Turkey 1-2 Czech Republic

The visitors sit joint top of Group A after two games thanks to their second win of the campaign, while Fatih Terim's side fall to the foot of the table Borek Dockal struck the winner as the Czech Republic maintained their unbeaten start to Euro 2016 qualifying with a 2-1 victory over Turkey.  The Sparta Prague midfielder latched onto a low cross from Pavel Kaderabek two minutes before the hour and fired beyond Tolga Zengin from 12 yards to...

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Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay

The forward returned to action with the national team following his ban after biting Giorgio Chiellini and it was his volley which bounced off of Hassan Muath Fallatah and in  Luis Suarez played a leading role on his return to international action as Uruguay drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in a friendly on Friday.  The Barcelona man was initially banned from "all football-related activity" following a bite on Italy's Giorgio Chiellini at...

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Belgium 6-0 Andorra

Three goals in either half, including strikes apiece for Divock Origi and Nacer Chadli, eased the hosts to a comfortable triumph over Group B's minnows Belgium equalled their highest-ever European Championship qualifier victory with a 6-0 annihilation of Andorra on Friday.  Kevin De Bruyne gave the visitors a taste of the battering they were in for when he struck the woodwork in the first minute, beginning a string of attacks which Andorra...

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Italy 2-1 Azerbaijan

Giorgio Chilellini went from hero to zero then back to hero again as Italy survived late drama to beat Euro 2016 qualification Group H minnows Azerbaijan 2-1 on Friday.  Much of the pre-match discussion had centered on Italy's striking options, with coach Antonio Conte calling up Graziano Pelle at Mario Balotelli's expense for the Euro 2016 qualifying Group H clash at the Stadio Renzo Barbera in Palermo.  However, Chiellini stole the...

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Wales 0-0 Bosnia

Gareth Bale drew a rare blank for Wales as Bosnia-Herzegovina battled hard for a goalless draw at Cardiff City Stadium in Euro 2016 qualifying.  The flying winger had scored 11 times in his last 16 international matches and went into Friday's game having netted five goals and provided as many assists for Real Madrid this term.  However, Everton defender Muhamed Besic was one of the Bosnia players who kept him under wraps and Wales were...

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Netherlands 3-1 Kazakhstan

Netherlands had to wait until the dying minutes to get their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign back on track with a 3-1 win over Kazakhstan in Amsterdam on Friday.  The Dutch had started Group A with a 2-1 defeat to the Czech Republic last month and coach Guus Hiddink expressed a desire to see his side produce a victory with a performance to match in the build-up to this fixture.  However, Renat Abdulin's headed goal in the 17th minute threatened...

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Warriors 120-105 Lakers

Klay Thompson scored 25 points and backcourt-mate Stephen Curry added 20, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 120-105 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.  Kobe Bryant, playing his first game at Staples Center since Dec. 10, 2013, scored 15 points in 23 minutes before sitting out the fourth quarter. The two-time scoring champion appeared in only six games last season because of a ruptured Achilles tear and a...

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Juve & Roma to battle for Balanta

Eder Alvarez Balanta, the 21-year-old Colombian international, is said to be a January target for both Serie A clubs as they look to expand their options at the centre of defence ...

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Slovakia 2-1 Spain

Miroslav Stoch's dramatic late winner condemned Spain to a first qualifying loss in eight years as Slovakia earned a shock 2-1 victory.  Reigning European champions Spain had not lost a qualification game since a 2-0 reverse in Sweden back in October 2006, but Stoch's 87th minute header gave Jan Kozak's side all three points in Thursday's Euro 2016 qualifier in Zilina.   Iker Casillas' blunder had allowed Juraj Kucka to put Slovakia...

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England 5 - 0 San Marino

There was never any question whether Roy Hodgson's side would win this European Championship qualifier, just a case of how many they would score.  San Marino are ranked 208th in the world - joint bottom alongside Bhutan - and did well to restrict England to just a 5-0 win in the Group E clash at Wembley.  The country with a population of 32,576 - roughly the same as Fleet, Coalville and Leighton Buzzard - held firm until the 24th minute,...

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Arsenal set £55m for Edinson Cavani bid.

rsenal are considering a bid for Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani in the January transfer window. comment on this po...

