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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Thursday, December 17

  16-12-2015 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Thursday's races at Exeter, Southwell and Chelmsford City.
  
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• MPs blast BBC over refusal to drop Tyson Fury from SPOTY shortlist following homophobic and sexist remarks

  16-12-2015 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON: The BBC refused to remove Tyson Fury from their SPOTY shortlist after one MP accused the corporation of putting a man with homophobic and sexist views on a 'pedestal'.
  
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• Manchester United plan to catch City super kids as youth academy overhaul is given the go-ahead to avoid falling behind rivals

  16-12-2015 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United have ordered a complete overhaul of their youth academy over the next 12 months to avoid falling further behind rivals Manchester City in their bid to regain supremacy.
  
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• Andy Murray's Singapore Slammers see off Micromax Indian Aces as British No 1 takes part in International Premier Tennis League

  16-12-2015 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It was the Slammers' second successive match win in as many days, bringing an end to the Aces' five consecutive victories with the final leg of the year to be played in Singapore.
  
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• Juventus 4-0 Torino: Simone Zaza, Paulo Dybala and Paul Pogba strike to settle Turin derby

  16-12-2015 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Reigning champions Juventus breezed into the Coppa Italia quarter-finals with a 4-0 victory over 10-men local rivals Torino. The visitors were reduced to 10-men early in the second half.
  
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• Jamie Carragher, Martin Keown and Jamie Redknapp on what it means to lose the dressing room... and whether it has happened to Jose Mourinho at Chelsea 

  16-12-2015 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho's future as Chelsea manager is in doubt after a shocking start to the season that has seen the Premier League champions lose nine of their first 16 games.
  
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• Andros Townsend and Federico Fazio head towards Tottenham exit amid interest in Saido Berahino and Michy Batshuayi

  16-12-2015 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fazio arrived at White Hart Lane from Sevilla at the start of last season but has fallen way down the pecking order while Townsend has been frozen out following his row with a coach.
  
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• Augsburg 0-2 Borussia Dortmund: Quickfire Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan strikes secure German Cup last-eight spot for Thomas Tuchel's men

  16-12-2015 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan struck within five second-half minutes to lock in a German Cup quarter-final spot for Borussia Dortmund against defiant Augsburg.
  
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• Hull 2-1 Reading: Jake Livermore scores late winner to complete Tigers' comeback

  16-12-2015 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jake Livermore struck a dramatic winner as Hull came from behind to move to within two points of the Championship's automatic promotion places.
  
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• Saracens allow Paul Gustard to join Eddie Jones' England set-up but 'workaholic' coach must stay until Six Nations

  16-12-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Saracens have agreed to allow ‘workaholic’ defence coach Paul Gustard to join Eddie Jones’ new-look England coaching set-up on the condition that he stays at Allianz Park until just before the Six Nations.
  
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• Remi Garde backed to bring in new signings in bid to save Aston Villa from the drop... with Ashley Cole among possible targets

  16-12-2015 23:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Villa are bottom of the table, with Remi Garde arriving in October after the sacking of Tim Sherwood. No club has survived from such a position in Premier League history.
  
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• Rio Ferdinand selects himself in his best Manchester United team-mate XI alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick... but who else makes the cut?

  16-12-2015 23:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rio Ferdinand has named himself, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick in his greatest-ever Manchester United team-mate XI.
  
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• Gary Anderson out to make a flying start to World Darts Championship defence

  16-12-2015 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  INTERVIEW BY SUNNI UPAL: They say time flies when you’re having fun, and the last 12 months have raced by for the Flying Scotsman. Gary Anderson won his first world title last year.
  
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• Valencia 2-0 Barakaldo: Gary Neville records first win as a manager against third division side to reach Copa del Rey last 16

  16-12-2015 22:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Gary Neville era is up and running after Valencia booked their place in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey with a 2-0 second leg victory over Barakaldo at the Mestalla, progressing 5-1 on aggregate.
  
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• James McClean: Jurgen Klopp was 'a bit of an idiot' at West Brom's draw with Liverpool

  16-12-2015 21:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  West Bromwich Albion winger James McClean has labelled Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp 'a bit of an idiot' following their draw at Anfield on Sunday.
  
