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• McAllister set for Liverpool coach job

  08-07-2015 23:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Liverpool midfielder Gary McAllister is set to become first-team coach in Brendan Rodgers' new-look backroom team.
  
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• Alex Song move to West Ham from Barcelona in doubt due to injury which could rule him out for up to three months

  08-07-2015 23:55 via
  
  West Ham's move to sign Alex Song from Barcelona on a permanent basis looks to be in doubt as the 27-year-old midfielder is understood to have an injury which could rule him out for up to three months.
  
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• Ashes 2015: Josh Hazlewood can be toast of Aussies – and ease my bad memories of drinking ban in Cardiff

  08-07-2015 23:54
  
  I must admit, walking into Sophia Gardens brought back some bad vibes. And it wasn’t just from being spooked by ticket scalpers. These guys jumping out from camouflaged areas and speaking in a hushed tones while making no eye contact was a tad alarming.
  
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• Ashes 2015: Mitchell Johnson lacks old rhythm as Australia struggle to revive former hits

  08-07-2015 23:51
  
  They have put a soundtrack to the video of what Mitchell Johnson did to Englishmen at the Gabba in 2013. It was chin music – Michael Carberry dancing and ducking around a crease as hard as concrete, Kevin Pietersen trying to smile, Johnson scowling with menace. These are the images that the Australians have been trying to conjure up in the last few days with stories of their man putting the fear of God in them in their recent net sessions.
  
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• Sam Turner's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Thursday, July 9

  08-07-2015 23:49 via
  
  Ahead of Thursday's day of racing, Sportsmail's Sam Turner gives his top tips.
  
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• Wimbledon 2015: Calm Andy Murray kills all the tension with controlled display to see off Vasek Pospisil

  08-07-2015 23:48
  
  On Monday evening, late in the tense five-set doubles match against defending champions Vasek Pospisil and Jack Sock, Jamie Murray hit a simple volley into the net. He looked towards where mother Judy sat, grinned and made a hand signal that seemed to say: “Oops, I let you down there mum, never mind.”
  
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• Ashes 2015 day one at a glance: England rescued by Joe Root as Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc do damage for Australia

  08-07-2015 23:48 via
  
  England encountered a mixed opening day in the first Ashes Test against Australia on Wednesday. Here, Sportsmail reviews the action on day one from the Swalec Stadium.
  
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• Richard Hannon to inspect Newmarket track before deciding whether Estidhkaar will race

  08-07-2015 23:47 via
  
  Trainer Richard Hannon will inspect the Newmarket track before giving favourite Estidhkaar the green light to run in Thursday afternoon’s Hastings Direct Sir Henry Cecil Stakes
  
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• Andy Murray admits Roger Federer humilation led to rethink on playing top stars

  08-07-2015 23:45 via
  
  SAM CUNNINGHAM AT WIMBLEDON: Andy Murray admitted his humiliating defeat by Roger Federer last year forced him to assess his performances against the top players..
  
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• Andy Murray is still enjoying honeymoon period after losing just one match since marrying

  08-07-2015 23:45 via
  
  STUART FRASER - COURT REPORT: Sportsmail's tennis correspondent Stuart Fraser brings the latest news from behind the scenes at the Wimbledon Championships...
  
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• The Craig Reedie Column: Our rules are strong enough to catch cheats and stop doping

  08-07-2015 23:43
  
  Doping has been heavily in the media spotlight since last month’s BBC Panorama programme and I know the US and UK anti-doping bodies are investigating the allegations made.
  
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• Wimbledon 2015: Maria Sharapova seeks to end 16-match losing run to nemesis Serena Williams

  08-07-2015 23:42
  
  There are very few players with Maria Sharapova’s mental strength, but the 28-year-old Russian will need every ounce of her self-belief when she faces Serena Williams in the semi-finals here.
  
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• Sharapova hopeful of Williams upset

  08-07-2015 23:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Maria Sharapova faces Serena Williams for a place in the Wimbledon final having not beaten the American for 11 years.
  
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• Sharapova confident of Williams upset

  08-07-2015 23:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Maria Sharapova faces Serena Williams for a place in the Wimbledon final having not beaten the American for 11 years.
  
