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• Brilliant Dele Alli takes lead role for Tottenham against Manchester City 

  02-10-2016 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alli was the real star, his dancing feet tormenting City’s defenders. Otamendi and Kolarov in the end resorted to hacking down the England man every time he approached the box.
  
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• Truex dominates at Dover for 2nd Chase victory of season

  02-10-2016 23:47
  
  DOVER, Del. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. dominated Sunday at Dover International Speedway for his second victory in the first three Chase races.
  
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• Atletico leads in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona stumble

  02-10-2016 23:46
  
  MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid won early Sunday and then watched a humbling defeat for Barcelona, and yet another disappointing draw by Real Madrid, to lead the Spanish league for the first time this season.
  
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• The Latest: Love says Americans handled pressure well

  02-10-2016 23:45
  
  CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times local):
  
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• Iachini sacked for third time in a year

  02-10-2016 23:41
  Giuseppe Iachini became Serie A's second coaching victim of the season when he was fired by Udinese on Sunday, a day after a painful 3-0 home defeat by Lazio. It was the third time in less than a year that the 52-year-old had been fired -- he was sacked twice by Palermo last season, first in November and again in March after being recalled in February. Iachini was appointed by Udinese in May following the end of the previous season and took charge of only eight competitive matches during his fiv
  
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• Timeline of last day at Ryder Cup

  02-10-2016 23:39
  CHASKA, Minnesota (Reuters) - Timeline of how the United States beat holders Europe to win the 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on Sunday: 2.52 p.m. local (1952 GMT) U.S. 9 1/2 Europe 7 1/2: Swede Henrik Stenson wins the first point of the day for Europe with a 3 and 2 victory over Jordan Spieth, the match ending when the American was given a one-stroke penalty for stepping into a water hazard at the par-five 16th to check his stance and causing his ball to move. 2.59 p.m. local (1
  
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• 'Captain America' Reed downs McIlroy in duel of rare quality

  02-10-2016 23:39
  By Mark Lamport-Stokes CHASKA, Minnesota (Reuters) - Patrick Reed, 'Captain America' for the United States at Hazeltine National this week, and former 'Boy Wonder' Rory McIlroy served up an electrifying Ryder Cup duel for the ages on Sunday. In the first match out in the last-day singles, the hottest players on either side treated the massive galleries to a birdie slugfest that finally ended with Reed winning one-up to earn the first point of the day for the home team. Well after their contest w
  
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• Rory McIlroy Ryder Cup result disappointing for Europe but good for golf

  02-10-2016 23:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Europe's star man Rory McIlroy admits his first Ryder Cup loss hurts but accepts it may have been what the event needed to keep it interesting.
  
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• Blue Jays' Sanchez loses no-hitter on disputed homer

  02-10-2016 23:38
  
  BOSTON (AP) — Aaron Sanchez of the Toronto Blue Jays had his no-hitter broken up with two outs in the sixth inning when Hanley Ramirez hit a home run over the left-field foul pole.
  
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• United States regain Ryder Cup after trouncing Europe

  02-10-2016 23:37
  
  United States outlasted Team Europe to regain the Ryder Cup after a clinical performance in the singles session at Hazeltine. Davis Love III's team need just five points to clinch team golf's biggest prize and after Patrick Reed, Rickie Fowler, Brooks Koepka and Brandt Snedeker won their matches, the half point was secured by Ryan Moore who secure the critical half-point which led to wild celebrations. Victory sees Love avenge the loss at Medinah in 2012 when he last captained the American team
  
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• Task completed as Americans win back Ryder Cup

  02-10-2016 23:36
  
  CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Maybe not the best team ever assembled, the Americans were every bit of a team in finally winning back the Ryder Cup.
  
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• No gofers just golfers here! Actor Bill Murray takes in USA's Ryder Cup win 

  02-10-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  TEE ROOM: Actor Bill Murray was seen on the course looking remarkably like his character from the 1980s film Caddyshack in which he rids the course of pesky rodents as USA regained the Ryder Cup.
  
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• Europe play down the serious abuse as Rory McIlroy admits 'boundaries were overstepped' in Minnesota

  02-10-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE: Europe's determination not to overstate the serious crowd abuse suffered at Hazeltine means what happened out on the course has not yet fully emerged.
  
