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• Kelechi Iheanacho earns first Nigeria call-up after impressing for Manchester City  

  29-10-2015 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City's 19-year-old striker Kelechi Iheanacho has earned his first call-up for Nigeria for their upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifying tie with Swaziland.
  
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• Leeds 0-2 Blackburn: Craig Conway and Jordan Rhodes strike early in Rovers win

  29-10-2015 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JOE BERNSTEIN AT ELLAND ROAD: Leeds United manager Steve Evans suffered the worst possible introduction to life at Elland Road when his new side conceded after just 18 seconds.
  
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• Gary Player is 80 on Sunday but still does 1,300 sit-ups a day and never shoots more than his age... No wonder he still gets a kick out of life 

  29-10-2015 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gary Player is 80 on Sunday and his days still begin with 1,300 sit-ups and pushing 300lb on a leg machine. He hasn’t had a day this year when he’s played 18 holes and not shot lower than his age.
  
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• The Latest: Yost sought home-field edge; Mets wear NYPD caps

  29-10-2015 23:49
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on the World Series. The Royals and Mets canceled workouts at Citi Field in New York ahead of Game 3, set for Friday night. Kansas City leads the best-of-seven series 2-0 (all times local):
  
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• Federer inflicts more pain on Kohlschreiber in Basel

  29-10-2015 23:39
  
  Philipp Kohlschreiber must be sick of the sight of Roger Federer after the Swiss maintained his perfect record against the German with an 11th straight victory to reach the Basel International quarter-finals on Thursday. The world number three and 17-times grand slam champion was made to work hard before battling through to the last eight with a 6-4 4-6 6-4 win. Federer, who has reached the final in Basel every year since 2006, will next face Belgium's David Goffin, who he beat to clinch the tit
  
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• Chairman of doomed England 2018 World Cup bid Geoff Thompson in dark over Sepp Blatter's rigged votes admission 

  29-10-2015 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE: Former FA chairman Geoff Thompson has no knowledge of the rigged votes that suspended president Sepp Blatter claims took place.
  
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• Stewart Downing told me where Wayne Rooney would put his penalty, reveals Middlesbrough hero Tomas Mejias

  29-10-2015 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Middlesbrough's hero Tomas Mejias revealed team-mate Stewart Downing told him where Wayne Rooney would hit his penalty before saving it in the Capital One cup shootout on Wednesday.
  
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• John Gosden gives Golden Horn go-ahead despite recent heavy Kentucky downpours

  29-10-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARCUS TOWNEND IN KEENELAND: John Gosden has given Golden Horn the go-ahead to run in Saturday's Breeders' Cup Turf but warned the heavy rain has made his task no foregone conclusion.
  
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• West Ham manager Slaven Bilic warns striker Andy Carroll to behave himself and admits it would be a 'dream' to qualify for the Champions League   

  29-10-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Slaven Bilic has admitted he cannot ‘police’ Andy Carroll but told the West Ham striker he must wise up. Carroll was involved in a row with a Chelsea fan in an east London restaurant on Sunday.
  
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• Joseph O'Brien has no intention of 'killing himself' to reach unnatural racing weight 

  29-10-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARCUS TOWNEND AT KEENELAND: Joseph O'Brien will decide whether to continue as a jockey next year in the Spring but says has no intention of 'killing himself' over the winter.
  
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• GM Anthopoulos leaving Jays with new president taking over

  29-10-2015 23:28
  
  TORONTO (AP) — Toronto general manager Alex Anthopoulos left the team on Thursday, the day he earned executive of the year honors from his peers and rejected an offer to remain in what might have been a diminished role under its new president.
  
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• FIFA candidate denies role in punishing protesting athletes

  29-10-2015 23:23
  
  By Simon Evans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - FIFA presidential candidate Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa denied on Thursday he had ever been involved in investigating and prosecuting athletes active in Bahrain's democracy protests in 2011. Britain's Guardian newspaper cited on Tuesday a 2011 Bahrain News Agency article stating that Salman, who is now president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), had been appointed to "lead the investigation committee". Since announcing on Monday that he wil
  
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• John Bateman set to benefit from Wigan team-mate Sam Tomkins' injury misfortune as England prepare to play New Zealand 

  29-10-2015 23:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sam Tomkins' misfortune could be good news for his new Wigan team-mate John Bateman when England kick off the Test series against New Zealand in Hull this weekend.
  
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• Padres hire Arizona third base coach Andy Green as manager

  29-10-2015 23:08
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres hired Arizona Diamondbacks third base coach Andy Green as their new manager on Thursday.
  
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• Paul Scholes says English players have 'no chance' to succeed with top clubs' youth squads 'absolutely riddled' with foreigners

  29-10-2015 23:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER: Young English players are being squeezed out of the game because top clubs youth academies are ‘riddled’ with foreigners, Paul Scholes has claimed.
  
