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• Kocian looks to diversify in pursuit of Olympic spot

  09-07-2016 23:57
  By Liana B. Baker SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - Madison Kocian is looking to prove she is more than a one trick pony on the uneven bars as she bids for a coveted Rio Games berth at the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team trials on Sunday. Sitting sixth after Friday's opening night of competition, Kocain tied for first in the uneven bars with Ashton Locklear but will have to up her game even more for Sunday's second and final round if she hopes to be included on the five member squad heading to Rio.
  
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• Oakmont glory proves Dustin Johnson has the drive and artillery to conquer Troon

  09-07-2016 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  They said you could not hit many drivers at Oakmont but Dustin Johnson proved them wrong with a barrage of howitzers to claim the United States Open last month.
  
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• Silverstone Diary: Rock 'n' roll star Lewis Hamilton ponders pre-race party as sporting celebs prepare to flock to British Grand Prix

  09-07-2016 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton showed his playboy side as he threatened to go on a pre-race night out in London.  Summoning the spirit of James Hunt, the world champion pondered a trip to the capital on Saturday.
  
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• Injured Brooks Koepka out of the Open Championship and replaced by Colt Knost

  09-07-2016 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  World No 16 Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from next week's Open Championship due to injury and has been replaced in the field at Royal Troon by fellow American Colt Knost.
  
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• Pomeranz, Marte, Bruce join NL All-Star team as replacements

  09-07-2016 23:43
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — San Diego pitcher Drew Pomeranz and outfielders Starling Marte of Pittsburgh and Jay Bruce of Cincinnati have been added to the NL All-Star team as injury replacements.
  
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• Olympic champ Douglas searching for old magic at trials

  09-07-2016 23:36
  
  SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — This was not supposed to be part of the story reigning Olympic champion Gabby Douglas had in mind when she set her sights on Rio.
  
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• Wales shouldn't be blamed for changing the old order... much of the best of Euro 2016 has been provided by teams that football's snobs would have us banish

  09-07-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER HOLT: It was nearly 1am in the wide tunnel beneath the Stade de Lyon and the Portugal players had long ago walked through, chatting happily and enjoying the embrace of their families.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton lays down gauntlet for duel to savour as neither he nor Nico Rosberg give assurances against another collision  

  09-07-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JONATHAN McEVOY AT SILVERSTONE: Lewis Hamilton, on pole, and Nico Rosberg, in the other silver Mercedes in second, were asked if they can give assurances that no collision will occur.
  
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• Jenson Button in buoyant mood despite starting British Grand Prix back in 17th ahead of potential Silverstone finale

  09-07-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Despite his lowly starting position, Jenson Button remains intent on enjoying what is likely to be his last home race for McLaren, with Belgian Stoffel Vandoorne expected to replace him next season.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo's career deserves a major trophy for Portugal but France star Antoine Griezmann is the player of Euro 2016

  09-07-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  GARY LINEKER: I have never been one of those who says Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have to win a major tournament to justify people's perception of their greatness.
  
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• Mohammad Amir 'deserves abuse' and only has himself to blame, says Pakistan batting coach Grant Flower 

  09-07-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS STOCKS: Pakistan batting coach Grant Flower has told Mohammad Amir he only has himself to blame if he suffers abuse from English crowds this summer.
  
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• Jake Ball is on a roll and in line for Test debut for England against Pakistan at Lord's

  09-07-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAM PETERS: Nottinghamshire fast bowler Jake Ball is expected to be handed his debut in the first Investec Test at Lord’s on Thursday ahead of Toby Roland-Jones.
  
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• 'Geoffrey Boycott hated me, but I've won him over!': Alex Hales reveals how he has matured to become England's safe bat

  09-07-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAM PETERS EXCLUSIVE: When Geoff Boycott wrote Alex Hales off following England’s series win over South Africa last winter, the Nottinghamshire opener had a choice to make.
  
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• England need to attack against Pakistan, not repeat the same mistakes such as giving Gary Ballance another chance

  09-07-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN: It is three days since England declared their hand for the business end of the summer and still it makes little sense. The make-up of the team to play Pakistan is a mystery.
  
