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• Chelsea ask West Ham to keep fans safe as clubs fear violent clashes during EFL Cup tie

  25-10-2016 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea have implored West Ham to keep fans safe when the two sides meet in a potentially explosive derby match on Wednesday night with special measures being taken to keep them apart.
  
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• Genoa 3-0 AC Milan: Serie A title hopes take a hit for Vincenzo Montella as Rossoneri miss chance to go top

  25-10-2016 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  AC Milan could not take the opportunity to go top of Serie A as they came undone against mid-tabled Genoa on Tuesday night. Their night was made worse when Gabriel Paletta was sent off.
  
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• Bristol City 1-2 Hull City: Defenders Harry Maguire and Michael Dawson on target as Tigers claim morale-boosting win in EFL Cup

  25-10-2016 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RALPH ELLIS AT ASHTON GATE: Captain Michael Dawson refused a Cup rest to inspire a morale-boosting victory as Premier League strugglers Hull booked a place in the last eight of EFL Cup.
  
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• Newcastle 6-0 Preston North End:  Magpies run riot against 10-man Lilywhites as Aleksandar Mitrovic and Mohamed Diame bag doubles

  25-10-2016 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK:Newcastle booked their place in the next round of the EFL Cup with an emphatic victory against 10-man Preston North End.
  
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• Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham: Daniel Sturridge double sends Jurgen Klopp's team to EFL Cup quarter-finals

  25-10-2016 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN AT ANFIELD: Until they learn to defend with greater authority, Liverpool's unmistakable flair will be undermined by vulnerability. But this was another display of their vibrancy.
  
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• Liverpool's transfer plan is coming to fruition at last... as Divock Origi and Co star in EFL Cup win over Tottenham

  25-10-2016 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Since it was formed in the summer of 2012, it has been frequently been seized upon as the key reason for Liverpool for failing to meet the expectations of their demanding public.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: The best bets for Wednesday, October 26

  25-10-2016 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his best tips ahead of Wednesday's meetings at Chelmsford City, Fakenham, Nottingham and Kempton.
  
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• DraftKings, FanDuel agree to $12M settlement with NY

  25-10-2016 23:38
  DraftKings and FanDuel will pay $6 million apiece to New York state to resolve lawsuits alleging the daily fantasy sports companies engaged in false advertising under a legal settlement announced Tuesday ...
  
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• Carl Frampton’s world featherweight title rematch with Léo Santa Cruz set

  25-10-2016 23:38
  
  • WBA featherweight contest will happen on 28 January in Las Vegas
  • Frampton beat Cruz to become Northern Ireland’s first two-weight championCarl Frampton will defend his WBA world featherweight title against Léo Santa Cruz at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on 28 January next year.The two-weight world champion had announced the rematch for his WBA world featherweight belt with Santa Cruz last week, but did not reveal the details of the fight in terms of date or venue. Co
  
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• Don't blame Pep Guardiola, he's a few good men short at Manchester City

  25-10-2016 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: Here is the one problem that even Pep Guardiola's best-laid plans and grandest ambitions may not be able to overcome. Suppose there simply aren't enough great players to go around.
  
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• Pep Guardiola struggles to cope with frantic pace at Manchester City

  25-10-2016 23:30
  
  • Guardiola finds intensity and lack of recovery time exhausting
  • ‘You cannot win any game here without spending a lot of energy’Pep Guardiola has given his first indication English football is proving more exhausting than he anticipated, as Manchester City prepare for an EFL Cup derby against Manchester United in the middle of a sequence of six games in 18 days.Having two of them against Barcelona does not help but after previously suggesting the intensity of other league
  
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• Jose Mourinho still living in Lowry Hotel after five months at Manchester United... but club won't put pressure on him to buy his own house

  25-10-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER: Manchester United will not put Jose Mourinho under any pressure to buy a house in the north-west as the Portuguese coach continues to live out of a hotel in the city centre.
  
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• JONNY BAIRSTOW: Sleepless night? I was far too tired for that! Chittagong victory is up there with 2013 Ashes win

  25-10-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE - JONNY BAIRSTOW; That win in Chittagong was huge. For me, it was up there with our 2013 Ashes victory at Trent Bridge when Ashton Agar got 98 at No 11 for Australia but we won.
  
