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• Copenhagen chief reveals cross-border talks over North Atlantic League as Rangers and Celtic look at possibility of leaving SPFL

  13-10-2016 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Talks aimed at potentially establishing a North Atlantic League involving Scottish clubs have been confirmed by a director of FC Copenhagen. The move could see Rangers and Celtic leave the SPFL.
  
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• Scholes wants to see Salford City in Championship

  13-10-2016 23:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ex-Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has Championship ambitions for non-league Salford City, the club he co-owns.
  
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• Under-fire Gordon Strachan to stay as Scotland manager despite poor start to World Cup qualification campaign 

  13-10-2016 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gordon Strachan will remain Scotland manager for next month's trip to Wembley as he pursues an historic result to revive the World Cup campaign. Strachan had been considering his future.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: Best bets for Friday, October 14

  13-10-2016 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Friday's meetings at Haydock, Redcar, Fakenham, Newcastle and Wincanton.
  
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• Tyson Fury is down... but don't count out the man who became heavyweight champion of the world just yet 

  13-10-2016 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL: Tyson Fury’s meltdown has reduced him from the heavyweight champion of the world to a fallen giant at rock bottom. But it is not terminal. Not quite. Not yet.
  
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• LSU-Florida gets rescheduled for Nov. 19 in Baton Rouge

  13-10-2016 23:36
  GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — LSU and Florida will play Nov. 19 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, a game rescheduled because of Hurricane Matthew.
  
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• Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino fears fatigue issue ahead of defining period for team of international stars

  13-10-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mauricio Pochettino claims he will know if Tottenham are capable of challenging for the Premier League after a period of seven games in 23 days, with Leicester and Arsenal among those to play.
  
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• The Premier League is back! After a depressing international break here come the thrills and spills of the world's most watchable league...

  13-10-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It is time to look ahead to a full round of Premier League fixtures. Here, Sportsmail's reporters tackle the biggest issues of the season so far — and look ahead to how the rest of it could play out.
  
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• Jermain Defoe still loves what he does as Sunderland's prolific goalscorer backs Wayne Rooney to come good: 'Age is irrelevant. People obviously forget what he’s done - it’s harsh'

  13-10-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE: It is evident during a morning’s observation on the training pitch that Jermain Defoe, at 34, still loves what he does. Last week’s birthday has not betrayed his enthusiasm or his body.
  
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• India set to put an end to TV umpire boycott ahead of five-match series against England

  13-10-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England could be the first touring team to play a Test series in India using the decision-review system after a softening of India’s stance on technology.India have refused to use the DRS for nearly a decade.
  
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• FIFA set to large it at the World Cup as president Gianni Infantino heads towards 40 or 48-team tournament

  13-10-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: It looks increasingly likely the World Cup Finals will be contested by 40 or 48 countries in 2026, after Gianni Infantino said there was a 'positive' feeling.
  
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• Everton manager Ronald Koeman says Republic of Ireland 'killed' James McCarthy during World Cup qualifiers

  13-10-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton manager Ronald Koeman has claimed that Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill put midfielder James McCarthy at risk of injury by over-playing him during the international break.
  
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• Anger as Sir Bradley Wiggins pulls out... Abu Dhabi count cost of troubled rider's late withdrawal from race

  13-10-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON - INVESTIGATION: Sir Bradley Wiggins has been accused of snubbing a race in Abu Dhabi that it is claimed he was contracted to ride in.
  
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• Cubs to start Lester in NLCS Game 1

  13-10-2016 23:27
  CHICAGO (AP) — The Cubs will start Jon Lester in Game 1 of the NL Championship Series, and the rest of their rotation depends on the health of Kyle Hendricks.
  
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• Class of '92 owned Salford City unveil ambitious proposals to redevelop Moor Lane

  13-10-2016 23:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Class of '92 stars, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt, Gary and Phil Neville, are eager to revamp the stadium and if the plans go ahead, the capacity would increase to over 5,000.
  
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• Lee Westwood enjoys return to form in opening round of the British Masters

  13-10-2016 23:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON AT THE GROVE: The Englishman has won a staggering 13 Masters titles and Westwood placed his Ryder Cup woes to one side to deliver a fine 67 on Thursday.
  
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• EFL Q&A: Nicky Law on his greatest moment in Old Firm derby, hardest opponent Paul Scholes and boyhood sporting hero Eric Cantona

  13-10-2016 23:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Having spent five years in Scotland with Motherwell and then Rangers, less than half of Bradford midfielder Nicky Law's 375 professional appearances have been made in England.
  
