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• Gareth Southgate begins to look the part for England despite suffering late heartbreak against Spain

  15-11-2016 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON: Even after a marvellous mannequin celebration England’s players must have felt like defensive dummies, contriving to surrender a two-goal advantage to Spain.
  
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• England 2-2 Spain - PLAYER RATINGS: Jamie Vardy impresses for Three Lions while Juan Mata vanishes

  15-11-2016 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gareth Southgate looked to be taking a big step towards the England job before Spain scored two late goals to claim a draw. Sportsmail's Dominic King was at Wembley to rate both sides.
  
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• Djokovic digs deep to repel Raonic onslaught

  15-11-2016 23:57
  By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - It has been missing for a while but Novak Djokovic rediscovered his warrior spirit to tame Canada's Milos Raonic 7-6(6) 7-6(5) in a rivetting duel and guarantee progress from his group at the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Serb's recent malaise has cost him the world number one ranking he held for 122 weeks but when backed into a corner by an inspired Raonic, he responded in the belligerent manner that has earned him 12 grand slam titles. Wo
  
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• Novak Djokovic books place in ATP Finals last four with thrilling Milos Raonic win

  15-11-2016 23:53
  
  Five-time champion Novak Djokovic became the first player to reach the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals after an extraordinary defeat of Milos Raonic in straight sets at The O2 Arena. Djokovic prevailed via tie-breaks in the first and second sets to win 7-6 7-6 and march into the knock-out phase as the winner of the Ivan Lendl group as he continues to hunt down world number one Andy Murray. Djokovic was twice a break up in the second set but Raonic stormed back into the contest, but at s
  
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• Rory McIlroy admits he was ‘too proud and too stubborn’ over putting problem

  15-11-2016 23:51
  
  Former world No1 said failure to take advice has been costly, even though he won three titles in a major-less 2016 and is favourite for a fourthRory McIlroy seems to abide by the adage of the best lesson in life being that it is never too late to learn. As he reflected on a season that will end on Sunday, he admitted being “too proud” and “too stubborn” has been costly.McIlroy has won three titles this year and, owing to course specialism, is the favourite to prevail agai
  
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• Jordan Henderson left 'devastated' after England draw but Jamie Vardy hopes more is to come after ending two-month goal drought

  15-11-2016 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Adam Lallana's penalty and Jamie Vardy's header had put England into a seemingly comfortable 2-0 lead just three minutes into the second half before Spain hit back with a late show.
  
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• Alastair Cook and Co must seize big chance in second Test against India

  15-11-2016 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  If England can win on a turning pitch then all the pressure will go on to India and they will be left scratching their heads as the ground in Mohali really should suit Alastair Cook’s side.
  
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• US to play Colombia in WBC opener at Miami on March 10

  15-11-2016 23:48
  NEW YORK (AP) — The United States will open its World Baseball Classic schedule against Colombia on March 10, play the defending champion Dominican Republic the following day and close Group C of the first round against Canada on March 12.
  
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• Spain fight back to snatch draw with England

  15-11-2016 23:43
  Isco scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time as Spain launched an improbable fightback to snatch a 2-2 friendly draw against England with both their goals coming after the 89th minute at Wembley on Tuesday. England looked like ending a dismal year with a glimmer of hope as a first-half penalty from Adam Lallana and Jamie Vardy's header after the break gave them a thoroughly deserved two-goal lead. Isco then stunned the Wembley crowd by hitting the ball through substitute keeper Tom Heaton's
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: Best bets for Wednesday, November 16

  15-11-2016 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his best tips ahead of Wednesday's meetings at Chepstow, Kempton and Warwick.
  
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• England must let Jimmy Anderson loose on India in the second Test

  15-11-2016 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN IN VISAKHAPATNAMLT: It began with the glorious news that Australia had been humiliated by South Africa and continued with the sight of Jimmy Anderson in the nets.
  
