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• MOTD2 analysis: What has gone wrong at Leicester?

  04-12-2016 23:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After Leicester lose again, Watford striker Troy Deeney explains why the defending champions are struggling at the wrong end of the table.
  
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• England are a great team under Eddie Jones... but not quite yet in the same class of my 2003 World Cup winners

  04-12-2016 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Many have asked me to compare and contrast this England side to the team I had the privilege to coach, whose run of 14 victories in a row Eddie Jones’ men have just equalled.
  
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• England must now be hyper-critical on and off the field if they want to win the World Cup again because they are not world beaters yet 

  04-12-2016 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD:Smiling supporters were cracking open the champagne on Saturday night but if England are to win the World Cup, now is the time to be hyper-critical.
  
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• Adama Traore was compared to Lionel Messi but Middlesbrough speed king is focused on improving end product

  04-12-2016 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Middlesbrough speed king Adama Traore says his turn of foot means nothing without the end product of former Barcelona team-mates such as Lionel Messi. Traore faces Hull on Monday night.
  
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• Ben Duckett's place under threat as Eoin Morgan and Alex Hales are set to return to England's one-day squad against India 

  04-12-2016 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Eoin Morgan looks certain to be back as captain when England begin their countdown to the Champions Trophy by naming the squad for three 50-over games and three Twenty20s with India.
  
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• Jonny Bairstow: I get goosebumps being reminded of my memorable year but I am in no way the finished article as a cricketer

  04-12-2016 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England find themselves two down against India and Sportsmail columnist Jonny Bairstow says he is desperate to level the series with India and end his memorable year on a high.
  
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• Jose Mourinho dismisses tax claims as sloppy Manchester United slip up again at Everton

  04-12-2016 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DOMINIC KING: Jose Mourinho insists he has nothing to hide over his tax affairs as he left Goodison Park seething over two more squandered points.
  
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• Tiger Woods admits it’s been a tough road back after birdie-filled return at the Hero World Challenge

  04-12-2016 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Not only did Tiger Woods complete 72 holes with nothing approaching a wince or a grimace, he did so having notched more birdies, 24, than anyone else in the stellar 17-man field in the Bahamas.
  
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• Crucible King Stephen Hendry questions the calibre of young guns chasing world championship record

  04-12-2016 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The seven-time Crucible king claimed his first crown in Sheffield at the age of just 21 back in 1990. The 17-day marathon has seen only Shaun Murphy and John Higgins at 22 get close to Hendry’s mark.
  
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• Why did the PFA fail to act sooner on claims of horrific child abuse?

  04-12-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everybody, from the clubs to the FA to the media, needs to look at how this came to be secret for so long. Yet the Professional Footballers’ Association in particular have many questions to answer.
  
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• Eddie Jones sets his sights on another Six Nations title triumph as England seal memorable year with victory over Australia at Twickenham 

  04-12-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NIK SIMON: Having equalled the 2002-03 record of 14 consecutive wins, Eddie Jones has challenged his England players to continue their winning run into 2017 and claim another Six Nations.
  
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• Eddie Jones makes England aces believe they are ready for the world after memorable 2016 campaign 

  04-12-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: After his side's win against Australia, Eddie Jones considered the question. His hopes for 2017? ‘Nah, mate,’ he decided. ‘I don’t have hopes. Hope’s a bad word.'
  
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• Rio Ferdinand offers his services to West Ham as a defensive coach

  04-12-2016 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former England captain Rio Ferdinand has offered his services to the West Ham board as a defensive coach following their recent struggles.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: Best bets for Monday, December 5 

  04-12-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his best tips ahead of Monday's meetings at Lingfield, Ludlow and Ayr.
  
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• Owen Farrell is a relentless competitor, but Dan Cole lacked consistency at the scrum: How England rated his autumn

  04-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England signed off on a stellar year with their 14th consecutive Test victory thanks to a 37-21 triumph over Australia at Twickenham. Sportsmail's NIK SIMON runs the rule over the Red Rose squad.
  
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• No stopping deadly Diego Costa as he scores once again... but does he make my team of the weekend?

