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• Kershaw to start Game 2 for Dodgers

  15-10-2016 23:59
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will start Game 2 of the NL Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs.
  
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• Messi on target as Barca beat Deportivo on high-scoring day

  15-10-2016 23:57
  By Richard Martin BARCELONA (Reuters) - Real Madrid bounced back from a four-game winless streak in emphatic fashion by hammering Real Betis 6-1 away from home to go second in La Liga on Saturday. Lionel Messi scored within three minutes of returning from injury to help fire champions Barcelona to a 4-0 home win over Deportivo La Coruna that kept them fourth, while Atletico Madrid retained top spot by thrashing bottom side Granada 7-1. Sevilla left it late to win 3-2 at Leganes to stay third, cl
  
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• Celtic 2-0 Motherwell: Moussa Dembele and Scott Sinclair keep hosts top of the pile

  15-10-2016 23:52
  
  Hoops forward Scott Sinclair steered in the opener after 18 minutes with Moussa Dembele and Kieran Tierney hitting the woodwork before they added a second with three minutes left.
  
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• Jose Mourinho playing the Manchester United choirboy as he prepares for first derby clash with Liverpool

  15-10-2016 23:41
  
  The United board clearly spelt out the responsibilities that come with the job and Mourinho has been keen to appear respectable, although the biggest test of that will come on Monday night.
  
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• 'Jess's son throws a broom handle thinking it's a javelin'

  15-10-2016 23:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Coach Toni Minichiello gives the inside track on newly retired Jessica Ennis-Hill's incredible career.
  
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• Gary Neville: For England, reality is we had the right players, the right style, the right system... just not right result

  15-10-2016 23:34
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - ROB DRAPER: Gary Neville raised no more than an eyebrow when his name was briefly caught up in the Sam Allardyce fiasco last month. 
  
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• British Champions Day: Almanzor & Christophe Soumillon win Champion Stakes at Ascot

  15-10-2016 23:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch Christophe Soumillon steer 11-8 favourite Almanzor to victory for France in a thrilling Champion Stakes at Ascot.
  
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• Wayne Rooney shouldn't be written off... he's nearly 31 and will be at his peak mentally as a player

  15-10-2016 23:30
  
  GLENN HODDLE: Wayne Rooney still has a big role to play for both club and country and the sceptics who think otherwise are forgetting that he is at his peak mentally, if not physically.
  
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• STUART BROAD: The highs and lows on my road to 100 Test appearances for England 

  15-10-2016 23:30
  
  About 18 months ago my dad was at a function in Sri Lanka when he was introduced as 'Stuart Broad's dad'. It was the moment he finally accepted that my career had overtaken his.
  
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• Pep Guardiola concerned Manchester City's confidence has taken a hit ahead of Barcelona trip after home draw with Everton extended winless run to three

  15-10-2016 23:30
  
  Asked if his team's confidence might suffer at the Nou Camp, Guardiola said: 'Maybe. If you analyse the three results where we haven't won, I try to analyse why we didn't win.'
  
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• Jimmy Anderson 'devastated' at being unable to play in Stuart Broad's 100th Test

  15-10-2016 23:30
  
  SAM PETERS - EXCLUSIVE: Broad will 100 if he plays both Tests in Bangladesh. Anderson, who is out due to injury, said: ‘We’ve been through a lot and developed a great partnership.'
  
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• Exclusive: Joe Hart to leave Manchester City next summer after Pep Guardiola snub

  15-10-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  JOE HART has played his last game for Manchester City and will leave the club permanently next summer because he feels let down by Pep Guardiola.
  
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• England security chief says ring of steel surrounding Bangladesh tour will become the norm

  15-10-2016 23:30
  
  OLIVER HOLT IN CHITTAGONG: A five-Test tour of India follows this. And then an ODI tour. They, too, carry considerable risk. Sport has become a target and there is no going back.
  
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• England ready to hand Ben Duckett a Test debut in Bangladesh

  15-10-2016 23:30
  
  Duckett scored two half-centuries in his first three ODIs and looks likely to take his place in the middle order in the first Test after top-scoring with 59 against a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI.
  
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• Jose Mourinho: It will be difficult for ref Anthony Taylor to perform well in Liverpool vs Manchester United clash

  15-10-2016 23:29
  
  Manchester United boss has said that Anthony Taylor has been given an impossible job following an outcry among Liverpool fans because the referee lives just six miles from Old Trafford.
  
