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• Newcastle go top with victory, Brighton game called off

  30-12-2016 23:58
  Newcastle United went top of the Championship with a 3-1 win over 10-man Nottingham Forest on Friday while title rivals Brighton and Hove Albion's home match against Cardiff City was postponed because of fog. Rafa Benitez's Newcastle now have 52 points from 24 matches, one ahead of Brighton, who have a game in hand, in the two automatic promotion places. Matt Ritchie gave the hosts an early lead with a deflected free kick before Nicolao Dumitru equalised for Forest after 29 minutes.
  
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• Prosecutor decides no charges after 2nd look at Gophers case

  30-12-2016 23:54
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ten suspended Minnesota football players will not face charges in connection with an alleged sexual assault near campus, prosecutors announced Friday after taking a second look at the case.
  
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• Maro Itoje back in fold for England but Manu Tuilagi must wait for return ahead of training camp in Brighton

  30-12-2016 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Maro Itoje will return to England training next week and head coach Eddie Jones will use the camp in Brighton to re-assess how best to deploy the country's rookie forward sensation.
  
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• Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola loves Jurgen Klopp's 'heavy metal' football... but has plans to silence Liverpool in the Premier League

  30-12-2016 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER: When Pep Guardiola was asked for a musical comparison between his style of play and Jurgen Klopp's 'heavy metal' football, the City manager was momentarily lost for words.
  
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• Younes Kaboul claims Mauricio Pochettino did not show him respect as Watford prepare to host Tottenham

  30-12-2016 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW: Younes Kaboul is approaching his 31st birthday, charismatic and wise from a decade in English football as he prepares for another encounter with Tottenham, where he spent six years.
  
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• West Brom boss Tony Pulis will treble Saido Berahino's wage to £60,000

  30-12-2016 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  West Brom are trying to convince Saido Berahino to commit to the club with a vastly improved contract including a buy-out clause, despite Tony Pulis admitting he is 'nowhere near ready to start.'
  
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• Mail on Sunday sports editor Alison Kervin awarded OBE for services to sports journalism 

  30-12-2016 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alison Kervin, sports editor of the Mail on Sunday, has been awarded the OBE for services to sports journalism in the New Year's honours. This is in recognition of her wide-ranging career.
  
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• Hull 2-2 Everton: Mike Phelan pleased with Tigers performance

  30-12-2016 23:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hull head coach Mike Phelan is happy with the way his side "handled pressure" as they drew 2-2 at home to Everton.
  
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• Hull 2-2 Everton: Ronald Koeman happy with Toffees' attitude

  30-12-2016 23:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Everton boss Ronald Koeman is pleased with the "good attitude" of his side as they twice came from a goal down to draw 2-2 at Hull.
  
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• Woods gets 'at least one win' next year, says Begay

  30-12-2016 23:37
  By Mark Lamport-Stokes (Reuters) - Tiger Woods celebrated his 41st birthday on Friday and long-time friend and fellow professional Notah Begay III predicts he will have more to celebrate in a triumphant return to the PGA Tour in 2017. Woods made his long anticipated return at the Hero World Challenge which he hosts and despite delivering mixed form he ended the week with a tournament-high aggregate of 24 birdies. "I don't think anybody in the inner circle, including Tiger, could have been happie
  
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• Hull City 2-2 Everton: Late Ross Barkley header cancels out brilliant Robert Snodgrass free-kick

  30-12-2016 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DOMINIC KING AT THE KCOM STADIUM: Ross Barkley met Leighton Baines' pinpoint cross to head in an 84th-minute equaliser for Everton against Hull City on Friday night.
  
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• Stoke boss Mark Hughes sees similarities between himself and Chelsea striker Diego Costa

  30-12-2016 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL: Mark Hughes has revealed his huge admiration for Diego Costa and sees the same physicality that underpinned his own game when he was a player.
  
