Allardyce targets shock result

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce believes his struggling side can get a result against Chelsea on Wednesday despite Jose Mourinho’s superb home record as Blues’ boss.

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Kempton steps into the breach

Following the spate of recent abandonments, the British Horseracing Authority has announced a “jumpers’ bumpers” card at Kempton on Friday.

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Lambert: Tough for Villa

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is expecting it to be a typically passionate Midlands clash as West Bromwich Albions’ new boss Pepe Mel gets his first taste of a local derby.

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Stenson shares Dubai top prize

Henrik Stenson and Rafa Cabrera-Bello were the joint winners of Tuesday’s Champions Challenge event at Emirates Golf Club in Dubai.

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Lawes: Keep your discipline

Courtney Lawes insists discipline will be key if England are to beat a fired-up French side at the Stade de France on Saturday.

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MLB approves protective cap for pitchers

Major League Baseball has approved a protective cap for pitchers, hoping to reduce the effects of being hit in the head by line drives. The new hat was introduced Tuesday will be available for testing during spring training on a voluntary basis.

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Jerez, Day 1: Raikkonen on top

F1′s brave new world of turbo engines began with a bang and whimper at Jerez as the first day of 2014 winter testing fell flat with very limited running and Lewis Hamilton crashing out after a high-speed front-wing failure on his new Mercedes.

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Hantuchova sets up Maria date

Daniela Hantuchova earned a date with Maria Sharapova after winning her opening match at the Open GDF Suez in Paris.

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ICC supports shake-up

Key changes to the “future structure, governance and financial models” of the International Cricket Council have been unanimously supported by the ICC Board, though not all aspects of the controversial ‘position paper’ have been retained.

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Koukash aims to fly high

Salford owner Marwan Koukash has booked the Red Devils parachute team to give his club a flying start to the new Super League season.

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Festival hopes at Punchestown

The Willie Mullins trained Arvika Ligeonniere heads a competitive field of eight following the entry stage for Sunday’s Boylesports Free Wifi Coming To Our Shops Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown.

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Poynter lands Durham deal

Irish international wicketkeeper Stuart Poynter has signed a two-year contract with Durham.

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Moyes hints at squad overhaul

David Moyes has indicated that there will be an overhaul of the Manchester United squad in the summer after they broke their transfer record to sign Juan Mata.

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Injury setback for Lisicki

Top seed Sabine Lisicki has withdrawn from the Pattaya Open after injuring a shoulder in her first round match.

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Newey concerned by low noses

Red Bull technical chief Adrian Newey has expressed safety fears over the new lower noses that have proved a striking feature on Formula 1 cars in 2014.

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Bowen enjoying Wigan life

Matty Bowen has settled in well at Wigan Warriors but knows it will be tough to replace Sam Tomkins.

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Hazell welcomes format change

England women will play the first of three Twenty20 games against Australia knowing that a win will see them retain the Ashes.

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Jones named Wales skipper

Lions hero Alun Wyn Jones will lead an experienced Wales side as they bid for an unprecedented third straight Six Nations crown against Italy at the Millennium Stadium this Saturday.

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Ruby Walsh backs Buck’s ride

Ruby Walsh has admitted he would not have ridden Big Buck’s any differently in last Saturday’s Cleeve Hurdle.

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Murphy joins Bath

Former England netball captain Olivia Murphy, one of the most respected figures in UK netball, has joined Team Bath as an assistant coach for the 2014 Superleague season.

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