  04-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMIE REDKNAPP: Last week all the talk was about who would triumph between Sergio Aguero and Diego Costa in the battle of the strikers but there was only one winner at the Etihad.
  
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• Manchester City and Chelsea face FA rap for out of control 30-man bust-up  

  04-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT ETIHAD STADIUM: Manchester City and Chelsea are facing a FA charge for failing to control their players as the fallout from a furious encounter on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger warns West Ham it may take two years to settle at London Stadium

  04-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM CRAFTON AT LONDON STADIUM: Arsene Wenger has warned his counterpart Slaven Bilic that it will take two seasons for West Ham to acclimatise to their new ground.
  
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• Woods hits mixed final round on PGA Tour return as Matsuyama wins

  04-12-2016 23:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tiger Woods shoots an inconsistent final round to finish 15th on his return to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge.
  
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• Nice go three points clear on Ligue 1 summit after convincing win over Toulouse while Rennes move to fourth

  04-12-2016 23:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LIGUE 1 ROUND-UP: Nice returned to the top of Ligue 1 after beating Toulouse 3-0 at home with goals coming from Alassane Plea, Younes Belhanda and Jean Seri making sure of a comfortable evening.
  
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• Watch the moment Selby wins the UK Snooker Championship

  04-12-2016 23:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch the moment Mark Selby beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-7 in a thrilling final to win the UK Championship for the second time.
  
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• Selby beats O'Sullivan in superb UK Championship final - video & report

  04-12-2016 23:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mark Selby defeats Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-7 in a high-quality final to win the UK Championship for the second time.
  
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• Selby beats O'Sullivan in superb UK Championship final

  04-12-2016 23:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mark Selby defeats Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-7 in a thrilling final to win the UK Championship for the second time.
  
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• Mark Selby holds off a Ronnie O'Sullivan fightback to win the UK Championship title with a 10-7 victory

  04-12-2016 23:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  World No 1 Mark Selby showed his fierce rival Ronnie O'Sullivan he is the current boss of the baize by beating the Rocket 10-7 and claim a second UK crown at York’s Barbican Centre.
  
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• Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho defends Marouane Fellaini substitution after draw

  04-12-2016 22:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho defends his decision to send on Marouane Fellaini in Manchester United's draw at Everton on Sunday.
  
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• Angry Mourinho defends Fellaini decision - but was he right?

  04-12-2016 22:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho defends his decision to send on Marouane Fellaini in Manchester United's draw at Everton on Sunday.
  
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• The Latest: Virginia Tech, Arkansas accept bids to Belk Bowl

  04-12-2016 22:53
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the College Football Playoff and bowl selection (all times local):
  
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• The Latest: Pats' Brady becomes career wins leader among QBs

  04-12-2016 22:53
  
  The Latest on Week 13 of the NFL season: (all times Eastern):
  
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• Hearts eyeing Newcastle assistant Ian Cathro as a possible replacement for Robbie Neilson 

  04-12-2016 22:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle assistant coach is the Ladbrokes Premiership club's top target to replace Robbie Neilson as their head coach, following his departure for League One side MK Dons.
  
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• Ex-Southampton football coach accused of abuse 'not vetted'

  04-12-2016 22:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An ex-Southampton coach accused of abusing boys was not police checked for a later coaching job.
  
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• Berry's 2 picks carry Chiefs to 29-28 win over Falcons

  04-12-2016 22:22
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Eric Berry returned an interception for a touchdown, and then brought back another pick for a 2-point conversion that gave the Kansas City Chiefs an improbable 29-28 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
  
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• Roby's Pick 6 helps Broncos beat Jaguars 20-10

  04-12-2016 22:19
  
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Bradley Roby returned an interception 51 yards for a touchdown, helping the Denver Broncos beat the mistake-prone Jacksonville Jaguars 20-10 on Sunday and gain ground in the AFC playoff picture.
  
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• Brady breaks QB wins record, Patriots beat Rams 26-10

  04-12-2016 22:19
  
  FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady became the NFL's career leader in victories by a quarterback, earning his 201st by throwing for 269 yards and a touchdown to lead the New England Patriots past the struggling Los Angeles Rams 26-10 on Sunday.
  