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• Christine Ohuruogu sweating on Olympic 400m spot after being beaten by Anyika Onuora at European Championships

  09-07-2016 23:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Christine Ohuruogu's chances of competing for another Olympic 400metres title are hanging by a thread after she was beaten by Anyika Onuora at the European Championships.
  
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• Newcastle United to make £4.5million bid for Blackburn defender Grant Hanley as Rafael Benitez waves goodbye to Papiss Cisse

  09-07-2016 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIMON JONES - TRANSFER COLUMN: Newcastle are making an improved £4.5million bid for Blackburn defender Grant Hanley. Rafa Benitez is also looking to sign Arsenal's Isaac Hayden
  
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• Manchester United head of youth player recruitment Derek Langley leaves as backroom staff overhaul takes pace

  09-07-2016 23:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Head of youth player recruitment Langley has been at United for 16 years and has been credited with bringing in players such as Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley.
  
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• Bullfighter and runner die, two others gored in Spanish bull festivals

  09-07-2016 22:50
  A bullfighter and a man participating in a village bull-run were killed in Spain on Saturday, while another two men were gored by the animals at the world-famous festival in the town of Pamplona. Victor Barrio, a 29-year-old professional bullfighter, was killed when a bull's horn pierced his chest in front of spectators as he competed in a fight in the town of Teruel in the eastern region of Aragon. A bull's horn pierced his lung and heart as he was trying to help another runner during the event
  
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• Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel injures knee, out 3-6 weeks

  09-07-2016 22:31
  BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski was already looking to shore up his beleaguered bullpen when closer Craig Kimbrel was hurt shagging flyballs.
  
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• Barcelona launch campaign backing sentenced Messi

  09-07-2016 22:17
  (Reuters) - Barcelona have launched a campaign in support of Lionel Messi and his father Jorge after the Argentine pair were sentenced to prison terms this week over tax fraud. The campaign, under the hashtag #WeAreAllLeoMessi, asks Barcelona fans to "express their sympathy for the greatest footballer in the world by voicing their unconditional support on social networks." Messi, 29, has played his entire club career for Barcelona. "All members, supporters clubs, fans, athletes, media and everyo
  
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• Ferrari must fix gearbox weakness, says Vettel

  09-07-2016 22:14
  By Alan Baldwin SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) - Ferrari's gearboxes have become a weakness that the Formula One team has to fix, Sebastian Vettel said on Saturday after two failures at the British Grand Prix brought him a second successive grid penalty. The four-times world champion had gearbox problems on Friday and again on Saturday at Silverstone. The issue we had yesterday and today is something new and we need to fix it." Vettel has had a torrid time of late, retiring from the Austrian Gra
  
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• Williams sisters win sixth Wimbledon doubles crown

  09-07-2016 22:12
  By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Serena Williams put the icing on the cake of another magnificent Wimbledon campaign by teaming up with sister Venus for a sixth doubles crown at the All England Club on Saturday. The reigning Olympic champions beat Timea Babos of Hungary and Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova 6-3 6-4 on Centre Court -- hours after Serena claimed a record-equalling 22nd grand slam singles title by defeating Germany's Angelique Kerber 7-5 6-3.
  
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• Harden signs 4-year, $118 million extension with Rockets

  09-07-2016 22:05
  HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden has signed a four-year, $118 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets.
  
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• Stiliyan Petrov makes first Aston Villa appearance in four years after suffering with acute leukaemia and retiring from football

  09-07-2016 21:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Stiliyan Petrov has played his first game for Aston Villa since he was diagnosed with acute leukaemia four years ago. He was also given the captain's armband as Villa beat GAK 1902 8-0.
  
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• Going deep: China aims for 1st sweep of diving gold in Rio

  09-07-2016 21:56
  It's China followed by the rest of the world in diving. So dominant are the Chinese, they'll be going for the first gold-medal sweep in the sport at the Rio Olympics.
  
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• As it happened: Cork v Wexford, Clare v Limerick - All-Ireland SHC qualifiers

  09-07-2016 21:48
  
  Four counties but only two places in the last six – who would book their place in the All-Ireland SHC quarter-finals?
  
