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• Michael O'Neill's quiet Northern Ireland revolution: How journeymen, wannabes and veterans are helping to unite a nation

  11-06-2016 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER HOLT IN LYONS: Michael O'Neill has come up the hard way in management but has quietly achieved something utterly remarkable with this Northern Ireland side.
  
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• Dimitri Payet gets party started in France but I can't see a repeat of World Cup 1998

  11-06-2016 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  GLENN HODDLE: Despite the echoes of 1998, I still have doubts about the ability of this French side to go on and emulate that World Cup-winning team at Euro 2016.
  
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• Luka Modric hoping for Croatia victory against Turkey after Euro 2008 heartache

  11-06-2016 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Modric was in Slaven Bilic’s Croatia team knocked out of Euro 2008 by the Turks in a quarter-final that saw Croatia take a stoppage-time lead, only to concede even later and lose the penalty shoot-out.
  
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• England paceman Steven Finn rediscovers his rhythm to remind Alastair Cook and Co of his value to the bowling attack 

  11-06-2016 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH: ‘When he clicks,’ said Cook, ‘he’s a very hard bowler to face.’ It’s a truth that has dawned on Sri Lanka’s batsmen. Finn ensured their wobble turned into a collapse.
  
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• Euro 2016: English and Russian fans clash in Marseille

  11-06-2016 23:40
  
  French police make arrests as clashes between rival fans of Euro 2016 teams fight in port city, leaving 10 injured.
  
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• UN honored Ali's lifelong commitment to peace and rights

  11-06-2016 23:39
  
  UNITED NATIONS (AP) — When Muhammad Ali was trying to win a fourth heavyweight championship in the late 1970s, he came to the United Nations to campaign against apartheid and injustice and presented then secretary-general Kurt Waldheim with one of his drawings entitled "Peace!"
  
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• England back-row star James Haskell no longer feels a 'dirty secret' as Eddie Jones embraces the Wasps' skipper 

  11-06-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Under Lancaster, Haskell became frustrated by management’s refusal to treat him like other senior players, believing the coaches saw him as a man who put commercial interests above rugby.
  
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• Crystal Palace could replace Emmanuel Adebayor and Marouane Chamakh with Khouma Babacar and Cedric Bakambu

  11-06-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIMON JONES: Crystal Palace could replace Emmanuel Adebayor and Marouane Chamakh with two younger African strikers: Khouma Babacar and Cedric Bakambu.
  
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• Late Russia goal snatches 1-1 draw against England

  11-06-2016 23:21
  By Mitch Phillips MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - A stoppage-time goal by Vasili Berezutski, helped over the line by Denis Glushakov, gave Russia an unlikely 1-1 Euro 2016 draw with England on Saturday after Eric Dier appeared to have won the game. England were on top for most of the game, producing a performance of verve and confidence that belied the youth of the squad, and were well worth the lead earned by Dier's brilliant free kick from the edge of the box after 73 minutes. Vast swathes of En
  
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• England 1-1 Russia: Vasili Berezutski cancels out Eric Dier's stunning second-half free-kick to deny Roy's boys three points

  11-06-2016 23:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ROB DRAPER AT STADE VELODROME: A last-gasp Vasili Berezutski goal denied England three points after Eric Dier looked to have given Roy Hodgson's side three points.
  
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• Roy Hodgson has found his inner Jurgen Klopp at 68: England 1-1 Russia - five things we learned

  11-06-2016 23:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JOE BERNSTEIN: Hodgson's attack-minded England had the look of Klopp's Liverpool, or Maurico Pochettino's Tottenham, who supplied five of the players.
  
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• England 1-1 Russia PLAYER RATINGS: Eric Dier's superb free-kick caps impressive display as England are held in Marseille

  11-06-2016 23:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Eric Dier's stunning free-kick was cancelled out by a late equaliser from Vasili Berezutski as Roy Hodgson's England were frustrated in their Euro 2016 opener with Russia in Marseille.
  
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• Suarez becomes 1st Mexican to win NASCAR national race

  11-06-2016 23:10
  
  BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Daniel Suarez became the first Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR national race, passing Kyle Busch and holding off one of the sport's big stars at the Xfinity Series race at Michigan.
  
