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• O'Sullivan hits 800th century break

  05-01-2016 23:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ronnie O'Sullivan becomes the first player to make 800 century breaks in winning Group One of the Championship League.
  
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• Genoa rally in vain as Cassano leads Sampdoria to victory

  05-01-2016 23:51
  Antonio Cassano-inspired Sampdoria survived a late fightback by relegation-threatened Genoa on Tuesday to defeat their local rivals 3-2 and collect their second successive win in Serie A. Visiting Sampdoria went ahead in the 18th minute when Genoa failed to clear a through ball from Cassano and Roberto Soriano nipped in to score. Cassano was also involved in the second goal that came when Brazilian-born Eder shot past goalkeeper Mattia Perin six minutes before the interval to claim his 11th leag
  
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• BT Sport hit by senior executive producer Grant Best's shock exit from broadcaster 

  05-01-2016 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: BT Sport have lost a pivotal figure in their fierce battle with Sky for subscription TV supremacy thanks to the exit of senior executive producer Grant Best.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp hints at imminent Liverpool transfers after Stoke win

  05-01-2016 23:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JURGEN KLOPP has admitted that he may have to dip into the transfer market in January to alleviate Liverpool's injury crisis.
  
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• Liverpool set to be forced into January transfers after Klopp bemoans further injury woes

  05-01-2016 23:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JURGEN KLOPP will consider entering the transfer market to solve the defensive injury crisis that overshadowed Liverpool’s Capital One Cup semi-final win at Stoke.
  
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• Prince Ali fears 'catastrophe' for FIFA if wrong leader elected

  05-01-2016 23:41
  By Mike Collett LONDON (Reuters) - FIFA faces a "catastrophic" future if the wrong man is elected head of world football's governing body, presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein said on Tuesday when he published his election manifesto. The 40-year-old Jordanian royal, who was beaten by 133-73 votes by Sepp Blatter in last May's election, is one of five men looking to replace the Swiss, who was banned from football for eight years last month for ethics violations. Prince Ali told report
  
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• Soccer-Advantage Liverpool as Ibe downs Stoke in League Cup

  05-01-2016 23:38
  Jordon Ibe came off the bench to drive home the winner as Liverpool took a big step towards reaching the League Cup final with a 1-0 victory at Stoke City in the first leg of their last-four tie on Tuesday. Ibe was summoned into the action early and the winger fired home left-footed in the first half as Juergen Klopp's side grabbed a narrow but potentially priceless advantage ahead of the return leg on Jan. 26. Liverpool's hopes of a record-extending ninth League Cup title were given a stern exa
  
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• It was an honour to serve Real, says sacked Benitez

  05-01-2016 23:33
  Sacked Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez says it was "an honour and privilege" to lead the club he has always supported and has sent a "good luck" message to his successor, former France great Zinedine Zidane. Benitez, who began his coaching career in Real's youth ranks and replaced Carlo Ancelotti in the hot seat in June, was dismissed on Monday after his team failed to find the level of consistency demanded by president Florentino Perez. There were also widespread media reports that the coach did
  
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• Joe Cole hoping to make switch to Coventry permanent but Aston Villa would have to help move along  

  05-01-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joe Cole is hoping to make his move from Aston Villa to Coventry City permanent by the end of the week.However, Villa may need to subsidise the deal to move Cole, 34, off their books.
  
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• Watford eye loan move for Fiorentina midfielder Mario Suarez with Quique Sanchez Flores keen on reunion   

  05-01-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Watford have spoken to Fiorentina about a loan deal for midfielder Mario Suarez. The 28-year-old Spain international worked with Quique Sanchez Flores at Atletico Madrid.
  
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• Temba Bavuma, the township boy from Cape Town, had a day to remember at Newlands with his historic Test century 

  05-01-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As a township boy growing up in Cape Town, Temba Bavuma never dreamed of becoming the first black African to score a Test century for South Africa, let alone a role model for aspiring young cricketers.
  
