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• Sam Allardyce owns up to ‘silly mistake’ yet plenty of clubs will want him as manager

  28-09-2016 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON: The seven-figure pay- off might ease the sense of embarrassment and regret but Sam Allardyce cut a sad, broken figure as he faced the cameras outside his Lancashire home.
  
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• Tebow homers in 1st at-bat for Mets in instructional debut

  28-09-2016 23:53
  
  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Tim Tebow made a powerful first impression for the New York Mets instructional league.
  
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• Newcastle 4-3 Norwich: Dwight Gayle hat-trick saves Rafa Benitez's blushes as Canaries fail to take top spot

  28-09-2016 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Dwight Gayle should have had a hat-trick an hour earlier but the goal which sealed his treble was worth the wait as Newcastle scored twice in injury-time to win.
  
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• Arsenal 2-0 Basle: Gunners cruise to victory at the Emirates as Theo Walcott stars in Swiss roll 

  28-09-2016 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL AT THE EMIRATES:It took just seven minutes for Arsenal to shift into cruise control on Wednesday night. Even then, Basle could not get near them. In this mood, not many could.
  
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• Manchester City survive searching test of Pep Guardiola’s vision from Celtic

  28-09-2016 23:51
  
  Manager’s perfect start came to an end in Glasgow with a thrilling 3-3 draw but his side’s resilience will have pleased himAs Manchester City’s flying form under Pep Guardiola moved from bright beginning into a stellar 10 consecutive wins, the manager’s mantra remained that vast improvement was still required.In the build-up to the club’s first competitive outing on Scottish soil he was at it again. “Football is a process and my happiness is to see the team ge
  
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• Celtic 3-3 Manchester City PLAYER RATINGS: Moussa Dembele shines but Aleksandar Kolarov struggles in epic

  28-09-2016 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's JOE BERNSTEIN reflects on thoses who performed well and those whose mistakes contributed to the goal glut on a memorable night of Champions League action at Celtic Park.
  
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• Football chiefs vow to clean up in light of corruption allegations as MP calls for independent probe

  28-09-2016 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON - CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER: English football's principal stakeholders have issued a joint statement insisting they will investigate 'any substantive allegations' of corruption in the game.
  
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• Atletico Madrid 1-0 Bayern Munich: Yannick Carrasco's suberb finish hands Carlo Ancelotti's side first defeat of the season

  28-09-2016 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Diego Simeone's side are sitting pretty at the summit of Group D as a solitary Yannick Carrasco goal in the first-half was enough to earn the Spanish side three points. 
  
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• Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho set to keep Wayne Rooney on the bench against Zorya Luhansk

  28-09-2016 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  This was not a classic Jose Mourinho threat, more an admission that the escalating scrutiny Wayne Rooney faces is something the Manchester United manager is acutely aware of.
  
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• Theo Walcott devastates Basel as Arsenal forward plays the bully in Champions League win

  28-09-2016 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Theo Walcott continued his sensational run of form and devastated Basle, scoring both goals for Arsenal in their 2-0 win. The pacey attacker is finally looking like the player so many believed he could become.
  
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• FA can ride out Sam Allardyce storm... and wait for Arsene Wenger 

  28-09-2016 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN: As we know, Gareth Southgate has been appointed England manager for the next four games. It is to be hoped he eventually ends up taking charge of five.
  
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• Arsenal wear yellow away strip for home win against Basle as kit clash forces Arsene Wenger's side into late Champions League change

  28-09-2016 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal wore their away kit in the 2-0 Champions League victory against Basle on Wednesday evening, despite the European tie being played at The Emirates. The Gunners wore yellow.
  
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• James Anderson out of England's next two Tests but pace man likely to travel Bangladesh to continue recovery

  28-09-2016 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Anderson developed a stress fracture of the right shoulder blade in midsummer, causing him to miss the Lord’s defeat that opened the 2-2 series draw with Pakistan.
  
