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• Sam Burgess in talks to quit Bath and make rugby league return

  28-10-2015 23:59
  
  • England World Cup player has featured in union for less than a year
  • South Sydney Rabbitohs are his likely destinationSam Burgess is in talks to return to rugby league less than a year after joining Bath, with the Premiership side granting him time off to make a decision on whether to quit the 15-man code.Burgess was the Rugby Football League’s guest of honour at the England rugby league team’s game against France in Leigh on Saturday and spent several hours in the compa
  
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• Another surprise defeat for Juve as Roma go top

  28-10-2015 23:58
  
  Juventus slumped to another surprise defeat on Wednesday when the champions lost 1-0 at Sassuolo while AS Roma reclaimed top spot in Serie A with a 3-1 home victory over Udinese. Two points behind Roma are Fiorentina, who beat Verona 2-0, and Napoli, 2-0 winners over Palermo. Inter Milan are level with Fiorentina and Napoli after defeating Bologna 1-0 on Tuesday.
  
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• Manchester United crash out to Middlesbrough on penalties in Capital One Cup

  28-10-2015 23:57
  
  Wayne Rooney’s season goes from bad to worse. The Manchester United captain was only brought on at half-time, then he assumed responsibility for the first penalty in the shootout and fluffed it.It would be unfair to pin all the blame for United’s Capital One Cup elimination to a Championship side on a single player, Michael Carrick and Ashley Young also failed from the spot, but the home side had been unconvincing as an attacking force all night and Rooney’s only notable contri
  
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• Boro face Everton in quarter-finals

  28-10-2015 23:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Middlesbrough, who knocked out Manchester United, are drawn at home to Everton in the Capital One Cup quarter-finals.
  
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• Man United crash out of the Capital One Cup after penalty shootout with Boro

  28-10-2015 23:56
  
  Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick and Ashley Young were all unable to dispatch their spot-kicks at Old Trafford.
  
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• ACC looking to boost NCAA tourney bids in post-expansion era

  28-10-2015 23:54
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Mike Brey remembers coaching in the Big East when it earned a record 11 bids to the NCAA Tournament and the no-question status as the nation's best conference that came with them.
  
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• South Africa’s Victor Matfield to bow out as captain against Argentina

  28-10-2015 23:50
  
  • Second-row to make 127th appearance in bronze medal match
  • Heyneke Meyer makes two changes to team that lost against New ZealandVictor Matfield will end his international career when he captains a strong South Africa side against Argentina in the Rugby World Cup bronze medal match at the Olympic Stadium on Friday.The veteran of 126 internationals is one of two changes to the starting line-up from the team who lost 2 0-18 against New Zealand in the semi-final as Heyneke Meyer seeks t
  
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• Letter from London: Should we be calling them the All Blacks?

  28-10-2015 23:48
  
  There’s a theory that Michael Cheika’s Australians have been avoiding the famous moniker.
  
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• VIDEO: Highlights: Hearts 1-2 Celtic

  28-10-2015 23:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Holders Celtic reach the semi-finals of the Scottish League Cup by beating Hearts (UK only).
  
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• Bath give Sam Burgess time to consider cross code return to rugby league

  28-10-2015 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bath have given their England World Cup centre Sam Burgess time off to consider his rugby future - and a possible return to league. Burgess has not played for Bath since England's World Cup exit.
  
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• Nicola Sansone scores only goal of the game as Sassuolo beat Juventus

  28-10-2015 23:34
  
  Juventus slumped to another surprise defeat on Wednesday when they lost 1-0 at Sassuolo.Juve’s three-game unbeaten streak, which was accompanied by three consecutive clean sheets, was wrecked by a first-half goal from Nicola Sansone. The visitors were without several key players and conceded in the 20th minute thanks to an exquisite free-kick by Sansone that left the goalkeeper, Gigi Buffon, with no chance. Continue reading...
  
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• Diego Costa to have fitness assessed on Thursday ahead of Liverpool clash after Chelsea striker damaged his ribs at Stoke

  28-10-2015 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho will consult Chelsea medical staff on Thursday before deciding if Diego Costa is fit enough to face Liverpool on Saturday after damaging his ribs against Stoke City on Tuesday.
  
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• Klopp up and running as Reds progress to Capital One Cup quarter-finals

  28-10-2015 23:23
  
  Reds defender Nathianel Clyne bagged a first half winner after an audacious piece of play from Joao Teixeira.
  
