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• England boss Roy Hodgson 'condemns' Adam Johnson as disgraced former Sunderland winger is sent to prison

  25-03-2016 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England manager Roy Hodgson has condemned convicted sex offender Adam Johnson following his imprisonment. Johnson was sentenced to six years after being found guilty of grooming a 15-year-old.
  
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• Joe Ledley says it is time for Wales to get their 'game faces' on as Crystal Palace midfielder urges side to focus on the Euros

  25-03-2016 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wales have moved past the glorious recognition of reaching a first major tournament since 1958 and have now got their ‘game faces’ on, according to Joe Ledley.
  
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• Gareth McAuley looking for the perfect 10 as West Brom defender wants Northern Ireland to stretch their unbeaten run

  25-03-2016 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gareth McAuley wants Northern Ireland to stretch their unbeaten run to a record 10 games so this team is remembered alongside the golden 1980's group.
  
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• Cesar Azpilicueta gives Antonio Conte his seal of approval after Italian's high tempo football impresses Chelsea defender  

  25-03-2016 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Antonio Conte's high-tempo football made an instant impression on Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta, who confessed Italy caused Spain many more problems than England.
  
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• Harry Kane and Dele Alli to spearhead youthful England against Germany

  25-03-2016 23:42
  
  • Roy Hodgson selects inexperienced side for international friendly
  • Leicester’s Jamie Vardy to start on bench at OlympiastadionHarry Kane and Dele Alli will spearhead an inexperienced England side at the Olympiastadion on Saturday evening with Roy Hodgson urging his young players to draw inspiration from Germany’s progress over the past decade and secure inclusion in his team at Euro 2016.Hodgson has selected a side who have only 161 caps to confront the world champions.
  
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• Northampton were six days from oblivion... now Chris Wilder's side are dead certs for promotion to League One

  25-03-2016 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW: Chris Wilder stood by the pitch at Meadow Lane and trembled with rage. He made an emotive plea for action in a radio interview. Four months on and the mood has changed.
  
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• Watch out Victoria Pendleton, our man is hot on the heels of Cheltenham jockey in bid to ride at Newmarket

  25-03-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARCUS TOWNEND: When the Aga Khan bred Darroun in 2008, he would never have dreamt the grey hope would be ridden by a talentless, ageing racing correspondent on mission almost impossible.
  
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• Sam Vokes and Simon Church have key part to play, says Wales’ Chris Coleman

  25-03-2016 23:30
  
  The Wales manager believes the unsung strikers will not let him down when they support Gareth Bale at Euro 2016 in FranceLife without Gareth Bale at the European Championship is not something Wales want to contemplate and although there is no point in pretending anyone comes close to stepping into the Real Madrid forward’s boots, Chris Coleman is at least seeing some encouraging signs when it comes to the supporting cast.With Bale changing nappies at home in Madrid following the birth of h
  
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• England have won on their last two trips to Germany... can Roy Hodgson's men make it three in a row this weekend?

  25-03-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England take on Germany in an international friendly match on Saturday at the Olympiastadion, having won on their last two away trips to their rivals. The friendly is in preparation for Euro 2016.
  
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• VIDEO: Highlights: Glasgow 27-17 Ulster

  25-03-2016 23:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Highlights from Pro12 champions Glasgow's 27-17 victory over Ulster at Scotstoun on Friday night.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Saturday, March 26

  25-03-2016 23:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Saturday's meetings at Haydock, Kempton, Newton Abbott and Carlisle.
  
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• Frosted to take shine off California Chrome at Dubai World Cup

  25-03-2016 23:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dubai World Cup night may lack a number of top names, but the presence of California Chrome adds further glamour to an occasion which will also feature a post-race concert by Janet Jackson.
  
