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• Simmons sacked as Windies coach

  13-09-2016 23:55
  West Indies sacked their head coach Phil Simmons on Tuesday, five months after the team clinched the World Twenty20 title, citing "differences in culture and strategic approach". Simmons, 53, had endured a rocky time in the position and was suspended in September last year after criticising the board's selection policy for the West Indies' tour to Sri Lanka. "In recent times, based on the public pronouncements of the coach and the approach internally, we have identified differences in culture an
  
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• Six Nations set to keep traditional slot as international rugby prepares to revamp calendar after 2019 World Cup

  13-09-2016 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Six Nations is set to remain in its traditional February-March slot in a revised international rugby calendar from late 2020, but June tours are likely to be scrapped at the end of World Cup seasons.
  
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• PSG 1-1 Arsenal PLAYER RATINGS: Sportsmail rates the two teams at Parc des Princes

  13-09-2016 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL AT PARC DES PRINCES: Alexis Sanchez secured Arsenal a point from their opening Champions League clash of the season at PSG but the visitors owed plenty to goalkeeper David Ospina.
  
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• Bayern Munich 5-0 Rostov: Joshua Kimmich bags brace as Bavarian giants run riot at Allianz Arena 

  13-09-2016 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Carlo Ancelotti's first Champions League game as Bayern Munich boss got off to the perfect start as the Bavarian giants put Russian visitors FC Rostov to the sword at Allianz Arena.
  
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• Brighton 1-0 Huddersfield Town: Huddersfield's perfect start ended by Anthony Knockaert as Brighton get back to winning ways

  13-09-2016 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM SHERGOLD AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Anthony Knockaert’s shot seemed innocuous enough, with Ward positioning himself to make a comfortable claim. But the effort deflected.
  
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• Queens Park Rangers 0-6 Newcastle United: Jonjo Shelvey hits double in huge away win for Rafa Benitez's side

  13-09-2016 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL AT LOFTUS ROAD: It was the warmest September day for 105 years and Newcastle United suitably turned up the heat at the top of the Championship with this huge away victory.
  
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• Russian hackers obtain WADA files in attempt to discredit American sports stars including Serena and Venus Williams and Simone Biles

  13-09-2016 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While there is no suggestion that the tennis sisters have done anything wrong, files obtained from the World Anti-Doping Agency have revealed the details of medications they are using.
  
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• Leicester will be 'massive threat' in the Champions League... they're suited to European football, says Tim Flowers

  13-09-2016 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leicester return to Europe on Wednesday night after 16 years and, while they are guaranteed a longer stay this time, they will seek to make a deeper impression.
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino vows to recreate passion of the Lane at Wembley for Tottenham in the Champions League

  13-09-2016 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lodging at Wembley need not be the ‘nightmare’ it was for Arsenal, insisted Mauricio Pochettino, as Tottenham stepped into the future beneath the arch, smashing records and busting myths.
  
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• Tottenham star Danny Rose set to pen new long-term deal as club also hope to tie down Dele Alli, Jan Vertonghen and Kyle Walker to fresh contracts

  13-09-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Danny Rose is close to committing his future to Tottenham by signing a long-term contract. He will follow Eric Dier who put pen to paper on a new five-year deal on Tuesday.
  
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• D-Day for counties fighting Twenty20 plan as crunch meeting approaches 

  13-09-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN: English cricket’s leading power-brokers will put their reputations on the line as they again try to convince doubtful counties to back a city-based Twenty20 Super League.
  
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• British and Irish Lions can tame All Blacks, says England boss Eddie Jones 

  13-09-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY: England head coach Eddie Jones believes that New Zealand are not as dominant as many imagine — and that the British & Irish Lions can beat them next summer.
  
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• Big Orange has the zest for Melbourne return trip as dual Goodwood Cup winner leads British challenge 

  13-09-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Big Orange will lead the British challenge for the Melbourne Cup in November after owner Bill Gredley and trainer Michael Bell committed the dual Goodwood Cup winner to another trip.
  