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• Concussed Lambie to miss second test against Ireland

  11-06-2016 23:07
  By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Springbok fly half Pat Lambie will miss the second test against Ireland in Johannesburg next Saturday after suffering concussion in the first test, coach Allister Coetzee said after his side's 26-20 defeat at Newlands. Lambie might, however, be fit to return for the third test in Port Elizabeth on June 25 with Coetzee set to call up a replacement on Sunday. Despite the loss of Stander, Ireland produced a gritty performance to win in South Africa for the firs
  
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• England 1-1 Russia, Euro 2016 RESULTS: Vasili Berezutski scores dramatic late goal

  11-06-2016 23:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A last-gasp Vasili Berezutski goal denied England three points after Eric Dier looked to have given Roy Hodgson's side three points.
  
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• The Latest: Fans fighting after Russia draws with England

  11-06-2016 22:56
  
  PARIS (AP) — The Latest from soccer's European Championship (all times local):
  
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• Analysis - Welsh work ethic disproves Bale one-man team theory

  11-06-2016 22:55
  By John Irish PARIS (Reuters) - Wales were billed as a team dependent on Gareth Bale but a 2-1 win over Slovakia in their Euro 2016 opener on Saturday was built on a pacey, fearless performance that should help prove they are more than a one-man show. The Real Madrid forward opened the scoring after 10 minutes with a swerving free-kick that wrongfooted keeper Matus Kozacik but for much of the match he was isolated and had to track back rather than being able to spark another moment of magic. It
  
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• Ganadores en la historia de Belmont Stakes

  11-06-2016 22:47
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• England and Russia fans rise above Marseille violence at Euro 2016

  11-06-2016 22:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Violence has marred the build-up to England's Euro 2016 opener as pictures and videos of hooligans throwing chairs, bottles and punches have beamed back to screens across the Channel.
  
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• Players can be proud of win over Springboks, says Ireland coach

  11-06-2016 22:39
  By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Ireland coach Joe Schmidt paid tribute to his players after a historic win in South Africa on Saturday, with the coaching staff also lauded for their planning and preparation. Ireland’s achievement was even more extraordinary as they played for an hour with 14 men after CJ Stander was sent off and were down to 13 when Robbie Henshaw spent 10 minutes in the sin-bin.
  
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• Family Ties: Griffey Jr.'s son drafted by Mariners on Day 3

  11-06-2016 22:37
  NEW YORK (AP) — Trey Griffey, the son of Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr., has been selected in the Major League Baseball draft by the Seattle Mariners in the 24th round — fittingly, his father's old team and jersey number.
  
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• Gary Lineker labels England hooligans 'an absolute embarrassment' as violence continues at Euro 2016

  11-06-2016 22:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gary Lineker has offered a damning verdict on those England supporters involved in hooliganism with Russia fans in Marseille ahead of the two teams' match at Euro 2016.
  
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• Argentina winger Angel di Maria could miss rest of Copa America with thigh injury

  11-06-2016 22:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Argentina's Copa America Centenario hopes have been dealt a big blow with the news that Angel di Maria has a small adductor tear and is unlikely to play again in the tournament.
  
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• England and Russia fans riot at in Marseille at Euro 2016

  11-06-2016 22:04
  
  MARSEILLE, France (AP) — England and Russia fans rioted Saturday at the Old Port in Marseille and outside the city's Stade Velodrome before the two countries met in a soccer match at the European Championship.
  
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• Wales 2-1 Slovakia: Hal Robson-Kanu scores winner after Gareth Bale free-kick

  11-06-2016 22:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN AT STADE DE BORDEAUX: Gareth Bale and Hal Robson-Kanu have already taken Wales to within smelling distance of the second phase of Euro 2016.
  
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• Sweden close ranks ahead of Ireland clash following previous bust-ups in training

  11-06-2016 22:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sweden elected to train behind closed doors on Saturday as they prepared for their Euro 2016 opener against Ireland following several flare-ups between players and coaches in training.
  
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• Euro 2016 violence: Eyewitness report from our man at Marseille's Old Port as disturbing scenes continue between England and Russia supporters

  11-06-2016 22:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAM CUNNINGHAM AT THE OLD PORT IN MARSEILLE: England fans were tear-gassed by French police for a third day in a row after being attacked by Russian hooligans.
  
