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• Russia beats Finland 3-0 to reach World Cup semifinals

  22-09-2016 23:53
  
  TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Tarasenko and Ivan Telegin scored 1:19 apart in the second period and Russia beat Finland 3-0 on Thursday to set up a World Cup of Hockey semifinal against Canada — and knock out Team North America.
  
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• Jose Mourinho collapsed on the hotel floor during Chelsea's USA tour... but Dr Eva Carneiro was there to help him 

  22-09-2016 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ROB BEASLEY: Jose Mourinho collapsed during Chelsea's pre-season tour of the USA in 2013, but was keen to insist there was nothing wrong while he was treated by doctor Eva Carneiro.
  
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• UEFA bigwigs are no friends of Jose Mourinho: ‘They want to f*** me and they do. Old guys, don’t have a clue about football. They are a disgrace'

  22-09-2016 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ROB BEASLEY: In April 2014 Jose was frustrated that UEFA rules meant that his goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was able to play against Chelsea in a Champions League semi-final for Atletico Madrid.
  
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• Jose Mourinho wants to be seen as the best... one snub in 2014 sent him into meltdown: 'Try to find out who decides that s*** Manager of the Month'

  22-09-2016 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ROB BEASLEY: Jose Mourinho wants to be acknowledged as the best at any opportunity. In December 2014, he was convinced there must have been a deliberate campaign against him.
  
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• Jose Mourinho is never lost for words... but his chance encounter with Jennifer Aniston even shut him up

  22-09-2016 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ROB BEASLEY: It's not often you witness Jose Mourinho totally lost for words. Normally he’ll talk football with you all day long. He’s often the joker, full of banter, telling funny stories and playing pranks.
  
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• Ben Woodburn could be Liverpool's next Robbie Fowler... the secret scout looks at the Reds' young prospect

  22-09-2016 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The secret scout is a top football expert who attends matches every week searching for the next star. This week the focus is on Liverpool's Welsh sensation Ben Woodburn. Here's the verdict.
  
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• Bath must forget about glamour games at Twickenham and get their own house in order first

  22-09-2016 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY: Bath were at Twickenham on Thursday, but only for promotional purposes. Ideally, they will want to be there again in May, on playing business, rather than trying to drive ticket sales.
  
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• Jose Mourinho's bitter loathing of Arsene Wenger revealed as new book gets up close and personal

  22-09-2016 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The timing of the revelations are embarrassing for Jose Mourinho as they come at a time when the football world is celebrating Arsene Wenger’s 20th anniversary at Arsenal.
  
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• Jose Mourinho tried like crazy to sign Wayne Rooney at both Chelsea and Real Madrid... he is a huge fan of the man he jokingly named 'Fat Boy'

  22-09-2016 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ROB BEASLEY: By the summer of 2013 and Jose Mourinho’s second spell at Chelsea, Wayne Rooney had become his sole focus. The Manchester United star had reached a crossroads in his career.
  
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• Keeping Jermain Defoe fit is crucial to Sunderland's survival hopes, admits David Moyes

  22-09-2016 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Moyes fears a serious injury to Defoe could have a grave impact on Sunderland’s survival chances. The striker is hoping to overcome a calf problem to feature against Crystal Palace.
  
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• Apple bid for stake in McLaren F1 team looks dead after break down in talks

  22-09-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Apple looked into buying a major stake in the Woking-based company, which has a range of technological sidelines as well as its motor racing and high-end road car businesses.
  
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• West Ham star Dimitri Payet is more David Beckham than Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes to free-kicks

  22-09-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMIE REDKNAPP - INSIGHT: When West Ham are awarded a free-kick, you can feel the anticipation around the ground as Dimitri Payet walks over to the ball. The guy is sensational.
  
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• West Ham failing Reece Oxford test after seating mix up for EFL Cup clash leaves his family unimpressed

  22-09-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE: West Ham’s hopes of keeping unsettled teenage prodigy Reece Oxford will not have been helped by his mother’s unhappiness at how she was treated at the London Stadium.
  
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• Tim Bresnan's inspired innings pushes Yorkshire towards title tilt at Lords

  22-09-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The unlikely figure of Tim Bresnan produced one of the great Championship innings to propel Yorkshire towards the legendary county status that would come with a third successive title.
  
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• Witnesses: Sacramento mayor tackled man who hit him with pie

  22-09-2016 23:14
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A man took a pie from a grocery bag, grabbed Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson from behind and smacked him in the face with the creamy dessert at a charity event, witnesses say, leading the former NBA star to start swinging and then tackle the man who was left with stitches and facing assault charges.
  
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• Patrick van Aanholt allegedly seen smoking a shisha pipe just over a month before missing a Sunderland game with a heart concern

  22-09-2016 23:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Patrick van Aanholt has been pictured allegedly smoking a shisha pipe just over a month before he was withdrawn from Sunderland’s side over a heart concern.
  
