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Bayern claim more silverware

10:46pm Saturday 21st December 2013

Bayern Munich wrapped up a near-perfect 2013 as Club World Cup champions with a 2-0 victory over Raja Casablanca in Morocco.

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Sarries too strong for Tigers

7:23pm Saturday 21st December 2013

Saracens demolished Aviva Premiership title rivals Leicester 49-10 at Allianz Park but their bonus-point victory was marred by a worrying injury to England fly-half Owen Farrell.

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United ease to Hammers victory

5:31pm Saturday 21st December 2013

Manchester United continued their resurgence by recording a fourth straight win which proved enough to see off a disappointing West Ham outfit 3-1 at Old Trafford.

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City see off Fulham fightback

5:31pm Saturday 21st December 2013

Substitutes Jesus Navas and James Milner spared Vincent Kompany's blushes as Manchester City held off a Fulham fightback to win 4-2 at Craven Cottage.

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Flood to leave Leicester

5:12pm Saturday 21st December 2013

Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill has announced club captain Toby Flood will leave Welford Road at the end of the season.

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Late wickets put Proteas in trouble

4:42pm Saturday 21st December 2013

South Africa were left to rue two avoidable dismissals late on day four which undermined their bid to save the opening Test against India at Johannesburg.

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Mackay: I won't quit Cardiff

3:23pm Saturday 21st December 2013

Malky Mackay reiterated that he will not resign as Cardiff manager following his side's 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.

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Suarez shines in Liverpool win

3:04pm Saturday 21st December 2013

Striker Luis Suarez continued his incredible run of form with two more goals to fire Liverpool to the top of the table and make Cardiff manager Malky Mackay's position even more difficult - if that was at all possible.

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Hoops extend advantage

2:35pm Saturday 21st December 2013

Leaders Celtic stretched their unbeaten run in the Scottish Premiership to 16 games with a 2-0 win over bottom side Hearts at Parkhead thanks to goals from Kris Commons and James Forrest.

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Coleman hailed as 'icon'

2:24pm Saturday 21st December 2013

David Coleman, the much-loved broadcaster whose distinctive voice was synonymous with so many of the iconic sporting moments of the second half of the 20th century, has died at the age of 87.

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Wenger: Nothing personal with Jose

2:04pm Saturday 21st December 2013

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger maintains there will be nothing personal in his bid to beat Chelsea on Monday night as he tries to get the better of Jose Mourinho at the 10th time of asking.

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Sherwood would give youth a chance

2:04pm Saturday 21st December 2013

Interim manager Tim Sherwood will make it his personal aim to blood more of Tottenham's youngsters in the first team if he is appointed on a permanent basis.

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Mackay arrives at Anfield

12:02pm Saturday 21st December 2013

Cardiff manager Malky Mackay arrived at Anfield to face Liverpool in what could be his last match in charge of the club.

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Ramsey: Gunners will bounce back

7:19am Saturday 21st December 2013

Midfielder Aaron Ramsey has backed Arsenal to bounce back from their Manchester City mauling.

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Pochettino embracing "crazy" period

7:19am Saturday 21st December 2013

England must take a leaf out of Southampton's youth investment rather than worry about messing with Christmas tradition, according to Mauricio Pochettino.

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Laudrup preparing for Michu setback

7:19am Saturday 21st December 2013

Michael Laudrup admits Swansea could be without Michu for as long as three months when the forward eventually has to undergo ankle surgery.

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Fellaini injury problems persisting

7:19am Saturday 21st December 2013

Manchester United manager David Moyes has confirmed he intends to send Marouane Fellaini for another scan which could result in an extended period on the sidelines.

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Boycott: Flower must drop KP

6:40am Saturday 21st December 2013

Geoff Boycott has called for Kevin Pietersen to be dropped from the England team.

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Bresnan calls for calm choices

6:40am Saturday 21st December 2013

Tim Bresnan is adamant there should be no "knee-jerk" over-reaction to England's unsuccessful Ashes tour.

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Below-par Taylor crashes out

6:27am Saturday 21st December 2013

An off-colour Phil Taylor crashed out of the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace to end his hopes of a 17th world title.

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Cipriani backed for England return

6:09am Saturday 21st December 2013

Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond believes Danny Cipriani will eventually receive an England recall if he continues his outstanding form.

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Sharks too strong for Exiles

10:15pm Friday 20th December 2013

Danny Cipriani played a central role as Sale Sharks won for the fifth time in the Aviva Premiership this season.

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McGinley respects Ryder Cup privacy

5:24pm Friday 20th December 2013

Paul McGinley has vowed not to cash in on his stint as Ryder Cup captain by writing a book detailing what goes on behind the scenes at Gleneagles.

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Pujara ton puts India in charge

4:45pm Friday 20th December 2013

Cheteshwar Pujara's first century on foreign soil ensured India were strong favourites to end their woeful recent away record after a dominant day three against South Africa in the first Test at Johannesburg.

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Winter rush leaves Pellegrini cold

4:01pm Friday 20th December 2013

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is not impressed by English football's packed Christmas fixture schedule.