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• DraftKings delays launch in UK - The Boston Globe

  16-12-2015 21:21
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  DraftKings delays launch in UK
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  DraftKings Inc. has again delayed the launch of its daily fantasy sports contests in the United Kingdom, the company acknowledged Wednesday, a setback to its overseas expansion efforts. The company had previously said its games would be available in ...
  Fantasy Sports Giant DraftKings Will Delay Launch in U.K.Bloombergalle 267 nieuwsartikelen »
  

• Fantasy Sports Giant DraftKings Will Delay Launch in U.K. - Bloomberg

  16-12-2015 21:10
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  Fantasy Sports Giant DraftKings Will Delay Launch in U.K.
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  DraftKings Inc., one of the two biggest daily fantasy sports sites, will not be introduced in the U.K. this month as planned. Its international debut has been pushed to "early next year," spokeswoman Pippa Hancock said in an e-mail. DraftKings and its ...
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• Roma woes deepen as Edin Dzeko misses penalty in Italian Cup shootout exit at home to Serie B side Spezia after drab stalemate

  16-12-2015 20:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roma's miserable month continued as Rudi Garcia's side crashed out of the Italian Cup on Wednesday, losing 4-2 on penalties to second-division Spezia at the Stadio Olimpico.
  
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• Jose Mourinho frustrated by Chelsea stars' lifestyle and passion as manager fights to save his job

  16-12-2015 20:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mourinho has accused his players of 'betrayal' after the defeat by Leicester and has also suggested that some players are not showing enough 'passion' to warrant being a part of the club.
  
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• Chelsea put Premier League struggles to one side as they visit children's ward to hand out Christmas presents before attending party for young Blues at Stamford Bridge

  16-12-2015 20:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Diego Costa may play the role of Chelsea's snarling anti-hero to a tee but that side of striker was nowhere to be seen on Wednesday as he and fellow superstars visited sick kids in hospital.
  
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• Japan rugby pin-up Ayumu Goromaru made 'Master of Ninjas' as latest tribute to star follows bronze statue and a baby giraffe

  16-12-2015 20:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  WILL KELLEHER: Japan rugby star Ayumu Goromaru has just become a more frightening prospect on the rugby field – the full-back is now a certified ‘Master of Ninjas’.
  
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• Conor McGregor to be honoured by Dublin City Council after 20,000 fans sign petition to hold a parade for new UFC champion

  16-12-2015 20:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A civic reception is being planned to celebrate Conor McGregor's 13-second knockout victory over Jose Aldo that saw the Irishman claim the longtime UFC champion's featherweight crown.
  
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• Pep Guardiola and Bayern Munich players attend circus gala as manager prepares to confirm Allianz Arena exit 

  16-12-2015 20:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola and his Bayern Munich stars appeared in buoyant mood at the club's circus gala on Wednesday despite the manager's decision to leave the club at the end of the season.
  
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• Manchester United board to consider January plans with concern over dressing room unrest

  16-12-2015 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MANCHESTER UNITED'S board members are becoming increasingly concerned with the state of morale at the club.
  
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• Dala: England opener Alex Hales feeling the pressure just two days into South Africa tour

  16-12-2015 20:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alex Hales' Test credentials are already in the spotlight just two days into England's tour of South Africa, after Zambian seamer Junior Dala claimed the opener was 'under pressure'.
  
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• Sol Campbell: Why Arsene Wenger can lead Arsenal to the Premier League title this season

  16-12-2015 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  SOL CAMPBELL has backed Arsenal to win the title - but does admit their slim squad could hold them back.
  
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• Delia Smith gets a PIZZA made up in her image to plug Norwich store

  16-12-2015 19:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The piece of so-called food art features black olives, ham, tomato puree and sweetcorn to create the face of the Canaries co-owner, while the club is celebrated using green and yellow peppers.
  
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• Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone won't let praise go to his players' heads after they joined Barcelona at top of La Liga 

  16-12-2015 19:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Atletico Madrid's players will not allow praise to go to their heads even though they are level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga, coach Diego Simeone has said.
  
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• Orlando Magic star Evan Fournier hopes NBA London is a family affair

  16-12-2015 19:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ORLANDO Magic guard Evan Fournier plans to make NBA London a family affair next month.
  
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• Germany's World Cup win over Argentina watched by over one billion viewers

  16-12-2015 19:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  More than one billion television viewers watched Germany defeat Argentina in last year's World Cup final in Brazil, although the figures were slightly down because of adverse kick-off times.
  
