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Usain Bolt laughs off claims that he is afraid to face Justin Gatlin and says he is still the world's best sprinter

Usain Bolt has rubbished reports that he is afraid to face Justin Gatlin. Bolt has had an injury-ravaged season and the pair are yet to meet in 2015 but Bolt is gunning for Gatlin at World Championships




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Justin Gatlin was one of FIVE runners who had previously tested positive for banned substances, was this the dirtiest race ever? 

Switzerland is renowned for being neutral but the country nailed its colours to the mast where drug cheats are concerned by hosting the dirtiest Diamond League race this century.




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Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs join race to sign Achraf Hakimi with SEVEN clubs keen on Real Madrid man

Achraf Hakimi has developed into one of the most coveted full-backs in Europe after spending the last two seasons on loan at Borussia Dortmund from the Santiago Bernabeu side.




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Bayern Munich starlet Alphonso Davies pens new deal until 2025... as he wears face mask in photos

Bayern Munich starlet Alphonso Davies has signed a new contract with the club that is set to run until the summer of 2025. Davies wore a face mask as he posed for photos to celebrate signing the deal.




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Former Valencia sporting director urges Liverpool boss to enter the race for Torres

Jurgen Klopp has been told Ferran Torres would be a 'perfect fit' if Liverpool make a summer move for the Valencia starlet. The 20-year-old winger has been linked with Barcelona Bayern and Dortmund.




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Inter Milan join Barcelona in David Alaba race as Antonio Conte eyes swoop for Bayern Munich star

Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte is set for another crack at signing David Alaba this summer after failing to land the Bayern Munich star while managing Chelsea in the Premier League.  




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Amy Klobuchar QUITS presidential race and endorses Joe Biden

Klobuchar and Buttigieg announced their backing for Biden within minutes of each other, showing a united front to try to defeat Bernie Sanders, the day before 14 states vote in Super Tuesday.




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'I'm in it to win it!' Mike Bloomberg REJECTS questions about getting out of the race

Former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg swatted down suggestions he get out of the race during a campaign swing through Florida on Super Tuesday.




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Mike Bloomberg quits 2020 Presidential race after Super Tuesday

Billionaire Bloomberg had just 44 delegates after blowing through as much as $1 billion - while Warren even came third in her own state. Now Biden and Sanders both want a head-to-head race




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Bernie Sanders faces a must-win Super Tuesday 2 as he hopes for another Michigan surprise

With six new states voting this Tuesday, Bernie Sanders needs some good news out of one of them to grab some of the momentum back from Joe Biden.




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Joe Biden's campaign has refunded a donation made by disgraced comedian Louis C.K

Comedian Louis C.K, whose real name is Louis Szekely, donated $2,800 to Joe Biden's campaign on March 4. It has since been refunded to Szekely, accused of sexual assaulting five women.




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Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho 'enters race with Manchester United to sign Diego Godin'

Diego Godin famously turned down an opportunity to join Mourinho when he was United manager two years ago, instead choosing to sign a new contract with then-side Atletico Madrid.




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Jesse Lingard 'is set to snub Arsenal move' to fight for place at Manchester United

Reports emerged over the weekend linking the Manchester United midfielder with a move to north London but the player himself wants to see out his current contract at Old Trafford.




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Atletico Madrid face a cash crisis that could spark player sales if LaLiga ends now

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Proposals to take the current La Liga table as final and use them to decide European places for next season has sent shockwaves through the Spanish game.




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Barcelona 'make Ajax left back Nicolas Tagliafico a transfer target to replace Junior Firpo'

The Argentina defender was linked with Atletico Madrid last summer but ended up staying with the Eredivisie champions and has since emerged as a key target for Barcelona to replace Junior Firpo.




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Sergio Aguero admits he finds it difficult to face Virgil van Dijk as he labels him one of the best

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has heaped praise on Virgil van Dijk, admitting the Liverpool defender's physical attributes make him extremely tough to play against.




