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• Colchester United 1-0 West Ham: George Moncur's free-kick sinks former side as trialist Devante Cole started for visitors

  21-07-2015 23:59 via
  
  Colchester beat a West Ham XI 1-0 at the Weston Homes Community Stadium, with an early free-kick from former Irons trainee George Moncur.
  
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• Zharnel Hughes broke Yohan Blake's 100m youth record... now Anguillan sprinter is racing for Britain at Anniversary Games

  21-07-2015 23:58 via
  
  NIK SIMON: Rising sprint star Zharnel Hughes is racing for Team GB at the Anniversary Games since Olympic Committee do not recognise his home country of Anguilla.
  
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• Gary Lineker was the wrong man for golf... his R&A rant was sour and misguided too, blasts ex-BBC colleague Steve Rider

  21-07-2015 23:55 via
  
  CHARLES SALE: Top sports broadcaster Steve Rider has launched a scathing attack on former BBC colleague Gary Lineker after he said thethe R&A, behaved like ‘superior beings’.
  
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• Newcastle make enquiries about £2m-rated Feyenoord winger Jean-Paul Boetius

  21-07-2015 23:44 via
  
  SIMON JONES: Newcastle United are considering a bid for Feyenoord winger Jean-Paul Boetius. The Holland international has one year left on contract and could be available for £2million.
  
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• Dejan Lovren ready to put disappointing first season at Liverpool behind him and show Anfield faithful what he can do

  21-07-2015 23:40 via
  
  Dejan Lovren has revealed the frustration of his torrid first year at Anfield and is ready to show he can fulfil his initial promise. The Croatia international became Liverpool's most expensive defender.
  
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• Jodie Williams not letting Team GB World Championship spot go without a fight

  21-07-2015 23:40 via
  
  Jodie Williams will put friendships to one side this weekend to focus on winning a spot on the Great Britain team for the World Championships in August.
  
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• Golden Horn has treble chance at King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes

  21-07-2015 23:39 via
  
  Former champion jockey Joe Mercer cannot envisage defeat for Golden Horn when he attempts to extend his unbeaten record in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.
  
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• Helen Glover and Heather Stanning set to defend World Championships rowing title

  21-07-2015 23:39 via
  
  Helen Glover and Heather Stanning, unbeaten in four years, have been named in the Great Britain rowing squad to defend their title at the World Championships in France.
  
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• Richard Scudamore tells Roy Hodgson to think about picking Championship stars

  21-07-2015 23:38 via
  
  Greg Dyke has been told by Richard Scudamore to search for the secret of Costa Rica's World Cup success rather than weaken the Premier League by squeezing on foreign imports
  
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• Manchester United have to win every game at Old Trafford next season to compete for title, believes Marouane Fellaini

  21-07-2015 23:34 via
  
  IAN LADYMAN IN SAN FRANCISCO: The first day of Marouane Fellaini’s summer break found him in his manager’s office at Manchester United.
  
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• Robin van Persie settles into life at Fenerbahce as he meets club's future stars

  21-07-2015 23:31 via
  
  Having joined Fenerbahce earlier this month, Robin van Persie seems to be enjoying his new surroundings in Turkey and on Tuesday posed with one of his new side's youth teams
  
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• Jonny Bairstow 'in the form of my life' as he is called up to England Ashes squad ahead of third Test against Australia

  21-07-2015 23:31 via
  
  Jonny Bairstow was called up yesterday for England’s attempt to hit back from their Lord’s humiliation and declared himself in ‘the form of my life’.
  
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• England turn to Jonny Bairstow as Yorkshire batsman ends Ashes exile and replaces axed team-mate Gary Ballance

  21-07-2015 23:30 via
  
  Clearly something had to give while England’s top order continued to tumble and the selectors' response was to send Gary Ballance back to Yorkshire and replace him with Jonny Bairstow.
  
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• Tour de France 2015: All you need to know ahead of stage 17 from Digne-les-Bains to Pra Loup

  21-07-2015 23:30 via
  
  Stage 17 sees the Tour de France enter the High Alps with 18 categorized climbs spread across the next four days, including three summit finishes.
  
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• The Open Review: Zach Johnson might just be the biggest over-achiever in golf...but four-hole play-offs are not up to much

  21-07-2015 23:30 via
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON'S OPEN REVIEW:Ian Poulter always used to win this tag hands down for me, but now I think Zach Johnson might be the biggest over-achiever in golf.
  
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• New Brit Zharnel Hughes plans to take the Usain Bolt route to success

  21-07-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GREAT BRITAIN'S Zharnel Hughes says training alongside Usain Bolt gives him the motivation to join the Jamaican on the podium at the Rio Olympics.
  
