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• ‘There is something different about this Irish team’

  02-12-2015 23:59
  
  Quinn backs Boys in Green to have a big impact at Euro 2016.
  
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• Southampton 1-6 Liverpool: Daniel Sturridge double, Divock Origi hat-trick and Jordon Ibe fire Jurgen Klopp's rampant Reds into Capital One Cup semi-finals

  02-12-2015 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NEIL ASHTON AT ST MARY'S: There are times when a team plays with such confidence and such swagger that they appear to be capable of anything. Liverpool are back.
  
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• Italian Olympic Committee calls for two-year doping bans for 26 athletes 

  02-12-2015 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Italian Olympic Committee has requested two-year doping bans for 26 athletes, including a London 2012 Olympic medallist.
  
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• Liverpool hit Saints for six to reach League Cup semis

  02-12-2015 23:56
  
  Liverpool ran riot to reach the League Cup semi-finals with a 6-1 thrashing of Southampton on Wednesday in which Divock Origi grabbed a hat-trick and Daniel Sturridge scored twice as the Juergen Klopp juggernaut rolled on. Jordon Ibe added his name to the scoresheet as Liverpool emphatically overcame the early blow of Sadio Mane putting the hosts ahead inside a minute to emphasise their resurgence since Klopp arrived at the start of October.
  
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• Sergio Aguero reveals his desire to leave Manchester City to rejoin childhood club Independiente in 2019

  02-12-2015 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sergio Aguero has revealed that his ambition is to leave Manchester City when his contract terminates in 2019, and rejoin childhood club, Independiente.
  
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• Mondays will not be the same now Gary Neville has left for Valencia job, says Jamie Carragher

  02-12-2015 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMIE CARRAGHER: I knew Gary Neville would become a manager one day but the timing has come as a shock. And to think we had just started getting along!
  
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• Real face Cup disqualification for fielding ineligible player

  02-12-2015 23:49
  
  BARCELONA (Reuters) - Real Madrid could be thrown out of the King’s Cup for playing Denis Cheryshev against Cadiz in their last-32 tie on Wednesday when he should have been suspended, Spanish media reported. Cheryshev received a third yellow card playing for Villarreal against Barcelona in the semi-finals of last season’s competition but he has not served the resulting ban. Breaking the Spanish federation rules would mean automatic elimination for Real, Radio Cope and As newspaper re
  
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• McGregor: My next fight after I beat Jose Aldo will be a lightweight title shot

  02-12-2015 23:48
  
  ‘The Notorious’ wants the winner of Dos Anjos versus Cerrone.
  
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• Real Madrid are in danger of being kicked out of the Copa del Rey – reports

  02-12-2015 23:40
  
  Rafa Benitez could have a big headache to deal with in the coming days.
  
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• Capital One Cup semi-final draw: Everton face Manchester City while Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool play Stoke

  02-12-2015 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton have been drawn with Manchester City in the Capital One Cup semi-finals while Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool will have to overcome Stoke City in the last four.
  
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• Orioles acquire Trumbo from Mariners

  02-12-2015 23:35
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The Orioles have acquired outfielder/first baseman Mark Trumbo and left-hander C.J. Riefenhauser from the Seattle Mariners for catcher Steve Clevenger.
  
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• Gary Neville rejected new five-year deal with Sky Sports, worth more than £15m, to take over reins at Valencia

  02-12-2015 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE: Gary Neville turned down a new five-year deal with Sky Sports as their main football pundit before leaving the TV network to take up his head coach role with Valencia.
  
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• Ready Eddie go! Warwick and Brighton coaches give sneak preview of what to expect from new England man Jones

  02-12-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jones' open style quickly won friends during the Rugby World Cup when his Japan side were guests of Warwick and Brighton, whose coaches have praised the new England coach.
  
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• Gary Neville appointment as Valencia boss was made by owner Peter Lim... but who is Singaporean businessman?

  02-12-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gary Neville will have his first taste ofmanagement by taking charge of La Liga side Valencia until the end of the season, an appointment made at the behest of club owner Peter Lim.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Thursday, December 3

  02-12-2015 23:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Thursday's races at Wincanton, Leicester, Market Rasen and Kempton.
  
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• QBs Beathard, Cook clash in Big Ten title game

  02-12-2015 23:23
  
  IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Michigan State senior quarterback Connor Cook has been a star for years, pegged by many as an NFL draft pick.
  
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• Southampton 1-6 Liverpool FC Capital One Cup RESULT: Divock Origi nets hat-trick and Daniel Sturridge hits brace in quarter-final

  02-12-2015 23:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Daniel Sturridge hit a brace on his return to the Liverpool starting line-up as they lead Southampton 6-1. Divock Origi hit hat-trick while Jordon Ibe struck the fifth goal. Follow live here,
  
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• Appeals court to decide whether 'Blade Runner' Pistorius guilty of murder

  02-12-2015 23:06
  
  By Zandi Shabalala BLOEMFONTEIN (Reuters) - South Africa's top appeals court could send "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius back to jail on Thursday for at least 15 years for killing his girlfriend on Valentine's Day 2013 in a sensational case that continues to fascinate and divide the nation. Last year a judge gave the disgraced Olympic and Paralympic gold medallist a five-year jail sentence for "culpable homicide" of Reeva Steenkamp, but prosecutors say he should be convicted of murder for firing f
  
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• US Grand Prix "subject to agreement" on 2016 calendar

  02-12-2015 23:05
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The future of the struggling U.S. Grand Prix was thrown into further doubt Wednesday when the 2016 Formula One calendar listed the race as "subject to agreement" with the promotor.
  