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Raheem Sterling 'closing in on £100m deal to become new face of Puma'

The Manchester City forward, who would become Puma's highest-paid footballer should the deal go through, is also being pursued by rivals Adidas, New Balance and Under Armour.




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Crystal Palace confident that Roy Hodgson WILL be able to manage them when Premier League restarts

Crystal Palace are confident that Roy Hodgson will not be barred from managing on safety grounds amid the coronavirus crisis when the Premier League resumes.




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Andy Robertson's toes 'face the wrong way', claims Liverpool star's former team-mate Jake Livermore

West Bromwich Albion midfielder Jake Livermore recalls how he took the young left back under his wing when he arrived in Yorkshire as a quiet teenager from Scotland.




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Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish calls for football's return to show country the 'new normal'

Steve Parish has defended attempts to get the season back up and running amid the coronavirus pandemic, stressing not doing so would be a major financial blow to taxpayers and the football community.




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Graeme Souness warns football faces wide-spread financial meltdown as clubs clash over ending season

Sportsmail revealed on Sunday the Premier League want all 20 clubs to commit to doing everything they can to resume in order to prevent financial collapse.




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Newcastle will have to pay Tottenham £12.5m if they appoint Pochettino to replace Bruce this month

The manager was sacked in November and was paid the same fee in compensation, but part of the agreement means any club wishing to employ him within six months has to repay Spurs that amount.




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Crystal Palace chief Steve Parish warns Premier League clubs will be like 'airlines'

Premier League clubs could be hit with a financial crisis similar to those faced by airlines across the world if football doesn't return by August, Crystal Palace chief Steve Parish has claimed.




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Coronavirus UK: Premier League faces £880m hit in matchday income next season

Almost a quarter of the Gunners' revenue for the 2018-19 season came from matchday earnings and shutting fans out of the Emirates Stadium amid Covid-19 fears could cost them £122m.




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Premier League faces 'very messy' legal action if three teams are not promoted

Speaking via videolink to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Tuesday, Parry confirmed that discussions have led him to believe that promotion and relegation will go ahead as normal.




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Roy Hodgson given green light to manage Crystal Palace for Project Restart despite being over 70

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: There had been doubt over whether the 72-year-old would be forced to miss the remainder of the season, should it restart, due to Government guidelines.




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Wearing face masks is vital in the fight against coronavirus... writes Dr MARTIN SCURR

DR MARTIN SCURR: Too often in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic the Government has lagged behind other countries.




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Stacey Dooley keeps things casual in a grey co-ord tracksuit as she enjoys relaxed stroll with a pal

The TV personality, 33, looked relaxed as she enjoyed an outing with a friend to walk around Notting Hill, London, on Wednesday.




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Kevin Clifton insists girlfriend Stacey Dooley didn't encourage him to quit Strictly

The British dancer, 37, admitted that he did speak to his girlfriend Stacey about quitting the show, but it was his decision to quit the show after landing his dream role in Strictly Ballroom.




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Stacey Dooley reveals she's been too busy to go to Buckingham Palace and collect her MBE

TALK OF THE TOWN: The 33-year-old documentary maker and Strictly Come Dancing winner was awarded her gong in 2018 for services to broadcasting.




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Stacey Dooley and Kevin enjoying romantic Portugal getaway

They stole viewers' hearts when they won the Strictly Come Dancing crown together in 2018, and have been dating since April last year.




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Stacey Dooley stocks up after Kevin Clifton insists she was not the reason he quit Strictly

Her outing comes after her boyfriend Kevin Clifton explained why he quit hit show Strictly Come Dancing, amid claims Stacey had pushed him to leave in pursuit of joint big money projects.  




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Stacey Dooley claims she resisted falling victim to Strictly's love curse with Kevin Clifton

Strictly Come Dancing is just as famous for its love curse as it is the Cha-cha-cha.




