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Michael Clarke on course to play in the first Test against India in AdelaideAustralia skipper comes through training session without aggravating hamstring ahead of Adelaide Test -
Essendon doping tribunal: Asada boss confident case will go aheadAnti-doping body returns to supreme court for subpoenas on Wednesday and says case is strong
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Manchester City will join Real Madrid for pre-season tournament in AustraliaPremier League champions sign up for International Champions Cup with Inter Milan likely to be the third team -
Brisbane Broncos' Darius Boyd faces nine months out with Achilles injuryOff-season recruit suffers suspected torn tendon in first week back in training after treatment for depression
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Phillip Hughes – a life in picturesAustralian cricketer Phillip Hughes has died in hospital after being struck on the head by a short delivery during a match in Sydney
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Dave Whelan: When I was growing up we used to call the Chinese ‘chingalings’The Wigan owner Dave Whelan has risked further outrage among ethnic communities by referring to Chinese people as ‘chingalings’
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Liverpool not considering selling Mario Balotelli despite FA chargeLiverpool do not expect Mario Balotelli to leave Anfield in January despite the threat of a Football Association punishment adding to his problematic start with the club
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Jenson Button and Kevin Magnussen made to wait for McLaren decisionMcLaren will not announce who will partner Fernando Alonso until next week at the earliest, to the frustration of Jenson Button and Kevin Magnussen
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British athletes with altitude look to follow in Mo Farah’s footstepsBy taking its runners to train in the Kenyan hills British Athletics has one simple aim - to win more medals at major championships
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Great Britain sustain pursuit of excellence with Track World Cup goldGreat Britain’s men’s and women’s pursuit teams both took gold in their finals at the UCI Track World Cup at Lea Valley Velopark
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Chicago Bears fan 'stabbed for praising Green Bay Packers'A Chicago Bears fan says he was stabbed by fellow supporters after he complimented the Green Bay Packers
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Dan Cole back at the coal face and digging deep for a World Cup callThe Leicester prop tells Robert Kitson he is determined to win back his England place after 10 months out recovering from a serious neck injury
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Russian Athletics considering legal action over doping exposéThe Russian Athletics Federation may take legal action after German TV alleged widespread doping and cover-ups among the country’s track and field competitors
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James Guy wins silver at World Short Course ChampionshipsJames Guy twice broke the British record for the 400m freestyle on his way to silver at the World Short Course Championships in Doha
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Luke Donald fires a second-round 63 to lead Nedbank from Ross FisherLuke Donald fired a nine-under-par second round of 63 to lead the Nedbank Challenge by two shots from his fellow Englishman Ross Fisher
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Horse racing tips: Saturday 6 DecemberSaturday tips: Balbriggan is rated the best bet of the day in the Becher Chase over the Grand National fences at Aintree
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Nicky Henderson issues an upbeat bulletin on Sprinter SacreBritain’s top-rated chaser is working well on the Lambourn gallops and still has Kempton’s Christmas meeting as a target
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Lindsey Vonn to make return at Lake Louise after year out injuredThe 2010 Olympic downhill champion Lindsey Vonn is set to make her return after a year out injured at her favourite resort of Lake Louise
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Mouritz Botha leaving Saracens for Super Rugby’s Sharks in DurbanThe former England lock Mouritz Botha, who was born in South Africa, has signed a deal with the Sharks and will leave on 1 January
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The sports quiz of the week: Chelsea, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Robbie Keane
This week's quiz has been to York for snooker, Salisbury for football, Los Angeles for soccer and Europe for memories
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Football in briefThe Leicester manager, Nigel Pearson, said he will not apologise to fan, while Everton’s Ross Barkley has adapted to being targeted by opponents
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Liverpool not considering selling Mario Balotelli despite FA chargeLiverpool do not expect Mario Balotelli to leave Anfield in January despite the threat of a Football Association punishment adding to his problematic start with the club
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Chicago Bears fan 'stabbed for praising Green Bay Packers'A Chicago Bears fan says he was stabbed by fellow supporters after he complimented the Green Bay Packers
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Borussia Dortmund off the bottom after beating Hoffenheim 1-0Last season’s runners-up Borussia Dortmund climbed off the foot of the table by beating Hoffenheim 1-0 on Friday, their second victory in 11 Bundesliga games
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West Ham fearful over Diafra Sakho in Africa Cup of NationsSam Allardyce has said he does not trust Senegal’s medical team to look after Diafra Sakho properly during the Africa Cup of Nations
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Joe Hart to sign new contract with Manchester City ‘in the next day’Manuel Pellegrini has revealed that Joe Hart’s lengthy negotiations with Manchester City over a new contract are close to a conclusion
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Everton’s Ross Barkley must cope as a marked man, says Roberto MartínezEverton’s manager, Roberto Martínez, said opposition teams invariably try to make things tough for Ross Barkley
