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• Martinez hails 'perfect' Lukaku for Everton

  06-01-2016 23:58
  Manager Roberto Martinez described Romelu Lukaku as the perfect striker for Everton after the Belgian bagged his 19th goal of the season to secure a 2-1 win over Manchester City on Wednesday. Lukaku, a 28 million-pound ($40.9 million) signing from Chelsea in 2014, has been in excellent form this season and his second-half header at Goodison Park gave Everton a 2-1 win in the League Cup semi-final first leg. "The stats are there to back any assessment of Lukaku, from our point of view he has alwa
  
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• Day has his own act to follow at Kapalua

  06-01-2016 23:54
  
  KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Jordan Spieth isn't the only player with a tough act to follow.
  
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• Brighton first-team coach Nathan Jones replaces John Still as Luton manager

  06-01-2016 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nathan Jones started his playing career at Luton 20 years ago and will now return to the Hatters to take charge. Chris Houghton said Jones has been an 'enormous help' at Brighton.
  
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• Crystal Palace join the race to sign QPR defender Steven Caulker as Alan Pardew looks to strengthen his defensive options

  06-01-2016 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace are the latest club to have asked about taking Steven Caulker from QPR. The defender is on loan at Southampton who have yet to cut short his stay on the south coast.
  
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• Greg Dyke intends to bids to stay in control of Football Association for another year

  06-01-2016 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  FA chairman Greg Dyke has put himself forward for another year at the helm of English football, but FA rules mean he will only be able to stay on until his 70th birthday in May 2017.
  
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• Nick Powell loan move held up by injury as Nottingham Forest lead chase for Manchester United midfielder

  06-01-2016 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell is wanted by Nottingham Forest on loan but there remains interest from Preston, Brighton and Wolves in the 21-year-old.
  
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• U of Hawaii appeals NCAA men's basketball postseason ban

  06-01-2016 23:43
  HONOLULU (AP) — The University of Hawaii is appealing the NCAA's decision to ban the men's basketball program from postseason games.
  
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• Mayor porcentaje de votos para un miembro del Salón de la Fama

  06-01-2016 23:43
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• Norwich turn attention to Timm Klose after failing to agree Andrea Ranocchia deal  

  06-01-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Norwich have targeted Wolfsburg defender Timm Klose after being rebuffed in a bid to sign Andrea Ranocchia of Inter Milan. Alex Neil is looking to add a new defender to his pack.
  
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• Eddie Jones could live to regret Andy Farrell release as coach takes up role with Ireland three weeks after leaving England

  06-01-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY: Andy Farrell could come back to haunt England next year and beyond after agreeing to become Ireland’s new defence coach just three weeks after being released by the RFU.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Thursday, January 7

  06-01-2016 23:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Thursday's races at Towcester, Chelmsford City and Lingfield.
  
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• Brendan Powell has high hopes for Beach Bar and Dark Emerald at the Dubai Carnival

  06-01-2016 23:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brendan Powell’s latest Middle Eastern adventure begins on Thursday when he saddles two runners on the opening night of the Dubai Carnival.
  
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• Ruthless Durrant reaches last eight

  06-01-2016 23:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's number one seed Glen Durrant whitewashes Larry Butler 4-0 to reach the BDO World Championships' last eight.
  
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• Man Utd 'could win league with Bale'

  06-01-2016 23:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rael Madrid forward Gareth Bale could inspire Manchester United to the Premier League title, says Harry Redknapp.
  
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• Hillsborough service 'will be the last'

  06-01-2016 23:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The final Anfield memorial service to remember the 96 people who died in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster will take place in April.
  
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• Hashim Amla quits as South Africa captain after second Test draw with England with AB de Villiers taking over

  06-01-2016 23:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN IN CAPE TOWN: Hashim Amla sensationally quit as South Africa captain at the end of the drawn second Test on Wednesday saying that the decision had been ‘a long time coming.’
  
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• Lukaku gives Everton narrow advantage over City

  06-01-2016 23:06
  Everton drew first blood in their League Cup semi-final against Manchester City as Romelu Lukaku's second-half header secured a potentially precious 2-1 home win in the first leg on Wednesday. City's Jesus Navas had only moments before cancelled out Ramiro Funes Mori's first-half opener, when Lukaku struck in the 78th minute, rising unchallenged to head home Gareth Barry's arcing left-wing cross. The goal gave Everton a deserved advantage to take into the second leg on Jan. 27 after they largely
  
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• Fermanagh and Antrim win in McKenna

  06-01-2016 23:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fermanagh beat St Mary's by 1-13 to 0-14 while Antrim battle from four down to see off Queen's by six points in McKenna Cup.
  
