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• Wigan 26-24 Leeds: Warriors close in on Super League leaders with last-gasp win 

  09-07-2015 23:56 via
  
  England scrum-half Matty Smith kicked a last-minute penalty as Wigan snatched a dramatic 26-24 victory over First Utility Super League leaders Leeds to close to within two points of them.
  
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• Wimbledon 2015: Order of play for Friday 10 July

  09-07-2015 23:46
  
  • Both men’s semi-finals take place on centre court
  • Martina Hingis opens No1 court lineup in women’s doubles1pm start Continue reading...
  
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• St Johnstone 2-1 Alashkert FC (2-2)

  09-07-2015 23:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  St Johnstone crash at the first Europa League qualifying hurdle, going out on away goals to 10-man Alashkert.
  
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• Sam Turner's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Friday, July 10

  09-07-2015 23:41 via
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Sam Turner picks out the top selections for Friday's races at Newmarket, Chester, Chepstow, York and Ascot.
  
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• Joshua to fight Whyte for title

  09-07-2015 23:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anthony Joshua will fight Dillian Whyte for the British heavyweight title in November or December.
  
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• Robin van Persie to Fenerbahce: Manchester United's search for a striker is an urgent priority as Dutchman heads to Turkey

  09-07-2015 23:37
  Manchester United’s pursuit of a new striker has become an urgent priority, with Robin van Persie on the brink of a £4.7m move to the Turkish club Fenerbahce, after Louis van Gaal told the striker that he would be on the margins of the club next season.
  
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• Manchester United transfer news: Urgent search for a striker with Thomas Muller and Harry Kane targeted as Robin van Persie leaves

  09-07-2015 23:37
  Manchester United’s pursuit of a new striker has become an urgent priority, with Robin van Persie on the brink of a £4.7m move to the Turkish club Fenerbahce, after Louis van Gaal told the striker that he would be on the margins of the club next season.
  
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• QPR hand Oscar Gobern and Christopher Schorch trials on pre-season trip to Italy

  09-07-2015 23:36 via
  
  QPR are giving trials to former Southampton and Huddersfield Town midfielder Oscar Gobern and German centre-back Christopher Schorch, formerly of Duisburg
  
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• Fulham eye up deal for Groningen's Brazilian defender Eric Fernando Botteghin

  09-07-2015 23:36 via
  
  Fulham are interested in pursuing a move for Brazilian defender Eric Fernando Botteghin. The 27-year-old currently plays in the Eredivisie for Grongingen and made 36 appearances last season.
  
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• Bristol City put in an ambitious £2m offer for Sheffield Wednesday defender Tom Lees

  09-07-2015 23:34 via
  
  Bristol City have made a £2million bid for Sheffield Wednesday defender Tom Lees. Wednesday have already rejected a £1.5m bid from Fulham for the 24-year-old
  
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• Wimbledon 2015: Andy Murray can draw on Olympic spirit for clash with Roger Federer

  09-07-2015 23:34
  
  Andy Murray will hope the Centre Court crowd can recapture the Olympic spirit when he takes on Roger Federer in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
  
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• Danny Cipriani survives World Cup cull as Northampton No 10 Stephen Myler misses the cut for Denver training camp 

  09-07-2015 23:30 via
  
  Danny Cipriani is still in with a chance of making England’s final World Cup squad after the first cull of candidates claimed rival No 10 Stephen Myler of Northampton.
  
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• Murray meets Federer for final spot

  09-07-2015 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Britain's Andy Murray bids to reach his third Wimbledon final when he takes on seven-time champion Roger Federer.
  
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• Ashes 2015 day two at a glance: England in the ascendancy thanks to late wickets

  09-07-2015 23:30 via
  
  England ended day two of the first Ashes Test match in Cardiff with a slight advantage after three wickets in the final session moved them ahead. Sportsmail reviews the action from Cardiff.
  
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• Andy Murray will need the fans behind him when he faces Roger Federer for a place in the Wimbledon final... but the British No 1 is more than capable of securing a win

  09-07-2015 23:30 via
  
  MIKE DICKSON: Andy Murray's coach Jonas Bjorkman hailed Friday's Wimbledon semi-final as a match between 'giants of the game', but admits the Brit will need the crowd's support behind him.
  
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• Jamie Murray reaches doubles final

  09-07-2015 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Britain's Jamie Murray reaches the men's doubles final at Wimbledon with Australian partner John Peers.
  
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• Andy Murray’s shoulder will be fine for Wimbledon semi-final, says coach

  09-07-2015 23:30
  
  • Injury no longer an issue, says Jonas Bjorkman
  • Murray and Roger Federer second on Centre CourtAs Andy Murray prepares for his 24th match against Roger Federer on Friday – and third with the Swiss on the Centre Court grass – he has to nurse a recovering right shoulder that he hopes will not rob him of a chance to contest the final two days later.Murray’s assistant coach, Jonas Bjorkman, insists the injury that flared in the win over Andreas Seppi , had not cleared after he beat Ivo
  
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• 'Argument for early starts' - Henman

  09-07-2015 23:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ex-British number one Tim Henman says there is "a good argument" to start earlier on Wimbledon's show courts.
  
