Wednesday, June 18, 2014
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Western Daily Press
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Latest: Glastonbury Festival weather update from Met OfficeWestern Daily PressThe Met Office is more hopeful about the weather for Glastonbury Festival 2014 with the forecast looking dry. The music festival in Somerset has often been known for its wet weather but this year is looking like it might be a drier event. Although the …
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
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Daily Mail
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NEYMAR WATCH: Brazil’s poster boy failed to get the better of Mexico’s dirty …Daily MailNeymar couldn’t help but show his emotions as his nation’s national anthem played – Brazil’s star man burst into tears as the players lined-up before the match and had to wipe his eyes ahead of kick-off. The brilliant number 10 failed to add to his 33 …
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Daily Mail
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Igor Akinfeev has a Rob Green moment as another Fabio Capello World Cup …Daily MailFor Fabio Capello it must have seemed like deja vu as Igor Akinfeev spilled the ball into his own net during Russia’s World Cup opener against South Korea. What seemed like a fairly tepid 25-yard effort from Lee Keun-Ho turned into an absolute disaster …
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BBC Sport
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Victoria Azarenka loses at Eastbourne to Camila GiorgiBBC SportVictoria Azarenka loses at Eastbourne to Camila Giorgi. By Piers Newbery BBC Sport at Eastbourne. Victoria Azarenka suffered a three-set defeat by Italy’s Camila Giorgi on her return from injury in Eastbourne. Giorgi, the world number 42, won 4-6 6-3 7 …
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Daily Star
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Kevin–Prince Boateng “surprised” to be named on bench against USASports MoleKevin–Prince Boateng has admitted that he did not expect to be named on the bench prior to Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to the USA in Group G on Monday night. The Schalke midfielder suggested that Ghana manager Kwesi Appiah had made a mistake by deciding …
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Daily Mail
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Arsenal encouraged in pursuit of Mario Balotelli after Italy striker’s agent …Daily MailMario Balotelli is open to a move to Arsenal after his agent revealed ‘anything is possible’ this summer. The Italy striker, who scored the winner against England in the World Cup on Saturday night, features highly on Arsene Wenger’s shopping list as …
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Daily Mail
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Daniel Sturridge vows to do whatever is required to defeat UruguayDaily MailDaniel Sturridge looked straight out at his audience. Straight in the eye. He measured his words, slowly, to add emphasis. He pronounced every last syllable. ‘I’ll be truthful,’ he said. ‘I am going to do anything in my power to win this next game. I …
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Irish Times (blog)
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From the paper: Fred WesleyIrish Times (blog)The biggest problem with the Fred Wesley interview in today’s paper was that it was nigh on impossible to translate the mighty trombone player’s take on various grooves and sounds into words which made sense on paper. When he talked about how JJ …
Monday, June 16, 2014
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Hollywood Reporter
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[VIDEO] Germany vs Portugal: 2014 FIFA World Cup live scores, blog, highlightsThe RoarToday proved a cakewalk for Germany in a game touted to be one of the toughest. Aside from their sheer control of proceedings, they were given an early leg-up due to Pereira’s early indiscretion giving away the penalty, which Muller capitalised on …
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BBC Sport
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Michael Schumacher: Lukas Podolski tribute to F1 legendBBC SportMichael Schumacher: Lukas Podolski tribute to F1 legend. Lukas Podolski dedicated Germany’s 4-0 World Cup win over Portugal to countryman Michael Schumacher, after news emerged that the Formula 1 legend is no longer in a coma. “He’s a good friend a …
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The Guardian
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USA’s victory over Ghana: five things we learnedThe GuardianBradley could fairly argue that the game plan went out of the window almost as much as Ghana’s did, with the first-minute goal and Jozy Altidore’s injury. Before the game, the smart money was on the USA trying to get a quick and dominant start while …
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Telegraph.co.uk
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Belgium v Algeria, World Cup 2014: as it happenedTelegraph.co.ukWill this team be the greatest thing ever to come out of Belgium? What holds that title at present? Have you been lumbered with Algeria in the office sweepstakes? Send in your thoughts on that and everything else to do with the World Cup to …
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The Independent
