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• Bale and Ronaldo on target as Real beat Eibar

  29-11-2015 23:59
  
  By Tim Hanlon BARCELONA (Reuters) - A Gareth Bale header and a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty gave Real Madrid a much-needed 2-0 victory over Eibar in La Liga on Sunday, following their hammering by leaders Barcelona last weekend, and put them six points off the top of the standings. Real were made to work hard against a battling Eibar but Ronaldo secured the win with a penalty after 82 minutes following a foul by Dani Garcia on Lucas Vazquez. The win eases the pressure on coach Rafa Benitez followin
  
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• Andy Murray: Davis Cup victory was 'the most emotional I've ever been after a win'

  29-11-2015 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON IN GHENT: Andy Murray inspired Great Britain to an historic victory in the David Cup and later spoke of the moment as being even more poignant than winning Wimbledon.
  
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• How Andy Murray answered Great Britain prayers by learning to love the Davis Cup

  29-11-2015 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON IN GHENT: To Andy Murray’s US Open, Wimbledon and Olympic titles add the Davis Cup. It belongs to the nation but there is no getting away from it being inspired by one man.
  
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• Sam Allardyce targeting top half with Sunderland as he looks to emulate old friend Peter Reid's success on Wearside

  29-11-2015 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Having guided Sunderland out of the bottom three for the first time this season, Sam Allardyce was looking up, not down. He wants to follow in the footsteps of old friend Peter Reid.
  
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• Why don't top Premier League clubs look for more Jamie Vardys? Conor McLaughlin may not have an exotic back story but he's Northern Ireland's first choice

  29-11-2015 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: While the Romania squad who finished behind Northern Ireland includes five players who have been given a chance in the Premier League, nobody comes calling for Conor McLaughlin.
  
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• Manchester United stars out in force for Unicef Gala Dinner following their draw with Leicester City on Saturday 

  29-11-2015 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Following their 1-1 draw with high-flying Leicester on Saturday, Louis van Gaal and his Manchester United squad returned to Old Trafford to attend the 16th annual Unicef Gala Dinner.
  
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• Diego Costa was petulant and disrespectful to throw his bib away against Tottenham... and the battle at the bottom could see a huge club drop out of the Premier League

  29-11-2015 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMIE REDKNAPP: This time last season if somebody said Diego Costa would not start away at Tottenham you would think they were crazy. He was a real warrior, but has been poor this campaign.
  
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• Hamburg 2024 Games bid collapses in referendum defeat

  29-11-2015 23:38
  
  By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Hamburg's bid to host the 2024 Olympics collapsed on Sunday after the majority of the city's residents voted against the multi-billion euro project in a referendum, killing off the candidacy and leaving officials in shock. Hamburg's withdrawal reshuffles the cards in the race to land the world's biggest multi-sports event, with Paris, Los Angeles, Budapest and Rome left in contention and an International Olympic Committee (IOC) decision due in 2017. Hamburg
  
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• Leicester hero Jamie Vardy thrives on 'no pain, no gain' mantra and is picking up knocks as frequently as he is goals

  29-11-2015 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When the golden boots came off, the ice pack went on. The record breaker has been playing with broken bones in his wrist since September, and needed to freeze a sore foot on Saturday night.
  
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• Chiefs hold off Bills 30-22 for fifth straight win

  29-11-2015 23:34
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs kept ignoring questions about the playoffs all week, even though Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills really was a matchup of wildcard contenders.
  
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• Like Muhammad Ali, Tyson Fury believes he won't be appreciated until he's gone after defeat Wladimir Klitschko to become heavyweight champion of the world

  29-11-2015 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL IN DUSSELDORF: Tyson Fury woke the morning after the incredible night before, and told pregnant wife Paris: ‘I’m the new heavyweight champion of the world.’
  
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• Troy Deeney hails his double act with Odion Ighalo with the Watford strike partnership piling on the misery for Aston Villa

  29-11-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER: Troy Deeney attracted the headlines, as well as the venom of the Aston Villa fans, but team-mate Odion Ighalo was equally instrumental in piling on the misery at Villa Park.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Monday, November 30 

  29-11-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Monday's races at Plumpton, Kempton and Wolverhampton.
  
