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• McIlroy, Moore, Chappell in Tour Championship playoff

  25-09-2016 23:55
  (Reuters) - Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy produced a storming finish to join a three-way playoff with Americans Ryan Moore and Kevin Chappell at the Tour Championship in Atlanta on Sunday. McIlroy eagled the hardest hole on the course, the par-four 16th, before picking up a tap-in birdie at the par-five 18th at East Lake. He joined Moore, who lipped out an eight-foot birdie putt at the last, and Chappell at 12-under 268. (Reporting by Andrew Both in Cary, North Carolina; Editing by Frank Pingue
  
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• Jon Moss isn't respected by players... the fact he cautioned five West Ham men at London Stadium showed he doesn't know how to control a game

  25-09-2016 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  GRAHAM POLL: Jon Moss appears to be a referee players don’t respect. In a relatively straightforward game the Wearside referee struggled to maintain control, cautioning seven players.
  
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• Raheem Sterling's value is rising fast as he continues excellent resurrection under Pep Guardiola

  25-09-2016 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: The torso leaned right, the feet darted left and Swansea’s Kyle Naughton still doesn’t know where Raheem Sterling went. The 21-year-old is in a rich vein of form.
  
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• Wayne Rooney can still play a big part for Manchester United but needs to show what he is truly made of

  25-09-2016 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN KEOWN - INSIGHT: Wayne Rooney can still play a big part at Manchester United but will need to fight. There is a moment in every player's career when their role will change.
  
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• AP Sources: LSU fires Miles, Cameron, promotes Orgeron

  25-09-2016 23:37
  
  Two people familiar with the decision say LSU has fired head football coach Les Miles and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and promoted defensive line coach Ed Orgeron to interim head coach. The people ...
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: Best bets for Monday, September 26

  25-09-2016 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Monday's meetings at Bath, Newton Abbot and Hamilton.
  
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• MOTD2 analysis: Why full-backs were key for super Saints

  25-09-2016 23:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Southampton's attacking display in their 3-0 victory at West Ham deserves credit, says MOTD2 pundit Kevin Kilbane.
  
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• Fiorentina 0-0 AC Milan: Josip Ilicic misses penalty as Vincenzo Montella's return to Florence ends in a draw

  25-09-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Slovenian Ilicic hit the post with his first half penalty as Paulo Sousa's men had the better of the opening exchanges, but Milan had chances of their own through M'Baye Niang and Carlos Bacca.
  
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• Fifa disbands its anti-racism taskforce declaring that the job is done

  25-09-2016 23:33
  
  • Force established in 2013 ‘has completely fulfilled its mission’ says Fifa
  • Dismay at decision with incidents on the rise in World Cup hosts RussiaFifa has disbanded its anti-racism task force, declaring the work complete despite ongoing concerns about discriminatory behaviour in Russia, the hosts of the 2018 World Cup.Fifa has written to members of the task force to say that it has “completely fulfilled its temporary mission” and “is hereby dissolved a
  
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• Danny Simpson admits Leicester City are struggling with the new rules on holding opponents in the penalty area

  25-09-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Danny Simpson admits the new rules clamping down on shirt-pulling and holding opponents in the penalty area are partly to blame for Leicester’s sudden vulnerability at set-pieces.
  
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• Arsenal have finally found a centre half pair for the future with Shkodran Mustafi and Laurent Koscielny

  25-09-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMIE REDKNAPP: Arsenal have won plenty of plaudits for their attacking play against Chelsea but I was so impressed with how sound they were at the other end of the pitch.
  
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• Tony Pulis insists he is in a dying breed of bosses following the West Brom manager's 1,000th match in charge

  25-09-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN AT THE BET365 STADIUM: The doors Tony Pulis walked through to English football’s 1,000-game club could soon be shut permanently.
  
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• Sir Bradley Wiggins shifts blame on to Team Sky as he suggests decision to apply for TUE was theirs

  25-09-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON - CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER: Sir Bradley Wiggins has suggested the decision to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption was instigated by Team Sky ahead of the 2012 Tour.
  
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• Pep Guardiola wants Sterling to fill De Bruyne breach at Manchester City

  25-09-2016 23:30
  
  • Manchester City fear Belgian could miss a month with hamstring injury
  • Raheem Sterling: Guardiola gives everyone the belief and motivationPep Guardiola has urged Raheem Sterling to step up in the absence of Kevin De Bruyne, with Manchester City fearing the Belgium playmaker could be out for nearly a month because of a hamstring injury. Related: Manchester City keep perfect start as Sergio Agüero punishes Swansea CityContinue reading...
  
