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Robin van Persie to consider his Manchester United future in summer
Robin van Persie is uncertain about his future at Manchester United after the Champions League defeat at Olympiakos
Kent's Darren Stevens cleared of involvement in Bangladesh corruption
Kent have confirmed that Darren Stevens has been cleared of involvement in corruption in the Bangladesh Premier League last year
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Chelsea and British Consulate investigate fan stabbings in Istanbul
Chelsea's security advisers and the British Consulate in Turkey are working together to ascertain the circumstances that led to two travelling supporters being stabbed in Istanbul -
Ben Morgan offers same threat as Billy Vunipola, says Stuart Lancaster
Stuart Lancaster has said he views Ben Morgan as a like-for-like replacement for Billy Vunipola as England's Six Nations title challenge enters a critical phase
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Mo Farah to compete in New York half-marathon in buildup for London
The double Olympic champion said he will run in the New York on 16 March -
Three Godolphin vets resign fortnight after steroids scandal report
Details are thin on the ground about the departures of three more Godolphin personnel -
Bradford Bulls coach laments 'anarchy' at club after takeover collapse
Bradford Bulls coach Francis Cummins has described the situation at the club as 'anarchy' and is concerned about losing more players following the collapse of a takeover plan -
NFL draft: who will be No 1 pick? Manziel? Bridgewater? Bortles?
Paolo Bandini: Houston have number one pick in the 2014 Draft but there’s a choice of QBs such as Johnny Manziel, Teddy Bridgewater and Blake Bortles after the NFL Combine. Or will the Texans choose defensive end Jadaveon Clowney?
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- Scott Borthwick and Chris Woakes shine for England Lions in Sri Lanka
- Life after Andy Flower: what it takes to be the next England coach
- Nicklas Bäckström defended by coach over drug ban – video
- Jason Collins speculation, four-pointers and other NBA conspiracies
- Nicky Henderson's horse-by-horse guide to Cheltenham Festival runners
- Bernie Ecclestone dismisses Nascar objection to US Grand Prix date clash
- Breaking the Law: take the penalty area out of penalty decisions
- Talking Horses: Latest racing news and the day's best bets
- Andy Murray to play at the Hurlingham Club in buildup to Wimbledon
- Sport picture of the day: baseball in the bathroom
- Super League rugby returns to London, but the Broncos lose to striving Salford
- Andy Murray battles back to beat Pablo Andújar in Acapulco
- Life Aquatic with Zaha Hadid - in pictures
- Great Britain look to weather Cali storms amid pre-Olympic speculation
Football
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Robin van Persie to consider his Manchester United future in summer
Robin van Persie is uncertain about his future at Manchester United after the Champions League defeat at Olympiakos -
Chelsea and British Consulate investigate fan stabbings in Istanbul
Chelsea's security advisers and the British Consulate in Turkey are working together to ascertain the circumstances that led to two travelling supporters being stabbed in Istanbul -
Tim Sherwood backs Tottenham to come out fighting and save season
Manager Tim Sherwood maintains his Tottenham squad are not about to "crawl into a corner and hide" as they fight to kickstart their season -
Manchester United: their top five worst Champions League performances
Daniel Harris: Following their defeat to Olympiakos, we revisit five of Manchester United's worst Champions League encounters
Cricket
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Scott Borthwick and Chris Woakes shine for England Lions in Sri Lanka
Scott Borthwick and Chris Woakes offered a reminder of their all-round ability with half-centuries for England Lions in the third unofficial Test of their tour of Sri Lanka -
Life after Andy Flower: what it takes to be the next England coach
Andy Wilson: Coach, manager, selector, boss … the ECB has advertised specifically for a head coach, so how will the job differ from Flower's role as team director -
Kent's Darren Stevens cleared of involvement in Bangladesh corruption
Kent have confirmed that Darren Stevens has been cleared of involvement in corruption in the Bangladesh Premier League last year -
David Warner attacks South Africa's reverse swing methods
David Warner has queried whether South Africa were acting within the rules by scuffing the ball in their second Test victory over Australia
A-League
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Awer Mabil: 'I will move on but I won't forget'
The Adelaide United striker hopes to complete his journey from a refugee camp to Manchester United -
A-League analysis: the importance of structure
Richard Parkin: With the finals approaching, the form teams are those who rebuilt
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A-League: what we learned this weekend
Joe Gorman: Wellington’s chunky genius; excited pundits; a dream debut; and are we rewarding mediocrity? -
Western Sydney Wanderers heap more pain on Perth Glory
