Rooney warns Kane over 'clever' Italy defenders

The Tottenham forward is set to make his full international debut in Turin and the Manchester United skipper admits he is excited by the 21-year-old's form England captain Wayne Rooney has warned Harry Kane of what to expect when he comes up against Italy's "clever" defenders in Turin on Tuesday. The Tottenham striker will make his full international debut at the Juventus Stadium, having opened his England account within 79 seconds of coming off the bench against Lithuania on Friday.

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VIDEO: Worcestershire County Cricket Club David Leatherdale optimistic about new campaign

The County open the season against champions Yorkshire in Division One of the LV=County Championship, starting on April 19. Remember you are personally responsible for what you post on this site and must abide by our site terms . Do not post anything that is false, abusive or malicious.

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Simon Kerrigan: Lancashire captain Tom Smith has backing from all his team-mates

LANCASHIRE skipper Tom Smith must take an individual approach to captaining the Red Rose ahead of the new season, believes spinner Simon Kerrigan. The England international believes Chorley's Smith, who has taken over from Glen Chapple, will do a good job of leading the side as Lancashire target an immediate return to the County Championship first division.

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Brancale's Leather Cycling Gloves: The Italian heritage brand gets an ...

In the neon heyday of the '80s, Italian cycling brand Brancale was something of a fixture in the peloton at the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia. Known for their shoes, helmets and day-glow shades, the brand disappeared somewhat mysteriously in the mid '90s.

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Rangers to pay Newcastle United A 500,000 if they win promotion to the Premiership

RANGERS have announced their interim financial results, revealing losses of A 2.6million and that the club will be forced to pay Newcastle United A 500,000 if they win promotion to the Scottish Premiership. While the results cover the six months leading up to 31 December 2014, before the Dave King consortium's takeover, fans have been stunned to discover this latest deal with Mike Ashley's United - with the money to be paid if the club wins promotion directly or via the play-offs.

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Richie Ramsay offers words of wisdom to Bradley Neil ahead of the US Masters at Augusta

Scot Richie Ramsay secured his third European Tour title in Morocco at the weekend and has experience of competing at Augusta - now he offers Blairgowrie's Bradley Neil some words of advice The Aberdonian knows exactly what will be going through the Perthshire teenager's head when he makes the nerve-tingling walk from the practice putting green to the first tee and tree-lined fairway at Augusta National. Ramsay, who clinched his third European Tour title the Trophee Hassan II following a roller coaster final round in Morocco, earned the right to play with the big boys in 2007 when he became the first Scot to win the US Amateur title since the late 19th Century.

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Harry Kane: What England have been looking for

Kane has been in tremendous form for Tottenham this season, scoring 29 goals in all competitions, and it took him just 79 seconds to open his England account against Lithuania on Friday night. The 21-year-old is set to lead the line against Italy in Turin on Tuesday night and Shilton, who played 125 internationals, is impressed with what he has seen.

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Armed prisoner goes on run after escaping from Virginia hospital

An armed prisoner was on the run early on Tuesday after escaping from a Virginia hospital, where shots were fired, police and CBS News said. The prisoner had been in the custody of a private security guard at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia, before breaking free and then fleeing, the Fairfax County Police Department said on its Twitter account.

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Parents of dead student sue Clemson University, fraternity

The parents of a 19-year-old Clemson University student who died last year after falling from a highway bridge during a pre-dawn fraternity run sued the university, the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and three of its members for $50 million on Monday. Tucker Hipps' body was found by police last September beneath a highway bridge over a lake near the Clemson, South Carolina campus when he didn't return from the run with other fraternity pledges.

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Arizona governor vetoes bill aimed at shielding police names

Arizona's governor on Monday vetoed legislation that would have kept secret for 60 days the identities of police officers involved in deadly shootings, a move that was both welcomed and heavily criticized by separate state police union leaders. Republican Governor Doug Ducey said the bill passed by state lawmakers last week was well-intentioned but fell short of protecting officers and their families.

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U.S. may skirt oil storage crisis as drivers hit the road

A month ago, it seemed inevitable: a massive global oversupply of crude oil production would overwhelm storage tanks in Oklahoma and fill supertankers off Singapore. Now, there are growing signs that the U.S. oil market can avoid the doomsday scenario in which it runs out of room to stockpile surplus crude, a development that oil traders worried would send crude prices into another tailspin.

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IBM says to invest $3 billion in 'Internet of Things' unit

International Business Machines Corp said on Tuesday it will invest $3 billion over the next four years in a new 'Internet of Things' unit, aiming to sell its expertise in gathering and making sense of the surge in real-time data. The Armonk, New York-based technology company said its services will be based remotely in the cloud, and offer companies ways to make use of the new and multiplying sources of data such as building sensors, smartphones and home appliances to enhance their own products.

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Amir Khan, pictured, would relish a chance to face Kell Brook, but not yet

... out hope of taking on either Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao, who meet each other on May 2. Speaking to Sky Sports, Khan said: "I'd love to go in the ring and fight Kell Brook because it could be his last fight against me, because the thing is I ...

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Leyton Orient fan's view: No room for singling out players for criticism from fans or the owner

Leyton Orient fan's view: No room for singling out players for criticism from fans or the owner I would like to thank Port Vale for hitting the self destruct button at roughly 4.10pm on Saturday afternoon. After an awful, inept display in the first 45 minutes it looked as if we were staring relegation and life in League Two in the face.

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Clarke Carlisle on depression: 'It's the lowest place you...

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Local products fuel Northern Arizona basketball's wild postseason run

Northern Arizona guard Aaseem Dixon goes up for a shot against Xavier forward Sean O'Mara during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, in Cincinnati. Xavier won 90-63.

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Vote now in Sunshine Awards race

Congratulations, you're now registered! Let us know what news and updates you want to hear about and we'll send them straight to your inbox. Now it's time to reveal the short-list of three in each of our reader categories, along with a comment chosen from those who nominated them.

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Newly appointed Pakistan captain Azhar Ali expects support from team members

The right-handed batsman added that he salutes Misbah for the way he served and the way he played, adding that the former skipper's services are unforgettable. Pakistan's new ODI team captain Azhar Ali has acknowledged that he has a hard act to follow and is hoping that all the players would support him as he takes charge of the squad.

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Cal soccer player died running across Los Angeles freeway

A University of California, Berkeley, soccer player at the center of a two-day search and pleas for his return had been killed running across a Los Angeles freeway shortly after he was last seen leaving a party, but his lack of identification and other complications made confirming his death complicated, authorities said. Eloi Vasquez, 19, was hit by a car on eastbound Interstate 10 about a mile from the University of Southern California, where he had left a fraternity party during a spring break visit to LA, authorities said Monday.

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World Cup 2015: Ravi Shastri claims Anushka's presence had...

Shastri found much to praise in Kohli's revival after a disastrous England tour last year when he constantly fell to Jimmy Anderson and company. Defending an under-fire Virat Kohli, Indian cricket Team Director Ravi Shastri on Tuesday said the swashbuckling batsman's ordinary run in the World Cup had nothing to do with his actress-girlfriend Anushka Sharma's presence and to call it that is "utter nonsense".

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Canada tops Russia, stays unbeaten at world men's curling

Team Canada skip Pat Simmons calls his sweepers onto a rock in the third end of Monday night's draw against Team Russia at the world men's curling championships in Halifax. The Canadians improved to 5-0 following a 9-3 victory over Russia on Monday evening.

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World cup 2015: Haddin apologises for controversial statement over Kiwis post victory

A drunk Haddin had said in his radio interview after Australia's World Cup win, that New Zealand batsmen Martin Guptill and Grant Elliott deserved the controversial send off he gave them Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin has apologised for his controversial interview after the World Cup final with a Sydney-based radio station while he was hammered. A drunk Haddin had said in his radio interview after Australia's World Cup win, that New Zealand batsmen Martin Guptill and Grant Elliott deserved the controversial send off he gave them when they were dismissed in Sunday's one-sided title decider.

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NFL Free Agency Rumors: Dan Connolly Visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers

January 26, 2015; Chandler, AZ, USA; New England Patriots guard Dan Connolly addresses the media during a press conference after their arrival in preparation for Super Bowl XLIX at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports According to Ross Jones of FOX Sports, former Patriots guard Dan Connolly is visiting the Tampa Bay Bucs today.

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No British soccer teams will play at Olympics in Rio

The English FA have confirmed that the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish associations were informed of the decision to scrap plans for a British team on Monday. FIFA vice president Jim Boyce had said the organization would not sanction a Britain team without the support of all four federations.

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Letitia and Elliot take gold for Britain in ice skating champs as they dream of Olympics

A TEENAGE ice dancing couple from Oxfordshire have taken another step closer to their Olympic dream with a first European title. Leticia Marsh, 13, and Elliot Crook, 16, won gold for Great Britain in the Copenhagen Ice Dance Cup in Denmark.

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DeMarre Carroll scored 23 points and Kyle Korver put on quite a shooting display in the third quarter, carrying the Atlanta Hawks to a 101-88 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Having clinched top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Hawks are trying to maintain their playing edge while staying healthy for the final two weeks of the regular season.

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Arsenal and Southampton locked in battle for Newcastle United keeper Freddie Woodman

Di Maria? Balotelli? Falcao? A number of Premier League stars have struggled to make an impact at their new clubs, but who is the worst signing of the season... here's our top ten of the year Hummels boost for Manchester United after Dortmund star 'gave his word' to Sir Alex that he would move to Old Trafford MARTIN SAMUEL: Let's not protect Harry Kane when he could inspire the nation... Spurs striker has chance to alter potential of English football ADRIAN DURHAM: Bale hasn't been good enough this year , but Man United should use De Gea and Di Maria as bait to sign him Did you hear Pirlo's not playing, lads? Neville keeps Rooney and Co in high spirits as boss Hodgson reveals Kane WILL start Hamilton: Ferrari? Don't be silly... I am staying with Mercedes and my new deal should be completed this week Owen, Crouch, Heskey, Vassell, Bent, Defoe and Andrew Johnson among long list to play ... (more)

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Michael Clarke reveals Test aim after World Cup win

Australia captain Michael Clarke said his next target after winning the World Cup in his last one-day international was to take his team back to the top of the Test rankings. Australia captain Michael Clarke said his next target after winning the World Cup in his last one-day international was to take his team back to the top of the Test rankings.