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• Rory McIlroy finds putting touch to beat Kevin Na at WGC Match Play

  25-03-2016 23:16
  
  • McIlroy defeats Na on 20th hole to prove form before Masters
  • Northern Irishman now faces Zach Johnson in AustinPositive news for Rory McIlroy resonates both in a glance to the past and prospects for the near future. Last year he qualified for the knockout stages of the WGC Match Play Championship courtesy of a 20th-hole victory over Billy Horschel. The Northern Irishman was ultimately to claim the title. At the Austin Country Club on Friday McIlroy did the very tournament a favour
  
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• Holland 2-3 France: Amsterdam remembers Johan Cruyff as Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud and Blaise Matuidi give Les Bleus victory

  25-03-2016 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM SHERGOLD: Host nation France survived a late fightback from Holland to get their Euro 2016 preparations off to a positive start with a 3-2 friendly victory in Amsterdam.
  
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• Clark header sees Ireland’s Euro 2016 hopefuls dig out Swiss win

  25-03-2016 23:13
  
  Ciaran Clark headed Ireland to victory against Switzerland in the Aviva Stadium.
  
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• Clark seals Ireland win as Euro 2016 hopefuls audition

  25-03-2016 23:11
  
  Ciaran Clark headed Ireland to victory against Switzerland in the Aviva Stadium.
  
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• Paula Radcliffe: drug testers must be exempt from visas to avoid tip-offs

  25-03-2016 23:00
  
  • Radcliffe fears athletes can be tipped off in places like Russia
  • ‘Everyone must be tested in the same way,’ says RadcliffePaula Radcliffe has called for drug testers to be allowed to travel without visas to stop cheats being forewarned of their arrival. Russia’s athletes are currently suspended from international competition, while Ethiopia and Morocco were named as being in “critical care” by the IAAF, athletics’ governing body, this month, but
  
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• Mo Farah wants wet and windy weather in Cardiff to blow rivals away

  25-03-2016 23:00
  
  • Farah believes his opponents will not like the conditions
  • Runner does not see himself as a forlorn underdogMo Farah’s routine in the final hours before a race usually involves nothing more strenuous than a few games of Fifa on the PlayStation but in Cardiff on Friday he joked about finding the time to perform a rain dance also. He had a point. The forecast for Saturday’s world half-marathon championships is for oceans of the wet stuff and swirling 50-55mph gales. As far
  
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• Kevin Doyle injury mars evening of cheer for Ireland against Switzerland

  25-03-2016 23:00
  
  The last time Republic of Ireland played here in Dublin they produced a performance and result to stir the senses. The 2-0 play-off second-leg victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina catapulted them to the European Championship and will be remembered by the capacity crowd for a very long time.This game, in a stadium that was 70% full, was rather more forgettable and yet it achieved a number of the aims of the Ireland manager, Martin O’Neill, chiefly the imperative to maintain momentum. Continue re
  
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• Holland v France, Republic of Ireland v Switzerland and more: clockwatch – as it happened

  25-03-2016 22:50
  
  Ireland, France, Trinidad & Tobago, Peterborough and Algeria all won in an entertainingly diverse evening as Holland paid tribute to Johan Cruyff 9.50pm GMTAnd that brings the curtain down on a surprisingly hectic evening of friendly/world-cup/African Cup of Nations action. It’s been a joy. Bye! 9.46pm GMTThe final whistle blows, Holland having gone two goals down before the pre-planned 14th-minute tribute to Johan Cruyff, fought back, and then given it away again. Pretty good drama fo
  
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• Raiders paying much more to stay put in Oakland stadium

  25-03-2016 22:47
  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The authority that operates O.co Coliseum has approved a new lease extension for the Oakland Raiders that more than triples the team's rent to use the stadium and their training facility in nearby Alameda.
  
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• Holland v France, Republic of Ireland v Switzerland and more: clockwatch – live!

  25-03-2016 22:35
  
  Live updates on the international friendlies around EuropeO’Neill keen to keep Ireland spirits high for Switzerland friendly
  Holland v France to be halted in 14th minute for Cruyff tributeEmail [email protected] | Tweet @Simon_Burnton 9.35pm GMTPeterborough are two minutes into a five-minute stoppage-time jamboree, and remain 3-1 to the good. 9.30pm GMTCloser than many predicted, but Trinidad & Tobago have the win they came for. They have already drawn 0-0 at home to the US
  
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• Georgia Tech fires men's basketball coach Brian Gregory

  25-03-2016 22:35
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech fired men's basketball coach Brian Gregory on Friday, less than 48 hours after another disappointing season ended in the NIT.
  
