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• Phil Mickelson hails Henrik Stenson as 'a great champion' after Swede comes out on top in enthralling battle to win The Open  

  17-07-2016 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Phil Mickelson claimed he had never played better and lost after being edged out by Henrik Stenson in an epic battle for the Open Championship at Royal Troon. The champion Stenson scored 20 under.
  
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• Calls for entire Russian Olympic team to be axed from Rio over state-sponsored doping

  17-07-2016 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An independent commission set up by the World Anti-Doping Agency has been investigating the doping claims at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and will publish its findings on Monday.
  
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• Beverley to host first memorial race in honour of Tony Coyle's late partner

  17-07-2016 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire trainer Tony Coyle is prepared for an emotional time at Beverley on Monday night with the first running of a race in memory of his late partner Jaimie Kerr.
  
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• The Open 2016: Henrik Stenson beats Phil Mickelson in final-day battle

  17-07-2016 23:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Henrik Stenson cards a joint-record eight-under-par 63 to win The Open by three shots after an enthralling final-round tussle with Phil Mickelson.
  
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• Rory McIlroy is settling for a role in the supporting cast right now but the four-times major winner is close to landing another big one

  17-07-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  He had a look at a birdie on 18 and signed for a par, which perhaps was appropriate for a talent who is magnificent on his day but is being forced to settle for a little less than he wants at the moment.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Monday, July 18

  17-07-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Monday's meetings at Ayr, Cartmel, Beverely and Windsor.
  
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• Andy Murray is itching to return for Davis Cup semi-final showdown with Argentina

  17-07-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON: Andy Murray praised Kyle Edmund on Sunday and confirmed that he himself is likely to be available for the home semi-final against Argentina after the US Open.
  
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• The Open fails to draw fans as attendance falls below that of 2004 at Troon with bad weather to blame... not the £80 entrance fee

  17-07-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: The crowds — or lack of them — attending The Open at Royal Troon became one of the week's best kept secrets by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club.
  
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• Jose Mourinho marvels as £30m new boy Eric Bailly shows his star quality in routine Manchester United victory over Wigan 

  17-07-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho was as animated as ever in his first Manchester United match in charge — never more evident than when Eric Bailly began juggling the ball on the halfway line.
  
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• Antonio Conte certain Chelsea will be in with a shout as Italian makes his presence felt on touchline despite Rapid Vienna loss

  17-07-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It took less than 10 seconds for Antonio Conte to make his presence felt on the Chelsea sideline. The Italian immediately spied a foam advertising hoarding in the middle of his technical area.
  
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• Alastair Cook riled by Pakistan press-up celebration as England captain vows to use stunt as added motivation for Old Trafford

  17-07-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq famously enjoyed his century with a press-ups celebration on day one of the first Test of the four-match series against England at Lord's on Thursday.
  
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• Great Britain to host Argentina in the Davis Cup semi-finals after Kyle Edmund secures victory over Serbia in Belgrade

  17-07-2016 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON: A week on from Andy Murray winning Wimbledon, Great Britain again reached the Davis Cup semi-finals, and it was all the sweeter that it had very little to do with the 29-year-old Scot.
  
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• Tyrone are contenders for Sam, Sean Cavanagh's crowning moment, Galway's Castlebar masterclass

  17-07-2016 23:26
  
  Plenty of talking points after Tyrone and Galway were crowned champions of Ulster and Connacht respectively.
  
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• One-off Andrew Johnston the people's hero who wowed Royal Troon during The Open

  17-07-2016 23:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston in all his splendid implausibility, of course.
  The old stone clubhouse and grey skies were crying out for a splash of colour and this bus driver’s son from London provided it.
  
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• Lightning sign Alex Killorn to $31.15 million, 7-year deal

  17-07-2016 23:13
  
  Alex Killorn and the Lightning wanted to keep the team together, and Tampa Bay made sure he'd be part of its long-term future.
  
