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• West Ham agree £12m fee for Marseille midfielder Dimitri Payet as Sunderland look to lure Stewart Downing away from London

  23-06-2015 23:56 via
  
  West Ham have agreed a £12million deal with Marseille for midfielder Dimitri Payet but have rejected a £5m offer from Sunderland for Stewart Downing.
  
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• Newcastle have an ambitious £10.7m bid for Florian Thauvin rejected by Marseille

  23-06-2015 23:55 via
  
  Newcastle have had a £10.7million offer for Marseille midfielder Florian Thauvin rejected, while West Ham finally reached an agreement for Dimitri Payet.
  
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• Nick Kyrgios' Wimbledon preparations hit as Aussie star splits with coach Todd Larkham

  23-06-2015 23:47 via
  
  COURT REPORT: Nick Kyrgios has split with his coach Todd Larkham. The 20-year-old Aussie revealed last week at Queen’s that he has been ‘battling mentally a bit’.
  
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• Andy Murray is back as a major force ahead of his Wimbledon tilt, insists John McEnroe

  23-06-2015 23:42 via
  
  John McEnroe has tipped Andy Murray to finish his career with more major titles after the recent upsurge in form that saw him win the Aegon Championships on Sunday.
  
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• James Ward and Aljaz Bedene suffer defeats in final Wimbledon warm-up in Nottingham 

  23-06-2015 23:38 via
  
  British No 2 Aljaz Bedene and No 4 James Ward were knocked out of Nottingham’s Aegon Open on Tuesday. Bedene lost in the second round, while Ward lost his delayed opener from Monday.
  
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• Czech Republic U21 1-1 Germany U21

  23-06-2015 23:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England will play Denmark or Germany if they qualify for the European Under-21 Championship semi-final.
  
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• Aston Villa to offer defender Ciaran Clark a new deal as Ron Vlaar edges closer to exit 

  23-06-2015 23:35 via
  
  Aston Villa are discussing a new contract for defenderCiaran Clark. Manager Tim Sherwood wants the Republic of Ireland international to stay with Ron Vlaar expected to move on.
  
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• England U-21s vs Italy U-21s preview: Gareth Southgate calls on England's future stars to carve their names in history

  23-06-2015 23:32
  The bald truth of it for England Under-21s is that they are obliged to beat a football nation in Italy to whom England routinely lose, be it at senior level or Under-21s. Gareth Southgate spoke of freeing his players from the burden of history, but the trouble about history, when it comes to England and Italy, is that it has a nasty habit of repeating itself.
  
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• Tottenham misfit Paulinho next on newly promoted Watford shopping list

  23-06-2015 23:29 via
  
  Tottenham midfielder Paulinho has emerged as a surprise target for newly promoted Premier League side Watford - who have already agreed a club record fee for Genoa winger Diego Perotti.
  
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• Inter Milan on alert if Chelsea misfit Mo Salah decides against Fiorentina return

  23-06-2015 23:29 via
  
  Chelsea misfit Mohamed Salah has been a sensation since moving on loan to Florence in January and the Italian club are keen to take up their option for another year.
  
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• Roberto Firmino set for Liverpool in a move that would make the midfielder the second most expensive signing in their history

  23-06-2015 23:17 via
  
  Liverpool are closing in on a deal to make Roberto Firmino one of the biggest signings in their history. The Brazilian is likely to cost the Premier League side £28million from Hoffenheim.
  
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• Edinson Cavani could leave Copa America after father is arrested over fatal car crash

  23-06-2015 23:10 via
  
  Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani could miss the Copa America quarter-final with Chile after his father was involved in a fatal car crash in Uruguay, national team coach Oscar Tabarez said on Tuesday.
  
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• England crush NZ to win Twenty20

  23-06-2015 23:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joe Root scores 68 as England thrash New Zealand by 56 runs in their one-off Twenty20 international at Old Trafford.
  
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• Steven Gerrard enjoys goodbye meal with friends as departing Liverpool captain is pictured in LA Galaxy kit for first time

  23-06-2015 22:56 via
  
  Departing Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard said goodbye to his friends and Liverpool as he enjoyed a final meal in his home town. The midfielder was also pictured in an LA Galaxy kit on a billboard.
  
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• Czech Republic U21s 1-1 Germany U21s: Nico Schulz strike enough to send Germans through

  23-06-2015 22:52 via
  
  Pre-tournament favourites Germany edged through to the semi-finals of the Under 21 European Championships after a 1-1 draw with Czech Republic in their final Group A gamein Prague.
  