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• 2-trophy day for Serena Williams: She and Venus win doubles

  09-07-2016 21:48
  
  LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams is leaving Wimbledon with two trophies, teaming with her older sister Venus to win a women's doubles final that began a little more than 3 hours after the singles final ended Saturday.
  
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• Number 22 and still counting as Serena equals Graf

  09-07-2016 21:43
  By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - It was third time lucky for American Serena Williams as she finally matched Steffi Graf's professional era record of 22 grand slam singles titles by beating Angelique Kerber to claim a seventh Wimbledon crown on Saturday. Top seed Williams was forced to play some of her best tennis by resolute Kerber in an engrossing Centre Court duel in which her formidable firepower proved decisive in a 7-5 6-3 over her German opponent. Kerber had stopped Williams in the Aus
  
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• Alex Noren holds two-shot lead over Tyrrell Hatton and Matteo Manassero after third round of the Scottish Open

  09-07-2016 21:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sweden's Alex Noren will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open after surviving miserable conditions at Castle Stuart.
  
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• Serena and Venus Williams beat Timea Babos and Yaroslava Shvedova to claim sixth Wimbledon women's doubles crown

  09-07-2016 21:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Serena Williams won her second SW19 title in the same day, this time in the women’s doubles with her sister, Venus, as they secured their sixth trophy together at the All England Club.
  
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• Swede Noren leads by two at Scottish Open

  09-07-2016 21:26
  (Reuters) - Swede Alex Noren birdied the last two holes to break clear of a tightly bunched leaderboard and move two strokes in front after the third round of the Scottish Open in Inverness on Saturday. The 33-year-old, a four-times winner on the European Tour, fired a four-under-par 68 at Castle Stuart Golf Links to end a wildly fluctuating day of early sunshine and heavy rain showers in the afternoon with a 12-under total of 204. England's Tyrrell Hatton (66) and Italian Matteo Manassero (68)
  
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• Palmer angered by track limits 'mess'

  09-07-2016 21:24
  By Alan Baldwin SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) - A zero tolerance approach to drivers who go off track risks turning the British Grand Prix into "a mess" and penalties must be applied fairly, Renault rookie Jolyon Palmer said on Saturday. Formula One drivers were warned in their Friday briefing that anyone who went off track with all four wheels at the Stowe, Copse and Club corners, where there was an advantage to be gained, would face stewards' action. Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton was o
  
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• 22! Williams tops Kerber at Wimbledon, ties Graf's Slam mark

  09-07-2016 21:24
  
  LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams insisted she was not focused on No. 22.
  
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• Portugal coach would be happy with undeserved final win

  09-07-2016 21:16
  By Brian Homewood PARIS (Reuters) - Portugal manager Fernando Santos would like nothing more than to win the Euro 2016 final without deserving it after living with criticism of his team's playing style through the tournament. Portugal muddled through the group stage with three draws, downed Croatia with a last-gasp extra-time winner and got past Poland on penalties before beating Wales 2-0 in the semi-final. For Santos, however, criticism of their performances is like water off a duck’s ba
  
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• Noren leads by 2 shots after 3rd round of Scottish Open

  09-07-2016 21:06
  
  INVERNESS, Scotland (AP) — Alex Noren of Sweden birdied the last two holes to extend his lead to two shots at the Scottish Open on Saturday after a third round that ended in heavy rain at the Castle Stuart links.
  
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• Armored cars, soldiers in camouflage secure Rio Olympics

  09-07-2016 21:02
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian soldiers were on the streets Saturday, checking out spots around the city that will get intense security when the Rio de Janeiro Olympics open in just under four weeks.
  
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• Chris Froome takes Tour de France yellow jersey with stage eight win before being fined £157 for punching over-zealous fan

  09-07-2016 20:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RICHARD MOORE: Froome is back in the yellow jersey of Tour de France leader after punching an over- zealous fan, for which he was later fined 200 Swiss Francs (£157) for
  
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• Froome seizes yellow jersey with solo win in Pyrenees

  09-07-2016 20:52
  
  BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, France (AP) — Defending champion Chris Froome took his rivals by surprise with a daring downhill attack that earned him the race leader's yellow jersey on the eighth stage of the Tour de France on Saturday.
  
