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• US PGA Championship 2016 LEADERBOARD: Jimmy Walker leads

  29-07-2016 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Make sure you don't miss a thing from Baltusrol as Sportsmail brings you all the latest news with the best pictures from the final major of the season plus the up-to-date scores on our leaderboard.
  
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• The Latest: US long jumper Hartfield added to Olympic team

  29-07-2016 23:47
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the Rio Games (all times local to Rio de Janeiro):
  
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• Lewis Hamilton looking forward to summer break after German Grand Prix as he looks to maintain lead of Nico Rosberg 

  29-07-2016 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton is very much looking forward to the four-week summer break which follows the German Grand Prix, and it is fair to say that he isn’t the only one.
  
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• No criminal charges in probe of Curt Schilling's 38 Studios

  29-07-2016 23:42
  SCITUATE, R.I. (AP) — An investigation into former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's failed video game company, 38 Studios, has resulted in no criminal violations, authorities announced Friday.
  
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• Newcastle United see £6m bid for Brighton winger Anthony Knockaert rejected 

  29-07-2016 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United have had a £6million bid for winger Anthony Knockaert turned down by Brighton. Seagulls manager Chris Hughton is keen to keep hold of the club's best players.
  
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• Battle for survival intensifies as Wexford Youths claim vital three points

  29-07-2016 23:42
  
  Aidan Keenan struck an 85th-minute winner to give Shane Keegan’s side a major lift.
  
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• Cowboys mostly mum on McClain, who hasn't reported to camp

  29-07-2016 23:40
  
  OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Rolando McClain remains on the Dallas roster. The Cowboys are saying little else about the enigmatic linebacker who hasn't reported to training camp in California.
  
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• Katarina Johnson-Thompson was still finding her feet in 2012 but she's going for gold this summer: 'It's serious now'   

  29-07-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM SHERGOLD AND DOMINIC KING: The ear-splitting roar from the Union flag-waving crowd took the teenager on the starting blocks aback. 'Wow,' she mouthed, breaking a smile.
  
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• Sergio Aguero set to extend Manchester City stay by signing new contract

  29-07-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER: Manchester City will confirm Sergio Aguero has signed a new contract before the start of the season and are ready to reward Fernandinho with an improved deal.
  
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• Qatar King George Stakes win proves Take Cover is ready for group one glory, says trainer David Griffiths

  29-07-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Blistering speed out of the starting stalls over this downhill track was decisive as Take Cover, a nine-year-old gelding owned by Norcroft Park Stud, added to his 2014 King George victory.
  
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• Idrissa Gueye has betrayed Aston Villa ahead of Everton £7.1m transfer, accuses owner Tony Xia

  29-07-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa owner Tony Xia appeared to take a swipe at Idrissa Gueye on Friday as the midfielder moved closer to joining Everton after they triggered his £7.1million release clause and opened talks.
  
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• Big Orange could head for the Irish St Leger at the Curragh after Goodwood Cup triumph 

  29-07-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Irish St Leger would give Big Orange, a four-time winner at Group Two level, a big chance of a first group one race. But he would need fast ground if he were to run in the Irish race.
  
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• Sam Allardyce spent countless hours as a boy kicking a ball on Ash Green... now this proud son of Dudley is England manager

  29-07-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MICHAEL WALKER: WhenSam Allardyce wasn't at Ash Green pretending to be Derek Dougan scoring for Wolves, he was off kicking a ball somewhere else as a young lad growing up in Dudley.
  
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• Mourinho to hand Ibrahimovic Man United debut but ready to bid Schweinsteiger farewell

  29-07-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC is set to make his Manchester United bow on Saturday as Bastian Schweinsteiger moves closer to the Old Trafford exit.
  
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• Manchester United are box office again as Jose Mourinho buys his way out of the doldrums

  29-07-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN: It's ironic the devastating manner in which Jose Mourinho has approached transfer business this summer is one of the very reasons Manchester United were so wary of him.
  
