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• Christian Benteke brushes off criticism from former manager Tim Sherwood

  06-08-2015 23:54
  
  Christian Benteke has dismissed Tim Sherwood’s criticism of his reliance on crosses, claiming he can adapt to different styles of football.
  
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• Ashes 2015: Australia all out for 60 - a tall tale that has turned into stuff of legend

  06-08-2015 23:51
  
  The Sydney Morning Herald quickly christened it “Pomicide” and though the black humour about Australia’s total had a rich seam – it was the innings, for example, that could be written down, ball for ball, within the 140 characters of a tweet – there was something seriously significant about what Stuart Broad delivered and what it might do for the way he comes to be judged.
  
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• Andy Murray and Kim Sears announce they are expecting their first baby

  06-08-2015 23:47 via
  
  British tennis star Andy Murray and new wife Kim Sears are expecting a baby. The couple, who married in April, have told friends and family they are delighted at the prospect of their first child.
  
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• Carrard approached for Fifa role

  06-08-2015 23:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former IOC director general Francois Carrard says he has been approached by Fifa to head its reform taskforce.
  
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• Ashes 2015: 'The Trent Bridge 60' is the dirtiest day of modern times

  06-08-2015 23:45
  
  Australian cricket of modern times has lived through some pretty dirty days. The Cape Town 47 and the Boxing Day 98 need no further explanation to trained eyes. But this was dirtier. The dirtiest. The Trent Bridge 60 joins that wretched list, to be remembered for ever as 94 undignified minutes that trashed an Ashes campaign. A bloody, crushing, generation-defining debacle.
  
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• Dele Alli has revealed Luka Modric called the Tottenham starlet a 'little b****r' after nutmegging him during Real Madrid clash

  06-08-2015 23:42 via
  
  Tottenham teenager Dele Alli has revealed that Luka Modric called him a 'little b****r' when he audaciously nutmegged him in Tuesday's Audi Cup Clash.
  
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• Ashes 2015: I tried to hit it as hard as I can, says Michael Clarke as he defends dismissal

  06-08-2015 23:39
  
  Australia’s captain, Michael Clarke, has insisted that the toughest batting conditions he has ever faced contributed to the shortest first innings in Test history, which saw his side all out in 111 balls and 94 minutes, though he admitted it was one of his worst experiences in cricket.
  
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• Steve McClaren accuses Alan Pardew of lying about interest in Fabricio Coloccini

  06-08-2015 23:34 via
  
  Steve McClaren has accused Alan Pardew of lying about his interest inFabricio Coloccini. The Argentine has since signed a one-year extension to his current deal.
  
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• Slaven Bilic stands by decision to field a weakened West Ham side in Europa League exit as fans fume over inexperienced team

  06-08-2015 23:34 via
  
  West Ham manager Slaven Bilic refused to apologise for fielding an understrength team in Romania as their Europa League dream ended in defeat against Astra Giurgiu.
  
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• Martin Keown on his Premier League 2015/16 predictions

  06-08-2015 23:34 via
  
  Former England and Arsenal defender MARTIN KEOWN counts down to the new season with a message for the two Manchester giants, United and City in his predictions for 2015/16.
  
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• Kevin Pietersen to tone it all down as he brings out another book in October

  06-08-2015 23:34 via
  
  CHARLES SALE: There has been no talk ofKevin Pietersen with England poised to regain the Ashes without missing a batsman whose banishment overshadowed cricket for over a year.
  
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• Warren Gatland and Joe Schmidt share notes ahead of World Cup warm up clash between Wales and Ireland

  06-08-2015 23:32 via
  
  Warren Gatland discussed selection matters over the phone with his Ireland counterpart Joe Schmidt last week but the pleasantries will be put to one side in Cardiff on Saturday.
  
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• Chris Ashton faces World Cup axe as England look set to give Semesa Rokoduguni a chance

  06-08-2015 23:32 via
  
  The ‘Ash-splash’ try celebration is unlikely to be seen at this year’s World Cup as Chris Ashton has been edged out of the England squad by Semesa Rokoduguni.
  
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• Roberto Martinez blasts John Terry for 'illegal' comments on John Stones 

  06-08-2015 23:32 via
  
  Everton manager Roberto Martinez has branded Chelsea captain John Terry's comments expressing admiration for his young defender John Stones 'illegal'.
  
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• Sam Turner's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Friday, August 7

  06-08-2015 23:32 via
  
  Daily Mail racing expert Sam Turner brings his hottest selections for  Friday's races at Brighton, Haydock, Lingfield, Musselburgh and Newmarket.
  
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• JAMIE REDKNAPP's top 10 Premier League players to watch in 2015/16

  06-08-2015 23:30 via
  
  JAMIE REDKNAPP: The holiday is over the moment I log on to MailOnline and start writing out my 10 to follow (and then usually scribble them out and start again).  I always try to avoid the obvious players.
  
