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• Pac-12 parity rooted in quarterback changes at power schools

  14-07-2016 23:47
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Pac-12 has no clear football favorite this fall, and the biggest reason is obvious at the conference's annual Hollywood media days.
  
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• Bournemouth sign Liverpool winger Ibe on four-year deal

  14-07-2016 23:46
  Bournemouth have signed Liverpool England under-21 international Jordon Ibe on a four-year contract with the south-coast club describing the winger as a "huge prospect". Neither club disclosed the transfer fee, but media reports said Bournemouth would pay a club-record 15 million pounds ($20.01 million) for the forward, who struggled to cement a place in Liverpool's starting lineup last season. "He played plenty of football with Liverpool last season and we’re looking forward to seeing him
  
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• World Series champ Royals in limbo as second half begins

  14-07-2016 23:44
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The World Series champion Royals are stuck in no-man's land, close enough to contention to keep fighting yet far enough behind the race that going all-in at the trade deadline would be a fool's gambit.
  
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• Antonio Conte is new hair to the throne as Chelsea boss had three hair transplants in bid to beat baldness

  14-07-2016 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Antonio Conte swept into Stamford Bridge on Thursday looking every inch the archetypal Italian football manager... with designer suit, gleaming smile and perfectly coiffured flowing locks.
  
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• Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri urges N'Golo Kante to decide his club future

  14-07-2016 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Claudio Ranieri has told N'Golo Kante to make a decision over his future fast and wants Leicester to extract maximum value in any possible transfer should the midfielder decide to leave.
  
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• Sam Allardyce handed a boost in his pursuit of the England job

  14-07-2016 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL: England managerial candidate Sam Allardyce’s hopes of landing his dream job have been strengthened after the FA received worrying feedback about Jurgen Klinsmann.
  
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• Jim Best controversy could prompt the BHA to reopen seven disciplinary cases

  14-07-2016 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Individuals involved in seven disciplinary cases dating back to October 2013 have been contacted by the BHA with the possibility of a review taking place in the light of the Matthew Lohn affair.
  
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• England will be 'well in the game' if they can restrict Pakistan to 350 runs, says Jake Ball after masking Test debut at Lord's

  14-07-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT LORD'S: Ball, who took his first Test wicket when he removed Azhar Ali for lbw, said: ‘Those two late wickets from Chris Woakes have given everyone a big lift.'
  
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• Louis Oosthuizen wows the crowd with hole-in-one but John Daly steals the show with pineapple pants!   

  14-07-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  BEST OF TROON: With The Open underway at Royal Troon, Sportsmail's Chris Cutmore brings you the best of the Championship on and off the course, including a bold choice of pants.
  
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• Sky to end Lord's clash with The Open as broadcasters make most of monopoly 

  14-07-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - THE SPORTS AGENDA: The recurring clash of two summer showcase events — the Lord’s Test and the Open Championship — infuriates sports fans who want to watch both.
  
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• Antonio Conte ready to ignite Chelsea as new Blues boss vows to banish 'very, very bad' season

  14-07-2016 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As Antonio Conte, the 10th Chelsea manager of the Roman Abramovich era, spoke of passion and fire, of suffering and hard work, there was a glimpse of Italian steel.
  
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• Andy Murray jets into Serbia as cheerleader for Great Britain's Davis Cup quarter-final

  14-07-2016 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic is reliably said to be in Marbella following his Wimbledon exit. Murray has barely got his breath back from winning the event, but has flown himself to the world No 1's heartland.
  
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• Hull FC go top with derby win over Hull KR

  14-07-2016 23:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hull FC move to the Super League summit, thrashing Hull KR to deny their rivals a place in Super League's top eight.
  
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• The Open: Defending champion Johnson four off the lead

  14-07-2016 22:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Defending champion Zach Johnson shoots a four-under-par 67 in the first round of the Open Championship at Royal Troon.
  
