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• Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill challenges his side to emulate Costa Rica

  26-03-2016 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Michael O'Neill has challenged his Northern Ireland players to run harder and longer than any other side at Euro 2016 to emulate Costa Rica’s table-topping feat at the Brazil World Cup.
  
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• Pranav Dhanawade: How scoring 1,009 not out turned one 15-year-old batsman's world around

  26-03-2016 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER HOLT: I tell him I am going to Kalyan to see Pranav Dhanawade, the schoolboy who scored 1,009 runs and broke one of cricket’s oldest and most famous records. Sri smiles. He has heard of Pranav.
  
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• Glenn Hoddle: I was straight in the garden to try the Johan Cruyff turn after seeing it on TV

  26-03-2016 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There can be no greater tribute to a footballer than having a skill named after you. And I can remember exactly where I was when I watched the Cruyff turn for the first time.
  
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• Allen beats Murphy to reach final

  26-03-2016 23:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mark Allen beats Shaun Murphy 6-4 and will play Ricky Walden in the final of the Players Championship.
  
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• How England rated against Germany

  26-03-2016 23:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chief football writer Phil McNulty rates how England's players performed in their friendly against Germany.
  
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• West Ham midfielder Mark Noble: The club has had a tough 10 years, but now it's being run properly... we're no longer a circus club

  26-03-2016 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There is a carnival feel around West Ham at the moment. But captain Mark Noble, who joined the club as a youth player 16 years ago, can remember a very different circus coming to town during past decade.
  
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• Tottenham's youngsters earned their Spurs in England's victory over Germany in Berlin 

  26-03-2016 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL IN BERLIN: Danny Rose, Eric Dier, Dele Alli and Harry Kane were all offered the opportunity to stake their claim for a place at Euro 2016. But how did the Spurs connection get on?
  
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• The Latest: Sooners surge to 11-point lead against Oregon

  26-03-2016 23:39
  
  The Latest on the NCAA Tournament regional finals between Oregon and Oklahoma in Anaheim, California, and Kansas and Villanova in Louisville, Kentucky (all times Eastern):
  
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• Jack Butland carried off on a stretcher in tears moments after injured England goalkeeper gifted opening goal to Germany

  26-03-2016 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jack Butland's big chance to grab the England No 1 shirt ended in disaster as the injured goalkeeper was carried off on a stretcher moments after being at fault for Germany's opening goal.
  
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• Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill left with just one fit striker as injuries mount ahead of Slovakia friendly

  26-03-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has been left with just one fit striker for Tuesday's friendly against Slovakia after his injury toll took a turn for the worse.
  
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• Germany 2-3 England

  26-03-2016 23:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jamie Vardy and Eric Dier score their first international goals as England came from 2-0 down to beat Germany in Berlin.
  
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• Kyle Edmund impressed against Novak Djokovic but tennis' rising stars should be his biggest concern going forward

  26-03-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It was a great marker for the 21-year-old from Yorkshire and he detained the world No1 for 80 minutes before losing 6-3, 6-3 in the second round of the Miami Open.
  
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• Ireland boss Martin O'Neill fears long-haul flights have hampered Robbie Keane's playing chances ahead of Slovakia clash

  26-03-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Martin O’Neill fears Robbie Keane’s long-haul flight from LA might have caused him to miss the Republic of Ireland’s back-to-back friendlies. Keane is struggling with injury.
  
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• Mo Farah forced to settle for third in Cardiff as Kenya's Geoffrey Kamworor takes glory

  26-03-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  DOUBLE Olympic champion Mo Farah had to be content with third place at the World Half Marathon Championships in Cardiff as Kenya's Geoffrey Kamworor recovered from falling at the start to retain his title.
  
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• McIlroy beats Kirk to reach last four

  26-03-2016 23:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Defending champion Rory McIlroy will play world number one Jason Day in the semi-finals of the WGC-Dell Match Play.
  
