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• England are too young for this Rugby World Cup, claims Gavin Henson... it could end up scarring them if they go out early 

  21-09-2015 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It is 10 years since Gavin Henson hogged the front and back pages of national newspapers, but the perfectly groomed Welshman still shows traits of the A-list celebrity.
  
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• Wales and Uruguay shared a beer after Rugby World Cup clash while both sets of players watched All Blacks beat Argentina 

  21-09-2015 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NIK SIMON'S WORLD CUP DIARY: Warren Gatland invited the minnows to raise a glass with Sam Warburton and Co, with the sides watching Argentina vs New Zealand together.
  
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• Japan can still shock Scotland as Eddie Jones sets his sights on Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after South Africa win 

  21-09-2015 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Japan coach Eddie Jones yesterday warned Scotland that his side have not peaked yet and is confident they can take another high-profile scalp in Wednesday's Pool B clash at Kingsholm.
  
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• Barcelona trying to overturn transfer ban by exploiting loophole to register Arda Turan  

  21-09-2015 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arda Turan could make a shock early debut for Barcelona after injury to midfielder Rafinha opened up a potential loophole in the club’s FIFA-imposed ban on registering players.
  
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• Rio rattled by gang crime across beaches, neighbourhoods

  21-09-2015 23:42
  
  By Paulo Prada RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Residents and public officials in Rio de Janeiro scrambled on Monday to come to terms with a weekend of mass robberies along the city's popular beachfront and upscale neighbourhoods nearby. The assaults, carried out by swarms of young bandits combing beaches and crowded sidewalks, pilfering whatever they could, come less than a year before Rio hosts the 2016 Olympics. In neighbourhoods like Copacabana, a beach district where sun-seekers from across the e
  
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• Sergio Aguero, Harry Kane, Diego Costa, Alexis Sanchez, Eden Hazard and Wayne Rooney are supposed to be Premier League A-listers... then why are they all misfiring?

  21-09-2015 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW: Six players who shared 109 goals in the Premier League last season are all misfiring, with three goals between them after six matches. Here is why they've gone off the boil.
  
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• Jason Day is on top of the world after winning BMW Championship....now onto the£7m jackpot in Georgia 

  21-09-2015 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON WORLD OF GOLF: It says everything about the high standards set on the PGA Tour this season that a 21-year-old who won two Majors still isn’t a certainty to be Player of the Year.
  
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• Diego Costa awaits suspension fate after Chelsea striker is charged with violent conduct for contact on Laurent Koscielny

  21-09-2015 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NEIL ASHTON: Diego Costa giggled with the triumphant supporters who surrounded his car as he crawled through traffic on Saturday afternoon, but his actions were no laughing matter on Monday night.
  
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• Carlisle boast England's top marksman... Jabo Ibhere is 'The Islington Assassin'

  21-09-2015 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE: Jabo Ibehre talks just as passionately about script-writing as he does goalscoring. The wannabe wordsmith could do worse than penning his own story.
  
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• Midlands braced for blood and thunder! Aston Villa and Birmingham poised for ferocious derby in the Capital One Cup 

  21-09-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL: Having attended Aston Villa versus Birmingham City matches since 1972, Villa fan Grant Adams is well placed to chart the rivalry and gauge its intensity.
  
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• 3 golden nutrition rules to follow when recovering from a workout

  21-09-2015 23:30
  
  Rebuild, replenish and rehydrate.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Tuesday, September 22

  21-09-2015 23:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his guides to Tuesday's races at Warwick, Beverley, Lingfield and Kempton...
  
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• World Cup organisers keen to reduce TMO delays

  21-09-2015 23:10
  
  Rugby World Cup organisers are committed to reducing delays caused by Television Match Official (TMO) decisions following a series of controversial incidents in the first eight Rugby World Cup matches. World Rugby Match Officials Selection Committee chairman John Jeffrey said the technology available was invaluable. In Friday's opening match between England and Fiji, the clock was stopped for 10 minutes and eight seconds while referee Jaco Peyper referred six incidents to the TMO.
  
