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• Arsenal wilt in the heat of big game as Arsene Wenger finds more excuses in familiar scenario at Etihad  

  18-12-2016 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As Arsene Wenger disappeared into the night leaving behind another flurry of excuses, we were left with an all-too-familiar scenario: Arsenal wilting in the heat of a big game.
  
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• Lionel Messi inspires Barcelona to comfortable win over Espanyol

  18-12-2016 23:53
  
  Lionel Messi produced a vintage second-half performance to help Barcelona to a 4-1 win over their local rivals Espanyol on Sunday as the champions cut the gap with the La Liga leaders, Real Madrid, to three points.Luis Suárez celebrated signing a new contract with Barça on Friday by firing the home side ahead in the 18th minute after a brilliant pass from Andrés Iniesta and the Uruguayan struck again in the 67th after a mazy run from Messi. Continue reading...
  
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• Spare us the soundbites... Olympics chief Thomas Bach is Russia's useful idiot 

  18-12-2016 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: He spoke of his shock, his horror, his inner rage. But, seriously, who is Thomas Bach trying to kid? It is a bit late for the IOC chief to strike a pose over Russia's drug cheats now.
  
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• Manchester United star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is just like icon Eric Cantona

  18-12-2016 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMIE REDKNAPP: He may be 35 but Ibrahimovic is breezing through the demands of the Premier League. Can you imagine what he would have done if he'd been at Old Trafford 10 years ago?
  
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• Chelsea news: Antonio Conte turns on charm at Christmas party

  18-12-2016 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Last Thursday night at Under the Bridge, the music venue and night club at Stamford Bridge, there was an unexpected arrival. Antonio Conte burst through the doors to crash the Christmas party.
  
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• Arsenal: Are Arsene Wenger's side spurning title chance again?

  18-12-2016 23:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsenal's soft underbelly has returned as Arsene Wenger's side are struggling not to crack under pressure, says Phil McNulty.
  
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• Team Sky principal Sir Dave Brailsford urged to be 'transparent' over doping probe by sports minister Tracey Crouch

  18-12-2016 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON: Sir Dave Brailsford will be among six witnesses who will be quizzed by the Culture, Media and Sport select committee as MPs continue their probe into doping in sport.
  
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• The Latest: Pats' Blount sets franchise rushing TD record

  18-12-2016 23:31
  
  The Latest on the NFL's 15th Sunday. (all times Eastern):
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: Best bets for Monday, December 19

  18-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his best tips ahead of Monday's meetings at Hereford, Chelmsford City and Ayr.
  
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• Murray wins record third BBC sports award

  18-12-2016 23:30
  Britain's world number one men's tennis player Andy Murray won a record third BBC Sports Personality of the Year award on Sunday after claiming his second Wimbledon title and first ATP World Tour crown in a stellar 2016 season. Murray, who also retained his Olympic men's singles title in Rio de Janeiro, picked up the BBC trophy again after claiming it in 2013, when he won Wimbledon for the first time, and in 2015. "It's been a great year for British sport and I am so proud to have been a part of
  
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• Merseyside derby will be ‘a war’, says Liverpool striker Divock Origi

  18-12-2016 23:30
  
  • Origi set to come up against Funes Mori for first time since clash last season
  • Liverpool looking to extend a 12-match unbeaten run against EvertonLiverpool’s Divock Origi is expecting “a war” with Everton at Goodison Park on Monday, when he will likely confront Ramiro Funes Mori for the first time since being injured by the Argentina defender last season.The Belgium striker’s last experience of a Merseyside derby was a brutal one when he suffered ankle ligam
  
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• Coneygree out of King George VI Chase at Kempton and will not run until new year 

  18-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The much-anticipated Boxing Day rematch between Cue Card and Coneygree in the 32Red King George VI Chase is off after the latter was ruled out of the Christmas showpiece.
  
