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• Florida extends health emergency over Zika amid growing U.S. concern

  04-02-2016 23:53
  By Letitia Stein TAMPA, Fla. (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott expanded a public health emergency over the Zika virus on Thursday, adding a fifth county to the list of areas in the state with travel-related cases. Zika is spreading rapidly in the Americas, and has been linked to a spike in birth defects in thousands of babies in Brazil. Florida's warm climate and nearly year-round mosquito season makes it particularly vulnerable to spreading, although so far all of the state's cases were a
  
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• Jos Buttler won't let IPL bids distract him as England chase 2-0 lead over South Africa 

  04-02-2016 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The second ODI coincides with the auction for this year’s Indian Premier League where one of the most dynamic and innovative talents in the world game will feature for the first time.
  
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• Leeds 10-12 Warrington: Kevin Penny scores his 50th Wolves try to clinch shock opening day win over reigning champions

  04-02-2016 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kevin Penny's 50th Warrington try was enough to seal a memorable win over the reigning Super League champions Leeds after Zak Hardaker missed a late kick to salvage a draw at Headingley.
  
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• Jamie Vardy insists new contract 'will be sorted' with Leicester City striker to sign new £80,000-a-week deal

  04-02-2016 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 29-year-old has been offered a new three-year deal that will take him up to the summer of 2019. And the England striker has confirmed his intention to sign.
  
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• New Zealand athletes to discuss Zika risk

  04-02-2016 23:44
  New Zealand's Olympic athletes and officials will be briefed on the risk of the Zika virus on Friday as part of their regular discussions ahead of this year's Rio Games, the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) said. The spread of the virus across Latin America and the Caribbean have put the Rio Olympics in the spotlight with the Games' authorities working to eradicate the mosquito that has been attributed as the principal cause of the outbreak. An NZOC spokeswoman said the virus would be discus
  
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• Star names can't resist China cash, says Sven Goran Eriksson as Alex Teixeira becomes latest star to flee Europe

  04-02-2016 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NEIL ASHTON: Over the past two weeks Chinese Super League clubs have committed more than £100m in transfer fees and £180m in salaries to some of the most accomplished players in Europe.
  
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• Manchester City row as FA Cup fifth round date with Chelsea deals Champions League blow for Manuel Pellegrini's side

  04-02-2016 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City’s quest for four trophies in Manuel Pellegrini’s final season has been jeopardised by an unseemly dispute over the scheduling of their FA Cup tie with Chelsea.
  
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• Matchday shirts should be earned... NOT trained in, believes Sir Clive Woodward ahead of England's Six Nations opener against Scotland

  04-02-2016 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was curious to hear England had staged a training session in their full matchday kit. I can only remember doing it once and that was before the 2003 World Cup.
  
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• Tactical fouls have helped Tottenham fly towards a real shot at the title

  04-02-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN KEOWN - INSIGHT: It’s interesting that Tottenham have committed the second-most fouls in the league and that most of them happen in the opposition half.
  
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• Gary Neville will not be judged on gaining 'experience' at Valencia he is simply failing

  04-02-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: In the most sobering experience of his brief coaching career, Gary Neville is unlikely to avoid the black and white judgment he clearly finds so gauche.
  
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• Leading golfers pay tribute to Scottish caddie Dave Renwick following his death

  04-02-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Many of the world's top players have paid tribute to Scottish caddie Dave Renwick, who has died at the age of 62 after a year-long battle with cancer. Renwick was known as 'buddy' on the greens.
  
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• Daniel Sturridge set to quit Liverpool as striker fumes over injury criticism putting Arsenal and Manchester United on alert

  04-02-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp has spoken publicly of his frustrations over Sturridge’s fitness, likewise a number of former Anfield stars have intimated it is time for the club to sign a replacement.
  
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• Tottenham's new £400m stadium will slash transfer spending, says Maurico Pochettino

  04-02-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Spurs didn’t spend a penny during the January window despite being well placed to challenge for their first title in 55 years and concerns that another striker was needed to support Harry Kane.
  
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• Wales can rule in Ireland with the help of Shaun Edwards (just beware One Direction fans)

  04-02-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE PHILLIPS: Despite his reputation as a bruiser, Shaun Edwards is chief champagne connoisseur in the Welsh camp... and I think he’ll be toasting another Six Nations title next month.
  
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• Six Nations 2016: England, France, Wales, Ireland, Scotland and Italy - read Sir Clive Woodward's ultimate team-by-team guide

  04-02-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Six Nations returns this weekend. It's promising to be a fascinating tournament and here, Sportsmail's SIR CLIVE WOODWARD brings you his unmissable team-by-team guide.
  
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• Sevilla 4-0 Celta Vigo: Kevin Gameiro double gives Sevilla commanding lead in Copa del Rey semi-final first leg  

  04-02-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  French striker Kevin Gameiro scored twice after missing a first-half penalty to help Sevilla beat Celta Vigo 4-0 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal on Thursday.
  
