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• FA Cup third round digest: Premier League clubs suffer whilst supporters stay away 

  07-01-2017 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It's that magic time of year where the Premier League big guns join the minnows of English football in the FA Cup third round and Saturday's fixtures were rife with action.
  
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• Real Sociedad 0-4 Sevilla: Samir Nasri shines in rout despite potential four-year drug ban

  07-01-2017 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri may be facing a potential four-year ban but the Frenchman showed no sign of it as he put in an impressive display for Sevilla on Saturday night.
  
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• Leicester win would be fitting tribute to former boss Richard Cockerill, says Mike Williams

  07-01-2017 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Williams was down in Brighton with England when the news came through. Like so many of the Leicester squad, he felt profound, personal sadness about the dismissal of Cockerill.
  
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• FA Cup: Stunning goals from the third round

  07-01-2017 23:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch a selection of the best goals from the weekend's FA Cup third round, including strikes from Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey and Derby's Darren Bent.
  
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• Watford put in enquiry for Everton midfielder Tom Cleverley

  07-01-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United, Burnley and Aston Villa also want the 27-year-old though Everton have said he can only leave on a permanent deal at this stage. Watford may enquire again at the end of the window.
  
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• Tottenham fan Harry Winks is living the dream and loving the wow factor ahead of Aston Villa FA Cup clash 

  07-01-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It is a dream come true to play for the club Harry Winks supported as a boy and the midfielder, 20, has broken into the Spurs first team this season. He even scored on his full Premier League debut.
  
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• Chelsea to discuss Ruben Loftus-Cheek loan move after FA Cup tie as midfielder bids for first-team action

  07-01-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Watford, Middlesbrough and Swansea City, are all monitoring Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who would prefer to stay in the Premier League rather than drop into the Championship on loan.
  
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• Novak Djokovic beats Andy Murray in epic Qatar Open final – video highlights

  07-01-2017 23:30
  
  Novak Djokovic beats Andy Murray 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in a thrilling Qatar Open final in Doha. Murray fought back from a break down in the second set to force a decider but it was the impressive Djokovic who prevailed to win the match and tournament. It was Murray’s first competitive loss since September and his first since taking the world No1 ranking from the Serb at the end of last year Continue reading...
  
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• James DeGale planning on building his property portfolio for his retirement as he prepares for unification fight with Badou Jack

  07-01-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  James DeGale says Saturday's unification clash with WBC champion Badou Jack will ensure his family's future becomes as safe as houses. The 30-year-old believes the end of his career is looming.
  
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• Apply for the NFL UK fans forum - SkySports

  07-01-2017 23:25
  
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  NFL UK are giving fans the chance to join Neil Reynolds and Jeff Reinebold in a week long Fans Forum tour in January. After the success of previous events, including last year with Kirk Cousins, Jeff and Neil will take to the road as they give the NFL ...en meer »
  
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• Silva wants Hull fans back after winning start

  07-01-2017 23:16
  (Reuters) - Marco Silva began his Hull City managerial career with an FA Cup victory on Saturday but the Portuguese was left hoping that their missing fans would be back to support his bid to ensure the Tigers avoid Premier League relegation. In a debut match for the League's newest managers, who both have their work cut out to save their teams from the drop, Silva came out on top over Swansea City's Paul Clement with the 2-0 win, courtesy of late goals from Abel Hernandez and Josh Tymon.
  
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• With a window closing, Clemson's shot at a title is now

  07-01-2017 23:10
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney still has a picture from that night on his phone.
  
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• Latest from NFL: Texans jump to early 10-0 lead

  07-01-2017 23:08
  
  The latest from the NFL's wild-card Saturday. (All times Eastern) ___ 5 p.m. The Houston Texans know they'll avoid a shutout this time in the playoffs, no matter what happens the rest of the way. Houston ...
  
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• Mattek-Sands dethrones Mirza as world number one in doubles

  07-01-2017 22:59
  American Bethanie Mattek-Sands will rise to number one in the world when the WTA doubles rankings are released on Monday. Mattek-Sands sealed top spot after winning her 23rd WTA doubles title in Brisbane on Saturday with partner Sania Mirza. "Being number one is something that you dream of from the time you pick up a racket," Mattek-Sands, whose daring outfits and knee-high socks mark her out from the crowd, told the WTA.
  
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• Novak Djokovic bizarrely poses with bronzed up human statues following his victory over Andy Murray at Qatar Open final

  07-01-2017 22:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic was amusingly pictured standing in front of bronzed up human statues while the world No 2 proudly lifted his trophy high in the air on Saturday. in Qatar.
  
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• Ranieri compares Ahmed Musa to Jamie Vardy after Leicester stun Everton – video

  07-01-2017 22:28
  
  Claudio Ranieri praises substitute Ahmed Musa for sealing Leicester’s FA Cup comeback against Everton on Saturday, after they came from behind to win 2-1. Ranieri compares Musa to Jamie Vardy, saying Everton were ‘scared’ of him. Ronald Koeman questions how Everton threw away a 1-0 leadLeicester come back to sink Everton with Ahmed Musa’s quickfire double Continue reading...
  