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• Barcelona held by third-tier Villanovense in Copa del Rey

  28-10-2015 23:23
  
  • Villanovense 0-0 Barcelona
  • Barça struggle after Neymar and Luis Suárez are restedA Barcelona side missing rested top players struggled to a 0-0 draw against third-tier Villanovense in the first leg of their Copa del Rey last-32 tie.The Cup holders left Neymar, Luis Suárez and several others at home and produced few chances on a difficult pitch against a charged-up Villanovense, who were backed by a vociferous 10,000-strong crowd. Continue reading...
  
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• Another day, another Kevin de Bruyne goal as Man City ease past Palace

  28-10-2015 23:18
  
  The Belgian attacker took his Manchester City tally to six after Wilfried Bony’s opener in the 5-1 win.
  
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• Football great Jim Brown will get back 1964 title ring

  28-10-2015 23:13
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Browns Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown and his championship ring will be reunited nearly half a century after it was stolen from his home.
  
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• Argentina ring changes for Rugby World Cup bronze match with South Africa

  28-10-2015 23:13
  
  • Lucas González Amorosino comes in for Joaquin Tuculet
  • Centres Juan Martín Hernández and Marcelo Bosch are outArgentina, with injuries to four leading players, have made nine changes for the Rugby World Cup bronze medal match against South Africa at the Olympic Park on Friday.Daniel Hourcade has named a team, captained by the fly-half Nicolás Sánchez, with a future ring to it, especially in midfield. The old hands Horacio Agulla and Juan Manuel Leg
  
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• Blind and Romero have blushes spared after nearly producing two own-goals

  28-10-2015 23:12
  
  Fortunately for the Man United defender, a Middlesbrough player was ruled offside.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Thursday, October 29

  28-10-2015 23:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Wednesday's races at  Lingfield, Chelmsford City and Stratford.
  
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• Barca held by third-tier Villanovense in cup first leg

  28-10-2015 23:11
  By Tim Hanlon BARCELONA (Reuters) - A Barcelona side missing rested top players struggled to a 0-0 draw against third-tier Villanovense in the first leg of their King’s Cup last 32 tie on Wednesday. The Cup holders left several big names including Neymar and Luis Suarez at home and produced few chances on a difficult pitch against a charged up Villanovense, who were backed by a vociferous 10,000-strong home crowd. Barca will be confident of finishing off the tie in the second leg at the Ca
  
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• Klopp gets first Liverpool win while City crush Palace

  28-10-2015 23:08
  LONDON (Reuters) - Juergen Klopp tasted victory for the first time as Liverpool beat Bournemouth 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the League Cup quarter-finals while Manchester City were at their best as they thrashed Crystal Palace 5-1. Goals have been a priceless commodity for Liverpool this season and it was another nervy night as they scored in the first half through Nathaniel Clyne but could not add to their tally and were forced to hang on for the win. ...
  
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• Injuries, NFL inquiry has Browns quarterback situation messy

  28-10-2015 23:02
  
  BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Their starter has a sore shoulder, bruised ribs and who knows what other ailments. Their backup could be facing NFL discipline.
  
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• Man Utd 0-0 Middlesbrough: Match Report

  28-10-2015 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Wayne Rooney misses penalty as Manchester United crash outWayne Rooney, Michael Carrick and Ashley Young all missed penalties as Middlesbr
  
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• Pumas and Springboks look to end on a high

  28-10-2015 22:55
  
  By Rex Gowar LONDON (Reuters) - The Rugby World Cup third-place playoff is often regarded by teams as a match too far but South Africa and Argentina have good reason to try to end the year on a winning note. The Pumas meet the Springboks at the Olympic Stadium in east London on Friday (1900 GMT) looking to beat them for the second time in less than three months and first at a World Cup after their 37-13 defeat in the 2007 semi-final. Argentina beat South Africa for the first time ever in a Rugby
  
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• Player receives death threat ahead of Brazilian Cup tie

  28-10-2015 22:53
  
  By Andrew Downie SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Fluminense are "taking all the appropriate precautions" to ensure the safety of their squad after one of their players received a death threat ahead of Wednesday night's Brazilian Cup tie against Palmeiras. A spokesman for the club said the threat to midfielder Vinicius came via a private message on Instagram that told him to think twice before helping Fluminense defend their 2-1 first-leg lead.
  