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• Ben Stokes frustrated at lack of swing as KL Rahul is left 'gutted' after dismissal for 199

  18-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Indian opener KL Rahul described himself as ‘gutted’ after falling for 199 on the third day of the final Test in Chennai – especially as the ball from Adil Rashid that got him was a wide half-volley.
  
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• Andy King says Leicester have got their champion spirit back

  18-12-2016 23:30
  
  • Leicester fight back to draw 2-2 at Stoke with 10 men
  • ‘The boys showed unbelievable character in a difficult situation’Leicester’s recovery at Stoke was a comeback in more than one sense. By reversing the course of the match after going two goals and one man down, Claudio Ranieri’s side showed what made them champions. There could be no questioning their desire or spirit after this rousing draw.“We can hopefully use this as a springboard for the second
  
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• Adil Rashid falling short of expectations as England continue to struggle in India

  18-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: Adil Rashid has been England’s leading wicket-taker here in India by some distance, and that reflects well on his improvement.
  
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• Antonio Conte’s culture of unity on and off the pitch soothes Chelsea self-doubt

  18-12-2016 23:29
  
  The Italian’s changes that have diffused tension from last season were highlighted as the 1-0 win at Crystal Palace secured a club record 11th straight league winRewind, briefly, to the tipping point. Antonio Conte’s initial reaction to that heavy defeat at Arsenal back in September had been one of fury. He was livid, humiliated, crushed and, in the emotional heart-to-heart he conducted with his coaching staff, he questioned himself and the task he had taken on at Chelsea. It took a
  
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• Balotelli puts Nice seven points clear of PSG, Monaco lose

  18-12-2016 23:17
  By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - Nice striker Mario Balotelli struck twice as the Ligue 1 leaders won 2-1 at home to Dijon on Sunday to widen the gap over third-placed champions Paris St Germain. The Italian, who now has eight goals from as many league appearances, scored in each half either side of Julio Tavares's equaliser for the visitors. Dijon finished with 10 men after captain Cedric Varrault got two yellow cards in quick succession two minutes from time.
  
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• Relief at the Beeb as, for once in 2016, voters get it spot on with Andy Murray | Barry Glendenning

  18-12-2016 23:15
  
  Tennis’s white-hot favourite collects Sports Personality of the Year award but the triathlete Alistair Brownlee surprises with his second place‘The people have spoken ... the bastards,” a waspish Dick Tuck observed following his failure to make the California State Senate in 1966. At the end of a year in which electorates throughout the UK and beyond have proved time and again they simply cannot be trusted to make even the simplest choice, it is a sentiment with which BBC panja
  
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• Succop's 53-yard field goal gives Titans 19-17 win over KC

  18-12-2016 23:14
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ryan Succop kicked a 53-yard field goal into the wind as time expired to give Tennessee a 19-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on a frigid Sunday and keep the Titans tied with Houston atop the AFC South.
  
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• Ravens hold on at end to squeeze past Eagles 27-26

  18-12-2016 23:11
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — One down, two to go.
  
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• The Latest: Falcons set franchise season points record

  18-12-2016 23:05
  
  The Latest on the NFL's 15th Sunday. (all times Eastern):
  
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• Barca cut deficit with Real thanks to magic show from Messi

  18-12-2016 23:04
  By Richard Martin BARCELONA (Reuters) - Lionel Messi produced a vintage second-half performance to help Barcelona to a 4-1 win over local rivals Espanyol on Sunday which allowed the champions to cut the gap with La Liga leaders Real Madrid to three points. Luis Suarez celebrated signing a new contract with Barca on Friday by firing the home side ahead in the 18th minute with the help of a brilliant pass from Andres Iniesta and the Uruguayan struck again in the 67th after a mazy run from Messi. T
  
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• Why is Lingard playing 'like a grown-up?' Garth's team of the week & pick your own

  18-12-2016 23:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Which gloves-wearing defender causes mistrust? Whose performances could spell the end for John Terry? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week, then pick your own.
  
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• Why is Lingard playing 'like a grown-up?'

  18-12-2016 23:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Which gloves-wearing defender causes mistrust? Whose performances could spell the end for John Terry? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week, then pick your own.
  
