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• Southampton draw up five-year blueprint for progression in bid to keep Ronald Koeman

  28-03-2016 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL: Having established themselves in the top flight since their promotion in 2012, Southampton have planned how they'll push themselves to the next level in the coming years.
  
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• Red Sox celebrate Ortiz before 5-3 loss to Orioles

  28-03-2016 23:53
  
  FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Boston celebrated David Ortiz's two decades of spring training in Fort Myers with a pregame ceremony before his final home exhibition game, a 5-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Monday.
  
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• Wigan 30-16 Hull KR: John Charnley scores treble as Warriors go level with Warrington at the top following back-to-back victories  

  28-03-2016 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Josh Charnley scored a hat-trick as Wigan made it two wins from two over Easter to go level with Warrington at the top of Super League by beating plucky Hull KR 30-16 at the DW Stadium.
  
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• Jason Day and Adam Scott head to Augusta among Masters favourites... the Australian duo are setting the bar high for world golf

  28-03-2016 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  WORLD OF GOLF: Never underestimate the significance of a friendly rivalry. Would Adam Scott have found the hunger to fuel his welcome revival if Jason Day had not been stealing all his thunder?
  
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• Five classic England vs Holland clashes: From Total Football with Johan Cruyff in 1977, to Alan Shearer's brace at Euro '96

  28-03-2016 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Holland have little to play for against England after failing to qualify for Euro 2016, but this fixture has a habit of producing memorable matches. Sportsmail takes a look back at five of the best.
  
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• Ukraine beat Wales 1-0 thanks to Yarmolenko strike

  28-03-2016 23:38
  By Igor Nitsak KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine's Andriy Yarmolenko scored with a half-volley from a clever set-piece to secure a 1-0 win over Wales as the teams continued preparing for Euro 2016 with a friendly on Monday. Dynamo Kiev winger Yarmolenko, who has been linked with several English clubs, made the breakthrough in the 28th minute after latching on to Ruslan Rotan's chipped free-kick. Mykhaylo Fomenko's side also beat Cyprus 1-0 with a set-piece goal four days ago when Wales, who were again wi
  
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• Rory McIlroy to skip Masters par-three tournament as he wants 'no distractions' in bid for maiden Augusta glory

  28-03-2016 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON: Two years ago at the Masters par-three tournament, Rory McIlroy sent the photographers into a tizzy when he had Caroline Wozniacki as his caddie.
  
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• Remi Garde in stand-off with Aston Villa and could stay in charge for the visit of Chelsea

  28-03-2016 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Remi Garde took training at Aston Villa’s Bodymoor Heath base on Monday and could yet be in the dugout for the visit of Chelsea as his compensation stand-off continues.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Tuesday, March 29

  28-03-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Tuesday's meetings at Hexham, Southwell and Wolverhampton.
  
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• Packers dip into free agency to sign TE Jared Cook

  28-03-2016 23:35
  
  The Green Bay Packers made a surprise move into free-agency by signing tight end Jared Cook on Monday.
  
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• Improved 3-point shooting has Hornets thinking playoffs

  28-03-2016 23:35
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Maybe the Charlotte Hornets are catching Curry fever.
  
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• Rogue Angel wings in to land an emotional Irish National victory at Fairyhouse for Mouse Morris after year of tragedy 

  28-03-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Front-running Rogue Angel dug deep into his reserves to land an emotional Irish National victory for trainer Mouse Morris at Fairyhouse on Easter Monday ahead of Bless The Wings.
  
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• England plan to fast-track rugby league convert Ben Te'o into union squad this summer

  28-03-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England are ready to fast-track another rugby league convert into their squad this summer after being advised that he can make a bigger impact in union than his former team-mate in Australia, Sam Burgess.
  
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• Catalans 41-22 Castleford: Dragons make it an Easter double with comfortable win

  28-03-2016 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Catalans Dragons made it a Super League double over the Easter period as they beat Castleford 41-22 in Perpignan, three days after a win away at Salford.
  
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• Johanna Konta cruises into Miami Open quarter-finals after straight sets win over Monica Niculescu  

  28-03-2016 23:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  British No 1 Johanna Konta made light work of Monica Niculescu to reach the Miami Open quarter-finals. Earlier in the day, Heather Watson was knocked out by Simona Halep.
  
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• Ukraine 1-0 Wales: Andriy Yarmolenko punishes sloppy marking as Chris Coleman's side suffer defeat against Euro 2016 rivals in Kiev 

  28-03-2016 22:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL IN KIEV: Andriy Yarmolenko's first-half strike was enough to consign Wales to defeat against Ukraine as Chris Coleman's depleted side lacked a cutting edge at Olimpiyskiy Stadium.
  
