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• FA Cup: Lincoln City 3-2 Oldham Athletic highlights

  05-12-2016 23:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  National League side Lincoln hold on to shock League One strugglers Oldham 3-2 and reach the third round of the FA Cup for the first time since 2010.
  
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• Middlesbrough 1-0 Hull: Gaston Ramirez's header sends Mike Phelan's men back to Yorkshire with little festive cheer

  05-12-2016 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE AT RIVERSIDE STADIUM: Gaston Ramirez was written off as a luxury player during a loan season at Hull which ended in relegation. How Boro feel privileged to have him.
  
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• It's not right that Eoin Morgan and Alex Hales come straight back into England frame for one-day tour of India

  05-12-2016 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN IN MUMBAI: Morgan from being under big pressure when he leads a team who triumphed in Bangladesh without him for three 50-over and three Twenty20 games.
  
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• Nathan Ake's Dutch, has dreadlocks, can score goals and wears a red and black kit... it's the baby Gullit

  05-12-2016 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Athletic and composed, with his hair in dreadlocks and scoring goals in a black and red striped shirt, Ake rekindles memories of a young Gullit from the golden years at AC Milan.
  
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• Liverpool can't win the Premier League with Lucas Leiva as third choice centre half and Loris Karius has to improve, says Jamie Carragher

  05-12-2016 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool's dramatic defeat at Bournemouth exposed cracks in their title credentials. The pundit was critical of a lack of depth in defence and Loris Karius' performance.
  
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• Everton forward Bolasie to have knee surgery

  05-12-2016 23:39
  (Reuters) - Everton forward Yannick Bolasie will have surgery to repair knee ligament damage sustained in the 1-1 draw at home to Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. The Democratic Republic of Congo international picked up the injury in the second half at Goodison Park and the Toffees confirmed on Monday he needed an operation. "Scans have now confirmed anterior cruciate ligament damage to the right knee.
  
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• New One in treble bid at Cheltenham after seasonal appearances last week

  05-12-2016 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The New One, who was scheduled to make his seasonal reappearance over fences last week, will instead bid to win a third stanjames.com International Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday.
  
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• Sportsmail's Marcus Townend is first past the post as he picks up Racing Reporter of the Year award 

  05-12-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Daily Mail racing correspondent Marcus Townend crowned a magnificent year by scooping the Racing Reporter of the Year award at the 50th staging of the prestigious event.
  
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• Newbury to defy British Horseracing Authority on Gold Cup sponsorship

  05-12-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE: There will be uproar within racing later this week when Newbury announce Ladbrokes-Coral as the new sponsors of the Hennessy Gold Cup.
  
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• Bolton braced for January auction for highly-rated forward Zach Clough 

  05-12-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 21-year-old, who starred in Sunday's 3-2 FA Cup win over Sheffield United, has scored seven goals this season, including the recent winners against Coventry and Northampton.
  
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• Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir Klitschko set for April 29 with Wembley Stadium the preferred venue and only details to be settled on mega-millions deal

  05-12-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL: Wladimir Klitschko has named the date for his super-fight with Britain's world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. That date is April 29 and it is likely to be at a football stadium.
  
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• Ross McCormack must convince Steve Bruce he still has a future at Aston Villa

  05-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Scotland international only joined in the summer from Fulham for £12million but has been left out in recent weeks by manager Steve Bruce and last started for Villa on November 5.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: Best bets for Tuesday, December 6

  05-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his best tips ahead of Tuesday's meetings at Fontwell, Southwell and Uttoxeter.
  
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• Queens Park Rangers dragged into sex abuse storm with former chief scout Chris Geiler to be named in allegations

  05-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Queens Park Rangers are expected to be the latest club embroiled in the ever-growing sex abuse scandal that has resulted in one of the biggest crises to hit football.
  
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• Football League warned clubs to avoid Bob Higgins' academy but coach named in sexual abuse allegations carried on working in the game

  05-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Football League wrote to every club to warn them about Bob Higgins, the former Southampton youth coach named in allegations of sexual abuse of children.
  
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• Child sex abusers still work in football: Victims claim professional clubs have rogue coaches in their ranks

  05-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Football coaches still working in the game's 'senior echelons' have been accused by victims of sexually abusing children. The revelation was made by the lawyer representing the Offside Trust.
  
