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• Villarreal 1-0 Liverpool PLAYER RATINGS: Eric Bailly shows his worth but Roberto Firmino fails to convince as a false nine

  28-04-2016 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Substitute Adrian Lopez tapped in from close-range to give Villarreal a narrow 1-0 win over Liverpool in the Europa League semi-final on Thursday.
  
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• Carl Frampton sets date for Leo Santa Cruz WBA featherweight title fight

  28-04-2016 23:53
  
  • Northern Irish boxer will meet Santa Cruz on 30 July in New York
  • Frampton wants to win same belt his manager, Barry McGuigan, won in 1985Carl Frampton’s challenge of Leo Santa Cruz for the World Boxing Association featherweight title will take place on Saturday 30 July at the Barclays Center in New York.Frampton announced on social media last week that he would step up in weight to challenge the highly rated Mexican boxer. Both fighters are unbeaten going into the bout.
  
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• Shakhtar Donetsk 2-2 Sevilla: Kevin Gameiro scores from the spot to earn away side a share of the spoils away in Ukraine 

  28-04-2016 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sevilla stayed on course for a third straight Europa League title by claiming a draw against Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine in the first leg of their semi-final. Unai Emery's side came from behind to earn draw.
  
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• Newcastle fans will taunt Alan Pardew by singing chants in support of former players Jonas Gutierrez and Hatem Ben Arfa

  28-04-2016 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Newcastle fans will taunt Alan Pardew by signing songs in support of former favourites Jonas Gutierrez and Hatem Ben Arfa - two players they believe he mistreated.
  
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• Ben Westwood brace seals Warrington’s return to form against Wigan

  28-04-2016 23:46
  
  • Warrington 40-10 WiganTony Smith praised his Warrington side’s defensive efforts as they eased past one of their nearest rivals to deliver another firm reminder of their title credentials in 2016. They have already suggested on numerous occasions this year that they are a team for all seasons and on a night where conditions were more reminiscent of the depths of winter as opposed to mid-spring, this was another emphatic box ticked by Smith’s men.Their attacking prowess –
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Friday, April 29 

  28-04-2016 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Thursday's meetings at Chepstow, Fontwell, Bangor, Lingfield and Musselburgh.
  
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• Newcastle will beat Crystal Palace because their players would have been on the pop after FA Cup victory, insists Sam Allardyce

  28-04-2016 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sam Allardyce fears Crystal Palace have ‘been on the pop’ after reaching the FA Cup final and says he would put money on Alan Pardew’s side losing at Newcastle on Saturday.
  
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• Manchester United move step closer to completing £46m move for Renato Sanches as Benfica chief arrives in London for talks

  28-04-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Renato Sanches is under contract at Benfica until 2021 and has a buy-out clause of nearly £60m, but it is understood the club are willing to sell for an initial fee of £31m.
  
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• As footballers begin to resemble the Behemoths in rugby's front row, let's praise Leicester and Luka Modric for bringing nostalgia back

  28-04-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL: What’s not to like about Leicester City as they stand ready for coronation as the champions of English football? The only concern is what it tells us about the state of our national game.
  
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• Villarreal strike late against Liverpool, Sevilla draw at Shakhtar

  28-04-2016 23:31
  By Toby Davis LONDON (Reuters) - Villarreal's Adrian Lopez snatched a stoppage-time winner at home to Liverpool to move them closer to a first European final after the first leg of their Europa League last four clash finished 1-0 on Thursday. Liverpool, who got a taste of their own medicine having scored deep in added time to knock out Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals, looked comfortable before Denis Suarez broke into the box and unselfishly squared for Lopez to sweep home. In the other s
  
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• Swansea eye Joe Allen reunion as Welsh side plot move for the Liverpool midfielder

  28-04-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI EXCLUSIVE: Swansea will move to re-sign Joe Allen from Liverpool this summer, setting up a potential reunion with former Swans manager Brendan Rodgers.
  
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• One Track Mind could be a 'Gold Cup horse one day,' claims trainer Warren Greatrex

  28-04-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Warren Greatrex reckons One Track Mind could be a 'Gold Cup horse one day' after the 10-1 shot gave the Lambourn trainer the second grade one win of his career with victory at Punchestown.
  
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• Eddie Jones urges his England players to win 15 places in Lions squad but rules himself out of leading next year's tour

  28-04-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Eddie Jones has challenged his England players to win 15 places on next year’s Lions tour of New Zealand.
  
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• Douvan rounds off spectacular season with faultless display at Punchestown festival

  28-04-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A clash with Sprinter Sacre or a path that leads to the Gold Cup feature are on the fascinating list of options for Douvan after he rounded off his spectacular season with another faultless display.
  