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• Johnson Controls profit beats expectations, revenue slips

  29-10-2015 23:00
  
  Johnson Controls Inc , which makes automotive batteries and heating and ventilation equipment, beat Wall Street's earnings expectations on Thursday but revenue slid due to unfavorable currency exchange rates and the sale of a business unit. The company is planning to spin off its automotive seating and interiors business by next October, to focus on its building efficiency and automotive battery operations. For the current quarter, it said it expects diluted earnings per share to grow by 8 to 12
  
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• Some iconic former players will take charge of the Munster Inter-Provincial teams this year

  29-10-2015 22:53
  
  John Mullane and Tommy Dunne have been named as hurling selectors with Anthony Daly as manager.
  
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• NFL still reviewing Johnny Manziel's domestic incident

  29-10-2015 22:53
  
  BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The NFL's investigation into Johnny Manziel's recent domestic incident remains open.
  
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• Rosberg blames gust of wind for Austin error

  29-10-2015 22:40
  
  By Alan Baldwin MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Nico Rosberg has blamed a strong gust of wind for the mistake that handed Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton his third Formula One world championship in Texas last Sunday. Rosberg had been leading the race when he went wide at turn 16 seven laps from the finish in Austin, an error that allowed Hamilton to pass and take victory and the title. "It was a gust of wind," he said.
  
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• Praying coach's suspension opens split on religion in school

  29-10-2015 22:40
  
  SEATTLE (AP) — A football field in Washington state has become more than a battleground for athletes as the suspension of an assistant coach for praying at midfield after games divided people around the country over the religious rights of school employees.
  
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• Special branded balls to be used in all Football League matches to promote Movember campaign

  29-10-2015 22:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A special football to promote the Movember charity campaign was used during Thursday's Championship clash between Leeds and Blackburn Rovers.
  
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• Breeders' Cup Distaff up for grabs

  29-10-2015 22:10
  
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Todd Pletcher is taking three shots at winning the Breeders' Cup Distaff, a race with a full field of 14 fillies and mares lacking a true superstar like past champions Beholder, Royal Delta, Untapable and Zenyatta.
  
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• ‘F**k you and the Queen’: Conor McGregor explodes on Facebook after poppy criticism

  29-10-2015 22:07
  
  A picture has circulated online showing The Notorious wearing the flower at a UFC event two years ago.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Friday, October 30

  29-10-2015 22:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow offers his hottest selections for Friday's meetings at Newmarket, Uttoxeter, Wetherby and Wolverhampton.
  
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• Leeds 0-2 Blackburn: Match Report

  29-10-2015 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Leeds' wait for a home win continues after Blackburn strike twice early onLeeds' wait for victory at Elland Road stretched to almost eight
  
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• Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri makes good on his promise to provide players with pizza after keeping clean sheet against Crystal Palace... 'I pay. They deserve this' 

  29-10-2015 21:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The proof is in the pudding, or in this case pizza. Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri made good on his promise to provide his players with some fine Italian cuisine if they kept a clean sheet.
  
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• Red Bull are determined to keep racing in F1, insists Daniel Ricciardo

  29-10-2015 21:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Red Bull will take whatever engine they can get in their bid to stay in Formula One beyond this season, Daniel Ricciardo has claimed. The team face the chance of losing their place on the grid.
  
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• Hamilton sees no reason to help Rosberg

  29-10-2015 21:42
  
  By Alan Baldwin MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton said he saw little reason to try and help Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg beat Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and finish runner-up in the Formula One standings. The Briton also told reporters at the Mexican Grand Prix that the two drivers had not discussed their first corner coming together at last weekend's U.S. Grand Prix or a hat-tossing incident before the podium ceremonies. "We haven't spoken, not that I think we reall
  
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• Famous skateboarding dog Tillman dies at age 10 in California

  29-10-2015 21:40
  
  By Alex Dobuzinskis LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Tillman, the English bulldog who in 2009 set a Guinness World Record as the fastest skateboarding canine and starred in videos that demonstrated his four-wheeled prowess, has died in Southern California at age 10, his owner said on Thursday. Tillman, who suffered from an irregular heartbeat, died on Tuesday night after lapsing into a sudden bout of labored panting, according to his owner, Ron Davis, 46. Davis, who lives in the coastal town of Oxnard ju
  
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• Newcastle midfielder Jack Colback out for up to six weeks with knee injury following derby drubbing by rivals Sunderland 

  29-10-2015 21:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback has been ruled outfor up to six weeks with a knee injury suffered in the 3-0 Tyne-Wear derby defeat by rivals Sunderland.
  
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• Learn from Mexico, Ecclestone tells European promoters

  29-10-2015 21:07
  
  By Alan Baldwin MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - European race promoters should come to Mexico to see how it should be done, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Thursday after assuring the country's long-term future on the calendar. Without singling out any European races -- although it could be assumed Italy, Germany and Britain would be high on the 85-year-old's list -- Ecclestone said Mexico's return for the first time in 23 years provided a useful lesson to others. "This is when some of our
  
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• Eva Carneiro sues Chelsea for constructive dismissal after failing to agree settlement with the club!

