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• Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino hails his side's 'best performance' as Harry Kane's double leaves confidence sky-high

  22-11-2015 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mauricio Pochettino hailed his young Tottenham stars as they stepped up their bid to gatecrash the Barclays Premier League top four. Harry Kane scored twice as Spurs beat West Ham convincingly.
  
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• MARTIN SAMUEL: Russia's ban works so why don't Olympic fools get it? 

  22-11-2015 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The threat of keeping Russia from Rio in 2016 is working — it is only those charged with protecting the Olympic spirit who are in denial. Thomas Bach and his cohorts need to get with the programme.
  
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• Tim Henman to miss Davis Cup final in Ghent over security fears, but Great Britain team will travel on Monday 

  22-11-2015 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tim Henman has cancelled plans to go to Belgium and watch the Davis Cup final, but the Great Britain team are due to travel on Monday after delaying their departure for 24 hours.
  
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• Bath confident Kyle Eastmond will not return to league like Sam Burgess   

  22-11-2015 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY'S GAINLINE: Bath insist Kyle Eastmond is not about to follow Sam Burgess and become their second rugby league convert to return to his former code this season.
  
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• Middlesbrough earn their 50th clean sheet in just 108 games under Aitor Karanka - Five things we learned in the Football League

  22-11-2015 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JOE RIDGE: Aitor Karanka cut his coaching cloth under Jose Mourinho, and the Spaniard has clearly learned a thing or two about defending along the way from the now-Chelsea manager.
  
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• Leyton Orient's hotel stay checks out... as League Two side beat York after being holed up at The Marriott for a week

  22-11-2015 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM SHERGOLD - ON THE ROAD: The Marriott Hotel at Waltham Abbey boasts an indoor swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room and gym. Apparently, it can help get results on the football field too.
  
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• Duncan Watmore pens new Sunderland contract and Britain's brainiest footballer is glad to be able to concentrate on playing at the Stadium of Light instead of studying

  22-11-2015 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Given his academic background, you can rest assured that the numbers involved in Duncan Watmore's new Sunderland contract will certainly add up.
  
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• Djokovic ends year on high with Finals win over Federer

  22-11-2015 23:35
  
  By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic put the finishing touch to a magnificent season by beating Roger Federer 6-3 6-4 to win the ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday for the fifth time in his career. Federer brought the tournament to a close in anti-climactic fashion with a double-fault, although not as much as a year ago when he pulled out of the final with back injury. After a modest celebration, Djokovic walked back to his chair and wrote "And now for vacation" in Serbian on a camera
  
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• Real Betis 0-1 Atletico Madrid: Koke's early strike sends Diego Simeone's side second 

  22-11-2015 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Atletico Madrid moved up to second in La Liga above rivals Real Madrid after beating Real Betis 1-0 courtesy of midfielder Koke's early strike at the Benito Villamarin stadium in Sevilla.
  
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• Swansea captain Ashley Williams offers backing to under pressure boss Garry Monk and insists: 'The dressing room is united.'

  22-11-2015 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RIATH AL-SAMMARRAI: Unease in the boardroom, trouble on the pitch and the worries have spread to home. But Swansea captain Ashley Williams has offered support to under fire boss Garry Monk.
  
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• Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna reveals he felt emotionally drained after terrorist ordeal in Paris  

  22-11-2015 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna has revealed the horrors of Paris left him too exhausted to play properly against Liverpool on Saturday.
  
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• Kisner enjoys maiden win with six-shot triumph in Georgia

  22-11-2015 23:23
  
  (Reuters) - Kevin Kisner, a runner-up four times this year, secured his first PGA Tour win with a flourish, firing his second successive 64 for a six-shot victory in the RSM Classic in coastal Georgia on Sunday. Kisner, 31, began the final round with a three-shot lead and turned it into a romp with five birdies on the front side to make the turn in 30. American Kevin Chappell shot 67 to take second place on 16-under 266, one stroke better than Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell, who also returned
  
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• Inter Milan 4-0 Frosinone: Nerazzurri go clear at the top in Serie A after Fiorentina held in Tuscan derby

  22-11-2015 23:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Inter Milan moved two points clear at the top of Serie A with a 4-0 win over struggling Frosinone on Sunday after title rivals Fiorentina were held to a 2-2 draw by Empoli.
  
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• Latest from the NFL: Backup QBs lead Indy, Houston to wins

  22-11-2015 23:19
  
  The latest from NFL games around the league on the 11th Sunday of the season (all times EST):
  
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• Exhibition match? Dublin and Galway take chunks out of each other in mass brawl

  22-11-2015 23:19
  
  Embarrassing scenes.
  
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• Ravens beat Rams 16-13, but lose Flacco for season

  22-11-2015 23:17
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens won the game and lost their quarterback.
  