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World Cup 2014: ITV and Adrian Chiles forced to broadcast behind reinforced …The IndependentITV’s anchorman, Adrian Chiles, joked that he wanted to keep the cracked glass on show. Speaking to the Evening Standard, Chiles said: “The studio is built over the road so they had to block it all off. We wanted to keep it but they told us the sun …
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Mirror.co.uk
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Games of Thrones season 5: Everything we know so farMirror.co.ukIn episode 8, The Mountain and The Viper, we saw a change in Sansa Stark. She seemed to have become more confident and has joined the Game of Thrones, learning from Lord Petyr Baelish. King’s Landing will be thrown into turmoil. Who will Cersei turn …
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BBC News
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Eight members of ‘ISIS cell’ arrested in SpainBBC NewsSpanish police say they have detained eight people on suspicion of recruiting militants to fight in Syria and Iraq. They suspect the cell of trying to send jihadists to join the militant group ISIS – the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. Militants …
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Daily Mail
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Thomas Vermaelen is just another Manchester United gamble as Arsenal ask for …Daily MailFrom a position as captain, he lost his starting place as a centre half, and could barely make the team as reserve left back. If Vermaelen can recover the form of his earliest years at Arsenal he will be a snip. If not, this is more good money after …
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BBC Sport
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Royal Ascot: Behind the scenes in picturesBBC SportRoyal Ascot: Behind the scenes in pictures. The grandstand at Ascot, completed in 2006 Grand stand: Royal Ascot is a unique British sporting and social event where top racing mixes with high fashion. In June 2013, BBC Sport’s Frank Keogh went behind …
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Norwich loanee Johan Elmander set to join Bastia, thanks to Zlatan IbrahimovicHITCThe former Bolton star – who, in a poll taken by The Guardian, scored the greatest ever Premier League goal – has featured 79 times for his country – regularly as strike partner for world football star Zlatan Ibrahimovic. And, according to Svenskafans …
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Lincolnshire Echo
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Top of the pops: Ella Henderson ‘Ghost’ debut single at number oneLincolnshire EchoLincolnshire’s own Ella Henderson has seen her debut single reach number one in the official UK Top 40 chart. Ella, who released ‘Ghost’ last week, topped the charts when they were announced this evening. The Tetney born singer, who finished sixth in …
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‘Coronation Street’ Newbie Sair Khan Dismisses ‘New Michelle Keegan‘ Claims …Huffington Post UK‘Coronation Street’ newcomer Sair Khan – who has been described as ‘the new Michelle Keegan‘ – has downplayed any similarities between herself and the former ‘Corrie’ star. Earlier this year it was announced that Sair had joined ‘Corrie’ as Alya, the …
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Digital World Cup simulator: Argentina v BosniaTelegraph.co.ukTonight a terrifyingly realistic digital Argentina, captained by a tiny Lionel Messi take on the computer-generated debutants Bosnia-Herzegovina. Join our commentary team of Thom Gibbs and JJ Bull, who bucking the trend, are actually real. Below you …
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The Guardian
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Ronald Koeman confirmed as Southampton’s new managerThe GuardianSouthampton have confirmed the appointment of Ronald Koeman as manager on a three-year contract. Koeman is joined at St Mary’s by his elder brother Erwin, who has been named assistant first-team manager, and Jan Kluitenberg, who will be an assistant …
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CBBC Newsround
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New Prince George walking picturesCBBC NewsroundPrince George has been photographed walking with the help of his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge. His steps were captured on Sunday as princes William and Harry lined up on opposing sides in the Jerudong Trophy at Cirencester Park Polo Club.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
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Telegraph.co.uk
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World Cup 2014: Steven Gerrard insists attacking approach can takeEngland …Telegraph.co.ukSteven Gerrard believes that if England continue to play with the fearless attacking that worried Italy at times in the 2-1 Group D defeat they will “cause any team in the world big problems”. England’s defiant captain defended his team, although he …
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Daily Mail
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World Cup 2014: Karim Benzema scored two as France comfortably beat …SkySportsThe game also saw the first successful usage of goal-line technology in the tournament during France’s second goal – ruling that Honduras goalkeeper Noel Valladares had pushed the ball over the line in the 48th minute. Benzema fired a shot off the post …
