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• End of a racing era as Channel 4 covers final race after 32 years of broadcasting the sport

  27-12-2016 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Channel 4’s coverage of horse racing came to an end on Tuesday after 32 years. They were originally due to bow out on December 31, with ITV taking over from New Year’s Day.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: Best bets for Wednesday, December 28

  27-12-2016 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his best tips for Wednesday's meetings at Catterick, Lingfield and Leicester.
  
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• Antonio Conte adds bounce to Chelsea at trampoline party for team's kids and gives staff personalised gifts

  27-12-2016 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MATT BARLOW: Antonio Conte has given Chelsea's title bid extra bounce by charming the families of staff and players at a Christmas trampoline party.
  
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• Packers-Lions outcome will determine plenty for playoffs

  27-12-2016 23:53
  
  Here's why the NFL switched the Green Bay-Detroit showdown to prime time: the loser could be staying home for the playoffs.
  
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• FANTASY PLAYS: Week 17 tricky because it's unpredictable

  27-12-2016 23:53
  
  Fantasy football leagues that play right through the end of the NFL schedule can be very tricky. There are NFL teams that have nothing to play for, so it's hard to predict how they will use their players.
  
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• AP Power Rankings: Pats stay No. 1 going into season finale

  27-12-2016 23:49
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Going into the last week of the regular season, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are trying to wrap up home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.
  
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• Rory McIlroy must work hard and improve to be No 1, says 18-time major champion Jack Nicklaus

  27-12-2016 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  McIlroy goes into 2017 with only Jason Day above him in the world rankings and Nicklaus now believes the 27-year-old must decide if he wants to become the sport’s greatest player.
  
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• Jose Mourinho tells Anthony Martial to follow Henrikh Mkhitaryan's example at Manchester United

  27-12-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER: Anthony Martial's performances this season have lacked the cutting edge he showed in his first campaign at Old Trafford following a £36million move from Monaco.
  
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• Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge feels positive after ending his Premier League goal drought

  27-12-2016 23:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sturridge came off the bench to score in Liverpool's 4-1 win over Stoke. He capitalised on a wayward back-pass from Ryan Shawcross to score his first Premier League goal of the season.
  
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• Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino still has fond memories of time at Southampton

  27-12-2016 23:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino believes Southampton fans still angry at him for joining Tottenham only show how much they care. Pochettino swapped St
  
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• Fringe figure Olivier Giroud still happy at Arsenal

  27-12-2016 23:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Olivier Giroud insists he is happy at Arsenal despite his lack of game time this season - although he also revealed he has not yet signed a new co
  
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• BJP 'targeted' Bollywood star Khan for critical remarks

  27-12-2016 22:58
  
  Party's ex-volunteer says IT Cell ran campaign to drop Aamir Khan as brand ambassador of e-commerce firm Snapdeal.
  
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• Liverpool should sign Joe Hart says club icon Jamie Carragher after Simon Mignolet's error against Stoke City

  27-12-2016 22:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Simon Mignolet failed to keep out a Jon Walters header during Tuesday night's 4-1 win against Stoke despite getting a hand to it and Loris Karius has been dropped after a number of mistakes.
  
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• Hearts 4-0 Kilmarnock: Match Report

  27-12-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Callum Paterson injury overshadows Ian Cathro's first win as Hearts bossHearts gave Ian Cathro his first victory in charge in some style b
  
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• Gabon recall Sunderland’s Ndong for Nations Cup

  27-12-2016 22:30
  LIBREVILLE (Reuters) - African Nations Cup hosts Gabon restored Sunderland midfielder Didier Ndong to their squad as they became the first country to name their final 23-man selection for next month's finals. Ndong was kicked out last month after skipping training ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Mali but was named on Tuesday to take part in the Jan. 14 to Feb. 5 tournament. Gabon, who play the opening game against Guinea Bissau in Libreville, go into the finals having changed their coac
  
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• Bob Bradley's Swansea sacking 'inevitable', claims Jamie Carragher

  27-12-2016 22:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bradley parted ways with the Swans on Tuesday night. The 57-year-old became the first American to manage in the Premier League when he replaced Francesco Guidolin earlier this season.
  
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• Liverpool thrash Stoke to delight manager Klopp

  27-12-2016 22:17
  Liverpool chalked up an emphatic 4-1 win over Stoke City on Tuesday that left manager Juergen Klopp purring with delight after they fought back from an early deficit to keep their Premier League title challenge on track. Goals from Adam Lallana and Roberto Firmino put the home side ahead by halftime and they romped to victory with a Giannelli Imbula own goal and Daniel Sturridge strike after Stoke threatened an upset with a Jonathan Walters header.
  
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• Steven Gerrard, Pep Guardiola, Gareth Southgate and David Moyes watch Liverpool thrash Stoke at Anfield

  27-12-2016 22:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Steven Gerrard, Pep Guardiola and Gareth Southgate were among the interested spectators as Liverpool fought back from a goal down to beat Stoke City on Tuesday night.
  