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• Chris Ashton to leave Saracens and join Toulon at end of season

  25-10-2016 23:30
  
  • Wing gains early release from Saracens contract after five seasons at club
  • ‘I understand his reasons for going,’ says director of rugby Mark McCallChris Ashton has in effect ended his international career by getting out of his Saracens contract early at the end of the season to join Toulon despite the efforts of the Premiership and European champions to keep the England wing.Ashton is serving a 13-week suspension for biting the Northampton prop Alex Waller, his second l
  
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• Steph Houghton’s free-kick helps England to friendly win over Spain

  25-10-2016 23:28
  
  • Spain 1-2 England
  • Captain’s set piece added to deflected Karen Carney effortThe England captain, Steph Houghton, scored a fine free-kick as the Lionesses defeated Spain 2-1 in a friendly at Guadalajara’s Estadio Municipal Pedro Escartin.As part of preparations for the Euro 2017 finals, Mark Sampson’s team were playing a friendly double-header against two European rivals, which started with a 0-0 draw against France in Doncaster. Related: England reach Euro 20
  
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• FAI's Delaney quits as Olympic Council of Ireland vice president

  25-10-2016 23:27
  By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN (Reuters) - Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) vice president John Delaney resigned on Tuesday, becoming the first board member to quit since its chief, Pat Hickey, was charged in Brazil over an alleged scheme to sell Olympic tickets illegally. Delaney, who is head of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), said last month that he had no role or involvement in the OCI's handling of ticketing arrangements and would consider his position as the FAI's member of the OCI Exe
  
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• Ten-man Milan miss out on top spot in 3-0 defeat at Genoa

  25-10-2016 23:24
  Ten-man AC Milan missed the chance to take provisional top spot in Serie A as they slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Genoa with Gabriel Paletta sent off and Juraj Kucka scoring an own goal on Tuesday. Genoa's Serbian forward Nikola Ninkovic had opened the scoring after 11 minutes before Paletta was dismissed in the 56th. Kucka put the ball into his own net 10 minutes from time with Leonardo Pavoletti wrapping up the victory late on.
  
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• Arsenal 2-0 Reading: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain nets double as Gunners book place in EFL Cup last eight

  25-10-2016 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT THE EMIRATES: Arsenal elbowed Reading aside to reach the fifth round of the EFL Cup, but this was no 12-goal ride of insanity like the last time these two sides met in the cup.
  
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• The Latest: Sprained ankle won't keep Kipnis out of Game 1

  25-10-2016 23:09
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — The Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):
  
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• Daniel Sturridge double sends Liverpool through against Tottenham Hotspur

  25-10-2016 23:00
  
  Jürgen Klopp has made no secret of his desire to go one better than last season in the League Cup and Liverpool remain on course to fulfil their manager’s wishes at Wembley. A Daniel Sturridge double secured the 2016 runners-up a quarter-final place as Tottenham Hotspur’s winless run stretched to four games in all competitions.Both Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino rang the changes at Anfield but only the home side retained quality and cutting edge in attack, a point hammered home t
  
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• Arsenal’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at the double against Reading

  25-10-2016 22:58
  
  To Arsène Wenger, it remains one of the “craziest games” of his 20-year Arsenal career. When his team defeated Reading 7-5 at the Madejski Stadium in the League Cup four years ago, it was an occasion that tested the boundaries of credibility. It is possible that there might never be another game quite like it and, on this occasion, Wenger could content himself with victory against the same opponents, by the same margin and in the same competition but with rather lower levels o
  
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• Broadway Joe to Jets' Geno on injury criticism: 'My bad'

  25-10-2016 22:48
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway Joe delivered a headline-making apology.
  
