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• Manchester City will battle Barcelona for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba

  15-06-2015 23:53 via
  
  Manchester City will fight to sign Paul Pogba despite fears the Juventus midfielder has his heart set on a move to Barcelona. City have yet to make a formal bid for the France international.
  
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• VIDEO: Stunning goal for Ivory Coast

  15-06-2015 23:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ange N'Guessan scores a stunning long-range consolation goal for Ivory Coast during their 3-1 defeat against Norway in Group B at the 2015 Women's World Cup in Moncton.
  
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• Ireland legend Paul O'Connell to join European Champions Toulon on a two-year deal after the 2015 World Cup 

  15-06-2015 23:37 via
  
  Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has finalised his two-year deal to join triple European champions Toulon from Munster after the autumn's World Cup.
  
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• Wayne Rooney set to surpass Bobby Charlton's England goals record, urging the next crop to beat his impressive haul 

  15-06-2015 23:31 via
  
  Wayne Rooney's pursuit of Sir Bobby Charlton's goal record is entering its final phase with San Marino up next. Charlton scored the last of his 49 goals in 1970 and Rooney hopes others will soon follow his lead.
  
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• Andre Ward hasn't fought for 19 months... Paul Smith will fancy his chances of shocking ring-rusty American

  15-06-2015 23:31 via
  
  JEFF POWELL: It is 19 months since Andre Ward last fought. If Paul Smith Jnr can start fast on Saturday night he could enjoy a measure of early success while Ward is shaking off the ring rust.
  
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• Farewell Andy Townsend, a team player until the very end of his 15 years as a commentator with ITV Sport 

  15-06-2015 23:30 via
  
  BRIAN BARWICK: Andy Townsend’s 15-year career with ITV Sport came to an end as England beat Slovenia in Ljubljana on Sunday. He gave reliable analysis but was not everybody's cup of tea.
  
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• Rafael Nadal is back as relaxed tax rules entice the Spaniard back to play at Queen's Club... and he has 'motivation to play well'

  15-06-2015 23:30 via
  
  Rafael Nadal is back at London’s Queen’s Club to end his four-year absence and aiming to bank as much grass court expertise as money before the end of the week.
  
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• Wayne Rooney: This is the best dressing room in my England career

  15-06-2015 23:30
  
  Wayne Rooney says that the current England squad has the best dressing-room atmosphere of any he has played in during his 12 years in the national team – a consequence of so many young players coming into the frame at the same time.
  
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• Sam Ward weighs in with the goals for Great Britain

  15-06-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  SAM WARD has a whole weight off his shoulders – and it is starting to pay dividends for Great Britain just as they embark on their World League campaign in Belgium next week with an Olympic place at stake.
  
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• Patrick Roberts to Manchester City: Highly-rated Fulham teenager set to join Manuel Pellegrini's side

  15-06-2015 23:30
  
  Manchester City are closing in on signing teenager Patrick Roberts from Fulham.
  
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• Jack Wilshere inspired by Paul Gascoigne to seize the moment

  15-06-2015 23:30
  
  As the England players came out to warm up in the Stozice Stadium on Sunday afternoon, they turned right and broke into a light jog around the pitch. All of them apart from Jack Wilshere, who nicked a ball away from the toes of Gary Neville and curled a shot with his weaker right foot into the nearest goal before setting off in pursuit of his team-mates.
  
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• Iker Casillas to Tottenham: Real Madrid believe Spurs is keeper’s best option prior to move for Manchester United's David De Gea

  15-06-2015 23:30
  Real Madrid are optimistic that Tottenham Hotspur will make a bid for Iker Casillas, enabling them to move the player on and embark on a future with David De Gea as their undisputed No 1 goalkeeper.
  
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• England Under-21s believe they can take home European crown, says Carl Jenkinson

  15-06-2015 23:30
  
  They are young, they are English and they are confident that they have come to a major international tournament to win it.
  
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• England 3 Slovenia 2: Jack Wilshere inspired by Paul Gascoigne to seize the moment

  15-06-2015 23:30
  
  As the England players came out to warm up in the Stozice Stadium on Sunday afternoon, they turned right and broke into a light jog around the pitch. All of them apart from Jack Wilshere, who nicked a ball away from the toes of Gary Neville and curled a shot with his weaker right foot into the nearest goal before setting off in pursuit of his team-mates.
  
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• Arsenal reveal new Puma home kit for 2015-16 season as Thierry Henry and Danny Welbeck help launch at the Emirates Stadium

  15-06-2015 23:17 via
  
  Arsenal have launched their Puma home kit for the 2015/16 season, with some special help from Thierry Henry and current stars at the Emirates Stadium.
  
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• Iran visa row boosts England hopes

  15-06-2015 23:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A visa row involving group opponents Iran has boosted England's hopes of Cerebral Palsy Football World Championships success.
  
