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Fuller sees Red as Cole steals the show

Stoke's Ricardo Fuller was sent off for throwing a punch at his own captain Andy Griffin as Carlton Cole inspired West Ham to a comeback victory. Abdoulaye Faye headed home from a corner in the fourth minute for Stoke but Cole equalised on 51 minutes. Fuller then saw red while arguing about the goal. And Cole's shot, which deflected off Diego Tristan, clinched the win two minutes from the end.

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Q&A with Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas

Williams driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland sits in his car in the pits during the third practice session for the Formula One Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 16, 2013. AFP PHOTO/William WEST IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE

Valtteri Bottas, the 23-year-old Williams driver, takes some time to talk to our reporter, Gary Meenaghan, at the Monaco Grand Prix.  Q&A with Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas

Bayern's Lewandowski is striking while iron is hot

TO GO WITH AFP STORY by RYLAND JAMES - FILES - Dortmund's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring a penalty to mark the 4-1 during the UEFA Champions League semi final first leg football match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on April 24, 2013 in Dortmund, western Germany. Borussia Dortmund's biggest weapon in the Champions League final to take place on May 25, 2013 against Bayern Munich is Robert Lewandowski, who will be hoping to gun down the Bavarians at Wembley before sealing

Other European teams are taking notice as the goal tally for the Borussia Dortmund player continues to climb, writes Jonathan Wilson.  Bayern's Lewandowski is striking while iron is hot

Pro League: Al Ain want to finish season strong

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, May 21, 2013: (C) Al Ain football coach Cosmin Olaroiu talks to his team during a practice on Wednesday evening, May 22, 2013, at the Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain. Silvia Razgova / The National

Al Ain manager Cosmin Olaroiu said he will bring back regular starters for season finale against Al Nasr while Hugo Viana edges closer to Al Ahli move, writes John McAuley.  Pro League: Al Ain want to finish season strong

Carlos Spencer preps for Fighting Chance Dubai

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 15: Carlos Spencer of rugby (L) and Jarrod McCracken of league in action during the bout between Jarrod McCracken and Carlos Spencer during the 2012 Fight for Life at Trusts Stadium on December 15, 2012 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Sandra Mu/Getty Images)

The bout between English cricketer Adam Hollioake and New Zealand rugby player Carlos Spencer will headline Fighting Chance Dubai, a boxing fund-raiser that will benefit injured triathlete Richard Holland, writes Ali Khaled.  Carlos Spencer preps for Fighting Chance Dubai

Dawn Approach is ready for English Derby

Kevin Manning rides Dawn Approach to win the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket. Alan Crowhurst / Getty Images

Jim Bolger, the chestnut's trainer, was bristling with confidence.  Dawn Approach is ready for English Derby

Martinez worth every penny at Bayern Munich

Moenchengladbach's Havard Nordtveit of Norway, left, and Bayern's Javi Martinez of Spain challenge for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Borussia Moenchengladbach and Bayern Munich in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) *** Local Caption *** Germany Soccer Bundesliga.JPEG-01faa.jpg

Spanish defender Javi Martinez came over with a pretty price tag but has made quite an impression in first year with Bayern Munich, writes Andy Mitten.  Martinez worth every penny at Bayern Munich

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