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• Harry Kane insists he is happy at Tottenham Hotspur as he aims for new contract

  20-11-2016 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Harry Kane could hardly have been clearer as he was asked about his contract situation at Spurs following the double strike that sunk West Ham.'I am happy,' Kane said four times.
  
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• Andy Murray's up there with the greats: ATP World Tour Finals title win over Novak Djokovic caps stunning 2016 for world No 1

  20-11-2016 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON AT THE O2 ARENA: Do you remember the nights at the 02 Arena when Andy Murray faced Roger Federer and you wondered whether this was London or Zurich?
  
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• Giants win another close one, for 5th straight victory

  20-11-2016 23:53
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Nothing has come easy for the New York Giants this season, even the games they are supposed to win.
  
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• Murray says his best years can still be ahead of him

  20-11-2016 23:51
  By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Murray believes the best years of his career could still be ahead after confirming his status as world number one by beating Novak Djokovic to claim the ATP Tour Finals crown on Sunday. Murray, 29, became the oldest man since 1974 to reach the top of the rankings for the first time last month and the way he dominated the final months of the season, winning five titles and 24 matches in a row, suggests he could be right. "I obviously want to try and achiev
  
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• Murray rules the world after humbling of Djokovic

  20-11-2016 23:51
  By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - His season had already provided several unforgettable chapters but Andy Murray saved the best to last as he eclipsed Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-4 to claim his first ATP World Tour Finals title and rubberstamp the year-end top ranking on Sunday. Against a man who has so often been his nemesis, Britain's golden boy Murray produced a relentless display to claim a ninth title of a year which included a second Wimbledon crown and Olympic gold in Rio. Murray's play in the
  
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• Andy Murray will not be repeating Wayne Rooney late-night celebrations after beating Novak Djokovic

  20-11-2016 23:51
  
  Andy Murray will resist repeating the late-night celebrations which England football captain Wayne Rooney engaged in when claiming the year-end world number one title after winning the ATP World Tour Finals. The Briton overcame Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-4 in London to bring the curtain down on a stellar season for the 29-year-old. Victory was Murray's 24th in a row as he scooped his fifth consecutive title, a run which has helped him end the season atop of the men's rankings.
  
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• Ivan Perisic’s equaliser for Internazionale ruins Suso’s brace for Milan

  20-11-2016 23:44
  
  • Milan derby ends 2-2 and Roma beaten 2-1 by Atalanta
  • Lazio defeat Genoa 3-1 and Fiorentina thump EmpoliIvan Perisic’s stoppage-time equaliser denied Milan victory as Internazionale salvaged a 2-2 draw.Two maiden San Siro goals from the Spanish schemer Suso had put Milan on a course to claim second place in the Serie A table but, with Antonio Candreva grabbing Inter’s first leveller at the start of the second half, Perisic put the brakes on the Rossoneri. Continue readin
  
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• Matt Renshaw and Peter Handscomb among those selected in Australia's latest Test squad that could have chosen to represent England

  20-11-2016 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Matt Renshaw and Peter Handscomb, who could have chosen to represent England, were among six changes for Australia for the final Test against South Africa in Adelaide starting on Thursday.
  
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• Prescott, Cowboys beat Ravens 27-17 for 9th straight win

  20-11-2016 23:33
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — New backup, same result for rookie quarterback Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys.
  
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• The Latest: Seahawks' Prosise makes history with 72-yard TD

  20-11-2016 23:31
  
  The Latest on the 11th Sunday of the NFL season. (all times Eastern):
  
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• Victor Anichebe thrives after being given fresh lease of life at Sunderland

  20-11-2016 23:30
  
  • Anichebe praises manager David Moyes for putting his trust in him
  • He scores twice in win over Hull that lifts team off the bottomVictor Anichebe flew to Los Angeles in May and spent the next three months soaking up the California sunshine. The 28-year-old striker had just been released by West Bromwich Albion after what can politely be put as an unproductive, non‑scoring season under Tony Pulis and Premier League clubs were not exactly queuing up for his services.Convinced of
  
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• Pep Guardiola was always going to win but Yaya Touré may not have lost