Perth Glory’s winless streak extended to six A-League matches after losing 2-0 to Western Sydney Wanderers
Tennis
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Andy Murray to play at the Hurlingham Club in buildup to Wimbledon
Andy Murray will warm up for his Wimbledon defence by participating at the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic at the Hurlingham Club this summer -
Andy Murray battles back to beat Pablo Andújar in Acapulco
Andy Murray had to battle back from a set down to beat the Spaniard Pablo Andújar in the opening round of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco -
Sport picture of the day: fan's eye view of Roger Federer
Photographers can often be the object of envy for fans but there are plenty of shots to be had from the stands, as this shot of Roger Federer in Dubai shows
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The Joy of Six: Australian sport's purple patches
Edward Sharp-Paul: From a speedy teenager to Ian Baker-Finch’s fleeting glory, our pick of athletes who were well and truly in the zone
Rugby league
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Bradford Bulls coach laments 'anarchy' at club after takeover collapse
Bradford Bulls coach Francis Cummins has described the situation at the club as 'anarchy' and is concerned about losing more players following the collapse of a takeover plan -
Super League rugby returns to London, but the Broncos lose to striving Salford
No Helmets Required: Salford Red Devils travelled south to the Super League's newest stadium and came home with a convincing win over the Broncos
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Bradford Bulls takeover collapses after six-point deduction by RFL
The new owners of Bradford Bulls pulled out after the Rugby Football League deducted six points -
Super League set of six: Phil Gould has a point – where's the dynamism?
Andy Wilson: Gulf in class needs addressing by RFL; Justin Carney, the wing built like a tank; getting a dousing at the Steve Prescott Bridge
AFL
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The Joy of Six: AFL’s NAB Cup
Russell Jackson: From sprinkler malfunctions to some rare joy for Melbourne fans, the best moments from the pre-season -
NAB Challenge: what to look out for
Kathryn Kernohan: Don’t hold your breath for Buddy; a mixed bag of fixtures; the Roos effect at the Demons; the Suns need to hit the ground running -
Port Adelaide mollified after backdown over South Australian guernsey
Adelaide prevented from wearing the traditional state colours as planned in the round two showdown at Adelaide Oval
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Chris Judd to miss first two games of Carlton's season
Achilles tendon injury will keep 30-year-old out of openers against Port Adelaide and Richmond
NRL
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Rugby league will be biggest sport in Australia, says NRL chief
NRL chief Dave Smith says $200m will be invested in rugby league’s growth over the next four years -
NRL launches investigation into Shane Flanagan trial match
The NRL is investigating banned Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan’s appearance at a Sharks trial match -
Sydney Roosters overpower Wigan Warriors to win World Club Challenge
Sydney repelled a second-half rally from Wigan to win the World Club Challenge title -
Sean O'Loughlin hoping to lead Wigan to glory in World Club Challenge
Family steeped in Wigan's history hope for more glory when Sean O'Loughlin aims to emulate his brother-in-law Andy Farrell and lift the World Club Challenge
Golf
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Pablo Larrazábal and Thorbjorn Olesen receive EurAsia Cup calls
Miguel Angel Jiménez has named fellow Spaniard Pablo Larrazábal and Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark as the two captain's picks for his Europe team at next month's EurAsia Cup -
Intensified focus pays dividends for Jason Day as Augusta draws closer
Ewan Murray: Jason Day's matchplay triumph in Arizona is significant in its own right and carries extra weight as he avoided another near-miss on a big stage -
Australia's Jason Day wins World Match Play in thrilling finish
Jason Day clinched the biggest title of his career on the 23rd hole of an epic final against Victor Dubuisson -
Victor Dubuisson beats Graeme McDowell in WGC Championship
Victor Dubuisson ended Graeme McDowell's run in the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship to reach the semi-finals and potentially a place in the Ryder Cup
Motorsports
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Bernie Ecclestone dismisses Nascar objection to US Grand Prix date clash
Bernie Ecclestone defended the decision to run the US Grand Prix in Austin on the same date as a Nascar event 220 miles away -
Felipe Massa's race engineer follows F1 driver from Ferrari to Williams
Rob Smedley, the engineer whose radio chat has become part of F1 folklore, has been recruited by Williams -
World's fastest roadcar hits 435km/h - video
American car manufacturer Hennessey Performance has built the world's fastest road car, with a test at the John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida measuring the company's Venom Gt at 435.5 km/h.
