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Sponsor drops star quarterback over 'sexist' remark to female reporterDannon has dropped the Carolina Panthers star quarterback from all advertising following what the company perceives as ‘sexist’ comments -
It's time for the government to get off Lance Armstrong's backAs the federal government’s $100m lawsuit against the disgraced cyclist prepares to go to trial, it’s worth asking: what exactly is the point here?
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Late Kane winner secures World Cup placeHarry Kane struck in injury time to rescue a drab performance as England booked their place at next summer's World Cup in Russia
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Scotland break 10-man visitors at the last to boost play-off hopesA late own goal by Martin Skrtel gave Scotland a 1-0 World Cup win over Slovakia, who had Robert Mak sent off in the first half
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Flying start seals place in Russia as hosts settle for secondGermany secured their place at Russia 2018 with a routine 3-1 win over Northern Ireland at Windsor Park
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Wales look to Ramsey for inspiration in crunch Georgia tripChris Coleman is relishing the challenge presented in the first of two World Cup matches that could see them edge closer to qualifying for Russia 2018
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around the world
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Gloam lights up Newmarket sales ring with £4.2m price tag after bidding warSheikh Mohammed saw off competition from Coolmore and Qatari interests to win the battle for the 19-month-old filly Gloam at Tattersalls
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World Cup qualifying roundup: Poland on verge as Lewandowski sets recordRobert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick in a 6-1 win over Armenia on his way to becoming Poland’s leading scorer
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Gifs that keep on givingGifs that keep on givingThe gifs that keep on giving: laughter, face football and two big clearancesFeaturing two UFC fighters trying to pretend, a new form of badminton, fast fists, a very short game of pool and an exceedingly chamring basketball player
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Forgotten storiesForgotten storiesThe forgotten story of … Fred Spiksley, wing wizard, film star and POW escapeeFred Spiksley dazzled as an outside-left, but found his far-reaching coaching ideas spurned in England after success abroad, having also dabbled in film and been embroiled in a wartime escape mission
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