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• Eden Gardens in Kolkata to host final of 2016 World Twenty20 

  21-07-2015 23:26 via
  
  Next year's ICC World Twenty20 final will be held at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. The BCCI has announced eight venues for the tournament, which will run from March 11 to April 3.
  
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• Colchester United 1-0 West Ham: George Moncur's free-kick sinks former side as trialist Devante Cole starts for visitors

  21-07-2015 23:24 via
  
  Former West Ham youngster George Moncur came back to haunt his former side as his first-half strike gave Colchester United a 1-0 win during their pre-season encounter.
  
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• Lincoln 1-3 Leicester: Riyad Mahrez, Andrej Kramaric and Jamie Vardy score to get new boss Claudio Ranieri off to winning start

  21-07-2015 23:20 via
  
  Claudio Ranieri got off to a winning start as Leicester manager after his side defeated Lincoln City 3-1 at Sincil Bank. Riyad Mahrez, Andrej Kramaric and Jamie Vardy scored for the Foxes.
  
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• 'Last England chance for Bell'

  21-07-2015 23:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  "It could be the end" for Ian Bell if he does not make runs in the third Test, says Geoffrey Boycott, as Jonny Bairstow is recalled.
  
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• FC Luzern 1-4 Borussia Dortmund: Marco Reus and Mats Hummels on target

  21-07-2015 23:05 via
  
  Premier League targets Marco Reus and Mats Hummels both scored as Borussia Dortmund notched a fifth victory from six pre-season matches with a 4-1 defeat of FC Luzern.
  
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• Jackson Martinez touches down in Spain following £25m move to Atletico Madrid and tells journalists 'I am not Radamel Falcao' 

  21-07-2015 23:03 via
  
  Jackson Martinez has arrived in Spain following his £25million move to Atletico Madrid from Porto. The Colombia striker distanced himself from comparisons between him and Radamel Falcao.
  
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• KVV Quick 1920 0-10 Southampton: Jay Rodriguez and Graziano Pelle net hat-tricks as Saints rout Dutch amateur side

  21-07-2015 22:57 via
  
  Southampton continued their preparations for the new Premier League campaign with a crushing victory over Dutch side KVV Quick 1920 as part of their pre-season tour of Holland.
  
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• Manuel Lanzini completes loan move to West Ham United from Al Jazira

  21-07-2015 22:54 via
  
  Young Argentine attacker Manuel Lanzini will join Slaven Bilic's new regime at West Ham after signing from United Arab Emirates side Al Jazira on a season-long loan
  
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• Akinfenwa asks fans to pick celebration

  21-07-2015 22:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  AFC Wimbledon striker Adebayo Akinfenwa asks fans to choose his goal celebration for the coming season via a vote.
  
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• Warrington worry over Parramatta star Chris Sandow’s contract dispute

  21-07-2015 22:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  WARRINGTON chief executive Roger Draper admits Chris Sandow’s contract dispute with Parramatta could wreck their hopes of signing him before Friday’s transfer deadline.
  
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• Luis set to leave Chelsea - Mourinho

  21-07-2015 21:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Left-back Filipe Luis is close to leaving Chelsea only a year after moving to Stamford Bridge, says boss Jose Mourinho.
  
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• France rugby squad prepare for 2015 World Cup with action-packed training camp including bike rides and mountain climbs

  21-07-2015 21:40 via
  
  The French World Cup squad are continuing their preparations for the forthcoming tournament with an action-packed training camp in southeastern France.
  
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• Esteban Cambiasso bids farewell to Leicester after a single starring season

  21-07-2015 21:39 via
  
  Esteban Cambiasso has announced that he is leaving Leicester City after only one season with the Premier League club, which saw him named the club's Player of the Year by fans.
  
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• CHRIS MEARS: My body is sore everyday from continual diving but I cannot wait for the World Aquatics Championships to start

  21-07-2015 21:33 via
  
  Some of you won’t like me saying this, but I feel old! I know I’m only 22 but I’m diving so much and working so hard that my body is sore every day. I’m training for the World Aquatics Championship.
  
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• Australia fast bowlers Mitchell Johnson and Josh Hazlewood join Ryan Harris in visit to Help for Heroes charity

  21-07-2015 21:29 via
  
  Fresh from wiping the smiles off English faces at the weekend, a few of Australia's cricket stars were restoring some with a heartwarming visit on Tuesday.
  
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• John Stones transfer bid frustrates Jose Mourinho as Chelsea boss responds to Everton criticism after rejected £20m swoop

  21-07-2015 21:27 via
  
  ROB DRAPER IN MONTREAL: Jose Mourinho has conceded that Chelsea may have to pay extraordinary money for Everton’s John Stones such is the demand for young English players.
  
