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• Raonic shrugs off injury concerns with impressive victory

  13-11-2016 23:55
  By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Milos Raonic showed no sign of the leg injury that put his place in the ATP World Tour Finals at risk when he beat debutant Gael Monfils handsomely at the O2 Arena on Sunday. The Canadian pulled out of his Paris Masters semi-final against Andy Murray with a right thigh injury earlier this month and it was touch and go whether he recovered in time for the London year-ender. Wimbledon runner-up Raonic made a flying start, though, with a 6-3 6-4 Ivan Lendl Group
  
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• Romelu Lukaku on target as Belgium hit Estonia for eight in qualifier

  13-11-2016 23:53
  
  • Roberto Martínez’s side have won first three group matches
  • Portugal, Holland and Switzerland among other sides to winRomelu Lukaku helped give his former Everton manager Roberto Martínez a night to remember hit Belgium for eight against Estonia in their World Cup qualifier in Brussels.The Red Devils have won their first three qualification games under Martínez and they impressed once more as they ran out 8-1 victors. Thomas Meunier headed the hosts ahead
  
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• Dusan Tadic to wear protective mask against Ukraine and Liverpool after he suffers suspected broken nose

  13-11-2016 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL: Dusan Tadic expects to wear a mask for Serbia's friendly against Ukraine on Tuesday night and again when Southampton face Liverpool on Saturday.
  
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• Lorena Ochoa Invitational: England's Ewart Shadoff second in Mexico City

  13-11-2016 23:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's Jodi Ewart Shadoff finishes joint second, two shots behind winner Carlota Ciganda, at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational.
  
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• Verstappen draws comparisons with the F1 greats

  13-11-2016 23:47
  By Alan Baldwin SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Max Verstappen was compared to Formula One greats Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher on Sunday after the Dutch teenager's sensational drive to third place in a wet and chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix. In the last 15 laps, after a change to extreme wet tyres, Verstappen passed more than half the starting grid as he went from 16th place to the podium. "I tell you also what he said to me and it was 'We are racing for the championship but today it was the Verstapp
  
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• Keelan Giles set for Wales senior debut as coach Rob Howley backs youngster

  13-11-2016 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Teenage wing Keelan Giles is in line to make his Wales debut against Japan after Rob Howley told the 18-year-old: ‘If you’re good enough, you’re old enough.’ Wales beat Argentina on Saturday.
  
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• Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares dominate opponents to get off to a winning start at the World Tour Finals

  13-11-2016 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON AT THE O2 ARENA: Jamie Murray's half of the bid to have two brothers in different year-end No 1 spots got off to a flyer when he won his opening match at the ATP World Finals.
  
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• ‘It’s no joke’ – Usain Bolt set to train with Borussia Dortmund

  13-11-2016 23:38
  
  • Nine-times Olympic gold medallist to link up with Bundesliga side
  • Hans-Joachim Watzke: We are delighted and take this as an honourBorussia Dortmund’s chief executive has confirmed that the nine-times Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt will train with the Bundesliga team.Hans-Joachim Watzke told Kicker magazine on Sunday that “it was no joke” and “not a marketing move”. Continue reading...
  
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• Gareth Southgate beat the FA's fixation with coaching badges to move to the brink of the full-time England manager's job

  13-11-2016 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: There seems to be much dissatisfaction around Gareth Southgate’s impending appointment as the next England manager and negative scrutiny of his track record.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: The best bets for Monday, November 14

  13-11-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his best tips ahead of Monday's meetings at Plumpton, Musselburgh and Newcastle.
  
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• Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares dominate opponents to get off to a resounding start at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals

  13-11-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON AT THE O2 ARENA: Jamie Murray's half of the bid to have two brothers in different year-end No 1 spots got off to a flyer when he won his opening match at the ATP World Finals.
  
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• Southgate wants decision on England job

  13-11-2016 23:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gareth Southgate wants to know within a month whether the Football Association will name him permanent England manager.
  
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• Clemson Crumble: Tigers seemed headed for a fall for a while

  13-11-2016 23:32
  
  CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson had teetered on the edge of defeat most of the year, so when it finally occurred, the loss to Pittsburgh left the Tigers more puzzled than shocked.
  
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• Jonny Evans warns Northern Ireland stars not to get carried away in their quest for World Cup 2018 qualification

  13-11-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jonny Evans has warned Northern Ireland not to get carried away with the 2016 feel-good factor if they want to reach the World Cup. A reach 4-0 win overAzerbaijan has given confidence levels a boost.
  
