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• First U.S. Zika virus transmission reported, attributed to sex

  02-02-2016 23:53
  By Jon Herskovitz AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - The first known case of Zika virus transmission in the United States was reported in Texas on Tuesday by local health officials, who said it likely was contracted through sex and not a mosquito bite, a day after the World Health Organization declared an international public health emergency. The virus, linked to severe birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil, is spreading rapidly in the Americas, and WHO officials on Tuesday expressed concern th
  
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• Remarkable goalkeeping display frustrates Arsenal as title challenge is dealt a blow

  02-02-2016 23:50
  
  Fraser Forster was in inspired form for Southampton while elsewhere, Manchester City squeezed past Sunderland & Tottenham won again.
  
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• VIDEO: 'Perfect' plan pleases Pochettino

  02-02-2016 23:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says his side's plan to start the match aggressively was "perfect" as they battered Norwich 3-0 at Carrow Road.
  
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• VIDEO: Reds beaten by world class goal - Klopp

  02-02-2016 23:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A frustrated Jurgen Klopp says his Liverpool side were beaten by a "world class" goal from Jamie Vardy after Leicester City complete a 2-0 victory over the Reds.
  
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• John Terry is not irreplaceable but Chelsea captain could still earn a new contract, admits interim boss Guus Hiddink

  02-02-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL: Hiddink held heart-to-heart talks with the defender this week and reiterated Terry still has a chance of earning fresh terms, but he says Chelsea will move on with or without the captain.
  
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• Neymar charged with tax evasion by Brazilian authorities after giving evidence in Spanish court over transfer to Barcelona

  02-02-2016 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The federal prosecutor's office alleged that the striker committed the crimes between 2006, when he was just a promising youngster at Brazilian football club Santos, and 2013.
  
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• APNewsBreak: Lady Gaga to sing national anthem at Super Bowl

  02-02-2016 23:26
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga is set to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl on Sunday.
  
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• Bournemouth hand Palace fifth successive league defeat

  02-02-2016 23:25
  LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Crystal Palace 1 Bournemouth 2 Striker Benik Afobe headed a 57th minute winner as Bournemouth won 2-1 at Crystal Palace on Tuesday to hand the London side their fifth successive Premier League defeat. Afobe scored from the rebound after Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey had dived to block Matt Ritchie’s piledriver. The result extended Palace's winless run in the league to seven games. Palace took the lead in the 27th minute when Lee Chung-yong’s neat backhee
  
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• Rondon earns last-gasp relief for West Brom

  02-02-2016 23:22
  West Bromwich Albion 1 Swansea City 1 Feb 2 (Reuters)-Salomon Rondon struck a dramatic equaliser two minutes into stoppage time to earn West Bromwich Albion a crucial point against Swansea City at the Hawthorns. Moments after Alberto Paloschi, Swansea's new signing, had hit the post with Swansea manager Francesco Guidolin about to celebrate a perfect two-win start to his reign, Rondon scrambled home an equaliser for the home team after Darren Fletcher's goal-bound effort was cleared off the line
  
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• Free-scoring Man United take the heat off LVG

  02-02-2016 23:18
  
  Goals from Jesse Lingard, Anthony Martial and Wayne Rooney secured the three points for the Red Devils.
  
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• Manchester United are not back to their brilliant best but showed a swagger worthy of Old Trafford in their 3-0 win over Stoke

  02-02-2016 23:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: The tone of the groan might well be what pleases Louis van Gaal most as Manchester United re-found their mojo with a 3-0 victory over Stoke on Tuesday.
  
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• Record-breaking Suhr to miss world indoor championships

  02-02-2016 23:03
  Olympic pole vault champion Jenn Suhr does not plan to compete in next month's IAAF indoor championships even though she has just broken her world indoor record, the American said on Tuesday. A desire for more gold at the Rio Games and the stress of having to go through the U.S. trials and the world indoor championships with just four days in between led Suhr and her coach to rule out the March 17-20 worlds in Portland, Oregon. Plans did not change after Suhr boosted her world record to 5.03 met
  
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• Arsenal frustrated by Southampton and inspired Forster

  02-02-2016 23:00
  LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Southampton keeper Fraser Forster produced a series of stunning saves to frustrate Arsenal and leave the Gunners without a win in four league games. Forster twice denied Mesut Ozil in the first half as Arsenal struggled to create opportunities. He was even busier in the second half as the hosts pressed for a breakthrough, making one flying save to keep out a curler from Olivier Giroud and two efforts from Theo Walcott who came on as a substitute. ...
  