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• NCAA scraps ban on satellite camps; recruiting under study

  28-04-2016 23:12
  
  The NCAA Division I Board of Directors scrapped a proposed ban on satellite camps Thursday, rebuffing a request from powerhouse conferences in the South and clearing the way for coaches to hold and work at clinics far from their campuses this summer.
  
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• The Latest: Even LeBron and Cavs ready for NFL draft

  28-04-2016 23:03
  
  The Latest on the first day of the NFL draft (all times local): 4:50 p.m. Hall of Famers such as Bruce Smith, Dick Butkus, Larry Csonka and Marshall Faulk will be among 32 former players who will announce ...
  
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• White Sox place closer Robertson on bereavement list

  28-04-2016 23:01
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Chicago White Sox closer David Robertson will miss at least three games after being placed on the bereavement list before Thursday's series opener at Baltimore Orioles.
  
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• Will Smith death: New Orleans man charged with second-degree murder

  28-04-2016 22:53
  
  Cardell Hayes also charged with attempted murder of Smith’s wife
  Hayes and Smith involved in argument after collision on 9 April
  A business owner and semi-professional football player was indicted Thursday on a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of retired New Orleans Saints’ defensive end Will Smith.Cardell Hayes was also indicted on a charge of attempted second-degree murder because police say he wounded Smith’s wife in the shooting. Hayes and Smith got into an
  
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• Raiders owner to Las Vegas: Build it and we will come

  28-04-2016 22:51
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mark Davis was beaming as he posed with fans behind a black and silver "Las Vegas Raiders" banner. He made a few jokes before delivering a $500 million commitment to a new stadium in the city for his team.
  
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• A playoff twist: Ruff coaching Stars vs. Hitchcock's Blues

  28-04-2016 22:20
  
  FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The irony is not lost on Lindy Ruff as his Dallas Stars prepare for their second-round playoff series against Ken Hitchcock and the St. Louis Blues.
  
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• Lance Armstrong asks U.S. judge for summary judgement in lawsuit

  28-04-2016 21:54
  Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has asked a U.S. judge to decide a more than $100 million (68.4 million pounds) lawsuit against him by the federal government without holding a jury trial. The motion seeking a summary judgement in Washington's U.S. District Court is part of a 2013 U.S. government lawsuit against Armstrong. The suit argues that Armstrong's team breached its Postal Service sponsorship contract by doping and made false statements to continue payment.
  
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• The Latest: $1.75M bail for man in shooting of ex-Saint

  28-04-2016 21:48
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on the case of a man who is accused of fatally shooting retired New Orleans Saints player Will Smith during a traffic dispute (all times local):
  
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• Cavs coach Lue believes David Blatt deserves another chance

  28-04-2016 21:46
  
  INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue would like to see his former boss, David Blatt, get another NBA job.
  
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• Raiders owner promises Las Vegas move will be 'offer NFL can't refuse'

  28-04-2016 21:11
  
  Mark Davis pledges $500m towards new stadium in VegasDavid Beckham floats idea of pro soccer in NevadaRaiders owner Mark Davis has confirmed that he wants to move the team to Las Vegas, Nevada – and turn “the Silver State into the Silver and Black State.”Davis was in Vegas for a meeting with city officials over the team’s possible relocation from Oakland, and upped the ante by pledging $500m towards the construction of a proposed stadium worth $1.4bn. He was joined at the
  
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• F1 text driver? Haryanto sees money in messaging

  28-04-2016 21:11
  By Alan Baldwin SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Indonesia's first Formula One driver Rio Haryanto is hoping text messaging, and many millions of potential helping hands, can raise money to keep his dreams on track. The 23-year-old made his debut this season with Manor Racing, who have made big progress despite being the smallest team on the starting grid, but the deal requires a budget contribution. Indonesian media has put the amount needed at 15 million euros (12 million pounds), with state-owned oi
  
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• Fury labels Klitschko boring, no-risk fighter

  28-04-2016 21:08
  British heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury has accused Wladimir Klitschko of being a boring, no-risk fighter as he stoked the flames ahead of their rematch in July. Fury stunned Ukrainian Klitschko in Dusseldorf in November to win the WBA, WBO and IBF belts, although he has since relinquished the IBF title, which was then claimed by fellow Briton Anthony Joshua. "Wladimir is a no risk fighter," Fury, who will put his belts on the line when he faces Klitschko in Manchester on July 9, told a ne
  
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• Twins minor leaguer suspended 80 games for positive test

  28-04-2016 21:07
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota Twins outfielder Reynaldo Rodriguez, an All-Star at Triple-A last year, has been suspended 80 games following a positive test under baseball's minor league drug program.
  