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• Nico Rosberg speed test proves too much for Lewis Hamilton as German star secures Abu Dhabi Grand Prix victory 

  29-11-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JONATHAN MCEVOY IN ABU DHABI: You can cut it anyway you like, but Lewis Hamilton lost the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix because he was not as fast as Nico Rosberg on the night.
  
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• Cotswold Chase next on the agenda for trainer Alan King and Hennessy Gold Cup winner Smad Place 

  29-11-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Trainer Alan King will race his runaway Hennessy Gold Cup winner Smad Place only once more this season before the grey tackles the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March.
  
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• Chris Robshaw gets backing from Harlequins boss Conor O'Shea following his side's loss against Exeter

  29-11-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY'S GAINLINE: Harlequins lost 26-25 in a tense clash with Exeter at Sandy Park but director of rugby Conor O’Shea once again spoke highly of Chris Robshaw’s qualities.
  
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• Romelu Lukaku is perfect for us and I would not swap him for Jamie Vardy, claims Everton manager Roberto Martinez

  29-11-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Jamie Vardy is smothering every other striker with his shadow but working away in the dark is a hitman Roberto Martinez would not swap for any other in the Premier League.
  
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• Newcastle owner Mike Ashley must decide whether to back or sack Steve McClaren as club continue to struggle in Premier League

  29-11-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail understands McClaren is safe for now, but that could change should Mike Ashley fear relegation and the possibility of missing out on a share of next season’s £5bn TV deal.
  
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• Derek Adams is miles better after his refresher course as he turns Plymouth Argyle into League Two title contenders

  29-11-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ON THE ROAD: Perhaps the best beneficiary of a footballing gap year is Plymouth boss Derek Adams. The Scotsman spent a year travelling the world to broaden his knowledge of the game.
  
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• David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne look lethal in the Manchester City attack as Manuel Pellegrini's side continue to impress

  29-11-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City are already joint-top of the Premier League and future opponents now have the double jeopardy of having to stop David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne running matches in tandem.
  
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• Complicated Fury gatecrashes big-time

  29-11-2015 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Often outrageous outside the ring, Tyson Fury showed his intelligence inside it to totally out-box Wladimir Klitschko, writes Ben Dirs.
  
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• Liverpool’s week just got a whole lot better as Klopp delivers positive injury update

  29-11-2015 23:19
  
  The Reds are in Capital One Cup action on Wednesday.
  
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• Mourinho’s feuds, Brady’s brilliance and more Premier League talking points

  29-11-2015 23:00
  
  Plus, mixed fortunes for Klopp and Wenger.
  
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• James Vince happy stay on England's tour of duty to captain Lions against Pakistan A

  29-11-2015 22:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  James Vince believes the military drills he was put through in a pre-tour visit to Sandhurst helped him make a fine start to his Twenty20 career in Dubai.
  
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• Liverpool's Klopp welcomes Sturridge, Henderson returns

  29-11-2015 22:42
  
  (Reuters) - The return of Daniel Sturridge and captain Jordan Henderson were a welcome sight for Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp even if his team were far less easy on the eye in a laboured 1-0 win over Swansea City on Sunday. Both players came off the bench in the second half as Liverpool moved up to sixth in the Premier League, six points behind leaders Manchester City and Leicester City, with a gritty win courtesy of a second-half penalty from James Milner. Liverpool lacked the stylish fluenc
  
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• Anderlecht, Bruges, Oostende win to keep pressure on Ghent

  29-11-2015 22:40
  
  Anderlecht, Club Bruges and Oostende all won on Sunday to keep up the pressure on Belgian league leaders Ghent, who were victorious on Saturday and hold a two-point advantage at the top. Club Bruges came from a goal down to win 4-1 at Mechelen, who led past the hour mark after Jens Naessens had opened the scoring midway through the first half. Jelle Vossen, however, netted twice to turn the match around and Tuur Dierckx and Hans Vanaken added two more goals to move Bruges on to 34 points, two be
  
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• Garth Crooks' team of the week

  29-11-2015 22:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two Sunderland players are in the XI but who else impressed our football analyst this weekend?
  
