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• England in the Euro 2016 last-16 would be something special, insists Iceland captain Aron Gunnarsson

  21-06-2016 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England's next opponents will emerge from Group F but, as of Tuesday night, only Iceland were prepared to admit they were giddy at the prospect of a date with Roy Hodgson.
  
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• Plunkett hits last-ball six as England tie with Sri Lanka

  21-06-2016 23:57
  (Reuters) - England's Liam Plunkett smashed the last ball of the match for six to earn his team a dramatic tie with Sri Lanka in the first one-day international in Nottingham on Tuesday. The hosts, chasing 287 for victory, collapsed to 82 for six before Jos Buttler made 93 and Chris Woakes 95 not out to give England a chance of winning the game at Trent Bridge.
  
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• England have not had a game changer like Dimitri Payet or Gareth Bale so far at Euro 2016

  21-06-2016 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMIE CARRAGHER: In those tight games, when you are looking for someone with experience of the biggest stage to step forward, which one of the 20 outfield players could transform England’s fate?
  
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• A weakened Italy side? 'Total b****cks', says Mick McCarthy

  21-06-2016 23:53
  
  “Ireland have a history of performing when it’s needed. We can win, but it will take our best performance…”
  
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• Former Leeds boss Steve Evans turns down Oldham to leave the troubled Latics at square one in manager hunt

  21-06-2016 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail understands Evans, who left Leeds United at the end of May, was set to take over at the League One club and had even contacted potential recruits before changing his mind.
  
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• Michael McGovern is 'up there with the greats', beams boss O'Neill after keeper's heroics help Northern Ireland reach last 16

  21-06-2016 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER: O’Neill revealed that McGovern, who is out of contract at Hamilton Academical in Scotland, was given a round of applause by his team-mates in the dressing-room.
  
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• Chris Eubank Jnr 'will be more ferocious than ever' as he prepares to return to ring for first time since Nick Blackwell bout

  21-06-2016 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL: Chris Eubank Jnr goes into his first fight since he sent Nick Blackwell into a coma warning the challenger for his British middleweight title 'no mercy.'
  
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• Brazil government to extend 2.9 billion reais credit to Rio state government

  21-06-2016 23:48
  BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's government authorized an emergency transfer of 2.9 billion reais (579.26 million pounds) on Tuesday for the cash-strapped government of Rio de Janeiro state to help pay for infrastructure and security for the Olympic Games in August. The authorization, published in the government's official gazette, confirmed a Reuters report on Saturday. (Reporting by Anthony Boadle; Editing by Tom Brown)
  
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• Trainer Roger Charlton opts for soft approach with Frankel's daughter Fair Eva

  21-06-2016 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Beckhampton trainer is to keep his feet on the ground and adopt a patient approach with Qipco 1000 Guineas favourite Fair Eva despite her debut victory at Haydock.
  
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• Jo Konta's remarkable rise - her parents were dogged by money trouble but now she's Great Britain's best female player in 30 years

  21-06-2016 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON: Delve into the story of Jo Konta and a fascinating picture emerges of what it can take to make it in a fiercely competitive individual sport.
  
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• Gareth Bale to land 'deal for life' in Spain as Real Madrid prepare to make Wales star one of the highest-paid players in the world

  21-06-2016 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY IAN LADYMAN: Gareth Bale will return to Spain after the European Championship to a 'contract for life' at Real Madrid.
  
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• Slovakia, Hungary and Northern Ireland slip into last 16

  21-06-2016 23:33
  Slovakia, Hungary and Northern Ireland were all assured of qualifying for the last 16 at Euro 2016 on Tuesday despite not playing, or in Northern Ireland's case, losing. Northern Ireland lost 1-0 to Germany but were celebrating a few hours later after Turkey's 2-0 win over Czech Republic meant they were assured of being among the best four third placed teams and will face either hosts France or Wales in the round of 16. Northern Ireland finished third in their group on three points but with a be
  
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• Northern Ireland 0-1 Germany: Mario Gomez downs Ulstermen... but Turkey's win puts Michael O'Neill's men into last 16

  21-06-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL AT PARC DES PRINCES: 'It’s just like watching Brazil,' sung the Northern Ireland fans; except it wasn’t. The last time Germany played Brazil at a tournament they put seven past them.
  
