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• Even if they spend £100million, Chelsea won't find another John Terry 

  14-02-2016 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: John Terry is irreplaceable because no centre half, however gifted, can bring what he does to Chelsea. Not the experience, not the leadership, not that knowledge of where to be.
  
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• GB ice hockey miss out on Olympics

  14-02-2016 23:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Great Britain miss out on the chance to qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics after losing to 6-2 to Italy.
  
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• England can win first Six Nations since 2011 as Jonathan Joseph roars: 'Watch us go when we get back to Twickenham'

  14-02-2016 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hat-trick hero Jonathan Joseph believes England are well placed to win their first Six Nations title since 2011. Focus now turns to their match against Ireland on February 27 at Twickenham.
  
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• Sheik Salman is clear favourite to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president after claiming vital support of Caribbean voters 

  14-02-2016 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: Salman’s camp claim 18 of the 25-strong Caribbean Football Union electorate are backing him, following the CONCACAF summit in Florida.
  
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• If Tottenham win the Premier League, it will be the greatest managerial performance in its history, says Jamie Carragher 

  14-02-2016 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jamie Carragher believes Mauricio Pochettino would complete 'the best managerial performance in Premier League history' if Tottenham go on to win the title after beating Manchester City.
  
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• George North's star is finally sparkling again after concussion as Wales winger makes a statement in win over Scotland 

  14-02-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  George North's return to form and fitness has been far from straightforward after a lengthy lay-off. But the Wales winger made a clear statement about his return to health in his side's win over Scotland.
  
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• England have excelled with two away wins from two games... but now it gets tougher

  14-02-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones will be pinching himself. Two matches into his first Six Nations and already he has two away wins under his belt. But there are stiffer tests ahead.
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur are no longer the team going under the radar for the Premier League title... they have belief in their eyes 

  14-02-2016 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN KEOWN: I've been saying for a while now that Tottenham Hotspur are the one team going under the radar. Not any more. That was some result at Manchester City and it's no longer a secret.
  
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• Referee Mark Clattenburg broke the golden rule at the Etihad Stadium... he guessed

  14-02-2016 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  GRAHAM POLL: Mark Clattenburg is the best referee in the Premier League but I’m afraid he broke the golden rule of officiating when he gave Tottenham Hotspur a penalty.
  
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• Robbie Henshaw’s not Munster-bound — Anthony Foley

  14-02-2016 23:24
  
  It was confirmed that the Ireland international was leaving Connacht earlier today.
  
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• Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton unhurt after falling from her horse

  14-02-2016 23:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Victoria Pendleton walked away unscathed after being unseated from Working Title in the novice riders' event over three miles at Barbury Castle point-to-point on Sunday.
  
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• Nicky Henderson still has faith in L'Ami Serge despite Warwick setback

  14-02-2016 23:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Trainer Nicky Henderson insists Cheltenham’s Arkle Novices’ Chase is still on the agenda for L'Ami Serge despite Saturday’s defeat at Warwick.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Monday, February 15

  14-02-2016 23:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Monday's racing at Wolverhampton, Plumpton and Catterick.
  
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• Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini blames referee Mark Clattenburg for 'decisive' role in Tottenham defeat

  14-02-2016 23:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manuel Pellegrini felt referee Mark Clattenburg, who was also in charge of Manchester City's 4-1 defeat in the reverse fixture, played a role in the result after awarding a controversial penalty.
  
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• Joleon Lescott tweets photo of £121,000 Mercedes after Aston Villa's 6-0 defeat by Liverpool... but defender claims he posted it accidentally from his pocket while driving

  14-02-2016 23:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joleon Lescott infuriated Aston Villa fans by sharing a snap of a £121,000 Mercedes after their 6-0 home defeat by Liverpool - before claiming the image was tweeted accidentally from his pocket.
  
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• Barca crush Celta 6-1, Atletico win 1-0 at Getafe

  14-02-2016 23:11
  Luis Suarez hit three goals as Barcelona crushed Celta Vigo 6-1 and Fernando Torres struck in the first minute as Atletico Madrid carved out a 1-0 win at Getafe in La Liga on Sunday. Barcelona's victory, inspired by a brilliant Lionel Messi, restored their three-point lead over Atletico at the top of the standings. Real Madrid, who beat Athletic Bilbao 4-2 at home on Saturday, are four points adrift of the leaders on 53.
  
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• Manchester City 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur: Christian Eriksen proves to be the late match winner at the Etihad Stadium after Harry Kane's controversial penalty gives Spurs the lead

  14-02-2016 23:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: Tottenham Hotspur's Dane playmaker Christian Eriksen proved to be the match winner as he struck past Joe Hart in the 83rd minute.
  
