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• Eddie Jones appoints scrum guru Ian Peel for England's Six Nations campaign 

  29-12-2015 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY: Eddie Jones has managed to expand his England coaching staff without the RFU antagonising any more clubs with the addition of a part-time scrum coach for the Six Nations.
  
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• Goff tosses 6 TDs, Cal tops Air Force 55-36 in Armed Forces

  29-12-2015 23:58
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jared Goff threw for 467 yards and six touchdowns and California won in the postseason for the first time in seven years, beating Air Force 55-36 in the Armed Forces Bowl on Tuesday.
  
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• NASSER HUSSAIN: Jonny Bairstow must improve with the gloves but deserves his chance to be England's long-term wicketkeeper

  29-12-2015 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jonny Bairstow will have gone through the complete range of emotions on Tuesday. He played a wonderful knock and must have walked off the field thinking, ‘Crikey! I’m back in this Test side.’
  
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• Central African Republic to vote in election to restore democracy

  29-12-2015 23:45
  By Crispin Dembassa-Kette BANGUI (Reuters) - Central African Republic votes in a presidential election on Wednesday aimed at restoring democratic rule in a divided country gripped by years of violence in which thousands have died. In the absence of opinion polls or an incumbent, a likely winner was difficult to predict, but leading candidates include former prime ministers Anicet-Georges Dologuele and Martin Ziguele. Other top candidates include former Foreign Minister Karim Meckassoua, and Bila
  
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• Phil Taylor blasts critics as 'clueless' ahead of World Darts Championship last 16 clash with Jelle Klaasen

  29-12-2015 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SUNNI UPAL AT ALEXANDRA PALACE: Phil 'The Power' Taylor takes on Jelle Klaasen for a place in the quarter-finals as he looks to win his first world title in three years.
  
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• Brighton 0-1 Ipswich: Seagulls winless run continues as Daryl Murphy fires the Tractor Boys to vital victory 

  29-12-2015 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAM CUNNINGHAM AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Brighton lost only their second game of the season as they were beaten by Ipswich, leaving them four points off the Championship's top two.
  
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• Pakistan reject Azhar Ali's resignation over Mohammad Amir return to training camp

  29-12-2015 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Amir's return to the selection mix after serving a five-year ban for spot-fixing in the 2010 Lord's test has polarised Pakistan cricket with several of his team mates resenting his reintegration.
  
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• Manchester United were scared to attack Chelsea... and Wayne Rooney should have seen red, claims midfielder John Obi Mikel

  29-12-2015 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea's players believe Wayne Rooney should have been sent off for his reckless tackle on Oscar in Monday's goalless draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
  
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• Cardiff City 1-1 Nottingham Forest: Oliver Burke's opener for visitors cancelled out by Aron Gunnarsson's first-half equaliser

  29-12-2015 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RALPH ELLIS AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Dougie Freedman will have to look at his youth ranks after being hit by a transfer embargo – and learned on Tuesday it may not be such a hardship.
  
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• VIDEO: Pellegrini: Draw was disappointing

  29-12-2015 23:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manuel Pellegrini says he is "disappointed" after his Manchester City side are held to a goalless draw with Leicester City at the King Power stadium.
  
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• VIDEO: Foxes performance pleases Ranieri

  29-12-2015 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Claudio Ranieri says he is "very pleased" with Leicester City's performance after the Foxes drew 0-0 with Manchester City at the King Power stadium.
  
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• Barters Hill fuels dreams of Cheltenham glory after giving trainer Ben Pauling a first Grade One success at Newbury

  29-12-2015 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barters Hill is 6-1 favourite with William Hill for the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle, his likely target, after pulling 12 lengths clear of Politologue in the Challow Hurdle under jockey David Bass.
  
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• Manchester City laid low by another bout of travel sickness at Leicester City... Manuel Pellegrini's side must improve on all fronts

  29-12-2015 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN: What is fundamentally clear, is that Manchester City must improve, both in terms of their results and their football if another Barclays Premier League title is to be theirs.
  
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• Fulham 4-1 Rotherham: Cauley Woodrow bags double as new boss Slavisa Jokanovic watches Craven Cottage win from stands

  29-12-2015 23:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMES ANDREW AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: Cauley Woodrow took his chance to impress new boss Slavisa Jokanovic with two goals and an assist that ended Fulham’s nine game winless run.
  
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• No one looking for defensive slugfest in Orange Bowl playoff

  29-12-2015 23:25
  
  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — No one will be tuning in to the Orange Bowl looking for a defensive slugfest.
  
