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• VIDEO: James reflects on cancer scare

  20-08-2015 23:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Becky James tells the BBC's Sport Wales programme about the impact an abnormal cervical screening test had on her career and family.
  
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• Cancer scare gave James 'perspective'

  20-08-2015 23:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cyclist Becky James reflects on how an abnormal cervical screening result gave her a "massive perspective on enjoying what I do".
  
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• BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Nasser Hussain asked if anyone would like to share taxi after a lovely dinner... only because he left his money at the hotel!

  20-08-2015 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DAVID LLOYD: Lovely pre-Test dinner in Portman Square on Wednesday with the Sky boys and afterwards Nasser Hussain kindly asked if anyone would like to share his taxi.
  
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• Sam Turner's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Friday, August 21

  20-08-2015 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Daily Mail racing expert Sam Turner brings his hottest selections for Friday's races at York, Salisbury, Bangor, Wolverhampton and Sandown.
  
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• Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva wanted by Turkish giants Besiktas on loan

  20-08-2015 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Besiktas are trying to sign Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva on loan with view to a permanent deal. He has two years left on his deal and has also attracted enquiries from Inter Milan, Juventus and AC Milan.
  
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• Steve Smith may have struggled in swinging conditions, but he showed he's still a class act in the absence of sideways movement

  20-08-2015 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  TOP SPIN: Steve Smith has struggled in seaming conditions this series, but he remains a class act in the absence of sideways movement. He made 215 at Lord’s and needs only 22 for another century.
  
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• York ground dents confidence of Muthmir camp ahead of Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes

  20-08-2015 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Trainer William Haggas has been virtually unstoppable at this week’s Ebor meeting but he conceded the rain-effected York ground has dented his confidence for Muthmir.
  
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• Odds Ballklubb 3-4 Borussia Dortmund: Henrikh Mkhitaryan spares Dortmund's blushes as Thomas Tuchel's men come from three goals down to win in Norway

  20-08-2015 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It was a case of Odds by name, odd by nature in Norway on Thursday night as Odds Ballklubb lost 4-3 to German giants Borussia Dortmund, having raced into a three-goal lead by the 22nd minute.
  
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• Saido Berahino to Tottenham: £20m bid for West Brom striker expected as Spurs seek to give Harry Kane support

  20-08-2015 23:30
  Tottenham Hotspur are ready to table a second bid, in excess of £20m, for West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino, as they try to bring in more support for Harry Kane in the final days of the transfer window.
  
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• Gareth Bale is the man to transform Manchester United, says Louis van Gaal

  20-08-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN: Gareth Bale is still the player who Louis van Gaal thinks can transform Manchester United into genuine Barclays Premier League contenders.
  
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• Burnley prepare £9m swoop for Andre Gray after Brentford star snubs Bristol City

  20-08-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Burnley have launched a £9million bid to sign Andre Gray from Brentford after he turned down a move to Bristol City. The 24-year-old scored 18 goals last season and is also a transfer target for Hull.
  
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• Pedro to Chelsea: Champions confident of securing one more major summer signing after arrival of Spanish winger

  20-08-2015 23:22
  Roman Abramovich and the Chelsea hierarchy believe that they can land one more big signing before the end of the transfer window having completed the £21.1m deal for Pedro from Barcelona in time for Sunday’s game against West Bromwich Albion.
  
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• Chelsea transfer news: Champions confident of securing one more major summer signing in John Stones or Paul Pogba after arrival of Pedro

  20-08-2015 23:22
  Roman Abramovich and the Chelsea hierarchy believe that they can land one more big signing before the end of the transfer window having completed the £21.1m deal for Pedro from Barcelona in time for Sunday’s game against West Bromwich Albion.
  
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• EUROPA LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Ajax edge past Jablonec as Athletic Bilbao lose after throwing away two-goal lead at Zilina

  20-08-2015 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arkadiusz Milik's second-half penalty was enough for Ajax to see off Czech Republic side Jablonec 1-0 in the first leg of their Europa League play-off round.
  
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• Southampton 1-1 Midtjylland: Jay Rodriguez penalty levels Europa League tie after ex-Saint Tim Sparv gave Danish side the advantage

  20-08-2015 23:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAM CUNNINGHAM AT ST MARY'S: Jay Rodriguez scored his first goal in 17 months to help Southampton rescue a draw in a tricky Europa League play-off against Midtjylland.
  
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• Atromitos 0-1 Fenerbahce: Robin van Persie comes off the bench to earn away side win 

  20-08-2015 22:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Robin van Persie came off the bench to earn Fenerbahce a late winner away against Atromitos in the Europa League. The summer signing headed home with just minutes of the game to play.
  