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Daily Mail
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Lionel Messi says Argentina must improve despite beating Bosnia-HerzegovinaDaily MailArgentina had taken a lead in the third minute with a touch of fortune, Sead Kolasinac deflecting the ball into his own net, before Messi scored a stunning second after a superb run to make it 2-0. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Argentina fans celebrate …
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Telegraph.co.uk
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Iran v Nigeria, World Cup 2014: liveTelegraph.co.ukFull time: Iran 0 Nigeria 0. Jeers as the whistle goes. They’re coming from the Nigerian fans and are directed towards Iran, what with their negative tactics and all, but Nigeria have only themselves to blame. They never really went for it despite …
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Germany v Portugal: Thomas Müller scores hat-trick after Portuguese capitulate …Telegraph.co.ukMüller, the winner of the Golden Boot at South Africa 2010, put the current holder of the Ballon d’Or firmly in his place by leading Germany to victory against Portugal with the first hat-trick of this World Cup. How Ronaldo must wish he could play in …
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Daily Mail
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Didier Drogba accepts he has to put Ivory Coast before his personal ambitionsDaily MailIvory Coast captain Didier Drogba stressed the need to put the team ahead of his personal ambitions after helping the African nation kick off their World Cup campaign with victory over Japan. Drogba did not start but came on in the second half and …
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The Guardian
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Italian politician under fire after labelling English ‘pretentious pricks’The GuardianBacklash is mounting against the vice-president of the Italian senate after he celebrated Italy’s World Cup win over England with a vulgar Twitter outburst calling English people “pretentious pricks”. Maurizio Gasparri, former minister of …
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Switzerland v Ecuador, World Cup 2014: liveTelegraph.co.uk39 mins: The Swiss have had seven corners (compared to Ecuador’s two) but Shaqiri’s delivery has not been great. Ecuador are sitting back and defending their lead. Again the Liverpool target wastes a free-kick – too deep. He’s like a golfer refusing to …
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Yahoo Eurosport UK (blog)
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Thierry Henry enrages a whole nationYahoo Eurosport UK (blog)Pretty standard fare but then anchor Gary Lineker uttered the immortal words: “Ever get away with a handball Thierry?” The implication, of course, was a reference to Henry’s handball against Ireland in their World Cup play-off in 2009 that in some eyes …
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FanSided
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Meeting idol Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson provokes a surprising reaction from …The Daily Telegraph… video suggests that Giants do. Young GWS Giants guns Adam Treloar and Adam Kennedy showed their softer side with their reaction to the news that they were going to be given a chance to meet their hero, wrestler and actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
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Rodney the shark predicts England World Cup resultPortsmouth NewsHE is 6ft long, swims in a tank and is the latest animal oracle to predict a World Cup football match. Rodney the zebra shark from Blue Reef Aquarium, Southsea, decided that Italy are going to win in their match against England tonight. Food was hidden …
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Daily Mail
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Rest in peace: Casey Kasem’s kids hand over his body to the radio legend’s …Daily MailCasey Kasem’s second wife Jean will be handling funeral arrangements for the late DJ after his daughter Kerri agreed to her request to hand over his remains. The pair had been at loggerheads in recent months as they battled in the courts over the …
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The Guardian
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England physio Gary Lewin ‘devastated’ to be leaving World CupThe GuardianPhotograph: Mike Egerton/PA. Gary Lewin says he is “absolutely devastated” to be going home after breaking his ankle in a freak accident during England’s 2-1 defeat to Italy. Lewin, attending his 205th match as England physio, fell over in the …
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Daily Mail
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Long season lads? Raheem Sterling, Daniel Sturridge and Gary Cahill all…Daily MailRaheem Sterling, Daniel Sturridge and Gary Cahill were all troubled during England’s 2-1 defeat to Italy in Manaus. The 27C heat and the 74 per cent humidity in Brazil could well have played a factor in their discomfort, as all three needed the help of …
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Fifa.com
