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• Durant back, Oklahoma City Thunder set sights on NBA title

  28-09-2015 23:59
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant couldn't help himself.
  
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• Castleford closing in on stadium move after approval for planning permission on £135million development at Glasshoughton

  28-09-2015 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Castleford's move to a new stadium moved a step closer on Monday when final approval was given for a £135million development at Glasshoughton.
  
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• West Brom 2-3 Everton: Toffees complete stunning second-half turnaround as Romelu Lukaku scores late winner at The Hawthorns

  28-09-2015 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL AT THE HAWTHORNS: Romelu Lukaku used to win matches for his side at The Hawthorns with regular frequency. It transpires he still can.
  
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• Garnett returns to help Wolves, Mitchell while Flip is away

  28-09-2015 23:44
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Flip Saunders brought Kevin Garnett back home to help turn a young, impressionable Minnesota Timberwolves roster into a group that can pull the franchise out of a decade of futility.
  
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• Some of the world’s fittest athletes are coming to Ireland next month

  28-09-2015 23:37
  
  The Mourne Skyline Mountain Trail Race takes place in October.
  
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• Lively Lukaku sparks Everton comeback win at WBA

  28-09-2015 23:34
  Romelu Lukaku scored twice and set up another goal as Everton rallied from two down to sink West Bromwich Albion 3-2 in the Premier League on Monday. Everton's away victory took their unbeaten run to four games in the league and lifted manager Roberto Martinez's team up to fifth in the table with 12 points from seven games. "The first half was not too good and at halftime the manager woke us up and the experienced players spoke up," Lukaku told Sky Sports after his side had trailed 1-0 at the in
  
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• Treve is better than ever, insists her trainer Criquette Head-Maarek ahead of assault on Sunday's Qatar Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe

  28-09-2015 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Trainer Criquette Head-Maarek has insisted Treve is in the form of her life ahead of her attempt to win the Qatar Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe for an historic third time at Longchamp on Sunday.
  
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• We will never collapse like England did, vows All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter as New Zealand gear up for Georgia test  

  28-09-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  All Blacks No 10 Dan Carter has backed his side’s fitness levels to save them from an England-style implosion in the final 20 minutes of a Test match, after Wales shocked the hosts.
  
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• England's warhorse has a last run as Nick Easter answers call to return to squad and says: 'I'll offer Chris Robshaw my advice'

  28-09-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  For the best part of four years, Nick Easter endured his England exile and kept believing that he was good enough for another shot. Now he has his reward for keeping the flame alive.
  
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• Rugby World Cup Diary: Carter's blast, Tonga's co-captains, Springboks in lineout change

  28-09-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  DAN CARTER has rubbished claims by Sir Clive Woodward that England should have pre-scripted whether to go for a winning try from the fateful late penalty against Wales.
  
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• Manchester City are not panicking insists Eliaquim Mangala

  28-09-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ELIAQUIM MANGALA insists nobody at Manchester City has pressed the panic button ahead of their trip to Borussia Monchengladbach.
  
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• Jose Mourinho issues strong warning to Chelsea stars: Man up or else I'll play the kids!

  28-09-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JOSE MOURINHO came face to face with himself here last night – and he liked what he saw.
  
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• Joe Root set to switch bat maker ahead of Pakistan series as Ashes top run-scorer signs £200k-a-year deal with New Balance

  28-09-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: England's top Ashes run-scorer Joe Root is switching his bat maker to New Balance before the series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.
  
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• James Hook gets Wales call-up to replace Scott Williams as assistant coach Rob Howley denies rift claims

  28-09-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With the Wales team hotel feeling more like a hospital ward than a World Cup base, Warren Gatland called on James Hook and Gareth Anscombe to help patch up his wounded squad.
  
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• James Hook finally secures Wales call-up as World Cup injury woes continue

  28-09-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JAMES HOOK has finally got the nod from Warren Gatland at the fifth time of asking.
  
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• Grant Gilchrist ruled out of World Cup as head coach Vern Cotter sweats on fitness of influential playmaker Finn Russell

  28-09-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NIK SIMON'S WORLD CUP DIARY: Scotland’s World Cup plans have been dealt a blow after it was confirmed that lock Grant Gilchrist will miss the rest of the tournament with a groin injury.
  
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• England call up Nick Easter and fire back at Will Carling jibe after he claimed players have been treated like 'schoolboys'

  28-09-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England have angrily denied accusations that players have been treated like 'schoolboys', after calling up 37-year-old Nick Easter as a replacement for Billy Vunipola, whose World Cup is over. 
  
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• Brendan Rodgers: Daniel Sturridge can make Liverpool into title contenders

  28-09-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BRENDAN RODGERS believes Daniel Sturridge can transform Liverpool into contenders once again providing he steers clear of injury.
  
