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• Analysis - Czechs must take Euro inspiration from past glories

  14-06-2016 23:49
  By Ed Dove BORDEAUX, France (Reuters) - Whether it was Antonin Panenka's insouciant penalty or Karel Poborsky's audacious chip, the great Czech sides of the past had a sense of adventure and daring that the current team seems to lack, judging by Monday's 1-0 defeat to Spain. Gerard Pique's 87th-minute header was enough to earn the Spaniards an opening Euro 2016 victory in their Group D clash in Toulouse against a Czech Republic side that had frustrated the champions but offered little going forw
  
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• Adam Kirby claims Ascot glory just two hours after being at the birth of his son

  14-06-2016 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jockey Adam Kirby will never forget the opening day of Royal Ascot 2016 after being a winner in both the maternity ward and on the racecourse.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Wednesday, June 15

  14-06-2016 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Wednesday's meetings at Uttoxeter, Royal Ascot, Hamilton, Chelmsford City and Ripon.
  
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• ALAN PARDEW: Gareth Bale is not the only Wales threat... Jonny Williams performance against Slovakia is the best I've seen from him since my return to Crystal Palace 

  14-06-2016 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The player I want to talk about is Jonny Williams. His performance for Wales against Slovakia was the best I have seen from him since I’ve come back to Crystal Palace.
  
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• Northern Ireland's Jonny Evans pays respects to tragic fan Darren Rodgers who died after Euro 2016 defeat by Poland

  14-06-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland tried to put a difficult 48 hours behind them on Tuesday, but there was no disguising the impact that the death of a supporter has had on their camp at Euro 2016.
  
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• How Wales built their golden generation... John Toshack's youth legacy, the man who blooded Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey

  14-06-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI INTERVIEW: Developed by Gary Speed, perfected by Chris Coleman and admired from a hotel in North Africa by the man who had the plan but ran out of time.
  
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• Wales to target England's weak link Wayne Rooney while Joe Ledley could be handed the job of man-marking the captain

  14-06-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rooney is set to start in his newly-assumed central midfield role in Lens — a clash that will have a key bearing on who qualifies out of Group B. Chris Coleman is hatching a plan to stifle the captain.
  
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• Danny Willett insists Rory McIlroy is still the true master despite Augusta triumph

  14-06-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Danny Willett might be in possession of the green jacket Rory McIlroy craves above anything else in golf but the Yorkshireman still believes he is the one clinging to the other’s coattails.
  
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• Andy Murray and Ivan Lendl's reunion gets off to the perfect start at Queen's Club

  14-06-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ivan Lendl was back and for Andy Murray it was like pulling on an old slipper as he got his grass court campaign off to an excellent start at Queen's Club.
  
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• David Haye, Joe Fournier and Paulie Malignaggi drop into Muhammad Ali's old gym in Miami to train at legendary venue

  14-06-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  David Haye made a pilgrimage to Muhammad Ali's former gym this week to pay his own respects to the boxing great. Earlier this year Haye launched a campaign to have Ali awarded a Knighthood.
  
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• Sharapova appeals 2-year doping ban; court ruling by July 18

  14-06-2016 23:20
  
  LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Maria Sharapova appealed her two-year doping ban to the highest court in sports on Tuesday, and an expedited ruling will be issued next month ahead of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
  
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• Neymar apologises for explicit Instagram post

  14-06-2016 23:01
  
  After receiving a backlash, the Barcelona star has apologised.
  
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• Australia v England: Chris Robshaw reflects on Test career before 50th game

  14-06-2016 23:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As he prepares to win his 50th England cap on Saturday, Chris Robshaw talks BBC Sport through his international career.
  
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• The Latest: Iceland holds Portugal to 1-1 draw at Euro 2016

  14-06-2016 23:00
  
  PARIS (AP) — The Latest from soccer's European Championship (all times local):
  
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• Arsenal should take a risk and sign Jamie Vardy, insists Gunners legend Robert Pires

  14-06-2016 22:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal legend Robert Pires believes the club should take a risk and sign Jamie Vardy, as the Leicester City forward has all the qualities to be a success in north London.
  
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• Dozens arrested as France labour protest turns violent

  14-06-2016 22:48
  
  At least 40 people have been injured and 73 arrested in Paris as thousands rally against labour reforms.
  