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• Guardian named Newspaper of Year at Football Supporters’ Federation awards

  05-12-2016 23:28
  
  • Fourth successive occasion the Guardian has won award
  • Football Weekly wins Podcast of the YearThe Guardian has been named the Newspaper of the Year at the Football Supporters’ Federation awards for the fourth year in a row..@owen_g accepts the Newspaper of the Year award on behalf of @guardian_sport (presented by Chris Foy, not @chrishoy) #fsfawards pic.twitter.com/0Gbifc1xCj Continue reading...
  
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• Hearts appoint Ian Cathro as their new head coach

  05-12-2016 23:22
  
  • Former Newcastle assistant signs 3½-year deal at Tynecastle
  • Cathro replaces Robbie Neilson, who has joined MK DonsHearts have announced the appointment of Ian Cathro as their new head coach. The 30-year-old has moved to Tynecastle from Newcastle, where he was assistant coach, and signed a three-and-half-year deal. Related: Scottish roundup: Liam Craig sparks St Johnstone victory over InvernessContinue reading...
  
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• Middlesbrough edge Hull thanks to Ramirez header

  05-12-2016 23:18
  (Reuters) - Middlesbrough moved away from the relegation zone with a 1-0 win over fellow strugglers Hull City thanks to a second-half header from midfielder Gaston Ramirez in the Premier League on Monday. Uruguay international Ramirez, who was an influential figure throughout the match, broke the deadlock on the hour with a firm downward header at the back post from a Viktor Fischer corner. Ramirez, who had a loan spell at Hull from Southampton in the 2014/15 season, thought he had helped set up
  
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• Middlesbrough on the ascent after Gastón Ramírez helps them sink Hull

  05-12-2016 23:02
  
  Gastón Ramírez harbours unhappy memories of Hull and will doubtless have enjoyed taking his frustrations out on Mike Phelan’s spirited but under-powered team. Dispatched to Humberside on loan by Southampton two years ago, the Uruguayan struggled with injuries and poor form, and it took a transfer to Teesside to help restore him to former glories.And Ramírez, once again emphasising his importance to Aitor Karanka’s gameplan, headed in a winner to lift Middlesbroug
  
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• Timo Werner’s blatant dive overshadows leaders RB Leipzig’s victory over Schalke | Raphael Honigstein

  05-12-2016 22:59
  
  Winger feels public fury after his first-minute free fall led to a penalty which he converted to put the Bundesliga’s top team ahead against SchalkeThrough on goal straight after kick-off, Timo Werner scuffed his shot, then instinctively took his second chance – albeit in less style. He arched his back, let out a cry and threw himself to the ground, creating the impression that the Schalke 04 keeper Ralf Fährmann, who had actually done well to pull out of the challenge, had brou
  
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• Eric Molina hopes to deal knockout blow to IBF champion Anthony Joshua

  05-12-2016 22:59
  
  • Hard-hitting Texan declares: ‘I can knock anybody out’
  • Unbeaten Briton is comfortable favourite for Manchester bout on SaturdayIf the bookmakers are to be believed, Eric Molina is a defeated man walking. The Mexican-American faces Anthony Joshua in Manchester on Saturday with the odds well and truly stacked against him becoming the first fighter to defeat the British heavyweight and take his IBF world title. Related: Eric Molina leaves his classroom behind to face
  
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• Former Avalanche player Marek Svatos died of overdose

  05-12-2016 22:42
  LONE TREE, Colo. (AP) — Authorities say former Colorado Avalanche player Marek Svatos (SVAH'-tohs) died of a drug overdose.
  
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• Middlesbrough --- Hull: Match Report

  05-12-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Middlesbrough make hard work of getting crucial win over relegation rivals HullGaston Ramirez headed his second goal of the season as Midd
  
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• Lincoln City --- Oldham: Match Report

  05-12-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lincoln survive late fright to claim Oldham scalp in FA CupLincoln survived a late fright at Sincil Bank to secure a money-spinning FA Cup
  
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• Brendan Rodgers: European superpowers can't compete with mega-rich Premier League clubs

  05-12-2016 22:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The ex-Liverpool manager takes Celtic to Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday and claimed European powerhouses are now frightened of English football’s monetary might.
  
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• Melancon, Giants reach $62M, 4-year deal pending physical

  05-12-2016 22:08
  
  The San Francisco Giants say they have agreed to a $62 million, four-year contract with closer Mark Melancon, pending a physical.
  
