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Paolini gets 18 month cycling ban

Italian cyclist Luca Paolini has been banned for 18 months by the ICU for a “non-intentional” anti-doping rule violation. The 39-year-old rider

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El Morabity on track for third straight Marathon des Sables title

Rachid El Morabity continued his jog towards a third straight title and fourth overall after winning stage three of the Marathon Des Sables in the

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Coetzee named Springboks coach

Allister Coetzee has been appointed the new head coach of South Africa’s national rugby team. At the helm, the 52-year old succeeds Heyneke Meyer

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Warriors tie the NBA record for wins in a season

The Golden State Warriors produced a stunning performance to outclass Spurs 92-86 in Texas on Sunday. Greg Popovich’s men were bidding to stay

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Juan Monaco shines in Houston

Argentina’s Juan Monaco outclassed defending champion Jack Sock in three sets to claim his second US Clay Court Championship in Houston on Sunday

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U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship: Isner and Sock to meet in semis

John Isner and Jack Sock have set up an all American semi final at the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston. Isner booked his spot in the

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Clippers too strong for Utah

The Los Angeles Clippers produced a superb display to edge out the Jazz by the narrowest of margins in Salt Lake City on Friday. Althouth coach Doc

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Kento Momota admits to gambling at an illegal casino

Japanese badminton sensation Kento Momota is set to miss the Rio de Janeiro Olympics after admitting to gambling at an illegal casino. The World

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The top golfers take to Augusta as the US Masters gets underway

The world's top golfers are on the course as the US Masters gets underway at Augusta, the first major of the season.

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Brazilian police arrest 10 involved in Rio Olympic ticket scalping

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Ripcity dances as Portland blaze a trail into the NBA playoffs

Portland blazed a trail against Oklahoma City Thunder and into the playoffs at the Moda Center in Portland. Portland Trail Blazers Headed to 2016

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Yao Ming inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame

Yao Ming the eight-time NBA All-Star is poised to be inducted into the basketball hall of fame. The 6ft 7in-tall player, who has spent his

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Augusta Masters shaping up to be a closely-fought affair

This Thursday sees the kick off of the Masters, golf’s first Grand Slam of the season. The tournament is shaping up as one of the best in recent

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Champions League: Barcelona set for Atletico Madrid quarter-final clash

The Champions League resumes this week with the quarter-final stage. Holders Barcelona will look to bounce back from their El Clasico defeat to arch

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New doping scandal as newspaper reveals claims by UK doctor

The Sunday Times went undercover with a hidden camera to reveal claims by a doctor with patients in the sporting world

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Judo: Turkish judokas shine on day one of home Samsun Grand Prix

Turkey dominated proceedings on home tatami on day one of the Samsun Grand Prix - the fourth Grand Prix of the season.

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ICC World T20: Windies set up England finale after downing hosts India in semis

The West Indies booked a ICC World Twenty20 final with England after beating hosts India in the semi-finals of the sixth edition of the event in

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Injuries force McLaren's Alonso out of Bahrain GP

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso will not race at Formula One’s second stop of the season in Bahrain this weekend. The Spaniard was barred

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Skiing: Two-time Olympic champion Tina Maze hints at retirement

Four-time World Champion Tina Maze threw a major doubt over her continued presence on the Women’s world cup circuit this week. When asked whether she

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Sorenstam named Europe's captain for 2017 Solheim Cup

Annika Sorenstam has been named captain of the European team for next year’s Solheim Cup – the female equivalent of the Ryder Cup. The 45-year old