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• Bite-mark photos helped decide ban for Saracens' Chris Ashton

  22-09-2016 22:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Photographs of the wound inflicted by Chris Ashton's teeth formed part of the evidence used to suspend the England wing for 13 weeks, the disciplinary hearing's written judgement has revealed.
  
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• Richard Hannon may be a fashion victim if Larchmont Lad lands the 2,000 Guineas

  22-09-2016 22:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hannon collected his prize after the 8-1 shot landed the Group Three Tattersalls Stakes wearing a borrowed tie and with one cuff link on one shirt sleeve and a bull-clip holding the other together.
  
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• Derek McInnes welcomes Morton reunion after dodging Old Firm

  22-09-2016 22:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes was delighted to draw his old club Morton in the semi-finals of the Betfred Cup and avoid a meeting with Celtic or R
  
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• Dani Parejo Is Spot On For Valencia As They Down Alaves

  22-09-2016 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dani Parejo's late spot-kick saw Valencia edge past previously-unbeaten Alaves 2-1 to secure their first victory of the season.The hosts, pl
  
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• Relieved Rory Mcilroy Breaks Par To Stay In Contention In Atlanta

  22-09-2016 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rory McIlroy was relieved to break par after a rollercoaster opening round in the Tour Championship kept his hopes of a securing a payday of 11.5mi
  
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• Dual star Looney a surprise omission for All-Ireland final, Cork say decision not linked to camogie controversy

  22-09-2016 21:55
  
  Róisín O’Sullivan will instead join her three sisters on the panel.
  
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• Wayne Rooney Remains Focused As He Bids To Silence His Critics

  22-09-2016 21:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Wayne Rooney has vowed to shut out the critics and battle hard for Manchester United.The form of the United and England captain has come und
  
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• Celtic and Rangers paired together in Betfred Cup semi-finals

  22-09-2016 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Old Firm rivals Celtic and Rangers will face each other for a place in the final of the Betfred Cup. The Glasgow giants were paired togethe
  
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• There Is No Bad Blood Between Jose Mourinho And I, Insists Claudio Ranieri

  22-09-2016 21:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri insists he has buried the hatchet with Jose Mourinho and any issues are "prehistoric". The Foxes go to Manche
  
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• Lombardi, Tortorella defend US World Cup roster decisions

  22-09-2016 20:56
  
  TORONTO (AP) — Dean Lombardi pounded the table and tried to explain it all.
  
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• Kenny Dalglish awarded the Freedom of the City of Liverpool for his support of families affected by the Hillsborough disaster

  22-09-2016 20:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kenny Dalglish visited injured supporters in hospital and attended funerals of those who passed away, before then backing bereaved relatives as they campaigned for justice.
  
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• Small town laments loss of football season due to hazing

  22-09-2016 20:53
  
  PHILOMATH, Ore. (AP) — The scoreboard at the edge of Philomath High School's football field is dark. The stands are empty. This year, there are no varsity games that brought together many of the town's 4,500 people.
  
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• Mikhail Youzhny battles back to knock Milos Raonic out of St Petersburg Open

  22-09-2016 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Russian Mikhail Youzhny fought back from the brink of defeat to claim a shock win over Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic at the St Petersburg Open.
  
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• Double trouble for a glum Rory McIlroy in FedEx Cup bid

  22-09-2016 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rory McIlroy's chances of securing a payday of 11.5million US dollars suffered an early double blow in the Tour Championship in Atlanta. Wi
  
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• Growing up with Vin Scully: A soundtrack for a life

  22-09-2016 20:43
  
  It was in the middle of the Barry Bonds home run chase, and I was sitting with Vin Scully in the broadcast booth at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers were playing the Giants, and Vin had been kind enough to ...
  
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• Somerset thrash Nottinghamshire to go top and set up final dramatic day in the County Championship

  22-09-2016 20:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chris Rogers hit the 76th first-class century of his career as Somerset did all they could in the Specsavers County Championship title race by securing a 325-run victory over Nottinghamshire.
  
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• Daniel Ricciardo reveals awkward silences between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg... and tips the Brit's Mercedes team-mate for the title

  22-09-2016 20:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Australian Daniel Ricciardo has spoken of the awkward pre-podium silences between Mercedes team mates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, while tipping the latter for this year's title.
  