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• 'Despicable' Russian hackers leak US Olympic athletes' files

  13-09-2016 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The World Anti-Doping Agency condemns Russian hackers for leaking confidential medical files of Olympic athletes including Serena Williams and Simone Biles.
  
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• Europe's elite are shafting the poor so enjoy Leicester City while you can

  13-09-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: Leicester versus Bruges is the tie of this Champions League round. One of new names and new faces. Make the most of it. The Champions League carve-up will change things.
  
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• Chinese consortium set to complete £175m takeover of West Brom

  13-09-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE: A deal has been in the offing since August but West Bromwich Albion needed to win Premier League approval and rubber-stamping from the Financial Conduct Authority.
  
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• Arsenal struggled when they played Champions League games at Wembley but arch rivals Tottenham can thrive

  13-09-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN KEOWN - INSIGHT: It is a great regret of mine that the Arsenal teams of 1998 to 2000 didn’t play Champions League games at Highbury, but Spurs could fare better.
  
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• Leeds 2-1 Blackburn: Kyle Bartley hits late winner as Garry Monk claims first win at Elland Road 

  13-09-2016 23:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Garry Monk finally claimed his first home win as Leeds boss in a nerve-shredding finale at Elland Road thanks to a late Kyle Bartley header. Blackburn remain winless at the bottom of the table.
  
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• Messi sets hat-trick record as Barca hit seven

  13-09-2016 23:17
  By Richard Martin BARCELONA (Reuters) - Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar combined to devastating effect as Barcelona swatted Celtic aside 7-0 at the Nou Camp to lay down a marker in Champions League Group C on Tuesday. Messi produced a stunning display, hitting a record sixth hat-trick in the competition. Neymar curled in a free kick to stretch Barca's lead in the 50th minute before crossing for Andres Iniesta to volley the fourth.
  
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• Messi hits hat trick as Barcelona thrashes Celtic 7-0

  13-09-2016 23:06
  
  BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi scored a hat trick and Neymar excelled as a playmaker to lead Barcelona to a record-setting 7-0 win over Celtic in their Champions League opener on Tuesday.
  
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• Wasteful PSG held by Arsenal in Group A opener

  13-09-2016 23:05
  By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - Paris St Germain wasted the chance to ignite their stuttering start to the season when they were held to a 1-1 home draw by Arsenal in their Champions League Group A opener on Tuesday. The hosts enjoyed a dream start when Edinson Cavani put them ahead in the first minute but PSG wasted a handful of chances before Alexis Sanchez equalised in the second half. Cavani headed home after just 44 seconds but gradually let Arsenal fight their way back into the game unt
  
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• Kimmich shines as Bayern romp to 5-0 win over Rostov

  13-09-2016 23:05
  Bayern Munich crushed Champions League newcomers Rostov 5-0 with two goals from youngster Joshua Kimmich on Tuesday to kick off their Group D campaign and set a competition record with their 13th consecutive home victory. The 21-year-old Germany midfielder struck twice in the second half after striker Robert Lewandowski converted a 28th-minute penalty and Thomas Mueller added another goal on the stroke of halftime to kill off any chance of a Russian comeback. Kimmich's two goals in eight minutes
  
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• Ethiopian runner who made protest gesture in Rio wants to stay in U.S.

  13-09-2016 22:55
  By Kouichi Shirayanagi WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An Ethiopian marathon runner who made a protest gesture against government violence versus members of his tribe at last month's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro told reporters in Washington on Tuesday that he wants to stay in the United States. Feyisa Lilesa held his arms over his head, wrists crossed, as he finished second in the Olympic marathon, a gesture that he described as being a sign of support for members of his Oromo tribe who have been prot
  
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• West Indies announce Simmons departure before Pakistan series

  13-09-2016 22:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Phil Simmons leaves his role as head coach of the West Indies, who cite "differences in culture and strategic approach".
  
