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• Sociedad's search for home win goes on after Bilbao stalemate

  27-09-2015 23:59
  Former Manchester United boss Moyes arrived 10 months ago with the aim of building a side capable of challenging for European places but Sunday's stalemate was yet another example of the task ahead. Bilbao were able to control the game for long spells with greater possession and caused Sociedad numerous problems. Former Atletico forward Raul Garcia battled hard for Bilbao while Aritz Aduriz troubled the Sociedad defence before his shot was charged down by Asier Illarramendi before halftime.
  
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• Freeman assists Ryan, Jones as Falcons top Cowboys 39-28

  27-09-2015 23:56
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Julio Jones glided over the goal line on a diving touchdown. That quieted a Dallas crowd riled up by early hopes that the Cowboys might find a way to survive without Tony Romo and Dez Bryant.
  
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• Big Papi reflects on strong year despite Boston's woes

  27-09-2015 23:54
  
  BOSTON (AP) — David Ortiz heard the chatter early in the year, questioning what he had left, and responded with another strong season.
  
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• Eric Dier is now an England prospect after superb Tottenham displays, while Alexis Sanchez could send Arsenal on a good run

  27-09-2015 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail columnist JAMIE REDKNAPP reflects on this weekend's Premier League action, with particular focus on Alexis Sanchez's return to form, and how Manchester City miss David Silva. 
  
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• England and Chris Robshaw were muddled at the crucial moment... they were stripped of their identity with late changes 

  27-09-2015 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: All was diluted in the build-up to this game when the coach, Stuart Lancaster, his staff and therefore the team abandoned what had appeared to be their method and their goal.
  
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• Louis van Gaal enjoys security of leading Manchester United to top of the table

  27-09-2015 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN: Louis van Gaal admitted that both he and a Manchester United security guard are 'proud' that the club have returned to the summit of the Premier League following victory over Sunderland.
  
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• Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso leave McLaren future up in the air after suffering 'embarrassment' at Japanese Grand Prix

  27-09-2015 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT MORLIDGE IN SUZUKA: McLaren’s disastrous season sunk to new lows as both star drivers rejected claims from team chief Ron Dennis that they were sure to stay in 2016.
  
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• Wales celebrate Rugby World Cup win over England with karaoke and 3am ice baths before Shaun Edwards heads to church... where even the priest was going nuts

  27-09-2015 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NIK SIMON: After a karaoke session on the coach back from Twickenham, a weary-eyed Shaun Edwards was welcomed with open arms by the Welsh priest at Sunday morning mass.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Monday, September 28

  27-09-2015 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his guides to the hottest selections from Friday's races at Hamilton, Bath and Newton Abbot.
  
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• The clock is ticking for Chelsea’s misfiring stars as Jose Mourinho loses his patience

  27-09-2015 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho admitted that Chelsea would not only lose their Premier League crown but also every remaining game this season if they made a habit of their showing at Newcastle on Saturday
  
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• Surprise leaders, Derby rejuvenated while Graham Westley enjoys Posh start - Five things we learned in the Football League

  27-09-2015 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There was plenty of action across the Championship, League One and Two over the weekend. Here, Sportsmail takes a look at the five most important things we've learned from the Football League.
  
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• At last life is on the up at table-topping Portsmouth who keep unbeaten run rolling

  27-09-2015 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ON THE ROAD WITH ADAM SHERGOLD: It's been a turbulent journey for Portsmouth since winning the FA Cup in 2008 but their ascent to the League Two summit is significant and symbolic.
  
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• Theo Walcott tips Arsenal to kick-start their challenge for the Premier League title after Alexis Sanchez fires hat-trick at Leicester

  27-09-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal can carry a significant title threat now Alexis Sanchez has returned to goalscoring form, according to Theo Walcott. Sanachez scored a hat-trick in the 5-2 win at the King Power Stadium.
  
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• Tony Pulis keeping tabs on Birmingham winger Demarai Gray as West Brom look to bolster attacking options in January window

  27-09-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tony Pulis is readying a January move for Birmingham City's talented young winger Demarai Gray. The West Bromwich Albion head coach was at Villa Park last Tuesday for the Capital One Cup clash.
  
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• The Latest: Cam Newton unhappy with ref's comment after hit

  27-09-2015 23:30
  
  The Latest from NFL stadiums around the country on the third Sunday of the season (all times EDT):
  
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• Southampton manager Ronald Koeman urges his side to keep improving after recording comfortable victory over Swansea

  27-09-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has urged his side to deal with the burden of last season’s success. Expectation levels are soaring at St Mary’s following a promising start.
  
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• How England lost the plot with their substitutions in devastating Rugby World Cup defeat by Pool A rivals Wales

  27-09-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Stuart Lancaster made a raft of changes during Saturday’s horror show but it seemed the more he tinkered, the worse England played.
  
