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• Eubank Jr forces O'Sullivan to quit

  12-12-2015 23:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chris Eubank Jr produces a sparkling performance to beat middleweight rival Gary O'Sullivan.
  
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• STUART BROAD: In Dale Steyn and AB de Villiers, South Africa have the world's best bowler and batsman but England are heading to Durban with a smile 

  12-12-2015 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  STUART BROAD: This is a huge tour for us on a number of different levels as we look to test ourselves against the No1 ranked Test team in the world.
  
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• Steve McClaren insists Dele Alli and Spurs prove we don’t have to rely on foreign stars 

  12-12-2015 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE: Steve McClaren admires the English core leading Tottenham on their title charge but he does not know if he will be able to make a similar impact at St James' Park.
  
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• Everton to resist January offers for John Stones amid interest from Europe's elite

  12-12-2015 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton aim to resist offers for John Stones in January. Manchester United, Chelsea and Barcelona are all interested in the 21-year-old and are willing to pay £45million.
  
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• Manchester United are going nowhere fast, there are too many sideways passes and teams can defend easily against them

  12-12-2015 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  GLENN HODDLE: It’s been almost a year and a halfwith Louis van Gaal as Manchester United manager now so it’s a reasonable time to assess what is going wrong.
  
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• Clueless suits at Manchester United choose cash over glory... they might have a noodle sponsor in every country, but how about a few more trophies?

  12-12-2015 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER HOLT: United may be raking in money hand over fist, but sooner or later someone needs to tell the suits that it is not enough just to throw money at the situation.
  
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• Claudio Ranieri will try to keep the tables turned on Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho 

  12-12-2015 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When Leicester v Chelsea was scheduled, many expected that it would pit one manager battling for credibility in a fight to avoid relegation against another likely to be at the top of the table.
  
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• Stuart Lancaster never gave me a fair chance with England, says Chris Ashton  

  12-12-2015 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAM PETERS: Chris Ashton pauses momentarily when asked if he resents how he was treated by former England coach Stuart Lancaster.
  
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• GLENN HODDLE: England should progress from Euro 2016 group and Wales should also fancy their chances of success

  12-12-2015 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  I met the Wales manager, Chris Coleman, in a television studio on Thursday and told him I had a gut feeling they would be drawn in the same group as England at Euro 2016.
  
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• England vs Wales will light up Euro 2016 with Gareth Bale the danger man in Battle of Britain as draw is kind to Three Lions

  12-12-2015 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ROB DRAPER: It is the delicious tie which so many have eagerly anticipated and almost willed into being, ever since it was clear that Wales would qualify for Euro 2016.
  
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• Chris Eubank Jnr beats Spike O'Sullivan in dominant display as Irish boxer is forced to retire at the end of round seven

  12-12-2015 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chris Eubank Jnr proved too good for his bitter rival Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan - who was forced to retire after an onslaught by the Brighton-based fighter. 
  
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• Jonny Evans' versatility pleases West Brom manager Tony Pulis ahead of Liverpool test 

  12-12-2015 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jonny Evans has set an example for the rest of West Brom's team by casting aside ego to play in any position the side requires, according to Tony Pulis.
  
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• Jamie Vardy is a big-club player... he can be successful anywhere, says Jose Mourinho

  12-12-2015 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho insists that record-breaker Jamie Vardy has shown enough class this season to suggest that he could thrive at one of the major Premier League clubs.
  
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• Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe praises Harry Arter in Manchester United win after death of newborn baby just two days before

  12-12-2015 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Eddie Howe has paid a moving tribute to Harry Arter after the midfielder played a starring role in Bournemouth's shock win over Manchester United just two days on from the death of his child.
  
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• Ashley Williams pays tribute to ex-Swansea manager Garry Monk after Manchester City loss: 'We wanted to do it for him, the gaffer'

  12-12-2015 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Swansea captain Ashley Williams admitted his side 'let down' former manager Garry Monk. The 36-year-old was sacked last week after the Welsh club picked up just one win in 11 Premier League matches.
  
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• Northern Ireland will relish being the underdogs, insists manager Michael O'Neill

  12-12-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Michael O’Neill is banking on Northern Ireland’s underdog mentality to see them through a group which includes world champions Germany.
  
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• James DeGale targets Las Vegas showdown with Badou Jack: WBC title next up for ‘Road Warrior'

  12-12-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When James DeGale last set foot in Las Vegas, he felt like he had been written off by the British public and was in full ‘party mode’ during his time on the Strip.
  
