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• Ashes 2015: Opener Adam Lyth backed by selectors while pitch shows signs of pace

  03-08-2015 23:55
  
  England selector Mick Newell has defended batsman Adam Lyth following the opener’s Ashes struggles.
  
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• Brighton re-sign Bobby Zamora on a free... 15 years after striker's first spell with club

  03-08-2015 23:54 via
  
  Striker Bobby Zamora has joined Brighton for a second time - 15 years after beginning his first spell with Albion. The 34-year-old former England international has signed a one-year deal.
  
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• World Championships 2015: Adam Peaty wins gold in the men’s 100m breaststroke

  03-08-2015 23:52
  
  Adam Peaty won gold in the men’s 100m breaststroke at the World Championships – the first Briton to do so since David Wilkie in 1974.
  
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• Ronda Rousey to star in film based on her autobiography 'My Fight/Your Fight'

  03-08-2015 23:45 via
  
  Fresh off her knockout win against Bethe Correia, UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is heading to the big screen.
  
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• Andy Murray begins US Open preparations at Washington warm-up event as he bids to add to Grand Slam haul

  03-08-2015 23:43 via
  
  Andy Murray is back on hard courts for the first time in four months at the Citi Open, as the British No 1 begins his preparations to win a third Grand Slam title at the US Open later this month.
  
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• Manchester United flew to USA for pre-season while Barnet played table tennis in London... yet Martin Allen believes modest approach can lead to League Two success

  03-08-2015 23:33 via
  
  Chelsea took Roman Abramovich’s private jet to America while Manchester United took one chartered from the fleet they use. Meanwhile League Two outfit Barnet took the Tube to West London.
  
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• Manchester City can only talk to Kevin De Bruyne if they match his £50m valuation 

  03-08-2015 23:33 via
  
  CHRIS WHEELER: Manchester City will be cleared to open talks with Kevin de Bruyne if they can match Wolfsburg’s valuation of nearly £50million for the Belgium star.
  
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• Portsmouth are promotion favourites while Teddy Sheringham makes his managerial debut... our guide to League Two this term

  03-08-2015 23:32 via
  
  The opening weekend of the League Two season takes place on Saturday with all 24 teams optimistic of what the following 46 matches will bring.Sportsmail provides our guide to League Two.
  
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• Kauto feud continues as owner Clive Smith delivers further snub to trainer Paul Nicholls

  03-08-2015 23:30 via
  
  The acrimony following Kauto Star’s death shows no signs of abating, with the legendary chaser’s former owner Clive Smith delivering another snub to trainer Paul Nicholls.
  
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• Danny Cipriani's World Cup dream still alive as England fly half is re-bailed after arrest

  03-08-2015 23:30 via
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Danny Cipriani is free to play at the World Cup after the England No 10 was re-bailed until November. The 27-year-old was arrested on suspicion of drink driving in June.
  
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• Wales skills coach Neil Jenkins believes George North should be fit for World Cup

  03-08-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  WALES skills coach Neil Jenkins has delivered an upbeat bulletin on star wing George North as the World Cup countdown moves into its Test match warm-up phase.
  
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• Tottenham given huge boost ahead of Man United opener with Hugo Lloris news

  03-08-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  HUGO LLORIS is ready to give Tottenham a massive fitness boost ahead of the new season.
  
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• Rio Ferdinand: John Stones must join Manchester United over Chelsea

  03-08-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  RIO FERDINAND last night told John Stones that he would be a "lunatic" to sign for Chelsea and consign himself to the substitute's bench at Stamford Bridge.
  
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• Newcastle eyeing Uruguay international if they fail to sign QPR's Charlie Austin

  03-08-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  URUGUAY international Diego Rolan is again being lined up by Newcastle in case they fail to land QPR's Charlie Austin.
  
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• Liverpool's £32.5m signing Christian Benteke handed famous number nine shirt

  03-08-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CHRISTIAN BENTEKE has been handed Liverpool's famous number nine shirt.
  
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• Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri makes £11m double swoop for European stars

  03-08-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  NEW Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri last night made an £11m double swoop to make N'Golo Kante and Yohan Benalouane his first signings.
  
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• Former team-mate of Lance Armstrong shocked after testing positive for testosterone

  03-08-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A FORMER team-mate of Lance Armstrong was shocked to learn he has tested positive for testosterone and denies doping.
  
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• British swimmer Adam Peaty takes gold at World Championships in Russia

  03-08-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ADAM PEATY last night became world swimming champion - underlining his status as one of Britain's hottest prospects for Olympic gold.
  
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• British athletes warned their funding will be cut if found guilty of doping

  03-08-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BRITISH ATHLETES could have their funding cut for life if they are found guilty of doping.
  
