Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Cavendish to relish Glasgow

Mark Cavendish says he will relish the opportunity to represent his native Isle of Man at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.


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FICA criticises ICC proposals

The Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA) has urged Test playing nations to reject the controversial proposals that would effectively place Australia, England and India in charge of the world game.


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Vlaar keen to build momentum

Ron Vlaar hopes Aston Villa are starting to head in the right direction after taking the positives from their recent performances.


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Wane backing Bowen to shine

Wigan coach Shaun Wane is expecting Australian full-back Matty Bowen to make a big impact in Super League after making a “mind-blowing” impression during pre-season training.


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Smith targets ODI whitewash

Australia all-rounder Steve Smith is hoping to add to England’s misery in Friday’s one-day international in Perth.


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Nadal holds off Dimitrov

Rafael Nadal defied a painful blister and the dogged challenge of Grigor Dimitrov to reach the semi-final of the Australian Open.


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Injured Clarke out of Qatar

Darren Clarke has pulled out of the Qatar Masters because of injury.


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Kessel, Reimer lead Leafs past Avs for 6th straight win

nhl news Kessel, Reimer lead Leafs past Avs for 6th straight win


Phil Kessel scored twice, James van Riemsdyk had a goal and an assist and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win.


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Ulissi on the rise Down Under

Diego Ulissi emerged victorious on stage two at the Tour Down Under after winning the sprint into Stirling.


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Azarenka crashes out

There will be different names on both Australian Open singles trophies this year after Victoria Azarenka lost to Agnieszka Radwanska in the quarter-finals in Melbourne.


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City sweating on Negredo

Manuel Pellegrini is sweating on an injury to striker Alvaro Negredo after Manchester City booked their place in the Capital One Cup final.


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Craig Anderson, Senators shut out Ovechkin-less Capitals

nhl news Craig Anderson, Senators shut out Ovechkin less Capitals


Kyle Turris and Jason Spezza scored, Craig Anderson made 34 saves and the Ottawa Senators beat Washington 2-0 Tuesday night to hand the Alex Ovechkin-less Capitals their sixth straight loss.


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Ajose treble stuns County

Man-of-the-moment Nicky Ajose hit a hat-trick to spare Peterborough’s blushes in a 4-3 success over 10-man Notts County at London Road.


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Wright hails Wothorspoon

St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright picked out David Wothorspoon for praise after their 1-0 victory over Partick – but confirmed his attempts to sign David Goodwillie from Blackburn are “dead in the water.”


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Bobby Abreu signs minor league deal with Phillies

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Outfielder Bobby Abreu has signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies and will be invited to spring training.


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Benzema gives Madrid advantage

Real Madrid earned a narrow first-leg lead in their Copa Del Rey quarter-final against Espanyol, winning 1-0 at Estadi Cornella-El Prat.


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MLB players wanted Alex Rodriguez out of union: report

mlb news MLB players wanted Alex Rodriguez out of union: report


According to multiple reports, several angry major league players wanted Alex Rodriguez kicked out of their union after he sued it last week, but staff lawyers told them expulsion was not allowed.


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Spurs fans charged over chants

Three football fans have been charged for using the word “yid” at Tottenham matches.


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Rochdale stun Spireites

Rochdale scored two late goals to snatch a 2-2 draw in a dramatic late comeback that denied Chesterfield what looked a certain victory.


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Lescott lauds Lopes

Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has praised midfielder Marcos Lopes after the youngster helped guide them to the Capital One Cup final.


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