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• Porto crush Leicester 5-0 to ease into last 16

  07-12-2016 23:59
  (Reuters) - Porto eased into the Champions League knockout stages on Wednesday with a 5-0 win over Leicester City's hapless second-string side, who suffered the heaviest defeat ever by an English side in the European Cup. With their qualification as Group G victors assured, the English champions changed 10 of their first-team line-up, leaving their hosts to cash in hungrily with a double from Andre Silva and fine strikes from Jesus Corona, Yacine Brahimi and Diogo Jota. No English team had suffe
  
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• Jess Varnish ‘shocked’ by British Cycling’s verdict on Shane Sutton

  07-12-2016 23:59
  
  • Only one of nine charges upheld against former technical director
  • ‘To learn majority of complaints not upheld is heartbreaking’ – VarnishJess Varnish admitted she was “shocked and upset” and would appeal against the findings of an internal investigation carried out by British Cycling after it emerged only one of the nine charges she made against the former technical director Shane Sutton was upheld.In October British Cycling upheld the claims made by V
  
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• Champions League roundup: Gonzalo Higuaín shoots Juventus to summit

  07-12-2016 23:59
  
  • Striker ends drought to down Dinamo Zagreb and land Group H top spot
  • Sevilla qualify for round of 16 after goalless draw in LyonGonzalo Higuaín ended his scoring drought as Juventus defeated Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 to win their Champions League group.Juventus had already qualified for the knock-out stage, but the victory secured top spot in Group H ahead of Sevilla, who also advanced following a 0-0 draw with Lyon. Continue reading...
  
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• Real Madrid news: Dortmund star Marco Reus grabs late equaliser to clinch top spot

  07-12-2016 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETE JENSON AT THE BERNABEU: Real Madrid were given a taste of their own medicine by Borussia Dortmund who snatched top spot in Group F from them with just three minutes left.
  
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• Nationals get CF Eaton from White Sox for 3 young pitchers

  07-12-2016 23:53
  OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — The Washington Nationals acquired center fielder Adam Eaton from the Chicago White Sox for three young pitchers, including top prospect Lucas Giolito and hard-throwing Reynaldo Lopez, who made the team's postseason roster in 2016.
  
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• Baylor Rhule: Bears introduce coach in campus celebration

  07-12-2016 23:52
  
  WACO, Texas (AP) — Matt Rhule says he is honored to take over as Baylor's new football coach.
  
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• Agent says Nats' Strasburg 'will be fine,' Harper was hurt

  07-12-2016 23:50
  
  OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Stephen Strasburg's agent, Scott Boras, said the right-hander's latest throwing arm injury should not create any problems in the future.
  
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• Liverpool FC have a great chance of winning the Premier League title says Brendan Rodgers

  07-12-2016 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp's side have been impressive this season and former Anfield boss Rodgers has seen enough to be convinced his old team can be considered legitimate challengers for the crown.
  
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• Porto 5-0 Leicester City: Andre Silva scores twice and Jesus Corona, Yacine Brahimi and Diogo Jota also net as Foxes are thrashed in Champions League

  07-12-2016 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leicester suffered their first defeat in the Champions League this season as they were thrashed by Porto. Claudio Ranieri's side had already booked their spot in the knock-out stages of the competition.
  
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• Champions League round-up: Sevilla relinquish grip on Europa League trophy by booking place in last 16

  07-12-2016 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sevilla, who have won the Europa League for the past three seasons, kept their cool to hold Lyon to a goalless away draw and secure their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League.
  
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• Tottenham 3-1 CSKA Moscow - FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED: Wembley could be a home from home for Spurs while Harry Kane displays his creative streak

  07-12-2016 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM SHERGOLD AT WEMBLEY: Tottenham signed off on their Champions League campaign in style with an impressive victory over CSKA Moscow.
  
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• Jess Varnish allegations 'not upheld' despite 'discriminatory language'

  07-12-2016 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The explosive allegations made by Jess Varnish that led to the downfall of former British Cycling boss Shane Sutton were not upheld by the internal investigation.
  
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• Iker Casillas v Ben Hamer: How did the two keepers compare as Leicester took on Porto?

  07-12-2016 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Of all the players facing each other over the course of this season's Champions League, there can be few whose careers have seen a greater contrast than these two goalkeepers.
  
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• AP sources: Locke, McGowan, Ellis agree with Marlins

  07-12-2016 23:42
  
  OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Left-hander Jeff Locke has agreed to a one-year contract with the Miami Marlins worth $3,025,000, according to two people familiar with the negotiations.
  