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• Man City refuse to bow to Everton demands over Stones: £40m bid the limit for Guardiola

  29-07-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MANCHESTER CITY have warned Everton they will not be held to ransom over John Stones.
  
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• Leicester's Mahrez in £100k contract talks: Ranieri assured as Arsenal have no agreement

  29-07-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  LEICESTER are locked in talks with Riyad Mahrez over a new deal and on Friday night the champions’ manager Claudio Ranieri insisted his Algerian playmaker is going nowhere.
  
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• Henrik Stenson surges on at US PGA Championship as in-form Swede eyes successive majors

  29-07-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  OPEN CHAMPION Henrik Stenson maintained his excellent form on Friday night by putting himself into contention for the US PGA Championship.
  
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• Eriksen rejects new Tottenham contract but wants to stay at Spurs: Talks to continue

  29-07-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN has turned down a new contract offer from Tottenham but is keen to remain at White Hart Lane.
  
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• Chris Woakes is no longer a poor man's Ben Stokes... and the England all-rounder owes Test emergence to practising with a yo-yo! 

  29-07-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH: If Chris Woakes appeared to have the ball on a piece of string in recent weeks, it should come as no surprise. The England all-rounder was in superb form in the second Test.
  
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• Atletico Madrid to offer £40m for Diego Costa as they step up their pursuit of the Chelsea forward  

  29-07-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Atletico Madrid will step up their interest in Diego Costa over the coming days — with officials at the Spanish club increasingly confident they will get their man.
  
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• Manchester City reluctant to meet Everton’s valuation of John Stones

  29-07-2016 23:29
  
  • Everton want £50m but City unwilling to go above rejected £40m bid
  • Everton close in on deal for Aston Villa midfielder Idrissa GueyeManchester City are reluctant to match Everton’s £50m valuation of John Stones, with their preferred price being around £40m, plus potential add-ons. City have had this bid rejected but their sporting director, Txiki Begiristain, does not want to go higher.Stones has told Everton he wishes to leave but, given the club&rsqu
  
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• Stuart Broad praises England head coach Trevor Bayliss for 'harsh words' sparking turnaround against Pakistan

  29-07-2016 23:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  To go from humbling defeat at Lord’s to comprehensive victory at Old Trafford was quite the turnaround for England, and Stuart Broad has revealed a player-led summit was the difference.
  
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• Hull FC overcome Wigan Warriors to reach Challenge Cup final

  29-07-2016 23:24
  
  • Wigan 12-16 Hull FCHull FC will never win at Wembley, so the famous song goes on the other half of the city, from Hull KR fans. Well, it may be found out next month whether that really is the case. Hull have looked a side capable of winning trophies for much of 2016 but this Challenge Cup semi-final against a Wigan side appearing in a record-equalling 46th last-four tie was tipped to be one where it would really be seen what Lee Radford’s side are made of.Hull sides have often falte
  
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• Jordan Spieth insists his second round at US PGA Championship was clean despite a possible rules violation 

  29-07-2016 23:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  World No 3 Jordan Spieth was surprised to face questions about a possible rules violation after a second round of 67 in the US PGA Championship.
  
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• Dynamo Dresden 2-1 Everton: Blues beaten as John Stones and Co slip to German second-tier side

  29-07-2016 23:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN IN DRESDEN: Everton made a losing start to the Dresden Cup after being beaten by hosts Dynamo despite a thrilling free-kick from Gerard Deulofeu on Friday night.
  
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• The Latest: Walker takes lead in PGA's second round

  29-07-2016 23:15
  
  SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) — The Latest on the PGA Championship (all times local):
  
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• Gary McCabe gets frustrated Shamrock Rovers out of jail

  29-07-2016 23:11
  
  Stephen Bradley’s men were ultimately held by Bray Wanderers.
  