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• Man indicted in fatal shooting of ex-Saints player

  28-04-2016 21:00
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A business owner and semiprofessional football player was indicted Thursday on a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of retired New Orleans Saints' defensive end Will Smith.
  
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• Goodell holds Q&A, with head injuries front and center

  28-04-2016 20:55
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — The floor belonged to Philip Feliciano, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell waited patiently for his question.
  
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• Villarreal vs Liverpool FC LIVE score UEFA Europa League: UEL 2016

  28-04-2016 20:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool's quest for European glory continues on Thursday night when they face Villarreal in the Europa League semi-finals.
  
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• Arrieta's bid for 2nd straight no-hitter ends on 5th pitch

  28-04-2016 20:45
  CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Arrieta's bid to become the second pitcher to throw consecutive no-hitters has ended with a broken-bat single on his fifth pitch.
  
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• Claudio Ranieri hails 'wonderful' messages of support from Leicester City fans thanking him for season's heroics in emotional video

  28-04-2016 20:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Claudio Ranieri struggled to hold in his emotion after being shown a short video of the Leicester City fans thanking him for inspiring this season's fairytale.
  
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• NCAA Board of Directors brings back satellite football camps

  28-04-2016 20:38
  
  The NCAA Division I Board of Directors rescinded a proposed ban on satellite camps Thursday, rebuffing a request from powerhouse conferences in the South and clearing the way for coaches to hold clinics far from their campuses this summer.
  
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• The Latest: Man indicted in shooting of ex-Saints player

  28-04-2016 20:27
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on the case of a man who is accused of fatally shooting retired New Orleans Saints player Will Smith during a traffic dispute (all times local):
  
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• Ed Walker pleased with 2,000 Guineas hope Stormy Antarctic after racecourse gallop

  28-04-2016 20:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Promising trainer Ed Walker was a happy man after he watched his Qipco 2,000 Guineas hope Stormy Antarctic gallop on Sunday morning. The 7-1 shot is second favourite for the big race.
  
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• Swansea boss Francesco Guidolin reveals he has good relationship with Watford board

  28-04-2016 20:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Swansea boss Francesco Guidolin admits he has a good relationship with Watford's Pozzo-owning family after being linked with the Hornets' job. Watford have won just twice in 11 league games.
  
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• Tyson Fury says: 'Just don't call me Wladimir Klitschko because that's an insult' as the two heavyweights meet in Cologne

  28-04-2016 20:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tyson Fury may have remained clothed but that did not stop him from giving Wladimir Klitschko another dressing down as he apologised to German fight fans for the 'boring' reign of Klitschko.
  
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• US primaries: Ted Cruz jumps to naming his running mate

  28-04-2016 20:05
  
  Carly Fiorina's premature nomination seeks to divert attention from Donald Trump's big Tueday.
  
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• Liverpool could pay Burnley £8m for Danny Ings after tribunal settles compensation dispute between clubs  

  28-04-2016 20:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 23-year-old striker moved to Anfield from Turf Moor at the expiration of his contract last summer but, because of his age, the Clarets are due a fee for a player who spent four years with them.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton eyes 'steep mountain to climb' after falling behind in title race 

  28-04-2016 19:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton insists he is not taking his pursuit of Nico Rosberg lightly after falling 36 points adrift of his Mercedes team-mate in the race for the Formula One title.
  
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• Raiders owner willing to spend $500 million for Vegas move

  28-04-2016 19:51
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Raiders owner Mark Davis says he wants to move the team to Las Vegas and is willing to spend a half billion dollars as part of a deal for a new stadium in the city.
  
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• Boxer Quigley looks 'big picture' with no Rio regrets

  28-04-2016 19:43
  By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Two years ago, exciting Irish prospect Jason Quigley aborted his dream of competing as an amateur at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and turned professional, a decision he has not once regretted. Quigley's next appointment in the ring will be on May 7 in Las Vegas where he will face Mexico's James de la Rosa, and his fans will no doubt expect another early knockout from a fighter who has only once been taken the full distance by an opponent
  
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• Claudio Ranieri emotional as he watches tribute from Leicester fans – video

  28-04-2016 19:39
  
  Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri shows his emotions as he is shown a video tribute of Leicester fans’ appreciation of his efforts this season, as Leicester look likely to clinch the Premier League title against Manchester United on Sunday. In the footage posted on TRT World’s YouTube page, Ranieri thanks the fans and says he loves to make the fans happyClaudio Ranieri shows emotion watching Leicester fans’ video tributeContinue reading...
  
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• Liverpool striker Divock Origi will not need surgery and could be fit for Euro 2016

  28-04-2016 19:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Second scans have shown injured Liverpool striker Divock Origi has ruptured one ligament and it can be healed by rest and rehabilitation rather than surgery.
  
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