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• Pep Guardiola set to take over at Manchester City and lure world superstar to the Etihad

  05-01-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  PEP GUARDIOLA is heading to Manchester City - and is hoping to tempt Lionel Messi to join him.
  
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• Martinez: This is how I can keep Stones, Lukaku and Barkley from Chelsea and Man United

  05-01-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ROBERTO MARTINEZ has admitted Everton’s hopes of keeping the likes of John Stones, Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley rests on the club qualifying for the Champions League rather than lifting silverware.
  
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• Gareth Barry calls on 'intimidating' Goodison Park to see Everton beyond Man City

  05-01-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GARETH BARRY knows first-hand just how intimidating Goodison Park can be when Everton and Manchester City collide under the floodlights early in the New Year.
  
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• Ben Stokes left frustrated as England's hopes vanish in South Africa due to Temba Bavuma

  05-01-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  TEMBA BAVUMA has admitted Ben Stokes' sledging inspired him to make history and become the first black player to score a Test century for South Africa.
  
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• Alastair Cook slips up on day of drudgery as Ben Stokes learns it's risky to sledge a batsman on such a flat pitch 

  05-01-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: England have produced the chances, but 10 catches have gone down in this innings and you cannot afford to do that in a situation like this
  
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• Jurgen Klopp opens up on Liverpool's injury crisis after Stoke victory

  05-01-2016 23:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp admitted he is frustrated with his side's injury problems after their 1-0 win against Stoke.
  
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• 3 talking points as Liverpool move one step closer to Wembley cup final

  05-01-2016 23:28
  
  The Reds head into the second-leg in two weeks’ time with a slender advantage.
  
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• AP Power Rankings: Panthers end regular season at No. 1

  05-01-2016 23:24
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Carolina Panthers ended the regular season with only one loss. And the Panthers will begin their run to the Super Bowl with home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.
  
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• Cavendish targets triple success

  05-01-2016 23:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mark Cavendish targets the Tour de France yellow jersey, an Olympic medal and victory in the World Road Championships in 2016.
  
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• Liverpool ace describes how Jurgen Klopp is like a 'father figure'

  05-01-2016 23:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JORDON IBE has hailed Jurgen Klopp's man management skills since his arrival on Merseyside.
  
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• Liverpool are struggling to deal with fitness demands that Jurgen Klopp's high pressing style requires, suggests Graeme Souness

  05-01-2016 23:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Graeme Souness has suggested Liverpool's raft of hamstring injuries could be down to issues with adapting to Jurgen Klopp after Philippe Coutinho, Dejan Lovren and Kolo Toure's problems at Stoke.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Wednesday, January 6

  05-01-2016 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Wednesday's races at Wolverhampton, Huntingdon and Kempton.
  
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• Mark Cavendish targets success at Olympics, Tour de France and world championships this year

  05-01-2016 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mark Cavendish has set his sights on an astonishing 2016 quadruple that he hopes will see him take Olympic gold as well as more Tour de France glory and two more world titles.
  
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• Crystal Palace targeting Emmanuel Adebayor but Watford rule out move for Togo striker  

  05-01-2016 22:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace have spoken to Emmanuel Adebayor about a short term deal - but Watford are not interested in the 31-year-old free agent.
  
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• Stoke 0 - Liverpool 1: Ibe secures tight lead as trio limp off with hamstring problems

  05-01-2016 22:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JURGEN KLOPP spoke too soon.
  
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• Linebackers make strong argument for Clemson defense

  05-01-2016 22:34
  
  CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson's defense looked ready to take a big step backward after losing eight starters from its No. 1 unit. Coordinator Brent Venables knew, though, his few returnees like linebackers Ben Boulware and B.J. Goodson, would have a huge say in keeping the defense playing at a national championship level.
  
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• Elliott Bennett reunited with Paul Lambert after winger joins Blackburn from Norwich

  05-01-2016 22:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Blackburn have signed winger Elliott Bennett from Norwich for an undisclosed fee. The 27-year-old has penned a two-and-a-half-year deal at Ewood Park.
  
