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• 5 talking points from Ireland’s play-off victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina

  16-11-2015 23:57
  
  O’Neill gets his tactics spot on as Ireland clinch a place at Euro 2016, while Bosnia prove to be toothless.
  
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• Jon Walters and President Michael D Higgins in one of the great selfies

  16-11-2015 23:56
  
  The Ireland forward spoke of his immense pride at helping the country to Euro 2016.
  
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• Andy Murray not afraid to play Davis Cup final in Belgium

  16-11-2015 23:56
  
  LONDON (AP) — Andy Murray plays tennis for a living, and he doesn't plan on being afraid of doing his job.
  
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• Barbarians strike a pose with team selfie as Nehe Milner-Skudder shows off snapping skills before Gloucester clash at Kingsholm

  16-11-2015 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nehe Milner-Skudder showed off his selfie-taking skills by snapping an all-star cast of Barbarians during training ahead of their warm-up match with Gloucester at Kingsholm.
  
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• Valencia's Negredo has surgery for acute appendicitis

  16-11-2015 23:54
  
  Valencia forward Alvaro Negredo has had emergency surgery for acute appendicitis, the La Liga club said on Monday. The former Spain striker, who has been out of favour at his club and has not played since early October, went under the knife at a hospital in the Spanish port city on Monday afternoon, Valencia said on their website (www.valenciacf.com). Reports in Spain have suggested coach Nuno dropped Negredo because he was unhappy with comments the player made about tactics in a newspaper inter
  
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• Everton keen to offer free agent Ron Vlaar a deal if he can prove fitness after knee injury 

  16-11-2015 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Holland international Ron Vlaar is searching for a new club after leaving Aston Villa in the summer but had knee surgery in July which held up a proposed move to Lazio.
  
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• Wayne Rooney wants Wembley to stand united against terrorism

  16-11-2015 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney led the calls from the England camp for a ‘show of togetherness’ at Wembley against the murderous terrorists who attacked Paris.
  
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• Eddie Jones is ready after England rugby coach candidates stampeded out of contention at an alarming rate

  16-11-2015 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY - EXCLUSIVE: After days of setbacks in England’s quest to find a marquee figure to become their next head coach, there may be progress at last. It would appear that wheels are now in motion.
  
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• Jonathan Walters salutes heroic Republic of Ireland team-mates after his brace against Bosnia secures Euro 2016 spot 

  16-11-2015 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Walters paid tribute to his fellow players after the Republic of Ireland qualified for Euro 2016 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in Dublin to secure a 3-1 aggregate play-off victory
  
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• Martin O'Neill gets back to his best as he helps Republic of Ireland handle the heat against Bosnia-Herzegovina

  16-11-2015 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN IN DUBLIN: Martin O'Neill's team performed for him, they performed like him. They were dogged and cussed and determined and disciplined. That was the best of O'Neill.
  
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• Toulon owner calls for internationals to be released during Six Nations to complete Champions Cup replay with Bath

  16-11-2015 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal has called for players to be released during the Six Nations for a rescheduled Champions Cup tie against Bath that was postponed after the Paris attacks.
  
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• Adam Gemili urges worldwide clamp down on drugs cheats... 'I don't think it has just been going on in Russia'

  16-11-2015 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Adam Gemili does not think Russia is alone in having a widespread problem with drugs cheats and has called for other countries to be investigated in the wake of findings.
  
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• Missouri coach Gary Pinkel tearfully talks about leaving

  16-11-2015 23:35
  
  COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Stepping off the podium, Gary Pinkel dried his eyes, put on a happy face and let his wife do the talking.
  
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• Walters double secures Euro 2016 spot for Ireland

  16-11-2015 23:31
  
  By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland beat Bosnia 2-0 to qualify for their second successive European championship finals on Monday, progressing 3-1 on aggregate after a Jon Walters brace secured a second-leg playoff win at the Aviva Stadium. Walters, back from suspension, converted a penalty in the first half before adding a second 20 minutes from time to send Ireland back to the European championships where they suffered a swift exit in 2012. Now we can put right what happened at the la
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Tuesday, November 17

  16-11-2015 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Tuesday's races at Lingfield, Fakenham and Southwell.
  
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• Nadal makes short work of wayward Wawrinka

  16-11-2015 23:29
  
  By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Rafael Nadal's late-season resurgence continued at the ATP World Tour Finals when he beat wayward French Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka 6-3 6-2 to open his account on Monday. The Spaniard, who has climbed back to fifth in the rankings after falling to 10th in a miserable summer, took advantage of an error-strewn Wawrinka display to move level with Andy Murray at the top of Ilie Nastase Group. Nadal, back at the Tour Finals after missing out last year because
  
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• Eddie Jones emerges as front runner for England head coach job as RFU hold talks

  16-11-2015 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE - BY CHRIS FOY: Eddie Jones is understood to have been approached by the RFU about taking over as England’s next coach and he was emerging as the clear favourite for the job.
  