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• England coach Eddie Jones determined to make a Six Nations statement

  07-01-2017 22:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Eddie Jones wants England to play a leading role in transforming the RBS 6 Nations into the best competition in the world by showing ambition thro
  
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• Flyers snap 5-game losing streak with 4-2 win over Tampa Bay

  07-01-2017 21:58
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Travis Konecny, Michael Raffl, Sean Couturier and Radko Gudas scored in the second period to help the Philadelphia Flyers end a five-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.
  
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• Wolves boss Paul Lambert thinks work is paying off after stunning Stoke

  07-01-2017 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Paul Lambert felt his Wolves side looked full of confidence as they stunned Stoke 2-0 in the FA Cup.Wolves won an FA Cup tie for the first t
  
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• Ronald Koeman acknowledges Everton's flaws after FA Cup exit to Leicester

  07-01-2017 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Everton boss Ronald Koeman was fiercely critical of his side after their FA Cup third-round exit against Leicester.The Dutchman suggested th
  
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• Marco Silva wants fan backing after starting Hull reign with FA Cup win

  07-01-2017 21:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hull's new head coach Marco Silva has called on the club's stay-away fans to get behind their team after marking his first game in charge with a 2-
  
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• Ivory Coast: Minister trapped after soldiers open fire

  07-01-2017 21:55
  
  Disgruntled troops surround house in Bouake where defence chief is staying despite reported agreement to end revolt.
  
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• Steve McClaren praises Derby performance after West Brom win

  07-01-2017 21:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Derby boss Steve McClaren hailed his victorious side after they knocked West Brom out of the FA Cup. Tom Ince and Darren Bent struck inside
  
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• I would swap FA Cup upset for win at Charlton, says Millwall boss

  07-01-2017 21:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Millwall manager Neil Harris insisted his team could have beaten Bournemouth by a greater margin than their 3-0 scoreline - but revealed he would s
  
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• Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger impressed by Olivier Giroud's leadership skills

  07-01-2017 21:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Arsene Wenger hailed Olivier Giroud's leadership qualities after his captain for the night snatched a late FA Cup winner for Arsenal at Preston.
  
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• Watford 2-0 Burton: Young Hornets sting the Brewers with Sinclair and Kabasele strikes

  07-01-2017 21:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER TODD AT VICARAGE ROAD: The Hornets were five games without a win but saw out a straightforward route to round four with goals from Christian Kabasele and Jerome Sinclair.
  
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• Peter Murchie scores two tries as Glasgow ease to fifth straight win

  07-01-2017 21:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Peter Murchie's double helped Glasgow rack up their fifth straight win as they comfortably beat Cardiff 29-15 at Scotstoun.Pat MacArthur put
  
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• James Madison wins FCS title, beats Youngstown State 28-14

  07-01-2017 21:37
  
  FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Khalid Abdullah ran for 101 yards and two touchdowns as James Madison won its second Football Championship Subdivision title, beating Youngstown State 28-14 on Saturday.
  
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• FA Cup third round: AFC Wimbledon's return to Sutton United – in pictures

  07-01-2017 21:21
  
  Photographer Tom Jenkins was at Gander Green Lane to capture all the action and atmosphere as AFC Wimbledon took on Sutton United in a repeat of Wimbledon’s first-ever match in 2002 at the ground where Sutton famously beat Coventry City in 1989 Continue reading...
  
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• Six things you missed from Arsenal's win at Preston

  07-01-2017 21:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal's trip to Preston in the FA Cup was enthralling from start to finish, with plenty of talking points throughout. Here, Sportsmail brings you six things you may have missed at Deepdale.
  
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• League Two round-up: Carlisle miss chance to move second with defeat at in-form Colchester as Ricardo Santos impresses for Barnet 

  07-01-2017 20:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Carlisle missed out on the chance to move second in Sky Bet League Two as a Kurtis Guthrie hat-trick helped Colchester to a crushing 4-1 win. Elsewhere there were wins for Grimsby and Barnet.
  
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• Preston 1-2 Arsenal - PLAYER RATINGS: Moaner Olivier Giroud has the last word for shaky Gunners

  07-01-2017 20:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN AT DEEPDALE: The French striker scrambled a late winner as Arsenal came from behind to survive an FA Cup scare with a 2-1 win at Championship Preston.
  
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• Giroud strikes late winner as Arsenal sneak by Preston

  07-01-2017 20:57
  Olivier Giroud's scoring streak continued as he struck late to give Arsenal a 2-1 victory at Championship side Preston North End in the FA Cup third round on Saturday. Giroud's deflected finish in the 89th minute was rough on Preston who had dominated the opening period after Callum Robinson had given them an early lead. Arsenal were a different proposition after the break and equalised a minute after the restart when Ramsey fired home from the edge of the area after Alex Iwobi's lay-off.
  