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• Dzeko scores two as Roma beat Napoli, Juve win again

  15-10-2016 23:20
  Edin Dzeko scored twice to set up a 3-1 win for AS Roma away to Napoli in the battle for second place in Serie A on Saturday and Paulo Dybala also notched up a brace for leaders Juventus in their 2-1 win over Udinese. Pescara defender Hugo Campagnaro scored at both ends in the 1-1 draw with Sampdoria and his team also missed a penalty and had a player sent off before halftime. With the season taking on a familiar look, Juventus increased their lead to five points with Roma in second and Napoli a
  
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• Plymouth and Portsmouth take a point from south coast promotion tussle in League Two

  15-10-2016 23:16
  
  LEAGUE TWO ROUND-UP: Plymouth earned a draw through Connor Smith's calm finish. Doncaster closed the gap on the leaders to three points with a 1-0 win over the U's
  
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• Owen Farrell ready for England after inspiring Saracens to victory against Toulon

  15-10-2016 23:14
  
  SAM PETERS AT STADE FELIX MAYOL: Owen Farrell shrugged off doubts over his long-term fitness by putting in an inspiring performance for Saracens in their opening ECC game against Toulon.
  
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• Arsene Wenger on Arsenal's Granit Xhaka: I want a chat on intelligence and discipline

  15-10-2016 23:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger wants to discuss discipline with Granit Xhaka - but believes his straight red card today was harsh.
  
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• Darren Bravo leads West Indies fightback against Pakistan

  15-10-2016 22:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Darren Bravo made 87 to help West Indies fight back against Pakistan on day three of the day-night Test in Dubai.Bravo was aided byMarlon
  
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• Real Betis 1-6 Real Madrid: Raphael Varane, Karim Benzema, Marcelo, Isco and Cristiano Ronaldo net in rout

  15-10-2016 22:47
  
  RIK SHARMA: 'I'm not a magician,' said Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane before the game. But his team played like they had been touched by a magic wand in this comprehensive win.
  
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• Northampton boss Jim Mallinder reveals the reason for Alex King's exit

  15-10-2016 22:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder revealed that Alex King paid the price for Saints' faltering attack. King left the club on Frid
  
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• No excuses from Sale chief Diamond after another European Cup defeat

  15-10-2016 22:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond offered no complaints after his side suffered a 28-11 defeat against the Scarlets in their European Champions Cup op
  
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• Jose Mourinho believes added pressure could affect Anfield referee's performance

  15-10-2016 22:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jose Mourinho believes the furore that has surrounded Anthony Taylor's appointment as referee for Liverpool's clash with Manchester United could af
  
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• No. 20 West Virginia unbeaten, drops Texas Tech 48-17

  15-10-2016 22:33
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Skyler Howard ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to lead No. 20 West Virginia past Texas Tech 48-17 on Saturday to keep the Mountaineers unbeaten and in the hunt for the Big 12 title.
  
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• Graeme McDowell and Lee Westwood fight it out with British Masters young guns

  15-10-2016 22:30
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON AT THE GROVE: They came in their thousands to cheer on the young stars but it was a couple of wily old campaigners who turned out to be the crowd- pleasers on Saturday.
  
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• Connecticut school apologizes for 'Hitler' football play

  15-10-2016 22:08
  GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — The headmaster of a Connecticut high school has apologized after its football team named one of its plays "Hitler."
  
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• Sale's European woes continue as Scarlets claim deserved win

  15-10-2016 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sale slumped to a 12th successive defeat in top-flight European competition as their Champions Cup campaign suffered an immediate setback at Parc-y
  
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• Guardiola counting the cost of Man City's wasteful penalties

  15-10-2016 21:48
  (Reuters) - Pep Guardiola reckoned he had not had time for penalty-taking practice sessions but conceded that he may have to introduce them at Manchester City following their latest spot kick calamity on Saturday. Guardiola watched his Premier League leaders dominate Everton but two missed penalties, which meant City have now wasted four of their eight spot kicks this season, ensured only a frustrating 1-1 draw. Tame efforts from Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Aguero were comfortably saved by the in
  
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• Aston Villa 1-1 Wolves: Steve Bruce begins reign with fortunate draw after visitors waste a hatful of chances

  15-10-2016 21:39
  
  The new Aston Villa boss will know from this performance how much hard work he has ahead of himself after his team were made to fight for their eighth draw in 12 games on Saturday.
  
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• Pat Lam hails Connacht after stunning win over Toulouse

  15-10-2016 21:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Connacht's stirring 23-21 win over four-times European Cup champions Toulouse at the Sportsground was years in the making, according to head coach
  
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• Minding lands seventh Group One success with impressive victory in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes

  15-10-2016 21:37
  
  Minding capped an incredible season for trainer Aidan O’Brien with victory in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot and the good news is that he will be training her again next year.
  
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• Mayfield, Westbrook lead No. 19 Sooners over K-State 38-17

  15-10-2016 21:33
  
  NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield completed 25 of 31 passes for 346 yards and four touchdowns, Dede Westbrook contributed nine receptions for 184 yards and three touchdowns and No. 19 Oklahoma defeated Kansas State 38-17 on Saturday.
  