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• Eddie Jones sweeps away Stuart Lancaster's trio of Andy Farrell, Graham Rowntree and Mike Catt in England coaching cull 

  12-12-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Eddie Jones  will look to secure the signatures of Bristol forwards coach Steve Borthwick and Saracens defence coach Paul Gustard in the next 48 hours after axing the current backroom team.
  
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• AP McCoy has tried - and failed - to replace the thrill of racing: I feel fat now... maybe I did quit too early 

  12-12-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAM CUNNINGHAM: Over his 23 years as a jump jockey, AP McCoy survived 13 broken bones, 14 chipped teeth and multiple punctured lungs but just a few months after retiring he almost died.
  
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• Olympic ski champion Shiffrin heading home for knee injury

  12-12-2015 23:29
  
  Olympic slalom champion Mikaela Shiffrin is going home to the United States for medical care after injuring her right knee while warming up for a World Cup giant slalom in Are, Sweden.
  
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• Ismael Barroso defeats Kevin Mitchell with brutal fifth-round stoppage to end opponent's world title dream  

  12-12-2015 23:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL: Kevin Mitchell was battered into oblivion – let alone beyond hope of another world title challenge – by a venomous Venezuelan power puncher.
  
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• Hodgson & Coleman welcome Euro draw

  12-12-2015 23:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England boss Roy Hodgson and Wales' Chris Coleman welcome the draw for Euro 2016 which puts both home nations in Group B.
  
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• ALEXANDRE PATO INTERVIEW: Ordering David Beckham around at 19, on the scrapheap at 23, now he is back in the goals... and he wants to play in England

  12-12-2015 23:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  INTERVIEW BY OLIVER HOLT: ‘One day I will come here again and hear the Champions League music,’ Alexandre Pato said as he watched Manchester United against Wolfsburg in London.
  
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• Michael Cuddyer retiring after 4 injured-filled seasons

  12-12-2015 23:07
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Sometime after surgery in early November to repair a core muscle injury, Michael Cuddyer realized his body was not up to a 19th season of professional baseball.
  
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• Bournemouth joy, more United woe and City back on top

  12-12-2015 23:07
  
  By Ian Chadband LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United's calamitous week hit rock bottom as Bournemouth famously consigned them to a 2-1 defeat on Saturday and, to rub salt into the wounds, neighbours Manchester City moved back to the top of the Premier League. After City clambered above Leicester City on goal difference with a lucky last-gasp strike in a dramatic 2-1 win over Swansea City, Bournemouth wrote another astonishing fairytale by beating United a week after taking the scalp of champions
  
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• Van Gaal reflects on toughest week but backs United players

  12-12-2015 23:06
  
  Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal was left reflecting on the toughest week of his 18 months in charge after England's richest club suffered a shocking Premier League defeat at humble Bournemouth on Saturday. The ever-confident Dutchman admitted he was not used to the indignity of successive losses as he oversaw a 2-1 defeat at Dean Court four days after VfL Wolfsburg had beaten United to ensure their elimination from the Champions League.
  
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• We must stick together - Van Gaal

  12-12-2015 23:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Man Utd boss Louis van Gaal has set a target of three successive victories to keep his side in the Premier League title race.
  
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• David de Gea will be 'disappointed' with early error during Manchester United's defeat by Bournemouth, says John Terry 

  12-12-2015 22:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea captain John Terry empathised with David de Gea after the Manchester United goalkeeper's early blunder handed Bournemouth an early lead at Dean Court.
  
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• Cerrone: I’ll slap McGregor’s ass and call him a little schoolgirl at Croke Park

  12-12-2015 22:57
  
  ‘Cowboy’ wants a big payday when McGregor makes his imminent move to the lightweight division.
  
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• As it happened: Munster v Leicester Tigers, Champions Cup

  12-12-2015 22:43
  
  We followed all the action from Thomond Park.
  
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• Tony Bellew claims European cruiserweight title after battling to victory against Mateusz Masternak at the O2 Arena

  12-12-2015 22:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tony Bellew brawled his way to the vacant European cruiserweight title as he kept his hopes of a third world title bid alive after two unsuccessful challenges at light-heavyweight.
  
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• Euro 2016 wallchart: Download or print off you brilliant guide to the finals in France 

  12-12-2015 22:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The countdown to Euro 2016 is on after the draw for the finals in France - and here is your brilliant Mail On Sunday wallchart to get yourself ready for the tournament.
  
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• England fall short in Sevens Series

  12-12-2015 22:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England, Wales and Scotland all fail to qualify from their groups in the second round of the World Rugby Sevens.
  
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• Sao Paolo goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni hangs up his gloves as record-breaker after scoring astonishing 131 goals for Brazilian club

  12-12-2015 22:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sao Paolo record-breaking goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni has brought down the curtain on his career after scoring an incredible 131 goals for the club.
  
