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• U.S. Open pauses to remember 9/11 under heavy security

  11-09-2016 23:58
  As heavily armed law enforcement officers and bomb sniffing dogs patrolled the sprawling Billie Jean King Tennis Center, a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium with 9/11/01 stenciled into the court observed a moment of silence followed by a flyover of four F-15E Strike Eagles. The U.S. Open's Flushing Meadows home is just 10 miles to the northeast of the site of the former Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, the 2001 attacks left a mark on the sprawling facility and many players. At the Open in 2001, a
  
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• Mario Balotelli scores twice on Nice debut as Liverpool FC flop inspires his new club to a 3-2 win over Marseille

  11-09-2016 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mario Balotelli gave his new club the lead from the penalty spot before heading an equaliser late on, during an impressive debut in which he showed his ability in front of goal and trademark swagger.
  
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• Liverpool FC must make enlarged Anfield a fortress if Jurgen Klopp's side are to challenge for the Premier League title

  11-09-2016 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMIE REDKNAPP: The extra few thousand fans at the enlarged Anfield will have given them a huge boost and the challenge for Jurgen Klopp is to now turn their home ground into a fortress.
  
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• KC's Peters raises fist, 4 Dolphins kneel during anthems

  11-09-2016 23:43
  
  Opening day in the NFL saw Kansas City cornerback Marcus Peters raise a black-gloved fist during the national anthem, a protest amplified later Sunday when four Miami Dolphins kneeled on the sideline with hands on their hearts as "The Star Spangled Banner" played in Seattle.
  
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• Who made Garth Crooks' team of the week and who is in yours?

  11-09-2016 23:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Who gained his revenge on a showboater? And who settled a score with Jose Mourinho? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.
  
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• GRAHAM POLL: Leroy Fer's goal shouldn't have stood and Claudio Bravo deserved to see red

  11-09-2016 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Referee Andre Marriner found himself at the centre of events at the Liberty Stadium — along with Diego Costa — as Swansea ended Chelsea’s perfect start to the season.
  
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• Tony Pulis' style of football may be basic but it's harsh to blame him for West Brom's woes

  11-09-2016 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: A goal down to Bournemouth, the frustration was understandable. The West Brom fans sung the name of Tony Pulis — then told him, scatologically, what they thought of his football.
  
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• Gennady Golovkin: Kell Brook was easy, now time for Billy Joe Saunders! 

  11-09-2016 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gennady Golovkin is already eyeing up his next victim after dismantling Kell Brook. The champion from Kazakhstan wants to take on another British fighter in Billy Joe Saunders.
  
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• Ross Barkley must 'look at himself first' after England snub, says Everton boss Ronald Koeman

  11-09-2016 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Everton midfielder was a surprise omission from Sam Allardyce's first squad in Slovakia last week, having previously failed to play a minute for Roy Hodgson at Euro 2016.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: The best bets for Monday, September 12

  11-09-2016 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Friday's meetings at Brighton, Kempton, Wolverhampton and Worcester.
  
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• Pep Guardiola's Manchester City shine but new boy Claudio Bravo is the team's weak link 

  11-09-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It probably won’t make Jose Mourinho feel any better to learn that Sir Alex Ferguson went out of his way to congratulate Pep Guardiola at Old Trafford on Saturday.
  
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• Liverpool owner John W Henry left purring as Jurgen Klopp's side mark revamped Anfield with stylish win

  11-09-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ‘That was some football, hey,’ Liverpool’s principle owner said cheerily as he left walked down the tunnel of the new main stand. He then went to the dressing room to deliver the same message to the players.
  
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• Jack Wilshere shelves Arsenal contract talks... 'I'm a Bournemouth player now in my head'

  11-09-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAM CUNNINGHAM AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Arsene Wenger hopes to discuss a new deal with Wilshere in December, but the reality is he could return with only 12 months remaining on his contract.
  
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• Harry Kane teaches Stoke a lesson as Tottenham star targets next 50 Premier League goals

  11-09-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE KEEGAN AT THE BET365 STADIUM: The Tottenham striker, who hit his 50th Premier League goal and first of the season in Saturday’s 4-0 rout of Stoke City, has never scored in August.
  
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• Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny faces fitness battle to make PSG clash after head kick in Southampton win

  11-09-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  AMATAI WINEHOUSE AT THE EMIRATES: Koscielny is facing a race to be fit for Arsenal’s Champions League opener against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.
  
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• West Ham to hold showdown talks with London Stadium landlords as FA begin fan fighting investigation 

  11-09-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail understands English football’s governing body will contact West Ham on Monday morning about the clashes, which saw fans fighting in the stands during Saturday's home defeat to Watford.
  