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Valbuena: France are feeling positiveFifa.comMathieu Valbuena has a useful habit of bouncing back from adversity. It seemed at one point as if his days with France were numbered, but the Marseille man fought his way back into contention and secured a spot in Les Bleus’ starting eleven for their …
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The Guardian
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England’s Daniel Sturridge will do whatever it takes to beat UruguayThe GuardianYet here were Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck immersing themselves in the moment, including one-armed handstands and various other dance moves that would probably have given Roy Hodgson kittens with the World Cup a few days away. The two …
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The Independent
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Glastonbury 2014: Organisers spend £600000 on stink-free ‘super loos’The IndependentFans watch Pulp perform at the Glastonbury Festival. The technological long-drops, which account for 2,088 of the site’s toilets this year, will also take waste from showers and washing up. It is hoped that the composting toilets will fertilise Worthy …
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Sydney Morning Herald
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Ryan Gosling Facebook prank causes social-media meltdownSydney Morning HeraldAlmost a million Ryan Gosling fans were fooled by the ultimate dad joke on the American Father’s Day holiday on Sunday. One of the many unofficial Ryan Gosling fan pages on Facebook posted a photograph of the actor holding a baby, with a heartfelt …
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Daily Mail
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RIO FERDINAND: Gangs used severed heads as ballsDaily MailOne bloke who follows me on social media joked that I’d be fine in a favela because I grew up in Peckham. I pointed out as nicely as possible that we have it cushy in Britain. The grinding poverty and social extremes in Rio’s poorest districts is …
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Daily Mail
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A world of woe for England fans… and they take out anger on ‘soporific’ BBC…Daily MailSome fans asked whether it was possible to fire a commentator at half-time, while former Liverpool midfielder Didier Hamann wrote: ‘If Phil Neville reads his Twitter feed he may not come out for the second half.’ More than 13million viewers stayed up …
Saturday, June 14, 2014
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Telegraph.co.uk
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England v Italy: Roy Hodgson’s young team promise bright future despite losing …Telegraph.co.ukThey seized the chance to impose their abilities on Italy. They were not discouraged by the metronomic passing of the Azzurri midfield. If the physiotherapist Gary Lewin’s goal celebration injury was a very English mishap, the intricacy with which …
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Arsène Wenger ready to give Costa Rica star Joel Campbell his chance at ArsenalTelegraph.co.ukCampbell’s starring performance for Costa Rica in their shock win against Uruguay has been a timely reminder of the option he could provide next season following three years on loan at Lorient, Real Betis and Olympiakos. The current plan is for him to …
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The Guardian
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Sam Kelly, star of Porridge and ‘Allo ‘Allo, dies aged 70The GuardianFormer Doctor Who actor Colin Baker, who attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art with Kelly in the 1960s, paid tribute to his colleague on Twitter. “Cannot believe that lovely Sam Kelly has died,” he wrote. “We were at drama school …
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The Independent
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Happy Father’s Day: Hilarious tributes to the dads of Star Wars and Game of …Mirror.co.ukIt’s time to celebrate the men who brought us into the world, our dear old dads. Thousands of fathers across the world will be treated to a day with their feet up in front of the telly, a greasy fry-up and maybe a free pass to tell terrible jokes. Let …
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Daily Mail
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Keira Knightley talks audition ”sex faces” on The Graham Norton ShowMirror.co.ukKnightley, who plays Sabina Spielrein in her latest film Dangerous Methods, told Graham it was all going relatively well… until Skype froze. “I had to a lot of weird sex faces [auditioning for Dangerous Methods],” said the Pirates of the Caribbean …
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Bleacher Report
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Argentina v Bosnia and Herzegovina, World Cup 2014: as it happenedTelegraph.co.ukFT: Argentina 2 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 Awful start for Bosnia and Herzegovina in their first World Cup, giving up an OG after just three minutes. But they dusted themselves down and gave as good as they got against an out-of-sorts Argentina. A change …
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Daily Mail
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Grigor Dimitrov credits ‘unbelievable’ girlfriend Maria Sharapova after Queens winDaily MailWith girlfriend Maria Sharapova watching discreetly from the members’ balcony, Grigor Dimitrov held aloft the trophy that 12 months ago was in the hands of soon-to-be Wimbledon victor Andy Murray. What is not to like right now in the life of the 23 …
