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• West Ham willing to offer about £12m for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez

  10-08-2015 23:53 via
  
  Manchester United are considering a fresh approach from West Ham for Javier Hernandez. West Ham are willing to offer United around £12million for the Mexico international.
  
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• Liverpool welcome bids for Lucas Leiva as Brendan Rodgers looks to get about £8m

  10-08-2015 23:53 via
  
  Liverpool are willing to listen to offers worth about £8m for Lucas Leiva after a breakdown in the relationship between the midfielder and his manager Brendan Rodgers
  
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• Manchester City had a point to prove to all the doubters, insists Vincent Kompany as they kick off season with impressive victory 

  10-08-2015 23:52 via
  
  Vincent Kompany insists Manchester City knew they had to get their season underway in style because they had a ‘point to prove.’ Kompany believes it was important to prove the doubters wrong.
  
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• What Brendon McCullum poignantly texted to down but not out Alastair Cook: 'Tough times don't last... but tough blokes do'

  10-08-2015 23:48 via
  
  BRENDON MCCULLUM: Last year, when Alastair Cook was being taken to some dark places by cricket, I dropped him a quick text message - just as a show of support, from one captain to another.
  
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• Crunch time for England hopefuls

  10-08-2015 23:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With England set to cut eight men before the World Cup, Saturday may be the last chance for players to stake their claim.
  
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• Sam Burgess and Henry Slade in World Cup squad shoot out for one place as they make England debuts in warm-up against France

  10-08-2015 23:45 via
  
  CHRIS FOY: When Sam Burgess and Henry Slade line up in England’s midfield on Saturday, they will be both partners and rivals. Only one of them can survive this audition to reach the World Cup.
  
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• Rory McIlroy is back with a spring in his step at Whistling Straits as he confirms his ankle feels 'even better' than before and he WILL defend his US PGA Championship title

  10-08-2015 23:38 via
  
  Any lingering doubts that Rory McIlroy is fit and ready for the season’s final major were effectively removed here on Monday. He bounced and skipped down hills and said his ankle 'feels even better'.
  
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• Floyd Mayweather declared himself as the greatest fighter of all time

  10-08-2015 23:37 via
  
  JEFF POWELL: To the surprise of no-one, Floyd Mayweather pronounced himself to be The Best Ever after picking up another Fighter of the Year award at the weekend.
  
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• West Brom 0 Manchester City 3 analysis: David Silva shines, Tony Pulis team shows lack of fight

  10-08-2015 23:31
  
  STAR PLAYERDavid SilvaThe midfielder was at the heart of everything the visitors did and was at his majestic best to pick West Brom apart. He flicked on Yaya Toure's shot in the opening goal and set up Vincent Kompany's header for City's third. Albion resorted to fouling the Spain international to stop him as he ran the game at The Hawthorns.
  
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• Raheem Sterling: How did the £49m signing perform on his Manchester City debut?

  10-08-2015 23:25
  
  The most expensive Englishman in footballing history made his competitive debut for Manchester City against West Brom on Monday night.
  
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• US PGA CHAMPIONSHIP 2015 GOLF: Interactive guide to Whistling Straits

  10-08-2015 23:17 via
  
  The US PGA Championship is back at Whistling Straits and our brilliant interactive graphic has everything you need to know about the track the best players on the planet will be tackling.
  
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• West Brom vs Manchester City match report: Vincent Kompany and Yaya Toure on target as David Silva pulls strings on Sterling debut

  10-08-2015 23:06
  The effect on Raheem Sterling’s career has been instantaneous: he wakes up this morning top of the Premier League and if the last six months were a war of attrition to get to Manchester City then coasting to victory on a warm August night will have been some recompense.
  
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• Raheem Sterling missed his big chance for a debut goal... but the Manchester City star showed touches of class during his side's comfortable win over West Brom  

  10-08-2015 23:04 via
  
  IAN LADYMAN AT THE HAWTHORNS: When his big first half chance came, Raheem Sterling rather fluffed it, opening his body rather too obviously to telegraph a side-footed shot.
  
