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2013
Articles from 13th Jan 2013
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Allen sets up Robertson Masters clash
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Neil Robertson and Mark Allen will meet in the quarter-finals of the Betfair Masters after beginning their bids for glory with highly contrasting wins. Read
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Waites eases to BDO title
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Scott Waites cruised to his first BDO World Championship title after beating Tony O'Shea 7-1 in a one-sided final. Read
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I won't pull out of tackles - Kompany
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has vowed to not change his approach to tackling after his red card in the 2-0 win at Arsenal. Read
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Robertson fights back to see off Ding
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Defending champion Neil Robertson pulled out all the stops to make it through his first-round Betfair Masters tie on Sunday afternoon, winning the last three frames to beat Ding Junhui 6-5. Read
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City edge past Gunners
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Manchester City closed back up on Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester United with a 2-0 win at Arsenal - where both sides finished with 10 men. Read
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Tigers still in the hunt
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Leicester will need to beat four-time European champions Toulouse at Welford Road next Sunday in their quest for a prized Heineken Cup quarter-final place after drawing 15-15 with Ospreys. Read
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Van Persie helps United edge past rivals
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Striker Robin van Persie came out on top in the battle of the Premier League's top scorers as Manchester United emerged from a tricky test unscathed in a 2-1 win against arch-rivals Liverpool. Read
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Suspect package found near Emirates
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Police found what they described as a "suspect package" in a car park close to the Emirates Stadium and cordoned off the ground for almost half an hour prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City. Read
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Magpies close in on Remy signing
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Newcastle have reached an agreement in principle to sign striker Loic Remy from Marseille. Read
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Patel puts success in perspective
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Samit Patel knows from bitter experience how hard it is to beat India's one-day side on home soil, but after finally tasting success the all-rounder is desperate for more. Read
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Lambert won't panic over Villa crisis
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says he will not press the panic button - but statistics would suggest he has every right to after his side slipped into the Barclays Premier League bottom three. Read
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Adkins hails Saints 'maturity'
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Southampton manager Nigel Adkins believes a "growing maturity" among his players is responsible for their upturn in fortunes in the Barclays Premier League. Read
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McDermott: Don't write us off
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Reading manager Brian McDermott warned the rest of the Barclays Premier League not to write his side off after their dramatic comeback victory over West Brom. Read
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O'Brien signs new Hammers deal
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
West Ham have confirmed defender Joey O'Brien has signed a new contract to keep him at the club until 2016. Read
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Flitcroft appointed at Barnsley
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
David Flitcroft has been handed the Barnsley manager's job on a permanent basis. Read
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Cycling chief wants 'facts' from Lance
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Brian Cookson, the president of British Cycling, has urged Lance Armstrong to name names and tell all when he addresses the damning doping accusations against him this week. Read
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Andy prime for Australian win - Rusedski
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Former British number one Greg Rusedski believes Andy Murray can make history and win the Australian Open this month. Read
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Waites and O'Shea book final spots
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Third seed Scott Waites raced to a 6-1 win over newcomer Richie George in just over an hour to book his place in the final of the BDO World Championship at Lakeside, where he will meet Tony O'Shea. Read
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McCall - We're making our mark
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Saracens head coach Mark McCall thinks his team came of age in the Heineken Cup with the "fantastic" 37-28 win over Racing Metro in France. Read
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Black Caps staring defeat in the face
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
New Zealand were heading for a second innings defeat in a row as they crumbled to 47 for six on the second day of the second and final Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth. Read
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Martinez rues Ramis blow
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez fears Ivan Ramis has suffered a cruciate ligament injury that could end his season. Read
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Allardyce makes case for new defenders
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce signalled his intention to launch an emergency recruitment drive for defenders after seeing his injury-hit side crash 3-0 at Sunderland. Read
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Jamieson can follow Grace's lead
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
One year on from last-man-in Branden Grace winning the Volvo Golf Champions, Scotland's Scott Jamieson could well do exactly the same thing at Durban Country Club on Sunday. Read
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McDermott full of praise for Royals
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Reading manager Brian McDermott hailed the "phenomenal character, desire and resilience" of his side after their stunning 3-2 victory over West Brom. Read
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Redknapp ready to recruit
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
QPR boss Harry Redknapp is still looking to add players to his squad in a bid to secure Barclays Premier League survival. Read
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Benitez sees Chelsea improvement
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez claimed Chelsea have improved under his stewardship after watching the Blues hammer Stoke 4-0 at the Britannia Stadium. Read
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Lambert: Halsey will be embarrassed
Jan 13 2013 | National Sport
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert claims referee Mark Halsey will be "embarrassed" at the penalty award which doomed his side to a 1-0 home defeat against Southampton in the Barclays Premier League relegation battle. Read