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• Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in East Jerusalem

  29-11-2015 22:34
  
  Man killed after he allegedly stabbed policeman near Damascus Gate, while another was shot dead during Ras El-Amud rally
  
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• James DeGale says Tyson Fury's victory inspired him against Lucian Bute to defend world title

  29-11-2015 22:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An internet feed of Tyson Fury versus Wladimir Klitschko provided James DeGale with the final moments of inspiration before his world title defence.
  
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• Thierry Henry criticises Arsene Wenger's decision not to rest Alexis Sanchez before Chilean star went off with hamstring issue

  29-11-2015 22:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Thierry Henry has spoken out against Arsene Wenger's choice to play Alexis Sanchez against Norwich given that the Chilean aggravated an existing hamstring concern in Sunday's fixture.
  
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• Deadly 'Russian air raid' hits market in Syria's Idlib

  29-11-2015 22:05
  
  At least 44 people killed and scores wounded in air attack on popular marketplace in town of Ariha, activists say.
  
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• Arsenal fear Sanchez injury loss could be 'big blow'

  29-11-2015 22:03
  
  Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's gamble of playing his injured "lion" Alexis Sanchez in Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw at Norwich City may prove costly as the Chilean hobbled off amid fears he could face a lengthy absence. On a wretched day for the injury-plagued Gunners, which also saw fresh woes for defender Laurent Koscielny and midfielder Santi Cazorla, Wenger admitted that Sanchez's hamstring trouble, in particular, looked ominous for the title challengers. "We lost Alexis Sanchez.
  
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• Toledo's Matt Campbell named Iowa State coach

  29-11-2015 21:46
  
  Toledo coach Matt Campbell left Ames in October 2014 with a 37-30 loss and a deep appreciation of Iowa State football.
  
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• Roll on 2016, says happy Rosberg

  29-11-2015 21:46
  
  By Alan Baldwin ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Nico Rosberg may get around to sending Lewis Hamilton a Christmas card but can expect nothing in return from the triple Formula One champion after Sunday's season-ender in Abu Dhabi. "Maybe a Christmas card," ventured Rosberg, who is a Monaco neighbour of the Briton and has known Hamilton since they were teenage rivals in karting. "I don’t think we’ve ever done either so there’s no reason to change," replied Hamilton.
  
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• Garcia finds nothing positive in Roma's performance

  29-11-2015 21:44
  
  AS Roma coach Rudi Garcia said he could find nothing positive in his side's 2-0 defeat against Atalanta on Sunday as speculation mounted about the Frenchman's future. Although Roma's sporting director Walter Sabatini said that Garcia's job was secure following the match, Italian media reported that he had been given the next two matches to stay in the post he has occupied for two-and-a-half years. “There’s not much we can take from this afternoon,” said Garcia after a dismal pe
  
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• Ajax restore three-point lead in Dutch league

  29-11-2015 21:43
  
  Ajax Amsterdam restored a three-point lead at the top of the Dutch league with a 2-0 win at recent nemesis PEC Zwolle on Sunday. Ajax went ahead courtesy of a slip from PEC goalkeeper Kevin Begois that allowed Amin Younes to score before halftime and they added a second near the end from substitute Thulani Serero. PEC have proved a tough opponent in recent times for Ajax, including beating them in last year’s Dutch Cup final, but it was a comfortable win for the former European champions o
  
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• Russia hits back at Turkey by changing Syria 'game'

  29-11-2015 21:40
  
  Moscow's retaliation after Turkey downed its military jet could tie Ankara's hands in Syria.
  
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• Huge respect for Murray, says Belgium's coach

  29-11-2015 21:40
  
  Belgium's beaten Davis Cup captain praised Britain's Andy Murray on Sunday after the world number two defeated home hope David Goffin to clinch the title in Ghent. "Huge respect for Andy Murray," Johan van Herck said after Murray's hard-fought 6-3 7-5 6-3 victory over the impressive Goffin gave Britain a winning 3-1 lead.
  
