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• Inter slump out of Europe as Rooney ignites Man Utd

  24-11-2016 23:53
  By Ian Chadband LONDON (Reuters) - Inter Milan's calamitous season hit a new low on Thursday as they squandered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 at Israeli club Hapoel Beer-Sheva and suffer the embarrassment of an early Europa League exit. After one of European football's giants capitulated, another flexed their muscles with an inspired Wayne Rooney becoming Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer in European competition to ignite their crucial 4-0 trouncing of Feyenoord. For a while, it seem
  
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• Wayne Rooney breaks Manchester United's European goalscorer record and closes in on Sir Bobby Charlton milestone after Feyenoord romp

  24-11-2016 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  His worth has been continually questionedthis season, but Wayne Rooney's strike against Feyenoord secured his place as the leading European scorer in Manchester United history.
  
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• 5-0? Find out who Lawro's comedy opponent has tipped to get hammered

  24-11-2016 23:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on comedian Lloyd Griffith in this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
  
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• Leicester striker Jamie Vardy 'scoring goals in training again': Claudio Ranieri hints at extent of struggles

  24-11-2016 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ahead of the meeting with Middlesbrough the Leicester manager hopes that return to form proves a positive omen for the England striker, who has gone 14 games without a goal for his club.
  
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• Eddie Jones aims dig at third-rate Australia: 'Argentina were the second best team in the Rugby Championship'

  24-11-2016 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Eddie Jones has antagonised Australia ahead of next week’s Twickenham showdown by labelling Argentina the second best team in the southern hemisphere.
  
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• Wayne Rooney hits back at the media once more as Manchester United striker claims he didn't attend the wedding which caused drinking furore

  24-11-2016 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney has claimed he didn't attend the wedding which subsequently saw him at the centre of a 6am drinking scandal.
  
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• Tom Daley drawn to world of showbiz and will host Olympic fund-raising ball alongside Claudia Winkleman

  24-11-2016 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE: Tom Daley's decision to co-host the British Olympic Association’s fund-raising ball at the Battersea Evolution seems a strong pointer to his future career plans.
  
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• Rooney leads Man United to 4-0 win with record-breaking goal

  24-11-2016 23:35
  
  Wayne Rooney surpassed Ruud van Nistelrooy as Manchester United's all-time top scorer in European competitions on Thursday, leading the English club to a 4-0 win over Feyenoord and keeping it alive in the Europa League.
  
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• Manchester United 4-0 Feyenoord: Wayne Rooney becomes club's all-time scorer in Europe before Juan Mata and Brad Jones own goal add gloss to win

  24-11-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER: Like the man said, he’s not finished yet. Wayne Rooney reached another personal milestone, becoming Manchester United’s record goalscorer in Europe.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton inspired by emotional last talk with his dying mentor for world title decider

  24-11-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hamilton trusted Aki Hintsa like few others and the Finnish doctor had been one of the paddock’s most popular figures. After a year and a half fighting cancer, Hintsa died last week.
  
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• Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino insists club will play Europa League fixtures at Wembley

  24-11-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Having agreed a deal to play their Champions League matches at Wembley, Spurs have lost both fixtures so far — against Monaco and Bayer Leverkusen — at their second home.
  
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• England's players to prepare for first day-night Test with floodlit County Championship games 

  24-11-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As Sportsmail revealed last month, the 2017 domestic schedule will include a week when all 18 teams in the Specsavers Championship will play under lights.
  
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• England left to hope Jos Buttler swims rather than sinks in third Test against India

  24-11-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN IN MOHALI: It's just a question of England crossing their fingers and hoping for the best now. Otherwise this most difficult of tours could get decidedly messy.
  
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• Rose has 26 points, Temple beats No. 25 Florida State 89-86

  24-11-2016 23:31
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Little had gone right for the Temple Owls before they gathered around coach Fran Dunphy during a timeout. It would have been easy for them to lament their woes.
  
