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• VIDEO: Ennis-Hill's 'phenomenal' run

  24-07-2015 23:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis-Hill is delighted after finishing fifth in the 100m hurdles at the Anniversary Games in London.
  
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• David Rudisha prepares to put injury nightmare behind him as star targets return to form at Sainsbury's Anniversary Games   

  24-07-2015 23:52 via
  
  David Rudisha floating twice around the track on his way to Olympic gold and a new world record at a pace so punishing the silver medallist left the arena on a stretcher is an iconic moment.
  
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• FIFA admit to fresh sponsorship crisis with no new backers expected until Sepp Blatter steps down as president

  24-07-2015 23:51 via
  
  CHARLES SALE: FIFA were in sponsorship crisis on Friday night with world football’s tarnished ruling body admitting they didn’t expect any new backers to come on board until after Sepp Blatter leaves.
  
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• St Helens 52-12 Hull KR

  24-07-2015 23:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  St Helens go top with a nine-try demolition of Hull KR, whose slim hopes of joining Saints in the Super 8s are ended.
  
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• St Helens 52-12 Hull KR: Saints send warning to rivals with nine-try romp

  24-07-2015 23:42 via
  
  Reigning champions St Helens rounded off the regular First Utility Super League season in impressive style, with a 52-12 triumph over faltering Hull KR taking them top of the table.
  
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• England face possible cut-throat World Cup draw (again) as Italy and Sweden lie in wait

  24-07-2015 23:36 via
  
  England are facing a Russia 2018 qualifying draw on Saturday that might prove as treacherous as that World Cup group Roy Hodgson’s side woefully failed to get through last year.
  
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• Jodie Williams wants to see more female coaches in athletics as sprinter calls for a challenge to a 'man's world' 

  24-07-2015 23:31 via
  
  British sprinter Jodie Williams praised her ‘strong female’ training group and said she hoped their success would lead to greater equality for women working as athletics coaches.
  
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• Tour de France threats, abuse and suspicion: Chris Froome can't shake off the slurs as Brit closes in on second title

  24-07-2015 23:30 via
  
  MATT LAWTON IN LA TOUSSUIRE: Of great concern to leader Chris Froome are the thinly-veiled accusations of doping, the most uncomfortable of which came on France 2.
  
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• Stuart Lancaster: How can the team trust me if I bring in stars from abroad now?

  24-07-2015 23:30 via
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL EXCLUSIVE: On the day England’s rugby union squad returned to training, Stuart Lancaster delivered a talk. ‘If I had to give it a title,’ he says, ‘it would be ‘‘What We Stand For’’.’
  
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• Diego Costa vows to help Radamel Falcao get back to his best at Chelsea

  24-07-2015 23:29 via
  
  ROB DRAPER IN MONTREAL: After Falcao's poor campaign at Manchester United, Chelsea's Costa has said: 'The only thing he needs is to feel loved and trusted, and he will get both here.'
  
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• Mo Farah puts off-track issues behind him as he cruises to 3000m win at Olympic Park

  24-07-2015 23:20 via
  
  Mo Farah was cheered to the rafters by the Olympic Stadium crowd as he won his first race in Great Britain since the doping allegations engulfing his coach surfaced in imperious fashion.
  
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• VIDEO: Bolt wins 100m in 9.87 seconds

  24-07-2015 23:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jamaica's Usain Bolt overcomes a poor start to win the men's 100m final at the Anniversary Games at the Olympic Stadium.
  
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• Manchester United new boy Bastian Schweinsteiger to miss Barcelona friendly after picking up injury

  24-07-2015 23:18 via
  
  Bastian Schweinsteiger will not play in Manchester United's International Champions Cup clash against Barcelona on Saturday after picking up a slight knock.
  
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• Sergio Aguero, Pablo Zabaleta, Martin Demichelis and Fernandinho could be rested for Manchester City's opening games (including crunch clash against Chelsea)

  24-07-2015 23:05 via
  
  Manuel Pellegrini has admitted that Sergio Aguero and Manchester City’s other South American stars could miss the start of the season. City kick off against West Brom before facing Chelsea.
  
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• Chris Froome under fire from Greg LeMond as Tour legend wants proof of Team Sky stats, slamming marginal gains: 'When you hear someone say I eat better, it's bull****'  

  24-07-2015 23:02 via
  
  MATT LAWTON IN LA TOUSSUIRE: Three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond has become the highest-profile cyclist to comment on suspicions over Team Sky and Chris Froome's success.
  
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• Bolt wins 100m at Anniversary Games

  24-07-2015 22:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Usain Bolt shrugs off doubts about his form to win the 100m in 9.87 seconds at the Anniversary Games in London.
  