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Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton dress down and cosy up as they leave the house amid lockdown

Former-Strictly Come Dancing champions Kevin Clifton and Stacey Dooley enjoyed their one hour's exercise in the sunshine over the weekend, amid the UK's continuing coronavirus lockdown.




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Strictly's Shirley Ballas says bosses have found replacements for AJ Pritchard and Kevin Clifton

On Monday's This Morning, the choreographer, 59, said that while bosses were reportedly left blindsided by their exits, two 'great' dancers have been called in to fill their shoes.




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Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton give a glimpse into their flat while they isolate together  

Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton gave a rare glimpse into their home life when she appeared on Saturday Brunch, with the dancing pro gatecrashing her video call.




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Stacey Dooley hints she was originally planned to partner up with AJ Pritchard on Strictly

The broadcaster, 33,hinted she was originally planned to be paired up with AJ, 25, during her winning stint on the 2018 edition of Strictly Come Dancing during a discussion on Kevin's podcast,




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Strictly's Kevin Clifton claims he begged bosses to be paired with Stacey Dooley

The dancer, 37, admitted he called in a favour with one of Strictly's choreographers to be paired up with Stacey, 33. The pair went onto be crowned series champions in 2018.




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Stacey Dooley shares rare loved-up snap with boyfriend Kevin Clifton

The documentary maker, 33, took to Instagram to post a glamorous photo of herself with the former Strictly Come Dancer, 37, in their home with a love heart emoji.




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Mako Vunipola cleared to train with Saracens despite England's coronavirus fears

Mako Vunipola has been cleared to train with Saracens despite being stood down by England due to fears surrounding the coronavirus. 




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Six Nations 2020: Anthony Watson and Mark Wilson named in England XV to face Wales

Anthony Watson and Mark Wilson will make their first England appearances since the World Cup final in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations match against Wales at Twickenham, the RFU has announced.




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Vunipola starts for Saracens despite being stood down from England duty over coronavirus fears

Mako Vunipola has been named in the Saracens starting side to face Leicester Tigers this weekend despite being stood down from England duty over coronavirus fears.




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Bristol seal sensational loan move for Saracens duo Ben Earl and Max Malins

WILL KELLEHER: Bristol have pulled off another transfer coup by signing young Saracens duo Ben Earl and Max Malins on loan for a year from next season.




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Mako Vunipola back with a bang for Saracens after coronavirus concerns

Mako Vunipola was 'gutted' at missing out on a 60th Test cap due to England's decision to stand him down over the coronavirus scare. He played for Saracens on Saturday instead.




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Premiership Rugby clubs BLOCK plan to allow Saracens Itoje to play on loan at Racing 92 next season

Maro Itoje has had a one-year loan move to French side Racing 92 blocked by Premiership Rugby clubs after Saracens relegation from the English topflight.




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Grand National and The Boat Race both CANCELLED, Football suspended, and the Olympics are in doubt

The spread of coronavirus has brought the world of sport to its knees after multiple multi-million pound tournaments were postponed or cancelled as the death toll continues to rise.




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Financial 'dire straights' open door to CVC buyout as Premiership braces itself for loss of revenue

NIK SIMON: Millions will be lost through matchday takings and broadcast rights if the league goes into long-term lock down. The epidemic could force some club finances to the brink of collapse.




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MARTIN SAMUEL: Without the athletes Tokyo's race was run

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Long before IOC president Thomas Bach received the call that brought the 2020 Games to an abrupt close, the Olympics were already done.




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Billy Vunipola confirms he will STAY at Saracens despite relegation over breach of salary cap rules

Billly Vunipola has ended speculation about his future by confirming that he will stay at Saracens next season, despite their demotion to the Championship.




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Eddie Jones may be Marmite but there was no obvious candidates to replace him as England head coach

CHRIS FOY: There has been a polarised response to the news that Eddie Jones will remain England's head coach until the 2023 World Cup. Many people are delighted. Others are aghast.