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• West Ham sink 10-man Villa 2-0

  02-02-2016 22:58
  Second-half goals from Michail Antonio and Cheikhou Kouyate gave West Ham United a 2-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa on Tuesday that maintained the London club's push for European football next season and left their opponents looking increasingly forlorn. Villa's cause was made immeasurably more difficult after 17 minutes when Jordan Ayew had a moment of madness and swung his elbow into the face of West Ham's Aaron Cresswell, earning himself a straight red card. It took West Ham until the 58th min
  
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• Aguero gives outgoing Pellegrini reason to smile

  02-02-2016 22:55
  (Reuters) - Manuel Pellegrini's hopes of seeing out his Manchester City reign this season in a blaze of glory were boosted on Tuesday as the masterful Sergio Aguero delivered again in an unconvincing 1-0 win at struggling Sunderland. One day after City announced Pep Guardiola would be taking over from Pellegrini as manager at the end of the season, the Chilean's push for a second Premier League title received impetus from a familiar source as City's matchless Argentine netted after just 16 minut
  
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• Kane double helps buoyant Tottenham outclass Norwich

  02-02-2016 22:54
  LONDON (Reuters) - Tottenham strengthened their title bid with a commanding away display at Carrow Road. Dele Alli continued where he left off when scoring a wonder goal against Crystal Palace 10 days ago, reacting well after two minutes to slam home from close range after Christian Eriksen's shot was parried. Teenager Alli was involved again for Tottenham's second goal, earning a 30th-minute penalty that was tucked away by Harry Kane for his 13th goal in his last 15 league appearances. ...
  
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• Brilliant Vardy helps leaders Leicester down Liverpool

  02-02-2016 22:49
  Jamie Vardy's stunning double strike gave leaders Leicester City a 2-0 win at home to Liverpool on Tuesday to maintain their title charge and inflate the England striker's lofty stock to new heights. Leicester, who maintained their three-point lead at the top of the table, had twice tested Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet in the first half with the Belgian brilliantly tipping over a Shinji Okazaki header and a curling effort from Riyad Mahrez.
  
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• West Ham 2-0 Aston Villa: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jordan Ayew sees red as Aston Villa slump to defeat at West HamJordan Ayew was sent off in disgrace as Aston Villa were shoved a step clos
  
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• West Brom 1-1 Swansea: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Salomon Rondon denies Swansea as West Brom snatch a point late onSalomon Rondon rescued a point for West Brom with a stoppage-time equalis
  
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• Sunderland 0-1 Man City: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sergio Aguero on target as Manchester City edge sorry SunderlandSergio Aguero served up a reminder that there is life before Pep Guardiola
  
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• Stenhousemuir 0-0 Brechin: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Stenhousemuir held at home by bottom side BrechinStenhousemuir remain sixth in the Ladbrokes League One table after a 0-0 draw at home to
  
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• Shrewsbury 1-2 Southend: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Stephen Hendrie scores winner as Southend see off ShrewsburyStephen Hendrie claimed a late winner as 10-man Southend beat lowly Shrewsbury
  
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• Sheff Wed 1-1 Burnley: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sheffield Wednesday match Burnley to state promotion credentialsSheffield Wednesday proved they are not in the Sky Bet Championship promot
  
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• Raith 0-1 Rangers: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Andy Halliday returns to fire Rangers to victory over RaithIt was handshakes all round for Rangers as Andy Halliday returned from suspensi
  
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• Port Vale 1-0 Swindon: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Port Vale captain Carl Dickinson strikes early to secure win over SwindonAn early goal from Carl Dickinson lifted Port Vale to within a po
  
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• Partick 1-0 Motherwell: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Steven Lawless' late goal puts Partick back in top-six pictureSteven Lawless struck a stoppage-time winner to revive Partick Thistle's top
  
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• Norwich 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Harry Kane nets brace in Tottenham win at NorwichHarry Kane scored a brace as Tottenham moved above rivals Arsenal in the Barclays Premier
  
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• Morton 0-1 Hibernian: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Anthony Stokes on target as Hibs edge out MortonAnthony Stokes scored the only goal of the game as Hibernian edged past Morton on Tuesday
  
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• Morecambe 1-1 Portsmouth: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Morecambe keeper Barry Roche scores late equaliser against PortsmouthMorecambe goalkeeper Barry Roche scored a 93rd-minute goal to earn hi
  
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• Man Utd 3-0 Stoke: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ruthless Manchester United cut Stoke to threadsManchester United eased the pressure on Louis van Gaal as they blew away Stoke with a fine
  
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• Luton 1-1 Yeovil: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Yeovil boost survival chances with point at LutonYeovil picked up another precious point in their fight for Sky Bet League Two survival wi
  
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• Leicester 2-0 Liverpool: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jamie Vardy wonder strike helps Leicester send out title warningJamie Vardy's wonder strike helped Leicester send out a title warning as t
  
