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• Shane Watson falls to an lbw dismissal for the 28th time - Top Spin Ashes special

  10-07-2015 23:58 via
  
  There are few things more certainthan Shane Watson reviewing an lbw. So when he saw the umpire answer Stuart Broad’s appeal in the affirmative in the second over, Watson duly obliged.
  
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• Australia have no chance - Boycott

  10-07-2015 23:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Australia do not have a "cat in hell's chance" of winning the first Ashes Test, says former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott.
  
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• Fiji could turn to goading after offer to host British and Irish Lions game prior to 2017 tour of New Zealand is 'politely rejected'

  10-07-2015 23:55 via
  
  CHRIS FOY IN FIJI: Fiji's audacious attempt to convince the Lions to make a detour on their way to New Zealand in 2017 received a ‘polite’ rejection, but they intend to keep up the pressure.
  
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• Jamie Murray seeking double delight in Wimbledon final after David Beckham stayed to watch semi-final heroics 

  10-07-2015 23:47 via
  
  Jamie Murray has a nice line in self-deprecation when it comes to doubles tennis living in the shadow of the more glamorous singles world.
  
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• Andy Murray hurt by Wimbledon loss as he admits 'best chance to win a slam' is gone but Roger Federer 'clearly deserved to win'

  10-07-2015 23:40 via
  
  Andy Murray admitted losing at Wimbledon hurts more than anywhere else after brilliant Roger Federer blew him away in their semi-final.
  
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• Shane Warne still spinning anti-Alastair Cook line from other side of the Atlantic 

  10-07-2015 23:40 via
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORT AGENDA: Shane Warne, Aussie irritant-in-chief and Sky pundit, has still been cheerleading for Australia from his poker tournament in Las Vegas.
  
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• Garbine Muguruza bans parents from attending Wimbledon final against Serena Williams due to pre-match superstitions 

  10-07-2015 23:40 via
  
  Garbine Muguruza hopes that disappointing her parents will help her devastate Serena Williams on Saturday afternoon, with the superstitious Spaniard banning them from attending the match.
  
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• Serena Williams has taken Wimbledon by storm once more... so what makes the world No 1 the wrecking ball of women's tennis?  

  10-07-2015 23:40 via
  
  Serena’s coach Patrick Mouratoglou reveals the attributes that have made his charge so dominant for so many years.
  
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• Williams aims for 'Serena Slam'

  10-07-2015 23:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Five-time champion Serena Williams will hold all four Grand Slam titles if she beats Garbine Muguruza in Saturday's Wimbledon final.
  
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• Sam Turner's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Saturday, July 11

  10-07-2015 23:35 via
  
  Sportmail's racing expert Sam Turner picks out the top selections for Saturday's races at Newmarket, Ascot, York, Chester, Salisbury and Hamilton.  
  
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• Jordan Spieth hits stunning 64 in the John Deere Classic to fire Open warning 

  10-07-2015 23:33 via
  
  Jordan Spieth showed he is in the mood to continue his thrilling tilt at an unprecedented calendar Grand Slam at St Andrewswith a wonderful second-round seven-under par 64 in the John Deere Classic
  
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• Monk did not consider leaving Swans

  10-07-2015 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After signing a new three-year deal, Swansea manager Garry Monk says he did not consider offers from other clubs.
  
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• Warrington's Richie Myler signs two-year deal with Catalans Dragons

  10-07-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  RICHIE MYLER will line up for Warrington at Wakefield tomorrow having secured a two-year deal with Catalans Dragons.
  
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• Gateshead 0-1 Newcastle: Papiss Cisse penalty seals routine win for Steve McClaren in first game as Magpies boss

  10-07-2015 23:26 via
  
  Steve McClaren's reign at Newcastle has started well with his side securing a routine win over non-league Gateshead. Papiss Cisse scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot.
  
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• Celtic 1-0 Real Sociedad: Bhoys see off David Moyes' side thanks to Gary Mackay-Steven strike as Nadir Ciftci stakes his claim for Champions League start on debut

  10-07-2015 23:12 via
  
  It took new signing Nadir Ciftci barely 60 seconds to stake a claim for a Champions League start against FC Stjarnan of Iceland at Parkhead on Wednesday night
  
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• 'Murray really didn't do much wrong'

  10-07-2015 23:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  "Incredible, phenomenal, better than ever." BBC Sport experts give their verdict on Roger Federer's demolition of Andy Murray.
  