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• Roberto Di Matteo left scratching his head as Aston Villa throw away another lead in 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest 

  11-09-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It was the fourth time in Roberto Di Matteo’s seven games in charge that Aston Villa had let slip a winning position, and the recently-relegated club still have just one win since February.
  
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• Mike Phelan wants the Hull manager's job full-time after impressive Premier League start

  11-09-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The caretaker boss has not had talks over his future even after leading Hull to a remarkable start to the season, which the newly promoted club started with a group of just 13 fit senior players.
  
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• Chris Froome falls short in bid for Vuelta a Espana glory as Nairo Quintana clinches victory

  11-09-2016 23:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Vuelta a Espana was a step too far for Chris Froome as Nairo Quintana survived the final stage to win his second Grand Tour. Froome admitted this year has been tough with a packed schedule.
  
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• Eoin Morgan is letting England down by not touring Bangladesh, how can he ask his team to go the extra mile now?

  11-09-2016 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: As a leader you should either be trying to convince your team and the ECB that it is not right to travel or, if the decision is made that the team should travel, then you should go yourself.
  
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• American women sweep in paratriathlon debut

  11-09-2016 23:20
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Before racing in the women's Paralympic triathlon Sunday, U.S. athletes Allysa Seely, Haley Danisewicz and Melissa Stockwell talked about it being the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. They had hopes of hearing the U.S. national anthem from the podium.
  
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• Ortiz hits 3-run HR as Red Sox outslug Blue Jays 11-8

  11-09-2016 23:11
  
  TORONTO (AP) — David Ortiz hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Hanley Ramirez also connected, and the Boston Red Sox outslugged Toronto 11-8 Sunday, reclaiming a two-game lead over the Blue Jays in the AL East.
  
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• Chiefs overcome 17-point deficit, beat Chargers 33-27 in OT

  11-09-2016 23:09
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It took the biggest rally in franchise history for the Kansas City Chiefs to win their opener.
  
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• The Latest: Bush tosses coin at Giants-Cowboys game

  11-09-2016 23:03
  
  The Latest on Week 1 of the NFL season (all times Eastern):
  
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• Day withdraws from BMW Championship with back pain

  11-09-2016 23:03
  
  CARMEL, Ind. (AP) — Jason Day withdrew from the BMW Championship after eight holes on Sunday with back pain, making him ineligible for the Vardon Trophy.
  
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• Andrew Strauss fuming after Eoin Morgan snubs Bangladesh trip despite reassurance that it is safe to travel

  11-09-2016 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Eoin Morgan has jeopardised his future as England’s one-day captain by confirming he is refusing to travel to Bangladesh despite the insistence of Andrew Strauss that it is safe.
  
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• Carr, Raiders rally to beat Saints 35-34

  11-09-2016 22:56
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Oakland gambled with a 2-point conversion that David Carr converted with a pass to Michael Crabtree for the winning points with 47 seconds left to help the Raiders beat the New Orleans Saints 35-34 on Sunday.
  
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• The Latest: US Open crowd observes moment for 9/11

  11-09-2016 22:53
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open (all times local):
  
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• Nugent's 47-yarder field goal leads Bengals past Jets 23-22

  11-09-2016 22:35
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Mike Nugent kicked a 47-yard field goal with 54 seconds left, lifting the Cincinnati Bengals to a 23-22 season-opening victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.
  
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• Rodgers accounts for 3 TDs, Packers beat Jaguars 27-23

  11-09-2016 22:34
  
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 27-23 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the teams' season opener Sunday.
  
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• Exeter 13-34 Saracens: Champions send warning to title pretenders

  11-09-2016 22:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY AT SANDY PARK: Saracens claimedthe Aviva Premiership and Champions Cup Double last season, but on this evidence, there will be no let-up; no loss of motivation.
  
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• %headline(The Latest: Eagles fans get lots to like in QB-coach combo

  11-09-2016 22:27
  
  The Latest on Week 1 of the NFL season (all times Eastern):
  
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• Winston throws 4 TD passes, Bucs beat Falcons 31-24

  11-09-2016 22:24
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Jameis Winston bounced back from an early interception to throw four touchdown passes, and Tampa Bay claimed a winning record for the first since 2012 by opening the season with a 31-24 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
  
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• Billy Joe Saunders calls out Gennady Golovkin claiming he saw 'faults and flaws' in champion's devastating performance against Kell Brook

  11-09-2016 22:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Billy Joe Saunders has thrown his hat in the ring to face Kell Brook's destroyer Gennady Golovkin. The British middleweight said he saw 'faults and flaws' in Golovkin's performance that he could pick out.
  