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• 72 teams, 36 matches and every goal from the Football League on Channel 5... just FOUR hours after full-time whistle 

  06-08-2015 23:30 via
  
  SAM CUNNINGHAM: Scores of goals, countless controversies, 3,240 minutes of football from 36 matches and just a few hours to cut, paste and condense into digestible highlights. Ready, set, go!
  
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• Wigan 30-22 Huddersfield

  06-08-2015 23:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan begin the Super 8s format with victory against Huddersfield to move level on points with leaders Leeds.
  
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• Jenson Button and wife Jessica gassed as burglars steal £300k worth of belongings

  06-08-2015 23:23 via
  
  Jenson Button was gassed by burglars before having £300,000 worth of belongings stolen from his house in France. The burglars took his wife Jessica's £250,000 engagement ring.
  
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• Aberdeen 1-1 Kairat Almaty (agg 2-3): Dons suffer Europa League exit as Kazakhs edge through

  06-08-2015 23:11 via
  
  BRIAN MARJORIBANKS AT PITTODRIE: For brave Aberdeen, the final blast of Czech referee Miroslav Zelinka’s whistle at Pittodrie brought defeat over two legs but no disgrace.
  
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• Gary Neville set to miss the start of season as he and brother Phil fly to Australia after father Neville Neville suffers a heart attack

  06-08-2015 23:11 via
  
  Gary Neville is to miss the start of the Barclays Premier League season for Sky after his father, Neville, suffered a heart attack on his way to Australia.
  
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• Aberdeen 1-1 Kairat Almaty (agg 2-3)

  06-08-2015 23:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aberdeen fall at the Europa League third qualifying round for the second year running as Kairat earn a draw at Pittodrie.
  
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• Theo Walcott and Kieran Gibbs pay tribute to Stuart Broad as Arsenal pair copy Ashes hero's reaction to Ben Stokes' diving catch

  06-08-2015 23:07 via
  
  Stuart Broad celebrated with a look of sheer amazement etched across his face after Ben Stokes flung himself to his right and dismissed Adam Voges with an incredible one-handed catch.
  
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• Bealey Mitchell cheers on boyfriend Stuart Broad as England close in on the Ashes

  06-08-2015 23:00 via
  
  Having watched her boyfriend, Stuart Broad, destroy Australia by taking eight wickets, it's no surprise that Bealey Mitchell looked delighted at Trent Bridge.
  
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• Joey Barton training with Premier League new boys Watford but must take pay cut

  06-08-2015 23:00 via
  
  Joey Barton is training with Premier League new boys Watford in the hope of earning a deal with the Hornets. The midfielder was released by QPR at the end of his contract in June.
  
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• Vitesse 0-2 Southampton (agg 0-5)

  06-08-2015 22:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Southampton progress to the Europa League play-off round with a comfortable victory away to Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem.
  
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• Astra Giurgiu 2-1 West Ham (agg 4-3): Slaven Bilic's side crash out of Europa League as Constantin Budescu nets crucial double

  06-08-2015 22:05 via
  
  SAMI MOKBEL IN ROMANIA: West Ham's European bubble has burst thanks to a first-half brace by Astra Giurgiu forward Constantin Budescu.
  
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• Vitesse Arnhem 0-2 Southampton (0-5 agg): Graziano Pelle and Sadio Mane on target as Saints seal Europa League play-off spot

  06-08-2015 22:03 via
  
  SAM CUNNINGHAM AT THE GELREDOME: The aggregate score was comfortable, but Southampton hobbled to victory in much the same way their manager entered the pitch from the tunnel.
  
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• Chelsea misfit Mohamed Salah completes Roma loan with option of permanent switch

  06-08-2015 21:54 via
  
  Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah has joined Roma on a season-long loan, the Barclays Premier League side have announced. He scored twice in 19 appearances for the Blues but found more joy on loan
  
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• Australia will not give up - Clarke

  06-08-2015 21:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Australia captain Michael Clarke insists his side will not give up as they look to save the Ashes series at Trent Bridge.
  
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• Anstey wins as Martin crashes out

  06-08-2015 21:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bruce Anstey wins the Superbike race after leader Guy Martin crashes out during Thursday's Dundrod 150 feature event.
  
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• The best day of my career - Broad

  06-08-2015 21:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's Stuart Broad says the first day at Trent Bridge is the best of his career after he takes 8-15, but insists the Ashes are not over.
  
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• Adama Traore is being linked with Stoke and Liverpool but who is the Barcelona starlet attracting Premier League attention?

  06-08-2015 21:39 via
  
  It seems half the teams in the Premier League have shown an interest in signing Adama Traore this summer, Sportsmail takes a look at the latest product from the Barcelona talent factory.
  
