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• Aaron Lennon: Everton's new signing reveals how he was left out in cold at Tottenham

  10-09-2015 23:59
  
  Aaron Lennon said it was his maturity that saw him through a summer of being cold-shouldered by Tottenham.
  
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• Jake Livermore: Hull City midfielder 'not at fault in any sense' for failed drugs test

  10-09-2015 23:55
  
  The “devastating effect” on the mental health of Hull City midfielder Jake Livermore was so profound that he was not to blame for taking cocaine and subsequently failing a drugs test at the end of last season, a Football Association independent disciplinary commission has ruled.
  
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• John Stones transfer saga will not affect my relationship with Jose Mourinho, insists Roberto Martinez ahead of Chelsea clash

  10-09-2015 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton boss Roberto Martinez has insisted he will shake hands with opposite number Jose Mourinho when they meet for the first time after the John Stones saga.
  
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• Fiji are the most gifted in the sport... they are capable of causing an England upset at Twickenham, insists Sir Ian McGeechan

  10-09-2015 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sir Ian McGeechan believes Fiji can cause an upset against England in the tournament’s opening game at Twickenham a week on Friday. McGeechan once held coaching sessions with Fiji.
  
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• Refugee crisis: Arsenal to raise funds by donating £1 from every ticket sold for game against Stoke City

  10-09-2015 23:43
  The fans of a mere 11 English football clubs have committed themselves to this weekend’s campaign of support for victims of the refugee crisis, with Arsenal the solitary club to be dedicating revenue from their fixture to help the millions who are homeless.
  
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• Manchester United players irked by Louis van Gaal's treatment towards Victor Valdes and Rafael

  10-09-2015 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIMON JONES: The abrasive manner in which Victor Valdes and Rafael da Silva were despatched from the first team dressing room has made United's first team stars reach breaking point.
  
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• Rugby World Cup 2015: South Africa-born Josh Strauss has the 'right manner' to be a Scot

  10-09-2015 23:36
  
  Josh Strauss, the South African-born No 8 who only qualifies to play for Scotland on the eve of their World Cup campaign, sought out his former Glasgow captain Al Kellock to ensure he “does everything in the right manner to respect the Scottish jersey” and has convinced the former Scotland captain he is an appropriate choice to play for his adopted country.
  
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• Jake Livermore returns to Hull City training after escaping ban due to baby trauma

  10-09-2015 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jake Livermore returned to light training with Hull after being cleared of a drug ban by an FA commission due to the devastating effect upon the midfielder’s mental health of the loss of his newborn son.
  
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• US Open 2015: Roger Federer on the charge ahead of all-Swiss semi-final clash with Stan Wawrinka

  10-09-2015 23:31
  
  When you have won a record 17 Grand Slam singles titles and led the world rankings for more weeks than any player in history it might seem there is little left to accomplish, but Roger Federer could be on the brink of arguably his greatest achievement yet.
  
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• Steven Gerrard on the one question he would ask Sir Alex Ferguson: Do you really think I'm average?

  10-09-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Starting on Saturday, the Mail will be serialising Steven Gerrard's new book. Here, the former Liverpool captain reveals his dream dinner party, his favourite super hero and more...
  
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• Jamie Murray and John Peers save match point at US Open before reaching their second successive Grand Slam final

  10-09-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Jamie Murray put in a rock solid performance tonight to reach his second Grand Slam final in succession with John Peers with victory at the US Open.
  
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• Is brain train guru behind Gareth Bale, Joe Hart and Luke Shaw's mind blowing start to this season?

  10-09-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NEIL ASHTON: Gareth Bale, Joe Hart and Luke Shaw have all made exciting starts to the season for club and country following guidance from peak performance coach Jamie Edwards.
  
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• Hugo Lloris urges Tottenham to 'improve quickly' after letting leads slip in slow start

  10-09-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham No 1 Hugo LLoris has told his team-mates to wise up if they harbour any genuine aspirations ofa Champions League finish after failing to win any of their opening games.
  
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• Defiant Paula Radcliffe reveals her blood test data in an attempt to clear her name 

  10-09-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON: New figures published on Thursday probably did Paula Radcliffe no harm in the bid to clear her name against allegations of possible doping.
  
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• Woet Poels wins Tour of Britain stage five for Team Sky

  10-09-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  TEAM Sky's Wout Poels won stage five of the Tour of Britain - while the 2009 champion Edvald Boasson Hagen took the overall lead after the race's only summit finish.
  
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• Arsene Wenger urges Arsenal fans to back team, not seek new signings

  10-09-2015 23:30
  
  Arsene Wenger has told anxious Arsenal fans that simply signing players is not a magical solution to all of their problems.
  
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• US Open 2015: Jamie Murray and John Peers advance through to men's doubles final

  10-09-2015 23:25
  
  It is eight years since Jamie Murray won his only Grand Slam title, when he partnered Jelena Jankovic to victory in the mixed doubles at Wimbledon, but on Saturday the Scot will have another chance to add to his portfolio.
  
