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MMA: Dos Santos retains UFC heavyweight title with strong win over Mir

Brazilian champion impresses in first title defence as heavyweights shine on UFC 146 card. Read Article MMA: Dos Santos retains UFC heavyweight title with strong win over Mir

NBA: Rondo the hero as Celtics clinch Miami showdown

Boston claim 85-75 victory over Philadelphia 76ers to secure Monday night clash with Miami Heat Read Article NBA: Rondo the hero as Celtics clinch Miami showdown

USA 5 Scotland 1 - Donovan hat-trick leaves Scots stunned

LA Galaxy star claims hat-trick as record-breaking crowd watches US stroll to victory over struggling Scots Read Article USA 5 Scotland 1 - Donovan hat-trick leaves Scots stunned

An unfair advantage to wild-card winners

The Boston Red Sox came from 0-2 down to beat the Oakland Athletics in the American League Division Series play-offs. Dino Vournas / AP Photo

The MLB's decision to reschedule the play-offs means extra games which is tough on the division champions. Read Article An unfair advantage to wild-card winners

Baltimore Orioles should keep up with the Jones

The American League franchise will do well to trade their in-form outfielder later rather than sooner, writes Carroll Rogers . Read Article Baltimore Orioles should keep up with the Jones

It is wrong to take pot-shots at Lebron James

Lebron James might be fair game for criticism that he defers to teammates for 11th-hour shots, though that is not necessarily a bad thing. Read Article It is wrong to take pot-shots at Lebron James

76ers tie play-offs after scrappy win over Boston Celtics

Philadelphia tie Eastern Conference series as Brass stumbles. Read Article 76ers tie play-offs after scrappy win over Boston Celtics

New Jersey Devils close in Stanley Cup finals

Carter goal secures win over New York Rangers as Devils edge nearer Los Angeles showdown. Read Article New Jersey Devils close in Stanley Cup finals

Celebrity status is spurned

Despite booking their spot in the Western Conference finals with ease, Tim Duncan and San Antonio Spurs drift under the radar. Audio interviews Read Article Celebrity status is spurned

Dwyane Wade unhappy with fouls as Miami triumph in NBA play-offs

Tempers boil over on court as Heat beat Indiana to go 3-2 up in series. Read Article Dwyane Wade unhappy with fouls as Miami triumph in NBA play-offs

No 'assurances' over Jeremy Lin's future at New York Knicks

The NBA star's agent keeping open mind on negotiations on a return to the side next year. Read Article No 'assurances' over Jeremy Lin's future at New York Knicks

Bass steps up to be the hero for Boston Celtics in NBA play-offs

Philadelphia beaten 101-85 to go 3-2 up in Eastern Conference series, while Oklahoma City Thunder eliminate LA Lakers. Read Article Bass steps up to be the hero for Boston Celtics in NBA play-offs

Los Angeles Clippers cut down to size

It has been the same old story for Griffin and Co as they again finish empty-handed. Read Article Los Angeles Clippers cut down to size

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Video: Ice hockey in the desert

Tempers flared on the ice at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, ahead of the 2012 Gulf Ice Hockey championship, when the Abu Dhabi Scorpions played a friendly against the UAE National Ice Hockey team. Video by Paul O'Driscoll Video: Ice hockey in the desert

UAE in must-win scenario to reach AFC quarters

Falling 3-1 to Kyrgyzstan in their second match means the UAE team must defeat Thailand to reach the quarter-finals. UAE in must-win scenario to reach AFC quarters

MMA: Dos Santos retains UFC heavyweight title with strong win over Mir

Brazilian champion impresses in first title defence as heavyweights shine on UFC 146 card. MMA: Dos Santos retains UFC heavyweight title with strong win over Mir

Ajax's Gregory Van der Wiel offered to Chelsea

Stamford Bridge may finally be close to wresting the right-back away from Ajax, and Manchester United will have to stave off advances for Nani. Ajax's Gregory Van der Wiel offered to Chelsea