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• Romania coach praises Switzerland ahead of Group A clash

  14-06-2016 22:45
  By Matt Smith PARIS (Reuters) - Romania coach Anghel Iordanescu portrayed his team as underdogs ahead of their Group A encounter with Switzerland at Euro 2016 on Wednesday, citing the Swiss squad’s greater experience of playing in Europe’s top leagues and his own players’ tiredness. Romania were unfortunate to lose 2-1 to France in Friday’s tournament opener, a result that leaves Iordanescu’s charges probably requiring a least a point at the Parc des Princes to reta
  
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• Murray downs Mahut in front of Lendl, Wawrinka out

  14-06-2016 22:36
  By Pritha Sarkar LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Murray welcomed back coach Ivan Lendl with victory over Nicolas Mahut at the Aegon Championships on Tuesday as Stan Wawrinka's new union with adviser Richard Krajicek got off to the worst possible start. World number two Murray registered a 7-6 (8) 7-6 (1) first-round win over Frenchman Mahut with eight-times grand slam singles champion Lendl courtside with the Briton for the first time since 2014. The duo parted company in March that year after two years
  
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• The Great One among those to pay respects to Mr. Hockey

  14-06-2016 22:35
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Gordie Howe's casket was guided down a hallway, flanked by some of the biggest names in sports: Wayne Gretzky, Scotty Bowman and Al Kaline.
  
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• AP Source: NHL settles on Las Vegas for expansion

  14-06-2016 22:21
  
  The NHL is ready to roll the dice on Las Vegas.
  
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• Versatility might be hurting Alaba, says Austria coach

  14-06-2016 22:20
  By Ed Dove BORDEAUX, France (Reuters) - David Alaba was quiet as Austria's Euro 2016 campaign got off to a poor start with a 2-0 defeat by Hungary on Tuesday, leaving coach Marcel Koller to suggest the player's versatility might be hurting him. The 24-year-old has been tipped to be one of the standout performers in France but, while he impressed in the early stages, he failed to make a decisive contribution as Hungary took control of the Group F opener. Koller said that playing Alaba in the midd
  
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• Giants receiver Victor Cruz takes next step in recovery

  14-06-2016 22:20
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After missing all of last season, wide receiver Victor Cruz is inching closer to playing for the New York Giants.
  
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• Age irrelevant for world-class Kiraly, says Storck

  14-06-2016 21:50
  By Ed Dove BORDEAUX, France (Reuters) - Gabor Kiraly became the oldest man to play in the European Championship when he helped Hungary to a 2-0 victory over Austria on Tuesday, leaving coach Bernd Storck to declare he was still among the world's best. Kiraly, the first 40-year-old to feature in the finals, marked the occasion with some fine stops, the best one denying Zlatko Junuzovic 10 minutes before halftime. "I don't talk about old and young players, just good players and he's one of the bes
  
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• Your first look at the Rio 2016 Olympic medals

  14-06-2016 21:47
  Olympic officials on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro revealed the medal design for the 2016 Summer Games and Paralympics: Gold, Silver, and Bronze for the Olympic Games. #Rio2016Medals pic.twitter.com/Ji2bsynumW
  
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• Prickly Wilmots deflects Belgium criticism after Italy defeat

  14-06-2016 21:40
  Belgium coach Marc Wilmots reacted in prickly fashion to a flood of criticism after a 2-0 loss to Italy on Monday called into question his team's credentials at Euro 2016. "We knew we wouldn’t get too many opportunities but after the first goal they sat back and if you don’t score yourself then it becomes difficult,” he added as Belgium completed a light training session at their base at Le Haillan following their Group E defeat in Lyon. There was a barrage of criticism from me
  
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• Analysis - Hungary celebrate first return since 1972 in style

  14-06-2016 21:37
  By Patrick Vignal BORDEAUX, France (Reuters) - Hungary made their first appearance at a European Championship for 44 years a memorable occasion by grabbing their goal chances to score a 2-0 win over old rivals Austria in a Group F clash on Tuesday. Austria, riding a wave of national euphoria following an impressive qualifying run, were the better side for most of the game but left the pitch still dreaming of their first-ever win in the finals. Austria, who successfully worked their way through t
  
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• Oakmont win might be greatest accomplishment, says McIlroy

  14-06-2016 21:26
  By Mark Lamport-Stokes OAKMONT, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy has already won four major titles but says that a victory at this week's U.S. Open being played at treacherous Oakmont Country Club could rank as his greatest ever accomplishment. All four of McIlroy's previous wins in golf's blue riband events have been achieved on soft layouts where the scoring has been low, very different from Oakmont where the last U.S. Open champion here, Angel Cabrera in 2007, finished at five-over par.
  