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• Derby County receive support from other clubs in TV rights fight with EFL 

  07-12-2016 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE: The acrimonious battle between Derby and the EFL about TV rights took another turn with claims from the club that they are gaining considerable support from other sides.
  
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• Southampton manager Claude Puel could leave Jose Fonte out of Europa League clash with Hapoel Be'er Sheva

  07-12-2016 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Southampton manager Claude Puel has risked the wrath of defender Jose Fonte by suggesting he will leave him out of their crunch Europa League qualification with Hapoel Be’er Sheva on Thursday.
  
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• MCC have missed a trick here... cricket needs yellow cards too

  07-12-2016 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DAVID LLOYD: Well done MCC on your proposal to bring in red cards for the most serious offences on a cricket field... but you have missed a golden opportunity to go much further.
  
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• Wladimir Klitschko more determined than ever to regain world titles as he eyes heavyweight bout with Anthony Joshua: 'I want to prove I can do it'

  07-12-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL: Wladimir Klitschko will be one of many 40-year-old boxing fans as he sits at ringside in Manchester this Saturday night watching Anthony Joshua defend his world heavyweight title.
  
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• Marco Reus’ goal sends Dortmund top as Real Madrid finish second

  07-12-2016 23:34
  
  A late equaliser by the substitute Marco Reus allowed Borussia Dortmund to peg back the holders, Real Madrid, and win Group F after setting a scoring record of 21 goals in the group stage of the Champions League.Karim Benzema scored in each half at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to give Madrid a 2-0 lead, but the forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pulled one back for the German side before Reus struck in the 88th minute. “In the end it was a happy outcome for us,” the Dortmund c
  
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• George North injury sparks TV row as BT bosses react angrily to Northampton claims over footage

  07-12-2016 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Television bosses have reacted angrily to Northampton's claim they were not provided with footage that would have identified North being knocked unconscious.
  
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• Neil Warnock on his wife's cancer treatment and why he has come out of retirement for a SEVENTH time to take charge of Cardiff: 'Sharon's ill - but she wanted me out from under her feet!'

  07-12-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: It is early October and Neil Warnock is chatting on the phone to his wife Sharon. She is stunned by something she saw on the internet.
  
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• Danny Cipriani has Lions chance after Warren Gatland reveals he spoke to England reject about possible call-up

  07-12-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Warren Gatland has sounded out Danny Cipriani about a shock Lions call up next summer as part of his master plan to kick the All Blacks into submission.
  
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• Steve Borthwick can crack All Blacks code for Lions... and that's good from an England point of view

  07-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Time is always the enemy with the Lions. When it comes to coaching, there is so little time to develop or experiment. Generally a head coach must go with tried-and-tested coaches.
  
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• Cronulla confirm Ben Barba is wanted back at club following stint in rehab

  07-12-2016 23:25
  
  Star fullback has spent a month in Thai clinic after positive cocaine testBarba will reportedly spend summer working as builder’s labourerBen Barba’s return to Cronulla looks increasingly likely after the NRL premiers confirmed they want the star fullback on their playing roster. But Sharks boss Lyall Gorman says the club needs evidence the 27-year-old’s off-field woes are behind him. Related: Ben Barba again at NRL crossroads but Sharks show lessons have been learnt | Nick Ted
  
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• Juventus 2-0 Dinamo Zagreb: Gonzalo Higuain and Daniele Rugani strikes secure top spot in Group H for Serie A giants 

  07-12-2016 23:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Juventus finished with a flourish as the Serie A giants took top spot in Group H thanks to a hard-fought victory over Dinamo Zagreb in Turin thanks to Gonzalo Higuain and Daniele Rugani.
  
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• Trump chooses pro wrestling magnate Linda McMahon to head SBA

  07-12-2016 23:13
  By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Wednesday he will nominate professional wrestling magnate and former Senate candidate Linda McMahon as his choice to head the Small Business Administration. Trump's announcement said McMahon would be a key player in his effort to generate stronger job growth and roll back federal regulations. McMahon, 68, is a co-founder and former CEO of the professional wrestling franchise WWE, which is based in Stamford, Connect
  
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• Teams qualified for the Champions League last 16

