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• Adrian Lewis holds off Raymond van Barneveld comeback to book place in PDC World Darts Championship final

  02-01-2016 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SUNNI UPAL AT ALEXANDRA PALACE: Adrian Lewis moved into his third World Darts Championship final after ending Raymond van Barneveld’s fairytale run on Saturday.
  
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• South Africa paceman Kagiso Rabada looks like star in the making... he is considered more naturally talented than Makhaya Ntini

  02-01-2016 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS STOCKS IN CAPE TOWN: At a time when South African cricket is crying out for a good news story, Kagiso Rabada has provided one. The 20-year-old fast bowler is raw, no doubt, but hugely talented.
  
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• Charlton fans stage mass protest against owner Roland Duchatelet after Addicks draw against Nottingham Forest

  02-01-2016 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Thousands of Charlton supporters camped outside The Valley to voice their displeasure at Belgian owner Roland Duchatelet in unprecedented scenes on Saturday night.
  
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• West Ham co-chairman David Gold admits midfielder Manuel Lanzini faces up to a month on the sidelines after set-back 

  02-01-2016 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  West Ham midfielder Manuel Lanzini could be out of action for around a month after limping off during the 2-0 win over Liverpool, according to Hammers joint-chairman David Gold.
  
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• Mark De Mori arrives in London early as Australian begins preparations to spoil David Haye's long-awaited return to the ring 

  02-01-2016 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mark De Mori will base himself in London a full two weeks before he attempts to pour cold water on David Haye's comeback. De Mori arrived with wife, father, brother and trainer on Saturday.
  
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• 'The top clubs will react', says Alan Pardew as Crystal Palace manager dismisses notion of a new order forming in season of shocks

  02-01-2016 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew is adamant a new order isn’t forming in the Premier League. This season has been one of the most unpredictable in top-flight history, with the old guard struggling.
  
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• Arsenal target Mohamed Elneny has passed a medical and will complete £5m move when international clearance has been secured

  02-01-2016 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal will complete the £5million capture of Basle midfielder Mohamed Elneny next week. The Egyptian has completed a medical and is now awaiting international clearance.
  
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• Louis van Gaal says Wayne Rooney wonder goal for Manchester United can be a turning point... but they still don't shine in rare win

  02-01-2016 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER: Louis van Gaal saluted Wayne Rooney after Manchester United's captain scored the winner against Swansea to move ahead of Denis Law in the Old Trafford scoring charts.
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino insists there is much more to come from Tottenham youngsters 

  02-01-2016 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mauricio Pochettino has warned teams with an eye on the Barclays Premier League crown: There’s more to come from Tottenham yet.
  
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• STUART BROAD: No time to celebrate Test win over South Africa, it was just a pint on ECB credit card... we want to make history

  02-01-2016 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  STUART BROAD: I have memories of us winning in Durban six years ago and that was a famous one but to get that sort of win in the first Test of a series was particularly special.
  
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• Mark Hughes seethes at Geoff Cameron dismissal as Stoke manager prepares to lodge an appeal in late West Brom defeat

  02-01-2016 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Stoke manager Mark Hughes accused Claudio Yacob of getting Geoff Cameron sent off after Stoke slipped to a 2-1 defeat at West Brom. onny Evans' injury-time winner capped late drama.
  
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• Harry Whittington has proved he can pick a winner... Sportsmail's Marcus Townend selects trainer to watch in 2016

  02-01-2016 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Only one jump trainer in the top 50 has a better strike rate this season but Whittington has a much smaller talent pool. When Bigmartre won at Haydock on December 30, he was a 15th winner of the season.
  
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• Ben Stokes is essential viewing, says Alex Hales after England all-rounder's rescue mission on day one of the second Test

  02-01-2016 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It wasn’t just the estimated 10,000 English fans at Newlands who were transfixed by Ben Stokes’s batting masterclass on the first evening of this second Test.
  
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• Rafael Nadal tastes success in Abu Dhabi as Spaniard wins Mubadala World Tennis Championship

  02-01-2016 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Spaniard struggled for form throughout most of last year but there were more promising signs of a resurgence as he beat Milos Raonic 7-6, 6-3 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday evening.
  
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• Defoe gives Sunderland reason to be cheerful

  02-01-2016 23:39
  Relieved Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce gave thanks for two-goal Jermain Defoe after his side ended a five-match losing streak with a 3-1 win over fellow Premier League strugglers Aston Villa on Saturday. "Thank God for Jermain Defoe and his finishing qualities. The clash of the basement clubs, a classic 'six pointer' in an increasingly desperate battle to avoid the drop from the world's most lucrative league, looked finely balanced before Defoe settled it.
  
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• Aston Villa manager Remi Garde refuses to shake Sam Allardyce's hand before shirking media duties after defeat by Sunderland

  02-01-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Remi Garde refused to shake hands with Sam Allardyce following Aston Villa’s defeat by Sunderland and could face a Premier League fine after skipping his post-game briefing with the written press.
  