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• Champions League roundup: Atlético end Bayern Munich undefeated streak

  28-09-2016 23:36
  
  • Yannick Carrasco scores only goal against German giants
  • Napoli thump Benfica, PSG see off LudogoretsBayern Munich’s perfect start to the season under coach Carlo Ancelotti came to an end as Yannick Carrasco’s first-half goal gave Atlético Madrid a 1-0 home victory in their Champions League Group D game on Wednesday.Bayern were aiming to make it nine wins in a row in all competitions, but were derailed by an Atlético side that took a deserved 35th-minute le
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, September 29

  28-09-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Thursday's meetings at  Newcastle, Wawrick, Brighton and Chelmsford City.
  
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• Jamie Vardy's amazing confession: I drink port out of a Lucozade bottle before every game

  28-09-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  His rise from non-League to becoming an international striker is unlike any other and it appears that Jamie Vardy's pre-game rituals are too as he confessed to drinking port before games.
  
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• Cubs reward Epstein for turnaround with 5-year extension

  28-09-2016 23:32
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs announced a five-year contract extension with president of baseball operations Theo Epstein on Wednesday, rewarding him for an overhaul that has the long-suffering franchise eyeing its first championship since 1908.
  
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• Colin Montgomerie fears a Brookline repeat with partisan Hazeltine crowd

  28-09-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE: Colin Montgomerie fears the American Ryder Cup crowd at Hazeltine could be as vitriolic as the one in Brookline in 1999, when he was subjected to unacceptable personal abuse.
  
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• Phil Mickelson: We're prepared to succeed this time... as USA try to banish eight years of Ryder Cup hurt

  28-09-2016 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHIEF SPORTS WRITER MARTIN SAMUEL AT HAZELTINE: Phil Mickelson was out on the range hitting golf balls on Wednsday. His own golf balls. Nothing unusual in that.
  
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• Ludogorets 1-3 Paris Saint-Germain: Edinson Cavani scores twice as Unai Emery's side escape with a win

  28-09-2016 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Edinson Cavani scored twice in the second half to give Paris St Germain a 3-1 Champions League Group A win over resilient Ludogorets on Wednesday after an early scare in Bulgaria.
  
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• Stewart weary as he tries to race his way into 2nd round

  28-09-2016 23:20
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tony Stewart is at peace with however his final season in NASCAR comes to an end.
  
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• Darren Clarke fumes as Danny Willett's brother disrupts Ryder Cup preparations

  28-09-2016 23:19
  
  Danny Willett is "bitterly disappointed" over an article by his brother which heavily criticises American golf fans, according to incredulous Team Europe captain Darren Clarke. Pete Willett has labelled the home crowd a "baying mob of imbeciles" in a spectacular takedown ahead of the start of play on Friday [30 September] which threatens to disrupt Europe's preparations ahead of attempts to win an unprecedented fourth consecutive Ryder Cup. Instead of being quizzed on the makeup of his foursome
  
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• Danny Willett's brother disrupts Team Europe's Ryder Cup preparations

  28-09-2016 23:19
  
  Team Europe's Danny Willett has revealed his disappointment over his brother's heavy criticism of American golf fans on the eve of the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine. The Masters champion was meant to be focusing on the penultimate day of practice on Wednesday [28 September] ahead of the clash with Team USA but instead was forced to respond to an editorial by his older sibling which including labelling the home crowd as a "baying mob of imbeciles". During the piece published on the website of American m
  
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• Celtic 3-3 Manchester City: Fernandinho, Raheem Sterling and Nolito steal Pep Guardiola's side a point in Champions League thriller as Scots squander lead

  28-09-2016 23:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT CELTIC PARK: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola asked his friends back at Barcelona what to expect at Celtic Park, but nothing prepares you for nights like this.
  
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• Borussia Monchengladbach 1-2 Barcelona: Arda Turan and Gerard Pique strikes preserve Catalans' 100 per cent record after Thorgan Hazard opener  

  28-09-2016 23:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETE JENSON AT BORUSSIA-PARK: Barcelona produced a second-half comeback as goals from Arda Turan and Gerard Pique make it two wins from two in the Champions League.
  
