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Mignolet impressed by Reds defence

11:15am Thursday 5th March 2015

Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet admits Liverpool's improved defensive resilience is making life a little easier for them and instilling confidence throughout the side.

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Wenger praises strike duo

7:01am Thursday 5th March 2015

Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud are ready to lead Arsenal to another top-four Premier League finish, according to Arsene Wenger.

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Bangladesh end Scotland hopes

6:47am Thursday 5th March 2015

Scotland are out of the World Cup after falling to a six-wicket defeat to Bangladesh , who are now on a collision course with England for a place in the quarter-finals.

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Poyet charged by FA

10:21am Thursday 5th March 2015

Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association after his touchline bust-up with Hull boss Steve Bruce.

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Reid happy to have new deal sorted

7:32am Thursday 5th March 2015

Winston Reid insists he was always keen to sign a new deal at West Ham and that there was no "big drama" as his protracted negotiations ended when he penned a long-term contract with the club on Thursday.

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Gomis 'feeling well' after fainting

6:32am Thursday 5th March 2015

Bafetimbi Gomis moved to allay concerns over his health after collapsing during Swansea's Premier League defeat at Tottenham.

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FA to launch 'spitting' probe

6:32am Thursday 5th March 2015

The Football Association is to launch an investigation into the alleged spitting incident between Manchester United defender Jonny Evans and Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse.

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Courtois: Win at West Ham crucial

12:05pm Thursday 5th March 2015

Thibaut Courtois believes Chelsea's win at West Ham was the sort which showed they can be Premier League champions.

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Battling Blues please Mourinho

7:01am Thursday 5th March 2015

Jose Mourinho lauded the battling qualities of his Chelsea side after the Premier League leaders claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win at West Ham.

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Tremlett: Pietersen sacking unfair

11:13am Thursday 5th March 2015

Former England fast bowler Chris Tremlett has described Kevin Pietersen's sacking by the England and Wales Cricket Board as "unfair".

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Pellegrini pleased with rotation

7:01am Thursday 5th March 2015

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini felt he needed to "refresh the team" and leave out captain Vincent Kompany for his side's much-needed win against Leicester.

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Rodgers heaps praise on Henderson

7:15am Thursday 5th March 2015

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers praised Jordan Henderson after the midfielder's second goal in as many games helped set the side on their way to a 2-0 win over Burnley.

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Spurs see off Swans

10:11pm Wednesday 4th March 2015

Tottenham got their top-four tilt back on track by overcoming Swansea 3-2 on a night when Bafetimbi Gomis' collapse had those inside White Hart Lane fearing the worst.

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Young guns down Newcastle

9:57pm Wednesday 4th March 2015

Ashley Young fired Manchester United to a last-minute victory at Newcastle to maintain their charge for a top-four finish.

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Herbert fears for McLaren

8:20pm Wednesday 4th March 2015

Jonny Herbert believes McLaren could find themselves at the back end of the grid when the new Formula One season gets under way.

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Lancaster looking to make changes

1:47pm Wednesday 4th March 2015

Stuart Lancaster will watch this weekend's Aviva Premiership action closely as he considers whether to respond to the conclusion of England's Grand Slam dream by making changes.

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Warner shines in record victory

3:49pm Wednesday 4th March 2015

David Warner top-scored as Australia piled up the World Cup's highest ever total en route to victory by the widest margin in tournament history, against Afghanistan in Perth.

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Henderson leads the way for Reds

10:09pm Wednesday 4th March 2015

Stand-in captain Jordan Henderson led from the front with his second goal in successive matches as Liverpool maintained their pursuit of a top-four place.

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Blues maintain momentum

10:03pm Wednesday 4th March 2015

Chelsea followed up their Capital One Cup victory with a hard-fought 1-0 win on their return to Barclays Premier League business at West Ham.

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Gunners too strong for lowly QPR

9:57pm Wednesday 4th March 2015

Olivier Giroud and Alexis Sanchez guided Arsenal to a routine 2-1 Premier League victory at struggling QPR, despite Charlie Austin striking back late on.

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City two good for Foxes

9:46pm Wednesday 4th March 2015

David Silva and James Milner struck late in each half as under-fire reigning champions Manchester City grabbed a scrappy but much-needed 2-0 win over Leicester in the Barclays Premier League.

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Pakistan cruise past UAE

9:57am Wednesday 4th March 2015

Pakistan boosted their chances of reaching the Cricket World Cup quarter-finals by defeating the United Arab Emirates by 129 runs in Napier.

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Toffees come unstuck against Stoke

10:03pm Wednesday 4th March 2015

Everton endured further Barclays Premier League misery as goals from Victor Moses and Mame Biram Diouf condemned them to a 2-0 defeat at Stoke.

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Now is the right time - Hughes

7:49pm Wednesday 4th March 2015

Richard Hughes will retire from riding at the end of the Flat campaign before embarking upon a training career in 2016.

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Gomis concern for Swans

8:13pm Wednesday 4th March 2015

Bafetimbi Gomis collapsed just minutes into Swansea's Premier League match at Tottenham.

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Bruce expects more feisty fixtures

12:20pm Wednesday 4th March 2015

Hull boss Steve Bruce expects plenty more "feisty" encounters as the relegation battle hots up between now and the end of the season.