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• Ferrari will miss former technical chief Allison, says Clear

  29-07-2016 23:11
  By Abhishek Takle HOCKENHEIM, Germany (Reuters) - Former Ferrari technical director James Allison, whose sudden departure was announced by the team on Wednesday, will be missed by the Maranello-based squad, its track operations head Jock Clear said on Friday. “But the fact is Ferrari has to move forward and we have to make the most of this situation as it is... he will be missed.” Allison’s departure, which Ferrari said had been mutually agreed, is a big blow for the former cha
  
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• MVP Newton turns focus to 2016, away from Super Bowl loss

  29-07-2016 23:07
  
  SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Cam Newton's stellar 2015 season helped him become the first Carolina Panthers player to earn NFL MVP honors.
  
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• Broad backs Finn to rediscover fiery Ashes form for England: Spell left Edgbaston shaking

  29-07-2016 23:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  STUART BROAD believes Steve Finn can end his time on the fringes of the Test side and return to the explosive form which had Edgbaston “shaking” against the Aussies last summer.
  
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• Grillo passes Stenson for lead late in second round

  29-07-2016 22:58
  By Larry Fine SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey (Reuters) - Young Argentine Emiliano Grillo shot into the lead with a birdie barrage that put him four-under at the turn and eight-under for the tournament late in Friday's second round of the PGA Championship. The 23-year-old Grillo, who said after his 66 on Thursday that putting was the weakest part of his game, belied that with four birdie putts in his first nine holes at Baltusrol on Friday, including a a 40-foot bomb that fell in at the 15th. Grillo, wh
  
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• Diego Costa set to miss Real Madrid friendly as persistent back problems scupper Chelsea striker's pre-season

  29-07-2016 22:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With the new Premier League season little more than a fortnight away, Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been unable to take full part in Antonio Conte's sessions at in Los Angeles this week.
  
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• Russian weightlifters barred from Rio Games

  29-07-2016 22:44
  The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) on Friday formally suspended Russia's eight-strong weightlifting team, effectively excluding it from next month's Rio Olympics, because of doping offences. Last month, the IWF said its Executive Board had decided to suspend for a year national federations that produced three or more doping violations in re-tests from the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games - made possible by improved detection techniques. It named Russia, along with Kazakhstan and Belarus
  
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• Rio security screeners fired one week before Games

  29-07-2016 22:43
  By Rodrigo Viga Gaier RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazil's government on Friday fired a private security firm hired to provide screeners for Olympic venues and replaced them with federal and state police, just one week from the opening of the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. Justice Minister Alexandre Moraes said that members of the federal government's National Force, along with active and retired police from Rio and other states, will comprise the corps of 3,000 people screening fans and running m
  
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• Russian weightlifters banned from Rio Olympics for doping

  29-07-2016 22:40
  
  BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — All of Russia's weightlifters were banned from the Rio Olympics on Friday for doping for what the international federation called "extremely shocking" results that brought the sport into "disrepute."
  
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• Cruz is a full-go as Giants practice for the 1st time

  29-07-2016 22:39
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Victor Cruz is back a lot sooner than anyone expected.
  
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• Dynamo Dresden 2-1 Everton: Ronald Koeman's men beaten as John Stones and Co slip to German second-tier side

  29-07-2016 22:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN IN DRESDEN: Everton made a losing start to the Dresden Cup after being beaten by hosts Dynamo despite a thrilling free-kick from Gerard Deulofeu on Friday night.
  
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• Australia team safe after Rio Olympic Village fire evacuation

  29-07-2016 22:31
  The Australian team evacuated their building at the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro Friday because of a fire in the basement, according to a team spokesman. The incident follows a week of tension at the Olympic Village, where Australia and several other teams complained about unfinished and dirty rooms before moving in.
  