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• MAX WHITLOCK: I'm feeling better and stronger after suffering from glandular fever and I'm ready for the London Open

  21-07-2015 21:14 via
  
  Things are all gearing up right now for the London Open in September and I'm enjoying being in full time training. The competition is basically a trial for the World Championships in Glasgow
  
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• Former England all-rounder Michael Yardy will retire at the end of the season 

  21-07-2015 20:53 via
  
  Sussex's former England all-rounder Michael Yardy has announced he will retire at the end of this season. Yardy, 34, has 42 international caps in the limited-overs formats.
  
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• Team Sky release Froome's Tour data

  21-07-2015 20:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Team Sky release Chris Froome's riding power data in an effort to end speculation about doping at the Tour de France.
  
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• Esteban Cambiasso rejects new Leicester City contract offer after 'just 24 hours'

  21-07-2015 20:39
  
  Esteban Cambiasso has announced he will not be rejoining Leicester City for the upcoming Premier League season.
  
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• Stjarnan v Celtic (agg (0-2)

  21-07-2015 20:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Stjarnan and Celtic.
  
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• Chris Froome determined to keep his Tour de France focus despite doping accusations as Team Sky use data to silence accusers

  21-07-2015 20:13 via
  
  MATT LAWTON IN SISTERON: It remains to be seen if Chris Froome continues to face doping accusations at the Tour de France, given the determination by some to discredit the Maillot Jaune.
  
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• All Golds star Daniel Spencer-Tonks given four-year ban following doping scandal

  21-07-2015 20:09 via
  
  University of Gloucestershire All Golds player Daniel Spencer-Tonks has been handed a four-year ban for breaching the Rugby Football League's anti-doping regulations.
  
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• Schalk Burger to become third South Africa captain in as many tests in upcoming New Zealand match 

  21-07-2015 20:07 via
  
  Schalk Burger will become South Africa's third captain in as many tests when he leads the team in the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday
  
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• Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny targeted by Roma in loan deal

  21-07-2015 19:46 via
  
  Roma want Arsenal goalkeeper Wojiech Szczesny on loan. The Italians would like to take the Poland international on a permanent basis but are struggling to match Arsenal's valuation.
  
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• Almen Abdi pens three-year deal at Watford after helping win top-flight promotion

  21-07-2015 19:45 via
  
  Watford midfielder Almen Abdi has signed a new three-year contract, the club have announced. Abdi arrived at Vicarage Road from Udinese in 2012 and has scored 23 goals in 92 appearances.
  
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• Per Mertesacker urges his Arsenal team to get off to a flier in their quest to bring home their first Premier League title since 2004

  21-07-2015 19:35 via
  
  Arsenal's German vice-captain Per Mertesacker has challenged the team to hit the ground running next season and prove they can be genuine title challengers
  
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• Comedian Simon Brodkin to be charged with trespassing after showering FIFA president Sepp Blatter with fake money

  21-07-2015 19:33 via
  
  Simon Brodkin is to be charged with trespassing by Swiss authorities following his arrest on Monday after gatecrashing a FIFA press conference and showering Sepp Blatter with fake cash.
  
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• Cambiasso announces Foxes exit

  21-07-2015 19:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Midfielder Esteban Cambiasso has announced he will not renew his contract with Leicester.New Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri had held talks wit
  
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• Frank Lampard among Chelsea favourites as club hosts special dinner in New York    

  21-07-2015 19:31 via
  
  Former Chelsea favourites Frank Lampard, Paul Canoville, Bobby Tambling and Mario Melchiot were in attendance at a special dinner hosted by the club in New York.
  
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• Raheem Sterling shines for Manchester City as he silences boo boys in goalscoring debut - FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED

  21-07-2015 19:23 via
  
  Raheem Sterling scored just 137 seconds into his debut for Manchester City against Roma during an impressive 45-minute debut for his new club. 
  
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• Liverpool stars get showered with flowers as they touch down in Malaysia

  21-07-2015 19:22 via
  
  Liverpool stars arrived to a traditional Malaysian welcome after touching down in Kuala Lumpur for the final leg of their pre-season tour of Australia and the Far East.
  
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• Women's Ashes 2015: England take four-wicket victory over Australia in the first ODI of the Ashes

  21-07-2015 19:04
  
  England have beat Australia by four wickets in the first one day international (ODI) of the Women's Ashes 2015.
  
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• England defeat Australia by four wickets in ODI opener to take Women's Ashes lead   

  21-07-2015 18:58 via
  
  KALIKA MEHTA AT TAUNTON: Natalie Sciver’s career best score of 66 fired England to victory over Australia in the first match of the women’s Ashes at Taunton.
  
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