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Lakers beat 76ers 113-111 in OT on Clarkson's basket

Jabari Brown finished with 22 points for the Lakers . Wayne Ellington added seven of his 20 points in OT, including a 3-pointer that put the Lakers up 111-105 with 1:25 left.

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Oz announce 17-man squad for Ashes series against England

Australia have announced their 17-man squad for the Ashes series against England and they would be riding high on confidence having bagged their fifth World Cup trophy after winning Sunday's final. County side Middlesex captain Adam Voges and Pakistan-born spinner Fawad Ahmed have been included in the squad to tour England this summer.

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Rohit, Umesh jump up places in latest Icc Odi rankings

Indian opener Rohit Sharma and right-arm pacer Umesh Yadav made an upward climb in the latest International Cricket Council One-Day International player rankings, released Tuesday. Yadav broke into the top 20 for the first time in his career following his 15 wickets in the World Cup, including four for 72 in the semi-final against eventual champions Australia.

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Close to two million New Zealanders tune in to watch Cricket World Cup final

For Prime it was the highest ratings they had ever posted, taking a 28 per cent share of the AP5+ viewing audience between 6pm and 10.30pm. Prime had 560,000 viewers tune in during the game's peak.

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Didier Drogba happy with supporting role as he mentors Chelsea youngsters in title race

Di Maria? Balotelli? Falcao? A number of Premier League stars have struggled to make an impact at their new clubs, but who is the worst signing of the season... here's our top ten of the year Hummels boost for Manchester United after Dortmund star 'gave his word' to Sir Alex that he would move to Old Trafford MARTIN SAMUEL: Let's not protect Harry Kane when he could inspire the nation... Spurs striker has chance to alter potential of English football ADRIAN DURHAM: Bale hasn't been good enough this year , but Man United should use De Gea and Di Maria as bait to sign him Did you hear Pirlo's not playing, lads? Neville keeps Rooney and Co in high spirits as boss Hodgson reveals Kane WILL start Hamilton: Ferrari? Don't be silly... I am staying with Mercedes and my new deal should be completed this week Owen, Crouch, Heskey, Vassell, Bent, Defoe and Andrew Johnson among long list to play ... (more)

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Hannans win on final ball

Hannans Cricket Club's A-grade team after their grand final triumph at Sir Richard Moore Sports Centre. Picture: Tanya Boyd Hannans all-rounder Gavin Bailiff's perfect season in Goldfields A-grade turf cricket ended with the right-hander posting the winning run from the final delivery in a pulsating grand final triumph against North Kalgoorlie on Sunday.

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Leading Off: King Felix tunes up, Storen ailing again

... it doesn't allow discrimination against gays and lesbians. Gov. Mike Pence called off public appearances Monday and sports officials planned an "Indy Welcomes All" campaign ahead of this weekend's NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis as lawmakers ...

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Black Caps welcomed as heroes

New Zealand's cricketers have returned as heroes despite their dream run ending in tatters in the final of the Cricket World Cup. Hundreds gathered at Auckland Airport to welcome the team home from Melbourne on Tuesday, when veteran spinner Daniel Vettori in the terminal confirmed his retirement from all international cricket.

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Pictures: Wind damage in Herefordshire

READERS have been sending in pictures following last night's high winds across the region - a weather pattern which is set to continue throughout today, before winds gradually ease tonight. Fire crews attended a property in Pontrilas at around 1.38am this morning to remove panels from the roof of a perspex consevatory which had become loose in the wind.

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No word on Wes Welker as March comes to a close

Free agency dominates the month of March in the NFL, and by the end of the month, if a player hasn't signed with anyone, that's usually a pretty good indication that the player isn't drawing much interest. In the case of Wes Welker , there's been no talk at all about any team trying to sign him.

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Westport's Saugatuck Girls Win Gold In San Diego Regatta

The Saugatuck Rowing Club of Westport showed Sunday in San Diego its Girls Varsity 8 is going to be a contender for the national championship come June. Competing for the first time this spring after a wicked winter, Saugatuck became the first East Coast team in four years to win the Women's High School Grand Final in the Varsity 8+.

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No British soccer teams will play at Olympics in Rio

Britain will not have soccer teams at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro because the English Football Association failed to gain support from the other three federations. The English FA have confirmed that the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish associations were informed of the decision to scrap plans for a British team on Monday.

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Wesley Jackson Shambaugh

He was born on July 25, 1991 in Indianapolis to Randy Jackson and Linda Jean Shambaugh.

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PHOTOS | Inside Mike Tyson's deserted Northeast Ohio mansion

Inside Mike Tyson's deserted Northeast Ohio mansion An abandoned mansion stands in rural Trumbull County. It was once home to retired professional boxer Mike Tyson.

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Paris St-Germain to offer Angel di Maria escape route from Manchester United

Manchester United could be on the brink of offloading Angel di Maria, their underperforming midfielder, after Paris St-Germain signalled an interest in the player. Di Maria, who joined United from Real Madrid for a British transfer record fee of 59.7 million last summer, has struggled in England but could be offered a lifeline by the Ligue 1 champions.

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Hamilton: It's nice to see Ferrari back

Lewis Hamilton admits "it's nice to see Ferrari back", but adds that the Scuderia's win in Malaysia was "not a kick, more like a pinch" for Mercedes. After winning the first race of the season in Melbourne with a dominant display, many predicted more of the same for defending World Champion Hamilton and Mercedes at Sepang, especially after he claimed pole position.

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Amir Khan wants Wembley showdown with Kell Brook - but only after he...

... out hope of taking on either Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao, who meet each other on May 2. Speaking to Sky Sports , Khan said: "I'd love to go in the ring and fight Kell Brook because it could be his last fight against me, because the thing is I ...

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Formula 1 - Lewis Hamilton's new Mercedes mega a

Lewis Hamilton says he expects to sign a huge new Mercedes contract this week - a deal that looks set to be worth more than A 27 million a year. The 30-year-old reigning world champion says his talks with the team are now complete and the deal is currently being finalised by lawyers.

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Real Madrid star Gareth Bale is the fastest player in the world with the ball at his feet, according to a new study. Bale came second in the survey behind Manchester United 's Antonio Valencia last season, but this time round the FIFA-backed report - carried out by Mexican club Pachuca - claims Bale is quickest, the Welshman reaching a top speed of 36.9km/h - or 22.9mph.

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Revealed: Floyd Mayweather's jaw-dropping car collection

Did you know that superstar American boxer Floyd Mayweather is actually really quite wealthy, and he rather enjoys a fancy car? Well, now you most certainly do. And when we say millions we do, of course, mean nine to be exact - from just the four cars shown in the first garage of the video.

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Dragon boat awakening

Sunny skies and warm temperatures blessed the crowds of onlookers who attended the traditional awakening of the dragon boats ceremony on Saturday. Led by Buddhists from Hui Lin Temple in West Linn, the ceremony began with a Buddhist prayer followed by a performance by local lion dancers.

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Mats Hummels 'gave his word' to Sir Alex Ferguson he WILL join Manchester United

Di Maria? Balotelli? Falcao? A number of Premier League stars have struggled to make an impact at their new clubs, but who is the worst signing of the season... here's our top ten of the year 'I'm very flexible... my wife knows this!' Fascinating insight into Van Gaal's philosophy and coaching uncovered in new documentary MARTIN SAMUEL: Let's not protect Harry Kane when he could inspire the nation... Spurs striker has chance to alter potential of English football Hamilton: Ferrari? Don't be silly... I am staying with Mercedes and my new deal should be completed this week ADRIAN DURHAM: Bale hasn't been good enough this year , but Man United should use De Gea and Di Maria as bait to sign him Did you hear Pirlo's not playing, lads? Neville keeps Rooney and Co in high spirits as boss Hodgson reveals Kane WILL start Owen, Crouch, Heskey, Vassell, Bent, Defoe and Andrew Johnson among long ... (more)

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Rooney: England more aggressive since World Cup

The Manchester United striker credits manager Roy Hodgson with giving the players extra responsibilities during their impressive run of seven successive victories England captain Wayne Rooney believes the Three Lions have become more aggressive since their exit in the World Cup group stages. Roy Hodgson's side have won all seven of their fixtures since they finished bottom of Group D in Brazil and are one of only two sides to have a 100 per cent record in Euro 2016 qualifying.

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ShopClues.com hops on as official e-commerce partner of Chennai Super Kings

MUMBAI: ShopClues.com has come on board as the official e-commerce partner of the Chennai Super Kings team. The tie-up with this Indian Premier League team will provide a robust edge to the ShopClues.com brand identity during the IPL season, which kicks off on 8 April, 2015.

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'Seb breathes new life into F1'

What a difference two years make - after four successive titles, Sebastian Vettel was said to be making F1 boring. Yet after Sunday's victory The Sun declared that 'Seb can save F1'.

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Torres in emotional tribute to Liverpool fans after Anfield return

The Spain striker played in the Steven Gerrard - Jamie Carragher charity match on Sunday and expressed his gratitude for the positive reception he received from Reds supporters Former Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has paid an emotional tribute to the club's fans after he returned to Anfield to feature in Sunday's All-Star charity match. The Atletico Madrid forward brought an end to his Liverpool career back in 2011 after he opted to sign for Chelsea in a 58.5 million deal - a move that was initially met with disgust by Reds fans.

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MLS round-up

Real Salt Lake beat Toronto FC 2-1 on Sunday to claim their first win of the MLS season in dramatic fashion. Luke Mulholland had Real ahead in the 38th minute but Jackson Goncalves equalised with two minutes remaining before Jordan Allen snatched the win seconds later.

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Reina: Bayern bench is better than Liverpool's

The Spanish goalkeeper is happy with life at the Bundesliga champions and has no regrets over his decision to leave the Premier League side Pepe Reina has made it clear that he favours warming the bench at "a major club" like Bayern Munich over a substitute role at Liverpool . The Spaniard returned to Liverpool last year following a one-year loan spell a Napoli and, with Simon Mignolet having become the Reds' No.1, opted to move to the Allianz Arena.