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• Aston Villa ace Jack Grealish snubs Republic of Ireland for England

  28-09-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JACK GREALISH pledged himself to England yesterday – finally ending the saga of which international country he would represent.
  
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• Ashley Young: Wolfsburg clash is a must-win game for Manchester United

  28-09-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ASHLEY YOUNG admits Manchester United's Champions League clash with Wolfsburg tomorrow is already must-win game.
  
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• Arsenal boss Wenger urges Oxlade-Chamberlain to have more self-belief

  28-09-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN reckons he needs a bit more self-belief.
  
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• Roberto Martinez: Why Everton's derby against Liverpool will be an emotion-filled one

  28-09-2015 23:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ROBERTO MARTINEZ believes Everton's derby against long-standing rivals Liverpool will be emotional.
  
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• Javier Mascherano charged with two counts of tax fraud totalling more than £1.1million 

  28-09-2015 22:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona's Argentina international Javier Mascherano has been charged with two counts of defrauding the Spanish tax authorities of a total of more than £1.1million.
  
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• Mourinho complains of witch-hunt against Chelsea's Costa

  28-09-2015 22:29
  Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho complained about a "witch-hunt" by the footballing authorities against Diego Costa ahead of Tuesday's Champions League Group G match at Porto. The Spain striker was banned retrospectively for three domestic matches by the English FA after being found guilty of violent conduct in the 2-0 win over Arsenal earlier this month. Costa was unavailable for Saturday's 2-2 draw at Newcastle United but will be back for Chelsea's Champions League meeting with Mourinho's former
  
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• Australia enjoy ice bath recovery session after Uruguay win as squad prepare for brutal battle with England at Twickenham

  28-09-2015 22:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The sight of Australia’s rugby players wearing the skimpiest of swimming briefs for a recovery session somewhat undermined their claim that they are ready for battle with England.
  
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• Memphis Depay spends more time with Karrueche Tran as he hits the shops in Manchester with Chris Brown's ex-girlfriend

  28-09-2015 22:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  United forward Memphis Depay decided to reward himself with a shopping trip to Selfridges in Manchester following his first Premier League goal against Sunderland. 
  
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• Gary Neville glad Manchester United are back to securing 'routine' victories over teams they should beat following comfortable win over Sunderland 

  28-09-2015 22:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Manchester United defender and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville is pleased that his old side have got back to producing 'routine' victories against sides they should be beating.
  
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• Samson Lee backs Wales to fix scrum problems after forwards conceded four penalties in victory over England 

  28-09-2015 22:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Samson Lee believes Wales' scrum problems that surfaced against World Cup rivals England on Saturday are '100 per cent fixable' ahead of their Pool clash with Fiji at the Millennium Stadium.
  
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• Spieth win confirms exciting new era

  28-09-2015 21:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The "intoxicating" rivalry between Jordan Spieth and Jason Day provides the perfect climax to a stellar season, says Iain Carter.
  
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• Jack Grealish will not receive international clearance in time for England games next month after opting to represent Three Lions

  28-09-2015 21:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jack Grealish's England debut has been put on hold after it emerged that he will have wait several weeks for international clearance from FIFA to switch countries.
  
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• Australia game 'as big as it gets'

  28-09-2015 21:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's crucial World Cup match with Australia on Saturday is "as big as it gets", says assistant coach Andy Farrell.
  
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• ‘This is spin! This is bull***t!’ – Dunphy not impressed with the FAI’s report on Irish football

  28-09-2015 21:49
  
  The RTÉ pundit also gave his thoughts on the Jack Grealish saga.
  
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• Fitzmaurice confirmed to stay as Kerry boss, Jack O’Connor replaced as Minor coach

  28-09-2015 21:36
  
  Meanwhile, the appointment of the county’s senior hurling boss is expected imminently.
  
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• Olympiacos manager Marco Silva confident Greek giants can surprise Arsenal: 'There are no rules to say the favourites must win'

  28-09-2015 21:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Olympiacos manager Marco Silva claims his side are ready to create history and pull off a shock result against Arsenal in the Champions League.
  
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• Jose Mourinho: We would lose every game with a team of Diego Costas – one is enough!

  28-09-2015 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JOSE MOURINHO insists Chelsea would be in a shocking state if he had a team of 11 Diego Costas.
  
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• Argentina's Hernandez has torn hamstring, out for 10 days

  28-09-2015 21:24
  
  Argentina’s Juan Martin Hernandez has a torn hamstring and will miss the Rugby World Cup Pool C match against Tonga in Leicester on Sunday, the Argentine Rugby Union said on Monday. The gifted back, a member of the team who finished third in the 2007 World Cup, suffered the injury to his right leg during the Pumas’ 54-9 win over Georgia in Gloucester on Friday and was replaced at inside centre by Jeronimo de la Fuente. Argentina are expected to rest Hernandez for their last pool matc
  
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• Jose Mourinho: A Chelsea full of Diego Costas would lose every game... everyone wants to suspend him!

