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• All Blacks overwhelm Namibia, no panic for England

  24-09-2015 23:54
  By Ed Osmond CARDIFF (Reuters) - World champions New Zealand crushed Namibia 58-14 on Thursday after England and Wales confirmed the teams for their eagerly-anticipated seismic Rugby World Cup showdown. The All Blacks ran in nine tries, including two each for wingers Nehe Milner-Skudder and Julian Savea, to outclass the lowest-ranked team in the tournament and remain in firm control of Pool C. It was not a perfect performance by New Zealand but they will be happy enough with another victory afte
  
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• Georgia are going places at the Rugby World Cup, powered by the wealth of their country’s richest man Bidzina Ivanishvili

  24-09-2015 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JONATHAN MCEVOY: One of the stars of this World Cup is a thin, shy billionaire with an astonishing collection of Picassos, flamingos and zebras.
  
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• Steve McClaren can't beat the language barrier as Newcastle United's cosmopolitan squad struggles to band together

  24-09-2015 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NEIL ASHTON: Newcastle supporters want to fall in love with their players after another summer of dressing-room upheaval. The signs are that it is not about to happen any time soon.
  
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• West Brom keeper Ben Foster suffers injury setback to put Euro 2016 hopes in doubt

  24-09-2015 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ben Foster has suffered a set-back in his recovery from a serious knee injury, potentially jeopardising his hopes of winning a place in Roy Hodgson’s England squad for Euro 2016.
  
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• Tottenham face costly rebuilding job after Arsenal crowd trouble at White Hart Lane

  24-09-2015 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham were urgently repairing White Hart Lane on Thursday following the crowd trouble that marred Wednesday's north London derby after Arsenal supporters' ugly rampage.
  
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• Ryan Moore chasing top autumn prizes after surprise comeback showing at Newmarket

  24-09-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ryan Moore is ready for a shot at major autumn prizes both domestically and internationally after finishing third on Peterhof on his surprise comeback at Newmarket.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Friday, September 25

  24-09-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his guides to Friday's races at Newmarket, Haydock and Worcester.
  
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• St Helens 16-32 Warrington: Wolves end season on a high and resign Saints to fourth place ahead of Super League play-offs

  24-09-2015 23:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  St Helens will face a tough road if they are to retain their Super League grand final crown after Warrington outplayed them to resign the Saints to a highest possible finish of fourth.
  
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• Brazil striker Firmino to miss World Cup qualifiers

  24-09-2015 23:26
  Brazil striker Roberto Firmino has withdrawn from the squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers and been replaced by 35-year old former AC Milan forward Ricardo Oliveira, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Thursday. Firmino was substituted after landing awkwardly in Liverpool's 3-2 League Cup penalty shootout win over fourth-tier Carlisle United at Anfield on Wednesday. "Ricardo Oliveira, the top goalscorer in the Brazilian league with 17 goals, was called up by Brazil coach Du
  
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• All Blacks 58-14 Namibia: New Zealand cruise to commanding victory in Pool C despite the minnows scoring a second half try

  24-09-2015 23:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON AT THE OLYMPIC STADIUM: New Zealand defeated Namibia 58-14 in the Pool C encounter of the Rugby World Cup at the Olympic Stadium.
  
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• Milner Skudder puts Argentina behind him to dazzle in All Blacks win

  24-09-2015 23:11
  
  Milner Skudder put his Argentina nightmare behind him in some style.
  
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• Huddersfield 1-1 Nottingham Forest: Emyr Huws cancels out Ryan Mendes' opener

  24-09-2015 23:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JOE BERNSTEIN AT THE JOHN SMITH'S STADIUM: Nottingham Forest were prevented from climbing into the top five of the Championship by a spectacular late equaliser from Emyr Huws.
  
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• Police launch investigation after some Arsenal fans cause trouble at White Hart Lane

  24-09-2015 23:05
  
  The Gunners beat Spurs 2-1 in the Capital One Cup third round game.
  
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• Red Sox name Mike Hazen general manager

  24-09-2015 23:01
  
  BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox hired Mike Hazen as general manager on Thursday, bringing him in to rebuild a team that went from World Series champion to the AL East cellar — with a second straight last-place finish well on its way.
  