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• Manchester United prepare mouthwatering £10m-a-year deal to land Robert Lewandowksi

  16-12-2015 19:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MANCHESTER UNITED are prepared to break the bank to land Robert Lewandowksi, according to reports.
  
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• Manchester United fans ripped off by 200% ticket price increase

  16-12-2015 19:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MANCHESTER UNITED fans are facing a massive ticket price hike when they travel to Denmark to watch their side face FC Midtjylland.
  
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• Swansea in managerial contract talks with Marcelo Bielsa

  16-12-2015 18:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Swansea City are locked in negotiations in their attempts to land Marcelo Bielsa but have virtually given up on recruiting Garry Monk’s replacement in time for Sunday’s clash with West Ham.
  
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• Gary Cahill defends 16th-placed Chelsea flops: We're not robots

  16-12-2015 18:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has asked critics and fans of his under-fire side to remember last year's emphatic Premier League win as they process the disaster that this season has been.
  
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• Club World Cup: What time, dates are the fixtures and when do Barcelona play?

  16-12-2015 18:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail takes a look at the FIFA Club World Cup - a complicated competition that struggles each year for attention in some parts and is seen as the pinnacle in others.
  
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• Chelsea players are sad due to current situation, says Nemanja Matic

  16-12-2015 18:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nemanja Matic, who played a key role in Chelsea's title win earlier this year, has said he does not know why the club are struggling to impress in domestic competitions.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp has 'drastically changed' Liverpool FC, says Shinji Kagawa

  16-12-2015 18:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Japan international played under Klopp at Borussia Dortmund either side of his ill-fated spell at Old Trafford and has been impressed by the German's introduction to the Premier League.
  
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• Jose Mourinho launches another stunning attack on his misfiring Chelsea stars

  16-12-2015 18:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JOSE MOURINHO has launched another attack on his players, questioning the passion they have displayed in Chelsea's disastrous title defence.
  
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• George Groves links up with trainer Shane McGuigan

  16-12-2015 18:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  George Groves has joined trainer Shane McGuigan's ever-expanding stable of fighters as he looks to recover from three world title defeats in his last five bouts.
  
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• Liverpool release new images showing Anfield stadium progress

  16-12-2015 17:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  On Wednesday, Liverpool released new photographs showing progress at Anfield as expansion work to install the final sections of the Main Stand's new upper tier gathers pace in L4.
  
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• Why Manchester United should be keen on Pep Guardiola

  16-12-2015 17:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola’s decision to leave Bayern Munich will spark a scramble between Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United for the world’s hottest managerial property this summer.
  
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• Cheltenham Gold Cup fears for Coneygree as Festival star faces tests to discover chances of defending title

  16-12-2015 17:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The remainder of Coneygree’s season hinges on tests carried out over next two days following the leg injury which has ruled him out of the King George VI Chase at Kempton.
  
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• Carlo Ancelotti set to replace Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich

  16-12-2015 17:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is set to take over as Bayern Munich manager when Pep Guardiola leaves at the end of this season.
  
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• Samuel Eto'o named Antalyaspor interim player-manager

  16-12-2015 17:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Chelsea and Everton striker Samuel Eto'o has been given three games to prove himself in the managerial hotseat at Antalyaspor ahead of Turkey's winter break.
  
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• England cruising in warm-up match in South Africa but Alex Hales form a concern

  16-12-2015 17:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN IN POTCHEFSTROOM: The real Alex Hales failed to stand up as the man who England hope will get them off to explosive startsagainst South Africa as he prodded around.
  
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• James Milner installed as Leeds Children's University chancellor

  16-12-2015 17:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool midfielder James Milner has been installed as the new chancellor at Leeds Children's University, a subsidary programme of Leeds Trinity University.  
  
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• Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid could face transfer bans like Barcelona's

  16-12-2015 17:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have been investigated for similar irregularities that led to Barcelona's ban on registering new players, according to FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
  
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• Daniel Sturridge injury update: Liverpool striker return in doubt after training blow

  16-12-2015 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  DANIEL STURRIDGE is set to miss Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford as his injury nightmare continues.
  
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• Freddie Flintoff brings back memories of 2005 Ashes as he bowls Rickie Ponting three times in a row during charity match

  16-12-2015 17:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England legend Andrew Flintoff showed that while his international career may be over, he still knows how to knock over Australian batsmen.
  
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  16-12-2015 17:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
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