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• Officials who botched end of Oklahoma State game suspended

  11-09-2016 22:16
  
  The eight-man officiating crew that botched the end of the Central Michigan-Oklahoma State game has been suspended for two games, the Mid-American Conference announced Sunday.
  
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• Carson Wentz leads Eagles past Browns 29-10

  11-09-2016 22:13
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz had 278 yards passing and two touchdowns in a stellar NFL debut and the Philadelphia Eagles beat Robert Griffin III and the Cleveland Browns 29-10 on Sunday.
  
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• Chiefs' Peters raises fist during national anthem

  11-09-2016 21:53
  
  Kansas City cornerback Marcus Peters raised a black-gloved fist during the national anthem before the NFL opener against San Diego, backing up his promise to show support for protests started by Colin Kaepernick .
  
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• Bristol 10-32 Northampton: Andy Robinson urges newcomers to get 'streetwise' after Ashton Gate hiding

  11-09-2016 21:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NIK SIMON AT ASHTONGATE: After seven years of waiting, the ‘welcome back’ party quickly fell flat in the West Country, where Northampton dished out an early ‘schooling’ in Premiership rugby.
  
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• Jimmy Graham active for Seahawks

  11-09-2016 21:31
  Jimmy Graham is officially back.
  
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• Vuelta victory gives Quintana revenge over Froome

  11-09-2016 21:28
  Colombian Nairo Quintana completed his maiden Vuelta victory on Sunday when he safely rolled in to Madrid at the end of a three-week battle with Chris Froome. After being outclassed by Briton Froome at the Tour de France, the 26-year-old struck back to become his country's first Vuelta winner since Lucho Herrera in 1987. Quintana, who led from stage 10 onwards, adds the victory to his win in the Giro two years ago, which was also the last time his team Movistar won a three-week tour.
  
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• Chelsea defender Gary Cahill takes to Twitter to blast referee Andre Marriner for 'incredible' decision after he appeared to be fouled by Leroy Fer

  11-09-2016 21:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has branded referee Andre Marriner's decision to not award a foul when he appeared to be clipped by Leroy Fer during Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Swansea as 'incredible'. 
  
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• John Terry a doubt for Liverpool clash as Chelsea defender is seen leaving the Liberty Stadium on crutches after Swansea draw

  11-09-2016 21:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea failed to get the three points in a hard-fought affair at Swansea and it seems that the result is not the only cause for concern for manager Antonio Conte.
  
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• Mattek-Sands and Safarova win U.S. Open doubles

  11-09-2016 21:11
  By Steve Keating NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the U.S. and Czech Lucie Safarova fought back from the brink of defeat to steal the U.S. Open women's doubles title, 2-6 7-6(5) 6-4 over the French top seed partnership of Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic on Sunday. The French duo served for the match in the second set, but were broken, sending the set to a tiebreak, which Mattek-Sands and Safarova won 7-5. Mattek-Sands and Safarova carried the momentum into the third with a b
  
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• Patience key to Rashford's progress, says Ibrahimovic

  11-09-2016 21:08
  (Reuters) - Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said young striker Marcus Rashford needed time and patience to allow him to develop his game. Rashford, 18, injected much-needed pace and energy into United's attack after coming off the bench in their 2-1 loss to Manchester City on Saturday, almost scoring in the 70th minute only for the goal to be disallowed as it brushed Ibrahimovic who was offside. "It's not like he needs to take over the world today, the club knows that, the coach kno
  
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• The Latest: Graham active for Seattle, returning from injury

  11-09-2016 21:04
  
  The Latest on Week 1 of the NFL season (all times Eastern):
  
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• Mattek-Sands, Safarova win US Open; 3rd major doubles title

  11-09-2016 21:04
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the United States and Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic won the U.S. Open women's doubles title for their third Grand Slam trophy as a pair, beating the top-seeded French team of Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic 2-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 on Sunday.
  
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• Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits his side must learn to 'kill the game' after frustrating draw with Swansea

  11-09-2016 21:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER TODD AT THE LIBERTY STADIUM: Antonio Conte called on Chelsea to find a 'killer' instinct after a three-minute collapse cost his side victory in their draw with Swansea City on Sunday afternoon.
  
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• Conte's countrymen changing view of 'defensive' Italians

  11-09-2016 20:57
  By Steve Tongue LONDON (Reuters) - The long held view in England that Italian football philosophy is based on putting dour defence first will not survive many more weekends like the one just gone, in which the four Italian managers in the Premier League were involved in dramatic games. On Saturday Watford, under new coach Walter Mazzarri, recovered from 2-0 down to win 4-2 away to West Ham United, before Claudio Ranieri's Leicester City, last season's champions, went down 4-1 at Liverpool. On Su
  
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