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• Cam Newton fined for taunting but Jones' hit deemed legal

  07-10-2016 23:57
  NEW YORK (AP) — Cam Newton was fined $9,115 for taunting Falcons linebacker Deion Jones , who avoided a fine for his helmet-to-helmet hit on the Carolina quarterback on a 2-point conversion later that knocked Newton from the game with a concussion.
  
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• Bath 30-3 Sale: Hosts go second despite injury problems as Matt Banahan, Kahn Fotuali'i and Kane Palma-Newport all score tries

  07-10-2016 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Sharks enjoyed plenty of possession and territory but had no answer to Bath's superior finishing as Matt Banahan, Kahn Fotuali'i and replacement prop Kane Palma-Newport crossed for tries.
  
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• Team Sky and British Cycling - an alliance which is now too close for comfort

  07-10-2016 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTHA KELNER: Team Sky and British Cycling share a home, the national velodrome in Manchester — raided by UK Anti-Doping officers — many of the same successful riders and several staff members.
  
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• Drug raid at Velodrome: Cycling in crisis as investigators swoop on dream factory

  07-10-2016 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SPORTSMAIL INVESTIGATION: There was shock as the Manchester headquarters of both British Cycling and Team Sky was raided by investigators from UK Anti-Doping on Friday.
  
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• Seamus Coleman's warning to young players on pitfalls of modern game: 'Your job is to train well and play well... not buy a Louis Vuitton wash bag'

  07-10-2016 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN: Seamus Coleman is 27 now and one of the senior players in manager Ronald Koeman's progressive Everton team. But he has not forgotten what it was like at the start though.
  
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• TE Jared Cook says he found chicken head in order of wings

  07-10-2016 23:32
  GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers tight end Jared Cook got an unappetizing surprise in his order of chicken wings last week — a fried chicken head.
  
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• Stuart Pearce proving no trouble for talkSPORT after Stan Collymore fallout

  07-10-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE: Stuart Pearce has replaced Stan Collymore as talkSPORT’s leading on-air pundit and will be in Slovenia for England’s World Cup qualifier on Tuesday evening.
  
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• Kerry Dixon: Gambling, goals, drugs and jail - an England striker's fall from grace

  07-10-2016 23:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How a "crazy" gambling addiction spiralled out of control and led ex-Chelsea and England striker Kerry Dixon to jail.
  
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• Pro12: Leaders Ulster suffer first defeat at Connacht

  07-10-2016 23:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Champions Connacht bag a bonus-point win as Pro12 leaders Ulster fall to their first defeat.
  
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• LeBron James offers support to Indians before Game 2

  07-10-2016 23:21
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James made his public pitch for the Indians.
  
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• Blue Jays hit 4 home runs, beat Texas for 2-0 lead in ALDS

  07-10-2016 23:15
  
  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Edwin Encarnacion capped a three-homer burst in the fifth inning off Yu Darvish and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 5-3 Friday to take a 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series.
  
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• Costa Rican ex-soccer official pleads guilty to conspiracy

  07-10-2016 23:10
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The former head of the Costa Rican soccer federation pleaded guilty on Friday to conspiracy and other charges accusing him of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to award lucrative marketing contracts.
  
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• Obama ends 'victory tax' on some US Olympic athletes

  07-10-2016 23:08
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Olympic athletes who bring home the gold, silver and bronze for Team USA will no longer pay a "victory tax" for their achievement under a bill President Barack Obama signed into law Friday.
  
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• Belgium 4-0 Bosnia: Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku and Toby Alderweireld get The Red Devils back to winning ways under Roberto Martinez

  07-10-2016 23:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM CRAFTON AT THE KING BADOUIN STADIUM: It is a long time since a side managed by Roberto Martinez has been applauded off the field quite like this.
  
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• Ex-Costa Rican soccer chief Li pleads guilty in U.S. bribery case

  07-10-2016 22:57
  By Nate Raymond NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former Costa Rican soccer federation president who was arrested last year in a U.S. corruption probe involving the sport's global governing body FIFA pleaded guilty on Friday, admitting he took hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes. Eduardo Li, who also is a former member of the executive committee for the North and Central American and Caribbean soccer confederation, CONCACAF, pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to charges including wire fraud
  
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• Portugal 6-0 Andorra: Cristiano Ronaldo scores FOUR in rout as minnows have two men sent off for kicking Real Madrid star

  07-10-2016 22:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Real Madrid star dished out brutal justice on Andorra's hatchet men by inspiring Portugal to a rout of the Group B minnows. Ronaldo scored four before Andorra had two men sent off.
  