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• Dozen killed in California shooting incident

  02-12-2015 23:02
  
  At least 12 people killed in attack at California social service centre with officials saying situation is "active".
  
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• Ferrari cleared to supply engines to Toro Rosso

  02-12-2015 22:51
  
  By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One's governing body has agreed a rule change to allow Ferrari to supply the Toro Rosso team with year-old engines next season. The International Automobile Federation (FIA) said in a statement on Wednesday that power units homologated (approved for use) in previous seasons could now be re-homologated for 2016. "Previously no manufacturer could supply more than one specification of power unit," the FIA said.
  
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• Arsenal stars Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Calum Chambers, Petr Cech and Aaron Ramsey all try their hand at the new Football Manager 2016 video game

  02-12-2015 22:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  They are used to pulling the strings on the pitch but the roles were reversed for five of Arsenal's star players when they were asked to take control of their Football Manager 2016 destinies.
  
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• Spieth's big lesson on closing paid big dividends

  02-12-2015 22:38
  
  NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Jordan Spieth ends 2015 with two majors, the No. 1 ranking and no doubts about his ability to close out tournaments.
  
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• Barcelona 6-1 Villanovense (6-1 agg): Luis Enrique's men ease to Copa del Rey victory as youngster Sandro Ramirez nets hat-trick

  02-12-2015 22:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETE JENSON: Barcelona rested their three musketeers but still put Villanovense to the sword with a 6-1 win in the Spanish Cup.
  
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• Second video surfaces of Okafor fight outside Boston club

  02-12-2015 22:20
  
  BOSTON (AP) — A second video that shows Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor fighting outside a Boston nightclub last week prompted Boston police Wednesday to urge anyone who was assaulted to come forward.
  
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• Paul Galvin’s Finuge were relegated to junior football tonight

  02-12-2015 22:20
  
  Fingue were Kerry intermediate champions in 2012, but lost this evening’s relegation play-off.
  
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• U.S. GP on 2016 F1 calendar despite funding doubts

  02-12-2015 22:19
  
  By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - The U.S. Grand Prix in Austin remained in doubt on Wednesday after the official 2016 Formula One calendar was published with an asterisk against the Texas race due to doubts about funding. The International Automobile Federation (FIA) said it had approved a schedule with a record 21 races and just one change from the previous one, the new version pairing Mexico with Texas instead of Brazil. The race in Austin, scheduled for Oct. 23, is subject to agreement with
  
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• Motor racing-U.S. GP on 2016 F1 calendar despite funding doubts

  02-12-2015 22:10
  
  By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - The U.S. Grand Prix in Austin remained in doubt on Wednesday after the official 2016 Formula One calendar was published with an asterisk against the Texas race due to doubts about funding. The International Automobile Federation (FIA) said it had approved a schedule with a record 21 races and just one change from the previous one, the new version pairing Mexico with Texas instead of Brazil. The race in Austin, scheduled for Oct. 23, is subject to agreement with
  
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• Spain's Telefonica loses most rights to show La Liga football

  02-12-2015 22:07
  
  MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's Telefonica on Wednesday lost the bulk of television rights to screen Spanish football matches for the next three seasons, undermining its strategy to capture pay-TV viewers through premium content. Spain's La Liga football league said on Wednesday it had awarded packages of television rights to screen first division, second division and King's Cup matches to Spanish media group Mediapro for 1.9 billion euros (£1.35 billion). Telefonica unit DTS won rights to scre
  
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• Southampton hit for six by Jurgen Klopp's rampant Liverpool

  02-12-2015 22:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Liverpool cruised into the semi-finals of the Capital One Cup as fit-again Daniel Sturridge inspired a stunning 6-1 win at Southampton.Res
  
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• Southampton 1-6 Liverpool: Match Report

  02-12-2015 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Southampton hit for six by Jurgen Klopp's rampant LiverpoolLiverpool cruised into the semi-finals of the Capital One Cup as fit-again Dani
  
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• Benzema insists he has done nothing wrong in sextape scandal

  02-12-2015 21:57
  
  France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema insisted on Wednesday he has done nothing wrong after being put under investigation in France in connection with an alleged attempt to blackmail a fellow international with the use of a sex video. "I'm being accused, I'm being dragged into the mud as if I were a criminal, it's horrible," Benzema told French TV channel TF1 in his first interview since the scandal broke. The scandal has been in the public domain since details of the investigation, as we
  
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• Liverpool should stick with Daniel Sturridge, says Jamie Redknapp, despite Jurgen Klopp's concerns over striker's injuries

  02-12-2015 21:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jamie Redknapp has urged Jurgen Klopp to be patient with Daniel Sturridge, after the Liverpool boss appeared to question the extent of his recent injury problems.
  