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• Messi double as Barca beat nine-man Espanyol in Cup

  06-01-2016 23:03
  By Tim Hanlon BARCELONA (Reuters) - Lionel Messi struck a spectacular free kick, scored another goal and set up two more in a 4-1 victory for Barcelona over nine-man city rivals Espanyol in the first leg of their King’s Cup last-16 clash on Wednesday. The Argentine forward slotted home after 13 minutes following Felipe Caicedo's opener for Espanyol from a counter-attack and he struck a 30-yard free kick before halftime that went in off the underside of the crossbar. Espanyol held Barca to
  
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• Dempsey, Beckerman left off youthful US soccer roster

  06-01-2016 23:03
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Clint Dempsey, Kyle Beckerman, Chris Wondolowski, Graham Zusi and Brad Evans were among the veteran players left off Jurgen Klinsmann's training camp roster ahead of exhibition games against Iceland and Canada.
  
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• Westmeath make dramatic comeback, UCD overcome Meath and another win for Laois

  06-01-2016 23:00
  
  It was a busy night of action elsewhere in the O’Byrne Cup.
  
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• Derby forward Simon Dawkins joins MLS side San Jose Earthquakes

  06-01-2016 22:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Derby boss Paul Clement described Simon Dawkins as professional, respectful and hard-working despite not being part of the Rams first team this season. The 28-year-old joined Derby from Tottenham in 2014.
  
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• Barcelona 4-1 Espanyol

  06-01-2016 22:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi scores twice as Barcelona come from behind to beat Espanyol, who finish their Copa del Rey tie with nine men.
  
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• Australia's Kingston Heath to host 2016 World Cup of Golf

  06-01-2016 22:46
  (Reuters) - Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne will stage this year's World Cup of Golf from Nov. 24-27 when the prestigious two-man event returns to Australia for a fifth time, but for the first occasion away from Royal Melbourne. In a significant change, organisers have also returned the format to its traditional focus on team play after the 2013 edition at Royal Melbourne controversially put the emphasis on individual competition. "We are thrilled that a course with the reputation and stan
  
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• UK Notebook: Towns encouraging Labissiere - The Independent

  06-01-2016 22:43
  UK Notebook: Towns encouraging Labissiere
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  LEXINGTON Skal Labissiere's biggest encourager knows what it's like to play in a pressure-packed program like Kentucky. Former Wildcat standout and NBA first-round draft pick Karl-Anthony Towns has been in Labissiere's corner since he arrived in ...
  

• Neftali Feliz agrees to $3.9 million, 1-year deal Pirates

  06-01-2016 22:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former AL Rookie of the Year Neftali Feliz and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a $3.9 million, one-year contract.
  
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• Crosby not among NHL All-Stars as Capitals, Panthers get due

  06-01-2016 22:29
  
  The Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals each have three players and a coach going to the new All-Star 3-on-3 tournament this month in Nashville, Tennessee. Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins was not among the final 40 All-Stars announced Wednesday.
  
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• Royals sign OF Alex Gordon to $72 million, 4-year contract

  06-01-2016 22:25
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — All-Star outfielder Alex Gordon signed a $72 million, four-year deal Wednesday to remain with the World Series champion Kansas City Royals, the team that drafted him more than a decade ago.
  
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• Scotland to return to action in March with friendly against Czech Republic as Gordon Strachan's side prepare for World Cup campaign

  06-01-2016 22:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scotland will play their first match since their failed Euro 2016 campaign when they take on the Czech Republic in an international friendly on March 24, the Czech FA have announced.
  
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• Januzaj poised for Man United return - reports

  06-01-2016 21:56
  Belgian winger Adnan Januzaj is poised to return to Manchester United after a disappointing loan spell at Borussia Dortmund, British media reported on Wednesday. The 20-year-old left Old Trafford last year in a bid to get more regular first-team opportunities but he has started only three matches for the Bundesliga side and United have decided to bring him back to England. Januzaj sprung to prominence in 2013 when he scored two fine goals to secure a 2-1 win for United at Sunderland in his first
  
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• Barcelona vs Espanyol LIVE: Follow all the action as Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez start in Copa del Rey last 16 clash

  06-01-2016 21:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona and Espanyol meet for the second time in the space of four days as they go head-to-head in the first leg of their Copa del Rey last 16 tie. Join ANTHONY HAY for all the action.
  
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• Everton 1-0 Man City LIVE score: Ramiro Funes Mori pokes Toffees in front during first half stoppage time of semi-final

  06-01-2016 21:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Capital One Cup as Everton host Manchester City at Goodison Park in the second of the week's first leg semi-finals.
  
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• Adnan Januzaj set to return to Manchester United after Louis van Gaal asks forward to cut short loan spell at Borussia Dortmund

  06-01-2016 21:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Adnan Januzaj is set to cut short his disastrous loan spell at Borussia Dortmund and return to Manchester United this week. The Belgian forward has started only one league game.
  
