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Per Mertesacker to sign 12-month Arsenal deal extension

Djokovic OUT! Murray’s Australian Open nemesis shocked by the world No 117 wearing the funky glasses ‘It’s very cold… but I’m loving it’: Jesus FINALLY unveiled by Manchester City with A 27m hitman free to face title rivals Spurs ‘You may say that we haven’t won the title for a long time but he has not just built players, he’s built men too’: Koscielny launches defence of Wenger MARTIN SAMUEL: Payet thinks he’s in a position of strength, but in two weeks he won’t be… and why Costa downing tools again is Chelsea’s only worry Well, at least he can afford security! Tevez mobbed after landing in Shanghai to kick off his A 615,000-A-WEEK Chinese adventure EXCLUSIVE: Alli’s agent sued by taxman over A 2.6m debts as Spurs star’s former boss Robinson is named as shareholder From 40 games unbeaten… to two defeats in a row! Real Madrid stunned at home by Aspas-inspired Celta Vigo in Copa del … (more)

Australia Open 2017: Leander Paes out of men’s doubles5 min ago

Melbourne, Jan 19 : India’s doubles specialist Leander Paes and his partner Brazilian Andre Sa were knocked out of the men’s doubles of the Australian Open tennis tournament, losing 6-4, 6-7 , 4-6 to Belarus’ Max Mirnyi and Philippines’ Treat Huey in the first round on Thursday. The Indo-Brazilian pair accepted defeat to the 10th seeds after an intense 2-hour 13-minute fight on Court 15. Paes-Sa started brightly, breaking in the fifth game of the first set to take a 3-2 lead.

The 5 weirdest moments from Mike Tyson’s new rap video which disses Soulja Boy

The boxing legend laid into the rap star ahead of Soulja Boy getting into the ring and fighting Chris Brown, and it’s… just odd Because as if the prospect of rap stars Soulja Boy and Chris Brown fighting each other wasn’t strange enough, it now seems as though this tale has been turned on its head, and boxing legend Mike Tyson has turned to rapping . If you can call it that.

King’s Cup: Real hopes hit by second successive defeat

IMAGE: Celta de Vigo’s Iago Aspas scores their opening goal against Real Madrid CF during the Copa del Rey quarter-final, first Leg match at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on Wednesday. Photograph: Denis Doyle/Getty Images eal Madrid lost 2-1 at home to Celta Vigo in their Spanish King’s Cup quarter-final first leg on Wednesday to slump to their second defeat in a row following a record winning streak.

King’s Cup: Real hopes hit by second successive defeat

IMAGE: Celta de Vigo’s Iago Aspas scores their opening goal against Real Madrid CF during the Copa del Rey quarter-final, first Leg match at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on Wednesday. Photograph: Denis Doyle/Getty Images eal Madrid lost 2-1 at home to Celta Vigo in their Spanish King’s Cup quarter-final first leg on Wednesday to slump to their second defeat in a row following a record winning streak.

Aus Open PIX: Raonic, Ferrer race into third round, Pliskova cruises

IMAGE: Canada’s Milos Raonic hits a shot during his men’s singles second round match against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday. Photograph: Issei Kato hird seed Milos Raonic continued his machine-like advance through the Australian Open on Thursday, easing past Gilles Muller 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 to reach the third round.

Aus Open PIX: Raonic, Ferrer race into third round, Pliskova cruises

IMAGE: Canada’s Milos Raonic hits a shot during his men’s singles second round match against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday. Photograph: Issei Kato hird seed Milos Raonic continued his machine-like advance through the Australian Open on Thursday, easing past Gilles Muller 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 to reach the third round.

The Latest: 2016 semifinalist Konta through to 3rd round

Johanna Konta is through to the third round of the Australian Open after a 6-4, 6-2 win over Naomi Osaka to open play at Rod Laver Arena. Konta, who advanced to the semifinals on debut here last year before losing to eventual champion Angelique Kerber, will next play either 17th-seeded Caroline Wozniacki or Donna Vekic.

Lyon reach deal to sign Manchester United’s Memphis Depay

Much was expected of the 22-year-old forward after arriving for A 25million from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2015, but a frustrating first season at Old Trafford was compounded by a disappointing second campaign. Depay has made just one start in all competitions under Jose Mourinho and Lyon have had an offer accepted, which it is understood could reach around 25 million euros .