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• Saudi Arabia to send four women to Rio

  17-07-2016 23:09
  The Saudi Olympic Committee has approved four female Saudi athletes to compete as part of the conservative Gulf kingdom's team at the Rio Olympics, a spokesman said on Sunday. Sara Al-Attar, Lubna Al-Omair, Cariman Abu Al-Jadail and Wujud Fahmi will become only the second group of women Olympians to represent Saudi Arabia, where women are barred from driving and are subject to a restrictive male guardianship system. The announcements of the names of the male and female team members were made sep
  
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• Saltalamacchia's HR in 9th gives Tigers 4-2 win over Royals

  17-07-2016 22:53
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Jarrod Saltalamacchia's drive to right field sailed toward the wall, and the Detroit catcher immediately raised his right arm in celebration.
  
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• Colin Montgomerie jokes after sad Open Championship farewell at Royal Troon: 'I was leader in the clubhouse... TWICE!'

  17-07-2016 22:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON: Colin Montgomerie had dreamed of making it through to a sunlit Sunday and being out at The Open in the middle of the pack... but that wish was not quite realised.
  
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• Kenseth pulls away late to win Cup race at New Hampshire

  17-07-2016 22:49
  
  LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Matt Kenseth pulled away down the stretch to win the Sprint Cup race Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
  
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• All except two players in the Open were merely footnotes

  17-07-2016 22:47
  By Larry King TROON, Scotland (Reuters) - As the British Open drew to a close on Sunday, all but two players were in the same situation as the galleries, mere spectators watching an amazing battle between Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson. Stenson won with the lowest total score in major championship history, 264 strokes, to beat Mickelson, who equalled the previous Open record of 267. Everybody was in the same position as Rory McIlroy, seeking to take positives away from Royal Troon after being
  
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• TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: Stuart Broad is a history-maker with the ball but he's well and truly mislaid his batting touch

  17-07-2016 22:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When Stuart Broad removed Yasir Shah in the first over of the day, he became — at 30 years 23 days — the youngest bowler to take 350 Test wickets, beating Pakistan’s Waqar Younis by 63 days.
  
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• Amir makes impact at Lord's for the right reasons

  17-07-2016 22:42
  Mohammad Amir returned to the hallowed ground of Lord's he defiled six years ago to earn Pakistan one of their most memorable test triumphs over England on Sunday. The fast bowler, who served a five-year ban and jail time after admitting spot-fixing at the home of cricket in 2010, took the final wicket of the first test to give Pakistan a well-deserved 75-run victory. While Amir's return to the game divides opinion, it felt like partial redemption for the 24-year-old who was cleared to return to
  
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• Henrik Stenson dedicates his historic Open victory to late friend Mike Gerbich

  17-07-2016 22:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Henrik Stenson rewrote the Open record book on an extraordinary afternoon at Royal Troon yesterday and said: ‘All week, I just knew it was going to be my turn.’
  
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• BUMBLE AT THE TEST: It's posh at Lord's but expect a different crowd at Old Trafford, where Adil Rashid's inclusion would lend England a better balance 

  17-07-2016 22:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Primrose Hill is always a good venue from Lord’s and I had a nice little pub crawl round there alongside Regent’s Park on Saturday night. We started at the Queen's.
  
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• Pakistan captain sees Lord’s win as ‘start of a new life’ for Mohammad Amir

  17-07-2016 22:08
  
  • Amir took two England wickets at a cost of 39 runs
  • Misbah: ’That was a special moment for him’Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistan captain, believes that Mohammad Amir can now begin his new life as a Test cricketer after the left-arm bowler, on his return to the scene of the 2010 spot-fixing scandal, claimed the final wicket in a 75-run victory against England.Amir cleaned up the stumps of No11 Jake Ball to see the home side bowled out for 207 in their pursuit of 283 and spark s
  
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• Henrik Stenson dedicates Open victory to late friend Mike Gerbich

  17-07-2016 21:59
  
  •Sweden’s first major champion holds off Mickelson with record-equalling 63
  • ‘It makes it even better that I beat a competitor like Phil’Henrik Stenson spoke of the inner belief that he would win the 145th Open Championship, with the Swede dedicating the Claret Jug to a late friend after claiming his first major in stunning fashion.On an extraordinary Sunday, Stenson carded a record-equalling major round of 63 to take the Open by three shots from Phil Mickelson. Rela
  
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• Banned Russian athletes victims of smear campaign, claims documentary

  17-07-2016 21:55
  
  • Film attacking Wada and western media will air on state-owned sport channel
  • Screening coincides with release of independent commission’s reportA film portraying banned Russian athletes as victims of a political smear campaign will be shown on state television on Monday, the same day on which an international report on Russian doping is published. Related: Russian athlete branded a 'traitor' over plans to compete under neutral flag in RioContinue reading...
  