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• Nats' Baker says Strasburg wouldn't be available for NLCS

  13-10-2016 22:48
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Nationals manager Dusty Baker says injured right-hander Stephen Strasburg would not be available for the NL Championship Series if Washington were to advance.
  
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• Azhar Ali leads Pakistan to commanding first innings platform with unbeaten 146 in day-night test

  13-10-2016 22:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  West Indies' bowlers toiled as Pakistan took control of the second day-night test in history. Azhar Ali was the stand-out performer for his team, finishing up on 146 not out by the close of play.
  
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• AFCA picks Oklahoma St as 1945 coaches' national champion

  13-10-2016 22:48
  The American Football Coaches Association has retroactively named Oklahoma State its 1945 national champion.
  
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• Quins start Challenge Cup campaign in style

  13-10-2016 22:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Last season's beaten finalists Harlequins kick off the European Challenge Cup with a home win against Stade Francais.
  
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• England can win next three ODIs and qualify for World Cup - Knight

  13-10-2016 22:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Captain Heather Knight says England can realistically win the final three ODIs against West Indies to secure World Cup qualification.
  
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• Infantino unveils Fifa 2.0 & 'vision for the future'

  13-10-2016 22:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Football's crisis-hit world governing body Fifa says it is still working to "regain trust" as it launches its "vision for the future".
  
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• Lawro's Premier League predictions v Strictly star Ed Balls

  13-10-2016 22:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on Strictly star Ed Balls in this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
  
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• England's injury crisis means Henry Slade deserves a chance to impress Eddie Jones this autumn, says the Exeter back's team-mate Geoff Parling

  13-10-2016 21:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With England facing up to a severe autumn injury crisis, Henry Slade should be given the chance to prove he can be a Test star for Eddie Jones’ side.
  That’s the view of Slade's team-mate Geoff Parling.
  
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• Palestinian soccer team poses with banner praising attacker

  13-10-2016 21:42
  JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian soccer team's players have posed for a photograph with a banner praising the Palestinian attacker behind this week's deadly shooting in Jerusalem and calling him a "martyr" and a "hero."
  
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• QB Cam Newton a full participant in practice for Panthers

  13-10-2016 21:40
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was a full participant in practice Thursday, another indicator the league's reigning MVP will likely play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.
  
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• FIFA president Gianni Infantino claims 'positive' debate ahead of January verdict on World Cup expansion

  13-10-2016 21:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino has described talks about the likely expansion of the World Cup from 2026 as 'positive' but said more work needs to be done before a call is made in January.
  
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• Football Manager 2017 features: FM 17 sees new animations, camera angles and social feed

  13-10-2016 21:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The latest instalment of the phenomenally successful Football Manager franchise is less than a month away and it is jam-packed with exciting new features.
  
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• Morgan to 'definitely' captain England in India

  13-10-2016 21:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eoin Morgan will captain England's short format sides in India despite missing the Bangladesh tour, assistant coach Paul Farbrace says.
  
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• Aidan O'Brien to run 1000 Guineas and Oaks winner Minding in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes 

  13-10-2016 21:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dual Classic winner Minding has been promoted to favourite after trainer Aidan O’Brien declared her for Saturday's Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot.
  
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• Ryan Giggs to join Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville on Monday Night Football as show comes live from a stadium for first time in eight years

  13-10-2016 20:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ryan Giggs will join Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher on a special edition of Monday Night Football as Liverpool host Manchester United. Giggs will be expected to add to the spice of the show.
  
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• Red Sox 2B Pedroia has left knee surgery

  13-10-2016 20:46
  
  BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.
  
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• Infantino says 32, 40 and 48-team World Cups on the table

  13-10-2016 20:37
  By Brian Homewood ZURICH (Reuters) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that proposals for a 32, 40 or 48-team World Cup in 2026 were still on the table and that a larger tournament would not mean a drop in quality. A document presented to the FIFA Council, and seen by Reuters, offered 10 different possible formats, for varying numbers of teams. "There is a positive feeling around the council but the details are still to be elaborated, whether it's 40 teams, eight groups of five or
  
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• Braves closer Jim Johnson gets $10 million in 2-year deal

  13-10-2016 20:35
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves closer Jim Johnson is guaranteed $10 million under his new two-year contract.
  
