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• Fifa needs external president - IOC

  08-10-2015 23:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fifa needs a "credible external presidential candidate" to replace the suspended Sepp Blatter, says the IOC president.
  
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• João Moutinho fires Portugal into Euro 2016 finals with win over Denmark

  08-10-2015 23:54
  
  João Moutinho rifled home in the 66th minute to book Portugal’s place at Euro 2016 in France with a 1-0 win over Denmark in their Group I qualifier in Braga.Portugal top the group on 18 points, six ahead of Denmark and seven ahead of Albania, who lost 2-0 at home to Serbia. Continue reading...
  
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• Kershaw, Dodgers facing different Mets in playoffs

  08-10-2015 23:53
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw isn't sure what to expect from the new-look Mets, whose dramatic transformation in the second half of the season led to them winning the NL East title.
  
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• Scotland's Euro 2016 hopes dashed in the cruellest fashion by Poland as their 17-year wait to reach a major finals continues

  08-10-2015 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NICK HARRIS AT HAMPDEN PARK: A pair of stunning strikes from Matt Ritchie and Steven Fletcher were not enough to keep alive Scotland’s Euro 2016 play-off hopes.
  
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• V8 driver David Reynolds apologises for offensive comment about female team

  08-10-2015 23:50
  
  Supercars boss James Warburton was quick to disown the ‘disgraceful’ remark directed at Bathurst 1000 team of Simona de Silvestro and Renee Gracie Ford V8 Supercars driver David Reynolds has apologised after being fined $25,000 for making an offensive remark about an all-female team at the Bathurst 1000.V8 Supercars boss James Warburton was quick to disown the “disgraceful” comment directed at Ford duo Simona de Silvestro and Renee Gracie following Thursday’s practi
  
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• Branislav Ivanovic and Nemanja Matic suffer injuries as Serbia secure late 2-0 win over Albania in re-match of drone-stunt clash

  08-10-2015 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea duo Branislav Ivanovic and Nemanja Matic were forced off with injuries before Serbia downed bitter rivals Albania 2-0 to give themselves some pride in Euro 2016 qualifying.
  
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• Northern Ireland secure fairy-tale qualification for Euro 2016 and recapture nation's interest 

  08-10-2015 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN: Mid Thursday afternoon on Tates Avenue and a woman hustled by pulling a coat tight to keep out a stiffening autumn breeze. On the breast pocket was a Liverpool FC crest.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Friday, October 9

  08-10-2015 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his guides to the hottest selections from Friday's races at Newmarket, Wolverhampton, York and Newton Abbott.
  
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• Hot prospect Lumiere to remain in the Yorkshire stable of Mark Johnston

  08-10-2015 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Trainer Mark Johnston will get the chance to train Lumiere for Classic glory next year after it was revealed she will not be transferred to Sheik Mohammed’s Godolphin operation.
  
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• Donaldson leaves playoff game after taking knee to head

  08-10-2015 23:38
  
  TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson left Thursday's AL Division Series opener against Texas after he was kneed in the head while breaking up a double play.
  
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• Islanders keep Long Island feel in Brooklyn debut

  08-10-2015 23:37
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Step aside, Jay Z. Pack up the nets. It's time to roll out the blue-and-orange carpet in Brooklyn.
  
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• Bode saves Hungary as they come from behind to stay alive

  08-10-2015 23:37
  
  By Zoltan Fazekas BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Substitute striker Daniel Bode scored twice as Hungary came from a goal down to beat the Faroe Islands 2-1 on Thursday and keep alive their chances of qualifying for the Euro 2016 finals in France next year. The result left Hungary with everything to play for in their final match against bottom-side Greece on Sunday. Northern Ireland are through with 20 points, and either Romania (17) or Hungary (16) will take the remaining automatic place with the third pl
  
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• Liverpool FC announce Jurgen Klopp as new manager on three-year deal

  08-10-2015 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DOMINIC KING: Jurgen Klopp has been charged with the task of returning Liverpool to the peak of the European game after he was confirmed as the club’s new manager on Thursday night.
  
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• Chelsea Ladies 1-0 Glasgow City

  08-10-2015 23:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea Ladies will take a slender lead into their Champions League last 32 second-leg tie against Glasgow City.
  
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• Romania end long goal drought to keep Euro hopes alive

  08-10-2015 23:35
  
  BUCHAREST, Oct 8 (Reuters) - - Ovidiu Hoban scored in stoppage time to end Romania’s long goal drought and earn a 1-1 home draw against Finland, keeping alive their hopes a place at Euro 2016. After nine of 10 matches, Romania are second on 17 points in Group F, three behind Northern Ireland, who beat Greece 3-1 to reach the finals. Hungary, who beat Faroe Islands 2-1, are third on 16.
  
