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• Williamson guides New Zealand to win

  20-12-2015 23:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by five wickets to win the Test series 2-0 as Kane Williamson makes an unbeaten 108.
  
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• Man City's reliance on Vincent Kompany reflects badly on everybody at the club... Arsenal are ready to pile on the pressure

  20-12-2015 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN KEOWN: No successful defence should be too reliant on one player. That’s why Manchester City’s reliance on Vincent Kompany reflects badly on the squad.
  
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• Jimmy Hill was the man who changed football for ever... there will never be another in the sport like him

  20-12-2015 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: Gary Neville knows football. Graeme Souness knows football management. Jimmy Hill knew everything. That’s what set him apart.
  
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• Wasps centre Elliot Daly presses England claims with try-scoring display at Bath 

  20-12-2015 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NIK SIMON'S GAINLINE: Uncapped Wasps centre Elliot Daly took another step towards Eddie Jones’ England squad after outshining Red Rose rival Jonathan Joseph in a 36-10 victory over Bath.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Monday, December 21

  20-12-2015 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Monday's races at Lingfield, Chelmsford City and Wolverhampton.
  
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• Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists his side have the character to win the league

  20-12-2015 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW: Further evidence of Leicester's rise to prominence comes from Arsene Wenger, who is counting a 5-2 win at the King Power Stadium as proof that Arsenal can win the big games.
  
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• Tyson Fury says sorry at BBC Sports Personality of the Year

  20-12-2015 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Up to 30 gay and equal-rights campaigners held banners and chanted slogans such as 'anti-woman, anti-gay, Tyson Fury go away' at the opening of the award ceremony in Belfast.
  
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• Murray named Sports Personality

  20-12-2015 23:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray, who inspired Britain's Davis Cup win, is voted the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for the second time.
  
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• O'Sullivan beaten by Carrington

  20-12-2015 23:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former world number one Ronnie O'Sullivan loses in the second qualifying round of the German Masters to Stuart Carrington.
  
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• Newcastle boss Steve McClaren aiming to win over 'fragile' supporters after dropping more points in draw with Aston Villa 

  20-12-2015 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Steve McClaren did not expect to hear boos when he took to the tunnel at full-time and later put it down to the 'emotional fragility' of the crowd.
  
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• Tottenham striker Harry Kane vows to battle Leicester hotshot Jamie Vardy for headlines after smashing home his 30th goal of 2015

  20-12-2015 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTHA KELNER: Harry Kane admitted Jamie Vardy has been setting the standard for English strikers but promised to challenge the Leicester striker for the headlines in the coming months.
  
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• If Manchester United want Jose Mourinho then why not do it now? 

  20-12-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: If former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has a sense of mischief, on December 28 he will be in a seat in the directors’ box at Manchester United.
  
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• Ding Junhui could miss Snooker World Championships after shock defeat to Tian Pengfei

  20-12-2015 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  DING JUNHUI's slump is reaching crisis point as he crashed out of the German Masters.
  
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• The good, the bad and the ugly of F1

  20-12-2015 23:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Allan McNish looks at a year where a new generation injected excitement into a sport dominated by politics. And Mercedes.
  
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• SPOTY 2015: New Zealand rugby legend Dan Carter wins Overseas award after fly-half's World Cup heroics

  20-12-2015 23:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rugby star Dan Carter was named as Overseas Sports Personality of the Year before the event on Sunday night in Belfast. He was a key part of the New Zealand team that won the World Cup.
  
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• BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2015 [photos] - Belfast Telegraph

  20-12-2015 22:40
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• Phil Taylor hits back at 'brain-dead' jibe from darts legend Eric Bristow

  20-12-2015 22:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Phil Taylor responded to Eric Bristow’s comments that the 16-time world champion was ‘brain-dead’ by saying that he knows how much money is in his bank.
  
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• VIDEO: Tribute to sports stars lost in 2015

  20-12-2015 22:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch the Sports Personality of the Year tribute to the sportspeople lost in 2015, sung by Lizzie Jones, whose husband Danny died in May while playing rugby league.
  
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• Andy Murray crowned Sports Personality of the Year 2015 winner ahead of Kevin Sinfield and Jessica Ennis-Hill

  20-12-2015 22:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray has picked up his second Sports Personality of the Year title after a successful year which saw him finish as world No 2 and help Great Britain to Davis Cup success in Belgium.
  