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• Ipswich 2-1 Reading: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ipswich substitute Brett Pitman nets last-gasp winner against ReadingIpswich continued their amazing Tuesday night form at Portman Road th
  
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• Derby 0-0 Preston: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Derby hopes hit by Preston drawDerby's automatic promotion hopes suffered another setback after they were held to a goalless draw by Prest
  
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• Crystal Palace 1-2 AFC Bournemouth: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Marc Pugh and Benik Afobe on target as Bournemouth strike back for Palace winBournemouth secured a vital victory in their pursuit of Premi
  
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• Arsenal 0-0 Southampton: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fraser Forster stands firm as Southampton deal blow to Arsenal's title hopesAn inspired display from Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster
  
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• Albion 0-2 Stranraer: Match Report

  02-02-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Quick-fire double sees Stranraer to victory over AlbionStranraer scored two quick-fire goals to see off Albion and record their third succ
  
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• From Montana to Manning: Superb Super Bowls finishes

  02-02-2016 22:30
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Every Super Bowl kicks off with the hopes of a thrilling game, capped by a dramatic drive in which the champion seizes control to capture the Lombardi Trophy.
  
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• Sergio Aguero on target as Manchester City edge sorry Sunderland

  02-02-2016 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sergio Aguero served up a reminder that there is life before Pep Guardiola as Manchester City maintained their Barclays Premier League title cha
  
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• Salomon Rondon denies Swansea as West Brom snatch a point late on

  02-02-2016 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Salomon Rondon rescued a point for West Brom with a stoppage-time equaliser to deny Swansea victory at The Hawthorns.It looked like Gylfi
  
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• Ruthless Manchester United cut Stoke to threads

  02-02-2016 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Manchester United eased the pressure on Louis van Gaal as they blew away Stoke with a fine display of ruthless attacking football in a 3-0 win a
  
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• Marc Pugh and Benik Afobe on target as Bournemouth strike back for Palace win

  02-02-2016 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Bournemouth secured a vital victory in their pursuit of Premier League survival with a deserved 2-1 away win over Crystal Palace.Recoverin
  
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• Jordan Ayew sees red as Aston Villa slump to defeat at West Ham

  02-02-2016 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jordan Ayew was sent off in disgrace as Aston Villa were shoved a step closer to relegation following a 2-0 defeat at West Ham. Ghana stri
  
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• Harry Kane nets brace in Tottenham win at Norwich

  02-02-2016 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Harry Kane scored a brace as Tottenham moved above rivals Arsenal in the Barclays Premier League with a 3-0 victory at Norwich. Dele Alli
  
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• Fraser Forster stands firm as Southampton deal blow to Arsenal's title hopes

  02-02-2016 22:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An inspired display from Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster earned his side a point at Arsenal as the Gunners lost further ground on their Bar
  
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• Jamie Vardy wonder strike helps Leicester send out title warning

  02-02-2016 22:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jamie Vardy's wonder strike helped Leicester send out a title warning as they breezed past Liverpool 2-0.The striker's brilliant brace
  
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• NASCAR driver Stewart in hospital with back injury

  02-02-2016 22:08
  (Reuters) - NASCAR driver and co-owner Tony Stewart, one of motor racing's biggest names, has been taken to hospital with a back injury after a non-racing vehicle accident, his Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) team said on Tuesday. Stewart, 44, was hurt on Sunday while driving an all-terrain vehicle on the West Coast of the United States and was transported to a hospital in an undisclosed location, SHR said in a statement. Team spokesperson Mike Arning said that the three-time NASCAR champion was able
  
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• Halep postpones nose surgery to play in Fed Cup

  02-02-2016 21:54
  World number three Simona Halep decided to postpone an operation on her nose to play in the Fed Cup against defending champions Czech Republic this weekend, the Romanian tennis federation said on Tuesday. Halep announced last month she would skip the match in Cluj-Napoca and tournaments in Dubai and Doha, hoping to return to defend her title at Indian Wells in March. "It's a great advantage to have Simona Halep in our team," Romania captain Alina Tecsor said.
  
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• Sexwale to seek CAF support to revive FIFA presidential bid

  02-02-2016 21:47
  FIFA presidential candidate Tokyo Sexwale will seek continent-wide support in a final bid to revive his ailing election campaign at a meeting of African football leaders on Friday. Sexwale was grilled on Tuesday by high-ranking officials of his home South African Football Association (SAFA), who had earlier endorsed his candidacy in the race to replace Sepp Blatter. SAFA wanted answers about Sexwale's election tactics and the unconvincing progress of his campaign after they had backed his bid fo
  
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• Jones includes uncapped duo as cover for England’s opener

  02-02-2016 21:18
  
  The in-form Maro Itoje and Elliot Daly will travel as reserves for the 23-man match-day squad.
  
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