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• Martin Keown's Euro 2016 big match analysis: France vs Switzerland, Hungary vs Iceland and Romania vs Albania 

  17-06-2016 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ahead of kick-off, Sportsmail 's MARTIN KEOWN offers his assessment of three of the big games from this weekend's Euro 2016 fixtures including the hosts' final group game.
  
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• Boris Becker admits he was surprised by Andy Murray's reunion with Ivan Lendl

  17-06-2016 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Boris Becker is surprised Andy Murray has rehired Ivan Lendl to help try and break the stranglehold of his own player, Novak Djokovic, despite admitting Lendl brings something 'no-one else has'.
  
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• Lee Westwood is on a high after he hits new low as he goes into a congested weekend at the US Open at Oakmont in contention

  17-06-2016 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON IN OAKMONT: No wonder Lee Westwood ranked it among the great rounds he has played in a United States Open, even if it did take an eternity to complete.
  
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• Like his sport, Sebastian Coe's credibility is at an all-time low as he talks about whether Russian athletes could possibly return

  17-06-2016 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: Lord Coe places a lot of store in credibility. He talked on Friday of whether Russian athletes could credibly return to competition, having decided they could not.
  
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• Six Spanish fans arrested for neo-Nazi banners, flares

  17-06-2016 23:44
  NICE, France (Reuters) - Three Spanish "ultras" fans were arrested in the southern city of Nice for carrying neo-Nazi banners and another three for trying to bring flares into the stadium ahead of Spain's Euro 2016 match against Turkey, regional police said on Friday. French authorities have been cracking down on more radical fan groups after clashes in Marseille last week marred the start of the month-long European Championship soccer tournament. ...
  
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• Putin says to seek IOC intervention over Rio ban

  17-06-2016 23:43
  Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would seek the intervention of the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Olympic Committee over the decision to exclude Russian track and field athletes from the Rio Olympics. Russian athletes' hopes of competing in the Rio Olympics are now in the hands of the IOC after world athletics' governing body unanimously upheld on Friday its ban on the country for systematic doping. "Of course, it is unfair," Putin told editors from leading international
  
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• Roy Hodgson gets to like forward thinking as England boss is rewarded for showing ambition with his attacking substitutions

  17-06-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England’s manager was in dire need of a solution after Joe Hart contrived to concede from that Gareth Bale free-kick, and it presented itself in the form of the forwards sitting behind him.
  
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• Michael O'Neill was right to drop me for win over Ukraine... I should be kept on bench against Germany, admits Kyle Lafferty 

  17-06-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kyle Lafferty has backed manager Michael O’Neill’s decision to drop him for Northern Ireland’s momentous win over Ukraine, and believes he should be kept on the bench against Germany.
  
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• Everton have ambition and can do more, says new manager Ronald Koeman

  17-06-2016 23:30
  
  • Former Southampton manager’s priority is to meet his players
  • Everton can improve and make advances, adds KoemanRonald Koeman claims Everton’s ambition was the factor that persuaded him to take what many see as a sideways managerial move, and says everyone at the club is ready to “take the next step”.What that step might be is less clear. Bill Kenwright says no targets have yet been mentioned but would be surprised if Champions League football does not featur
  
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• Euro 2016: Spain 3-0 Turkey highlights

  17-06-2016 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two goals from Alvaro Morata, including a 22-pass move, help Spain to a comfortable 3-0 win over Turkey to seal their place in the last 16 of Euro 2016.
  
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• Euro 2016: Alvaro Morata finishes 22-pass move for Spain

  17-06-2016 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alvaro Morata finishes a sublime 22-pass move to score his second and Spain's third goal in a 3-0 win over Turkey in Euro 2016 Group D.
  
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• England’s Daniel Sturridge set to replace Harry Kane against Slovakia

  17-06-2016 23:30
  
  • Roy Hodgson describes Sturridge as ‘a special player’
  • Raheem Sterling also likely to be dropped, for Jamie Vardy or Jack WilshereHarry Kane is set to sit out England’s final Group B fixture, against Slovakia, after Roy Hodgson recognised the Premier League’s golden boot winner has been showing signs of fatigue over the side’s European Championship campaign.The national manager hauled Kane and Raheem Sterling from the fray at half-time in the game again
  
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• André Schürrle backs Northern Ireland ‘fantasy’ but says fairytale must end

