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• New Zealand run riot in second half to claim top spot in Pool C

  09-10-2015 23:59
  
  The All Blacks struggled early on against Tonga before running in five second-half tries
  
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• Inverness rebuff Dundee United's approach for manager John Hughes but the Caley boss is keen on a move to Tannadice 

  09-10-2015 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Inverness have rejected out an initial approach from Dundee United for manager John Hughes. Chairman Stephen Thompson called Kenny Cameron about speaking to the 51-year-old.
  
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• Five players withdraw from England squad ahead of final Euro 2016 qualifier

  09-10-2015 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Five England players have withdrawn from the England squad following the 2-0 win over Estonia. England won their ninth straight Euro 2016 qualifier on Friday at Wembley Stadium.
  
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• Slovenia close to playoffs after 1-1 draw with Lithuania

  09-10-2015 23:50
  
  Slovenia edged closer to a Euro 2016 playoff berth after a 1-1 home draw with Lithuania after two penalties in a Group E match held up for several minutes in the second-half by partial floodlight failure on Friday. The result, with Slovenia captain Valter Birsa and Lithuania's Arvydas Novikovas each scoring from the spot, left the Slovenians third in the section on 13 points from nine games, three ahead of Estonia and Lithuania. If all three sides are level on points after Monday's final round o
  
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• England cruise against Estonia to secure ninth win

  09-10-2015 23:37
  
  England, who reached Euro 2016 last month, comfortably beat Estonia 2-0 at Wembley on Friday to stay on course to complete a qualifying campaign with a 100 percent record for the first time. Goals from Theo Walcott after 45 minutes and Raheem Sterling in the 85th gave England their ninth successive win in a qualifying campaign for the first time.
  
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• Ukraine keep Euro 2016 hopes alive with win in Macedonia

  09-10-2015 23:36
  
  Ukraine kept alive their hopes of qualifying for Euro 2016 with a 2-0 victory in Macedonia on Friday that moved them level on points with second place Slovakia in Group C and facing a nerve-jangling finale. Yevhen Seleznyov broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the second half and substitute Artem Kravets secured a crucial victory when he doubled the lead in the 87th minute to move Ukraine up to 19 points from nine games. The odds on them finishing above Slovakia and claiming one of the tw
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS: Dynamic Ross Barkley seizes his chance but Harry Kane endures frustrating night as England stroll to win

  09-10-2015 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England maintained their unbeaten run in Euro 2016 qualification, cruising to victory against Estonia thanks to goals from Theo Walcott and Raheem Sterling. Here are the ratings from Wembley.
  
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• Andrew Flintoff: Cricket's great showman on fighting his demons... My bravado was an act - I was scared... alcohol was my escape... I still get checks for depression

  09-10-2015 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In an exclusive interview ahead of the launch of AndrewFlintoff's latest autobiography, Second Innings, IAN LADYMAN profiles cricket's great showman.
  
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• Northern Ireland qualified for their first major tournament in 30 years: how did Michael O'Neill mastermind the miracle? 

  09-10-2015 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland landed in Helsinki on Friday with the guarantee of a place at Euro 2016 and more than a few sore heads, arrivingback at the team hotel by 2am Friday morning after a 3-1 win over Greece.
  
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• Matt Fitzpatrick joint-top at half-way stage of British Masters as he targets first Tour win

  09-10-2015 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  At the start of this season Matt Fitzpatrick’s ambitions were focused around keeping his European Tour card and sneaking into the top 60 to contest the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton focused on extending World Championship lead ahead of Rusisan Grand Prix

  09-10-2015 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton arrived for the Russian Grand Prix via Paris Fashion Week and a Moscow photo-shoot in fine spirits — a lack of time on television in his last race failed to sour his mood.
  
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• Derry City have taken a huge step towards securing their Premier Division status

  09-10-2015 23:35
  
  A setback for Bray Wanderers at the Brandywell.
  
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• Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas receives six month driving ban after speeding at 110mph

  09-10-2015 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has been banned from driving for six months after he was caught speeding at 110mph, over twice the local legal limit of 50mph near Cobham.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp's appointment has captured the imagination of Liverpool FC supporters as 'Kloppmania' grips Anfield

  09-10-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DOMINIC KING: So a new word has been put into the lexicon of Merseyside football. On the front of the Liverpool Echo, in thick bold print, there it was: Kloppmania.
  
