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• Stuart Lancaster was aware that his future was in doubt BEFORE Australia humiliation 

  03-10-2015 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAM PETERS: England head coach Stuart Lancaster knew his job was on the line even before Saturday night's disastrous 33-13 defeat by Australia at Twickenham.
  
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• The Arsene Wenger I knew would not let Arsenal keep losing like this - Glenn Hoddle

  03-10-2015 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  GLENN HODDLE: When Arsene Wenger was a young manager, at the start of his career, he was extremely passionate. If we had let him down in a game at Monaco, he would let you know.
  
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• Rangers dismiss staffer for tweeting 'Fire Charlie'

  03-10-2015 23:49
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Rangers have dismissed a social media staffer who accidentally tweeted on the team's official account that Texas football coach Charlie Strong should be fired.
  
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• ‘The responsibility lies with me’ – England boss Lancaster will consider his position

  03-10-2015 23:48
  
  Defeat to the Wallabies has left Lancaster facing serious pressure.
  
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• Sunderland chief Ellis Short faces major rebuilding task with Dick Advocaat and Lee Congerton poised to leave the club 

  03-10-2015 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sunderland owner Ellis Short will begin the unenviable task of rebuilding his football club this week with head coach Dick Advocaat and sporting director Lee Congerton set to quit.
  
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• West Ham wonderkid Reece Oxford refused permission to play in the U17 World Cup 

  03-10-2015 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  West Ham have refused to allow Reece Oxford to represent England at the Under-17 World Cup. They fear their 16-year-old midfielder risks burnout if he plays too much football at a tender age.
  
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• SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England's Rugby World Cup dream is over but we must lose with dignity and maintain this legacy

  03-10-2015 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD AT TWICKENHAM: England's World Cup dream ends a week before the end of the Pool stages and as we swallow our disappointment let's not waste time with excuses.
  
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• John Terry return as captain failed to help Chelsea as nothing changed for Jose Mourinho's side at Stamford Bridge

  03-10-2015 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: The sight of John Terry leading out the Chelsea team was supposed to soothe the anxieties of those inside Stamford Bridge.
  
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• Arsene Wenger insists he will only leave Arsenal on his own terms as under-fire boss defends reign and transfer policy

  03-10-2015 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When Arsene Wenger leaves Arsenal, it will be at a time of his choosing. Much like Sir Alex Ferguson, the day will come suddenly and unexpectedly. There will be no drawn out farewell.
  
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• Pirates to start ace Gerrit Cole in wild-card game vs Cubs

  03-10-2015 23:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gerrit Cole isn't going to miss the NL wild-card game this time around.
  
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• Chelsea players deserve more blame and other Premier League talking points

  03-10-2015 23:31
  
  Also, David Silva’s brilliance and Wilfried Zaha’s re-emergence.
  
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• Two Harbaughs on sideline for Michigan vs Maryland

  03-10-2015 23:21
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh was joined on the Michigan sideline Saturday by his brother John, who offered advice and cheered for the Wolverines in a 28-0 win over Maryland.
  
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• Southampton star Sadio Mane steals the show at Stamford Bridge as Radamel Falcao continues to struggle - PLAYER RATINGS

  03-10-2015 23:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JONNY SINGER AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: It was yet another lacklustre performance from Chelsea as Southampton claimed all three points with a stunning performance, as Sadio Mane starred.
  
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• One of Kilkenny’s most successful clubs will be playing intermediate hurling next year

  03-10-2015 23:08
  
  It was a busy day as the club championships across the country.
  
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• Analysis - You're not special any more, Mourinho is told

  03-10-2015 23:05
  
  By Tony Jimenez LONDON (Reuters) - If, as former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson once said, a week is a long time in politics, four and a half months in football clearly represents an eternity. It was only in mid-May that Jose Mourinho's status as the self-styled 'Special One' was rubber-stamped when his Chelsea side finished eight points ahead of their nearest rivals as they romped to the Premier League title. It is early October and already the Londoners have lost six matches in all compe
  
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• Mourinho tells Chelsea they can sack him but he's not quitting

  03-10-2015 23:03
  
  By Clare Lovell LONDON (Reuters) - With as much bravado as he could muster, a grim-faced Jose Mourinho said he would not walk out of Chelsea despite his champions suffering their fourth defeat in eight Premier League matches and languishing 16th in the table. After losing 3-1 to Southampton at Stamford Bridge, he declared he was still the best man for the job echoing the "Special One" arrogance with which he arrived at Chelsea for his first spell as manager 11 years ago. Because Chelsea can
  
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• Jose Mourinho's seven-minute monologue

  03-10-2015 23:02
  
  Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho's extraordinary monologue to Sky Sports after being questioned about his side's latest setback, a 3-1 home defeat in the Premier League by Southampton on Saturday that left the champions in 16th place with eight points. Mourinho: "I think you know me and I do not run away from my responsibilities.
  
