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• Newcastle United 3-3 Manchester United: Paul Dummett screamer in last minute rescues point for Magpies in thriller at St James'

  12-01-2016 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL AT ST JAMES' PARK: The wisdom is that a point is no good for a team in Newcastle’s position. Not this one. This was absolute gold dust, maybe a turning point, too.
  
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• Two US navy boats seized by Iran

  12-01-2016 23:45
  
  Assurances given on safe return of 10 sailors who were captured when the boats drifted into Iranian waters.
  
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• European Athletics set to follow UKA lead and examine results in bid to wipe records

  12-01-2016 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MATT LAWTON: European Athletics chiefs are ready to follow UK Athletics and call for a review of the current record books,
  
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• Guus Hiddink admits fears over Chelsea striker crisis: 'I am concerned about Diego Costa or Loic Remy picking up an injury'

  12-01-2016 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Dutchman admits his side would be left short if either Diego Costa or Loic Remy - his only two fit centre-forwards - were to pick up injuries this month.
  
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• Guatemala arrests ex-football chief Jimenez amid FIFA probe

  12-01-2016 23:43
  By Sofia Menchu GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Guatemalan police on Tuesday arrested fugitive former national football federation president Brayan Jimenez in connection with a corruption probe into the sport's world governing body FIFA. Police said they detained Jimenez in an apartment building called Torre Sol in an affluent neighbourhood of Guatemala City. Guatemala's prosecutor's office previously said it received an order from the Foreign Ministry to proceed with the extradition of Jimenez to th
  
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• Villa win at last, Rooney-inspired United held

  12-01-2016 23:41
  By Justin Palmer LONDON (Reuters) - Aston Villa beat Crystal Palace 1-0 to win a Premier League match for the first time since August while a late goal from Paul Dummett earned a 3-3 draw for Newcastle United against Manchester United on Tuesday. Joleon Lescott's second-half header, fumbled in by keeper Wayne Hennessey, handed Villa manager Remi Garde a first victory in charge, the bottom club's first in the league at home this season, and ended a run of 19 games without a win.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Wednesday, January 13

  12-01-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Wednesday's racing at Chelmsford City, Kempton and Taunton.
  
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• Richard Johnson continues stellar campaign by chalking up his 3000th career win at Ludlow

  12-01-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Richard Johnson has joked that he’d be using a Zimmer frame by the time he overhauled his friend Sir Anthony McCoy’s career total of 4,358 National Hunt winners.
  
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• Steelers hope Roethlisberger, Brown can play against Broncos

  12-01-2016 23:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Maybe Ben Roethlisberger should consider throwing with his left hand.
  
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• Eddie Jones should not rush to name his England captain before Six Nations starts

  12-01-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: It is an exciting and important day for England rugby and as Eddie Jones prepares to announce his first squad, I offer one piece of advice.
  
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• Newcastle thriller shreds the nerves of under-fire bosses Steve McClaren and Louis van Gaal

  12-01-2016 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: They are two of the frontrunners in the Premier League sack race and the strain showed on a frenzied night under the lights.
  
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• Conor McGregor to fight Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 197 as Notorious bids to become two-weight world champion

  12-01-2016 23:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Conor McGregor vowed to 'behead' Rafael dos Anjos after their fight was confirmed for UFC 197 on March 5. Holly Holm will make the first defence of her bantamweight title at the MGM Grand also.
  
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• Alan Shearer questions Jonjo Shelvey attitude after Swansea allow midfielder to join relegation rivals Newcastle

  12-01-2016 23:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has queried the Swans' decision to allow the midfielder, an England international, to join a relegation rival. Jonjo Shelvey moved to Tyneside for £12million.
  
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• Sheffield Wednesday 3-2 Bolton: Gary Hooper double sees Owls take the spoils in surprisingly tight affair

  12-01-2016 23:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ALAN BIGGS: Gary Hooper is wanted permanently by Sheffield Wednesday and showed why with a double in this tight victory over the Championship's bottom club.
  
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• Hall of Fame baseball player Monte Irvin dies at 96

  12-01-2016 23:16
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — Hall of Famer Monte Irvin, a power-hitting outfielder who starred for the New York Giants in the 1950s in a career abbreviated by major league baseball's exclusion of black players, has died. He was 96.
  