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• Portugal 1-0 Denmark: Joao Moutinho scores the only goal as Cristiano Ronaldo's side book their place at Euro 2016 

  08-10-2015 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joao Moutinho rifled home in the 66th minute to book Portugal's place at Euro 2016 in France with a win over Denmark in their Group I qualifier in Braga on Thursday.
  
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• France 4-0 Armenia: Karim Benzema strikes twice but picks up a thigh injury as Euro 2016 hosts secure easy victory

  08-10-2015 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Karim Benzema scored twice and picked up a thigh injury as France claimed an emphatichome win in a friendly against Armenia on Thursday.
  
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• Davis double helps jubilant Northern Ireland reach Euros

  08-10-2015 23:34
  
  By Graham Wood ATHENS (Reuters) - Northern Ireland qualified for next year's European Championship for the first time in emphatic style with a deserved 3-1 home victory over Greece at a raucous Windsor Park on Thursday. Captain Steven Davis scored twice, sliding home the opener after a well-worked move 10 minutes before halftime, and heading in a corner after Josh Magennis made it 2-0 after the break. Michael O’Neil’s side are guaranteed a place at Euro 2016 in France as one of the t
  
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• Factbox - Top quotes from new Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp

  08-10-2015 23:33
  
  New Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp, who joined the club on Thursday, is rarely lost for words. "I am a bit proud of my first red card as a coach. "We will wait for him like the good wife, waiting for her man who is in prison," he said of injured Mats Hummels.
  
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• Moutinho cracker sends Portugal to Euro 2016

  08-10-2015 23:32
  
  Joao Moutinho rifled home in the 66th minute to book Portugal's place at Euro 2016 in France with a 1-0 win over Denmark in their Group I qualifier in Braga on Thursday. Portugal top the group on 18 points, six ahead Denmark and seven ahead of Albania, who lost 2-0 at home to Serbia. Cristiano Ronaldo forced Kasper Schmeichel into an early save and Nicklas Bendtner blasted an excellent chance over the bar for Denmark.
  
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• Shane Warne: I could be England's spin doctor... and I'd love to nurture Adil Rashid

  08-10-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN: Shane Warne is open to coaching England’s spin bowlers. The former Australia international, who took 708 Test wickets, is particularly keen on nurturing Adil Rashid.
  
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• Wales’s Chris Gunter eyes Euro 2016 qualification, not personal landmarks

  08-10-2015 23:30
  
  • Reading defender on course to become country’s first centurion• Gunter wants to ‘reflect on really special occasions’ more than capsChris Gunter is on course to become the first Welshman to win 100 caps but the Reading defender insists it is the prospect of qualifying for a major tournament, rather than chasing personal landmarks, that fuels his motivation at a time when Chris Coleman’s team stand on the verge of creating history.Aged only 26 and a near-perman
  
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• Wales facing potential 'Group of Death' at Euro 2016 despite rise in FIFA rankings 

  08-10-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wales may yet be faced with a Group of Death at Euro 2016, despite soaring to eighth in the FIFA world rankings. There is even a potential showdown with England on the cards.
  
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• Sunderland hand trial to Swedish wonderkid Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka 

  08-10-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
   Sunderland are giving a four day trial to 15-year old Swedish prospect Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka.  The teenager is a product of the Sirius IK academy. 
  
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• Overweight Diego Costa takes heat off Chelsea’s José Mourinho

  08-10-2015 23:30
  
  • Chelsea players should take the blame for sluggish start, says Costa
  • Striker admits form dipped after returning unfit from summer breakDiego Costa has moved to ease the pressure on José Mourinho by insisting the blame for Chelsea’s dismal start to the campaign lies squarely with the players and admitted he had returned overweight for pre-season training.Chelsea have made their worst start to a campaign in 37 years and are 16th, prompting Roman Abramovich to issue an un
  
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• Leeds’ Jamie Peacock: ‘We all dream of finishing our careers like this’

  08-10-2015 23:30
  
  The 37-year-old prop is desperate to end his playing career with a win over Wigan in the Grand Final and helping the Rhinos to the trebleAs expected the tension in the air was palpable at the pre-Grand Final media conference before Leeds’ meeting with Wigan at Old Trafford on Saturday. Players both young and old are rightly susceptible to feeling nervous in the buildup to the biggest match of the year, but amid all the pre-match discussions, one man was quick to point out he is here to enj
  
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• Bristol City target out-of-favour Norwich City winger Elliot Bennett on loan 

  08-10-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Norwich City winger Elliott Bennett is wanted on loan by Bristol City. The 26-year-old has fallen out of favour at Carrow Road and has been restricted to just two Capital One Cup appearances.
  