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BBC News
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Stephen Sutton, Daniel Day-Lewis and Angelina Jolie on Birthday Honours listBBC NewsActress Angelina Jolie, meanwhile, has been made an honorary dame for services to UK foreign policy and campaigning to end sexual violence in war zones. ‘Truly delighted’. Dame Maggie Smith joins the elite Companions of Honour while Wolf Hall author …
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The Guardian
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Audi’s André Lotterer, Benoît Tréluyer and Marcel Fässler win at Le MansThe GuardianLong renowned as a race that offers drama throughout its mighty challenge, the 82nd edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours presented a script of twists and turns that ebbed and flowed across the Circuit de la Sarthe with gleeful abandon. Very pleasingly, at …
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BBC News
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Trooping the Colour salutes the Queen and all those who died serving their nationTelegraph.co.ukAfter Her Majesty inspected the Guards, the Massed Bands marched across the parade square in slow and quick time, followed by the Colour “trooped” through the ranks. The Guards then performed a march, with straight lines and precision drill the order …
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Keira Knightley now a singer like husband James Rightonhandbag.comKeira Knightley now a singer like husband James Righton. Jun 14th 2014, 20:42 | By Kate Gilbert | Add comment. Actress Keira Knightley turns singer in her latest film. The girl has secret skills. Recommend 0. Tweet 2 · Tweet. 0. Keira Knightley at …
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Daily Mail
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Italy pair Gianluigi Buffon and Mattia De Sciglio remain doubtful to face …Daily MailItaly goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and fullback Mattia De Sciglio are still injured and it remains doubtful whether either will return in time for Friday’s World Cup match against Costa Rica. Italy physician Enrico Castellacci said: ‘I really can’t …
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Daily Star
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World Cup keeper Joe Hart and fiancée Kimberly Crew to wed in JuneDaily StarWorld Cup keeper Joe Hart and fiancée Kimberly Crew to wed in June. ENGLAND’S World Cup goalie Joe Hart has promised that win or lose he will tie the knot with his pregnant girlfriend…but he has red-carded kids from their wedding. By John Mahoney/ …
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Bleacher Report
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World Cup 2014 Scores: Day 4 Results, Latest Schedule and Predictions for Day 5Bleacher ReportSunday featured three matches with varied results. A couple of down-to-the-wire finishes and a dominating victory made headlines on Father’s Day, as Switzerland, France and Argentina emerged victorious. The drama continues on Monday with three more …
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The Guardian
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West Bromwich Albion appoint Alan Irvine as new head coachThe Guardian“From the outset, we decided to pursue candidates who are renowned for their coaching ability and Alan was very much at the forefront of our thoughts because of his achievements in the Premier League and the high regard he is held within the game.
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Express.co.uk
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Queen’s Birthday HonoursExpress.co.ukCHARITY fundraising hero Stephen Sutton is recognised along with a wealth of A-list celebrities today in the Queen’s Birthday Honours – just weeks after losing his fight against cancer. By: Mark Reynolds. Published: Sat, June 14, 2014. charity, queen …
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Mirror.co.uk
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Cher Lloyd admits she was a pain in the a**se during X Factor and reveals drug …Mirror.co.ukCher Lloyd has admitted she was a real ‘b**ch’ on X Factor – now tell us something we didn’t know! The singer, who made it to the finals of the 2010 show with the lads from One Direction, opened up to Alan Carr last night on Chatty Man. And she …
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Guardian Liberty Voice
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A dad is for life, not just Father’s DayThe GuardianIt is hard to build a strong relationship with a child you only see for an hour a day. Eighty-two per cent of working fathers want to spend more time with their children but are prevented from doing so by cultural expectations and financial needs. In a …
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International Business Times UK
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Father’s Day 2014: Top Ten Inspirational Quotes to Share With Your DadInternational Business Times UKJune 14, 2014 11:01 BST. Father’s Day 2014 is on 15 June this year. Father’s Day 2014 falls on 15 June (the third Sunday of the month) this year and to celebrate the occasion, IBTimes UK has hand-picked ten inspirational quotes, to share with your dad.
