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• Joachim Low's Germany in mood to improve despite only ever tasting defeat twice in World Cup qualifying  

  10-10-2016 23:59
  
  Germany are constantly seeking improvements as Joachim Low looks to keep his side's record of only losing two World Cup qualifiers. The German juggernaut rolls on against Northern Ireland next.
  
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• Belgium's Benteke grabs fastest World Cup qualifying goal

  10-10-2016 23:52
  Belgium's Christian Benteke scored the fastest ever goal in a World Cup qualifier when he put them ahead after seven seconds in a 6-0 thrashing of Gibraltar on Monday. Benteke slotted home as Belgium broke away from the kick off to beat the previous record of eight seconds held by San Marino's Davide Gualtieri who scored against England in 1993. It was also the quickest goal ever scored by Belgium.
  
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• Pogba's swirling shot hands France victory over Dutch

  10-10-2016 23:51
  France midfielder Paul Pogba, the world's most expensive player, scored with a swirling long-range shot after 30 minutes to secure a vital 1-0 win away to the Netherlands in World Cup qualifying on Monday. France lead on seven points along with Sweden, who won 3-0 against Bulgaria, while Netherlands are third on four points. Although each country still has seven matches left, France’s win over the team expected to be their toughest opposition in the section hands Didier Deschamps' side a h
  
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• Romo's status uncertain as Prescott question looms larger

  10-10-2016 23:47
  
  FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Tony Romo was expected to have an MRI on Monday, with Dallas owner Jerry Jones believing the results would show that his quarterback's fourth back injury in less than four years has healed.
  
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• Dickie Jeeps 1931-2016: Farewell to England’s greatest scrum-half  

  10-10-2016 23:47
  
  PETER JACKSON: On a wintry Saturday at Old Deer Park more than half a century ago, Dickie Jeeps made a point of introducing himself to a Welsh schoolboy.
  
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• Soul-searching Tiger Woods calls off his comeback over concerns about his 'vulnerable' game

  10-10-2016 23:43
  
  WORLD OF GOLF - DEREK LAWRENSON: Have we ever seen a more shocking example of sporting stage fright? Woods withdrew on Monday night from this week's Safeway Open.
  
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• Benteke scores after eight seconds - the fastest World Cup qualifying goal

  10-10-2016 23:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Belgium striker Christian Benteke scores the fastest World Cup qualifying goal after 8.1 seconds against Gibraltar.
  
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• Stay at Manchester United for £35 per week! Remarkable letter sent to goalkeeper Pat Dunne in 1965 

  10-10-2016 23:35
  
  Pat Dunne played for Manchester United in the 1960's. A remarkable letter signed by Sir Matt Busbyhas been found by his grandson offering a contract of £35 per week to the goalkeeper.
  
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• Jos Buttler showed a new side to him in Dhaka and it could do England the world of good

  10-10-2016 23:35
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: We saw a new side to Jos Buttler —and it could do both him and this England team the world of good. Players shouldn’t lose their rag with each other. But let’s give them slack.
  
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• Shooting deaths, school closures worsen recent Rio crime wave

  10-10-2016 23:34
  Police killed at least two suspected drug traffickers on Monday during a day-long shootout in the hills overlooking one of Rio de Janeiro's wealthiest districts, the latest in a wave of violent clashes that elsewhere in the city caused 8,000 children to miss school. The shootout, in the Pavão-Pavãozinho slum in the hills above the beachside neighbourhoods of Ipanema and Copacabana, prolongs what many Rio residents fear is a sharp decline in security just two months after the city h
  
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• FA chairman Greg Clarke facing quiz over £1million pay-off to former England manager Sam Allardyce 

  10-10-2016 23:32
  
  CHARLES SALE: FA chairman Greg Clarke is going to face questions on Wednesday about the £1million payout to former England manager Sam Allardyce, who resigned after only 67 days.
  
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• Darren Fletcher insists Scotland are 'desperate' to repay Gordon Strachan after manager's defence of performance against Lithuania  

  10-10-2016 23:32
  
  Darren Fletcher thinks the Scotland team owe their boss a performance against Slovakia. The midfielder appreciated his manager's willingness to stick up for the players after the Lithuania draw.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: Best bets for Tuesday, October 11

  10-10-2016 23:27
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Tuesday's meetings at Leicester, Mussleburgh, Wolverhampton and Huntingdon.
  
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• Penguins star Sidney Crosby out with another concussion

  10-10-2016 23:21
  
  Sidney Crosby was playing the best hockey of his life. Now his extraordinary year is on hold and no one is sure when he will be back on the ice.
  
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• Manchester United check out Celtic's Parkhead rail seating amid clamour to have standing section at Old Trafford

  10-10-2016 23:21
  
  United remain neutral on the issue but are open to introducing an area similar to that installed by the Scottish club, with a capacity of close to 3,000 should it be deemed legal and feasible.
  
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• 'My biggest challenge' - ex-GB cyclist diagnosed with cancer

  10-10-2016 23:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Team GB cyclist Sharon Laws, 42, is diagnosed with cervical cancer which she says is "treatable but not curable".
  
