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AB DE VILLIERS hit the fastest ever 150 in one-day internationals as South Africa thrashed West Indies by 257 runs in the World Cup. (The Express)

The World Cup final in Qatar in 2022 should be played no later than 18 December, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Friday.. (The Independent)

Jose Mourinho appears to have a happy camp on his hands ahead of Chelsea’s Wembley showdown with Tottenham in the Capital One Cup final on Sunday. The Portuguese boss split his players into two teams as they worked on ball skills, as well as an extra tactical session at the Cobham training centre. (Daily Mail)

Stuart Lancaster aiming to seize the day in meeting of minds. (The Times)

Arsenal have announced their latest financial figures, revealing a staggering remaining cash reserve of £138.8million. (The Mirror)

Every Six Nations season has a defining weekend and for England and Ireland it has arrived. Wales or France can still win the title but the championship’s two unbeaten heavyweights are about to collide in a frenzied blur of green and white in Dublin on Sunday. If England can defeat Ireland for a fifth successive time they will be two Twickenham wins away from a first grand slam for 12 years. (The Guardian)