  20-11-2016 23:30
  
  After Pep Guardiola made a prolonged point against Yaya Touré’s agent the Ivorian returned to the fold with both goals in Manchester City’s 2-1 defeat of Crystal Palace“I’m here to take decisions,” Pep Guardiola said on Saturday evening, reminding everyone of what was never in doubt in the first place. “Maybe I make mistakes, but I have to take decisions and I respect the fact some people won’t agree with me.”After three months in which it s
  
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• Pep Guardiola has Yaya Toure just where he wants him now

  20-11-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: Guardiola has Toure where he wants him now. The correct level of fitness, the proper weight, the hunger — this has been a masterclass in modern man-management.
  
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• Marcus Rashford had his big chance to shine against Arsenal but he failed to impress... the Manchester United starlet still has plenty to learn

  20-11-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMIE REDKNAPP: I was very critical of Marcus Rashford on Sky for his performance against Arsenal. I am a big fan of the 19-year-old but was so disappointed by his display.
  
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• Jürgen Klopp says Liverpool cannot complain about defensive tactics

  20-11-2016 23:30
  
  • Southampton right to try and nullify his attack in 0-0 draw, he says
  • We are not weak at defending, Anfield manager addsJürgen Klopp said Liverpool have “nothing to moan about” after Southampton followed Manchester United’s lead by adopting a defensive approach against a side who have scored 30 Premier League goals this season. Showing little ambition to attack despite playing at home, Southampton held Liverpool to a goalless draw with the sort of tactics that
  
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• José Mourinho encouraged by Paul Pogba’s form in draw against Arsenal

  20-11-2016 23:30
  
  • Manchester United manager believes midfielder is more confident
  • Mourinho suggests Michael Carrick will be offered new one-year dealJosé Mourinho believes Paul Pogba is finding his best form for Manchester United after the midfielder particularly impressed in their draw with Arsenal. The world-record £92.5m signing struggled in the opening phase of the season but he was a pivotal part of a display in a game United were unfortunate not to win.Pogba was involved in Juan M
  
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• Harry Winks gives Tottenham hope for Champions League survival

  20-11-2016 23:30
  
  Spurs midfielder Harry Winks impressed in his first Premier League start and Tottenham will need more of the same against Monaco in EuropeOnce he had caught his breath, Mauricio Pochettino suggested the sensations that had arisen so suddenly needed to be kept and held close. Tottenham positively bounced out of the stadium here; a derby of see-sawing fortunes across 96 minutes and at times thudding levels of intensity might not ordinarily be considered the best preparation for a decisive Champion
  
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• Inter's Perisic snatches last-gasp draw in Milan derby

  20-11-2016 23:29
  Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic scored with almost the last kick of the game to snatch a 2-2 draw against AC Milan in Serie A under new coach Stefano Pioli after their neighbours twice led through Suso in Sunday's derby. Perisic turned the ball in at the far post to spare the blushes of his captain Mauro Icardi who had missed two simple chances which could have changed the course of the game. Antonio Candreva also scored a spectacular goal for Inter who made an encouraging start after Pioli was appoi
  
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• AC Milan 2-2 Inter Milan: Ivan Perisic scores dramatic late equaliser in Derby della Madonnina

  20-11-2016 23:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ivan Perisic's dramatic stoppage-time equaliser denied AC Milan at the death in the Derby della Madonnina as Inter Milan salvaged a 2-2 draw on Sunday night at the San Siro.
  
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• Tennis-Murray rules the world after humbling of Djokovic

  20-11-2016 23:24
  By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - His season had already provided several unforgettable chapters but Andy Murray saved the best to last as he eclipsed Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-4 to claim his first ATP World Tour Finals title and rubberstamp the year-end top ranking on Sunday. Against a man who has so often been his nemesis, Britain's golden boy Murray produced a relentless display to claim a ninth title of a year which included a second Wimbledon crown and Olympic gold in Rio. Murray's play in the
  
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• NFL kickers miss 11 PAT attempts, most in Super Bowl era

  20-11-2016 23:23
  
  NFL kickers missed like never before Sunday, setting a record with 11 failed extra point attempts.
  