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• Crolla ready to complete title dream

  21-09-2015 23:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anthony Crolla says he will ensure he is the clear winner in his rematch with WBA world lightweight champion Darleys Perez.
  
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• Meyer still unsure about Ohio State's starting quarterback

  21-09-2015 22:44
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The question that won't go away at Ohio State: Who's the starting quarterback?
  
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• AP Source: Tortorella to coach US World Cup hockey team

  21-09-2015 22:34
  
  John Tortorella is prepared to make a comeback at coaching hockey — on a temporary basis, at least.
  
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• Barcelona to be excluded from La Liga if Catalonia gains independence from Spain, warns league president Javier Tebas

  21-09-2015 22:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona would not be able to compete in La Liga if Catalonia gains independence according to the president of the Spanish League and the country's sports minister.
  
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• Cowboys' Romo likely to sit 2 months with broken collarbone

  21-09-2015 22:25
  
  IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is expected to miss about two months with a broken left collarbone, though he won't need surgery.
  
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• US dominates junior women's time trial at road worlds

  21-09-2015 22:09
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Chloe Dygert and Emma White kept the U.S. soaring at the road cycling world championships.
  
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• Tim Sherwood seeking Capital One Cup derby success to revive Aston Villa season

  21-09-2015 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Boss Tim Sherwood insists Aston Villa's derby showdown with Birmingham is the perfect game to revive their stuttering season.Villa host mi
  
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• Baylor assistant on sideline during Oklahoma game vs. Tulsa

  21-09-2015 21:47
  
  Baylor coach Art Briles calls it is embarrassing that one of his assistant coaches was on the sideline at an Oklahoma game.
  
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• GB para-dressage riders win 11 medals

  21-09-2015 21:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Great Britain's para-dressage riders are celebrating after winning 11 medals at the Para European Championships in France.
  
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• Heat Check: Who should be No. 1? It's about what you know

  21-09-2015 21:34
  
  At certain points in the college football season, we need to forget about what we thought we knew and just deal with what we know.
  
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• Shaun Edwards insists injuries in Wales squad not as bad as feared

  21-09-2015 21:30
  
  • The coach Warren Gatland has arranged cover in prop department
  • Dan Lydiate says Wales will be galvanised for England matchWales have maintained injury fears gripping the squad will not damage their chances against England at Twickenham, claiming they will be galvanised by their underdog status.Even as Warren Gatland was deciding on standby players to dash to London if required, his assistant Shaun Edwards said injuries sustained during the Uruguay match, compounding the withdrawal
  
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• Trainer James Fanshawe hopeful of favourable conditions for Ribbons

  21-09-2015 21:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ground conditions are likely to be crucial for Ribbons as trainer James Fanshawe plots an end-of-season target following victory in the Blandford Stakes on Irish Champions Weekend.
  
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• Jonny May enjoying home comforts between England World Cup commitments

  21-09-2015 21:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jonny May admits to alleviating the pressure of participating in England's home World Cup by repairing his dishwasher and watching The X Factor.
  
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• Mark Cavendish out for the year after star British sprinter undergoes shoulder surgery

  21-09-2015 21:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mark Cavendish opted to go under the knife after the effects of the crash that ended his involvement in the Aviva Tour of Britain continued to trouble him and won't ride again this season.
  
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• Japan’s World Cup heroes: five players who helped stun South Africa

  21-09-2015 21:09
  
  Having brought down the Springboks, all eyes will be on Japan’s Pool B match against Scotland on Wednesday to see if they can follow up their historic winBlindside flanker Age 26 Caps 44 Continue reading...
  
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• Burkina Faso coup leader to 'hand over power'

  21-09-2015 21:08
  
  General Diendere's statement comes just as army threatened to forcibly disarm presidential guard members led by him.
  