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• Pepe gives Portugal boost after claiming he is fit and ready to return in defence to face France in Euro 2016 final after thigh injury

  09-07-2016 20:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pepe is fully-fit and ready for the biggest match of his career, with the divisive defender desperate to help Portugal emerge from the Euro 2016 final with their first ever trophy.
  
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• This one I'll always remember, says forgetful Serena

  09-07-2016 20:47
  By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Serena Williams' memory is not as powerful as her first serve these days, although with so many achievements to recall it would be churlish to hold that against the American great. "There's definitely some blurs between eight, nine and 10," the American who began her collection at the 1999 U.S. Open when beating Swiss Martina Hingis, told reporters. Williams won her 21st singles major a year ago by beating Spain's Garbine Muguruza at Wimbledon.
  
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• Noren leads by 2 shots after 3 rounds of Scottish Open

  09-07-2016 20:39
  
  INVERNESS, Scotland (AP) — Alex Noren of Sweden birdied the last two holes to extend his lead to two shots at the Scottish Open on Saturday after a third round that ended in heavy rain at the Castle Stuart links.
  
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• Pepe lets his track record do the talking

  09-07-2016 20:37
  By Brian Homewood PARIS (Reuters) - Portugal defender Pepe has confirmed he will be fit for Sunday's Euro 2016 final and dismissed questions about his temperament, saying his track record speaks for itself. Pepe was outstanding in the centre of the Portugal defence in their first five games at the tournament and there have been no signs of the volatile behaviour which has marred his career. The most infamous incident was in 2009 when the Real Madrid defender was banned for 10 games after being s
  
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• Froome jabs a spectator in the face during Tour de France

  09-07-2016 20:32
  
  BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, France (AP) — Before launching his downhill attack, Chris Froome landed a left jab — to a spectator's face.
  
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• Koepka out of British Open, replaced by Knost

  09-07-2016 20:30
  TROON, Scotland (AP) — Brooks Koepka, the world's 16th-ranked player from the United States, has withdrawn from the British Open at Royal Troon next week.
  
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• Portugal's Pepe fit for final against France

  09-07-2016 20:27
  
  SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Portugal defender Pepe is fit and ready for another duel with France's top forward Antoine Griezmann on the European Championship final on Sunday.
  
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• I've been under pressure all my life... it's the way I like it, says Lewis Hamilton after claiming pole position at British Grand Prix

  09-07-2016 20:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton appeared comfortably on course to delight the partisan Silverstone crowd after blitzing his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg with his opening lap in the shoot-out for pole.
  
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• Senegal striker Cisse joins China's Shandong Luneng

  09-07-2016 20:10
  LONDON (Reuters) - Senegal's Papiss Cisse has joined Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng, his relegated English club Newcastle United said on Saturday. The transfer fee for the 31-year-old striker, who had been at Newcastle for four and a half years after joining from SC Freiburg for 9.0 million pounds in 2012, was not revealed. Cisse scored 44 goals in 131 appearances for the Magpies, who were relegated from the Premier League in May but will be hoping to bounce right back from The Champi
  
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• Kerber's best not good enough to topple Serena

  09-07-2016 20:08
  It was a lesson Angelique Kerber learned the hard way on Saturday as no matter what the German did on court, she was powerless to prevent the unstoppable force that is Serena Williams from running away with the Venus Rosewater Dish. The 7-5 6-3 final victory not only handed the American a seventh Wimbledon title, it also finally gave her the elusive 22nd grand slam title that drew her level with Steffi Graf's professional era record. "I went out there today to win the match. I tried everyth
  
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• York City 0-6 Middlesbrough: Jordan Rhodes scores twice as Aitor Karanka's men prepare for life in Premier League in bullish fashion

  09-07-2016 20:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jordan Rhodes scored twice as Middlesbrough got their pre-season preparation for the Premier League off to strong start at York City.
  
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• Troon debutant Scott Fernandez recalls days spent watching golf videos of 1989 Open ahead of his first major appearance

  09-07-2016 20:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scott Fernandez spent years watching the 1989 Championship at Troon as it was one of only two videos he had as a youngster - but now he will get to live out his childhood dream for real.
  
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