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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Wednesday, January 27

  26-01-2016 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Wednesday's racing at Catterick, Lingfield, Bangor and Kempton.
  
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• Leyton Orient 1-0 Newport: Jay Simpson converts a second-half penalty to continue player-manager Kevin Nolan's perfect start

  26-01-2016 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jay Simpson converted a second-half penalty against Newport to continue Kevin Nolan’s perfect start to life at Leyton Orient. Nolan was named player-manager of Orient last week.
  
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• Courtney Lawes relishing aggressive approach of new England coach Eddie Jones

  26-01-2016 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England cannot wait to return to their 'confrontational' best under new captain Dylan Hartley, according to Northampton team-mate Courtney Lawes.
  
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• National winner Many Clouds set to face Gold Cup fancy Djakadam at Cheltenham

  26-01-2016 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Grand National winner Many Clouds looks likely to take on Gold Cup favourite Djakadam in the Betbright Chase at Cheltenham on Saturday.
  
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• Liverpool scrape past Stoke to reach League Cup final

  26-01-2016 23:54
  
  The Reds won 6-5 on penalties after losing 1-0 on the night to a resilient Potters side.
  
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• Video: The full penalty shoot-out as Joe Allen books Liverpool’s place at Wembley

  26-01-2016 23:48
  
  Who doesn’t love a shoot-out?
  
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• Roger Federer and Serena Williams leading the charge in golden oldie era of tennis as they reach Australian Open semi-finals

  26-01-2016 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Born less than two months apart and both now 34 years of age, nothing seems to stem the insatiable appetite for titles of Roger Federer and Serena Williams as they chase another title.
  
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• Alessandria 0-1 AC Milan: Mario Balotelli hits the spot to give visitors the edge in Coppa Italia semi-final

  26-01-2016 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  AC Milan edged towards the Coppa Italia final after defeating third tier side Alessandria 1-0 in the semi-final first leg at Turin's Olympic Stadium. Mario Balotelli scored from the penalty spot.
  
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• Forfar Athletic 0-1 Linlithgow Rose

  26-01-2016 23:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Linlithgow Rose are the first junior side to reach the Scottish Cup's last 16 after Kevin Kelbie's strike downs Forfar.
  
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• Britain aiming for record 'away' medal haul in Rio

  26-01-2016 23:39
  Britain could win more medals at the Rio Olympics than at any previous 'away' Games and possibly exceed the record haul of 65 at home in London four years ago, UK Sport said on Tuesday. No nation has ever followed up hosting a Summer Olympics with an even bigger medal tally at the subsequent Games but the body responsible for promoting sport in Britain refused to rule that out come August. "UK Sport's latest intelligence suggests confidence should be high in British athletes achieving the best e
  
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• Milan scrape win over underdogs Alessandria with Balotelli penalty

  26-01-2016 23:37
  AC Milan scraped a 1-0 win over third tier Alessandria thanks to a Mario Balotelli penalty, his first goal for four months, in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final on Tuesday. The maverick striker, who has missed three months of the season with a groin injury, converted in the 42nd minute after a foul on Luca Antonini, his second goal of the season in all competitions. The goal atoned for an early miss when Balotelli ran onto an excellent ball by Keisuke Honda only to send his effort w
  
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• Liverpool 0-1 Stoke: Match Report

  26-01-2016 23:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Joe Allen the hero again as Liverpool beat Stoke to reach Capital One Cup finalMidfielder Joe Allen was the penalty shoot-out hero as his
  
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• Lille thrash Bordeaux to reach French League Cup final

  26-01-2016 23:34
  Lille found something to cheer about when they reached the final of the French League Cup with a 5-1 home win against Girondins de Bordeaux on Tuesday. The Northerners, who are floating just three points above the relegation zone in Ligue 1, dominated throughout to set up a final clash with either holders Paris St Germain or Toulouse. Yassine Benzia opened the scoring in the seventh minute from close range after a defensive blunder by goalkeeper Jerome Prior, starting an unlikely goal feast as L
  
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• Chelsea face FIFA probe over swoop for teenager Bertrand Traore amid claims they breached rules by signing underage talent

  26-01-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea's recruitment of young talent is under scrutiny after it emerged Burkina Faso international Bertrand Traore played for their Under-18s side when aged 16, in an apparent breach of FIFA regulations.
  