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Mirror.co.uk
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Manchester United eye Daley Blind move after Ajax left-back impresses in BrazilMirror.co.ukBlind, 23, impressed in the Dutch league for his club Ajax last season and is now showing Van Gaal he is international quality. The left-back is the son of former Dutch international Danny – Van Gaal’s assistant – and would relish the chance to work …
Friday, June 13, 2014
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Telegraph.co.uk
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Spain v Holland: Diego Costa suffers the cruellest homecoming in rout by Dutch …Telegraph.co.ukOf course, in Costa’s case this needs a little clarification. The boos that greeted his every touch, from first to last, were not from Spanish fans frustrated at his disappointing performance, nor Holland fans enraged at his act of simulation to win …
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Australia striker Tim Cahill’s aerial performance against Chile provides …Telegraph.co.ukThe Australia forward may have ended up on the losing side in Friday’s 3-1 defeat to Chile in Cuiaba, but he delivered a performance that will be encouraging not just to the Socceroos but also to Spain fans desperate for some solace after the 5-1 …
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Mirror.co.uk
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World Cup 2014: Colombia too good for Greece as they open up Group C with 3 …SkySportsColombia marked their return to the World Cup finals with a comfortable 3-0 win over Greece in Belo Horizonte on Saturday. The South Americans, who last qualified in 1998, went ahead early through Pablo Armero and their lead was doubled just before the …
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The Independent
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World Cup: England Defeated By Italy In BrazilSky NewsThe England team: Joe Hart; Glen Johnson, Gary Cahill, Phil Jagielka, Leighton Baines; Steven Gerrard (capt), Jordan Henderson; Raheem Sterling, Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck; Daniel Sturridge. A girl reacts as she watches the 2014 World Cup soccer …
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BBC Sport
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More from World Cup 2014BBC Sport“I’m not in any way, shape or form telling Roy who to select, but for me it’s a little bit worrying seeing his performances at the moment,” said Taylor. “They are not of the Wayne Rooney type that we know.” Rooney wasted an outstanding chance to score …
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Lincolnshire Echo
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Nigerian gospel singer Kefee diesBBC NewsPopular Nigerian gospel singer Kefee Obareki Don-Momoh has reportedly died in a hospital in the United States. Known to her fans as the “Branama Queen”, she is believed to have become ill on a flight to the US about two weeks ago and fallen into a coma.
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Telegraph.co.uk
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Uruguay v Costa Rica: Joel Campbell leads underdogs to historic World Cup …Telegraph.co.ukNot from Uruguay, the supposed challenge, reduced by the end to some singularly nasty fouling. Rather from Costa Rica, the apparent makeweights of Group D, the team who were here supposedly to provide the goal difference by which the others might be …
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Telegraph.co.uk
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World Cup: England Defeated By Italy In BrazilSky NewsGoals from Mario Balotelli and Claudio Marchisio sink England’s hopes of victory in the team’s first World Cup match in Brazil. 6:41am UK, Sunday 15 June 2014. Daniel Sturridge scores goal. Video: England Lose In World Cup Opener. Tweet …
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BBC Sport
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Franz Beckenbauer: Fifa bans German legend for 90 daysBBC SportFranz Beckenbauer has been provisionally banned from all footballing activities by Fifa – for “failing to co-operate” with its inquiry into the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding process. The World Cup winning German legend had been asked to help with a …
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The Guardian (blog)
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Raheem Sterling shows his worth even if Roy Hodgson’s team go unrewardedThe Guardian (blog)Be bold, Roy, be bold. And so he was. England may have been punished in both halves by a measured and incisive Italian side in Manaus but this still felt like a moment to applaud both Roy Hodgson and his team. Despite Italy’s own excellence in taking …
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BBC Sport
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David Bentley: Former England midfielder retires at 29BBC SportFormer England midfielder David Bentley has retired at the age of 29 after “falling out of love with the game”. The former Tottenham and Blackburn player last played more than a year ago and says he now wants to focus on his family and business interests.
