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• Ashes 2015: Lord's pudding pitch is a scandal that did more damage than one England defeat

  19-07-2015 23:45
  
  Perhaps it is because Lord’s is a place where people wear ties and like stripes on their blazers that everyone has been tiptoeing around the scandal of the past four days.
  
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• Ashes 2015: England pay for hubris in Cardiff afterglow

  19-07-2015 23:40
  
  What a desperate kind of hubris that Cardiff aftermath looks like now. “When Rooty caught the catch at the end it was like revenge,” Ben Stokes said back then, eight days ago – and yet somehow a lifetime. “When they were eight wickets down I was thinking about how we felt, when we were getting beat every game…” The Englishman had made it sound like the whole Ashes business was done and dusted, just like Jimmy Anderson, complaining about the gracelessness of the Australian team not wa
  
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• Paula Radcliffe sees off thousands of runners in Morrisons Great Newham London Run at the Olympic Park 

  19-07-2015 23:38 via
  
  Paula Radcliffe was in attendance as more than 15,000 runners took part in the Morrisons Great Newham London Run at the re-opened Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
  
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• Jules Bianchi described as a 'warm, humble and intensely likeable person, who lit up our garage and our lives' as Formula One continues to come to terms with his death 

  19-07-2015 23:37 via
  
  JONATHAN McEVOY: The intrinsic danger of motor racing was encapsulated by James Hunt’s demand that it would take £1million a race to lure him out of retirement.
  
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• Ashes 2015: I hope Michael Clarke stays 'toss fit' - but really, more turf on a day-one track is vital for the good of the game

  19-07-2015 23:37
  “Heads,” says the captain.
  
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• Olympic champion Greg Rutherford heads quartet of British athletes joining new track and field division in bid to clean up sport

  19-07-2015 23:34 via
  
  CHARLES SALE: Four of Britain’s best athletes are joining a new track and field division set up by talent management agency M&C Saatchi Merlin in a bid to clean up the sport's image.
  
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• Ashes 2015: Alastair Cook hints at changes to the top order after yet another collapse

  19-07-2015 23:34
  
  Alastair Cook has dropped a strong hint that England will drop at least one member of their struggling top order for the next Ashes Test.
  
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• Christian Benteke set for Liverpool medical on Monday as Brendan Rodgers eyes improvement in goal tally this season 

  19-07-2015 23:33 via
  
  DOMINIC KING IN ADELAIDE: Brendan Rodgers is adamant that Liverpool have addressed the shortage of goals that wrecked last season as he prepares to welcome Christian Benteke.
  
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• Raheem Sterling: I didn't throw a sickie at Liverpool and I regret upsetting the fans 

  19-07-2015 23:32 via
  
  CHRIS WHEELER IN MELBOURNE: Raheem Sterling insists he did not ‘throw a sicknote in’ during the final days at Liverpool before becoming Manchester City’s record £49million signing.
  
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• Anthony Crolla mugged once again after controversial bout with Darleys Perez but scandalous draw will be reviewed by WBA

  19-07-2015 23:31 via
  
  JEFF POWELL: Anthony Crolla has now been mugged twice. Once brutally outside the ring. Now morally inside the ropes.
  
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• Hugo Palmer hopes winning his first Classic will put an end to the 'posh boy' myth after Covert Love landed the Irish Oaks

  19-07-2015 23:31 via
  
  Newmarket trainer Hugo Palmer hopes winning his first Classic with Covert Love in the Irish Oaks on Saturday will finally dismiss some misconceptions about him.
  
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• Theo Walcott insists he isn't worried about sealing new Arsenal deal as winger targets 20 goal tally for Arsene Wenger's side

  19-07-2015 23:30 via
  
  Theo Walcott will be 10 years an Arsenal player in January, by which time he would like to be halfway towards a goal target of 20, challenging for the title and committed to a new contract.
  
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• Ashes 2015: England thrashed by Australia... here's how the three shameful hours at Lord's unfolded

  19-07-2015 23:29 via
  
  England fell to a catastrophic defeat by 405 runs at Lord's as Australia drew the Ashes series level at 1-1. Here, Sportsmail takes you through three shameful hours...
  
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• Britain end IPC Worlds with 10 golds

  19-07-2015 23:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Great Britain win three more gold medals on the final evening of the IPC Swimming World Championships in Glasgow.
  
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• The Open 2015 - Best of St Andrews: Andy Sullivan strikes shot of the day and scores an eagle from the rough 

  19-07-2015 23:19 via
  
  Here, Sportsmail correspondent Chris Cutmore runs down the best of the action at the Home of Golf...
  
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• Paul Dunne stands on the brink of history as amateur Irishman finds himself leading The Open at St Andrews

  19-07-2015 23:18 via
  
  CHRIS CUTMORE AT ST ANDREWS: Paul Dunne, a 22-year-old Irishman faces the staggering prospect of becoming the first amateur since Bobby Jones to win The Open.
  