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• Manchester United target Thomas Muller is our Lionel Messi or Wayne Rooney... he is not for sale, says Bayern Munich CEO

  24-09-2015 22:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has repeated his stance that Bayern Munich will not sell Thomas Muller, regardless of any transfer fee offered from interested clubs such as Manchester United.
  
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• Haas F1 team preparing first driver announcement

  24-09-2015 22:57
  
  By Alan Baldwin SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) - The new U.S.-owned Haas Formula One team, due to debut in 2016, are preparing to reveal their first driver next week with Frenchman Romain Grosjean heavily fancied to switch from troubled Lotus. Haas, who will use Ferrari engines, scheduled a news conference for a driver announcement next Tuesday Sept. 29 at their Kannapolis, North Carolina, headquarters. Grosjean and Mexican Esteban Gutierrez, who drove for Swiss-based Sauber in 2013 and 2014 and is now
  
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• Incognito to play 1st game at Miami since bullying scandal

  24-09-2015 22:47
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Much like the myriad tattoos on his muscular frame, Richie Incognito believes his reputation for being the NFL's most notorious bully of his generation might be permanent.
  
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• All Blacks vs Namibia LIVE score RWC 2015: New Zealand dominate but minnows hit back with Johan Deysel try

  24-09-2015 22:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Reigning World Champions New Zealand continue their attempt to become the first side to defend the title when they face Namibia on Thursday night. Join JONNY SINGER for all the action.
  
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• Newcastle's latest defeat has left fans raging... Steve McClaren must pick up points fast or he can kiss his job goodbye

  24-09-2015 22:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NEWCASTLE FAN VIEW: This was the season that everything was meant to change, that everything was meant to get better. This was the season that Newcastle were meant to challenge for a cup.
  
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• Southampton manager Ronald Koeman says Saints and Swansea are examples in how to run 'football business' 

  24-09-2015 22:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ronald Koeman believes Southampton and Swansea are examples of how to conduct 'football business' on and off the pitch.
  
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• Conor Murray is ready to play a crucial role for Ireland at scrum-half in the World Cup as he vies with Eoin Reddan for starting role while the side enjoy a day at Alton Towers

  24-09-2015 22:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Conor Murray has prepared himself to play a role in all of Ireland's World Cup matches, with just two specialist scrum-halves in Joe Schmidt's squad.
  
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• Fiji’s key man Nemani Nadolo has been cited after yesterday’s game against Australia

  24-09-2015 22:37
  
  A Fijian is cited for a spear tackle yet again.
  
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• Oosthuizen withdraws from East Lake with injury

  24-09-2015 22:33
  By Larry Fine ATLANTA (Reuters) - Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa withdrew from the elite Tour Championship after 13 holes of Thursday's first round because of a hamstring injury, and was concerned about his readiness for the upcoming Presidents Cup. Oosthuizen, the 2010 British Open champion, was five over par when he was carted off at East Lake Golf Club. The 32-year-old South African, who also had his wrist drained on Wednesday to treat a cyst, said he had been bothered by the hamstring earl
  
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• Analysis: Ireland will have to be wary of Romania’s illegal scrum antics

  24-09-2015 22:33
  
  Loosehead Mihai Lazar is Romania’s biggest weapon.
  
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• Monaco fight back for last-gasp 3-2 win at Montpellier

  24-09-2015 22:26
  
  Monaco recovered from two goals down to steal a 3-2 win at lowly Montpellier with a penalty by Brazilian Fabinho five minutes into added time in a thrilling Ligue 1 clash on Thursday. The hosts looked to be heading for a first league win of the season as they took 2-0 lead into the break but Monaco fought back and Fabinho scored from the spot with seconds remaining after goalkeeper Jonathan Ligali brought down Fabio Coentrao. The victory took Leonardo Jardim's Monaco up to 10th on 11 points from
  
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• Manchester United wanted me, says Brazilian striker Pato

  24-09-2015 22:25
  Manchester United made a late attempt to sign Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato just before the January transfer window shut, according to the Sao Paulo player. "Two hours before (the window closed) I had a very good offer from Manchester United," Pato told Sportv on Thursday withouut giving any other details of the proposed deal. The 25-year-old is on loan at Sao Paulo until the end of the year from rivals Corinthians who want to sell him.
  