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• Bristol Rovers 4-2 Crawley Town: Match Report

  15-11-2016 23:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Bristol Rovers knock out Crawley with Taylor-made winMatt Taylor took his goal tally for the season to 14 with a brace as Bristol Rovers c
  
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• Newport County 4-1 Alfreton Town: Match Report

  15-11-2016 23:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Newport book second-round clash with Plymouth after seeing off AlfretonThree extra-time strikes fired Newport through to an FA Cup second-
  
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• Kevin Keegan turned down BeIN Sport contract to expand his ambassadorial role with Liverpool

  15-11-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE: Keegan, who is revered at Anfield as one of their greatest players, is now being used on a regular basis for commercial duties with sponsors and for other matchday activities.
  
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• England all-rounder Ben Stokes 'can't eat and bat' as he looks continue fine form in second India Test

  15-11-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH IN VISAKHAPATNAM: If Ben Stokes leaves India on December 21 feeling a bit peckish, it means England have probably pulled off one of their great wins.
  
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• Shame on big rugby beasts who just plunder Fiji's talent

  15-11-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: Fiji wanted Nathan Hughes at the 2015 World Cup but he declined, preferring to play the longer, more financially rewarding game in order to represent England.
  
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• Rory McIlroy takes revenge on Turkish Airlines Open promoters by saying he 'probably' won't play in it next year

  15-11-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Two weeks ago, the promoter of the Turkish Airlines Open expressed his anger when Rory McIlroy pulled out at the 11th hour. Now, the Northern Irishman has given them plenty of notice for 2017.
  
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• Paul Pogba's France fail to break down tough Ivory Coast in goalless friendly

  15-11-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Euro 2016 runners-up France, with a side containing some of their biggest names, were held to a lacklustre 0-0 draw by African champions Ivory Coast in a friendly in Lens on Tuesday.
  
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• Jockey Richard Johnson must wait for Coneygree go-ahead after being lined up to race the 2015 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner

  15-11-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARCUS TOWNEND: Trainer Philip Hobbs will not be able to confirm champion jockey Richard Johnson can ride Coneygree in Saturday’s Betfair Chase at Haydock until Thursday morning.
  
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• Ivan Lendl tells Andy Murray to forget world No 1 ranking and concentrate on winning Grand Slams

  15-11-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ivan Lendl has reiterated that winning majors is more important than reaching world No 1. If that is the measure then Jamie Murray will have had a hugely successful 2016, regardless of his ranking.
  
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• England set to start Semesa Rokoduguni against Fiji, the country of his birth

  15-11-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England will harness Fijian flair in their ranks on Saturday by unleashing Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni against the country of his birth two years after he won his solitary Test cap.
  
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• Italy, Germany play out 0-0 draw, Buffon equals European record

  15-11-2016 23:28
  World champions Germany and Italy played out an entertaining 0-0 draw in their friendly international on Tuesday with both sides missing a string of chances in their final match of the year. The Germans, who beat Italy twice this year including in the Euro 2016 quarter-finals following a penalty shootout, were without half a dozen key players - with Toni Kroos, Manuel Neuer, Mesut Ozil and Jerome Boateng all missing. In a game which marked Italy keeper Gianluigi Buffon earning his 167th cap - eq
  
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• France held 0-0 by Ivory Coast in lacklustre friendly

  15-11-2016 23:24
  Euro 2016 runners-up France, with a largely revamped side, were held to 0-0 draw by African champions Ivory Coast in a dull friendly at Lens's Stade Bollaert on Tuesday. After Friday's 2-1 win over Sweden in a World Cup qualifier, France coach Didier Deschamps made seven changes, handing Paris St Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot and Stade Rennes goalkeeper Benoit Costil their first international caps. With forward Antoine Griezmann ruled out due to a foot injury, Les Bleus struggled to get into
  
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• England 2-2 Spain - FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED: Adam Lallana can't stop scoring and Jamie Vardy should have seen red 

  15-11-2016 23:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's Sami Mokbel looks through the key points as Gareth Southgate's men were denied victory in the international friendly at Wembley Stadium.
  