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• Pep Guardiola admits slow start in Celtic thriller was lesson to Manchester City

  28-09-2016 23:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pep Guardiola admitted his Manchester City side learned a valuable lesson after having to come from behind three times to draw 3-3 against Celtic
  
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• Cowboys' Bryant has hairline knee fracture, outlook unclear

  28-09-2016 23:07
  
  FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dez Bryant has a slight hairline fracture in a bone in his right knee, though Dallas coach Jason Garrett says the receiver might not miss a game.
  
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• Barcelona battle from goal down to beat Gladbach 2-1

  28-09-2016 22:59
  Barcelona battled back from a goal down and scored twice in the second half to beat hosts Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-1 in their Champions League Group C match on Wednesday despite the absence of the injured Lionel Messi. Second-half goals from substitute Arda Turan and Gerard Pique gave the Spaniards their second win in two group matches to top the standings, after their opening 7-0 demolition of Celtic. The hard-working Germans had taken a surprising lead, scoring against the run of play, with
  
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• Walcott scores twice as Arsenal beat Basel

  28-09-2016 22:44
  By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Theo Walcottt scored twice before halftime as Arsenal beat FC Basel 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium to move joint top of Champions League Group A on Wednesday. The England forward twice combined brilliantly with Alexis Sanchez as Arsenal overwhelmed the Swiss to stretch their unbeaten run in all competitions to eight matches. Arsenal needed only six minutes to open the scoring when Walcott headed in a Sanchez cross and a superb one-two 20 minutes later with the so
  
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• Supreme Court asked to block $1B NFL concussion settlement

  28-09-2016 22:43
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A second petition has been filed asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reject the $1 billion settlement of NFL concussion lawsuits because of how it treats current brain injuries versus future ones.
  
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• Guardiola's perfect record falls in thrilling Celtic draw

  28-09-2016 22:43
  (Reuters) - Pep Guardiola witnessed the end to his perfect record with Manchester City as his Premier League leaders had to come from behind three times to earn a 3-3 draw at Celtic in a dazzling Champions League Group C encounter on Wednesday. Guardiola's men were taken aback by the fevered atmosphere at Celtic Park as they were denied an 11th straight win which would have equalled Tottenham Hotspur's 1960-61 landmark as the best start to a season by any English club. The inspired Scottish cham
  
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• Soccer-Barcelona battle from goal down to beat Gladbach 2-1

  28-09-2016 22:41
  Barcelona battled back from a goal down and scored twice in the second half to beat hosts Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-1 in their Champions League Group C match on Wednesday despite the absence of the injured Lionel Messi. Second-half goals from substitute Arda Turan and Gerard Pique gave the Spaniards their second win in two group matches to top the standings, after their opening 7-0 demolition of Celtic. Barcelona, with Argentine Messi missing with a groin injury, dominated the game but were ma
  
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• Barcelona come from behind to beat Borussia Monchengladbach

  28-09-2016 22:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Gerard Pique claimed the winner as Barcelona came from behind to beat Borussia Monchengladbach and claim a second successive victory in Group C of
  
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• Atletico Madrid claim victory over Bayern Munich in Champions League

  28-09-2016 22:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Atletico Madrid took a major step towards the last 16 of the Champions League with a 1-0 win over German champions Bayern Munich at the Vicente Cal
  
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• US Congress overrides Obama's veto on 9/11 bill

  28-09-2016 22:34
  
  Families of 9/11 victims are now able to sue Saudi Arabia for allegedly backing attackers after law is passed.
  