  07-12-2016 23:13
  LONDON (Reuters) - Teams qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League following Wednesday's final group matches. Group winners Arsenal Napoli Barcelona Atletico Madrid Monaco Borussia Dortmund Leicester City Juventus Runners-up Paris St Germain Benfica Manchester City Bayern Munich Bayer Leverkusen Real Madrid Porto Sevilla Last-16 draw takes place on Monday (Compiled by Toby Davis; editing by Ed Osmond)
  
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• Cool Sevilla hold off Lyon to reach last 16

  07-12-2016 23:11
  Sevilla kept their cool to hold Olympique Lyonnais to a goalless away draw and secure their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time since the 2010 season on Wednesday. The Spanish team, who have won the last three editions of the Europa League, came under intense pressure as Lyon needed to win by two goals to advance but ended up second in Group H with 11 points, three behind Juventus who beat Dinamo Zagreb 2-0. Lyon, who finished third on eight points, will play in the Eu
  
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• Late Reus equaliser means Dortmund beat Real to top spot

  07-12-2016 23:06
  Real Madrid failed to win their Champions League group for the first time in four years when a late goal by substitute Marco Reus allowed Borussia Dortmund to equalise and clinch a 2-2 draw on Wednesday. Zinedine Zidane's side looked to be on their way to securing first place in Group F when Karim Benzema knocked in Dani Carvajal's cutback in the 28th minute and the French striker stretched their lead by nodding in James Rodriguez's cross in the 53rd. Dortmund hit back on the hour with a close-r
  
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• Former Saints running back describes Smith shooting

  07-12-2016 23:04
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas told a jury Wednesday that he thought a heated argument between retired Saints star Will Smith and an irate driver had cooled — but then he heard gunshots and turned to see his friend being gunned down.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: Best bets for Thursday, December 8

  07-12-2016 23:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his best tips ahead of Thursday's meetings at Taunton, Warwick, Chelmsford City and Newcastle.
  
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• Henry Brooke returns to winning ways at Hexham just two months after horror fall at North East track

  07-12-2016 23:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Henry Brooke was back in the Hexham winner's enclosure on Wednesday at the same track where he suffered serious injury two months ago.
  
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• Warren Gatland tells George North: ‘forget about rugby, put health first’

  07-12-2016 23:00
  
  • Lions coach says Wales and Northampton wing’s concussion is ‘concerning’
  • Gatland says quality goal-kickers give Lions big advantage over All BlacksThe British & Irish Lions head coach, Warren Gatland, has told George North to “forget about rugby” and concentrate on his long-term health as an official investigation continues into how the Wales wing was allowed to return to the field after apparently been knocked out playing for Northampton last week
  
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• Warren Gatland picks predictable trio but leaves space for Lions surprises | Robert Kitson

  07-12-2016 23:00
  
  Lions coach named Andy Farrell, Steve Borthwick and Rob Howley in his backroom team but also has a few fascinating elements in place for the New Zealand tourThe beauty of every British & Irish Lions tour is the delicious uncertainty, despite the rather limited shock factor created by the announcement of Warren Gatland’s three assistant coaches.Gatland continues to believe the odds can be overturned in New Zealand and, together with his lieutenants Andy Farrell, Rob Howley and Steve Bor
  
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• Tottenham news: Spurs confirm spot in Europa League after beating CSKA Moscow

  07-12-2016 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW AT WEMBLEY: Mauricio Pochettino's side overcame Leonid Slutsky's Russian outfit 3-1 on Wednesday night to finish Champions League Group E with a victory.
  
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• Dele Alli breathes life into Tottenham to give them a Wembley win against CSKA

  07-12-2016 22:57
  
  There was more at stake for Tottenham Hotspur than securing their place in the last 32 of the Europa League next February – the merits of which continue to feel dubious – and Mauricio Pochettino knew it. How else could his team selection have been explained?The starting XI that he sent out was stronger than that which he had named in the previous Champions League tie away to Monaco, when the club’s hopes had been on the line. This time, Kyle Walker and Jan Vertonghen played, ra
  
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• Tiger's next chapter a hot topic for players and fans

  07-12-2016 22:50
  By Mark Lamport-Stokes (Reuters) - With the opening PGA Tour event of 2017 just a month away, golf fans and players are bracing for the next chapter from Tiger Woods as the former world number one prepares for his first start on the U.S. circuit since August 2015. Back in action after an absence of almost 16 months caused by chronic back problems, Woods produced roller-coaster form at the Hero World Challenge which he hosts to finish 15th in an elite 17-man field. Woods was clearly delighted to
  
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• Copenhagen bow out in style with Bruges win