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• Coe to double IAAF anti-doping budget

  05-01-2016 22:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  IAAF president Lord Coe announces the measures he hopes will make athletics "a sport that people trust once more".
  
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• Ronda Rousey to host Saturday Night Live as UFC star makes return to the spotlight following her defeat by Holly Holm 

  05-01-2016 22:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN DOMIN: Ronda Rousey's star shows no sign of fading despite suffering her first defeat in the UFC after it was announced she will host Saturday Night Live later this month.
  
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• Cardiff offload Kenwyne Jones as striker seals his loan switch to Al Jazira Club

  05-01-2016 22:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kenwyne Jones has completed his loan move from Cardiff City to Al Jazira Club in Abu Dhabi. The 31-year-old striker finalised the deal in the Middle East on Tuesday.
  
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• New IAAF road map includes doubling anti-doping budget

  05-01-2016 21:42
  The governing body of world athletics has promised to double the anti-doping budget as part of a 10-point "road map" to restore trust in the sport. The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) released a statement on Tuesday outlining five steps for "building trust in the governing body" and five more for "building trust in competition". The measures include increasing the anti-doping budget to $8 million, doubling the international testing pool of athletes to 1,000 and establis
  
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• Stoke City 0-1 Liverpool FC LIVE score: Jordon Ibe opens scoring after Philippe Coutinho and Dejan Lovren limp off

  05-01-2016 21:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Capital One Cup as Stoke City host Liverpool at the Britannia Stadium in one of the week's two first leg semi-finals.
  
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• Francesco Totti 'ready to retire' says wife after Roma legend delays return from injury

  05-01-2016 21:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Francesco Totti's wife has hinted that the Roma forward is considering hanging up his boots after his latest injury setback. The 39-year-old has not played for three months due to a thigh injury.
  
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• Rafael Nadal survives scare to beat Pablo Carreno in first round of the Qatar Open

  05-01-2016 21:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rafael Nadal battled back after losing a first set tie-break to defeat Pablo Carreno for his first win of the new season. The Spaniard completed a 6-7, 6-3, 6-1 victory to reach the second round in Doha.
  
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• Eat your heart out Ben Stokes after Pranav Dhanawade scores 1,009!

  05-01-2016 21:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Sensational news from India where 15-year-old Pranav Dhanawade, playing for KC Gandhi, scored 1,009 from 323 deliveries - eat your heart out Ben Stokes!
  
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• British number two Aljaz Bedene reaches second round of Chennai Open after causing upset against Vasek Pospisil

  05-01-2016 21:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  British number two Aljaz Bedene upset Vasek Pospisil to reach the second round of the Chennai Open. The Slovenia-born 26-year-old will play Italian Luca Vanni in the second round.
  
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• 'It has been an honour and privilege to be in charge at this club, where I grew up as a person, player and coach', says dismissed Real Madrid head coach Rafa Benitez

  05-01-2016 21:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez has broken his silence following his dismissal as Real Madrid head coach, claiming it was 'an honour and a privilege' to have been given the chance to manage the La Liga club.
  
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• Napoli to play 1b for Indians after finalizing $7M deal

  05-01-2016 21:11
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Mike Napoli switched positions without a hitch. The Indians hope his latest move will be as smooth.
  
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• Stoke City v Liverpool: Capital One Cup, semi-final first leg – live!

  05-01-2016 21:06
  
  Minute-by-minute updates from the first leg at the Britannia StadiumDaniel Sturridge suffers further injury setback at LiverpoolDrop Scott an email with your thoughts at [email protected] 8.06pm GMT4 min: Coutinho dribbles down the inside-left channel and should shoot on goal, but tries to pull a low ball inside for Firmino instead. Bad choice, and Stoke clear. But not very well, and Lucas slips Firmino into the Stoke box down the left. Firmino wins another corner, which is met on the
  
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• Jose Aldo named in Forbes magazine's '30 under 30' list despite losing his UFC featherweight title to Conor McGregor

  05-01-2016 20:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Brazilian lost his belt to Conor McGregor last month when he was knocked out inside 13 seconds in Las Vegas. But Forbes magazine have nevertheless recognised Aldo on their annual list.
  
