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Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic drawn in same group for ATP Finals

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer have been drawn in the same group for the ATP Finals in London. The pair will do battle in the Bjorn Borg group at the O2 Arena.




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Roger Federer comes out on top in winner-takes-all clash with rival Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals

MIKE DICKSON AT THE O2 ARENA: Perhaps nothing will ever make up for Wimbledon this summer, but on Thursday, Roger Federer got some consolation by beating Novak Djokovic.




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Alexander Zverev's victory over Daniil Medvedev knocks Rafael Nadal out of ATP Finals

At teatime on Friday Rafael Nadal was being feted at the 02 Arena with the presentation of the year-end world number one trophy.




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Roger Federer to become first living Swiss to have a coin minted in their honour

Roger Federer is to become the first living Swiss to have a coin minted in their honour, with a commemorative 20 franc (£16) silver piece bearing his image being issued in January.




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John Bercow cashes in on his Speaker fame by signing up to an after-dinner speech agency

John Bercow has wasted no time in launching a media and public speaking career since he stepped down from the Speaker's Chair on October 31. He did not seek re-election as an MP.




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Tennis star Novak Djokovic has a 'meltdown' and flips a table at Andy Lee

He's not known for being a bad sport, but tennis ace Novak Djokovic flipped a table at comedian Andy Lee out of frustration on Monday.




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Chef Andrea Tranchero who cooked for Roger Federer reveals five ingredients to avoid in every home

Italian chef Andrea Tranchero, who's based in Sydney, has dished out the five ingredients every household should avoid, including ketchup, frozen vegetables and margarine.




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Amazing moment six-year-old boy serves one-handed backhands on the tennis court 

Six-year-old Ethan Lax has caught the attention of professional tennis player Sloane Stephens after he was filmed serving one-handed backhands on the tennis court. Some have compared him to Federer.




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Bolton Wanderers set for new owners as deal to sell club edgers closer after agreement is reached

Bolton's joint administrator has confirmed a 'heads of terms' agreement has been signed with the preferred bidder as the club edges closer to being sold. Wanderers were relegated last season.




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Football Ventures (Whites) Limited confirmed as the preferred bidder for the sale of Bolton

Wanderers have been searching for a new buyer and saw a takeover bid by former Watford chairman Laurence Bassini collapse in May.




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Football Ventures named as the preferred buyer for Bolton Wanderers 

Bolton Wanderers have been on the search for a new buyer and saw a takeover bid by former Watford chairman Laurence Bassini collapse back in May.




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Former Premier League footballer Marvin Sordell retires at 28 due to mental health struggles

Former England Under-21 striker Marvin Sordell has described football as 'a beautiful game with an ugly persona' after citing his mental wellbeing as a big factor behind his decision to retire aged 28.




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Coventry confirm away League One game against Bolton will go ahead as planned

Dave Boddy, Coventry chief executive, said: 'Around 10:45am this morning, we received contact from the EFL that they intend for the fixture to go ahead as scheduled.'




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Football news: Former Bolton boss Sam Allardyce criticises decision to delay Doncaster match

The Trotters pulled the plug on their fixture at just 24 hours' notice due to welfare concerns for their young squad, who have been thrust into senior action amid the off-field problems at the club.




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Bolton escape further points punishment for failing to fulfil fixtures

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: The League One side have instead been handed a five-point penalty which is suspended for 18 months, in what will be viewed as a major boost for the club.




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AHEAD OF THE GAME: Court clash blunts Sheffield United bid to tie down Chris Wilder to new contract

AHEAD OF THE GAME - MATT HUGHES: The ongoing battle for control of Sheffield United is hindering attempts to tie manager Chris Wilder and key player John Lundstram to new deals.




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Coventry City's Callum O'Hare reveals extent of horrific head injury which he somehow played on with

WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: Coventry City midfielder Callum O'Hare has revealed the extent of a gruesome head injury he suffered in Saturday's 2-1 win over Bolton Wanderers.




