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• Eden Hazard could be Chelsea's centre of attention as Antonio Conte prepares to play him through the middle

  01-08-2016 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hazard has long craved a role behind a centre forward and new Chelsea boss Conte is ready to give him the chance. 'I like him in this position, like a forward. It can be a good solution for us,' Conte said.
  
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• Everton closing in on Ashley Williams as Ronald Koeman hopes to complete £10m deal by end of the week 

  01-08-2016 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton are hopeful of completing the £10million signing of Wales and Swansea captain Ashley Williams by the end of this week.
  
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• Zlatan the horse struggles to match up to Manchester United namesake after failing to open his winning account

  01-08-2016 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  For Zlatan the winning account still remains empty after his ninth run ended up with third place, two and three-quarter lengths behind Music Major at Kempton on Tuesday.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton is 'unbeatable' and it's been a frustrating campaign for Jenson Button as Formula One takes a break

  01-08-2016 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Formula One circus rolled out of Germany and into a four-week summer break, 12 Grands Prix into this record 21-race season. 
  
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• Everton to sign Ashley Williams from Swansea after £10m deal agreed

  01-08-2016 23:50
  
  • Wales captain will become Ronald Koeman’s first major signing
  • John Stones is still to join Manchester City for around £50mAshley Williams’ eight-year association with Swansea City could be coming to an end with a £10m move to Everton.The Wales captain has emerged as a leading target for the new Everton manager, Ronald Koeman, and director of football, Steve Walsh, and a deal between all parties is believed to have been agreed in principle. Related: Newcastle
  
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• Astros trade reliever Fields to Dodgers for Cuban teen

  01-08-2016 23:49
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros have traded right-handed reliever Josh Fields to the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league first baseman Yordan Alvarez.
  
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• Heather Fisher had to fight anorexia to reach Brazil... now the rugby sevens star is determined to go for gold

  01-08-2016 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Heather Fisher is reflecting on the various challenges she has overcome to be here, days from an Olympic Games with realistic aspirations of winning a gold medal.
  
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• Galatasaray step up interest in Liverpool FC midfielder Lucas Leiva as Jurgen Klopp fights to keep Brazilian

  01-08-2016 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DOMINIC KING IN LOS ANGELES: Lucas is a player Klopp holds in high regard and he had a crucial role to play in the German’s first season at Anfield.
  
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• Track program at Rio Olympics wide open after UK dominance - Arizona Daily Star

  01-08-2016 23:41
  
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  A member of the Dutch track cycling team rounds the track during a practice session in the Rio Olympic Velodrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, July 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky). Track program at Rio Olympics wide open after UK dominance.en meer »
  
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• St Pat's move up the table as they end four-game winless run

  01-08-2016 23:41
  
  But Liam Buckley’s side made hard work of getting an important result at Ferrycarrig Park.
  
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• Blue Jays acquire Feldman from Astros for minor leaguer

  01-08-2016 23:41
  
  TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-hander Scott Feldman from the Houston Astros for minor league pitcher Lupe Chavez.
  
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• The Latest: Jays acquire Mike Bolsinger from Dodgers

  01-08-2016 23:40
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on Major League Baseball's deadline Monday for trades where players do not first have to pass through waivers (all times EDT):
  
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• Split deepens between IOC and anti-doping leaders on Russia

  01-08-2016 23:40
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The split between Olympic leaders and global anti-doping officials over the Russian doping scandal continues to deepen.
  
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• Cubs get bullpen help, acquire RHP Joe Smith from Angels

  01-08-2016 23:39
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — The NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs have added more depth to their bullpen, acquiring right-hander Joe Smith from the Los Angeles Angels just before the trade deadline.
  
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• Orioles reacquire Pearce, sending minor leaguer to Rays

  01-08-2016 23:33
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — The Orioles have reacquired infielder-outfielder Steve Pearce from Tampa Bay, sending the Rays minor league catcher Jonah Heim.
  