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Daily Mail
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David Luiz seals £50m PSG move from Chelsea as Brazil star signs five-year dealDaily MailDavid Luiz has completed his move from Chelsea to Paris St Germain with the Brazil star signing a five-year deal at the French Champions. Luiz – who starred for the Selecao as they kicked off their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Croatia on …
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Telegraph.co.uk
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Japan v Ivory Coast, World Cup 2014: liveTelegraph.co.ukFull time: Ivory Coast 2 Japan 1. Les Elephants come from behind to win and, given how poor Greece looked in defeat to Colombia earlier, you would have to think it’s now a straight shoot-out between Colombia and Ivory Coast for the top two spots …
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Daily Mail
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Cristiano Ronaldo dispels injury fears by completing Portugal World Cup …Daily MailCristiano Ronaldo dispelled fears he may miss Portugal’s opening World Cup match with Germany by training with minimal strapping on his left knee on Friday. The Real Madrid superstar had caused concern in the camp after leaving training early on …
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Daily Mail
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RIO FERDINAND: Gangs used severed heads as ballsDaily MailOne bloke who follows me on social media joked that I’d be fine in a favela because I grew up in Peckham. I pointed out as nicely as possible that we have it cushy in Britain. The grinding poverty and social extremes in Rio’s poorest districts is …
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Racinguk.com – pure racing entertainment
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Not even loose lips can’t sink greatness of PeleThe AustralianEVERY time Pele opens his mouth he tarnishes his legacy. This week has been no different. Once, the Brazilian was routinely referred to as “the greatest player in the game’s history”. The revisionism grows every year, as do the contenders for the title.
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BBC Sport
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BBC One’s live World Cup football attracts 8.2 million viewersDigital Spy UKBBC One’s live World Cup football attracts 8.2 million viewers. By Liam Martin. Saturday, Jun 14 2014, 12:55 BST. 0. BBC One’s live World Cup football coverage dominated Friday’s ratings. A rematch of the 2010 World Cup final, Spain vs Netherlands was …
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Scottish Daily Record
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World Cup 2014: Spain defender Sergio Ramos demands response from team …Scottish Daily RecordSpain defender Sergio Ramos has implored his team-mates to show all their champion qualities after a harrowing start to their World Cup defence. The world and European champions were torn apart as they crashed 5-1 to rampant Holland in a remarkable …
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Leicester Mercury
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World Cup 2014: Gary Lineker and Leicester fans remaining optimistic following …Leicester MercuryFormer Leicester City and England star Gary Lineker said he thought England would still make it through the group stage. The Match of the Day presenter posted on Twitter after the game: “For what it’s worth I think England will go through!” …
Thursday, June 12, 2014
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Yahoo Eurosport UK (blog)
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Forget Neymar, Brazil’s new national hero is Yuichi NishimuraYahoo Eurosport UK (blog)Brazil should buy a few Brahmas for Neymar, and a couple of Asahis for a Japanese referee called Yuichi Nishimura. Well done, chaps. Terrific job. Without these two central figures, Croatia would have escaped with a point from the World Cup’s opening …
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BBC Sport
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World Cup 2014: Brazil v Croatia penalty defended by referees chiefBBC SportWorld Cup 2014: Brazil v Croatia penalty defended by referees chief. Fifa referees chief Massimo Busacca has backed the official who awarded Brazil a controversial penalty in their World Cup opener against Croatia. The hosts won 3-1 but, with 20 …
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The Guardian
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ITV Player problems hit World Cup opening matchThe GuardianITV’s online viewing service has been hit by problems during the opening match of the World Cup. Football fans complained that ITV Player went down during the game between Brazil and Croatia on Thursday. Responding to a barrage of criticism on Twitter, …
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BBC Sport
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World Cup 2014: Today at the tournament – day threeBBC SportThere are four matches on a jam-packed day three at the World Cup, with Group C and Group D taking centre stage. England begin their campaign against Italy in the Amazonian city of Manaus, but that is just one part of the World Cup’s busiest day so far.