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• Wimbledon 2015: Nick Bollettieri - To beat Serena Williams in the battle of the grunters Maria Sharapova needs to hit homers from the off

  08-07-2015 23:39
  If you have a ticket for Centre Court, bring your earplugs, it is the battle of the grunters. As usual, some people are making a fuss about the noise Maria Sharapova makes when playing. Well, Serena Williams does it as well, and so do plenty of the other players, male and female. Is it a problem for players? That’s  up to the umpires, not me. They are in charge.
  
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• Tour de France 2015: Andre Greipel adds to German glee

  08-07-2015 23:36
  
  German cycling’s remarkable run of success in this year’s Tour de France continued apace when Rostock-born André Greipel claimed a finely-calculated sprint  victory – his second win in four days.
  
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• Liverpool transfer news: Reds continue to stand firm as 'ill' Raheem Sterling stays away from pre-season training

  08-07-2015 23:33
  Liverpool’s stance towards Raheem Sterling remains firm after the want-away winger did not turn up at Melwood for pre-season training, citing illness.
  
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• Liverpool transfer news: Club continue to stand firm as 'ill' Raheem Sterling stays away from pre-season training

  08-07-2015 23:33
  Liverpool’s stance towards Raheem Sterling remains firm after the want-away winger did not turn up at Melwood for pre-season training, citing illness.
  
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• Wimbledon 2015: Richard Gasquet beats Stan Wawrinka to set up semi-final duel with Novak Djokovic

  08-07-2015 23:33
  
  As the light faded and an epic contest stretched further into the twilight zone of an extended fifth set, it began to move by invisible increments away from the reach of Richard Gasquet. Then, on the brink of defeat, he won it.
  
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• Wimbledon 2015: Richard Gasquet beats Stan Wawrinka to set semi-final duel up with Novak Djokovic

  08-07-2015 23:33
  
  As the light faded and an epic contest stretched further into the twilight zone of an extended fifth set, it began to move by invisible increments away from the reach of Richard Gasquet. Then, on the brink of defeat, he won it.
  
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• Saido Berahino splits with Raheem Sterling's controversial agent Aidy Ward after West Brom star becomes disillusioned

  08-07-2015 23:32 via
  
  EXCLUSIVE: West Brom striker Saido Berahino has parted company with Aidy Ward, the controversial football agent behind Raheem Sterling’s transfer fiasco with Liverpool.
  
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• Crystal Palace agree £13m deal for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Yohan Cabaye

  08-07-2015 23:32 via
  
  Yohan Cabaye will have a medical on Thursday ahead of what will be a club record deal for Palace, who will pay £10million upfront and another £2.8m in add-ons.
  
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• Danny Welbeck facing race to be fit for the start of the Premier League season after being ruled out of the club's Singapore tour

  08-07-2015 23:30 via
  
  Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck will miss the club's tour of Singapore after suffering a setback from the knee injury that ruled him out of the final weeks of last season.
  
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• Andy Roddick is a big hit on the BBC as former world No 1 steals the show during rain delay

  08-07-2015 23:29 via
  
  A rain delay at Wimbledon used to mean an impromptu performance from Sir Cliff Richard that had you desperately wishing for the wet weather to pass so that the tennis could resume.
  
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• Middlesbrough keen to acquire Uruguay international Christian Stuani from Espanyol

  08-07-2015 23:19 via
  
  Championship outfit Middlesbrough are chasing Espanyol striker Christian Stuani. The 28-year-old scored 15 goals last season and is valued at around £4million
  
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• Predrag 'Preki' Radosavljevic emerges as shock contender to replace Nigel Pearson as Leicester City manager

  08-07-2015 23:19 via
  
  Former Everton and Portsmouth player Predrag Radosavljevic has emerged as a surprise contender to replace Nigel Pearson as manager of Leicester City
  
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• Fenerbahce hope to reach agreement for Manchester United striker Robin van Persie

  08-07-2015 23:17 via
  
  Turkish giants Fenerbahceare hopeful they can agree a deal with Manchester United for Robin van Persie, despite their initial offer of £4.8m being less than half of United's valuation for the striker.
  