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• Have stars lost touch with reality?

  15-06-2015 23:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Are today’s trouble-seekers any worse than the wayward stars of yesteryear? Or are we just closer to them than ever before?
  
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• Michael Dods to make late call on Mecca's Angel in King's Stand Stakes

  15-06-2015 22:45 via
  
  Trainer Michael Dods says it will be a ‘close call’ whether he allows 7-1 third favourite Mecca’s Angel to run in Tuesday's King’s Stand Stakes.
  
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• James Rodriguez plays down talk of revenge as Colombia prepare for Brazil showdown at Copa America

  15-06-2015 22:44 via
  
  Colombia will not be seeking revenge when they face Brazil in the Copa America on Wednesday despite losing to them in last year's World Cup, insists James Rodriguez.
  
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• Rafael Nadal aiming to put 'terrible' first three months of season behind him as he prepares to make Queen's club return

  15-06-2015 22:23 via
  
  Rafael Nadal will break his four-year Queen's Club absence on Tuesday because his 'knees are fine' and the first three months of his season were 'terrible'.
  
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• Roger Federer battles through in Halle despite scare against Philipp Kohlschreiber

  15-06-2015 22:22 via
  
  Roger Federer got away with a close call in the opening round of his favourite Wimbledon tune-up event, beating Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-6 (8), 3-6, 7-6 (5) at the Gerry Weber Open on Monday.
  
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• Arsenal kit launch: Watch a live stream as Puma unveil home strip for 2015/16 season

  15-06-2015 22:18 via
  
  Watch a free live stream as Puma launch the new Arsenal home kit for the 2015/16 season at the Emirates Stadium. Gunners legend Thierry Henry will help unveil the strip from 9.30pm.
  
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• VIDEO: Best shots as Ward loses to Raonic

  15-06-2015 22:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch five of the best shots as Britain's James Ward loses to Canada's Milos Raonic in the first round of Queen's 2015.
  
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• Stoke City close in on Hannover 96 forward Joselu as club prepare £7.3m package

  15-06-2015 22:00 via
  
  Stoke City are on the brink of signing Spanish striker Joselu from German club Hannover 96. It is thought that a package is almost agreed for the 25-year-old forward which will be worth around £7.3m.
  
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• Arsenal hold an advantage in race to sign Petr Cech from Chelsea, according to coach

  15-06-2015 21:49 via
  
  Arsenal are leading Paris Saint-Germain, Tottenham and Manchester United in the race to sign Petr Cech, according to the goalkeeper's coach at Chelsea.
  
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• Katie Swan's Tour debut ends in defeat as British youngster is beaten in straight sets 

  15-06-2015 21:39 via
  
  Katie Swan's WTA Tour debut ended in defeat as the British 16-year-old was beaten in straight sets by Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova at the AEGON Classic in Birmingham.
  
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• Raonic fightback sees off GB's Ward

  15-06-2015 21:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Milos Raonic recovers from a set down to beat Britain's James Ward in round one of the Aegon Championships.
  
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• Former Wales forward Andries Pretorius reveals devastating moment he found out his rugby career was over

  15-06-2015 21:36 via
  
  Former Wales international Andries Pretorius knew his rugby career was over when he could not prevent himself from falling down the stairs.
  
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• Boxing champion 'wanted to join IS'

  15-06-2015 21:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three men from London, including former British boxing champion Anthony Small, planned to travel to Syria to fight with Islamic State, a court hears.
  
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• Ana Ivanovic could be joined by boyfriend Bastian Schweinseteiger in Birmoingham

  15-06-2015 21:26 via
  
  Serbian tennis star Ana Ivanoivc tight-lipped on boyfriend's appearance but hints that Bastian Schweinsteiger could join her as she defends Aegon Classic title.
  
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• Murray ready for Queen's opener

  15-06-2015 21:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray begins his grass-court campaign at Queen's Club on Tuesday, along with Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka.
  
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• VIDEO: England hoping home advantage helps

  15-06-2015 21:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Cerebral Palsy Football World Championships kick-off on Tuesday, with England, Scotland and Northern Ireland among 15 teams in action.
  
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• Leeds to host one leg of the World Triathlon Series next year

  15-06-2015 21:01 via
  
  Leeds will make its debut as a World Triathlon Series host city on June 11 and 12 next year. The men's and women's races will be broadcast on the BBC.
  
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• Barcelona line up new deal for Neymar that would make him second highest earner at the club behind Lionel Messi

  15-06-2015 20:51 via
  
  The Barcelona president who has ended up in court over the club's signing of Neymar is ready to throw even more money at him to keep the 23-year-old happy at the Nou Camp.
  