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• Manuel Pellegrini: Everton could be 'more motivated' to reach Capital One Cup final than Manchester City

  26-01-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton, who hold a 2-1 advantage from the Capital One Cup semi-final first leg, have not been in the final of this competition for 32 years. Their last Wembley appearance came in 2009.
  
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• Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu dreams of reaching Capital One Cup final... and taking his pet dogs to watch at Wembley

  26-01-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DOMINIC KING - INTERVIEW: Everton’s twinkle-toed winger is captivated by the idea of playing at the national stadium, so much so that he wants to find out if his pet dogs can come.
  
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• England's spineless end takes the shine off of their success but they can cling to the positives after series victory in South Africa

  26-01-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN: Only in Test cricket can a team put in such an abject display yet still take the plaudits for what remains a great achievement. England surrendered the final battle but won the war.
  
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• Ben Stokes, Stuart Broad and coach Trevor Bayliss the heroes of England's tour - NASSER HUSSAIN'S TOUR RATINGS

  26-01-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With the conclusion of the Test series between England and South Africa, Sportsmail's NASSER HUSSAIN gives his tour ratings. Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad proved the difference for the visitors.
  
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• Alastair Cook labels England's final failings in Centurion inexcusable and says places are now up for grabs

  26-01-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN: Alastair Cook admitted there were ‘no excuses’ after England ended what has been a momentous series win against South Africa in the worst possible way.
  
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• Why Leicester have it figured out for a Champions League finish... the greatest achievement of Premier League era is on

  26-01-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: Since England sent four clubs to Europe’s premier tournament, no team in the top four with 15 games to go have suffered the 10-point swing that Leicester would need to be caught.
  
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• Paula Radcliffe slams MPs for the doping allegations that damaged her reputation

  26-01-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  PAULA RADCLIFFE has accused the MPs whose debate embroiled her in doping allegations of causing lasting damage to her reputation.
  
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• Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini admits David Silva is not fully fit

  26-01-2016 23:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Manuel Pellegrini concedes playmaker David Silva has not been 100 per cent fit lately. But the Manchester City boss is confident the Span
  
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• Ajax drop points to open door to rivals PSV

  26-01-2016 23:23
  A lacklustre Ajax Amsterdam created few chances and were held to a goalless draw at home by Heracles Almelo on Tuesday, opening an opportunity for champions PSV Eindhoven to cut into their lead at the top of the Dutch league standings. The single point for Ajax puts them on 48, four clear of second placed PSV, who can reduce that advantage down to just one point if they win on Wednesday at Excelsior. Ajax, who had a narrow win at the weekend at home to Vitesse Arnhem, rarely tested Heracles goal
  
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• Wimbledon bosses rule out betting sponsor like Australian Open after Andy Murray remarks and deny match-fixing cover up

  26-01-2016 23:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Senior figures at Wimbledon have ruled out ever taking on a betting company as sponsor while denying they were aware of matches ever having been fixed at the tournament.
  
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• Nottingham Forest 0-0 QPR: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's tough introduction to the Championship continues at the City Ground

  26-01-2016 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL AT THE CITY GROUND: Two goalkeepers in splendid form and one point a piece to the frustration of managers aiming for a late surge from mid-table into play-off contention.
  
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• Dundee 3-1 Falkirk

  26-01-2016 23:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two goals from Kane Hemmings help Dundee beat Falkirk to secure a Scottish Cup fifth-round tie at Dumbarton.
  
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• UN invites warring parties to Syria talks

  26-01-2016 23:05
  
  Kurdish PYD leader says his faction not yet invited to take part in negotiations scheduled to start on Friday.
  
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• Chelsea midfielder Ramires agrees terms ahead of medical to seal £25m switch to Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning

  26-01-2016 23:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 28-year-old flew to Jiangsu's training camp in Malaga on Tuesday night for his medical ahead of the deal being confirmed. Ramiresonly signed a new four-year deal in October.
  
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• Joe Allen the hero again as Liverpool beat Stoke to reach Capital One Cup final

  26-01-2016 22:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Midfielder Joe Allen was the penalty shoot-out hero as his spot-kick sent Liverpool to Wembley after a tense Capital One Cup semi-final second l
  
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• Munster close in on Irish tighthead Andress ahead of next season

  26-01-2016 22:46
  
  The 32-year-old has spent the vast majority of his professional career in England.
  