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• Atletico go second as Koke sinks Betis

  22-11-2015 23:17
  
  By Tim Hanlon MADRID (Reuters) - An early Koke strike gave typically hard-working Atletico Madrid a 1-0 victory at Real Betis that moved them above Real Madrid into second place in La Liga on Sunday. Koke slotted home a rebound after keeper Antonio Adan had saved a Fernando Torres shot with seven minutes gone. Despite some slick attacking play, Atletico missed great chances to build on the lead with Antoine Griezmann particularly profligate, including a late chance that came back off a post.
  
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• Scotland unveil bright pink adidas away kits for 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign

  22-11-2015 23:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There will be no missing Scotland when they hit the road for their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign after a new bright pink adidas away strip was launched on Sunday night.
  
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• Djokovic beats Federer in straight sets to win at ATP finals

  22-11-2015 23:13
  
  LONDON (AP) — As usual this season, Novak Djokovic was the best player on the court.
  
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• Allen leads No. 5 Duke to 2K Classic title

  22-11-2015 23:11
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Grayson Allen carried No. 5 Duke to the 2K Classic title. It was quite a turnaround from a shoddy performance against Kentucky.
  
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• Ravens QB Flacco out for year with left knee injury

  22-11-2015 23:08
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco will miss the remainder of the season after tearing ligaments in his left knee.
  
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• Inter go top after Fiorentina held by lowly Empoli

  22-11-2015 23:08
  
  Inter Milan went on a rare scoring spree to thrash Serie A newcomers Frosinone 4-0 and go clear at the top on Sunday, the first time Roberto Mancini's team have won a league match by more than one goal this season. Fiorentina, previously level with Inter, needed two goals from substitute Nikola Kalinic to rescue a 2-2 draw at home to lowly Empoli after they had trailed 2-0, with coach Paulo Sousa admitting he had made mistakes with his team selection. Vincenzo Montella made a losing start as coa
  
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• West Ham fan in hospital after being stabbed outside White Hart Lane before side's Premier League clash with Tottenham

  22-11-2015 23:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A West Ham supporter is in hospital after being stabbed outside White Hart Lane before the club's clash with Tottenham. The 35-year-old man's injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Monday, November 23

  22-11-2015 23:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Monday's races at Kempton, Chelmsford City and Ludlow.
  
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• The Latest from NASCAR: Season finale underway at Homestead

  22-11-2015 23:03
  
  HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — The latest from Homestead-Miami Speedway, the site of NASCAR's season finale (all times EST):
  
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• Anthony Crolla delivers world-title miracle in Manchester thanks to local hero Ricky Hatton

  22-11-2015 23:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Anthony Crolla spent last Christmas fearing he would never fight again. This year he will celebrate as a world champion after beating Darleys Perez on Saturday night.
  
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• Kisner finally comes through in final event of PGA Tour year

  22-11-2015 23:00
  
  ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Kevin Kisner ended a year marked by second-place finishes with his first PGA Tour victory Sunday at Sea Island.
  
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• Oostende miss chance to go top as security fears continue

  22-11-2015 22:58
  
  Oostende missed an opportunity to top the Belgian league when they lost 2-1 at struggling Mechelen after conceding a late goal on Sunday after a weekend in which some matches were called off over security fears. Oostende lost to a goal nine minutes from time by Mechelen's Joachim van Damme, leaving the coastal club in third place on 31 points. Sofiane Hanni gave the hosts a 25th-minute lead but Zimbabwe international Knowledge Musona's second-half penalty brought Oostende level before Van Damme
  
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• Osweiler throws for 2 TDs, Broncos beat Bears 17-15

  22-11-2015 22:55
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Filling in for the injured Peyton Manning, Brock Osweiler made his first career start a triumphant one.
  
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• Houston gets 3rd straight win with 24-17 victory over Jets

  22-11-2015 22:52
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Quarterback T.J. Yates was solid in his first start since 2012. He got some help in the passing game from receiver Cecil Shorts, who threw a touchdown pass to help the Houston Texans to a victory.
  
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• Newton throws 5 TDs, unbeaten Panthers top Redskins 44-16

  22-11-2015 22:50
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton didn't have any new touchdown celebrations on Sunday.
  
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• Factbox - Djokovic's incredible year in numbers

  22-11-2015 22:50
  (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic completed the best year of his career and one of the best by any player in the professional era when the Serb beat Roger Federer to win the ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday. Here are the important numbers from the past 12 months: - - Titles: 11 Grand slam titles: 3. Australian Open (beat Andy Murray), Wimbledon (beat Federer), U.S. Open (beat Federer) Masters Series titles: 6. Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, Rome, Shanghai, Paris. Became the first player to win the In
  
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• Djokovic ends year on high with victory over Federer

  22-11-2015 22:50
  
  By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic put the finishing touch to a magnificent season by beating Roger Federer 6-3 6-4 to win the ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday for the fifth time in his career. Federer brought the tournament to a close in anti-climactic fashion with a double-fault, although not as much as a year ago when he pulled out of the final with back injury. After a modest celebration, Djokovic walked back to his chair and wrote "And now for vacation" in Serbian on a camera
  
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• Jeff Gordon gets lots of love before final NASCAR race

  22-11-2015 22:45
  
  HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Jeff Gordon is getting a lot of love at the end of the rainbow.
  