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• Manchester City women try out Fifa 16 and take control of themselves in 'surreal' gaming experience

  24-09-2015 22:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  For the first time in the history of EA Sports award winning Fifa title gamers can play with women's teams on the football game. The Manchester City women's players tried it out on Thursday.
  
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• Glasgow Warriors forwards coach Dan McFarland puts his NFL knowledge to the test

  24-09-2015 22:17
  
  After going 6-0 last year, the former Connacht coach is back for another shot at Pick Six.
  
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• A wonderful life: Berra family reminisces at Yogi's museum

  24-09-2015 22:12
  
  LITTLE FALLS, N.J. (AP) — Dale Berra remembered when he was playing for the New York Yankees and his father was fired as manager of the team. It was 1985 and such things happened a lot in those days.
  
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• Scotland will not burn out like Japan at RWC 2015, says Josh Strauss

  24-09-2015 22:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Japan faded to a heavy 45-10 defeat against Scotland on Wednesday, four days after their historic victory over South Africa. But Scotland's Josh Strauss believes his side can handle to schedule.
  
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• Thibaut Courtois shares rehabilitation picture following knee surgery

  24-09-2015 22:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea goalkeeperThibaut Courtois has shared an update of his recovery following surgery on a knee injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for the next 10 weeks.
  
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• Schmidt set to hand Healy his RWC starting chance against Romania

  24-09-2015 21:57
  
  The 27-year-old loosehead hasn’t started for Joe Schmidt’s side since March.
  
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• Sam Burgess builds tension ahead of England's Rugby World Cup 2015 showdown with Wales

  24-09-2015 21:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England's Rugby League convert Sam Burgess has ramped up the pressure ahead of his first Rugby World Cup start, but claiming not to know the name of his opposite number.
  
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• Chelsea devise emergency measures as Jose Mourinho fears Asmir Begovic injury could derail their season

  24-09-2015 21:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea are making contingency plans as Jose Mourinho fears an injury to Asmir Begovic could ruin their season. The Blues currently have just one senior goalkeeper after Thibaut Courtois' injury.
  
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• Assistant coach accused of instructing referee hit resigns

  24-09-2015 21:40
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) — An assistant Texas high school football coach accused of ordering players to hit a referee who allegedly hurled racial slurs during a game has resigned, and the head coach may also face discipline, administrators said Thursday.
  
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• The Latest: Head coach may be disciplined for referee hit

  24-09-2015 21:22
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) — The latest developments on two Texas high school football players who deliberately hit a referee during a game: (all times local)
  
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• Romanian Ursache, Fiji's Nadolo cited for foul play

  24-09-2015 21:13
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Romania lock Valentin Ursache and Fiji winger Nemani Nadolo have been cited for foul play at the Rugby World Cup, tournament organisers said on Thursday. Ursache was charged for an incident during his team's 38-11 loss to France on Wednesday and his hearing will take place on Friday. Nadolo was called to a hearing after alleged foul play during his side's 28-13 defeat by Australia in Cardiff on Wednesday. His case will be heard on Monday. (Reporting by Ed Osmond; editing by Ju
  
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• England seeking ultimate revenge for Cardiff humiliation

  24-09-2015 21:04
  By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) - England’s 2013 Six Nations humiliation in Cardiff had a huge impact on coach Stuart Lancaster and he plans to wring every last drop from the painful lessons learned that night for Saturday’s World Cup return bout at Twickenham. Two years ago England travelled over the Severn Bridge with their eyes on a grand slam but on an unforgettable night they were crushed 30-3 after failing utterly to deal with the intensity and atmosphere of the Millennium S
  
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• Blatter says failure to back reforms would be betrayal

  24-09-2015 20:49
  By Brian Homewood ZURICH (Reuters) - Outgoing FIFA president Sepp Blatter told his scandal-plagued federation's 209 member associations on Thursday that failure to support reform would amount to a betrayal of millions of soccer fans. Blatter's comments came as FIFA's executive committee began a two-day meeting where it was due to discuss a request to provide greater transparency around investigations into allegations of corruption. The committee also will be given an update on the second of two
  
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• In pics: Ireland had A LOT of fun on their down-day today

  24-09-2015 20:39
  
  The first documented photograph of Paul O’Connell looking scared.
  