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• 'Dizzy' Nadal retires from Miami Open

  26-03-2016 23:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rafael Nadal retires from a match for the first time in six years after feeling "dizzy" in stifling conditions at the Miami Open.
  
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• 'Madness' if Coleman leaves - Gunter

  26-03-2016 22:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Letting manager Chris Coleman leave Wales would be "madness", according to Reading defender Chris Gunter.
  
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• Judge tosses suit by ex-Syracuse coach's wife against ESPN

  26-03-2016 22:54
  SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A judge found that ESPN did nothing malicious in its reporting of claims that a former Syracuse University assistant basketball coach sexually abused two ball boys decades ago and his wife had a sexual relationship with one of them.
  
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• Connacht weather the late storm to claim dramatic victory over Leinster

  26-03-2016 22:37
  
  Pat Lam’s side go clear at the top of the Pro12 table after tonight’s result at the Sportsground.
  
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• Texas comes from behind to beat UCLA 72-64 in Bridgeport

  26-03-2016 22:34
  
  BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Texas' goal all season has been to make it to a regional final.
  
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• North Carolina and Notre Dame know each other well

  26-03-2016 22:26
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The day before North Carolina and Notre Dame were to meet for a berth in the Final Four, the talk around the Wells Fargo Center was about a game played two weeks ago.
  
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• Spieth loses match and No. 1 ranking at Match Play

  26-03-2016 22:25
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jordan Spieth lost in the fourth round at the Dell Match Play. Then, he lost his No. 1 ranking.
  
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• VIDEO: Four mums, one ocean

  26-03-2016 22:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four mums from Yorkshire set themselves a challenge to row the Atlantic. This is their journey.
  
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• Switzerland U21 1-1 England U21: Florian Kamberi nets equaliser in the second half to deny 10-man Three Lions victory on their travels

  26-03-2016 22:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DOMINIC KING IN THUN: Gareth Southgate admitted England only had themselves to blame as they threw away a glorious chance to put one foot in next summer's European Championship.
  
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• Nadal retires in 3rd set at Miami Open against Dzumhur

  26-03-2016 22:13
  
  KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Rafael Nadal faded in the subtropical heat and retired after falling behind in the third set of his opening match Saturday at the Miami Open against Damir Dzumhur.
  
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• As it happened: Dublin v Donegal, Allianz National Football League

  26-03-2016 21:41
  
  Could Dublin make it six wins from six in Division 1? We had minute-by-minute coverage of the action from Croke Park.
  
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• Worcester 12-6 London Irish: Warriors complete fourth successive Premiership victory

  26-03-2016 21:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Worcester followed up wins over Newcastle, Gloucester and Harlequins by seeing off fellow relegation-battlers Irish in an error-ridden and dour contest at Sixways on Saturday.
  
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• Coach K apologizes to Altman for postgame chat with Brooks

  26-03-2016 21:23
  
  DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski says he has apologized to Oregon coach Dana Altman for his postgame conversation with Dillon Brooks.
  
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• Heather Watson pulls off sensational comeback win against Yanina Wickmayer to reach Miami Open last-16

  26-03-2016 21:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Heather Watson battled extreme heat and humidity to score an outstanding win and make the last-16 of the Miami Open. She came back to beat Belgium's world No 47 Yanina Wickmayer.
  
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• UConn advances with record rout, beats Miss State 98-38

  26-03-2016 21:16
  
  BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Breanna Stewart and the UConn Huskies took notice of the major upsets Friday night. They needed just four minutes to put to rest any notion of that happening to them.
  
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• England have huge character - Morgan

  26-03-2016 21:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eoin Morgan says his side's "character and talent" will stand England in good stead in the World Twenty20 semi-finals.
  
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• Match-winners can take England to glory

  26-03-2016 20:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The destructive Jos Buttler is just one match-winner in an England side which has a chance of winning the World T20, says Jonathan Agnew.
  