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• Vamos Rafa! A popular Nadal tries again at Miami Open

  25-03-2016 22:03
  
  KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Rafael Nadal says his return to the Miami Open brings back mostly good memories, even though he's 0-4 in finals.
  
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• Chicago Cubs visited by bear cubs at spring training

  25-03-2016 21:47
  
  MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have been visited by some actual cubs, playing with the baby bears at spring training before their daily stretching program.
  
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• Prosecutors move to drop charges against skier Picabo Street

  25-03-2016 21:43
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah prosecutors moved to drop domestic violence charges against Olympic gold-medal skier Picabo Street after she was accused of throwing her father down the stairs and locking him in the basement of her home.
  
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• Holland 0-2 France friendly LIVE: All the action as Paul Pogba and Co face pre-Euro 2016 test at the Amsterdam ArenA

  25-03-2016 21:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Follow Sportsmail's LIVE coverage of a potentially enthralling international friendly as Euro 2016 hosts France travel to Amsterdam to face Holland.
  
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• The Latest: Ex-Olympic skier pleased charges to be dropped

  25-03-2016 21:33
  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Latest on prosecutors moving to drop charges against Olympic gold-medal skier Picabo Street. (all times local):
  
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• Roger Federer misses Miami Open because of stomach virus

  25-03-2016 21:20
  
  • Federer had been in line to face Juan Martín del Potro on Friday
  • Swiss player’s comeback from knee surgery postponed after falling illRoger Federer has pulled out of the Miami Open because of a stomach virus.Federer had been due to play Argentina’s Juan Martín del Potro on Friday in what would have been the Swiss’ first tournament appearance since injuring his left knee following his Australian Open defeat to Novak Djokovic in January. Continue readi
  
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• Johan Cruyff tribute: Holland v France halted in 14th minute to honour legend

  25-03-2016 21:16
  
  • Match stops for a minute’s applause with France 2-0 up• Plans to rename Amsterdam Arena the Johan Cruyff ArenaSupporters of Holland and France paid tribute to Johan Cruyff at their international friendly in Amsterdam on Friday .A little more than 24 hours after his death at the age of 68 the Amsterdam Arena was packed with tributes to the man who scored 33 goals in 48 international appearances for Holland. Continue reading...
  
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• Gary Lineker sparks Twitter outrage with tweet following Brussels attacks   

  25-03-2016 21:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hodgson was trying to reassure fans worried about security in England's upcoming internationals when the Match Of The Day star (pictured) joked about the team's defensive set-up.
  
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• Belgian police detain three suspects in new raids

  25-03-2016 21:00
  
  Police say one suspect, who was wounded and arrested during raid in Brussels, was carrying a bag of explosive materials.
  
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• Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane cannot play in the same England team, says Dietmar Hamann on eve of Germany friendly 

  25-03-2016 20:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ahead of the friendly clash with Germany in Berlin on Saturday, Hamann warned England manager Roy Hodgson that he faces a tricky test of balancing his side in time for the European Championships.
  
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• ‘United youngster Rashford worth the risk for England’

  25-03-2016 20:38
  
  The striker has scored five goals in his first eight appearances for the Red Devils.
  
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• Chelsea loanee Jordan Houghton boosts Plymouth's promotion charge as leaders Northampton open up 13 point gap

  25-03-2016 20:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LEAGUE TWO ROUND-UP: Jordan Houghton, scored his first goal for Plymouth in a 2-0 win at Morecambe. Northampton extended their lead at the top with a 1-0 win against Newport.
  
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• BASEBALL 2016: Age-old question in majors _ can Cubs do it?

  25-03-2016 20:35
  
  As a boy, he watched his beloved team play the very first World Series game at Wrigley Field. A few Octobers later, he was there to see Babe Ruth call his shot.
  
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• Wigan romp to victory at Swindon, while Colchester hammer Doncaster in League One

  25-03-2016 20:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Will Grigg opened the scoring after 15 minutes for the Latics before the visitors ran riot in the early moments of the second half with three goals in six minutes after the restart at the County Ground.
  