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• SPOTY 2015: Michael O'Neill wins Coach of the Year award after leading Northern Ireland into Euro 2016

  20-12-2015 22:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill's side defied the odds to top Euro 2016 qualification Group F to book their ticket to the Championships in France next summer, a first major tournament since 1986.
  
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• VIDEO: Murray wins BBC Sports Personality

  20-12-2015 22:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tennis player Andy Murray wins Sports Personality of the Year for inspiring Great Britain to their first Davis Cup win in 79 years.
  
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• SPOTY 2015: Legendary jockey AP McCoy honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

  20-12-2015 22:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jockey AP McCoy received the Lifetime Achievement Award after bringing his illustrious career to a close in April. McCoy - who won the main Sports Personality prize in 2010 - retired after riding 4,357 winners.
  
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• Gary Lineker slices hand open on Sports Personality of the Year trophy as co-host Gabby Logan jokes he 'bleeds for the BBC'

  20-12-2015 22:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Match of the Day stalwart was tasked with carrying the main award out at the SSE Arena in Belfast on Sunday night, but he appeared to slice his hand open on one of its sharp edges.
  
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• Proud & Willmott shine in Sheffield

  20-12-2015 21:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ben Proud sets a fourth British record and Aimee Willmott wins a fourth medal at the ASA National Winter Meet in Sheffield.
  
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• Jenson Button and Jessica Ennis-Hill act as Star Wars storm troopers and rebels in road safety campaign (with a little help from cinema ticket-seller Rory McIlroy!)

  20-12-2015 21:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The three British sporting stars have put their years of mixed success behind them to combine for a special video with a Star Wars theme, coinciding with the release of the new blockbuster film.
  
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• VIDEO: Rollason award winner wows crowd

  20-12-2015 21:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Helen Rollason award winner Bailey Matthews wows the Sports Personality of the Year crowd with a warm acceptance speech.
  
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• Matthews wins Helen Rollason Award

  20-12-2015 20:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eight-year-old Bailey Matthews is presented with the Helen Rollason Award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year show.
  
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• Clermont Auvegne 42-10 Exeter: Chiefs given French lesson in Champions Cup

  20-12-2015 20:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Aviva Premiership side were put to the sword in Sunday's return game in the European Champions Cup at Stade Marcel-Michelin - after winning the home game 31-14.
  
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• Toulouse 23-25 Ulster: Away side complete European Champions Cup double with win

  20-12-2015 20:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ulster completed a European Champions Cup double over Toulouse to keep their quarter-final hopes alive with a 25-23 triumph at Stade Ernest Wallon. Ruan Pienaar put Ulster on course.
  
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• Paul Nicholls concerned by Saphir Du Rheu's lacklustre performance in the Long Walk Hurdle

  20-12-2015 19:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Champion trainer Paul Nicholls is to have Saphir Du Rheu checked out for a possible breathing issue after he faded out of contention to finish fifth to Thistlecrack in Saturday’s Long Walk Hurdle.
  
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• Jose Mourinho gets used to unemployment as ex-Chelsea boss takes lonely stroll through London

  20-12-2015 19:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It takes a lot to outshine the bride on her wedding day, but Jose Mourinho might do just that when he attends Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley's nuptial in London on Sunday.
  
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• Roma end barren run with victory over Genoa but Edin Dzeko is sent off for dissent as former Manchester City striker appears to direct foul-mouthed outburst at referee

  20-12-2015 19:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roma ended their winless streak with a 2-0 victory over Genoa in Serie A on Sunday to relieve some of the pressure on head coach Rudi Garcia.
  
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• Newcastle captain Fabricio Coloccini staying positive after Aston Villa draw

  20-12-2015 19:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A return of seven points from a possible nine against Liverpool, Tottenham and Aston Villa has increased belief that the Magpies can drag themselves out of trouble again this season.
  
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• Frank Lampard wedding to Christine Bleakley brings out host of footballers to celebrate former Chelsea star's big day

  20-12-2015 19:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The former England international tied the knot after a lengthy four-year engagement at St Paul's church in Knightsbridge where they were accompanied by a star studded guest list.
  
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• Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp demands misfiring Reds toughen up in battle to rediscover form after Watford woes

  20-12-2015 19:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp urged Liverpool to find a backbone after lamenting their flimsy response to going behind early at Watford on Sunday as the Reds slumped to a fourth game without a win.
  
