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• Nico Rosberg fastest in opening practice for Bahrain Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton falls well short of Mercedes team-mate

  01-04-2016 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nico Rosberg completed a practice double in Bahrain on Friday as he bids to stamp his authority on the new Formula One season. The German won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
  
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• The Grand National dream that's driven by a family tragedy... trainer Jimmy Moffatt's desperate for victory with Highland Lodge

  01-04-2016 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In next Saturday’s Crabbie’s Grand National, 40 is the magic number. That or a lower racecard number next to the name of your horse and you run for the biggest prize in British jump racing.
  
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• Chris Gayle is worth over £10million and says 'a big boy needs a big bat'

  01-04-2016 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  West Indies' team is packed with talent, but the superstar is opening batsman Chris Gayle. Sportsmail's Bob Treasure takes a look at some of the key numbers of the self-styled 'World Boss'.
  
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• Bernie Ecclestone blasts back at drivers and takes aim at Ferrari in light of open letter questioning F1's administration

  01-04-2016 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JONATHAN MCEVOY IN BAHRAIN: Formula One's overlord Bernie Ecclestone has a word for the millionaire drivers striding along the blustery Bahrain paddock: windbags.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Saturday, April 2 

  01-04-2016 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The presence of French recruit Lord Of The Land as warm favourite for Saturday's Betway Lincoln muddies waters somewhat and provides punters with a decision to make.
  
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• West Ham's top four tilt could be derailed by international break, warns boss Slaven Bilic 

  01-04-2016 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Players such as Cheikhou Kouyate, Victor Moses and Enner Valencia did not return to training until Friday, just a day before West Ham take on Crystal Palace at Upton Park on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• England's game plan in World T20 final against West Indies: keep cool and get Chris Gayle out early!

  01-04-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN IN KOLKATA: The key to bowling to Chris Gayle is to get him on strike early against the swinging ball. And that means exposing him to David Willey.
  
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• Teenager who threw coin at West Brom midfielder Chris Brunt escapes with caution

  01-04-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Police made an arrest in February after Northern Ireland international Brunt, 31, suffered a cut under his left eye when he approached the stand housing Baggies supporters.
  
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• No action over coin thrown at West Brom’s Chris Brunt in FA Cup tie

  01-04-2016 23:31
  
  • Brunt sustained cut under an eye when approaching Baggies fans at Reading
  • Police say 17-year-old has been given youth caution in relation to incidentA teenager who was arrested following the incident in which the West Bromwich Albion player Chris Brunt was struck in the face by a coin will face no further action. Related: Sunderland v West Bromwich Albion: match previewContinue reading...
  
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• Maria Sharapova was caught as part of the biggest drug sweep in tennis history

  01-04-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE MIKE DICKSON IN MIAMI: Tennis ace Maria Sharapova was caught at the Australian Open following the biggest anti-doping operation ever mounted in tennis.
  
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• London Irish eye relegation escape just like Leicester City as veteran hooker David Paice looks for inspiration from Foxes 

  01-04-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NIK SIMON: A trip to the Madejski Stadium would have been part of the Championship circuit for Leicester City if they had not pulled off the great escape from relegation last season.
  
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• Henry Slade, rugby's version of Paul Scholes, is ready to shine for England  

  01-04-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY: Before rugby claimed him, Henry Slade used to play football. His domain was central midfield and his ambition was to emulate the artistry of Manchester United’s Paul Scholes.
  
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• England vs West Indies: Three key battles that will decide World T20 final

  01-04-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH IN KOLKATA: Here are three key head-to-head battles that will decide England's World T20 final against West Indies at Eden Gardens on Sunday...
  
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• Manuel Pellegrini denies difficulty motivating Manchester City squad

  01-04-2016 23:30
  
  • City have won only twice since Pep Guardiola announced as next manager
  • Pellegrini’s side in fourth and in danger of missing Champions LeagueManuel Pellegrini has denied his departure from Manchester City at the end of the season makes it difficult to motivate his players, despite the team having won only two league matches since Pep Guardiola was announced as the Chilean’s successor.Guardiola’s arrival was confirmed on 1 February when City were in second place, th
  
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• Aviva Premiership: Your weekend guide to all the action as Exeter welcome in-form Worcester to Sandy Park  

  01-04-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail guides you through a thrilling weekend of action as basement boys London Irish look for a crucial win against Sale in Reading while Wasps face Northampton in Coventry.
  
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• QPR's Junior Hoilett slides off the pitch and falls into a camera pit

  01-04-2016 23:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  QPR endured a disappointing night as they lost 3-2 to Middlesbrough, but it was particularly forgettable for Junior Hoilett who managed to fall into a camera pit in the second half.
  