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• Marc Bartra to Tottenham: Time running out for Spurs if they want Barcelona defender as buyout clause set to rise to €30million

  15-06-2015 20:50
  
  Time appears to be running out for Tottenham in their pursuit of Barcelona defender Marc Bartra after his agent confirmed his buyout clause will increase to €30million next month.
  
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• British wildcards Johanna Konta and Naomi Broady win in first round at Aegon Classic as duo beat players from the world’s top 100

  15-06-2015 20:48 via
  
  Johanna Konta and Naomi Broady gave British women’s tennis some rare good cheer on Monday when they secured a brace of victories over players from the world’s top 100.
  
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• O'Connell seals Toulon deal

  15-06-2015 20:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has finalised his two-year deal to join triple European champions Toulon after the autumn's World Cup, Press Assoc
  
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• Roma unveil ambitious new stadium project as Serie A side prepare to move away from Stadio Olimpico with £1billion plan

  15-06-2015 20:44 via
  
  Serie A giants Roma are moving ahead with an ambitious £1billion plan for a new, privately financed stadium and surrounding business and entertainment centre.
  
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• Lleyton Hewitt waves goodbye to Queen's club after he is denied one final shot at glory by Kevin Anderson

  15-06-2015 20:37 via
  
  Lleyton Hewitt's farewell tour rolled into Queen's on Monday, but for the 34-year-old himself and the crowd, one last shot at a fifth title was cut all too short by big-serving South African Kevin Anderson.
  
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• Kevin Pietersen takes on Chris Gayle to smash drone out of the sky... but which big-hitting batsman comes out on top? 

  15-06-2015 20:18 via
  
  Kevin Pietersen and Chris Gayle are widely regarded as two of the biggest hitters in cricket, and the pair have gone head-to-head in a special 'Drone Down' challenge to promote the CPL.
  
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• Royal Ascot 2015 tips: Gleneagles the first-day banker to tee up Ryan Moore for jockey title

  15-06-2015 20:14
  
  Ryan Moore, Frankie Dettori and Richard Hughes, champion jockeys three times apiece, will be the go-to men for Royal Ascot punters this week – especially Moore, who will be attempting to become the leading rider at racing’s summer spectacular for the fifth time in the past six years.
  
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• California Chrome blow for Royal Ascot after American Horse of the Year suffers foot injury

  15-06-2015 20:11 via
  
  The dream of running California Chrome at Royal Ascot is almost certainly over after the colt picked up a foreleg foot abscess.
  
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• Arsenal 2015/16 home shirt launch - LIVE: Follow the unveiling as it happens with a stream from the Emirates Stadium

  15-06-2015 20:04
  You've probably seen it already - considering the amount of leaks - but Arsenal will unveil their new home kit at the Emirates Stadium tonight.
  
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• 'Trustworthy' Alberto Salazar backed by Nike Oregon Project runners

  15-06-2015 19:56
  
  Two leading Nike Oregon Project athletes have leapt to the defence of their under-fire coach Alberto Salazar to back him amid the doping allegations of the past two weeks.
  
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• Brazil racing to be ready for 2016 Olympic games Rio in 2016 in these photos

  15-06-2015 19:48 via
  
  These astonishing pictures show there may be a creeping sense of panic setting in among those responsible for staging the 'Greatest Show on Earth in Rio in 2016.
  
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• Jamie Mackie set for QPR return after Championship side agree deal with Nottingham Forest for striker

  15-06-2015 19:47 via
  
  QPR expect to complete the signing of former player Jamie Mackie on Tuesday. The 29-year-old, who played for the club between 2010 and 2013, is set to be Chris Ramsey's fourth summer signing.
  
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• West Ham star Andy Carroll welcomes 'Little AC' to the world after fiancee Billi Mucklow gives birth to baby boy

  15-06-2015 19:43 via
  
  West Ham striker Andy Carroll has welcomed his new born son into the world after his fiancee and reality TV star Billi Mucklow gave birth on Monday.
  
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• West Ham appoint former England international Chris Woods as club's new goalkeeping coach

  15-06-2015 19:38 via
  
  West Ham have appointed former England international Chris Woods as their goalkeeping coach. The 55-year-old won 43 caps for his country, and will join Slaven Bilic's team.
  
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• Southampton set sign £5m Malaga striker Juanmi ahead of Newcastle and West Ham

  15-06-2015 19:32 via
  
  Southampton expect to sign Malaga striker Juanmi after beating off competition from Newcastle United. West Ham and Liverpool had also asked about the 22-year-old.
  
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• Southampton set sign £1m Malaga striker Juanmi ahead of Newcastle and West Ham

  15-06-2015 19:22 via
  
  Southampton expect to sign Malaga striker Juanmi after beating off competition from Newcastle United. West Ham and Liverpool had also asked about the 22-year-old.
  
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