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• Champions League round-up: Atletico Madrid make winning start while Napoli triumph in Ukraine

  13-09-2016 22:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Spanish international Saul Niguez was the match-winner, driving home just before the break to see off the team Atletico beat in the second round last term.
  
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• PSG 1-1 Arsenal: Alexis Sanchez rescues Champions League point for the Gunners

  13-09-2016 22:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL AT PARC DES PRINCES: The old flaws remain. Paris dominated, but did not make it count. This was an old-fashioned smash and grab raid by Arsenal.
  
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• Barcelona 7-0 Celtic: Holy Trinity of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez leave Hoops praying for the end in Champions League opener at Nou Camp

  13-09-2016 22:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  STEPHEN McGOWAN AT THE NOU CAMP: In the first game that the three have started together this season, Messi claimed a hat-trick while Neymar made four assists and Suarez bagged a brace.
  
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• Dublin councillor bemoans fair-weather GAA fans as All-Ireland tickets go on sale for €600

  13-09-2016 22:34
  
  Mark Ward’s criticism come as backbench Fine Gael TD Noel Rock prepares to publish bill to ban ticket touting in the coming weeks.
  
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• UNC-Chapel Hill woman pins sexual battery on football player

  13-09-2016 22:29
  RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A magistrate has issued an arrest warrant for a North Carolina football player accused of sexual battery and assault on a female in February.
  
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• The Latest: Gov. McCrory: NCAA disrespected North Carolina

  13-09-2016 22:27
  
  The Latest on the NCAA's decision to pull some championship events from North Carolina because of state law that some say can lead to discrimination against LGBT people (all times local):
  
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• Claudio Ranieri writing a new fairytale as Leicester boss plays it for laughs again ahead of Champions League tie

  13-09-2016 22:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL: As discussion centred on Leicester's prospects of stunning Europe this season in the same manner they did England last, Claudio Ranieri broke into his familiar laugh.
  
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• Malachy O'Rourke will remain as Monaghan senior football boss until 2019

  13-09-2016 22:25
  
  O’Rourke guided Monaghan to an Ulster SFC title last year but their 2016 campaign ended early.
  
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• Syria truce: UN hails 'significant drop' in violence

  13-09-2016 22:24
  
  The UN hails significant reduction in violence over the first 24 hours of a new ceasefire brokered by the US and Russia.
  
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• Malachy O'Rourke will remain Monaghan senior football boss until 2019

  13-09-2016 22:19
  
  O’Rourke guided Monaghan to an Ulster SFC title last year but their 2016 campaign ended early.
  
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• Rio Paralympics 2016: Georgina Hermitage smashes T37 400m record en route to gold

  13-09-2016 22:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Britain's Georgina Hermitage sets a massive world record on her way to victory in the women's T37 400m.
  
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• Palace defender Souare expected to make full recovery

  13-09-2016 21:44
  Crystal Palace and Senegal defender Pape Souare is expected to make a full recovery after undergoing surgery on his jaw and thigh following a car crash. The 26-year-old left back, who has played in three of the club's four Premier League games this season, was involved in an accident on Sunday and needed to be cut free from his car. "Thanks to the fantastic response of the emergency services who cut him from the car and the amazing surgeons, doctors and staff at the Royal London Hospital, he is
  
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• Man City v Borussia Moenchengladbach postponed after heavy rain

  13-09-2016 21:42
  By Chris Bertram MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Torrential rain before kickoff meant Manchester City's opening Champions League Group C clash with Borussia Moenchengladbach was postponed on Tuesday because of safety concerns. An downpour at 1530GMT was followed by persistently heavy rain, leading referee Bjorn Kuipers and UEFA officials to carry out an inspection of the pitch 50 minutes before the scheduled 1845GMT kickoff at the Etihad Stadium. "Torrential rainfall across Manchester throughout
  
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• NCAA turns up pressure on North Carolina over bathroom law

  13-09-2016 21:39
  RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The NCAA's decision to pull seven championships out of North Carolina ratchets up the pressure on this college sports-crazy state to repeal its law on bathroom use by transgender people.
  