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• Man Utd: Ashley Young & Morgan Schneiderlin surprise girls' team

  15-10-2016 21:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United pair Ashley Young and Morgan Schneiderlin surprise a girls' football team as part of a foundation to encourage young women to play football.
  
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• Real Betis vs Real Madrid LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo and Co target three points

  15-10-2016 21:11
  
  Real Madrid will be aiming to close the gap on top spot in La Liga when they visit Real Betis on Saturday evening. Follow all the action as it happens in Andalusia with Sportsmail's live updates.
  
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• Simone Zaza's tireless work rate makes up for another scoreless outing in West Ham's 1-0 win at Crystal Palace

  15-10-2016 21:10
  
  AMITAI WINEHOUSE AT SELHURST PARK: As Simone Zaza chased Steve Mandanda only to slip and find himself deposited on his backside, he must have assumed this would be one of those days.
  
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• Palace boss Alan Pardew says Christian Benteke's penalty miss was crucial

  15-10-2016 21:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Alan Pardew admitted Christian Benteke's penalty miss was crucial after Crystal Palace crashed to a 1-0 home defeat to struggling West Ham.T
  
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• Norwich take Championship lead with win over Rotherham

  15-10-2016 21:08
  By Claire Bloomfield LONDON (Reuters) - Norwich’s 3-1 win over bottom side Rotherham United at Carrow Road on Saturday moved Alex Neil’s side up to the top of the English Championship (second tier) table, pushing former leaders Huddersfield into third place. Wes Hoolahan, Cameron Jerome and Steven Naismith all scored before Dexter Blackstock's 74th-minute goal reduced the deficit. Steve Bruce’s first game in charge of Aston Villa ended in a 1-1 draw -- their sixth in seven
  
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• Steve McClaren warns 'nervous' Rams there is a lot of work to do after winning start against Leeds

  15-10-2016 21:02
  
  Steve McClaren returned to the iPro Stadium for his second spell in charge of the Rams on Saturday. Johnny Russell came off the bench to score and make sure 31,000 fans went home happy.
  
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• Crystal Palace 0-1 West Ham: Manuel Lanzini hands 10-men Hammers vital three points as Christian Benteke skies first-half penalty for defeated Eagles

  15-10-2016 21:02
  
  ADAM CRAFTON AT SELHURST PARK: For much of this game, the return of full back Aaron Cresswell looked to have inspired a return to winning ways for West Ham. 
  
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• Bauer's stitched finger better, Indians hope he'll pitch

  15-10-2016 21:00
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor Bauer's stitched finger has improved, but the Indians won't be certain of his effectiveness until he pitches.
  
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• Messi on target as Barca beat Deportivo; Atletico thrash Granada

  15-10-2016 20:47
  By Richard Martin BARCELONA (Reuters) - Lionel Messi scored within three minutes of returning to action for the first time in more than three weeks to help fire La Liga champions Barcelona to a resounding 4-0 home win over Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday. Atletico Madrid retained top spot by thrashing bottom side Granada 7-1 thanks to a hat-trick from Yannick Carrasco. In Barcelona, Brazilian midfielder Rafinha put Barca ahead in the 21st minute with the help of lax goalkeeping from Deportivo's
  
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• Arsenal move joint top of the Premier League after Manchester City slip up at home to Everton

  15-10-2016 20:45
  
  Premier League results Saturday 15 October: Chelsea 3-0 Leicester City, Arsenal 3-2 Swansea City, Bournemouth 6-1 Hull City, Manchester City 1-1 Everton, West Brom 1-1 Tottenham, Stoke City 2-0 Sunderland, Crystal Palace 0-1 West Ham United
  
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• Chelsea boss Antonio Conte delighted by 'best game' so far of his Stamford Bridge reign

  15-10-2016 20:42
  
  Diego Costa scored his seventh league goal of the season after early on and Eden Hazard struck a second before half-time. Former Fox N'Golo Kante excelled, before Victor Moses struck a late third.
  
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• Wenger praises Arsenal's solidarity in Swansea win

  15-10-2016 20:33
  By Claire Bloomfield LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger praised his side's solidarity for getting them over the line on Saturday as the Gunners held on with 10 men to beat Swansea City 3-2 in the Premier League. Arsenal had to see out the closing 20 minutes of the game at the Emirates with 10 men after Granit Xhaka received a straight red card -- his eighth in two seasons -- for bringing down Modou Barrow with a lunge from behind. "I would say when we went two goals ahead we lost o
  
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• Scunthorpe come from behind to beat MK Dons and extend lead in League One

  15-10-2016 20:33
  
  LEAGUE ONE ROUND-UP: The Iron strengthened their place at the summit following Bradford's late defeat at Oxford but had to do it the hard way after Kieran Agard put the hosts ahead.
  
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