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• England flop at major tournaments because they pick the best players but not the best team, claims former Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann

  25-03-2016 20:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes England's problem in major tournaments comes from picking individuals, rather than building a team.
  
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• England stand-in captain Gary Cahill was concerned by Chelsea struggles

  25-03-2016 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Gary Cahill will captain England in Saturday's friendly clash with Germany in Berlin - but the defender admits dropping out of the Chelsea team ea
  
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• Roy Hodgson tells Mark Noble he is still in his thoughts as West Ham midfielder is made to wait for England opportunity

  25-03-2016 20:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roy Hodgson has told West Ham midfielder Mark Noble he'll have to wait for his England chance. Noble said this week he's given up on an England career having failed to break into the set-up.
  
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• Stanford hires Jerod Haase as new men's basketball coach

  25-03-2016 20:11
  
  STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford hired University of Alabama at Birmingham coach Jerod Haase as its new basketball coach Friday, a week and a half after firing eighth-year coach Johnny Dawkins.
  
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• Sport picture of the day: don't watch the birdie

  25-03-2016 20:09
  
  Anirban Lahiri’s missed birdie putt on the 18th at the WGC-Dell Matchplay meant he lost the hole to Justin Day and the match was halved. After losing to Matt Kuchar in their first group match, the half point Lahiri gained against Day wasn’t enough and he was eliminated Continue reading...
  
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• The Pozzo family show off fully revamped £27.6million Dacia Arena as Italy host Spain

  25-03-2016 19:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Behind a feisty display by Italy, a flat performance from Spain and much clamour about Antonio Conte and Chelsea, there passed what may be a key moment in the future of Serie A.
  
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• Anthony Martial is as good as 20-year-old Thierry Henry, claims former Manchester United striker Louis Saha

  25-03-2016 19:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha believes Anthony Martial has as much talent now as Premier League legend Thierry Henry did at his age. Martial has netted 12 goals in 39 appearances.
  
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• Roger Federer pulls out of Miami Open

  25-03-2016 19:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Roger Federer has pulled out of the Miami Open due to a stomach virus.Federer had been due to play Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro on Frid
  
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• IS claims suicide bombing on stadium in Iraq that killed 29

  25-03-2016 19:52
  BAGHDAD (AP) — A suicide bomber blew himself up in a soccer stadium south of the Iraqi capital on Friday, killing 29 people and wounding 60, security officials said, as the military announced new gains on the ground against the Islamic State group.
  
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• Youngsters find athletics boring - Coe

  25-03-2016 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Athletics needs radical changes if it is to appeal to young people and survive, the sport's global head Lord Coe tells BBC Sport.
  
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• Football League round-up: Billy Sharp keeps Sheffield United’s season alive

  25-03-2016 19:36
  
  • Colchester lift survival hopes with win over Doncaster
  • Northampton extend League Two lead to 13 pointsIf Sheffield United make the League One play-offs, perhaps their dramatic 3-2 win over Crewe will be seen as the turning point. Nigel Adkins’ side had appeared to be cruising at Bramall Lane against their struggling visitors, taking a two-goal lead inside 61 minutes through Che Adams and Ryan Flynn. But goals from David Fox and Harry Davis turned things around and seemed to s
  
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• Swindon 1-4 Wigan: Match Report

  25-03-2016 19:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Will Grigg at the double as Wigan march onWill Grigg scored twice as promotion-chasing Wigan extended their unbeaten run to 17 matches wit
  
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• Wigan Warriors maintain their Easter dominance over St Helens

  25-03-2016 19:25
  
  • St Helens 12-24 Wigan WarriorsThere is something about Easter and Wigan that go hand-in-hand these days, much to the chagrin of St Helens. Rugby league’s two greatest rivals have shared wins fairly evenly over time, but in recent years the Warriors have dominated. Not since 2009 have the Saints beaten Wigan at this time of year, but they will certainly feel as if they had the chances to end that run here. For the opening quarter they were doing all the running and all the probing, b
  
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