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2010
Articles from 31st Jan 2010
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Afridi handed two-match ban
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Shahid Afridi has been suspended for two Twenty20 internationals after television cameras caught him biting the ball during his side's two-wicket defeat to Australia in Perth. Read
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Controversy mars Australia win
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Australia completed a 5-0 series whitewash after a two-wicket defeat of Pakistan at the WACA in a match marred by allegations of ball tampering. Read
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Cool Karlsson clinches Qatar Masters
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Robert Karlsson produced a bogey-free final round seven-under-par 65 to win the Commercialbank Qatar Masters by three strokes in Doha. Read
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England coach gets Windies permission
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
England bowling coach Ottis Gibson is one step closer to taking over as head coach of his native West Indies after being given permission by the England and Wales Cricket Board to hold talks over the post. Read
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Welsh glory for Higgins
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
John Higgins claimed his second totesport.com Welsh Open title with a 9-4 victory over defending champion Ali Carter in the final at the Newport Centre. Read
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Benitez: No truth in Juventus talk
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has dismissed claims he has already agreed a deal to take over at Juventus at the end of the season and repeated his long-term commitment to the Reds. Read
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United sweep Gunners aside at Emirates
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Manchester United moved to within a point of Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea as title rivals Arsenal were swept aside 3-1 at Emirates Stadium. Read
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Cahill back to his best - Moyes
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Everton boss David Moyes feels that Tim Cahill's second headed goal of the week shows the midfielder is fully back in the groove. Read
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Bruce: We will be all right
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will not bow to the pressure of the toughest spell of his reign to date. Read
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Benitez coy over Hicks visit
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is too intelligent not to have drawn his own conclusions over the significance of the surprise visit of co-owner Tom Hicks to Anfield on Sunday but he side-stepped questions over what implications it had for himself. Read
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Gill: United will not sell Old Trafford
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Manchester United chief executive David Gill is adamant Old Trafford and the club's Carrington training base will never be sold to raise funds. Read
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O'Neill delighted by Agbonlahor
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill claimed Gabriel Agbonlahor was a worthy matchwinner in Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham. Read
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Kear hails hard-working Wildcats
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Wakefield coach John Kear hailed his side's grit after watching the Wildcats begin their Engage Super League campaign with a hard-fought 18-10 win over Harlequins. Read
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Zola looks forward to McCarthy arrival
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola believes Benni McCarthy will provide the perfect tonic for the Barclays Premier League relegation battlers. Read
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McCarthy: Wolves good value for point
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy felt his side fully deserved their point - and perhaps more - after twice coming from behind to draw at fellow strugglers Hull on Saturday. Read
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Moyes plays down European prospects
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
David Moyes believes it is still "a long shot" that Everton will qualify for Europe this season. Read
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Benitez still sees room for improvement
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez had mixed feelings about his team's performance in the 2-0 victory over Bolton at Anfield but saw plenty of positives. Read
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Blues give up on Pav
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has admitted defeat in his attempts to sign Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko. Read
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Ancelotti: Terry is captain fantastic
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that John Terry will remain captain of the club despite allegations regarding the defender's private life. Read
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Australia restrict tourists
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Australia require 213 runs to complete a series clean sweep over Pakistan after the tourists were bowled out for 212 in the last over of the fifth and final one-day international at the WACA. Read
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No reason to leave United - Rooney
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney insists there is "no reason" for him to want to move away from Old Trafford. Read
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City continue Johnson chase
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Manchester City are believed to have made an increased bid for Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson. Read
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Murray beaten by master Federer
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Roger Federer inflicted a straight sets defeat on Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open on Sunday to deny the Scot a maiden grand slam title. Read
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Wolves boss McCarthy tight-lipped over Stephen Hunt
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy remained non-committal on the subject of Stephen Hunt after being given a first-hand demonstration of the Hull winger's virtues. Read
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Murray maintains faith in Slam pursuit
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Andy Murray believes he is getting closer to breaking his grand slam duck despite suffering a straight sets defeat to Roger Federer in the final of the Australian Open. Read
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Adebayor on target in Pompey defeat
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
Emmanuel Adebayor scored for the first time since his return from the African Nations Cup as Manchester City closed to within a point of fourth-spot following their 2-0 victory over Portsmouth. Read
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Capello to decide Terry future soon
Jan 31 2010 | National Sport
England manager Fabio Capello is expected to make a decision on John Terry's captaincy of the national team well in advance of England's next match. Read