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• The Kovalev-Ward decision was about boxing's fine margins, not corruption

  20-11-2016 23:12
  
  Many will feel the Russian was robbed of victory by home judges. But fights between two skilled operators can be incredibly tough to callKathy Duva is no stranger to disappointment. The veteran promoter behind Sergey Kovalev has been on the wrong end of more than a few controversial decisions in her nearly three decades in the sport. Call it an occupational hazard.But that experience doesn’t assuage the sting of Kovalev’s disputed unanimous-decision loss to Andre Ward on Saturday nig
  
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• Andy Murray fights fatigue with fire to end 2016 in blistering fashion | Jacob Steinberg

  20-11-2016 23:12
  
  Scot shrugs off the tiredness that was expected to give Novak Djokovic the edge and leaves little doubt who is the top man in world tennisIt was framed as a question but it sounded more like a threat. Novak Djokovic was merrily destroying the hopelessly outmatched Kei Nishikori on Saturday night when a cry from the stands at the O2 Arena threw the narrative forward to the following evening: “Are you watching, Andy Murray?” Related: Andy Murray defeats Novak Djokovic to end year as wo
  
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• The Latest: Kyle Busch goes down a lap in NASCAR finale

  20-11-2016 23:03
  
  HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on NASCAR's season finale (all times local):
  
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• Nice retain top spot in France with 1-0 win at St Etienne

  20-11-2016 23:01
  (Reuters) - Nice stayed three points clear at the top of Ligue 1 after Valentin Eysseric's fine second-half goal gave them a 1-0 win away to St Etienne in an entertaining match on Sunday. The result put Nice on 32 points from 13 games, three ahead of second-placed Monaco, who won 3-0 at Lorient on Friday, and champions Paris Saint Germain in third after they beat Nantes 2-0 at home on Saturday. Nice were missing suspended striker Mario Balotelli but still created plenty of chances either side of
  
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• Japan serve up warning to Wales in advance of South Africa challenge

  20-11-2016 23:00
  
  • Wales 33-30 Japan
  • Rob Howley will make important changes when Wales face SpringboksConsidering the way both sides are playing, a scoreless draw does not seem altogether inconceivable when Wales host South Africa on Saturday. But assuming the trench warfare eventually relents, Rob Howley’s team will find themselves with a scarcely deserved opportunity to stumble into the record books.No Welsh side has ever managed three wins from their autumn internationals in Cardiff and afte
  
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• Ireland nurse wounds after New Zealand prevail in bruising encounter

  20-11-2016 22:59
  
  • Ireland 9-21 New Zealand• World Rugby have questions to answer following catalogue of injuriesThose eagerly awaiting this match, which was anyone in the world with a passing interest in rugby, were not to be disappointed but the repercussions of a ferocious contest are likely to be felt for some time. Most immediately, there is the injury count. Ireland came off worse, with Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw almost certainly out of the match against Australia on Saturday. CJ Stand
  
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• England hint at attacking riches to rival pomp of Woodward era in defeat of Fiji

  20-11-2016 22:59
  
  The win shows Eddie Jones has a huge array of attacking talent at his disposal and the coach says he faces ‘intriguing’ selection issues for the Argentina gameIt does not take a genius to see that England’s sweet chariot is rapidly picking up speed. Thirteen tries and 95 points inside eight days and 11 successive wins under Eddie Jones are obvious clues but the real clincher is their head coach’s upbeat mood. The Australian guru was almost purring after this tantalising g
  
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• Andy Murray wins ATP finals to end the year as world No1 – video highlights

  20-11-2016 22:58
  
  Andy Murray will finish 2016 as the world No1 after beating Novak Djokovic in the final of the ATP World Tour finals in London on Sunday. Murray defeats Djokovic in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 to seal his first ATP finals title and cap off a brilliant season in which he also took the Wimbledon crown and Olympic gold in RioAndy Murray defeats Novak Djokovic to end year as world No1Continue reading...
  