  17-06-2016 23:30
  
  Germany seek to bounce back from Poland draw by beating buoyant Northern Ireland in final Euro 2016 group game to seal place in knockout roundsFor André Schürrle, Germany’s lack of fantasy was jarring. Joachim Löw had tried everything against Poland, each of the tantalising attacking combinations available to the manager, and still there would be no way of unpicking the stalemate. This European Championship had its first 0-0 draw. For Schürrle, though, the fantasy had
  
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• Croatia game hit by flares, fighting among their own fans

  17-06-2016 23:27
  By Zoran Milosavljevic ST ETIENNE, France (Reuters) - Croatia's Euro 2016 match against the Czech Republic was held up for several minutes after their fans threw flares on to the pitch and began fighting among themselves on Friday. Eight flares and other objects landed on the pitch near to riot police, who had been deployed in front of the section housing Croatia fans. The trouble broke out in the dying minutes of a game that Croatia were leading 2-1.
  
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• Euro 2016 matches are being increasingly decided by those coming off the bench... it's not how you start, it's how you finish

  17-06-2016 23:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A significant theme developing at Euro 2016 is matches being profoundly influenced by those coming off the bench. Is the team that ends a game now more important than the team that starts?
  
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• US Open golf 2016 leaderboard LIVE: Dustin Johnson draws level with Andrew Landry

  17-06-2016 23:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andrew Landry posts a four-under 66 to lead after round one, with Lee Westwood and Dustin Johnson a shot behind. Follow the action from Oakmont live with SAM MORSHEAD.
  
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• Spain 3-0 Turkey: Alvaro Morata answers critics with double as holders run riot in Nice to book their place in the last 16

  17-06-2016 23:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT THE STADE DE NICE: After a slow start to his Euro 2016 campaign against the Czech Republic Alvaro Morata was at his clinical best against a poor Turkey side in Nice.
  
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• Morata double leads Spain to easy win over Turkey

  17-06-2016 23:05
  Striker Alvaro Morata scored twice to lead Spain to an emphatic 3-0 win over Turkey on Friday that sent the holders into the second round of the European Championship. Morata opened the scoring in a one-sided Group D match after 34 minutes, climbing to head home Nolito's cross from the left. Three minutes later Turkey defender Mehmet Topal headed a lofted pass by Cesc Fabregas straight into the path of Nolito who neatly tucked the ball home from close range.
  
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• IAAF official: Isinbayeva condoning corrupt system in Russia

  17-06-2016 23:05
  
  Russia's most famous track and field star calls competing in the Olympics a matter of human rights.
  
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• Huddersfield win after Anderson sacking

  17-06-2016 23:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Huddersfield Giants survive a late Salford Red Devils fightback to win, only a day after sacking coach Paul Anderson.
  
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• Defeat against Munster champions Kerry a big blow for Cork's All-Ireland title hopes

  17-06-2016 23:03
  
  If Waterford win, the Rebels will be busy at maths.
  
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• The Latest: Turkey fans light flares after loss to Spain

  17-06-2016 23:02
  
  PARIS (AP) — The Latest from soccer's European Championship (all times local):
  
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• NZ barrier physical not mental - Wales' Warburton

  17-06-2016 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sam Warburton says Wales have a physical, not mental, barrier to overcome if they are to beat New Zealand on Saturday.
  
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• Álvaro Morata leads imperious Spain into last 16 as Turkey are outclassed

  17-06-2016 23:00
  
  There was nothing false about Spain’s forward line on a night when they cruised into the knockout stage of the European Championship. The search for cutting edge from some form of attacking focal point is nothing new and Álvaro Morata excelled with Nolito scampering busily in support. Spain’s sense of balance in the team, with the usual foundation of endless, dizzying, passing triangles embellished with the sharpened lines to goal on top, made for an impressive mix.A Turkey te
  
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• Hamilton criticises 'moaning' rivals on Baku debut

  17-06-2016 22:56
  By Alan Baldwin BAKU (Reuters) - Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has accused some rivals of 'moaning' about safety at the Baku street circuit that hosts Azerbaijan's inaugural grand prix on Sunday.
  
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• Croatia star Ivan Rakitic fears they will be KICKED OUT of Euro 2016 after UEFA open investigation into flare-throwing fan trouble

  17-06-2016 22:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS HATHERALL AT THE STADE GEOFFREY-GUICHARD: Hooligans forced the match to be halted as they threw flares on the field and then fought each other in the stands where England play next.
  