  28-09-2015 21:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho has claimed a team full of Diego Costas would simply be no good to him. 'We would lose every game,' said Mourinho. 'The desire to suspend him is so great.'
  
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• Las Vegas, Quebec City set to take step in NHL expansion bid

  28-09-2015 21:12
  
  Las Vegas and Quebec City are moving closer in their bids to land a NHL franchise.
  
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• Blatter and Platini insist nothing wrong with questioned payment

  28-09-2015 21:11
  By Simon Evans ZURICH (Reuters) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter and the man who aims to replace him, UEFA chief Michel Platini, both insisted on Monday there was nothing untoward about a 2 million Swiss franc payment at the centre of fresh corruption allegations. Swiss prosecutors said on Friday they had opened a criminal investigation into Blatter, the long-time head of FIFA, world soccer's governing body, on suspicion of criminal mismanagement and misappropriation of funds. Blatter denies any wr
  
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• Yaya Toure is the best midfielder in the Premier League on his day, but expecting him to play three games in a week is 'impossible' says Gary Neville 

  28-09-2015 21:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has questioned Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini's decision to field veteran midfielder Yaya Toure for three games in seven days.
  
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• Kevin De Bruyne is earning FOUR times as much at Manchester City, say Wolfsburg

  28-09-2015 21:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kevin De Bruyne's wages have quadruped since joining Manchester City, according to Wolfsburg sporting director Klaus Allofs. The Belgium playmaker joined City for £52million in the summer.
  
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• England's Chris Robshaw 'looked like a mug' on Saturday but he was just doing what he thought was right for the team, says Australia captain Stephen Moore

  28-09-2015 20:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Australia captain Stephen Moore has sympathy with Chris Robshaw looking 'a mug' during England's match against Wales on Saturday – after he made the same call two months ago and became a hero.
  
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• SA's Gray out to floor fellow Scots

  28-09-2015 20:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There's no sentiment as Richie Gray aims to help steer South Africa to World Cup victory over his native Scotland.
  
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• Tables turned as Platini pushed onto the defensive

  28-09-2015 20:46
  
  By Brian Homewood ZURICH (Reuters) - Favourite to win February's FIFA presidential election until the end of last week, Michel Platini is suddenly facing the same doubts and criticism which he has himself cast upon incumbent Sepp Blatter. Platini, head of European soccer's governing body UEFA, has been forced onto the back foot after his name was involved in a transaction which led to Swiss authorities opening criminal proceedings against Blatter on Friday. Although Platini was only interviewed
  
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• Injuries and inquests continue after Wales's epic win

  28-09-2015 20:43
  By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) - The fallout from Saturday's thunderous Rugby World Cup clash at Twickenham continued on Monday, with Welshmen Scott Williams and Hallam Amos and England's Billy Vunipola ruled out of the rest of the tournament with injuries sustained in the match. Hours after Wales were officially listed as second in the world rankings on the back of the 28-25 Twickenham victory -- their highest-ever position -- their worst fears were realised when centre Williams (knee) and
  
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• England hitback at Carling's 'schoolboy' jibes

  28-09-2015 20:37
  
  England assistant coach Andy Farrell and winger Jonny May have refuted former captain Will Carling's assertion that England players were treated as "schoolboys" in Stuart Lancaster's "classroom orientated environment". Carling was scathing of captain Chris Robshaw's decision to go for an attacking lineout minutes from the end of their 28-25 Rugby World Cup defeat by Wales on Saturday instead of giving Owen Farrell the chance to kick an albeit difficult penalty from close to the touchline and dra
  
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• Jamie Peacock admits to having second thoughts over pending retirement, but Leeds forwards plans to stick with decision 

  28-09-2015 20:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leeds forward Jamie Peacock admits he has considered changing his mind about retirement but says he will go through with his plans to hang up his boots next month after another fine season.
  
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• Do you get blisters on your feet when running? You should read this

  28-09-2015 20:31
  
  We speak to a chartered physiotherapist for the best advice to prevent and care for blisters.
  
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• London turns down chance to host 2017 Tour de France Grand Depart 

  28-09-2015 20:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  London has declined the opportunity to host the Tour de France Grand Depart in 2017. The capital was asked to host the cycling race 10 years on from its successful staging of the Tour.
  
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• Roethlisberger out indefinitely with sprained left knee

  28-09-2015 20:10
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger gingerly made his way out of the Pittsburgh Steelers facility on Monday, his left leg immobilized under a brace and his attitude upbeat.
  
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