De Bruyne: 'Man City on the right course'

Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017

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Everton's Oumar Niasse introduces himself to the crowd on the pitch before the match between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on February 3, 2016

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Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017De Bruyne: 'Man City on the right course'
Everton's Oumar Niasse introduces himself to the crowd on the pitch before the match between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on February 3, 2016Premier League trio keen to sign Niasse?
Theo Walcott celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Bayern Munich on March 7, 2017Theo Walcott: 'Arsenal need fast start'
Emmanuel Riviere in action for Newcastle on January 1, 2015French, Turkish teams keen on Riviere?
Javier Hernandez of Bayer Leverkusen in action during his side's Champions League Group E clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on November 2, 2016Hernandez impressed by Hammers ambition
Kevin Wimmer of Tottenham Hotspur on the ball during the UEFA Europa League Group J match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Qarabag FK at White Hart Lane on September 17, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.Southampton target Wimmer as Van Dijk cover?
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on the touchline during the Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016Arsenal name 25-man squad for Emirates Cup
Peter Crouch of Stoke City gestures during the Capital One Cup Third Round match between Fulham and Stoke City at Craven Cottage on September 22, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.Klavan: 'Crouch is toughest PL opponent'

Formula 1

Jolyon Palmer of Renault in the paddock during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on April 28, 2016
Jolyon Palmer of Renault in the paddock during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on April 28, 2016 Palmer: 'Kubica no threat for 2017'
Nico Rosberg of Germany and Mercedes GP leads Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP into the first corner during the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya on May 10, 2015Stroll admits Williams looking to 2018
Nico Rosberg of Germany and Mercedes GP leads Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP into the first corner during the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya on May 10, 2015Whiting: 'Teams will personalise Halo designs'
Daniil Kvyat of Toro Rosso walks in the paddock during previews to the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya on May 12, 2016 Kvyat hints Toro Rosso decision imminent

Football

Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on March 12, 2017
Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on March 12, 2017Coutinho 'willing to take pay cut'
General views of the ground the Barclays Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and West Ham United at The Hawthorns on April 26, 2014Megson returns to West Brom as assistant
Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez during the Premier League match against Manchester City on April 2, 2017Smith: 'Arsenal must let Sanchez leave'
Eric Bailly in action for Manchester United on August 15, 2016Bailly: 'I have improved at Man Utd'
Chelsea's Eden Hazard during the FA Cup final against Arsenal on May 27, 2017Antonio Conte rules out Eden Hazard exit
Daniel Sturridge in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Southampton on May 7, 2017Klopp: 'Sturridge giving everything'
Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates scoring Stoke's opener against Everton on December 28, 2015Fletcher likens Xherdan Shaqiri to Messi
Neymar of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016Motta: 'Neymar will be welcomed at PSG'
Matt Miazga gives Jefferson Montero a tug during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Chelsea on April 9, 2016Chelsea defender rejoins Vitesse on loan

Tennis

Kyle Edmund celebrates winning a point during his first-round match against Gilles Simon at Queen's on June 15, 2016Result: Edmund through to quarters in Atlanta

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Ross Barkley arrives ahead of the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017Police drop probe into Ross Barkley attack

