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• NFL union accuses Goodell of 'sweeping grab for power'

  07-12-2015 23:59
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for the NFL Players Association have told a federal appeals court that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was making a "sweeping grab for power" in the "Deflategate" controversy.
  
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• Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink should be next Chelsea manager! Burton chairman claims his former boss can manage at the very top 

  07-12-2015 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is capable of managing his old club Chelsea, according to the chairman who has just lost his services to Championship outfit Queens Park Rangers.
  
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• Wayne Rooney watches Everton draw against Crystal Palace with Manchester United striker ruled out of Wolfsburg clash

  07-12-2015 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney was at Goodison Park on Monday night to watch former club Everton draw 1-1 against Crystal Palace with his son Kai, with the Manchester United forward ruled out ofthe Wolfsburg clash.
  
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• Everton's Lukaku salvages 1-1 home draw with Palace

  07-12-2015 23:51
  
  (Reuters) - Everton striker Romelu Lukaku struck a late equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw against a solid Crystal Palace side in an absorbing Premier League match at Goodison Park on Monday. The Belgium striker, who had earlier twice hit the woodwork, steered the ball home from a deflected Gerard Deulofeu cross in the 81st minute to give the hosts a deserved share of the points. Palace had taken the lead five minutes earlier thanks to a towering Scott Dann header from a corner after the centre bac
  
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• Diego Simeone won't let mixed feelings distract Atletico Madrid on return to scene of Champions League heartache

  07-12-2015 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Atletico last played at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon in the 2013-14 Champions League final when they led Real Madrid 1-0 until moments before the end of regular time before eventually losing 4-1.
  
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• Saido Berahino scores for West Brom U21s in defeat by West Ham as Tottenham target aims to win place back in Tony Pulis' side

  07-12-2015 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Saido Berahino was back among on the goals on Monday night, as he netted for West Brom Under-21s during their narrow defeat by West Ham.
  
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• 76ers hire Colangelo as chairman of basketball operations

  07-12-2015 23:44
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have brought in longtime NBA executive Jerry Colangelo as chairman of basketball operations.
  
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• Craig Bellamy makes Monday Night Football debut to replace Gary Neville as he talks struggling at Liverpool, Jamie Vardy's form and the 'outstanding' Mark Hughes

  07-12-2015 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Craig Bellamy made his Monday Night Football debut as the first of a host of guests to replace the departed Gary Neville. But how did he get on? Here is the best from the former Welsh international...
  
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• English cricket gets tough on concussion as new guidelines are introduced on dealing with brain injuries

  07-12-2015 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Players showing symptoms of concussion will be sidelined for a minimum of six days next season as English cricket brings in new guidelines on dealing with brain injuries.
  
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• Conor O'Shea turns down Italy head coach job to remain Harlequins' director of rugby

  07-12-2015 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea has rejected the chance to be Italy's head coach. O'Shea, 45, has confirmed he was approached about the possibility of replacing Jacques Brunel.
  
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• Two-horse battle for racing rights as ITV Sport rival Channel 4 for marquee meetings

  07-12-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE SPORTS AGENDA: ITV Sport are mounting a major challenge to show horse racing’s marquee meetings in a move that has forced Channel Four to beef up coverage.
  
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• Arsenal preparing to use Calum Chambers in defensive midfield role as Arsene Wenger addresses Christmas injury crisis

  07-12-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsene Wenger is considering using Calum Chambers as an emergency central defensive midfielder to ease his selection crisis. Arsenal are missing three central midfielders.
  
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• Adam Gemili claims 'people only see the easy side... they don't see you vomiting every session, unable to move'

  07-12-2015 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTHA KELNER: When Adam Gemili opens his laptop to watch a film after training he sees the iconic Rio de Janeiro skyline, which has replaced Beijing's Bird's Nest as his screensaver.
  
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• Craig Bellamy quickly finds his feet in Gary Neville's old role on Monday Night Football

  07-12-2015 23:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  BRIAN BARWICK: As Sky Sports fill the gap left by Gary Neville’s Spanish sojourn, they will look at those who could replace him if the stay in Valencia extends beyond May. First up was Craig Bellamy.
  
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• LeBron James signs lifetime deal with Nike

  07-12-2015 23:01
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James has signed a lifetime contract with Nike.
  
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• Search on for NFL quarterback Jay Cutler's brother-in-law

  07-12-2015 22:40
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Investigators on Monday were trying to piece together what happened to NFL quarterback Jay Cutler's brother-in-law, whose abandoned car was found more than a week ago with its engine on and the air bag deployed near a remote dirt road in Utah.
  
