Wednesday, 8 January 2014

Messi back with a brace

Lionel Messi returned from a two-month absence with two goals as Barcelona eased towards the quarter-final of the Copa del Rey with a 4-0 win over Getafe.


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Johnson rested for ODI opener

England were handed some respite from Mitchell Johnson after the Australia paceman was rested for the opening one-day international on Sunday.


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Mowen to leave Australia

Australia captain Ben Mowen has effectively ended his international career after declaring his intention to move to France, according to reports.


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Higginbotham hangs up boots

Former Derby and Stoke defender Danny Higginbotham has announced his retirement with immediate effect only a week after joining Skrill North side Altrincham.


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FOX Soccer Daily: Michael Bradley discussion

FOX Soccer Daily: Michael Bradley discussion


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Players react to MLB Hall of Fame Class of 2014

mlb news Players react to MLB Hall of Fame Class of 2014


Baseball’s Hall of Fame will welcome three more stars in July. On Wednesday, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America elected Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Frank Thomas to Cooperstown. Many of the trio’s former teammates, managers and fellow Hall of Famers took to Twitter upon hearing the news.


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Defoe ‘set for Toronto’

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is set to complete a move to Toronto FC, according to reports in Canada.


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Report: Toronto closes in on Bradley

United States, Roma midfielder Michael Bradley reportedly set to

move to Major League Soccer side Toronto FC.


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Knicks guard J.R. Smith fined $50K US for shoelace stunt

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The NBA on Wednesday penalized New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith again Wednesday, this time for “recurring instances of unsportsmanlike conduct” after he tried to untie an opponent’s sneaker for a second time in two games.


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Braves duo make Hall of Fame

Former Atlanta pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine have been elected to Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame along with retired slugger Frank Thomas.


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No Fulham bid for Lescott

Sky sources understand that Fulham have not made an enquiry or made a formal offer for Manchester City’s Joleon Lescott.


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Maddux, Glavine, Thomas named baseball Hall of Famers

mlb news Maddux, Glavine, Thomas named baseball Hall of Famers


One-time Atlanta Braves pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine along with former Chicago White Sox first baseman/designated hitter Frank Thomas have been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame, while Craig Biggio fell just short.


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England set to leave out Flood

Toby Flood is expected to be omitted from England’s Elite Player Squad on Thursday which could spell the end of the 28-year-old’s international career.


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LPGA unveil new points race

The LPGA Tour will feature a new points race this season, with a $1m bonus on offer for the winner of the Race to the CME Globe.


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Streaking Claude Giroux, Flyers get visit from Canadiens

nhl news Streaking Claude Giroux, Flyers get visit from Canadiens


The Philadelphia Flyers look to extend a nine-game home streak overall and a nine-game run there against Montreal on Wednesday night.


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Dragons sign Byrne and Brew

Newport Gwent Dragons have the signings of Wales internationals Lee Byrne and Aled Brew for next season.


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FA to probe Moyes outburst

The Football Association is looking into comments from Manchester United manager David Moyes after he claimed his side are ‘having to play officials as well as the opposition’ following Tuesday’s Capital One Cup defeat at Sunderland.


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Rankin: Nerves caused cramp

England pace bowler Boyd Rankin believes an attack of nerves was responsible for his disappointing Test debut in Sydney.


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Murray ‘out of Fletcher fight’

Martin Murray has pulled out of next month’s fight with Jarrod Fletcher, according to his opponent.


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Del Potro battles past Mahut

Top seed Juan Martin del Potro fought back from a set down to take a 1-6 6-3 6-4 victory over Nicolas Mahut in the second round of the Sydney International.


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