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France hope a bravura tournament will help erase security fears and Didier Deschamps’ side are settled and ready for opening match against RomaniaFrance takes deep breath as Deschamps’ favorites make entrance
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France takes deep breath as favourites make Euro 2016 entranceThe hosts hope a bravura tournament will ease security fears and Didier Deschamps’ side are ready for opener against Romania
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Two England fans arrested in Marseille after brawlPolice use teargas to disperse street clash with locals after supporters gather for England’s Euro 2016 match with Russia
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Sterling could start Euro 2016 opener against Russia with Vardy on benchRoy Hodgson is looking to exploit the lack of pace in the Russia defence, meaning Raheem Sterling could start for England in Euro 2016 opener with Russia in Marseille on Saturday
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The tallest team, age v experience, most represented leagues and moreAn examination of player data at Euro 2016 provides a few surprising stats (and a few less surprising ones)
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Collingwood say Travis Cloke will stay put unless he requests an AFL tradeCollingwood are adamant they want Travis Cloke next season, saying the only way he might switch AFL clubs is if he requests a trade himself
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Wallabies great George Smith signs for Super Rugby's Queensland RedsThe Queensland Reds have scored a major coup, signing Wallabies great George Smith to a two-season Super Rugby deal
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Does the UFC's mass of title shocks help or harm the organization?Michael Bisping surprised everyone when he beat Luke Rockhold on Saturday night – but fans accept such upsets as a sign that exciting things happen when people fight in the octagon
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From 'God' to gotcha: the long decline of Major League Baseball umpiresDavid Lengel: As the roles of men in blue are whittled away, should some umpiring responsibilities eventually fade to black?
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Gifs that keep on givingGifs that keep on givingThe gifs that keep on giving: catches, jumps, falls, fails and unrequited loveFeaturing foolishness on a football field, brilliance on a BMX, buffoonery in a boxing ring, top-notch tennis, creative cricket and bravado on a basketball court
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Forgotten storiesForgotten storiesThe forgotten story of ... fear and loathing in Queensland's State of Origin campUnder Paul Vautin, the Maroons famously triumphed in 1995 but in-fighting and disharmony over the following two series left their mark on the coach
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Euro 2016: France face Romania with hopes of another home triumph – videoThe European Championship kicks off with the hosts, and two-time former champions, France playing Romania in Group A. Romania haven’t beaten France since 1972, and France’s tournament record on home soil is good. Since their win at Euro 2000, France’s record in this competition has been abysmal. Which France will turn up?Why 24 is an awful number for a knockout tournament
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Why 24 is an awful number for a knockout tournament – Euro 2016 videoEuro 2016 will be the largest iteration of the tournament to date, with 24 teams competing. But has Uefa tripped up?
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Iceland: a new football dawn – Euro 2016 videoWe look at the remarkable turnaround in the fortunes of Iceland’s national football team
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Eva Carneiro settles her claim with Chelsea – video reportFormer Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro leaves the court on Tuesday after settling her claim of constructive dismissal
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Euro 2016 venues guide: all you need to know – videoEuro 2016 returns to France this summer with 10 venues spread across the country. A total of €1.6bn has been spent building four new stadiums and upgrading five others, with only Stade de France, the site of the opening and closing matches, remaining unchanged
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Big wave riders: Sydney surfers tackle enormous swell – in picturesAfter the east coast of Australia was battered by a winter storm, surfers in Sydney enjoyed the perfect conditions created by a huge north-easterly swell
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That's not a birdieCompetitors at the Acorn Open will do well not to be put off by quite an intimidating hazard in the rough next to the 18th fairway at St Helier’s La Moye Golf Club
Stanley Cup Sharks stay alive with Game 5 win over Penguins