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• Simeone focused despite mixed feelings over Lisbon return

  07-12-2015 22:39
  
  Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone will have mixed feelings when his side plays at Benfica in Tuesday's Champions League Group C showdown but he is not going to let it distract him from the task in hand. Atletico last played at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon in the 2013-14 Champions League final when they led Real Madrid 1-0 until moments before the end of regular time before conceding an equaliser and eventually losing 4-1 after extra time. Atletico and Benfica are tied on 10 points at the top o
  
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• Holders Arsenal kick off FA Cup quest against Sunderland

  07-12-2015 22:37
  
  By Ian Chadband LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal will begin their quest to become the first team in modern times to win the FA Cup three years running with a home tie against fellow Premier League side Sunderland in January. Monday's draw in Cardiff for the third round of the most historic domestic knockout competition in world football produced an unusually high total of five all-top flight ties. Arsene Wenger's holders will start their defence against the side they beat 3-1 in the league on Saturday
  
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• Grimsby 0-0 Shrewsbury: Match Report

  07-12-2015 22:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Impressive Grimsby denied in stalemate with ShrewsburyCraig Clay came within inches of firing Grimsby into the FA Cup third round as Leagu
  
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• Mariners obtain left-hander Wade Miley from Red Sox

  07-12-2015 22:30
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Seattle Mariners obtained left-hander Wade Miley and reliever Jonathan Aro from the Boston Red Sox on Monday for reliever Carson Smith and pitcher Roenis Elias in the first trade announced at the winter meetings.
  
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• Wayne Rooney watches former club Everton face Crystal Palace with Manchester United striker ruled out of vital Wolfsburg clash

  07-12-2015 22:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney was at Goodison Park on Monday night to watch former club Everton host Crystal Palace with his son Kai, with the Manchester United forward ruled out ofthe Wolfsburg clash.
  
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• Everton 0-0 Crystal Palace LIVE score: Connor Wickham hits own crossbar with header at Goodison Park

  07-12-2015 22:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Barclays Premier League as Everton host Crystal Palace at Goodison Park to wrap up the weekend's top flight action.
  
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• Third-time lucky for Lukaku as Everton claim a point against Crystal Palace

  07-12-2015 22:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Striker Romelu Lukaku's 50th goal in his 100th Everton appearance rescued a deserved late point for Everton in a 1-1 draw at home to Crystal Pal
  
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• Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger faces three match ban for violent conduct after Winston Reid clash

  07-12-2015 22:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bastian Schweinsteiger has been charged with violent conduct by the FA over his clash with Winston Reid during Manchester United's draw against West Ham at Old Trafford on Saturday.
  
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• Faugheen is '100 per cent' ready for the the Christmas Hurdle, claims Willie Mullins

  07-12-2015 22:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Willie Mullins has rejected claims a back condition was to blame for Faugheen’s disappointing comeback defeat at Punchestown.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Tuesday, December 8

  07-12-2015 22:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Tuesday's races at Uttoxeter, Southwell and Fontwell.
  
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• Jack Grealish lines up for Aston Villa U21s during their victory over Derby County as he prepares to make his first team return

  07-12-2015 22:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jack Grealish returned to action for Aston Villa after his exile but found his appearance upstaged by Libor Kozak, another senior player out of the first-team picture.
  
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• Everton 1-1 Crystal Palace: Match Report

  07-12-2015 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Third-time lucky for Lukaku as Everton claim a point against Crystal PalaceStriker Romelu Lukaku's 50th goal in his 100th Everton appearan
  
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• Floyd Mayweather continues cash splash as he posts helicopter snap on way to Monaco

  07-12-2015 21:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Floyd Mayweather certainly isn’t struggling to fill his spare time since quitting boxing for good. Unbeaten Mayweather, who retired after beating Andre Berto earlier this year, is now in Monaco.
  
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• Jose Aldo poses with training partners as he jets off to meet Conor McGregor in Las Vegas for UFC 194

  07-12-2015 21:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jose Aldo is on his way to Las Vegas as the UFC featherweight champion leaves his home in Rio to defend his belt. The Brazilian posted a picture as he heads to the US to face Conor McGregor.
  
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• Louis van Gaal convinced 'goals shall come' ... as Manchester United boss puts faith in misfiring Anthony Martial ahead of Champions League decider with Wolfsburg

  07-12-2015 21:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER IN WOLFSBURG: Unitedhave been held to a goalless draw in five of their last nine games, and arrived in Germany on Monday without injured captain Wayne Rooney.
  
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• Carlo Ancelotti open to idea of managing Manchester United with Louis van Gaal unlikely to extend current deal beyond 2017 

  07-12-2015 21:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Carlo Ancelotti has given the clearest indication yet that he would be interested in becoming Manchester United manager with Louis van Gaal likely to see out his contract at Old Trafford.
  