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• Celtic and Manchester City share spoils in sixgoal thriller

  28-09-2016 22:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Manchester City came from behind three times to draw 3-3 with Celtic in a breathtaking Champions League encounter at Parkhead. In a whirlwi
  
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• Vardy is a 'genetic freak' like Bolt, says Leicester City scientist

  28-09-2016 22:14
  By Chris Bertram MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - England striker Jamie Vardy is a "genetic freak" like nine-times Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt, Leicester City's head of sport science Kevin Paxton said. Vardy enjoys an unorthodox lifestyle in an era of increasing emphasis on marginal gains from advanced sports science, meaning his electric pace and immense stamina are largely natural.  In his autobiography, the Leicester forward revealed his unusual warm-up methods which included drink
  
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• Dwight Gayle scores stoppagetime winner as Newcastle defeat Norwich

  28-09-2016 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dwight Gayle struck in the sixth minute of added time to complete a hat-trick and fire Newcastle to a dramatic victory over Sky Bet Championship p
  
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• Theo Walcott double sees Arsenal beat Basle in the Champions League

  28-09-2016 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Theo Walcott's purple-patch continued as he scored a first-half brace in Arsenal's Champions League victory over Basle at the Emirates Stadium on W
  
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• Italy withdraws from bid to host 2023 rugby World Cup

  28-09-2016 21:46
  Italy withdrew from the race to host the 2023 rugby World Cup on Wednesday, one week after Rome's bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games was effectively scuppered when the city government withdrew its support. The Italian rugby federation (FIR) said the two bids had been closely linked and it was not possible to carry on. "As it has always been closely connected to that of the Olympic Games of Rome 2024, the candidacy for the 10th edition of the Rugby World Cup has no more conditions to continue," s
  
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• Danny Willett 'bitterly disappointed' after brother brands Team USA Ryder Cup fans 'imbeciles' in golf column

  28-09-2016 21:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Masters champion Danny Willett is 'bitterly disappointed' with an article written by his brother which describes American Ryder Cup fans as a 'baying mob of imbeciles'.
  
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• Newcastle 4-3 Norwich: Match Report

  28-09-2016 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dwight Gayle scores stoppage-time winner as Newcastle defeat NorwichDwight Gayle struck in the sixth minute of added time to complete a ha
  
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• Coventry 2-2 AFC Wimbledon: Match Report

  28-09-2016 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Andre Wright's late leveller earns Coventry a pointAndre Wright rescued a point deep into stoppage time for League One strugglers Coventry
  
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• By sticking with a young manager like Eddie Howe, England could win the World Cup in the next six to eight years, says Owen Hargreaves

  28-09-2016 21:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England Under 21 boss Gareth Southgate is expected to take charge for the next four games, although Hargreaves claims the FA need a 'long-term vision' with a 'young manager'.
  
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• Probe of jetty sought as service held for Marlins' Fernandez

  28-09-2016 21:25
  
  MIAMI (AP) — Somber Miami Marlins players and personnel escorted a hearse carrying the body of star pitcher Jose Fernandez from the team's ballpark Wednesday as U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio sought a safety probe into the rock jetty where a boat crash claimed the lives of the baseball star and two friends.
  
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• Alfred Olango: US police kill mentally ill black man

  28-09-2016 21:25
  
  Unarmed African-American tasered and shot dead by police after his sister called officers for help.
  
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• Barnsley suspend coach Tommy Wright over bung allegations

  28-09-2016 21:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Barnsley have suspended assistant head coach Tommy Wright following allegations he took a £5,000 bung to help place players at his club.The
  
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• Arsenal wear yellow away strip for home meeting with Basle as kit clash forces Arsene Wenger's side into late Champions League change

  28-09-2016 21:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal are wearing their away kit in the Champions League clash with Basle on Wednesday evening, despite the European tie being played at The Emirates. The Gunners are wearing yellow.
  
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• City held to 3-3 draw in thrilling Champions League clash with Celtic

  28-09-2016 21:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Pep Guardiola's 100 per cent record as Manchester City boss came to an end in Glasgow as the English side were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Celt
  
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• Ice hockey - Team Europe looking for 'Miracle' in World Cup final

  28-09-2016 21:01
  By Steve Keating TORONTO (Reuters) - Team Europe have faced long odds from the start of the World Cup of Hockey but they just got longer as they must sweep mighty Canada over the last two games of the best-of-three final to clinch the title. Just winning one game will be a tall order for Team Europe but taking a pair from the two-time reigning Olympic champions would be the biggest international hockey upset since U.S. college players beat the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Games in a game know
  
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