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• Jaguares name six newcomers, recover three 2016 campaigners

  05-01-2017 23:56
  Argentina's Jaguares Super Rugby franchise have named six newcomers amid their 44-strong squad for the 2017 season, their second in the southern hemisphere club competition. The Jaguares also welcome back three players who were injured last year, missing several matches for the Pumas national team -- forwards Tomas Lavanini and Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, and fullback Emiliano Boffelli. The Argentine team, drawn in the Africa 2 conference with Southern Kings, Sharks and 2016 runners-up the Lions, wil
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Friday, January 6

  05-01-2017 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his best tips ahead of Friday's meetings at Ludlow, Kempton, Wetherby and Wolverhampton. 
  
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• Leicester's Mahrez named African Footballer of the Year

  05-01-2017 23:43
  Riyad Mahrez, who inspired Leicester City to an extraordinary Premier League title triumph last season, was named African Footballer of the Year on Thursday. Algeria's Mahrez, the creative linchpin of Leicester's stunning success, was chosen ahead of 2015 winner Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool's Sadio Mane in a poll of African national team coaches, technical directors and media experts.
  
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• Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez named 2016 African player of the year

  05-01-2017 23:38
  
  • Leicester and Algeria winger caps dream year after winning Premier League
  • Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi crowned youth player of the yearRiyad Mahrez has capped the most successful period of his career by winning the 2016 African player of the year award.The winger scored 17 Premier League goals as Leicester won the title under Claudio Ranieri, with the Algerian’s exploits earning him the PFA players’ player of the year award in April 2016. Continue reading...
  
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• Cowboys' Randy Gregory gets 1-year ban for substance abuse

  05-01-2017 23:37
  FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas defensive end Randy Gregory was suspended for at least a year Thursday for another violation of the NFL's substance-abuse policy.
  
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• Pep Guardiola: First FA Cup tie with Manchester City will be 'special'

  05-01-2017 23:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola is looking forward to a "special" first FA Cup game in charge of Manchester City in Friday's third-round tie at West Ham.
  
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• New Zealand Olympic champion Powrie retires, Aleh still keen on 2020

  05-01-2017 23:36
  Former Olympic champion Polly Powrie has retired from international sailing at the age of 29, Yachting New Zealand said on Friday. Powrie won gold with Jo Aleh in the women's 470 class at London and silver in Rio, with the pair also crowned world champions in 2013. In addition, they won three silver medals at world championships.
  
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• Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Barcelona: Inaki Williams and Aritz Aduriz strike for nine-man hosts

  05-01-2017 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The hosts hung on for a memorable victory at the San Mames stadium, despite seeing two players sent off in the second half, as both Raul Garcia and Ander Iturraspe were given second yellows.
  
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• Why Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri could face a four-year drug ban after Drip Doctors controversy

  05-01-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Despite playing for loan club Sevilla on Wednesday in the Copa del Rey against Real Madrid, Samir Nasri is still under investigation by Spain’s anti-doping agency after his trip to LA.
  
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• West Ham’s Slaven Bilic relishes FA Cup duel with shaky Manchester City

  05-01-2017 23:30
  
  • Bilic says pressing of Pep Guardiola’s team has dented their confidence
  • West Ham manager goes into Friday’s Cup tie with ‘big ambitions’Opponents have worked out how to play against Manchester City and Pep Guardiola’s side are “not that confident any more” said Slaven Bilic, whose West Ham United side play them in the FA Cup at the London Stadium on Friday night. Related: West Ham’s Slaven Bilic still in hunt for Jermain Defoe despite
  
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• UEFA to take hit at expanded World Cup as they will be handed smaller percentage of places from 2026

  05-01-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: Europe, the powerhouse of international and club football, will to have to accept a smaller percentage of places at the extended World Cup.
  
