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• Jonny May looking to put injury heartache behind him ahead of England return

  05-11-2016 23:55
  
  Jonny May is set to return to England colours at Twickenham on Saturday vowing to put nine months of pain behind him after successful knee surgery.
  
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• Keita earns Lazio draw after Hamsik strikes for Napoli

  05-11-2016 23:52
  Lazio remained fourth in Serie A with a 1-1 draw at Napoli after their striker Keita Balde Diao cancelled out Marek Hamsik's superb solo goal at the San Paolo stadium on Saturday. A pulsating clash exploded into life at the start of the second half with both sides spurning decent chances before Hamsik twisted, turned and then rifled a left-foot shot into the far corner to open the scoring in the 52nd minute. Lazio struck back almost immediately, Keita's shot squirting under the body of Pepe Rein
  
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• When the football was over, I had nothing... maybe that's why I took to drink so heavily, Paul Gascoigne opens up 20 years on after scoring THAT goal for England against Scotland   

  05-11-2016 23:45
  
  PATRICK COLLINS - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Twenty years have passed since that afternoon, yet the images remain stunningly familiar. From the ball going in to the iconic celebration.
  
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• Andy Murray's rise to No 1 is one of the greatest British sporting stories ever

  05-11-2016 23:45
  
  JOHN LLOYD: I remember first hearing of Andy Murray around 15 years ago. There was a buzz around him, but you tended to get that with a young player in Britain every few years.
  
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• Jamie Vardy is a 'big champion' who will overcome his goal drought, says Claudio Ranieri

  05-11-2016 23:43
  
  Goal-shy striker Jamie Vardy has been reassured he will hit double figures for Leicester this season — and come good like the world’s best under Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri
  
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• Finally a celebration of optimism... not cynicism - why just running is a victory in an era of cheats 

  05-11-2016 23:43
  
  OLIVER HOLT: Why do we run, those of us who run?  Even as we lose faith in the sport of athletics, we run. Even as we say we cannot believe what we see on the track any more, we run.
  
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• Manchester United should show more respect to Bastian Schweinsteiger, says Emre Can 

  05-11-2016 23:35
  
  Liverpool midfielder Emre Can has accused Manchester United of showing his former German international team-mate Bastian Schweinsteiger a lack of respect.
  
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• Liverpool have the swagger to win the Premier League under Jurgen Klopp, says Emre Can 

  05-11-2016 23:35
  
  Unbeaten at Anfield in 19 matches since January, Liverpool are a serious proposition under Jurgen Klopp these days, and are well in the hunt to win a first league title in the Premier League era.
  
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• Laying down the Law is key for talent spotter Nicky at Alfreton Town

  05-11-2016 23:35
  
  JOE BERNSTEIN: Nicky Law’s crack at football league management came more than a decade ago when Bradford City had finished ‘living the dream’ in the Premier League and were in a financial crisis.
  
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• Australia were in a world of their own as they blew away miserable Wales 

  05-11-2016 23:35
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The rugby they played was confirmation of the difference in quality between the Six Nations and the Rugby Championship.
  
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• The last time England met India two players ended up in front of a judge - now they are ramping up the revenge talk... this is going to get spicy 

  05-11-2016 23:34
  
  STUART BROAD: We have arrived in India a little bit under the radar but it is very clear there is a mood for revenge on their part after three consecutive Test series defeats by us. 
  
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• Jose Mourinho will succeed or fail at Manchester United on his own terms

  05-11-2016 23:34
  
  Jose Mourinho has the same office that Sir Alex Ferguson once used at Carrington training ground. To get there, Fergie would walk through the canteen. Mourinho’s route is very different.
  
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• Conte thrilled with Chelsea's dismantling of Everton – video

  05-11-2016 23:34
  
  Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says his side’s performance against Everton on Saturday was ‘fantastica’ as the London club ran out 5-0 winners in the Premier League meeting at Stamford Bridge. Conte, speaking after the win, is thrilled for his players and the intensity with which his team set about the match. Chelsea move top of the league with the three pointsEden Hazard inspires Everton thrashing as Chelsea top the Premier League
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• Mako Vunipola's meteoric rise under Eddie Jones continues as the England head coach admits the prop is 'galloping' towards world class status

  05-11-2016 23:32
  
  Eddie Jones said when he took over as England coach that there was not a single player in the country he considered to be world class. Now a year into his England tenure, the Red Rose arguably have four.
  
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• Heurelho Gomes ready to thwart Liverpool as the Hornets prepare to face Jurgen Klopp's in-form side

  05-11-2016 23:32
  
  Heurelho Gomes does not recall his first Watford encounter with any great affection. Now playing for the Hornets, Gomes is hopeful his side can come out fighting against Jurgen Klopp's in-form Liverpool.
  
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• Ireland 40-29 New Zealand: Joe Schmidt's men taste historic victory over All Blacks as they run in five tries to record first win in 111 years

  05-11-2016 23:31
  
  RORY KEANE AT SOLDIER FIELD:In a week where the Chicago Bears ended a 108-year wait for a World Series title, Ireland ended a 111-year hoodoo against the All Blacks.
  