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• Jack Wilshere attempts to recreate Manchester United icon Ryan Giggs' sublime volley against Fulham

  27-12-2016 22:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jack Wilshere became the latest footballer to take part in the Goals Recreated challenge and the Arsenal loanee was given the task of matching Ryan Giggs' sublime volley against Fulham back in 2007.
  
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• Mike Tyson trains with UFC's Roy Nelson as American pair prepare for roles in Kickboxer movie

  27-12-2016 22:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Retired American boxer Mike Tyson took to Instagram on Friday evening to post a photo of himself and UFC star Roy Nelson, with the latter landing shots on a punchbag.
  
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• Swansea City sack American manager Bradley

  27-12-2016 21:54
  Swansea City sacked manager Bob Bradley on Tuesday less than three months after the American took charge, with the January transfer window looming and the Premier League's second-bottom club desperate to get out of relegation trouble. Swansea were thrashed 4-1 at home by West Ham United on Monday and stand level on 12 points with basement side Hull City after 18 games, four points adrift of the safety zone. "We are sorry to lose Bob after such a short period of time," said Swansea chairman Huw J
  
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• Army rushes past North Texas in OT at Heart of Dallas Bowl

  27-12-2016 21:54
  
  DALLAS (AP) — Jordan Asberry ran for a 3-yard touchdown on fourth down in overtime, sending Army past North Texas 38-31 on Tuesday in a rematch at the Heart of Dallas Bowl.
  
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• Klopp hails 'important' win ahead of crunch clash with Manchester City

  27-12-2016 21:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praised his side for taming a "wild" game at home to Stoke. The visitors were the better side early on and w
  
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• Harlequins 28-24 Gloucester: Joe Marchant and Jack Clifford tries enough to allow Quins to hold on

  27-12-2016 21:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gloucester hit back, and when Motu Matu'u touched down with just under 10 minutes to go, the visitors had a chance to steal a win, but the Quins defence hold strong at the death to clinch the points.
  
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• Joe Allen dictates pace early on against Liverpool but 'Welsh Xavi' is denied special Anfield return

  27-12-2016 21:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE KEEGAN: Twenty minutes had gone on Tuesday evening, Stoke City were leading 1-0 against Liverpool in the Premier League and old boy Joe Allen had just almost doubled that lead.
  
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• Liverpool 4-1 Stoke City: Adam Lallana, Roberto Firmino and Daniel Sturridge strike to sustain Reds' title challenge after shock Jon Walters opening goal

  27-12-2016 21:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: He arrived at Anfield wrapped up in a long coat and sporting a Baker Boy hat, a high-profile scout who had a smile and handshake for everyone he saw.
  
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• Resurgent Liverpool fight back to thrash Stoke

  27-12-2016 20:59
  Liverpool celebrated their third Premier League victory in a row as an inspired performance gave them a 4-1 home success over Stoke City after they fell behind early on in an entertaining clash at Anfield on Tuesday. Adam Lallana, Roberto Firmino, a Giannelli Imbula own goal and a strike from substitute Daniel Sturridge lifted Liverpool back into second place, six points behind leaders Chelsea, after Jonathan Walters headed the visitors in front after 12 minutes. The home side, who had dominated
  
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• Washington to test Alabama defense with offensive balance

  27-12-2016 20:58
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Washington is bringing more than its high-powered passing attack to Saturday's Peach Bowl semifinal against Alabama's tough defense .
  
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• Mark Clattenburg named referee of the year after stunning 2016 in which he took charge of trio of finals

  27-12-2016 20:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  English referee Mark Clattenburg has had an exceptional 2016, taking charge of both the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid and the Euro 2016 final in France.
  
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• Swansea City sack Bob Bradley after Premier League strugglers lost seven of 11 top-flight games under American 

  27-12-2016 20:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Swansea City have sacked Bob Bradley less than three months after making him the first American manager in the Premier League. Sportsmail revealed on Tuesday morning that his future was in grave doubt.
  
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• Bradley out as Swansea manager after less than 3 months

  27-12-2016 20:45
  
  SWANSEA, Wales (AP) — American coach Bob Bradley was fired as Swansea manager on Tuesday, less than three months after taking charge at the English Premier League club.
  
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• Steven Gerrard, Pep Guardiola, Gareth Southgate and David Moyes watch Liverpool crush Stoke at Anfield

  27-12-2016 20:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Steven Gerrard, Pep Guardiola and Gareth Southgate were among the interested spectators as Liverpool fought back from a goal down to beat Stoke City on Tuesday night.
  
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• Liverpool v Stoke - six brilliant things you might have missed

  27-12-2016 20:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Just in case you missed anything from the game, Sportsmail are on hand to save the day, rounding up the best (and the worst) of all the action you missed from Anfield.
  