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• Ireland boss Joe Schmidt calls on legends for World Cup battle to avoid the All Blacks 

  09-10-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In an effort to inspire his Irish players for Sunday’s encounter with France, one that will determine which team avoids New Zealand, Joe Schmidt invited a series of sporting legends into their camp.
  
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• Wales boss tasks Gareth Bale with securing Euro 2016 spot ahead of Bosnia clash

  09-10-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CHRIS COLEMAN will task Gareth Bale with firing Wales to Euro 2016 tonight but has promised not to take any risks with the fitness of the world's most expensive player.
  
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• Wales are on the brink of Euro 2016... but Gareth Bale won't play 90 minutes admits Chris Coleman

  09-10-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  For Chris Coleman, arriving back in the Balkans means returning to the scene of his darkest hour, knowing that Gareth Bale may not be fit enough to last the entire 90 minutes against Bosnia.
  
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• Shay Given is out of Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 showdown as Seamus Coleman returns

  09-10-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  SHAY GIVEN is out of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 qualifying showdown with Poland tomorrow night.
  
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• Russell Martin: It will be heartbreaking to see all the other home nations at Euro 2016

  09-10-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  RUSSELL Martin admits it will be heartbreaking to see the rest of the home nations at Euro 2016 while Scotland are stuck at home.
  
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• Rugby World Cup Diary: Folau praises Burgess, Hernandez back for Argentina, Parisse out

  09-10-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  THE selection of Sam Burgess less than a year into his union career has hardly been justified by his World Cup performances, but another cross-code man has described him as “a great athlete” who can flourish in the 15-a-side code.
  
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• Robert Lewandowski lies in wait as Republic of Ireland head to Poland for Euro 2016 qualifying decider 

  09-10-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With 14 goals in his last five matches, Poland’s Robert Lewandowski is the world’s deadliest striker, but on Sunday night he must find a way past one of Europe’s stingiest backlines.
  
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• Only Fools and Horses! Stunned England staff told to lead nags round field for team building... then went for champagne dinner

  09-10-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Just as England’s disastrous World Cup campaign comes to an end, it has emerged that their quest to improve leadership skills led to a day spent ‘horse whispering’ in a field.
  
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• My way or the high way: Jurgen Klopp warns Liverpool players to get in line

  09-10-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JURGEN KLOPP has imposed his authority on day one after warning Liverpool's players his way is the only way.
  
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• Leeds Rhinos captain bids to secure treble in Grand Final before making cross-code switch

  09-10-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  KEVIN SINFIELD had just turned 18 when Leeds played Wigan in the Super League Grand Final in 1998.
  
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• Jorge Lorenzo piles pressure on Valentino Rossi with dominant practice ahead of Japan GP

  09-10-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JORGE LORENZO piled the pressure on to his Movistar Yamaha team-mate and MotoGP title rival Valentino Rossi with a dominant opening day of practice ahead of tomorrow's Japanese round.
  
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• Fifa to delay presidential election after Sepp Blatter suspension

  09-10-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  FIFA could be set to delay the election of a new president following the suspension of Sepp Blatter.
  
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• British Masters leader Matt Fitzpatrick looking to swap Woburn for Augusta in his sights

  09-10-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Matt Fitzpatrick can double his season's earnings to £1million with a first European Tour title in the British Masters this weekend - but insists securing a return to the US equivalent is more important.
  
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• Belarus win leaves Slovakia waiting for Euro 2016 spot

  09-10-2015 23:27
  
  Slovakia blew the chance to wrap up qualification for Euro 2016 when they surprisingly lost 1-0 at home to 10-man Belarus after missing a hatful of chances in Group C on Friday. Slovakia now trail Group C winners Spain by five points, after the European champions beat Luxembourg 4-0 to clinch their place at the finals, and are level with Ukraine on 19. Slovakia can guarantee a spot in France with a win away to minnows Luxembourg in their last qualifier on Monday due to a better head-to-head reco
  
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• Adam Lallana and Ross Barkley were bright against Estonia... But England must find right balance in depleted midfield against better sides - FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED

  09-10-2015 23:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England beat Estonia 2-0 at Wembley to make it nine wins from nine in Euro 2016 qualifying. Here, Sportsmail's Matt Barlow looks at five things we learned from an uninspiring but successful night. 
  