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• Paul Dunne gets US Amateur Championship spot after impressing at The Open  

  03-08-2015 23:10 via
  
  Paul Dunne's eye-catching performance at The Open has earned him a place in the US Amateur Championship later this month. He shared the lead going into the final day at St Andrews.
  
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• AC Milan boss Sinisa Mihajlovic targeting top-three finish in Serie A  

  03-08-2015 23:01 via
  
  Sinisa Mihajlovic has set AC Milan a top-three finish as the target for his first season in charge of the seven-times European champions after taking over at the club last month.
  
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• Heather Watson crashes out of Citi Open following straight sets defeat by American wildcard Louisa Chirico   

  03-08-2015 22:59 via
  
  Heather Watson made an early exit from the Citi Open in Washington as she crashed to a first-round defeat against American wildcard Louisa Chirico.
  
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• Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale poses with former team-mate Kyle Walker ahead of Tottenham reunion in pre-season clash

  03-08-2015 22:54 via
  
  Real Madrid stars Gareth Bale and Luka Modric prepared for Tuesday's pre-season friendly against Tottenham by posing for a snap with their former team-mate Kyle Walker. 
  
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• Dagenham 1-0 Crystal Palace: Connor Wickham handed debut by Alan Pardew as Eagles suffer loss in final pre-season match

  03-08-2015 22:50 via
  
  Connor Wickham made his Crystal Palace debut just hours after completing his move from Sunderland but was unable to help his side avoid defeat against Dagenham and Redbridge. 
  
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• Sam Turner's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Tuesday, August 4 

  03-08-2015 22:41 via
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Sam Turner brings his best selections from Tuesday's races at Catterick, Chelmsford, Ripon and Sailsbury.
  
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• Catalans Dragons sign Gold Coast Titans forward Dave Taylor on two-year deal 

  03-08-2015 22:19 via
  
  Catalans Dragons have pulled off another big-name signing from the NRL in former Australia Test prop Dave Taylor. The 27-year-old front rower won six Origin caps for Queensland.
  
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• UK women's soccer ranked No. 16 nationally to start 2015 - WLKY Louisville

  03-08-2015 22:18
  
  UK women's soccer ranked No. 16 nationally to start 2015
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  LEXINGTON, Ky. —For the first time in program history, the University of Kentucky women's soccer team will begin the season ranked in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) top-25, slotting in at No. 16 to start 2015. Related.en meer »
  
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• Blackpool rush to have pitch relaid after Neil Diamond concert at Bloomfield Road

  03-08-2015 21:42 via
  
  Blackpool face a race against time to get their Bloomfield Road pitch relaid ahead of the League One match against Rochdale in 11 days.
  
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• Former Manchester United defender Rafael completes move to Lyon and bids emotional farewell to Old Trafford faithful

  03-08-2015 21:21 via
  
  Former Manchester United right-back Rafael da Silva took to Instagram to bid an emotional farewell to the club's fans before completing a move Lyon for a fee thought to be in the region of £2.5million.
  
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• Former Manchester United right-back Rafael completes move to Lyon and bids emotional farewell to Old Trafford faithful

  03-08-2015 21:00 via
  
  Former Manchester United right-back Rafael da Silva took to Instagram to bid an emotional farewell to the club's fans before completing a move to Ligue 1 giants Lyon.  
  
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• Roberto Firmino will make the difference for Liverpool, believes team-mate Emre Can 

  03-08-2015 20:39 via
  
  Liverpool midfielder Emre Can believes new man Roberto Firmino will be a decisive force for the Reds in the Premier League this season following his arrival from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim.
  
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• Chelsea midfielder Oscar will not move to Juventus this summer, confirms club chief Giuseppe Marotta

  03-08-2015 20:38 via
  
  Chelsea playmaker Oscar will not sign for Juventus this summer, confirmed the club's director general Giuseppe Marotta. The Serie A champions have also ruled out a move for Real Madrid star Isco.
  
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• Manchester United right-back Rafael bids emotional farewell to fans as he prepares for next chapter of his career at Lyon 

  03-08-2015 20:35 via
  
  Manchester United right-back Rafael da Silva has taken to Instagram to bid an emotional farewell to the club's fans ahead of a move to Lyon. He leaves Old Trafford after eight seasons.
  
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• Anzhi Makhachkala slam 'bigotry' during CSKA Moscow defeat and demand action

  03-08-2015 20:15 via
  
  Russian Premier League football team Anzhi Makhachkala has called for an end to 'bigotry' in domestic football after their fans were abused by CSKA Moscow supporters.
  
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• Rangers boss Mark Warburton hails attitude of 'great group' of players as team prepare for crunch clash against St Mirren

  03-08-2015 20:15 via
  
  Rangers manager Mark Warburton claims his players have only had one five-minute lapse in intensity since he began his training regime - and quickly corrected it themselves.
  
