Roy Hodgson leading Ashley Miller race as Gillingham starlet closes in on Liverpool move

Roy Hodgson leading Ashley Miller race as Gillingham starlet closes in on Liverpool move
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is set to beat his Premier League rivals to the signature of Gillingham teenager Ashley Miller. Miller has come through the ranks with the Gills since 2003 and has been called up to the first-team squad to face Northampton this weekend.
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Mancini pleads with City stars to give up drink
It was as Roberto Mancini’s playing career was drawing to a close that he first discovered the English attitude to alcohol, during an afternoon in a Leicestershire pub.
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Weekend Premier League Team News
Arsenal (2) v West Ham (20) Gunners left-back Kieran Gibbs has knee ligament damage and joins goalkeeper Manuel Almunia (elbow), defender Thomas Vermaelen (Achilles) and midfielder Abou Diaby (ankle) on the sidelines. Jack Wilshere is banned but Aaron Ramsey and Robin van Persie are due to return to full training at the end of next week.
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Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Megi closes in on China

Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Megi closes in on China
At least 160,000 people were evacuated from southern China Thursday as Typhoon Megi, one of the most powerful storms to hit the region in years, bore down, bringing with it the threat of devastation.
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Seven killed as Typhoon Megi pounds Taiwan
ILAN, Taiwan (AFP) – At least seven people died when a temple collapsed in Taiwan on Friday as torrential rains unleashed by Typhoon Megi triggered landslides that also left dozens missing and hundreds stranded.
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NAACP report cites higher marijuana arrests for blacks vs. whites
PASADENA – With about two weeks left before voters in the state decide whether to legalize marijuana, the NAACP’s California chapter Friday released a report showing sharp racial disparities among people arrested for possessing pot. “Arresting Blacks for Marijuana in California: Possession Arrests in 25 Cities,” utilized California Department of Justice crime figures to show that while whites …
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Arsenal defender Armand Traore closes in on move to Benfica

Arsenal defender Armand Traore closes in on move to Benfica
Arsenal defender Armand Traore is keen on a switch to Benfica, admits the France Under 21 player’s agent. Reports in Portugal say a £3.5million move is close.
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Arsenal Agree To Sign 15-Year Old German Wunderkind Serge Gnarby
Arsenal are set to sign their latest young talent. Coveted attacking midfielder Serge Gnarby, who has spent much of his youth at Stuttgart , has allegedly agreed to move to London in July 2011, following his 16th birthday. In return, Stuttgart will receive an estimated £100,000.
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Arsenal Trust offer fans chance to buy into club
Arsenal The Arsenal Supporters Trust have launched a new initiative aimed to help fans buy a small shareholding and increase their representation in the Gunners. ‘ Arsenal Fanshare’ has the full backing of the Gunners, who have American Stan Kroenke as their largest individual stakeholder, with the long-term custodianship and legacy of the club always a pressing issue for the board. Supporters …
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Alberto Contador Closes In On 3rd Tour Win

Alberto Contador Closes In On 3rd Tour Win
Alberto Contador never wavered despite Andy Schleck’s relentless assault in the Pyrenees Mountains.
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Alberto Contador all but locks up 3rd Tour de France
Defending champion Alberto Contador of Spain virtually secured a third Tour de France title Thursday after staying with yellow-jersey rival Andy Schleck all the way to the top of the legendary Col du Tourmalet in the pivotal 17th stage.
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Laterra Links Team Closes First Quarter of 2010 with Impressive Sales of More Than $2.5 Million

Laterra Links Team Closes First Quarter of 2010 with Impressive Sales of More Than .5 Million
The team at Laterra Links in King and Bear at World Golf Village reports a strong first quarter, closing more than .5 million in new home sales at Laterra Links and within the King & Bear neighborhood at World Golf Village.
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Gellerman will need improvement to make match play at Jr. Amateur
Two bad holes in the middle of his round cost Sterling’s Michael Gellerman dearly during the opening …
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UK Adds Six in 2010 Hall of Fame Class
Prince, Casey and Flesch among six newcomers to UK Athletics Hall of Fame.
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Justin Rose closes on Memorial Tournament lead

Justin Rose closes on Memorial Tournament lead
England’s Justin Rose moved to within two shots of the lead at the Memorial Tournament before play was suspended due to the threat of storms.
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