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Cook urges England batsmen to earn their places

Alastair Cook believes the perfect end to England's winning series in South Africa would be a strong showing from his under-performing top-order batsmen.
England’s captain Alastair Cook arrives for a briefing with teammate Stuart Broad at the end of the third cricket test match against South Africa in Johannesburg

Mascherano accepts one-year jail term in plea bargain – reports

Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano accepted a one-year prison sentence for tax evasion on Thursday as part of a plea bargain.
Real Madrid v Barcelona – Liga BBVA

Ferrari 2016: Here’s what the future holds for the Prancing Horse

Engineers at Ferrari have come up with a new engine design, albeit the same 1.6L Turbocharged V6 with hybrid electronic systems called the MGU-H & MGU-K.
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European Tour takes shorts in its stride

The European Tour went towards a less formal future by allowing players to practice in shorts for the first time at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf championship.

Norwich sign Scotland striker Naismith from Everton

Norwich City have signed Scotland striker Steven Naismith from Everton on a three-and-a-half-year deal, the Premier League clubs said on Tuesday.
Steven Naismith

Liverpool vs Manchester United: Five Talking Points

Here are five talking points from the Liverpool vs Manchester United game which saw Wayne Rooney help the Red Devils to an important 1-0 derby win.
Liverpool v Manchester United – Barclays Premier League

Spalletti fails to inspire Roma, Juventus win 10th in a row

New coach Luciano Spalletti failed to inspire AS Roma as they were held 1-1 at home by bottom club Verona on his debut on Sunday.
Football Soccer – AS Roma v Hellas Verona – Italian Serie A

Rooney goal gives Man Utd victory over Liverpool

Wayne Rooney smashed home Manchester United's winning goal to give his side a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in an otherwise drab derby at Anfield on Sunday.
Liverpool v Manchester United – Barclays Premier League

Real Madrid’s Bale sustains suspected calf injury

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale was forced to withdraw from Sunday's La Liga game at home to Sporting Gijon with what looked like another calf injury.
Real Madrid v Sporting Gijon – Spanish Liga BBVA

South Africa ditch spinner Piedt for third test

South Africa spinner Dane Piedt was released from the test squad, a sign that the hosts will field four fast bowlers in the third test against England.
South Africa’s Piedt bowls during the first cricket test match in Durban

Olympics: Dead fish wash up on shores of Rio bay

Thousands of dead fish washed up on the shores of Rio's Guanabara Bay, not far from where events are being held at this year's Olympics Games.
File photo of dead fish pictured on the banks of the Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro

Townsend exactly type of player Watford need – Flores

Tottenham winger Andros Townsend is exactly the type of player Watford need, manager Quique Sanchez Flores said ahead of their EPL clash vs Southampton.
Tottenham Hotspur v AS Monaco – UEFA Europa League Group Stage – Group J