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• Jutanugarn wins LPGA player of the year, Hull wins finale

  20-11-2016 22:56
  
  NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Ariya Jutanugarn was unable to accept the CME Globe trophy when it was first being presented to her, needing both hands to hold a big plastic cube stuffed with $1 million in cash.
  
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• Chelsea predator Costa punishes lapse in concentration

  20-11-2016 22:52
  Chelsea manager Antonio Conte found himself earlier this season - his first in charge - being asked most weeks about controlling Spain international Diego Costa's volatile temperament. Now the forward's scoring and all-round contribution is a more regular topic of conversation after 10 goals and three assists have helped fired them to the top of the Premier League. "Diego is playing good football, with the ball and without it," Conte said after Sunday's 1-0 away win over a lightweight Middlesbro
  
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• Australia coach Mal Meninga says spine of Kangaroos team is all-time greatest

  20-11-2016 22:52
  
  Boyd, Cronk, Smith and Thurston hailed after Four Nations performancesKangaroos won Four Nations title with crushing win over New ZealandAustralian coach Mal Meninga has hailed the Kangaroos spine of Darius Boyd, Cooper Cronk, Cameron Smith and Johnathan Thurston as the greatest he’s ever seen in any team.Boyd was named man of the match in the 34-8 win over New Zealand in the Four Nations final at Anfield with Cronk voted man of the series after helping Australia return the summit of inter
  
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• Hull claims Tour Championship, Ariya wins million-dollar bonus

  20-11-2016 22:48
  (Reuters) - Britain's Charley Hull won the LPGA season-ending CME Group Tour Championship with a two-shot swing at the 17th on Sunday, while Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand clinched a million-dollar bonus and Player of the Year honours. Hull shot a bogey-free six-under-par 66 to out duel Ryu So-yeon of South Korea (67) at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida, posting a 19-under total of 269 to claim the $500,000 (405,210 pounds) top prize for her first LPGA Tour victory. The Briton was tied with Ry
  
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• Streak stopper: Return TDs spark Vikings, 30-24 over Cards

  20-11-2016 22:42
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Xavier Rhodes returned one of his two interceptions 100 yards for a touchdown and Cordarrelle Patterson took the second-half kickoff 104 yards for a score in Minnesota's 30-24 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday that stopped their four-game losing streak.
  
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• NFL round-up: Cowboys make it nine straight wins as Elliott sets rookie record

  20-11-2016 22:35
  
  Wins elsewhere for Steelers, Lions, Bills and GiantsBengals kicker Mike Nugent misses two extra-pointsDak Prescott threw three touchdown passes, two to Dez Bryant, in the first game with Tony Romo as his backup, and the Dallas Cowboys set a franchise season record with their ninth straight win, beating the Baltimore Ravens 27-17.The Cowboys (9-1) punted on their first four possessions — a first this season — against the NFL’s No1 defense. They marched 92 and 88 yards on their f
  
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• Manning throw 2 TDs, Giants win fifth straight

  20-11-2016 22:34
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Eli Manning threw a go-ahead 15-yard touchdown pass to rookie Sterling Shepard in the third quarter as the New York Giants rallied for their fifth straight win with a 22-16 decision over the Chicago Bears on a windy Sunday.
  
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• Andy Murray destroys Novak Djokovic to win ATP World Tour Finals and seal end-of-year No 1 ranking

  20-11-2016 22:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON AT THE O2: Andy Murray will finish an incredible end to the year ranked world No 1 after defeating former nemesis Novak Djokovic  to win his first ATP World Tour Finals
  
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• Manchester United outcast Bastian Schweinsteiger watches ATP World Tour Finals with wife Ana Ivanovic

  20-11-2016 22:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Also in the crowd to watch the end of season finale were Hollywood actors Jude Law, Kevin Spacey and Woody Harelsson, Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud and renowned tennis fan Cliff Richard.
  