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• Rio 2016: Laura Trott shrugs off Zika fears and focuses on double gold

  01-08-2016 23:30
  
  Team GB cyclist will defend the two titles she won in London four years ago and will not allow health concerns to distract her from the taskLaura Trott is not easily fazed by the occupational hazards presented by a working life spent cycling around in circles. Suffering from a condition that often causes her to throw up after races and particularly intense training sessions, she has spoken of how much she relishes the physical pain and distress that comes with being an elite bike racer. Having f
  
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• David Moyes: if I have to win ugly I'll do it … then improve the ugly bit

  01-08-2016 23:30
  
  David Moyes remains confident in his ability despite being sacked at Manchester United and Real Sociedad, and aims to ensure there are no more nervous relegation battles at the Stadium of LightDavid Moyes did not need long to consider the question. Sunderland’s manager, their fifth in three and a half turbulent years, had just been asked if he would be happy to finish fourth-bottom of the Premier League next spring.“Yes, I think I’d take it,” he said, before adding an imp
  
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• Lucoy dealt from Brewers to Rangers

  01-08-2016 23:17
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The AL West-leading Texas Rangers have acquired two-time All-Star catcher Jonathan Lucroy and closer Jeremy Jeffress from the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade for two former first-round picks.
  
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• Yankees deal pitcher Ivan Nova to Pirates

  01-08-2016 23:16
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The retooling New York Yankees have dealt right-hander Ivan Nova to the Pittsburgh Pirates for two players to be named.
  
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• Tennis - Rodionova sisters called up for Rio

  01-08-2016 23:16
  By Alan Baldwin RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Australian tennis sisters Arina and Anastasia Rodionova were handed a late Olympic call-up for the women's doubles on Monday. "Today we were notified that there was a withdrawal from the women's doubles and as first reserves Anastasia and Arina Rodionova have now received a place," said Australian team chief Kitty Chiller at the Rio Games.
  
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• Limerick stun Derry at the Brandywell to book EA Sports Cup final place

  01-08-2016 23:15
  
  With their run now extended to 24 games, Martin Russell’s side are still unbeaten this season.
  
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• The Latest: Nadal ready to play in Rio Olympics

  01-08-2016 23:11
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the Rio Games (all times local to Rio de Janeiro):
  
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• Rio opening ceremony to break with opulent traditions

  01-08-2016 23:09
  By Karolos Grohmann RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - The Rio de Janeiro Olympics opening ceremony on Friday will break with the recent tradition of large-scale and expensive shows, featuring a low-emissions cauldron and an "analogue" experience, executive producer Marco Balich said on Monday. With four days to go until the first Games in South America get under way, Balich told Reuters the show at the Maracana stadium was tailored to the current economic conditions in the country. "This is not an opul
  
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• Big Three no more as parity returns after Tiger Woods era

  01-08-2016 23:00
  By Larry Fine SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey (Reuters) - The golf year started with buzz about the dominance of a new Big Three of Jason Day, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy that echoed the storied days of Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player. The major championship season ended, however, with four maiden major winners, as American Jimmy Walker capped a grand slam sweep for first-timers at the PGA Championship where the Texan toughed it out over a 36-hole final day to triumph. The results in the
  
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• Giants get Matt Moore from Rays for Matt Duffy

  01-08-2016 22:55
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The NL West-leading San Francisco Giants ramped up their rotation Monday, getting left-hander Matt Moore from the Tampa Bay Rays for third baseman Matt Duffy and two minor leaguers.
  
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• AP source: Buffalo Bills sign Reggie Bush to 1-year contract

  01-08-2016 22:50
  
  PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have signed veteran free-agent running back Reggie Bush to a one-year contract.
  
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• Torquay 2-1 West Bromwich Albion: Tony Pulis' team suffer embarrassing defeat to National League side two weeks before Premier League starts

  01-08-2016 22:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jonny Evans put Arsenal's interest in him to one side to captain West Brom in their pre-season friendly at Torquay, but saw things go wrong for the Baggies after he was substituted at half time
  
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• Mets re-acquire Jon Niese from Pirates for reliever Bastardo

  01-08-2016 22:48
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New York Mets re-acquired Jon Niese from Pittsburgh on Monday, bringing the left-handed pitcher back to where he played his first eight seasons in a trade that sent reliever Antonio Bastardo to the Pirates.
  