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Nani blow for United

2:22pm Friday 20th December 2013

Manchester United manager David Moyes has confirmed Nani will be out for a "few weeks" with a hamstring injury.

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Zabaleta set to miss a fortnight

2:10pm Friday 20th December 2013

Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta could be sidelined for around a fortnight, manager Manuel Pellegrini has suggested.

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Suarez commits future to Reds

1:40pm Friday 20th December 2013

Luis Suarez has signalled his commitment to Liverpool by signing a new long-term contract to end speculation of a January move to a club involved in the Champions League.

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Meulensteen wants Dempsey link-up

1:37pm Friday 20th December 2013

Rene Meulensteen is planning to team up former Fulham striker Clint Dempsey with current star Dimitar Berbatov to kick-start the club's fight for Premier League survival.

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Mourinho keeps Cole opinion quiet

1:36pm Friday 20th December 2013

Jose Mourinho refused to publicly criticise Ashley Cole for attending Arsenal's Christmas party this week, but does not plan to select the England left-back for Chelsea's top-of-the-table trip to the Emirates Stadium.

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Mackay stands firm as sack looms

11:42am Friday 20th December 2013

Malky Mackay looks set to take charge of Cardiff for the last time at Liverpool on Saturday despite chairman Mehmet Dalman's efforts to earn the Scot a reprieve.

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Lustig out for four months

10:29am Friday 20th December 2013

Celtic defender Mikael Lustig faces four months on the sidelines after undergoing a double hip operation.

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South Africa all out for 244

10:12am Friday 20th December 2013

South Africa added just 31 runs in the first session on Friday as they were reduced to 244 all out by India on day three of the first Test in Johannesburg.

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Mackay absent from briefing

10:05am Friday 20th December 2013

Cardiff manager Malky Mackay did not face the press on Friday morning following his ultimatum from owner Vincent Tan.

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No contact from Spurs - Pochettino

9:46am Friday 20th December 2013

Tottenham have made no contact with Mauricio Pochettino about their vacant manager's job, the Southampton boss has confirmed.

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Smith not focused on Cipriani

7:55am Friday 20th December 2013

Danny Cipriani might reignite his England chances, but Brian Smith has warned London Irish not to let Sale's livewire playmaker control Friday's Aviva Premiership clash.

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Ponting: England on the wane

7:48am Friday 20th December 2013

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels England are "past their peak" and must decide whether it is time to drop their struggling stars.

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Finn: I could do a job for England

7:48am Friday 20th December 2013

Steven Finn insists he is ready to serve England well should they need him after all as they try to salvage some pride from the final two Ashes Tests.

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Taylor, Narine keep Test even

7:14am Friday 20th December 2013

Half-centuries from Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson left the third Test finely poised as New Zealand reached stumps 156 for three on day two.

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Lambert backs under-fire Benteke

7:14am Friday 20th December 2013

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is sure Christian Benteke will be feeling determined to respond to criticism of his form by "ramming it back down the throats" of his detractors.

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Rodgers talks Spurs 'close shave'

7:14am Friday 20th December 2013

Brendan Rodgers is relieved he ended up as manager of Liverpool and not Tottenham.

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Lucky escape for Wade

10:49pm Thursday 19th December 2013

James Wade hung on to earn his place in the second round of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.

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Adebayor buoyed by scoring return

9:23pm Thursday 19th December 2013

Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor insists he will carry confidence and belief into Sunday's Premier League contest at Southampton after making a belated first start of the season.

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Rangers board remain after vote

9:23pm Thursday 19th December 2013

The Rangers board remained unchanged after a long-running and bitter power struggle came to a head during a series of votes at a pivotal annual general meeting.

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Rodgers gives Suarez full backing

9:23pm Thursday 19th December 2013

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes even Luis Suarez, with his controversial history at the club, deserves a shot at redemption and he had no qualms about naming him as stand-in captain.

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Wilshere issued two-match ban

9:23pm Thursday 19th December 2013

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere must serve a two-match ban after he admitted a misconduct charge over an offensive hand gesture made towards Manchester City fans, the Football Association confirmed on Thursday evening.

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Mackay given Bluebirds ultimatum

9:23pm Thursday 19th December 2013

Cardiff manager Malky Mackay has been told to resign or face being sacked by the Welsh club's owner Vincent Tan.

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Williams signs Chiefs deal for 2015

5:42pm Thursday 19th December 2013

Sonny Bill Williams is to make a second switch to rugby union in 2015 after signing a two-year deal with the New Zealand Rugby Union and the Chiefs.

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Cockerill: Rhys is a very good player

2:06pm Thursday 19th December 2013

Leicester Tigers have joined the fight to lure Rhys Priestland away from the Scarlets, boss Richard Cockerill has confirmed.

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Stokes grateful for England chance

1:24pm Thursday 19th December 2013

Andy Flower's long-term future as England coach may be uncertain, but he can put the emergence of Ben Stokes down as one of his success stories.

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