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England v South Africa: Graeme Swann’s spin can give hosts the edge

Don’t get sloppy and think you only have to turn up to win. If we are over-confident we will lose to South Africa in the three-Test series that begins on Thursday. We played well and deserved to beat Australia but … read more »

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New Mancini deal key for Manchester City’s stability – Toure

Yaya Toure believes Roberto Mancini’s five-year contract at Manchester City displays the club’s willingness to build success through stability. Mancini agreed a new deal on Monday night worth £7.5 million-a- year (Dh42.7m) to make him the highest paid manager in … read more »

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Gerrard named in UEFA Euro 2012 team

England captain Steven Gerrard has been named in UEFA’s team of the tournament from Euro 2012. The Liverpool midfielder is the only Englishman to be included in the 23-man team alongside 10 members of the Spain squad, who retained their … read more »

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Arsenal’s Wilshere to miss England’s first World Cup qualifiers

Arsenal and England star Jack Wilshere has been ruled out until September and will miss out on the start of the Premier League season as well as two World Cup qualifying games. The midfielder has been hailed as England’s midfield … read more »

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Andrea Pirlo’s Panenka penalty had underlining meaning

Andrea Pirlo has revealed he chipped his penalty in Italy’s shootout win over England to put pressure on Roy Hodgson’s side. The Azzurri dominated their Euro 2012 quarter-final in Kiev but after 120 minutes and no goals, England were handed … read more »

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Rooney failed to live up to Euro 2012 expectation

Roy Hodgson admits Wayne Rooney failed to live up to the hype as England crashed out of Euro 2012 but insists the fitness of the striker was not an issue. Head coach Hodgson was aware of the pressure on Rooney … read more »

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England beat West Indies to win lone T20

England beat the West Indies by seven wickets to win the lone Twenty20 international at Trent Bridge here on Sunday. World Twenty20 champions England, set 173 to win, finished on 173 for three with Alex Hales making an England best … read more »

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EURO 2012: Why this could be England’s year

England are far from fab, but former Manchester United and Aston Villa boss Ron Atkinson tells Sport360° why they could yet taste glory at Euro 2012. Here is what “Big Ron” had to say… Now that they are in the … read more »

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Euro 2012: Criticism drives England skipper Gerrard

Steven Gerrard believes England have defied their many critics after securing top spot in Group D with a 1-0 defeat of Euro 2012 co-hosts Ukraine. Gerrard delivered the cross as the returning Wayne Rooney headed home from point-blank range for … read more »

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Euro 2012: Rooney returns to see England into last eight

Ukraine 0 England 1 (Rooney, 48) Wayne Rooney scored his first goal at an international tournament for eight years as England beat Ukraine 1-0 to reach the last eight at Euro 2012, but his performance, like his team’s, was laboured. … read more »

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Rugby: South Africa v England Preview

Captain Chris Robshaw believes England can create their own piece of rugby history in Saturday’s second Test. England must win to stay alive in the three-match series but South Africa have lost just once in the last 10 years in … read more »

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Euro 2012: England eliminates Sweden thanks to Walcott and Welbeck

KIEV — Theo Walcott finally got his chance at the European Championship, and he only needed three minutes to make it count. Walcott scored shortly after coming on as a substitute and then set up Danny Welbeck for a sublime … read more »

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Cricket: South Africa unchanged for England Tests

South Africa’s selectors have expressed confidence in the players that won the Test series in New Zealand 1-0 and named an unchanged squad for the tour of England in July and August. South Africa, the No. 2 Test side, can … read more »

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Australia: Players demands are not unreasonable – Clarke

Australia’s captain Michael Clarke does not believe the nation’s cricketers are making unreasonable demands of Cricket Australia in their ongoing pay negotiations. Clarke and his one-day side flew out for England on Thursday with the looming possibility that their Memorandum … read more »

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Australia in England 2012: Player strike would be ‘a disaster’ – George Bailey

Australia’s cricketers will fly out for a one-day tour of England and Ireland on Thursday knowing that time is running out for a new pay deal to be signed. Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) were due to … read more »

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Euro 2012: Samir Nasri’s goal celebration sparks controversy

France coach Laurent Blanc said he did not know who Samir Nasri was targeting when he screamed “Shut your face” after scoring the equaliser in last night’s 1-1 draw with England. The Manchester City midfielder struck in the 39th minute … read more »

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France 1 – 1 England: match report

This was a night of a few concerning points, over losing the ball, defending deep and lacking sufficient guile, but ultimately this was a night of one very good point. England hit the Group D ground running, not stumbling, drawing … read more »

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France v England: EURO 2012 Preview

England look to open their EURO 2012 account with a win over dark horses France despite the absence of Wayne Rooney. Date: Monday 11th June 2012 Venue: Donbass Arena Capacity: 52,518 Kick Off: 17:00 Referee: N.Rizzoli Probable Line Ups: France: … read more »

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Kevin Pietersen retires from all international limited overs cricket

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has announced his retirement from international one-day cricket. The 31-year-old has raised eyebrows by confirming his decision to step down from limited overs cricket while in the middle of England’s Test series with the West Indies. … read more »

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Arsenal plan Salomon Kalou swoop

Arsenal are reportedly preparing a late attempt to sign Salomon Kalou. The striker, who was was recently released by Chelsea, had been expected to join German club Schalke on a free transfer. However, the Gunners could now land the 26-year-old … read more »

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Britain’s most gullible groom dumped twice by Kenyan bride

A builder dumped twice by an African bride who used him to get a UK visa has denied being Britain’s most gullible groom as he prepared to marry a second Kenyan beauty. Tim Reeves, 58, was dumped by Priscila Njenga … read more »

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International friendly: Norway v England Preview

Andy Carroll looms as the likely lead striker for England as they begin their Euro 2012 preparations with a friendly against Norway. The big Liverpool striker, who has just one international goal from three matches and who was heavily criticised … read more »

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Didier Drogba: ‘Fernando Torres Is The Future’

Ian McGarry is good for something after all – he’s just sat down with Didier Drogba and come up with a fairly long, in-depth interview with the departing Chelsea legend. I don’t have a transcript in front of me, but … read more »

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Asia in my life

The links between Asia and Africa and South America have always been present but in our times they have been made invisible by the fact that Europe is still the central mediator of Afro-Asian-Latino discourse. We live under what Satya … read more »

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Manchester United won’t renew Michaal Owen’s contract

Michael Owen is reportedly expected to be released from Manchester United with his current contract set to expire in June. The former Liverpool striker has been plagued with injuries this season, which has resulted in just four appearances for the … read more »

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Ferdinand left out as Terry secures place in England’s Euro 2012 squad

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been handed a surprise call-up for Euro 2012 as Rio Ferdinand was made the big-name casualty in Roy Hodgson’s 23-man England squad. Steven Gerrard has also been confirmed as captain for the tournament. Former England captain Ferdinand … read more »

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John Terry awaits EURO 2012 call

Much has been made of the Chelsea captain and former Three Lions skipper’s possible inclusion after off-field controversy and concerns over his form. Terry is facing a court trial in July, after Euro 2012, for allegedly racially abusing Anton Ferdinand … read more »

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West Indies tour match abandoned

Touring West Indies have had their first tour match of England against Sussex abandoned because of the wet weather. Not much play had been possible over the previous two days because of the conditions. When the sides were permitted to … read more »

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Torres hit hat trick as Chelsea rout QPR 6-1

Chelsea showed its rivals for England’s final Champions League place just how hard they will have to fight to finish in the top four, beating Queens Park Rangers 6-1 today. Although Tottenham returned to fourth place with a 2-0 win … read more »

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