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‘The ultimate mould to build a perfect striker’ – how good is Newcastle’s Alexander Isak?

[ad_1] The goals are flowing again for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, but could the Magpies soon face a fight to keep him at St James' Park?The 25-year-old Sweden forward scored for the fourth time in four games to help his side fight back to beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 on Sunday, and his all-round display impressed former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott, who was watching for BBC MOTD2."When you talk about
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England in West Indies: Jos Buttler smashes brilliant 83 as tourists win second T20

[ad_1] The decision to move Buttler down to number three after so much success as an opener for England raised a few eyebrows.But given he was in to face the second ball of the innings after Salt, a day on from his century in the first T20, chipped Akeal Hosein to cover first ball, the England skipper might as well have been opening.After a golden duck of his own on
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London Marathon: Emmanuel Mutai to defend title after typhoid

[ad_1] "I had a fever a few weeks ago, and was under medication, but I am feeling better now and my recovery has been good. I will try my best," he said.The 27-year-old set a course record, external in winning the race last year.However, he is one of six Kenyan athletes, including world record holder Patrick Makau and world champion Abel Kirui, who are on a provisional list competing for