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• LeBron to sit out against Rockets, resting for playoffs

  28-03-2016 22:51
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James received another award and got some time off from his boss.
  
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• Northern Ireland 1-0 Slovenia: QPR forward Conor Washington strikes in Euro 2016 warm-up clash as Green and White Army go 10 games unbeaten for the first time

  28-03-2016 22:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT WINDSOR PARK: Conor Washington cemented his place in Northern Ireland’s squad for Euro 2016 on Monday night by scoring on his first appearance at Windsor Park.
  
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• Harvey could miss opener due to unspecified medical issue

  28-03-2016 22:40
  
  JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey has been scratched from his final spring training appearance and could miss his opening day start at Kansas City on Sunday because of an unspecified related medical issue.
  
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• Fight breaks out at Salford Red Devils and Huddersfield Giants match

  28-03-2016 22:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The incident occurred at a match between the Salford Red Devils and Huddersfield Giants at the West Yorkshire club's John Smith's Stadium, where it is believed a fight broke out in the Salford end.
  
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• India star Virat Kohli and England striker Harry Kane praise each other on Twitter after match-winning displays over Easter

  28-03-2016 22:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While Kane set up England's comeback with a goal in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Germany, Kohli's masterclass against Australia helped India reach the semi-finals of the World T20.
  
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• Pictures: Salford Red Devils stars brawl with own fans to protect their wives and children

  28-03-2016 22:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  SALFORD RED DEVILS players were involved in an ugly brawl with their own fans at the end of their 26-24 win at Huddersfield Giants on Monday.
  
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• We won't man-mark Messi, says Bolivia coach

  28-03-2016 21:55
  By Luis Ampuero CORDOBA, Argentina (Reuters) - Bolivia will resist the temptation to man-mark brilliant Barcelona forward Lionel Messi when they visit Argentina for a 2018 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. "There won't be special marking on Messi," said coach Julio Cesar Baldivieso who has been under fire since Bolivia lost 3-2 to Colombia on Tuesday. "To play against the best in the world has to be a motivation for the players." Bolivia have a mostly home-based squad containing four exiles who pl
  
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• Joe Marler's World Rugby misconduct hearing date set for April 5 as England prop awaits verdict over 'gipsy boy' remark

  28-03-2016 21:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England prop Joe Marler was cleared by Six Nations officials after the incident at Twickenham with Eddie Jones' side facing Wales on March 12 was initially investigated.
  
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• Heather Watson halted in the Miami Open as Simona Halep races into the quarter-finals

  28-03-2016 21:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Heather Watson has recently picked up a third WTA title and reached the last 16 with some impressive victories but the former French Open finalist's superiority showed on Monday.
  
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• Gunman captured after shooting at US Capitol complex

  28-03-2016 21:45
  
  White House briefly put on lockdown after reports of gunshots in the Capitol Visitors Center.
  
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• Millwall 2-0 Burton Albion: Match Report

  28-03-2016 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Millwall go fifth after win over leaders BurtonMillwall climbed back up to fifth in the Sky Bet League One standings with a 2-0 victory af
  
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• Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah retires, cites health concerns

  28-03-2016 21:32
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah retired after seven seasons Monday, joining the growing list of players who have walked away from the NFL because of health concerns.
  
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• Natural Born Winners is part competition, part travelogue and part documentary... but it's the camaraderie between four former athletes that gives the show its heart

  28-03-2016 21:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARK WEBSTER - EDGE OF THE BOX: On the surface, this may seem a real dog's dinner of an idea. One of those formats dreamed up by a committee tasked with nicking bits of other shows.
  
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• Neil Robertson crashes out of China Open in first round to Thailand's Noppon Saengkham

  28-03-2016 21:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Neil Robertson crashed out of the China Open in the first round after a shock 5-3 defeat to Thailand's Noppon Saengkham. It is the last ranking event before the World Championship in April.
  
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• James Milner to savour the honour of captaining England for Holland test

  28-03-2016 21:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Liverpool midfielder, with 57 caps to his name, steps in with skipper Wayne Rooney out injured and vice-captain Gary Cahill set to be on the bench having played in the fine win in Germany.
  
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• Danny Blind admits Holland are struggling to deal with Euro 2016 failure as Memphis Depay and Co train ahead of England clash

  28-03-2016 21:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Dutch head into Tuesday night's international friendly against England at Wembley with little to play for after they failed to qualify for this summer's tournament in France.
  
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• Cris 'Cyborg' Justino to make UFC debut against Leslie Smith in Brazil

  28-03-2016 21:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cris 'Cyborg' Justino will make her UFC debut against Leslie Smith in May. Justino, who holds the Invicta FC featherweight title, has long been linked with a fight against Ronda Rousey.
  