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Sherwood cup warning for Baggies

1:19pm Wednesday 4th March 2015

Tim Sherwood has redrawn the derby battle lines and warned West Brom they will have to improve to end Aston Villa's Wembley dream.

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Koeman hails 'important' win

7:23am Wednesday 4th March 2015

It may not have been pretty but Ronald Koeman believes Southampton's late win against Crystal Palace will prove to be one of the defining moments of their remarkable campaign.

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No United decision on Falcao future

1:58pm Wednesday 4th March 2015

Manchester United are yet to make a decision on Radamel Falcao's future despite reports to the contrary.

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Warner shines in record victory

2:12pm Wednesday 4th March 2015

David Warner top-scored as Australia piled up the World Cup's highest ever total en route to victory by the widest margin in tournament history, against Afghanistan in Perth.

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Broad: Hales could boost England

12:11pm Wednesday 4th March 2015

Stuart Broad believes that Alex Hales has the ability to turn around England's faltering World Cup campaign should the hard-hitting opener get his chance.

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Tour return for British Masters

10:27am Wednesday 4th March 2015

The European Tour has confirmed that the British Masters, supported by Sky Sports, will return to the schedule for the first time in seven years in October, with four of Britain's top players taking turns to host the event.

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Sherwood praise for battling Villa

6:21am Wednesday 4th March 2015

Tim Sherwood insists Aston Villa are back "alive and kicking" after their last-gasp derby win over West Brom.

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Bruce and Poyet play down spat

6:22am Wednesday 4th March 2015

Steve Bruce and Gus Poyet both attempted to downplay their touchline spat after an ill-tempered 1-1 draw between Hull and Sunderland.

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Benteke penalty wins it for Villa

9:59pm Tuesday 3rd March 2015

Christian Benteke's last-gasp penalty clinched a crucial 2-1 win for Aston Villa over West Brom as they escaped the relegation zone.

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Alonso set for Malaysia return

12:34pm Tuesday 3rd March 2015

Fernando Alonso has conceded he was not prepared to take risks with his health after doctors decided it would be unwise for him to race in the season-opening grand prix in Australia.

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Johnson to answer bail in two weeks

1:52pm Tuesday 3rd March 2015

England footballer Adam Johnson has been bailed until the middle of the month after police arrested him on suspicion of sexual activity with a girl under 16.

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Mourinho: Terry can prolong career

1:07pm Tuesday 3rd March 2015

Jose Mourinho says captain John Terry will receive a contract extension at Chelsea and believes the defender has the desire to ensure next season will not be his last at Stamford Bridge.

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Whelan cedes control to grandson

12:34pm Tuesday 3rd March 2015

Dave Whelan stepped aside as Wigan chairman on Tuesday afternoon, claiming his decision was motivated by age as he handed the baton to his 23-year-old grandson David Sharpe.

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Broad keeping focus on World Cup

6:36am Tuesday 3rd March 2015

Stuart Broad insists England must blank out speculation about Kevin Pietersen's possible return if they are to rise to the huge task on their hands at the World Cup.

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Pape's 10-week ban upheld

5:50pm Tuesday 3rd March 2015

Pascal Pape's RBS 6 Nations career has ended in acrimony after the France lock lost his appeal against a 10-week ban for kneeing Ireland's Jamie Heaslip in the back.

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Locke not heading to Scotland

10:01pm Tuesday 3rd March 2015

New Zealand full-back Kevin Locke's proposed move to Scottish rugby union is off.

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Mane strike sees off Palace

9:56pm Tuesday 3rd March 2015

Sadio Mane gave Southampton's top-four ambitions a timely shot in the arm, ending their 387-minute wait for a goal at St Mary's as they secured a late - and potentially season-defining - win against Crystal Palace.

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Bruce and Poyet go head to head

9:52pm Tuesday 3rd March 2015

Steve Bruce and Gus Poyet were involved in a furious touchline exchange as relegation rivals Hull and Sunderland drew a bitter encounter 1-1.

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FAW fury over FA Olympic teams bid

6:15pm Tuesday 3rd March 2015

The president of the Football Association of Wales has delivered a furious attack on English football's leaders following the revelation they intend to enter teams for the Rio 2016 Olympics.

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Cole facing FA charge

5:48pm Tuesday 3rd March 2015

West Ham striker Carlton Cole has been charged by the Football Association in relation to a comment posted on social media.

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Jedinak handed four-match ban

1:37pm Tuesday 3rd March 2015

Crystal Palace midfielder Mile Jedinak will serve a four-match suspension after admitting a charge of violent conduct, the Football Association has announced.

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Ferguson leads Mackay tributes

12:24am Tuesday 3rd March 2015

Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed the fantastic career of Dave Mackay as the tributes came in for the former Tottenham and Scotland midfielder, who died on Monday night aged 80.

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Amla stars as South Africa cruise

11:28am Tuesday 3rd March 2015

Hashim Amla struck a career-best 159 as South Africa crushed Ireland by 201 runs in their World Cup Pool B match in Canberra.

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Ouseley: People now willing to talk

1:31pm Tuesday 3rd March 2015

Kick it Out chairman Herman Ouseley believes a rise in reported incidents of football-related discrimination shows people are now more willing to come forward.

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