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• Dunga fired as Brazil coach after Copa failure

  14-06-2016 21:23
  Brazil fired Dunga as coach on Tuesday, the national football confederation (CBF) said, two days after his side failed to get past the group stages of the Centenary Copa America. Dunga, who was in his second spell as Brazil coach, was fired after a meeting at the CBF in Rio de Janeiro.
  
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• Kenya reacts angrily to German call for Rio ban

  14-06-2016 20:57
  By Isaac Omulo NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya reacted angrily on Tuesday to calls by the German Athletics Federation (DLV) that its athletes be barred from the Rio Olympic Games due to doping concerns. Despite Kenya's failure to comply with global anti-doping standards, the athletics governing body IAAF has not banned Kenyans from competition, and any decision on excluding them from Rio is in the hands of the International Olympic Committee. In an open letter to the IOC published by Der Spiegel last
  
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• Portugal vs Iceland, Euro 2016 score: Cristiano Ronaldo makes Group F bow

  14-06-2016 20:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal team-mates get their Euro 2016 campaign underway in Saint-Etienne on Tuesday night when they face Iceland. Join Sportsmail's BEN NAGLE for all the live action.
  
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• Dunga sacked as Brazil manager after Copa America failure and group stage elimination

  14-06-2016 20:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Selecao were eliminated from the tournament in the group stage after drawing with Ecuador and losing to Peru, either side of a 7-1 victory over Haiti, which proved irrelevant.
  
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• Security intensified across France to thwart fan violence

  14-06-2016 20:53
  
  LILLE, France (AP) — Police reinforcements are being deployed across northern France and alcohol bans expanded after European Championship security operations were intensified in a bid to prevent further violent rampages by soccer fans.
  
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• Rays dedicating Pride Night to Orlando shooting victims

  14-06-2016 20:51
  
  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays are dedicating their annual Pride Night to the victims of Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando.
  
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• Russians arrested, alcohol banned as France tries to quell Euro fan violence

  14-06-2016 20:44
  By Julien Pretot and Mathias Galante PARIS/NICE (Reuters) - Police on Tuesday detained 43 Russia fans suspected of taking part in clashes with England supporters in Marseille at the start of the Euro 2016 football tournament, and two cities in northern France imposed alcohol bans in a bid to avert more hooliganism. UEFA said Russia would be thrown out of the tournament if there was a repeat of the violence by Russia fans which marred the end of last Saturday's match against England. Lille is see
  
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• Russian Ultra’s attack England and Wales fans in Lille

  14-06-2016 20:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chairs were thrown and a fan was pictured lying on the ground outside a bar in the northern French city on the same day that Russia was fined and threatened with being thrown out of the tournament.
  
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• Andy Murray beats Nicolas Mahut 7-6, 7-6 to progress from the first round at Queen's as world No 2 holds nerve in two tiebreaks

  14-06-2016 20:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  STUART FRASER AT THE QUEEN'S CLUB: Andy Murray made a winning start to his second spell under coach Ivan Lendl with a first-round victory over Nicolas Mahut at the Aegon Championships.
  
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• Rare Szalai goal helps Hungary beat 10-man Austria

  14-06-2016 20:38
  By Steve Tongue BORDEAUX, France (Reuters) - Austria, who were undefeated in their 10 qualifying games, lost 2-0 to long-standing rivals Hungary in the opening match of Euro 2016 Group F on Tuesday. The Hungarians, who only reached the finals through the playoffs, took the lead with a rare goal by forward Adam Szalai in the 62nd minute -- his first at international level since October 2014. Austria thought they had equalised soon after but Martin Hinteregger's effort was disallowed for a foul by
  
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• Austria 0-2 Hungary: Adam Szalai and Zoltan Stieber score to defeat David Alaba and Co as Aleksandar Dragovic sees red

  14-06-2016 20:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hungary claimed victory in the opening Group F match with a hard-fought win over Austria in Bordeaux on Tuesday courtesy of Adam Szalai's second-half strike.
  