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• Northern Ireland 3-1 Greece: Steven Davis and Josh Magennis on target to fire hosts to first major tournament for 30 years 

  08-10-2015 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT WINDSOR PARK: Northern Ireland have qualified for Euro 2016 and their first major tournament since 1986 after securing a comfortable 3-1 victory over Greece.
  
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• Harry Kane and Theo Walcott head England’s forward thinking

  08-10-2015 23:29
  
  • Roy Hodgson not getting carried away by Euro 2016 form
  • Bigger tests will come in friendlies against France and SpainRoy Hodgson has put England’s pristine qualifying record for Euro 2016 in proper perspective by suggesting he and his coaching staff “are not deluding ourselves” about the team’s progress since last year’s disastrous World Cup.England will seek to secure a ninth win from nine qualifiers, against Estonia on Friday, with Harry Kane making h
  
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• Lewandowski snatches late leveller to end Scottish hopes

  08-10-2015 23:24
  
  (Reuters) - Poland stayed on course to reach Euro 2016 after Robert Lewandowski scored in stoppage time to grab a last-gasp 2-2 draw against Scotland, whose hopes of qualifying ended on Thursday. Poland stayed second in Group D with 18 points and know that victory at home to Ireland, who also have 18 points, in their final match on Sunday will book their spot in the tournament. Scotland, who had led until the dying seconds of the game at Hampden Park, a result that would have kept alive their qu
  
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• Scotland 2-2 Poland: Robert Lewandowski's late equaliser ends Gordon Strachan side's hopes of qualifying for Euro 2016

  08-10-2015 23:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  STEPHEN MCGOWAN AT HAMPDEN PARK: A nation which gave much to the world, Scotland’s national team have now invented a new way to fail.
  
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• How the Boys in Green rated in tonight’s Euro 2016 qualifier win over Germany

  08-10-2015 23:23
  
  Ireland defeated the world champions in front of a sell-out crowd at the Aviva Stadium.
  
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• Ireland stun world champions Germany to secure Euro 2016 playoff qualifying place at least

  08-10-2015 23:20
  
  The Boys in Green secured a famous victory this evening.
  
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• Republic of Ireland 1-0 Germany: Shane Long slams home winner to beat the world champions and boost Euro 2016 qualifying hopes

  08-10-2015 23:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: Shane Long was the Republic of Ireland’s hero as his goal toppled world champions Germany to put his country in the play-offs for Euro 2016.
  
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• Wales out to top pile by ‘throwing something different to Australia’

  08-10-2015 23:00
  
  • Wales reinforce scum and focus on breakdown in final Pool A match• Warren Gatland comforts England’s under-fire Stuart LancasterWhen the book comes to be written on England’s World Cup campaign one chapter will dwell on the part played by Warren Gatland in their downfall, but as he savoured qualification from the toughest group in the tournament’s history, the Wales head coach spared a thought for his opposite number at Twickenham, Stuart Lancaster.Before he started
  
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• Jenson Button reveals Ron Dennis convinced him to stay at McLaren

  08-10-2015 23:00
  
  • Button has been told next year’s Honda engine will be better
  • Bernie Ecclestone says F1 in discussions over its saleJenson Button has revealed his decision to remain in Formula One, which he confirmed last week, was based on extensive conversations with the McLaren chief executive, Ron Dennis, and members of the team, who convinced him they will take a real step forward next season after a woeful run this year.Button’s future was the subject of speculation that heightene
  
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• Gatland's sympathy for Lancaster

  08-10-2015 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales coach Warren Gatland says he has sympathy with England counterpart Stuart Lancaster following their World Cup elimination.
  
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• England’s Stuart Lancaster: I’ve had hundreds of messages of support

  08-10-2015 23:00
  
  • Text and email backing despite Rugby World Cup exit surprises coach
  • Danny Care calls Lancaster a fighter and believes he will not walk awayStuart Lancaster has admitted to being surprised at the hundreds of supportive messages he has received in the aftermath of England’s World Cup exit, with Danny Care describing the head coach as a “fighter” who will not walk away from the job.Lancaster fronted up to the media once again as the fallout from England’s defea
  
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• Jury deliberating in trial of Atlanta Hawks' Thabo Sefolosha

  08-10-2015 22:58
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A jury is deliberating in the New York City trial of a professional basketball player charged with resisting arrest and other crimes.
  
