Kipchoge London marathon

Kipchoge beats Kipsang in London marathon to gain revenge for Berlin defeat

 April 26, 2015   John Welsh

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The 2015 London Marathon for men had been billed as a contest between World Record holder Dennis Kimetto and 2014 winner Wilson Kipsang who was seeking his third victory in the race. However, both Kenyans were eclipsed by fellow compatriot Eliud Kipchoge who was appearing in the London race for the first time with Tigist […]

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Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk

Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk should not be underestimated in Europa League

 April 25, 2015   John Welsh

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The draws for Champions and Europa League were completed on Friday with Barcelona facing Bayern Munich and Juventus paired with holders Real Madrid in the Champions League. Meanwhile, as Seviila bid to retain their Europa title, they must first overcome semi-final opponents Fiorentina, but it is perhaps the remaining tie which can arguably be described […]

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Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich silence crisis rumours with a clinical first half display against Porto

 April 22, 2015   John Welsh

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When German scored five first half goals to overwhelm Brazil in the 2014 World Cup Semi-Final, it was considered one of the most clinical attacking performances in recent times. Cue nine months later and Germany champions Bayern Munich decided to emulate the national team by scoring five goals inside 40 minutes during their 6-1 defeat […]

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FA Cup liverpool

Aston Villa end Steven Gerrard’s FA Cup dreams during a weekend of semi-final action

 April 20, 2015   John Welsh

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When Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring for Liverpool in their English FA Cup Semi-Final at Wembley against Aston Villa on Sunday, it was generally acknowledged that an Arsenal versus Liverpool cup final appeared likely and that Steven Gerrard would be offered the opportunity to earn an FA Cup winner’s medal in his last season at […]

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After a cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand during which the performance of the England team was widely criticised, the test match squad hoped to regain some prestige for the much-maligned players when facing West Indies in Antigua. Although England failed to secure a morale boosting victory, the achievements of bowler James Anderson in becoming leading England wicket-taker did offer some welcome distraction for a team unable to dislodge the remaining West Indian batsmen during the final two sessions of the First Test.

Stubborn resistance from West Indies denies England as James Anderson creates bowling history

 April 18, 2015   John Welsh

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After a cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand during which the performance of the England team was widely criticised, the test match squad hoped to regain some prestige for the much-maligned players when facing West Indies in Antigua. Although England failed to secure a morale boosting victory, the achievements of bowler James Anderson […]

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Borussia Dortmund

A new challenge awaits Jurgen Klopp as his Borussia Dortmund departure is announced

 April 15, 2015   John Welsh

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Jurgen Klopp has been described as a legend at Borussia Dortmund after guiding the team to two successive Bundesliga titles, a domestic double and a Champions League final during his seven year tenure as Head Coach at Signal-Iduna Park. Yet the announcement that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season […]

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Jordan Spieth wins Masters

Jordan Spieth wins Masters after leading on all four days

 April 13, 2015   John Welsh

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When Jordan Spieth finished runner-up to Bubba Watson in the 2014 Masters golf tournament at Augusta, he probably hoped that he would return one year and win the prestigious tournament. The 21 year old American would not have envisaged breaking several records in winning the 2015 renewal by four shots from Justin Rose and Phil […]

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Grand National Cheltenham Gold Cup

Many Clouds recovers from a tame Cheltenham Gold Cup effort to win Grand National

 April 12, 2015   John Welsh

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Jockey Leighton Aspell claimed a second successive victory in the English Grand National on Saturday when Many Clouds beat the determined Saint Are to clinch a third triumph in the prestigious race for owner Trevor Hemmings. Aspell had won the race in 2014 aboard Pineau de Re, who finished 12th on this occasion, but the […]

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Domestic cup competitions yielding surprises in European football

 April 9, 2015   John Welsh

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With the major European football leagues entering their final phase of the season, those teams expected to challenge for the respective league titles are emerging as leading contenders to claim the domestic crowns. Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona lead the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and La Liga, but in […]

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Le Classique psg

Marseille title dreams fade as PSG win ‘Le Classique’

 April 6, 2015   John Welsh

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When Marseille encounter Paris Saint-Germain in a French Ligue 1 match, the game is billed as ‘Le Classique’ as the rivalry between the two largest cities in France has always been intense throughout the years and their respective football teams generally produce an entertaining but fiercely competitive spectacle whenever the fixture is staged. The Clash […]

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