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• Jason Day banishes doubts at US PGA but Rory McIlroy misses cut

  29-07-2016 22:27
  
  • Day records second round of 65 and sits two shots off lead
  • McIlroy’s hopes die but Henrik Stenson’s fine form continuesThere were enough reasons to doubt whether Jason Day could win back-to-back US PGA Championships – namely a pre-tournament rush to hospital with his wife, a mild bout of illness for Day himself, the failure to play a single practice hole at Baltusrol before Wednesday and, in round two, the playing of his first seven holes in two over par. Day was
  
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• The Latest: Felix expects to be close to 100 percent for Rio

  29-07-2016 22:05
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the Rio Games (all times local to Rio de Janeiro):
  
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• Stenson makes a run at another major, the PGA championship

  29-07-2016 22:05
  
  SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) — One major isn't enough to satisfy Henrik Stenson, who put himself in the mix for another Friday at the PGA Championship.
  
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• Russia confident majority of its athletes to compete in Rio

  29-07-2016 22:02
  
  MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is confident that most of its Olympic team will be able to compete in Rio de Janeiro, but its efforts to reinstate banned athletes are a mixed bag.
  
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• Ex-Guatemalan soccer chief pleads guilty to U.S. bribery charges

  29-07-2016 22:02
  By Mica Rosenberg NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former president of Guatemala's soccer federation pleaded guilty on Friday to charges he received bribes to award lucrative media and marketing rights for soccer matches, the latest development in the U.S. corruption investigation into world soccer's governing body FIFA. Brayan Jimenez said he was guilty of racketeering conspiracy and wire fraud charges at a hearing in federal court in front of U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert Levy. Jimenez is accused of taki
  
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• Steve Spurrier returns 'home' as ambassador, consultant

  29-07-2016 21:54
  
  GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Just call him the Head Ball Consultant.
  
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• Motor racing-Button cleared to race in Germany after eye check-up

  29-07-2016 21:49
  By Abhishek Takle HOCKENHEIM, Germany (Reuters) - Jenson Button is fit to drive in the German Formula One Grand Prix following a visit to hospital for a precautionary check-up after a piece of carbon dust lodged in his eye during practice on Friday. “I was driving down the pit straight when I got something in my eye,” Button was quoted as saying in a statement issued by McLaren. “It wasn’t stuck in my eye, but it was a foreign body, which the hospital washed out and remov
  
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• Henrik Stenson takes Royal Troon form into US PGA Championship as he puts himself firmly into contention 

  29-07-2016 21:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Open champion Henrik Stenson recovered from a poor start to remain on course for back-to-back major titles as the cream rose to the top of the leaderboard in the US PGA Championship.
  
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• Liverpool’s Loris Karius breaks hand and is ruled out for two months

  29-07-2016 21:44
  
  • Germany Under-21 suffers injury after punching Dejan Lovren
  • Injury hands Simon Mignolet a fresh chanceLiverpool’s Loris Karius has been ruled out for two months after breaking his hand – while punching his own player.The Germany Under-21 keeper cost Liverpool £4.7m when he arrived from Mainz in May and was immediately handed the No1 jersey by the manager Jürgen Klopp. Related: Jürgen Klopp sent Mamadou Sakho home for a ‘lack of respect’Contin
  
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• Security paramount for Olympic doping tests - Head of Rio lab

  29-07-2016 21:39
  By Paulo Prada and Pedro Fonseca RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Security is the top focus for the laboratory that will conduct doping exams at the upcoming Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the lab's director said Friday, amid global scrutiny following the recent scandal surrounding Russian athletes. Citing major breaches that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) described at a Russian laboratory, chemist Francisco Radler said the lab must ensure that cheating, through infiltration by outsiders or other ef
  
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• Hamilton approach to FIA over Hungary pole 'regrettable': Lowe

  29-07-2016 21:37
  Lewis Hamilton's move to seek clarification about team mate Nico Rosberg's controversial pole lap in Hungary from the F1 governing body's Charlie Whiting was misjudged and regrettable, his Mercedes team said on Friday. “It’s my understanding that Lewis did go and see Charlie,” said the team's technical chief Paddy Lowe Lowe, referring to the International Automobile Federation’s (FIA) Formula One race director Whiting. “But it wasn't in any way to seek a review of N
  
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