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• World Tour Finals schedule & groups

  17-11-2015 23:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Groups, schedule, results and BBC Sport coverage times for the ATP World Tour Finals in London, which feature Andy Murray.
  
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• Martin O'Neill makes a mockery of his sacking at Sunderland as canny manager leads Republic of Ireland to Euro 2016

  17-11-2015 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE: Events of a Saturday night in March 2013 still rankle for Martin O'Neill, who felt he was unjustly dismissed at Sunderland. But their loss has proven to be the Republic of Ireland's gain.
  
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• The Latest: US: Very likely IS directed the Paris attacks

  17-11-2015 23:51
  
  PARIS (AP) — The latest on the deadly attacks in Paris. (All times local):
  
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• Friendship scarves and fluffy cockerel hats won't beat the war on terror, but on Wembley Way it felt like a pretty good place to start

  17-11-2015 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW AT WEMBLEY: They travelled from far and wide to a square of turf in North-West London. Not in celebration. This was not a jubilee-style street parade, but a show of defiance.
  
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• Cotto stripped of WBC title before Alvarez pay-per-view

  17-11-2015 23:46
  
  (Reuters) - Miguel Cotto has been stripped of his World Boxing Council middleweight title four days ahead of his big pay-per-view bout against Mexico's Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas, the sanctioning body said on Tuesday. The hotly anticipated Cotto-Alvarez clash, pitting aggressive veteran Cotto (40-4) against young slugger Alvarez (45-1-1), will proceed despite the WBC withdrawing championship recognition of Cotto over a refusal to sign the fight agreement. According to sources who spoke to ESPN,
  
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• Wembley Unites For Defiant La Marseillaise

  17-11-2015 23:42
  
  Fans of England and France united to sing a defiant rendition of the French national anthem at Wembley four days after the Paris attacks. Prince William and David Cameron were among 71,223 people in the stadium as La Marseillaise rang out ahead of a minute's silence to remember the 129 people who died. England fans held aloft a mosaic of the French flag during the anthem.
  
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• England fans sing La Marseillaise before France friendly at Wembley as football stands united following Paris attacks

  17-11-2015 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Supporters at the national stadium were encouraged to join in with the French anthem La Marseillaise after a rendition of God Save the Queen prior to kick-off.
  
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• Poland's youngsters shine in 3-1 win over Czechs

  17-11-2015 23:39
  
  An experimental Poland side beat the Czech Republic 3-1 in a friendly international on Tuesday as they tested their younger players in preparation for Euro 2016.       The 40,000 crowd packed into the stadium in the southern city of Wroclaw observed a minute's silence for the victims of Friday's Paris attacks with both teams wearing black armbands. Despite fielding a team without established players like Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski or Sevilla's Grzegorz Krych
  
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• 'Wembley sends a powerful message'

  17-11-2015 23:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four days after the Paris attacks, Phil McNulty reflects on a night of high emotion as England and France pay tribute at Wembley.
  
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• Manziel named Browns' new starting QB, cleared by NFL

  17-11-2015 23:36
  
  BEREA, Ohio (AP) — There was no formal presentation or fanfare. No torch passing ceremony.
  
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• Door still open for Russia to compete in Rio athletics

  17-11-2015 23:33
  
  By Steve Keating COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Reuters) - Russia still has a shot to compete in the athletics competition at the 2016 Olympics if they can prove they are drug free, the head of a probe into the country's doping scandal said on Tuesday. The International Association of Athletics Federation banned Russia from the sport last week after a stunning World Anti-Doping Agency report that alleged unprecedented doping offences. IAAF president Sebastian Coe has said Russia can only return to
  
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• Lacklustre Italy held at home by stubborn Romania

  17-11-2015 23:31
  
  Italy conceded a late goal to draw 2-2 with Romania in an international friendly on Tuesday, as doubts remained about their title-winning credentials ahead of Euro 2016. The home side fell behind to Bogdan Stancu’s eighth-minute opener during an uninspiring first half, but equalised after 55 minutes when Claudio Marchisio scored a penalty after Eder had been brought down by Dragos Grigore. Romania have not lost since June 2014 and, despite going 2-1 behind when substitute Manolo Gabbiadini
  
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• Dozens killed in Nigeria market bombing

  17-11-2015 23:31
  
  More than 30 people dead after explosion rips through crowds in eastern city of Yola.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Wednesday, November 18

  17-11-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Wednesday's races at Warwick, Kempton, Chepstow and Hexham.
  