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• No conference title? No problem. It's happened before

  04-12-2016 22:13
  
  Ohio State didn't win the Big Ten, but the Buckeyes will play for a much bigger prize. Their national title hopes are still very much intact.
  
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• Mourinho woe, cup comebacks and bad champions: The weekend in stats

  04-12-2016 22:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho's decline, Christian Benteke's link with John Spencer and Leicester - the worst champions ever? It's BBC Sport's statty look at the weekend.
  
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• Marouane Fellaini gets the Twitter treatment after Manchester United midfielder's howler gifts Everton late equaliser

  04-12-2016 22:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Players always look to make an impact from the bench, but Marouane Fellaini's late cameo at Goodison Park was one to forget as his clumsy tackle on Idrissa Gueye gifted Everton a late penalty.
  
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• Scrum V pundits on England, George North’s injury scare and Rob Howley

  04-12-2016 21:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Davies and Phil Davies discuss England’s development under Eddie Jones, George North’s injury scare and whether Rob Howley will join the Lions coaching team.
  
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• Jose Mourinho labels Everton a long-ball team during ill-tempered press conference after Manchester United's late capitulation at Goodison Park

  04-12-2016 21:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho gave an ill-tempered press conference after Manchester United suffered a late equaliser against Everton, dismissing the opposition as a long-ball side.
  
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• The Latest: Navy, Louisiana Tech in Armed Forces Bowl

  04-12-2016 21:36
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the College Football Playoff and bowl selection (all times local):
  
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• Liverpool and United thwarted in dramatic finales

  04-12-2016 21:35
  By Steve Tongue LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League heavyweights Liverpool and Manchester United were caught by late sucker punches in two games that finished far more dramatically than they began on Sunday. Juergen Klopp's Liverpool wasted a chance to return to second place in the table, a point behind Chelsea, twice surrendering a two-goal lead before losing 4-3 in added time in a thriller at Bournemouth. United dropped two points at Everton after Marouane Fellaini conceded an 89th-minute penalt
  
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• UK headed to Jacksonville to face Georgia Tech in TaxSlayer Bowl - Kentucky Kernel

  04-12-2016 21:34
  
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• Watch: Stunning goals from the FA Cup second round

  04-12-2016 21:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport picks out some of the best goals from across the second round of the FA Cup.
  
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• FA Cup: Stunning goals from the second round

  04-12-2016 21:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport picks out some of the best goals from across the second round of the FA Cup.
  
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• Birdies and blunders, but a healthy week for Tiger Woods

  04-12-2016 21:31
  
  NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tiger Woods has played his first tournament in just over 15 months, and it showed on Sunday in the Hero World Challenge.
  
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• Ronnie O'Sullivan makes 134 break in UK Championship final

  04-12-2016 21:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ronnie O'Sullivan rattles in a superb 134 clearance in the 12th frame of his UK Championship final against Mark Selby, the highest break of the match so far.
  
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• The Latest: Texans, Packers slippin' around in snow

  04-12-2016 21:28
  
  The Latest on Week 13 of the NFL season: (all times Eastern):
  
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• Southern California meets Penn State in 103rd Rose Bowl

  04-12-2016 21:19
  PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Southern California will face Big Ten champion Penn State in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 2.
  
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• Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez stars against West Ham

  04-12-2016 21:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC pundits Alan Shearer, Chris Sutton and Shay Given praise the "phenomenal" and "unplayable" performance of Alexis Sanchez against West Ham United.
  
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• Manchester United's José Mourinho rants over 'direct' Everton after draw – video

  04-12-2016 21:06
  
  The Manchester United manager José Mourinho explained his decision to bring on substitute Marouane Fellaini late on against Everton before the former Everton midfielder conceded a penalty to help the home side rescue a point. Mourinho was openly frustrated with the hosts’ style of play and explained his disappointment at not winning games that he feels his side deserve three points from Continue reading...
  
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• Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius 'transmits anxiety' through Jurgen Klopp's team, insists Gary Neville

  04-12-2016 21:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gary Neville has labelled Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius as someone who 'transmits anxiety all the way through a team'. Karius was blamed after the Reds lost to Bournemouth 4-3.
  
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