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• Aguero says he will be out for a month with muscle tear

  09-10-2015 23:15
  
  Striker Sergio Aguero, injured during Argentina’s shock 2-0 home defeat by Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier, said on Friday he would be out for a month. Aguero tore a muscle in his left thigh half an hour into the team’s opening South American qualifier for the 2018 World Cup in Russia at the River Plate stadium on Thursday. "I think I’ll be a month without playing,” Aguero said as he left a Buenos Aires clinic where he had tests.
  
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• Mercedes have the smell of success for Hamilton

  09-10-2015 23:06
  By Alan Baldwin SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - McLaren had the vision but Mercedes have the smell of success, as far as Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is concerned. The 30-year-old, who could clinch his third world title within a matter of weeks, told British reporters at the Russian Grand Prix that he would always owe an immense debt to his former McLaren boss Ron Dennis. "Ron was amazing with me... I would not be here if this guy had not noticed me when I was 10 and actually taken notice
  
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• Nonu marks 100th cap with try in All Blacks romp

  09-10-2015 23:04
  NEWCASTLE, England (Reuters) - Centre Ma’a Nonu marked his 100th test appearance with a late try in New Zealand's 47-9 victory over Tonga on Friday which sealed top spot in Pool C for the Rugby World Cup holders. Coach Steve Hansen had demanded a convincing performance as the All Blacks gear up for a quarter-final against France or Ireland and they clicked into gear in the second half against hard-working Tonga. ...
  
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• Zlatan on target again as Swedes squeeze past Liechtenstein

  09-10-2015 23:02
  By Philip O'Connor (Reuters) - Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck his seventh goal in seven Euro 2016 qualifiers and missed a penalty as they beat a spirited Liechtenstein 2-0 in their Group G qualifier in Vaduz to claim at least a playoff spot on Friday. Russia won 2-1 in Moldova, leaving them second on 17 points, two ahead of Sweden and eight behind already-qualified leaders Austria who won 3-2 in Montenegro to end the hosts' interest. Third-placed Sweden host Moldova on Monday when Russ
  
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• Record-breaking Ignashevich helps Russia win in Moldova

  09-10-2015 23:02
  Sergei Ignashevich celebrated becoming Russia's most capped player scoring in a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Moldova in Chisinau, which leaves Russia on course to qualify for Euro 2016. The 36 year-old, who broke Viktor Onopko's appearance record by winning his 110th cap, opened the scoring from close range after 58 minutes, before Artem Dzyuba sealed victory with 12 minutes to go.  Eugeniu Cebotaru scored for Moldova after 85 minutes but Russia held on for the vital win. Russia went ahead
  
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• England cruise against impotent Estonia to secure ninth win

  09-10-2015 22:59
  England, who reached the Euro 2016 finals last month, beat Estonia 2-0 at Wembley on Friday to stay on course to complete a qualifying campaign with a 100 percent winning record for the first time. Goals from Theo Walcott after 45 minutes and Raheem Sterling in the 85th minute gave England their ninth successive win in a qualifying campaign for the first time ever. England were never under any threat from an Estonia side that have only scored four goals in nine matches on a generally subdued nig
  
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• Switzerland book Euro 2016 spot with 7-0 San Marino win

  09-10-2015 22:55
  Switzerland booked a spot at Euro 2016 after securing a 7-0 victory at home to minnows San Marino on Friday that guaranteed them second place in Group E. The Swiss, who scored six times in the second half to subdue San Marino, have 18 points with one match remaining and are five points clear of third-placed Slovenia, whose own faint hopes were dashed as they drew 1-1 at home to Lithuania. The Swiss were made to work harder than they might have expected against San Marino after taking the lead wh
  
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• Spain 4-0 Luxembourg: Santi Cazorla and Paco Alcacer both net doubles to seal Euro 2016 place but injuries overshadow win

  09-10-2015 22:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Spain confirmed their place at Euro 2016 in France with a comfortable win over minnows Luxembourg, but injuries to David Silva and Alvaro Morata overshadowed their qualification. 
  
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• Jonathan Walters couldn’t resist this little dig at a German former team-mate

  09-10-2015 22:47
  
  “Does that make us world champions?”
  
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• Brian Hoyer gets starting QB job back for scuffling Texans

  09-10-2015 22:46
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Brian Hoyer has his job back as Houston's starting quarterback.
  