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• Jürgen Klopp’s kids in credit as Liverpool see off Bournemouth

  28-10-2015 22:53
  
  Like a Merseyside police officer seeking a lost soul inside Anfield, Jürgen Klopp has endured a frustrating search for his first win as Liverpool manager. It arrived at the fourth attempt as Nathaniel Clyne’s early goal earned the eight-times winners a place in the quarter-finals of the Capital One Cup at the expense of Bournemouth. “It feels much better than a draw,” the relieved Liverpool manager admitted.Southampton await in the last eight and, though Liverpool suffered
  
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• Graziano Pellè volley ensures Southampton win over Aston Villa

  28-10-2015 22:53
  
  Aston Villa cannot find any respite. Three days into the post-Tim Sherwood era, the club were eager for something to galvanise them after a traumatic period. Despite the loud imploring of their fans, it did not happen.Villa were not bad and they worked the Southampton goalkeeper, Maarten Stekelenburg, with a few half-chances, most notably though Leandro Bacuna and Gabriel Agbonlahor. But they were not good enough and even though Southampton barely turned up in the first half, it always seemed as
  
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• Celtic keep up treble pursuit with Tom Rogic seeing off Hearts

  28-10-2015 22:53
  
  A significant run of games for Celtic has started in positive fashion for Ronny Deila. With matches against Aberdeen and Molde looming, Celtic progressed to the last four of the League Cup with success over a Hearts team who should rue their overcaution. The fact this was a forgettable match will matter little to Deila, who still has a domestic treble in his sights.Celtic’s preparations suffered late disruption, their captain, Scott Brown, incurring an injury in the warm-up and having to b
  
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• Manchester City hit five past Crystal Palace to cruise into last eight

  28-10-2015 22:52
  
  The Capital One Cup has lost its last representatives from the capital. Crystal Palace were left flying the flag for London but they encountered a northern powerhouse, in the shape of Manchester City, and were duly dispatched from the competition.Alan Pardew had overseen City’s elimination last season, when his Newcastle side won at the Etihad, but the sequel had an altogether sorrier ending for the 54-year-old, who suffered his heaviest defeat as Palace manager. Wilfried Bony, Kevin De Br
  
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• Uchimura's search for team title ends as Japan strike gold

  28-10-2015 22:51
  
  By Pritha Sarkar GLASGOW (Reuters) - It was more a case of winning ugly than showcasing perfection as Kohei Uchimura finally propelled Japan to a team gold medal at the gymnastics world championships on Wednesday, breaking China's stranglehold. In a competition riddled with errors but overflowing with heart-pumping drama, Japan survived three falls -- including one by Uchimura in the final performance of the day on the horizontal bar -- to land their first world team title in 37 years. Five-time
  
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• Castro's leadership delights seven-goal Dortmund

  28-10-2015 22:51
  
  Gonzalo Castro grabbed one goal and set up two more as Borussia Dortmund destroyed second-tier Paderborn 7-1 on Wednesday to book a spot in the German Cup third round. The 28-year-old former Germany midfielder, who joined this season from Bayer Leverkusen and initially struggled for form, delivered a standout performance in the first half. "I feel vindicated for our patience with him," Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel told reporters.
  
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• Espinoza says American Pharoah's legacy is secure

  28-10-2015 22:48
  
  The legacy of Triple Crown champion American Pharoah is secure whether or not he wins Saturday's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic, the colt's jockey Victor Espinoza said on Wednesday. American Pharoah, who earlier this year became the 12th horse -- and first since 1978 -- to capture the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes, is the 6-5 morning line favourite to win the final race of his career. "The Classic is just a bonus," Espinoza told Reuters via telephone from Keeneland Raceco
  
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• Liverpool v Bournemouth: Capital One Cup fourth round – as it happened

  28-10-2015 22:42
  
  Jurgen Klopp tastes victory as Liverpool manager for the first time, though his team were made to work for the result by Bournemouth. 9.36pm GMTAnd that’s that! Jurgen Klopp has his first win as Liverpool manager! He smiles warmly and pats a few backs, a special hug reserved for Firmino. He walks onto the pitch and commiserates with Bournemouth, before giving Allen a long hug followed by a forceful pep talk. Bournemouth played well tonight - Adam Bogdan had plenty to do - but they were sec
  
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• The Latest: Lagares in Mets' lineup; Zobrist's baby due soon

  28-10-2015 22:37
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The latest on the World Series, where the New York Mets are trying to pull even with the Kansas City Royals in Game 2 on Wednesday night (all times local):
  
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• World Series opener highest-rated since 2009

  28-10-2015 22:34
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The World Series opener between the Kansas City Royals and the Mets was the highest-rated Game 1 since 2009 — the previous time a New York team played for the championship.
  