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• FIFA presidential candidates invited to a live TV debate in London ahead of election

  29-12-2015 23:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The five candidates bidding to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president have been invited to take part in a live television debate. Broadcaster ESPN is attempting to stage the live event in London.
  
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• James Horsfield called up to Man City squad for Leicester clash with midfielder a loan target for Championship teams

  29-12-2015 23:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini called up James Horsfield to the substitutes' bench on Tuesday evening against Leicester City. The midfielder was an unused sub in the 0-0 draw.
  
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• Leicester 0-0 Manchester City PLAYER RATINGS: Wes Morgan tough as granite as Sergio Aguero is bullied in stalemate

  29-12-2015 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leicester City and Manchester City couldn't be separated as they ended a year of mixed fortunes on Tuesday night at the King Power. Laurie Whitwell was there to rate all of the performances.
  
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• Leeds 2-2 Derby: Substitute Tom Ince steals the show with late equaliser to deny camera-shy hosts

  29-12-2015 23:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTHA KELNER AT ELLAND ROAD: A drama filled day at Elland Road with Sky TV locked out and then let in at the last minute by erratic owner Massimo Cellino ended with a stalemate.
  
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• Daryl Murphy’s winner sees Mick McCarthy win the battle of the Irish bosses

  29-12-2015 23:07
  
  The Tractor Boys got the better of Chris Hughton’s Brighton to consolidate their place in the play-off places.
  
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• Orange Bowl to be played on a construction site

  29-12-2015 23:05
  
  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Huge cranes are hovering outside the Orange Bowl stadium, as though trying to start a wave. They're ready to raise the roof — after Thursday's game.
  
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• Leicester City 0-0 Manchester City: Sergio Aguero and Jamie Vardy draw a blank as Foxes hold City to goalless draw at King Power

  29-12-2015 22:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE KING POWER: Leicester will not enter 2016 as Premier League leaders after all. They are as near as dammit, mind you, and only a fool will not take them seriously after this.
  
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• No goal power at King Power for Leicester, Man City

  29-12-2015 22:53
  By Justin Palmer LEICESTER, England (Reuters) - Leicester City went level on points with Premier League leaders Arsenal after drawing 0-0 with title rivals Manchester City at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday. The clash between the division's two top-scoring sides provided plenty of entertaining moments but keepers Kasper Schmeichel and Joe Hart were equal to everything thrown at them. Jamie Vardy wasted Leicester's best chance late in the first half while Manchester City, who have not won away
  
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• Ireland’s Jeff Hendrick scored a magical goal for Derby tonight

  29-12-2015 22:43
  
  The Dubliner put Paul Clement’s side ahead in a 2-2 draw at Elland Road.
  
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• Michigan State, Maryland, Purdue ready for Big Ten race

  29-12-2015 22:09
  
  Maryland came into the season the popular choice to win the Big Ten, and the Terrapins have done nothing to shake the favorite's label heading into conference play.
  
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• Massimo Cellino 'trying to protect' Leeds by threatening Sky Sports ban for Derby clash

  29-12-2015 22:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Italian was annoyed by another of his side's matches being selected for live coverage and the 59-year-old instructed club staff to deny Sky Sports' production crew entry to Elland Road.
  
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• INSIDE THE PLAYOFF: Spartans inspired by Ali-Frazier fight

  29-12-2015 22:02
  
  Michigan State's offensive line expects a fight when it plays Alabama's talented defensive line on Thursday night in the Cotton Bowl.
  
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• Turkish football authority to pay outed gay referee

  29-12-2015 22:00
  
  Compensation to be paid for revoking licence after referee's sexual identity was leaked to the press.
  
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• Leicester 0-0 Man City LIVE score: Jamie Vardy misses best opportunity to open the scoring 

  29-12-2015 21:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Barclays Premier League as Leicester City host Manchester City at the King Power Stadium in a match pivotal towards the title race. 
  
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• Jaguars owner Khan: Coach Bradley will return next season

  29-12-2015 21:49
  
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Gus Bradley will return in 2016.
  
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• Leeds vs Derby and updates from all the other Championship games LIVE: The latest after Massimo Cellino lets Sky cameras in

  29-12-2015 21:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leeds United face second-placed Derby County on Tuesday night at the end of a day of drama at Elland Road, among a Championship card of four fixtures. Follow the action with OLIVER TODD.
  
