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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

United Kingdom

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

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FC Sunderland's Eboue banned for one year

Sunderland players continue to hit the headlines for the wrong reasons after it was announced on Thursday that defender Emmanuel Eboue has been

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Golden State squeeze past Utah to continue historic run

The Western conference-leading Golden State Warriors were pushed all the way to the wire by the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night before emerging

Economy

Jordan tops Forbes' list of best paid athletes (again)

The Nike Jordan brand is a cash cow and the basketball legend, who retired in 2003, made an estimated $110 million last year.

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England reach T20 World Cup Final after beating New Zealand

England took on New Zealand in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup in Delhi. #ENG 79/0 after 8 overs with JasonRoy20 making his first T20

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Clippers romp to victory over Boston in LA

DeAndre Jordan had the beating of the Boston Celtics with a 15 point haul as the LA Clippers cruised to a 114-90 victory at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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ICC World Twenty20: Hosts India secure semi-final spot with victory over Australia

Hosts India have set up a semi final with West Indies after beating Australia by six wickets in their final ICC World Twenty20 Group Two game in