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• Australia's cricket cull: a genuine new era or merely another short-term fix? | Sam Perry

  20-11-2016 22:07
  
  For now, the sweeping changes to Australia’s Test team have satiated the nation’s desire for blood – but for how long is difficult to sayAs the playground bell sounded on Australian cricket’s version of “next goal wins”, it was the quintet of Matt Renshaw, Peter Handscomb, Nic Maddinson, Matthew Wade and Chadd Sayers who emerged victors.
  Though as the choice of personnel shows, this was not the zero-sum Shield showdown many had feted. Of the five, only two (Re
  
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• Gronkowski inactive, Lewis active for Patriots

  20-11-2016 22:06
  
  New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is inactive as expected, but running back Dion Lewis is active for Sunday's game with the San Francisco 49ers.
  
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• Antonio Conte pleased as Chelsea make it six wins in a row – video

  20-11-2016 22:05
  
  Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he is pleased with his side following their 1-0 win over Middlesbrough on Sunday evening in the Premier League. Speaking after the game at the Riverside Stadium, Conte is particularly happy with the nature of the win, the club’s sixth in a row. The three points send the club to the top of the Premier LeagueRuthless Diego Costa sees off Middlesbrough and sends Chelsea topContinue reading...
  
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• No. 6 Maryland routs Niagara 96-64 for first road win

  20-11-2016 22:04
  LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Maryland coach Brenda Frese and her sixth-ranked Terrapins found a nice way to cap their weekend getaway to upstate New York.
  
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• Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic: Best shots from ATP World Tour Finals

  20-11-2016 21:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch the best five shots as an "extraordinary" Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic to win his first ATP World Tour Finals title.
  
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• The Latest: Number of missed PATs reaches 9

  20-11-2016 21:40
  
  The Latest on the 11th Sunday of the NFL season. (all times Eastern):
  
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• Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic to win ATP World Tour Finals title and seal world number one spot

  20-11-2016 21:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win his first ATP World Tour Finals title and end 2016 as world number one.
  
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• The Latest: NASCAR's season finale, title bout is underway

  20-11-2016 21:34
  
  HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on NASCAR's season finale (all times local):
  
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• Murray captures ATP World Tour Finals to secure year-end number one ranking

  20-11-2016 21:34
  By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - After a season in which he had already reached dizzy heights, Andy Murray saved the best to last by outclassing Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-4 to claim his first ATP World Tour Finals title and secure the year-end top ranking on Sunday. Against a player who has so often been his nemesis, Murray produced a relentless display to overpower the Serb he dislodged from the number one spot earlier this month. Murray added the title to the Wimbledon crown and Rio Olympics gol
  
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• Factbox - Murray and Djokovic season comparisons

  20-11-2016 21:31
  LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have dominated 2016. Here is a comparison of their respective seasons after Britain's Murray beat his Serbian rival 6-3 6-4 to win the ATP World Tour Finals title on Sunday and secure the year-end number one ranking. Titles: Murray 9 (career best) Djokovic 7 Match win-loss record: Murray 78-9 (career best) Djokovic 65-9 Longest winning streaks: Murray 24 (Sept 18-ongoing) Djokovic 14 (Jan 4-Feb 25) 2016 Prize money Murray $13.32 million Djokovic
  
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• Year-end number ones since 1973

  20-11-2016 21:29
  LONDON (Reuters) - List of men who have finished the year ranked number one since computer rankings were introduced in 1973 1973 Ilie Nastase (Romania) 1974 Jimmy Connors (U.S.) 1975 Connors 1976 Connors 1977 Connors 1978 Connors 1979 Bjorn Borg (Sweden) 1980 Borg 1981 John McEnroe (U.S.) 1982 McEnroe 1983 McEnroe 1984 McEnroe 1985 Ivan Lendl (Czechoslovakia) 1986 Lendl 1987 Lendl 1988 Mats Wilander (Sweden) 1989 Lendl 1990 Stefan Edberg (Sweden) 1991 Edberg 1992 Jim Courier (U.S.) 1993 Pete Sam
  
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• Top-ranked Duke beats No. 21 Rhode Island 75-65

  20-11-2016 21:29
  
  UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Luke Kennard scored 24 points to lead top-ranked Duke to the championship of the Hall of Fame Tip-Off tournament with a 75-65 win Sunday over No. 21 Rhode Island.
  
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