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• England crash out of World Cup after Wallabies rip up Twickenham

  03-10-2015 23:02
  
  Stuart Lancaster will come under serious pressure after a second defeat at Twickenham.
  
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• As it happened: England v Australia, Rugby World Cup

  03-10-2015 23:02
  
  It was do or die for England in the pool of death, and one of their greatest rivals were in town to stick the knife in.
  
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• Jose Mourinho says Chelsea can sack him if they want after defeat by Southampton

  03-10-2015 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho insisted he will not be walking away from Stamford Bridge after watching Chelsea's season hit a new low with a crushing 3-1 home defeat by Southampton.
  
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• Frustration for Paul Dunne as Greystones rookie slips behind leaders

  03-10-2015 22:59
  
  The 22-year-old isn’t out of it just yet, though.
  
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• At least one O’Neill will be given a new contract after Euro 2016 qualifying campaign

  03-10-2015 22:58
  
  The former Shamrock Rovers manager has done a remarkable job up North.
  
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• Meyer satisfied as Boks take charge of Pool B

  03-10-2015 22:39
  
  South Africa took charge of Rugby World Cup Pool B with an efficient 34-16 victory over Scotland on Saturday but coach Heyneke Meyer said they were nowhere near the finished article. After the calamity of their opening 34-32 loss to minnows Japan, the Springboks are beginning to build momentum and have taken over top position in their pool. Although Meyer admitted he would have taken victory by a single point, he was disappointed his side failed to build on their 20-3 halftime lead and allowed S
  
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• No. 15 Oklahoma beats No. 23 West Virginia 44-24

  03-10-2015 22:11
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 15 Oklahoma defeated No. 23 West Virginia 44-24 Saturday in the Big 12 opener for both teams.
  
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• Two Israelis killed in stabbing attack in Jerusalem

  03-10-2015 22:08
  
  Palestinian attacker shot dead by police after he stabbed four people two of whom succumbed to their injuries.
  
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• South Africa 34-16 Scotland: Springboks go top of Pool B after Rugby World Cup win over battling Scots at St James' Park

  03-10-2015 22:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON AT ST JAMES' PARK: A victory for the home side at St James’ Park might be rare these days but this was far from unexpected. South Africa conquered a battling Scotland team.
  
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• Dane Olesen holds lead at Dunhill Links Championship

  03-10-2015 22:00
  
  (Reuters) - Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen takes a three-stroke lead into the final round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship after firing a seven-under-par 65 at St Andrews on Saturday. The 25-year-old took full advantage of ideal scoring conditions, picking up eight birdies, to lead Germany's Florian Fritsch, who went one better with a 64 at Kingsbarns. Briton Jimmy Mullen, the overnight leader, dropped back after a 74 at Carnoustie.
  
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• Iowa forces 4 turnovers, tops No. 19 Wisconsin 10-6

  03-10-2015 21:56
  
  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Canzeri ran for 125 yards and Iowa took advantage of four turnovers by Wisconsin quarterback Joel Stave to upset the 19th-ranked Badgers 10-6 on Saturday.
  
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• Boykin throws 5 TDs, No. 4 TCU blows out Texas 50-7

  03-10-2015 21:49
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Trevone Boykin threw five touchdown passes, including four to freshman KaVontae Turpin, and No. 4 TCU rode a 30-point first quarter to a 50-7 rout of Texas on Saturday.
  
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• South Africa hold off Scotland to stay alive

  03-10-2015 21:46
  
  By Angus MacSwan NEWCASTLE, England (Reuters) - South Africa held their nerve to outmuscle Scotland 34-16 in a pulsating Pool B match on Saturday that put their hopes of winning a third Rugby World Cup back on track. The Springboks were simply too powerful, though the Scots put on brave second-half performance which at one stage raised hopes of a thrilling comeback in Newcastle's St. James' Park. South Africa, upset 34-32 by Japan in their first game, dominated the first half and tries by flanke
  
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• No. 22 Michigan smothers Maryland 28-0 in Big Ten opener

  03-10-2015 21:45
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Desmond Morgan had nine tackles and an interception, part of a dominating defensive performance by No. 22 Michigan in a 28-0 rout of Maryland on Saturday.
  