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• Paul Clement recalls replacing Cristiano Ronaldo as he takes charge at Swansea

  05-01-2017 23:30
  
  Swansea’s head coach Paul Clement believes having taken off Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid will help him handle players – but chairman’s treatment of Alan Curtis casts a shadowPaul Clement already has a response prepared for the Swansea City player that dares to show any disrespect towards him when they are substituted. Swansea’s new head coach will cast his mind back to the day when he was standing in for Carlo Ancelotti and hauled off Cristiano Ronaldo at the Bernab&e
  
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• New backbone and Dele Alli’s knockout blows turn up brightness at Tottenham | David Hytner

  05-01-2017 23:30
  
  Spurs’ 2-0 win over Chelsea was as impressive for the mature game management of Mauricio Pochettino’s side as Alli’s continued goalscoring exploitsOnce again Tottenham Hotspur were in the last chance saloon against Chelsea. Lose on Wednesday and the damage to their Premier League title hopes would most likely have been fatal. This time, however, it did not descend into the equivalent of one of those scenes in which bodies are hurled across the tables and gunfire shatters the wh
  
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• Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola prefers concern to calm in fight for top four

  05-01-2017 23:30
  
  • ‘We will take one game at a time until we arrive at last six or seven games’
  • City squad rotation ruled out for FA Cup tie at West Ham UnitedPep Guardiola has admitted he is concerned Manchester City have a fight on their hands to remain in the top four but claims he prefers to have that worry rather than be relaxed at the top of the table. Related: Pep Guardiola insists he has ‘no plans to retire’ from football any time soonContinue reading...
  
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• FA probe former Crewe coach Paul McCann over claims made by players

  05-01-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  McCann, who worked at Crewe in the 1980s and 90s with the youth and reserve teams, has denied any wrongdoing. McCann, a human resources director, left his voluntary role at Crewe in 1991.
  
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• Arséne Wenger praises the passion of Arsenal’s ‘jaded’ Alexis Sánchez

  05-01-2017 23:29
  
  • Manager will rest Chilean for FA Cup visit to Preston
  • Danny Welbeck could make first appearance of seasonArséne Wenger has admitted that Alexis Sánchez is “mentally and physically jaded” but insisted that he was pleased to see the Chilean visibly distressed after Arsenal’s 3-3 draw at Bournemouth because it shows a winning mentality.Sánchez proved instrumental as Arsenal scored three late goals to come back from 3-0 down to claim an improbable
  
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• Barcelona lose first leg of cup tie in fiery Bilbao affair

  05-01-2017 23:28
  By Richard Martin BARCELONA (Reuters) - King's Cup holders Barcelona have a fight on their hands if they are to remain in the competition after losing a fiery first leg of their last-16 tie at Athletic Club 2-1 on Thursday despite playing the final 10 minutes with a two-man advantage. Spain striker Aritz Aduriz headed Bilbao in front in the 25th minute and the veteran produced an audacious flick to tee up youngster Inaki Williams to volley in the second three minutes later. Talisman Lionel Messi
  
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• Australian Boys champion Anderson charged with match fixing - local media

  05-01-2017 23:25
  (Reuters) - Australian teenager Oliver Anderson, one of the brightest young talents in tennis, has been charged by police with involvement in match fixing following an investigation, local media reported on Thursday. Police in Victoria said in a statement that an unnamed 18-year-old Queensland man had been charged. Australian media identified Anderson and quoted a family statement saying the teenager from Brisbane was cooperating fully with authorities.
  
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• Hello, Cleveland: Indians welcome slugger Encarnacion

  05-01-2017 23:21
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — With his family watching proudly, Edwin Encarnacion stood in front of his new locker inside Cleveland's clubhouse, pulled on a fitted cap and slowly buttoned the front of his white No. 10 jersey.
  
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• Sunderland Ladies: WSL 1 club revert to part-time status

  05-01-2017 23:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Top-flight club Sunderland Ladies opt to revert to a part-time model after three years employing some full-time players.
  
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• Denny Solomona: Castleford Tigers to seek £500,000 compensation

  05-01-2017 22:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Castleford Tigers will claim they should receive £500,000 in compensation after winger Denny Solomona walked out on the club to join Sale Sharks.
  
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• Riyad Mahrez named African Player of the Year

  05-01-2017 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez has capped the most successful period of his career by winning the 2016 African Player of the Year award.The 2
  
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• Mousa Dembele thinks Tottenham's mentality is changing under Mauricio Pochettino

  05-01-2017 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Mousa Dembele believes Tottenham's cool-headed victory over Chelsea proves how the team is growing up under Mauricio Pochettino.Dele Alli sc
  
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• Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola: Claudio Bravo will adapt to Premier League

  05-01-2017 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Pep Guardiola has no doubt goalkeeper Claudio Bravo can establish himself in the Premier League.The Chilean has had a mixed start at Manches
  
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• Herman defends hiring Beck as Texas OC

  05-01-2017 22:48
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — New Texas coach Tom Herman vigorously defended hiring former Ohio State assistant Tim Beck to be his offensive coordinator on Thursday, saying he was "surprised" by some of the social media criticism from Longhorns and Ohio State fans.
  