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• Everton youngster John Lundstram set to reject interest from Crewe to join Wigan

  09-07-2015 23:25 via
  
  John Lundstram looks set to join Wigan on a free transfer after his Everton contract expired. The midfielder was also interesting Crewe but will reject their advances to sign for Wigan.
  
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• Ashes 2015: Moeen Ali 'not too fussed' about facing Aussies – or their No 1 batsman

  09-07-2015 23:24
  
  Moeen Ali credited Ben Stokes with putting England in the ascendancy in a tight first Test here after he took the late wicket of Adam Voges.
  
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• Graeme McDowell enjoys Open boost as Thorbjorn Olesen takes early lead at Gullane

  09-07-2015 23:23 via
  
  After falling out of the world's top 50 on Monday. Graeme McDowell will hope to build on his encouraging opening round of 66 at Gullane and emphasise there is life without Rory McIlroy.
  
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• Natnael Berhane claims Branislau Samoilau racially abused him during Tour of Austria  

  09-07-2015 23:23 via
  
  MATT LAWTON IN LE HAVRE: The first African team to compete in the Tour de France claim their black riders have been subjected to racism and bullying in the professional peloton.
  
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• Ashes 2015: Chris Rogers revels in role as Australia's unsung hero – the straight man to flashy David Warner

  09-07-2015 23:20
  
  When you are 37 years of age and the oldest member of what the Barmy Army has labelled “Dad’s Army”, you know time is not on your side. Any failure means you’re inching closer to shedding pads, helmet, returning Arthur Morris’s arm guard and possibly joining Shane Warne on the world poker tour.
  
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• Ashes 2015: Chris Rogers revels in his role as Australia's unsung hero – the straight man to flashy David Warner

  09-07-2015 23:20
  
  When you are 37 years of age and the oldest member of what the Barmy Army has labelled “Dad’s Army”, you know time is not on your side. Any failure means you’re inching closer to shedding pads, helmet, returning Arthur Morris’s arm guard and possibly joining Shane Warne on the world poker tour.
  
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• Ashes 2015: Steven Smith's soft-shoe shuffling may give England reasons to hope

  09-07-2015 23:16
  
  Steven Smith was faffing and fidgeting, fiddling with his thigh pad, drawing out lines in his crease at various points perpendicular to his leg stump, and because it was the first appearance with a bat this summer there were some muffled boos, as if to suggest this was gamesmanship.
  
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• Ashes 2015: Steven Smith's soft-shoe shuffling may give England reason to hope

  09-07-2015 23:16
  
  Steven Smith was faffing and fidgeting, fiddling with his thigh pad, drawing out lines in his crease at various points perpendicular to his leg stump, and because it was the first appearance with a bat this summer there were some muffled boos, as if to suggest this was gamesmanship.
  
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• Wimbledon 2015: Double success on the cards for Murray siblings

  09-07-2015 23:12
  
  In Cardiff they were the enemy, but in SW19 an Aussie was being cheered towards victory. John Peers was easily his nation’s most popular sportsman in the UK – because he was partnering Jamie Murray in the men’s doubles semi-finals.
  
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• African team MTN-Qhubeka furious following racist abuse of rider Natnael Berhane during Tour of Austria race

  09-07-2015 23:11 via
  
  MATT LAWTON IN LE HAVRE: The first African team to compete in the Tour de France claim their black riders have been subjected to racism and bullying in the professional peloton.
  
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• Wimbledon 2015: Garbine Muguruza looks ready to be leader of the new generation

  09-07-2015 23:09
  
  When one light so outshines all the others in tennis’s female firmament, it is not always easy to spot when a new star is born.
  
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• Wimbledon 2015: Garbine Muguruza looks ready to be leader of new generation

  09-07-2015 23:09
  
  When one light so outshines all the others in tennis’s female firmament, it is not always easy to spot when a new star is born.
  
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• David Beckham catches a stray shot during Jamie Murray's doubles match at Wimbledon

  09-07-2015 23:08 via
  
  The former England footballer sparked applause from Wimbledon's Centre Court crowd after the ball bounced off a line judge's chair and into the Royal Box.
  
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• Wigan 26-24 Leeds

  09-07-2015 23:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Matty Smith kicks a late penalty to give Wigan victory over Super League leaders Leeds.
  
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• Wigan 24 - Leeds 18: Josh Charnley try halts Rhinos' run

  09-07-2015 23:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JOSH CHARNLEY’S second-half try cut leaders Leeds down to size in an absorbing clash. The England winger touched down in the 50th minute as Wigan boosted their hopes of a top-two finish.
  