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• Southampton went 1-0 up against Liverpool after just 40 seconds

  02-12-2015 21:53
  
  Sadio Mane got Southampton off to a flying start in the Capital One Cup quarter-final.
  
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• Southampton 1-3 Liverpool FC Capital One Cup LIVE score: Divock Origi doubles lead after Daniel Sturridge hits three-minute brace

  02-12-2015 21:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Daniel Sturridge hit a brace on his return to the Liverpool starting line-up as they lead Southampton 3-1. Divock Origi scored on half-time after Sadio Mane's early opener. Follow live here.
  
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• Barcelona vs Villanovense followed by Cadiz vs Real Madrid – Copa del Rey LIVE: Luis Suarez and Neymar on bench for Barca

  02-12-2015 21:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona and Real Madrid are both in action in the Copa del Rey round of 32 on Wednesday night as the Spanish giants take on third-tier opposition. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla facing three months out as Arsene Wenger suffers yet another injury blow

  02-12-2015 21:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal fear they will be without Santi Cazorla for at least three months after the midfielder suffered knee ligament damage in the 1-1 draw with Norwich on Sunday.
  
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• Diafra Sakho thigh problem 'significant' as West Ham experience another injury blow

  02-12-2015 21:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The scan on Diafra Sakho's thigh has revealed a 'significant injury' according to West Ham United officials. The striker will see a specialist doctor on Thursday.
  
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• You better believe he’s back! Daniel Sturridge has scored twice in four minutes

  02-12-2015 21:42
  
  Liverpool come from a goal down to lead Southampton 3-1 at the break.
  
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• Adam Scott hopes home advantage will boost World Challenge title bid

  02-12-2015 21:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Masters champion Adam Scott admits he has 'no excuses' not to put up a strong challenge for the Hero World Challenge title this week.
  
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• Stars align on defenses in SEC championship game

  02-12-2015 21:25
  
  The defensive stars will be all over the field, and even on the sidelines , during the Southeastern Conference championship game.
  
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• Toronto FC star Sebastian Giovinco caps record breaking debut season in MLS with Most Valuable Player award

  02-12-2015 21:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Toronto forward Sebastian Giovinco had already won the MLS Golden Boot award and had been voted the MLS Newcomer of the Year Award while also earning a spot on the MLS Best XI.
  
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• I would've been a porn star if I wasn't a footballer, says Karembeu!

  02-12-2015 21:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Christian Karembeu won 53 France caps in a glittering career which saw him lift the World Cup and European Championship... but it could have all been so different for the former midfielder.
  
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• LeBron James regrets not facing Kobe Bryant in an NBA Finals: 'I didn't hold up my end of the bargain in 2009'

  02-12-2015 20:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LeBron James has revealed his regret at never facing Kobe Bryant in an NBA Finals Series following the latter's announcement that he will retiring from the sport at the end of the season.
  
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• Report: 20 casualties in California shooting incident

  02-12-2015 20:56
  
  Local officials says situation is "active", while fire department says 20 victims reported at scene in US city.
  
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• Italian anti-doping body calls for bans on 26 athletes

  02-12-2015 20:44
  
  (Reuters) - Italian anti-doping authorities have called for two-year bans for 26 athletes, including Olympic bronze medallist Fabrizio Donato and European champion long jumper Andrew Howe, for allegedly failing to provide doping samples, media reports said on Wednesday. Italy's National Anti-Doping Organisation (NADO), accused the 26 of "evasion, refusal and failure to submit themselves to providing biological samples", the Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper reported. The athletes named by the organ
  
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• Age Hareide quits Malmo... just after being hammered by former star Zlatan Ibrahimovic in Champions League clash with PSG

  02-12-2015 20:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Swedish side Malmo FF announced that manager Age Hareide has resigned amid Danish media speculation that he will become Denmark's new coach. Malmo finished fifth in the league this year.
  
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• Gary Neville can be a huge hit at Valencia, says former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson

  02-12-2015 20:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sir Alex Ferguson believes former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has what it takes to succeed as Valencia manager. Neville will work with younger brother Phil, who has been at the club since July.
  
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• Un De Sceaux follows Sprinter Sacre in missing Tingle Creek Chase as Vibrato Valtat made favourite for Sandown race

  02-12-2015 20:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paul Nicholls-trained Vibrato Valtat heads the betting at 7-4 for Saturday’s Tingle Creek Chase after ante-post, odds-on favourite Un De Sceaux was ruled out by Willie Mullins.
  
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• Dean Smith becomes Brentford's third boss in the space of six months following five-year stint at Walsall

  02-12-2015 20:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New Brentford boss Dean Smith insists he will be involved in all aspects of the club in trying to bring Premier League football to Griffin Park. Smith takes over from Caretaker-boss Lee Carsley.
  
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