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Gareth Bale during the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on May 28, 2016
Gareth Bale during the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on May 28, 2016Agent blasts talk of Gareth Bale exit
Juan Cuadrado of Juventus in action against AS Roma on May 14, 2017Arsenal 'quoted £26.8m for Cuadrado'
Barcelona forward Neymar in action during his side's La Liga clash with Deportivo La Coruna at the Camp Nou on October 15, 2016Neymar clashes with Semedo in training
Barcelona's Brazilian forward Neymar da Silva Santos Junior (Up) celebrates with his teammate Barcelona's Brazilian defender Dani Alves after scoring during the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals second leg football match FC Barcelona vs Paris Saint-GerDani Alves hits out at Neymar "lies"
Nathan Baker in action for Aston Villa on August 9, 2014Villa defender Baker to join Bristol City?
Arsenal forward Lucas Perez in action during the EFL Cup clash with Reading at the Emirates Stadium on October 25, 2016Agent confirms Deportivo bid for Perez
Ashley Fletcher in action for West Ham United on August 25, 2016Middlesbrough complete Fletcher signing
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez dreams of Istanbul ahead of his side's Premier League meeting with Manchester City on April 19, 2016Mikel Merino completes move to Newcastle
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Everton's Oumar Niasse introduces himself to the crowd on the pitch before the match between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on February 3, 2016
Premier League trio keen to sign Niasse?
Burnley, Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United are all reportedly keen on signing Everton forward Oumar Niasse.
 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on from the stands ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
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Rugby Union
Stephen Moore poses during an Australian Wallabies portrait session at Lake Kawana on July 6, 2015
Moore to quit international rugby
Australia hooker Stephen Moore confirms that he is to quit international rugby by the end of the year and also steps down as Wallabies captain.
 Dylan Hartley of Northampton Saints during the Aviva Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Wasps at Franklin's Gardens on March 27, 2015
Dylan Hartley pens new Northampton deal
Northampton Saints announce that England captain Dylan Hartley has signed a new contract with the Premiership side and has been reappointed as their skipper.
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Tennis
Kyle Edmund celebrates winning a point during his first-round match against Gilles Simon at Queen's on June 15, 2016
Result: Edmund through to quarters in Atlanta
British number two Kyle Edmund comes from behind to beat Peter Gojowczyk in the second round of the Atlanta Open.
 Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts after a point against Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka during their men's final match of the Roland Garros 2015 French Tennis Open in Paris on June 7, 2015
Djokovic ruled out for rest of 2017
Twelve-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic is ruled out for rest of the year due to an elbow injury.
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Cricket
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Roland-Jones to make England Test debut
Middlesex bowler Toby Roland-Jones is called up for his England Test debut against South Africa at The Oval.
 Joe Root looks downbeat during day three of the second Test between South Africa and England on January 4, 2016
England name uncapped duo for third Test
England include both Tom Westley and Dawid Malan in their 13-man squad for the third Test match with South Africa.
Gary Ballance ruled out of third TestResult: South Africa thrash England to level seriesEngland survive Cook scare to hold onEngland crumble against rejuvenated ProteasSouth Africa impress on second Test opener
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Off The Pitch
Ross Barkley arrives ahead of the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017
Police drop probe into Ross Barkley attack
Merseyside Police confirm that an investigation into an alleged attack on Everton midfielder Ross Barkley has been dropped.
 Joey Barton and Diego Costa during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley on February 12, 2017
Barton suspension reduced to 13 months
Joey Barton's 18-month suspension from all football activity reduced to 13 months by the Football Association following a successful appeal.
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Formula 1
Daniil Kvyat of Toro Rosso walks in the paddock during previews to the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya on May 12, 2016
Kvyat hints Toro Rosso decision imminent
Daniil Kvyat thinks that it is possible Red Bull will make a decision about his future this weekend.
 Jolyon Palmer of Renault in the paddock during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on April 28, 2016
Palmer: 'Kubica no threat for 2017'
Jolyon Palmer says that he is keeping his Renault seat for the rest of 2017.
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Golf
Jordan Spieth chips out of a bunker at The Open on July 21, 2017
Result: Spieth stages remarkable comeback to win The Open
Jordan Spieth triumphs at The 147th Open at Royal Birkdale after staging an impressive back-nine recovery to win by three shots ahead of Matt Kuchar.
 Jordan Spieth of the United States hits his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2015
Spieth: 'I got more than I deserved'
Two-time Major winner Jordan Spieth says that he got "more than he deserved" from his second round at The Open at Royal Birkdale.
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Rugby League
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Brad Dwyer "excited" to join Leeds Rhinos
Warrington Wolves hooker Brad Dwyer insists that Leeds Rhinos is the perfect place to take the next step in his career after agreeing a two-year deal.
 Danny McGuire of Leeds celebrates after scoring a try during the Tetley's Challenge Cup Final between Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers at Wembley Stadium on August 23, 2014
Danny McGuire to join Hull KR
Danny McGuire agrees to join Hull KR on a two-year deal for the 2018 season.
Castleford draw Saints in Challenge CupSinfield "would love" Leeds Rhinos returnSilva, Clement unhappy with state of pitchMarc Sneyd commits to Hull FCShaun Wane hails "fantastic feeling"
Bradford Bulls liquidatedBradford Bulls sale 'to go through after Christmas'Castleford to sue Solomona for breach of contractRFU will not halt Denny Solomona switchRFL chief concerned about Solomona situation
Boxing
British Tyson Fury celebrates after the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO title bout against Ukrainian world heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko in Duesseldorf, western Germany, on November 28, 2015. Fury won the fight after 12 Rounds of Boxing.
Fury announces retirement from boxing again
Tyson Fury announces his retirement from boxing, despite recently claiming that he wants to take on Anthony Joshua.
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Mayweather aims homophobic slur at McGregor
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Snooker
Ronnie O'Sullivan poses with the Masters trophy on January 17, 2016
Hearn hits back at O'Sullivan's 'bully' claims
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O'Sullivan accuses World Snooker board of bullying
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