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• Reece Oxford emergence is boost to West Ham's reputation for bringing talented players through their youth academy

  10-08-2015 23:00
  At a club that calls itself “The Academy of Football”, it would be no exaggeration to say that for West Ham United the breakout debut of Reece Oxford, aged 16, against Arsenal in Sunday’s win at the Emirates Stadium was not simply a triumph but a relief too.
  
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• England vs France: Sam Burgess given first – and possibly last – World Cup chance

  10-08-2015 23:00
  
  The England midfield – some would call it the England minefield – will have a rookie-fresh appearance when World Cup preparations move up a gear with a match against France at Twickenham on Saturday night. Henry Slade, a career outside-half recast as an outside centre, and Sam Burgess, a rugby league forward controversially redeployed as a union back, have the unenviable task of showing the best of themselves on debut in the knowledge that one of them will probably be out on his cauliflower
  
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• Ashes 2015: Paul Farbrace says England's cavalier style came by accident not design

  10-08-2015 23:00
  
  Lord’s, 21 May. England are in deep trouble. Again. Most of the top order has been removed. The score is 30 for 4. New Zealand’s top-rank fast bowlers are rampant. Something has to be done.
  
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• West Brom 0-3 Man City PLAYER RATINGS: Yaya Toure back to his best but Joleen Lescott has nightmare against former club

  10-08-2015 22:59 via
  
  Manchester City made an impressive start to Premier League campaign with victory. LAWRIE WHITWELL rated the players from both sides at the Hawthorns.
  
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• West Brom 0-3 Manchester City: Yaya Toure's first-half double gives Manuel Pellegrini's side commanding lead

  10-08-2015 22:51 via
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE HAWTHORNS: Manchester City laid down the gauntlet to their Premier League title rivals on Monday with an impressive 3-0 victory against West Brom.
  
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• Steve Smith claims to be shocked at Michael Clarke's retirement

  10-08-2015 22:44
  
  So it’s ordained: the clean-cut to replace the complicated. Two years since Steve Smith’s maiden Test century served as the catalyst for a magic run of form that so nearly stretched to the present day, he will return to The Oval for a last stint as Michael Clarke’s deputy. Then he’ll inherit the job commonly described as more important than that of Australian Prime Minister: skippering the national cricket team.
  
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• Ashes 2015: Steve Smith claims to be shocked at Michael Clarke retirement

  10-08-2015 22:44
  
  So it’s ordained: the clean-cut to replace the complicated. Two years since Steve Smith’s maiden Test century served as the catalyst for a magic run of form that so nearly stretched to the present day, he will return to The Oval for a last stint as Michael Clarke’s deputy. Then he’ll inherit the job commonly described as more important than that of Australian Prime Minister: skippering the national cricket team.
  
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• Sergio Ramos latest: Manchester United braced for blow as Real Madrid make preparations for contract announcement, David De Gea in limbo

  10-08-2015 22:42
  Manchester United were on Monday night facing an uphill struggle in their battle to secure Sergio Ramos from Real Madrid, with the 29-year-old defender thought to be tempted by a new deal at the Bernabeu in which bonuses would take him to the annual €10m (£7.1m) he has been demanding.
  
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• Andy Murray to play brother Jamie

  10-08-2015 22:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British number one Andy Murray will play brother Jamie for the first time at a Tour-level match when they meet in the Rogers Cup.
  
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• Women's Ashes 2015: Charlotte Edwards backs England to fight back in Ashes

  10-08-2015 22:37
  
  Charlotte Edwards admitted England let themselves down in the Ashes one-dayers but the captain backed her side to bounce back in the Test match on her home ground.
  
