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• Rory McIlroy - a year in the life: 16,500 balls, 6,800 press-ups… and 6,350 autographs!

  04-10-2015 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS CUTMORE: Ever wondered what it takes to become the best golfer in the world? In just one year, Rory McIloy hit 16,500 balls, ran over 1000 kilometres and did almost 7,000 press-ups.
  
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• Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores pays tribute to Heurelho Gomes after his point-saving performance against Bournemouth

  04-10-2015 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAM CUNNINGHAM: Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores claims Heurelho Gomes is up there with David De Gea and Santiago Canizares in the top three goalkeepers he has worked with.
  
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• England coach Stuart Lancaster is heading for the exit... but Sir Clive Woodward is NOT interested in returning to his former role

  04-10-2015 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY: Stuart Lancaster appeared resigned to the imminent end of his tenure as England head coach, just as the first cracks appeared in the squad.
  
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• JAMIE REDKNAPP: Jurgen Klopp would add character to the Premier League and too many of Brendan Rodgers' signing failed to make the grade at Anfied 

  04-10-2015 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMIE REDKNAPP: Of course Sergio Aguero was the star of the show against Newcastle, but I’ve been so impressed by Kevin De Bruyne. He has slipped effortlessly into the starting line-up.
  
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• England Rugby World Cup 2015 post-mortem: Late collapse vs Wales, midfield uncertainty and the questions that need answering NOW

  04-10-2015 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: As the beer tents filled on Saturday afternoon I cannot remember Twickenham looking any better. What a shame, then, that England did not match expectations.
  
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• Juventus return to winning ways, Milan trounced by Napoli

  04-10-2015 23:41
  
  Serie A champions Juventus picked up only their second win of the league season after coming from behind to beat Bologna 3-1 at home on Sunday. Juve fell behind early but responded emphatically through Alvaro Morata and new signings Paulo Dybala and Sami Khedira to move up to 12th in the table. It was Germany midfielder Khedira's first goal for the club.
  
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• EDDIE JONES: If England come calling after RWC 2015 disaster, of course I'll listen

  04-10-2015 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  If England approached me, would I listen to them? Of course I would, but whether the RFU part ways with Stuart Lancaster is a big and difficult decision.
  
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• Pizza and soccer on agenda for Celtics on trip to Italy

  04-10-2015 23:38
  
  MILAN (AP) — After a couple of days in Milan, Isaiah Thomas' Italian experience is still lacking a certain something.
  
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• Sepp Blatter wants to set the record straight with FIFA memoirs detailing life in office but book publishers are unconvinced

  04-10-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE: FIFA president Sepp Blatter, who seemingly can’t live without the spotlight on him, intends to write his memoirs after leaving office.
  
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• Sunderland tell wantaway sporting director Lee Congerton he must stay to find replacement for Dick Advocaat

  04-10-2015 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sunderland owner Ellis Short has told disillusioned sporting director Lee Congerton he must remain at the club and find Dick Advocaat’s replacement despite handing in his notice.
  
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• Ibrahimovic sets scoring record as PSG beat Marseille

  04-10-2015 23:28
  
  By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - Zlatan Ibrahimovic became Paris St Germain's top scorer of all time when he led the French Champions to a 2-1 home win against bitter rivals Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1 on Sunday. Ibrahimovic, who joined the club from AC Milan in 2012, netted two penalties before the interval to take his PSG goal tally to 110, moving one ahead of the club record set by Portugal's Pedro Miguel Pauleta between 2003 and 2008. Marseille had opened the scoring through Michy Ba
  
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• Peter Stringer: England’s pool stage elimination puts Italy performance into perspective

  04-10-2015 23:26
  
  Our columnist Peter Stringer says despite the performance, it’s job done so far.
  
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• Atletico Madrid 1-1 Real Madrid - Five things we learned: Gareth Bale can become Real's key man

  04-10-2015 23:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  We have a league on our hands. Atletico Madrid fought their way back into the game against Real Madrid and earned a draw, leaving the title race wide open going into the international break.
  
