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• Paul Gustard is the leader of the 'wolf pack' at Saracens who will give England more bite as defensive coach in Eddie Jones' regime

  14-12-2015 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NIK SIMON: Paul Gustard, the man who created the Saracens Wolf Pack, bade farewell to his club colleagues on Monday and is on the verge of being unveiled as Eddie Jones’ defensive coach.
  
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• Cahill and Cubs finalize $4.25 million, 1-year contract

  14-12-2015 23:58
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Trevor Cahill and the Chicago Cubs have finalized a $4.25 million, one-year contract, a deal that allows him to earn an additional $7.5 million million based on starts.
  
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• Leicester return to summit as Chelsea woes continue

  14-12-2015 23:50
  
  By Justin Palmer LEICESTER, England (Reuters) - Sublime goals from Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez sent Leicester City back to the Premier League summit after a deserved 2-1 win on Monday over lacklustre Chelsea whose march to the title last season seems a distant memory. The prolific Vardy, whose record run of 11 consecutive Premier League goals came to an end at Swansea City last weekend, beat goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois with a crisp volley from playmaker Mahrez's delightful cross after 34 minute
  
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• Giants agree to 6-year contract with pitcher Johnny Cueto

  14-12-2015 23:46
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants' upgraded rotation is taking shape, with the 2014 World Series champions agreeing Monday with Johnny Cueto on a $130 million, six-year contract.
  
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• Leicester's in-form double act Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez shine against Chelsea as duo strike vital goals to beat the champions

  14-12-2015 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  They've been the shining lights in a Leicester team who have taken the Premier League by storm this season - but this Chelsea test was their chance to showcase their talents on the big stage.
  
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• Longtime New York sports writer Phil Pepe dies at 80

  14-12-2015 23:43
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Phil Pepe, a revered baseball writer and radio voice who spent more than five decades covering sports in New York, died Sunday. He was 80.
  
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• Steve Cishek and Mariners finalize $10M, 2-year deal

  14-12-2015 23:39
  
  SEATTLE (AP) — The Mariners' offseason makeover now includes a closer.
  
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• Remi Garde will listen to offers for Gabby Agbonlahor as forward's 10-year spell at Aston Villa could end in January

  14-12-2015 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Remi Garde is prepared to listen to offers for Gabby Agbonlahor when the January transfer window opens. The Aston Villa manager could use the funds to strengthen his squad.
  
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• Liverpool to hand under-fire Simon Mignolet new contract despite West Brom mistake

  14-12-2015 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool are confident Simon Mignolet will sign a new contract before the end of the year. The Belgium goalkeeper has come under fire in recent weeks but Jurgen Klopp has backed him.
  
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• Diafra Sakho shares nasty surgery scar on Instagram as West Ham striker continues three-month recovery from thigh injury

  14-12-2015 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Diafra Sakho has shared a large incision made in histhigh during surgery as the West Ham striker counts down the days until he can begin the next phase of his rehabilitation.
  
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• Wentworth locals upset by European Tour chief's comments amid Chinese owner's plans to cut membership and hike up prices

  14-12-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE: The uproar at Wentworth over plans to cut membership and increase fees has become louder still after European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley praised the club.
  
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• Jonny Bairstow bidding to outshine fellow wicketkeeper AB de Villiers during England tour of South Africa

  14-12-2015 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS STOCKS IN POTCHEFSTROOM: As far as lofty ambitions go, Jonny Bairstow’s aim of outperforming AB de Villiers in the upcoming Test series against South Africa is an admirable one.
  
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• Silviniaco Conti tipped for Boxing Day revival by trainer Paul Nicholls

  14-12-2015 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paul Nicholls believes pain from a nasty skin condition adversely affected Silviniaco Conti when he was beaten by Cue Card in last month’s Betfair Chase at Haydock.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Tuesday, December 15

  14-12-2015 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Tuesday's races at Kempton, Catterick and Southwell.
  
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• IAAF to consider Rio schedule change for Felix

  14-12-2015 23:14
  
  American sprinter Allyson Felix's pursuit of a rare 200-400 meters double at the Rio Olympics gained momentum on Monday when U.S. officials asked the IAAF for a schedule change to make an attempt possible. "We did receive an official request today from USATF," Paul Hardy, competitions director for the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), told Reuters in an email. "Allyson is the most decorated female athlete in IAAF history and should have the chance to go for a double, com
  
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• Jon Jones thinks UFC should give Jose Aldo his Conor McGregor rematch: 'If Ronda Rousey is... I'd expect the same for Aldo'

  14-12-2015 23:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jon Jones believes Jose Aldo should get an immediate rematch against Conor McGregor after the Brazilian was knocked out in just 13 seconds at UFC 194.
  