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• Argentina's star man Lionel Messi 'won't be man-marked' by Bolivia in World Cup qualifier

  28-03-2016 20:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bolivia will resist the temptation to man-mark Barcelona's Lionel Messi when they visit Argentina for a 2018 World Cup qualifier on Wednesday. 'There won't be special marking,' their coach said.
  
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• Hull 26-24 Warrington: Hosts end Wolves' unbeaten start as Curtis Naughton scores two tries in fine second-half comeback 

  28-03-2016 20:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Curtis Naughton claimed his second try five minutes from time as Hull ended Warrington's unbeaten start to the season with a dramatic 26-24 win at the KC Stadium to build on the derby win over Hull KR.
  
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• Johanna Konta wins again in Miami

  28-03-2016 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  British number one Johanna Konta made light work of Monica Niculescu to reach the Miami Open quarter finals.Earlier in the day Heather Watso
  
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• Stallings' son hopes to catch up with Dad in Pittsburgh

  28-03-2016 20:50
  
  BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Jacob Stallings never expected his dad to beat him to Pittsburgh.
  
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• France train ahead of Russia friendly as Didier Deschamps' side looks to a create fortress on return to national stadium

  28-03-2016 20:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The France squad were in high spirits as they trained ahead of their home friendly against Russia, with Didier Deschamps hoping to extend their winning run on home soil ahead of Euro 2016.
  
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• Braves release OF Swisher, send LHP Torres to minors

  28-03-2016 20:17
  KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have released outfielder Nick Swisher.
  
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• Nick Blackwell’s injury will give anti-boxing brigade ammo, but the sport does more good than harm for troubled youngsters 

  28-03-2016 20:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL'S BOXING COLUMN: The argument comes down to freedom of choice and prize fighter boxers, who are well aware of the risks they take, are as entitled to that as any of us.
  
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• Ex-Honduran leader pleads guilty in U.S. FIFA bribery case

  28-03-2016 20:13
  By Nate Raymond NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Honduran President Rafael Callejas pleaded guilty on Monday to U.S. charges that he participated in bribery schemes that are under investigation at soccer's world governing body FIFA. Callejas, who is also the former president of the Honduran soccer federation, admitted in federal court in Brooklyn, New York that he sought bribes in connection with awarding media and marketing rights for World Cup qualifier matches. "I knew that it was wrong for me to
  
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• Ex-president of Honduras admits to bribery in FIFA scandal

  28-03-2016 20:09
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A former president of Honduras pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges on Monday, admitting that he solicited hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes in the wide-ranging FIFA soccer scandal over lucrative broadcast rights.
  
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• UConn's Stewart headlines All-America team for 3rd time

  28-03-2016 20:03
  
  Breanna Stewart has already etched her name as one of the best in college women's basketball history.
  
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• Beyonce, Easter Bunny highlight Obama's final egg roll

  28-03-2016 20:00
  By Alana Wise WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rain clouds auspiciously parted, A-list guests including the Easter Bunny and Beyonce were on hand and first dogs Sunny and Bo obliged for selfies as U.S. President Barack Obama celebrated his final Easter egg roll at the White House on Monday. Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted 35,000 guests on the South Lawn for the 138th annual event, which Obama said was one of his favourite fixtures on the calendar. "You guys brought the sun out, so we appreciate
  
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• South Africa beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in World T20 dead rubber

  28-03-2016 19:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  South Africa closed the Super 10 stage of the World T20 with an eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Delhi. It was a dead rubber as England and West Indies had already qualified from the group.
  
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• Lahore attack: Victims' families struggle with loss

  28-03-2016 19:56
  
  Families of victims express grief following the attack in Lahore park as Pakistan launches paramilitary crackdown.
  
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• Japan's War Game

  28-03-2016 19:54
  
  In Japan's elite military college, young cadets prepare for battle in a fierce sport steeped in history and tradition.
  
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• Hodgson warns Rooney his starting place is under threat

  28-03-2016 19:37
  
  The form of Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy means the Man United striker is not a certain starter at Euro 2016.
  
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• Amla secures South Africa's dead rubber win

  28-03-2016 19:29
  By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Hashim Amla struck an unbeaten 56 to guide South Africa to a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over champions Sri Lanka in a low-scoring World Twenty20 dead rubber on Monday. With both teams out of contention for a place in the semi-finals, the Group One match was of no real consequence and South Africa's second win in four matches helped them finish third in the group. Sri Lanka, who lost for the third time in four games, finished level on points with
  
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• Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to miss Italy friendly after being sent home with stomach virus

  28-03-2016 19:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will miss Tuesday's friendly international against Italy because of a stomach bug.The German football federation says Neuer has been sent home.
  
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