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• Kubiak benches Peyton Manning for Bears game

  16-11-2015 23:28
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Peyton Manning won't suit up against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
  
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• Unpopular Dunga urges fans to get behind Brazil

  16-11-2015 23:26
  
  Brazil have never lost a match in Salvador's Fonte Nova stadium but the home fans must be patient when they take on Peru in Tuesday's World Cup qualifiers, Brazilian coach Dunga said. "Fans know how important it is to support their team," Dunga told reporters on Monday. "Sometimes the goals only come in the second half, details are decisive, we need to be patient without being oppressive, fans need to be understanding." Brazil have had an uneven start to their World Cup campaign, losing to Chile
  
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• Emotional Eamon Dunphy: ‘We’ve had a lot of dark days but this is a terrific moment’

  16-11-2015 23:25
  
  We’ve got something in our eye.
  
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• ITV to cut adverts after national anthems for England vs France clash as mark of respect to victims of Paris terror attacks 

  16-11-2015 23:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ITV will not run adverts immediately before England's friendly with France at Wembley on Tuesday as a mark of respect to the victims of the Paris terror attacks.
  
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• Brady: tough to replace 'great player' like WR Edelman

  16-11-2015 23:11
  
  The New England Patriots are celebrating another victory and lamenting the loss of another key contributor.
  
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• Joe Tizzard insists Cue Card will run in the Betfair Chase at Haydock despite heavy ground

  16-11-2015 23:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joe Tizzard has dismissed fears that very testing ground for Saturday’s Betfair Chase at Haydock will diminish the chance of 2013 winner Cue Card.
  
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• Streisand, Spielberg, Mays to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

  16-11-2015 23:03
  
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Singer and actress Barbra Streisand, filmmaker Steven Spielberg and baseball great Willie Mays are among 17 Americans who this year will receive the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the White House said on Monday. President Barack Obama will award the medals to a star-studded list of Americans to honor their accomplishments in public service, entertainment and sports during a Nov. 24 ceremony, the White House said. ...
  
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• 'Helping Kim is my real priority'

  16-11-2015 23:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray on a "stressful" but "exciting" two weeks and how parenthood will be his priority, ahead of tennis.
  
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• England Under 21 hero Duncan Watmore hailed by boss Gareth Southgate after Sunderland striker inspires turnaround against Switzerland

  16-11-2015 22:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gareth Southgate praised the 'fantastic impact' made by Duncan Watmore after the he came off the bench to inspire England Under 21s to a 3-1 Euro 2017 qualification victory over Switzerland.
  
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• Here’s how we rated the Irish players in tonight’s Euro 2016 play-off

  16-11-2015 22:54
  
  The Boys in Green have qualified thanks to a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina.
  
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• We’re off to France! Jon Walters double books Ireland’s place at Euro 2016

  16-11-2015 22:52
  
  Ireland have qualified for Euro 2016. Who’s taking the horse to France?
  
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• Resilient Roethlisberger keeps Steelers rolling

  16-11-2015 22:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Most days when the starting quarterback limps off the field, the resulting emotion as the backup jogs out to the huddle isn't relief.
  
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• As it happened: Ireland v Bosnia, Euro 2016 play-off

  16-11-2015 22:51
  
  Ireland took on Bosnia, with a place in France next summer up for grabs
  
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• ‘It’s pronounced Jean Waltèrs’ – the best reaction to Ireland’s Euro 2016 qualification

  16-11-2015 22:45
  
  What a night at the Aviva.
  
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• Rio Ferdinand heads to Oxford University as former Manchester United defender gives a talk to students

  16-11-2015 22:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand took a trip to university on Monday night to speak in front of the renowned debating society the Oxford Union.
  
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• Republic of Ireland 1-0 Bosnia LIVE score: Jon Walters penalty fires home side into second leg lead

  16-11-2015 22:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the UEFA Euro 2016 action as Republic of Ireland host Bosnia at the Aviva Stadium hoping to book a spot at next summer's finals.
  
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• Jonathan Walters double sends the Republic of Ireland to Euro 2016

  16-11-2015 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jonathan Walters blasted the Republic of Ireland into the finals of Euro 2016 as his double ended Bosnia-Herzegovina's hopes of a trip to France
  
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• Lionel Messi returns to Barcelona training five days before crucial Clasico against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu

  16-11-2015 21:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona forward Lionel Messi was back in training on Monday ahead of the La Liga leaders visit to second-placed Real Madrid in the first Clasico of the season. Messi has been out for seven weeks.
  