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• Leicester City 2-1 Chelsea: Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez strikes lift Foxes to the top of the Premier League

  14-12-2015 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NEIL ASHTON AT THE KINGPOWER STADIUM: To put the scale of Claudio Ranieri’s achievement into context, Leicester City are now 20 points clear of the champions Chelsea.
  
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• Leicester return to the top after handing Chelsea a NINTH league defeat of the season

  14-12-2015 22:59
  
  Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez were the Foxes goalscorers in a 2-1 win tonight.
  
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• Kerry captain Donaghy indicates he will commit for next year

  14-12-2015 22:46
  
  The 32-year-old forward says he has been keeping his fitness up in recent weeks.
  
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• Blackburn 0-0 Nottingham Forest: Paul Lambert's side stretch unbeaten run to keep within touching distance of play-off rivals

  14-12-2015 22:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT EWOOD PARK: An appearance by Blackburn legend Alan Shearer could not inspire his old club to victory as they were held to a goalless draw at Ewood Park on Monday.
  
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• Chelsea's lack of winter break gives PSG advantage in Champions League, insists defender Thiago Silva

  14-12-2015 22:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paris Saint-Germain star Thiago Silva believes the lack of a winter break in the Premier League will give the French side an edge over Chelsea in their Champions League clash.
  
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• FIFA taps U.N. official for global human rights review

  14-12-2015 22:14
  
  FIFA on Monday named a United Nations official focused on business and human rights to develop a plan for football's global governing body to adopt the UN's guiding principles on human rights. John Ruggie, the UN Secretary-General’s special representative for business and human rights and a professor at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, will produce an independent review of how well FIFA's operations measure up to international human rights standards for workers.
  
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• Bengals' Dalton won't need surgery on broken thumb

  14-12-2015 22:14
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Andy Dalton won't need surgery on his broken thumb and could play again this season.
  
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• Leicester are ahead against Chelsea and you’ll probably guess which pair have scored

  14-12-2015 22:12
  
  Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez have put the Foxes in front.
  
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• Houston's Hoyer suffers second concussion in a month

  14-12-2015 22:08
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Houston quarterback Brian Hoyer has suffered his second concussion in less than a month and is doubtful for Sunday's game against Indianapolis.
  
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• Coach: Nkemdiche's status for Sugar Bowl undetermined

  14-12-2015 22:02
  
  Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze has not made a decision regarding Robert Nkemdiche's status for the Sugar Bowl after the defensive lineman was charged with possession of marijuana following a 15-foot fall at an Atlanta hotel.
  
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• Exclusive - Lights out for Rio 2016? Main power supplier pulls Olympic bid

  14-12-2015 21:58
  
  By Stephen Eisenhammer RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Longtime Olympic power provider Aggreko has pulled out of a tender to supply generators for the games in Rio de Janeiro next year, the spokesman for Rio 2016 told Reuters, dealing a major blow to organizers rushing to secure an energy source for the world's largest sporting event. The temporary power contract is a vital part of Olympic preparations, guaranteeing a stable and secure energy supply for international broadcasters, the opening and clo
  
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• Gary Neville admits he would have been 'sceptical' about his Valencia appointment if he had still been a pundit

  14-12-2015 21:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gary Neville has said that fans of Valencia and the Spanish media have every right to question his appointment as manager of the club, as he would have done the same if he were still a pundit.
  
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• Gonzaga among 4 teams to drop from AP Top 25

  14-12-2015 21:43
  
  Gonzaga is out of The Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball poll for the first time since February 2014, a run of 24 consecutive polls.
  
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• Pete Rose's plea for reinstatement rejected by Rob Manfred

  14-12-2015 21:38
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Pete Rose's application for reinstatement to baseball was rejected Monday by Commissioner Rob Manfred, who concluded the career hits leader continued to gamble even while trying to end his lifetime ban and would risk the sport's integrity if allowed back in the game.
  
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• O’Sullivan backs veterans Brogan and Bastick to stay on with Dublin panel

  14-12-2015 21:32
  
  There remains some uncertainty around whether the experienced pair will commit to the All-Ireland champions for 2016.
  
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• Jamie Vardy leaves message on Leicester City fans' seats at Chelsea clash thanking them for 'magnificent support' this season

  14-12-2015 21:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  His words and signature are displayed on clappers, which have been left on supporters' seats at the King Power Stadium for the visit of Chelsea. The Foxes can top the table with a win.
  
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• Raiders luck out when McManus misses field goal

  14-12-2015 21:24
  
  DENVER (AP) — Jack Del Rio's decision to go for 2 was more of a no-brainer than a head-scratcher.
  
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• Miami enters women's hoops poll at No. 23; UConn still No. 1

  14-12-2015 20:40
  
  Katie Meier and her Miami Hurricanes had a tiring start to their season with 10 games in 23 days. Now after finishing that difficult stretch without a loss, the Hurricanes entered the Top 25 at No. 23 on Monday.
  