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• Froome targets incredible treble as Tour and Rio loom

  12-01-2016 23:13
  By Martyn Herman ALCUDIA, Mallorca (Reuters) - Tour de France champion Chris Froome mapped out lofty goals for the year on Tuesday, setting his sights on a remarkable treble of double Olympic gold and another triumphant ride into Paris. The 30-year-old Briton, who claimed his second Tour de France victory last year, having also won it in 2013, will be favourite for a third in July, before heading to Rio de Janeiro's lush coastline to contest the Olympic road race and time trial. It sounds a tall
  
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• Brentford 0-1 Middlesbrough: David Button's own goal gifts Aitor Karanka's travelling side crucial win at Griffin Park 

  12-01-2016 23:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL AT GRIFFIN PARK: Brentford tried but, like the eight clubs before them, failed as Middlesbrough cemented a six-point lead at the top of Championship on Tuesday night.
  
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• Alabama-Clemson joins list of epic title games

  12-01-2016 23:09
  GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Welcome to the epic national championship club Alabama and Clemson.
  
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• Kyle Eastmond sign new contract at Bath after turning down rugby league return to Warrington Wolves

  12-01-2016 23:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England centre Kyle Eastmond has turned down a return to rugby league and signed a two-year contract extension with Bath. The 26-year-old was approached by Warrington Wolves.
  
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• Aston Villa 1-0 Crystal Palace: Wayne Hennessey howler gifts Remi Garde's men vital victory as hosts finally end 19-game winless run

  12-01-2016 23:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL AT VILLA PARK: The Premier League’s bottom can reflect on claiming all three points in a game for the first time since the opening day of the season.season.
  
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• Andy Carroll set for another spell on the sidelines as West Ham striker limps off during Bournemouth clash 

  12-01-2016 23:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The former Liverpool and Newcastle forward had scored two goals in each of his last two Premier League games but Carroll looks set for another spell on sidelines.
  
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• Bournemouth 1-3 West Ham: Enner Valencia nets brace after Dimitri Payet's stunning free-kick as Andy Carroll limps off injured

  12-01-2016 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAM CUNNINGHAM AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Bournemouth are throwing cash around in an attempt to stay up but West Ham taught them that money does not necessarily buy you success.
  
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• Gareth Bale is a great player and he can win the Ballon d'Or one day, says Real Madrid team-mate Luka Modric... as ex-Tottenham star says Premier League is trailing La Liga 

  12-01-2016 22:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 2015 Ballon D'Or may have passed Gareth Bale by but, in 12 months' time, Real Madrid colleague Luka Modric expects things to be very different for the Welshman.
  
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• Quenneville agrees to 3-year extension with Blackhawks

  12-01-2016 22:53
  CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks announced a three-year contract extension with Joel Quenneville on Tuesday, locking up the only active coach with three Stanley Cup titles.
  
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• Newcastle splashing the cash to sign Jonjo Shelvey shows Mike Ashley is aware of club's predicament... but there are signs of hope following draw with Manchester United

  12-01-2016 22:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN: It was at this time last year that Newcastle owner Mike Ashley began to worry quite seriously that his club may get relegated from the Barclays Premier League.
  
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• Newcastle United 3-3 Manchester United

  12-01-2016 22:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Paul Dummett's deflected late strike for Newcastle ensures that a thrilling match against Manchester United finishes 3-3.
  
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• John Kavanagh: What Conor will do at UFC 197 will never happen again

  12-01-2016 22:33
  
  Conor McGregor’s head coach on the challenge facing them in Las Vegas on 5 March.
  
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• It’s official! Conor McGregor to fight Rafael dos Anjos for lightweight title in Las Vegas

  12-01-2016 22:28
  
  The featherweight champion’s bout with the Brazilian has finally been confirmed.
  
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• Heat Check: How teams in final Top 25 look for next season

  12-01-2016 22:21
  
  SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (AP) — It's a pretty simple formula. If you want to win a national championship, have Nick Saban or Urban Meyer coach your team.
  
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• CFP championship's viewership down nearly a quarter from '15

  12-01-2016 22:17
  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The College Football Playoff championship's viewership is down nearly a quarter from last year.
  
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• Kevin De Bruyne had an agreement with Bayern Munich before joining Manchester City but is now 'super happy' at the club, player's agent insists

  12-01-2016 21:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kevin De Bruyne's agent, Patrick De Koster, has revealed the Belgian star had an agreement with Bayern Munich before agreeing to sign for Manchester City.
  
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• Harry Arter scores first Premier League goal with low drive against West Ham

  12-01-2016 21:39
  
  A fine strike by the Irish international.
  
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• Newcastle 1-2 Manchester United LIVE score: Plus Aston Villa 0-0 Crystal Palace and Bournemouth 1-0 West Ham 

  12-01-2016 21:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Barclays Premier League as Newcastle United host Manchester United at St James' Park to help begin a full midweek programme of top flight action.
  