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Telegraph.co.uk
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Mexico vs Cameroon, World Cup 2014: live – TelegraphTelegraph.co.ukCouple of poor decisions in the first half, Mexico having two goals chalked off. In a downpour, Cameroon sat back with a back six and invited Mexico on. Not a great game but entertaining in its way. I would imagine that Holland v Spain, which Evan …
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Yahoo Eurosport UK (blog)
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Wenger has made a big mistake by not bringing back FabregasYahoo Eurosport UK (blog)Bringing Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas back to the Emirates Stadium from Barcelona prior to the World Cup finals would have marked a greater day among some Arsenal fans than the sight of parading the club’s 11th FA Cup at the new Wembley. Now all …
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Daily Mail
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Another day in coral: Myleene Klass has picked her colour of the season as she …Daily MailSporting a dress with coral flowers in front of the cameras, she moved on to white and pale pink as she left the ITV studios in the afternoon, but stuck with coral accessories. Final look: Myleene Klass dressed in pale florals and white as she left the …
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BBC Sport
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McIlroy moves up US Open leaderboardBBC SportUS Open 2014: Rory McIlroy moves up US Open leaderboard. 114th US Open Championship. Venue: Pinehurst, North Carolina; Date: 12-15 June. Coverage: Updates on BBC Radio 5 live; live commentary on the final two rounds on BBC Radio 5 live sports …
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Telegraph.co.uk
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Harrison Ford tested for chest injuries after being crushed on Star Wars setTelegraph.co.ukHarrison Ford has undergone chest x-rays to determine the severity of his injuries while filming Star Wars, as the set is investigated to check it is safe. Ford, the 71-year-old star who plays Han Solo in the film franchise, was airlifted to hospital …
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Toon Zone
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Hulk Smashes Record: Incredible Hulk #1 CGC 9.2 Sells For $320000Bleeding Cool Newsincredible-hulk-1-cgc-92 Even for a vintage comics market in which six-figure sales have become increasingly more frequent, this one stands out: vintage comics seller and auction house ComicConnect has just sold an Incredible Hulk #1 CGC 9.2 for …
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ITV News
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England v Italy: Manaus World Cup pitch ‘painted green’ amid fears over conditionITV NewsThe Manaus pitch appears to be sprayed ahead of England v Italy on Saturday. Credit: Mike Egerton/EMPICS Sport. World Cup organisers face embarrassment after claims that ground staff at the venue of England’s opening World Cup match have painted the …
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Daily Mail
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Lionel Messi larks around as Argentina prepare for World Cup opener with…Daily MailArgentina seemed completely unfazed by the prospect of facing Bosnia, Iran and Nigeria in their World Cup group as they laughed and joked around in training on Friday. Lionel Messi and his teammates were in very high spirits as they were put through …
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Ted Baker plc “buy” rating reiterated as results show wealth of opportunities …SMEwebCantor Fitzgerald has reiterated its “buy” rating for Ted Baker plc (LON:TED), maintaining its target price of 2350p after results this week. The broker believes that management’s focus on high standards and international expansion will ensure the …
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BBC Sport
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World Cup 2014: Today at the tournament – day twoBBC SportSamuel Eto’o’s Cameroon take on Mexico, who are looking for their first win over an African opponent at a World Cup, before Chile and Australia round off the day’s group games. Today at the World Cup brings you everything you need to know to help you …
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Christian Post
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‘I Belong to Jesus’ Soccer Superstar Kaká Is Okay Being Second If …Christian PostSoccer megastar Kaká (real name: Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite), who has won every major soccer award there is including being named the FIFA World Player of the Year, says it’s all about being first place when he’s on the field but there is someone …
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Daily Mail
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ITV studio pelted with rocks and glass cracked by protesters as riots spread…Daily MailDemonstrators have been protesting throughout the day against money spent on the tournament in Brazil and the ITV team, led by host Adrian Chiles, were targeted next to the Copacabana beah in Rio. Brazil won 3-1 and its opening ceremony proved a …
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BBC News
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Stirling to host ‘world class’ home of Scottish cricketBBC NewsStirling is set to become the home of Scottish cricket with the construction of a “world class” new facility. The proposed move, agreed between Stirling Council and Cricket Scotland, would see the sporting body relocate from Edinburgh to New Williamfield.
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Telegraph.co.uk
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Spain v Holland, World Cup 2014: as it happenedTelegraph.co.uk74 min: It’s worth remembering that Spain lost their opener in the last World Cup too, though their group on that occasion was nowhere near as tough as it is this time. It’s also worth remembering that runners-up in this group will likely face Brazil …
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CNN International
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World Cup: Mario Balotelli sinks England; Costa Rica upsets Uruguay in Group DCNN International(CNN) — Mario Balotelli’s headed goal early in the second half gave Italy a crucial 2-1 win over fellow European heavyweights England in their Group D opener in Manaus. Continuing the pattern of a free-scoring World Cup, both sides created a flurry of …
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Stoke Sentinel
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Olic watch! Long-term Stoke City target showed he would have given Premier …Stoke SentinelSTOKE City fans got more than a glimpse of what have been last night as long-term target Ivica Olic was heavily involved in the high drama of the World Cup curtain raiser. The 34-year-old forward toyed with a move to the Britannia Stadium for months …
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