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• Axed Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers and estranged wife settle cash dispute

  07-12-2015 21:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lawyers representing Mrs Rodgers told Judge Martin O’Dwyer that an agreement had been reached at a private hearing in the Central Family Court in London on Monday.
  
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• Steve Sarkisian sues USC for contract breach after firing

  07-12-2015 21:34
  
  Steve Sarkisian sued the University of Southern California on Monday, alleging the school breached the football coach's contract and discriminated against him on the basis of a disability when it fired him this fall.
  
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• 2 of the Premier League’s in-form teams paired together in FA Cup third round draw

  07-12-2015 21:34
  
  Meanwhile, holders Arsenal face Sunderland.
  
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• FA Cup third round draw: Tottenham host Leicester and Arsenal face Sunderland in five all-Premier League ties as Exeter land glamour tie against Liverpool

  07-12-2015 21:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Holders Arsenal will face Sunderland at home in the third round of the FA Cup. The two sides met in the Barclays Premier League on Saturday, with the Gunners recording a 3-1 victory.
  
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• Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi has £29,000 watch stolen on street

  07-12-2015 21:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 22-year-old Icardi was robbed while walking down the street, hours after he was an unused substitute in Inter's 1-0 victory over Genoa, which kept the side at the summit of Serie A.
  
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• 2 of the Premier League’s in-form teams were paired together in the FA Cup third round draw

  07-12-2015 21:14
  
  Meanwhile, holders Arsenal face Sunderland.
  
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• Being exciting is the whole point of being Manchester United

  07-12-2015 21:13
  
  TV3′s Tommy Martin reminisces about just how good United once were, even if he wasn’t a fan.
  
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• Izzo has mixed emotions about Michigan State being No. 1

  07-12-2015 21:03
  
  Tom Izzo has mixed emotions about Michigan State being ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press college basketball poll.
  
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• Neville takes charge of first Valencia training

  07-12-2015 21:00
  
  Nearly three thousand Valencia fans turned out to welcome Gary Neville on Monday as the former England and Manchester United defender took charge of his first training session as coach of the La Liga club. Appointed last week to replace Nuno Espirito Santo at the Singapore-owned team, Neville put the players through their paces along with brother Phil and Miguel Angel Angulo, his two assistant coaches, as the squad prepares for Wednesday's must-win Champions League Group H game at home to Olympi
  
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• Brazilian football in thrall to politics, say ex-players

  07-12-2015 20:55
  
  After spells with AC Milan, Leeds Utd and Bayer Leverkusen, Brazil's World Cup winning centre half Roque Junior thought he had the experience to start a football club in his homeland. "I had things I wanted to put into practice but I saw that being competent didn't help," Roque said.
  
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• Stuart Gray set to take charge of Fulham for derby against Brentford as Championship club's search for new manager continues 

  07-12-2015 20:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fulham’s search for a new boss is not yet over, although Stuart Gray arrived at the club and took training on Monday and is expected to be in charge for the derby against Brentford.
  
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• Sri Lanka's Perera sent home after failing drugs test - report

  07-12-2015 20:51
  
  Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Perera has been sent home from their tour of New Zealand after failing a drugs test, local media, citing a Sri Lanka Cricket statement, said on Tuesday. Perera, 25, failed the test, administered by the International Cricket Council, during the series against Pakistan in late July, Fairfax Media reported. The Sri Lanka team were not immediately available for comment.
  
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• Michigan State back on top of AP poll

  07-12-2015 20:42
  
  It's been quite a few days for Sparty's football and basketball programs.
  
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• Touchdown celebrations went wrong, admits Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown after trying to hug posts  

  07-12-2015 20:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown admitted his celebrations went slightly wrong when he tried to hug the goalposts but fell off on Sunday night at Heinz Field against Indianapolis.
  
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• Former NFL star Plaxico Burress pleads guilty to tax evasion

  07-12-2015 20:34
  
  TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Former NFL star Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty Monday to New Jersey tax evasion charges after reaching a plea deal that could potentially spare him any jail time.
  
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• There’s one man Mayo manager Stephen Rochford would love to pick if he was available

  07-12-2015 20:12
  
  The new Mayo supremo is a huge fan of former Crossmolina teammate Ciaran McDonald.
  
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• Muschamp ready for 2nd chance in SEC at South Carolina

  07-12-2015 20:10
  
  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Will Muschamp is embracing all the lofty expectations he faces in his new job at South Carolina. They are the same championship aspirations that led to his firing at Florida.
  
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• Paris-Saint Germain squad put through their paces as Laurent Blanc reveals plans to rest Thiago Silva against Shakhtar Donetsk  

  07-12-2015 20:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paris Saint Germain will rest defender Thiago Silva against Shakhtar Donetskwith the side assured of their place in the last 16 of the Champions League - but the Brazilian trained as normal on Monday.
  
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