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Simone Zaza : Balotelli is no threat

Italy forward Simone Zaza has stressed that he does not see Mario Balotelli as a threat to his place in the national team.  Zaza made his Italy debut in Antonio Conte's first match in charge, a 2-0 friendly win against Netherlands in September, and the Sassuolo man then netted against Norway in Italy's opening Euro 2016 qualifier.  His partnership with Ciro Immobile has looked exciting and at the moment, the pair are keeping Balotelli...

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Everton John Stones ruled for FOURTEEN weeks

The Toffees youngster requires surgery on an ankle injury sustained in the 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford last Sunday.  The 20-year-old damaged ankle ligaments in the dying embers of the Premier League clash as he helped Roberto Martinez's team go in search of an equaliser...

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soccer Arsenal icon Patrick Vieira was keen to join Tottenham.

soccer Arsenal icon Patrick Vieira was keen to join Tottenham.Arsenal icon Patrick Vieira was keen to join Tottenham late in his career, former Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has sensationally claimed.French midfielder Vieira spent nine years at Arsenal, where he led the club to three Premier League titles.The former Gunners captain was ready to play for Tottenham, though, despite the animosity between the two north London rivals.Redknapp thought...

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Agent:Fabio Borini happy at Liverpool,Liverpool forward Fabio Borini's agent claims the player is happy at Anfield and is not looking to find another club.

The 23-year-old Italian turned down moves to Sunderland, where he spent last season on loan, and QPR in the summer despite being told his first-team chances with the Reds would be limited.  Borini has made just one start and two substitute appearances - one of which came in the Champions League against Ludogorets – so far this term, but his agent Marco de Marchi insists there are no plans to look at moving him on.  "At this moment I am...

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Jozy Altidore:I will leave Sunderland in the January transfer window

Jozy Altidore says he will look to leave Sunderland in the January transfer window if he fails to secure regular first-team football.  The 24-year-old has made only four substitute appearances in the Premier League this season but started in both of the club’s League Cup fixtures and scored in the 2-1 defeat at home to Stoke City in September.  Altidore insists a priority is to remain part of the United States national team and believes...

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Suns 100-88 Flamengoin

Isiah Thomas scored 18 points, and the Phoenix Suns beat Flamengo 100-88 in an exhibition on Wednesday night.  Eric Bledsoe had 15 points for the Suns, who play their first NBA preseason game on Friday night against Denver. Gerald Green and Markieff Morris each scored 13.  Phoenix shot 50 percent (37 for 74) from the field, compared to 39.1 percent (27 for 69) for the Brazilian club team.  Marcelinho Machado scored 16 for Flamengo,...

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Denver Nuggets 114-101 Oklahoma City Thunder

Timofey Mozgov scored 20 points, Ty Lawson had 12 and the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 114-101 in an exhibition game on Wednesday night.  Mozgov made all eight of his shots from the field. He added eight rebounds and three blocks, including a first-quarter stuff of Kevin Durant that momentarily left the Thunder star sprawled on the floor.  Durant had 11 points in 12 minutes, swishing his only 3-point attempt.  Steven...

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Washington Wizards 94-89 New Orleans Pelicans in a preseason

John Wall scored 14 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 94-89 preseason win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.  Otto Porter had 12 points for Washington, which shot 49 percent from the field. Bradley Beal and Kevin Seraphin each had 11 points.  The Wizards grabbed the lead with a 12-1 run in the final minutes at the Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.  Eric Gordon had 15 points for New Orleans,...

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Philadelphia 76ers 106-92 Charlotte Hornets in a preseason

Nerlens Noel had 10 points, nine rebounds and three blocked shots in his first home game with the Philadelphia 76ers, who beat the Charlotte Hornets 106-92 in a preseason matchup on Wednesday night.  Noel was acquired in a 2013 draft night trade with New Orleans for All-Star point guard Jrue Holiday. He played 31 minutes in his second game after he missed last season with a torn ACL.  Philadelphia had six players score in double figures....

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Real Madrid to bid for De Gea

Real Madrid are set to make a January bid for Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea. The Spain international's performances this season have impressed Carlo Ancelotti who wants the 23-year-old at the Bernabeu.  Source: Daily Expre...