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• Manchester City in perfect start but Pep Guardiola insists on progress

  25-09-2016 23:30
  
  Manchester City have won every game under their new manager yet he says there is still work to do declaring‘you can always improve individually and collectively’Considering his team had just racked up their 10th victory in all competitions, scoring 26 goals in the process and conceding just six, Pep Guardiola’s message for his rivals was pretty ominous. “We are far away. If we were close then I could just go back home,” he said with a smirk.Manchester City’s m
  
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• Juan Mata’s mastery may push Wayne Rooney to Manchester United margins

  25-09-2016 23:30
  
  The captain may have to get used to being used more sparingly by José Mourinho after Juan Mata was selected ahead of him at No10 against Leicester and excelledWayne Rooney may now be entering the career phase when he is used only in certain games for Manchester United. This was the unescapable conclusion drawn from José Mourinho’s decision to drop him to the bench and the 4-1 rout of Leicester City at Old Trafford that followed.The victory on Saturday was significant because
  
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• Jürgen Klopp: Adam Lallana being rewarded for hard work at Liverpool

  25-09-2016 23:30
  
  • Manager full of praise after midfielder’s performance against Hull
  • German confirms that Loris Karius will keep his place in goalJürgen Klopp has said Adam Lallana is finally getting the rewards his work-rate deserves and is flourishing in Liverpool’s counter-pressing style. The England international produced another impressive display as Hull City were beaten 5-1 at Anfield on Saturday, opening the scoring with his third club goal of the season and creating two oth
  
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• Jack Wilshere’s ‘step back in time’ at Bournemouth lauded by Eddie Howe

  25-09-2016 23:30
  
  • Arsenal midfielder’s loan to club ‘where not everything is done for him’ praised
  • Wilshere’s fitness judged week by week and he is not far away from full matchEddie Howe has commended Jack Wilshere’s influence on his Bournemouth squad and believes the midfielder has made a brave “step back in time” to join the club. The on-loan Arsenal player shone alongside Harry Arter and Andrew Surman, playing for 76 minutes on his first home start in Bou
  
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• David Moyes admits lack of summer recruitment could cost Sunderland dear

  25-09-2016 23:30
  
  • Manager bemoans lack of awareness following Christian Benteke’s late winner
  • ‘He’s arguably the best header in the Premier League and nobody got close’David Moyes has made it plain that Sunderland will be practically doomed to relegation unless his squad is strengthened significantly in January. “I think we know we’re going to have to improve on what we’ve got to give ourselves a chance,” the manager said, following the 3-2 home defeat
  
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• Chelsea legend Bobby Tambling: 'I asked the doctor to chop my leg off...' Blues 202-goal hero opens up about suffering from Martorell's ulcer

  25-09-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW: Bobby Tambling yanks up the hem of his trousers to reveal the leg he once asked a doctor to chop off. A mass of scar tissue looks like damage from a late tackle by a shark.
  
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• Arsenal’s Francis Coquelin fearing long-term injury lay off

  25-09-2016 23:30
  
  • Arsène Wenger believes knee problem is same as suffered last season• Coquelin hurt making block tackle on N’Golo Kanté in first halfFrancis Coquelin is awaiting results of a scan on the knee injury he sustained in the 3-0 win against Chelsea on Saturday, with a long-term absence from the Arsenal team feared. Related: Francis Coquelin injury gives Granit Xhaka chance to stake Arsenal placeContinue reading...
  
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• Local candidate killed in Rio suburb, highlighting crime woes

  25-09-2016 23:28
  By Paulo Prada RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - A candidate for town council in upcoming municipal elections was shot to death in a Rio de Janeiro suburb on Sunday, the latest in a wave of killings of local politicians in the city's outskirts in recent months. The fatal shooting, which coincided with an increase in violent crime in the Brazilian metropolis despite the mostly safe staging of the Olympic Games in August, took place shortly after the candidate, seeking a council seat in the town of Itabo
  
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• Harvick wins at New Hampshire to advance to 2nd round

  25-09-2016 23:25
  
  LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Kevin Harvick won Sunday at New Hampshire to earn a spot in the second round of the NASCAR Sprint Cup playoffs, pulling away off a restart a year after a late loss at the track.
  