I’ve never seen Venus play – China’s Duan trusts coach to guide her past American great

Duan Yingying says she has never seen Venus Williams play and will be relying heavily on her coach’s guidance ahead of their third-round clash at the Australian Open.Despite the seven-time Grand Slam winner being one of the most prominent tennis players over the past two decades, China’s Duan insisted she knew next to nothing about the American great.” I don’t know anything about Venus’ play.

Go West, young man, Nishikori tells Asian talent

Kei Nishikori urged Asia’s young tennis players to head to Europe or the United States to realize their potential after he reached the third round in Melbourne.The Japanese fifth seed, who toiled for more than 3 1/2 hours in a first-round five-setter with Andrey Kuznetsov, won 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 in just over two hours against 72nd-ranked Jeremy Chardy.Nishikori’s fourth successive victory over the Fren… Kei Nishikori urged Asia’s young tennis players to head to Europe or the United States to realize their potential after he reached the third round in Melbourne.

Alan Dunne departs Leyton Orient by mutual consent

Former Millwall defender struggled for form at Brisbane Road and isn’t expected to be only player to leave E10 this week The ex-Millwall captain agreed a two-year deal with O’s in the summer of 2015, but has struggled for form at Brisbane Road. Dunne initially impressed under Ian Hendon, although a succession of poor performances resulted in him being frozen out of the team.

Madeline Ryan, 102, mother of Harmony man

She was born on Feb. 11, 1914 to Frank and Johanna Hauber on the family farm between Spillville, Iowa and Ridgeway, Iowa. As a child she stayed with her grandmother in Calmar, Iowa during the week so she could attend Catholic grade school and attended Calmar High School.

Jack Rodwell has damaged the medial ligament in his knee

Midfielder Jack Rodwell has joined Sunderland’s growing absentee list to leave the most depleted squad in the Premier League stretched even further. The 25-year-old suffered a medial ligament injury in his knee during the loss to Stoke at the weekend, when he made his 35th top-flight start for the Black Cats – none of which have resulted in a victory for his team.

The Latest: Roger Federer advances to 3rd round in Melbourne

After winning the first two sets of his second-round match, Roger Federer had to really go to work in the third, recovering from 5-2 down and fending off two set points to defeat American qualifier Noah Rubin 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 . He held serve at love to force the tiebreaker and, after it got to 3-3, reeled off the last four points to clinch the match in 2 hours, 4 minutes.

Federer reaches 3rd round in return at Australian Open

Roger Federer relied on his Grand Slam experience during the most important points to beat Noah Rubin 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 on Wednesday, maintaining his record of never failing to reach the third round at the 18 Australian Opens he’s contested. After back-to-back wins over qualifiers, the degree of difficulty in his comeback from a six-month injury layoff will increase exponentially.

Liverpool striker Danny Ings reunites with Georgia Gibbs

JOHN BARNES picks his dream XI from ex-Liverpool team-mates… including Dalglish’s clone and the striker who trained as a defender Tottenham have astonishing net spend of just A 1m over the last five years to put title rivals to shame LIVE: Transfer news – Conte on the hunt for new stars to beef up title bid… keep track of all the deals in January window Alonso calls it quits: Liverpool, Real and Bayern star announces he will retire at end of season after 18-year career British star Evans pulls off Australian Open shock as he knocks out No 7 seed Cilic in the second round Matip left out of Liverpool’s squad for Plymouth tie as Klopp plays it safe in ongoing row with Cameroon Plymouth star who raped a mother-of-one is axed for FA Cup tie with Liverpool after judge orders him and fellow player to pay A 100,000 to victim Juventus upset fans by ditching their crest for bold re-brand – but … (more)

Birthday greetings, Kerber into 3rd round at Australian Open

Angelique Kerber smiled and waved her arms like an orchestra conductor as the Rod Laver Arena crowd sang “Happy Birthday” after her 6-2, 6-7 , 6-2 second-round win on Wednesday at the Australian Open. The defending champion wasn’t completely on song on her 29th birthday, angrily swiping her racket in the second set in a burst of frustration that momentarily threw her off her game – and allowed Carina Witthoeft back into the match.

