Justin Masterson, Indians avoid arbitration with 1-year deal

Pitcher Justin Masterson and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a one-year contract worth $9,762,500 US and avoided a salary arbitration hearing.

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England ease into quarters

England reached the quarter-finals of the Under-19 World Cup on Tuesday with a 115-run victory against New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

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O’Loughlin boost for Wigan

Sean O’Loughlin’s hopes of playing in the World Club Challenge appear to have been given a boost after he was named in Wigan’s 19-man squad for the showdown with Sydney Roosters.

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Ford set for England debut

George Ford is in line for his England debut after being confirmed as part of Stuart Lancaster’s matchday squad for Saturday’s clash with Ireland.

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FIFA approve Curitiba stadium

FIFA have given the thumbs-up for Curitiba to host four matches scheduled for this summer’s World Cup finals in Brazil.

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Elima handed four-game ban

France captain Olivier Elima has been banned for four games after being found guilty of dangerous play during the Catalan Dragons’ clash with Hull.

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Scott: Our chance is now

Masters champion Adam Scott says the world’s best golfers must capitalise on Tiger Woods’ “dry spell” after years of suffering at the hands of the world No 1 at major championships.

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Blue Jays tab R.A. Dickey Opening Day starter

R.A. Dickey was tabbed as the Toronto Blue Jays’ Opening Day starter for the second straight season on Tuesday.

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Salah needs time to settle

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes Mohamed Salah will need six months in which to settle and produce his best.

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Exiles sign Connacht’s Griffin

London Irish have announced the signing of Connacht centre Eoin Griffin on a two-year deal.

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Ex-NBA player Lamar Odom agrees to deal with Spanish club

Former NBA star Lamar Odom has agreed to a short-term deal with Spanish basketball club Baskonia. The former Los Angeles Lakers forward has a two-month contract, the club said on Tuesday.

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False report riles Newcastle

Newcastle have banned a Sunday newspaper from St James’ Park after taking issue with a report on Alan Pardew’s future.

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Fernandinho is fully focused

Fernandinho says a move to Manchester City has allowed him to focus on his football and chase domestic and international dreams.

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Olic open to Prem move

Wolfsburg striker Ivica Olic is yet to make a decision on his future, but admits a move to the Premier League would appeal.

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Greenwood fuming

“I have never ever heard such nonsense in my entire life.”

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Mullally set for Bulls debut

Bradford will give a debut to Ireland international Anthony Mullally against Wakefield on Thursday after signing him on a month’s loan from Huddersfield.

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Dolphins’ Richie Incognito apologizes to Jonathan Martin

Dolphins offensive lineman Richie Incognito offered apologies to teammate Jonathan Martin, team owner Stephen Ross and investigator Ted Wells in the wake of the NFL-ordered report detailing a racially charged bullying scandal.

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LeBron James can’t see himself leaving Heat this year

LeBron James cannot currently envision a scenario where he leaves the Miami Heat this summer, though he still plans to assess his needs and his future at the end of the season.

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Evans out in Marseille

Dan Evans narrowly lost his first-round match against Sergiy Stakhovsky at the Open 13 in Marseille.

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Pirelli to look at blanket ban

Pirelli are to bring an extra set of medium compound tyres to Bahrain for this week’s test to gather data on how the rubber behaves without warming blankets.

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