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• London Marathon chief Nick Bitel accused of 'outrageous and insulting' attack by IAAF

  10-08-2015 22:35
  
  The IAAF has accused London Marathon organisers of being “completely irresponsible” after the global governing body was criticised for failing to take effective action in the battle against doping.
  
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• Ivan Rakitic: Croatia international enjoying his affair with Barcelona despite Sevilla love story

  10-08-2015 22:35
  
  The spotlight has been shining on Ivan Rakitic with uncommon intensity in the last few days. Barcelona play Sevilla in the European Super Cup tonight and as a former Sevilla captain – who also married the first woman in Seville to serve him a cup of coffee – he has replaced Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez as the centre of attention.
  
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• US PGA Championship: Shane Lowry joins select band of modern Irish greats

  10-08-2015 22:32
  
  Few flowers prosper at this time of year in the United States like the shamrock. For Rory McIlroy 12 months ago read Shane Lowry, a contemporary of the world No 1 on the Irish amateur scene a decade ago, now following him into the winner’s enclosure at an elite golfing event.
  
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• Eva Carneiro: Mourinho should be wary of criticising Chelsea's female medic for fear of encouraging bigots

  10-08-2015 22:28
  It was a speech made to a conference held by the Swedish football federation last year but when it came to nailing the inequalities that a high-profile, woman doctor encounters even now, 15 years into the 21st century, Eva Carneiro got to the root of the matter swiftly.
  
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• Andy Murray to play brother Jamie for first time on tour after advancing to Rogers Cup second round

  10-08-2015 22:22 via
  
  Andy Murray ensured a first ever clash with older brother Jamie after winning his first-round doubles match with Leander Paes at the Rogers Cup. They beat Kevin Anderson and Jeremy Chardy.
  
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• West Brom 0-3 Manchester City Premier League LIVE EPL football score: Vincent Kompany makes it three and easy for Manuel Pellegrini's side

  10-08-2015 22:19 via
  
  Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Barclays Premier League as West Brom host Manchester City at the Hawthorns to complete the opening weekend's fixtures.
  
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• Which Premier League new boys caught the eye? Ayew, Wijnaldum, Darmian, Gestede and Payet among them

  10-08-2015 22:19
  
  André Ayew  (Swansea City)It may have been slightly lost amid the post-match recriminations, as Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho castigated his own medical staff in the aftermath of a 2-2 draw, but André Ayew scored a superb goal at Stamford Bridge.
  
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• Roberto Martinez slams transfer window for still being open during season on Monday Night Football as Chelsea prepare to bid £30m for defender John Stones

  10-08-2015 22:05 via
  
  Everton manager Roberto Martinez feels it is 'very unfair' that the summer's transfer window is open during the Barclays Premier League season as Chelsea prepare to bid £30m for John Stones.
  
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• Joey Barton to West Ham: Hammers consider signing 'vile' former QPR midfielder

  10-08-2015 22:04
  
  It is possible that the medium stripped it of all nuance, but West Ham United’s co-owner David Gold can never unsay or retract his pithy verdict on the man who may yet become his team’s next signing.
  
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• Southampton players unwind with an uberboard after draw at Newcastle... and Harrison Reed is better than Jay Rodriguez!

  10-08-2015 22:03 via
  
  Southampton got their Premier League season going with a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Newcastle on Sunday and a day later, they were winding down by playing with uberboards.
  
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• Lionel Messi puts Roma meltdown behind him in training as Barcelona get ready to fight for UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla

  10-08-2015 22:02 via
  
  Barcelona wizard Lionel Messi looked a lot calmer during Monday's training session than he did just days ago against Roma. On paper last week's clash with the Serie A side was a friendly.
  
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• NBC agree Premier League TV rights, beat Fox and ESPN to six-year rights in America

  10-08-2015 21:57
  
  NBC renewed its deal with the Premier League for six years on Monday.
  
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• The Southampton side unwind with an uberboard after draw at Newcastle... and Harrison Reed is better than Jay Rodriguez!