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• Premier League stars that are bound to be jet-lagged... Manchester United and City could feel the transatlantic strain

  16-11-2015 21:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The international break is in full swing and managers will be keeping tabs on their players as they travel across the globe during the international break, with two players covering 21,168 miles.
  
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• Clarification: Pistons-Warriors story

  16-11-2015 21:51
  
  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — In a story Nov. 10 about the Pistons-Warriors game, The Associated Press omitted Golden State center Andrew Bogut's point total for the game. Bogut scored eight points.
  
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• Gareth Southgate hails Duncan Watmore after matching-winning contribution

  16-11-2015 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Gareth Southgate praised the "fantastic impact" made by Duncan Watmore after the Sunderland forward came off the substitutes' bench to inspire En
  
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• Barcelona and Real Madrid players hold minute's silence as Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale return to training before Clasico

  16-11-2015 21:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona and Real Madrid both held a minute's silence for those lost in terrorist attacks in Paris as their players returned to training ahead of the season's first Clasico on Saturday.
  
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• England U21 3-1 Switzerland U21: Super sub Duncan Watmore inspires vital Euro 2017 victory for Young Lions

  16-11-2015 21:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DOMINIC KING AT BRIGHTON: Duncan Watmore came off the bench to inspire a dramatic turnaround that enabled England to revive their hopes of reaching Euro 2017.
  
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• Cheika rules out RFU approach but backs English coaches

  16-11-2015 21:28
  
  Australia's Michael Cheika has ruled out the prospect of seeking the role of England's head coach while suggesting that the Rugby Football Union should look nearer to home to find a replacement for Stuart Lancaster. Cheika, who coached the Wallabies to the World Cup final, is just one of several elite international coaches whose name has been linked with the most lucrative coaching job in world rugby since Lancaster left the post last week. "No-one has contacted me, and they know they can't cont
  
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• Spain 'not afraid' of travelling to Belgium for final friendly in wake of Paris terrorist attacks, insists coach Vicente Del Bosque

  16-11-2015 21:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Spain are not worried about their security in Brussels where they will play Belgium in a friendly on Tuesday, according to the reigning European champions' coach Vicente del Bosque.
  
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• Richard Dunne is enjoying life in France and has no intention of returning to football

  16-11-2015 21:23
  
  The former Ireland international is currently living in France.
  
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• U.N. plans to move troops to Central African Republic from Ivory Coast

  16-11-2015 21:16
  
  The United Nations said on Monday it plans to redeploy some 300 peacekeepers to Central African Republic from a U.N. mission in Ivory Coast in a bid to boost security ahead of the country's planned December elections and a visit by Pope Francis. The Senegalese troops from the U.N. quick reaction force in Ivory Coast would be redeployed as soon as possible for about eight weeks "in light of the ongoing tense security situation," said U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric.
  
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• Robbie Keane in angry warm-up row with Bosnia coach as tensions boil over before Republic of Ireland play-off second leg

  16-11-2015 21:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane was involved in a heated exchange that saw him square up to a Bosnia coach as tensions boiled over before their Euro 2016 play-off second leg.
  
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• Coneygree suffers foot injury to cast doubt over his plans to run in Hennessy Gold Cup 

  16-11-2015 21:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Plans to run Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Coneygree in the Hennessy Gold Cup on Saturday week have been thrown into doubt after the gelding picked up a minor foot injury.
  
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• A look inside the AP Top 25; North Carolina is still No. 1

  16-11-2015 20:58
  
  North Carolina is ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 for the 113th time, tying Kentucky for third place on the all-time list.
  
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• Anti-doping crusaders to consider new battle plan

  16-11-2015 20:55
  
  By Steve Keating COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Reuters) - Anti-doping crusaders losing ground in the war on drugs in sport will meet this week to discuss dramatic new battle plans including a more robust role for the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Fallout from the WADA Independent Commission report into allegations of widespread doping, corruption and collusion in Russian athletics will dominate the agenda when WADA's executive committee and foundation board meet on Tuesday and Wednesday. WADA's
  
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• Andy Murray backs Aljaz Bedene bid for Davis Cup final spot if he wins appeal to represent Great Britain against Belgium

  16-11-2015 20:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray strongly hinted that Aljaz Bedene would get his vote should he win his appeal and become eligible for Great Britain's Davis Cup final team to face Belgium in Ghent.
  
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• Wayne Rooney was a wanted man as La Liga chief reveals he would like to have seen Manchester United striker in Spain

  16-11-2015 20:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  La Liga president Javier Tebas has revealed that he would like to have seen Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney plying his trade in the Spanish top flight.
  
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