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• United States win Ryder Cup, ending losing streak

  02-10-2016 23:34
  By Larry Fine CHASKA, Minnesota (Reuters) - Ryan Moore clinched a thrilling U.S. Ryder Cup triumph over Europe on Sunday at Hazeltine National, beating Lee Westwood to end a long U.S. wait to reclaim the golden trophy in golf's greatest team competition. With Westwood in for bogey at the 18th, Moore rolled his birdie putt to within one foot and the tap-in was conceded to seal a 1-up win and clinch a 15-10 lead for the United States. The Americans had last won the biennial match play event in 200
  
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• Gareth Bale to receive extra security with Wales following arson attacks on fiancee's family 

  02-10-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wales, who face Austria in Vienna on Thursday, were alerted after cars and homes belonging to the grandparents and aunts of Emma Rhys-Jones, Bale’s fiancee, were set alight in an alleged drugs feud.
  
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• Former Manchester United and Arsenal striker David Herd dies at the age of 82

  02-10-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Manchester United and Arsenal striker David Herd has died aged 82. The Scotland international was a significant figure for United as the club was rebuilt following the Munich air disaster.
  
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• Jürgen Klopp content but in no mood for cake on Liverpool anniversary

  02-10-2016 23:30
  
  • German says he has dispelled doubts over ability to adapt to Premier League
  • James Milner praises Klopp’s half-time team talk in win at SwanseaJürgen Klopp believes he has already confounded some of those who doubted whether he could manage in the Premier League, as he approaches his first anniversary in charge at Anfield, but the German will have no time for reflection as he seeks to keep driving Liverpool forward.Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Swansea was Liverpool&r
  
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• Aston Villa ready to sack Roberto Di Matteo within the next 24 hours

  02-10-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL: Aston Villa are poised to confirm the sacking of manager Roberto Di Matteo within the next 24 hours with owner Dr Tony Xia ready to act after the defeat at Preston.
  
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• An Englishman as national boss is not a bonus... it's a necessity

  02-10-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: Martin Glenn famously said he wasn’t a football expert. One would hope, however, as chief executive of the FA he would at least know the point of the international game.
  
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• Chelsea’s Antonio Conte praises impact of adaptable Victor Moses at Hull

  02-10-2016 23:29
  
  • ‘Moses played an incredible game in defensive and offensive situations’
  • Manager pleased Chelsea can now play both three and four at the backAntonio Conte praised the impact Victor Moses had in his new-look Chelsea side and said he could be a good fit for a right-wing-back position this season.Moses started a Premier League game for Chelsea for the first time since May 2013, a total of 1,239 days, in the 2-0 victory against Hull City and proved a dangerous outlet going f
  
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• Teixeira honored by Yankees before final major league game

  02-10-2016 23:15
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Teixeira hugged one teammate at a time as he walked off the field, initially near his familiar spot at first base and then right down the line in the New York Yankees' dugout.
  
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• Farrell says Porcello will start Game 1, then Price

  02-10-2016 23:08
  
  BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell says 22-game winner Rick Porcello will start Game 1 of the AL Division Series against the Cleveland Indians, followed by David Price.
  
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• Atletico go top after Barca lose to Celta and Real slip up

  02-10-2016 23:04
  By Richard Martin BARCELONA (Reuters) - La Liga champions Barcelona were stunned by a rampant Celta Vigo attack as they lost 4-3 in a chaotic encounter on Sunday. Barca had the chance to go top of the table after Real Madrid drew 1-1 at home to minnows Eibar but instead let in four goals at coach Luis Enrique's former side and slumped to their second defeat of the season. Atletico Madrid go top of La Liga on 15 points, leading Real on goal difference, while Barca are fourth on 13, one point behi
  
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• Warrington’s Declan Patton aims to fulfil lifelong ambition to play in Grand Final

  02-10-2016 23:00
  
  Boyhood Warrington fan Declan Patton could get his chance to play the Grand Final against Wigan because of an injury to Chris SandowDeclan Patton admits he faces a nervous wait to find out if he has done enough to fulfil his childhood dream of appearing for his hometown club in a Super League Grand Final this weekend.Patton, 21, had been largely consigned to reserve grade at Warrington this season, but a knee injury to Chris Sandow following the Challenge Cup final defeat against Hull has enable
  
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• The Latest: 6 Niners join Kaepernick in anthem demonstration

  02-10-2016 22:56
  
  The Latest on the fourth week of the NFL season (all times Eastern):
  
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• Celta Vigo 4-3 Barcelona: Luis Enrique's side falter again in La Liga title race as Catalan giants suffer second defeat of season

  02-10-2016 22:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RIK SHARMA AT BALAIDOS: Three goals in 11 minutes in the first half helped Celta Vigo edge a seven-goal thriller over Barcelona, with the visitors losing their chance to go top of La Liga.
  