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• Jermain Defoe would help West Ham get the best out of Dimitri Payet... the old master guarantees you goals

  05-01-2017 22:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS SUTTON: I've heard there are some West Ham fans who still resent Jermain Defoe for handing in a transfer request at the age of 20, the day after they were relegated. Are they mad?
  
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• Horse racing tips: Friday 6 January

  05-01-2017 22:42
  
  Gleaming Girl in the 6.45 at Wolverhampton is the nap and Midnight Silver in the 1.05 at Wetherby is the next best12.35 Allfredandnobell 1.05 Midnight Silver (nb) 1.35 What A Moment 2.10 Westend Story 2.40 Amber Gambler 3.10 Eskendash 3.40 Hear No Evil Continue reading...
  
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• Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce defends Mike Dean ahead of Tottenham clash

  05-01-2017 22:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce has no issues over Mike Dean's appointment as referee for their trip to Tottenham. The official has been in the
  
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• Chris Berman changing role at ESPN

  05-01-2017 22:38
  
  Chris Berman isn't disappearing from in front of the cameras or from behind the microphones.
  
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• Amid violence, WNBA players consider leaving Turkey

  05-01-2017 22:35
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Sugar Rodgers left not long after she arrived.
  
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• Doncaster 3-1 Portsmouth: Match Report

  05-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  John Marquis double helps leaders Doncaster down promotion rivals PortsmouthJohn Marquis' double helped Doncaster to increase their lead a
  
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• Big Bash: Chris Lynn thumps 11 sixes to lift Brisbane Heat past Scorchers

  05-01-2017 22:30
  
  Brisbane Heat defeat Perth Scorchers by nine wickets at the WacaChris Lynn hits 11 sixes in 49-ball knock of 98 to thrill Big Bash fansChris Lynn has punished the Perth Scorchers in a batting masterclass, leading the Brisbane Heat to a nine-wicket win and top spot on the BBL table. Lynn smashed an unbeaten 98 runs from just 49 balls, including three fours and 11 sixes, making light work of the 174 runs set by the Scorchers at the Waca Ground.The Heat reached 174-1 in the 15th over, with 32 balls
  
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• Giants-Packers playoffs lore is more than red-faced Coughlin

  05-01-2017 22:29
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — There's a lot more to the playoff history between the Giants and Packers than a scarlet-faced Tom Coughlin standing on a frigid sideline in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Jan. 20, 2008, in New York's numbing overtime win in the NFC Championship game.
  
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• 'They won and we lost' - awkward interviews on the BBC

  05-01-2017 22:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Wales Sport digs out some fantastically awkward interviews from the archives after Pep Guardiola's tetchy post-match chat with Match of the Day.
  
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• Future of F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone in doubt over hosting costs

  05-01-2017 21:51
  
  • British Racing Drivers’ Club: staging race is becoming financially unfeasible
  • Contract runs until 2026 but there is option for break clause at end of 2019The future of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone has been called into doubt, after the circuit’s owners, the British Racing Drivers’ Club, revealed that hosting the Formula One event, one of the acknowledged classics on the calendar and a race that has been ever-present since the world championship began in 19
  
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• Athletic Bilbao v Barcelona, Copa Del Rey LIVE score: Follow Lionel Messi and Co

  05-01-2017 21:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona will be targeting a jump-start to their year as Luis Enrique's side travel to face Athletic Bilbao. The visitors are gunning for a third consecutive crown in the Copa Del Rey.
  
