Nibali extends his lead at the Giro
Home favourite Vincenzo Nibali strengthened his grip on the Giro d'Italia race lead with a commanding victory in the stage 18 mountain time-trial in the Dolomites today.
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Whelan confident Martinez will stay
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan is increasingly confident FA Cup-winning manager Roberto Martinez will stick with them to lead their bid for promotion back to the Premier League.
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Pardew given vote of confidence by Newcastle
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has been handed the task of dragging the club back into the top half of the Barclays Premier League after holding talks with owner Mike Ashley.
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French Open preview: Nadal dominance to continue
Novak Djokovic poses the most potent threat to Rafael Nadal as he bids for an eighth French Open title.
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Longford introduce trio to face Wicklow
Longford manager Glen Ryan has introduced three championships newcomers to the side for Sunday's Leinster SFC preliminary round clash with Wicklow in Aughrim.
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Ferdinand keen to win more trophies
Rio Ferdinand has set his sights on winning more silverware under David Moyes after signing a one-year contract extension with Manchester United.
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O'Brien to run quartet in Irish 2,000 Guineas
Aidan O'Brien has declared a team of four as he goes for a ninth triumph in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.
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Cork preview
A seven-race jumps card takes place at Cork on Friday evening featuring the Father's Day Racing June 16th Handicap Hurdle.
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Telescope ruled out of Epsom Derby
Telescope has a sore left shin and "won't be running" in the Investec Derby at Epsom on 1 June, said trainer Michael Stoute.
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Froch apology to Kessler over 'kill comments'
Carl Froch has apologised for threatening to "kill" Mikkel Kessler in their IBF super-middleweight fight in London on Saturday night
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Berlin to host 2015 Champions League final
UEFA has announced that the Champions League final in 2015 will take place in Berlin's Olympic Stadium.
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McIlroy plays down rift with McDowell
Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell were back to being friendly rivals as the BMW PGA Championship got under way at Wentworth.
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Hastings backs Wilkinson for Lions
Former British and Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings expects to see Jonny Wilkinson in the fabled red jersey on this summer's tour to Australia.
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Ramos: Bale would fit in at Madrid
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos believes Gareth Bale would be right at home at the Bernabeu.
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Pellegrini's style impresses Zabaletta
Pablo Zabaleta believes Manuel Pellegrini could be a great manager for Manchester City.
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Mullins claims a one-two in Sligo
Willie Mullins claimed a one-two in Sligo's All Sports Betting Tubbercurry Hurdle but needed the intervention of the stewards.
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Visconti claims second Giro win
Giovanni Visconti claimed his second Giro d'Italia stage win inside four days as the Movistar rider again produced a stunning solo ride to blow away his rivals.
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McIlroy tight-lipped on management split
World number two Rory McIlroy refused on Wednesday to confirm reports he had parted company with his management group, Horizon Sports.
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Keane available for England encounter
Robbie Keane will be available for the Republic of Ireland's international friendlies with England in Wembley and Georgia in Dublin, after holding talks with his club LA Galaxy.
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Dettori licence remains at impass
Frankie Dettori's legal representative hopes the licensing committee of the British Horseracing Authority will reconvene in a bid to hasten the rider's return to action.
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