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• Buescher emerges in the fog at Pocono for 1st career Cup win

  01-08-2016 22:47
  
  LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Chris Buescher emerged from the fog and foul weather to become a stunning winner in Monday's shortened Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway.
  
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• AP source: Giants get Matt Moore from Rays for Matt Duffy

  01-08-2016 22:42
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A person with knowledge of the trade says the NL West-leading San Francisco Giants have acquired left-handed starter Matt Moore from the Tampa Bay Rays for third baseman Matt Duffy.
  
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• Waterpolo - Virus hits Australian women's Olympics team

  01-08-2016 22:40
  The team of 13 players were due to land in Brazil on a delayed flight from Rome, where they had been training for the Games, later on Monday. "We have decided to move them into...the alternate accommodation that we were in before moving into the village and we will keep them in isolation," Australian team chief Kitty Chiller told reporters at a briefing. Australia's women's team won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics and have their first preliminary match of the Games against Russia on Aug. 9.
  
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• The Latest: AP Source: Giants acquire starter Matt Moore

  01-08-2016 22:40
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on Major League Baseball's deadline Monday for trades where players do not first have to pass through waivers (all times EDT):
  
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• Lucoy tweets he has been traded to Rangers

  01-08-2016 22:39
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jonathan Lucroy says he's been traded to the AL West-leading Texas Rangers.
  
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• Napoli sign Poland forward Milik from Ajax

  01-08-2016 22:36
  Poland striker Arek Milik has moved from Ajax Amsterdam to Napoli for 35 million Euros ($39 million), his management group said on Monday. The 22-year-old replaces Gonzalo Higuain, who joined Juventus last week, at the Italian Serie A club. "It's an honour I will become a part of Napoli with its amazing fans full of passion, a great club with a glorious history.
  
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• Twins send Nolasco, Meyer to Angels in swap for Santiago

  01-08-2016 22:35
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have acquired starting pitcher Hector Santiago a minor leaguer from the Los Angeles Angels for right-handers Ricky Nolasco and Alex Meyer and cash.
  
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• Mets acquire NL RBIs leader Jay Bruce from Reds

  01-08-2016 22:33
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets have acquired All-Star outfielder Jay Bruce from the Cincinnati Reds for infielder Dilson Herrera and minor league left-hander Max Wotell.
  
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• Boxing - Childhood beating leads Serugo to Rio Games

  01-08-2016 22:32
  Set upon by a group of boys while growing up on the hard, scrabble streets of Kampala, 14-year-old Ronald Serugo had a thought beaten into him - some boxing skills might be good. As a young boy taekwondo, not boxing held Serugo's interest but the skills he had acquired proved little help when he came to the aid of an even younger child being attacked by four youths. "I thought I could take them all on,” recalled Serugo.
  
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• India declare with 304-run lead over West Indies

  01-08-2016 22:27
  (Reuters) - India built a first-innings lead of 304 runs before declaring at 500 for nine on day three of the second test against West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica on Monday. Ajinkya Rahane scored his seventh test century, and the third in four innings, compiling an unbeaten 108 off 237 balls. Rahane brought up his century with a somewhat lucky boundary when he edged off-spinner Roston Chase between the wicketkeeper and first slip.
  
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• Giants get LHP Smith from Brewers for Susac, Bickford

  01-08-2016 22:08
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The NL West-leading San Francisco Giants acquired left-handed reliever Will Smith from the Brewers to bolster their bullpen for the stretch run, sending catcher Andrew Susac and pitching prospect Phil Bickford to Milwaukee on Monday.
  
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• First-place Indians acquire OF Brandon Guyer from Tampa Bay

  01-08-2016 22:07
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — The AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians acquired outfielder Brandon Guyer from Tampa Bay for two minor leaguers on Monday.
  
