major league soccer
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Soccer, football, whatever you call itFull MLS coverage from the Guardian
soccer
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The Premier League has hit the United States and it tastes goodA deal signed with NBC brings the Premier League into the homes of Americans every Saturday and it is still a brilliant, unvarnished product -
Dyke’s job cuts at the Football Association leave a bitter tasteMore than 100 people have been made unemployed as the governing body looks to ‘reprioritise’ but the chairman should have been fighting his battle withe the Premier League instead
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10 things to look out for this weekendDaley Blind could be the real deal in defence, Tottenham have a task stopping Riyad Mahrez and where will Xherdan Shaqiri fit in for Stoke?
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Club not in market for new striker in this transfer windowManchester United are not actively pursuing a centre forward, with Louis van Gaal content to work with his current options in the position once the transfer window closes on 1 September
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around the world
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Manchester United v Newcastle United: match previewManchester United should be more than capable of beating Newcastle United at Old Trafford after a strong showing in the Champions League on Tuesday
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across the country
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Justin Gatlin on track to be least popular 100m world champion of all timeIf current form is to be believed the American, who has served two bans for doping offences, is set to topple Usain Bolt at the Bird’s Nest Stadium
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The New Orleans Superdome: a great American comeback storyIn the days after Katrina, the Superdome became the symbol of a city falling apart. The stadium’s recovery meant the rest of New Orleans would be back too
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regulars
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Gifs that keep on giving
Gifs that keep on givingThe gifs that keep on giving: Conor McGregor, Barcelona and golfing geniusFeaturing a trio of nutmegs, a treasury of passers, a one-fingered salute, a backheel, fancy feet, an intervention, inconvenient advertising and a three-putt
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Forgotten stories
Forgotten storiesThe forgotten story of ... Steve Merrick, rugby union’s last amateurThe coalminer plucked from the bush to play two Bledisloe Cup Tests turned down the offer of a professional contract in favour of heading straight back home
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video & pictures
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Manchester City's Manuel Pellegrini on Nicolas Otamendi signing – videoManchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini speaks about new signing Nicolas Otamendi from Valencia and the match against Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday
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Everton’s Roberto Martínez prepares for Manchester City clash – videoEverton manager Roberto Martínez looks forward to the match against Manchester City at Goodison Park on Sunday
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Chelsea's José Mourinho on Pedro, Manchester United, and superstition – videoChelsea manager José Mourinho talks about his new signing, Spanish player Pedro. He denies competing with Manchester United for him
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Manchester United's Louis van Gaal denies rift with Ed Woodward – videoManchester United manager Louis van Gaal defends the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward after Pedro joined Chelsea
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Arsène Wenger to focus on improving Arsenal's existing strengths – videoArsenal manager Arsène Wenger says the club’s season will get better and the focus is on improving existing strengths, not buying new players
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Pedro hopes to win 'many titles' with Chelsea – videoChelsea’s new signing from Barcelona, Pedro, has told Chelsea TV that he is happy to be at the club and hopes to win ‘many titles’ with them
the big picture
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Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel dips into SpaThe circuit de Spa-Francorchamps was originally designed by Jules de Thier and Henri Langlois Van Ophem in the 1920s. Its hilly location in the Ardennes Forest and twisting track has made this legendary circuit a favourite with fans and drivers alike. In this picture we can see Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, the nearest challenger to the Mercedes team’s domination so far this season.
Premier League 10 things to look out for this weekend