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• St Helens 35-34 Huddersfield Giants

  10-07-2015 23:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Debutant Adam Quinlan scores a first-half hat-trick as St Helens beat Huddersfield Giants with a late Luke Walsh drop-goal.
  
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• VIDEO: What a World Cup win means to US fans

  10-07-2015 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  On Friday, the US women's national football team were the guests of honour at a rare New York City ticker tape parade for their World Cup win.
  
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• Wimbledon 2015: Jamie Murray turns career around after finding perfect partner John Peers

  10-07-2015 23:00
  
  Jamie Murray steps out of his little brother’s shadow this afternoon when he plays in the men’s doubles final. Murray, the elder by 15 months, is seeking his second Grand Slam title after winning the mixed doubles with Jelena Jankovic here eight years ago.
  
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• Wimbledon 2015: I've beaten Serena Williams so I am not afraid of her, says Garbine Muguruza

  10-07-2015 23:00
  
  You can never be sure how a player will handle the pressure in their first Grand Slam final, but Garbine Muguruza gives the impression that she can take everything in her stride. The 21-year-old Spaniard will go into her Centre Court showdown with Serena Williams here this afternoon believing that her opponent could be just as nervous as she might be.
  
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• Bastian Schweinsteiger 'agrees three-year deal' with Manchester United as Bayern Munich prepare for midfielder's exit

  10-07-2015 22:55 via
  
  Bastian Schweinsteiger has agreed to join Manchester United in a spectacular coup for manager Louis van Gaal. His deal is believed to be worth more than £7.2m a year over three years
  
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• Justin Gatlin was one of FIVE runners who had previously tested positive for banned substances, was this the dirtiest race ever? 

  10-07-2015 22:53 via
  
  Switzerland is renowned for being neutral but the country nailed its colours to the mast where drug cheats are concerned by hosting the dirtiest Diamond League race this century.
  
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• Record 21 races planned for 2016

  10-07-2015 22:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An inaugural race in Azerbaijan and the return of the German GP are highlights in a provisional calendar of 21 races for 2016.
  
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• Flawless England on course to win

  10-07-2015 22:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A superb third-day display has left England on the cusp of taking a 1-0 lead in the Ashes series, says Jonathan Agnew.
  
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• Glory beckons for Daniel Brooks as he looks to double his lifetime tour earnings total of £300,000 at the Scottish Open

  10-07-2015 22:00 via
  
  Glory beckons for Basildon golfer Daniel Brooks as he looks to double his lifetime tour earnings total of £300,000 at the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open
  
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• Ashes 2015: Perennial sad clown Shane Watson is the one constant in this brave new world of cricket

  10-07-2015 21:47
  
  It was not meant to go like this, a callow England were supposedly no match for the demon attack of Australia – the twin Mitchells too menacing, Hazlewood too metronomic.
  
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• NBA star James to stay at Cleveland

  10-07-2015 21:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  American basketball star LeBron James signs a new contract to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
  
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• Brooks leads Rose at Scottish Open

  10-07-2015 21:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Daniel Brooks has a three-shot lead at the Scottish Open with fellow Englishman and holder Justin Rose behind.
  
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• Tour de France cyclist Luca Paolini tests positive for cocaine following fourth stage

  10-07-2015 21:36 via
  
  Italian Luca Paolini has tested positive for cocaine and has been provisionally suspended, ending his Tour de France, cycling's world governing body has announced.
  
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• Tour rider in positive cocaine test

  10-07-2015 21:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Italian cyclist Luca Paolini tests positive for cocaine and is expelled from the Tour de France.
  
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• VIDEO: Man United move a dream - Depay

  10-07-2015 21:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dutch international Memphis Depay describes his move to Manchester United as "a dream come true".
  
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• Liverpool striker Danny Ings reveals he cut his holiday short to launch Anfield career

  10-07-2015 21:17 via
  
  Danny Ings says he declined the opportunity of a full summer holiday to get his Liverpool career underway as soon as possible.
  
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• Van Ginkel and Given join Stoke

  10-07-2015 21:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stoke sign Chelsea midfielder Marco van Ginkel on loan and goalkeeper Shay Given, but end their interest in Xherdan Shaqiri.
  
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• Is Federer set for his finest hour?

  10-07-2015 21:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  At 33, Roger Federer should be well past his prime but his win over Andy Murray proved he is no relic, writes Tom Fordyce.
  
