Sport
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Arsenal's Jack Wilshere: Manchester City gesture over abuse of my kids
Jack Wilshere has revealed he stuck his middle finger up at a group of Manchester City fans because they abused him about his children -
Tim Sherwood thrilled by Tottenham job: 'I bleed the colour of the club'
Tim Sherwood said he was proud and honoured to be the new head coach of Tottenham -
José Mourinho says after heated game Arsenal's players 'like to cry'
Chelsea's manager, José Mourinho, said he preferred 'English blood in football' after a heated 0-0 draw against Arsenal -
Swansea City's Michu set for ankle surgery and facing six weeks out
Swansea City have been dealt a blow, with Michu likely to be sidelined for six weeks because of ankle surgery -
Kevin Pietersen still burns for a turnaround even with Ashes gone
The struggling batsman cut an unhappy figure but says past tough times show there is still a chance to light up the MCG -
Ron Noades, former Crystal Palace and Brentford owner, dies aged 76
Crystal Palace have confirmed the death of their former owner Ron Noades after a battle with lung cancer
Football
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Manchester United's Danny Welbeck cleared to travel for Hull City game
Manchester United are hopeful Danny Welbeck can shake off a knee injury in time to play at Hull City on Boxing Day
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Ron Noades, former Crystal Palace and Brentford owner, dies aged 76
Crystal Palace have confirmed the death of their former owner Ron Noades after a battle with lung cancer -
Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay set for crunch talks with Vincent Tan
Malky Mackay said he was 'deeply upset' by criticism from the club's owner but reiterated he will not resign -
Who is the world's best footballer in 2013?
Barney Ronay: Barcelona's Lionel Messi has been voted the No1 again in the Guardian's list of the top 100 footballers, though it was not as clear-cut this year
Cricket
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Ashes 2013-14: Melbourne dossier
The Melbourne curator's view, the teams, the weather and the MCG in numbers -
Ashes 2013-14: England desperate for fresh hope amid degeneration game
Mike Selvey: The MCG Test may not signal the start of a new era for English cricket but it is surely humane to give Matt Prior a break -
Ashes: Graeme Swann made a brave decision to quit, says Alastair Cook
The England captain Alastair Cook has said that he could see in Graeme Swann's eyes that he had had enough -
Graeme Swann's grandmother says 'something nasty' caused retirement
Graeme Swann's grandmother has blamed an unnamed Australian player for the spinner's retirement, saying that 'something nasty' must have happened
Rugby union
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Welsh regions dispute with union heads for high court with players in limbo
The four Welsh regions have made it clear they will not meet next week's deadline to continue their participation agreement with the Welsh Rugby Union -
Wallabies' James O'Connor linked to Toulon move
Exiled Wallaby James O'Connor looks set to join Toulon next season, putting his 2015 Rugby World Cup in doubt -
Saracens put the wind up champions Leicester to inflict record defeat
A controversial yellow card for Leicester's Graham Kitchener proved the turning point for Saracens inflict a record defeat on the champions
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Bath in form to measure their progress against East Midlands giants
Bath maintained their winning run against Harlequins and are ready to measure their strength against Northampton and Leicester
Motorsports
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At the last minute: Our guide to sporting Christmas gifts, part 2
The best books from Fergie to Zlatan, top DVDs including the Ashes, Andy Murray and The Lions plus games galore -
Le Mans 24 hours winner Allan McNish retires from motor racing
The three-times Le Mans 24 hours winner, Allan McNish, has announced he is to retire from motor racing -
Heard the one about Nigel Mansell playing golf in the Australian Open?