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• Croatia hire Josip Simunic as assistant coach despite pro-Nazi chant

  21-09-2015 21:07
  
  Former defender missed 2014 World Cup over incidentDavor Suker says ‘we rely on Croatian brains’
  Croatia have hired former defender Josip Simunic, who was banned for 10 games for leading fans in a pro-Nazi chant, to assist new national team coach Ante Cacic.Simunic missed the 2014 World Cup over the incident in the qualifying playoff against Iceland in 2013. The suspension came after Simunic shouted to supporters: “For the homeland!” The fans responded: “Ready!&rdqu
  
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• South Africa are 'nothing more than a bunch of losers' after Japan defeat, blasts furious sports minister 

  21-09-2015 21:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The result shocked supporters around the world, most notably back in South Africa, where Fikile Mbalula, the Minister for Sport, responded angrily, branding his side 'a bunch of losers'.
  
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• Win over Springboks a massive boost for rugby union in Japan, says Haskell

  21-09-2015 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  James Haskell believes Japan's stunning upset of South Africa on Saturday will lift the sport in a nation that is to host the 2010 World Cup.
  
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• Derby remain winless at home after goalless draw with Burnley

  21-09-2015 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Paul Clement's wait for a first home win as Derby head coach goes on after his side were held to a goalless draw by Burnley.Clement enjoye
  
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• Derby 0-0 Burnley: Match Report

  21-09-2015 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Derby remain winless at home after goalless draw with BurnleyPaul Clement's wait for a first home win as Derby head coach goes on after hi
  
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• West Ham have learned from Leicester defeat, says star Dimitri Payet as they seek revenge in Capital One Cup clash

  21-09-2015 21:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dimitri Payet believes West Ham have learned the lessons of their defeat by Leicester last month as they prepare to meet the Foxes again in the Capital One Cup.
  
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• France bank on Fofana for flair against Romania

  21-09-2015 20:55
  
  By Rex Gowar LONDON (Reuters) - France’s second match at the Rugby World Cup is a chance for players to impress coach Philippe Saint-Andre when they take on Romania in Pool D at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday. With only four days rest after a 32-10 victory over Italy at Twickenham, Saint-Andre has made 13 changes to his team, possibly a risk but something he was planning all along. Centre Wesley Fofana returns from injury and it is an opportunity for Fiji-born wing Noa Nakaitaci to prove
  
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• Miami Dolphins deny Ndamukong Suh went rogue in Jaguars loss

  21-09-2015 20:49
  
  Miami suffered defeat to Jacksonville on SundaySuh has failed to impress since high-profile arrival in Florida
  The Dolphins lost to Jacksonville on Sunday, and their much touted defense failed to show up for the second week in a row. Why? Maybe because Ndamukong Suh ignored his defensive coordinator and went rogue. Only nine teams have allowed more total yards than the Dolphins, and their run defense has been bad: Miami is 27th in rush yards allowed through two weeks. According to Adam Beasley o
  
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• Zafar Ansari’s fate for England’s tour against Pakistan down to hand specialist

  21-09-2015 20:48
  
  • Uncapped player dislocated left thumb after being called up for Tests in UAE
  • Seven of squad to prepare in last round of county championship gamesZafar Ansari will have a further appointment with a hand specialist on Wednesday before a decision is made over his place in England’s touring party for next month’s Test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.The uncapped spin-bowling all-rounder sustained an open dislocation of his left thumb when playing for Sur
  
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• Danielle Carter in dreamland after scoring hat-trick on England debut

  21-09-2015 20:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  England debutant Danielle Carter was lost for words after she capped a dream debut with a hat-trick as the Lionesses saw off Estonia 8-0 in their
  
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• New Zealand prepare for second Rugby World Cup game against Namibia by hitting the gym

  21-09-2015 20:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After being run close by Argentina in their opening group game at the Rugby World Cup, the New Zealand players have returned to the gym ahead of their clash with Namibia on Thursday.
  