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• FIFA to discuss England and Scotland's poppy protest this week after reading Welsh match commissioner Dai Griffiths' report

  13-11-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: FIFA are to rule on England and Scotland's decision to wear poppies on their armbands after match commissioner Dai Griffiths presents his findings in a report.
  
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• Southampton’s Dusan Tadic considers protective mask for Liverpool match

  13-11-2016 23:30
  
  • Winger suffered suspected broken nose against Wales from kick
  • Serb also willing to play in friendly against Ukraine on TuesdayDusan Tadic believes he suffered a broken nose against Wales when Neil Taylor accidentally kicked him in the face but the Southampton winger has not ruled out playing against Liverpool on Saturday and will consider wearing a protective mask to give him every chance of being available.The 27-year-old required lengthy treatment on the side of the pitch during
  
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• Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge rubbishes claims he is selfish: I am a goalscorer

  13-11-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  DANIEL STURRIDGE has lashed out at jibes that he is a one-man band who does not play for the team.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton fires warning shot to Nico Rosberg after maiden Brazil win: I'm on the hunt

  13-11-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  RAIN-MAN Lewis Hamilton won a first ever victory in the Brazilian Grand Prix to set up a title showdown in Abu Dhabi at the end of the month.
  
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• Late turnover lifts Chiefs to 20-17 win over Panthers

  13-11-2016 23:30
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs had no offensive touchdowns, and their defense was on the field for much of the afternoon.
  
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• Gregg Popovich sets example but silence of British sport stars speaks volumes | Sean Ingle

  13-11-2016 23:30
  
  Sporting giants are on the front line of setting the cultural tone and they should be praised when they raise their heads above the parapetGregg Popovich began with an apology. “I don’t think my voice is that important,” replied the San Antonio Spurs coach when asked his views on the US election. But then, over the course of six impassioned minutes, one of the greatest coaches in the NBA history sank the verbal equivalent of multiple three-pointers from mid-court. “I&rsqu
  
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• Gareth Southgate urges bigwigs to make quick decision over future as England manager

  13-11-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  GARETH SOUTHGATE feels he proved to the FA he showed he can handle the big occasion on Friday and has demanded a decision on the England job within weeks.
  
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• England captain Alastair Cook: Everyone wrote us off but India draw proves we can compete

  13-11-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ALASTAIR COOK believes England’s performance in the drawn opening Test against India proves they can topple the world’s No1 side in their own backyard.
  
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• England 18 - Australia 36: Wayne Bennett warns players to clean up their acts

  13-11-2016 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  OF ALL the indignities heaped on England by Australia in recent times, this was the most depressing.
  
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• Ander Herrera: ‘Spain has the best midfield in the world by a long way’ | Sid Lowe

  13-11-2016 23:30
  
  The Manchester United midfielder believes a more defensive role under José Mourinho has helped him to earn his Spain debutAnder Herrera puffs out his cheeks for the hundredth time, eyes gleaming again, and says something that does not need saying: “I like football.” You can tell. You can tell by the way he talks – and talks and talks – by the enthusiasm and the explanations, analysis not just an answer; by the way he reels off lists and lineups and how, when asked
  
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• Ashley Williams calls on wasteful Wales to deliver victory in Dublin

  13-11-2016 23:29
  
  • Wales playing catch-up and need to beat Ireland in World Cup qualifier
  • Gareth Bale strikes but Wales squander lead in 1-1 draw with SerbiaAshley Williams accepts Wales may have to win all of their remaining World Cup qualifying matches to finish top of their group after they squandered a lead for the third game in succession to leave their hopes of reaching Russia hanging in the balance.Aleksandar Mitrovic’s header five minutes from time, and less than 60 seconds after Gareth
  
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• Belgium 8-1 Estonia: Eden Hazard scores but leaves field injured as Roberto Martinez's side run riot

  13-11-2016 23:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Any doubts over Roberto Martinez's credentials as Belgium manager were put to rest as the world's fourth-ranked side brushed Estonia aside with a magical performance.
  