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• Thomas Muller is Bayern Munich's Lionel Messi or Wayne Rooney and is not for sale, says Karl-Heinz Rummenigge

  24-09-2015 20:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has repeated his stance that Bayern Munich will not sell Thomas Muller, regardless of any transfer fee offered from interested clubs such as Manchester United.
  
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• Under-fire Valencia coach expects fans to back team

  24-09-2015 20:22
  Valencia coach Nuno, under pressure after a poor start to the season, believes the club's disgruntled fans will get behind the players in Friday's La Liga game at home to Granada despite Tuesday's defeat at Espanyol. Last year's takeover by Singapore billionaire Peter Lim raised hopes Valencia would put years of underachievement and financial problems behind them and they qualified for this season's Champions League after finishing fourth last term. The reverse at Espanyol left Valencia with jus
  
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• Hinchcliffe to get back in a car next week at Road America

  24-09-2015 20:13
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — James Hinchcliffe will be back in an Indy car for the first time since his near-fatal accident in May when he tests next week at Road America in Wisconsin.
  
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• Van Gaal concerned by injury-hit Manchester United defence

  24-09-2015 20:12
  
  Marcos Rojo, Paddy McNair and Luke Shaw are all currently sidelined and the Dutchman admits he will have to reshuffle his backline against Sunderland this weekend
  
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• Activision expanding 'Call of Duty' e-sports competition - Yahoo News UK

  24-09-2015 20:04
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  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Activision is widening the scope of e-sports competition for "Call of Duty" players. The publisher of the hugely popular military shooter franchise is expanding its e-sports program next year from an annual tournament to year-round ...en meer »
  

• Wales tackle-bag Amos earns his promotion

  24-09-2015 19:49
  Wales practised for shackling the fleet-footed England backs by trying to tackle their reserve winger Hallam Amos but he made the task so difficult that he has been named in the team for the Rugby World Cup Pool A showdown. Amos, 21 on Thursday, was preferred to the experienced Alex Cuthbert and will win his fifth cap at Twickenham on Saturday. "We feel he can play on the wing or at fullback where he gives us a left-foot option," Wales coach Warren Gatland said.
  
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• Is it possible to run your first marathon with a month’s preparation? I’m going to find out

  24-09-2015 19:47
  
  The SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon takes place on 26 October – time to start training.
  
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• Australia in seventh heaven with Pocock and Hooper

  24-09-2015 19:47
  By Ed Osmond CARDIFF (Reuters) - Playing two specialist open-side flankers in David Pocock and Michael Hooper in the Australian team is a huge advantage, fellow back-rower Scott Fardy said on Thursday. Pocock, who wore the number eight shirt, scored two tries from rolling mauls and Hooper put in his usual workaholic performance to help the Wallabies beat Fiji 28-13 in their opening Rugby World Cup match Pool A on Wednesday. "They are both top-line players who have played a lot of test footy," bl
  
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• Blame me for Scotland performance, says Japan coach Jones

  24-09-2015 19:44
  Japan coach Eddie Jones accepted full responsibility for his team's disappointing performance in their 45-10 defeat by Scotland in Rugby World Cup Pool B on Wednesday. The Japanese pulled off an incredible 34-32 victory over South Africa in their opening game but four days later they looked jaded and disorganised against the Scots. "Everyone’s disappointed about the result but part of the World Cup is having the ability is to move on to the next game," he said.
  
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• In Burger they trust as Namibia face All Black grilling

  24-09-2015 19:43
  By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - It would be a brave man who tells Namibia captain Jacques Burger his side do not deserve to share London's Olympic Stadium with the mighty All Blacks in their first appearance at the 2015 Rugby World Cup on Thursday. Some even mention the spectre of the 142-0 thrashing Namibia suffered in Australia in 2003 but if 32-year-old flanker Burger's fearless attitude has infected his team mates, a repeat should be avoided. One hefty fan of the Welwitschias strolling w
  
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