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• Stoke boss Mark Hughes charged with misconduct by FA after he was sent off in 4-0 defeat by Tottenham

  13-09-2016 21:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mark Hughes has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following Stoke's 4-0 defeat to Tottenham at the weekend.
  
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• Essex end six-year County Championship top-flight absence as Ryan ten Doeschate plays captain's knock to clinch Division Two title

  13-09-2016 21:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It was fitting the captain should score the run that moved Essex on to 250 to earn the point that secured the title. The man known affectionately as Tendo cut Owen Morgan halfway to the boundary.
  
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• Al-Jazeera asking judge to dismiss players' defamation suits

  13-09-2016 21:33
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Al-Jazeera America is asking a judge to dismiss defamation lawsuits filed by two Major League Baseball players over statements made in the broadcaster's documentary about performance-enhancing drugs in sports.
  
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• Manchester City's Champions League clash with Borussia Monchengladbach postponed after heavy rainfall

  13-09-2016 21:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City's Champions League opener against Borussia Monchengladbach is set to be rescheduled for Wednesday after being called off on Tuesday night due to heavy rainfall.
  
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• Man City Champions League game v Moenchengladbach postponed

  13-09-2016 20:50
  MANCHESTER (Reuters) - Manchester City's opening Champions League Group C game against Borussia Moenchengladbach was postponed following torrential rain at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. An afternoon downpour was followed by persistently heavy rain so referee Bjorn Kuipers and UEFA officials inspected the pitch and, although it appeared to drain well after the rain relented soon afterwards, the game was called off. (Reporting by Chris Bertram; Editing by Ken Ferris)
  
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• Monaco midfielder Joao Moutinho reveals: I was minutes away from signing for Tottenham in 2012 

  13-09-2016 20:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW: Joao Moutinho revealed he came within 'minutes' of signing for Tottenham when Andre Villas-Boas was the manager. Spurs tried to complete a deal to recruit him from Porto.
  
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• Club Brugge v Leicester: Wes Morgan looks forward to Champions League debut

  13-09-2016 20:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wes Morgan says it will be 'special' to make his Champions League debut for Leicester against face Club Brugge on Wednesday.
  
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• Real Madrid vs Sporting Lisbon, Champions League: Where to watch live, preview, betting odds and possible XI

  13-09-2016 20:30
  
  Real Madrid will look to continue their 100% start to the season when they host Sporting Lisbon at the Santiago Bernabeu in Group F of the Champions League on 14 SeptemberWhere to watch live
  
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• Wes Morgan targeting Champions League glory with Leicester... even if his European experience so far extends to watching on TV

  13-09-2016 20:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Leicester captain refused to pour cold water on proposals his side could stun Europe like they did England last season as he spoke on the eve of the club’s debut against Club Bruges.
  
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• Radamel Falcao can fire again for Monaco after two difficult years in the Premier League, says Leonardo Jardim 

  13-09-2016 20:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW: Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim has no doubt Radamel Falcao will soon be back to his clinical best in front of goal. Falcao lost his way during two difficult years in the English football.
  
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• Pochettino confident Wembley will not snag Tottenham's style

  13-09-2016 20:24
  Tottenham Hotspur have been training on a larger than normal pitch to prepare for Wednesday's Champions League Group E opener against Monaco at their adopted Wembley Stadium home. The Premier League club have opted to play their European home games at the 90,000-seater national stadium this season as their White Hart Lane ground has a reduced capacity owing to building work on an adjacent new ground. "We feel good at White Hart Lane because it's our home and we need to feel good at Wembley," Poc
  
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• PSG vs Arsenal, UEFA Champions League LIVE scores

  13-09-2016 20:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Domestic campaigns may be well underway across Europe but it's time for the big one as Arsenal and Ma City are among 16 teams helping kick off the Champions League group stage. Follow live here.
  
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