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• Newcastle United transfer news: Magpies plan to recruit four £10m players to boost squad

  09-07-2015 23:02
  
  Newcastle United expect to complete the signing of the PSV Eindhoven midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum before they head off for their pre-season games in the United States on Monday.
  
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• Newcastle transfer news: Magpies plan to recruit four £10m players to boost squad including Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum

  09-07-2015 23:02
  
  Newcastle United expect to complete the signing of the PSV Eindhoven midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum before they head off for their pre-season games in the United States on Monday.
  
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• The Open 2015: Americans get in the swing north of the border ahead of tournament at St Andrew's

  09-07-2015 22:51
  
  Overpaid? Probably. Oversexed? Who knows? Over here? Most certainly, and demonstrating the strength of the American proposition on links golf courses.
  
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• St Johnstone 2-1 Alashkert (agg 2-2): Michael O'Halloran and Brad McKay's strikes not enough as Saints crash out of Europa League on away goals

  09-07-2015 22:47 via
  
  St Johnstone crashed out of the Europa League in the first qualifying round on away goals despite a 2-1 victory over Alashkert in the second leg. Michael O'Halloran and Brad McKay scored for Saints.
  
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• Princess Of Wales's Stakes 2015: Big Orange pips rivals in major upset

  09-07-2015 22:47
  
  There have been a few turn-ups in the Group Two Princess Of Wales’s Stakes in recent years, but nothing as shocking as Big Orange’s 25-1 bolt from Newmarket’s blue skies here.
  
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• Diamond League Lausanne: Mo Farah's fine finish sees off Yomif Kejelcha's 5,000 metres challenge on his return to the track

  09-07-2015 22:44
  Double Olympic champion Mo Farah won the 5,000 metres at the Diamond League meeting here in Switzerland in his first competitive race since doping allegations were made against his coach, Alberto Salazar.
  
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• Diamond League Lausanne: Mo Farah's fine finish sees off Yomif Kejelcha 5,000 metres challenge on his return to the track

  09-07-2015 22:44
  Double Olympic champion Mo Farah won the 5,000 metres at the Diamond League meeting here in Switzerland in his first competitive race since doping allegations were made against his coach, Alberto Salazar.
  
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• Aberdeen 0-0 Shkendija (1-1)

  09-07-2015 22:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aberdeen draw a blank with Shkendija at Pittodrie to reach the second round of Europa League qualifying on away goals.
  
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• Valletta FC 1-2 Newtown AFC

  09-07-2015 22:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newtown earn a Europa League second-round tie against FC Copenhagen with victory over Maltese side Valletta.
  
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• England in 'pole position' in first Ashes 2015 Test says Moeen Ali after spinner's impact and late wickets build momentum 

  09-07-2015 22:36 via
  
  Moeen Ali shone with bat and ball on the second day of the Ashes in Cardiff — and insisted England were in ‘pole position’ against the stumbling Australians.
  
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• 'Risk-taking Australia reward England'

  09-07-2015 22:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tourists' risky approach to batting has given England the advantage in the first Ashes Test, says Jonathan Agnew.
  
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• Mo Farah wins 5,000m on his return to the track at Diamond League meet in Lausanne

  09-07-2015 22:07 via
  
  Mo Farah made an imperious return to the track in Lausanne on Thursday night as the double Olympic champion won his first race since doping allegations against his coach came to light.
  
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• VIDEO: Catch it like Beckham (at the doubles)

  09-07-2015 22:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former England football captain David Beckham shows he's equally adept with his hands after a tennis ball flies into the royal box, much to the delight of the Court One crowd.
  
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• Linfield progress despite defeat

  09-07-2015 22:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Linfield make the Europa League second qualifying round after a 4-3 defeat by NSI Runavik gives the Blues a 5-4 aggregate win.
  
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• Moeen Ali takes strength from his faith to make a fast start to the Ashes in Cardiff 

  09-07-2015 22:01 via
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: The religious observance, remains and Ali says he draws strength from it. He is not the first Muslim to play cricket for England but he is probably the most recognisably devout.
  
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• Lusitanos 0-1 West Ham United (agg 0-4)

  09-07-2015 21:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New West Ham boss Slaven Bilic makes a winning start as his 10-man team ease through their opening Europa League tie.
  
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• Lusitans 0-1 West Ham (agg 0-4): Elliot Lee scores his first goal for the club as the Hammers qualify despite Diafra Sakho's early red card after an off-the-ball incident 

  09-07-2015 21:41 via
  
  West Ham may have been playing in Pyrenees, but this was anything but an uphill task. Despite having to play 76 minutes with 10 men after Diafra Sakho was sent off, the Hammers cruised past Lusitans.
  
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