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Susie Wolff to become first woman in 22 years to drive in F1 race weekend
The 31-year-old Williams development driver will take part in two Formula One free practice sessions later in the season
Cycling
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Great Britain look to weather Cali storms amid pre-Olympic speculation
In the buildup to Rio and with other nations leading the way, speculation continues about the future of Dave Brailsford after the world track championships in Colombia -
Bradley Wiggins confirms desire to ride at Commonwealth Games
Bradley Wiggins confirmed that he intends to ride at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow -
Roy Hodgson enlists Sir Dave Brailsford for World Cup boost
England's footballers are to seek inspiration from the man who has masterminded British cycling's impressive rise to prominence over the last two decades after Roy Hodgson invited Sir Dave Brailsford to speak to his squad ahead of the summer's World Cup finals -
Tour of Oman 2014: Chris Froome retains title – video
Team Sky's Chris Froome successfully defended his title on Sunday to win a second consecutive victory in Oman
US Sport
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NFL draft: who will be No 1 pick? Manziel? Bridgewater? Bortles?
Paolo Bandini: Houston have number one pick in the 2014 Draft but there’s a choice of QBs such as Johnny Manziel, Teddy Bridgewater and Blake Bortles after the NFL Combine. Or will the Texans choose defensive end Jadaveon Clowney? -
Jason Collins speculation, four-pointers and other NBA conspiracies
Five things we learned in NBA week 17: Why the Brooklyn Nets signed Jason Collins; trade deadline disappoints again; the NBA isn’t really contemplating a four-point line -
MLS sees Bradley and Edu lead way as US soccer welcomes back its own
Graham Parker: Media day was dominated by internationals returning from Europe – are we reaching a tipping point for ambitious American players? -
Canada defends Olympic ice hockey gold with 3-0 win over Sweden
In the end, it wasn’t even all that close. Canada completely dominated Sweden, virtually from the first puck drop
Boxing
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Former boxing champion Antonio Cermeno found dead
Body of 44-year-old Venezuelan sportsman nicknamed El Coloso found abandoned following kidnap of he and his family -
Why Amir Khan has been saddled with an empty diary and nowhere to run
Kevin Mitchell: Floyd Mayweather has left British boxer high and dry with only Kell Brook and Manny Pacquaio as outside chances of a fight -
What is the best sports bet you have ever made? – open thread
Open Thread: Curtis Woodhouse reportedly backed himself to win a boxing title in 2006 before he had taken up the sport. Betting £5,000 at 50/1 was quite a risk, but what is the best bet you have ever made?
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Fifty years on, Cassius Clay v Sonny Liston remains a pivotal moment
Sean Ingle The anniversary of Cassius Clay's defeat of Sonny Liston remind us of how the champion grew into greatness
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Breaking the Law: take the penalty area out of penalty decisions
John Ashdown: In the first of our new series suggesting revolutionary new rules to improve sport, we think outside the box when it comes to spot-kick decisions
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Kent's Darren Stevens cleared of involvement in Bangladesh corruption
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David Warner attacks South Africa's reverse swing methods
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Bernie Ecclestone dismisses Nascar objection to US Grand Prix date clash
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Joe Root's century steers England to win in West Indies tour opener
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London Aquatics Centre ready to open its facilities to general public
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Three Godolphin vets resign fortnight after steroids scandal report
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Wales duo Jonathan Davies and Alun Wyn Jones should be fit to face England