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• Brussels rout as Belgium dish up eight-goal feast

  13-11-2016 23:22
  Dries Mertens and Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium destroyed Estonia 8-1 to seize top spot outright in World Cup Group H qualifying on Sunday. Coach Roberto Martinez's men also struck through Thomas Meunier, Eden Hazard, Yannick Carrasco and an own goal from Ragnar Klavan, with the first three coming inside the opening 25 minutes. Estonia replied just before the half-hour through Henri Anier but it was a lonely highlight for the Baltic nation who are second from bottom with three points.
  
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• Carl Froch could make return to the ring against pound-for-pound king Gennady Golovkin

  13-11-2016 23:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CARL FROCH could be tempted out of retirement by a mega-fight with Gennady Golovkin.
  
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• Ronaldo scores twice and misses a penalty in Portugal win

  13-11-2016 23:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice and misses a penalty as Portugal beat Latvia in a World Cup qualifier.
  
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• The Latest: Rivers connects for TD with Gates for 82nd time

  13-11-2016 23:16
  
  The Latest on Week 10 of the NFL season (all times eastern):
  
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• Ronaldo scores twice, misses penalty in Portugal win

  13-11-2016 23:15
  Cristiano Ronaldo converted one penalty, missed another and also scored from open play as Portugal beat Latvia 4-1 in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday. On a typically dramatic night for the Portugal captain, Ronaldo fired the European champions ahead from his first spot kick of the evening in the first half, but missed a chance to double their lead when his second effort struck the post. It looked a costly miss when Arturs Zjuzins equalised for Latvia in the 68th minute but William Carvalho h
  
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• Blocked point-after kick lifts Broncos past Saints, 25-23

  13-11-2016 23:10
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Denver's Justin Simmons used a perfectly timed leap over the offensive line to block an extra-point kick that would have given New Orleans a late lead, Will Parks ran it back 84 yards for a defensive 2-point conversion, and the Broncos pulled out a wild 25-23 victory over the Saints on Sunday.
  
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• South Africa FA announce disciplinary proceedings against Bafana Bafana manager Ephraim Mashaba

  13-11-2016 23:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bafana Bafana manager Ephraim 'Shakes' Mashaba has been suspended by South Africa's football association in a surprising move. He will not travel with his side to their game in Mozambique.
  
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• Czech Republic down France to retain Fed Cup title

  13-11-2016 23:06
  The Czech Republic further established themselves as the dominant force in women's team tennis as they claimed a 3-2 comeback win against hosts France to capture their fifth Fed Cup title in six years on Sunday, and 10th overall. Karolina Pliskova and Barbora Strycova downed Kristina Mladenovic and Caroline Garcia 7-5 7-5 in the doubles to hand the visitors the decisive point. Against the pair who won this year's French Open, Strycova and Pliskova returned well and made the most of Mladenovic's
  
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• Vern Cotter hails Scotland’s ‘complete performance’ despite late defeat

  13-11-2016 23:00
  
  • Scotland coach praises John Barclay and Finn Russell after Australia defeat
  • Huw Jones says scoring two tries on his first Test start was ‘unbelievable’Never mind England’s 10 years of pain. The agony continues for Scotland and an Australia side searching for a European grand slam were never going to be as accommodating as the Springbok team who so limply gave Eddie Jones’s side their first win over them for a decade.Cruel does not quite cover it. For what wo
  
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• Portugal 4-1 Latvia: Cristiano Ronaldo enjoys mixed fortunes in easy win

  13-11-2016 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice and missed a penalty as Portugal survived a second-half scare against Latvia in World Cup qualifying on Sunday.
  
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• Liam Williams supplies stirring remedy for woes afflicting Wales

  13-11-2016 23:00
  
  Scarlets player immune from Welsh team-mates’ white-line fever – scoring an inspirational try and providing antidote to Argentina’s high ballsWales may have ended their autumn blues against Argentina but there are few signs their white-line fever has been cured. Liam Williams seems to be only one immune – a bundle of energy on his return on Saturday – and you have to wonder where Wales would be without him.It was his try against the disappointing Pumas, shortly afte
  
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• Billy Vunipola admits surprise over unbeaten England run since World Cup exit

  13-11-2016 23:00
  
  Billy Vunipola admits to being surprised by the 11-match unbeaten run built by England under Eddie Jones since the team were dumped out of the Rugby World Cup. The Red Rose took another step towards finishing 2016 with a 100% record by defeating South Africa 37-21 at Twickenham. Owen Farrell scored 23 points as the hosts defied 10 years of history to claim their first victory over the Springboks in 13 attempts.
  