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• Bale and substitute Robson-Kanu give Wales opening win

  11-06-2016 22:00
  By Steve Tongue BORDEAUX, France (Reuters) - Gareth Bale got Wales' Euro 2016 campaign off to a perfect start with an early goal and substitute Hal Robson-Kanu struck a late winner as they beat Slovakia 2-1 in the opening Group B match on Saturday. After a 58-year wait to qualify for a major tournament, it was just the outcome Wales had hoped for and their fans forming the majority of the 37,831 crowd celebrated rapturously as the players went into an equally delighted huddle in front of them. &
  
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• Slovakia coach says Wales didn't deserve opening win

  11-06-2016 21:58
  By Ed Dove BORDEAUX, France, (Reuters) - Slovakia coach Jan Kozak believes Wales were lucky to beat his team 2-1 in their Euro 2016 Group B opener on Saturday. Substitute Hal Robson-Kanu's 81st-minute winner guaranteed the three points after Ondrej Duda's strike had cancelled out Gareth Bale's early goal. Wales had eight shots on target to two for their opponents but Slovakia had more possession (56 percent) and created more chances (13 to 10).
  
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• Rio de Janeiro suspends work on Olympics beach volleyball arena

  11-06-2016 21:55
  RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Local authorities have suspended work on the arena hosting beach volleyball events at the Olympics in August due to a missing permit, Rio de Janeiro city officials said on Saturday. A spokesman for the Rio 2016 Olympic organising committee, which is responsible for the temporary structure, said the paperwork would be submitted on Monday and the issue would not delay completion of the arena. (Reporting by Rodrigo Viga Gaier; Writing by Brad Haynes; Editing by Mary Milli
  
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• The Latest: England and Russia even at 0-0 at halftime

  11-06-2016 21:46
  
  PARIS (AP) — The Latest from soccer's European Championship (all times local):
  
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• 1996 Olympians confident in future of pro women's basketball

  11-06-2016 21:38
  
  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Members of the 1996 U.S. Olympic team are proud of how their gold-medal performance helped launch professional women's basketball in their home country.
  
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• Poland striker Robert Lewandowski doesn't scare us, claims Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill

  11-06-2016 21:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Michael O'Neill has told Poland that Northern Ireland will not be daunted by the prospect of facing Robert Lewandowski when the two teams meet in a Group C opener in Nice on Sunday.
  
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• Wales boss Chris Coleman got it all right with Hal Robson-Kanu introduction proving crucial in win

  11-06-2016 21:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL AT STADE DE BORDEAUX: The game was slipping away from Wales, when Chris Coleman acted to change his nation’s fortunes in France.
  
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• Olivier Giroud calls on boo boys to back him after France striker scored in Euro 2016 win over Romania

  11-06-2016 21:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The France striker said he had breathed a sigh of relief after scoring the first goal in Euro 2016 and wished the boos he has faced throughout his career would now go away.
  
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• Triumphant Wales wary of what lies ahead, says Allen

  11-06-2016 21:32
  By Ed Dove BORDEAUX, France, (Reuters) - Wales will try to avoid getting carried away despite marking their first game at a major tournament for 58 years by beating Slovakia 2-1 at Euro 2016 on Saturday, said midfielder Joe Allen. Gareth Bale and substitute Hal Robson-Kanu were on target for Wales in the Group B match while Ondrej Duda replied for Slovakia. "Our focus has to be that no complacency slips in and that we go into the next two matches with the same attitude and the same mindset." Coa
  
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• Lewis Hamilton shades Nico Rosberg at Canadian Grand Prix 2016 by less than a TENTH of a second

  11-06-2016 21:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton enhanced his impressive personal record at the Canadian Grand Prix to claim pole position ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg for Sunday's race.
  
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• Nottingham Open final: Pliskova v Riske

  11-06-2016 21:27
  NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Top-seeded Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic and unseeded Alison Riske of the United States won two matches each to reach the Nottingham Open final on Saturday.
  
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• Wales 2-1 Slovakia PLAYER RATINGS: Gareth Bale looks uncomfortable up front despite goal

  11-06-2016 21:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Slovakia captain Martin Skrtel was lucky not to be sent off and give away a penalty while goalkeeper Matus Kozacik was at fault for Gareth Bale's free-kick which opened the scoring.
  