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• Bath 10-30 Saracens: Anthony Watson sees red as Sarries step up title bid with emphatic victory at the Rec 

  01-04-2016 23:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NIK SIMON AT THE REC: The taste of Grand Slam success quickly turned sour for Anthony Watson as the England star was sent off for the first time in his career on his return to the Rec.
  
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• Aston Villa line up Mick McCarthy as option to become new manager with Ipswich Town boss leaving the door open to a move

  01-04-2016 22:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mick McCarthy, 57, is interesting Aston Villa bosses because of his proven track record in the Championship where he has led both Sunderland and Wolves to promotion.
  
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• Manuel Pellegrini: No excuses at Manchester City

  01-04-2016 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Manuel Pellegrini accepts there can be no excuses for Manchester City's shortcomings this season. City have won just two of seven Barclays
  
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• Guus Hiddink tells John Terry to play for as long as he can

  01-04-2016 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  John Terry has been advised to play on for as long as possible as his Chelsea exit nears. The 35-year-old captain revealed in January he wo
  
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• Arsene Wenger to speak to Mesut Ozil over title challenge comments

  01-04-2016 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Arsene Wenger will hold talks with Germany international Mesut Ozil over unwelcome comments he made about Arsenal's title tilt. The Gunners
  
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• Djokovic faces Nishikori in Miami final

  01-04-2016 21:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic will play Kei Nishikori in Sunday's Miami Open final after both won their semi-finals in straight sets.
  
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• QPR 2-3 Middlesbrough: Match Report

  01-04-2016 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Middlesbrough move up to second with win at QPRMiddlesbrough boosted their promotion hopes with a 3-2 win at QPR to move them up to second
  
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• Lucas Leiva and Simon Mignolet get April Fools pranked by Liverpool team-mate Jon Flanagan and 'world's worst chauffeur'

  01-04-2016 21:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While Flanagan struggled to stifle his laughter in the back seat, the 'driver' takes the players, who are concerned about missing a team meeting, on a convoluted route to Anfield
  
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• Middlesbrough move up to second with win at QPR

  01-04-2016 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Middlesbrough boosted their promotion hopes with a 3-2 win at QPR to move them up to second in the Sky Bet Championship table.Jamie Mackie s
  
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• Can England's blitzer eclipse the Universe Boss?

  01-04-2016 21:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  What are the battles that will decide Sunday's World Twenty20 final between England and West Indies?
  
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• John Carver applies for vacant Aston Villa role

  01-04-2016 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former Newcastle boss John Carver has applied for the vacant position at Aston Villa.The 51-year-old won just three of 20 games in charge of
  
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• Anthony Watson sent off as Bath lose to Saracens

  01-04-2016 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  England star Anthony Watson was sent off as Bath were outclassed by Aviva Premiership leaders Saracens at the Recreation Ground.The Grand Sl
  
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• Eoin Morgan's band of happy hitters looking to achieve one of the most memorable of all English sporting triumphs in Kolkata

  01-04-2016 20:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH IN KOLKATA: For England’s band of happy hitters, Sunday at Eden Gardens cannot come quickly enough. Eoin Morgan’s side have been on fast-forward all tournament.
  
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• Kevin Pietersen happy to see 'wing man' Jason Roy flourish

  01-04-2016 19:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Kevin Pietersen hopes protege Jason Roy can inspire England to ICC World Twenty20 glory this weekend.Roy encapsulated England's aggressive a
  
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• Crusaders continue to prosper without Dan Carter

  01-04-2016 19:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Crusaders continued to adjust well to life after Dan Carter as Ryan Crotty's hat-trick gave them a 43-37 win over the Lions in Johannesburg.
  
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• Pro12-winning Glasgow Warriors captain Alastair Kellock tells successor Jonny Gray he's there to give advice during title run-in

  01-04-2016 19:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE:Alastair Kellock may not be out on the pitch inspiring his beloved Glasgow Warriors, but the former club captain is still having a huge influence on their Pro12 title challenge.
  
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• England cricketers in line for £1m bonus if they beat West Indies in World T20 final

  01-04-2016 19:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH IN KOLKATA: England’s cricketers will bag over £1million if they beat West Indies at Eden Gardens on Sunday and become World Twenty20 champions.
  
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• Norwich manager Alex Neil refuses to put pressure on his players ahead of Newcastle

  01-04-2016 19:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Norwich boss Alex Neil is refusing to put pressure on his side ahead of a crunch run of fixtures which could define their season. The Canaries sit just above the drop zone in the Premier League.
  