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• VIDEO: Kristoffersen wins night slalom

  26-01-2016 22:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch Norway's Henrik Kristoffersen win his sixth race of the season in the World Cup night slalom in Schladming, Austria.
  
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• Great Britain and England star Lily Owsley named FIH rising star of 2015

  26-01-2016 22:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  LILY OWSLEY, the 21-year-old Great Britain and England striker, has been named as the FIH’s Rising Star of 2015.
  
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• Nottingham Forest 0-0 Queens Park Rangers

  26-01-2016 22:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest stretch their unbeaten run to 13 matches but are held at home by Queens Park Rangers.
  
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• Shrewsbury 0-1 Oldham: Match Report

  26-01-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Oldham end winless run to boost survival hopesOldham breathed fresh life into their battle to beat the drop in League One with a 1-0 victo
  
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• Peterborough 0-1 Burton Albion: Match Report

  26-01-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Burton back on top of League One after Peterborough winBurton Albion moved back to the top of League One with a comfortable 1-0 win at Pet
  
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• Nottm Forest 0-0 QPR: Match Report

  26-01-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nottingham Forest forced to settle for draw against QPR but now unbeaten in 13Nottingham Forest stretched their unbeaten run to 13 matches
  
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• Morecambe 1-2 Mansfield: Match Report

  26-01-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mansfield beat Morecambe after late fightbackTwo goals in the last four minutes earned Mansfield victory at Morecambe.Adam Murray'
  
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• Leyton Orient 1-0 Newport County: Match Report

  26-01-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Two wins out of two for Kevin Nolan at Leyton OrientJay Simpson scored his 22nd goal of the season to give Leyton Orient a 1-0 win over Ne
  
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• Doncaster 1-2 Port Vale: Match Report

  26-01-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ajay Leitch-Smith brace gives Port Vale victory at DoncasterAjay Leitch-Smith's double moved Port Vale within striking distance of the Sky
  
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• Bury 0-0 Crewe: Match Report

  26-01-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Bury and Crewe play out 0-0 drawBury had to settle for a 0-0 draw at home to Crewe despite dominating their League One clash.The S
  
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• Brentford 1-1 Leeds: Match Report

  26-01-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mustapha Carayol goal earns Leeds a point at BrentfordMustapha Carayol's second-half goal earned Leeds a 1-1 draw at Brentford in the Sky
  
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• Bradford 0-1 Barnsley: Match Report

  26-01-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Marley Watkins' early strike sees Barnsley edge out Bradford at Valley ParadeBarnsley stretched their winning run in Sky Bet League One to
  
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• Blackpool 0-0 Sheff Utd: Match Report

  26-01-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sheffield United held at bay by Colin Doyle as Blackpool earn a pointGoalkeeper Colin Doyle frustrated play-off chasing Sheffield United a
  
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• Liverpool FC 0-1 Stoke City LIVE score: Adam Lallana comes into Reds side for Capital One Cup semi-final

  26-01-2016 22:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Capital One Cup as Liverpool host Stoke City at Anfield in the second leg of their semi-final hoping to book a trip to Wembley.
  
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• Aboriginal Canadians take matters into their own hands

  26-01-2016 22:18
  
  Government negligence is not stopping indigenous Canadians from pushing for their own economic and social change.
  
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• Emmanuel Adebayor completes move to Crystal Palace until end of the season but deal could be extended if he impresses

  26-01-2016 22:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Emmanuel Adebayor is back in the Premier League after a completing a shock move to Crystal Palace. The clubconfirmed the striker’s capture until the end of the season.
  
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• Zika, mosquitoes outwit Rio as Carnival, Olympics loom

  26-01-2016 22:05
  By Paulo Prada RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - As Rio de Janeiro prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors for upcoming Carnival festivities and the Olympic Games in August, the city is scrambling to expel one unwelcome new arrival: the Zika virus. Zika is causing a widening health scare across tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, where it has spread to over 20 countries. In Brazil, where the virus is believed to have arrived in the hemisphere before spreading via mosquitoes,
  
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• Analysis - Signs of South Africa hope as de Villiers ponders

  26-01-2016 22:03
  By Nick Said CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - For the first time in a decade, South Africa have been forced to acknowledge they are on the decline following back-to-back series losses to India and England that have knocked them off the top of the test rankings. The emphatic victory does need to be placed into context -- England had already claimed the four-test series and played with less intensity, while South Africa won a crucial toss on day one. There were excellent centuries too for debutant opener Ste
  
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