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• Crowds honour US football heroes

  10-07-2015 20:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A rare ticker-tape parade in New York honours the US women's football team, fresh from their victory at the World Cup.
  
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• Wimbledon 2015 - Nick Bollettieri: Why Novak Djokovic is the perfect tennis machine

  10-07-2015 20:50
  
  As I travel the world representing the IMG Academy Bollettieri Tennis Program, I am often asked who, in my opinion, is the best player ever in the history of tennis. I will not answer this question here but I will go on the line to describe who I believe is the most perfect tennis machine, similar to the F-18 navy fighter jet.
  
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• Wimbledon 2015 - Nick Bollettieri: 10 things I learnt during this year’s tournament...

  10-07-2015 20:49
  
  1. Best match
  
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• Aston Villa sign Idrissa Gueye from Lille as midfielder joins in a £9m deal

  10-07-2015 20:44 via
  
  Aston Villa have completed the signing of Idrissa Gueye for £9million after the Lille midfielder was granted a work permit.The 25-year-old is set to join up with his new team-mates in Portugal.
  
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• Ryan Moore sees odds drift for jockeys' championship after neck injury keeps him out of Newmarket finale 

  10-07-2015 20:43 via
  
  Ryan Moore's odds for the jockeys’ championship have drifted amid uncertainty over how long he will be on the sidelines after sustaining a neck injury at Newmarket on Thursday.
  
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• VIDEO: Djokovic's incredible forehand winner

  10-07-2015 20:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Number one seed Novak Djokovic produces a stunning cross-court forehand winner in the third game of the third set in his semi-final against Richard Gasquet at Wimbledon.
  
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• Ian Bell backs England to win first Ashes Test after setting Australia a target of 412

  10-07-2015 20:41 via
  
  Ian Bell backed England to complete the job in the first Ashes Test in Cardiff after Australia were set an imposing 412 for victory – six runs short of the Test record
  
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• Wimbledon 2015: Now that's over they'll all be Roger Federer loyalists on the mound

  10-07-2015 20:39
  
  Andy Murray briefly extending his stay in the second set was all the thousands squeezed on to the All England Club’s sloping back lawn were given to cheer about. They took their chance.
  
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• Ashes 2015: Trevor Bayliss instils growing belief into England

  10-07-2015 20:36
  
  Had Trevor Bayliss been appointed to lead the England football team, it would be common knowledge by now that a mere four years ago he was forced to embark on a career as an estate agent after Australian cricket offered no work for him. And that his uncomplicated methods include such little time for modern excesses of data that he was the only  candidate not to make a PowerPoint presentation when later interviewed for a job by New South Wales.
  
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• Ashes 2015 - Outside Edge: David Warner’s moustache lacks dashing look of great tradition

  10-07-2015 20:34
  
  People in the public eye occasionally do things which make you wonder if they’re for real or simply responding to a dare.
  
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• Ashes 2015 - Damien Fleming: I’m the Australian lbw champion so if Shane Watson wants help with his problem, I am available

  10-07-2015 20:30
  The two things that send Australians into Twitter meltdown are warm beer served at a pub and yet another promising Shane Watson innings ending with him being trapped lbw. For Aussies, both bring unwanted shouts.
  
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• Aston Villa sign Gueye from Lille

  10-07-2015 20:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye signs a four-year deal with Aston Villa after completing a move from French side Lille.
  
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• Ashes 2015: Aussies can set new run chase record, says defiant Nathan Lyon

  10-07-2015 20:26
  
  Australia’s Nathan Lyon insisted last night that he was not worried by the side’s need to achieve a record Ashes run chase to win the first Test, declaring: “Records are there to be broken. We bat right down to 11 so there’s no reason why we can’t get this.”
  
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• Shane Watson's 'poor' lbw decision caused some arguments in the commentary box - BUMBLE AT THE TEST

  10-07-2015 20:24 via
  
  Sportsmail columnist and Sky Sports pundit David Lloyd looks back on the third day of Ashes action involving arguments over umpire decisions, Ian Bell and the Cambrian Tap.
  
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• Superb Federer ends Murray hopes

  10-07-2015 20:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Seven-time champion Roger Federer beats Andy Murray in straight sets to set up a Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic.
  
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• Lionel Messi's grandfather says the Argentina star was lazy at the Copa America

  10-07-2015 20:20 via
  
  Argentina star Lionel Messi has been accused of being lazy at the Copa America - by his own grandfather. Messi was frustrated in the final as Chile beat Argentina in Santiago.
  
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