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• Aleksandar Mitrovic double caps knockout Newcastle rout of Preston

  25-10-2016 22:47
  
  Rafael Benítez’s success in reconnecting Newcastle United with its previously disenchanted, disenfranchised supporters was affirmed by an attendance of more than 49,000.Astonishingly high for a League Cup tie between two Championship sides, it offered further proof that something very special is happening in this corner of north-east England. Certainly as the goals from Aleksandar Mitrovic (twice), Mohamed Diamé (twice), Matt Ritchie and Ayoze Pérez flew in and the alm
  
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• Hoosiers face daunting challenge to defend Big Ten crown

  25-10-2016 22:44
  
  From the outside, it may look like the Indiana Hoosiers are rebuilding again.
  
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• Iowa, Michigan State on outside looking in in Big Ten

  25-10-2016 22:40
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Somewhat unexpected championship runs by Michigan State and Iowa last season fueled expectations of potential repeats in 2016.
  
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• Schwarber on Cubs' World Series roster; starting at DH

  25-10-2016 22:37
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyle Schwarber was added to the Chicago Cubs' World Series roster and immediately inserted into the starting lineup for Tuesday night's opener against the Cleveland Indians.
  
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• Leeds 2-2 Norwich: Match Report

  25-10-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Marco Silvestri the hero as Leeds beat Norwich on penaltiesMarco Silvestri was the hero as Leeds beat Norwich 3-2 on penalties to reach th
  
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• DeMarcus Ware reports home burglary during Monday night game

  25-10-2016 22:33
  DENVER (AP) — Police are investigating a burglary at the home of Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware that Ware reported when he returned home from Monday night's football game.
  
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• Bradley Wiggins gets back in the saddle for London Six Day ride

  25-10-2016 22:30
  
  Bradley Wiggins put the controversy over Therapeutic Use Exemptions to one side when he competed in the London Six Day ride in the Olympic VelodromeFor all the intrigue over whether Sir Bradley Wiggins would suffer the indignity of having to grit his teeth and block out the boos, the truth is that it was never likely that his supporters were ever going to transform the start of his journey towards retirement into anything other than a celebration of his golden achievements. Wiggins might be avoi
  
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• The Latest: Cubs starting Schwarber at DH in Series opener

  25-10-2016 22:24
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — The Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):
  
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• Alexander Mitrovic fires double in Newcastle rout

  25-10-2016 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Alexander Mitrovic answered his critics in style as Newcastle marched into the EFL Cup quarter-finals by tearing 10-man Preston to shreds.
  
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• Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain double fires Arsenal into last eight of EFL Cup

  25-10-2016 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain staked a claim for a more regular involvement in the Arsenal side as he struck a brace to see off Reading in the fourth rou
  
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• Third tier Lotte dump Leverkusen out of German Cup

  25-10-2016 21:47
  Bayer Leverkusen twice squandered the lead before slumping out of the German Cup second round 4-3 on penalties at third tier Sportfreunde Lotte on Tuesday. Lotte were down to 10 men from the 79th minute with the score at 1-1 but they refused to buckle and snatched a memorable victory after the game finished 2-2 following extra time. Champions League club Leverkusen, who have slipped to 11th after losing their last two Bundesliga matches, were desperate to beat a side who stunned Werder Bremen in
  
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• Giro d’Italia 2017’s mountainous centenary route interests Chris Froome

  25-10-2016 21:42
  
  • Froome posts message on Twitter showing he favours next year’s race• 100th edition will celebrate Italian greats like Fausto Coppi and Marco PantaniThe 100th Giro d’Italia will honour many of its past heroes and be a cultural and historic celebration of Italy, organisers said at the route announcement on Tuesday.The 3,572-kilometre race over 21 days starts in Sardinia, for the third time, on 5 May next year with two further stages on the island. The first rest day is
  
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• England should look at Nathan Hughes to take over Maro Itoje’s role

  25-10-2016 21:42
  
  Eddie Jones needs a destructive ball-carrier for the autumn internationals and Wasps flanker has the power and mobility to boost England’s patched-up squadEddie Jones could do worse than follow the example of Marshal Ferdinand Foch. It was the French first world war general who coined the classic battleground maxim – “My centre is giving way, my right is in retreat; situation excellent. I shall attack” – that could equally apply to English rugby’s predicament.
  