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• Tour de France: Lars Boom’s cortisol level returns to normal, say Astana

  08-07-2015 23:09
  
  • Astana claim vindication after allowing cyclist to start Tour
  • André Greipel wins second stage in sprint finish – reportLars Boom’s cortisol levels have returned to normal, according to the Dutch rider’s Astana team, who claimed vindication of their decision to allow him to start the Tour de France. Related: Mark Cavendish frustrated again on Tour de France stage fiveContinue reading...
  
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• Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and wife Coleen expecting a third child

  08-07-2015 23:06 via
  
  England captain Wayne Rooney is expecting a third child in January with his wife Coleen to join their two sons Kai, five, and two-year-old Klay. The couple announced the news on Twitter.
  
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• Phil Mickelson takes rough with the smooth in buildup to the Scottish Open

  08-07-2015 23:05
  
  • Five-time major champion takes off-course controversy in his stride
  • Mickelson looking forward to ‘a fun test’ on the course at GullaneLife around Phil Mickelson has seldom been dull and last week was no exception when the five-times major winner featured in reports linking him to an illegal gambling operation. That subject and Donald Trump’s controversial comments about Mexican migrants arose on Wednesday at Gullane, where Mickelson is the leading figure at the Scottish Open in Ror
  
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• Football fans set to suffer as television subscription rights battle between Sky and BT raises prices for viewing supporters

  08-07-2015 22:56 via
  
  Football fans will suffer from price hikes due to a TV rights battle between Sky and BT, as subscription prices will increase. BT recently paid £897m for rights to show the Champions League.
  
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• Manchester United head back to Southampton to get Morgan Schneiderlin deal done before US pre-season tour

  08-07-2015 22:54 via
  
  MIKE KEEGAN: Manchester United have re-entered into negotiations with Southampton over Morgan Schneiderlin after having an initial £20million offer rejected as 'not serious'.
  
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• Danny Jones' widow thankful that compulsory cardiac screening will now be carried out across the board

  08-07-2015 22:51 via
  
  The widow of formerWales half-back Danny Jones has welcomed an announcement that compulsory cardiac screening is to be rolled out to Championship and League 1 players
  
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• Ashes 2015: ‘I was lucky,’ says Joe Root after cashing in against Australia

  08-07-2015 22:45
  
  • England talisman makes the most of dropped catch to hit 134
  • Gary Ballance weighs in with 61 as England reach 343-7 on first dayJoe Root admitted luck was on his side after capitalising on a second-ball drop by the Australia wicketkeeper, Brad Haddin, to hit a seventh Test century that lit up a full-throttle first day of the Ashes series. Related: Joe Root rides his luck to spark England recovery against AustraliaContinue reading...
  
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• Wimbledon 2015: Richard Gasquet beats Stan Wawrinka in five-set drama

  08-07-2015 22:42
  
  • Frenchman wins 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 11-9
  • Gasquet reaches semi-final for first time in eight yearsRichard Gasquet, a nearly man over the past decade, is one step away from a first grand slam final after the Frenchman came from two sets to one down to beat the No4 seed Stan Wawrinka in a shot-making extravaganza. Related: Stan Wawrinka v Richard Gasquet: Wimbledon 2015 – as it happenedContinue reading...
  
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• Wimbledon 2015: Order of play for Thursday 9 July

  08-07-2015 22:41
  
  • Garbiñe Muguruza plays Agnieszka Radwanska in the first semi-final
  • Serena Williams follows against Maria Sharapova on Centre Court 1pm startContinue reading...
  
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• Arsenal plan to include highly rated teenage midfielder Dan Crowley in strong squad for Asia Trophy pre-season tournament

  08-07-2015 22:41 via
  
  Arsene Wenger is planning to include highly rated Arsenal teenager Dan Crowley in a strong squad for the Asia Trophy in Singapore. The 17-year-old has trained with the first team this week.
  
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• England offer cause for optimism

  08-07-2015 22:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England encourage on the first day of the 2015 Ashes but history teaches us to be cautious, says Tom Fordyce.
  