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• Arsene Wenger: I will not choose my successor as Arsenal manager

  13-10-2016 20:30
  
  Arsene Wenger has insisted he will not be responsible for selecting his successor as Arsenal boss. It remains unclear at this stage if Wenger will be offered another extension amid years of festering fan resentment over his transfer strategy and run of 12 years without a Premier League title, while he has once again been mentioned as a candidate for the England job following Sam Allardyce's shock departure. Bournemouth's Eddie Howe has previously been mentioned as potentially the best-fitting re
  
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• Top William Hill investor Parvus rejects any Amaya deal

  13-10-2016 20:27
  By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) - A leading investor in British betting company William Hill , Parvus Asset Management, said it would oppose any reverse takeover of Canadian firm Amaya , given its "limited strategic logic". Parvus said a deal would also "destroy shareholder value" in an open letter to the board on Thursday, and it wanted the firm to consider all alternative options for maximising shareholder value, including a sale of the company. The firms had announced talks on a tie-up on Oc
  
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• Neymar vows to persist with showboating despite being told to 'respect his opponents' after attempted nutmeg

  13-10-2016 20:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Neymar has declared that opponents can kick and elbow him as much as they like but he will maintain his flamboyant style. The striker was criticised for not respecting his opponents.
  
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• Cheltenham Festival winner Ballyalton suffers another injury setback

  13-10-2016 20:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ballyalton, the gelding bought by golfer Lee Westwood to race in the colours of his father John, is facing another long spell on the sidelines. The nine-year-old won Close Brothers handicap chase.
  
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• Trainer Jonjo O'Neill saddles the 2000th winner of his career at Uttoxeter

  13-10-2016 20:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jonjo O'Neill claimed his 2,000th British jumps winner as a trainer when Centuro secured a dramatic victory in the Shottle Hall Juvenile Maiden Hurdle at Uttoxeter.
  
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• British Masters: Tommy Fleetwood and Marc Warren part of four-way tie

  13-10-2016 20:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's Tommy Fleetwood and Scotland's Marc Warren are part of a four-way tie for the lead at the British Masters.
  
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• Pep Guardiola can 'change mentality of English players' says Xavi

  13-10-2016 20:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi believesPep Guardiola "can change the mentality of English football".
  
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• Manchester City get back to work ahead of Everton trip as Sergio Aguero takes part in training to hand Pep Guardiola a significant fitness boost

  13-10-2016 20:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The return of Premier League action this weekend sees Pep Guardiola's Manchester City look to return to winning ways at Everton. City lost their last game away to Tottenham.
  
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• Brendan Rodgers confident Celtic's internationals are in good spirits after Scotland's World Cup qualifying hopes take big blow

  13-10-2016 19:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scotland's hopes of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup took a big hit with a 1-1 draw against Slovakia against Lithuania last Saturday followed by a 3-0 defeat to Slovakia on Tuesday night.
  
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• Neymar vows to continue showboating despite criticism

  13-10-2016 19:54
  By Richard Martin BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona and Brazil forward Neymar has said he will continue to show off his skills on the pitch even if his showboating upsets opponents. The forward had to be substituted during Brazil's 5-0 win over Bolivia last week after being elbowed in the face by Yasmani Duk having attempted to pass the ball through the striker's legs. Despite being left with a bloodied face, and Duk saying after the game that Neymar had to learn how to "respect his opponents", th
  
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• Copenhagen among clubs to discuss breakaway after Champions League changes to favour top-ranked nations

  13-10-2016 19:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A group of leading clubs from counties including Denmark are in talks to create a new trans-European football league in response to proposals to change the Champions League format.
  
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• UK supermarket pricing dispute solved - Live 5 News

  13-10-2016 19:48
  
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  (AP Photo/Alastair Grant). Jars of savoury spread 'Marmite' which is owned by the Anglo-Dutch multinational Unilever, on sale in a branch of Tesco in central London, Thursday, Oct. 13,2016. Britain's biggest supermarket chain, Tesco, has pulled cheris.en meer »
  
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• Chelsea 'disappointed' at allocation of just 5,182 tickets for EFL Cup game against West Ham at London Stadium

  13-10-2016 19:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea have expressed their disappointment at having their full away allocation for this month's EFL Cup fourth round game at West Ham's London Stadium reduced to 5,182 tickets.
  
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• World No 1 Angelique Kerber through to quarter-finals in Hong Kong as No 2 seed Venus Williams crashes out

  13-10-2016 19:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Angelique Kerbercompleted a rain-delayed 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 win over little known American Louisa Chirico on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open.
  
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• Steve Bruce plays down Birmingham ties as new Aston Villa manager insists his side can 'mount challenge' in Championship this season 

  13-10-2016 19:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Steve Bruce acknowledged his Birmingham connection would not sit well with some Aston Villa fans but insisted his former loyalties were a thing of the past. Bruce also thinks Villa can challenge for promotion.
  
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