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• UK Olympic athletes, Posh Spice and Andy Murray honoured in Queen's New Year List

  30-12-2016 23:34
  By Adela Suliman LONDON (Reuters) - Olympic athlete Mo Farah, tennis star Andy Murray, actor Mark Rylance, comedian Ken Dodd and Kinks musician Ray Davies have been knighted in Queen Elizabeth's New Year's Honours List. Spice Girl and designer Victoria Beckham was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) while other fashion notables included Anna Wintour editor-in-chief of "American Vogue" and accessories designer, Anya Hindmarch.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: Best bets for Saturday, December 31

  30-12-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail 's racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his best tips for Saturday's meetings at Newbury, Lingfield, Uttoxeter and Warwick.
  
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• Gary Anderson eyes PDC World Darts Championship title as Dave Chisnall equals world record in vain

  30-12-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL: An extraordinary match at London's Alexandra Palace ended in a 5-3 win for Gary Anderson, who is searching for a third successive PDC World Darts Championship title.
  
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• Andy Murray knighted - but he'll ask Wimbledon not to use 'Sir' while Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis-Hill are also awarded New Year honours

  30-12-2016 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Murray is hugely honoured to accept the title at just 29, and will be the first tennis-playing knight to appear as a professional at Wimbledon when he defends his singles title next summer.
  
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• Northampton wing George North set to return against Gloucester as Saints receive boost following head injury

  30-12-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  George North's return to action brings to an end his most recent absence through concussion, but the full consequences of allowing him to rejoin the match against Leicester are not yet known.
  
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• After being Bad Santa, Joe Marler vows to play the good guy... 'I still like confrontation but I feel in control now' 

  30-12-2016 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pantomime season is in full swing but Joe Marler is no longer being cast as the villain. In fact, he has been able to play the good guy for a change — not that everyone has been happy about it.
  
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• Sunderland boss David Moyes sets up talks with owner Ellis Short in bid to free up funds for transfer window

  30-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  David Moyes has taken the step of speaking directly to Sunderland owner Ellis Short in a desperate bid to free up funds for January. Moyes has been told there i sno money to spend.
  
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• New Year Honours list: Who's made the Queen's list in 2016?

  30-12-2016 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport looks at some of the stars who have made the New Year Honours list - including cyclists Laura and Jason Kenny.
  
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• Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri tells Riyad Mahrez to forget the awards like Lionel Messi and raise his game

  30-12-2016 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Claudio Ranieri will reinstate Riyad Mahrez to the Leicester City team against West Ham on Saturday with a warning that he must kick on from last season. Mahrez was dropped against Everton.
  
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• Peach Bowl: Alabama dynasty vs. playoff outsider Washington

  30-12-2016 23:21
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Alabama is very familiar with this role.
  
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• Barkley equaliser salvages point for Everton at Hull

  30-12-2016 23:19
  England midfielder Ross Barkley headed a late leveller to salvage a 2-2 draw for Everton at Hull City in the Premier League on Friday. Barkley headed the ball home in the 84th minute from left back Leighton Baines' cross after Robert Snodgrass had put Hull ahead with a superb free kick into the top corner 19 minutes earlier. Defender Michael Dawson had given Hull an early lead when he scored from Curtis Davies' flicked pass in the sixth minute but an own goal by home keeper David Marshall at a c
  
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• BBL: Five best shots as Cheshire Phoenix beat Glasgow Rocks

  30-12-2016 23:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch five great shots including Raheem May-Thompson's dunk as Cheshire Phoenix claim an 85-84 win in overtime against Glasgow Rocks.
  
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• Newcastle 3-1 Nottingham Forest: Dwight Gayle fires the Magpies back to the top

  30-12-2016 22:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: If Newcastle have been troubled by a lingering sense of injustice from the reverse fixture, then the nature of this victory would have felt like payback.
  
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• Lawro's New Year's Eve predictions v Hip-hop duo Run The Jewels

  30-12-2016 22:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on El-P and Killer Mike, aka hip-hop duo Run The Jewels, in the Premier League fixtures on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
  
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• Clarets set to face stern test of home form

  30-12-2016 22:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Burnley will need to be on their mettle when David Moyes and his Black Cats arrive
  
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• Aaron Rodgers the Prophet: Packers 1 win away

  30-12-2016 22:39
  A victory in Detroit on Sunday gives Green Bay another NFC North title and makes Aaron Rodgers a prophet.
  