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• Manchester City 'never give up' says Manuel Pellegrini, as manager hails character of his players in late comeback at Watford

  02-01-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manuel Pellegrini praised his team's character after they recovered from going a goal down and being outplayed at Watford to rescue a 2-1 victory and keep their Premier League title bid on track.
  
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• Everton defender Leighton Baines will be better than ever and ready for Euro 2016, insists manager Roberto Martinez 

  02-01-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton defender Leighton Baines has been backed to return better than ever and reclaim his place as England's premier left-back in time for Euro 2016.
  
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• Leicester flanker Ed Slater limps off in Saracens defeat to raise fitness concerns in front of England coach Steve Borthwick

  02-01-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England forwards coach Steve Borthwick returned to the club he captained for six years only to see Leicester captain Ed Slater sustain an injury that may threaten his availability for the RBS 6 Nations.
  
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• Jack Clifford emerges as a front-runner for England No 7 jersey with Harlequins flanker ready to take mantle off Chris Robshaw

  02-01-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It was the 2003 World Cup final that convinced a 10-year-old Jack Clifford to nail his colours to the English mast. Clifford has emerged as a front-runner at No7 having already captained the Under-20s.
  
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• Transfer Zone: Shock return for Liverpool forward, Arsenal battle for Italy striker

  02-01-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ANFIELD flop Mario Balotelli could yet make a shock return to Liverpool to try to impress new boss Jurgen Klopp.
  
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• Premier League clubs set for record £1billion spending spree in January transfer window

  02-01-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A £1BILLION gold rush is set to be launched tomorrow as the Premier League's big spenders bid to strike it even richer.
  
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• PDC chairman Barry Hearn dejected as Darts may never be part of the Olympics

  02-01-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BARRY HEARN, the chairman of the Professional Darts Corporation, reckons darts has zero chances of ever becoming an Olympic sport.
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino: I'm 'like a dad' to young Tottenham squad with a growing dream

  02-01-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MAURICIO POCHETTINO last night revealed the secret of his success with Tottenham's high-flying young stars: he's the daddy!
  
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• Man United boss Louis van Gaal hails Wayne Rooney for breaking Denis Law's goal record

  02-01-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  LOUIS VAN GAAL led the tributes to Wayne Rooney by declaring it was an “amazing” achievement to beat Denis Law’s total of goals for Manchester United.
  
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• George Groves reckons David Haye is two fights away from making a comeback on boxing scene

  02-01-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GEORGE GROVES believes that David Haye is just two fights away from making a comeback to the world heavyweight scene.
  
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• Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew: Chelsea will struggle to finish in top six this season

  02-01-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ALAN PARDEW didn't mean to gee up Chelsea ahead of this afternoon's London derby, but his prophesy of doom about their top six prospects this season will probably have done so.
  
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• Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink reveals key difference in Eden Hazard since Jose Mourinho sack

  02-01-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  NEARLY two years have passed since Jose Mourinho blamed some of his players lack of fight for a Chelsea defeat at Crystal Palace that he claimed would ultimately cost them the title. They are sentiments that will not be lost on new boss Gus Hiddink today either.
  
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• Angry Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool players are 'not good enough' after West Ham defeat

  02-01-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  IF Liverpool's lightweights thought Sam Allardyce had a point when he called Jurgen Klopp "a soft German" they got a rude awakening last night.
  
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• Former Ivory Coast defender Gohouri dies, aged 34

  02-01-2016 23:25
  The body of former Ivory Coast defender Steve Gohouri has been recovered from the River Rhine after he went missing in mid- December, German regional league club TSV Steinbach said on Saturday. TSV said on their website that the player's death had been confirmed by Duesseldorf police who found the body near the city of Krefeld. Former team mate and Wigan manager Gary Caldwell, whose side now play in the third tier of English football, expressed his sadness.
  
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• Slaven Bilic hails Andy Carroll's 'brilliant' performance against Liverpool before striker watches game back on TV! 

  02-01-2016 23:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Carroll headed West Ham's second to complete a 2-0 win against Liverpool at Upton Park and the manager can see signs that the England centre-forward is close to his best.
  
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• Penn State's Hackenberg declares for NFL draft after bowl

  02-01-2016 22:59
  
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg is leaving school early for the NFL.
  
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• Substitute's Partey piece sends Atletico top

  02-01-2016 22:38
  By Tim Hanlon BARCELONA (Reuters) - Substitute Thomas Partey scored his first La Liga goal as Atletico Madrid beat bottom club Levante 1-0 to go top of the table on Saturday while Barcelona were held to a 0-0 draw at Espanyol. Hosts Atletico lacked a finishing touch in front of goal until Partey struck nine minutes from the end with a shot that squirmed away from keeper Diego Marino. Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both hit the woodwork as Barcelona drew with Espanyol.
  