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• Rodgers sacked after derby draw, United loss stuns Van Gaal

  04-10-2015 23:19
  
  By Steve Tongue LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was sacked on Sunday despite preserving his unbeaten record in seven Merseyside derbies against Everton with a 1-1 away draw in the Premier League. More presciently, he told Sky Sports, "When the time comes for me not to be here, I'll accept that and move on because it's an incredible club and a wonderful club to work for." "It is a very good point," Rodgers said after the draw. Alexis Sanchez netted twice to give the Chilean s
  
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• As Jurgen Klopp closes in on the Liverpool job, Sportsmail take a look at the other candidates who may be considered

  04-10-2015 23:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Following the news that Brendan Rodgers was sacked as Liverpool boss, speculation has been rife about who will take the reins - with Jurgen Klopp understood to be closing in on the job.
  
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• Atletico's Vietto strikes late in draw with Real

  04-10-2015 23:12
  
  Atletico Madrid substitute Luciano Vietto struck late to rescue a 1-1 La Liga draw against Real Madrid on Sunday, while Cristiano Ronaldo will have to wait to set a new club scoring record. Vietto slotted the ball home with seven minutes to go after Karim Benzema had given visitors Real the lead early on. Real defender Sergio Ramos brought down Tiago Cardosa for a penalty after 21 minutes but Antoine Griezmann's effort was well saved by Keylor Navas.
  
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• Star winger Nadolo returns for Fiji

  04-10-2015 23:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fiji's star winger Nemani Nadolo returns from a one-match ban to start against Uruguay on Tuesday in Milton Keynes.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp vs Carlo Ancelotti: Liverpool FC search for Brendan Rodgers' replacement... who's the best man for the job?

  04-10-2015 22:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group search for a replacement for Brendan Rodgers, Sportsmail looks at the two outstanding candidates, Jurgen Klopp and Carlo Ancelotti.
  
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• Jennings' 51-yard TD helps Giants seal 24-10 win over Bills

  04-10-2015 22:54
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Rashad Jennings' powerful 51-yard catch-and-run put an end to any fear of the New York Giants blowing another double-digit fourth quarter lead.
  
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• Kershaw gets 300 strikeouts, 1st pitcher to do it since 2002

  04-10-2015 22:53
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers recorded his 300th strikeout of the season, becoming the first major league pitcher in 13 years to do so.
  
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• Vinatieri's field goals leads Colts past Jaguars 16-13 in OT

  04-10-2015 22:51
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Adam Vinatieri kicked a 27-yard field goal with 4:36 left in overtime to give the Colts a 16-13 victory over Jacksonville — and an NFL record-tying 15th consecutive win over a division opponent.
  
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• Brendan Rodgers sacked as Liverpool FC manager PICTURE SPECIAL: Highs and lows of three years on Merseyside   

  04-10-2015 22:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool have parted company with manager Brendan Rodgers with immediate effect. The Reds drew 1-1 with Merseyside rivals Everton on Sunday, a result that leaves them 10thin the league table.
  
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• O’Connell: ‘When you make mistakes and give away penalties, it flattens the performance’

  04-10-2015 22:32
  
  “It was a probably a timely reminder of where we needed to be,” says the Ireland skipper.
  
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• The Latest: Marshawn Lynch to miss game Monday night

  04-10-2015 22:24
  
  The latest from NFL games around the league on the fourth Sunday of the season (all times EDT):
  
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• Davitt forced out of retirement for Cooke, while Blackrock continue 100% start

  04-10-2015 22:21
  
  Here’s everything you need to know from the Women’s AIL action.
  
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• Wallabies will not get carried away despite emphatic Rugby World Cup 2015 victory over England, says Adam Ashley-Cooper

  04-10-2015 22:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Adam Ashley-Cooper insists that Australia will not get ahead of themselves after dumping England out of the World Cup and emphatically underlining their title credentials.
  
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• Reaction to sacking of Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers

  04-10-2015 22:14
  
  Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "I am always sad when this happens. "He is a top quality manager and came close to winning the Premiership. Unfortunately, the pressure is always on the manager, but that is the way it goes now but I am sure he will find another job." - Swansea City manager Garry Monk, who played under Rodgers when Swansea were promoted to the Premier League: "I can't believe it.
  