That 1980s Sports Blog: Greg Norman knew Mansell had a low handicap, so he arranged for his friend from F1 to play the tournament as a wildcard
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Add to basket: Our guide to sporting Christmas Gifts, part 1
From a circuit of the Olympic velodrome to a 1966 World Cup onesie, we guide you through the sublime and ridiculous sporting Christmas gifts on offer
Tennis
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Novak Djokovic's search for perfection leads him to Boris Becker
Boris Becker can fine-tune Novak Djokovic's volley and double up as a motivator but he may find it tough to break into the Serb's inner circle
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Novak Djokovic appoints Boris Becker as his new head coach
Novak Djokovic has appointed Boris Becker as his new head coach, the Serbian player has announced -
Andy Murray wins Sports Personality of the Year 2013
26-year-old tennis player scoops award after becoming first British man to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936
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Andy Murray shortest-priced favourite for Sports Personality award
Wimbledon champion is 14-1 on to win BBC award, and host Gary Lineker says Scot may regret not attending ceremony
Golf
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Obama relaxes with a round of golf on holiday in Hawaii – video
Barack Obama relaxes with a round of golf on the third day of a two week family holiday in Hawaii
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George O'Grady: I've paid the price for Sergio García Wentworth comment
The European Tour's chief executive said he regrets using the world 'coloured' that sparked a racism furore -
Nicolas Colsaerts is the hero as Europe fight back for Royal Trophy victory
José María Olazábal has led Europe in a stunning fightback from 7-3 down to beat Asia and win the Royal Trophy 8½–7½ in Guangzhou -
The gifs that keep on giving: slam dunks, golf tricks and genius free-kicks
Featuring slam dunk fails, multitasking trickshots, motorbikes, a very attentive crowd and proof that being high can be really fun
Horse racing
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No weather problems anticipated at Kempton for King George meeting
Ffos Las and Fontwell left close to unraceable after heavy storms but King George looks safe at Kempton -
Goodbye Hollywood Park
Horse racing: Famous Los Angeles racetrack hosts last ever meet as falling attendances and revenues force closure -
Talking Horses: All the latest horse racing news
Tony Paley: Captain Chris ruled out of the King George on Boxing Day -
Dope-testing of horses to be doubled at stables during 2014
The British Horseracing Authority has announced increases in dope-testing at stables and on the track following a policy review
Rugby league
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Cronulla Sharks will benefit from the NRL's velvet-hammer justice
Nick Tedeschi: Dave Smith has punished the club for their substance program but has moved to ensure they live to fight another day -
Steve Prescott obituary
Other lives: England, St Helens and Hull FC rugby league player who raised thousands for charity
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Cronulla Sharks fined $1m, Shane Flanagan suspended over supplements – video
The Cronulla Sharks have been given a proposed $1m fine following the NRL's investigation into the club's 2011 supplements program
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Cronulla Sharks fined $1m and coach suspended over supplements program
Cronulla Sharks have landed a proposed $1m and their coach provisionally suspended following the NRL's investigation into the club’s supplements program
US sport
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Peyton Manning breaks TD record as playoff showdowns loom
NFL: Five things we learned: Peyton Manning breaks TD record; Cowboys vs Eagles and Bears vs Packers set for showdowns; How much longer will Jim Schwartz be Lions coach? -
Dennis Rodman says North Korea trip about basketball not politics - video
Dennis Rodman says he's in North Korea to train their basketball team, not meet with Kim Jong-un
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Robbie Rogers ends insane year with activism and support replacing fear
Robbie Rogers says reaction to his coming out has been opposite of what he expected and he now helps others to overcome prejudice -
Katie Ledecky: 'Gosh, I'm at the Olympics … what's this, I'm winning?'
The American relives with Anna Kessel the moment she stunned the world as a 15-year-old at the Aquatics Centre at the London 2012 Olympics
Boxing
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Stuart Hall stays focused after surprise IBF bantamweight title triumph
Stuart Hall has said he has toned down his partying lifestyle after becoming IBF bantamweight world champion at the age of 33 -
The Joy of Six: Australian sporting villains
Russell Jackson: From a snarling Kevin Muscat to a brawling Olympian, our pick of Aussie sporting rogues -
Vitali Klitschko vacates WBC title to focus on Ukraine 'freedom' fight
Vitali Klitschko, WBC world heavyweight champion, who aims to run for the Ukraine presidency, said he cannot imagine returning to boxing but the 'theoretical possibility' exists -
Amir Khan growing in confidence that Floyd Mayweather fight is likely
Amir Khan's possible fight against Floyd Mayweather could be held in May and Khan said: 'It's the fight I've always been after'
Cycling
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Chris Froome signs new contract with Team Sky for 2014
The Tour de France winner Chris Froome heads a list of 10 riders, including Peter Kennaugh, David López and Ian Stannard, to sign new deals with Team Sky -
Michael Rogers blames failed dope test on contaminated Chinese food
The three-times world time-trial champion said he failed the test shortly after competing in China where food contaminated with clenbuterol is a problem -
Former Sky rider Michael Rogers suspended after failed dope test
Australian rider Michael Rogers has been provisionally suspended following a positive test for the banned anabolic agent clenbuterol -
Most interesting cycling races of 2014
Trevor Ward: Take your pick from riding in the Andalucían mountains, the Scottish Borders, the French Alps or for charity