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• Arsene Wenger's ongoing dispute with Jose Mourinho rumbles on as Arsenal manager refuses to bite after Portuguese's latest jibe

  27-09-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsene Wenger has laughed off Jose Mourinho’s jibes about being the only Premier League manager free from threat of the sack by insisting he is focused on his side improving.
  
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• Frank Buglioni 'still learning' after being taught harsh lesson by Fedor Chudinov

  27-09-2015 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN DOMIN AT WEMBLEY ARENA: Frank Buglioni was taught a harsh lesson by the fists of Fedor Chudinov on Saturday night., but vowed to one day graduate with world honours.
  
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• Dalton, Green lead Bengals over winless Ravens 28-24

  27-09-2015 23:04
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Andy Dalton kept the Cincinnati Bengals unbeaten and dropped the winless Baltimore Ravens to a place they've never been before.
  
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• Catalonia separatists win parliamentary elections

  27-09-2015 22:58
  
  Pro-independence supporters win vote described as the most important in Spain's recent history.
  
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• Nationals' Harper, Papelbon in dugout fight in loss to Phils

  27-09-2015 22:57
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — NL MVP front-runner Bryce Harper and Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon got into a dugout fight a day after Washington was eliminated from playoff contention, tangling in the eighth inning Sunday of a 12-5 loss to last-place Philadelphia.
  
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• Steelers top Rams 12-6; Roethlisberger injured

  27-09-2015 22:53
  
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger was carted off the field with a knee injury in the second half and Pittsburgh's defense came through to give the Steelers a 12-6 victory over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday.
  
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• Sports await 2020 Olympics verdict

  27-09-2015 22:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eight sports from baseball to wushu will find out on Monday if they are in line to be added to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
  
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• Sproles, defense help Eagles beat Jets for 1st win, 24-17

  27-09-2015 22:44
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — So much for those sluggish, winless Philadelphia Eagles.
  
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• Peter Stringer: Keith Earls is a wise head at 27, and it’s a product of his environment

  27-09-2015 22:43
  
  Our columnist Peter Stringer says Earls has benefited from being taken under Paul O’Connell’s wing.
  
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• Liverpool Ladies 0-4 Chelsea Ladies

  27-09-2015 22:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea ease past Liverpool to take a two-point lead into the final day of the Women's Super League One season.
  
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• Falcons beat Cowboys 39-28 behind Ryan-Jones combo, Freeman

  27-09-2015 22:34
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Matt Ryan and Julio Jones kept Atlanta rolling with help from fill-in running back Devonta Freeman.
  
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• Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores twice to keep up his good form but late goal costs Borussia Dortmund in draw to Darmstadt 

  27-09-2015 22:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Borussia Dortmund stumbled in their pursuit of Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga with Aytac Sulu netting a last-minute equaliser for Darmstadt at the Westfalenstadion.
  
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• VIDEO: Sagan storms to world road race title

  27-09-2015 22:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Peter Sagan wins the men's elite race at the World Road Championships in Richmond, Virginia.
  
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• Nationals teammates Harper, Papelbon get into dugout fight

  27-09-2015 22:25
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Nationals teammates Bryce Harper and Jonathan Papelbon got into a fight in the dugout during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies and were separated by others on the bench.
  
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• Scotland 39-16 USA

  27-09-2015 22:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scotland recover from a sloppy first half to overcome an abrasive USA 39-16 at Elland Road and sit atop Pool B.
  
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• We were pushed to our limits at one of Ireland’s leading gyms and survived to tell the tale

  27-09-2015 22:14
  
  Our gym series continues with a look around Raw in Dublin.
  
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• The Latest: Patriots rack up milestones in rout of Jaguars

  27-09-2015 22:12
  
  The Latest from NFL stadiums around the country on the third Sunday of the season (all times EDT):
  
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• Peterson, Vikings trample banged-up Chargers 31-14

  27-09-2015 22:09
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson plowed through San Diego's defense for 126 yards and two touchdowns on 20 rushes in three quarters on Sunday, and the Minnesota Vikings trampled Philip Rivers and the injury-depleted Chargers 31-14.
  
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• South Africa captain Jean de Villiers retires from rugby after fracturing jaw 

  27-09-2015 22:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  South Africa captain Jean de Villiers has retired from Test rugby after he was ruled out of the World Cup after sustaining a fractured jaw in Saturday's 46-6 win over Samoa.
  
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• Brady notches 400th TD pass in Patriots' 51-17 win over Jags

  27-09-2015 22:07
  
  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady became the fourth quarterback in NFL history to throw 400 touchdown passes, connecting for a pair of scores on Sunday and leading the New England Patriots to a 51-17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  
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• Sagan wins gold at World Championships

  27-09-2015 22:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Slovakia's Peter Sagan won gold in men's elite race at the Road Cycling World Championships in Richmond, Virginia.
  
