, not win

6:15am Monday 20th May 2013

Sir Alex Ferguson ended his magnificent managerial career just the way he would want - with a nice glass of red wine.

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Koscielny clinches Champions League spot

7:05pm Sunday 19th May 2013

Laurent Koscielny ensured Arsenal of a place in the Champions League qualifiers with the only goal in a tight 1-0 win at Newcastle.

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Koscielny strike sinks Magpies

6:31pm Sunday 19th May 2013

Laurent Koscielny ensured Arsenal of a place in the Champions League qualifiers with the only goal in a tight 1-0 win at Newcastle.

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Spurs miss out on top-four spot

6:31pm Sunday 19th May 2013

Tottenham suffered yet more Champions League heartache as they missed out on a top-four berth to Arsenal despite another wonder goal from Gareth Bale in a 1-0 victory over Sunderland.

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Torres strike sees off Toffees

6:31pm Sunday 19th May 2013

Fernando Torres scored his first Barclays Premier League goal of 2013 as Chelsea sealed third place with a 2-1 victory which ensured David Moyes' 11-year reign as Everton manager ended in defeat.

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Baggies roar back to hold United

6:31pm Sunday 19th May 2013

Sir Alex Ferguson was denied a winning send off into retirement as West Brom roared back from three goals down to snatch a 5-5 draw in a quite staggering 10-goal thriller against Manchester United at The Hawthorns.

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Cup hero Wilkinson claims award

5:32pm Sunday 19th May 2013

Jonny Wilkinson has capped a triumphant Heineken Cup campaign with Toulon by being named European player of the year.

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Rafa makes light work of Federer

5:08pm Sunday 19th May 2013

Rafael Nadal continued his stunning run of form by crushing Roger Federer in little more than an hour to win the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome.

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Fergie to retire at end of season

9:29am Wednesday 8th May 2013

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he is to retire at the end of the season, ending his history-making spell at the club.

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Okoye to join 49ers

7:54am Sunday 28th April 2013

British Olympian Lawrence Okoye has announced he will sign for NFL franchise the San Francisco 49ers.

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Wane pained to see Richards go

6:37am Saturday 27th April 2013

Pat Richards kicked Super League leaders Wigan to a win at Hull and coach Shaun Wane admitted that he had done everything he could to try and keep the winger at the club.

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Mancini: Victorious City were poor

6:10am Thursday 18th April 2013

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admitted his side had been below par after labouring to a 1-0 win over Wigan at the Etihad Stadium.

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Allardyce: Decision cost Hammers

6:10am Thursday 18th April 2013

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce believes his side were denied a "famous victory" over Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester United after Robin van Persie scored a late equaliser from an offside position.

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Howley 'proud to be Welsh'

7:44am Sunday 17th March 2013

Rob Howley admitted it was the best day of his coaching life after Wales recorded an historic 30-3 victory against England at the Millennium Stadium to clinch the RBS 6 Nations title and deprive their opponents of a Grand Slam to boot.

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Mall finish for Tour's UK leg

10:50am Thursday 17th January 2013

The 2014 Tour de France will aim to recreate the excitement of last year's London Olympics by having a stage finish in the Mall, it has been announced.

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Uncapped duo named in England squad

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Uncapped forwards Mako Vunipola and Tom Youngs have been called into the England squad for the QBE autumn internationals.

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Bolton confirm Freedman as boss

11:33am Thursday 25th October 2012

Bolton have confirmed Dougie Freedman as their new manager.

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Mancini: Ajax defeat was my fault

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini took the blame for his side's defeat at Ajax which left them struggling to keep their Champions League campaign alive.

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Bould feels fans' frustration

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Arsenal assistant manager Steve Bould sympathised with disgruntled fans after Wednesday night's 2-0 Champions League defeat by Schalke at the Emirates Stadium.

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Ferdinands: We want to help

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

The Ferdinand brothers want to work with Kick it Out to make it more relevant.

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Fortune 'understands frustration'

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune says he is not surprised Rio Ferdinand reacted the way he did to John Terry's four-match ban for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand given he was suspended for eight months when he missed a drugs test.

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Tour route will prove tough for Wiggins

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

The route for the 2013 Tour de France was announced on Wednesday and it will not lend itself to Bradley Wiggins staking a claim for consecutive wins.

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I'll be true to myself - Cook

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Alastair Cook is determined to be his own man as he leads England on his first tour as the official Test captain in India.

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Huddersfield snap up Kopczak

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Huddersfield have announced the signing of Wales captain Craig Kopczak, who quit Bradford in controversial circumstances just before the end of the 2012 season.

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Brown could skipper Scotland

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Kelly Brown could succeed Ross Ford as Scotland captain for the Test with New Zealand, with head coach Andy Robinson to announce his skipper next week.

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Harrington lifts Grand Slam title

10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012

Padraig Harrington stormed to a £375,000 victory in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda on Wednesday, his first win for two years.

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Jenas set for Forest return

3:49pm Wednesday 26th September 2012

Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas looks set to return to his first club Nottingham Forest.

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Nine renovated and new businesses open on same day in St Margarets

12:28pm Friday 14th September 2012

Confidence seems to be lifting in St Margarets after nine new and refurbished businesses opened their doors on the same day.

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