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• Croatia game held up by flares, fighting among their own fans

  17-06-2016 22:52
  By Zoran Milosavljevic ST ETIENNE, France (Reuters) - Croatia's Euro 2016 match against the Czech Republic was held up for several minutes after their fans threw flares on to the pitch and began fighting among themselves on Friday. Eight flares and other objects landed on the pitch near to riot police, who had been deployed in front of the section housing Croatia fans. The trouble broke out in the dying minutes of a game that Croatia were leading 2-1.
  
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• Austria's Fuchs wary of Ronaldo threat, vows to attack

  17-06-2016 22:49
  By Matt Smith PARIS (Reuters) - Austria will double mark Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo when the teams clash at Euro 2016 on Saturday, but fear that it could create space for his teammates to wreak havoc, Austria’s captain Christian Fuchs said. Portugal could only draw 1-1 with tournament debutants Iceland, while Austria lost 2-0 to unfancied Hungary. The prospect of stopping the three-times world player of the year has added to Austria’s worries.
  
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• Rio declares financial emergency, requests funding for Olympics

  17-06-2016 22:44
  RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - The governor of the state of Rio de Janeiro declared a state of financial emergency on Friday, requesting federal funds to help the state fulfil its obligations for public services during the Olympics which start Aug. 5. The announcement, as Rio reels from a fall in oil revenue, was made in the state's Official Gazette. Interim President Michel Temer, who visited Rio this week, has said the federal government would ensure all obligations were met. (Reporting by Paulo P
  
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• Russian track and field athletes banned from Rio Games

  17-06-2016 22:43
  
  VIENNA (AP) — Russia's track and field athletes will be banned from competing for their country at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics after a landmark decision Friday that punished the sports powerhouse for a systematic doping system that operated "from the top down" and tainted the entire team.
  
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• Halftime criticism paid off, says Czech coach Vrba

  17-06-2016 22:38
  By Zoran Milosavljevic ST ETIENNE, France (Reuters) - A stinging remark about the Czech Republic's first-half performance against Croatia paid off as they snatched a late 2-2 draw in their troubled Euro 2016 group D clash on Friday, coach Pavel Vrba said. The Czechs had been dismal in the first half and went into the break a goal down, leading to a stern rebuke from Vrba. "I told my players at halftime that if they didn't feel like playing they should not have come here," said Vrba.
  
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• Long day for some, no play for others at US Open

  17-06-2016 22:36
  
  OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — The latest from the U.S. Open golf championship (all times local):
  
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• Analysis - Croatia take eye off the ball after crowd trouble

  17-06-2016 22:35
  By Philip O'Connor (Reuters) - Croatia were sweeping into the knockout stages of Euro 2016 on the back of an imperious display against the Czech Republic only to be seemingly distracted and ultimately derailed by their own supporters on Friday.
  
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• The Latest: Putin hopes for 'solution' for Russian athletes

  17-06-2016 22:31
  
  VIENNA (AP) — The Latest on the IAAF's meeting on Russia (all times local):
  
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• Putin says to seeks IOC intervention over Rio ban

  17-06-2016 22:30
  Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would seek the intervention of the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Olympic Committee over the decision to exclude Russian track and field athletes from the Rio Olympics. Putin said the decision by the governing body of world athletics to ban the Russian track and field team over doping violations was unjust.
  
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• Russia cries foul, rest of world welcomes IAAF's ban

  17-06-2016 22:28
  Russia claimed the IAAF’s decision to continue its ban of Russian athletics on Friday was unfair and threatened legal action, while the rest of the world welcomed the move and urged the IOC not to go against it. "We are extremely disappointed by the IAAF’s decision, creating the unprecedented situation of a whole nation’s track and field athletes being banned from the Olympics," said the Russian ministry of sport. "We now appeal to the members of the International Olympic Commi
  
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• Quick work: Landry makes putt for 66, leads US Open

  17-06-2016 22:28
  
  OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Andrew Landry needed only one shot Friday to set an Oakmont record and lead the U.S. Open in a rain-delayed opening round that lasted more than 32 hours.
  