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• Kjeldsen message is 'don't discount me' after scoring 67

  14-07-2016 22:56
  By Tony Jimenez TROON, Scotland (Reuters) - Soren Kjeldsen's subtle message to his British Open rivals was 'don't discount me from title contention' after the Dane bulldozed through the pack to fire a 67 in the first round on Thursday. "The last 18 months were really good and then I played poorly at last month's U.S. Open and the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Ohio," Kjeldsen told Reuters in an interview held under bright blue skies at Royal Troon.
  
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• My team-mates call me 'Granny', says Pavey, 42

  14-07-2016 22:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jo Pavey on her "race against time" to qualify for Rio, and becoming the oldest woman to run for Britain at the Games.
  
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• Manchester United's new home kit reportedly leaked in Hong Kong store

  14-07-2016 22:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United appear to have had their home kit for the upcoming season leaked to the public after pictures emerged showing a new Red Devils strip on sale in a Hong Kong adidas store.
  
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• Rio 2016: Rory McIlroy defends comments on Olympic Games withdrawal

  14-07-2016 22:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former world number one Rory McIlroy says he stands by his controversial views on golf at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
  
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• Big Four fail to make impression at British Open

  14-07-2016 22:41
  By Larry King TROON, Scotland (Reuters) - The much-heralded 'Big Four' of golf failed to make an impression in the first round of the British Open on Thursday. Young guns Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy were unable to find their 'A games' and were eclipsed by 'golden oldie' Phil Mickelson who powered to the top of the Royal Troon leaderboard with an eight-under 63. None of the 'Big Four' scored as well as little-known Belgian Thomas Pieters who is appearing in his first
  
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• Kell Brook: Gennady Golovkin win would give fighter 'greatness'

  14-07-2016 22:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Britain's IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook says he took the fight against world middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin "to reach greatness".
  
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• Former Barcelona and Ajax striker Patrick Kluivert appointed director of football at Paris Saint-Germain

  14-07-2016 22:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The arrival of the 40-year-old follows the appointment of Unai Emery as coach, replacing Laurent Blanc last month. PSG say Kluivert will help 'define the club's long-term strategy.'
  
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• Lennon sent to stands in first game as Hibs boss

  14-07-2016 22:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brondby strike early to beat Hibs in their Europa League second qualifying round first leg at Easter Road.
  
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• TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: Cricket faces Olympic exclusion as Misbah-ul-Haq celebrates his century with some press ups

  14-07-2016 22:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: ICC chief executive Dave Richardson has warned that cricket’s chances of inclusion in the Olympics could be affected by the pullout of top golfers from the Rio games.
  
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• Brazil prosecutors probe Olympic velodrome, equestrian contracts

  14-07-2016 22:20
  Brazilian prosecutors said on Thursday they were investigating the process by which companies were selected to complete work on the Rio de Janeiro Olympic velodrome and equestrian venues. State prosecutors in Rio de Janeiro said in an emailed statement the probe was sparked by press reports that private construction companies Zadar and Engetecnica were contracted without a public bidding process. Zadar and Engetecnica could not immediately be reached for comment.
  
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• Pakistan veteran Misbah hits ton before England fight back

  14-07-2016 22:15
  Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq became the oldest player in 82 years to score a test century as the 42-year-old hit an unbeaten 110 to put his side in a strong position on the first day of the opening match against England. Pakistan, who also had Asad Shafiq (73) to thank for digging them out of a spot of early bother, closed on 282 for six after choosing to bat and making England toil in the field for much of the day. Misbah celebrated his landmark by dropping to the Lord's turf and doing press-
  
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• Former England batsman Michael Carberry diagnosed with cancer after missing Hampshire game due to 'feeling unwell'

  14-07-2016 21:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 35-year-old, who last played for England in May 2014, missed Hampshire's County Championship game with Warwickshire which ended on Wednesday after feeling unwell.
  