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• How the final day unfolded

  02-10-2016 22:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (all times local)1104 - After being greeted by a deafening roar on the first tee, Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy get the first of the 12 s
  
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• Aston Villa to sack Roberto Di Matteo as Tony Jiantong Xia loses patience

  02-10-2016 22:53
  
  • Manager facing dismissal after poor start to Championship campaign
  • Steve Bruce and David Wagner leading contenders for Aston Villa postRoberto Di Matteo will be sacked as Aston Villa manager after Tony Jiantong Xia, the club’s owner, accepted that there is little option but to make a change after such a disappointing start to the season. Senior club officials will hold further talks on Monday, with Di Matteo’s departure viewed as a formality and attention already turnin
  
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• Arsene Wenger welcomes Arsenal's lucky break on anniversary as Laurent Koscielny ends Burnley resistance

  02-10-2016 22:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsene Wenger accepted he was lucky to celebrate 20 years in charge of Arsenal with a Premier League victory after Laurent Koscielny's controversial stoppage-time winner sank Burnley.
  
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• No doubting Thomas' class as Pieters sets rookie record

  02-10-2016 22:45
  By Tony Jimenez CHASKA, Minnesota (Reuters) - Thomas Pieters capped a spectacular Ryder Cup debut on Sunday, becoming the first European rookie to win four points on his first appearance as he defeated American JB Holmes 3 and 2 in a duel of long hitters. The 24-year-old Belgian, who combined with world number three Rory McIlroy for three points over the opening two days, went two down after starting with a bogey and a par on a sun-kissed day at Hazeltine National. Pieters, however, came stormin
  
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• Red Sox to retire Ortiz's number 34

  02-10-2016 22:37
  
  BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox sent David Ortiz off before his final regular-season game with a promise that he will return.
  
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• Ryan, Jones set records as Falcons beat Panthers 48-33

  02-10-2016 22:35
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan shredded Carolina's defense, passing for a team-record 503 yards and four touchdowns, Julio Jones had 12 receptions for a Falcons-record 300 yards, and Atlanta beat the struggling Panthers 48-33 on Sunday.
  
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• The Latest: Falcons, Bills, Seattle all win in early games

  02-10-2016 22:34
  
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• Scully calls final game in Hall of Fame broadcasting career

  02-10-2016 22:34
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Vin Scully's iconic voice on the videoboard welcomed a sellout crowd to Game No. 162, the regular-season finale, yes, and more notably the last of his decorated, Hall of Fame broadcasting career.
  
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• Gareth Southgate recalls Glen Johnson for England and picks Marcus Rashford

  02-10-2016 22:26
  
  • No return for Jack Wilshere and Ross Barkley in Malta and Slovenia games
  • Southgate selects ‘exiciting young players’ Marcus Rashford and Jesse LingardGareth Southgate has resisted any temptation to recall Jack Wilshere and Ross Barkley in his first England squad but has brought back Glen Johnson for the first time since the World Cup two years ago.Johnson, 32, has been offered a chance to reignite his international career because Nathaniel Clyne has been ruled out, alon
  
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• The Latest: Reed beats McIlroy in sizzler for 1st US win

  02-10-2016 22:21
  
  CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times local):
  
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• Braves give Turner Field a rousing send-off in final game

  02-10-2016 22:21
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Walter Banks posed for pictures, caught up with old friends and turned a bit wistful as he remembered all the good times as an Atlanta Braves usher.
  
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• Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford named in Gareth Southgate's first England squad

  02-10-2016 22:19
  
  Manchester United duo Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford have been named in Gareth Southgate's first England squad for World Cup 2018 qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia.
  
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• Bills QB Taylor commanding in 16-0 win over Patriots

  02-10-2016 22:19
  
  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Buffalo took advantage of sloppy, Tom Brady-less New England to hand the Patriots their first home shutout at Gillette Stadium, winning 16-0 Sunday.
  