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• Eddie Pepperell plays the round of his life at St Andrews but wayward tee shot leaves philosopher pondering what might be

  19-07-2015 23:17 via
  
  If golf is a game best suited to quiet minds, then clearly no-one has told Eddie Pepperell. He is the 24-year-old philosopher of Abingdon who on Sunday stormed to eight under par at his first Open.
  
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• Paul Dunne can make history on Monday, says Jordan Spieth following Irish amateur's heroics at St Andrews 

  19-07-2015 22:53 via
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON AT ST ANDREWS:Jordan Spieth has given Irishman Paul Dunne every chance of becoming the first amateur since Bobby Jones in 1930 to claim the Claret Jug.
  
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• Real Madrid president Florentino Perez 'doesn't like black players', claims Iker Casillas' agent who says departing keeper turned down Premier League offers

  19-07-2015 22:38 via
  
  Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has been accused of disliking black players in a sensational claim from Iker Casillas' agent Santos Marquez following the keeper's move to Porto.
  
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• England folded miserably - Agnew

  19-07-2015 22:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's 405-run defeat by Australia was "nothing short of awful" says BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew.
  
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• Paul Dunne won’t win a penny if he lands historic triumph at St Andrews… but who is the amateur taking The Open by storm? 

  19-07-2015 22:18 via
  
  Irish amateur Paul Dunne is standing on the brink of history as he leads the The Open heading into the final day at St Andrews. Here, Sportsmail gives you the low-down on golf's latest rising star...
  
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• Manchester United defender Luke Shaw took a fitness coach with him on holiday in bid to return sharper to pre-season training

  19-07-2015 22:05 via
  
  IAN LADYMAN IN SEATTLE: Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has revealed he took an Old Trafford fitness coach on holiday to make sure he turned up fit for pre-season.
  
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• Sir Dave Brailsford leaps to TV defence of Chris Froome as Tour de France doping allegations rage on

  19-07-2015 21:44 via
  
  MATT LAWTON IN VALENCE: Sir Dave Brailsford became embroiled in a live TV debate that had an expert claiming Chris Froome produced power data that raised suspicion of doping.
  
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• The Open 2015: David Duval's love for the links revives old winning touch

  19-07-2015 21:31
  
  It is 14 years since David Duval won the Open. “Man, that’s a long time ago,” said the American yesterday. So long that the 43-year-old was something of a forgotten man until he turned up at the Champion Golfers’ Challenge last Wednesday. He is ranked 1,268th in the world and admitted that he is little different from many of his compatriots in these parts: “I’m on a Scottish links trip.”
  
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• The Open 2015: Jordan Spieth relishes the pressure as he aims for historic triumph

  19-07-2015 21:22
  
  That must be quite a simulator Jordan Spieth has of the Old Course at his home in Texas. The reality of his virtual preparation for the Open is that this kid can play whatever game he likes.
  
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• The Open 2015: Jordan Spieth relishes the pressure as he aims for an historic triumph

  19-07-2015 21:22
  
  That must be quite a simulator Jordan Spieth has of the Old Course at his home in Texas. The reality of his virtual preparation for the Open is that this kid can play whatever game he likes.
  
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• The Open 2015: Irish amateur Paul Dunne in amongst three-way tie for the lead after birdie-filled third round

  19-07-2015 21:18
  
  Jordan Spieth's bid for the third leg of an unprecedented calendar grand slam remained firmly on track after a breathless third round of the 144th OpenChampionship.
  
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• The Open 2015: Irish amateur Paul Dunne in amongst three-way tie for lead after birdie-filled third round

  19-07-2015 21:18
  Surreal is how the 22-year-old Irish student leading the Open Championship on 12 under par described his day of days. Don’t imagine Paul Dunne, the first amateur to head an Open field this deep into the tournament since Bobby Jones 85 years ago, is about to topple over in shock. He is just the kind of polished specimen from the American college belt that Jordan Spieth predicted would win a major within a decade.
  
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• The Open 2015: Eddie Pepperell unbowed by Old Course despite costly rush of blood

  19-07-2015 21:11
  Where’s Bruce Forsyth when you need him? For more years than he cares to remember dear old Brucie would be stationed by the window in his room at the Old Course Hotel, watching the golfers go by, and perfectly positioned to collect loose tee shots and head them back into play.
  
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• Roma legend Francesco Totti subject to sensational bid by Turkish club Antalyaspor

  19-07-2015 21:01
  
  After signing former Everton and Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o, Antalyaspor are looking for another top-notch transfer in Roma's captain Francesco Totti.
  
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• Aston Villa eye Charlie Austin and Callum Wilson as Christian Benteke's replacements

  19-07-2015 21:00
  
  Aston Villa are considering Queens Park Rangers' striker Charlie Austin and Bournemouth star Callum Wilson as possible replacements of Christian Benteke, reports suggest.
  
