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• Let's all enjoy Leicester going like the clappers - Martin Samuel

  30-12-2015 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: If Leicester won the league, it would be an achievement to match Brian Clough’s title win with Forest. It would be the greatest story in the history of football in this country.
  
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• VIDEO: Winner was lucky - Allardyce

  30-12-2015 23:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce says Christian Benteke's winner for Liverpool was down to a "couple of slices of luck".
  
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• Pacquiao 'to return against Bradley'

  30-12-2015 23:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring with a fight against Timothy Bradley on 9 April in Las Vegas, says promoter Bob Arum.
  
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• Pacquiao chooses Bradley over Khan

  30-12-2015 23:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Britain's Amir Khan misses out on a fight against Manny Pacquiao, with the Philippine great choosing a third match with Timothy Bradley instead.
  
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• VIDEO: Liverpool deserved the points - Klopp

  30-12-2015 23:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his side's 1-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light was "maximum deserved".
  
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• Jurgen Klopp is trying to teach Liverpool players to fight dirty, says Adam Lallana

  30-12-2015 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Adam Lallana says Jurgen Klopp has his players practising football's dark arts to pull them through games like Wednesday night's 1-0 win at Sunderland.
  
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• McCoy, Law, Froome among UK sports stars honored by Queen - New Zealand Herald

  30-12-2015 23:45
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  LONDON (AP) " Jockey Tony McCoy, former Manchester United striker Denis Law, two-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome, and five-time world snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan are among United Kingdom sporting figures honored by Queen ...
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• Barcelona 4-0 Real Betis: Lionel Messi among the goals on 500th appearance for the club as Neymar and Luis Suarez also score

  30-12-2015 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RIK SHARMA AT THE NOU CAMP: This was an historic night at the Nou Camp for many reasons - but one which might be remembered for a terrible refereeing error.
  
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• This is either the flukiest or best assist of 2015 from Neymar

  30-12-2015 23:37
  
  Meanwhile, Luis Suarez has scored more goals than any other La Liga player this year excluding penalties.
  
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• Benteke lifts Liverpool as Sunderland slump continues

  30-12-2015 23:36
  By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Christian Benteke condemned struggling Sunderland to a 1-0 defeat and sent Liverpool level on points with sixth-placed Manchester United in the last Premier League game of the year on Wednesday. Nathaniel Clyne's long pass was deflected on by Adam Lallana to the lurking Benteke, who tucked it away from inside the area with Sunderland's defence caught napping. Liverpool, who beat high-flying Leicester City 1-0 on Saturday with another second-half goal from Bente
  
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• Suarez double as Barca set record in Betis win

  30-12-2015 23:35
  By Tim Hanlon BARCELONA (Reuters) - Luis Suarez struck twice and Lionel Messi scored on his 500th appearance for Barcelona who set a new Spanish record of goals in a calendar year with a 4-0 win over Real Betis that lifted them top of La Liga on Wednesday. Late strikes from Angel Correa and Antoine Griezmann gave Atletico a 2-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano while Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty and missed another as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 3-1.
  
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• Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy set for January move amid Roma and Lyon interest

  30-12-2015 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mathieu Debuchy is set to leave Arsenal after talks with Arsene Wenger. The right back has lost his starting spot to Hector Bellerin and could miss Euro 2016 for France.
  
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• VIDEO: Who's on the New Year Honours list?

  30-12-2015 23:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Champion jump jockey AP McCoy is knighted in the New Year Honours list, while ex-footballers Denis Law and Francis Lee are made CBEs.
  
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• Raymond van Barneveld plotted his World Darts Championship win over Michael van Gerwen while world No 1 was on holiday

  30-12-2015 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While Michael van Gerwen enjoyed a Caribbean holiday before the World Darts Championship, Raymond van Barneveld was plotting to take down the world No 1.
  
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• Law proud of CBE after false alarm

  30-12-2015 23:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Denis Law is delighted to be made a CBE years after an internet listing mistakenly said he had already been honoured.
  
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• Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink slams Aston Villa counterpart Remi Garde after declaring his public interest in striker Loic Remy

  30-12-2015 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Guus Hiddink has questioned Aston Villa manager Remi Garde’s conduct in publicly admitting his interest in Chelsea’s Loic Remy on Wednesday.
  
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• La Estrella allowed to retire by trainer Don Cantillon after breaking Flat racing record

  30-12-2015 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  La Estrella, who became the horse with the most wins in the history of all-weather Flat racing when he won his 27th race at Southwell on Tuesday, has been retired by trainer Don Cantillon.
  
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• McCoy & Frampton in New Year's Honours

  30-12-2015 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former champion jockey AP McCoy is knighted while boxer Carl Frampton becomes an MBE in the New Year's Honours List.
  
