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• Cleveland's fairytale year gets better as Indians in Series

  20-10-2016 23:57
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — The grueling four-month championship drought could soon be over.
  
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• Manchester United 4-1 Fenerbahce: Paul Pogba nets brace as former Red Devil Robin van Persie grabs consolation for Turkish giants

  20-10-2016 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: Jose Mourinho shook his fist in celebration and pointed a finger skywards towards the directors’ box where the men who sanctioned Paul Pogba’s transfer sat.
  
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• Bath 22-6 Bristol: Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland kicks home side to victory in West Country derby 

  20-10-2016 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rhys Priestland kicked five penalties as Bath recorded a 22-6 victory over Bristol in Pool 4 of the European Rugby Challenge Cup. The Wales fly-half led his side to their second successive win in Europe.
  
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• Hull dealt blow as injury-hit Moses Odubajo is ruled out for six months after fracturing kneecap in training

  20-10-2016 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hull have been dealt a blow with the news defender Moses Odubajo will be out for around six months with a fractured patella. The right back, sustained his latest injury in a non-contact incident.
  
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• Dodgers make lineup changes vs Cubs for Game 5 of NLCS

  20-10-2016 23:51
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dodgers have changed their lineup for Game 5 of the NL Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs.
  
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• Peter Keen fears innocent cyclists will become 'collateral damage' as sport comes under further scrutiny

  20-10-2016 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON: The former head of British Cycling fears that the Team Sky controversy will cause ‘collateral damage’ and risks tainting the reputations of innocent riders.
  
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• 'I am a repulsive man who abused my wife' - NFL kicker Brown

  20-10-2016 23:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New York Giants kicker Josh Brown admits abusing his ex-wife and says he is a "repulsive man", in documents released by police.
  
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• Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks can follow in the footsteps of Harry Kane... the Secret Scout looks at the young Spurs prospect 

  20-10-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham have a homegrown player here following in the footsteps of Kane, Townsend and Mason. Harry Winks has been at Tottenham a while and has had involvement with the seniors.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: The best bets for Friday, October 21

  20-10-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his best tips ahead of Friday's meetings at Newbury, Cheltenham, Wolverhampton and Doncaster.
  
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• Andy Carroll set for longer spell on the sidelines as West Ham striker suffers setback in knee injury rehabilitation 

  20-10-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER TODD: Andy Carroll is suffering more njury anguish with ‘a killer blow’ derailing his recovery from a knee problem and indefinitely wrecking any hope of a West Ham return.
  
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• NFL reopen Brown investigation, Brown not going to London

  20-10-2016 23:31
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The NFL is going to re-open its investigation of New York Giants placekicker Josh Brown and the team has pulled him from its next game after police released journal entries and emails in which he admitted that he verbally and physically abused his former wife.
  
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• Munster facing a day of emotion as province unites to pay tribute to fallen hero Anthony Foley 

  20-10-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: It promises to be an occasion awash with raw emotion. There will be grief, lingering shock and fierce pride. The people of Munster will unite in tribute to Anthony Foley.
  
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• Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: We are ready for West Brom, they play just like Manchester United 

  20-10-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DOMINIC KING: Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool will be perfectly prepared for the visit of West Bromwich after dealing successfully with Manchester United’s long-ball approach.
  
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• Aitor Karanka convinced he can lead Middlesbrough to Premier League safety as he fires back at critics

  20-10-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Spaniard is under pressure after a run of one point from five matches has seen the Teessiders slump to 17th in the table, with only goal differencekeeping them out of the bottom three.
  
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• Fierce ISIL resistance as Iraqi troops move on Mosul

  20-10-2016 23:30
  
  Fourth day of battle to retake ISIL stronghold sees entrance of Iraqi special forces and an advance from the northeast.
  
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• Diego Simeone eyes Premier League job when he leaves Atletico Madrid... and Arsenal are keeping options open

  20-10-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Diego Simeone is tempted by a move to the Premier League as he prepares for life away from Atletico Madrid. The boss is considering his next move ahead of his departure from the Vicente Calderon.
  
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• Hull defender Odubajo ruled out for six more months

  20-10-2016 23:29
  LONDON (Reuters) - Hull City defender Moses Odubajo has been ruled out for six more months as a result of fracturing his knee in training during the close season, the Premier League club said on Thursday. Right back Odubajo was a key figure in Hull's promotion to the top flight last term but has missed the early part of this campaign. "Moses was assessed by surgeons in London yesterday who stated the player would be required to undergo more surgery to stabilise the fracture and this will be unde
  
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• Lewis Hamilton launches charm offensive ahead of US Grand Prix as F1 champion insists he would 'take it like a man' if Nico Rosberg claimed his title

  20-10-2016 23:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JONATHAN McEVOY IN AUSTIN: We had come to the press conference ahead of the American Grand Prix to see whether he would continue his me-against-the world fight that he waged in Japan.
  