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• Baker, Roberts stir things up with balk talk before NLDS

  07-10-2016 22:46
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Never too early to start workin' the umps, apparently.
  
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• Holland 4-1 Belarus: Vincent Janssen stunner caps dominant display

  07-10-2016 22:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham striker Vincent Janssen produced the finest of strikes as Holland eased past Belarus to rise to the top of Group A.
  
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• France 4-1 Bulgaria: Antoine Griezmann and Kevin Gameiro double act gets 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track

  07-10-2016 22:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  France returned to the Stade de France for the first time since losing to Portugal in the Euro 2016 final to earn a first victory in their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 4-1win over Bulgaria.
  
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• NBA star Derrick Rose to testify in rape lawsuit

  07-10-2016 22:19
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The lawyer for an ex-girlfriend accusing NBA star Derrick Rose and two of his friends of rape said Friday he will call Rose to the witness stand after his client wrapped up her testimony.
  
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• Strasburg throws 'pen; Roark starts for Nats in NLDS Game 2

  07-10-2016 22:13
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Tanner Roark will start Game 2 for the Washington Nationals in their NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, filling a spot that very likely would have gone to Stephen Strasburg if he were healthy.
  
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• Ospreys go second after comfortable victory over Cardiff Blues

  07-10-2016 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Wing Eli Walker crossed twice as Ospreys hammered Cardiff Blues 46-24 in the Guinness PRO12 Welsh derby at the Liberty Stadium. Ospreys mov
  
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• Kevin Gameiro bags brace as Les Bleus battle back to beat Bulgaria

  07-10-2016 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Kevin Gameiro struck twice as France came from behind to run out convincing 4-1 winners over Bulgaria in their World Cup qualifier in Paris.
  
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• Edinburgh turn on style for Duncan Hodge in rout of Treviso

  07-10-2016 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Edinburgh handed Duncan Hodge a stylish win in his first home fixture since taking over as interim coach as they played a refreshingly open game o
  
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• Colorado woman completes 82-mile swim

  07-10-2016 21:42
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — A Colorado woman who completed a nearly 82-mile swim across Lake Powell in 56 hours said Friday the vast distance wasn't her biggest fear.
  
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• Titans-Dolphins game will be played in Miami on Sunday

  07-10-2016 21:36
  
  MIAMI (AP) — The Tennessee Titans' game against the Dolphins will be played in Miami as scheduled Sunday after South Florida escaped the worst of Hurricane Matthew.
  
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• Harrison Browne to make NWHL debut as 1st transgender player

  07-10-2016 21:36
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Harrison Browne is preparing to make his debut for the National Women's Hockey League Buffalo Beauts as the second-year professional league's first transgender player.
  
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• Helping hand: Francona, Indians giving $1 million to kids

  07-10-2016 21:27
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — As he watched TV reports of violence and athletes kneeling or raising fists in silent protest during the national anthem, Indians manager Terry Francona felt a need to do more.
  
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• Anya Shrubsole ruled out for England Women

  07-10-2016 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  England Women have suffered a blow on the eve of their one-day international series against West Indies following an injury sustained by Anya Shrub
  
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• Portugal vs Andorra LIVE score: World Cup 2018 qualifiers scores and results

  07-10-2016 21:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It's another bumper evening of World Cup qualifying action across Europe, as 18 sides continue their campaigns. Join SAM MORSHEAD for all the latest news from all nine ties as it happens.
  
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• Riccardo Montolivo to undergo knee surgery with fears AC Milan captain could be out for up to six months

  07-10-2016 21:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  AC Milan captain Riccardo Montolivo will undergo knee surgery after sustaining an injury on international duty with Italy.
  
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• Gareth Southgate confirms Wayne Rooney will captain England against Malta

  07-10-2016 21:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gareth Southgate has revealed both Wayne Rooney and Theo Walcott will start England's clash with Malta, but did not confirm whether captain Rooney would be in midfield or attack.
  
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• 'Manchester let's f****** do this': Hometown hero Michael Bisping raring to go at UFC 204 weigh-ins ahead of rematch with Dan Henderson 

  07-10-2016 21:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Michael Bisping was at his provocative best as he came face to face with Dan Henderson for the final time before their highly-anticipated middleweight title fight at Saturday's UFC 204 showpiece.
  
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• Frankel: How a superhorse became a superstud

  07-10-2016 20:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Retired superhorse Frankel is now a £150m superstud, whose son Seven Heavens runs in the Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday.
  