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• Exiles' Hando to get New Year honour

  30-12-2015 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newport County honorary president David Hando is awarded a British Empire Medal in the New Year's Honours List.
  
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• New Year Honours 2016: AP McCoy leads names in sport to be recognised

  30-12-2015 23:30
  
  AP McCoy, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Steph Houghton are just three of the names from the world of sport who have been named on the New Year's Honours List for 2016. IBTimes UK takes a look at the sporting personalities who are to be knighted or will receive CBEs, MBEs and OBEs. A knighthood for champion jump jockey, AP McCoy, who retired as the UK's most celebrated jockey in 2015.
  
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• McCoy knighted in New Year Honours

  30-12-2015 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  AP McCoy is knighted, Heather Rabbatts is made a dame, while Denis Law, Sue Barker and Chris Froome are also honoured.
  
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• Oklahoma, Clemson took different paths to playoff

  30-12-2015 23:20
  
  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — From a protest in the spring to travel woes in the fall, Oklahoma coped with plenty of distractions on its way to the Orange Bowl.
  
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• Everton appoint former US Olympic chief Dr Peter Vint as academy director in bid to find and develop next Wayne Rooney 

  30-12-2015 23:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dr Peter Vint, who does not have a background in football, will be charged with finding and nurturing the club's next generation of young players and improving Everton's highly regarded academy.
  
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• Giants WR Beckham not changing his game, just how he reacts

  30-12-2015 22:58
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. isn't changing the way he plays, just the actions that led to his recent one-game suspension for multiple violations of safety-related playing rules.
  
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• Aberdeen 0-0 Partick Thistle

  30-12-2015 22:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  For the second time in five days Aberdeen pass up the chance to top the table as they draw at home to Partick Thistle.
  
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• Heart of Midlothian 3-2 Dundee United

  30-12-2015 22:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hearts consolidate third place in the Scottish Premiership as they edge out bottom side Dundee United.
  
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• Pacquiao to fight Bradley in April 9 bout

  30-12-2015 22:33
  By Mark Lamport-Stokes (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring for a possible swan song next April to take on American Timothy Bradley for a third time, the Filipino's promoter told Reuters on Wednesday. Pacquiao, 37, and Bradley, 32, will meet on April 9 at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, the venue for their two previous encounters. Bradley controversially beat Pacquiao when they first met in 2012 but the Filipino gained revenge in their 2014 re-match, scoring a unanimous decision
  
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• Sports Page Live Chat Replay - U of L / UK wrap-up, Music City Bowl preview ... - WDRB

  30-12-2015 22:31
  Sports Page Live Chat Replay - U of L / UK wrap-up, Music City Bowl preview ...
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  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford were on hand for their post-Christmas Sports Page Live webchat today -- and Saturday's big U of L / UK matchup took center stage. Both men gave their final thoughts on, not just the game, but also ...en meer »
  

• U.S. prosecutors trumped by Uruguay in FIFA corruption case

  30-12-2015 22:23
  By Mica Rosenberg NEW YORK (Reuters) - A little-known criminal case in Uruguay is hindering U.S. efforts to prosecute a top official charged in the wide-reaching investigation into corruption at world football body FIFA. In an unexpected turn of events, Swiss authorities on Christmas Eve extradited a former FIFA vice president Eugenio Figueredo, arrested in Zurich in May at the request of U.S. prosecutors, to his native Uruguay instead of to the United States.
  
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• Dele Alli likened to Steven Gerrard by Jamie Redknapp as he tips Tottenham midfielder to help them push on in surprise title bid

  30-12-2015 22:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jamie Redknapp says Tottenham youngster Dele Alli is 'the closest thing' he has seen to former team-mate Steven Gerrard. The 19-year-old has won numerous plaudits in his debut top-flight campaign.
  
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• Anthony Joshua showdown two victories away... but I must focus on Mark de Mori, insists David Haye ahead of comeback

  30-12-2015 22:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MARTIN DOMIN: David Haye believes he is two victories away from a fight with Anthony Joshua. The 35-year-old is preparing to fight Australian Mark de Mori on January 16.
  
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• Liam Ridgewell joins Brighton on six-week loan from MLS champions Portland Timbers

  30-12-2015 22:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brighton have signed former West Brom, Birmingham and Aston Villa defender Liam Ridgewell on loan from Portland Timbers. He will be on the south coast until February 13.
  
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• Manuel Lanzini joined by his brother Tomas in West Ham training for a family session

  30-12-2015 21:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It's the time of year to be with your family, and West Ham United playmaker Manuel Lanzini has been joined by his brother during his first festive period on English shores.
  