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Vettel pays tribute to Schumi

After winning the Malaysia GP, Sebastian Vettel was quick to admit his first victory for Ferrari was made all the more special by their association with his hero Michael Schumacher. Vettel took the chequered flag on Sunday in what was just his second race for the Scuderia since joining from Red Bull.

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Beijing passes Winter Olympics test

... international events. The three-zone plan will see Beijing host opening and closing ceremonies as well as all ice sports while Yanqing and Zhangjiakou will host snow competitions. Yanqing and Zhangjiakou offer a natural beauty paired with stunning ...

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Hamilton backs Mercedes calls

... tyre management - but Hamilton has backed the pitwall's decisions. "I don't know if it was a mistake," he told Sky Sports News HQ when quizzed about the timing of Mercedes' first pitstop. "We had planned it before so I'll find out whether we should ...

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The Glass Eye: MLB Preview, Part Three

Last week I listed teams that I thought would finish #17-24 in the overall MLB standings this season - this week we will review teams #16-9, all of which should finish at or above .500 and have legitimate hopes of reaching the postseason. Outlook: If not for Jose Fernandez' Tommy John surgery last summer, the Marlins may well be my wild card favorite - and I may be underselling them a bit even with him out until mid-summer.

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Ferrari put fizz back into F1

As Sebastian Vettel nurses his hangover, Bernie Ecclestone can raise a toast to the F1 gods after a weekend to savour in Malaysia gave the sport a reason to smile again. Crisis loomed like the black clouds over Sepang after the German Grand Prix's axing, deafening complaints from teams and a soporific first race in Australia.

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Five things we learned from Malaysian GP

Five things we learned from the Malaysian Grand Prix after Sebastian Vettel upset Mercedes to claim his first win for Ferrari: Despite dozens of victories, Sebastian Vettel failed to convince everyone he was Formula One's best driver when he strode to four world titles with Red Bull. After all, wasn't he the lead driver in what was F1's dominant team? The questions grew more pointed when he finished well behind team-mate Daniel Ricciardo in his final season for Red Bull last year, before joining Ferrari.

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Rangers drop 2nd in a row

The Washington Capitals showed the urgency of a team that hasn't secured a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Leading Off: Rockies' Gonzalez expected to return to lineup

After leaving Friday night's game against San Diego with pain in his surgically repaired left knee and missing Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs, Gonzalez declared he was pain-free Sunday morning. He was a little disappointed he wasn't in the lineup, but attributed that decision to trainer Keith Dugger.

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Williams: Holidays on hold

Wales captain Ashley Williams, left, says summer holidays have been put on hold ahead of the showdown with Belgium in June Wales captain Ashley Williams says summer holidays for the squad have been put on hold as qualifying for Euro 2016 takes precedence over visiting exotic hot-spots. Chris Coleman's Group B leaders host Belgium for their next qualifier but the June 12 fixture at the Cardiff City Stadium causes problems as far as preparation is concerned.

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Aston Villa's Joe Cole: I want to make an impact before the end of the season

Joe Cole is determined to end another frustrating season on a high as he pushes for an Aston Villa start against Manchester United on Saturday. The ex-England star has been plagued by injury once again this term but will be available for the Old Trafford clash providing he comes through training this week unscathed.

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Rafael Nadal suffers shock exit at the Miami Open

Note: We do not store your email address but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature. Please read our Legal Terms & Policies Rafael Nadal was dumped out of the Miami Open on Sunday as he suffered a shock defeat to fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco.

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World Cup 2015: Pakistan innings was most important I played in ODIs, says Shane Watson

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson on Monday said his unbeaten knock of 64 against Pakistan in the World Cup quarter-final is the "most important innings" of his ODI career as he was plain "lucky" to survive the hostile spell from Wahab Riaz. Australian all-rounder Shane Watson on Monday said his unbeaten knock of 64 against Pakistan in the World Cup quarter-final is the "most important innings" of his ODI career as he was plain "lucky" to survive the hostile spell from Wahab Riaz.

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Joint leaders of Volvo Ocean Race quit with broken mast

" The Chinese boat sharing the overall lead in the Volvo Ocean race was forced to quit the fifth leg early Monday when it broke a mast in the Southern Ocean. The incident could hardly have happened in a worse spot for Dongfeng Race Team, 240 nautical miles from Cape Horn in southern Chile, one of the most remote places on Earth.

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World Cup 2015: Big hitters light up tournament

The ICC hailed the 11th cricket World Cup the "most popular ever" and although most neutrals would have preferred New Zealand to win Sunday's final, there is no doubt Australia were worthy of their fifth title. The ICC hailed the 11th cricket World Cup the "most popular ever" and although most neutrals would have preferred New Zealand to win Sunday's final, there is no doubt Australia were worthy of their fifth title.

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Gable to hold reading of new book at VSHS today

Iowa wrestling legend Dan Gable will visit Vinton today. Gable will read from his book, "A Wrestling Life," at 2 p.m. at Vinton-Shellsburg High School. He will also speak to VSHS students.

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Australian team lauded for their World Cup win

Australia lauded its World Cup winning team today for a "fairytale" victory on home soil over New Zealand, with praise heaped on retiring one-day captain Michael Clarke after a dream farewell. Clarke hit 74 as Australia cruised home by seven wickets in a one-sided final in front of a record crowd of 93,013 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

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Clarke: We have Ashes momentum

Michael Clarke: Australia captain feels the World Cup win will provide valuable momentum for this summer's Ashes series in England Australia captain Michael Clarke is confident his squad's World Cup-winning momentum will help them win a first Ashes series on English soil since 2001 this summer. The squad for the tours of the West Indies and England, along with an A team squad for a series in India, will be named by the Australian selectors on Tuesday, just two days after the successful World Cup campaign.

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F1 boss Ecclestone proposes world championship for women

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has proposed a controversial world championship for women drivers as part of grand prix weekends. Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has proposed a controversial world championship for women drivers as part of grand prix weekends.

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Forget About Flair And Play Like Greece

Theo Walcott is wanted by neither Arsenal or Liverpool fans in the afternoon Mailbox. Also, some good points on the FA skewed priorities, and glorious geekery... If you have anything to say on any subject, mail us at theeditor@football365.com A Outsider's Perspective From the outside looking into this English homegrown players thing, I always thought there was a conspiracy by the English to not say the truth , so much were people collectively skirting around the real issue.

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Beijing passes Winter Olympics test

... international events. The three-zone plan will see Beijing host opening and closing ceremonies as well as all ice sports while Yanqing and Zhangjiakou will host snow competitions. Each zone will also offer a unique and rich experience to the ...

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Matic shines on another gloomy night for Serbia

A 2-1 defeat by Portugal has left Serbia with only a slim hope of reaching Euro 2016 after Nemanja Matic provided the only beacon of light in another lacklustre qualifying performance by the Balkan nation. A 2-1 defeat by Portugal has left Serbia with only a slim hope of reaching Euro 2016 after Nemanja Matic provided the only beacon of light in another lacklustre qualifying performance by the Balkan nation.

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Compression Clothing: Not The Magic Bullet For Performance

... $40 and a full body suit for several hundred dollars. Stickford's study , published in the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance , was small. But larger research reviews back up the idea that compression clothing has little ...

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Football For Dummies: Sell Theo, Get Reus

'Forget about flair and play like Greece' is one outsider's advice to the England national side, while an Arsenal fan wants to sell Theo Walcott to get Marco Reus. The faces of the Gibraltarian players when they scored against Scotland showed what football should be about.

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Liverpool All-Stars paint the town red as Steven Gerrard and Co...

Liverpool players past and present painted the town red on Sunday night following the All-Stars charity match at Anfield. Among the stars to revel in the moment was Steven Gerrard, who had earlier captained one of the teams in a 2-2 draw in front of a sell-out crowd in the game organised by the Liverpool FC Foundation.

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Ashton Agar favoured to join Australia's winter Test tours

Ashton Agar, 21, has remained on the selectors' radar since he was a shock elevation to the Test team for the start of the 2013 series in England. Ashton Agar is favoured to be unveiled as Nathan Lyon's spin deputy, ahead of Fawad Ahmed and Steve O'Keefe, when Australia announce their winter Test squads for the West Indies and the Ashes.

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ICC president rails at World Cup trophy snub

ICC president AHM Mustafa Kamal has said that the game's governing body denied him of his right to give the trophy at the post-match presentation ceremony of the World Cup final on Sunday. The trophy was handed over by ICC chairman N Srinivasan, despite the ICC's amendment of its rules in January 2015 to mandate that ICC president is supposed to give trophies at global competitions.

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Michael Appleton hails Oxford United fans after crucial victory

Michael Appleton thanked Oxford United 's supporters for the role they played in a critically-important 2-1 victory against Carlisle United. The result, only the side's second home win in ten attempts, relieved some of the relegation fears which had been building after back-to-back defeats.

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Battling Oxford United saluted by Patrick Hoban as he ends long wait

Patrick Hoban saluted Oxford United 's response as they came from behind to beat Carlisle United 2-1 and take a big step towards staying up. Hoban admitted the manner of Carlisle's goal was tough to take, but was thrilled with both the way United fought back and his own contribution.

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Kyle Vassell delight at becoming an instant hero for Oxford United

Kyle Vassell was thrilled to become an instant hero for Oxford United after bagging a hugely important winner just five minutes into his debut. The 22-year-old, signed on loan from Peterborough United on Thursday, spectacularly introduced himself from 20 yards to give the U's a 2-1 home win over Carlisle United in Sky Bet League Two.

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Rovers midfielder Evans plays part in Northern Ireland win over Finland

BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder Corry Evans was a half-time substitute for Northern Ireland as a brace from former Burnley striker Kyle Lafferty gave them a 2-1 win over Finland. Evans was not named in the starting line-up for the Euro 2016 qualifier at Windsor Park but came on for Steven Davis at the interval with Northern Ireland leading 2-0.