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• Richard Cockerill takes aim at critics after Leicester save face against Munster

  18-12-2016 23:00
  
  • Leicester 18-16 Munster
  • Cockerill upset by criticism in buildup to the Tigers’ revenge victoryAs Richard Cockerill savoured victory against a team who seven days previously had inflicted on Leicester their heaviest defeat in the European Cup he poured scorn on those who had spent the week insisting the club were falling apart. He then addressed a fundamental reason why Leicester have not been dining at club rugby’s top table in recent times.The success against Munster,
  
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• NFL wrap: Raiders beat Chargers to reach playoffs for first time since 2002

  18-12-2016 22:57
  
  Oakland clinch post-season place but move to Vegas loomsMason Crosby hits winning field goal in frigid conditions for PackersBrock Osweiler pulled for Texans as Tom Savage leads team to victorySebastian Janikowski kicked a 44-yard field goal with 2:40 left, his fourth of the game, and the Oakland Raiders beat the San Diego Chargers 19-16 in the Relocation Bowl on Sunday to clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2002.Playing before what looked like a home crowd at 70,000-seat Qualcomm St
  
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• BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2016: Andy Murray's incredible 2016

  18-12-2016 22:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport looks back at the achievements in 2016 which led to Andy Murray being crowned Sports Personality of the Year for a record third time.
  
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• Packers beat Bears 30-27 after Rodgers' big pass to Nelson

  18-12-2016 22:48
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Aaron Rodgers hit Jordy Nelson with a 60-yard pass to set up Mason Crosby's 32-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Green Bay Packers to a 30-27 victory over the Bears in one of the coldest games ever played in Chicago on Sunday afternoon.
  
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• Barcelona news: Luis Suarez brace steals Catalan derby bragging rights to keep Luis Enrique's men apace with rivals Real Madrid

  18-12-2016 22:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona moved back to within three points of Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga standings following four stunning goals at the Nou Camp secured the maximum points for the Catalan giants.
  
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• Andy Murray wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2016 to complete unprecedented hat-trick

  18-12-2016 22:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Odds-on favourite Andy Murray became the first three-time winner of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award when the 2016 ceremony took place in Birmingham on Sunday night.
  
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• Manchester City winner over Arsenal should have been given offside, insists Graeme Souness

  18-12-2016 22:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Raheem Sterling winner against Arsenal drew opposing views in the Sky Sports Studio over whether David Silva was offside for Manchester City as the England winger struck the winner.
  
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• Boswell's 6 field goals lead Steelers over Bengals 24-20

  18-12-2016 22:30
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — Chris Boswell tied the club record with six field goals, and Ben Roethlisberger threw a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter Sunday, rallying Pittsburgh to a 24-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals that kept the Steelers in control of the AFC North.
  
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• BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2016: Andy Murray receives trophy

  18-12-2016 22:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray receives the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award for an unprecedented third time - but reveals he was not wife Kim's choice of winner.
  
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• Manning's 2 TDs, Beckham one-hander lead Giants past Lions

  18-12-2016 22:15
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. made another one-hand touchdown catch to delight replay fanatics, the defense turned in another stifling performance and the New York Giants inched closer to their first playoff berth since 2011 with a 17-6 win over Detroit on Sunday that snapped a five-game winning for the NFC North-leading Lions.
  
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• Who is the Premier League's ultimate lucky charm?

  18-12-2016 22:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  N'Golo Kante's remarkable winning knack, Stoke's obscure scoring anomaly and the greatest comeback by a 10-man team - the weekend in stats.
  
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• Which Premier League club has gone 55 games without an English goalscorer?

  18-12-2016 22:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One Premier League club's obscure scoring anomaly, N'Golo Kante's remarkable winning knack, and the greatest comeback by a 10-man team - the weekend in stats.
  