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• US Republicans: Paul Ryan will not defend Donald Trump

  10-10-2016 23:19
  
  Paul Ryan to focus on "maintaining party's majority" in Congress as presidential candidate battles controversies.
  
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• Broncos' Kubiak to take a week off after migraine diagnosis

  10-10-2016 23:18
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Joe DeCamillis stepped up to the podium Monday after GM John Elway named him interim head coach and was instantly met with a welcome-to-the-show question:
  
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• Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna ruled out for three weeks with hamstring injury 

  10-10-2016 23:13
  
  The Manchester City defender pulled his hamstring during France's 4-1 victory against Bulgaria last week and is expected to be out of action until November at the earliest.
  
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• Gibraltar 0-6 Belgium: Christian Benteke scores after SEVEN seconds on his way to hat-trick in romp

  10-10-2016 22:56
  
  The Crystal Palace striker scored the fastest ever goal in World Cup history when he put Belgium ahead after seven seconds in their qualifier against Gibraltar on Monday night.
  
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• Holland 0-1 France: Paul Pogba thunderbolt fires Didier Deschamps' side to narrow win in Amsterdam

  10-10-2016 22:54
  
  Paul Pogba's venomous 30-yard strike was enough for France to record a slender victory over Holland in Amsterdam. Memphis Depay came closest to levelling late on at the Amsterdam Arena.
  
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• Wayne Rooney's best and worst moments in an England shirt

  10-10-2016 22:42
  
  Rooney has come in for major criticism in recent months due to his less than impressive performances and has been dropped by both Manchester United and England.
  
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• Faroe Islands 0-6 Portugal: Andre Silva scores first-half hat-trick as European champions stroll to victory

  10-10-2016 22:42
  
  Andre Silva stole the show for Portugal in their comfortable victory against the Faroe Islands, overshadowing Cristiano Ronaldo up front for the visitors who eased to a 6-0 victory. 
  
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• Kubiak to take a week off after migraine diagnosis

  10-10-2016 22:37
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos GM John Elway says doctors have ordered coach Gary Kubiak to take a week off after experiencing a migraine and that special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis will serve as interim coach Thursday night in San Diego.
  
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• Way Jordan Henderson took over from Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard convinced Gareth Southgate he could step in as England captain

  10-10-2016 22:11
  
  The interim manager wants Rooney to remain captain despite dropping him for Tuesday's game in Slovenia, but it is Henderson who will lead the side out for the first time in Ljubljana.
  
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• Tiger Woods pulls out of PGA Tour event in Napa, delays comeback

  10-10-2016 22:08
  (Reuters) - Tiger Woods has withdrawn from this week's Safeway Open and will not play at next month's Turkish Airlines Open, delaying his comeback after 14 months out following back surgeries. The 14-times major champion announced on Monday on his website (www.tigerwoods.com) that his game was not sharp enough for him to compete in the PGA Tour event starting in Napa, California, on Thursday or the European Tour event in Turkey. "After a lot of soul searching and honest reflection, I know that I
  
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• Conor McGregor handed £121,000 fine and 50 hours of community service after throwing bottles at Nate Diaz in UFC 202 press conference 

  10-10-2016 21:52
  
  Conor McGregor has been punished for throwing bottles of water at Nate Diaz at his pre-fight UFC 202 press conference. The Irishman has to do 50 hours of community service and pay £121,000.
  
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• Tyson Fury set to relinquish WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles after admitting cocaine abuse

  10-10-2016 21:50
  
  Tyson Fury is expected to relinquish his remaining heavyweight world titles on Tuesday as he undergoes treatment for depression. The WBA and WBO were expected to strip Fury of his belts.
  
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• Michael O'Neill says beating Germany is not impossible as Northern Ireland prepare for tough World Cup qualifier 

  10-10-2016 21:48
  
  Despite the magnitude of the task in front of them in Hanover, O'Neill knows improbable results can be pulled off but in attempting to take anything from the fixture, he insists his team have to be resolute.
  
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• Mayor of London Sadiq Khan keen for city to stage Amir Khan and Kell Brook bout

  10-10-2016 21:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sadiq Khan wants London to start staging the world's leading fights and believes one between Kell Brook and Amir Khan is overdue. The Mayor
  
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• Former England captain Dickie Jeeps dies aged 84

  10-10-2016 21:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former British and Irish Lions scrum-half and England captain Dickie Jeeps has died at the age of 84.Jeeps, whose international career spann
  
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• Safety net: Beckham makes nice for a change

  10-10-2016 21:27
  
  Odell Beckham Jr. kept his cool for a change, and that was one of the best calls of the NFL's Week 5.
  
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• Holland vs France, World Cup 2018 qualifier LIVE score

  10-10-2016 21:26
  
  Euro 2016 finalists France travel to Holland on Monday night looking to extend a lead at the top of World Cup qualifying Group A. Join Sportsmail's BEN NAGLE for all the live action from Amsterdam.
  