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• NFL wrap: Broncos beat Saints on last-gasp extra-point return

  13-11-2016 22:58
  
  Denver beat New Orleans in first NFL game decided by XP returnPackers and Panthers lose again as struggles continueDenver’s Justin Simmons used a perfectly timed leap over the offensive line to block an extra-point kick that would have given New Orleans a late lead, Will Parks ran it back 84 yards for a defensive two-point conversion, and the Broncos pulled out a wild 25-23 victory over the Saints on Sunday.The decisive play came while the Superdome crowd was still celebrating Brandin Cook
  
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• Titans score 21 points in 1st quarter, rout Packers 47-25

  13-11-2016 22:57
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Marcus Mariota threw for 295 yards and four touchdowns and the Tennessee Titans routed the Green Bay Packers 47-25 Sunday.
  
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• Djokovic beats debutant Thiem after early scare

  13-11-2016 22:57
  By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Deposed world number one Novak Djokovic suffered a scare at the hands of Austrian debutant Dominic Thiem before launching his bid for a fifth successive ATP World Tour Finals title with a 6-7(10) 6-0 6-2 victory on Sunday. Knocked off the summit he had occupied for 122 weeks by Andy Murray last week, Djokovic must better his British rival's performance at London's O2 Arena to snatch back the top ranking, but things did not go entirely to plan. Thiem, the young
  
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• Title win against the odds in final-race decider - Hamilton

  13-11-2016 22:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton says that the odds will be against him in Formula 1's final-race title decider in Abu Dhabi.
  
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• Max Verstappen drive eclipses first race win, but F1 torn between putting on show and driver safety... five things we learned from the Brazilian GP

  13-11-2016 22:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After a slow start the action at Interlagos soon came to life in one of the most eventful races of the F1 season. Here Sportsmail looks at five things we learned from the Brazilian Grand Prix.
  
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• Lights go out on NBL game, Cairns appeal decision to award Brisbane win

  13-11-2016 22:42
  
  Blackout at Convention Centre causes game to be abandoned‘Rules are rules,’ says coach Andrej Lemanis after Bullets handed winCairns Taipans have launched an appeal against the NBL’s decision to award Brisbane victory after their match on Sunday was abandoned with just over a minute to go due to a blackout.“Obviously there are lots of consequences, a loss, points spreads, the series. It could have a massive impact down the stretch,” Taipans coach Aaron Fearne said.
  
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• Everton fuel Memphis Depay transfer speculation

  13-11-2016 22:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton have dropped yet another hint they could be preparing a January move for Manchester United misfit Memphis Depay by reporting on the forward's goal for Holland against Luxembourg.
  
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• Milos Raonic outclasses Gael Monfils at ATP World Tour Finals

  13-11-2016 22:41
  
  Milos Raonic defied injury to produce a near-faultless display to defeat Gael Monfils in straight sets at the ATP World Tour Finals in London. Playing his first match at the season-ending tour finals Monfils provided plenty of entertainment but was unable to create a single break point chance throughout the contest. Raonic served at above 50% on his first serve in the duration and that was enough to match Novak Djokovic's earlier victory over Dominic Thiem.
  
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• Lukaku at the double as Belgium run riot against sorry Estonia

  13-11-2016 22:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Romelu Lukaku helped give his former Everton boss Roberto Martinez a night to remember as Belgium hit eight against Estonia in their World Cup qual
  
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• Iraq forces capture villages surrounding ancient Nimrud

  13-11-2016 22:33
  
  Iraqi troops push from Mosul's south against ISIL held-territory securing villages on the edge of historic Nimrud city.
  
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• Barbora Strycova key as Czech Republic beat France to retain Fed Cup

  13-11-2016 22:24
  
  • Czech Republic beat France 3-2 to win fifth Fed Cup title in six years
  • Strycova and Karolina Pliskova win decisive doubles 7-5, 7-5Long before the last point was played in Strasbourg onlookers were wondering if they might be witnessing the greatest Fed Cup final in history. By the time Karolina Pliskova punched away the final volley to clinch the doubles rubber and give the Czech Republic a 3-2 victory over France for their fifth title in six years there seemed little doubt. Barbor
  
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• Christian Horner lauds Max Verstappen after stunning performance in Brazil

  13-11-2016 22:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Christian Horner, the Red Bull team principal, has described Max Verstappen's incredible performance in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix as one of th
  
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