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UFC adds Paul Craig vs. Jamahal Hill to March 20 lineup

Paul Craig and Jamahal Hill are rolling. Who will keep his momentum alive March 20?

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Alex Danson-Bennett looking to the future after testing times and retirement

The Rio gold medallist has endured many challenges since suffering a mild traumatic brain injury on holiday in August 2018.

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Detroit Red Wings eye quick redemption after opening night loss to Carolina Hurricanes

The Red Wings hope for a better outcome when they meet the Canes again Saturday

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How Fulham vs Chelsea had been the Premier League’s most one-sided local derby

As we approach the half-term report stage of the Premier League season, Scott Parker’s Fulham are strong contenders for the most improved prize. This column last month highlighted their competitive underlying numbers and the impressive combination of dribbling and tackling provided by midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, and a mid-week draw at Tottenham was further evidence of their development. On Saturday they face Chelsea at Craven Cottage in a London derby that has been the most one-sided in Premier League history. Fulham have won just one of their last 28 league meetings with Chelsea, a win ratio of just 3.6 per cent. The second-worst win ratio in London derbies during the Premier League era is Fulham’s record against Arsenal, with a return of just 10.3 per cent. Fulham’s only Premier League victory over Chelsea came in March 2006 when Jose Mourinho’s team were well on their way to consecutive league titles, thanks to a Louis Boa Morte goal. Their struggles against their west London neighbours extend beyond 1992, with Fulham winning just three of 50 league matches against Chelsea in their history. Fulham’s draw at Spurs stopped a run of 13 consecutive Premier League defeats in London derbies. Regardless of their historic superiority, this is a crucial game for Chelsea and Frank Lampard after a run of just one win in six league games. According to most expected goals models, Chelsea still have the third-best attack in the division and their expected goals against total is lower than Liverpool’s. They have struggled to respond to set-backs in recent weeks though, particularly in defeats against Arsenal and Manchester City in which they fell 3-0 down.

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European Tour preparing for business as planned in the Middle East

Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship is due to start next week.

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Baseball Hall of Fame debate: Jeff Kent – the best power-hitting 2B ever – on the outside looking in

Jeff Kent has more home runs than any second baseman in history, but hasn’t seen much of a rise in support entering his eighth year on the ballot.

      

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Former Bengals QB Carson Palmer comments on Joe Burrow’s injury, rehab

Former Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer has some advice for Joe Burrow.

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Joe Root embraces his selfish side to bat England into total control of first Test

The skipper led by example with a fine innings to put his side into complete charge of the first Test

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Despite Pistons’ 2-9 start, Troy Weaver will stay aggressive: ‘My clip will be empty’

The Detroit Pistons are 2-9, but general manager Troy Weaver said he’s enjoying the progress he has seen from his offseason signings and draft picks.

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Travis Kelce: I absolutely love Cleveland, but we’re enemies right now

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is from Cleveland. Or to be a little more accurate, he hails from Cleveland Heights — a suburb that borders the city proper. He was inducted into the Cleveland Heights High Hall of Fame in 2018, and regularly touts his high school during player intros. So with the Chiefs taking [more]

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