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• Prince William greets Wales squad during official Rugby World Cup 2015 welcome ceremony as Warren Gatland's side sing traditional hymn

  21-09-2015 20:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wales were given a royal greeting at their official Rugby World Cup welcome ceremony in London ahead of their crunch match against England.
  
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• Estonia Women 0-8 England Women: Debut hat-trick from Danielle Carter seals easy win for the Lionesses in Euro 2017 qualifying 

  21-09-2015 20:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Danielle Carter capped a dream debut with a hat-trick as England opened their Euro 2017 qualifying campaign with an emphatic 8-0 victory over Estonia at A. Le Coq Arena on Monday.
  
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• A very English response to the All Blacks’ haka | Letters

  21-09-2015 20:30
  
  I am confused by Mark Lawson’s assertion (Inventor of ‘bonkbuster’ whose familiarity with high life helped her sell 500m books, 21 September) that Jacqueline Susann, author of 1966’s Valley of the Dolls, precursor of Jackie Collins’ bonkbuster bestsellers about Hollywood, “died young without writing another book”. Susann’s follow-up hits, The Love Machine (1969) and Once Is Not Enough (1973) – featuring the deathless line, “you’ve
  
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• Danielle Carter hat-trick guides England to opening Euro 2017 qualifying win

  21-09-2015 20:29
  
  • Estonia 0-8 England• Mark Sampson’s side cruise to victory in EstoniaEleven weeks after beating Germany to win bronze at the Women’s World Cup finals, England kicked off their Euro 2017 qualifying campaign with a totally expected thrashing of opponents who sit 72 places below Mark Sampson’s team at 77th in the world rankings.When Roy Hodgson’s England visited the same Tallinn ground for a European Championship qualifier last October they won only 1-0 against E
  
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• Winning matters more than style, says Ireland's Kearney

  21-09-2015 20:28
  
  Ireland are not concerned by critics who say they do not score enough tries after starting their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 50-7 win over Canada, fullback Rob Kearney said on Monday. The Six Nations champions have usually adopted a pragmatic approach under coach Joe Schmidt based on a powerful forward pack and the kicking skills of halfbacks Conor Murray and Jonny Sexton. "One of the criticisms of us in the Six Nations was that we weren’t scoring enough tries," Kearney told reporters.
  
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• Wladimir Klitschko contemplates visiting London to watch enemies Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte go head-to-head at the 02

  21-09-2015 20:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When arch-rivals Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte clash at the sold-out 02 Arena, they could be watched by heavyweight kingpin Wladimir Klitschko - who admits he's excited to see the bout.
  
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• Wales and France have made some inexperienced call-ups after their injury problems

  21-09-2015 20:19
  
  Tyler Morgan and Remy Grosso have just one cap between them.
  
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• Great Britain and Belgium named top seeds for Davis Cup 2016 after reaching final

  21-09-2015 20:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  This year's finalists Great Britain and Belgium have been named as the top two seeds in the draw for the World Group at the 2016 Davis Cup, which will be held in Santiago, Chile on September 23.
  
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• Brewers tab Astros assistant David Stearns general manager

  21-09-2015 20:13
  
  MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Brewers' youth movement is carrying over to the front office.
  
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• Wales not dispirited by injury woes, says Lydiate

  21-09-2015 20:04
  
  Wales are refusing to be downhearted by the injury problems that are threatening to undermine their Rugby World Cup campaign, flanker Dan Lydiate said on Monday. Having lost fullback Leigh Halfpenny and scrumhalf Rhys Webb before the tournament, six Wales players suffered injuries in their opening win over Uruguay ahead of the Pool A showdown against hosts England on Saturday. "We've had more injuries than we'd like but it is just the way it goes sometimes," Lydiate told reporters.
  
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