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• Shane Long keeps alive Republic of Ireland hopes in win over Germany

  08-10-2015 22:57
  
  Shane Long came off the bench to fire the Republic of Ireland to a historic victory over the world champions and guarantee Martin O’Neill’s team a place in the Euro 2016 play-offs at least. But why should they settle for that now they have shown they are capable of victories like this? On Sunday they will duel with Poland in Warsaw for automatic qualification.“I’m ecstatic to win – you’d think that would at least be deserving of winning the tournament,”
  
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• Scotland Euro 2016 dream over after Poland deliver sting in the tail

  08-10-2015 22:56
  
  This was a very Scottish ending. Just when it seemed they had suffered at the hands of Robert Lewandowski and lived to tell the tale, the most horrible of stings in the tail arrived.In the last act of this qualifier, Lewandowski scrambled a goal from all of a yard. It was his 14th in five outings. Scotland’s Euro 2016 hopes thereby ended. Even the Republic of Ireland’s efforts against Germany suddenly became irrelevant. Scotland will face Gibraltar on Sunday for the epitome of a dead
  
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• Albania 0-2 Serbia: Euro 2016 qualifier – as it happened

  08-10-2015 22:54
  
  Serbia stun hosts Albania on pair of goals after 90th minuteAlbania now need draw v Armenia to qualify for Euro 2016 9.54pm BSTAll is not lost for Albania, who retain an excellent chance of qualifying for next year’s finals. But the melodramatic touch of punching their ticket to a first ever major international tournament at the expense of Serbia is now beyond their reach. Instead they must wait three days to determine their Euro 2016 fate in Armenia. Be sure to check back later for a matc
  
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• Northern Ireland 3-1 Greece: Euro 2016 qualifier – as it happened

  08-10-2015 22:53
  
  Northern Ireland secured their place at Euro 2016 with a brilliant 3-1 victory over a hopeless Greece side 9.53pm BSTRight, I’m off. It’s been memorable. Thanks for sharing it with me. Here’s a match report for you. Bye! Related: Davis and Magennis seal joyous night and put Northern Ireland into Euro 20169.51pm BSTGareth McAuley talks to Sky, and is asked what has carried them to qualification:It’s pure hard work. It is a squad, it’s a team. We aren’t blessed
  
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• Steven Davis and Josh Magennis fire Northern Ireland to Euro 2016

  08-10-2015 22:52
  
  There were French flags and chic berets. When the euphoria eventually settled and a sense of wonder wrapped itself around Windsor Park, there were places Michael O’Neill will remember all his life.After being hoisted aloft by jubilant players he will recall the character his Northern Ireland squad have shown in Budapest, Bucharest and Athens, for instance. Moreover, at a still under-reconstruction home international venue, Belfast can be added to precious memories. France will now be, natu
  
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• Rangers' Beltre leaves playoff game with stiff back

  08-10-2015 22:51
  
  TORONTO (AP) — Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre left Thursday's AL Division Series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays in the third inning after hurting his back on a slide.
  
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• Benzema scores twice, injured as France beat Armenia 4-0

  08-10-2015 22:48
  
  Karim Benzema scored twice and picked up a thigh injury as France claimed an emphatic 4-0 home win in a friendly against Armenia on Thursday. The Real Madrid striker netted twice in two minutes after the break, adding to Antoine Griezmann and Yohan Cabaye's goals, before being substituted with less than 10 minutes left due to a thigh problem. It was France's third victory in a row after the Euro 2016 hosts beat Serbia and Portugal in friendlies last month.
  
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• Premiership coaches can't ignore England turmoil

  08-10-2015 22:43
  
  By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) - There were carefully chosen words on Friday as the coaches of the 12 Premiership clubs launched the new season -- while being grilled about England's World Cup failure and the possibility of succeeding Stuart Lancaster as national team coach. Mike Ford of Bath, an assistant to Martin Johnson in the 2011 campaign, has already ruled himself out and Exeter’s Rob Baxter, one of the bookmaker's favourites, followed him -– for now. "That said I am a pro
  
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• Molina on Cardinals' roster, will play wearing splint

  08-10-2015 22:43
  
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — All-Star catcher Yadier Molina is on the St. Louis Cardinals' roster for the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs and will play wearing a splint to protect a strained ligament in his left thumb.
  
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• New York board says officer used excessive force to arrest ex-tennis star

  08-10-2015 22:42
  
  One officer involved in the arrest of ex-tennis star James Blake, who was body-slammed outside a New York City hotel last month in a case of mistaken identity, used excessive force and another abused his authority, a police watchdog group has found. The Civilian Complaint Review Board, in a letter to Blake dated Tuesday and obtained by Reuters on Thursday, said it had investigated and substantiated Blake's allegations that Officer James Frascatore used excessive force and Detective Daniel Herzog
  
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• Washington Redskins ponder playing NFL home game at Wembley next season 

  08-10-2015 22:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Washington Redskins are considering playing a home game in London next season, according to reports. It is expected that the NFL will announce four regular season games at Wembley, with another in Mexico City.
  
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