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• Manchester City new boy Nicolas Otamendi can be a Premier League success, claims Valencia assistant Phil Neville after move

  20-08-2015 22:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Valencia assistant Phil Neville has backed Nicolas Otamendi to become a Premier League success following his departure to the Etihad Stadium.
  
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• Southampton 0-1 FC Midtjylland UEFA Europa League LIVE football score: Tim Sparv scores against his former side just before half-time

  20-08-2015 21:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Southampton's quest to qualify for the Europa League continues on Thursday when they take on FC Midtjylland in their play-off tie. Follow all the action with Sportsmail's Luke Augustus.
  
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• Michael Clarke heading for the exit just as Australia captain's luck turns

  20-08-2015 21:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: It was a bit different to what we’ve been used to over the past couple of matches, but Thursday felt like a return to the normality of Test cricket.
  
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• Sadio Mane tells young Southampton fan he's staying at St Mary's... as boss Ronald Koeman declares 'no one is for sale'

  20-08-2015 21:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United target Sadio Mane has declared his intention to stay at Southampton to a young fan outside St Mary's before their Europa League clash with Midtjylland on Thursday.
  
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• Andre Gray rejects £9m move to Bristol City after striker fails to agree personal terms 

  20-08-2015 21:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andre Gray's proposed £9million move from Brentford to Bristol City has collapsed after the striker failed to agree personal terms with the south west club. The 24-year-old is also wanted by Hull.
  
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• David Warner and Steve Smith finally give Australian fans reason to cheer in Ashes

  20-08-2015 21:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DAY ONE AT A GLANCE - Australia's batsmen restored a degree of pride with their performance on day one of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval. Here is a look at how day one unfolded.
  
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• Everton closing in on £15m move for Dynamo Kiev midfielder Andriy Yarmolenko

  20-08-2015 21:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton are close to agreeing a £15million move for Dynamo Kiev forward Andriy Yarmolenko. Talks with the Ukrainian side are at an advanced stage.
  
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• Belinda Bencic withdraws from Western and Southern Open after picking up injury 

  20-08-2015 21:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Belinda Bencic has withdrawn from the Western and Southern Open because of a right forearm injury after losing the first set 6-2 Thursday against sixth-ranked Lucie Safarova.
  
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• Lawro's predictions v Jack Whitehall

  20-08-2015 21:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on comedian Jack Whitehall with his Premier League predictions.
  
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• Mark Wood defends Alastair Cook's decision to bowl first after Australia take control in final Test with fine batting display

  20-08-2015 21:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mark Wood insisted Alastair Cook had been right to bowl first after Australia reached an imposing 287 for three on the first day of the final Test to dampen English hopes of four home wins for the first time.
  
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• It is not a competition yet - Cotter

  20-08-2015 20:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Head coach Vern Cotter wants to see cohesion from Scotland as he tinkers with the team ahead of World Cup selection.
  
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• Oval commentary box named after Richie Benaud as Surrey pay tribute to the late Australian commentator

  20-08-2015 20:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Surrey have named a television commentary box at the Kia Oval after the late Richie Benaud. The widely-admired former Australia captain, journalist and broadcaster died in April aged 84.
  
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• Legia Warsaw and Zorya Lugansk fans clash ahead of Europa League qualifier

  20-08-2015 20:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Violent scenes marred the build-up to Legia Warsaw's Europa League qualifier against FC Zorya Lugansk on Thursday as opposing fans appeared to clash on the streets of Kiev.
  
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• Southampton vs FC Midtjylland UEFA Europa League LIVE football score: Manchester United target Saido Mane starts for hosts

  20-08-2015 20:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Southampton's quest to qualify for the Europa League continues on Thursday when they take on FC Midtjylland in their play-off tie. Follow all the action with Sportsmail's Luke Augustus.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton wary of Ferrari threat despite 42-point lead over Sebastian Vettel

  20-08-2015 20:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hamilton says Mercedes have a fight on their hands to stave off the threat of Ferrari. The Briton and his F1 contemporaries return to action in the idyllic setting of the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend.
  
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• Charlie Austin hits back at 'outrageous slur' by West Ham chairman David Sullivan after he questioned QPR star's physical condition

  20-08-2015 20:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Charlie Austin has accused David Sullivan of making an ‘outrageous slur’ after the West Ham chief poured scorn on signing the QPR striker and questioned his long-term fitness.
  
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• Australia's new hierarchy Steve Smith and David Warner lead strong batting effort for tourists on day one of fifth Ashes Test

  20-08-2015 20:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN AT THE OVAL: They may have made all the right noises about the importance of ending with a bang but, England could not quite kick Australia while they were down.
  