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• Hodgson focused on football

  24-07-2015 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Roy Hodgson says he will not focus on his own future as England manager ahead of Saturday's 2018 World Cup draw. Hodgson is in the positi
  
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• Sam Turner's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Saturday, July 25

  24-07-2015 21:42 via
  
  Sportmail's racing expert Sam Turner picks out the top selections for Saturday's races at Ascot, Newcastle, York, Salisbury, Newmarket and Lingfield.
  
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• Tour de France 2015: Spectator spits on Chris Froome during Stage 19 hill climb

  24-07-2015 21:39
  
  British cyclist Chris Froome has been spat on by a spectator as he climbed towards La Toussuire during Stage 19 of the Tour de France.
  
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• Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney determined to become club's top scorer

  24-07-2015 21:35 via
  
  Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney says he is ready to become the Red Devils' top scorer again - and has challenged his new team-mates to make history.
  
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• Golden Horn's bid for historic treble is all down to trainer John Gosden

  24-07-2015 21:26 via
  
  Golden Horn’s bid to join giants of the Turf in Saturday's King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes is hanging in the balance after persistent rain engulfed Ascot.
  
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• SuperSport United 0-4 Crystal Palace: Alan Pardew's side ease past South African side as they start pre-season tour with victory

  24-07-2015 21:22 via
  
  Patrick Bamford made his Crystal Palace debut as the Premier League side made light work of SuperSport United, booking their place inSunday's Cape Town Cup final.
  
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• Angel di Maria to join Manchester United's pre-season USA tour, says Louis van Gaal... despite interest in winger from PSG

  24-07-2015 21:16 via
  
  MIKE KEEGAN IN SANTA CLARA: Louis van Gaal says Paris Saint-Germain target Angel di Maria will be joining the Manchester United squad in the US on Saturday.
  
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• Anniversary Games organisers left red-faced after box office mishap sees thousands of fans stranded in the rain

  24-07-2015 21:13 via
  
  London Anniversary Games organisers came under fire as thousands of fans queued for tickets outside while the Olympic stadium was only one third full.
  
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• Christine Ohuruogu finishes fourth in Anniversary Games 400m ahead of World Championships  

  24-07-2015 21:03 via
  
  There was no happy homecoming for Christine Ohuruogu as the local girl finished fourth in Friday night's 400 metres at the Olympic Stadium in one of her final outings before the World Championships.
  
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• Chelsea train in Montreal ahead of Paris Saint-Germain clash in North Carolina

  24-07-2015 21:02 via
  
  After an embarrassing start to their pre-season tour of North America, having lost 4-2 to New York Red Bulls, Jose Mourinho made sure there was no slacking in Chelsea training just a day later on Friday.
  
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• In-form Willett shoots 62 to lead

  24-07-2015 21:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Danny Willett shoots a second-round 62 for a one-shot lead at the halfway stage in the European Masters in Switzerland.
  
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• Liverpool have plenty of room for improvement as Jordon Ibe stands out... five things we learned in Kuala Lumpur

  24-07-2015 20:26 via
  
  DOMINIC KING IN KUALA LUMPUR: Liverpool head home from the Far East after ending their pre-season tour with a 1-1 draw in Kuala Lumpur two weeks before facing Stoke City in the Premier League.
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic open to Manchester United switch... but admits there would be fights with Louis van Gaal (the man he once labelled a pompous a***!)

  24-07-2015 20:17 via
  
  Zlatan Ibrahimovic has opened the door to a surprise Manchester United switch after admitting he would be happy to work under Louis van Gaal.
  
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• UK signee Jamal Murray leads Team Canada to Pan Am semifinals - WLKY Louisville

  24-07-2015 20:10
  
  UK signee Jamal Murray leads Team Canada to Pan Am semifinals
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  LEXINGTON, Ky. —Already billed as one of the top players in the country in the 2015 recruiting class, Jamal Murray's stock has done nothing but rise in his three games with the Canadian National Team at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto. Related.en meer »
  
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• Danny Willett's hot streak continues as Englishman grabs the lead at Omega European Masters

  24-07-2015 20:09 via
  
  Danny Willett's impressive form carried on in the Swiss Alps as he claimed an one-shot lead on the second day of the Omega European Masters.
  
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• Argentina winger Gonzalo Camacho set to make international comeback against Australia in Rugby Championship  

  24-07-2015 20:09 via
  
  Argentina winger Gonzalo Camacho makes his international comeback after three shoulder operations in two years when they face Australia in the Rugby Championship in Mendoza on Saturday.
  