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• Experienced Jayhawks harboring national championship hopes

  28-10-2015 22:33
  
  LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Walk down the corridor and into Allen Fieldhouse, then gaze up to the rafters. Row upon row of championship banners stretch from one end to the other, with five large banners at one end for each of the national championships.
  
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• O'Sullivan will not defend UK title

  28-10-2015 22:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan will not be defending his UK Snooker Championship title in York in November.
  
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• Hearts 1-2 Celtic: Match Report

  28-10-2015 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Celtic turn their fire on Hearts to reach League Cup semi-finalCeltic shrugged off the cuts and bruises of their Lennoxtown bust-up as the
  
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• Manchester United 0-0 Middlesbrough LIVE score: Plus Liverpool FC 1-0 Bournemouth

  28-10-2015 22:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Capital One Cup as Manchester United host Middlesbrough and Liverpool entertain Bournemouth on a night of fourth round action.
  
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• As Sepp Blatter admits World Cup stitch-up, England demand: Give us our money back for £21m doomed 2018 hosting bid 

  28-10-2015 22:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Greg Dyke has said the governing body will look into FIFA president Sepp Blatter's revelation that there was an agreement in place for the 2018 World Cup to go to Russia even before the vote took place.
  
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• Manchester City smash Crystal Palace to reach Capital One Cup quarter-finals

  28-10-2015 22:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Strikers Wilfried Bony and Kelechi Iheanacho were among the goalscorers as Manchester City eased into the Capital One Cup quarter-finals with a 5
  
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• Saudi FM: Vienna talks to test if Iran serious on Syria

  28-10-2015 22:16
  
  Saudi foreign minister's comments come after Tehran accepts invitation by US and Russia to attend meeting over Syria.
  
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• Enzo Maccarinelli to fight Roy Jones Jnr for cruiserweight world title in December

  28-10-2015 22:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Enzo Maccarinelli will take on Roy Jones Jnr for the vacant WBA super world cruiserweight title in December.
  
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• Southampton 2-1 Aston Villa: Match Report

  28-10-2015 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Southampton extend Aston Villa's misery to reach Capital One Cup quarter-finalsSouthampton progressed to the Capital One Cup quarter-final
  
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• Nathaniel Clyne's winner earns Jurgen Klopp first Liverpool victory

  28-10-2015 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp's first victory as Liverpool manager was secured via the unlikeliest of sources as defender Nathaniel Clyne scored the only goal to
  
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• Man City 5-1 Crystal Palace: Match Report

  28-10-2015 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Manchester City smash Crystal Palace to reach Capital One Cup quarter-finalsStrikers Wilfried Bony and Kelechi Iheanacho were among the go
  
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• Fond farewell awaits American Pharoah after Breeders' Cup

  28-10-2015 21:54
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — In a few days, there will be a vacant stall in Bob Baffert's barn and an empty space in the hearts of the trainer and the owner of American Pharoah.
  
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• Romelu Lukaku's agent claims Roberto Martinez told him Everton are willing to sell striker for the right price amid PSG interest

  28-10-2015 21:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Romelu Lukaku's agent claims Roberto Martinez told him that Everton are willing to sell the striker for a 'good offer' amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain with rumours of a £40million move.
  
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• Hannah Cockroft top of the world after leading GB medal sweep in 800m

  28-10-2015 21:43
  
  • Cockroft takes gold followed by Mel Nicholls and Kare Adenegan
  • Richard Whitehead and Aled Davies also win IPC gold in DohaHannah Cockroft led a British sweep of the medals in the women’s T34 800m final at the IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha.Cockroft claimed her second gold ahead of Mel Nicholls and the 14-year-old Kare Adenegan on a profitable day in Qatar for Great Britain. Continue reading...
  
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• Premier League urged to consider adopting version of Rooney rule

  28-10-2015 21:33
  
  • Football Association to put forward version of NFL’s non-white candidate rule
  • No black managers in top flight, and only six at the Football League’s 72 clubsThe Football Association will attempt to persuade Premier League clubs to adopt a voluntary version of American football’s “Rooney rule” under which at least one non-white candidate must be interviewed for every managerial vacancy.Wayne Allison, appointed as the FA’s new black, Asian and mino
  
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