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• Leicester and Claudio Ranieri honoured at BBC Sports Personality awards

  18-12-2016 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Leicester completed a BBC Sports Personality of the Year double after being named team of the year. The award followed manager Claudio Rani
  
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• Browns drop to 0-14 following 33-13 loss to Bills

  18-12-2016 22:08
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The bumbling Cleveland Browns are two losses short from becoming the NFL's second team to go 0-16 in one season.
  
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• Andy Murray wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2016

  18-12-2016 22:06
  
  World tennis No 1 becomes first person to win award three times, with triathlete Alistair Brownlee second and equestrian Nick Skelton thirdAndy Murray capped a glorious year, in which he lifted the Wimbledon title, stormed to Olympic gold and became the first British tennis player to reach No 1 in the world, by winning Sports Personality of the Year for a record third time.Murray, a massive 1-7 on favourite with bookmakers beforehand, beat the gold medal-winning triathlete Alistair Brownlee into
  
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• Steve Diamond frustrated with officials after Sale's home defeat to Saracens

  18-12-2016 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond revealed his frustration with the officials after his side lost 24-10 at home to Saracens in the European Cha
  
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• Police end deadly Al-Karak castle siege

  18-12-2016 21:39
  
  At least nine people, including seven police officers, killed in shootings in city 120km south of Amman, officials say.
  
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• Michael Floyd inactive for new team New England

  18-12-2016 21:37
  Michael Floyd will not play for his new team New England in the Patriots' showdown with the Denver Broncos.
  
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• Denny Solomona’s Sale debut upstaged by ruthless Saracens in Champions Cup

  18-12-2016 21:31
  
  • Sale 10-24 Saracens
  • Owen Farrell scores 19 points for defending championsNothing, it seems, can stop Saracens right now. After all the excitement surrounding the debut of Sale’s latest rugby league convert, Denny Solomona, this was ultimately about the ruthless efficiency of the reigning domestic and European champions.A 13th successive win in the European Champions Cup, equalling Munster’s record, beckoned Mark McCall’s men at a bitterly cold AJ Bell Stadium
  
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• The Latest: Cold weather causing problems in Kansas City

  18-12-2016 21:27
  
  The Latest on the NFL's 15th Sunday. (all times Eastern): 3:20 p.m. The cold weather is causing all kinds of problems at Arrowhead Stadium, and not just to the Chiefs and Titans. The fuses in the scoreboard ...
  
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• The highlights of Andy Murray's journey to world number one

  18-12-2016 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Andy Murray has won a record third BBC Sports Personality of the Year award after a stunning season which included a second Wimbledon title, retai
  
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• Andy Murray crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2016

  18-12-2016 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Andy Murray has been named BBC Sports Personality of the Year for the third time.The 29-year-old claimed the award after winning Wimbledo
  
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• Manchester City happy to keep the faith with Guardiola

  18-12-2016 21:22
  (Reuters) - Manchester City fans were probably still discussing the wisdom of Pep Guardiola leaving out John Stones when their central defence was sliced open by Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez's precise pass for Theo Walcott's fifth-minute opener. A minute later they may also have been questioning the manager's surprising decision to play England winger Raheem Sterling through the middle when he headed a cross wide of the post instead of into the net from close range. Anything less than a win in
  
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• Jay Rodriguez praises Southampton team-mates' fightback against Bournemouth

  18-12-2016 21:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Southampton's match winner Jay Rodriguez praised his team's grit and quality in a dominant second-half performance for the Saints in their 3-1 victory over Bournemouth.
  
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• David Silva’s creativity allows Pep Guardiola to focus on big picture | Barney Ronay

  18-12-2016 21:20
  
  Manchester City’s playmaker dovetailed beautifully with Kevin De Bruyne to wrestle control of the Premier League match with Arsenal for a 2-1 victoryMuch has been made of the fact that this Pep‑project Manchester City is a work in progress, a mutable thing, still looking to find its rhythms and shapes. At the Etihad Stadium, for 20 minutes either side of half-time, City seemed to be evolving at an irradiated speed as first David Silva and then Kevin De Bruyne dug their fingernai
  
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