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• Harry Kane set to be restored to starting line-up for England's last 16 game at Euro 2016

  21-06-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kane was disappointed to be dropped for the draw against Slovakia and Hodgson is leaning towards reinstating a man he viewed as his No 1 striker before the tournament.
  
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• Croatia 2-1 Spain: Ivan Perisic sends Croatia to the top of Group D and consigns Spain to a clash with Italy in the Euro 2016 last 16

  21-06-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN AT STADE DE BORDEAUX: On a nightmare evening for David de Gea and Spain in Bordeaux, the reigning champions collapsed to late defeat and now Italy in the last 16.
  
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• Euro 2016 Diary: Dimitri Payet can't help scoring screamers... even if it is a friendly and Joe Ledley faces a dilemma  

  21-06-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Will Grigg song may be delighting Northern Ireland fans in France — and providing royalties for the group Gala for their 1997 hit Freed from Desire — but it is annoying one Facebook user.
  
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• English football needs an Eddie Jones. It's ended up with a Stuart Lancaster... 

  21-06-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: English football has its Stuart Lancaster. Where is its Eddie Jones? Not a foreign coach, not even a superstar coach necessarily, but a coach for the tournaments.
  
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• England fans standing by Roy Hodgson with positivity in Chantilly... for now

  21-06-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE: Struggling manager Roy Hodgson, whose hopes of an extended contract now rest on reaching the semi-final of Euro 2016, can at least take some comfort from the backing of England’s supporters.
  
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• Manchester City star Pablo Zabaleta could reunite with Roberto Mancini at Inter Milan

  21-06-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Inter Milan are in talks to sign Manchester City's Pablo Zabaleta as the defender searches for first-team football. Sealing a switch to Inter would mean being reunited with former manager Roberto Mancini.
  
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• Croatia comes from behind to stun Spain and win Group D

  21-06-2016 23:29
  
  BORDEAUX, France (AP) — Croatia came from behind to beat two-time defending champion Spain 2-1 Tuesday and finish top of Group D at the European Championship.
  
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• Turkey beat Czechs to stay in last-16 contention

  21-06-2016 23:22
  By Philip O'Connor LENS, France (Reuters) - Turkey snatched a Euro 2016 lifeline with a 2-0 victory over Czech Republic on Tuesday that secured third place in Group D and left them waiting to see if they had done enough to reach the last 16. After defeats to Croatia and Spain in their first two games, goals by Burak Yilmaz and Ozan Tufan gave the rejuvenated Turks hope, although they need results to go their way when the group stage concludes on Wednesday. Should they go through, Turkey will fac
  
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• Turkey keep qualification hopes alive but the Czechs are heading home

  21-06-2016 23:14
  
  Despite losing their first two Euro 2016 games, Fatih Terim’s men are still in with a chance of reaching the knockout stages.
  
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• England’s Liam Plunkett hits last ball for six for ODI tie against Sri Lanka

  21-06-2016 23:10
  
  • Sri Lanka 286-9; England 286-8
  • Match tied
  • Full scoreboard from Trent BridgeEoin Morgan had told England to reconnect with their best of their one-day performances over the past 12 months and, despite a top-order implosion from the bad old days, they delivered on the order with a thrilling tie in their series opener with Sri Lanka. Related: England v Sri Lanka: first one day international – live!Continue reading...
  
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• British riders in revolt as golden girl Dani King is axed from Rio Olympics team 

  21-06-2016 23:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON EXCLUSIVE: Mark Cavendish will be named as a member of British cycling’s team for the Olympic Games but Dani King is the shock omission from the squad.
  
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• John McEnroe cannot imagine coaching Andy Murray because of outbursts

  21-06-2016 23:00
  
  • American backs Scot’s reunion with Ivan Lendl in run-up to Wimbledon
  • Clash of tempers could have made for ‘very short relationship’ with McEnroeJohn McEnroe understands Andy Murray, whom he recognises as a kindred spirit. So when the silver-haired American revealed recently that he “didn’t get a call from Andy” about coaching him after his split with Amélie Mauresmo in May, tennis was spared what might have been the most combustible partne
  
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• Croatia win group by beating holders Spain

  21-06-2016 22:59
  By Steve Tongue BORDEAUX, France (Reuters) - Holders Spain lost for the first time in 15 matches at the European Championship finals on Tuesday when Croatia beat them 2-1 to win Group D at Euro 2016. Ivan Perisic scored the winner with three minutes left after Croatia keeper Danijel Subasic had saved a penalty from Spain captain Sergio Ramos with 20 minutes remaining. Croatia's Nikola Kalinic had cancelled out an early goal from Spain striker Alvaro Morata in the first half.
  