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• ‘To only owe €9m on a €39m stadium, that’s an unbelievable position to be in’

  12-01-2016 21:37
  
  Munster CEO Garrett Fitzgerald believes the province has always been open to change.
  
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• Alabama's Saban adapts to the times, keeps on winning

  12-01-2016 21:34
  
  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Nick Saban is a creature of habit, waking at dawn like usual the morning after corralling his latest national championship.
  
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• Suarez fails in suspension appeal

  12-01-2016 21:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barcelona striker Luis Suarez misses the next two Copa del Rey games after failing in an appeal against his suspension.
  
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• NCAA convention has big vote on football championships

  12-01-2016 21:24
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Two days after Alabama's latest national championship, a vote at the NCAA's annual convention could have a huge impact on which teams make the College Football Playoff going forward.
  
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• Barca appeal rejected against Suarez two-match ban

  12-01-2016 21:04
  Barcelona's appeal against Luis Suarez's two-match King's Cup ban for allegedly provoking a fracas in the tunnel after last week's game against Espanyol has been rejected, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) said. At the end of a bad-tempered last 16 first leg derby at the Nou Camp that Barca won 4-1, the players clashed near the dressing rooms after leaving the pitch and had to be separated by security personnel. You are a waste of space," said Suarez, according to the referee's report.
  
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• England Women to face USA, Germany and France in inaugral SheBelieves Cup 

  12-01-2016 21:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England Women will travel to America in March to participate in a new tournament against the world's best teams.The Lionesses will play USA, Germany and France.
  
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• Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi presented with unique platinum boots as sponsors adidas celebrate 'the greatest of all time'

  12-01-2016 20:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a candid snap, Lionel Messi has been photographed with his five Ballon d'Or trophies in his house, in a photograph made exclusively available to the Daily Mail.
  
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• Ronnie O'Sullivan cheered on by Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood to victory over Mark Williams

  12-01-2016 20:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan marked his return to major tournament action with a battling 6-5 victory over Mark Williams at Alexandra Palace in London on Tuesday.
  
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• Fantasy sites raise concerns about Massachusetts regs

  12-01-2016 20:51
  BOSTON (AP) — Daily fantasy sports operators raised objections Tuesday to some of the regulations proposed for the online contests in Massachusetts, including a minimum 21-year-old age and restrictions on how much players can spend each month.
  
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• VIDEO: 'Tremendous' clearance for Selby

  12-01-2016 20:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch the final few shots of Mark Selby's 71 break as the world number one comes from 52 points down to win the first frame against Ricky Walden.
  
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• APNewsBreak: IAAF officials explored hush up of Russia bans

  12-01-2016 20:43
  
  PARIS (AP) — Six years before the IAAF banned Russia, track and field's governing body knew of doping so out of control it feared Russian athletes could die from abusing blood-boosting drugs and transfusions, and officials considered collaborating with Russians to hide the extent of cheating before the 2012 London Olympics, according to internal documents obtained by The Associated Press.
  
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• Masters: Ronnie O'Sullivan books quarter-final berth with tense victory over Mark Williams

  12-01-2016 20:36
  
  Ronnie O'Sullivan emerged victorious from his first significant match following a break from professional snooker with an eventful 6-5 win over Mark Williams in the first round of the 2016 Masters. The Rocket took to the baize at Alexandra Palace having not lifted a cue in a major tour event since suffering a surprise defeat to Stuart Bingham at the quarter-final stage of the World Championship nine months ago. The 40-year-old, who last won this event in 2014 with a 10-4 thrashing of Mark Selby,
  
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• AUDIO: County Antrim Shield final

  12-01-2016 20:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Radio Ulster's live coverage of the County Antrim Shield final between Linfield and Ballymena United at Windsor Park.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo puts Ballon d'Or snub behind him as Real Madrid superstar poses with £146,000 Porsche 911 Turbo S

  12-01-2016 20:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo may have missed out on a fourth Ballon d'Or on Monday but the Real Madrid star appeared to be in high spirits while posing with a £146,000 supercar.
  
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• Manchester United recall Liam Grimshaw from loan spell at Motherwell with Preston eyeing permanent transfer

  12-01-2016 20:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United midfielder Liam Grimshaw is discussing a permanent transfer to Sky Bet Championship outfit Preston. The 20-year-old had been on loan at Motherwell in Scotland.
  
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• Andy Farrell will initially work with Munster two training days each week

  12-01-2016 20:17
  
  Garrett Fitzgerald doesn’t think the appointment undermines the position of head coach Anthony Foley.
  
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