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Beijing passes Winter Olympics test

The International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission has just completed their visit to Beijing, which is bidding to host the 2022 Winter Olympics with Zhangjiakou, and is pleased with what they found. "It was clear that you embraced the spirit and goals of Olympic Agenda 2020.

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Chris Coleman: Sam Vokes needs more game time

WALES manager Chris Coleman explained that a conversation with Burnley boss Sean Dyche led to Sam Vokes being used only as a substitute in Saturday's 3-0 win in Israel. Vokes returned to the Wales squad for the first time since suffering a cruciate knee injury a year ago and had been tipped to start in the Euro 2016 qualifier in Haifa.

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Olympian Kenneth Egan expecting first child with fiancee Karen Sullivan

Karen Sullivan, girlfriend of Kenneth Egan, is a bundle of nerves as she watches his fight on television yesterday, and above right The bronze medallist popped the question at Christmas to his other half and much like their engagement announcement, the two have been gushing on social media about their baby news. And now the two are expecting their first child together as Karen took to Facebook to announce the exciting news.

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Puzzle Fans Flock To Stamford As Crossword Tournament Returns Home

The top two competitors in a weekend crossword puzzle tournament in Stamford battled down to the last second in a fight for the crown before a cheering crowd of hundreds of their fellow puzzle fans. More than 565 competitors took part in the 38th annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament as it returned to familiar stomping grounds at the Stamford Marriott hotel after seven years in Brooklyn, N.Y. The competition ended with a bang, as Dan Feyer nipped Tyler Hinman by just one second in the final round Sunday.

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Tommy Spurr: Don't judge Chris Brown on his Blackburn Rovers scoring record

Brown has failed to find the net in eight starts and nine substitute appearances for Rovers since his free transfer summer switch from Doncaster. But Spurr is adamant the target man more than makes up for his lack of goals with his work-rate and with his ability to hold up the ball and bring team-mates into play.

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I'm still young and I'm still learning, insists Blackburn Rovers skipper Grant Hanley

Hanley has been an integral member of the Blackburn Rovers backline for four seasons now and the club's captain since January last year. Throw in the fact that he is an established international too, with Scotland, and it is not bad going for someone who does not celebrate his 24th birthday until November.

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C.J. Miles scored 28 points and made a key 3-pointer with a minute left to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Dallas Mavericks 104-99 on Sunday night. The Pacers won for the second time in nine games to pull even with Boston for ninth place in the Eastern Conference, a half-game behind Brooklyn for the final playoff spot.

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Harry Kane has started well but Wayne Rooney is a true great, insists Arsenal legend Thierry Henry

Arsenal's record scorer warned the Tottenham striker he needed to reproduce his form over a long period of time to be considered the best Thierry Henry has praised Harry Kane 's start to international football, but warned the Tottenham star he has a long way to go to reach Wayne Rooney's level. Kane has scored 29 goals for Spurs this season, and found the net less than two minutes into his international debut , but Henry says Kane shouldn't be considered on the same level as England's captain.

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Clippers win 7th straight as defense fuels victory over Celtics

It's the part of the Los Angeles Clippers' game that often goes unnoticed, like the upholstery in a Ferrari. Defense is easy to overlook when J.J. Redick swishes shots as if he's all alone in the gym or DeAndre Jordan jumps so high to dunk a lob that it seems like his head might graze one of the Boston Celtics' championship banners.

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Ducks defeat Devils, close road trip with 3rd straight win

The Anaheim Ducks' trip east appeared to be going south after they were routed by the New York Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets. "It could only have gotten better after the first two, though," goaltender John Gibson said.

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24th Annual Suncoast Kingfish Classic Highlights Spring Fishing Season

PRLog - March 30, 2015 - SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Treasure Island, FL: The 24th Annual Suncoast Kingfish Classic highlights the spring fishing season off Florida's west coast, attracting scores of teams all searching for that one big king mackerel.

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Hughes assured he has part to play for Northern Ireland as he waits to break record

Aaron Hughes has been told he has a big part to play for Northern Ireland, despite being made to wait to break a record. The Albion defender was left on the bench as his side beat Finland 2-1 in a Euro qualifier at Windsor Park yesterday.

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New Interstate Lanes Open

Drivers, from left, Will Power, of Australia, Juan Pablo Montoya, of Colombia, and Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, hold up their trophies after the IndyCar Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg auto race Sunday, March 29, 2015, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Montoya won the race, followed by Power and Kanaan.

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MANAGER Carl Heeley is not going to allow Worcester City's season to peter out.

With just six games to go, City's hopes of gate-crashing the Conference North play-offs have all but been extinguished following Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Boston United. But they remain on track for their best finish since the 2011-12 campaign and play their remaining matches against teams currently in the bottom half of the table, starting at 15th-placed Lowestoft Town on Saturday.

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Newcastle Jets go down 1-0 to Adelaide

Newcastle remain anchored to the bottom of the A-League ladder after going down 1-0 to Adelaide on Sunday but, unlike their last encounter, it wasn't all one-way traffic for the Reds. Marcelo Carrusca scored the winner in the 28th minute but Adelaide will be sweating on the Argentine's playmaker's fitness after he was taken off with a suspected quad injury late in the opening half.

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Vettel outsmarts Hamilton to win Malaysian GP

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel won the Malaysian Grand Prix to end Mercedes' long Formula One winning streak and make the 2015 season look like a genuine contest between the two teams. Vettel elected not to pit during an earlier safety-car period, while second-placed Lewis Hamilton and third placed Nico Rosberg did in their Mercedes cars, and the clear air at the front of the field during that period proved the difference, as Vettel won by 8.5 seconds.

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Andrew Bogut's Golden State Warriors top seeds

Australian centre Andrew Bogut's Golden State Warriors secured the top seed in the NBA's Western Conference on Sunday with a record-setting victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Stephen Curry scored 25 points and Klay Thompson added 21 in the 108-95 victory, which guarantees the Warriors the best record in the West and home-court advantage throughout the Western Conference playoffs.

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Michael Gannon: Scotland v Gibraltar is not David v Goliath......

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From minnows to grinners, the Cup finally runneth over

Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara waves to the crowd as he leaves the field after the quarter-final against South Africa. To get bogged down in the sheer length of cricket's 11th World Cup, which began on some long ago Valentine's Day and is rumoured to have finished on Sunday night at the MCG, would be to miss the fun it provided.

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Lauren Wells regains composure to win record eighth national title at ...

Canberra athlete Lauren Wells on her way to winning the women's 400m hurdles at the Australian Athletics Championships in Brisbane on Sunday. Canberra athlete Lauren Wells almost fell at the final hurdle, but recovered to win a record eighth national title to book her ticket for the world championships.

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Scotland v Gibraltar: Jordan Rhodes reveals missing Republic of...

Before his midweek cameo against Northern Ireland it had been 20 months since he got a sweat on as a sub, 17 months since he was even in a squad. But even he admits that proposing to his fiancee Emma in Paris during the Republic of Ireland game in November was stretching it to the limit.

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Sport parents must have realistic expectations

Some recent headlines include "Sports parents behaving badly," "Dads arrested after fighting at sports day," "Boys' game brings out parents' worst" - just to name a few. We never see the 'good parent' story but I know there are many more good stories than the notorious ones we see.

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Race: Vettel clinches first Ferrari win

In only his second race as a Ferrari driver, Sebastian Vettel put Ferrari back onto a winning path with the victory at the Malaysian GP. The four-time World Champion went into this season with the aim of winning races, something Ferrari did not managed to do all of last year, and achieved that feat on Sunday as he triumphed in a thrilling battle against Lewis Hamilton.

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Vettel wins Malaysian Grand Prix for Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel has shown yet again that form is temporary and class permanent when the four-time world champion put in a faultless display to record his first victory for Ferrari at the Malaysian Grand Prix. The victory on Sunday ended a long drought for the Italian Formula One team, whose last win was at the Spanish Grand Prix in 2013, and was the 40th of the German's career.

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Quotas storm is brewing

Players like Khaya Zondo have grown in the past few years to become vital cogs in their franchises, real leaders even. A firestorm is brewing in South African cricket.

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'Grazie, grazie. Forza Ferrari': How Sebastian Vettel...

Note: We do not store your email address but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature. Please read our Legal Terms & Policies Sebastian Vettel showed again that form is temporary and class permanent when the four times world champion put in a faultless display to record his first victory for Ferrari at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday and end a 34-race run for the Italian manufacturer without victory.

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Gerrard to settle in 16.8 mln-pound posh mansion post moving to LA Galaxy

Liverpool great Steven Gerrard has been offered a 16.8 million pounds mansion in the posh Malibu in Los Angeles by his new club LA Galaxy. Gerrard would move to the Major League Soccer outfit, who would pay the 13,440 pounds-a-week rent for the ocean-view pad during the midfielder's 18-month contract, in June with his wife Alex and daughters Lilly-Ella, Lexie and Lourdes.

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Schumi's step-brother 'incredibly lucky' as he narrowly missed...

Stricken Formula One legend Michael Schumacher's step-brother's luck was with him as he narrowly avoided travelling on the ill-fated Germanwings flight that crashed and killed all 150 people on-board. Former A1GP driver Sebastian Stahl was in Barcelona on an advertising shoot for car firm Seat before the horror smash in the French Alps.

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Ferrari's Vettel storms to victory in Malaysia Grand Prix

World champion Lewis Hamilton finished second, 8.5 seconds adrift, with his Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg crossing the line in third place.

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Moin Khan axed from Pak chief selector's post

Pakistan under-fire chief selector Moin Khan has reportedly been axed from his position after a meeting of top officials of the cricket board on Saturday. Moin, whose contract is yet to expire, was severely censured for visiting a casino in New Zealand during the World Cup, and has been offered another position in the PCB, the Dawn reported.

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New Zealand all out for 183

Brendon McCullum was dismissed for a third-ball duck as New Zealand stumbled to 183 all out after winning the toss and batting first in the World Cup final in Melbourne.

