The top stories in the world of sport

Here are some of the current top stories in the world of sport:

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BARCELONA BEATS REAL MADRID 2-1 TO TAKE GRIP ON SPANISH TITLE

Barcelona takes a grip on Spanish title with 2-1 home win over arch rival Real Madrid, with Luis Suarez scoring the winner in ‘El Clasico’.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2015/03/22/suarez-scores-as-barca-beats-madrid-2-1-to-extend-liga-lead/25177909/

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WICHITA STATE BEATS RIVAL KANSAS TO REACH SWEET 16

Wichita State beats rival Kansas to reach Sweet 16 stage of college basketball’s playoffs, and a date with Notre Dame

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/91752910986d481886d9c3ec4b1bceb0/wichita-state-wisconsin-survive-omaha-head-sweet-16

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DJOKOVIC BEATS FEDERER TO WIN 4TH TITLE AT INDIAN WELLS

Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in three sets to win his fourth title at Indian Wells, tying the Swiss star for the record.

http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268750/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=gGIMk21X

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GERRARD SEES QUICK RED AS LIVERPOOL LOSES TO MAN UTD

Steven Gerrard sent off after less than a minute as Liverpool is beaten 2-1 by Manchester United.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2015/03/22/gerrard-sent-off-as-man-united-beats-10-man-liverpool-2-1/25181045/

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MARBURY LEADS DUCKS TO CHINA CHAMPIONSHIP

Former All-Star Stephon Marbury leads the Beijing Ducks to a second straight Chinese basketball championship.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/e8e82c4a87c24af58e7b8bd31bb3e3c8/marbury-leads-beijing-2nd-consecutive-china-championship