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• Mick Fitzgerald remembers Rough Quest after the death of Grand National winner

  20-10-2016 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fitzgerald has paid tribute to 1996 Grand National winner Rough Quest, who has died aged 30. Trained by the late Terry Casey and owned by Andrew Wates, he was also placed in the 1996 Gold Cup.
  
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• AP source: Bills' McCoy will be 'game-time decision' Sunday

  20-10-2016 23:16
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — LeSean McCoy was healthy enough to at least watch part of practice from the sideline Thursday, though it's unclear whether the Buffalo Bills top offensive threat can play at Miami on Sunday.
  
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• Andy Sullivan buoyed by fans as Marc Warren makes early running at the Portugal Masters

  20-10-2016 23:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scotland's Marc Warren shot an eight under par 63 to top the leaderboard following the opening day of the Portugal Masters. Defending champion Andy Sullivan is four strokes off the pace on four under.
  
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• Joe Rokocoko scarred by drug slur: Having my name next to the word ‘steroid’ kills me 

  20-10-2016 23:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY - EXCLUSIVE: Far away in Auckland, Racing 92 winger Joe Rokocoko's mother, Wana,was worried, after hearing that her son was embroiled in an alleged doping controversy.
  
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• Pistons want to keep progress going after playoff berth

  20-10-2016 22:54
  
  AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — After returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2009 and being swept in the opening round by the eventual champions, the Detroit Pistons have a pretty obvious challenge ahead.
  
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• Sam Allardyce takes in Manchester United's game against Fenerbahce with Sir Alex Ferguson as he is pictured in a football stadium for first time since losing the England job

  20-10-2016 22:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sam Allardyce has been pictured at a football stadium for the first time since losing his job as England manager. The 62-year-old was spotted at Manchester United against Fenerbahce.
  
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• Kyle Edmund: David Ferrer is defeated by Briton in European Open second round

  20-10-2016 22:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Britain's Kyle Edmund beats David Ferrer of Spain in the second round of the European Open in Antwep, Belgium.
  
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• England's Moeen Ali believes his innings against Bangladesh was the 'hardest 60 I've ever made'

  20-10-2016 22:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England's new No 5 Moeen Ali was saved an unprecedented five times by reviews – three of which he called for himself in quick succession after being given out by Kumar Dharmasena.
  
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• Mediaset says Vivendi ends interim management accord over pay-TV unit

  20-10-2016 22:10
  By Giulia Segreti MILAN (Reuters) - Mediaset said on Thursday Vivendi had told it in a letter that an interim management accord over its pay-TV unit no longer stood, prompting the Italian broadcaster to blame the French media group for paralyzing the unit's operations. Mediaset said Vivendi's letter, dated Oct. 18, sought to avoid further damage after Mediaset Premium TV was unable to make key investment decisions and prepare its subscription and football campaigns. The two companies have been l
  
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• Southampton will be 'kicking themselves' after losing to Inter Milan says Francis Benali

  20-10-2016 22:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Saints dominated large spells of their Group K match on Thursday evening but were made to rue a number of missed chances as Antonio Candreva fired the Italians to a 1-0 win in Italy.
  
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• Kyle Edmund reaches last-eight of European Open after triumphing in three sets against David Ferrer

  20-10-2016 22:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Britain's Kyle Edmund booked his place in the quarter-finals of the European Open in Antwerp with a thrilling and hard-fought three-set victory over second seed David Ferrer.
  
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• Peter Odemwingie agrees short-term deal with League One Bolton Wanderers

  20-10-2016 21:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 35-year-old former Stoke City and West Brom winger held talks with Bolton manager Phil Parkinson and underwent medical tests on Thursday night.
  
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• Dominant Southampton beaten by Inter Milan

  20-10-2016 21:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Southampton are punished for several missed chances as Inter Milan snatch victory in their Europa League game at the San Siro.
  
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• Jolyon Palmer: I haven't been given enough credit

  20-10-2016 21:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  British rookie Jolyon Palmer has criticised his Renault team for failing to give him enough credit following the announcement that Nico Hulkenberg
  
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• Sam McQueen impresses on dream full debut at the San Siro... will the 21-year-old be the latest young talent to make an impact at Southampton?

  20-10-2016 21:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When it comes to the list of stadiums to make your full debut for for your boyhood side, the San Siro has to be up there. Only Aaron Hughes at the Nou Camp could arguably lay claim to a more prestigious venue.
  
