Adebayor offers boss backing

Emmanuel Adebayor saluted the role Tim Sherwood has played in his career after offering the Tottenham Hotspur boss a welcome pick-me-up against Sunderland.

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Adams ready to turn to youth

Neil Adams says he “will not hesitate” to use young players on Norwich City’s relegation run-in if he feels they are ready.

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Nev sees glimmer of hope

Gary Neville says the last two weeks have given him a “glimmer of hope” that Manchester United can salvage something from their season.

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Raptors’ Jonas Valanciunas charged with drunk driving

Toronto Raptors centre Jonas Valanciunas has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, having been stopped in Wasaga Beach, Ont., after allegedly being spotted with open beer bottles while travelling through a drive-thru.

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Reed backing his ability

Patrick Reed insists he can back up his own lofty expectations of himself at Augusta National this week as he makes his major debut in the Masters.

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Maple Leafs’ Joffrey Lupul to undergo knee surgery

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joffrey Lupul is set to undergo knee surgery, with a recovery time of about three weeks expected, ruling him out for the rest of the regular season.

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Div One: Ball dominates bat

Lancashire’s return to the LV= County Championship top flight turned sour on the second day of their season opener against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.

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Spurs too good for Sunderland

Sunderland remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table after Tottenham recovered from a goal down to win 5-1 at White Hart Lane.

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McGinn double masters Hibs

Niall McGinn scored two stunning goals as Aberdeen moved three points clear of Motherwell in second place in the Scottish Premiership table with a 2-0 victory over Hibernian at Easter Road.

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Mourinho has faith in Chelsea

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is confident his team will be able to overturn a two-goal deficit against Paris St Germain on Tuesday.

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Day remains focused

Australian Jason Day is one of three players who can replace the absent Tiger Woods as world No 1 in this week’s Masters.

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Lightning GM Steve Yzerman signs 4-year extension

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced Monday that they have signed vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman to a four-year contract extension.

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Alonzo Mourning elected to Basketball Hall of Fame

Alonzo Mourning, Mitch Richmond and NCAA championship-winning coaches Nolan Richardson and Gary Williams have been voted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Div Two: Rain rules the day

Surrey lost two wickets to finish a shortened second day of their LV= County Championship Division Two clash against Glamorgan on 209-7.

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Thewlis praises Giants pair

Huddersfield’s managing director Richard Thewlis has praised the “immense restraint” shown by head coach Paul Anderson and captain Danny Brough after Sunday’s controversial Tetley’s Challenge Cup exit.

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Salford confirm Harris

Iestyn Harris has taken charge of Salford after chief executive Martin Vickers confirmed his appointment as head coach.

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Bulls: Merc inroads vital soon

Christian Horner insists Red Bull and Renault aren’t yet resigned to a season of Mercedes domination but concedes the World Champions must “start making inroads” into their rivals’ advantage when F1 returns to Europe.

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Green joins Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle Falcons have completed the signing of second-row Calum Green on a two-year deal from Leeds Carnegie.

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Spurs v Sunderland preview

Tottenham take on Sunderland at White Hart Lane on Monday Night Football with both teams in need of victory for very different reasons.

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‘On the cards’

As Neil Adams prepares for his first day as Norwich manager, Sky Sports reporter Jamie Weir says the club’s board felt they had no choice but to part company with former boss Chris Hughton.

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