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• Arsenal vs Tottenham: The gap is threatening to close as the battle for north London rages on

  05-11-2016 23:31
  
  A generation of football fans has grown up with the notion that Tottenham live in Arsenal’s shadow. With the financial divide still wide, what can Mauricio Pochettino do to finally close the gap?
  
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• Tottenham to put faith in Harry Kane to shoot down Arsenal in north London derby

  05-11-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  THERE is a hint of desperation about Harry Kane’s expected return for Tottenham today – but the very mention of him makes today’s visit to Arsenal more than a north London derby.
  
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• Tottenham bid for Real Madrid star hit by Bayern Munich interest

  05-11-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BAYERN MUNICH have emerged as a serious threat to Tottenham Hotspur’s plans to lure Isco from Real Madrid in January.
  
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• The Latest: Syndergaard swings and misses in BC Juvenile

  05-11-2016 23:30
  
  ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on the Breeders' Cup (all times local):
  
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• Paris Saint-Germain make move to sign Manchester City star Sergio Aguero

  05-11-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have made a move to lure Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero to the French capital.
  
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• Exclusive: West Ham's Andy Carroll wanted by Chinese clubs in massive January deal

  05-11-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ANDY CARROLL is set to end his West Ham nightmare with a huge £300,000 a week move to China.
  
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• Exclusive: West Ham ready to make January bid to sign Chelsea stalwart

  05-11-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  WEST HAM UNITED are ready to give Chelsea star Branislav Ivanovic the chance to remain in London that he craves.
  
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• Chelsea star Nemanja Matic opens up on troublesome spell under Jose Mourinho

  05-11-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  THE bemused, humiliated look on Nemanja Matic’s face as the board with his number on it went up reflected the worst moment in his career.
  
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• Frankie Dettori celebrates 12th Breeder's Cup success after riding Queen’s Trust to victory in the Filly & Mare Turf 

  05-11-2016 23:23
  
  Frankie Dettori got the European challengers on the board as he flashed to a last-gasp win on Queen’s Trust in the Filly & Mare Turf but admitted his joy was tempered by the serious injury to Tylicki.
  
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• Sports Direct hopes to pay MORE tax in the UK as boss Ashley wants to stop liaising with overseas authorities - This is Money

  05-11-2016 23:05
  
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  Sports Direct hopes to pay MORE tax in the UK as boss Ashley wants to stop liaising with overseas authorities
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  Sports Direct, the retailer run by controversial billionaire Mike Ashley, has been given the green light to pursue a legal case that his firm hopes would see it paying substantially more tax in the UK. The case relates to the overseas sale of goods ...
  
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• Racing rallies to support Freddy Tylicki after jockey left paralysed in the lower half of his body

  05-11-2016 22:57
  
  Trainer Ed Vaughan has spoken of the 'determination' in the character he feels will help Tylicki as the jockey faces up rebuilding his life after the fall at Kempton on Monday left him paralysed.
  
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• Sergio Aguero:needs to score more despite reaching 150 goals in 223 Manchester City appearances

  05-11-2016 22:45
  
  Perfectionist striker Sergio Aguero insisted he needed to improve on his finishing despite scoring his 150th goal for Manchester City in only 223 appearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough.
  
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• QPR sack Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink as manager after a poor start to the new Championship season 

  05-11-2016 22:41
  
  SIMON JONES: QPR have sacked Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink with Tim Sherwood in the frame to replace him. The 44-year-old had hoped to be offered more time to sort things out at Loftus Road.
  
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• Sunderland's visit to factory floor works wonders

  05-11-2016 22:39
  By Steve Tongue LONDON (Reuters) - Sunderland's David Moyes was rewarded for employing an old managerial ruse as his team finally achieved their first Premier League victory of the season at the 11th attempt on Saturday. It brought them level on points at the bottom with Swansea City, who are at home to Manchester United on Sunday. Now we have one win, the next challenge is to go and get two." Victor Anichebe, reunited with his former Everton manager after the transfer deadline in September beca
  
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• UK swimming takes 2 of 3 at quad meet - Kykernel.com (subscription)

  05-11-2016 22:38
  
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  When trying to complete a big task, such as beating a great Southeastern Conference team, you will need some good momentum to get started. In the first day of competition at the UK swim & dive quad meet featuring Mizzou, Northwestern, and Southern ...
  
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• Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink sacked by QPR after draw at Nottingham Forest

  05-11-2016 22:38
  
  • Hasselbaink dismissed hours after team saved a point at Forest
  • Was appointed in December 2015 and oversaw 47 matchesJimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has been sacked as manager of QPR after less than a year in charge.Hasselbaink, who was appointed in December 2015 and oversaw 47 matches, was dismissed shortly after 10-man QPR earned a late point at Nottingham Forest. Related: Championship your thoughts: Newcastle remain on top spotContinue reading...
  