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• British Cycling chief executive Ian Drake to step down and will officially leave post in April

  20-10-2016 21:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The controversy surrounding cycling claimed its first victim with British Cycling chief executive Ian Drake set to announce that he will step down.
  
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• Trump: I will accept election result if I win

  20-10-2016 21:28
  Republican candidate sticks to his defiance but adds he will accept a "clear election result" next month.
  
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• McMillan's new philosophy rekindles title hopes in Indiana

  20-10-2016 21:25
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nate McMillan learned a lot the last three seasons as an Indiana Pacers assistant.
  
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• Nine points for Dean Rock as Ballymun Kickhams coast Raheny into Dublin semi-finals

  20-10-2016 21:08
  
  Brian Fenton’s Raheny were on the losing side.
  
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• Manchester United 4 Fenerbahce 1

  20-10-2016 21:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Paul Pogba scored twice as Manchester United defeated Fenerbahce 4-1 to move to the top of Europa League Group A.After very little of note i
  
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• Inter Milan 1-0 Southampton: Antonio Candreva fires Italian side to Europa League victory as Jay Rodriguez has goal disallowed for visitors

  20-10-2016 21:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAM CUNNINGHAM AT THE SAN SIRO: Southampton's sojourn to Inter Milan's San Siro ended in defeat but the solitary goal came against the run of play.
  
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• Tiger Woods confident of bettering Jack Nicklaus' 18 major wins

  20-10-2016 21:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tiger Woods insists he will win more than Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major titles in his career.
  
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• NCAA accuses Louisville, Pitino of violations in escort case

  20-10-2016 21:06
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The NCAA accused Louisville of four serious violations and criticized the conduct of coach Rick Pitino for failing to monitor a former basketball staffer who hired escorts and strippers for sex parties with recruits and players.
  
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• Champions League venue process must be open - UEFA chief

  20-10-2016 21:00
  
  The process to choose the venue for the Champions League final must be open and transparent, according to new UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin. The Slovenian also said on Thursday that it was possible the final could be held outside Europe in future. The host stadium is now selected behind closed doors by organisers UEFA but Ceferin, who succeeded the disgraced Michel Platini last month, believes a proper tendering system must be introduced.
  
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• Chelsea vs. Manchester United -- the fans' view

  20-10-2016 20:56
  Chelsea's Premier League clash with Manchester United on Sunday will see the return of Jose Mourinho to Stamford Bridge for the first time since he was sacked as manager by the London club in December.   Here is what the fans have to say about the two clubs: David Chidgey -- Chelsea FanCast podcast "What we're most pleased about is the quiet and measured way (new manager) Antonio Conte has gone about things. "He has changed the formation, he has introduced players we didn't expect to see pl
  
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• Mata may turn into Mourinho's 'Special Juan' after all

  20-10-2016 20:53
  By Claire Bloomfield LONDON (Reuters) - When Jose Mourinho was appointed Manchester United manager in the close season, Spain playmaker Juan Mata could have been forgiven for being less than enthused. Mourinho, the so-called 'Special One', dropped the double Chelsea Player of the Year during his time at Stamford Bridge before selling him to United in January 2014 for a then club record fee of 37 million pounds ($45.37 million). Mata was adored by Chelsea fans but the Portuguese seemed to fe
  
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• Anthony Joshua eyes up David Price if 'unlikely' clash with Wladimir Klitschko doesn't happen

  20-10-2016 20:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joshua's camp have drawn up a shortlist of replacement opponents, including Liverpool heavyweight Price, who was tipped for the top until three defeats between 2013 and 2015.
  
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• West Ham to have police inside London Stadium for first time against rivals Chelsea in EFL Cup 

  20-10-2016 20:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Despite a failure to have installed Airwave radio systems inside the ground, officers will be deployed for the London derby in something of a compromise from the Metropolitan Police.
  
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• Kyle Edmund secures last-eight spot with victory over David Ferrer

  20-10-2016 20:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Britain's Kyle Edmund booked his place in the quarter-finals of the European Open in Antwerp with a thrilling three-set victory over second seed Da
  
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• Packers put RB Eddie Lacy on IR hours before Bears game

  20-10-2016 20:33
  
  GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers have put top running back Eddie Lacy on injured reserve, another blow to Green Bay's scuffling offense.
  
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• Southampton stutter as Inter keep Europa League hopes alive

  20-10-2016 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Southampton wasted the chance to take a significant step towards the Europa League's knockout stages with a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Inter Milan
  
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• Kane Williamson hits century as New Zealand claim six-run victory against India in second one-day international

  20-10-2016 20:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Captain Williamson struck the first hundred for New Zealand on their tour of India to end his side's winless run. Chasing 243 for victory, the hosts were dismissed for 236 in New Delhi on Thursday.
  
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