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• Cameroon hostages freed from captivity in Central African Republic

  17-07-2016 21:52
  Eleven hostages from Cameroon were freed on Sunday following 16 months of captivity, after having been abducted by a militia group from the Central African Republic, a statement from the Cameroonian presidency said. The hostages included a local mayor, Mama Abakai, and 12 others, but two died in captivity, said President Paul Biya in the statement, adding that the crime would not go unpunished.
  
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• Beating a great like Mickelson extra special, says Stenson

  17-07-2016 21:51
  By Tony Jimenez TROON, Scotland (Reuters) - Henrik Stenson's record-breaking British Open triumph was all the more memorable because he achieved it by outplaying the great Phil Mickelson, the Swede said on Sunday. Stenson finished three strokes ahead of the five-times major winner in a riveting head-to-head duel, his closing eight-under-par 63 equalling the previous lowest round in a major. Mickelson had to settle for second place despite shooting a sparkling 65 of his own.
  
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• Pakistan's first Test victory over England at Lord's underlined their new-found discipline

  17-07-2016 21:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Coached by Mickey Arthur and with Misbah-ul-Haq, Pakistan prepared for Lord's like never before and came away with one of their most famous ever wins.
  
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• Stenson wins duel with Mickelson to claim British Open

  17-07-2016 21:27
  
  TROON, Scotland (AP) — Henrik Stenson kept hitting the best shots of his life, one after another, because there was no other way to beat Phil Mickelson in a British Open duel that ranked among the best in golf.
  
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• Record-breaking Stenson lands first major at Troon

  17-07-2016 21:07
  By Tony Jimenez TROON, Scotland (Reuters) - Record-breaking Swede Henrik Stenson became the first Scandinavian male to capture a major when he won the British Open on Sunday, beating Phil Mickelson in an extraordinary final-round duel. The world number six produced a swashbuckling eight-under-par 63 to finish 20-under on 264, three ahead of playing partner Mickelson (65). The 40-year-old Stenson's round equalled the lowest in any major championship and his winning total was also a record for any
  
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• Jurgen Klopp hopeful Liverpool new boy Joel Matip will be fine after defender hobbles out of Wigan friendly

  17-07-2016 21:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The centre half agreed to join Liverpool in February at the conclusion of his contract with Schalke 04. And Matip is lined-up to play a key role for Jurgen Klopp in the forthcoming season.
  
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• Pakistan squad follow Misbah-ul-Haq's lead as they drop down to recreate their captain's century celebration at Lord's

  17-07-2016 21:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq famously enjoyed his century with a press-ups celebration on day one of the first Test of the four-match series against England at Lord's on Thursday.
  
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• Alastair Cook focused on bouncing back as 'naive' England batting and basic errors hand Pakistan victory in first Test at Lord's

  17-07-2016 20:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Captain Alastair Cook refused to use the absences of James Anderson and Ben Stokes as an excuse for England's 75-run defeat in the first Investec Test at Lord's against Pakistan.
  
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• Henrik Stenson wins The Open after carding brilliant 63 to beat Phil Mickelson to the Claret Jug by three shots on final day

  17-07-2016 20:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Henrik Stenson won a titanic duel against Phil Mickelson to win the 145th Open Championship at Royal Troon and clinch his first major title.
  
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• Yasir Shah undoubtedly the star at Lord's but Moeen Ali's first Test will only be remembered for one thing - NASSER HUSSAIN'S RATINGS

  17-07-2016 20:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN FOR THE DAILY MAIL: There were some positive performances from some of England's men, but Shah, Ali and Amir stole the show at Lord's.
  
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• Ed Joyce controversially run out as Ireland lose to Afghanistan in Belfast to hand tourists slender lead in one-day series

  17-07-2016 20:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ireland were bowled out for 150 chasing a target of 230 in the fourth ODI after Afghanistan made 229, but the dismissal of Ed Joyce with the home side on 27 without loss in the sixth over left the hosts furious.
  