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• Newton leaves game with concussion symptoms, doesn't return

  02-10-2016 22:14
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Carolina quarterback Cam Newton was being evaluated for concussion symptoms in the fourth quarter and did not return to the game against the Atlanta Falcons.
  
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• Rashford and Lingard in Southgate's first England squad

  02-10-2016 22:06
  
  By Ken Ferris LONDON (Reuters) - England caretaker manager Gareth Southgate has recalled Marcus Rashford and included the uncapped Jesse Lingard in his first squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia after stepping in for the sacked Sam Allardyce. Right back Glen Johnson returns for the first time since the 2014 World Cup while forward Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is recalled after a year's absence and Ryan Bertrand is also back in the squad named on Sunday, among five ch
  
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• Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal will have a go at the title and reveals he moved Alexis Sanchez up front as he has 'similarities with Luis Suarez'

  02-10-2016 22:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsene Wenger believes his squad have what it takes to seriously compete for the Premier League this season and end their 12-year wait for the title.
  
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• Paul Pogba chats with former Manchester United goalkeeper Raimond van der Gouw

  02-10-2016 21:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paul Pogba and Raimond van der Gouw were spotted chatting together at Old Trafford on Sunday, following Manchester United's disappointing 1-1 draw with Stoke in the Premier League.
  
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• Indianapolis Colts 27-30 Jacksonville Jaguars: Andrew Luck's fourth quarter comeback stalls in Jags' Wembley win

  02-10-2016 21:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While the Jags made it back-to-back wins at their adopted annual home, their first of this season, Indianapolis started the game in a slumber, waking up for a trademark fourth quarter rally that fell short.
  
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• Ryder Cup celebrates the true spirit of sport

  02-10-2016 21:35
  
  The 41st edition of the Ryder Cup, the unwelcome utterances of a noisy minority apart, has provided a refreshing change in outlook after a period in which some other sports have been dogged by their usual controversiesIn this sporting era where individuals and occasions are proclaimed as the greatest of all time with bemusing regularity, there is quite a clamour at the top of the pile. The core emotions, and the level of talent, on display as the USA won the 41st Ryder Cup served as a reminder t
  
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• The Latest: Julio Jones with most receiving yds vs Carolina

  02-10-2016 21:34
  
  The Latest on the fourth week of the NFL season (all times Eastern):
  
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• Gareth Southgate names his first England squad as Marcus Rashford earns recall while Glen Johnson is called up for first time in two years

  02-10-2016 21:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Marcus Rashford has earned an England recall after Gareth Southgate announced his 23-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia later this month.
  
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• Controversial winner for Wenger's 20th anniversary at Arsenal

  02-10-2016 21:27
  A controversial last-gasp goal deflected into the net off Laurent Koscielny's hand from a close-range shot by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain gave Arsenal a lucky 1-0 victory at Burnley on Sunday as manager Arsene Wenger marked his 20th anniversary at the club. Wenger admitted that the win, which moved Arsenal up to third in the Premier League, had been "fortunate" after a hard fight by Burnley. "We have been fortunate today to win the game because we were a bit jaded physically and we made some technic
  
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• Ricciardo savours sweet taste of success in Malaysia

  02-10-2016 21:18
  By Abhishek Takle SEPANG, Malaysia (Reuters) - Daniel Ricciardo quenched his thirst for an elusive maiden win of the season with his trademark 'shoey' champagne celebration after winning Sunday’s Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix. “I need a drink,” the exhausted Australian, who took the lead after world champion Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes retired with a blown engine that caught fire, told his Red Bull team on the cooldown lap of a hot and sweltering race. Ricciardo, who led Max V
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino acclaims Tottenham win but wants consistency

  02-10-2016 21:11
  
  • Tottenham manager calls 2-0 win over Manchester City ‘nearly perfect’
  • Pep Guardiola names Spurs as contenders for the league titleMauricio Pochettino described Tottenham Hotspur’s performance in the 2-0 home win against Manchester City as “nearly perfect” as he demanded consistency from his players to underpin a Premier League title challenge.Tottenham took an early lead through Aleksandar Kolarov’s own-goal and with Dele Alli scoring the second
  
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