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• KC's Young, Duffy hold Indians to no hits through 6 innings

  27-09-2015 22:05
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City's Chris Young and Danny Duffy have combined to hold the Cleveland Indians hitless through six innings, and the Royals lead the Indians 2-0.
  
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• Real tests yet to come, says Ireland coach Schmidt

  27-09-2015 22:00
  
  By Toby Davis LONDON (Reuters) - The World Cup starts now was the message Ireland coach Joe Schmidt had for his players after Sunday's 44-10 win over Romania sent them top of Pool D, but with sterner tests on the horizon. With bonus points safely tucked away from their opening Rugby World Cup salvo against Canada and Sunday's one-sided affair at Wembley, the task of navigating through early encounters as heavy favourites has been accomplished. Ireland's ultimate fate in the group, however, will
  
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• 'Ireland's World Cup just starting'

  27-09-2015 21:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joe Schmidt says Ireland's World Cup is only now getting underway after Sunday's bonus-point victory over Romania.
  
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• Sagan powers to world championship title

  27-09-2015 21:46
  
  By Steve Keating RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) - Slovakia's Peter Sagan emerged from the pack in the final climb up the cobbles and then powered his way to a spectacular victory at the road cycling world championships on Sunday. Long hailed as cycling's next big thing, Sagan hid in the bunch for most of the punishing 261.4km race, then lived up to his promise as he pulled away and held on for a three-second win over Australian Michael Matthews, according to unofficial results. As he crossed the f
  
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• Catalonia separatists take the lead in exit polls

  27-09-2015 21:45
  
  Pro-independence supporters likely victors in vote described as the most important in Spain's recent history.
  
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• England win Wheelchair Rugby title

  27-09-2015 21:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England have won the Wheelchair Rugby League European Championship after beating world champions France 28-24.
  
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• Top-tier trio make serene progress, eye tougher tests ahead

  27-09-2015 21:32
  By John Geddie LONDON (Reuters) - For all talk of the narrowing gulf between the top nations and Rugby World Cup stragglers, Australia, Ireland and Scotland all picked up maximum points on Sunday as they set their sights on the business end of the group stage. A second-string Wallabies side ran 11 tries past minnows Uruguay in what amounted to little more than a warm-up for their crunch encounter with hosts England on Saturday. Two tries in five minutes from winger Drew Mitchell was the highligh
  
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• Romania scrum-half Florin Surugiu proposes to his girlfriend on the Wembley pitch after Ireland match - and she says yes!

  27-09-2015 21:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Romania scrum-half Florin Surugiu got engaged to his girlfriend Alexandria on the Wembley pitch after his side were beaten 44-10 by Irelandin the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.
  
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• Rob Kearney put on ice after straining glute to score try

  27-09-2015 21:29
  
  Schmidt says Keith Earls passed his pitch-side concussion test and has no problem.
  
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• Romania scrumhalf proposes to girlfriend on Wembley pitch

  27-09-2015 21:25
  
  By Justin Palmer LONDON (Reuters) - Romania suffered a 44-10 World Cup mauling by Ireland on Sunday but for replacement scrumhalf Florin Surugiu it was one of the happiest days of his life after he proposed to his girlfriend on the Wembley pitch. Surrounded by his team mates, Surugiu went down on bended knee at the end of the Pool D game and popped the question. "I'm looking forward to them getting engaged." Romania coach Lynn Howells joked that he had attempted to talk Surugiu out of proposing.
  
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• Ireland good enough to win World Cup - Romania coach

  27-09-2015 21:23
  
  By Justin Palmer LONDON (Reuters) - Ireland are a "complete side" who have the game to be World Cup winners, Romania coach Lynn Howells said after his side's 44-10 defeat at Wembley on Sunday. Welshman Howells saw enough from what was a second-string starting Ireland team to suggest the back-to-back Six Nations champions could go all the way in the tournament. Ireland have never been beyond the quarter-finals but have begun their campaign with drubbings of Canada and Romania.
  
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• De Villiers ends test career after breaking jaw

  27-09-2015 21:17
  
  By Mark Gleeson BIRMINGHAM, England, (Reuters) - South Africa captain Jean de Villiers retired from international rugby on Sunday after being ruled out of the World Cup due to a broken jaw as his tournament jinx returned to haunt him. It was the second such injury suffered in the last two months by the 34-year-old centre, who made a miraculous recovery to get fit for the World Cup, only to fracture the right side of his jaw late in Saturday’s 46-6 win over Samoa at Villa Park. “When
  
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