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• IAAF president Lamine Diack labels latest doping allegations a 'joke' defends the organisation's record on drugs

  03-08-2015 20:10 via
  
  The outgoing president of international athletics has defended the organisation's record on drug-testing and called the latest doping allegations 'a joke'.
  
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• George North recovering from concussion problems ahead of Rugby World Cup, says Wales coach Neil Jenkins

  03-08-2015 20:08 via
  
  Wales skills coach Neil Jenkins has delivered an upbeat bulletin on star wing George North as the World Cup countdown moves into its Test match warm-up phase.
  
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• Adam Peaty wins gold in 100 metres breaststroke at Aquatics World Championships in Russia

  03-08-2015 20:06 via
  
  Great Britain's Adam Peaty has won gold in the men's 100 metres breaststroke at the Aquatics World Championships in Kazan, Russia.
  
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• Ever wondered what happens at a medical? Here, West Ham granted Sportsmail behind the scenes access to find out how they're preparing for the Premier League campaign 

  03-08-2015 20:00 via
  
  It has been a long wait of 42 days since West Ham United returned for pre-season training, but the Barclays Premier League’s early risers are finally ready to really kick start their campaign.
  
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• Tom Danielson fails drugs test but American cyclist denies doping

  03-08-2015 19:58 via
  
  A former team-mate of Lance Armstrong was shocked to learn he has tested positive for testosterone and denies doping. Tom Danielson took to Twitter to protest his innocence.
  
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• Mark Wood set to replace Jimmy Anderson for fourth Test against Australia despite limited practice in Trent Bridge workout

  03-08-2015 19:50 via
  
  England have played down concerns over the state of Mark Wood's ankle ahead of the crucial fourth Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.An ECB source insisted he would be fine for Thursday's Test.
  
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• Early exit for Watson

  03-08-2015 19:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Heather Watson made an early exit from the Citi Open in Washington as she crashed to a first-round defeat against American wildcard Louisa Chiric
  
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• Celtic No 2 John Collins says players must adapt amid concerns over Qarabag pitch ahead of Champions League qualifier

  03-08-2015 19:45 via
  
  Celtic assistant manager John Collins has told his players they must adapt their game to deal with Qarabag's bumpy pitch. UEFA has confirmed the Champions League qualifier will go ahead.
  
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• Martyn Rooney to compete in 400m at World Championships after successful appeal to UK Athletics

  03-08-2015 19:24 via
  
  Martyn Rooney will compete in the men's individual 400 metres at the World Athletics Championships later this month after a successful appeal.
  
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• Scottish League Cup second round draw sends Rangers to Airdrie while Hearts travel to Falkirk in pick of the ties

  03-08-2015 19:21 via
  
  Rangers will travel to Airdrie in the second round of the Scottish League Cup after the draw was made at Hampden. The other plum ties include Hearts who will travel to Forfar.
  
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• Youssouf Mulumbu ruled out for 'several weeks' after Norwich midfielder suffers fractured metatarsal 

  03-08-2015 19:20 via
  
  Norwich midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu will miss the start of the Premier League season after being ruled out for several weeks with a fractured metatarsal.
  
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• Adam Lyth backed by Mick Newell to rediscover form ahead of fourth Test against Australia at Trent Bridge

  03-08-2015 19:17 via
  
  England selector Mick Newell has defended opener Adam Lyth following his Ashes struggles. The Yorkshire batsman has failed to make a serious impact so far against Australia.
  
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• Can Arsenal win the Premier League? Is Raheem Sterling the answer to Man City's problems? Can anything stop Chelsea?

  03-08-2015 19:11
  Does Raheem Sterling answer all of Manchester City’s issues?There are plenty of problems that Raheem Sterling has solved for Manchester City simply by signing for them: namely their lack of pace, youth, and English players. That is why they paid £49m for him and gave him a £47m contract. He will certainly improve City quickly. But other questions are left unanswered: who is the best partner for Vincent Kompany in defence? Where is the incision from out wide when all four full-backs are in t
  
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• Andre Ayew, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Odion Ighalo... Sportsmail's Premier League fantasy football bargain-buy strikers

  03-08-2015 19:11 via
  
  The Premier League gets under way this weekend meaning only one thing for millions of fans... the return of fantasy football. Sportsmail have listed some bargain buys in the forward areas.
  
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• British athletes caught doping will get life ban from funding, warns UK sport chief

  03-08-2015 19:10 via
  
  Any British athlete caught up in the latest drugs scandal to rock athletics faces a life ban from receiving funding if doping is proved. UK Sport funds 1,300 British Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
  
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