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• Edgbaston set to give Ashes a new lease of life with its quintessentially 'English' pitch

  24-07-2015 20:08 via
  
  The lifeless pitches of the first two matches of this Ashes series have been the subject of much scrutiny but the track for the third Test at Edgbaston looks set to resemble a more 'English' surface.
  
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• VIDEO: GB team set for Special Olympics

  24-07-2015 20:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Before the Special Olympics World Games get under way in Los Angeles on Saturday, BBC gives a guide to the event.
  
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• Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers out to right the wrongs of last season and tips new boy Christian Benteke for success 

  24-07-2015 20:02 via
  
  DOMINIC KING IN KUALA LUMPUR: Brendan Rodgers has spoken for the first time about the strain he felt after Liverpool’s dreadful season left his job under intense scrutiny.
  
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• Rooney ready for marksman mantle

  24-07-2015 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Wayne Rooney has no problem bearing the responsibility of being Manchester United's main marksman next season. Rooney spent a large chunk
  
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• Rangers boss Mark Warburton unconcerned by criticism over club's pursuit of Hibernian midfielder Scott Allan 

  24-07-2015 19:51 via
  
  Rangers manager Mark Warburton defended his club's right to 'look after number one' following their pursuit of Hibernian midfielder Scott Allan days before the teams meet.
  
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• Alexandre Lacazette staying put says Lyon manager despite strong links with Arsenal

  24-07-2015 19:31 via
  
  Lyon manager Hubert Fournier has warned suitors that he expects his sought-after France international forwardAlexandre Lacazette to remain at the club.
  
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• Colin Montgomerie holds shared lead at Senior Open in Sunningdale as rain delays Scot's bid for fourth major

  24-07-2015 19:28 via
  
  Colin Montgomerie moved into a share of the lead in the Senior Open Championship at Sunningdale before heavy rain curtailed play in the second round.
  
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• Di Maria set to join United tour

  24-07-2015 19:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Angel di Maria has agreed to join Manchester United's pre-season tour of the United States even though he appears to be edging closer to a move
  
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• World Cup 2018 draw: When is it, which pot are England in and who can face who?

  24-07-2015 19:09
  
  The road to the Russian World Cup in 2018 begins on Saturday.
  
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• Tour de France 2015: Nairo Quintana cuts Chris Froome lead to put pressure on Team Sky rider

  24-07-2015 19:09
  
  One more major test stands between Chris Froome and a second Tour de France title - but Nairo Quintana will push the Briton all the way up Alpe-d'Huez on Saturday.
  
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• Manchester United 2015/16 kit leak: New Adidas jersey accidentally put on sale in American store

  24-07-2015 19:09
  
  Manchester United's new kit for the 2015/16 season appears to have accidentally been put on sale at a store in the United States.
  
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• Chris Froome SPAT on by fan in Tour de France just days after having urine thrown in his face as Brit closes in on second title

  24-07-2015 19:05 via
  
  Chris Froome may be closing in on a second Tour de France title but the Brit continues to have his detractors after being spat on by a spectator during Stage 19.
  
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• Christian Horner hopes Pirelli's sole tyre F1 supplier deal is extended beyond 2016 despite Michelin interest

  24-07-2015 19:04 via
  
  Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has backed Pirelli to remain as Formula One's sole tyre supplier after Michelin signalled its intent to return to the sport.
  
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• Wakefield sign Andy Yates from Leeds Rhinos as prop agrees 18-month deal 

  24-07-2015 19:01 via
  
  Wakefield have continued their late-season signing spree with the capture of Leeds prop Andy Yates on an 18-month contract. The 25-year-old is the Wildcats' eighth signing in the last six weeks.
  
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• South Africa gear up for crucial New Zealand clash as 'Beast' Tendai Mtawarira is put through rigorous stretching exercises

  24-07-2015 19:00 via
  
  South Africa captain Schalk Burger has urged his team to step up to the challenge and beat New Zealand in their must-win Rugby Championship match as the squad were put through their paces.
  
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• BT Sport to launch new 'House Party' advert to celebrate exclusive coverage of Champions League and Europa League 

  24-07-2015 18:44 via
  
  BT Sport will launch a new advertising campaign featuring some of the biggest names in world football to celebrate becoming the new exclusive broadcasters of the Champions League.
  
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• Ford keen to keep Burgess at flanker

  24-07-2015 18:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bath coach Mike Ford says he will still pick Sam Burgess at flanker but understands why England want him at centre.
  
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• Chelsea goalkeepers Thibaut Courtois and Asmir Begovic fill the goal... but are they the tallest stoppers in the Premier League?

  24-07-2015 18:36 via
  
  It takes more than being the biggest boy in the team to make it as a goalkeeper but being able to stand 6ft-plus in your football socks certainly helps. But which team has the tallest stoppers in the league?
  
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