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• Mets set playoff rotation for initial 3 games vs Dodgers

  04-10-2015 22:03
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Mets have set their pitching rotation for the first three games of their best-of-five NL playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  
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• Blowing the Suarez money and falling out with Gerrard – why Liverpool had to sack Rodgers

  04-10-2015 22:02
  
  From wasting the money from the sale of the Uruguayan to letting the club’s skipper leave on a free transfer, Goal looks at why it all went so sour for their now ex-manager.
  
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• Fiji intend to finish with a flourish

  04-10-2015 21:59
  
  By Justin Palmer LONDON (Reuters) - Fiji want to finish with a flourish and return home from the Rugby World Cup with a victory that their spirited performances in defeat against the Pool A big guns have merited, coach John McKee said. Having faced England, Australia and Wales, the Pacific Islanders bow out against Uruguay in Milton Keynes on Tuesday, knowing that things might have turned out differently had the Flying Fijians not been drawn in the toughest pool. "It's just the luck of the draw,
  
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• Brendan Rodgers sacked by Liverpool FC and Twitter reacts!

  04-10-2015 21:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool avoided defeat in the Merseyside derby on Sunday afternoon, only for manager Brendan Rodgers to be axed hours later. Here, Sportsmail takes a look at how the news went down on Twitter.
  
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• Liverpool FC sack Brendan Rodgers: Read the full club statement from owners FSG here 

  04-10-2015 21:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brendan Rodgers has been sacked as manager of Liverpool Football Club only hours after a 1-1 draw with Everton in the Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park after three years in charge.
  
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• Own worst enemy: Mistakes making it hard on No. 1 Ohio State

  04-10-2015 21:36
  
  Turnovers and penalties. Bad throws and blown assignments. Third-down dysfunction and red-zone malfunctions. Ohio State is making life very difficult on itself.
  
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• Ireland win ugly but will take it and move on, says Schmidt

  04-10-2015 21:35
  
  By Padraic Halpin LONDON (Reuters) - Ireland coach Joe Schmidt was not pleased that his team's usual trademark accuracy went missing in Sunday's tight 16-9 victory over Italy but will take an ugly win when it means securing a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Ireland came through their first meaningful test of the competition thanks to a Keith Earls try and Johnny Sexton's boot but were far from convincing ahead of final-game shootout with France to decide who finishes top of Pool D.
  
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• Brunel proud of Italy effort but rues missed opportunities

  04-10-2015 21:33
  
  By Justin Palmer LONDON (Reuters) - Italy coach Jacques Brunel was delighted his side could finally produce a performance of note at the Rugby World Cup but rued missed opportunities after pushing Ireland hard before losing 16-9 on Sunday. Brunel was left to reflect on a last-ditch tryline tackle on Italy lock Josh Furno at the start of the second half, when his side trailed 10-6, that he said could have changed the game. "It's a missed opportunity, of course," Brunel told reporters of the seven
  
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• ‘I don’t think it’s a reality check, we’re a very grounded group’

  04-10-2015 21:31
  
  Sexton says the presence of Sergio Parisse had a big impact on the game.
  
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• Derby draw does not save Rodgers but takes heat off Van Gaal

  04-10-2015 21:30
  
  By Steve Tongue LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was sacked on Sunday despite preserving his unbeaten record in seven Mersey derbies against Everton with a 1-1 away draw in the Premier League. More presciently, he told Sky Sports, "When the time comes for me not to be here, I'll accept that and move on because it's an incredible club and a wonderful club to work for." "It is a very good point," Rodgers said after the draw. Alexis Sanchez netted twice to give the Chilean six i
  
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• Ireland progress, Pumas win, English mourn

  04-10-2015 21:28
  
  By Nick Mulvenney LONDON (Reuters) - Ireland laboured to a 16-9 victory over Italy to reach the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, taking France along with them and setting up a blockbuster Pool D decider in Cardiff next weekend. As the host nation started to come to terms with the fact that England will not be among the final eight after Saturday's defeat by the Wallabies, the Irish and French joined New Zealand, Australia and Wales in the knockout stages. Argentina had Diego Maradona ch
  
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• Liverpool fires manager Brendan Rodgers

  04-10-2015 21:25
  
  Brendan Rodgers was fired as Liverpool manager on Sunday, paying the price for the club's 18-month slump since almost ending its long wait for an English league title.
  