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• Manchester City set for major boost with captain Vincent Kompany returning to training ahead of club's Quadruple bid  

  04-02-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Vincent Kompany is set to rejoin Manchester City's ambitious bid for the Quadruple after returning to training on Thursday. Kompany has played just nine minutes of football in the last three months.
  
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• England manager Roy Hodgson to evoke memories of Don Revie with squad of 40 players with Euro 2016 hopes set to meet  

  04-02-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roy Hodgson will evoke memories of Don Revie's famous England get together next week when 40 of the country's Euro 2016 hopefuls meet at St George's Park.
  
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• Sunderland winger Adam Johnson will be in contention for selection during trial on child sex charges, confirms boss Sam Allardyce

  04-02-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Adam Johnson will appear at Bradford Crown Court next week after being charged in April with three counts of sexual activity with a child under 16 and one count of grooming.
  
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• Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has a long career ahead of him... Sam Allardyce has been smart to tie him to a lengthy deal

  04-02-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Our secret scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. He'll bring you his verdict in Sportsmail. This week it's Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
  
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• Eddie Jones is focused on instant glory with England and is not worried about the future

  04-02-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: It was time for the real Eddie Jones. He still quipped his way through the questions, always ready with a colourful aside or anecdote, but the bottom line was there on the team sheet.
  
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• Dylan Hartley fired up by critics ahead of first game as England captain in Six Nations opener against Scotland

  04-02-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY: Dylan Hartley is convinced that, due to the reputation he has acquired over the years, there is a widespread desire to see him fail in his new guise as England captain.
  
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• ‘Billericay would not become a big club if they moved to Wembley'... Slaven Bilic is realistic ahead of West Ham move to Olympic Stadium

  04-02-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Moving into Wembley would not turn non-League Billericay Town into a big club so West Ham should not make the same mistake with the Olympic Stadium, insists Slaven Bilic.
  
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• Chris Froome and Pete Kennaugh charge ahead in Australia's Jayco Herald Sun Tour

  04-02-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Reigning Tour champion Chris Froome's 2016 season got off to the best of starts on Thursday as he and Sky team-mate Pete Kennaugh stormed clear of the field on stage two of Australia's Jayco Herald Sun Tour.
  
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• Alex Teixeira seals £35m move to Jiangsu Suning as Chinese side beat Liverpool to Brazilian's signature

  04-02-2016 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The stunning move which has seen the Brazilian forward join from Shakhtar Donetsk to link up with Ramires at Jiangsu Suning comes as a huge blow to Liverpool, who refused to bid higher than £30m.
  
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• Snoop Dogg steals the show as rap legend leaves Broncos players starstruck ahead of Super Bowl 50 meeting on Sunday

  04-02-2016 23:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Snoop Dogg is famed for cameo appearances with the likes of Dr Dre and Tupac Shakur, but he stole the show at the Denver Broncos’ final media session ahead of Super Bowl 50.
  
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• Africa vote could hold key to FIFA presidential election

  04-02-2016 23:10
  By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - African football officials will decide on Friday which of FIFA's presidential candidates they will back as the campaign to replace Sepp Blatter at the helm of the sport's troubled ruling body reaches the home straight. With 54 voting nations, Africa's choice at a meeting in Kigali, Rwanda will be crucial in the ballot of 209 member associations on Feb. 26 in Zurich. FIFA is voting for a new leader amidst its biggest ever corruption scandal which has seen 41 peopl
  
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• Neymar’s father claims Man United met the player’s €190 million buyout clause

  04-02-2016 23:07
  
  The Barcelona forward opted to remain in Spain, however.
  
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• ‘They call me Blackenbauer’ – new Monaco player’s nickname sparks race row

  04-02-2016 23:06
  
  The club were accused of racism on social media earlier.
  
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• Liverpool target to join Chinese club for €50 million – reports

  04-02-2016 22:54
  
  Jiangsu Suning have been making waves ahead of the Chinese transfer window’s closure on 26 February.
  
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• Rays' Smyly wins 1st MLB salary arbitration case of year

  04-02-2016 22:48
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Smyly has won baseball's first salary arbitration case this year.
  
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• Lowry tied for lead after outstanding first round in Arizona

  04-02-2016 22:43
  
  The Offaly man finished with a six-under-par 65 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
  
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• Liverpool target joins Chinese club for €50 million – reports

  04-02-2016 22:36
  
  Jiangsu Suning have been making waves ahead of the Chinese transfer window’s closure on 26 February.
  
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• Kilkenny duo net for Waterford IT as they book place in Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-finals

  04-02-2016 22:22
  
  It was a comfortable evening for the hosts in their Group B fixture.
  