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• ODI international: Tide turns for Adil Rashid as spin comes back into fashion

  10-09-2015 23:22
  
  Much to the amazement and probable annoyance of the long-form purists, one of the side effects of the game’s shortest format has been the renaissance of the spinner. In this season’s Twenty20 Blast, seven of the 20 leading wicket-takers were slow bowlers.
  
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• Shamed England rugby star Manu Tuilagi admits he feels harshly treated and insists he did not ‘beat up’ two police women

  10-09-2015 23:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manu Tuilagi attempted on Thursday night to remove the stain from his reputation by insisting that he did not ‘beat up’ two police women, leading to his expulsion from the England squad.
  
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• Irish Champion Stakes 2015: Leopardstown tries to beat weather with early start for race

  10-09-2015 23:10
  
  The Irish Champion Stakes has been brought forward by 65 minutes on Saturday in an attempt to counter the anticipated effects of the bad weather due to arrive at Leopardstown some time this evening. The change means that Frankie Dettori will not now ride the joint-favourite Bondi Beach in the St Leger at Doncaster. William Buick will deputise.
  
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• RWC 2015: Finally, good news on injury front for Wales as trio cleared to play against Uruguay

  10-09-2015 23:00
  
  The cloud hanging over the Welsh camp since the weekend has been temporarily lifted with the news that Alun Wyn Jones, Samson Lee and Liam Williams have all been cleared for their opening World Cup game against Uruguay.
  
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• Legend Boris Becker slams 'disrespect' of Roger Federer's sneak attack

  10-09-2015 22:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roger Federer attempts to reach another Grand Slam final with Boris Becker describing his new chip-and charge return tactic as ‘almost disrespectful’ to opponents.
  
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• Rain forces both women's semi-finals at US Open to be postponed until Friday

  10-09-2015 22:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Serena Williams' bid to reach the US Open final was put on hold as the women's semi-finals were rescheduled due to rain. both matches will now be played on Friday.
  
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• Manchester City Women 2-0 Liverpool Women: Isobel Christiansen and Natasha Harding both net to keep title dreams alive

  10-09-2015 22:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Isobel Christiansen and Natasha Harding both scored as Manchester City Women closed the gap on league leaders Chelsea to two points. City knew three points against the Reds were a must on Thursday.
  
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• Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand gives fans glimpse of upcoming interview with former on-field rival Yaya Toure

  10-09-2015 22:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has had his fair share of on-field battles with Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure over the years.Including in 2012 when City won at Old Trafford.
  
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• Adil Rashid brings local Headingley knowledge to England's hopes of taking ODI series against Australia to a decider 

  10-09-2015 22:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Adil Rashid makes his first international appearance on his home ground on Friday knowing he has become an important attacking weapon in England’s new approach to limited-overs cricket.
  
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• FIFA 16 ratings: Five Premier League goalkeepers in top 20 including David De Gea and Petr Cech - but who comes out on top?

  10-09-2015 22:02
  The top 20 goalkeepers on FIFA 16 have been revealed as EA Sports continues to leak out information ahead of the games highly-anticipated launch on 22 September.
  
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• Edvald Boasson Hagen grabs lead in Tour of Britain as Team Sky's Wout Poels wins stage five

  10-09-2015 21:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Team Sky's Wout Poels has won stage five of the Tour of Britain but former champion Edvald Boasson Hagen took the overall lead after the race's only summit finish.
  
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• Scottish football TV deal gets three year extension on 'improved terms' until 2020

  10-09-2015 20:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The SPFL has announced that Sky Sports and BT Sport will continue to broadcast live Ladbrokes Premiership matches until the summer of 2020 - on 'improved terms'.
  
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• NFL Kickoff 2015: New England Patriots will probably shred the Pittsburgh Steelers secondary

  10-09-2015 20:42
  
  The Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to Foxborough, Boston to face the defending Super Bowl Champions the New England Patriots on Thursday night. The 2015 NFL Kickoff will host a number of story lines, highlighting on and off-the-field issues for both teams.
  
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• Everton boss Roberto Martinez admits to singing John Stones chant in the shower

  10-09-2015 20:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roberto Martinez has jokingly admitted to singing the new John Stones song in the shower. Evertonians have created a new terrace chant to the tune of the Beatles' hit 'Money Can't Buy Me Love'.
  
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• Nicolas Roche clinches stage 18 victory at Vuelta a Espana for Team Sky 

  10-09-2015 20:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Team Sky's Nicolas Roche claimed victory on the 18th stage of the Vuelta a Espana as Tom Dumoulin kept hold of the leader's red jersey for Team Giant-Alpecin.
  
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• Sunderland forward Duncan Watmore scores first-class honours degree in economics and business management

  10-09-2015 20:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Duncan Watmore has become only the second Premier League player to receive a first-class honours degree at university.
  