(Australian Open) Peng Shuai stumbles

Eugenie Bouchard is back in the third round at Melbourne Park for the first time in two years, defeating China’s Peng Shuai 7-6 , 6-2. Bouchard, who reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in 2014, finally closed it out after Peng saved three match points on the Canadian’s serve at 5-1 in the second set.

Tuesday, Jan 17, 2017

He may be a superstar, but Lionel Messi doesn’t take his foot off the pedal in practice, as this short montage of his training-field strikes demonstrates. Read the whole story EPL last-place team Swansea City signed 28-year-old left back Martin Olsson, who has played who has played 40 times for Sweden, from second-tier Norwich City.

Chile amateur goes from no big victories to Masters

Justin Rose, of England, reacts to his final putt on the 18th green during the final round of the Sony Open golf tournament, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Honolulu. HONOLULU – Toto Gana hit what he described as the “best shot I’ve hit in my whole life,” a wedge to 3 feet for a birdie to win the Latin America Amateur Championship and earn a trip to the Masters in April.

Boxing: Frampton lands Fighter of the Year honour

The 29-year-old impressed in victories over Scott Quigg and the previously undefeated Leo Santa Cruz, a man he will face in a rematch this month. Frampton had stepped up a division after unifying the IBF and WBA super-bantamweight titles with his win over Quigg last February.

Real Madrid v Celta Vigo Betting: Capable underdogs can contribute to a high-scoring game

Our tipster believes the visitors should be able to get on the scoresheet in what promises to be an entertaining end-to-end affair at the Bernabeu Real Madrid’s record-breaking 40-match unbeaten run came to an end in dramatic fashion on Sunday evening, with Zinedine Zidane’s men conceding twice in the last five minutes to lose 2-1 at Sevilla. The disappointment was palpable for Los Blancos’ players, although the good news for them is that they have a chance to bounce back on Wednesday night in the Copa Del Rey when Celta Vigo visit the Bernabeu in the first leg of their quarter final.

Buttner: I’m no Man Utd failure – I did what Steven Gerrard couldn’t

The left-back made 28 appearances for the English club over two years, but insists he did not fail there and is a better player for the experience Alexander Buttner has denied the idea that he failed at Manchester United and has vowed to show his strength upon his return to Vitesse. The left-back signed for the Arnhem club this week, signing a contract that keeps him in the Eredivisie until 2019.

Man Utd trigger Valencia contract extension clause

The Ecuador international full-back has followed the lead of Marouane Fellaini by committing his future to the Red Devils until the summer of 2018 Manchester United have triggered the one-year extension clause in Antonio Valencia’s contract, which will tie him to the club until June 2018. Last week, the club announced that Marouane Fellaini had extended his stay at Old Trafford by a further 12 months, and on Tuesday Valencia followed suit.

Ronaldo returns to Real Madrid’s Copa squad

Zinedine Zidane allowed the Portugal international to rest in the last round of the Copa del Rey, but a scare versus Sevilla has prompted his recall Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey squad as the La Liga leaders prepare to face Celta Vigo in the quarter-finals. Ronaldo was absent from both legs in the previous round against Sevilla, as a 3-0 win and thrilling, last-gasp 3-3 draw took Zinedine Zidane’s side through.

Zidane backs Navas and defends Benzema as Madrid aim to bounce back

The pair were criticised for their performances at the weekend, but the Frenchman has said that it is impossible to be perfect for 90 minutes Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane dismissed speculation over Keylor Navas’ future as “rumours” after the goalkeeper’s performance in Sunday’s 2-1 La Liga defeat to Sevilla came under scrutiny. Costa Rica international Navas was criticised for failing to keep out Stevan Jovetic’s dramatic winner, as Sevilla came from behind to end Madrid’s Spanish record unbeaten run in stoppage time.

Deportivo bring in Kakuta from Hebei after CSL rule changes

The former Chelsea youngster has secured a La Liga return, having previously represented Rayo and Sevilla in Spain’s top flight Gael Kakuta has left Hebei China Fortune to join Deportivo La Coruna’s La Liga relegation fight in the wake of new Chinese Super League regulations relating to how many overseas players teams can include. The 25-year-old French winger has agreed a switch on loan to the Riazor until the end of this season.