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• Barcelona 6-1 Celta Vigo: Luis Suarez hat-trick and Lionel Messi free-kick special help send Luis Enrique's men three points clear at the top of La Liga as they run riot at the Nou Camp

  14-02-2016 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETE JENSON AT THE NOU CAMP: Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez lit up the Camp Nou on Sunday night with a performance that will have had Johan Cruyff smiling the broadest of smiles.
  
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• Spirit, fitness and belief - why Spurs can win title

  14-02-2016 22:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The way Tottenham beat Man City showed why they have become genuine title contenders, says MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy.
  
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• Rookie Chase Elliott becomes youngest on Daytona 500 pole

  14-02-2016 22:54
  
  DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Chase Elliott was too young to really remember celebrating in victory lane with his father, dressed in a shirt that matched Bill Elliott's firesuit and a little finger pointed toward the sky because daddy was No. 1.
  
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• Lee Clark set to be named Kilmarnock boss as he agrees three-year deal at Rugby Park

  14-02-2016 22:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kilmarnock will unveil Lee Clark as their new manager on Monday.  The former Huddersfield andBirmingham City has been a front-runner for the role since being interviewed last week.
  
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• Welbeck writes his own fairytale to spoil Leicester's

  14-02-2016 22:46
  By Ian Chadband LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal's Danny Welbeck proved Premier League fairytales are not simply the preserve of Leicester City as the forgotten striker returned to give the London side's title push a fantastic last-gasp fillip on Sunday. After scoring the 95th minute winner with the last touch in a 2-1 triumph over the 10-man league leaders, England forward Welbeck, back after 10 months out with knee problems, was given an emotional tribute by his team mates. Arsenal manager Arsene We
  
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• The 2003 draft class still going All-Star strong

  14-02-2016 22:41
  
  TORONTO (AP) — On the night that he entered the NBA in 2003, someone asked LeBron James to assess the potential of the draft class that he was headlining as the No. 1 pick.
  
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• Women's WC downhill canceled due to soft snow conditions

  14-02-2016 22:38
  
  CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — The rescheduled women's World Cup downhill race in Crans-Montana has been canceled because of safety reasons due to soft snow conditions.
  
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• Spurs now the real deal after win over Man City

  14-02-2016 22:25
  Tottenham Hotspur have suffered so many false dawns that even their most ardent fans had long given up hope of their team ever winning the league title but Sunday's 2-1 victory at Manchester City has changed all that. Spurs' triumph at the Etihad Stadium, where they had lost on their last five visits, moved them within two points of Premier League leaders Leicester City and kept them in second place above Arsenal on goal difference with 12 matches to play. All eyes have been on Leicester's remar
  
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• Rookie Elliott claims pole for Daytona 500

  14-02-2016 22:24
  (Reuters) - Rookie Chase Elliott positioned himself as one of the favourites for next Sunday's Daytona 500 after becoming the youngest driver ever to secure pole position in qualifying at Daytona International Speedway. Matt Kenseth qualified second after the two-round session at Daytona Beach, Florida with 196.036 mph while twice champion Dale Earnhardt Jr. took third, with 195.682 mph. Reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Kyle Busch (195.207 mph) and Roush Fenway Racing's Ricky Stenhouse
  
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• Aston Villa’s Joleon Lescott claims controversial tweet was ‘totally accidental’

  14-02-2016 22:15
  
  The defender was criticised for his part in the Villains’ 6-0 loss to Liverpool.
  
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• Massaro & Matthew win British titles

  14-02-2016 22:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Laura Massaro and Nick Matthew win titles at the British National Squash Championships in Manchester on Sunday.
  
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• PSG defender Serge Aurier suspended after he is alleged to have aimed homophobic slurs at Laurent Blanc and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in online Q&A session

  14-02-2016 21:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paris Saint-German defender Serge Aurirer has been suspended indefinitely by the Ligue 1 giants over a series of allegedly homophobic slurs towards manager Laurent Blanc and several team-mates.
  
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• How does the title race stand now?

  14-02-2016 21:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dramatic Arsenal and Spurs wins over their title rivals leave the top of the table fascinatingly poised, says Phil McNulty.
  
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• India fire World T20 warning by securing series victory over reigning champions Sri Lanka

  14-02-2016 21:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sri Lanka were given a wake-up call ahead of their World T20 title defence as they were ripped out for 82 and crashed to a nine-wicket defeat in the series decider against India.
  
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• Wasps sting leaders Saracens to move up to fourth in the Premiership with eight tries as Nathan Hughes shines at Allianz Park

  14-02-2016 21:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nathan Hughes gave Eddie Jones food for the thought as Wasps climbed into the top four of the Premiership in style as an eight-try blitz stunned league leaders Saracens in a 64-23 triumph.
  
