ISIL militants loot and destroy ancient Iraqi city, say tourism officials

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  Neureuther tops slalom standings after Wengen win

  Felix Neureuther was all smiles on top of the podium on Saturday after winning a World Cup slalom race in Wengen, Switzerland. The German was fifth

• Swimming

  

  Phelps could be reinstated

  America’s Michael Phelps may be allowed to compete at the World Championships in Russia. The 29-year-old was given a six-month competitive ban plus

• Football

  

  Dortmund receive injury boost

  Borussia Dortmund have been handed a massive boost after scans showed Marco Reus’ thigh injury was only a dead leg. The 25-year-old, who signed a new

• Winter Sports

  

  Williams shines in France

  America’s McRae Williams produced yet another flawless run to edge out fellow countryman Gus Kenworthy in the slopestyle final of this year’s

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  Lin Dan is back

  Olympic badminton champion Lin Dan is returning to the All England championships after a two-year break and hopes to win his sixth title, in spite of

• Football

  

  Touchline spat

  Premier League managers Steve Bruce and Gus Poyet had to be physically restrained during Tuesday’s 1-1 draw between Hull and Sunderland. Former

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  Commission uncovers systematic doping in German football dating back to the 70’s and 80’s

  An independent commission set up to investigate doping allegations in German football dating back to the 70’s and 80’s claims to have uncovered proof

• Formula 1

  McLaren medics rule Alonso out of F1 season opener in Melbourne

  Fernando Alonso is to miss the F1 season opener in Australia on medical advise. The Spaniard crashed his McLaren at 215km/h while testing in

• Football

  Sunderland’s Adam Johnson arrested on suspicion of sex with a minor

  Sunderland winger Adam Johnson has been arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. The 27-year-old England international has