Wednesday, 12 March 2014

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

nba news Raptors continue to compete with playoff attitude


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

nhl news Canucks GM Gillis non committal on status of coach Tortorella


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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Bellew ready for Brudov test

Tony Bellew is looking forward to show Sky Sports viewers he is no back number as he starts his journey as a cruiserweight.


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Braves sign pitcher Ervin Santana

mlb news Braves sign pitcher Ervin Santana


The Atlanta Braves have signed right-hander Ervin Santana to bolster their injury plagued starting rotation.


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Johnson waits on backs choice

Scotland head coach Scott Johnson will select from a 13-man squad of backs for the final game of the Six Nations Championship against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.


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Torquay’s Labadie hit by ban

Torquay United’s Joss Labadie has been given a ten-match suspension and a £2,000 fine after an FA charge of violent conduct.


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Gallagher: Don’t doubt Cardle

Scott Cardle has the power to be a force at light-welterweight, according to trainer Joe Gallagher.


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Alba out to keep things tight

Jordi Alba will be looking to help Barcelona contain Manchester City and keep things tight at the Nou Camp on Wednesday.


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Vettel picks 2014 car name

Sebastian Vettel has maintained his personal tradition and named his car for the new season, the World Champion christening the troubled RB10 ‘Suzie’.


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UAE to host IPL openers

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to stage the opening matches of the 2014 Indian Premier League, which begins next month.


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Care: We must beat Italy first

Danny Care admits England cannot afford to worry about who wins between France and Ireland and instead must concentrate on putting Italy to the sword in Rome earlier on Saturday.


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Barcelona v Man City preview

Manchester City have it all to do in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 encounter with Barcelona.


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Seedorf faces Milan challenge

AC Milan coach Clarence Seedorf faces a major challenge to lift the spirits of his struggling team following Tuesday’s demolition in Madrid.


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Sprott would relish Joshua

Two-time Prizefighter champion Michael Sprott says he would relish fighting Anthony Joshua, insisting he can be the first man to beat him in the professional ranks.


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