Wednesday, 12 March 2014

France see off England women

England women’s hopes of Cyprus Cup final glory were blown away in a first-half blitz by France, who won 2-0 in Nicosia.


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Cardiff fans confirm protest

Cardiff fans have confirmed details of a protest about the club’s change of shirt colour on March 22.


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Newcastle Falcons sign Spencer

Newcastle Falcons have added former Saracens and Plymouth Albion lock Harry Spencer to their ranks.


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Phil Jackson ‘coming on board’ with Knicks: Anthony

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Carmelo Anthony said Wednesday that he has heard Phil Jackson will be “coming on board” with the New York Knicks, the strongest indication yet that the 11-time NBA champion coach will soon be taking over the team’s basketball operations. Jackson played on the Knicks’ last championship team in 1973.


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Vermaelen unsure over future

Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen admits he does not know where his long-term future lies after being linked with a move away from the Emirates.


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Late Ireland see-off Nepal

Ireland left it late to win their ICC World Twenty20 warm-up game against Nepal, but eventually triumphed in style.


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NHL concussions down, says commissioner Bettman

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Gary Bettman says concussions are down in the NHL this season, but the league’s commissioner wouldn’t reveal how much.


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Powell may call on Webster

Castleford coach Daryl Powell has hinted former New Zealand international Jake Webster is set to return when the Tigers host Hull on Sunday.


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Big names in press conference

The three men who many regard as the best on the F1 grid – Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton – will headline the first Drivers’ Press Conference of the year, live on Sky Sports F1, ahead of the Australian GP on Thursday morning.


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Fielding looking to step up

Rocky Fielding believes a big win over Charles Adamu on Saturday night at the Echo Arena in Liverpool will show he’s ready to move into the world scene.


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NFL free agency: DeMarcus Ware signs with Broncos

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One day after getting his released by the Dallas Cowboys, pass rusher DeMarcus Ware signed a new three-year, $30-million US deal with the Denver Broncos, according to multiple reports.


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Ervin Santana ‘had strong desire to pitch in NL’: Anthopoulos

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The Blue Jays had been in the mix for pitcher Ervin Santana, with several Toronto players making a public plea to sign the 33-year-old former all-star. But Santana elected instead to sign with the injury-ravaged Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.


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Brook handed title boost

Kell Brook will be fighting for the IBF welterweight title by the middle of the summer, providing he wins on Saturday night – and remains injury-free.


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Donald: Innisbrook good to me

Former world number one Luke Donald is hopeful his return to Innisbrook, Florida in the Valspar Championship this week can help him rediscover the winning feeling.


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Raptors continue to compete with ‘playoff’ attitude

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Despite a narrow loss to their lone challenger in the Atlantic, the Toronto Raptors remain in control of their destiny as they continue to pursue a second division title Wednesday night (7 p.m. ET) against the Detroit Pistons at the Air Canada Centre.


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Marin may stay at Sevilla

Marko Marin does not see a future for him at Chelsea and would be willing to make a loan deal at Sevilla permanent.


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Canucks GM Gillis non-committal on status of coach Tortorella

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Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis sidestepped questions about coach John Tortorella’s future Wednesday, preferring to spread around the responsibility for the team’s disappointing season.


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Johnson proud of Scotland job

Scotland interim head coach Scott Johnson goes into his final game in charge – Saturday’s Six Nations finale in Wales – proud of the side’s progress.


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‘Finishing is the big target’

Daniel Ricciardo has admitted that simply finishing the season-opening Australian GP represents a “big target” for Red Bull with the World Champions still needing to prove to themselves that their troubled RB10 can complete an interrupted race distance.


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Murray set for Raonic test

Andy Murray takes on Canadian giant Milos Raonic for a place in the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells this evening.


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