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• Liverpool make statement ahead of Manchester City clash by outclassing Stoke

  27-12-2016 20:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Liverpool warmed up for their mouthwatering clash against top-four rivals Manchester City later this week with a confident 4-1 win over Stoke.
  
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• Sri Lanka struggle against South Africa's pace as the Proteas take hold of the first Test in Port Elizabeth

  27-12-2016 19:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  South Africa's pace bowlers put them in charge of the first Test as Sri Lanka struggled to 181 for seven on day two in Port Elizabeth, still 105 runs behind the Proteas' 286.
  
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• Real Madrid return to training after Christmas break

  27-12-2016 19:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid have returned to training for the first time since Christmas as Zinedine Zidane prepares his side for a crucial run of games against Sevilla in the New Year.
  
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• Watford draw has sting in the tail as mascot row erupts

  27-12-2016 19:29
  
  Crystal Palace's 1-1 draw at Watford in the Premier League had a sting in the tail as an argument blew up over the behaviour of the home team's mascot Harry the Hornet. Palace forward Wilfried Zaha, booked for diving in Monday's match, was clearly upset and ushered away by staff when the mascot performed a mock dive at his feet after the final whistle. "The mascot was out of order," Palace's new manager Sam Allardyce told reporters, suggesting the incident should be investigated.
  
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• Bills fire coach Rex Ryan ahead of last game of season

  27-12-2016 19:26
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Bills have fired coach Rex Ryan before the end of his second season after he failed to build Buffalo's defense into a bully or lead the team to the playoffs.
  
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• The king of 2016: LeBron James named AP Male Athlete of Year

  27-12-2016 19:11
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James was jolted forward when the massive crowd swelled from the sidewalks and into Cleveland's streets, surrounding the convertible that he and his family were riding in. This wasn't supposed to happen.
  
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• Frings starts managerial career with bottom club Darmstadt

  27-12-2016 18:59
  Bundesliga basement club Darmstadt named Torsten Frings as their manager on Tuesday, handing the former Germany international his first senior coaching job. The 40-year-old Frings, who was a tenacious, tireless midfielder, takes over from Norbert Meier who was sacked on Dec. 5 after a run of five defeats in a row. "We are convinced that despite not having a great deal of coaching experience, he will be able to achieve success in his new position due to his expert knowledge, his ambition and his
  
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• Lancashire turn to Chapple and Chilton after Giles exit

  27-12-2016 18:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lancashire have named former players Glen Chapple and Mark Chilton as acting head coach and acting assistant coach respectively after cricket direc
  
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• Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez has successful operation after being diagnosed with testicular cancer

  27-12-2016 18:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Athletic Bilbao have announced that Spanish defender Yeray Alvarez' procedure had gone as planned and that he would remain in hospital recovering for the next 24 hours.
  
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• Paul Pogba is the best midfielder in the world, insists Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho

  27-12-2016 18:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has hailed Paul Pogba as the best midfielder 'in the world' and has warned their rivals that the 23-year-old can only improve in future.
  
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• Marchant shines with brace of tries as Harlequins hold off valiant Gloucester

  27-12-2016 18:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Joe Marchant pointed towards England's growing depth at outside centre by plundering two tries in Harlequins' 28-24 victory over Gloucester.
  
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• Vernon Philander leaves Sri Lanka on the back foot in first Test

  27-12-2016 18:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  South Africa's pace bowlers put them in charge of the first Test asSri Lanka struggled to 181 for seven on day twoin Port Elizabeth, still 105
  
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• Derby County 1-0 Birmingham City: Darren Bent scores vital penalty to continue Steve McClaren's hot streak

  27-12-2016 18:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JANINE SELF AT THE IPRO STADIUM: Darren Bent struck home a 64th-minute spot-kick as Derby County beat Birmingham City 1-0 in the Championship on Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Southampton's Claude Puel looking forward to reunion with Tottenham's 'most important player' Hugo Lloris

  27-12-2016 17:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Southampton manager Claude Puel has said he is looking forward to his reunion with Hugo Lloris, a player who he has described as Tottenham's best player.
  
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• Ana Ivanovic fuels retirement rumours with cryptic Twitter message as she prepares to reveal 'important news'

  27-12-2016 17:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There has been speculation in recent years about Ivanovic's future in the sport, with the Serbian struggling to replicate the form that saw her win her only grand slam title at the French Open in 2008.
  
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• Liverpool FC's nutrition expert Mona Nemmer has helped revolutionise the club

  27-12-2016 17:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 32-year-old German, who Klopp says 'mothers' the Liverpool players, has implemented a raft of changes to the dietary routines of the squad over the past six months after being handed control.
  
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• Gold Cup hero Native River bags Welsh Grand National to complete terrific two days for Colin Tizzard

  27-12-2016 17:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Following his tremendous victory at Newbury last month, the Colin Tizzard-trained six-year-old was the 11-4 favourite for the marathon contest, despite being burdened with 11st 12lb.
  
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