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• Winston tosses 5 TD passes, Buccaneers beat Eagles 45-17

  22-11-2015 22:38
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jameis Winston and Doug Martin were an unstoppable combination.
  
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• Romo returns from layoff to help Dallas beat Miami 24-14

  22-11-2015 22:36
  
  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tony Romo scrambled in the back of the end zone before improvising to throw his first pass in two months — left-handed for a short gain.
  
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• Oklahoma QB Mayfield uncertain for Oklahoma St. game

  22-11-2015 22:33
  
  Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield's status is uncertain for Saturday's showdown with Oklahoma State.
  
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• Kerr wins Tour Championship, Ko claims $1 million jackpot

  22-11-2015 22:32
  
  (Reuters) - Cristie Kerr eagled the par-five 17th for a one-shot win at the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship in Florida on Sunday, while Lydia Ko held off Park In-bee and Lexi Thompson to claim the $1 million Race to the CME Globe jackpot. Rookie Jang Ha-na of South Korea posted a 69 for 272 to share second place with American Gerina Piller, who fired a 67. World number one Ko was in a tight battle to hold on to her edge in the jackpot race, with South Korean Park missing a birdie putt
  
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• Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli to sit out Chelsea clash after fifth booking of season 

  22-11-2015 22:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dele Alli’s booking after he became involved in an altercation with Mark Noble means he misses Tottenham's Premier League game against Chelsea on Sunday.
  
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• Kerr wins title, Ko takes $1 million, Park going to Hall

  22-11-2015 22:22
  
  NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Cristie Kerr was the player of the week. Lydia Ko was the player of the year. Inbee Park will be among the players of all-time.
  
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• Yapi scores from halfway line as Hyypia enjoys first Zurich win

  22-11-2015 22:13
  
  Gilles Yapi scored from near the halfway line to set FC Zurich on their way to a 5-3 win over Lugano and give Sami Hyypia his first win as their coach on Sunday. Lugano goalkeeper Alex Valentini rushed out of his area to make a clearance but sent the ball to Yapi in the middle of the field. Former Liverpool and Finland defender Hyypia, who has previously coached Bayer Leverkusen and Brighton, took over at Zurich in September and saw his team draw six and lose two of his first eight games in char
  
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• Wasps 32-6 Toulon: Dai Young's side stun French heavyweights with bonus point victory at the Ricoh Arena

  22-11-2015 22:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY AT THE RICOH ARENA: Stuart Lancaster was at the Ricoh Arena and while he is no longer England’s head coach, h would have enjoyed the significance of this momentous result.
  
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• Marshawn Lynch sidelined again for Seattle

  22-11-2015 21:58
  
  Beast Mode is back on the sideline.
  
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• AEK go fourth on weekend violence again mars Greek game

  22-11-2015 21:47
  
  By Graham Wood ATHENS (Reuters) - AEK Athens' improvement under new coach Gus Poyet continued with a 2-1 win at Panthrakikos in the Greek championship on Sunday as they went fourth on a weekend overshadowed by violence that saw the Athens derby cancelled. The ugly face of Greek football had resurfaced 24 hours earlier with the top of the table Panathinaikos-Olympiakos Piraeus game called off due to clashes between fans and police in and around the stadium with flares being thrown on the pitch. T
  
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• English clubs dominant in Champions Cup as Ulster and Leinster left in trouble

  22-11-2015 21:34
  
  It was a superb weekend for the Premiership sides in Europe.
  
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• Goodell: Peterson 'taking great advantage' of opportunity

  22-11-2015 21:24
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he believes Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has been "taking great advantage" of his opportunity to play this year following the child abuse case that kept him out for almost all of last season.
  
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• Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer in straight sets to claim a record fourth consecutive ATP World Tour Finals title

  22-11-2015 21:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  STUART FRASER AT THE O2: Novak Djokovic capped the best season of his career - and possibly one of the greatest in the sport's history - with victory over Roger Federer to win the ATP World Tour Finals.
  
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• Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin could be out of action until new year after suffering injury setback against West Brom

  22-11-2015 20:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal fear midfield linchpin Francis Coquelin will miss the rest of 2015 with a knee problem. The Gunners midfielder suffered the injury during Saturday's defeat against West Bromwich Albion.
  
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• 49ers GM says Kaepernick surgery was mutual decision

  22-11-2015 20:35
  
  SEATTLE (AP) — The decision for San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick to have season-ending surgery on his left, non-throwing shoulder was a mutual decision between the quarterback and the team, 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said Sunday.
  
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• Blackrock remain unbeaten and top of the Women’s AIL table as Old Belvedere run riot against St Mary’s

  22-11-2015 20:25
  
  It was a busy weekend of women’s club rugby action.
  
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