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• Cork seniors star as UCC put 4-18 past Maynooth

  04-02-2016 22:02
  
  Rob O’Shea and Alan Cadogan bagged 2-15 between them in a comfortable Fitzgibbon Cup victory.
  
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• Lydia Ko catches up to lead before rain hits LPGA in Florida

  04-02-2016 21:56
  OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Lydia Ko played enough golf Thursday to catch up to the lead. She just didn't play enough to finish the rain-delayed second round of the Coates Golf Championship.
  
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• Eoin Cadogan omitted for Cork’s trip to Donegal as Healy makes 4 changes

  04-02-2016 21:55
  
  The defender was substituted last week after a collision with Mayo’s Lee Keegan.
  
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• CBS aims to strike balance with added Super Bowl cameras

  04-02-2016 21:55
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — With some 70 cameras located from the pylons in the end zone to those isolated on single players, the ability to show plays from a 360-degree perspective and tracking technology that determines how fast and far players run, almost no aspect of the Super Bowl will be out of reach for the CBS crew.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Friday, February 5   

  04-02-2016 21:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Friday's racing from Catterick, Chepstow, Lingfield and Wolverhampton. 
  
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• Obama salutes NBA champs at White House

  04-02-2016 21:26
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A basketball enthusiast, President Barack Obama applauded the Golden State Warriors on Thursday and marveled at how they are revolutionizing professional basketball with what he described as a "small-ball nuclear lineup" that specializes in great shooting and passing.
  
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• Toymakers Mattel, Hasbro held talks on possible merger - Bloomberg

  04-02-2016 21:25
  (Reuters) - U.S. toymakers Mattel Inc and Hasbro Inc have held talks about a possible merger, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Mattel's shares rose as much as 8.2 percent to a 16-month high of $34.36, before easing to trade up 1.6 percent in late afternoon trading. Hasbro was up 1.3 percent.
  
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• Brazil Zika cases raise concern of virus transmission beyond mosquitoes

  04-02-2016 21:23
  By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) - Authorities in Brazil, where a Zika outbreak has been linked to severe birth defects, on Thursday disclosed two cases of transmission tied to blood transfusions, adding to concerns over the spread of the virus. Marcelo Addas Carvalho, the doctor who is the director of the blood centre at the University of Campinas near Sao Paulo, said genetic testing confirmed that a man who received a blood transfusion using blood donated by another man infected with Zika
  
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• Anthony Watson, Conor Murray, Dan Biggar and Greig Laidlaw star in epic video sure to get pulses racing ahead of Six Nations

  04-02-2016 21:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  If England's opening clash with Auld Enemy Scotland isn't enough to get you excited ahead of the RBS 6 Nations, imagine what an epic video might do the whet the appetite.
  
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• Watford revealed as Europe's biggest spenders during January as Premier League clubs look to keep hold of top-flight status 

  04-02-2016 21:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Premier League club Watford spent more money than any other side in Europe during the January transfer window, with the club parting with £33million in their bid to secure its top-flight status. 
  
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• Nicaragua says detects Zika in three pregnant women

  04-02-2016 21:08
  Nicaragua said on Thursday it has confirmed its first three cases of Zika in pregnant women in different parts of the country, taking the total number of cases in the Central American country to 29. Government spokeswoman Rosario Murillo, who is also Nicaragua's first lady, said the women were each three to four months pregnant, and that the country was forging ahead with a fumigation programme. The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency, citing a "strongly suspected" c
  
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• Demaryius Thomas hopes his mother can inspire the Denver Broncos to Super Bowl glory

  04-02-2016 21:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  DENVER BRONCOS star Demaryius Thomas reckons mum's the word when it comes to winning the Super Bowl.
  
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• Some of NFL's biggest stars never played in Super Bowl

  04-02-2016 21:06
  
  Some of the NFL's biggest all-time stars have a gaping hole on their playing resumes.
  
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• French federation director could be sacked - statement

  04-02-2016 21:02
  The French Tennis Federation (FFT) said on Thursday it had begun proceedings against director general Gilbert Ysern that could result in his sacking, as French media reported that he had already been dismissed. "The French federation has made public that a procedure, that could go up to termination has been initiated against Gilbert Ysern," the FFT said in a statement. French sports daily L'Equipe had earlier reported that Ysern, who is also the director of the French Open, had been sacked by fe
  
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• Manchester United made a world-record £145m offer to sign Neymar last summer, Barcelona star's father confirms

  04-02-2016 21:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United have been confirmed as the club who offered £145m for Barcelona star Neymar last summer by the player's father. United are said to have been willing to meet his buy-out clause.
  
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• Liverpool fans plan 77th-minute walkout in ticket price protest with supporters urged to leave Anfield early against Sunderland 

  04-02-2016 21:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool fans will walk out of Anfield after 77 minutes of Saturday's game against Sunderland in a protest against an 'unacceptable' ticket price hike planned for next season.
  
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