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SPORTS STORIES OF THE WEEK
MERCEDES SHOW THEIR DOMINANCE (AGAIN)
Mercedes acquired a one, two finish in Bahrain as Hamilton finished narrowly above team mate Nico Rosberg. This sends them even further ahead in the constructor’s championship table, with Force India their closest current rivals.
PRIOR HITS A HUNDRED
England’s Matt Prior hit the first century of the county championship season which saw Sussex hit 385-9 at tea. Prior eventually fell to fellow countryman Steven Finn who also boosted his test recall chances with figures of 6-80.
NORWICH CALL TIME ON HUGHTON
Norwich have replaced manager Chris Hughton with youth coach Neil Adams after losing 1-0 to West Brom on Saturday, leaving them five points clear of relegation with five games left. But they include games against Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.
MARATHON MO AIMS TO BREAK BRITISH RECORD
The track star turned marathon runner looked impressive in New York, where he finished second after a fall. Farah has set his sights on Steve Jones' record time of two hours, seven minutes and 13 seconds, set in 1985.
ITALY END GB's DAVIS CUP DREAM
The Italians fought back to beat Great Britain 3-2 in the Davis Cup quarter final. Murray’s men were in a strong position until losses for himself and Ward scuppered any chance of glory in Naples