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• Wimbledon 2015: Novak Djokovic resumes normal service against Cilic

  08-07-2015 22:32
  
  • Men’s champion a model of consistency in 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 quarter-final win
  • He will face Richard Gasquet in his sixth successive Wimbledon semi-finalAfter the storm the calm. Novak Djokovic advanced effortlessly to his sixth consecutive Wimbledon semi-final with a straightforward victory over the US Open champion, Marin Cilic. Following the exertions of his fourth-round, five-set victory over Kevin Anderson with its attendant tantrums and tribulations, this was as effortless a quarter-fin
  
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• Joe Root provides the real fireworks with a dominant display in first Ashes 2015 Test on a day full of delays

  08-07-2015 22:27 via
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL IN CARDIFF: Root’s century in 118 balls was the fastest in a first Ashes Test and inside the top six for an Englishman in any Ashes series.
  
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• Root shows the way for England

  08-07-2015 22:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joe Root has set the tone for England in this Ashes series with his superb century in Cardiff, says Jonathan Agnew
  
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• Lars Boom cortisol levels return to normal at Tour de France

  08-07-2015 22:25 via
  
  Lars Boom's cortisol levels have returned to normal according to the Dutch rider's Astana team, who claimed vindication in their decision to allow him to start the Tour de France.
  
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• Sport picture of the day: better the devil you know

  08-07-2015 22:18
  
  The Tour de France wouldn’t be the Tour de France without an appearance from Dieter ‘Didi’ Senft aka the Tour Devil, aka El Diablo. His appearance on stage five, cheering on the riders as they rode the 189.5km between Arras and Amiens, meant that rumours of his retirement have been greatly exaggerated Continue reading...
  
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• VIDEO: Best of Gasquet-Wawrinka thriller

  08-07-2015 22:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  French 21st seed Richard Gasquet beats Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka in a five-set thriller for a place in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
  
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• Liverpool Ladies goalkeeper Danielle Gibbons targets return to action this season after brain op

  08-07-2015 22:08 via
  
  Liverpool Ladies goalkeeper Danielle Gibbons has undergone surgery to remove a benign brain tumour. The 22-year-old had the operation earlier this week.
  
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• Djokovic & Gasquet into semi-final

  08-07-2015 22:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Defending champion Novak Djokovic will play Frenchman Richard Gasquet in the last four at Wimbledon.
  
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• England’s Fran Kirby joins Chelsea from Reading for record fee

  08-07-2015 22:03
  
  • 22-year-old signs three-and-a-half-year contract after impressive World Cup
  • Reading say undisclosed fee will allow their team to continue progressingChelsea have paid a British record fee for the England international Fran Kirby.The 22-year-old Kirby was one of the stars of England’s Women’s World Cup campaign and moves from Reading, where she has played since she was eight. Continue reading...
  
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• England’s Joe Root exploits dressing-room insight into Mitchell Starc | Vic Marks

  08-07-2015 22:01
  
  Centurion profits from knowledge gained when Australia’s left-arm swing bowler was a team-mate at YorkshireWhen Joe Root struck his 14th boundary, a caressed cover drive against Josh Hazlewood, Brad Haddin gently put his gloves together to acknowledge a very fine century, the Yorkshire player’s second against Australia. On both occasions Root has been grateful to the Australia keeper for not putting his hands together more successfully earlier in his innings.At Lord’s two years ago Haddin
  
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• Andy Murray pleased to raise the roof against Vasek Pospisil | James Riach

  08-07-2015 21:52
  
  The Scot has struggled under the Centre Court roof previously but he improved when it closed in his rain-interrupted quarter-finalThe Centre Court roof has not always been Andy Murray’s friend but on this occasion there was no stopping him under the lights. The sun that shone across SW19 during his quarter-final against Vasek Pospisil may not have reached Britain’s No1, but neither did the black clouds of championships past.His victory over Pospisil set up a semi-final against Roger Federer,
  
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• Paris Saint-Germain sign Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp on a five-year deal

  08-07-2015 21:35 via
  
  Paris Saint-Germain have signed German goalkeeper Kevin Trapp from Eintracht Frankfurt, the Ligue 1 champions announced on Wednesday.
  
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