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Newcastle’s Alan Pardew praises ‘really constructive’ Mike AshleyAs he approaches the fourth anniversary of his appointment as Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has said his relationship with Mike Ashley is the basis of his success
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Arsène Wenger to give Arsenal ‘leader’ Alexis Sánchez a restArsène Wenger praised Alexis Sánchez for his goals and powers of recovery but the striker needs a break
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José Mourinho claims Newcastle United raise game when facing ChelseaJosé Mourinho said he expected a stern test at Newcastle United because: ‘When they see the Chelsea shirts, they play the game of their lives’
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Dan Cole back at the coal face and digging deep for a World Cup callThe Leicester prop tells Robert Kitson he is determined to win back his England place after 10 months out recovering from a serious neck injury
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Russian Athletics considering legal action over doping exposéThe Russian Athletics Federation may take legal action after German TV alleged widespread doping and cover-ups among the country’s track and field competitors
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Louis van Gaal praises Southampton but refuses to discuss Ronald KoemanThe Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal, talked of his surprise at Southampton’s high league position but refused to talk about his oposite number
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Arsène Wenger to give Arsenal ‘leader’ Alexis Sánchez a restArsène Wenger praised Alexis Sánchez for his goals and powers of recovery but the striker needs a break
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Dan Cole back at the coal face and digging deep for a World Cup callThe Leicester prop tells Robert Kitson he is determined to win back his England place after 10 months out recovering from a serious neck injury
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British athletes with altitude look to follow in Mo Farah’s footstepsBy taking its runners to train in the Kenyan hills British Athletics has one simple aim - to win more medals at major championships
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Egregious you say?In today’s Fiver: Manuel Pellegrini doesn’t channel his anger; Dave Whelan keeps digging, and Sean Dyche v eight-year-old hamstring-twang
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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink relishes being tested as novice Burton managerAfter a difficult introduction to life as Burton’s manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink tells Stuart James that being at an ambitious League Two club is a great opportunity
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Western Sydney Wanderers players accused of high-fives as Ali Abbas carried off injured - video
Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold has accused two Wanderers players of high-fiving after Ali Abbas was carried off injured. Abbas is set to miss the rest of the season and possibly more after the heavy challenge from Western Sydney's Iacopo La Rocca
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Football Weekly: live in London - video
Just days after winning an FSF award, the Football Weekly pod squad went on the road to Logan Hall in central London for their biggest live show yet
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Manchester City returning to last year's standard, says Manuel Pellegrini – video
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini and Sunderland's Gus Poyet react to City's 4-1 win at the Stadium of Light
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Michael Clarke leads tributes at Phillip Hughes's funeral – video
Family and friends gather in their hometown of Macksville, Australia, to mourn the death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes
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Phillip Hughes remembered at Macksville funeral – in picturesFamily and friends of Australian cricketer Philip Hughes have gathered with residents of his home town to remember the player’s life
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Macksville locals pay tribute to Phillip Hughes – video
Macksville locals Wally Sweet and Steve Bailey talk about the passing of hometown cricketer Phillip Hughes, ahead of the funeral on Wednesday at his former school, with thousands expected to attend.
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José Mourinho hails Chelsea’s unbeaten season - video
Chelsea manager José Mourinho looks ahead to his team's match against Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday
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South Africa’s cricket and rugby teams look forward to Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup match – video
Springboks forward Flip van der Merwe and batsman Hashim Amla look ahead to the Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup T20 match on Friday in Johannesburg
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Arsène Wenger: Thierry Henry is an Arsenal man –- video
Arsène Wenger says striker Thierry Henry will certainly have a role at Arsenal during his career in the future
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Steven Gerrard offered a contract extension at Liverpool, says Brendan Rodgers – video
Brendan Rogers confirms that midfielder Steven Gerrard has been offered a contract extension at Liverpool
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Andy Townsend | The GalleryThe ITV commentator’s Tactics Truck returns and he also stars as Mr Motivator and a white van driver
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Manuel Pellegrini hails Manchester City’s 3-0 win against Southampton – video
Managers Manuel Pellegrini and Ronald Koeman give their reactions after Manchester City beat Southampton 3-0 at St Mary's Stadium
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Mark Webber involved in horror crash in WEC São Paulo race – video
Australian race driver has been involved in a serious crash at a World Endurance Championship race in Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Swansea's Garry Monk disappointed with 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace - video
Swansea manager Garry Monk says he is disappointed after his team failed to secure a win against Crystal Palace on Saturday
Rugby union Sam Burgess’s immense talent will best serve England in the centres