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• Clemson QB Watson out with a bruised shoulder

  05-11-2016 22:38
  
  CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson left the Syracuse game with a bruised right shoulder after getting tackled in the second quarter.
  
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• No. 11 Auburn survives for 23-16 win over Vanderbilt

  05-11-2016 22:35
  
  AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Sean White gave Auburn fans something to cheer about when he trotted onto the field, then Josh Holsey helped make sure they had something even bigger to celebrate.
  
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• Joe Gibbs quartet still pushing for Sprint Cup title shot

  05-11-2016 22:25
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — All four Joe Gibbs Racing drivers are still in contention for the three spots left to race for the NASCAR Sprint Cup season championship.
  
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• Johanna Konta's season ends with semi-final defeat in WTA Elite Trophy

  05-11-2016 22:02
  
  Johanna Konta's season came to an end on Saturday with defeat by Elina Svitolina in the semi-finals of the WTA Elite Trophy. Svitolina battled back for a 2-6, 6-1, 6-4 win in Zhuhai.
  
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• Chelsea's play is 'more suited to winning the title' and they can win their next eight games says Scholes

  05-11-2016 21:46
  
  Chelsea's style of play is better suited to winning the Premier League than their rivals and they can win their next eight games, including a trip to Manchester City, according to Paul Scholes.
  
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• Five-goal Chelsea 'fantastic', says delighted Conte

  05-11-2016 21:44
  By Neil Robinson LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea manager Antonio Conte hailed the 5-0 destruction of Everton as "fantastic" as the Blues went top of the Premier League on Saturday with a stunning display that suggests they are serious contenders to regain their title. Since losing to Liverpool and Arsenal in successive games in September, results that called Conte's job into question, the 2015 champions have scored 16 goals without reply in winning five consecutive league games. The Italian was reluc
  
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• England 38-12 Scotland: Wayne Bennett's men pick up first Four Nations Series points but fail to impress 

  05-11-2016 21:39
  
  England failed to significantly boost their points difference and in the end were thankful to avoid an embarrassing defeat in their first ever meeting with Scotland.
  
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• The Latest: Drefong wins Breeders' Cup Sprint for Baffert

  05-11-2016 21:37
  
  ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on the Breeders' Cup (all times local):
  
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• Antonio Conte singles out Chelsea pair for praise after Everton win

  05-11-2016 21:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ANTONIO CONTE has singled out Chelsea pair Eden Hazard and Marco Alonso for praise after tonight's 5-0 thrashing over Everton.
  
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• Burnley 3 - Crystal Palace 2: Johann Gudmundsson fires hosts to fourth home win

  05-11-2016 21:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  SEAN DYCHE admitted his ticker took a pounding. Alan Pardew had his heart broken.
  
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• Bristol City 0-2 Brighton: Steve Sidwell 45-yard stunner and Jamie Murphy strike strengthen bid for promotion 

  05-11-2016 21:30
  
  A stunning strike from Steve Sidwell saw Brighton take another step forward in their push for Premier League promotion after beating Bristol City to move five points clear of third-placed Huddersfield.
  
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• Antonio Conte after Everton thrashing: This is how I've transformed Chelsea's form

  05-11-2016 21:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CHELSEA cruised to a 5-0 win over Everton to move to the top of the Premier League with a vintage display at Stamford Bridge.
  
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• Chelsea 5-0 Everton: Eden Hazard nets double and Marcos Alonso, Diego Costa and Pedro also score to put Blues top of the Premier League

  05-11-2016 21:15
  
  ROB DRAPER AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea ran riot on Saturday night with a 5-0 victory over Everton to go top of the Premier League table. Eden Hazard scored a double.
  
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• Sparkling Chelsea go top after City are held

  05-11-2016 21:12
  By Steve Tongue LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea crushed Everton 5-0 on Saturday to storm to the top of the Premier League with a vintage display after Manchester City were held 1-1 at home by a last-minute goal from promoted Middlesbrough. Chelsea's sparking performance sent them a point clear, although Arsenal and Liverpool will have an opportunity to overtake them by winning home games on Sunday. Successive losses to those teams in September raised questions about whether Antonio Conte's side were
  
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• Wales 8 - Australia 32: Gethin Jenkins insists side will learn from Cardiff thumping

  05-11-2016 21:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GETHIN JENKINS insists Wales have the character to recover from their heaviest home loss for 10 years.
  
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• US admits air strikes 'likely' killed Afghan civilians

  05-11-2016 21:10
  
  Two days after the killing of 32 in Kunduz, US army concedes its raids "likely" resulted in the loss of innocent lives.
  
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• Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill will reconsider wide options

  05-11-2016 21:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Michael O'Neill has seen his wide options depleted for Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifier with Azerbaijan on Friday after Jamie Ward broke his
  
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• Barbarians 31-31 South Africa: Under-strength Springboks held at Wembley ahead of England clash

  05-11-2016 21:06
  
  Rohan Janse van Rensburg's try earned South Africa a 31-31 draw with the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium after coming back from 31-19 behind.
  
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