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• Germany game against Netherlands called off over bomb fears

  17-11-2015 23:29
  
  A football game between Germany and Netherlands which German Chancellor Angel Merkel was due to attend in Hanover was called off two hours before its scheduled start on Tuesday over fears of a planned bombing. The match was due to have been held four days after the deadly attacks in Paris on Friday, when suicide bombers targeted the football stadium where Germany were playing France. "We had received specific indications that an attack with explosives was planned," Hanover Police President Volke
  
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• Late goals lead Slovaks to 3-1 win over Iceland in Euro warm-up

  17-11-2015 23:27
  
  (Reuters) - A second-half brace from Robert Mak gave Slovakia a 3-1 home win over Iceland on Tuesday in a warm-up match for two teams heading to the Euro 2016 tournament in France. Slovakia controlled much of the early play but Iceland took a 1-0 lead in the eighth minute when Alfred Finnbogason held the ball with his back to the goal before turning and unleashing an unstoppable shot into the top corner. The home side drew level in the 58th minute when Adam Nemec got his foot to a long pass ahea
  
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• England 2-0 France PLAYER RATINGS: John Stones and Dele Alli offer pace, poise and purpose for Roy Hodgson

  17-11-2015 23:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dele Alli enjoyed a stunning full debut and John Stones caught the eye as England beat France on an emotional night. Sportsmail's Rob Draper rated the players' performances.
  
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• Andre, Nani give experimental Portugal win in Luxemburg

  17-11-2015 23:26
  
  LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - Andre Andre and Nani scored in each half to give an experimental Portugal a 2-0 win in Luxemburg in a friendly on Tuesday. Midfielder Andre broke the deadlock for the Euro 2016 finalists in difficult, wet conditions just after the half hour and Nani, celebrating his 29th birthday, scored direct from a free kick in the 89th minute. Cristiano Ronaldo, who also missed Saturday's 1-0 defeat away to Russia, was among the regulars rested by Portugal coach Fernando Santos for the
  
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• After six attempts in 18 years, Ukraine end play-off curse

  17-11-2015 23:26
  
  Slovenia suffered a night of frustration as Ukraine moved through to Euro 2016.
  
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• Police find body of missing former Olympic sprinter Yulia Balykina wrapped in plastic and hidden in forest in Belarus

  17-11-2015 23:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A suspect, identified only as Dmitry V., has been in custody on suspicion of murder. Investigators have said the pair shared an apartment and were in a relationship but broke up several months ago.
  
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• Seferovic brace hands Austria first defeat for one year

  17-11-2015 23:23
  
  VIENNA (Reuters) - Haris Seferovic scored a first-half brace to give Switzerland a 2-1 friendly win over Austria on Tuesday and hand their neighbours and fellow Euro 2016 qualifiers their first defeat for exactly one year. The visitors went ahead in the ninth minute when Austria captain David Alaba completely miscued a header in midfield and Seferovic nipped in to lob the ball home from 25 metres with goalkeeper Ramazan Ozcan stranded outside his area. ...
  
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• Is Cristiano Ronaldo dating his agent's daughter? Real Madrid star linked with Marisa Mendes after admitting he's seeing a number of women

  17-11-2015 23:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo revealed he has 'a few' women vying for his affections when interviewed on the Jonathan Ross show last week and has been linked with Marisa Mendes.
  