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Mika Singh congratulates Nehwal for achieving World No.1 ranking in Badminton

Playback singer Mika Singh on Sunday congratulated ace shuttler Saina Nehwal for for achieving World No.1 ranking in badminton. and wished her luck for the finals of India Open badminton championship being held at the Siri Fort Indoor Complex here.

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Kumar Vishwas congratulates Nehwal on achieving World No. 1 ranking in Badminton

Aam Aadmi Party leader Kumar Vishwas on Sunday congratulated ace shuttler Saina Nehwal for achieving the World No.1 ranking in badminton. "I would like to congratulate her.

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Vettel wins Malaysian GP to end Mercedes streak

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel won the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday to end Mercedes' long Formula One winning streak and make the 2015 season look like a genuine contest between the two teams. Vettel elected not to pit during an earlier safety-car period, while second-placed Lewis Hamilton and third-placed Nico Rosberg did pit in their Mercedes cars, and the clear air at the front of the field enabled Vettel to win by 8.5 seconds at the Sepang International Circuit.

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Brownlee, Jorgensen win Auckland triathlon for 1st time

Jonathan Brownlee ended Javier Gomez's three-year reign in the Auckland world series triathlon, and Gwen Jorgensen kept up her perfect start to the season on Sunday. Gomez won the last three Auckland triathlons, but Brownlee, chastened by a fifth-place effort in the season-opener in Abu Dhabi three weeks ago, was extra motivated.

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Wisconsin heads to Final Four after 85-78 win over Arizona

Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky grabs a rebound in front of Arizona's Stanley Johnson during the first half of a college basketball regional final in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 28, 2015, in Los Angeles. Arizona center Kaleb Tarczewski dunks over Wisconsin forward Frank Kaminsky during the first half of a college basketball regional final in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 28, 2015, in Los Angeles.

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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: Did Manny have a better chance of beating Floyd five years ago?

Boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao face off during a news conference at Nokia Theater on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Los Angeles. The welterweights are scheduled to fight Saturday, May 2, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

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Moin Khan axed as Pakistan Chief selector

Moin, whose contract is yet to expire, was severely censured for visiting a casino in New Zealand during the World Cup Pakistan under-fire chief selector Moin Khan has reportedly been axed from his position after a meeting of top officials of the cricket board on Saturday. Moin, whose contract is yet to expire, was severely censured for visiting a casino in New Zealand during the World Cup, and has been offered another position in the PCB, the Dawn reported.

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Sally Pearson ignores injury scare to win national 100 metres hurdles title

... her second world championships qualifier of the afternoon in finishing second to Pearson in 12.82 at the Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre . Pearson was relieved to have come through the heat and final of the 100m hurdles unscathed and backed ...

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LA Galaxy offer Steven Gerrard 16.8 million mansion at posh Malibu area

Liverpool great Steven Gerrard has been offered a 16.8 million pounds mansion in the posh Malibu in Los Angeles by his new club LA Galaxy. Gerrard would move to the Major League Soccer outfit,who would pay the 13,440 pounds-a-week rent for the ocean-view pad during the midfielder's 18-month contract,in June with his wife Alex and daughters Lilly-Ella, Lexie and Lourdes.

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Formula One: McLaren's Alonso remains positive despite early retirement

Fernando Alonso's first race of the season ended with a 21st lap retirement at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday but the Spaniard saw positive progress at misfiring McLaren. Fernando Alonso's first race of the season ended with a 21st lap retirement at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday but the Spaniard saw positive progress at misfiring McLaren.

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'Ferrari's back': Vettel earns 1st win with team

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel won the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday to end Mercedes' long Formula One winning streak and make the 2015 season look like a genuine contest between the two teams. Vettel elected not to pit during an earlier safety-car period, while second-placed Lewis Hamilton and third-placed Nico Rosberg did in their Mercedes cars, and the clear air at the front of the field during that period proved the difference, as Vettel won by 8.5 seconds at the Sepang International Circuit.

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Sebastian Vettel snaps Mercedes domination

Sebastian Vettel emerged triumphant in a tactical battle with reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton to win the Malaysian Grand Prix Sunday for his revitalized Ferrari team. Vettel held off the Mercedes duo of Hamilton and Nico Rosberg to secure the 40th victory of his career, but his first since switching from Red Bull for the 2015 season.

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Sebastian Vettel stuns Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg...

What was expected to be another easy victory for the world champion exploded in acrimony as Sebastian Vettel snatched Ferrari's first win in nearly two years and 34 races. The 30-year-old and his Mercedes team only had themselves to blame for a strategy cock up that cost them dearly.

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David Hollander: Let the national pastime take its time

We felt like this day would never come. But with a sudden dapple of sun, a change of the clock and a few back-to-back 40-plus-degree days, this long, dreadful winter that cast a hopeless when-will-it-end malaise over New Yorkers is giving stubborn way to spring.

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New Zealand celebrates the wicket of Aaron Finch

Aaron Finch looks dejected after being dismissed as the New Zealand team celebrate his dismissal during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup final match between Australia and New Zealand at Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 29, 2015.

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David Warner drives against New Zealand

David Warner of Australia bats during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup final match between Australia and New Zealand at Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 29, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia.

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It's back to future for Proteas

Melbourne Over the next few weeks, the reports and reviews of South Africa's performance at the 2015 World Cup will be conducted by Cricket SA as they seek to unlock why, despite the resources thrown at the national team, they again come up short in the tournament. It is, of course, way too early to start building to the next World Cup in 2019.

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Brownlee, Jorgensen win Auckland triathlon fo...

Hard Freeze Warning issued March 28 at 4:04AM EDT expiring March 29 at 11:00AM EDT in effect for: Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, McMinn, Marion, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Polk, Rhea, Roane, Scott, Sequatchie, Sevier, Sullivan, Union, Washington Freeze Watch issued March 27 at 4:13AM EDT expiring March 29 at 11:00AM EDT in effect for: Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, McMinn, Marion, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Polk, Rhea, Roane, Scott, Sequatchie, Sevier, Sullivan, Union, Washington AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Jonathan Brownlee ended Javier Gomez's three-year reign in the Auckland world series triathlon, and Gwen Jorgensen kept up her perfect start to the season on ... (more)

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Vettel seals Ferrari triumph

Sebastian Vettel steered his Ferrari to victory in the Malaysian Grand Prix, the team's first win for 35 races Ferrari are back as Sebastian Vettel ended the famous marque's 34-race drought without a victory by taking a well-deserved chequered flag in Malaysia. The four-times champion, who went through the 2014 campaign without a victory in his final year with Red Bull, finished 8.5 seconds ahead of current champion Lewis Hamilton, with the Briton's Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg third.

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Former Yankees pitcher Kuroda wins in Japan comeback

Kuroda struck out five while giving up five hits and walking one batter over seven scoreless innings as the Hiroshima Carp beat the Yakult Swallows 2-1. "It was a tight game so I just tried to be patient and wait for a little run support," said the 40-year-old Kuroda, who threw 96 pitches and left the game with a 1-0 lead.

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Vettel wins Malaysian GP to end Mercedes streak

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel won the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday to end Mercedes' long Formula One winning streak and make the 2015 season look like a genuine contest between the two teams. Vettel elected not to pit during an earlier safety-car period, while second-placed Lewis Hamilton and third-placed Nico Rosberg did pit in their Mercedes cars, and the clear air at the front of the field enabled Vettel to win by 8.5 seconds at the Sepang International Circuit.

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Revolution snap scoreless skid by topping Quakes

... rematch of last year's Eastern Conference semifinals against Columbus Crew SC on April 11. Contact Carl Setterlund at sports@telegram.com . Follow him on Twitter @tgsports

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Evan Rodrigues' goals good for Terriers

Boston University 3, Minnesota-Duluth 2 : Evan Rodrigues scored with 2:24 left in the third period and Boston University held on to beat Minnesota-Duluth on Saturday in the NCAA hockey tournament's Northeast Regional championship, sending the Terriers home with a berth in the Frozen Four. Rodrigues had two goals and Matt Lane also scored for top-seeded BU , which is headed back to the Frozen Four for the first time since winning its fifth NCAA title in 2009.

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Worcester Sharks rally to keep playoff hopes alive

... those two points and see if we can get a little gap between us and Springfield," McCarthy said. Contact Chris Kyne at sports@telegram.com . Follow him on Twitter @tgsports.

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Hockey: Bruins answer bell with big win

The Bruins might as well have found themselves in Las Vegas, Atlantic City or Monte Carlo than their snowy hometown on Saturday afternoon. Because the deck was stacked against the struggling skaters as they took the TD Garden ice to face the New York Rangers.

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Red Sox' Napoli, Ramirez rough up Rays

Nathan Karns is excited about an opportunity to open the season in Tampa Bay's pitching rotation. The Rays right-hander had a rough outing during a 9-6 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.

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Change of plans worked well for WPI's Kelly

WPI's Sean Kelly steps into a pitch against Babson College on Thursday at the New England Baseball Complex in Northboro. WORCESTER - Sean Kelly was recruited to WPI for football, but the former Holy Name High star running back never played a down for the Engineers.

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Running: High school rivals Davis, Quitadamo reunite in film

... Since January 2014, Chasse, a senior at Emerson College, has worked three nights a week in production for Channel 5 sports director Mike Lynch . He knew there was something he could do. "I had heard from a friend that he was dealing with the ...

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Coaches no one wants to face finally face each other

On a cold, rainy spring night five years ago, the room was dripping with superstars. The guest of honor was USA basketball boss Jerry Colangelo.

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Bale puts Real problems aside

... sweeping home their third. "We were buzzing in the second half, and we showed what a good team we are," he told Sky Sports afterwards. Unlike Real Madrid, Wales have not gorged on endless success over the decades, but they do have a realistic chance ...

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Testing, testing. Whoa s happy at work? An interview with Googlea s Laszlo Bock

Laszlo Bock runs "people operations" at Google, an apt title for a human resources department that seems far more like a data-driven laboratory than a mere home for HR administrivia. Only one third of the people he hires for the department have a traditional HR background.