  07-12-2016 22:49
  FC Copenhagen scored twice in the opening 15 minutes to secure a 2-0 victory at Club Bruges on Wednesday, but saw their hopes of a place in the Champions League knockout stages dashed. An own goal by Bruges defender Brandon Mechele and a header from Mathias Jorgensen handed Copenhagen a deserved win at the Jan Breydelstadion that in the end was only good enough for third place in Group G. The Danish side had needed victory and no more than a draw for Porto at home to English champions Leicester
  
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• Spurs beat CSKA to grab Europa League spot

  07-12-2016 22:46
  Tottenham Hotspur dressed the wound of their Champions League exit with a 3-1 victory over CSKA Moscow on Wednesday that secured the consolation prize of a place in the continent's second-tier contest. A well-taken effort from Dele Alli, a Harry Kane tap-in and an Igor Akinfeev own goal helped Spurs overcome Alan Dzagoev's opener for CSKA and wrapped up their first win at their adopted Wembley home.
  
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• Porto’s André Silva brings Leicester down to earth in final group game

  07-12-2016 22:45
  
  As chapters in a Champions League adventure go, this could hardly have been less romantic. Better sides than Leicester will fall at Estádio do Dragão, and it spoke warmly of their achievements that Claudio Ranieri could afford to field a skeleton lineup for what could have been their toughest Group G assignment, but the aftertaste was not meant to be this bitter.The shame in this hammering, confirmed by two goals from André Silva either side of slick finishes from Jes&u
  
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• Ex-Saints player Pierre Thomas testifies Cardell Hayes murdered Will Smith

  07-12-2016 22:29
  
  Ex-Saints running back details moments leading to Smith’s deathHayes, 29, faces second-degree murder charge in April slaying
  Former New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas told a jury Wednesday that he thought a heated argument between retired Saints star Will Smith and an irate driver had cooled – but then he heard gunshots and turned to see his friend being gunned down.“After the shooting stopped I stood there in shock. Telling myself that didn’t happen,” Th
  
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• Chapecoense defender Alan Ruschel takes first steps after surviving tragic plane crash and tells fans: 'I'd like to tell you that I am recovering very well'

  07-12-2016 22:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  One of the Chapecoense players pulled from the wreckage of the air disaster which killed 19 of his team-mates has taken his first steps on the road to recovery.
  
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• Weist is USF's interim coach after losing Taggart to Oregon

  07-12-2016 22:19
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — South Florida co-offensive coordinator T.J. Weist will lead the 25th-ranked Bulls in the Birmingham Bowl following coach Willie Taggart's departure to Oregon.
  
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• Tottenham end losing Wembley run to book Europa League place

  07-12-2016 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tottenham's winless Wembley run is over but their Europa League campaign has just begun after Mauricio Pochettino's men sealed a 3-1 win over CSKA
  
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• Second-string Leicester thrashed 5-0 by Porto in Champions League

  07-12-2016 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Woeful Leicester lost their unbeaten Champions League record as a second string side suffered a humiliating 5-0 thumping in Porto.The muc
  
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• Andy Farrell feels stronger after 'getting back on horse' following England role

  07-12-2016 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Andy Farrell says he always wanted "to get back on the horse" in terms of his coaching career after no longer being required by England. Fa
  
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• Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho questions Premier League scheduling

  07-12-2016 21:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Old Trafford club have generally struggled after their matches in Europe this season and those difficulties have left the club sixth in the Premier League. They have only had one game on Monday.
  
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• AP sources: Locke, McGowan agree with Marlins

  07-12-2016 21:50
  
  OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Left-hander Jeff Locke has agreed to a one-year contract with the Miami Marlins worth $3,025,000, according to two people familiar with the negotiations.
  
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• José Mourinho: Frozen pitch needs ‘miracle’ to be playable against Zorya

  07-12-2016 21:43
  
  • Manchester United’s final Europa League tie in Ukraine threatened• Mourinho says it’s too late in year to play European games in UkraineJosé Mourinho says the pitch for Manchester United’s Europa League group match may require a “miracle” to be playable and has questioned why Uefa allowed their final tie, against Zorya, to be played in mid‑December in Ukraine. Related: Mourinho and Mkhitaryan target Europa League progress against ZoryaContin
  
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• Arsenal news: Santi Cazorla gives the thumbs up after 'perfect surgery'

  07-12-2016 21:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla has given his fans a huge boost after undergoing the 'perfect surgery'. The Spaniard had surgeryto cure a long-term achilles problem.
  
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