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• Patriots player's carport rankles in historic neighborhood

  06-01-2016 21:52
  
  PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola is catching grief from his neighbors over a temporary carport.
  
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• A watch celebrating Birmingham City's 1992-93 home strip has gone on sale... and it's equally as hideous

  06-01-2016 21:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Every football fan remembers that horrible kit from a particular season that you felt you had to buy to continue to show your support for your team. It didn't matter how horrible it was.
  
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• Man United recall Adnan Januzaj from Borussia Dortmund loan – reports

  06-01-2016 21:49
  
  He becomes the second player to return to Old Trafford from a loan spell.
  
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• Pitcher Brandon Beachy agrees to $1.5M deal with Dodgers

  06-01-2016 21:45
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Free-agent pitcher Brandon Beachy and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract.
  
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• Nats announce deals with 2B Daniel Murphy, INF Stephen Drew

  06-01-2016 21:43
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Second baseman Daniel Murphy's three-year contract with the Washington Nationals will cost the team only $8 million in 2016.
  
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• Empoli 0-1 Inter Milan: Mauro Icardi strikes to return Roberto Mancini's side to the top of the Serie A after 2016 opener

  06-01-2016 21:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Inter Milan are back at the pinnacle of the Serie A after Mauro Icardi's sharp near-post finish in first-half injury time secured victory for Roberto Mancini's side at Empoli on Wednesday evening. 
  
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• I've got no doubt John Stones will go on to achieve big things, says David Moyes as former Everton boss returns to Goodison

  06-01-2016 21:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  David Moyes has tipped Everton defender John Stones to 'go on to big things', with the former Toffees boss believing the he possesses the natural ability to succeed at the very highest level.
  
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• Man Utd recall Januzaj from loan

  06-01-2016 21:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United end Adnan Januzaj's season-long loan at Borussia Dortmund early because of a lack of games.
  
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• David Haye couldn't even do 30 seconds of intense work... but he'll get back to the top, vows trainer Shane McGuigan

  06-01-2016 21:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Shane McGuigan is convinced he can help return David Haye to the top of the heavyweight division. McGuigan has been training Haye for his comeback fight against Mark de Mori this month.
  
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• Conor McGregor's mentor John Kavanagh to release autobiography mapping journey to UFC featherweight title win in Las Vegas

  06-01-2016 21:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The coach who guided Conor McGregor to the UFC featherweight title will publish his autobiography this summer. John Kavanagh founded Straight Blast Gym in Dublin in 2001.
  
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• Manchester United fail in January bid to sign Sadio Mane... but Southampton will listen to offers for forward in the summer

  06-01-2016 21:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United have failed in an attempt to sign unsettled Southampton forward Sadio Mane this month. United have been told in no uncertain terms that Mane is not available in the January window.
  
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• Harry Kane is the fifth most valuable player in Europe's top-five leagues at £67m as Lionel Messi and Neymar head the list

  06-01-2016 21:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Harry Kane's rise to prominence in the beautiful game has seen him named as the fifth most valuable player in Europe's top-five leagues, according to the CIES Football Observatory.
  
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• Eddie Jones didn't offer me a role within his England backroom staff, says Alex King

  06-01-2016 21:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alex King has insisted he was never offered a role in England's new-look coaching set-up under Eddie Jones. King claimed him joining England's ranks was 'never going to happen'.
  
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• Liverpool and Leicester to do battle over Belgian goalkeeper Guillaume Hubert   

  06-01-2016 21:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Standard Liege goalkeeper Guillaume Hubert and Leicester have joined the race for the highly-rated Belgian shot-stopper.
  
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• Gunfire celebration in Kabul after dramatic Afghanistan win

  06-01-2016 21:18
  Heavy gunfire rang out in celebration in Kabul after Afghanistan's cricket team secured a last-gasp victory over Zimbabwe on Wednesday to win a one-day series in Sharjah. With only three balls remaining, Gulbadin Naib hit a six to clinch a narrow win and prompt delirious scenes in the Afghan capital, where heavily-armed cricket fans fired automatic rifles into the air. Security forces in Kabul have been on high alert since a string of suicide bomb attacks claimed by the Taliban over recent days
  
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• Duo sign Rangers pre-contract deals

  06-01-2016 21:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Accrington Stanley's Matt Crooks and Josh Windass sign pre-contract agreements to join Rangers in the summer.
  
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• England women short of practice with hectic schedule before EuroHockey Indoor Championship

  06-01-2016 21:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ENGLAND women will have limited preparation in their bid to gain an immediate return to the top flight at the second tier EuroHockey Indoor Championship in France later this month.
  
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