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• BUMBLE AT THE TEST: England and Australia seemed too chummy at the Oval... this is the Ashes, we need a bit of snarl

  20-08-2015 20:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DAVID LLOYD: I could see it coming. A bit of grass on the pitch. Overcast. We'll have a bowl. But this is the Oval and it's always a good pitch here.
  
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• England vs Australia report: Michael Clarke quickly dismissed but tourists make strong start at The Oval in Fifth Test

  20-08-2015 19:59
  It is advisable to avoid messing with the cricketing gods, wherever they might be. Alastair Cook, the England captain, was no doubt feeling pretty pleased with life when he won the toss under overcast skies.
  
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• Tiger Woods roars back to form with lowest first round score for three years at Wyndham Championship  

  20-08-2015 19:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tiger Woods roared back to form with a sparkling first round at the Wyndham Championship on Thursday. The former world number one needs to win this week to reach the FedExCup play-offs.
  
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• Fulham complete the signing of defender Tim Ream on four-year deal from Bolton 

  20-08-2015 19:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fulham have completed the signing of Tim Ream from fellow Championship side Bolton. The 27-year-old American has signed a four-year deal after successfully obtaining a work permit.
  
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• Deceased Arsenal fan has dig at Alexander Hleb with memorial outside the Emirates

  20-08-2015 19:51
  
  Alexander Hleb might not have been the greatest player Arsenal have ever had, but neither was he the worst to have pulled on the red and white jersey.
  
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• Pedro signs for Chelsea in £21m transfer from Barcelona as Mourinho snatches Spain ace away from Manchester United

  20-08-2015 19:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea have completed the £21million signing of Pedro from Barcelona on a four-year deal. The Blues swooped with the Spanish winger on the brink of moving to Premier League rivals Manchester United.
  
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• Juventus land Brazilian defender Alex Sandro for £18.5m from Porto

  20-08-2015 19:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Serie A giants Juventus have signed 24-year-old Brazilian left back Alex Sandro from Porto for £18.5million (26 million euros) on a reported five-year contract.
  
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• Woods' 64 his lowest for two years

  20-08-2015 19:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former world number one Tiger Woods shoots his lowest round for two years with a 64 at the Wyndham Championship.
  
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• Jefferson Montero is not for sale... it would be 'criminal' to break up this squad, insists Swansea manager Garry Monk 

  20-08-2015 19:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Garry Monk says it would be 'criminal' for his Swansea squad to be broken up and insists nobody is for sale. He was speaking after Jefferson Montero was linked withBayern Munich.
  
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• Nico Rosberg insists collision with Lewis Hamilton is in the past as Mercedes team-mates return to Spa for Belgian Grand Prix

  20-08-2015 19:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nico Rosberg insists neither he, nor his Mercedes team, will re-visit his calamitous collision with Lewis Hamilton at last year's Belgian Grand Prix.
  
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• Derby handed boost in attempts to sign Jacob Butterfield as Huddersfield line up move for Barnsley's Conor Hourihane   

  20-08-2015 19:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Championship promotion hopefuls Derby County have been given a boost in their attempt to sign Jacob Butterfield as a replacement for injured England under-21 midfielder Will Hughes.
  
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• Nick Kyrgios has not apologised to Stan Wawrinka over girlfriend sledge, claims French Open champion

  20-08-2015 19:28
  
  French Open champion Stan Wawrinka says he is yet to receive an apology from Nick Kyrgios for the Australian's incendiary comment during their match last week.
  
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• Liverpool FC captain Jordan Henderson shows off his freestyle skills in MaxiNutrition TV advert

  20-08-2015 19:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jordan Henderson may not be known for his playmaking skills and flair, however that could all change judging by this new video.
  
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• Manchester United set to ramp up Thomas Muller and Sadio Mane moves

  20-08-2015 19:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United are considering stepping up their interest in Thomas Muller and making a new bid for Sadio Mane - but Louis van Gaal would be relaxed should no further additions be made.
  
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• VIDEO: Hamilton 'wants to conquer' Spa

  20-08-2015 19:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton says he "wants to conquer" the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit due to his relative lack off success there in the past.
  
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• 'Summer fun & my weight-loss regime'

  20-08-2015 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton on the best summer break of his career, losing weight and hoping for more luck at bogey circuit Spa-Francorchamps.
  
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• VIDEO: Spurs have identified striker - Pochettino

  20-08-2015 18:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino confirms that the club have "identified" a new striker and are "working hard" to sign the player.
  
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