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• Freddie Sears reveals all in candid Q&A as he talks abuse at The Den and why it didn't work out for him at West Ham United

  06-08-2015 21:31 via
  
  When he scored on his West Ham debut at just 18, local boy Freddie Sears was the name on everyone's lips in east London. Sportsmail now catches up with the Ipswich striker for a Q&A.
  
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• Stuart Broad hails Ashes demolition of Australia as his greatest day as England bowler takes stunning 8-15 

  06-08-2015 21:16 via
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT TRENT BRIDGE: Stuart Broad hailed the greatest moment of his career as England took a giant step towards reclaiming the Ashes on a day for the ages in Nottingham.
  
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• Police make 53 arrests in Arnhem

  06-08-2015 21:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police make 53 arrests in Arnhem, including three English fans, after clashes before Southampton's Europa League game.
  
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• 60 all out - Australia's collapse in numbers

  06-08-2015 20:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Australia 60 all out in 18.3 overs, Broad's rapid five-for and top-scoring extras - the records that fell at Trent Bridge.
  
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• 'Broad deserves place in history'

  06-08-2015 20:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Ashes are all but won after an utterly remarkable performance from Stuart Broad, says Jonathan Agnew.
  
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• Ashes 2015: Stuart Broad - A tall tale that has turned into stuff of legend

  06-08-2015 20:45
  
  The Sydney Morning Herald quickly christened it “Pomicide” and though the black humour about Australia’s total had a rich seam – it was the innings, for example, that could be written down, ball for ball, within the 140 characters of a tweet – there was something seriously significant about what Stuart Broad delivered and what it might do for the way he comes to be judged.
  
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• England's demolition of Australia in the fourth Ashes Test was a mad morning... here are five more of the craziest sessions

  06-08-2015 20:24 via
  
  The morning of the fourth Ashes Test at Trent Bridge ranks as one of the most extraordinary in history. Wisden editor Lawrence Booth chooses the five other craziest sessions he has witnessed.
  
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• More drug tests at London Marathon

  06-08-2015 20:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Elite London Marathon runners face more drug-tests as former winner Liliya Shobukhova is stripped of her 2010 title for doping.
  
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• Joe Root becomes leading runscorer in series as Stuart Broad records best Ashes figures by a seamer - Top Spin at the test

  06-08-2015 20:13 via
  
  England raced into a lead of 214 runs on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test thanks to an impressive bowling and batting display by Stuart Broad and Joe Root respectively.
  
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• Australia's batting techniques were exposed at Trent Bridge... there is a time and a place for attacking cricket but sometimes you just have to score ugly

  06-08-2015 20:09 via
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN AT TRENT BRIDGE: Sometimes there is no substitute for carving out ugly runs, and the performance of Australia’s batsmen suggested this is something of a dying art.
  
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• Man Utd 'did not go well' - Di Maria

  06-08-2015 20:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Angel Di Maria admits his season at Manchester United "did not go well" as he joins Paris St-Germain for £44.3m.
  
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• Ashes 2015: England vs Australia report - Stuart Broad and Joe Root punish Australia to see England take commanding lead

  06-08-2015 19:59
  There are moments in sporting contests when events unfold in a manner which defies belief. It has become the fashion to suggest in the modern era that this, that and the other fairly commonplace occurrences are the greatest that man has ever witnessed.
  
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• Southampton fans arrested after violence breaks out in Arnhem city centre before Europa League tie

  06-08-2015 19:59 via
  
  The lead-up to Southampton’s match against Vitesse Arnhem was marred by violence. The situation turned ugly when fighting broke out and bottles and chairs were thrown.
  
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• Follow the Europa League qualifying action LIVE as Southampton travel to Vitesse and West Ham play Astra Giurgiu in Romania

  06-08-2015 19:59 via
  
  Southampton and West Ham face entirely different tasks as the Premier League pair travel to the continent in the hope of reaching the next round of Europa League qualifying.Follow the action LIVE.
  
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• Stuart Broad skittles Australia for 60 before Joe Root century puts England in control on day one of fourth Ashes Test at Trent Bridge

  06-08-2015 19:52 via
  
  PAUL NEWMAN AT TRENT BRIDGE: England are on the verge of reclaiming the Ashes after a morning session that condemned Australia to the shortest first innings in Ashes history.
  
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• Broad stars as England eye Ashes win

  06-08-2015 19:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stuart Broad takes 8-15 as England bowl Australia out for 60 before opening up a 214-run lead in the fourth Ashes Test.
  
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• BUMBLE AT THE TEST: I was sent £50 notes with my face on... they may not be legal tender but I might give one to Nasser to get the drinks in! 

  06-08-2015 19:43 via
  
  The Grand Slam of Naan is well and truly under way in Nottingham. First on my list of curry houses was Cumin on Maid Marian Way and what a good feed it was.
  
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