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• On cusp of history, Mickelson shoots 63 at British Open

  14-07-2016 21:56
  Phil Mickelson pointed his putter toward the hole and was ready to step right into major championship history Thursday in the British Open. Instead, he endured another dose of heartache. All because of ...
  
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• UK: New cabinet peppered with pro-Brexit politicians

  14-07-2016 21:55
  
  PM Theresa May finalises details of new government as shock appointment of Boris Johnson as foreign secretary sinks in.
  
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• Small but lethal, Troon's eighth lies in wait

  14-07-2016 21:53
  By Larry King TROON, Scotland (Reuters) - Bubba Watson was leading the Open at five under par when he teed up on the eighth hole at Royal Troon, but walked off the green three shots poorer, back in the pack on two under. Just 123 yards long, it rivals the 12th hole at Augusta National and the 17th at Sawgrass for inflicting pain all out of proportion to its size. Augusta's 12th and the Sawgrass 17th use large bodies of water to rattle the nerves of that golfer standing on the tee.
  
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• Mickelson close to tears after record near-miss

  14-07-2016 21:53
  By Tony Jimenez TROON, Scotland (Reuters) - Phil Mickelson came agonisingly close to shooting the first-ever 62 in a major championship as he stormed into the lead in the first round of the British Open on Thursday. The five-times major winner took full advantage of a calm, sunny day on the west coast of Scotland by reeling off eight birdies in a remarkable burst of scoring. History beckoned for Mickelson when he played a sumptuous approach to 15 feet at the 18th hole and the American held his h
  
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• Open 2016: Phil Mickelson's pain after missing putt for historic 62

  14-07-2016 21:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Phil Mickelson says he "felt like crying" after missing a putt for the first round of 62 in major championship history.
  
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• Bournemouth sign winger Jordon Ibe from Liverpool in club record deal worth £15m

  14-07-2016 21:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth have signed Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe on a four-year deal for a club record £15m. The 20-year-old struggled for regular football under Jurgen Klopp and a change will be welcome.
  
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• Phil Mickelson equals Open Championship record as he storms to the top of the first-round leaderboard at Royal Troon

  14-07-2016 21:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON AT TROON: On Thursday, in the lengthening shadows at Royal Troon, at the end of the most glorious day for links golf imaginable, Phil Mickelson stood over a 20ft putt for a 62.
  
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• Former Barcelona and Ajax striker Patrick Kluivert appointed director of football at Paris St Germain

  14-07-2016 21:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The arrival of the 40-year-old follows the appointment of Unai Emery as coach, replacing Laurent Blanc last month. PSG say Kluivert will help 'define the club's long-term strategy.'
  
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• The Open: Phil Brilliant Mickelson shoots course record 63

  14-07-2016 21:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Open champion Phil Mickelson shoots 63 on day one at Royal Troon, narrowly missing a putt on the 18th that would have given him the lowest round in major history.
  
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• Daughter's emotional Facebook post spares coach jail

  14-07-2016 21:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Egypt's all-time leading scorer Hossam Hassan is spared a possible prison sentence after his daughter's emotional Facebook message.
  
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• On Bastille Day, storming fans spark chaos at Tour de France

  14-07-2016 21:03
  
  MONT VENTOUX, France (AP) — On Bastille Day, fans created havoc at the Tour de France like never before.
  
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• BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Jake Ball can step up to fill Jimmy Anderson void for England

  14-07-2016 20:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DAVID LLOYD AT LORD'S: Anderson’s absence was a reminder that one day England will have to live without him and it was encouraging to see Ball swell the fast bowling ranks.
  
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• The Open Championship 2016 LIVE: Phil Mickelson seizes first place but agonisingly misses out on a record round of 62 as Rory McIlroy opens with a two-under 69

  14-07-2016 20:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Royal Troon hosts the 145th Open and you can follow the action with Sportsmail's live coverage. We'll make sure you don't miss a thing with all the news and the best pictures.
  