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• Yeovil 0-0 Portsmouth: Match Report

  30-12-2016 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Yeovil and Portsmouth play out goalless drawYeovil and Portsmouth ended the year by playing out a goalless draw.But the game will
  
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• Rochdale 2-1 Shrewsbury: Match Report

  30-12-2016 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Perfect 10 for Rochdale as they beat ShrewsburyRochdale made it 10 home wins in a row as they closed the year with a 2-1 victory against S
  
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• Port Vale 1-0 Chesterfield: Match Report

  30-12-2016 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Michael Brown gets a winning start as caretaker boss of Port ValeMichael Brown's first game in caretaker charge of Port Vale ended in a 1-
  
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• Newcastle 3-1 Nottm Forest: Match Report

  30-12-2016 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Dwight Gayle at the double as Newcastle end 2016 top of the ChampionshipDwight Gayle took his goal tally for the season to 19 as Newcastle
  
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• Milton Keynes Dons 3-2 Swindon: Match Report

  30-12-2016 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Kieran Agard double sets up MK Dons to see off SwindonRobbie Neilson's MK Dons picked up their first win in three Sky Bet League One games
  
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• Millwall 2-1 Gillingham: Match Report

  30-12-2016 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Millwall make it three on the spin after seeing off GillinghamMillwall withstood late pressure to beat nine-man Gillingham 2-1 and record
  
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• Hull 2-2 Everton: Match Report

  30-12-2016 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ross Barkley goal earns Everton a late Premier League point at struggling HullRoss Barkley denied Hull a rare Premier League victory by he
  
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• Hearts 0-1 Aberdeen: Match Report

  30-12-2016 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jonny Hayes helps Aberdeen to victory over HeartsJonny Hayes scored a well-deserved second-half winner as Aberdeen moved two points behind
  
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• Hartlepool 3-2 Morecambe: Match Report

  30-12-2016 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hartlepool find goal touch to sink MorecambeHartlepool ended their dismal streak with a 3-2 win over Morecambe in Sky Bet League Two.
  
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• Cheltenham 0-1 Wycombe: Match Report

  30-12-2016 22:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Scott Kashket cashes in again as Wycombe beat CheltenhamHot property Scott Kashket scored in his fourth successive game to hand Wycombe th
  
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• Ipswich 2-1 Bristol City: Match Report

  30-12-2016 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Brett Pitman pounces to ease the pressure on Ipswich boss Mick McCarthyA superb overhead kick by Brett Pitman gave Ipswich a priceless 2-1
  
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• Georgia rallies to beat TCU 31-23 in Liberty Bowl

  30-12-2016 22:23
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Nick Chubb ran for 142 yards and a touchdown Friday, sending Georgia past TCU 31-23 in the Liberty Bowl and giving the Bulldogs a bowl victory for the third straight year.
  
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• UConn finishes up 2016 surprisingly undefeated

  30-12-2016 21:51
  
  COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — As 2016 comes to a close, Geno Auriemma and his UConn Huskies finished the year unbeaten.
  
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• Fog gets the better of Reading and Fulham's clash

  30-12-2016 21:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Reading's Championship match with Fulham was abandoned at half-time, with the score at 0-0, due to fog.Referee James Linington had twice con
  
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• Hull City 1-0 Everton Premier League LIVE: Michael Dawson gives basement boys lead against Toffees

  30-12-2016 21:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rock bottom Hull City host Everton as they look to move above both Sunderland and Swansea in the relegation zone.  Join Sportsmail for all the action from the KCOM Stadium.
  
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• Reading --- Fulham: Match Report

  30-12-2016 21:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Fog gets the better of Reading and Fulham's clashReading's Championship match with Fulham was abandoned at half-time, with the score at 0-
  
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