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• Leicester give fans free beer ahead of Manchester City clash in toast to 2015

  29-12-2015 21:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leicester supporters were able to toast a memorable 2015 with a free beer at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night prior to their match against fellow top-four rivals Manchester City.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Wednesday, December 30

  29-12-2015 21:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Tuesday's races at Lingfield, Wolverhampton, Taunton and Haydock.
  
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• Ireland’s Jeff Hendrick has just scored a magical goal for Derby

  29-12-2015 21:38
  
  The Dubliner has put Paul Clement’s side ahead at Elland Road.
  
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• Fulham pay tribute to late Jimmy Hill ahead of Championship clash with Rotherham

  29-12-2015 21:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fulham paid a moving tribute to club legend Jimmy Hill ahead of their Sky Bet Championship clash with Rotherham on Tuesday.
  
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• F1 needs rule changes - Horner

  29-12-2015 21:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Formula 1 needs rule changes to make it less predictable, says Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
  
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• St. Louis stadium plan sent to NFL; Chargers, Raiders in mix

  29-12-2015 21:25
  A task force empaneled by Missouri's governor made its formal financing pitch Tuesday to the National Football League for a billion-dollar stadium along the Mississippi River, hoping to keep the St. Louis Rams from bolting for suburban Los Angeles or attract a new team if they do.
  
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• Michael Bisping vows to end 'coward' Anderson Silva's career at UFC London

  29-12-2015 21:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Michael Bisping has branded Anderson Silva a coward and vowed to end his career when he finally comes face to face with the former UFC middleweight champion.
  
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• F1 has become 'predictable'... the rules need changing or Mercedes' dominance will continue, warns Christian Horner

  29-12-2015 21:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has called on Formula One chiefs to bring an end to 'predictable' results by changing the current regulations.
  
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• Ashley Cole still weighing up options despite claims LA Galaxy deal is 'close' for former Chelsea defender

  29-12-2015 21:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A formal announcement regarding the arrival of the former England international was said to be approaching, according to an unnamed Galaxy official quoted in the Los Angeles Times.
  
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• Arsenal are set to sign Mohamed Elneny... but who is the Basle midfielder?

  29-12-2015 20:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal are closing in on the £7.4million signing of Basle midfielder Mohamed Elneny as they look to bolster their midfield. But who is the Egypt international on his way to north London?
  
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• Norwich close in on Dinamo Zagreb full back Ivo Pinto and revive interest in Steven Naismith with £8m bid for Everton striker

  29-12-2015 20:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pinto, 25, figured in the Champions League this season and has attracted rival offers from Anderlecht and Stuttgart. The former Portugal U21 international joined Zagreb from Cluj two years ago.
  
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• INSIDE THE PLAYOFF: Clemson playing for history: 15-0

  29-12-2015 20:06
  
  Clemson is playing for something never done in college football history: 15-0.
  
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• Rangers could face punishment over sectarian chanting during Hibernian clash

  29-12-2015 19:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The banned Billy Boys song could be clearly heard being sung by the home support at Ibrox during the Ladbrokes Championship top of the table fixture with Hibernian on Monday.
  
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• Pavel Srnicek helped shape many careers at St James' Park... Newcastle may have lost a huge figure, but his memory will live forever

  29-12-2015 19:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NEWCASTLE FAN VIEW: Pavel Srnicek first arrived on the banks of Tyne back in 1991 as a completely unknown player - but 25 years later he departs a Geordie hero and a role model to many.
  
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• Iraq PM's helicopter takes ISIL ground fire in Ramadi

  29-12-2015 19:54
  
  Haider al-Abadi triumphant after army takes centre of key city, but questions raised whether Ramadi can now be held.
  
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• St. Louis submits new stadium proposal to NFL

  29-12-2015 19:49
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — A task force commissioned by Missouri's governor has sent to the National Football League its proposal for a billion-dollar stadium along the Mississippi River.
  
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• Leicester vs Man City LIVE score: Follow the King Power Stadium action as it happens 

  29-12-2015 19:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Barclays Premier League as Leicester City host Manchester City at the King Power Stadium in a match pivotal towards the title race. 
  
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• Steven Finn calls on England to be patient as they bowl for victory over South Africa on final day of first Test in Durban

  29-12-2015 19:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Steven Finn admitted England are not looking too far ahead despite his three wickets putting them on course for victory in the opening Test against South Africa.
  
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• Fernando Torres is an 'idol'... he'll reach 100 Atletico Madrid goals, says Diego Simeone

  29-12-2015 19:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has backed Fernando Torres to reach a century of goals for the club sooner rather than later.
  
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