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• Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte fight LIVE boxing: Stream info plus undercard action

  12-12-2015 22:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Olympic champion Anthony Joshua takes on fellow English heavyweight Dillian Whyte on Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London. The fight will take place some time after 10pm.
  
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• Manchester United were a defensive shambles at Bournemouth but Cameron Borthwick-Jackson can hold his head up high after an assured debut    

  12-12-2015 22:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER TODD: What a night to make your full debut, hey? Cameron Borthwick-Jackson was thrown into the mess that is Manchester United's defence but managed to retain his dignity.
  
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• Euro 2016 fixtures: Dates, group, schedule, times and venues

  12-12-2015 22:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England will face Russia in their Euro 2016 opener in Marseille before Roy Hodgson's side meet Wales in Lens.
  
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• Euro 2016 draw VERDICT: Group B is England's to lose but Wales won't roll over while Republic of Ireland head into Group of Death without fear  

  12-12-2015 22:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN: The Euro 2016 excitement suddenly became real on Saturday night as the three home nations and the Republic of Ireland found out who they will be pitted against.
  
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• Enzo Maccarinelli stuns Roy Jones Jr with fourth-round knockout

  12-12-2015 22:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Enzo Maccarinelli beat Roy Jones Jr with a devastating fourth-round knockout at the VTB Arena in Moscow.The 35-year-old got the better of
  
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• Bayer Leverkusen 5-0 Borussia Monchengladbach: Ex-Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez scores a hat-trick 

  12-12-2015 21:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Javier Hernandez reminded Manchester United fans of what they are missing as he stole the plaudits during Bayer Leverkusen's victory over Borussia Monchengladbach.
  
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• Bournemouth 2-1 Manchester United PLAYER RATINGS: Former Red Devil Josh King impresses with Cherries winner  

  12-12-2015 21:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A week after defeating Premier League champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Bournemouth achieved another memorable victory with a hard-fought win over Manchester United. 
  
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• Exeter 31-14 Clermont: Chiefs stun French heavyweights at Sandy Park as England coach Eddie Jones watches from stands 

  12-12-2015 21:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAM PETERS AT SANDY PARK: Eddie Jones  watched Europe’s most upwardly mobile club record the greatest win in their history as French giants Clermont were slain at a raucous Sandy Park.
  
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• Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe pays tribute to Harry Arter after death of his child

  12-12-2015 21:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Harry Arter drove Bournemouth to stunning 2-1 victory over Manchester United with "real dignity" following the death of his daughter, according
  
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• Saudi women cast votes in election for first time ever

  12-12-2015 21:44
  
  The kingdom has held historic municipal elections which are open to female voters and candidates.
  
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• Spain meet Czechs as Euros shape up without Platini

  12-12-2015 21:42
  
  By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - Spain will begin their bid for an unprecedented third successive European Championship title against Czech Republic while hosts France will open the 2016 tournament against Romania after the draw was made on Saturday. Delegates were met by tight security at the Palais des Congress but one man notable by his absence was UEFA president Michel Platini, architect of the biggest-ever expanded 24-team finals that will run from June 10 to July 10. Instead of taking ce
  
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• Luke Campbell suffers shock first career loss after dominant display by Yvan Mendy

  12-12-2015 21:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Luke Campbell, a gold medal hero for Britain at the London Olympics, was knocked down for the first time and comprehensively outboxed by the first quality opponent of his professional career.
  
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• Langer sweeps Champions Tour honours

  12-12-2015 21:30
  
  (Reuters) - German Bernhard Langer was named Player of the Year on the PGA Champions Tour for a record fifth time on Saturday in another dominant year with the seniors. Twice Masters champion Langer recorded victories this season at the Senior Players Championship major and the San Antonio Champion to add another Jack Nicklaus Award to his previous trophies claimed in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2014. "I'm thrilled to be voted by my peers as the Player of the Year,” said Langer, who won over fell
  
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• VIDEO: Losing games is very tough - Van Gaal

  12-12-2015 21:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says losing consecutive games is "very tough" after their 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth.
  
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• Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill admits it'll be tough ask to qualify from Euro 2016 Group of Death but insists his side are 'giving nothing up' 

  12-12-2015 21:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE: In the space of 90 minutes Martin O'Neill's mood plunged from excitement to despair after the Republic of Ireland were thrown in as the outsiders in the Euro 2016 'Group of Death'.
  
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• VIDEO: Howe enjoys Cherries' 'great week'

  12-12-2015 21:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says it has been a "great week" in the club's history after beating Manchester United 2-1.
  
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