  10-08-2015 21:48 via
  
  Southampton got their Premier League season going with a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Newcastle on Sunday and a day later, they were winding down by playing with uberboards.
  
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• Tottenham take down famous White Hart Lane gates during building of new stadium

  10-08-2015 21:38 via
  
  The famous black gates at the entrance of White Hart Lane have been taken down and stored in order to preserve them during construction of the new stadium.
  
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• West Brom 0-2 Manchester City Premier League LIVE EPL football score: Yaya Toure double hands Manuel Pellegrini's side dream start

  10-08-2015 21:33 via
  
  Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Barclays Premier League as West Brom host Manchester City at the Hawthorns to complete the opening weekend's fixtures.
  
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• Old guard gives City convincing win

  10-08-2015 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Manchester City got their Barclays Premier League title bid up and running with a comfortable 3-0 win at West Brom thanks to their old favourites
  
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• West Brom 0-3 Man City: Match Report

  10-08-2015 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Old guard gives City convincing winManchester City got their Barclays Premier League title bid up and running with a comfortable 3-0 win a
  
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• West Brom 0-1 Manchester City Premier League LIVE EPL football score: Yaya Toure hands Manuel Pellegrini's side dream start at Hawthorns

  10-08-2015 21:19 via
  
  Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Barclays Premier League as West Brom host Manchester City at the Hawthorns to complete the opening weekend's fixtures.
  
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• France squad pump iron in the Pyrenees as Philippe Saint-Andre's side prepare for World Cup warm-up at Twickenham

  10-08-2015 21:06 via
  
  France's intensive World Cup training regime continued in the south of France on Monday ahead of their first of two tournament warm-up encounters against England on Saturday.
  
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• Everything up for grabs - Wood

  10-08-2015 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  England flanker Tom Wood believes Saturday's clash with France at Twickenham could make or break the World Cup dreams of those involved.
  
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• West Brom 0-0 Manchester City Premier League LIVE EPL football score: Wilfried Bony starts in attack with Sergio Aguero on bench

  10-08-2015 20:59 via
  
  Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Barclays Premier League as West Brom host Manchester City at the Hawthorns to complete the opening weekend's fixtures.
  
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• Roberto Firmino scores hat-trick for Liverpool in friendly against TNS, Danny Ings also on target

  10-08-2015 20:54
  
  Summer signing Roberto Firmino scored a hat-trick in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Welsh club TNS at the club's training ground on Monday.
  
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• Premier League agrees new six-year TV deal with American broadcaster NBC

  10-08-2015 20:46 via
  
  The Premier League has agreed a new deal with American TV giant NBC to show live matches for the next six years. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.
  
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• Chris Froome looks to follow up Tour de France with Vuelta a Espana victory

  10-08-2015 20:21 via
  
  Tour de France winner Chris Froome has confirmed he will race at the 2015 Vuelta a Espana. The 30-year-old Team Sky leader secured a second Tour title in July and now plans another major ride.
  
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• Kevin Pietersen says Alastair Cook's Ashes-winning England side has been brilliant but 2005 was still better in every department

  10-08-2015 20:19 via
  
  Kevin Pietersen hailed England's side that's won back the Ashes but not as good as the one with which he won the series in 2005 which he says was stronger and beat much better opposition.
  
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• West Brom vs Manchester City Premier League LIVE EPL football score: Line ups see Wilfried Bony start with Sergio Aguero on bench

  10-08-2015 20:16 via
  
  Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Barclays Premier League as West Brom host Manchester City at the Hawthorns to complete the opening weekend's fixtures.
  
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• West Brom vs Manchester City team news: Raheem Sterling makes debut, Sergio Aguero on bench, Salomon Rondon signed too late

  10-08-2015 20:10
  Raheem Sterling makes his competitive debut for Manchester City following his £49m move from Liverpool.
  
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