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• Tony Pulis has put a spring back in West Brom's step

  24-11-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While Tony Pulis is viewed as pragmatic there have been hints this campaign that from a platform of stability and given requisite funds he can build a team to excite as well as survive.
  
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• Messi downplays role in Barca success

  24-11-2016 23:30
  Lionel Messi's prodigious talent is matched by his startling humility, which he displayed again on Thursday by denying that Barcelona's fate is determined by his presence in the team. The Argentina forward scored both goals in Barca's 2-0 Champions League win at Celtic on Wednesday, days after they had been held to a goalless draw at home to Malaga in Messi's absence. Talk of Barcelona being overly dependant on their all-time record scorer is nothing new, although it has been less frequent in re
  
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• Jurgen Klopp has a warning for Liverpool FC legend Steven Gerrard as he bids to be a boss

  24-11-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp has promised to provide every assistance but has also urged for perspective and patience to be applied to maximise Steven Gerrard’s managerial ambitions
  
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• England's result against India in the third Test could hinge on the toss of a coin: I should know... I lost 14 in a row!

  24-11-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: The importance of winning the coin toss in India cannot be overlooked. Pitches tend to offer great batting surfaces on the first day but rapidly deteriorate thereafter.
  
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• Axel Tuanzebe could play for Manchester United for years to come... the Secret Scout takes a look at the teenage defender

  24-11-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SECRET SCOUT: Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches searching for the next star.This week he takes a look at young Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe.
  
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• Henrikh Mkhitaryan finally spreads his wings as Manchester United thrash Feyenoord in Europa League

  24-11-2016 23:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JOE BERNSTEIN AT OLD TRAFFORD: Jose Mourinho finally gave Manchester United supporters a chance to view the lesser-spotted Henrikh Mkhitaryan on Thursday night
  
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• Manchester United 4-0 Feyenoord - FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED: Michael Carrick provides calming influence on Paul Pogba in midfield

  24-11-2016 23:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United cruised past Feyenoord in the Europa League with impressive performances from Michael Carrick and Wayne Rooney, here are five things we learned from Old Trafford.
  
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• Morris scores 20, No. 21 Iowa State tops Indiana State 73-71

  24-11-2016 23:01
  
  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — No. 21 Iowa State kept firing away until some of its shots finally began to drop.
  
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• Former Mail on Sunday journalist Bob Cass passes away after cancer fight

  24-11-2016 22:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Mail on Sunday journalist Bob Cass has passed away after a long fight against cancer.
  
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• WADA closes sixth anti-doping lab by suspending Mexico City's accreditation

  24-11-2016 22:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The anti-doping laboratory in Mexico City has been shut down for up to six months for falling below international standards. It is the sixth of 34 WADA-accredited labs worldwide to be currently suspended.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: Best bets for Friday, November 25

  24-11-2016 22:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his best tips ahead of Friday's meetings at Newbury, Newcastle, Wolverhampton and Doncaster.
  
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• Mayor says Trump backs Los Angeles' 2024 Olympic Bid - NBC

  24-11-2016 22:43
  (Reuters) - U.S. Republican President-elect Donald Trump told the Los Angeles' mayor he would support the city's 2024 Olympics bid when the two spoke this week, NBC reported on Thursday, citing the mayor's spokeswoman. Trump and Mayor Eric Garcetti, a Democrat, spoke by phone on Wednesday and "had a productive conversation about ways to expand infrastructure investments and opportunities in communities across America," spokeswoman Connie Llanos said, according to NBC. Reuters could not immediate
  
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• Memorable matches between Southampton and Everton

  24-11-2016 22:39
  Here are five standout clashes between Southampton and Everton: FA Cup first round, January, 1900. Southampton 3 Everton 0 Southampton were still in the southern league when they took on established first division heavyweights Everton but the FA Cup was already known for producing upsets and did not disappoint. Southampton triumphed 3-0 in shock victory to spark a run that took them all the way to the final for the first time, where they were hammered 4-0 by Bury.
  