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• San Diego makes final pitch to NFL to keep Chargers

  30-12-2015 21:45
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — City and county officials have made their final pitch to the NFL in what has been a contentious effort to keep the Chargers from moving to the Los Angeles area.
  
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• Johnny Manziel in concussion program, likely to miss finale

  30-12-2015 21:45
  
  BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Johnny Manziel has been placed in concussion protocol, effectively ending his second NFL season.
  
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• Johnson lifts Auburn past Memphis 31-10 in Birmingham Bowl

  30-12-2015 21:40
  
  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jeremy Johnson came off the bench to run and pass for a touchdown, lifting Auburn to a 31-10 victory over Memphis on Wednesday in the Birmingham Bowl.
  
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• Mariota's season over, Titans say QB will not play at Indy

  30-12-2015 21:39
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee quarterback Marcus Mariota's inaugural NFL season has ended two games early. Titans interim head coach Mike Mularkey said Wednesday it's "not worth the risk" of playing Mariota in the season finale Sunday at Indianapolis.
  
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• Former USOC director to head Everton youth academy

  30-12-2015 21:24
  LONDON (Reuters) - Everton have appointed former U.S. Olympic Committee executive Peter Vint as director of the Premier League football club's academy. Vint was previously senior director of competitive analysis, research and innovation at USOC. His team of sports science and medical professionals supported five national governing bodies, including USA Track and Field and USA Swimming, that won 64 medals between them at the 2012 London Olympics. ...
  
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• Atletico strike late to beat Rayo and top La Liga

  30-12-2015 21:21
  By Tim Hanlon BARCELONA (Reuters) - Late strikes from Angel Correa and Antoine Griezmann gave Atletico Madrid a 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano that lifted them top of La Liga ahead of Barcelona's clash with Real Betis later on Wednesday. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty and missed another as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 3-1 to move to the summit temporarily before a dour performance from a depleted Atletico side until the game sprung to life in the dying stages. Substitute Correa fired home fro
  
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• Hamilton 3-4 Inverness: Liam Polworth has final say in late show

  30-12-2015 21:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liam Polworth's last-gasp strike gave Inverness victory against Hamilton in a remarkable 4-3 Ladbrokes Premiership thriller at New Douglas Park.
  
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• Sunderland 0-0 Liverpool FC LIVE score: Christian Benteke starts in attack for Reds at Stadium of Light

  30-12-2015 21:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Barclays Premier League as Sunderland host Liverpool at the Stadium of Light to conclude the 2015 action in the top flight.
  
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• Barcelona vs Real Betis La Liga LIVE: Follow the Nou Camp action as it happens

  30-12-2015 21:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona return from the Spanish winter break with a home encounter against Real Betis on Wednesday night as they look to continue their defence of their La Liga crown.
  
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• Jason Pierre-Paul wants to stay with Giants

  30-12-2015 21:08
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is going to have surgery on his fireworks-damaged right middle finger after the season to improve his grip and help his tackling.
  
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• Richie McCaw appointed to the Order of New Zealand after calling time on his incredible All Blacks career

  30-12-2015 21:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Recently retired All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has been awarded New Zealand's highest civil honour in recognition of his record-breaking international rugby career.
  
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• Moeen Ali and Alastair Cook enjoy family time on the Kingsmead turf after 241-run victory in first Test against South Africa

  30-12-2015 20:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Moeen Ali may have been man of the match for his seven wickets in England's win over South Africa but the all-rounder was dad of the year as far as little Abu Bakr was concerned on Wednesday. 
  
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• McCaw receives highest NZ honour

  30-12-2015 20:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former All Black captain Richie McCaw is appointed to the Order of New Zealand - the country's highest honour.
  
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• Program-changers: Dantonio faces old boss Saban in playoff

  30-12-2015 20:49
  
  DALLAS (AP) — Mark Dantonio glanced toward Nick Saban during the final news conference before their teams meet in the College Football Playoff and gave a little grin at his old boss.
  
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• Dundee versus Celtic postponed due to waterlogged pitch but Aberdeen vs Partick Thistle clash goes ahead as planned

  30-12-2015 20:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dundee's home Premiership game against Celtic has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Dens Park.
  
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• Lamine Kone on the brink of signing for Sunderland as Lorient accept £5m bid for Ivory Coast defender

  30-12-2015 20:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Allardyce has tracked the 26-year-old for over 18 months and made a personal check on the Ivory Coast international as he impressed against Zlatan Ibrahimovic against PSG in November.
  
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• Rayo Vallecano 0-2 Atletico Madrid: Angel Correa and Antoine Griezmann leave it late to go top

  30-12-2015 20:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Atletico Madrid left it late to secure the points that temporarily take them to the top of La Liga following a 2-0 defeat of Rayo Vallecano at the Vallecas stadium.
  
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