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• Chelsea crash again as Aguero hits five for Man City

  03-10-2015 21:45
  
  By Mike Collett LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea's early season slump turned into a full-blown crisis on Saturday when they were beaten 3-1 by Southampton while Manchester City went top of the Premier League with Sergio Aguero scoring five in a 6-1 win over Newcastle United. Southampton's win at Stamford Bridge meant Chelsea have made their worst start to a season for 37 years and ended the day in 16th place on eight points, 10 behind City who will be top at least until Manchester United play Arsenal
  
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• VIDEO: Mourinho accuses officials of bias

  03-10-2015 21:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says "officials are afraid" to give his side decisions, after their 3-1 Premier League defeat by Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
  
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• Japan delight, Springboks mark Mandela honour with win

  03-10-2015 21:35
  
  By Rex Gowar LONDON (Reuters) - Japan lit up the Rugby World Cup once again, South Africa also kept themselves in quarter-final contention and tension continued to mount in the countdown to England's do-or-die clash with Australia in the evening match on Saturday. The late Nelson Mandela, who memorably handed winning captain Francois Pienaar the William Webb Ellis trophy at the 1995 final, was inducted into the Rugby Hall of Fame before their win against Scotland at St James' Park in Newcastle.
  
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• No. 2 Michigan State holds off Purdue 24-21

  03-10-2015 21:30
  
  EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — LJ Scott ran for 146 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 2 Michigan State held on through a lackluster second half to beat Purdue 24-21 on Saturday.
  
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• Jimmie Johnson hopes for Dover dominance in 500th start

  03-10-2015 21:25
  
  DOVER, Del. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson was still only a prospect in NASCAR's developmental series when he tried to work up the nerve to talk to Jeff Gordon.
  
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• World Cup flop joins England's list of sporting failures

  03-10-2015 21:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  England's nightmare has become a reality after they crashed out of their own World Cup in the pool stages following defeat to Australia.It
  
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• World Cup failure for England as they bow out with a whimper to Australia

  03-10-2015 21:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  England's worst nightmare became grim reality as they crashed out of the World Cup with a whimper after a 33-13 rout by Australia condemned them
  
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• Five things learned from England v Australia

  03-10-2015 21:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Host nation England crashed out of the World Cup just 16 days into the tournament following a 33-13 defeat against Australia at Twickenham.In d
  
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• Vincent’s remain on course for Dublin SFC 3-in-a-row

  03-10-2015 21:08
  
  Vins got the better of the Northside Derby this afternoon.
  
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• South Africa take control of Pool B with win over Scotland

  03-10-2015 21:07
  
  It was mostly one way traffic in the first-half at St. James’ Park but Scotland improved as the game went on.
  
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• Frankie Dettori targets Longchamp to equal record... but he won't celebrate if Golden Horn pips Treve

  03-10-2015 21:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It might be a record-equalling fourth win in Europe’s most valuable race but if Frankie Dettori wins this afternoon’s Qatar Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp the celebrations will be muted.
  
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• Steelers cut kicker Josh Scobee, sign Chris Boswell

  03-10-2015 21:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Scobee's miserable fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens cost him his job.
  
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• Nemanja Matic endured one of football’s great indignities tonight

  03-10-2015 20:59
  
  The Serbian international had an evening to forget against Southampton.
  
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• Newcastle find themselves bottom... are Steve McClaren's men currently in the midst of a crisis?

  03-10-2015 20:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT THE ETIHAD: It’s the hope that kills you, as they say, but at least Steve McClaren didn’t have to wait so long to have his ground into the dirt this time.
  
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• Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew hails 'excellent' Yohan Cabaye

  03-10-2015 20:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alan Pardew singled out Yohan Cabaye for praise after his midfield masterclass guided Crystal Palace to a 2-0 victory over West Brom. The playmaker signed for Palace from PSG this summer.
  
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• Barca's misfiring attack a worry for Luis Enrique

  03-10-2015 20:47
  
  Barcelona's misfiring forward line left coach Luis Enrique scratching his head again on Saturday as last season's treble winners went down to a 2-1 defeat at Sevilla. The Catalan side's trident attack hit a record 122 goals as Barca won La Liga, the Spanish Cup and the Champions League but they have so far struggled to reach that level in this campaign. Lionel Messi has missed the last two matches through injury but even before that was not at his deadly best while both Neymar and Luis Suarez ha
  
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• Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by five runs to tie one-day series after bad light cut short second match

  03-10-2015 20:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by five runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method to level their one-day international series 1-1 after bad light ended the second game early on Saturday.
  
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• Holders Chelsea stunned by Southampton at home

  03-10-2015 20:35
  
  Reigning EPL champions fall to 16th in the table; Aguero scores five goals in 20 minutes as Man City go top.
  
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• Reading 2-0 Middlesbrough: Danny Williams and Nick Blackman goals end Boro's Championship winning streak

  03-10-2015 20:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  READING 2-0 MIDDLESBROUGH: Second-placed Middlesbrough's run of five successive wins in the Sky Bet Championship came to an end when they lost 2-0 at Reading.
  
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