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• Czechs salvage 2-2 draw with Croatia after crowd trouble

  17-06-2016 22:26
  By Karolos Grohmann ST ETIENNE, France (Reuters) - Czech Republic's Tomas Necid scored a last-gasp equaliser with a penalty as they drew 2-2 with Croatia on Friday in a dramatic Euro 2016 game that was interrupted for several minutes after flares were thrown on the pitch. Trailing 2-0 with 15 minutes left, the Czechs looked headed towards a second Group D defeat with Croatia on track for a last 16 spot after goals by Ivan Perisic and Ivan Rakitic. After the mayhem, a handball by Croatia's Domago
  
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• Police couple killer seen with aborted church attack suspect - source

  17-06-2016 22:25
  A Frenchman who killed a police commander and his partner this week was seen in a van with a man involved in an aborted attack on churchgoers in the Paris suburb of Villejuif, a source close to the investigation said on Friday. Larossi Abballa, 25, was killed by police commandos after killing the couple with a knife at their home and taking their three-year-old son hostage on Monday. "Police authorities of the Yvelines area received in April 2015 information according to which Larossi Abballa wa
  
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• Putin condemns Russian athletes ban at Rio as unfair

  17-06-2016 22:18
  ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned as unfair Friday's decision by the IAAF to uphold a ban on competition for Russian track and field athletes.
  
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• Czech Republic 2-2 Croatia: Milan Skoda and Tomas Necid combine to complete memorable comeback for Pavel Vrba's side

  17-06-2016 22:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS HATHERALL IN SAINT-ETIENNE: Croatia fans threw flares on the pitch and fought in the stands as their team threw away a 2-0 lead against the Czech Republic to draw 2-2.
  
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• Croatia coach slams 'sports terrorists' after flares incident

  17-06-2016 22:16
  
  It was reportedly a protest against the Croatian FA.
  
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• Germany beat GB to Champions Trophy bronze

  17-06-2016 22:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Great Britain's men miss out on a bronze medal at the Champions Trophy, while Australia beat India in a shootout in the final to take gold.
  
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• Croatia boss Ante Cacic slams supporters for crowd trouble in Czech Republic draw at Euro 2016: 'They aren't fans. They are sports terrorists'

  17-06-2016 21:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against the Croatian Football Association for the chaotic scenes that saw Mark Clattenburg halt the Euro 2016 Group D fixture on Friday night.
  
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• Coach Cacic labels Croatian hooligans 'sports terrorists'

  17-06-2016 21:51
  By Zoran Milosavljevic ST ETIENNE, France (Reuters) - Croatia fans who caused trouble during their team's Euro 2016 match against the Czech Republic on Friday were "sports terrorists" and had no place in soccer stadiums, the Balkan nation's coach told a news conference. The supporters threw flares on to the pitch and fought among themselves in one section of the Stade Geoffroy Guichard, forcing the Group D game to be interrupted for several minutes while officials and players appealed for calm.
  
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• Warriors limping to finish, hope home-court helps in Game 7

  17-06-2016 21:50
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — The level of tension is growing rapidly for the Golden State Warriors. Someone gets suspended, someone gets hurt, someone gets ejected, and lots of someones make no effort to hide their frustration. A comfortable two-game lead in the NBA Finals becomes a dicey one-game lead, then no lead at all.
  
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• Federer beats Goffin to reach Halle semi-finals

  17-06-2016 21:47
  (Reuters) - Roger Federer delivered what he called his best match yet since returning from injury as he eased to a 6-1 7-6(10) win over Belgium's David Goffin to reach the semi-finals of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle on Friday. The Swiss great, who is seeking a ninth title in his traditional Wimbledon grasscourt warm-up event, will feature in his 11th Halle final if he beats rising German talent Alexander Zverev in Saturday's semi-finals. The top-seeded Federer, who is returning to fitness after
  
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• US Open 2016: Lee Westwood one behind leader Andrew Landry

  17-06-2016 21:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's Lee Westwood is one shot behind surprise leader Andrew Landry after a storm-delayed first round of the US Open at Oakmont Country Club.
  
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• Outside shot: LeBron lifts Cavs, Cleveland to cusp of title

  17-06-2016 21:27
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James' family, closest friends and some hangers-on who wanted a glimpse waited for him in the arena's hallways like they have since he was an unequalled Ohio high school star, the best player on any court.
  
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• Russia ban remains but clean athletes can compete as neutrals

  17-06-2016 21:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Russian athletes remain banned from international competition, including Rio 2016, but demonstrably clean athletes can compete as neutrals.
  
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