Smith defends Roosters role

Warrington coach Tony Smith has insisted he has done “nothing untowards” amid criticism of his recent involvement with the Sydney Roosters.

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Hamilton: ‘A fantastic start’

Lewis Hamilton has described Mercedes’ week in Jerez as a “really fantastic start” to their year as the Silver Arrows outfit seek to end Red Bull’s four-season domination of F1.

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Clarke leads Flower tributes

ECB chairman Giles Clarke has heaped praise on Andy Flower following his decision to step down as England head coach after five years in the role.

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Stoke make late bid for Ince

Stoke have made an offer to sign Tom Ince on a permanent deal from Blackpool.

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Woods calm over slow start

Tiger Woods has insisted that there is no need to panic after his slow start to the season.

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Clarke lauds Aussie attack

Australia captain Michael Clarke believes he has the world’s best bowling attack at his disposal ahead of the blockbuster series in South Africa.

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Matfield to return to playing

Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has come out of retirement after signing a two-year contract for the Super Rugby Bulls.

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Mourinho: City have been lucky

Jose Mourinho has dismissed Tim Sherwood’s assertion that Manchester City are the best team in the world and claims Manuel Pellegrini’s are “lucky”.

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Ricciardo: We just need time

Daniel Ricciardo is confident Red Bull just require “a bit more time” to work on the problems afflicting the RB10 and will be fully up and running in 2014 at the first of the Bahrain tests in three weeks’ time.

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Rory retains slender lead

A birdie at the last ensured Rory McIlroy maintained his lead at the halfway point of the Dubai Desert Classic, but he was far from his fluent best on Friday.

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Pliskova reaches Pattaya semi

Karolina Pliskova reached her first WTA semi-final in almost a year after fighting back from two match points down to upset tournament favourite Sorana Cirstea at the Pattaya Open on Friday.

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Bradford deal goes through

Bradford Bulls are finally under the ownership of the club’s board of directors.

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Oakwell move for Frimpong

Barnsley have signed Emmanuel Frimpong from Arsenal on a permanent deal.

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Chelsea confirm Zouma deal

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of defender Kurt Zouma.

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Red Bull pull out of test

Red Bull said on Friday that they will take no further part in the Jerez test, ending a week of struggle for the World Champions as they try and make their new RB10 car reliable.

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Gaskell at home with Bulls

Lee Gaskell believes Bradford can make the play-offs this season after Francis Cummins convinced him to join the Bulls.

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Broad: Heartbreaking defeat

England captain Stuart Broad offered up no excuses after their eight-wicket thrashing at the hands of Australia in the second Twenty20, admitting his team had been completely outplayed at the MCG.

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Japan and Canada on knife edge

Injury-hit Canada fought back to level up their Davis Cup World Group clash against hosts Japan in Tokyo and leave the tie on a knife edge.

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France v England: Teams

England take on France in a mouthwatering Six Nations opener in Paris on Saturday as coach Stuart Lancaster opts for speed over experience in his backline.

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Collazo knocks out Ortiz

Luis Collazo has breathed life back into his career after the former welterweight world champion knocked out Victor Ortiz in the second round at the Barclays Center on Thursday.

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