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• Late drama secures title and a piece of history for all-conquering Dundalk

  09-10-2015 22:45
  
  Richie Towell’s penalty secured the Premier Division title for the Lilywhites in Tallaght.
  
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• England 2-0 Estonia: Theo Walcott and Raheem Sterling goals see Roy Hodgson's side record ninth Euro 2016 qualifying win

  09-10-2015 22:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NEIL ASHTON AT WEMBLEY: There had been fighting talk from Theo Walcott when he claimed that the whole country wanted him to start in his favourite position for England.
  
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• Wayne Rooney presented with golden boot by Sir Bobby Charlton at Wembley after becoming nation's all-time top goalscorer

  09-10-2015 22:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England's all-time top two goalscorers came together at Wembley on Friday night to recognise 50-goal Wayne Rooney as the nation's leading marksman. Rooney was give a golden boot before kick-off.
  
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• Spain secure Euro 2016 berth with Luxembourg win

  09-10-2015 22:40
  LOGRONO, Spain (Reuters) - Spain will bid for an unprecedented third straight continental title after securing a place at Euro 2016 with a game to spare thanks to a 4-0 qualifying victory at home to Group C minnows Luxembourg on Friday. Champions in 2008 and 2012, with a maiden World Cup in between, Spain's win in Logrono means they have an unassailable lead at the top of the section ahead of Slovakia and Ukraine. (Writing by Iain Rogers, editing by Ken Ferris)
  
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• Exclusive - FIFA mulls delaying presidential election, calls crisis meeting

  09-10-2015 22:38
  
  By Simon Evans ZURICH (Reuters) - FIFA is discussing delaying the election for its next president, two sources told Reuters, a move that could give Michel Platini more time to appeal against his ban from the game and then stand to replace departing leader Sepp Blatter. World soccer chief Blatter and UEFA boss Platini were suspended by FIFA's Ethics Committee on Thursday, engulfed by a deepening corruption scandal as their sport faces criminal investigations in Switzerland and the United States.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp is a big gift for the whole of the Premier League, he can make Liverpool box-office again

  09-10-2015 22:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMIE CARRAGHER: Jurgen Klopp appeals to a wider audience than his foreign Liverpool predecessors Gerard Houllier and Rafa Benitez did. He can make Liverpool box-office again.
  
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• ‘I’m worried about it!’ – Fergie on Klopp’s arrival at Anfield

  09-10-2015 22:06
  
  The ex-Red Devils boss rates Liverpool’s new manager highly.
  
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• Blatter, Platini face uphill struggle under scrutiny of appeal panel

  09-10-2015 21:52
  
  By Brian Homewood ZURICH (Reuters) - FIFA's Appeal Committee will never face a bigger task than ruling on the suspensions of Sepp Blatter and the man who has been most likely to succeed him as president, Michel Platini. Last year, it was the focus of world soccer when it ruled against Uruguay's Luis Suarez's who had appealed his four month ban for biting an opponent at the World Cup in an incident seen by millions of fans on television. Despite their denials of wrongdoing, both men have graduall
  
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• David Silva limps off during Spain's Euro 2016 qualifier against Luxembourg leaving Manchester City with an anxious wait 

  09-10-2015 21:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City are facing an injury nightmare after David Silva limped off just 10 minutes into Spain’s game against Luxembourg to become their second major casualty in under 24 hours.
  
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• Kuwait sports clubs back government in dispute with FIFA

  09-10-2015 21:33
  
  Kuwait's national sports clubs have rallied behind the Gulf state's authorities in their dispute with FIFA over alleged government interference in local soccer associations, state news agency KUNA said on Friday. FIFA, world soccer's governing body, has given the Kuwait Football Association (KFA) until next week to avoid implementing a new set of sports laws it believes threaten the autonomy of the KFA when they come into force on Oct. 27. Kuwait, home to influential sports power broker Sheikh A
  
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• FIFA to hold executive committee meeting on October 20

  09-10-2015 21:33
  
  ZURICH (Reuters) - Football's governing body FIFA said on Friday it would hold an extraordinary executive committee meeting on Oct. 20. The announcement came a day after FIFA president Sepp Blatter and UEFA president Michel Platini were suspended for 90 days by FIFA's Ethics Committee. The executive committee had not been due to meet until December. (Writing by Brian Homewood)
  
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