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• Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri has sausage named after him!

  01-04-2016 19:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri admits he is delighted to hear that a local butcher has named a limited edition sausage in his honour - but admits they were a little too garlicky for his taste buds.
  
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• Chris Eubank Jnr 'biting at the bit' for a rematch with Billy Joe Saunders as he looks for revenge after sole professional defeat

  01-04-2016 19:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chris Eubank Jnr has reiterated his desire to challenge Billy Joe Saunders in a rematch 'as soon as possible' in order to avenge the only defeat of his professional career.
  
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• Amir Khan vs Canelo Alvarez to be shown live on BoxNation

  01-04-2016 19:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Frank Warren's BoxNation subscription channel have outbid Sky Sports for the exclusive TV rights to Amir Khan's super-fight with Canelo Alvarez late on the night of May 7.
  
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• Manchester United can win FA Cup AND make top-four, says Louis van Gaal

  01-04-2016 19:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Louis van Gaal has welcomed Sir Alex Ferguson's words of support and pointed to the former Manchester United manager's difficult start as proof that he can still be a success at the club.
  
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• Leicester City chairman toasts his birthday with free beer and doughnuts for fans when title chasers host Southampton

  01-04-2016 18:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leicester fans are certainly in the party mood and desperate to have their season end with a cause to celebrate and a maiden Premier League title, with the Foxes five points clear with seven games to go.
  
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• Angel di Maria opens up on his time at Manchester United

  01-04-2016 18:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Angel di Maria says he was unable to settle at Manchester United because his position kept changing under boss Louis van Gaal.The Argentinia
  
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• Jurgen Klopp says Tottenham's trip to Liverpool will be 'no birthday party'

  01-04-2016 18:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp says Tottenham's visit to Anfield on Saturday will be 'no birthday party for them' as his Liverpool team bid to wreck their opponent's Premier League title dreams.
  
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• Manuel Lanzini sets West Ham twin targets of top four finish and winning FA Cup

  01-04-2016 18:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Hammers sit fifth in the Premier League heading into Saturday's visit of Crystal Palace and Slaven Bilic's side also face an FA Cup quarter-final replay at home to Manchester United.
  
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• Ajax boss Frank de Boer puts his feet up during training session as he watches on from a golf buggy due to achilles injury

  01-04-2016 18:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Frank de Boer has had to watch his players prepare for their match against PEC Zwolle from afar as the Dutchman is still feeling the effects of a ruptured achilles. 
  
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• Rafael Benitez lends his support to Karl Darlow, saying Newcastle's back-up goalkeeper is ready for a starting role 

  01-04-2016 18:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 25-year-old can list just one Premier League game - a 1-0 defeat at West Brom - among his two appearances for the Magpies, but Benitez is confident he can do the job.
  
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• Dortmund defender Neven Subotic ruled out for remainder of season

  01-04-2016 17:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Borussia Dortmund will be without central defender Neven Subotic for the rest of their treble-chasing season after the Serbian was diagnosed with thrombosis in his arm
  
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• German amateur club Deinster digitally modify team photo to show solidarity with two Sudanese players who suffered racist attack on night out

  01-04-2016 17:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A German football team have turned their faces black in protest against what they claim was a racist attack on two of their players. The digitally altered team picture was on their Facebook page
  
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• ITV's The Snooker Mavericks reminded us of golden age when Alex Higgins and Jimmy White were 'people's champions'

  01-04-2016 17:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARK WEBSTER: This engaging little programme did was to remind us of what we’ve been missing in the sport of snooker. It's a much duller place without the likes of Higgins and White.
  
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• Antonio Conte's Chelsea plan: Keep Costa, talk with Hazard and sign Donnarumma

  01-04-2016 17:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's KIERAN GILL spoke to Chelsea sources to see what Antonio Conte's appointment as manager would mean for Diego Costa, Eden Hazard, John Terry and Co this summer.
  
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• HOT OR NOT: Virat Kohli isn't far behind Sachin Tendulkar but Memphis Depay put in an utterly dismal display against England

  01-04-2016 17:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It's Hot or Not time again as IAN LADYMAN reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold. John Terry, Arnold Palmer, Mark Robinson and Martin Demichelis all feature.
  
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• Leicester will let N'Golo Kante leave if a big club come calling, says Claudio Ranieri

  01-04-2016 17:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  N’Golo Kante can leave Leicester this summer if he insists on a move and a big-money bid is made, according to Claudio Ranieri.
  
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