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Lorenzo signs off in style

VALENCIA, SPAIN // Jorge Lorenzo ended his MotoGP title-winning season on a high as he picked up a ninth win of the year in Valencia. 

The Spaniard, who won his first title last month, saw off Australia’s Casey Stoner and Yamaha teammate Valentino Rossi, taking the win from Stoner by 4.576 seconds.

“Coming here to Valencia, I really wanted to win one more time in this fantastic season, in front of my home fans,” Lorenzo said.

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Winds of change swirl around Manchester City

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 19: A Roberto Mancini banner is displayed by fans inside the ground at full time of the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium on May 19, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Paul Thomas/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 169058743.jpg

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A gentleman who is also a cage fighter

Surrey and England cricketer Adam Hollioake lifts a set of dumbbells at The Oval cricket ground in London on September 3, 2003 to promote his forthcoming 2,000 mile trip from Edinburgh to Tangiers. [The trip is due to begin on October 3, 2003 where he will walk, sail and cycle to raise five million pounds ($7,842,000 ) for the Ben Hollioke Memorial Fund which is aiming to build a centre for the CHASE Children's Hospice Service. Adam's brother Ben, a young England and Surrey cricketer who at the age of 19 wa

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Moore opens Group 1 book with a brace

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IPL: Sunrisers are ready to face the Royals

Deccan Chargers bowler Dale Steyn who took three wickets for eight runs celebrates his team's victory during the IPL Twenty20 cricket match between Deccan Chargers and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 20, 2012. RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. MOBILE USE WITHIN NEWS PACKAGE AFP PHOTO/Noah SEELAM

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Al Ain are upset, Al Shaab disappoint and Hickersberger's charm working for Al Wahda. Again  In Pictures: Pro League – Round 25

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