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• Jose Aldo vows to reclaim his UFC title from Conor McGregor but says he has still not come to terms with 13-second knockout

  14-12-2015 20:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jose Aldo has vowed to come back and reclaim his title after his 13-second knockout loss to Conor McGregor on Saturday, but says he has still not to come to terms with his defeat.
  
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• Henry captures another award: SEC offensive player of year

  14-12-2015 20:08
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — The honors keep rolling in for Derrick Henry.
  
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• Alfa Romeo could return to F1, says Marchionne

  14-12-2015 19:57
  
  (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler could bring the Alfa Romeo brand back to Formula One as a competitor to Ferrari, chief executive Sergio Marchionne said on Monday. "It's incredible how the Alfa marque remains in people's hearts," Marchionne, who is also Ferrari president, told reporters in an end-of-season news conference at the Italian team's Maranello headquarters. "For that very reason we are thinking about bringing it back, as our competitor, to racing, to Formula One.
  
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• Conor McGregor set to make an eye-watering amount for his Aldo demolition

  14-12-2015 19:53
  
  Champion’s $500k guaranteed pay cheque is just the tip of the iceberg.
  
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• Angel Di Maria reveals how call from Laurent Blanc convinced him to leave Manchester United for PSG

  14-12-2015 19:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Argentina international arrived at Old Trafford for a British record £59.1million last summer but, after a bright start, soon became disillusioned with life under Louis van Gaal.
  
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• McCullum urges NZ to keep up momentum against Sri Lanka

  14-12-2015 19:42
  
  (Reuters) - New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum had challenged his side before the first test against Sri Lanka to continue their momentum from their series in Australia and after their 122-run victory has asked them to do it again. Against Sri Lanka at University Oval in Dunedin, with more favourable conditions they showed they could sustain their level of good play as they eye a return series against Steve Smith's side next February. "It was essential we got the win because we played some exc
  
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• UK government warns Sports Direct it will act if wage laws flouted - Reuters UK

  14-12-2015 19:39
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  LONDON Sports Direct (SPD.L), the British sportswear retailer controlled by high profile businessman Mike Ashley, came under fire in the British parliament on Monday over allegations it has not been paying the minimum wage. The FTSE 100 company has ...en meer »
  

• Michigan State, Kansas stay 1-2 in AP Top 25

  14-12-2015 19:36
  
  Michigan State and Kansas remain the top two teams in The Associated Press college basketball poll.
  
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• Commissioner rejects Pete Rose's plea for reinstatement

  14-12-2015 19:08
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has rejected Pete Rose's plea for reinstatement, citing his continued gambling and evidence that he bet on games when he was playing for the Cincinnati Reds.
  
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• Dejan Lovren takes tip from Lionel Messi as Liverpool FC defender wears protective device

  14-12-2015 18:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool face an anxious wait to discover the full extent of Dejan Lovren's knee injury, but the defender has wasted no time in taking tips from the best to start his recovery.
  
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• Uefa Champions League: Clubs react to last-16 draw

  14-12-2015 18:46
  
  Holders Barcelona will play Premier League leaders Arsenal in the last 16 of the Champions League, 10 years after the sides faced each other in the final, following the 14 December draw for the first knockout stage. Arsenal, along with French champions Paris St-Germain and Italian champions Juventus, were considered the hardest match-ups in the pot of teams who finished second in their group, and were therefore one of the teams top-seeded teams like Barcelona would have looked to avoid.
  
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• Mercedes are too far ahead! Daniel Ricciardo admits struggle to catch Lewis Hamilton and Co 

  14-12-2015 18:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Daniel Ricciardo has hinted that the 2016 Formula One season is set to be another year of Mercedes domination after stating their advantage is too big to wipe out this winter.
  
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• Steve Finn arrival on South Africa tour is 'fantastic news', says England team-mate Jonny Bairstow

  14-12-2015 18:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Steven Finn has arrived to bolster the England ranks ahead of their first tour match in South Africa, increasing the competition for places ahead of the Test series.
  
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• Neil Lennon fears Bolton exodus over unpaid wages

  14-12-2015 18:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bolton are£172.9million in debt and has been served a winding-up petition from HM Revenue and Customs over £600,000 of unpaid taxes. Players were not paid in November.
  
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• Sunderland captain John O'Shea confident Black Cats can surge away from drop zone

  14-12-2015 18:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sunderland captain John O'Shea is confident his struggling side have what it takes to cope with the testing Christmas period as they look to forge away from the dreaded relegation zone.
  
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• Euro 2016's most confusing draw - Switzerland vs Albania

  14-12-2015 18:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The two sides have been paired together in Group A, and while Albania could field six Swiss-born players, Switzerland have more than half-a-dozen potential starters eligible for their opponents.
  
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