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• IAAF has studied alleged Kenyan cover-up since March

  17-11-2015 23:16
  
  By Ian Chadband LONDON (Reuters) - Athletics' world governing IAAF has countered suggestions it was lax in investigating claims of a doping cover-up in Kenya by reporting on Tuesday that its ethics commission has been studying the allegations for nine months. The International Association of Athletics Federations also said accusations of corruption by three senior Kenyan athletics officials were referred to its independent commission in March. The confirmation of a long-standing investigation in
  
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• Wayne Rooney can help England bridge the gap to Europe's giants... and let's not let Dele Alli hype reach unrealistic levels

  17-11-2015 23:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NEIL ASHTON: Wayne Rooney is the figurehead, one of few players in the national team with the stature to carry things off at the very highest level. From here, Hodgson’s world has to revolve around Rooney.
  
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• Oxford Utd 3-1 Braintree Town: Match Report

  17-11-2015 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pat Hoban scores twice to send Oxford through to FA Cup second roundPat Hoban scored twice as Sky Bet League Two side Oxford avoided an FA
  
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• Morecambe 2-4 Dag Red: Match Report

  17-11-2015 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Daggers fight back to beat Morecambe in FA Cup first-round replayDagenham & Redbridge came from two goals down to record a 4-2 FA Cup firs
  
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• Montrose 1-6 Queen's Park: Match Report

  17-11-2015 23:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Queen's Park hit Montrose for sixQueen's Park recorded their first win in Ladbrokes League Two since September with a comfortable 6-1 vict
  
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• Wembley has been a temple of joy to me but I've never seen it like this before

  17-11-2015 22:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL AT WEMBLEY: All those years. All these memories. Many patriotic, some heroic, a few intensely personal. But this stadium has never seen a night quite like this before.
  
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• VIDEO: Wembley unites to sing La Marseillaise

  17-11-2015 22:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Football fans gathered to watch England play France at Wembley united to sing La Marseillaise, the French national anthem.
  
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• Sweden and Ukraine seal places at Euro 2016

  17-11-2015 22:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sweden held on to secure their place at Euro 2016 after Denmark fought back to a 2-2 draw in Copenhagen, but went out 4-3 on aggregate.The
  
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• We now know the 24 teams who will compete at Euro 2016

  17-11-2015 22:43
  
  And here’s which pots they will be in for next month’s draw.
  
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• Oldham 2-0 Mansfield: Match Report

  17-11-2015 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Oldham avoid FA Cup upset to beat MansfieldOldham avoided an FA Cup upset as they won 2-0 against Mansfield in a hard-fought first-round r
  
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• Newport County 4-1 Brackley: Match Report

  17-11-2015 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Newport find home comforts to end Brackley Town's FA Cup dreamNewport County won their first game at home for eight months and ended Brack
  
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• FanDuel suspending daily fantasy sports for NY players

  17-11-2015 22:31
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Daily fantasy sports operator FanDuel said Tuesday it's temporarily suspending entry in paid contests for New York players, while the state attorney general sued to halt what he considers illegal gambling by both FanDuel and DraftKings.
  
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• German official says no explosives found, no arrests made in Hanover

  17-11-2015 22:20
  
  (Reuters) - German police have found no explosives and made no arrests in Hanover after a friendly football match between Germany and the Netherlands was cancelled because of fears of a bomb attack, the Lower Saxony interior minister said on Tuesday. "There have been no arrests so far. As for the question whether explosives were found, I can tell you that as for now, no," Boris Pistorius said during a news conference in the west German city. (Reporting by Joseph Nasr; Editing by Dominic Evans)
  
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• Turkey fans boo minute's silence for Paris victims

  17-11-2015 22:14
  
  ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish fans booed during the minute's silence for the victims of the Paris attacks before their national team drew 0-0 with Greece in a friendly international football game on Tuesday. The mark of respect was observed at matches across Europe, including at Wembley where France faced England, after Islamic State militants struck Paris on Friday killing 129 people. ...
  