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• Zinedine Zidane: I am never going to compare myself with Pep Guardiola

  05-01-2016 20:53
  
  It may yet prove just another illusion but the new Real Madrid coach has hunger and hope – and a legendary status at the club, as a European Cup winner, which suggests further history can be writtenThere was a moment at the end of Zinedine Zidane’s presentation as the manager of Real Madrid when he was asked what he would settle for between now and the end of the season. Aged 43, he is after all embarking on his first top-flight managerial job, for which his only experience is 18 mon
  
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• Simone Zaza staying at Juventus says Massimiliano Allegri despite interest from Arsenal and West Ham

  05-01-2016 20:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has rubbished talks of Simone Zaza joining a Premier League side on loan saying the forward is better off staying with the Serie A champions.
  
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• Emmanuel Adebayor considering offers from Watford and Crystal Palace

  05-01-2016 20:37
  
  • Adebayor seeking to reignite his career in the Premier League
  • Striker has played 17 minutes of league football since January 2015Emmanuel Adebayor is considering the offer of contracts until the end of the season from Watford and Crystal Palace, as he looks to reignite his career in the Premier League.The 31-year-old striker has been without a club since last September, when his deal at Tottenham Hotspur was terminated by mutual agreement, after he endured a dramatic fall from grac
  
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• England problems worsen after injuries to Dave Attwood and Ed Slater

  05-01-2016 20:12
  
  • Bath’s Attwood misses all Six Nations; Slater out for start
  • Tom Croft to be fit for Leicester game against NorthamptonThe bad news continues to pile up for Eddie Jones and this time the very engine room of his England squad has been hit. Dave Attwood and Ed Slater have suffered injuries that will compromise England’s Six Nations. Attwood, the Bath lock, will miss the tournament because of a bulging disc in his neck, while Slater, the Leicester lock cum flanker, will mis
  
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• Channel 4 Racing took high rank among the station’s entire output

  05-01-2016 20:10
  
  • Jockey Club chief executive believes programme has been unfairly criticised
  • Approval ratings went up and younger and more affluent audience tuned inRather too late to make a difference comes the news that Channel 4’s racing output was one of the programmes most admired by regular viewers of the broadcaster. The unpublished research into audience attitudes, which TV stations frequently gather for their own guidance, shows that Channel 4 Racing’s approval rating went up o
  
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• Kevin-Prince Boateng rejoins AC Milan for free after having Schalke contract scrapped

  05-01-2016 20:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kevin-Prince Boateng has rejoined AC Milan on a free transfer, signing a contract until the end of the season. The 28-year-old midfielder had his previous terms with Schalke terminated.
  
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• Chris Gayle cricket sexism row: reporter says 'we want equality'

  05-01-2016 20:04
  
  Cricketer sparks national debate in Australia after ignoring Mel McLaughlin’s post-match questions, instead asking her out and saying: ‘Don’t blush, baby’It was, Chris Gayle said, “just a joke” that had been blown out of proportion. When the West Indian cricketer, currently playing for the Melbourne Renegades in Australia, was approached by a female sports reporter after his innings duringa Twenty20 match on Monday, he ignored her questions about the match, ch
  
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• Juventus coach Allegri sees no need for new signings

  05-01-2016 20:02
  Serie A champions Juventus have a perfectly good squad and do not need to go delving into the transfer market, coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Tuesday. Juventus, chasing a fifth successive title, have recovered from a slow start and bounded up the table as close-season signings Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala have found their feet after initially taking their time to settle. A run of seven straight league wins has left Juventus fourth, three points behind leaders Inter Milan, ahead of a matc
  
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• AP All-Bowl Team features Kohlhausen, McCaffrey, Fournette

  05-01-2016 20:01
  
  Now that all the postseason games with "bowl" in the title have been played, it's time to reveal the Associated Press 2015 All-Bowl Team.
  
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