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Tuchel frustrated with Dortmund draw

The BVB coach rued his side’s profligacy after they were held to a tie away from home, losing further ground on the Bundesliga leaders Thomas Tuchel voiced his frustration with Borussia Dortmund’s inability to put the game to bed after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Mainz. Marco Reus put Dortmund into an early lead after some good work from Andre Schurrle and they created a number of chances to double the advantage.

Cook beats Butler with seventh round TKO

Brandon Cook scored a stunning victory over Steven Butler when he sent the promising light middleweight to the canvas at the end of the seventh round, sparking a melee among some of the 5,500 fans at the Bell Centre on Saturday night. Cook , of Ajax, Ont., retained his own WBA North American title and took the IBF continental belt from Butler .

Premier League sides Hull, Watford upset in FA Cup

Hull City’s Abel Hernandez wins a second penalty after being brought down by Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli during the English FA Cup, Fourth Round match, Fulham vs Hull City at Craven Cottage, London, Sunday Jan. 29, 2017. Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon celebrates scoring his side’s third goal of the game with Sone Aluko, right, during the English FA Cup, Fourth Round match, Fulham vs Hull City at Craven Cottage, London, Sunday Jan. 29, 2017.

West Ham agree fee for sale of Dimitri Payet

West Ham’s wantaway playmaker Dimitri Payet has moved a step closer to rejoining French side Marseille after the two clubs agreed a fee of 25million. The 29-year-old has expressed his desire to leave the Hammers and has not appeared for Slaven Bilic’s side since refusing to play against Crystal Palace on January 14. A statement on West Ham’s Twitter page said: “West Ham United can confirm that a 25m fee has today been agreed for the transfer of Dimitri Payet to Olympique de Marseille.”

Late Steve Morison strike sees Millwall knock Watford out of the FA Cup

League One Millwall capped a significant week in their existence with a 1-0 home victory over Watford that took them into the fifth round of the FA Cup. Another convincing performance was finally rewarded with the goal it deserved when Steve Morison’s late, close-range finish ensured Watford became the second Premier League team the hosts have eliminated this season.

Healthy and confident Nadal hoping for resurgent season

Spain’s Rafael Nadal answers question at press conference following his loss to Switzerland’s Roger Federer in the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, early Monday, Jan. 30, 2017. Switzerland’s Roger Federer, right, Spain’s Rafael Nadal, left, and Rod Laver pose for photographers after Federer won the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017.

Celtic 4-0 Hearts: Match Report

Celtic beat Lisbon Lions record after comfortable win over Hearts Celtic went one better than the Lisbon Lions with a convincing 4-0 Ladbrokes Premiership win over Hearts at Parkhead. Midfielder Callum McGregor, who only started because Stuart Armstrong pulled up injured in the warm-up, opened the scoring with a well-taken goal on the half-hour mark.

Fringe players fail to impress Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino admitted he was left feeling underwhelmed by his fringe players following their narrow 4-3 FA Cup victory over League Two Wycombe Wanderers. Son Heung-min, who was among nine changes to the Tottenham team which drew at Manchester City in the Premier League last Saturday, netted a stoppage-time winner to spare the home side’s blushes.

Burton Albion analysis: five things from QPR win, no Nottingham Forest distraction

After a sluggish start to 2017, Burton Albion got their Championship account ticking over once again with an important 2-1 win at Queens Park Rangers. With the spotlight focused on Albion manager Nigel Clough following the approach from Nottingham Forest over their current managerial vacancy, Clough’s players made themselves the centre of attention with an effective performance.

Australian Open men’s final: WAGs watch on nervously

And you thought it was tense ON court! The faces of Roger Federer’s wife Mirka and Rafael Nadal’s girlfriend Xisca Perello say it all as they watch their partners battle it out at the Australian Open But for the first time ever Roger Federer’s wife Mirka and Rafael Nadal’s girlfriend Xisca Perello have faced off in the stands at the Australian Open men’s final. The two glamorous WAGs have been courtside regularly over the past fortnight, but their faces told of the importance of Sunday night’s highly-anticipated final – with both women appearing far more nervous as they sat in the stands.

Boxing: Australia enters ring for Pacquiao-Horn fight

By Agence France-Presse WBO welterweight world champion Manny Pacquiao could fight Australian Jeff Horn in Queensland state after officials confirmed Sunday they were in negotiations to host the bout. This file photo taken on September 29, 2016 shows Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao training at a gym in Manila.

Red hot Adelaide thrash Sydney

ADELAIDE United’s W-League side completely ruined Sydney FC’s pending premiership party when the Reds belted the Sky Blues 5-2 in inferno-like conditions at Hindmarsh on Sunday. The Reds ended its season in style after recording a hat-trick of consecutive wins taking two top four scalps along the way including Sydney and Perth Glory 2-1 last weekend.

Australian Open notes: Upstart duo denies doubles record

John Peers, left, and Henri Kontinen hoisted their trophy after beating Bob and Mike Bryan – who sought a record 17th Grand Slam title – in the men’s doubles final at the Australian Open. – Henri Kontinen and John Peers captured the men’s doubles title at the Australian Open on Saturday, thwarting Bob and Mike Bryan’s attempt to win a record-equaling 17th Grand Slam title.

Serena taking it one major at a time after clinching open record

Serena Williams is not prepared to put a number on the haul of majors she might end up winning after claiming her 23rd title with her Australian Open triumph. Serena, who won her first major at the US Open in 1999, drew level with Graf’s tally of 22 at Wimbledon last year and edged ahead of the German with her 6-4, 6-4 victory over her sister Venus on Rod Laver Arena on Saturday.