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• Jackson Martinez set to complete £25m move to Atletico Madrid as La Liga side beat Arsenal and AC Milan to Colombian striker

  23-06-2015 22:49 via
  
  Colombia striker Jackson Martinez looks set to complete a £25million move from Porto to Atletico Madrid, according to the player’s agent. Atletico look to have beaten AC Milan to sign the striker.
  
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• Denmark U21 2-0 Serbia U21: Rasmus Falk and Viktor Fischer fire the Danes into the European U21 Championship semi-finals

  23-06-2015 22:38 via
  
  Denmark booked their place in the semi-finals of the European Under 21 Championship with a comfortable 2-0 win over Serbia, as they finished top of Group A.
  
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• England win again as Joe Root and Mark Wood guide Eoin Morgan's side to victory to deny New Zealand final flourish   

  23-06-2015 22:33 via
  
  England continued their magnificent recent form, following on from their one-day series victory with a convincing win - and another excellent performance - in the one-off T20. 
  
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• Miami Dolphins owner 'in $8bn F1 bid'

  23-06-2015 22:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The owner of the Miami Dolphins American football team is reportedly working with investors from Qatar to buy a stake in Formula 1 racing.
  
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• Bernie Ecclestone may sell Formula One after joint £5bn bid from PSG and Miami Dolphins owners

  23-06-2015 22:22 via
  
  JONATHAN McEVOY: Bernie Ecclestone is considering selling Formula One to the owner of the Miami Dolphins, who is backed by the private Qatari firm that own Paris Saint-Germain.
  
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• Ings prepared to cut holiday short

  23-06-2015 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Liverpool and England Under-21s forward Danny Ings admits he may find it tough to use his summer holiday to relax, such is his desire to impress
  
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• Katie Swan beats Kristina Kucova to win her first ever Wimbledon qualifying match

  23-06-2015 21:53 via
  
  MIKE DICKSON AT ROEHAMPTON: Australian Open junior finalist Katie Swan lifted home spirits at Roehampton on Tuesday when she scored her first victory of Wimbledon.
  
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• Heather Watson and Johanna Konta in form in Eastbourne as British pair claim big wins

  23-06-2015 21:52 via
  
  For too long, it has been left to Andy Murray to fly the flag at SW19, but judging by the performances of Johanna Konta and Heather Watson at Eastbourne, that may be about to change.
  
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• Roberto Firmino hints at Liverpool move by admitting it's 'the hour to make the step'

  23-06-2015 21:44 via
  
  Roberto Firmino has hinted that he's ready to leave Hoffenheim with Liverpool believed to be closing in on a deal.
  
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• McComb secures European Games medal

  23-06-2015 21:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Belfast lightweight Sean McComb ensures at least a bronze medal at the European Games in Baku by winning his quarter-final.
  
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• Peter Siddle praises Australia's attack as Ashes squad are welcomed to England

  23-06-2015 21:27 via
  
  Australia paceman Peter Siddle has labelled the current Aussie attack as the best he has been a part of as he looks forward to going into battle for the 69th edition of the Ashes.
  
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• West Ham are put through their paces as they arrive in Cork for training camp ahead of clash with Andorran side FC Lusitans

  23-06-2015 21:18 via
  
  Most Premier League footballers are still sunning themselves on the beaches of Marbella - but there is no such pleasures for West Ham who touched down in Ireland on Tuesday for training.
  
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• GB's Konta clinches first top-10 win

  23-06-2015 21:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British number two Johanna Konta's impressive form before Wimbledon continues with her first win against a top-10 opponent.
  
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• Transfer News latest: Paul Pogba, Raheem Sterling, Roberto Firmino and more

  23-06-2015 21:18 via
  
  With the domestic season having concluded, managers are now focusing on improving their squads for the forthcoming campaign in August.
  
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• Sandy Murray silences home crowd after beating local favourite Elena Vystropova to guarantee boxing medal at European Games

  23-06-2015 21:12 via
  
  Sandy Ryan is guaranteed a boxing medal at the European Games in Baku with a split decision victory over home favourite and two-time world medallist Elena Vystropova.
  
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• Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas shows his adventurous side as he takes a break in Formentera with partner Daniella Semaan

  23-06-2015 21:06 via
  
  Cesc Fabregas enjoyed himself in the sea as he continued to enjoy his holiday in Formentera with his pregnant partner Daniella Semaan. The Chelsea star made a splash with a jetski.
  
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• PSG and Miami Dolphins owners make move to take over Formula One in £5bn deal

  23-06-2015 21:03 via
  
  Formula One is on the brink of a potential buy-out involving the owner of the Miami Dolphins and Qatari backers. The deal worth about £5billion is being negotiated behind closed doors.
  