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• Aguero will be back to his best in run-in - Pellegrini

  02-01-2016 22:11
  Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini had words of warning for defenders facing Sergio Aguero in the second half of the Premier League season -- he is just going to keep getting better. Aguero headed home the winner as City produced a superb late comeback to beat Watford 2-1 on Saturday, his first goal since November after he sat out three weeks with a heel injury last month. "Aguero needs two to three games to return to his normal level of performance," Pellegrini told the BBC.
  
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• Rooney lifts United, more problems for Liverpool and more Premier League talking points

  02-01-2016 22:02
  
  We look back on the day’s action.
  
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• Defoe double gives Sunderland reason to be cheerful

  02-01-2016 21:56
  Relieved Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce gave thanks for two-goal Jermain Defoe after his side ended a five-match losing streak with a 3-1 win over fellow Premier League strugglers Aston Villa on Saturday. "Thank God for Jermain Defoe and his finishing qualities. The clash of the basement clubs, a classic 'six pointer' in an increasingly desperate battle to avoid the drop from the world's most lucrative league, looked finely balanced before Defoe settled it.
  
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• League Two roundup: Plymouth power on at summit of table with triumph over Carlisle

  02-01-2016 21:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sky Bet League Two leaders Plymouth made it four wins on the spin as they passed the 50-point mark with a 2-0 victory over Carlisle.
  
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• Georgia beats Penn State 24-17 in TaxSlayer for 5th straight

  02-01-2016 21:44
  
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Terry Godwin threw a touchdown pass on a trick play and caught one later, helping Georgia beat Penn State 24-17 in the TaxSlayer Bowl on Saturday.
  
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• Arsenal go clear at top, relief at last for United

  02-01-2016 21:32
  By Toby Davis LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal and Manchester City showed they have the stomach for a title fight on Saturday with the Premier League leaders sinking Newcastle United 1-0 and Manuel Pellegrini's men launching a late comeback to beat Watford 2-1. There was celebration at last for Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal as his team ended a dismal six-game league streak without a win by defeating Swansea City 2-1. Arsenal's victory was scrappy and nervy but Laurent Koscielny's 72nd-minut
  
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• VIDEO: Watford deserved more - Flores

  02-01-2016 21:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watford boss Quique Flores believes his side have been "unlucky" with their results against the "big teams" in the Premier League.
  
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• India says air force base secured after deadly siege

  02-01-2016 21:21
  
  Pre-dawn attack on defence facility in Punjab state endangers recent progress in India-Pakistan peace process.
  
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• Sale 15-9 Wasps: Danny Cipriani produces flawless kicking display to fire reminder to England ahead of Six Nations

  02-01-2016 21:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Overlooked for the World Cup squad in the summer, the fly-half did his hopes of a Six Nations call-up by new head coach Eddie Jones no harm at all as he kicked four penalties and a drop goal.
  
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• Gloucester 27-14 London Irish: James Hook inspires second half comeback as hosts score 21 unanswered points at Kingsholm

  02-01-2016 21:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  James Hook kicked 17 points as Gloucester staged a second-half recovery to beat London Irish 27-14 in front of a capacity crowd at Kingsholm.
  
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• Rooney reaches landmark in Manchester United's win

  02-01-2016 21:03
  
  Former Premier League champions end eight-game winless run while Arsenal return to the top of the table.
  
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• Luis Enrique hails Espanyol workrate after 0-0 draw

  02-01-2016 21:02
  By Tim Hanlon BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona coach Luis Enrique praised the workrate of Espanyol's defence as his side were held to a 0-0 draw by their neighbours on Saturday. The attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez led Barca to five trophies in 2015, scoring 137 of their Spanish record 180 goals in all competitions, but they drew a blank against Espanyol. "It is difficult to play against a side that gives everything," Luis Enrique told a news conference.
  
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• Sam Allardyce not getting carried away by Sunderland's victory over Aston Villa

  02-01-2016 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce insists Sunderland's Barclays Premier League plight remains "dire" despite ending their five-game losing run aga
  
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• Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond backs Danny Cipriani for England recall

  02-01-2016 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sale boss Steve Diamond insisted Danny Cipriani deserves a place in England's Six Nations squad after the fly-half's superb individual display de
  
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• Ronald Koeman 'let down' by late arrival Sadio Mane as Southampton lose again

  02-01-2016 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Southampton manager Ronald Koeman openly criticised Sadio Mane and Victor Wanyamaafter disciplinary problems helped condemn the visitors to def
  
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• Edinburgh stay cool to clinch double over Glasgow and land 1872 Cup

  02-01-2016 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Edinburgh head coach Alan Solomons was thrilled to see his side complete a double over Glasgow that clinched the 1872 Cup and took them to fourt
  
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• Dismissal of Geoff Cameron leaves Stoke boss Mark Hughes feeling frustrated

  02-01-2016 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Boss Mark Hughes accused Claudio Yacob of getting Geoff Cameron sent off after Stoke slipped to a 2-1 defeat at West Brom.Jonny Evans' inj
  
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