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• Sunderland Ladies to revert to part-time model

  05-01-2017 21:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sunderland's ladies team is to revert to a part-time model.In a statement the club said that, after a review, a mix of "full and part-time p
  
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• Award-chasing goalkeeper Onyango leads Uganda challenge

  05-01-2017 21:17
  KAMPALA (Reuters) - Goalkeeper Denis Onyango, one of the candidates for best African-based player of 2016, will spearhead Uganda's assault on the African Nations Cup title following the announcement of their squad for the finals on Thursday. Uganda, returning to the finals in Gabon after an absence of almost four decades, will take inspiration from their 29-year-old keeper, who helped Mamelodi Sundowns, of South Africa, win the African Champions League in October. ...
  
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• Andy Murray reaches Qatar Open semi-final after Nicolas Almagro win

  05-01-2017 21:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic are just one match away from having the earliest possible meeting in 2017 after making it through to the semi-finals of the Qatar Open.
  
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• Future of British Grand Prix under threat as Silverstone could pull out of hosting the race due to rising costs

  05-01-2017 21:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The future of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone is under threat after the track's management said it was costing too much to host. The racing track has been the home of Formula One in Britain since 1950.
  
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• Australian Open junior champion charged with match-fixing

  05-01-2017 20:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Australian Open junior champion Oliver Anderson, 18, is charged with match-fixing in his native Australia.
  
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• Andy Murray survives scare to reach Qatar Open semi-finals

  05-01-2017 20:56
  
  • World No1 defeats Nicolás Almagro 7-6, 7-5
  • Johanna Konta beats Kristyna Pliskova for place in Shenzhen Open last fourAndy Murray survived a scare to book his place in the semi-finals of the Qatar Open with a hard-fought victory over Nicolás Almagro, while Johanna Konta battled to the last four of the Shenzhen Open. Related: Nick Kyrgios could be the best in the world, says Rod LaverContinue reading...
  
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• Andy Murray sets up Tomas Berdych meeting at Qatar Open

  05-01-2017 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Andy Murray will face Tomas Berdych in the semi-finals of the Qatar Open after scraping past Nicolas Almagro7-6 (7/4) 7-5.The world numb
  
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• No. 1 Nova won't let loss spoil Big East championship chase

  05-01-2017 20:48
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kris Jenkins and Josh Hart fled from the fans that rushed the court before Villanova got lost in the swarm that turned the angry Bulldog mascot stamped on halfcourt into the site of an impromptu mosh pit.
  
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• Ertijaal gives Jim Crowley Meydan win before Ali Al Rayhi doubles up

  05-01-2017 20:42
  
  • ‘Wherever he goes, I’d want to be on him,’ says Crowley
  • Le Bernardin completes double for trainer Ali Al RayhiJim Crowley, Britain’s champion jockey, rode his most valuable winner since replacing Paul Hanagan as the first rider to Sheikh Hamdan al-Maktoum when Ertijaal led throughout under top weight to win a valuable handicap at Meydan racecourse in Dubai on Thursday. Related: Horse racing tips: Friday 6 January Continue reading...
  
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• Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann named in UEFA Team of the Year but Premier League stars fail to make the cut

  05-01-2017 20:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There was no room for any of the Premier League's star names as the team was dominated by La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona. Only one Bundesliga star was named in the XI.
  
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• Millwall admit council scheme could force club to leave Lewisham

  05-01-2017 20:26
  
  • Land around the Den may be purchased compulsorily and sold to developers
  • ‘Any and every option would have to be considered’ if Renewal plan proceedsMillwall Football Club have admitted for the first time that they may be forced to leave their south London home and relocate to Kent should the seizure of their land go ahead. Lewisham council’s plan to compulsorily purchase areas around the Den and sell them on to a mysterious offshore developer with connections to t
  
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• Jermain Defoe shows off his boxing skills in a cryo-chamber as Sunderland star looks to keep up fitness for bid to stay in the Premier League

  05-01-2017 20:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 34-year-old has belied all expectations to become an integral part of successive escapes from the drop for the Black Cats, scoring 30 goals over 70 league appearances to help them stay up.
  
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• David Felgate to coach British rising star Katie Swan

  05-01-2017 20:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Britain's most promising teenager, Katie Swan, is to work with Tim Henman's former coach David Felgate.Swan, 17, reached the final of the Au
  
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• Brain-injury deaths in high school football players rising

  05-01-2017 20:23
  NEW YORK (AP) — Two dozen high school football players died in recent years from traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, and the annual death count has been growing slightly, according to a new study.
  
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