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• Thiem beats Federer in 3 sets to reach Mercedes Cup final

  11-06-2016 21:24
  
  STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Roger Federer squandered two match points and lost to Dominic Thiem 3-6, 7-6 (7), 6-4 in a rain-interrupted Mercedes Cup semifinal on Saturday.
  
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• Hamilton on pole in Canada with Rosberg alongside

  11-06-2016 21:08
  By Ian Gordon MONTREAL (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton swept to his fifth Canadian Grand Prix pole position on Saturday and piled more pressure on his championship-leading Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg. The triple Formula One world champion will be favourite to win in Montreal for the fifth time on Sunday, knowing he can retake the title lead if Rosberg draws a blank. Hamilton's love affair with the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, where he took his first pole in 2007, continued as he lapped with a faste
  
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• Chris Froome takes commanding 21 second lead into final stage of the Criterium du Dauphine

  11-06-2016 21:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Team Sky's Froome strengthened his lead in the Criterium du Dauphine as Frenchman Thibaut Pinot won the queen stage to Meribel. Richie Porte is now joint second with Romain Bardet.
  
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• Lombard takes 1-stroke lead into final day of Lyoness Open

  11-06-2016 21:02
  ATZENBRUGG, Austria (AP) — South Africa's Zander Lombard squandered an early three-stroke lead due to a triple bogey but still led China's Wu Ashun by one after the third round of the Lyoness Open on Saturday.
  
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• Ireland celebrate making history in South Africa as captain Rory Best praises heroic performance in win over the Springboks

  11-06-2016 20:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ireland captain Rory Best hailed a 'massive physical performance' after they recorded a first win on South African soil despite playing with 14 men for an hour. CJ Stander was sent off for Ireland.
  
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• Euro 2016: Fans injured ahead of England-Russia match

  11-06-2016 20:52
  
  French police make arrests as clashes between rival fans of Euro 2016 teams fight in port city, leaving 10 injured.
  
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• Wickets tumble to leave Lord's test in balance

  11-06-2016 20:40
  Wickets fell quickly on the third day of the third and final test on Saturday as England reached the close on 109 for four, 237 runs ahead of Sri Lanka in a fluctuating match at Lord's. England picked up five wickets in the morning to bowl out the touring side for 288 and close in on a series whitewash but Sri Lanka hit back, claiming three quick wickets to give themselves a chance of a consolation victory. Sri Lanka, resuming on 162 for one, lost Kusal Mendis, Kaushal Silva and Angelo Mathews i
  
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• Germany send Euro 2016 warning as they insist there's no doubt in their camp ahead of tournament opener with Ukraine

  11-06-2016 20:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Defensive concerns and a win percentage only a fraction over 50 since they were crowned world champions in Brazil has done nothing to damage German confidence. They face Ukraine on Sunday.
  
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• Hamilton beats Rosberg to pole in Canada

  11-06-2016 20:34
  MONTREAL (Reuters) - Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with championship-leading Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg qualifying alongside him on the front row. It was the Briton's fifth pole position at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, where he has won four times, and 53rd of his career. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel qualified third with Australian Daniel Ricciardo lining up fourth for Red Bull. (Editing by Alan Baldwin)
  
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• Rooney and Kane spearhead England's attack

  11-06-2016 20:30
  By Mitch Phillips MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane got the nod up front for England's opening Euro 2016 Group B game against Russia on Saturday as coach Roy Hodgson picked a team full of attacking talent. Raheem Sterling, Dele Alli and Adam Lallana were also included, heaping a huge defensive responsibility on Eric Dier, although whether Rooney acts as a second forward or takes more of a midfield role remains to be seen. Chris Smalling and Gary Cahill fill the centre bac
  
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• Terim says Turkey captain Turan ready to face Croatia

  11-06-2016 20:25
  Coach Fatih Terim says a lack of playing time this season will not hamper captain Arda Turan when Turkey play Croatia in Euro 2016 Group D on Sunday, his team's first match at a major tournament in eight years. Terim, in his third stint in charge, has overseen a dramatic improvement in Turkey's form as they recovered from collecting a single point in their opening three qualifiers to advance to the finals in France. Turan, the most capped player in the squad, has started infrequently for Barcelo
  
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