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• Ronaldo and Nani start as strikers for Portugal versus Iceland

  14-06-2016 20:31
  ST ETIENNE, France (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani have been pushed upfield to lead the line for Portugal in their Euro 2016 Group F opener against Iceland in St Etienne on Tuesday, spearheading a dynamic-looking 4-3-1-2 formation. With Ricardo Quaresma and towering striker Eder both left on the bench, Portugal coach Fernando Santos deployed playmaker Joao Moutinho behind the front two and in front of a three-man midfield marshalled by Danilo. Iceland, who are playing in their first major
  
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• Masters champ Danny Willett takes on 2nd leg of Grand Slam

  14-06-2016 20:28
  
  OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — More than five decades of history is enough to remind Masters champion Danny Willett that winning the calendar Grand Slam is unlikely.
  
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• 'Thrilled' Nolito not distracted by transfer speculation

  14-06-2016 20:11
  Nolito is adamant that he will not allow growing speculation about his club future to become a distraction as he "lives a dream" with Spain at Euro 2016. The gifted Celta Vigo winger has been linked with a move back to former club Barcelona and also with a possible transfer to Manchester City in recent days in both the Spanish and English media.
  
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• Croatia captain Darijo Srna set to rejoin team-mates following dad's funeral

  14-06-2016 20:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Srna will rejoin the team and be available for Friday's Group D clash against Czech Republic after travelling home for his father's funeral, coach Ante Cacic said on Tuesday.
  
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• Crash Brothers: Irving, LeBron wreck Warriors in Game 5

  14-06-2016 20:10
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyrie Irving's now-you-see-it-now-you-don't, ankle-breaking crossover dribble happened at almost the exact spot where his first NBA Finals ended brutally last year with his left leg buckling and kneecap shattering.
  
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• The Latest: Iordanescu was upset by a reporter's question

  14-06-2016 20:00
  
  PARIS (AP) — The Latest from soccer's European Championship (all times local):
  
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• Manchester City in plea to The Stone Roses to wait until after school for gig soundcheck in order for pupils to concentrate on exams

  14-06-2016 19:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City officials have told Ian Brown and co to put back their planned practice session until after the final bell has rung, with exams now taking place at East Manchester Academy.
  
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• Footballer apologises over Bruff and Limerick comments, says people were 'extremely nice'

  14-06-2016 19:53
  
  Jordan Moore got himself into trouble this morning with comments about ‘Stab City’ and horses on lamp posts in Bruff.
  
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• Minor scuffles in Lille as Russia, England fans arrive for Euro games

  14-06-2016 19:23
  By Benoit Tessier LILLE, France (Reuters) - A small group of Russian and English fans briefly scuffled in the northern city of Lille where thousands of supporters arrived in the area for the Euro 2016 football tournament. Lille is seen as the next potential Euro 2016 trouble spot as Russia play Slovakia there on Wednesday, and England fans also congregate in the northern French city ahead of their match against Wales in nearby Lens on Thursday. UEFA fined the Russian Football Federation and gave
  
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• The Latest: Szalai gives Hungary 1-0 lead over Austria

  14-06-2016 19:21
  
  PARIS (AP) — The Latest from soccer's European Championship (all times local):
  
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• Ireland sweating on Walters fitness for Belgium clash

  14-06-2016 19:14
  (Reuters) - Ireland face an anxious wait over the fitness of striker Jon Walters ahead of Saturday's Euro 2016 Group E clash with Belgium in Bordeaux. "Jon Walters would obviously be the main concern and he will be pretty doubtful for the second game," said manager Martin O'Neill. The Belgians slumped to a 2-0 defeat against Italy on Monday and O'Neill said his side would have to be wary of the attacking threats posed by the likes of Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne.
  
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• Spain to hand over blood samples in Operation Puerto case

  14-06-2016 19:13
  Blood samples stored as part of Spain's "Operation Puerto" anti-doping probe must be handed over to authorities for investigation, a Spanish court ruled on Tuesday. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the International Cycling Union (UCI) and Spain's anti-doping agency were among organisations who had lodged appeals against a judge's decision in 2013 that the samples should be destroyed. The verdict comes 10 years after a series of police raids, known as "Operation Puerto", seized 211 bags of b
  
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