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Sebastian Vettel strikes back as Ferrari driver wins Malaysian Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel strikes back as Ferrari driver wins Malaysian Grand Prix with Lewis Hamilton left venting fury at his team For a sport in crisis, this was the revival in Malaysia, an absorbing contest between the Silver Arrow of Lewis Hamilton and the ultimately victorious shiny red machine of Sebastian Vettel. After the procession in Melbourne, Ferrari's horse power has pranced into the reckoning.

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F1 ACCESS29 Mar 2015 Vettel stuns Mercedes with Ferrari win at Sepang

Sebastian Vettel scored his and Ferrari's first win since 2013 on Sunday, as a superb drive for his new team took him to victory in the 2015 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix. Vettel moved into an early lead when his rivals pitted under the safety car, and then never looked back, using a two-stop strategy to beat the three-stopping Mercedes of polesitter Lewis Hamilton and team mate Nico Rosberg.

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Playoffs suggest weakness in society

Before we go any further we want to say something to those readers who might not accept this column as political enough. If George Will, perhaps the current dean of conservative commentators, can write about sports in general and baseball in particular in his missives, then so can we.

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Harry Kane made an instant impression on the international stage

Harry Kane called this latest chapter of his fairytale season the best yet, having marked his England debut with a goal after a mere 80 seconds. The 21-year-old had scored just one Premier League goal when Roy Hodgson's men last took to the field more than four months ago, but his rise has been so rapid that the Tottenham striker's introduction at Wembley was met by a standing ovation.

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The Ark star Nico Mirallegro has spiced up his life

Nico Mirallegro has said he had such a good time filming The Ark in Morocco that he came home with a bag full of spices - although he doesn't know what any of them are. The new BBC drama sees former Hollyoaks star Nico playing Noah's son Kenan in an adaptation of the Biblical tale, which filmed in a desert area of Morocco and meant that the actors got to try a lot of the local food.

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Raptors clinch 2nd straight Atlantic title

The Toronto Raptors are close to clinching another division title, though their recent play hasn't been encouraging with the playoffs on the horizon. The Raptors clinched a postseason berth Wednesday by virtue of losses by Boston and Charlotte despite their 116-103 home defeat against Chicago, their second loss in six days to the Bulls.

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Oxford United chief Ashton calls for fans to come in great numbers

Chief executive Mark Ashton has called on supporters to 'pack the Kassam' for Oxford United 's next two crunch Sky Bet League Two clashes. The U's host Carlisle United today, before entertaining York City on Easter Monday - with a Good Friday trip to Wycombe Wanderers in between.

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Clippers seal playoff spot with 6th straight win

Things couldn't have gone much better for the Los Angeles Clippers in the opener of a three-game road trip against the NBA's worst team. The Clippers have outscored opponents by an average of 14.0 points during their run after blowing out New York 111-80 on Wednesday.

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Rafael Nadal won before the rain arrived in Miami

Rafael Nadal eased into the third round of the Miami Open on a day when rain curtailed proceedings in Florida. The second seed's 6-4 6-2 win over Nicolas Almagro was the fourth and final match played on the main court before the rain fell forcing 10 contests to be postponed until Saturday, including women's top seed Serena Williams' match against Monica Niculescu which did not start.

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Harding: We must entertain to earn bigger crowds

Braintree fans were in a good mood at the start of the game against Telford, but chairman Lee Harding says they need to be entertained to keep coming back. Picture: STEVE ARGENT Braintree Town chairman Lee Harding admits attracting regular crowds like the one they got for their last home game would allow them to challenge towards the upper end of the Conference Premier division.

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Jackson's triple-double lifts Pistons vs. Magic

Coach Stan Van Gundy remains focused on this season's final 11 games no matter how unlikely it may be for the Detroit Pistons to leap four teams to secure the Eastern Conference's final playoff spot. At the very least, he's watching his young roster grow into a team he hopes will contend down the road.

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Juventus interested in Man City striker Dzeko

Serie A leaders Juventus are lining up a A 15m bid for Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko, who is their top striking target for the summer transfer window, according to the Daily Mirror . Dzeko has turned in a number of impressive performances for the Premier League champions this season, but has struggled to find the net on a regular basis.

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Hughes pens new Stoke contract

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has agreed a new contract which will keep him at the Britannia Stadium until the summer of 2019, BBC Sport has reported. After an ill-fated spell at Queens Park Rangers that lasted just 10 months, Hughes was chosen to replace long-serving boss Tony Pulis at the East Midlands club in the summer of 2013.

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Szczesny set for talks over Arsenal future

Arsenal are set to hold talks with goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny at the end of the season regarding his long-term future at the Emirates Stadium, according to the London Evening Standard . The Poland international joined the club as a youngster and eventually established himself as their first-choice goalkeeper in the final months of the 2010-11 season.

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Stuart McCall: Marius Zaliukas offered to play for Rangers less than...

STUART McCall has hailed the spirit that saw Marius Zaliukas offer to face Cowdenbeath - just hours after taking on England at Wembley. The Rangers boss revealed confidence has been sky high at Murray Park this week after his team's 2-0 win at Hibs boosted their promotion bid.

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England boss Hodgson hails 'fairytale' Kane goal

England manager Roy Hodgson described debutant Harry Kane's impact as a 'fairytale' after the striker found the net against Lithuania mere second after coming on as a substitute, the Daily Telegraph has reported. There was a clamour among supporters and the media for Kane to start the match, but was introduced shortly after the midway point of the second half with England already leading 3-0.

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Can extreme adventurer Sean Conway complete the Ultimate British Triathlon this time?

THE 34-year-old will run nearly 1,000 miles in six weeks in a bid to become the first person to cycle, swim and run the route without any support from John O'Groats to Land's End. Sean Conway arriving at John O'Groats after being the first person to swim from Lands End to John O'Groats In the final leg of his journey, without support, he will run almost 1,000 miles in six weeks in a bid to become the first person to cycle, swim and run from John O'Groats to Land's End.

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Rangers chairman Paul Murray: Dave King will flash the cash once the...

... "To respect the processes, Dave will not be investing until we have him cleared by the SFA. " One of the problems Sports Direct and Mike Ashley had was they actually went ahead and made an investment when they didn't have pre-clearance from the SFA ...

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Blue Devils focus on game, not wins

Martensdale-St. Marys girls and boys golf Class: 1-A Head coach Manda Gibson, third year Returning letter winners: Girls -- Hailey Clark, Justine McKeever, Laci Norris; boys -- Grant Crowell, Gabe Haupts, Anthony Dahmen, Dakota Gibson, Andrew Shutt Schedule: April 6 -- vs. Southeast Warren, Saydel; April 9 -- vs. Mount Ayr, Southeast Warren; ... (more)

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Wall's 32 helps Wizards top Hornets in 2OT

John Wall is concerned that the stumbling Washington Wizards could make only a brief appearance in the playoffs - and now his backcourt mate is again injured. Wall and the Wizards may be without Bradley Beal as they try to end a four-game slide Friday night against the visiting Hornets.

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Gennett, Lucroy Power Brewers To 8-6 Win Over Reds

Scooter Gennett opened the game with a solo homer and Jonathan Lucroy had a two-run shot in the first inning to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.

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Some more of the same of Kane

England manager Roy Hodgson has called on more Premier League clubs to give homegrown players the chance to shine, holding up Harry Kane as an example of what they might discover. Tottenham Hotspur striker Kane has been a revelation since forging ahead of experienced Spaniard Roberto Soldado and Togo's Emmanuel Adebayor at White Hart Lane, jointly leading the Premier League scoring charts with 19 goals.

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How a Las Vegas expansion hockey team's roster would take shape

If the National Hockey League grants Las Vegas an expansion franchise, prospective owner Bill Foley has a timetable for the team's performance on the ice. The Florida Panthers in 1996 reached the Stanley Cup finals in their third season.

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NCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Saturday's Elite 8

... against Wisconsin last year, and dropped a 64-63 overtime decision in a game that stirred wild ranges of emotion in sports books across the valley. The point spread came into play in the other game, as the top-ranked team in the land was Kentucky's ...

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Coached by Arena Football League passing great, Las Vegas Outlaws ready for Monday debut

Coach Aaron Garcia, center, talks to quarterbacks during Las Vegas Outlaws Arena Football team practice at the Summerlin Soccer Complex Thursday, March 12, 2015. The team will open their season at the Thomas Garcia has more than two decades of experience in the league and is widely considered one of its best all-time quarterbacks.

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CRICKET: Cumnor edge out champions to make indoor final

Kingston Bagpuize, Oxfordshire indoor champions for the past two years, were knocked out by Cumnor in a closely-fought semi-final at Abingdon School. After being inserted, Cumnor reached 98 all out in the last of their ten overs, led by 26 from opener Tom Parsons.

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News Minute: Here is the latest Mid-America news from The Associated Press

Washington first baseman Ryan Zimmerman left the game early after diving for a ball in the Nationals' 1-1 tie with the split-squad St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Carlos Martinez, vying for the fifth spot in the St. Louis rotation, gave up one run in five innings.

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How Much Longer Does Gareth Bale Have at Real Madrid?

It has been a difficult few months for Gareth Bale at Real Madrid . His attacking output has decreased significantly since the turn of the year, while he has concurrently been on the end of escalating criticism from press and supporters alike.

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England Savour Harry Kane's Debut, but Michael Carrick's Return Is the Real Key

Perhaps that was always Roy Hodgson's plan, to ease Kane in from the bench against Lithuania before giving him an extended international audition in Turin. We will perhaps never know for sure.

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Arsenal Transfer News: Latest on Theo Walcott and Petr Cech Rumours

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that contract talks are underway between the club and Theo Walcott , reaffirming his desire to keep hold of the England winger. Reports have linked the 26-year-old speedster with moves to Liverpool and Manchester United as of late, per Jamie Sanderson of Metro , but the Frenchman, speaking with beIN Sports has confirmed that negotiations between player and club have started.

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Daniel Patten - Team WIGGINS

One of the big changes coming soon in the season will be that of Bradley Wiggins stepping down from Team Sky after Paris-Roubaix to headline his own Continental team, WIGGINS. The guys at Southeast Regional Series recently caught up with Brit racer, Daniel Patten who is also a member of WIGGINS and a man who won the SRS race in Knoxville last year.