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• Stade Francais vs. Munster called off after Paris attacks

  17-11-2015 21:57
  
  PARIS (Reuters) - Stade Francais' Champions Cup game against Munster on Sunday has been called off following last week's deadly attacks in Paris, the French club said on Tuesday. "After the recent tragic events, Stade Francais does not wish to put an additional burden on or to complicate the action of the police forces by organising a sporting event set to put together 15,000 spectators at the Jean Bouin stadium," Stade Francais said in a statement. ...
  
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• Republican rhetoric heats up after Paris attacks

  17-11-2015 21:53
  
  Paris attacks put Syria conflict and refugees at the centre of the Republican presidential campaign.
  
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• Wembley singing La Marseillaise tonight was truly a beautiful moment

  17-11-2015 21:45
  
  Marchons, marchons!
  
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• Two suspected explosive devices discovered in Hanover - n-tv reporter on CNN

  17-11-2015 21:45
  
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Authorities in Hanover, Germany, have discovered one explosive device that was meant to be detonated inside a football stadium and a second suspicious device at a train station, a reporter for Germany's n-tv told CNN. The reporter said the train station was being evacuated. (Reporting by Timothy Ahmann; Editing by Mohammad Zargham)
  
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• James Taylor half-century guides England to six-wicket victory over Pakistan in Sharjah and into 2-1 series lead

  17-11-2015 21:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN IN SHARJAH: So David, in the form of James Taylor, got the better of Pakistan’s Goliath Mohammad Irfan and the rest of their attack to earn England a 2-1 lead in the one-day series.
  
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• Feds: Driver who crashed into softball team bus likely high

  17-11-2015 21:40
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Federal transportation officials said Tuesday that they believe the driver of a semitrailer that crashed into a Texas college softball team's bus last year, killing four players, was likely high on synthetic drugs, although a blood test didn't confirm he had drugs in his system.
  
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• Bengals seem more bothered by how they lost than loss itself

  17-11-2015 21:38
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Ugly. Sloppy. Self-destructive. Ineffective. The Bengals seemed to be more bothered by how they lost their first game than by the loss itself.
  
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• Carl Froch plays down comeback prospects after receiving his MBE

  17-11-2015 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Carl Froch has insisted he would be happy to stay retired from the boxing ring. The Nottingham fighter a lmost missed receiving his MBE f
  
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• How Twitter reacted to England and France's show of solidarity at Wembley

  17-11-2015 21:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  English and French players, fans and officials joined forces in a show of solidarity as La Marseillaise was roared by all sides on an emotional n
  
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• Frampton taunts Quigg over fan share

  17-11-2015 20:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Carl Frampton taunts Scott Quigg before their world title unification fight, saying it will be "Bury versus everywhere else".
  
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• Police evacuate German stadium as ‘concrete evidence’ of explosive device discovered

  17-11-2015 20:53
  
  A suspicious object has been found at the HDI-Arena in Hanover.
  
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• Roy Keane looking to get back into club management after Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 campaign in France

  17-11-2015 20:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roy Keane has hinted that he will look to return to club management after Euro 2016. The Republic of Ireland assistant is currently celebrating his country booking their place in France.
  
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• Feds: Drug pipe found in truck that hit softball team's bus

  17-11-2015 20:35
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Federal transportation officials said Tuesday that they believe the driver of a semitrailer that crashed into a Texas college softball team's bus in Oklahoma last year, killing four players, was likely high on synthetic drugs, although a blood test didn't confirm he had drugs in his system.
  
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• Stirring second half comeback sees Croatia beat Russia

  17-11-2015 20:34
  
  By Dmitriy Rogovitskiy MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia suffered their first defeat under head coach Leonid Slutskiy as Ante Cacic's impressive Croatia side came from a goal down to win 3-1 in a friendly international in Rostov-on-Don. Slutskiy, who took over from Fabio Capello in August, looked on course to maintain his unbeaten record when Fedor Smolov put the hosts ahead in the first half.
  
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