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Reaction as Leicester thrash Villa and Champions League build-up

4,1144,114viewing this pageGot a TV Licence?You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law.Find out moreLive ReportingBy Mantej MannAll times stated are UKPosted at 8:588:58What about outside of Europe?Like Serie A, the Japanese J-League has also suspended matches until next month.The league's chairman Mitsuru Murai said they has reached a basic agreement with clubs to extend suspension of matches until at least 3 April.“We held a video conference with the clubs after the liaison council and we came to a basic agreement to suspend all matches scheduled in March,"…
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Champions League last 16: What are each side’s chances?

Champions League last 16: What are each side’s chances?

Kevin de Bruyne's late penalty at the Bernabeu sealed a 2-1 first-leg win for Manchester City against Real MadridWho are the clubs well-placed to progress as crunch time arrives in the Champions League last 16? And who has it all to do?Three of England's four clubs head into the second leg with a deficit to turn around - with only Manchester City enjoying a lead.To assess the percentage chance of each side reaching the quarter-finals, sports data analysts Gracenote have used their Euro Club Index. - feeding the results to us at BBC Sport.And BBC Radio 5 Live's European football…
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David Rudisha: Olympic 800m champion on personal struggles, and Tokyo comeback

David Rudisha: Olympic 800m champion on personal struggles, and Tokyo comeback

David Rudisha, pictured in December 2018, attending an event known as the 'Maasai Olympics' at Kimana, near Kenya's border with TanzaniaSnoozing in Nairobi airport's departure lounge in a navy blue suit, David Rudisha looks like just another businessman having a quick power nap. His fellow passengers seem pretty relaxed about being in the presence of Kenyan running royalty. My feelings are a little different.Appropriately for a man who has hardly been seen or heard from in the past three years, the two-time Olympic 800m champion Rudisha has been difficult to track down.But now here we are, finally face to face…
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Leicester City 4-0 Aston Villa: Jamie Vardy scores twice in big win

Leicester City 4-0 Aston Villa: Jamie Vardy scores twice in big win

Jamie Vardy had not scored since 21 DecemberLeicester City manager Brendan Rodgers thought his side looked back to their best as Jamie Vardy ended his goal drought in their convincing win over Aston Villa.The Foxes had only picked up two wins in their past eight Premier League games - and two points in their past four matches.They led through Harvey Barnes' goal after the winger took advantage of visiting keeper Pepe Reina's baffling decision to run out of his box.Vardy's first touch after coming on was to score a penalty after Tyrone Mings' handball, before he smashed in at the…
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Coronavirus: All sport in Italy to be suspended because of outbreak

Coronavirus: All sport in Italy to be suspended because of outbreak

Juventus had no fans to celebrate with when they scored against Inter Milan at the weekendAll sport in Italy has been suspended until at least 3 April because of coronavirus, the country's prime minister Giuseppe Conte has announced.This includes Serie A but not Italian clubs or national teams participating in international competitions. Serie A - Italy's top flight - had already said all games would be played behind closed doors until 3 April.Conte extended a series of strict quarantine measures, including a ban on public gatherings, to all of Italy.Earlier, Italy's Olympic committee (CONI) recommended the move to suspend all…
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Premier League reaction, including Manchester derby

5,1905,190viewing this pageGot a TV Licence?You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law.Find out moreLive ReportingBy Thomas MallowsAll times stated are UKPosted at 8:458:45Faith in Lampard gives Chelsea hope for the futureChelsea 4-0 EvertonAlistair MagowanBBC SportChelsea have been surrounded by many new questions this season, but in Sunday's 4-0 thrashing of Everton, the answers - once again - seem to have come from within.The latest academy graduate to make his mark was Billy Gilmour, who backed up his impressive display in the FA Cup win over Liverpool with…
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Six Nations: Scotland do England big favour

Six Nations: Scotland do England big favour

Media playback is not supported on this device Six Nations 2020: Amazing tries, Tuliagi 'the pirate' & huge hits in weekend's best bitsNow that England v Italy is a title-deciding game, the match's postponement because of coronavirus has taken on a different dynamic.Scotland ended France's Grand Slam hopes on Sunday, and even a bonus-point victory for Les Bleus against Ireland in the final round might not be enough to secure the title.All of a sudden England, who beat Wales on Saturday, are back into the title race but who says their final game against Italy is even going to happen?In…
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Coronavirus spread: Indian Wells cancelled because of concerns

Coronavirus spread: Indian Wells cancelled because of concerns

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu won last year's WTA title at Indian WellsThe Indian Wells tournament has been cancelled because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.The tournament, a combined ATP and WTA event which is one of the biggest and most prestigious outside of the Grand Slams, was due to start this week.Health officials in California said there was "too great a risk" to hold a "large gathering of this size"."We are prepared to hold it on another date and will explore options," said tournament director Tommy Haas.Coronavirus: Government calls meeting with sporting bodiesCoronavirus: Timeline of how it has affected…
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Six Nations: England coach Eddie Jones set for talks with RFU over future

Six Nations: England coach Eddie Jones set for talks with RFU over future

Media playback is not supported on this device Six Nations 2020: England narrowly beat Wales in fiery game at TwickenhamEngland head coach Eddie Jones is set to discuss his future with Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney in the coming weeks.Jones is out of contract in the summer of 2021, but when asked if he will be in the post beyond that date he replied: "I don't know."He did, however, reveal plans for potentially pivotal talks with Sweeney."We've got dinner organised in a couple of weeks so we may be able to chat about it," Jones said. "It must…
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Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid: Zinedine Zidane’s side suffer shock loss

Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid: Zinedine Zidane’s side suffer shock loss

Real Betis moved eight points clear of the relegation zoneReal Madrid sustained a shock defeat at Real Betis to hand the initiative to Barcelona in the La Liga title race.Barca had beaten Real Sociedad 1-0 on Saturday to go two points clear and Zinedine Zidane's side were unable to respond with a victory of their own.They fell behind to Sidnei's stunning strike into the top corner, but levelled via Karim Benzema's penalty.Ex-Barcelona forward Cristian Tello was Betis' match winner, stroking in on 82 minutes.Relive Real Betis' victory over Real MadridThe Betis substitute broke clear and coolly slide the ball past…
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