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• Yanks deal Beltran to Rangers for former 1st-round pick

  01-08-2016 22:02
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees stepped up their rebuilding Monday, trading outfielder Carlos Beltran to the AL West-leading Texas Rangers for right-hander Dillon Tate, the fourth overall pick in the 2015 amateur draft, and two other pitching prospects.
  
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• Ciaran Clark set for St James' Park as Newcastle United meet £5m release clause for Aston Villa defender 

  01-08-2016 21:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle United have met the release clause in the contract of Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark. The 26-year-old had been linked with a move to West Bromwich Albion
  
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• America's summer of racial tension surfaces on road to Rio

  01-08-2016 21:59
  By Mary Milliken and Steve Keating LOS ANGELES/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - America's hot summer of racial tension, violence and politics has spilled on to the basketball court, the track and the Twitter feeds of some of the country's top sports stars. Now, as athletes head to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro from Aug. 5-21, will they take the debate over America's racial divide onto the world's biggest global sports stage with them? What comes to mind is another summer in which sports and race
  
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• U.S. and China to win most gold in Rio - Goldman Sachs

  01-08-2016 21:53
  The world's two largest economies, the United States and China, will again win most gold medals at the Olympics and Britain will push Russia into third place in the overall standings, Goldman Sachs predicted in a survey released on Monday. American athletes will come away with 45 gold medals from the Rio de Janeiro Games which start on Friday, one less that they got in London four years ago, while China will win 36, two fewer than in 2012, according to the investment bank's economists. Beyond at
  
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• Lego presents Olympic model of Rio city ahead of games

  01-08-2016 21:52
  By Parniyan Zemaryalai RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Lego, the world’s biggest toymaker, has developed a large model of Rio de Janeiro city to celebrate the host of the 2016 Olympic Games, set to open in a few days. The model is the largest ever made for Latin America by the group and took 50 Lego builders some 2,500 hours altogether to create over one year, according to Lego master model builder Paul Chrzan. "We did create 25 different icons of Rio - they are all visible here," he added.
  
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• Newcastle chase Mohamed Diamé to spell more woe for troubled Hull

  01-08-2016 21:13
  
  • Senegal midfielder has £4.5m release clause in contract
  • Mohamed Diamébelieved to favour move to Championship clubHull City have become embroiled in a transfer tussle with Newcastle United as they try to avoid losing Mohamed Diamé to Rafael Benítez’s side.A lack of senior signings this summer allied to an injury crisis has left Hull, newly promoted to the Premier League but without a manager since Steve Bruce’s resignation last month, with only
  
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• Olympics: Chinese 'complain less' than French women, coach says

  01-08-2016 20:44
  If Frenchman Bruno Bini can guide China's women's football team deep into the Olympic tournament in Rio, he will be feted in his adopted homeland. To make a long sentence short, if I compare the Chinese team to the French team, Chinese women work harder and they complain much less," Bini told reporters in Rio. Diplomacy may not be a strong suit, but Bini - whose team play Brazil first up on Wednesday - is confident his women will be well drilled on the pitch.
  
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• The Latest: WADA fires back over Russian doping scandal

  01-08-2016 20:43
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the Rio Games (all times local to Rio de Janeiro):
  
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• British Horseracing Authority adds 14 new meetings to 2017 fixture list

  01-08-2016 20:35
  
  • Only Authorised Betting Partners were consulted over new dates
  • Eleven extra floodlit fixtures for winter Saturday nights createdThe annual unveiling of racing’s fixture list has often, in recent years, been accompanied by a certain amount of hand-wringing from officials at the ruling body, which wished to cut fixtures in line with falls in income and horse population but lacked the power to do so. In a sign of how things have changed, the British Horseracing Authority now mak
  
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• The Latest: Colin Rea heading back to San Diego Padres

  01-08-2016 20:24
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on Major League Baseball's deadline Monday for trades where players do not first have to pass through waivers (all times EDT):
  
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