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• NHL players to watch: Ovechkin, Crosby, Kane, Stamkos, Price

  04-10-2015 21:23
  
  Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby have won five of the last nine Hart Trophies and are the only active players to win multiple MVP awards.
  
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• Liverpool Sack Manager Brendan Rodgers

  04-10-2015 21:23
  
  Liverpool have sacked manager Brendan Rodgers, ending his three years in charge of the club. He was fired hours after a 1-1 draw in the Merseyside derby against Everton. Owners Fenway Sports Group, who five months ago gave their backing to the Northern Irishman, said: "Although this has been a difficult decision, we believe it provides us with the best opportunity for success on the pitch.
  
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• Alexis Sanchez leaves Matteo Darmian with twisted blood as Arsenal demolish Manchester United - PLAYER RATINGS

  04-10-2015 21:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL AT THE EMIRATES: Arsene Wenger answered his critics in emphatic fashion after guiding Arsenal to a 3-0 victory over Man United to keep his side firmly in the title race.
  
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• We are not German champions yet, warns Bayern's Guardiola

  04-10-2015 21:11
  
  Bayern Munich obliterated Bundesliga rivals Borussia Dortmund 5-1 to open up a seven point gap at the top of the Bundesliga on Sunday but coach Pep Guardiola warned that victory in the top-of-the-table clash had decided nothing yet. With a treble of titles firmly in their sight, Guardiola, however, attempted to keep his players' feet on the ground with a long way still to go in the season.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Monday, October 5

  04-10-2015 21:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his guide to the hottest selections from Monday's races at Pontefract, Windsor, Market Rasen.
  
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• Wenger celebrates anniversary with stunning win over United

  04-10-2015 21:04
  
  By Mike Collett LONDON (Reuters) - Arsene Wenger celebrated the 19th anniversary of his arrival as Arsenal manager with a stunning 3-0 victory over Manchester United that reinforced his belief that they can launch a serious challenge for the Premier League title this season. Wenger became Arsenal manager in October, 1996 and although the week of his anniversary began badly when they lost to Olympiakos Piraeus in the Champions League, he had plenty to smile about on Sunday.
  
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• Waterford hurling semi-final postponed as a mark of respect to Paul Foley

  04-10-2015 21:01
  
  The ex-Déise star passed away last week and Offaly GAA is mourning the death of Adam Mangan.
  
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• Bayern crush Dortmund 5-1 in top-of-the-table clash

  04-10-2015 20:57
  
  Thomas Mueller and Robert Lewandowski struck twice each to steer Bayern Munich to a 5-1 demolition of second-placed Borussia Dortmund on Sunday, which allowed the champions to open a seven-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga. Rampant Bayern equalled their record of eight consecutive wins at the start of a season. Germany forward Mueller opened his account in the 26th minute, latching onto a 50-metre ball from defender Jerome Boateng and he doubled the hosts' lead with a penalty nine minutes
  
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• Gatland delighted to emerge from group of hell

  04-10-2015 20:55
  
  By Ed Osmond CARDIFF (Reuters) - Wales coach Warren Gatland was a relieved man on Sunday after his team qualified for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals following England's defeat by Australia. “We always planned to make the quarter-finals," Gatland told reporters. "We knew how tough this group was going to be, not with just England, Australia and ourselves, but Fiji, too.
  
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• New York Jets 27-14 Miami Dolphins: Joe Philbin's struggling side fail to find inspiration at Wembley against their AFC East rivals

  04-10-2015 20:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SUNNI UPAL AT WEMBLEY STADIUM: When the Miami Dolphins boarded their flight to London on Thursday, the only way was up. Joe Philbin's side came to the UK following two losses.
  
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• Free-kick king Eriksen has few rivals, says Pochettino

  04-10-2015 20:46
  
  By Martyn Herman SWANSEA, Wales (Reuters) - Christian Eriksen netted two superb free kicks to earn Tottenham Hotspur a 2-2 draw at Swansea City on Sunday and his manager Mauricio Pochettino believes the Dane's dead-ball skills rival anyone in the Premier League. Eriksen, 23, equalised twice for Tottenham after Andre Ayew's header and a Harry Kane own goal had put the Swans ahead in an entertaining game at the Liberty Stadium.
  
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