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• Antonio Conte takes no prisoners in Chelsea training after new side's embarrassing 2-0 defeat by Rapid Vienna

  17-07-2016 20:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After making his Chelsea managerial bow in a 2-0 away defeat to Austrian outfit Rapid Vienna on Saturday, Antonio Conte wasted no time in getting his players back out onto the training field.
  
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• Yasir leads Pakistan to victory over England at Lord's

  17-07-2016 20:22
  Pakistan foiled a gutsy England run chase to win a gripping first test by 75 runs at Lord's on Sunday. Having set the hosts a 283 victory target after their second innings was ended on 215 in the morning, Pakistan's bowlers, led by leg spinner Yasir Shah, provided a masterclass to bowl England out for 207. Mohammad Amir, back from a five-year ban for spot-fixing, sealed victory when he clean bowled Jake Ball.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp won't rush Liverpool's teenage stars, while boss plays down Joel Matip injury fears

  17-07-2016 20:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A number of teenagers impressed during Sunday's 2-0 friendly win at Wigan Athletic, none more so than two substitutes, Ben Woodburn and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
  
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• Lightning agree to $31.15M, 7-year deal with Alex Killorn

  17-07-2016 20:05
  The Tampa Bay Lightning avoided arbitration with forward Alex Killorn, agreeing to terms on a $31.15 million, seven-year contract.
  
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• Pint-Sized TMS: England skittled by Pakistan & 'unspeakable' Moeen

  17-07-2016 19:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as Pakistan complete a 75-run win over England in a thrilling first Test at Lord's.
  
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• Record-breaking Stenson wins British Open at Troon to land first major

  17-07-2016 19:58
  By Tony Jimenez TROON, Scotland (Reuters) - Record-breaking Swede Henrik Stenson became the first Scandinavian male to capture a major when he won the British Open on Sunday, beating Phil Mickelson in an extraordinary final-round duel. The world number six shot a brilliant closing eight-under-par 63 to finish 20-under on 264, three ahead of playing partner Mickelson (65). The 40-year-old Stenson's round equalled the lowest in any major championship and his winning total also represented a new Br
  
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• The Open 2016: Henrik Stenson wins at Royal Troon

  17-07-2016 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sweden's Henrik Stenson wins the 2016 Open and his first major title as he finishes on a record 20 under par, three shots ahead of Phil Mickelson.
  
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• Huddersfield 18-34 St Helens: Rick Stone fails to lift rock bottom Giants as Saints cruise to fourth win on the bounce

  17-07-2016 19:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There was no joy for new Huddersfield head coach Rick Stone as in-form St Helens came away from West Yorkshire with a comfortable 34-18 victory at the John Smith's Stadium.
  
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• The Latest: Henrik Stenson wins British Open for 1st major

  17-07-2016 19:42
  
  TROON, Scotland (AP) — The Latest on the final round of the British Open (all times local):
  
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• Henrik Stenson wins The Open after carding brilliant 63 to beat Phil Mickelson to the Claret Jug by two shots on final day

  17-07-2016 19:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Henrik Stenson kept his cool to see off the challenge of Phil Mickelson and win The Open for the first time on a dramatic final day at Royal Troon.
  
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• England crumble in first Test against Pakistan as visitors capitalise on poor batting to win by 75 runs at Lord's

  17-07-2016 19:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England eventually succumbed to the swathes of pressure from Pakistan as they lost the first Test on the fourth day at Lord's.
  
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• Motorcycling - Marquez wins in Germany for seventh year in a row

  17-07-2016 19:31
  (Reuters) - Honda's MotoGP championship leader Marc Marquez won in Germany for the seventh year in a row, across all categories, on Sunday after a mid-race tyre gamble paid off. The Spaniard forged 48 points clear at the top of the standings after Yamaha's reigning champion and main rival Jorge Lorenzo finished only 15th. Britain's Cal Crutchlow, on an LCR Honda, was second and 9.8 seconds behind with Italy's Andrea Dovizioso third for Ducati.
  
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