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• Aregawi has doping ban lifted, hopes to make Olympics

  14-07-2016 20:53
  By Philip O'Connor STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden's former 1500m world champion Abeba Aregawi hopes to compete at the Rio Olympics after the Swedish Doping Commission lifted her suspension for testing positive for meldonium. The Swedish Sports Confederation said on Thursday that her suspension had been lifted with immediate effect as it had not been proven that she had taken meldonium after it was added to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) list of banned substances on Jan. 1. The Ethiopian-born
  
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• Venus and Serena Williams' father Richard had stroke before Wimbledon 2016 final

  14-07-2016 20:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Richard Williams is believed to have had the stroke while his daughters Serena and Venus were competing at Wimbledon, but they kept the news to themselves.
  
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• Tour de France 2016: Stage-by-stage guide with Geraint Thomas

  14-07-2016 20:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stressful stages and dangerous descents - Chris Froome's team-mate Geraint Thomas takes us through the 21 stages of this year's Tour de France.
  
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• Chris Froome runs up Mont Ventoux in Tour de France after being knocked off his bike

  14-07-2016 20:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RICHARD MOORE: The Tour de France is renowned for its drama and extraordinary feats, but few have ever been as extraordinary as the spectacle of a bike-less Chris Froome running up Mont Ventoux.
  
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• Lazio fans protest towards club president Claudio Lotito following Bielsa resignation

  14-07-2016 20:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lazio fans have taken to the streets of Rome to protest against club president Claudio Lotito, after manager Marcelo Bielsa resigned due to unkept promises - just 48 hours into the role.
  
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• Misbah hits century before England fight back - highlights & report

  14-07-2016 20:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pakistan's Misbah-ul-Haq scores a century on day one of the first Test against England to become the oldest centurion in 82 years.
  
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• Pint-sized TMS: England v Pakistan - Raccoon-walking & Misbah push-ups

  14-07-2016 20:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two late wickets see Pakistan reach 282-6 on day one of the first Test against England at Lord's thanks to Misbah-ul-Haq's unbeaten 110, while Jonathan Agnew tells a Raccoon-related tale.
  
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• Mickelson misses out on major record 62 by whisker

  14-07-2016 20:27
  By Tony Jimenez TROON, Scotland (Reuters) - Phil Mickelson came agonisingly close to shooting the first-ever 62 in a major championship as he stormed into the lead in the first round of the British Open on Thursday. The five-times major winner took full advantage of a calm, sunny day on the west coast of Scotland by reeling off eight birdies in a remarkable burst of scoring. History beckoned for Mickelson when he played a sumptuous approach to 15 feet at the 18th hole and the American held his h
  
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• Mickelson grabs Troon lead and share of major record

  14-07-2016 20:27
  By Larry King TROON, Scotland (Reuters) - Phil Mickelson charged up the leaderboard at the British Open on Thursday, grabbing the first-day lead and a share of the record for the best score in a major championship. Aided by birdies on 10, 14, 16 and 17 on Royal Troon's tricky back nine, the 46-year-old American posted a 63, equalling the record low for majors first set by Johnny Miller in the 1973 U.S. Open. Mickelson came within a fraction of an inch of breaking the record outright.
  
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• List of major championship 63s

  14-07-2016 20:27
  TROON, Scotland (Reuters) - Following is a list of 63s, the lowest scores in major championships, after Phil Mickelson's spectacular eight-under-par effort in the opening round of the British Open on Thursday: (United States unless stated) U.S. MASTERS Nick Price (Zimbabwe) 1986 Greg Norman (Australia) 1996 U.S. ...
  
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• Kenya: Police officer 'goes beserk', kills 7 colleagues

  14-07-2016 20:25
  
  Deaths reported after a police officer opens fire on fellow officers at a Kapenguria police station in western Kenya.
  
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