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Olympics 2012: Usain Bolt steals the show from Americans Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay

Jamaican sensation Usain Bolt crushed the competition in Sunday's 100m race, leaving American Justin Gatlin with the country's only medal for the historic race.




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Justin Gatlin aims to become No 1: 'I'm training to beat Bolt'

US sprinter Justin Gatlin has vowed to challenge Jamaicans Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake this year, as he prepares to come up against Bolt over 100 metres in Rome on Thursday night.




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Usain Bolt suffers a shock defeat to Justin Gatlin at the Rome Diamond League

Usain Bolt suffered a rare 100 metres defeat when he was beaten by drugs cheat Justin Gatlin in Rome. The Olympic champion said he stumbled after making the ‘perfect start’ and could not catch Gatlin, who won bronze behind Bolt in the 100m in London.




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Usain Bolt beaten by American Justin Gatlin in 100m race

The 26-year-old Jamaican came second in a 100m sprint in Rome yesterday, beaten by American Justin Gatlin, 31, who came in at 9.94 seconds compared to Bolt's 9.95.




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Justin Gatlin maintains unbeaten season after 100 metre victory in Czech Republic

Justin Gatlin remained unbeaten this season by winning the 100 metres at the Golden Spike meet on Tuesday, clocking 9.86 seconds to improve his own world-leading time of the year.




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Tyson Gay finishes second to Justin Gatlin on comeback from drugs ban

One former drugs cheat, Justin Gatlin, ran the quickest 100m time in the world this year on Thursday night, while another, Tyson Gay, made his comeback with 9.93secs in second place.




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Justin Gatlin clocks fastest 100m time this year in dominant Brussels display  

American drug cheat Justin Gatlin won the 100m in Brussels on Friday evening with a years best time of 9.77s, amid controversy that the twice-banned sprinter shouldn't even be allowed to compete.




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Justin Gatlin Nike deal slammed by British athletes as drugs cheat gets sponsorship 

Former Olympic champion and convicted drugs cheat Justin Gatlin has been handed a new sponsorship deal by Nike, sparking outrage in the Athletics world.




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Nike have given out the wrong message by signing two-time convicted drugs cheat Justin Gatlin to a lucrative kit deal 

By giving a new sportswear deal to twice-convicted drugs cheat Justin Gatlin, Nike is legitimising the taking of performance-enhancing drugs in sport by making a cheat look cool.




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Justin Gatlin blasts 'lack of respect' from Beijing chiefs after shamed sprinter is 'kicked out' of World Challenge

Sprinter Justin Gatlin ran into a new row on Tuesday when he flew home on the eve of the Beijing World Challenge, claiming organisers told him they did not want him competing.




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Justin Gatlin equals lifetime best over 200m with 19.68 second sprint to earn victory at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League

Justin Gatlin added the year's fastest 200m time to his resume at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meeting.  Gatlin equalled his lifetime best with his run of 19.68 seconds




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Justin Gatlin insists he is not thinking about facing Usain Bolt following impressive Diamond League meeting win in Rome

Justin Gatlin insisted he was not thinking about beating Usain Bolt to gold at the World Championships later this year after another stunning win in the 100 metres.




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Justin Gatlin on track to beat Usain Bolt's record this summer, claims John Regis 

MARTHA KELNER: Justin Gatlin can produce a nightmare scenario for advocates of clean sport by breaking Usain Bolt’s 100metres world record this summer, according to ex-sprinter John Regis.




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Justin Gatlin becomes fifth fastest 200m sprinter ever after winning in time of 19.57 seconds at US trials

Controversial Justin Gatlin set the stage for a world championship showdown with Usain Bolt when he won the 200 metres in a blazing 19.57 seconds at the U.S. trials in Oregon on Sunday




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World Championships in Beijing could become podium of shame as drugs cheats Justin Gatlin, Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell lead the field

Next month’s World Championships men’s 100m final is in danger of rivalling the 1988 Olympic final in Seoul as the ‘Dirtiest Race in History’.