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• Jamie Vardy leads the way but England held by second-string Spain

  15-11-2016 23:08
  
  The clock was showing 94 minutes and 55 seconds when England’s manager-in-waiting was reminded that trying to bring some sense and order to the national team is going to be anything but straightforward. The paradox is this was probably the finest performance of Gareth Southgate’s brief stint in charge, but even on the nights when England play well there is still the capacity for disappointment and what a way to finish 2016, a year they would probably rather forget.It was certainly an
  
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• Croatia beat second-string Northern Ireland 3-0

  15-11-2016 23:08
  (Reuters) - Croatia ended Northern Ireland's three-year unbeaten home run with a comfortable 3-0 win thanks to goals from Mario Mandzukic, Duje Cop and Andrej Kramaric in their friendly on Tuesday. Croatia went ahead against Michael O'Neill's second-string Irish side after nine minutes when striker Mandzukic reacted quickest to head the ball past stranded keeper Alan Mannus. Croatia added a second after 35 minutes through Cop after Matej Mitrovic flicked the ball on from a corner and Kramaric sm
  
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• Isco equaliser rescues draw for Spain and denies England and Gareth Southgate famous win

  15-11-2016 22:58
  
  Gareth Southgate provided further evidence he is the right man for the permanent England job despite Spain coming from two behind to deny the hosts victory in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Wembley. A penalty from Adam Lallana gave the hosts the lead inside the opening eight minutes of the contest with a superb diving header from Jamie Vardy two minutes into the second half doubling their lead. While England looked comfortable, former Liverpool misfit Iago Aspas pulled one back for the visitors with a
  
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• Wasteful Czechs settle for 1-1 friendly draw with Denmark

  15-11-2016 22:48
  The Czech Republic squandered a slew of second-half chances and had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Denmark in their friendly international in Mlada Boleslav on Tuesday. Antonin Barak opened the scoring with a thundering left-foot shot in the eighth minute but he got plenty of help from Danish defender Simon Kjaer, who tried to flick the ball away with his head but only ended up making things harder for his goalkeeper. Kjaer somewhat redeemed himself seven minutes before half-time with another hea
  
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• Rory McIlroy expects to make Wentworth return next year

  15-11-2016 22:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Rory McIlroy has hinted that he will put the BMW PGA Championship back on his schedule next year, but Turkey is set to remain off the menu for the
  
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• England coach Eddie Jones rings the changes for Fiji clash

  15-11-2016 22:36
  England coach Eddie Jones is braced to make changes for the second autumn international against Fiji after making five alterations to his squad for the clash at Twickenham. Marland Yarde and Tom Wood, who started the 37-21 win over South Africa, are the stand-out names omitted while uncapped Bath lock Charlie Ewels is confirmed as the lock replacement for the injured Dave Attwood. Attwood, Wood, Yarde, Josh Beaumont,T ommy Taylor, Ellis Genge and Ben Morgan all return to their clubs for this wee
  
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• Swindon 1-3 Eastleigh: Match Report

  15-11-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Swindon dumped out of FA Cup after upset defeat to EastleighNon-league Eastleigh produced a shock upset as they claimed a 3-1 victory over
  
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• Solihull Moors 1-1 Yeovil: Match Report

  15-11-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Steven Davies double helps Rochdale end Maidstone's cup runSteven Davies' first-half brace was enough to scupper Maidstone United's hopes
  
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• Notts County 2-0 Boreham Wood: Match Report

  15-11-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Notts County cut down Boreham Wood to book their place in second round of FA CupJonathan Forte and Aaron Collins fired Notts County into t
  
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• LA addresses Trump factor; 3 cities make 2024 Olympic pitch

  15-11-2016 22:34
  
  DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Los Angeles sought to allay concerns over Donald Trump's election, Paris played up its glamorous venues and Budapest set itself apart as a mid-sized alternative as the three cities made their first public pitches Tuesday in the race to host the 2024 Olympics.
  
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• FC Halifax 2-1 Dag Red: Match Report

  15-11-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last-gasp Halifax winner is knife in Daggers' heartsSubstitute Matty Kosylo's wonderful 90th-minute goal put sixth-tier FC Halifax Town in
  
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• Crewe 1-4 Cheltenham: Match Report

  15-11-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Cheltenham crush CreweCheltenham ran riot at Crewe to book a second-round date at Sutton United with goals from Danny Wright, Jack Barthra
  
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• Barrow 2-1 Taunton: Match Report

  15-11-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Barrow end Taunton runWinger Jordan Williams helped end Taunton's FA Cup adventure as Barrow claimed a 2-1 win in their first-round replay
  
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• AFC Wimbledon 5-0 Bury: Match Report

  15-11-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Easy for AFC Wimbledon as they bury Bury to reach FA Cup second roundDominic Poleon scored in each half as AFC Wimbledon beat Bury 5-0 to
  
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• Outrageous rugby trick sets up incredible try for Charlton Park's Alan Knuckey

  15-11-2016 22:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alan Knuckey scores an outrageous try after setting himself up with a back-heel flick for a length-of-the-pitch breakaway try for amateur rugby club Charlton Park.
  