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• Southampton v Everton - the fans' view

  24-11-2016 22:38
  Southampton will host Everton on Sunday as their former manager Ronald Koeman returns to the south coast club for the first time since making the switch in June. Seventh place Everton have won just six of a possible 21 points in their last seven matches despite a positive start to their 2016/17 Premier League campaign. Here is what the fans have to say about their respective clubs: Andrew Walker, Saints Podcast The return of Ronald Koeman will be the main story this weekend.
  
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• Sparta Prague 1-0 Southampton: Saints' Europa League qualification hopes remain in their own hands

  24-11-2016 22:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAM CUNNINGHAM AT THE GENERALI ARENA: Southampton must now wait until their final Europa League group stage game to secure qualification following a 1-0 loss at Sparta Prague.
  
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• Hapoel Be'er Sheva 3-2 Inter Milan: Italians give up two-goal lead to exit Europa League

  24-11-2016 22:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lucio Maranhao, Anthony Nwakaeme and Sahar scored the goals for Hapoel to turn the game in their favour after Mauro Icardi and Marcelo Brozovic seemingly put the Italians in control.
  
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• Lions beat Vikings 16-13, have sole possession of 1st place

  24-11-2016 22:04
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Matt Prater kicked a 40-yard field goal as time expired after Darius Slay returned an interception 13 yards with 30 seconds left, lifting the Detroit Lions to a 16-13 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday and into sole possession of first place in the NFC North.
  
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• 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a stopgap striker for Manchester United': Michael Owen questions Swedish star's role at Old Trafford

  24-11-2016 21:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ibrahimovic, 35, arrived at United in the summer on a big contract and carrying big expectations, despite his increasing years. The Swede recently suffered his longest scoring drought for 10 years.
  
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• Inter's season plummets again with dramatic Europa exit

  24-11-2016 21:39
  By Ian Chadband LONDON (Reuters) - Inter Milan's calamitous season hit a new low on Thursday as they squandered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 at Israeli club Hapoel Beer-Sheva and suffer the embarrassment of an early Europa League exit. For a while, it seemed the struggling Italian giants, who had begun the night propping up Group K and had to win to survive, would be given a reprieve thanks to first-half goals from Mauro Icardi and Marcelo Brozovic. Hapoel, who had caused a sensation by winning a
  
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• Rose's 26 leads Temple to 89-86 upset of Florida State

  24-11-2016 21:33
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Quinton Rose scored 26 points, including two free throws with 2 seconds left, to lead Temple to an 89-86 win over No. 25 Florida State on Thursday in the first game of the 2016 NIT Season Tip-Off.
  
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• Boks rebuild could prove costly for World Cup

  24-11-2016 21:31
  (Reuters) - South Africa coach Allister Coetzee wants to start rebuilding for the next World Cup, yet he could face a tougher draw at the 2019 tournament if his much-changed side lose to Wales on Saturday. Coetzee, seeking to avoid a record eighth test defeat for the Springboks in 2016, named four debutants to face Wales in Cardiff as he seeks to inject some extra energy into the South African squad. “I backed continuity and experience before this, but I can’t back it any more,&rdquo
  
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• Manchester United v Feyenoord, UEFA Europa League LIVE score

  24-11-2016 20:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Following Tottenham's exit from the UEFA Champions League, Manchester United will aim to avoid becoming the second Premier League team this week to drop out of a European competition.
  
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• Gia the Greyhound wins Best in Show at 2016 National Dog Show

  24-11-2016 20:47
  Gia the Greyhound was awarded Best in Show at the National Dog Show presented by Purina on Thanksgiving. The Hound Group winner beat out the Giant Schnauzer (Working Group) Border Collie (Herding Group), English Springer Spaniel (Sporting), Tibetan Terrier (Non-Sporting), West Highland White Terrier (Terrier) and Pekingese (Toy Group).
  
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• Steven Gerrard tributes: Fernando Torres, Luis Suarez and Co honour Liverpool legend following retirement

  24-11-2016 20:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A host of current and former players have paid tribute to Steven Gerrard after he announced his retirement at the age of 36. Here, Sportsmail runs through the best social posts so far.
  