Stacy Lewis, Lexi Thompson share LPGA Tour lead

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas – Stacy Lewis had two back-nine eagles Saturday in the LPGA Tour’s season-opening Pure Silk Bahamas Classic to again put herself in position to end a long winless streak. Lewis shot a 10-under 63 at Ocean Club to match Thompson atop the leaderboard at 23-under 196, one off the tour 54-hole record for relation to par set by Annika Sorenstam in Japan in the 2003 Mizuno Classic.

Lazio lose to Chievo despite dominating Serie A match

” Lazio’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League took a blow as it conceded a late goal to lose 1-0 at home to Chievo Verona, whose goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino was in imperious form on Saturday. Lazio dominated but failed to score without suspended striker Ciro Immobile, who has netted three goals in his last four matches, and it was made to pay for its missed opportunities.

FA Cup: Wolves shocks Liverpool, Son saves Spurs from upset

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Richard Stearman, celebrates scoring his side’s first goal of the game with his team-mates during the English FA Cup, fourth round match Liverpool vs Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield, Liverpool, Engla… . Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Richard Stearman, celebrates scoring his side’s first goal of the game with his teammates during the FA Cup, fourth round soccer match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers, at Anfield, in Liver… LONDON – Liverpool’s season continues to implode after second-tier side Wolverhampton Wanderers inflicted the latest setback in the FA Cup on Saturday.

La Liga: Lacklustre Atletico Madrid held at Alaves

Diego Simeone fielded a full-strength team against Alaves but he watched his side get outplayed by the Basques, who are without a win in the league in 2017. Atletico Madrid’s troubles away from home continued when they were held to a goalless draw at Alaves on Saturday, dropping points on the road for a second consecutive week and losing Uruguay international Jose Maria Gimenez to injury.

Aboriginal people kept in ‘The Human Zoo’

Murder of Righteous Brothers star’s ex-wife is finally SOLVED: California police identify killer 40 years after she was raped and strangled with her pantyhose using controversial DNA test Panic at the borders: Airport officials are ALREADY turning away visa holders and refugees affected by Trump immigration ban as top firms like Google urge middle eastern workers to return to the U.S. immediately Trump’s ‘extreme vetting’ measures deny visas and immigration to State Sponsors of Terror, end ALL refugee resettlement for 120 days and freeze Syrians out until further notice ‘Everything will be positive’: Russia reveals high hopes for first Trump-Putin call today as President plans to discuss lifting sanctions Former KGB general who helped MI6 spy compile the Donald Trump dirty dossier is found dead in the back of his car amid claims of a Kremlin cover up ‘I didn’t care.

Venus’ run to a Grand Slam final is victory in itself

United States’ Venus Williams, rear, embraces her sister Serena after Serena won the women’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. United States’ Venus Williams answers questions at a press conference following her loss to sister Serena in the women’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017.

Leading ladies are the star turns: Serena

Tennis: Serena Williams has know won more Grand Slam titles than any other woman, after defeating her sister, Venus, in straight sets. Names like men’s finalist and 17-time grand slam winner Roger Federer and Australian legend Rod Laver are often thrown up, but Williams – who won her 23rd grand slam title at the Australian Open on Saturday night – said that she, Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf all deserve to be top of the discussion.

Donald Trump set to speak to Putin

Murder of Righteous Brothers star’s ex-wife is finally SOLVED: California police identify killer 40 years after she was raped and strangled with her pantyhose using controversial DNA test Trump’s ‘extreme vetting’ measures deny visas and immigration to State Sponsors of Terror, end ALL refugee resettlement for 120 days and freeze Syrians out until further notice ‘Everything will be positive’: Russia reveals high hopes for first Trump-Putin call today as President plans to discuss lifting sanctions Former KGB general who helped MI6 spy compile the Donald Trump dirty dossier is found dead in the back of his car amid claims of a Kremlin cover up ‘I didn’t care.

Venus’ run to a Grand Slam final is victory in itself

More than seven years after her last Grand Slam title match, Venus Williams would be forgiven for being a little nervous when she stepped inside Rod Laver Arena to face her sister, Serena, for the Australian Open championship. It was Venus who was smiling during warm-ups and looked far looser at the start of Saturday’s match – not her sister, the 22-time major winner, who double-faulted three times in a single game to drop serve.

Nadal vs Federer: Dream final becomes reality in Australia

Switzerland’s Roger Federer celebrates after defeating compatriot Stan Wawrinka during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. MELBOURNE, Australia – As Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal won match after match at the Australian Open, making their unlikely way through opposite sides of the draw, tennis fans couldn’t help but look ahead.

Rumour Mill: Rangers bid for Jak Alnwick | Celtic ‘make offer for…

RANGERS have made a 250,000 bid for Port Vale keeper Jak Alnwick; Celtic have reportedly made an offer for Fenerbahce left back Hasan Ali Kaldirim; Hearts have beaten Hibs to the signing of striker Dylan Bykey; Motherwell have taken goalkeeper Russell Griffiths on loan from Everton and more in Saturday’s Rumour Mill Rangers are reported to have made a A 250,000 bid for Port Vale keeper Jak Alnwick in a bid to replace back-up keeper Matt Gilks who is a target for Wigan. Port Vale chairman Norman Smurthwaite claimed that though they received a bid for the player, “the terms were not acceptable”, so an agreement has yet to be reached.