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I am done with Ike Uche says Keshi

The Nigeria coach has accused the Villareal man of turning down the opportunity to play for his country and would never be invited again  Nigeria interim coach Stephen Keshi has told journalists to stop asking the reason for the absence of striker Ikechukwu Uche from his team as he disclosed that the Villareal man turned down an opportunity to return last month.  Keshi said that he would never beg Uche to play for the Super Eagles in...

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Jordan Henderson set to sign new deal for Liverpool.

Jordan Henderson has revealed he has every intention to sign a new contract with Liverpool, after it emerged that the club have opened talks with their vice-captain.  The England midfielder declared his intention to remain with the Anfield club comment on this po...

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The Denver Nuggets forward has agreed to a four-year, $50 million contract extension

High-flying Kenneth Faried received quite a raise for elevating his game last season. The Denver Nuggets forward has agreed to a four-year, $50 million contract extension, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke Tuesday night on condition of anonymity because the team has yet to announce the deal. Denver had until Oct. 31 to negotiate a new contract for Faried or he would have become a restricted free...

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DeMar DeRozan:my best is yet to come

While working on his game this summer, Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan went back to the basics. Eager to improve his left-handed dribbling and ability to finish plays, DeRozan ate with his weaker left hand, used it to pick up items around the house, and even sat down regularly to write out the alphabet with his infant daughter. "I was doing it every day in the summer," DeRozan said. "It looked like my daughter's writing. That gave me something to do...

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Alba Berlin 94-93 San Antonio

Jamel McLean made a running bank shot as time expired to give Alba Berlin a 94-93 victory over NBA champion San Antonio on Wednesday night in the Spurs' exhibition opener.  McLean, the American forward who played at Tulsa and Xavier, had 18 points for eight-time German champion Alba.  Tony Parker scored 28 points for the Spurs. Tim Duncan had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Kawhi Leonard had 14 points.  The Spurs will face six-time...

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Ferguson: Kagawa right to leave United for Dortmund

Alex Ferguson has insisted that he was "happy" with Shinji Kagawa during their time together at Manchester United but nonetheless backed the attacking midfielder's decision to return to Borussia Dortmund . The Scot signed the Japan international from BVB in the summer of 2012 and, despite showing flashes of his ability during his first year at Old Trafford, Kagawa became a bit-part player last season under Ferguson's successor, David Moyes,...

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Markovic: I need more time:The Serbia international has yet to fire for the Reds since his €25 million summer move but believes that his acclimatisation is progressing slowly but surely

Liverpool winger Lazar Markovic is adamant that fans have yet to see his true potential in the Premier League.  The Serbia international arrived at Anfield in a €25 million deal from Primeira Liga champions Benfica this summer after impressing in his one season in Portugal.  Markovic has made just two Premier League starts since moving to Merseyside, with Reds boss Brendan Rodgers choosing to bed the 20-year-old in slowly.  The...

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BIG BLOW FOR ARSENAL:Mesut Ozil out for three months

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has been ruled out of action for three months with a knee injury, the Germany national team have announced.  German national team medical staff predict the 25-year-old will be unavailable for "10-12 weeks" due to a ligament tear in his left knee, although Arsenal have since released a statement insisting that the club will make further assessments and that "it is too early to say how long Ozil may be out of...

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kaka called for friendlies

The 32-year-old has been called up for next week's friendlies against Argentina and Japan in the place of Cruzeiro's Ricardo Goulart. It is his first since March 2013.  In one aspect, it is an encouraging and relieving sign that the former AC Milan and Real Madrid star is finding his form.  The move could well prove to be a shrewd one from the Brazil coach. This is a critical time for international football's most successful nation....

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Cech:I will leave Stamford Bridge if the situation does not change:The 32-year-old is unhappy with his role as second-choice goalkeeper behind Thibaut Courtois

Petr Cech has indicated that he will leave Chelsea if he remains the club’s second-choice goalkeeper.  The 32-year-old has featured only twice this season, with Jose Mourinho preferring Thibaut Courtois in both the Premier League and Champions League.  Cech had been Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper for 10 seasons since his arrival from Rennes in 2004 and insists he is not prepared to stay on the bench at Stamford Bridge this term....

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MANCHESTER UNITED STILL KEEN ON CUADRADO

Should Dani Alves stay with Barcelona next season, Manchester United will look to bring in the Fiorentina winger as they look to bolster their options for width. Source: Daily Star comment on this po...