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• Man known as Pete Rose's ex-bookie found dead in his home

  05-12-2016 22:05
  FRANKLIN, Ohio (AP) — A man found dead in his Ohio apartment last month has been identified as a former bookie for baseball hits leader Pete Rose.
  
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• Duncan Watmore out for the season after injuring his knee in Sunderland's victory over Leicester 

  05-12-2016 21:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sunderland forward Duncan Watmore has damaged his cruciate ligaments and will miss the rest of the season, Sportsmail understands. The 22-year-old injured himself against Leicester.
  
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• Yannick Bolasie set for surgery after knee ligament injury rules £30m Everton star out for rest of the season

  05-12-2016 21:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton winger Yannick Bolasie has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Manchester United.
  
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• Standing Rock: Thousands rejoice as army denies pipeline permit

  05-12-2016 21:41
  
  Celebrations marking the ruling continue as many worry government will overrule the army's decision.
  
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• Panthers coach Ron Rivera doesn't play favorites

  05-12-2016 21:40
  
  A lot of NFL head coaches have a different standard for stars, subscribing to the philosophy of treating everyone equitably but not necessarily equally.
  
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• Holders United host Reading, City visit West Ham in FA Cup

  05-12-2016 21:31
  Manchester United will begin their FA Cup defence at home to a Reading side managed by their former defender Jaap Stam, while their local rivals Manchester City visit West Ham United in the third round after the draw was made on Monday. Premier League leaders Chelsea will host Notts County or Peterborough, English champions Leicester City will visit fellow top-flight side Everton, while Liverpool welcome Newport County or Plymouth Argyle in ties to be played between Jan. 6-9. Arsenal, who like M
  
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• FIFA loses the man who led fight against match-fixing

  05-12-2016 21:26
  The man who was leading FIFA's fight against match-fixing has left his post, football's world governing body said on Monday. FIFA confirmed that former German police chief Ralf Mutschke, who had been their head of security for 3-1/2 years, had departed, without giving any further details. Mutschke was senior manager at the German Federal criminal police office (BKA), where he had more than 30 years' experience, and a former Interpol director before being appointed by FIFA in June 2012.
  
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• FA Cup third-round draw: Manchester United host Reading and West Ham will face Manchester City

  05-12-2016 21:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho's Manchester United will begin the defence of their FA Cup trophy by welcoming Jaap Stam's Reading to Old Trafford in the third round.
  
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• Dodgers keep free-agent pitcher Rich Hill with 3-year deal

  05-12-2016 21:08
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dodgers have re-signed free-agent pitcher Rich Hill to a $48 million, three-year contract after he went 3-2 with a 1.83 ERA in six starts with the team he joined at the trade deadline.
  
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• Alexis Sánchez won’t stay at Arsenal just because of money, says Arsène Wenger

  05-12-2016 21:03
  
  • Negotiations have started to extend Chilean’s deal beyond 2018
  • Wenger to start strong side in Basel in hope PSG slip up in Group AArsène Wenger believes Arsenal’s hopes of securing Alexis Sánchez to a new long‑term contract will depend more upon convincing the forward of the “values” and ambition of the club than the financial package on the table.The manager is considering starting Sánchez, who has scored five goals in his past tw
  
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• Rivera not worried about losing team after benching Newton

  05-12-2016 20:57
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Ron Rivera is not worried about losing the faith of his players in the locker room after his decision to bench Cam Newton for the start of Sunday night's game against the Seattle Seahawks.
  
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• AP source: Benoit, Phillies agree to $7.5M, 1-year deal

  05-12-2016 20:55
  
  OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says reliever Joaquin Benoit and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a $7.5 million, one-year contract.
  