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• Spain Women 1-2 England Women: Steph Houghton's strike and an own goal from Marta Torrejon Moya extend visitors unbeaten run to nine games

  25-10-2016 21:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mark Sampson's side went ahead in the 14th minute through a Marta Torrejon Moya own goal before Steph Houghton then scored a free-kick. However, Torrejon pulled a goal back for Spain.
  
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• Carlos Alberto: Eternal Captain and scorer of Brazil’s beautiful goal

  25-10-2016 21:37
  
  Carlos Alberto was the captain of Brazil’s brilliant 1970 World Cup-winning side and scored the goal that defined the tournament in the final against ItalyCarlos Alberto, who has died at the age of 72, will be remembered as the captain of Brazil’s brilliant 1970 World Cup-winning side and the scorer of the tournament’s defining goal.The manner in which Brazil swept to victory in Mexico enchanted fans around the world. It was the first tournament broadcast globally in colour and
  
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• Newport County 2-2 Barnet: Match Report

  25-10-2016 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sean Rigg keeps cool to net late penalty equaliser for Newport against BarnetSean Rigg's 88th-minute penalty snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw
  
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• Newcastle 6-0 Preston: Match Report

  25-10-2016 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Alexander Mitrovic fires double in Newcastle routAlexander Mitrovic answered his critics in style as Newcastle marched into the EFL Cup qu
  
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• Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Match Report

  25-10-2016 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Daniel Sturridge's Anfield double sees off Tottenham in EFL Cup fourth roundDaniel Sturridge struck twice at Anfield to see off Tottenham
  
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• Hamilton 1-0 Aberdeen: Match Report

  25-10-2016 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Alex D'Acol strike guides Hamilton to victoryAberdeen's bandwagon was derailed at Hamilton as Alex D'Acol's early penalty gave Accies a 1-
  
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• Arsenal 2-0 Reading: Match Report

  25-10-2016 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain doubles fires Arsenal into last eight of EFL CupAlex Oxlade-Chamberlain staked a claim for a more regular involvem
  
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• Carlos Alberto was the icon who led Brazil to their finest hour... he was pivotal in creating the greatest team

  25-10-2016 21:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL: The first time I met the scorer of the most spectacular goal in World Cup history was on a balmy night in Rio de Janeiro a couple of years before that immortal final in Mexico '70.
  
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• Carl Frampton headed to Las Vegas for Santa Cruz rematch

  25-10-2016 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Carl Frampton will defend his WBA world featherweight title against Leo Santa Cruz at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on January 28 next year.The
  
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• James DeGale confirms Badou Jack showdown and date set for Carl Frampton rematch with Leo Santa Cruz

  25-10-2016 21:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IBF super-middleweight champion Degale confirmed the showdown on Twitter with the message: 'My next fight 14th January.' Meanwhile, Frampton will take on Cruz two weeks later.
  
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• How Carlos Alberto scored one of football's great goals

  25-10-2016 21:10
  Brazil were winning 3-1 and the 1970 World Cup final against Italy was over as a contest when Carlos Alberto looked up to see the whole of the right wing open to him and started to motor. There were four minutes left on the clock at the Aztec stadium and Brazil's captain really just wanted the game to end. "It all started with Tostao winning the ball out on the left," Carlos Alberto told FIFA.com.
  
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• Jose Mourinho admits living in the Lowry Hotel is a 'disaster' as he adjusts to life without his family in Manchester

  25-10-2016 21:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho, who is living without his family for the first time after they decided to remain in Chelsea, insists the paparazzi are always following him outside of the Lowry Hotel.
  
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• Donald Trump's war on the media

  25-10-2016 21:01
  
  Attacks on media from US politicians is nothing new, but the Republican candidate is taking the hostility to new levels.
  
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• FANTASY PLAYS: Waiver options with bye gauntlet here

  25-10-2016 20:57
  
  The worst of the bye weeks have arrived for fantasy football players. Six teams are on bye in Week 8: the Rams, Dolphins, Giants, Steelers, 49ers and Ravens.
  
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• Big man Ethan Happ looks to round out game for Wisconsin

  25-10-2016 20:57
  
  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The weakness in Ethan Happ's otherwise solid offensive game is so obvious that the Wisconsin big man knows how defenders are going to play him.
  
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