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• We can make history again - Houghton

  23-06-2015 21:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Captain Steph Houghton says "underdogs" England have already shown they can play under pressure as they prepare to face Canada.
  
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• Zharnel Hughes and Cindy Ofili switch allegiances to compete for Great Britain

  23-06-2015 21:02 via
  
  The next Usain Bolt, Zharnel Hughes, has opted to compete for Team GB on the same day American-born Cindy Ofili switched allegiances.
  
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• Former Chelsea coach Dermot Drummy jets out for talks with Bangu in bid to become first English manager in Brazil top flight

  23-06-2015 20:49 via
  
  Former Chelsea coach Dermot Drummy will fly out to Brazil on Tuesday before making a final decision whether to take his first managerial job at Bangu.
  
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• GB swimmers win three Euro golds

  23-06-2015 20:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Abbie Wood, Holly Hibbott and the men's 4x100m freestyle team win swimming gold at the European Games in Baku.
  
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• Manchester United and Arsenal among club scouts accredited at Under 21 European Championship... so are they keeping an eye on Portugal star William Carvalho?

  23-06-2015 20:24 via
  
  A breakdown of the clubs who have sent scouts to the Under 21 European Championship has been published - with the majority of the world's biggest teams all attending.
  
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• Italian football faces another match-fixing scandal as seven arrested in connection with Catania games this season 

  23-06-2015 20:22 via
  
  The president of Catania and six others were arrested Tuesday for alleged match-fixing, in an apparent scheme to prevent the Sicilian club from relegation to the third division.
  
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• FIFA president Sepp Blatter to attend Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying draw 

  23-06-2015 20:14 via
  
  Sepp Blatter is set to attend to qualifying draw for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The draw will be held in July and Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko confirmed that Blatter will be attending.
  
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• Rangers new-boy Rob Kiernan out to help Mark Warburton become Ibrox success

  23-06-2015 20:08 via
  
  Rob Kiernan revealed his desire to help Mark Warburton succeed as Rangers manager convinced him to move to Glasgow as he denied claims he had failed a medical at Birmingham.
  
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• Andy Murray is in good shape but luck of the draw against Novak Djokovic could decide Wimbledon, says Greg Rusedski

  23-06-2015 20:02 via
  
  Andy Murray could not have enjoyed a better preparation for Wimbledon, but defending champion Novak Djokovic remains the unknown factor, says Greg Rusedski.
  
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• Nathaniel Chalobah: It hurt when we lost to Italy in 2013... but we'll make sure we put it right this time and qualify for the semi-finals

  23-06-2015 20:00 via
  
  England Under 21s' clash with Italy not only offers a place in the European Championship semi-finals, but the opportunity for Jack Butland, Nathan Redmond and Nathaniel Chalobah to exorcise some demons.
  
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• VIDEO: Wood wins swimming gold in Baku

  23-06-2015 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Abbie Wood has become the first ever swimming gold medallist at the European Games.
  
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• Briton Swan, 16, shocks world 118

  23-06-2015 19:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British teenager Katie Swan stuns Kristina Kucova - ranked almost 750 places higher - in their Wimbledon qualifier.
  
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• Harry Redknapp interview: 'I wouldn’t just take a job anywhere, just for the sake of a few quid'

  23-06-2015 19:46
  
  The knee’s alright. Harry Redknapp is up and walking. “I can’t jog or anything,” he says. “But I’m walking.
  
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• England U21 v Italy U21

  23-06-2015 19:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Euro Under-21 Championship game between England U21 and Italy U21.
  
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• VIDEO: 'Eastbourne atmosphere great'

  23-06-2015 19:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British number two Johanna Konta is delighted with her first win over an opponent in the world's top 10 in Ekaterina Makarova, at the Aegon International.
  
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• Court blocks new Uefa FFP rules

  23-06-2015 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Belgian court imposes an order blocking European governing body Uefa from activating new Financial Fair Play rules.
  
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• England Under 21 defender Ben Gibson says European Championship victory over Sweden was down to a round of crazy golf

  23-06-2015 19:36 via
  
  England U21s' 1-0 victory over Sweden in the European Championship was partly down to crazy golf, says defender Ben Gibson. The team played golf to improve their spirits after defeat to Portugal.
  
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• Katie Swan beats Karolina Kucova to win her first ever Wimbledon qualifying match

  23-06-2015 19:34 via
  
  MIKE DICKSON AT ROEHAMPTON: Australian Open junior finalist Katie Swan lifted home spirits at Roehampton on Tuesday when she scored her first victory of Wimbledon.
  
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