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• Billy Vunipola ready for one final push as England seek whitewash

  21-06-2016 22:59
  
  After a superb season the England No8 will not let family matters distract him from ensuring Australia suffer a 3-0 whitewashRespect for England teams in Australia tends to be rare, but these are increasingly abnormal times. The England No8 Billy Vunipola, who was born in Sydney and has several family members still living in the city, has noticed a real difference since he and his team-mates took an unbeatable 2-0 series lead over the Wallabies: “There’s been a lot of attention when
  
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• Celtics' draft night likely busy thanks to cache of picks

  21-06-2016 22:58
  BOSTON (AP) — Danny Ainge became a marvel among his fellow league executives in 2007 when he pulled together the megadeal that became Boston's Big Three and led to an NBA title.
  
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• Turkey beat Czechs 2-0 to stay in last-16 contention

  21-06-2016 22:57
  LENS, France (Reuters) - Goals by Burak Yilmaz and Ozan Tufan gave Turkey a 2-0 win over Czech Republic in Euro 2016 on Tuesday that secured third place in Group D and kept alive their hopes of reaching the tournament's knockout stages. The result left Turkey on three points from as many games, behind Croatia and Spain. They must now wait for the group stage to finish and hope they go through as one of the best four third-placed teams. ...
  
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• Croatia v Spain and Czech Republic v Turkey, Euro 2016 LIVE: Holders look to secure Group D top spot

  21-06-2016 22:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Holders Spain will be hoping to make it three wins from three when they face second-placed Croatia in Bordeaux. Join Sportsmail's DAN RIPLEY for all the action as Group D reaches its climax.
  
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• Watford insist Troy Deeney is not for sale despite Leicester interest

  21-06-2016 22:33
  
  • Club rejected bid of £25m for captain over weekend
  • Watford officials held meeting on Tuesday to discuss offersWatford have insisted that Troy Deeney is not for sale after turning down a bid of £25m from Leicester for their captain over the weekend.Club officials held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the interest from the Premier League champions having already rejected two bids from Claudio Ranieri’s side. Watford, who appointed the Italian Walter Mazzarri last mon
  
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• Chris Eubank Jnr 'will be more ferocious than ever' as he prepares for his first fight since sending Nick Blackwell into a coma

  21-06-2016 22:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL: Chris Eubank Jnr goes into his first fight since he sent Nick Blackwell into a coma warning the challenger for his British middleweight title 'no mercy.'
  
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• Dan Evans upsets Ricardas Berankis as lone British survivor at Nottingham Open

  21-06-2016 22:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON IN NOTTINGHAM: The 25 year-old defeated his Lithuanian opponent 2-6 7-6 6-2 and was left awaiting the winner of Pablo Cuevas and Steohane Robert.
  
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• IAAF is destroying Russian athletics, says sports minister

  21-06-2016 22:14
  World athletics federation IAAF has, by suspending Russia's track and field team over doping offences, come closer to destroying the sport in the country than helping it develop, the sports minister said. First imposed in November, the IAAF ban was extended on Friday and supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday. "I have written an open letter to (the IAAF)... If you are an organisation whose aim is to develop athletics then you have done everything to destroy it," Vital
  
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• LeBron, Cavaliers ready to parade city streets as champions

  21-06-2016 22:10
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — While playing in Miami, LeBron James regretted not winning an NBA title in Cleveland.
  
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• Northern Ireland's O'Neill lauds keeper McGovern

  21-06-2016 21:55
  By Matt Smith PARIS (Reuters) - Northern Ireland keeper Michael McGovern's heroics in their 1-0 defeat by Germany at Euro 2016 on Tuesday were likened to the performances of the great Pat Jennings by coach Michael O'Neill whose side could still reach the last 16. World champions Germany were rampant in the Group C clash, with 26 attempts on goal of which nine were on target, but McGovern was equal to all but one of those -- Mario Gomez’s 30th minute deflected effort that decided the contes
  
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• Goal-shy Lewandowski still Poland's engine, says coach

  21-06-2016 21:47
  By Ed Osmond MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - Poland striker Robert Lewandowski is still the team's driving force despite the goal drought he is currently enduring, his coach Adam Nawalka said on Tuesday. Lewandowski failed to score as Poland beat Ukraine 1-0 in Euro 2016 Group C to reach the last 16, the sixth successive international in which the Bayern Munich forward has failed to find the net. "The fact that Robert Lewandowski hasn't scored a goal is not a problem for the team at all," Nawalka
  
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• Lewandowski's goal drought continues for a sixth game as Poland move into last 16

  21-06-2016 21:45
  
  The star striker failed to score again as Poland booked their place in the knockout stages with a 1-0 win over Ukraine.
  