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• Watford have not made special plans for Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis, says Hornets manager Quique Sanchez Flores 

  10-09-2015 20:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Quique Sanchez Flores insists Watford have not made any special plans to stop goal-machine Bafetimbi Gomis when Swansea travel to Vicarage Road.
  
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• Godolphin jockey William Buick is surprise choice to ride rival Coolmore owned Bondi Beach in St Leger at Doncaster

  10-09-2015 20:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Godolphin-retained William Buick is the surprise jockey booking for Aidan O’ Brien-trained Ladbrokes St Leger 2-1 favourite Bondi Beach at Doncaster on Saturday.
  
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• Floyd Mayweather vs Andre Berto: Unbeaten American reveals why he snubbed Amir Khan and Kell Brook for his final fight

  10-09-2015 20:16
  Floyd Mayweather has explained his reasons for snubbing British welterweights Amir Khan and Kell Brook in what he has insisted will be his last ever fight in the ring.
  
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• Australia could rest Mitchell Starc for fourth ODI at Headingley after hectic workload

  10-09-2015 20:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Australia are contemplating taking Mitchell Starc out of the firing line as their gruelling tour of England continues to take a physical toll.
  
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• Samson Lee and Liam Williams to start for Wales in World Cup opener against Uruguay

  10-09-2015 20:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wales are planning to start Samson Lee and Liam Williams in their World Cup opener against Uruguay. The pair missed all the Pool A warm-up Tests through injury and their return will ease the pressure.
  
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• Manchester United performance analyst Max Reckers is one of the main reasons behind player unhappiness

  10-09-2015 19:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A large part of the frustration boiling up among the players at Manchester United is down to performance analyst Max Reckers, A man who Louis van Gaal calls his son.
  
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• James Blake: Tennis star receives apology from New York police after being slammed to ground by white cops

  10-09-2015 19:30
  
  The police and civilian leadership of New York City sought on Thursday to apologise to a black former tennis star who was slammed to the floor by five white officers who mistook him as a suspect.
  
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• Bayern Munich teenage signing  Kingsley Coman tipped to 'explode' in Bundesliga by German legend Matthias Sammer

  10-09-2015 19:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bayern Munich's latest signing, 19-year-old France youth international Kingsley Coman, is brimming with confidence since his move from Juventus last month and can't wait to start.
  
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• England stars line up for team photo ahead of Rugby World Cup 2015 bid

  10-09-2015 19:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England rugby stars lined up for an official team photo at the squad's Pennyhill Park training ground ahead of their bid to bring back the Rugby World Cup title they memorably won in 2003.
  
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• David de Gea close to shock new Manchester United contract

  10-09-2015 18:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United are close to agreeing a new contract with goalkeeper David de Gea in a dramatic turnaround. The Spain international's agent Jorge Mendes arrived at Carrington.
  
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• Rugby World Cup 2003 stars give verdict on England line-up as Jonny Wilkinson backs George Ford to get the chariot rolling

  10-09-2015 18:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As Stuart Lancaster prepares to name his side for next Friday's clash with Fiji, Sportsmail asked four of England’s 2003 champions for their verdict on the players in their positions...
  
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• David De Gea could yet sign new Manchester United deal after agent Jorge Mendes seen at Carrington training ground to hold talks

  10-09-2015 18:25
  Less than a fortnight after his move to Real Madrid collapsed, David De Gea could yet sign a new contract with Manchester United after his agent arrived at their Carrington training base to open talks with the club.
  
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• Derk Adams happy to ‘upset people’ after growing up with Fergie’s Aberdeen

  10-09-2015 18:24
  
  When Derek Adams, the manager of Plymouth Argyle, declares he is not afraid to “put noses out of joint”, it will come as no surprise to anybody who knows his history north of the border.
  
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• Samir Nasri posts throwback snap with France manager Didier Deschamps... despite falling out with him!  

  10-09-2015 18:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  He quit international football after a number of fall-outs with France manager Didier Deschamps but it appears Samir Nasri can still see the funny side. 
  
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• England vs Australia preview: Tide turns for Adil Rashid as spin is back in fashion

  10-09-2015 18:12
  
  Much to the amazement and probable annoyance of the long-form purists, one of the side effects of the game’s shortest format has been the renaissance of the spinner. In this season’s Twenty20 Blast, seven of the 20 leading wicket-takers were slow bowlers.
  
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• Scott Brash: This is about history not money

  10-09-2015 18:10
  
  Scott Brash had a choice, the kind that leaves you no room for manoeuvre. He is the world’s finest show jumper, his horse, Hello Sanctos, may be the best the sport has ever seen.
  
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• Sky Sports travel 5,000 miles in 12 hours as British broadcasters showcase revamped coverage of NFL ahead of new season

  10-09-2015 18:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With the new NFL season set to kick off on Friday (12:00 BST), Sky Sports made good on their summer vow to up their coverage across the pond, as presenters traveled to each of the 32 teams.
  
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