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• UK Anti-Doping investigating 'allegations of wrongdoing'

  07-10-2016 20:46
  British Cycling is cooperating fully with an investigation by the country's anti-doping agency UKAD into "allegations of wrongdoing within cycling", it said on Friday. UKAD gave no details of what they were investigating, although a report in the Daily Mail newspaper said it concerned Team Sky and former Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins. "In order to protect the integrity of the investigation, we will not comment further," UKAD said in a statement.
  
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• Exclusive - William Hill, GVC among bidders for Canada's Amaya Inc - sources

  07-10-2016 20:28
  By John Tilak and Alastair Sharp TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian online gambling company Amaya Inc has received strong interest from strategic players and some private equity firms, according to two sources familiar with the situation. Several bids have come in, and suitors include British bookmaker William Hill Plc and GVC Holdings Plc , a sports betting and gaming company based in the Isle of Man, the sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity as the talks are not public. Meanwhile, former
  
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• Robbie Brady to miss Republic clash with Moldova after suffering concussion

  07-10-2016 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Robbie Brady is out of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier in Moldova after it was confirmed he suffered concussion in Thursday night's
  
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• Jake Ball produces five-wicket haul on ODI debut to secure dramatic England win in Bangladesh

  07-10-2016 19:55
  
  Jake Ball enjoyed a one-day international debut to remember on Friday (7 October) as his superb bowling performance helped England secure a dramatic late triumph and get their controversial tour of Bangladesh off to a winning start in hot and humid conditions. The Nottinghamshire paceman, featuring alongside fellow newcomer Ben Duckett – after Liam Plunkett was ruled out with a toe injury – finished with hugely impressive figures of five for 51 as his side snatched an extraordinary 2
  
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• England women: Danielle Wyatt & Georgia Elwiss talk team-mates

  07-10-2016 19:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Danielle Wyatt and Georgia Elwiss reveal all about their England women team-mates before their five-match one-day series in the West Indies.
  
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• Radwanska, Keys seal semi-final spots in China Open

  07-10-2016 19:26
  (Reuters) - Third seed Agnieszka Radwanska stormed into the semi-finals of the China Open on Thursday with a 6-1 6-2 win against Yaroslava Shvedova, while American Madison Keys edged past Petra Kvitova 6-3 6-7(2) 7-6(5). Radwanska will next face Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, who followed up her surprise win over world number one Angelique Kerber by easing past Australia's Daria Gavrilova 7-6(3) 6-1.
  
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• Debutant Ball and Rashid bowl England to thrilling win

  07-10-2016 19:23
  Jake Ball made a memorable one-day debut as he combined with Adil Rashid to derail Bangladesh's chase and bowl England to a thrilling 21-run victory in the first match of the series in Mirpur on Friday. Needing 310 to win under lights, Imrul Kayes struck a blistering 112 and Shakib Al Hasan chipped in with a breezy 79 to raise Bangladesh hopes before they collapsed in dramatic style, bowled out for 288 in the 48th over. Paceman Ball finished with 5-51 to take the man of the match award while leg
  
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• Syria's war: John Kerry wants war crimes probe

  07-10-2016 19:07
  Call by US secretary of state comes as the number of Iran-backed Shia militias battling Sunni rebels in Aleppo swells.
  
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• QPR hit with £7,500 fine for players' protests during clash with Fulham

  07-10-2016 19:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Referee Lee Mason awarded Fulham a penalty in the fifth minute of time added on for Nedum Onuoha's alleged foul on Jozabed and was surrounded by protesting QPR players.
  
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• F1 teams divided over Bahrain testing

  07-10-2016 19:01
  Formula One teams are divided over next year's pre-season tests, with champions Mercedes keen on going to Bahrain but Williams and others opposed to leaving Europe on cost grounds. The 2017 sporting regulations state that no testing of current cars can take place on any track outside of Europe without the agreement of a majority of the teams and the governing FIA. "(Tyre supplier) Pirelli have asked the FIA if they would support testing in Bahrain, which is outside Europe.
  
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• Ecuador striker Valencia has arrest warrant revoked - agent

  07-10-2016 18:58
  By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuador striker Enner Valencia has had an arrest warrant revoked by police, who appeared to chase the striker following the national team's 3-0 win over Chile on Thursday. The player's agent told Reuters that the warrant was no longer in force and Valencia would travel to play for his country against Bolivia in La Paz on Tuesday. The striker, on loan at Premier League Everton from West Ham United, was being pursued over unpaid alimony to his ex-wife, accor
  
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