Williams: Win was for Laudrup

Swansea captain Ashley Williams has dedicated Saturday’s derby win over Cardiff to former manager Michael Laudrup.

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Italy through to semi-finals

Italy have joined Australia and Germany in the semi-finals of the Fed Cup following a 3-1 success over the United States.

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Gerrard harbours title dreams

Steven Gerrard is reluctant to admit that Liverpool are not title contenders following their 5-1 humiliation of Arsenal.

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Pistons axe head coach Maurice Cheeks

Detroit fired coach Maurice Cheeks on Sunday after less than a year as coach, with the Pistons languishing well below .500 despite off-season moves aimed at putting the struggling NBA franchise back in contention.

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Pietersen ‘martyred’

David Fulton believes the ECB’s treatment of Kevin Pietersen has martyred the former England batsman and insists its latest statement does nothing to end the saga.

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France pummel Italy in Paris

France produced a performance of two vastly contrasting halves to see off Italy 30-10 in Paris to round out the second week of this year’s Six Nations.

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Dodgers add left-handed starter Paul Maholm

The Los Angeles Dodgers increased their already considerable pitching depth, agreeing to a $1.5 million US, one-year contact with left-hander Paul Maholm.

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Fulham frustration for United

Manchester United endured more Old Trafford misery on Sunday as rock-bottom Fulham snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw.

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O’Shea hails mental toughness

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea admitted the best team lost after his side sneaked a late win against London rivals Wasps.

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Rhinos partner with Atlanta

Super League giants Leeds Rhinos have announced a partnership with one of the USA’s newest teams Atlanta Rhinos.

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Andrew Cashner wins, Vinnie Pestano loses in arbitration

San Diego’s Andrew Cashner won and Cleveland’s Vinnie Pestano lost as pitchers split decisions Saturday in baseball’s first salary arbitration cases in two years.

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Monfils wins all-French affair

Gael Monfils secured his fifth career ATP Tour title after upsetting top seed and defending champion Richard Gasquet in an all-French final at the Open Sud de France.

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Glamorgan legend passes away

Former Glamorgan batsman Bernard Hedges has passed away at the age of 86, the club have announced.

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Late Smith try stuns Wasps

A last-gasp try from Sam Smith saw Harlequins record a fortunate 11-10 victory over London rivals Wasps.

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Ballycasey takes the Moriarty

Ballycasey put up an admirable display as deputy for Champagne Fever to take the Dr PJ Moriarty Novice Chase at Leopardstown.

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Whitaker: England to hit back

James Whitaker has insisted there is “a lot of positivity” in the England one-day squad despite the disappointing tour of Australia.

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Adebayor boosts Spurs hopes

Emmanuel Adebayor’s second-half strike gave Tottenham a 1-0 Premier League home win over Everton on Sunday.

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Coetzee a champion at last

South Africa’s George Coetzee ended his long wait for a European Tour title as he clinched a three-shot victory at the Joburg Open on Sunday.

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Aviva Prem/Pro12 – latest

Score updates from Sunday’s league fixtures across Europe, plus France v Italy text commentary.

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Johnson: I’ll ruin Del’s plans

American heavyweight Kevin Johnson hopes victory over Dereck Chisora will set-up a rematch with Tyson Fury.

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