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• Somerset go top as rivals set for Lord's finale

  22-09-2016 20:23
  Somerset swept aside Nottinghamshire to stay in the hunt for the English County Championship on Thursday, but Yorkshire and Middlesex could still clinch the title with a day's play remaining in their clash at Lord's. Somerset thrashed a woeful Notts by 325 runs to go top of the table and will be crowned champions if the Lord's match ends in a draw. Somerset captain Chris Rogers scored his second century of the game in Taunton, before announcing his retirement from the sport, as they added 208 ru
  
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• Leg fracture means Real's Brazilian ace Casemiro will be out for a month

  22-09-2016 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro is facing a spell on the sidelines after tests confirmed he has suffered a broken leg.The Brazil internation
  
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• Gerard Moreno is the hero as Espanyol beat Osasuna to secure first league win

  22-09-2016 20:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Gerard Moreno grabbed the winner as Espanyol claimed their first La Liga win of the season with a 2-1 success at promoted Osasuna.Moreno fin
  
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• Manchester United's Jose Mourinho was 'massively disappointed' to lose out to Rafa Benitez for Liverpool job, reveals Danny Murphy

  22-09-2016 20:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Despite the fractious relationship he now shares with Liverpool, a consequence of his time at Chelsea and now Manchester United, Mourinho was keen to take over at Anfield in 2004.
  
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• Hillsborough Victims Posthumously Awarded Freedom Of The City Of Liverpool

  22-09-2016 20:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster have received the Freedom of the City of Liverpool in an emotional "bitter-sweet" ceremony.Famil
  
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• Ricciardo tips Rosberg for F1 title

  22-09-2016 20:09
  By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Australian Daniel Ricciardo has spoken of the awkward pre-podium silences between Mercedes team mates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, while tipping the latter for the season's Formula One title. The smiling Red Bull driver finished second in Singapore last weekend, with Rosberg winning and triple champion Hamilton third. The result sent Rosberg back on top in the championship, the German now eight points clear of Hamilton with six rounds remaining.
  
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• Former Liverpool striker Ryan Babel cannot save Deportivo from defeat to Leganes

  22-09-2016 20:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Leganes bounced back from their 5-1 home defeat to Barcelona by coming from behind to claim a second away win of the season, 2-1 at Deportivo La Co
  
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• Official trailer for FIFA 17 revealed as Anthony Martial, Eden Hazard, James Rodriguez and Marco Reus take centre stage in teaser clip for new game

  22-09-2016 20:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The official launch of FIFA 17 later this month has been met with the usual enthusiasm by both gaming and football fans. And now anticipation of the game's release has been heightened further.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp ponders his selection headache as the Liverpool FC players make their case

  22-09-2016 19:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp looked pleased with what he saw as he smiled throughout training and gave his players a thumbs up, as he ponders a number of selection decisions ahead of the clash with Hull.
  
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• Somerset claim vital win to pile pressure on Middlesex and Yorkshire

  22-09-2016 19:43
  
  Somerset remain favourites to claim their maiden County Championship title but face an agonising wait on the final day of the season after beating Nottinghamshire by 325 runs at Taunton. Chris Rogers' side are in the driving seat with title rivals Middlesex and Yorkshire destined for a draw, but a contrived result at Lord's could yet deny them a maiden success in English cricket's top flight. A stalemate between Middlesex, who are aiming for a first title for 22 years, and Yorkshire – bidd
  
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• Manchester United v Leicester: Ranieri dismisses talk of Mourinho feud

  22-09-2016 19:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says he has "no problem" with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho.
  
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• EFL revamp will not include Premier League B teams or Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers

  22-09-2016 19:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The English Football League has ruled out the possibility of including Premier League B teams or clubs outside England, such as Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers, in its proposed restructure.
  
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• Barcelona loanee Douglas declared fit to face parent club despite bizarre injury on the bus

  22-09-2016 19:29
  
  Barcelona loanne Douglas Pereira has declared himself fit to play against his parent club on Saturday (24 September) despite the fact he couldn't train with the rest of his Sporting Gijon teammates on Thursday due to an injury scare. Douglas tenure at the Nou Camp was already hampered by a number of fitness problems. The 26-year-old right-back was signed in the summer of 2014 to provide competition for Dani Alves at but only made eight appearance during his first two seasons at the Nou Camp.
  
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• Michael Vaughan denies company management role influenced his Trott comments as a pundit

  22-09-2016 19:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Michael Vaughan has denied that his role in a sports management company influenced comments he made about Jonathan Trott. Trott, in his aut
  
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• Amelia Lewis takes one shot lead after five-birdie round in Marbella

  22-09-2016 19:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  American Amelia Lewis shot a four-under-par 68 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of Ladies European Tour event in Marbella.The
  
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• Romelu Lukaku set to return for Everton's clash with Bournemouth after recovering from injury

  22-09-2016 19:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Romelu Lukaku missed Tuesday's EFL Cup defeat by Norwich with a toe injury but manager Ronald Koeman is optimistic he will be fit to take his place for the Toffees against Bournemouth.
  
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• Simon Grayson wants his Preston side to build on EFL Cup conquering of Bournemouth

  22-09-2016 19:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Preston boss Simon Grayson is hoping to give the club's supporters local bragging rights with a victory over Sky Bet Championship rivals Wigan on F
  
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