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• Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri hails squad spirit following 'dream' season start

  20-12-2015 19:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The form of Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez have grabbed the headlines but it is the work ethic within the team which has been at the root of Premier League table topping Leicester's success.
  
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• Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis reveals he used Football Manager game to study teammates after sealing switch to Wales

  20-12-2015 19:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bafetimbi Gomis has revealed he used popular computer game Football Manager to study the Swansea squad after sealing his move to south Wales.
  
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• Sports Personality of the Year 2015 LIVE: BBC SPOTY with Andy Murray, Tyson Fury, Lewis Hamilton, more

  20-12-2015 19:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  On Sunday evening British and Irish sport rejoices as we celebrate our athletes' feats with the Sports Personality of the Year Awards. Will Lewis Hamilton be victorious after last year's success?
  
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• Swansea 0-0 West Ham: Winless run stretches to seven games for managerless Swans as they remain rooted in the bottom three

  20-12-2015 19:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT THE LIBERTY STADIUM: At the end of a week in which Swansea's chairman said there was no rush in the hunt for Garry Monk’s replacement, they sit in the bottom three.
  
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• Lawro's predictions v Justin Moorhouse

  20-12-2015 19:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on Phoenix Nights comedian Justin Moorhouse in his Premier League predictions.
  
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• Leeds 1-0 Preston: Alan Browne scores own goal to condemn North End to defeat after goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is sent off 

  20-12-2015 19:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leeds United continued to improve their poor home record with a narrow win over luckless Preston North End. The victory made it three Leeds win from their last four at Elland Road.
  
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• Arsenal stars having a laugh in training as they prepare for crucial Man City clash

  20-12-2015 18:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ahead of their top of the table showdown against Manchester City on Monday night, Arsenal's title-chasing stars don't seem to be feeling the pressure. 
  
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• Chelsea consider Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini as long-term replacement for Jose Mourinho

  20-12-2015 18:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manuel Pellegrini has no intention of retiring and still believes that he has some years left in management before a final crack at the Chile national job. He is set to be replaced by Pep Guardiola next summer.
  
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• Swansea 0-0 West Ham LIVE score: Follow the Liberty Stadium action as it happens 

  20-12-2015 18:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Barclays Premier League as Swansea City host West Ham United at the Liberty Stadium to conclude Sunday's top flight drama.
  
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• Real Madrid 10-2 Rayo Vallecano: Gareth Bale scores four for Rafa Benitez's side in rout as the visitors are reduced to nine men

  20-12-2015 18:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETE JENSON AT THE SANTIAGO BERNABEU: Gareth Bale scored four goals as Real Madrid put 10 past nine-man Rayo Vallecano to ease the pressure on Rafa Benitez.
  
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• Reading 1-0 Blackburn: Danny Williams' top corner screamer ends Paul Lambert's unbeaten start as Rovers boss

  20-12-2015 18:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Reading celebrated a first victory over Blackburn Rovers since 1986 with a 1-0 win in their Championship clash at the Madejski Stadium. Danny Williams settled the game with a stunning strike.
  
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• VIDEO: Klopp bemoans Ake goal decision

  20-12-2015 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Watford's opening goal from Nathan Ake should have been disallowed as his side suffer a 3-0 defeat at Vicarage Road.
  
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• Sheffield Wednesday 4-1 Wolves: Fernando Forestieri double helps Owls see off Wolves

  20-12-2015 18:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sheffield Wednesday breezed to within a point of the play-off places with an entertaining victory over a wobbling Wolves. Fernando Forestieri scored twice in the Owls first win in five games.
  
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• Liverpool post 'safe hands' message to fans on Snapchat before Adam Bogdan howler gives Watford initiative in 3-0 defeat

  20-12-2015 18:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool appear to have tempted fate before their 3-0 defeat by Watford, reassuring their fans before kick-off that stand-in goalkeeper Adam Bogdan was a safe pair of hands.
  
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• Watford 3-0 Liverpool: Nathan Ake capitalises on Adam Bogdan howler and Odion Ighalo strikes to condemn Jurgen Klopp's men to defeat as Hornets move to a point of the Premier League top four

  20-12-2015 18:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW: One day, the shocks of this incredible season will start lose their impact. But until then, the march of the unfashionable clubs on English football’s elite is a trend to savour.
  
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