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• Everton’s Yannick Bolasie to have surgery on ‘serious ligament injury’

  05-12-2016 20:44
  
  • Scans on knee reveal DR Congo international requires operation
  • Bolasie was substituted during 1-1 draw with Manchester UnitedEverton have suffered a major injury setback with Yannick Bolasie due to undergo surgery on a cruciate knee ligament injury sustained against Manchester United on Sunday.The winger, 27, could miss the rest of his debut season at Goodison Park after damaging the cruciate in his right knee in a challenge with Anthony Martial during the 1-1 draw. Bolasie will ha
  
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• Bournemouth happy in middle lane and travelling in the right direction | Jacob Steinberg

  05-12-2016 20:43
  
  Eddie Howe’s team have bucked the established system for sides promoted to the Premier League and they continue to make headlinesBournemouth were a quaint novelty when they began their Premier League adventure in the summer of 2015, with their tiny stadium, unfashionable British core of players and seaside homeliness, a combination that seemed to make people want to ruffle Eddie Howe’s hair, pinch his cheeks and give him a bar of chocolate as a reward for doing ever so well. It wasn&
  
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• FA Cup third round draw: Reading’s Jaap Stam faces return to Manchester United

  05-12-2016 20:37
  
  • Barrow v Rochdale; Sutton v AFC Wimbledon; Everton v Leicester
  • Manchester United v Reading; Chelsea v Notts County/PeterboroughThe FA Cup third-round draw brought a local derby but no glamorous rewards for the non-league teams left in this season’s competition, with Jaap Stam’s return to Manchester United as Reading manager one of the round’s few intriguing subplots.There will be four all-Premier League ties when the FA Cup resumes early next year but the heavywei
  
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• Nicky Henderson hoping Cheltenham dry run will suit My Tent Or Yours

  05-12-2016 20:34
  
  • Trainer plans International participation for My Tent Or Yours and Hargam
  • Alan King doubts that Yanworth will line up in Cheltenham eventFor a hurdler with an official rating of 155, My Tent Or Yours has been a long time without a victory but the runner-up in last year’s Champion Hurdle will have an excellent chance to record his first success over timber since December 2013 when he lines up for Cheltenham’s Grade Two International Hurdle on Saturday, the most valuable
  
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• Pep Guardiola claims Manchester City bear comparison to Barça and Bayern

  05-12-2016 20:28
  
  • Manager says his current team play faster football than his former charges
  • Guardiola praises City’s display in Chelsea defeat as they prepare for CelticPep Guardiola offered a glimpse of his unique vision of football when he said Manchester City have been better at times this season than his gilded Barcelona and Bayern Munich sides. Before the club’s final Champions League group match on Tuesday night, a dead rubber against Celtic, the word he chose to describe City&rsq
  
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• Middlesbrough v Hull City, Premier League LIVE score: Follow Monday night football

  05-12-2016 20:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hull will leapfrog Middlesbrough and move out of the bottom three if they can claim three points at the Riverside Stadium tonight. Join ANTHONY HAY and CRAIG HOPE for the action.
  
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• Chapecoense awarded Copa Sudamericana title by South American Football Confederation  

  05-12-2016 20:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Brazilian club Chapecoense have been awarded the Copa Sudamericana title after the tragic air crashon November 28 took the lives of 19 players.
  
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• Ricciardo promises to unlock 'hidden Honey Badger'

  05-12-2016 20:06
  By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Daniel Ricciardo is ready to "unlock the hidden Honey Badger" when he starts training for next season's new-look Formula One. The Australian, nicknamed after the cuddly but ferocious animal, finished third overall this year, the best of the rest behind the Mercedes pair, and said in a column for Red Bull he was looking forward to a harder off-season workout.
  
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• Real's Morata back in training ahead of Dortmund game

  05-12-2016 20:05
  Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata is back in full training ahead of Wednesday's crunch Champions League game at home to Borussia Dortmund which will decide who wins Group F. The 24-year-old joined his team mates on Monday for the first time since he suffered a hamstring injury in Spain's 2-2 draw with England in a friendly at Wembley on Nov. 15. Brazilian right-back Danilo and Portuguese defender Fabio Coentrao sat out Saturday's 1-1 Liga draw at Barcelona with minor muscular problems but also t
  
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• England urged to rediscover form from first Test as Trevor Bayliss 'steps up' in bid to rescue series against India

  05-12-2016 20:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In one of the first public signs of a difference of opinion between coach and captain, Trevor Bayliss will impress upon Alastair Cook the need to stay positive as England seek to fight back.
  
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• West Bromwich Albion and Watford charged by the FA for touchline brawl

  05-12-2016 20:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Watford forward Roberto Pereyra was sent off six minutes from the end of West Brom's 3-1 win when he reacted angrily to a James McClean challenge and players clashed, resulting in a charge.
  
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