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• The Latest: Chargers' Te'o out after hurting Achilles tendon

  25-09-2016 23:09
  
  The Latest on the third week of the NFL season (all times Eastern):
  
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• US election: Do the debates really matter?

  25-09-2016 23:08
  
  As American presidential debate between Clinton and Trump nears, anticipation rises but can it really change anything?
  
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• US election: Do presidential debates really matter?

  25-09-2016 23:08
  
  As American presidential debate between Clinton and Trump nears, anticipation rises but can it really change anything?
  
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• Mark Noble brands West Ham's plight 'laughable' as Slaven Bilic admits his team were 'very, very poor' in 3-0 home defeat by Southampton

  25-09-2016 23:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM CRAFTON: West Ham captain Mark Noble branded his team’s defending ‘laughable’ after they slumped to a 3-0 home defeat by Southampton to remain in the relegation zone.
  
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• Harlequins’ unsung stalwarts make their mark in ending Saracens’ unbeaten run

  25-09-2016 23:00
  
  • Harlequins’ Mark Lambert: ‘I don’t think anybody really gave us a chance’
  • Mark McCall hopeful Owen Farrell will be back in action for Saracens soonIt is perhaps too early to herald a new era at Harlequins just yet but it is fair to say reports of their decline have been exaggerated. They no longer rank among the Premiership elite and remain gloriously inconsistent but after inflicting a first defeat on Saracens in six months, Harlequins earned the right to w
  
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• World Rugby’s zero tolerance on head injuries is not just a pipe dream

  25-09-2016 22:59
  
  Significant progress in tackling concussion has been made in the last five years giving hope that Gladwell’s grim vision of the future may be avoidableWhenever a fresh study on the dangers of concussion in sport hits the headlines it reminds me of the ominous prophecy from Malcolm Gladwell: that playing American football will one day become akin to joining the army. “We will disclose the risks and dare people to play,” he warned in 2013. “That’s what the army does.
  
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• Wasps’ win at Northampton built on resilience after Danny Cipriani flourish

  25-09-2016 22:59
  
  • Wasps’ fourth win in a row built on tenacity and defensive resilience
  • ‘We did not take our opportunities’ admits Northampton’s Jamie GibsonIt was fitting that Wasps clinched victory with a try by a Bassett. It showed that the Premiership’s most adventurous team have discovered there are all sorts of ways to win a match. Here they were under siege for long periods, surviving by sweat and prevailing through moments of inspiration.While Jimmy Gopperth&rsq
  
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• Phil 'The Power' Taylor defeats Michael van Gerwen to win inaugural Champions League of Darts in Cardiff

  25-09-2016 22:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Phil Taylor cruised to victory over Michael van Gerwen to win the Champions League of Darts title, and with it the £100,000 jackpot at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff.
  
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• Injured Tuilagi set to miss England internationals

  25-09-2016 22:34
  (Reuters) - Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi is likely to miss England's autumn internationals with a continuing groin problem that is expected to keep him out of action for at least six to eight weeks, his club said on Sunday. The 25-year-old, who has 26 caps, returned to the England squad earlier this year in the Six Nations after a 15-month injury layoff and disciplinary issues. Tuilagi, who re-signed with Leicester in December on a three-year deal, has made only one appearance this seaso
  
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• La Cressonniere set to miss out on a run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe after suffering setback 

  25-09-2016 22:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Unbeaten dual Classic winner La Cressonniere will not run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe next weekend. The Jean-Claude Rouget-trained filly had been aimed at the Chantilly feature.
  
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• Vikings stop Newton, snap Panthers' home win streak 22-10

  25-09-2016 22:18
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sam Bradford threw a touchdown pass to Kyle Rudolph, Marcus Sherels returned a punt for a score and the Minnesota Vikings snapped the Carolina Panthers' 14-game home winning streak 22-10 on Sunday.
  
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• Trump pledges to recognise Jerusalem as Israeli capital

  25-09-2016 22:15
  
  Republican candidate acknowledges he will accept the divided city as Israel's capital if elected president.
  
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• Europe beats Sweden 3-2 in OT, advances to World Cup finals

  25-09-2016 22:13
  
  TORONTO (AP) — Tomas Tatar scored his second goal 3:43 into overtime, lifting Team Europe to a 3-2 win Sunday over Sweden in the World Cup of Hockey semifinals.
  