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• Torres's first-minute goal enough for Atletico to win 1-0

  14-02-2016 21:34
  Fernando Torres scored his 101st goal for Atletico Madrid in the first minute at Getafe and they then held on for a 1-0 win on Sunday that puts them level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga. Atletico have 54 points and trail Barcelona on goal difference, although Luis Enrique's men can reclaim their three-point advantage with a home victory over Celta Vigo later on Sunday.
  
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• Arsenal and Spurs earn dramatic wins as top four clash

  14-02-2016 21:33
  By Mike Collett LONDON (Reuters) - London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur moved within two points of top spot with dramatic 2-1 wins over Premier League leaders Leicester City and Manchester City respectively as the top four clashed on Sunday. Third-placed Arsenal's victory was secured by substitute Danny Welbeck in the dying seconds at The Emirates against a Leicester side who took the lead but were reduced to 10 men when Danny Simpson was sent off early in the second half.
  
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• Ageing Ireland are in transition - Wood

  14-02-2016 21:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two-time champions Ireland are suffering a World Cup hangover, says former captain Keith Wood
  
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• Wales lock Luke Charteris fires warning ahead of Six Nations clash with France

  14-02-2016 21:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Cardiff clash on February 26 could prove a pivotal contest in this season's Six Nations tournament, with both teams unbeaten after two games.
  
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• Giving up on title would be 'stupid'

  14-02-2016 21:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City "would be stupid to forget their history" and not fight for the title, says captain Vincent Kompany.
  
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• Manchester City 1-2 Tottenham PLAYER RATINGS: Commanding Danny Rose and Toby Alderweireld provide platform for win

  14-02-2016 21:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham enhanced their Premier League title chase with a pulsating triumph over Manchester City. Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen grabbed the goals as they held off a late charge from the hosts.
  
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• Jonas Olsson claims West Bromwich Albion have finally 'started to look up rather than what is beneath us' after Everton victory

  14-02-2016 20:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  West Bromwich Albion defender Jonas Olsson believes a first win in six Premier League matches now has the Baggies looking up the table rather than down.
  
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• Warrington Wolves 38-8 Hull KR: Tom Lineham scores a hat-trick as Warrington blitz Hull KR 

  14-02-2016 20:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tom Lineham bagged a hat-trick as Warrington followed up their opening-day win at Leeds with a six-try 38-8 success over Hull KR.
  
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• England hat-trick hero Jonathan Joseph makes case for the defence after Italy rout

  14-02-2016 20:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joseph's treble in England's 40-9 rout of Italyincluded a fine finish after he had intercepted a long pass, but once again he paid tribute to the men who gave him the opportunity.
  
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• Western Washington vs. UK: Who has it rainier? - KOMO News (blog)

  14-02-2016 20:51
  KOMO News (blog)
  Western Washington vs. UK: Who has it rainier?
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  That was part of a great infographic the UK Met Office (basically, the UK's version of the National Weather Service) tweeted out this weekend, showing neat little known facts about rain and how much it rains in the United Kingdom.
  

• Joseph 'exceptional' in England win

  14-02-2016 20:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England head coach Eddie Jones praises Jonathan Joseph after the Bath centre's hat-trick helps England thrash Italy.
  
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• Jerome Sinclair fires Liverpool U21s into semi-finals as forward gives Jurgen Klopp a reminder of what he could be set to lose

  14-02-2016 20:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jerome Sinclair fired Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a reminder of his talent with match-winning cameo on Sunday. The 19-year-old is set to leave Anfield.
  
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• Harry Kane believes Tottenham can beat anyone in the league after impressive win at Manchester City

  14-02-2016 20:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Harry Kane believes Tottenham Hotspur are confident that they can beat anyone in the Premier League as they maintained their title challenge with an impressive victory at Manchester City.
  
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• Higgins eyes fifth Welsh Open crown

  14-02-2016 20:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four-time champion John Higgins plays down the importance of previous Welsh Open success as he targets a fifth title.
  
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• VIDEO: Penalty decision 'absolutely wrong'

  14-02-2016 20:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says Mark Clattenburg's decision to award Tottenham a penalty was "absolutely wrong" as his side suffered a 2-1 defeat.
  
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• Arsenal, Spurs grab late winners against EPL title rivals

  14-02-2016 20:39
  MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Arsenal and Tottenham grabbed late winning goals against title rivals on Sunday to move two points off the lead as the race to win the English Premier League tightened up.
  
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• Comeback specialist Martin Klizan digs deep again to secure Rotterdam title

  14-02-2016 20:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Slovakian Martin Klizan staged yet another concerted fightback to claim the biggest title of his career as he saw off Gael Monfils at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam.
  
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• Widnes 56-12 Leeds: Super League champions crash to heavy defeat ahead of World Club Challenge

  14-02-2016 20:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Following their opening 12-10 home defeat by Warrington, it is the first time for 16 years that Leeds have lost their first two matches of the season.
  
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