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• Manchester City close to signing Nolito from Celta Vigo for £13,8m

  21-06-2016 21:44
  
  • Spain international has agreed personal terms for three-year contract
  • Nolito was also wanted by former club Barcelona Related: Football transfer rumours: Leonardo Bonucci to Manchester United? Manchester City are confident of completing the signing of the Spain forward Nolito from Celta Vigo as Pep Guardiola steps up his recruitment drive for the new Premier League season. Continue reading...
  
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• Exuberant German, Northern Irish fans march in Paris ahead of Euro 2016

  21-06-2016 21:40
  The street of Paris were alive with the sounds of singing and chanting German and Northern Ireland soccer fans as they marched through the French capital ahead of their Euro 2016 match on Tuesday. "It's a great atmosphere here with the Northern Ireland fans," said a German supporter.
  
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• Martin O'Neill tells Ireland players to 'make history' as they take on Italy at Euro 2016 

  21-06-2016 21:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  On Wednesday, here in Lille, a legend to rival Ray Houghton must emerge if Ireland are to make it to the knockout rounds of a European Championships for the first time in their history.
  
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• Italy manager Antonio Conte slates Lille pitch ahead of Republic of Ireland clash 

  21-06-2016 21:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The surface at the Stade Pierre Mauroy cut up badly during France's goalless draw with Switzerland here on Sunday night and players such as Paul Pogba repeatedly lost their footing.
  
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• Rio mayor: Olympics not behind Brazil financial disaster

  21-06-2016 21:30
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro's mayor has gone on the offensive to protect his reputation and that of his city, insisting the upcoming Olympic Games are not responsible for Brazil's current economic debacle.
  
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• Amazon jaguar shot dead at Olympic torch ceremony

  21-06-2016 21:25
  A jaguar featured at an Olympic torch ceremony was shot dead by a soldier shortly after the event in the Brazilian Amazon city of Manaus as the animal escaped from its handlers, an army statement said. The jaguar was killed Monday at a zoo attached to a military training centre, when a soldier fired a single pistol shot after the animal, despite being tranquilized, approached the soldier, the army said. “We made a mistake in permitting the Olympic torch, a symbol of peace and unity, to be
  
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• Pep Guardiola continues recruitment drive at Manchester City by agreeing to sign Spain star Nolito from Celta Vigo for £14m

  21-06-2016 21:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Spain international Nolito has agreed to join Manchester City on a three-year deal as soon as Euro 2016 ends giving Pep Guardiola his first big attacking signing of the summer.
  
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• Germany's Loew hopeful Boateng will be fit for last 16

  21-06-2016 21:23
  Germany coach Joachim Loew is confident key centre back Jerome Boateng will be fit for his side's last-16 encounter despite coming off with a calf problem during Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland. Boateng has been instrumental at the back for the Germans, who have yet to concede a goal at the tournament. "I don't know exactly about Boateng.
  
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• SEC says Peavy, Sanchez among athletes defrauded in scheme

  21-06-2016 21:19
  HOUSTON (AP) — Federal investigators say various professional athletes, including San Francisco Giants pitcher Jake Peavy and Denver Broncos quarterback Mark Sanchez, were cheated out of at least $30 million in a Ponzi-like scheme run by their investment adviser.
  
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• Northern Ireland 0-1 Germany PLAYER RATINGS: Michael McGovern stars

  21-06-2016 21:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mario Gomez's first-half strike was enough to settle the match in favour of the world champions in Group E on Tuesday. CHRIS WHEELER rates Michael O'Neill's side's individual performances.
  
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• The Latest: Riot police ready for Croatia fans at stadium

  21-06-2016 21:16
  
  The Latest from soccer's European Championship (all times local):
  
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• Some Russian Olympians could compete under their own flag

  21-06-2016 21:11
  
  LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Some Russian track and field athletes could be competing under their own flag at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics after all.
  
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