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• Ron Dennis' 35-year tenure as McLaren boss ends

  15-11-2016 22:19
  
  Veteran Formula One boss Ron Dennis' 35-year tenure at McLaren has come to an end with him saying that the reasons for his departure left him "disappointed" and were "entirely spurious". The 69-year-old was told by fellow shareholders on Tuesday (15 November) that he must give up his position as chairman and chief executive of McLaren Group. Dennis failed last week in a High Court bid to prevent McLaren putting him on gardening leave, but remains on the boards of McLaren Technology Group and McL
  
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• Creation of Pacific Islands Super Rugby franchise would transform Fiji - McKee

  15-11-2016 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  John McKee believes the creation of a Pacific Islands Super Rugby franchise would eventually transform Fiji into heavyweights of the game.Pl
  
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• Ben Te'o reveals pep talk from Australia star convinced him to cross codes

  15-11-2016 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ben Te'o has revealed it was a conversation with Australia star Israel Folau that gave him the belief to cross codes and pursue an international c
  
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• Ben Stokes goes hungry on diet of fours and sixes for England cause

  15-11-2016 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If Ben Stokes is off his food for the rest of England's tour of India the tourists know they will be doing just fine.England's champion all-
  
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• Rokoduguni set for England test return

  15-11-2016 22:07
  By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) - Winger Semesa Rokoduguni looks set to win his second England cap, two years after his first, having been included on Tuesday in Eddie Jones' provisional 26-man squad for Saturday's match against his homeland, Fiji, with Marland Yarde dropped. Flanker Tom Wood was also dropped from the squad having played against South Africa last week in his first appearance since the World Cup. Rokoduguni played against New Zealand in 2014 but was immediately cut from the ne
  
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• England v Spain, LIVE score: Plus all other international scores and results

  15-11-2016 22:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Follow Sportsmail's coverage of England vs Spain as Gareth Southgate faces his biggest test yet as Three Lions manager against the former world champions at Wembley.
  
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• Liverpool suffer injury worry after key midfielder Adam Lallana hobbles off injured during England vs Spain 

  15-11-2016 21:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The previously impressive Lallana went down with a knock after 24 minutes after a tough challenge by Thiago Alcantara, and immediately limped off to be replaced by Theo Walcott.
  
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• Navy reaches quake-hit New Zealand town

  15-11-2016 21:48
  By Lincoln Feast and Charlotte Greenfield WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Two New Zealand navy vessels on Wednesday reached a small South Island town cut off for more than two days by a devastating earthquake, bringing supplies of food and water and plans to evacuate hundreds of stranded tourists and residents. Until an agreement reached last month, U.S. military ships had been prevented for visiting New Zealand due to the country's nuclear-free stance adopted in the 1980s. The 7.8-magnitude tremor which
  
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• Liverpool legend Steve Heighway says Bill Shankly would 'approve' of Jurgen Klopp

  15-11-2016 21:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With over four decades of service to Liverpool, Steve Heighway is in a better position than most to know just how much the club has changed since the days of Shankly be it for better or worse.
  
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• Head of ICC anti-corruption units suggests giving new powers to seize phones of suspects as sixth cricketer is charged following investigation

  15-11-2016 21:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cricketers suspected of match fixing face having their mobile phones seized in new powers which would enable anti-corruption units to download social media communications.
  
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• Veteran McLaren boss Ron Dennis forced out of F1 team

  15-11-2016 21:18
  
  Ron Dennis, the veteran head of the McLaren Formula One team, has been forced out following a boardroom dispute. The announcement on Tuesday brings to an end Dennis' 36-year stay with the British team, ...
  
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