  29-10-2015 21:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro's lawyers have served notice on the club that she intends to seek a claim for constructive dismissal.
  
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• Ian Poulter's last-minute dash to Hong Kong Open to keep Ryder Cup hopes alive proved to be a wasted trip

  29-10-2015 20:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ian Poulter's last-minute dash across the world to play in last week's Hong Kong Open has turned out to be an unnecessary journey.
  
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• We’ll Leave It There So: Munster sign 2 players, RWC final teams named and all today’s sport

  29-10-2015 20:49
  
  Here’s what happened on Thursday, sports fans.
  
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• Tim Sherwood needed more time... but new Aston Villa boss must make an instant impact, urges Micah Richards

  29-10-2015 20:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Micah Richards admits Aston Villa's next boss must have an instant impact to save them. The skipper also believes Tim Sherwood was not given enough time before he was fired on Sunday.
  
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• Partied on Monday, slept on Tuesday

  29-10-2015 20:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton on his celebrations after winning a third world title, feeling "at peace", and future targets.
  
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• I would not enjoy playing for Van Gaal's United - Scholes

  29-10-2015 20:25
  
  Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has said he would not enjoy playing in manager Louis van Gaal's current side. Scholes, who was an integral part of Alex Ferguson's dominant United teams for almost two decades, was quoted by the BBC as saying there was a "lack of creativity and risk" in Van Gaal's team. United exited the League Cup on penalties to second tier Middlesbrough on Wednesday, having failed to score in 120 minutes at Old Trafford.
  
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• Remi Garde's backroom staff are in demand at Lyon

  29-10-2015 20:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aston Villa's hopes of bringing in Remi Garde as their next manager may have been hampered by the Frenchman's former club Lyon.Ex-Lyon bos
  
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• Win a Rugby World Cup shirt signed by every squad member from the team of your choice

  29-10-2015 19:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MailOnline Sport has teamed up with the official Rugby World Cup 2015 Auction & Memorabilia website to offer you the chance to win a signed team jersey of your choice.
  
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• Bristol Rovers declare their interest in Richie Towell but would he go there?

  29-10-2015 19:52
  
  One of the SSE Airtricity League’s top players is a target for the League Two outfit.
  
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• West Ham can qualify for the Champions League this season, claims David Sullivan

  29-10-2015 19:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  West Ham joint-chairman David Sullivan is dreaming of winning the Barclays Premier League and FA Cup double this season. He also believes the club are capable of keeping up their top-four challenge.
  
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• Ramires signs new Chelsea deal

  29-10-2015 19:42
  
  Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Ramires has signed a new contract until 2019, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The 28-year-old, who joined from Benfica in 2010, has made 241 appearances for Chelsea, winning the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup. Chelsea, who have suffered a poor start to the season and are 15th in the Premier League, face Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
  
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• Mexican Grand Prix preview

  29-10-2015 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  What do Madonna, Pope John Paul ll and F1 have in common? Find out in our guide to the Mexican Grand Prix.
  
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• Manchester City v Norwich - win tickets courtesy of Betsafe

  29-10-2015 19:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MailOnline Sport has teamed up with Betsafe, Manchester City's official betting partner, to give you the chance to win tickets to this weekend's clash against Norwich City.
  
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• Gleneagles will host Solheim Cup in 2019 after Scottish course holds off competition from Sweden's Bro Hof Slott 

  29-10-2015 19:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gleneagles will host the Solheim Cup in 2019, the Ladies European Tour has announced. Europe surrendered the Solheim Cup last month as the United States completed a remarkable comeback .
  
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• Ander Herrera enjoys a trip to Pizza Express as midfielder declares he feels 'at home' at Manchester United

  29-10-2015 19:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ander Herrera has been out and aboutas he tried to forget Manchester United's Capital One Cup defeat at the hands of Middlesbrough on Wednesday night.
  
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• Newcastle's Jack Colback facing spell on sidelines

  29-10-2015 19:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Newcastle midfielder Jack Colback has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a knee injury.The former Sunderland player sustained the inj
  
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• AP sources: Padres hire Arizona's Andy Green as manager

  29-10-2015 19:12
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres hired Arizona Diamondbacks third base coach Andy Green as their new manager, two people with knowledge of the situation said Thursday.
  
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• No jolly swagman but Cheika has Australia waltzing

  29-10-2015 19:10
  
  By Julian Linden LONDON (Reuters) - He has not scored any tries, kicked any goals or made a single tackle, but no-one has played a bigger role in getting Australia into Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand than Michael Cheika. In just one year, the Wallabies coach has transformed a divided team that was regularly losing matches to one on the cusp of greatness. In the process, Cheika has become one of the unwitting stars of the World Cup, fascinating and bemusing people with his c
  
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• Manchester City youngster Kelechi Iheanacho eyes regular first-team spot after starring against Crystal Palace

  29-10-2015 19:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kelechi Iheanacho is determined to seize every chance he gets to impress for Manchester City. The 19-year-old Nigerian striker scored in the 5-1 Capital One Cup victory over Crystal Palace.
  
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