Sanchez seeks NI boost
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Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez says his players are determined not to be the also-rans of Group Six. Northern Ireland take on Wales in Cardiff on Wednesday reeling from a 3-0 defeat at home to Poland in the opening World Cup qualifier.
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The New York Yankees added a backup infielder, agreeing to a &#36;600,000, one-year contract with Rey Sanchez. Sanchez's deal is subject to the 14-year veteran passing a physical and the finalization of contract language.
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The optimism felt by Jonny Wilkinson following his successful comeback for Newcastle in Galway this week was echoed yesterday by a buoyant Sir Clive Woodward, who can now look forward to welcoming his prize asset back into the England fold next month.
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Northern Ireland's parties are making big efforts to achieve a breakthrough, Prime Minister Tony Blair has said.
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PARIS - Roy Keane&#39;s return to the Irish team is not so much about what he can produce on the pitch, but what he can inspire in others.
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New Real Madrid coach Mariano Garcia Remon is confident he will have the support of the players in his attempt to help the glittering soccer side recover from their disappointing start to the season.
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England seem to say hello or goodbye to inspirational new leaders on a weekly basis these days but Jason Robinson&#39;s elevation to the national captaincy yesterday has removed any last shred of doubt that the head coach Andy Robinson has bold new plans for
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in the UkraineJACKIE McNAMARA is fed up with hard luck stories and tales of what might have been. By the end of tonight&#39;s match against Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine, he wants to be able to talk
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Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso wants his side to build on Sunday&#39;s confidence-boosting win over Arsenal. The Spaniard, who scored his first goal at Anfield to open the scoring, said: &quot;The result was very good for our morale and to score was even better.
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Sport: Former Newcastle manager reveals intention to get back into work as quickly as possible
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The Spanish club wants its English stars to help boost ticket sales for the match, which will be Owen's first appearance at the Bernabeu stadium.
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Chivas USA defender Claudio "El Emperador" Sanchez had not played against the Revolution's Adam Cristman before last Saturday night. But Sanchez soon realized the importance of paying attention to Cristman, something teams neglected to do during the MLS draft in January.
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Republic of Ireland boss Brian Kerr has warned against over-confidence as an expectant green army prepare to descend on Paris. It is anticipated a record-breaking Irish crowd for an overseas international
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Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt is facing up to the possibility of a European three-match ban. The 29-year-old was sent off during Newcastle&#39;s 2-0 Uefa Cup win against Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin for grabbing Abas Suan by the throat.
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Argentina Davis Cup captain Alberto Mancini said on Tuesday he was counting on the support of soccer great Diego Maradona to give his team a boost in this weekend's final against hot favorites Russia.
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David Healy's hat-trick helps NI claim a shock win over Spain in Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier.
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Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr believes Roy Keane is back to his best - and at a critical time for his side. Keane was probably looking forward to squaring up to old adversary Patrick Vieira in tomorrowâs Group Four World Cup qualifier.