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American sprinter Justin Gatlin ineligible for the sport's athlete of the year award

Justin Gatlin could win world championships and go undefeated for a second consecutive season but he would still not be ineligible for the sport's athlete of the year award.




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Justin Gatlin accuses British Athletics of double standards following Anniversary Games snub

Justin Gatlin accused British Athletics of hypocrisy after they refused to invite him to compete in the London Anniversary Games, despite paying other drugs cheats to appear.




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Usain Bolt fires warning shot to Justin Gatlin as Jamaican clocks his fastest 100m time of the year at Anniversary Games   

Usain Bolt blew away any fears about his fitness and fired a major warning to Justin Gatlin as he blasted to his fastest 100 metres of the year on his return to the Olympic Stadium on Friday night.




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Usain Bolt storms to victory in 100m final at Anniversary Games and sets sights on showdown with Justin Gatlin  

MARTHA KELNER AT THE OLYMPIC STADIUM: Usain Bolt allayed any concerns over his fitness, twice running 100m in 9.87 seconds at the Sainsbury's Anniversary Games.




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Justin Gatlin set to boycott British media and BBC to 'maintain his dignity' as drugs cheat slams 'biased' 100m final reporting

American sprinter Justin Gatlin will refuse to speak to British media and the BBC in the future following 'hurtful attacks' and 'biased views' in reports having won silver in the 100m World Championship final.




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Justin Gatlin crowned Diamond League champion after win at final meet in Brussels

Justin Gatlin is the 100m Diamond League champion after taking a closely-fought victory in Brussels at the final Diamond League meeting of the year.




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Sports stars react to Usain Bolt's retirement

Bolt claimed all the headlines as the star of a generation took his final bow in an emotional night in the English capital. And his sporting contemporaries paid homage to his career.




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Jerome Boateng crashes his Mercedes into motorway barrier on way back from visiting his ill son

Jerome Boateng has been fined by Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich after crashing his Mercedes on the motorway while driving back from visiting his ill son.




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Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge rubbishes idea of a European Super League

​Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has voiced his opposition to the formation of a European Super League.




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Bayern Munich to return to training on Monday for first time since Bundesliga season was suspended

Bayern Munich players will return to training on Monday for the first time since the Bundesliga campaign was suspended. The top flight has been on hold since March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Bayern Munich become the biggest team to return to training as Robert Lewandowski and Co meet up

First-team stars Robert Lewandowski and Kingsley Coman were seen entering Bayern's training facility on Monday morning as the players returned to action in small groups.




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Jerome Boateng 'attracts interest from Chelsea and Arsenal'

Boateng's relationship with Bayern has soured after he was fined by the club for breaking coronavirus guidelines regarding essential travel, while he is about to enter the last 12 months of his contract.




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Manchester United 'keeping an eye on James Rodriguez's situation at Real Madrid'

After failing to break into Zinedine Zidane's starting XI this season, Rodriguez looks set to have two options this summer in the Premier League, with Manchester United and Everton interested.




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Arsenal ignored advice from recruitment chief to AVOID signing Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez

Arsenal were warned against the signings of Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez by their own head of recruitment in 2016, in the same window the club lost Serge Gnaby for just £5million.




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Bundesliga making comeback in May looks less likely amid coronavirus pandemic

The league's chief Christian Seifert did suggest last week that the current plan is for games to return to all 36 grounds in the top two divisions by the start of May.




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Dayot Upamecano urged to stay put at RB Leipzig by Lothar Matthaus

The 21-year-old defender has attracted interest across Europe after impressing for RB Leipzig this season. Matthaus believes Upamecano should remain at German club for a bit longer.




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Bundesliga set to return as early as May 9 with governement backing

German politicians have suggested that the Bundesliga could return as early as May 9. The league was suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak with nine matches still to play.




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Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confident Manuel Neuer will sign new deal

Manuel Neuer will sign a new deal with Bayern Munich despite his anger at leaked contract information, according to club CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.