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• Belgium scores fastest goal in WCup qualifying: 7 seconds

  10-10-2016 21:26
  BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium scored the fastest goal in World Cup qualifying history when Christian Benteke slotted home against Gibraltar after only seven seconds Monday.
  
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• Woods to withdraw from Safeway Open in California

  10-10-2016 21:22
  The comeback of Tiger Woods is going to have to wait at least two more months.
  
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• Jack Hobbs' trainer John Gosden wary of threat from Almanzor in Qipco Champion Stakes

  10-10-2016 21:21
  
  John Gosden revealed that he considers Almanzor as the main rival for Jack Hobbs in this Saturday's Qipco Champion Stakes. Almanzor impressed in the Irish Champion Stakes with great acceleration.
  
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• Tiger Woods pulls out of comeback at Safeway Open: 'My game is vulnerable... I know I'm not ready to play on the PGA Tour'

  10-10-2016 21:15
  
  Former world No 1 Woods officially entered the PGA Tour event a few hours before last Friday's 5pm deadline as he looked to make his first competitive appearance since August 2015.
  
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• Woods pulls out of PGA Tour event in Napa, delays comeback

  10-10-2016 21:13
  (Reuters) - Tiger Woods has withdrawn from this week's Safeway Open, delaying his comeback after 14 months out following back surgery. Woods announced on his website (www.tigerwoods.com) on Monday that his game was not sharp enough for him to compete in the PGA Tour event that starts in Napa, California, on Thursday. The 14-times major champion also will not play in next month's European Tour Turkish Airlines Open event, where he was scheduled to make his second start on the comeback trail.
  
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• Ginsburg calls anthem protest 'dumb and disrespectful'

  10-10-2016 21:08
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is calling the protests of football players who decline to stand for the national anthem "dumb and disrespectful."
  
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• Gareth Southgate impressed by Jordan Henderson's leadership skills at Liverpool

  10-10-2016 21:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Gareth Southgate says Jordan Henderson earned the right to replace Wayne Rooney as England captain after successfully stepping out of Steven Gerra
  
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• AP Top 25 Heat Check: Top teams emerge, but can they stay?

  10-10-2016 20:59
  
  The top five in The Associated Press college football poll have been firmly established. Now we will see how long they can stay that way.
  
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• Rooney dropped from England's starting lineup for Slovenia

  10-10-2016 20:56
  
  LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — England captain Wayne Rooney has been dropped from the starting lineup for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.
  
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• Wes Hoolahan hails Republic of Ireland's 'great start' to their World Cup qualifying campaign

  10-10-2016 20:51
  
  Wes Hoolahan is targeting a trip to the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia after having his appetite whetted by the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 adventure. They reached the last-16 in France.
  
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• Captain Rooney dropped for England trip to Slovenia

  10-10-2016 20:50
  England captain Wayne Rooney has been dropped for Tuesday's World Cup Group F qualifier in Slovenia for tactical reasons, manager Gareth Southgate said at a news conference on Monday. Liverpool's Jordan Henderson will wear the skipper's armband with Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier replacing Rooney who will start from the bench in Ljubljana. "It's very straightforward really, we have looked at Slovenia and the way they play and from midway through last week I had in mind the profile of the
  
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• Wayne Rooney: England captain to keep role under Gareth Southgate

  10-10-2016 20:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney will stay as captain of the England team, despite starting on the bench in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Slovenia.
  
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• Barcelona keeper Jasper Cillessen out for three weeks after ankle injury on international duty with Holland

  10-10-2016 20:33
  
  Barcelona will be without Jasper Cillessen for three weeks after he sustained an ankle injury in training on international duty with Holland, while Jordi Alba is also set to miss the game against Deportivo.
  
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• Scotland captain Darren Fletcher ready to play through pain barrier 

  10-10-2016 20:20
  
  Scotland captain Darren Fletcher is willing to take a risk with his injured thigh in his desperation to face Slovakia on Tuesday night. His manager Gordon Strachan is hoping he can call on his services.
  
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• Wayne Rooney dropped for Slovenia game, Southgate describes decision as 'straight-forward'

  10-10-2016 20:15
  
  England caretaker manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed Wayne Rooney will not feature in the starting line-up for the World Cup qualifier against Slovenia on Tuesday night (11 October). Southgate added that the decision was not related to Rooney's performance during the 2-0 victory over Malta, and confirmed that Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson will take the armband in his absence. Sam Allardyce also started him in his only game in charge against Slovakia last month, while Southgate decide
  
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• Joachim Low 'fairly certain' of qualification for 2018 World Cup as Germany boss targets 94th win in charge against Northern Ireland 

  10-10-2016 20:13
  
  Germany manager Joachim Low will head into the match against Northern Ireland targeting a 94th victory as national boss. He said he is 'fairly confident' his team will progress to the World Cup.
  
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• Wayne Rooney insists he is fully committed to England despite being dropped for Slovenia encounter

  10-10-2016 20:10
  
  England captain Wayne Rooney will be left out of the line-up for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia, Gareth Southgate confirmed following news of his decision to drop the Manchester United star.
  
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