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Malaysian GP betting tips

It might pay to look further down the field for the value in Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix, says our F1 expert Tom Millard. 4pts Felipe Nasr to finish in the points 1pt Nasr to finish in the top six 1pt Max Verstappen to finish in the top six "Lewis has done a fantastic job this weekend," said Nico Rosberg after the Australian Grand Prix.

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Clarke keen to extend Test career

The end of Michael Clarke's ODI career is nigh, but the same can't be said of his Test playing days. One of the major reasons for Clarke hanging up the coloured clothes was to ensure he could keep playing Test cricket.

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Ferocious Defense Has Duke Looking Like a Legit NCAA Title Threat

Two months ago, Miami point guard Angel Rodriguez told a national television audience that he was confident his team could beat the Duke Blue Devils because of the way "they play." The Blue Devils were exposed by North Carolina State and Miami for two straight losses in January.

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Malaysian F1 Grand Prix 2015: Start Time, Lineup, TV Schedule and More

The second instalment of the new Formula 1 season kicks off in Malaysia, after Mercedes once again proved their superiority in the opening race of the season. World champion Lewis Hamilton led a Silver Arrows procession in Australia, with Nico Rosberg crossing the line close behind in second place.

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Nico Rosberg led the way in third practice

Nico Rosberg reclaimed top spot on the timesheet from Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton ahead of qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix. Despite a power unit inlet system issue that sidelined Hamilton for virtually all of the first session on Friday, and 38 minutes of the 90 of FP2, the reigning champion still managed to set the pace.

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Baldeo to skipper B/ce U19s

National Under-19 player Balchand Baldeo was named captain of the Berbice U19 team ahead of the upcoming Guyana Cricket Board Inter-county tournament which bowls off on April 8. Off-spinner Baldeo was a member of the Guyana U19 team which won last ..To continue reading, login or subscribe now .

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USA development cricket teams due today

Three youth development teams from the United States of America are due to arrive today for a series of cricket matches against clubs, counties and area teams in Guyana.

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Barnwell just looking to do well with bat and ball

Chris Barnwell, the Guyana Jaguars all-rounder said despite recently notching up his maiden first-class century he is not looking too far ahead but will continue to perform with both bat and ball in order to again play cricket at the highest level.

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The Ark star Nico Mirallegro has spiced up his life

Nico Mirallegro has said he had such a good time filming The Ark in Morocco that he came home with a bag full of spices - although he doesn't know what any of them are. The new BBC drama sees former Hollyoaks star Nico playing Noah's son Kenan in an adaptation of the Biblical tale, which filmed in a desert area of Morocco and meant that the actors got to try a lot of the local food.

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Gareth Andrew makes promising return in Worcestershire friendly

WORCESTERSHIRE paceman Gareth Andrew made a promising return to bowling action at New Road and there was an impressive performance from Ross Whiteley on the second day of the drawn two-day friendly with Gloucestershire. Andrew took the new ball from the New Road end - a role he enjoyed considerable success with during the early part of last season after Alan Richardson's retirement before he suffered the lumbar pedicle fracture in his back.

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Big-time programs battling for Final Four berths

Arizona plays Wisconsin in a regional final on Saturday. . Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan speaks during a press conference at the NCAA west regional tournament, Friday, March 27, 2015, in Los Angeles for a college basketball regional championship game in the NCAA Tournament.

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Leading Off: Russell Wilson back in the pocket with Rangers

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will be at camp with the Texas Rangers in Surprise, Arizona. Wilson played infield for two seasons in the minors with Colorado before the Rangers acquired him.

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Atkinson has hat trick, Blue Jackets beat Blackhawks 5-2

Cam Atkinson scored twice in Columbus' four-goal first period and added an empty-net goal in the final minute for his second career hat trick to help the Blue Jackets win their fifth straight game, 5-2 over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. Ryan Johansen and Kevin Connauton also connected for the Blue Jackets.

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Athletics: Canada shock as Olympic runner Barnaby drowns

Canadian Olympic 400m runner Daundre Barnaby died Friday after drowning in a swimming accident during a training camp in the Caribbean island of St. Kitts, a statement said. Barnaby, 24, who represented Canada at the 2012 Olympics and at last year's Commonwealth Games, drowned after a strong current swept him out to sea as he swam with team-mates, Athletics Canada said in a statement.

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Guards key to advancement in women's NCAA Tournament

South Carolina's Tiffany Mitchell, top, is hugged by Aleighsa Welch, bottom, after a women's college basketball regional semifinal game against North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, March 27, 2015. ... .

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Spartans knock off Sooners 62-58 in East semifinal

Michigan State's Denzel Valentine and Oklahoma's Buddy Hield dive for the ball during the first half of a regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Friday, March 27, 2015, in Syracuse, N.Y. . Oklahoma's Jordan Woodard drives past Michigan State's Lourawls Nairn Jr. during the first half of a regional semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Friday, March 27, 2015, in Syracuse, N.Y. .

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Andrew Hewitt happily pins favourite tag on Gwen Jorgensen for Auckland triathlon

Don't try and tell New Zealand's best triathlete Andrew Hewitt she's under pressure carrying the burden of home hopes for a podium finish in Sunday's big WTS race in Auckland. As far as Hewitt is concerned there is nothing but upside to racing a rare top-level triathlon in her home country, and when you factor in the presence of overwhelming race favourite Gwen Jorgensen of the United States, it's fair to say the 32-year-old Cantab is decidedly relaxed about how Sunday pans out.

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Hamilton Boys' High School defend Maadi Cup title in dramatic fashion

The Hamilton BHS crew won a dramatic boys u-18 eights final for the Maadi Cup in the last event at the New Zealand secondary schools rowing championships at Lake Karapiro on Saturday. The eight of Marcus Bolli, Lucas Clarke, Ruben Houghton, Thomas Bedford, Thomas Williams, Jack Curphey, Kobi Abrahamson, Henry Fullerton-Smith and Matthew Deller had to come from behind in the second half of the race to defeat Christ's College, who came again at the finish.

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Monty Betham secures TKO over Adam Hollioake at Super 8 fight night

Monty Betham lands a right hand during his victory over Adam Hollioake at the Super 8 fight night in Christchurch. Monty Betham could have drawn motivation from many areas but ironically it was a text message from someone with a far greater challenge on their hands that inspired him the most.

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NC State loses 75-65 to Louisville in East Regional semis

"Survive and Advance" had become the mantra again for North Carolina State, a tribute to the late Jim Valvano and his improbable championship with the Wolfpack in 1983. N.C. State survived its first two games in the NCAA Tournament, creating some March magic of its own.

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Veteran Vettori and ailing ex-captain Martin Crowe inspire Black Caps

At the age of 36, Daniel Vettori will play his 295th one-day international for New Zealand in the World Cup final against Australia. New Zealand players will go into Sunday's World Cup final inspired by two Black Caps greats: one, Daniel Vettori, probably playing the last match of his international career; the other, terminally ill Martin Crowe, possibly watching the last match of his life.

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Suspect in theft of unborn baby won't face murder charge

Days after Donald Sterling was banned for life from the NBA and in jeopardy of losing his Los Angeles Clippers, he was trying to ensure that the woman who led to his downfall had a house of her own. With the grandmother of a girl who was run to death headed to prison for life, authorities are now turning their attention to the stepmother who they say did nothing to help the child.

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Australia's renaissance leads to WC final

Australia's trip to a seventh World Cup final on Sunday may seem standard fare for a nation that has already won cricket's ultimate prize four times, but the achievement marks a stunning turnaround from the depths of two years ago. Battling mediocrity in all formats, Michael Clarke's side lurched from crisis to crisis in the annus horribilus of 2013, as reports of in-fighting, sackings and bar-room assaults dominated newspaper headlines.

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Penn Highlands Clearfield Lauded for Preventing Hospital-Acquired...

Highmark recently recognized Penn Highlands Clearfield for adherence to patient safety practices and preventing hospital-acquired conditions. An important part of ensuring a safe environment is keeping the facility clean and sterile.

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The Latest: Germanwings sets up family assistance center

Lubitz was the copilot on flight Germanwings 9525 that crashed wit... . The German flag and the Lufthansa flag fly at half staff at The Airline Training Center Arizona, Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Goodyear Airport in Goodyear, Ariz.

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Haas revs up Formula One to expand globally

The racing team will be the motorsport's first American-owned entrant in 30 years when it joins the F1 grid in 2016. Some executives take to the golf course to reap the benefits of mixing business and leisure.

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Beijing assures Olympic security as 2022 bid inspections end

Alexander Zhukov, center, chairman of The International Olympic Committee's Evaluation Commission watches as he tours a ski field in Chongli town, near the Zhangjiakou, near the Zhangjiakou,in China's Hebei Province Thursday, March 26, 2015. Leaders of Beijing's bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics said Wednesday the capital's notorious air pollution will be much improved by the time of the games.

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Lawyer for Knox's ex-boyfriend makes final court appeal

American Amanda Knox and her Italian ex-boyfriend expect to learn their fate Friday when ... . Amanda Knox's lawyer Carlo Dalla Vedova arrives at the Italy's highest court building, in Rome, Friday, March 27, 2015.

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How Mercedes became the dominant power in Formula 1

SEPANG, Malaysia -- Mercedes dominated the 2014 Formula One season, they swept to a one-two finish in this year's season opener in Australia, and the team is fully expected to do so again at the Malaysian Grand Prix. How have they managed to leave the previous power teams like Red Bull and Ferrari in their wake? Here's four reasons why: The YGS Group provides digital and printed reprint services for Daily Herald.

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DC Circulator buses to extend service hours until the fall

Beginning Monday, the Department of Transportation says the Circulator will run two extra hours on weeknights and add Saturday service to two routes. And for every Washington Nationals night game, the Union Station-Navy Yard route will run until midnight.

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Latest Texas sports

Nick Martinez threw six scoreless innings, Leonys Martin homered and the Texas Rangers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Thursday night. Martinez, competing for the final vacancy in the Rangers' rotation, allowed five hits and walked one.