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Agent:Ray Allen uncertain about his future.

the agent for free-agent shooting guard Ray Allen says his client has not decided whether to continue his NBA career.  Agent Jim Tanner posted a statement on Twitter saying the 39-year-old Allen remains uncertain about his future. Tanner felt the need to comment following rumors Allen signed with the Cavaliers.  Allen has played 19 seasons in the league, the past two with Miami. When LeBron James re-signed with Cleveland this summer...

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Kings 113-106 Raptors:DeMarcus Cousins gave the victory to kings with 19 points and 12 rebounds

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — DeMarcus Cousins had 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 113-106 victory over the Toronto Raptors in a preseason game Tuesday night.  Cousins, who played about 17 minutes, had 13 points in the third quarter when the Kings (1-1) used a 33-26 advantage to take an 89-76 lead into the fourth.  Kyle Lowry had 25 points and six assists and DeMar DeRozan had 23 points for Toronto (1-1), which...

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Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-94 in the teams' preseason opener on Tuesday night

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 20 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-94 in the teams' preseason opener on Tuesday night.  David Lee had 13 points and Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Nemanja Nedovic each scored 12. Curry fouled out with 7:18 left in the third quarter on a three-point play by Chris Paul that tied the score at 68.  Blake Griffin had 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Clippers,...

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Uefa Ban FIGC chief Carlo Tavecchio for six months

The 71-year-old has also been ordered to hold an event to raise awareness of racism in Italy as a result of his controversial comments earlier this year  Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Carlo Tavecchio has been banned from holding a position as a Uefa official for six months following the racism storm earlier this year.  Tavecchio caused uproar when he referred to young African players in Italy as "banana eaters" when outlining...

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MANCHESTER CITY KEEN ON MARCO REUS

Manchester City have made an official enquiry for Marco Reus and have asked Borussia Dortmund to keep the club updated on his situation.  Source: Daily Express comment on this po...

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DAVID DE GEA:I ALMOST QUIT MANCHESTER UNITED

David de Gea has hinted that he considering quitting Manchester United after a "difficult" first season.  De Gea was scrutinised during his debut season, having arrived from Atletico Madrid as a £17.8 million replacement for Edwin van der Sar in 2011, and eventually lost his place in the starting line-up.  The goalkeeper, who was named United's Player of the Year last term and produced a man-of-the-match display during the 2-1 win over...

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DAVID VILLA ALMOST COMPLETE MELBOURNE CITY MOVE

David Villa insists that he is completely ready to make his A-League bow with Melbourne City after training with his new club for the first time on Monday.  The Atletico Madrid star left the Spanish capital in the summer and has not featured since his country's final World Cup match.  However, he says he will be prepared to feature against Sydney FC on Saturday as he begins his loan spell in Australia following a move to New York City...

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LIVERPOOL CLOSE TO SIGNING VICTOR VALDES

Liverpool are set to signing Victor Valdes,the former Barcelona goalkeeper set to undergo a medical in the next fortnight,   Valdes is a free agent after running down his contract with the Catalan giants in the summer but has been sidelined since March with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.  Liverpool are confident of wrapping up the signing of the 32-year-old, assuming he can prove his fitness. The Spain international is in the...

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Diego Costa his 26 today

Happy birthday to Diego Costa, who turns 26 today! ...

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5-year-old Gibson play for Utah Jazz

JP Gibson was uncertain when he walked on to the court. The 5-year-old was playing in his first NBA game, so it was understandable.  The Utah Jazz signed JP to a one-day contract Monday and let him play in a team scrimmage at EnergySolutions Arena. He has acute lymphoblastic leukemia. But he loves basketball, and the Jazz decided to do something special for their little fan. JP loves most sports, but basketball is definitely his favorite,”...

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BIG BLOW FOR LAKERS AS NICK YOUNG IS OUT FOR EIGHT WEEKS

Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young will be out for about eight weeks after surgery on his torn thumb ligament. The Lakers say Young had successful surgery Monday. He tore the radial collateral ligament in his right thumb last week in training camp while guarding Kobe Bryant during a drill. Young was the Lakers' leading scorer last season, his first with his hometown team. He scored 17.9 points per game while mostly coming off the bench, entertaining...

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