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• Preston North End 1-2 Arsenal: Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud strike for the visitors as they manage a comeback to avoid an FA Cup upset at Deepdale

  07-01-2017 20:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JOE BERNSTEIN AT DEEPDALE: Olivier Giroud completed a spirited Arsenal comeback as FA Cup specialist Arsene Wenger mantained his record of never having lost a third round tie.
  
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• Sure shot: Cavs acquire Korver, complete deal with Hawks

  07-01-2017 20:43
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — The defending NBA champions just got a whole lot tougher to stop.
  
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• Preston North End 1-2 Arsenal: Match Report

  07-01-2017 20:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Olivier Giroud hot streak goes on as Arsenal hit back to beat Preston in FA CupOlivier Giroud scrambled a late winner as Arsenal came from
  
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• Portuguese team concede bizarre counterattack goal – video

  07-01-2017 20:29
  
  Sporting Lisbon B concede a goal to Sporting Braga B while celebrating at the other end following a header which was disallowed in Alcochete on Saturday. João de Deus heads from close range but the goal is disallowed, before Sporting Braga B attack a weakened defence with Xadas scoring to make it 1-0. Sporting Braga B went on to win 2-1 Continue reading...
  
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• League One Round-Up: Sheffield United stay top after thrashing Southend as Ellis Harrison nets four for Bristol Rovers against Northampton

  07-01-2017 20:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United consolidated their place at the top of Sky Bet League One with a 4-1 win at Southend. Ethan Ebanks-Landell headed the Blades into an early lead after just two minutes.
  
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• Harlequins 29-26 Sale: Tim Swiel inspires hosts with 24-point haul off bench to sneak victory

  07-01-2017 20:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  WILL KELLEHER AT THE STOOP: Super-sub Tim Swiel starred to inspire Harlequins at the Stoop, scoring 24 points as the Londoners maintained their unbeaten home record against Sale.
  
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• Saracens 13-13 Exeter Chiefs: Home side survive Richard Barrington red card to sneak draw 

  07-01-2017 20:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Richard Barrington's red card for a high tackle left Geoff Parling with a potentially career-threatening concussion as 14-man Saracens forced a 13-13 Aviva Premiership draw with Exeter.
  
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• Rooney record in United rout, Leicester win at Everton

  07-01-2017 20:08
  By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Wayne Rooney left his footprint on FA Cup third-round day with the first goal in holders Manchester United's 4-0 rout of Championship side Reading on Saturday to draw level with Bobby Charlton as the club's record scorer. Premier League champions Leicester City claimed a first away win all season as they beat Everton 2-1 with Ahmed Musa scoring both goals after the hosts had taken the lead.
  
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• Eibar 0-2 Atletico Madrid: Antoine Griezmann and Saul Niguez fire Diego Simeone's side to victory as they look to keep the pressure on Real Madrid

  07-01-2017 20:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Saul Niguez scored with a header after a cross by Filipe Luis in the 54th minute, and Antoine Griezmann sealed the victory from close range for Atletico Madrid in the 74th on Saturday.
  
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• Northampton 32-26 Bristol: Harry Mallinder's drop goal wins it for Saints

  07-01-2017 20:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bristol continued their recent revival with a deserved point from adefeat to Northampton at Franklin's Gardens in an enthralling clash that only saw them fall behind with seven minutes to go.
  
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• FA Cup round-up: QPR suffer 48th third-round defeat to equal record as Blackburn advance on day of mixed fortunes for Championship sides

  07-01-2017 19:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDUP: QPR are now level with Plymouth as the worst performing team in FA Cup third round history. Their 48th defeat at this stage came at the hands of Blackburn
  
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• Djokovic makes statement in epic win over Murray in Doha final

  07-01-2017 19:52
  (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic made an immense statement in his bid to rule men's tennis again when he defeated Andy Murray, the man who deposed him as world number one, 6-3 5-7 6-4 in an epic Qatar Open final in Doha on Saturday. Looking back to near his peerless best at times in a game of searing quality, the Serbian missed out on three match points and had to repel a roaring Murray comeback before ending the Briton's 28-match, five-tournament winning streak. In their first meeting since Murray wo
  
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• Novak Djokovic beats world No 1 Andy Murray to claim victory in Qatar Open

  07-01-2017 19:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  To Novak Djokovic the first blood in his ongoing war with Andy Murray which, on the evidence of a dramatic Qatar Open final, will again be the one that defines tennis over the next eleven months.
  
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• Wayne Rooney might be on the wane but nobody can take this Manchester United record away from him

  07-01-2017 19:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: It came off his knee. In the pantheon of Wayne Rooney’s great goals, it will not rank highly among the 249 he has now scored for Man United.
  
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