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Renault consider Formula One withdrawal

French automaker Renault, which supplies engines to the Red Bull and Torro Rosso teams, says it is considering pulling out of Formula One due to the damage done to its reputation after a very difficult start to the new season. "I can confirm we are looking at a lot of options, including getting out of Formula One if it's bad for Renault's reputation," Cyril Abiteboul, managing director of Renault Sport F1, said on Friday.

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Dalbeattie Star spoil Edinburgh City's record of zero losses this season

The capital side went into the game at Islecroft on Sunday knowing they were already Lowland League champs after results earlier in the weekend. He said: "I spoke to their manager before the game and they wanted to go through the season unbeaten.

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The SFA have to show more respect to the Tartan Army legions - Kilmarnock Standard Sports View

Fans are expected to pay up to A 45 to see Scotland play minnows Gibraltar - and reporter David Wren thinks they need to re-think. It wasn't pretty, but a win is a win and they were pretty hard to come by not that long ago.

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AC In The AM: Offseason Plan Making Plenty Of Sense

Your All-Access Pass To The Miami Dolphins! Click the link to listen to the show live and chat inside of the Metro PCS comment center. Your All-Access Pass To The Miami Dolphins! Click the link to listen to the show live and chat inside of the Metro PCS comment center.

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St Cuthbert Wanderers hot shot Roman Soltys hits in seven goals in Upper Annandale clash

The Kirkcudbright side thrashed Upper Annandale 9-1 in match that also saw two good goals from team mate Steven Degnan. The St Mary's Park side thrashed Upper Annandale 9-1 with striker Soltys getting seven, the other two goals coming from Steven Degnan.

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Equaliser evades Creetown in Newton Stewart derby that saw them lose 3-2

Newton Stewart's Robert Middleton set-up the lead before team mate Johnny Fisher doubled the lead in hard fought match. Mickey Sutherland could have got Creetown back into it but missed a penalty, Allan McKie seeming to put the game out of sight with a goal after the break.

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Groundhop day brings in bumper crowds for Dalbeattie Star and Threave Rovers

The first ever groundhop day in Scotland pulls in large crowds at Islecroft and Meadow Park for local teams Threave Rovers and Dalbeattie Star. The matches at Islecroft Stadium and Meadow Park formed part of the first ever groundhop day in Scotland with the weekend's games specially timed to allow fans to attend all six fixtures.

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Renault Considering Pulling out of Formula 1

French automaker Renault, which supplies engines to the Red Bull and Torro Rosso teams, says it is considering pulling out of Formula One due to the damage done to its reputation after a very difficult start to the new season. Cyril Abiteboul, managing director of Renault Sport F1, said Friday; "I can confirm we are looking at a lot of options, including getting out of Formula One if it's bad for Renault's reputation."

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Rugby: Hurricanes make it six

Chris Boyd's side have made it six from six this season and their latest victims, the Melbourne Rebels, were dispatched 36-12 at Westpac Stadium in Wellington tonight. Boyd will be particularly pleased to have escaped with a bonus-point win given he chose to rest a handful of All Blacks, including first-five Beauden Barrett.

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'Heartbroken' fans accept end of India's reign

Indian cricket fans watch the semi final of World Cup match between India and Australia at R City Mall in Mumbai. Photograph: Nimish Sabnis/Solaris Images ndia's notoriously volatile fans showed rare maturity in accepting the end of their team's reign as world champions after Thursday's semi-final defeat against co-hosts Australia in Sydney.

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Race fans mean business for stores, others near track

Kmart Assistant Manager Judy Graham easily distinguishes which people among her store's customers in the days surrounding races at Martinsville Speedway are NASCAR fans from elsewhere.

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Extra time, troopers make race traffic move

Haulers were lined up at Martinsville Speedway on Thursday ahead of the Kroger 250 truck series race on Saturday and the STP 500 Sprint Cup race Sunday.

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Brentford: Boss has nervous wait over international break

International breaks often leave managers sweating, but Mark Waburton is only too pleased to put his feet up and watch his star men in action. Bees stars Alex Pritchard, Moses Odubajo, Stuart Dallas , Will Grigg and Daniel O'Shaughnessy have spent this week with their respective representative squads ahead of next Friday's Championship grudge match at Fulham.

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Suspect in theft of unborn baby won't face murder charge

Prosecutors say a Colorado woman accused of removing a baby from an expectant mother's belly will not face murder charges, but they have not explained the decision or disclosed what charges she will face. Declaring a reported kidnapping wasn't a hoax, the attorney for California woman who went missing for two days says she has met with police and is cooperating with their investigation.

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March Madness: Three things to know about NCAA tournament on Friday

... These daily briefings have turned the NCAA-contracted stenographers into nominal celebrities. And obvious good sports. USA TODAY Sports' Scott Gleeson and Eric Prisbell map out the teams and names you need to know in the Sweet 16 for the South ...

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Sheriff describes 'horrific' scene where brothers were shot

With the grandmother of a girl who was run to death headed to prison for life, authorities are now turning their attention to the stepmother who they say did nothing to help the child. With the grandmother of a girl who was run to death headed to prison for life, authorities are now turning their attention to the stepmother who they say did nothing to help the child.

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Westcountry firms tap into growing market in Brazil

... "I can now easily identify where my business can secure work and the connections I have made with local filmmakers, sports management and universities will mature over the coming months. "In addition, I have realised that there is a great British ...

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Recording: Sterling wanted to give woman 'everything'

... "I want a new camera and I want a new lens." In several clips, Sterling tried to explain how someone could claim a sports car and house as community property and that one day she would ask why the assets were structured that way. A judge will decide ...

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Hamilton unbeatable in Malaysia F1 practice despite car woes

World champion Lewis Hamilton has topped practice at the Malaysian Grand Prix despite mechanical problems, proving himself unbeatable even in a misfiring car. The Mercedes man spent much time in the garage and departed first practice on a moped, but he still managed to set the day's quickest time by nearly four-tenths of a second on Friday.

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Dharmasena and Kettleborough to umpire World Cup final

Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena and England's Richard Kettleborough will be the on-field umpires for Sunday's World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand in Melbourne, the International Cricket Council announced Friday. Both Dharmasena and Kettleborough stood in Australia's 95-run semi-final win over defending champions India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday where they both intervened, at different stages, to prevent an escalation of sledging as tempers became frayed.

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Ryan Spangler gets what he wanted at Oklahoma

Ryan Spangler gets what he wanted at Oklahoma on the rebound Spangler has brought the Sooners a dose of toughness Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1bAez7J Oklahoma Sooners forward Ryan Spangler shoots the ball during practice the semifinals of the midwest regional of the 2015 NCAA tournament at Carrier Dome. SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Ryan Spangler held scholarship offers from Gonzaga, Tulsa, TCU and Colorado as a senior at Bridge Creek High School in Blanchard, Okla., the just rewards for a fourth-team Parade All-American and the state's Gatorade Player of the Year.

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Woman accused in kidnap plot branded self mogul, motivator

Southern California authorities have arrested four people in ... . Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna, left, confers with Mayor Robert Garcia after announcing the arrest of 4 people in connection with the death of 3-week-old Eliza De La Cruz in Long Beach, Calif., on Wednesd... .

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Vietnam's top swimmer Nguyen receives US training sponsorship for Olympics

Vietnam's reigning Youth Olympics swimming champion Nguyen Thi Anh Vien has been qualified for training support from the U.S. Swimming Federation for the Rio 2016 Olympics, local media reported Friday. According to coach Dang Anh Tuan, the 19-year-old swimmer has been selected as one of the hopeful athletes to win a medal at the upcoming Olympics.

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A 150,000-a-week deal keeps John Terry at Chelsea until 2016

There'll be a spring in the step of John Terry this morning after he extended his stay at Chelsea, while a couple of youngsters are off on their travels to gain experience, as might the hottest property in French football at the end of this season. You can't teach an old defender new tricks but you can offer him new deals, and that is what Chelsea have done to John Terry.

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Big Island briefs, March 27

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Lewis Hamilton fastest in Malaysian GP second practice

Mercedes Formula1 driver Lewis Hamilton overcame a delayed start and telemetry issues to top the second practice session at the Malaysian Grand Prix here on Friday. The reigning world champion had to wait until the 38th minute of the session before taking to the track, as Mercedes dealt with the engine issue that curtailed his running in FP1.

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Team India has a billion fans - they blow hot and they blow cold

As India crashed out of the World Cup after a 95-run loss to Australia, fans found it difficult to hold back their emotions. We all laughed and had a good time when we saw visuals of Pakistani fans breaking television sets after their national team's loss to India in the group stages of the World Cup.

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Jay Harbaugh having a 'blast' coaching with his father, excited to finally be a part of Michigan

His father, Jim, was an NFL quarterback for most of his young life and eventually a head coach himself. His uncle, John, had already made three coaching stops in what would eventually become a bright career by the time he was born.

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Detroit Lions won't overhaul offense, including passing game, in 2015

But his production has been in decline ever since that 2011 season, falling from 5,038 yards to 4,967 in 2012, to 4,650 in 2013, to 4,257 in 2014. Coach Jim Caldwell said the Lions won't be making any wholesale changes to their offensive philosophy this year, and that includes the number of times they pass the ball.

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Wildcats hanging their hat on late run

The University of New Hampshire is hosting an NCAA men's hockey regional this weekend for the sixth time. However, the Wildcats not being in it is a first.

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Premier League news: Will Cristiano Ronaldo be appearing at Stoke...

They say that Manchester United are ready to bid A 80m for the Real Madrid attacker and pay him A 14m per year to bring him back to Old Trafford. But hang on! The Daily Mail claim United have A 100m to spend this summer... but there's no mention of Ronaldo.

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Suspect in theft of unborn baby won't face murder charge

Prosecutors say a Colorado woman accused of removing a baby from an expectant mother's belly will not face murder charges, but they have not explained the decision or disclosed what charges she will face. Prosecutors say a Colorado woman accused of removing a baby from an expectant mother's belly will not face murder charges, but they have not explained the decision or disclosed what charges she will face.

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