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• Protest goes peacefully outside Panthers game

  25-09-2016 22:12
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chanting "No Justice! No Peace!" as they converged outside Bank of America Stadium, about 100 people peacefully demonstrated the fatal police shooting of a black man.
  
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• Rory McIlroy is within touching distance of a $10 million payday

  25-09-2016 22:10
  
  Ryan Moore and Kevin Chappell share the lead at East Lake.
  
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• The Latest: Late afternoon NFL slate has intriguing matchups

  25-09-2016 22:02
  
  The Latest on the third week of the NFL season (all times Eastern):
  
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• Oliver Burke scores again for RB Leipzig in their 1-1 draw with Cologne as more fan protests over Scottish winger's new side delay kick-off

  25-09-2016 21:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scottish winger Oliver Burke continued his dream start to his new career in the Bundesliga as his goal secured a 1-1 draw for RB Leipzig at Cologne. Burke joined from Nottingham Forest in a £13m deal.
  
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• Mark Noble thinks West Ham's plight 'can't get any worse' and calls on his team-mates to 'turn it around'

  25-09-2016 21:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mark Noble admitted West Ham have hit rock bottom after suffering a heavy 3-0 defeat at home to Southampton. The Hammers' captain said: 'On the bright side I don't think it can get any worse.'
  
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• Atletico Madrid 1-0 Deportivo La Coruna: Antoine Griezmann scores but Diego Simeone's side suffer injury blow ahead of Champions League

  25-09-2016 21:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Antoine Griezmann's second-half goal earned Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win against 10-man Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday, but Diego Simeone's side suffered a double injury blow in the process.
  
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• Who is in Garth's team of the week - and who would you pick?

  25-09-2016 21:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Which man is giving Spurs fans nightmares? Who is Garth's favourite current Premier League player? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.
  
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• Frenchman Levy wins his third European title

  25-09-2016 21:31
  (Reuters) - Frenchman Alexander Levy beat England's Ross Fisher on the second hole in a playoff to win the European Open title in Bad Griesbach on Sunday. After both players parred the 18th on their first attempts, Levy claimed his third European Tour title with a 30 foot putt to win the event, which was reduced to 54 holes by bad weather. Fisher, champion in 2008, hit a 64 on Sunday to set up the playoff after Levy, who went into the final round with a four-shot lead, had bogeyed his final hole
  
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• Protesters march near NFL game after release of Charlotte shooting video

  25-09-2016 21:27
  By Robert MacMillan and Mike Blake CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Reuters) - More than 100 people chanted and marched outside a National Football League (NFL) game in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday in protests over police killing a black man, a day after police released videos of the confrontation. Protesters have filled the city's streets for nearly a week in response to the killing of Keith Scott, 43, who police said was armed when officers shot him on Tuesday, although Sunday's gathering was smaller
  
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• West Ham restore order off the field but are in disarray on it

  25-09-2016 21:23
  
  West Ham took steps to ensure there was no disorder in the stands but the team was in chaos on the pitch during the 3-0 defeat by SouthamptonThere was some good news for West Ham United on Sunday. Segregation between home and away supporters was effective, well stewarded and looked like the kind of precaution that might normally be put in place at a Premier League match.Not only that, but there were 950 stewards at work around the ground, 200 more than normal. Each had undergone extra training t
  
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• Watford boss Walter Mazzarri tells his Hornets to reach for the stars

  25-09-2016 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Walter Mazzarri expects Burnley to be fired up for the visit of Watford on Monday night following the Hornets' impressive victory against Manchest
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo puts to one side his touchline tantrum as Real Madrid star shows off his cute new pug with son

  25-09-2016 21:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo was not amused by Zinedine Zidane's decision to substitute him during the draw at Las Palmas, but the Real Madrid star has consoled himself in the best possible way.
  
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• West Ham's Noble says they could have lost 6-0

  25-09-2016 21:15
  By Neil Robinson LONDON (Reuters) - West Ham United's Mark Noble admitted with rare post-match candour that they were fortunate to escape with a 3-0 defeat by Southampton at the London Stadium on Sunday - their fourth successive reverse in the Premier League. "To be honest, it could have been six," said Noble, the club captain and veteran of 12 years. The former Olympic Stadium is not a happy new home for West Ham, who may well still be smarting from the recent remarks of club great Billy Bonds
  
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• The Latest: Leg injury ends day for Raiders' Menelik Watson

  25-09-2016 21:11
  
  The Latest on the third week of the NFL season (all times Eastern):
  
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