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• Most emotional win yet, says British Davis Cup hero Murray

  29-11-2015 21:37
  
  By Martyn Herman GHENT, Belgium (Reuters) - Clinching the decisive point to give Britain their first Davis Cup title for 79 years was more emotional than any of his other career highlights, Andy Murray said on Sunday. The 28-year-old has been Britain's talisman throughout a remarkable run to the final and he finished the job in style with a straight sets victory over Belgium's David Goffin in Ghent to secure an unassailable 3-1 lead. You know, I imagine it will take a few days before it really s
  
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• Rutgers fires coach Flood and AD Hermann after 4-8 failure

  29-11-2015 21:34
  
  Rutgers fired football coach Kyle Flood and athletic director Julie Hermann on Sunday, stripping the athletic department of its most prominent employees after a season that was a failure on and off the field.
  
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• Hamburg drops 2024 Games bid after referendum defeat

  29-11-2015 21:33
  
  By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - The citizens of Hamburg on Sunday rejected a bid to host the 2024 summer Olympics with more than half voting against it in a referendum, killing the candidacy in its infancy, Hamburg mayor Olaf Scholz said. Germany has to accept a second referendum defeat in two years with Munich's plans for the 2022 winter Games thwarted by a 2013 local vote. "The people of Hamburg took a decision and Hamburg will not be bidding to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Game
  
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• Arsenal miss out on joining leaders, Spurs hold Chelsea

  29-11-2015 21:32
  
  By Ian Chadband LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal missed the chance to heighten the congestion at the top of the Premier League and suffered fresh injury blows when a frustrating 1-1 draw at Norwich City failed to take them alongside leaders Manchester City and Leicester City on Sunday. Arsene Wenger's side had looked on course to move into second place on 29 points, behind City but ahead of Leicester on goal difference, when Mesut Ozil's 30th-minute goal underlined their early superiority.
  
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• Stokes in furious Twitter outburst after being left out of match-day squad

  29-11-2015 21:30
  
  The Irishman later apologised and put it down to an overreaction in the “heat of the moment”.
  
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• Stanford, USC to play rematch game at Pac-12 Championship

  29-11-2015 21:20
  
  Southern California's season was on the verge of derailing. The Trojans lost two of their first three Pac-12 games and coach Steve Sarkisian was fired, leaving the program in disarray.
  
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• Team by team analysis of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

  29-11-2015 21:17
  
  ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Team by team analysis of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix (listed in championship order): - - - - MERCEDES (Nico Rosberg 1, Lewis Hamilton 2) Rosberg's third win in a row, sixth of the season and 14th of his career. Mercedes notched up a record 12th one-two finish of the season and 16th in 19 races. They scored two more points in total than last season, when double points were awarded in the final race. - FERRARI (Kimi Raikkonen 3, Sebastian Vettel 4) Raik
  
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• Virginia Tech hires Memphis' Justin Fuente to succeed Beamer

  29-11-2015 21:11
  
  Virginia Tech has hired Memphis' Justin Fuente to be its next football coach.
  
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• Tipp FM commentary captures the euphoria of Clonmel’s stunning winner

  29-11-2015 21:06
  
  Killian Whelan and Tom McGrath called it perfectly.
  
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• Daniel Sturridge's return against Swansea filled The Kop with hope as Jurgen Klopp enters busy festive period with Liverpool

  29-11-2015 21:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN AT ANFIELD: Daniel Sturridge’s return now represents a dilemma for Klopp, not known for operating with two strikers. Where that leaves Benteke remains to be seen.
  
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• Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp surprised by talk of sacking Garry Monk... as under-fire Swansea boss brands his critics 'stupid'

  29-11-2015 20:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN AT ANFIELD: Swansea have won just one of their last 10 Premier League games and are four points away from the bottom four with pressure mounting on manager Garry Monk.
  
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• Georgia's Richt stepping down following 'mutual' decision

  29-11-2015 20:53
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Mark Richt stepped down as Georgia's coach on Sunday in what was called a "mutual" decision but looked like a firing.
  
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