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• This Iron Bowl features 2 top defenses, not just 1

  24-11-2016 20:31
  
  TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — It's no surprise that Alabama brings a formidable, aggressive defense that ranks among the nation's best into the Iron Bowl.
  
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• Du Plessis to appeal ICC ball tampering decision

  24-11-2016 20:31
  By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will appeal the International Cricket Council's decision to find him guilty of ball tampering in the second test against Australia, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Thursday. Du Plessis, who was fined his entire second-test match fee, was cleared to play in the third and scored a defiant century on Thursday's opening day after walking to the wicket to a chorus of derision from the Adelaide crowd. “Faf has decided t
  
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• Ohio State vs. Michigan: 'We're playing for it all'

  24-11-2016 20:27
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Besides having national playoff implications, this year's Ohio State vs. Michigan game is full of questions, story lines and intriguing matchups.
  
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• WADA suspends Mexico laboratory for non-compliance

  24-11-2016 20:24
  (Reuters) - Mexico's anti-doping laboratory has had its accreditation suspended for up to six months for failing to comply with international standards, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said in a statement on Thursday. The suspension of the Laboratorio Nacional de Prevencion y Control del Dopaje comes just 10 days after WADA announced the laboratory in Qatar, host country of the 2022 soccer World Cup, had been suspended for four months. The suspension, which took effect on Nov. 23, prohibits
  
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• Jim Crowley targets Classic success after appointment as No 1 jockey for Sheik Hamdan Al Maktoum

  24-11-2016 20:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jim Crowley has earmarked Classic gloryas his goal after being appointed the No 1 jockey for Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum. Crowley is looking to stay busy with plenty of rides.
  
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• Manchester Utd v Feyenoord: Full line-ups as Mourinho makes six changes, Mkhitaryan starts

  24-11-2016 20:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho has made six changes to his team to face Feyenoord this evening.
  
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• Faf du Plessis appeals against ball tampering fine as Cricket South Africa offer support to 'aggrieved' captain

  24-11-2016 20:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Faf du Plessis is to appeal against his sanction for ball tampering during the second Test against Australia. Du Plessis has been given the full support of Cricket South Africa in his appeal.
  
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• Manchester United v Feyenoord: Europa League – live!

  24-11-2016 19:58
  
  Europa League updates from the 8.05pm GMT kick-off at Old Trafford
  Manchester United dare not lose to Feyenoord as spectre of 2005 loomsEmail [email protected] or tweet @Paul_Doyle10.59am GMTHello. The story so far: blue chip football operation Manchester United have got themselves into a mighty pickle. If there is one thing worse for the brand than fluthering around in the Europa League, it’s going full clobber to win the darn thing but flunking out at the group stages. That is t
  
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• Miami's miracle at Duke? The 'Canes wanted a different play

  24-11-2016 19:56
  
  CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Robert Wright is permanently scarred from Miami's win over Duke last season .
  
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• Nate Diaz hits back at Conor McGregor after 'no competition' jibe aimed at UFC

  24-11-2016 19:52
  
  Nate Diaz has responded to Conor McGregor's jibe aimed at the entire UFC locker room with a telling reminder of how their first meeting at UFC 196 ended. McGregor, 27, has been riding high since making history at UFC 205, when his second round stoppage victory over Eddie Alvarez saw him become the promotion's first double-champion. One man who can dispute McGregor's suggestion he is untouchable is Diaz, who has now reminded the Irishman he is the only one to have beaten him in UFC in an Instagra
  
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• Chelsea urge supporters to refrain from riling Tottenham fans with anti-Semitic abuse ahead of London derby

  24-11-2016 19:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea have urged their supporters to refrain from engaging in anti-Semitic abuse ahead of the crunch London derby with Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening.
  
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• Former Red Sox All-Star David "Boo" Ferriss dies at 94

  24-11-2016 19:43
  
  JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — David "Boo" Ferriss, a Boston Red Sox pitcher who helped lead the team to the 1946 World Series, has died. He was 94.
  
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