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• Germany vs England LIVE: Three Lions go up against old rivals in international friendly

  26-03-2016 20:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England won their last two trips to Germany and are looking to make it a hat-trick on Saturday night in this international friendly at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton gears up for Bahrain Grand Prix pumping iron in the gym as defending world champion defends Snapchat use

  26-03-2016 20:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton has hit the weights-room in a bid to kick-start his defence of the Formula One title, after the British world champion failed to make a winning start at the Australian Grand Prix last weekend.
  
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• Connacht 7-6 Leinster

  26-03-2016 20:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Connacht increase their lead at the top of the Pro12 table to four points by beating Irish interprovincial rivals Leinster 7-6.
  
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• England women bid to secure group win

  26-03-2016 20:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England attempt to secure a semi-final with Australia by beating Pakistan in Chennai on Sunday.
  
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• Victoria Pendleton forced to pull up According To Sarah at Kimble in first race since riding Pacha Du Polder at Cheltenham

  26-03-2016 19:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Olympic Cyclist turned jockey Victoria Pendleton was forced to pull up According To Sarah at Kimble point-to-point on Saturday. She was having her first ride since Pacha Du Polder at Cheltenham.
  
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• Jos Buttler salutes England's performance in their World T20 victory over Sri Lanka

  26-03-2016 19:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Buttler's brilliant 66 not out off just 37 balls and 42 from Jason Roy helped England to 171 for four in their must-win Group One match before disciplined seam bowling secured a 10-run win.
  
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• Rangers 4-3 Queen of the South: Andy Halliday scores an acrobatic volley as Championship leaders open up 15 point gap

  26-03-2016 19:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  That result opened up a 15-point gap between Rangers and second-placed side Falkirk, who lost 1-0 away from home against Livingstone. Rangers have played 30 games this season.
  
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• Volquez will start opener vs. Mets in World Series rematch

  26-03-2016 19:37
  
  SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Edinson Volquez will start the Kansas City Royals' opener April 3 against the New York Mets in a rematch of the World Series Game 5, manager Ned Yost announced Saturday.
  
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• Brewers reliever tears knee ligament while taking shoe off

  26-03-2016 19:36
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers will start the season without reliever Will Smith, who tore a ligament in his right knee while taking his spikes off after a game.
  
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• England survive Sri Lanka fightback to reach World Twenty20 semi-finals

  26-03-2016 19:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England have progressed to the World Twenty20 semi-finals after defeating Sri Lanka by 10 runs in their final Group 1 match in Delhi on Saturday. Jos Buttler hit an unbeaten 66 from 37 balls.
  
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• Barcelona and Real Madrid put club rivalry to one side in memory of Johan Cruyff

  26-03-2016 19:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It takes a lot to bring bitter enemies Real Madrid and Barcelona together. But Johan Cruyff was more than a lot. 'He was the game', as L'Equipe's cover ran.
  
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• California Chrome wins Dubai World Cup

  26-03-2016 19:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  California Chrome makes up for last year's disappointment with victory in the Dubai World Cup, the world's richest race.
  
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• Adrien Broner's achievements in boxing could be overshadowed by controversy

  26-03-2016 19:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Adrien Broner's future is in doubt after police issued an arrest warrant for the American over an alleged assault and robbery in his hometown of Cincinnati. It is the latest chapter in a controversy-filled career.
  
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• Spieth knocked out by Oosthuizen

  26-03-2016 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  World number one Jordan Spieth loses to Louis Oosthuizen as Rory McIlropy reaches the last eight of the WGC-Dell Match Play.
  
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• England reach World T20 semi-finals

  26-03-2016 18:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England hold on to reach the semi-finals of the World Twenty20 with a 10-run win over Sri Lanka in Delhi.
  
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• California Chrome eases to victory in Dubai World Cup despite tricky Meydan draw

  26-03-2016 18:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  California Chrome went one better than 12 months ago when winning the Dubai World Cup with a tremendous display at Meydan. The American raider was beaten by Prince Bishop last year.
  
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