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The ASHES 2006/7
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In 38 hours time one of the most intriguing contests in World Sport begins again at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia.
The Australian Cricket team are overwhelming favourites to win back the ashes, having performed brilliantly since losing in England, whilst the English team have struggled with...
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Ryder Cup 2006
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Well all we need is 9 points from the remaining 20 to retain the cup !!
Well done the lads !!! 5-3
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Justin Gatlin's fails doping test
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The news which has rocked the athletics world:
BBC article:
The ramifications of Justin Gatlin failing a drugs test are extensive and serious for both the American and his sport.
The world and Olympic 100m champion - and joint holder of the world record - was found to have elevated level...
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European Athletics Championships
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Halfway through the championships and Team GB have 4 medals....Silver from Greg Rutherford, aged 19(i think) in the long jump and 3 gusty bronzes today from Rhys Williams in the 400m hurdles....Becky Lynne in the 800m and a nerve racking effort from Marlon Devonish in the 200m. So well done so...
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3rd Test: England vs Pakistan
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Geraint Jones has been dropped for Chris Read. I like jones, but his keeping is suspect (although it has improved) and he's supposedly in the team for his batting but at the moment i think that Read is better in BOTH departments so im glad to see this change happen!!!!
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Formula 1 - 2006
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The Formula 1 2006 season is about to start today!
McLaren and Renault go into the season as favourites BUT Ferrari should not be as lacklustre as they were last year. Also Jenson Button is being hyped up like there's no tomorrow! Good luck to him and with all the new changes made in the rules anything c...
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2nd test: England v Pakistan
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Sensational performance from England today, bowling Pakistan out from 90-2 to 119 all out from 6-19 from Steve Harmison and also an impressive 3 wicket haul for Monty Panesar, on a pitch which offered more to pace bowlers he was getting substantial turn.
Trescothick and Strauss got out to lazy s...
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Crystal Palace - athletics grand prix
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Joint 100m world record holder Asafa Powell and 200m sensation Xavier Carter are promising fast times at Friday's Norwich Union London Grand Prix.
Conditions in Crystal Palace are expected to be good for sprinting and both say they are in prime shape too.
"I've come here to run the best of my...
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Landis Fails Drug Test
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Tour de france winner Floyd Landis (USA) failed his drug test This is crazy news in the world of cycling what are your opinions
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FIFA World Cup Discussion Thread
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It started today.. Anybody watched todays games?
Opening game was the best 1 in a few World Cups certainly the goals from Lahm and Frings for Germany were great goals.
The Poland vs Ecuador match is on the now..
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Football: Barclays Premiership Transfer Rumours/Deals
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15 May 2006 Chelsea sign Ballack on a "Free Transfer".
22 May 2006 Joe Hart, Shrewsbury ---> Manchester City - Free
23 May 2006 Arsenal buy Tomas Rosicky from Borussia Dortmund for an undisclosed fee  26 May 2006 Paul Dickov, Blackburn ---> Manchester City - Free
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Social Cricket
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Anyone play social / local league Cricket ?
Played in my local teams first league fixture of the year yesterday......hence to say i can barely walk today......we batted first and went from 70-2 to 118 all out in 38 overs !!! (Batted 8 and was left stranded on 14 no).
Bowled the opposition out...
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2nd Test Match
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Predict the result at Edgbaston
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England Sri Lanka Squad Announced
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What do people think of this squad, bearing in mind all the injuries?
England squad:
Andrew Flintoff (Lancashire, capt), Marcus Trescothick (Somerset),
Andrew Strauss (Middlesex), Alastair Cook (Essex),
Kevin Pietersen (Hampshire), Paul Collingwood (Durham),
Geraint Jones (Ke...
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FA CUP FINAL - THE REDS TRIUMPH
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The Reds win on penalties to cap a great day for me and Matt Smith. Was following it on the Beeb website, thought it was all over at 2-0 down but what a fightback. these guys really are the comeback kings. Steven Gerrad and Jose Reina are gods !!!
Couldn't stand the suspense during the penalties.
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C&G Trophy
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Lancashire scored an emphatic victory on Sunday, beating Northants by 8 wickets
Northants had Lance Klusener who scored 63 but they could only muster 172-9 as Freddie took 3-30
Lancashire easily chased down the total with veteran Stuart Law hitting 63 and Aussie Brad Hodge gett...
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County Cricket
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Is anyone into county cricket?
My team is Surrey (unfortunately we got relegated last season  )
Anyways the season has started and here are the scores:
County Championship - Division One
Lancashire: 224 (Chapple 70)
Hampshire: 194 (Ervin...
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Steve McClaren named as next England coach
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After the Scolari farce, the FA have finally signed Steve McClaren.
Your thoughts ?
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Cricket World Cup 2019
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Unconfirmed reports are coming in that it will be hosted in England!
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Champions League!
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Well ARSENAL HAVE DONE IT! Thierry Henry IS God!
I need some of those cushions Madeline and Tim!
Unfortunately Liverpool are out but Arsenal are flying the flag for Britain :biggrin -- Edited by mkkreuk at 22:08, 2006-03-08
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St Mirren - champions !
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CHAMPIONEEES, CHAMPIONEES !!
A great day as St Mirren reclaim their rightful place in the Premier League.
Just back from Paisley and passing through before going back out to the pub.
This thread may be of minority interest, but do I care - not a lot !
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Boxing
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[url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/4759704.stm]http://ne...
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Commonwealth Games
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25 days to go !!!
The Commonwealth Games is always good for national pride, it always brings sackfuls of medals and a load of optimism for the next Olympics.
Which events are you most looking forward to ?
Which athletes will you be most looking out for ? -- Edited by Peter at 16:47, 2006-02-...
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England in India - cricket
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The England team have arrived in India earlier this week, they play a 3 day practise match starting tomorrow followed by another 3 day practise match starting on the 23rd.
The 1st test starts on 1st March.
How do you rate the team's chances of success ?
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World Indoor Athletics Championships
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This starts on Friday.
Latest News is that Daniel Caines has withdrawn
BBC report:
Britain's Daniel Caines has withdrawn from the World Indoor Championships in Moscow, which start on Friday.
Caines, who won 400m gold at the championships in 2001, is suffering from a stress...
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