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• Arsenal transfer news: Roma reject Gunners' bid for Greek defender Kostas Manolas

  19-07-2015 20:59
  
  Roma are not willing to give Kostas Manolas away to Arsenal, reports suggest.
  
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• Arsenal transfer news: West Brom eyeing Gunners' midfielder Serge Gnabry

  19-07-2015 20:58
  
  West Bromwich Albion are targeting Arsenal youngster Serge Gnabry, reports suggest.
  
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• Sepp Blatter hosts first formal FIFA meeting since announcing shock decision to resign from his role as president

  19-07-2015 20:57 via
  
  Sepp Blatter hosted Michel Platini and football's other continental presidents on Sunday, in their first formal meeting since the FIFA president announced he would leave office amid a corruption crisis.
  
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• The Open 2015: BBC TV coverage on Monday will mean only final five pairings will be screened in full

  19-07-2015 20:49
  
  The Open will be played on Monday for only the second time in the tournament's 144-year history and the BBC will be there to cover it - but only in full for the final five pairings.
  
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• WWE Battleground 2015: What times does it start and what channel is it on? Sting and The Undertaker rumoured for returns

  19-07-2015 20:48
  WWE Battleground 2015 takes place on Sunday night.
  
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• Australia bowled brilliantly but England's top order played into their hands... that cannot be allowed to happen again

  19-07-2015 20:42 via
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL AT LORD'S: If Australia could name England’s first four batsmen, who would it be?Well, Adam Lyth would be opening, no doubt about it and Gary Ballance would be a shoo-in at No 3.
  
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• VIDEO: GB claim triathlon bronze in Hamburg

  19-07-2015 20:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch reigning champions Great Britain recover from two bad slips to secure bronze at the triathlon mixed relay World Championships in Hamburg.
  
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• Crowd trouble tarnishes Pakistan's one-day international victory over Sri Lanka in Colombo as missile is thrown onto pitch

  19-07-2015 20:32 via
  
  Crowd troubled marred the third one-day international between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo, forcing it to be halted for around 30 minutes before the visitors sewed up a 135-run victory.
  
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• England need to keep the same personnel but change the order ahead of third Ashes Test against Australia

  19-07-2015 20:27 via
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: England’s top order need a good, long hard look at themselves and sort out the repeated failings that are the biggest single reason why this Ashes series is level.
  
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• VIDEO: The Open: best shots from the third round

  19-07-2015 20:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport rounds up the best shots of the third round at the 2015 Open Championship from St Andrews.
  
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• Paul Dunne shares Open lead with Jason Day and Louis Oosthuizen after third round at St Andrews

  19-07-2015 20:21 via
  
  Amateur Paul Dunne, Jason Day and Louis Oosthuizen are in a three-way tie for the lead on -12 after round three at St Andrews. Jordan Spieth is only one shot behind the trio.
  
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• Murray is 'incredible fighter'

  19-07-2015 20:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray is an "incredible fighter" after he carried Great Britain into the Davis Cup semi-final, says Leon Smith.
  
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• Alastair Cook laments England after batting collapse allows Australia to level the Ashes series at Lord's

  19-07-2015 20:15 via
  
  Alastair Cook slammed England’s performance after their heaviest defeat by runs for nearly 40 years – and admitted the selectors may have to make changes to a malfunctioning top order.
  
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• The Open 2015 fourth round tee-times: Paul Dunne heads out in final group with Louis Oosthuizen as Jason Day shares lead

  19-07-2015 20:10
  The fact that The 144th Open Championship will run into a fifth day has not hurt the tournament one bit following the emergence of 22-year-old Paul Dunne.
  
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• The Open Championship 2015 day four as it happened: Paul Dunne, Jason Day and Louis Oosthuizen tied for the lead after the third round at St Andrews

  19-07-2015 20:07 via
  
  Welcome to our live coverage of the 144th Open Championship at St Andrews - the Home of Golf. JACK BEZANTS brings you the action on day four.
  
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• GB equal Euro Juniors gold record

  19-07-2015 20:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  World junior champion Morgan Lake leads the way as Britain equal their best tally of European Junior Championships gold medals.
  
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• Paderborn 0-2 Watford: Matej Vydra and Odion Ighalo both find the net as Quique Sanchez Flores' side cruise to victory

  19-07-2015 19:46 via
  
  Watford kept their unbeaten pre-season record going with a comfortable win over German second division side Paderborn after goals from Matej Vydra and Odion Ighalo.
  
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• Paul Dunne Wikipedia page edited to make him a 'golf machine created to rule the world'

  19-07-2015 19:41
  
  Paul Dunne didn't even have a Wikipedia page before this weekend.
  
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• A bad week for Gareth Bale – he upsets Cristiano Ronaldo again, and not even birthday wishes from Real Madrid fans can cheer him up

  19-07-2015 19:39
  After a difficult second season as a Real Madrid player, Gareth Bale has many to win over at the Bernabeu  – and if one of those is Cristiano Ronaldo, he’s going the wrong way about it.
  
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