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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, January 12

  11-01-2017 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Thursday's meetings at Leicester, Newcastle, Catterick and Chelmsford City.
  
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• Silva on the spot as PSG reach League Cup last four

  11-01-2017 23:44
  A brace of headers by Thiago Silva earned holders Paris St Germain a routine 2-0 home win against Metz and a place in the French League Cup semi-finals on Wednesday. The skipper found the back of the net in each half as PSG joined Girondins de Bordeaux, who beat En Avant Guingamp 3-2 earlier on Wednesday, in the last four. PSG will travel to Bordeaux in the semi-finals on Jan. 25.
  
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• Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy ready to break the bank to keep star midfielder Dele Alli at the club 

  11-01-2017 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL: At White Hart Lane, 2016 was the year of the new contract. Photographs of Pochettino dressed in a black suit and tie with an arm wrapped round a player became commonplace.
  
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• Profligate Saints squander chances in 1-0 win over Liverpool

  11-01-2017 23:38
  (Reuters) - Nathan Redmond's fine first-half goal gave Southampton a 1-0 win over Liverpool in their League Cup semi-final first leg at St Mary's on Wednesday, but the tie remains in the balance after the hosts squandered a series of chances. The Saints were deserved winners against a disappointing Liverpool side, who did far less with the greater share of possession. Poor finishing from Southampton, however, and a rehabilitating performance in goal by Liverpool's Loris Karius left everything to
  
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• Texas warned of backlash over transgender bathroom bill

  11-01-2017 23:36
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is flirting with losing major sporting events like North Carolina did, Dallas civic leaders warned Wednesday as they urged Republican lawmakers to stand down on a proposal that would require transgender people to use bathrooms corresponding to their sex at birth.
  
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• Free kick specialist Messi fires Barca into cup last eight

  11-01-2017 23:35
  By Richard Martin BARCELONA (Reuters) - Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar were all on target as holders Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 3-1 on Wednesday to overturn a deficit from the first leg and advance to the quarter-finals of the King's Cup. A Luis Suarez volley put Barca ahead in the 35th minute while Brazil international Neymar earned and converted a penalty three minutes into the second half to score his first goal since October and put Barca in front in the tie after losing the first
  
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• Manchester United vs Liverpool FC will see Spidercam make Premier League debut

  11-01-2017 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The web of Premier League coverage will expand this weekend as Spidercam is introduced to an English top-flight match for the first time at Manchester United's clash with Liverpool.
  
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• FA urged to go for 2030 World Cup by AFC president Sheik Salman al-Khalifa

  11-01-2017 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE:England have the support already of one of FIFA's powerbrokers to bid for the World Cup in 2030 which will be Europe's next opportunity to host the tournament after Russia.
  
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• Buffalo Bills agree to hire Sean McDermott as coach

  11-01-2017 23:32
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are putting their faith in Sean McDermott to fix their under-performing defense and restore relevance to a franchise that hasn't reached the playoffs since the Music City Miracle loss in January 2000.
  
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• Sir Dave Brailsford denies bullying allegations and defends British Cycling record: 'I am full on... and some people can't cope'

  11-01-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON: Sir Dave Brailsford has defended his stewardship of British Cycling against allegations of 'lies, bullying and harassment'.
  
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• Nottingham is a city in crisis as Forest and County suffer poor form and takeover trouble 

  11-01-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL: Few football cities can rival Nottingham for despair at the moment. But recent results are only scars from deeper wounds inflicted through years of disastrous ownership.
  
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• MPs pile pressure on Lord Coe to disclose full email trail

  11-01-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON: Damian Collins MP has accused Lord Coe of reneging on an agreement to provide further evidence to the Westminster inquiry into doping in sport.
  
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• From a wooden shed at Highbury in 1927 to part of the furniture: How BBC Radio transformed football commentary

  11-01-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It’s part of the sporting furniture these days, 5 Live. On Thursday it will celebrate with a half-hour programme the 90th anniversary of the first sports commentary broadcast in this country.
  
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• Everton's January spending spree set to continue as Standard Liege accept £10m bid for striker Ishak Belfodil

  11-01-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton are closing in on their third signing of the January window after having a £10million bid accepted for Standard Liege's Algerian forward Ishak Belfodil.
  
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• Chelsea defender John Terry to meet Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe before the end of the week 

  11-01-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL: Bournemouth have not given up hope of signing Chelsea captain John Terry on loan until the end of the season. Terry had been expected to reject a January move away.
  
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• Nathan Redmond rues missed chances after Southampton's win over Liverpool FC

  11-01-2017 23:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After seeing two shots saved by Loris Karius and another come back off a combination of the crossbar and Dejan Lovren's forehead, Redmond was understandably unfulfilled afterwards.
  
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• Murray makes career commitment to play at Queen's

  11-01-2017 23:19
  Britain's world number one Andy Murray has committed to compete in the Aegon Championships at The Queen’s Club for the rest of his career, officials said on Wednesday. The Wimbledon warm-up tournament has proved to be Murray's most successful hunting ground, as he has hoisted the super-sized silver cup a record five times. Last year his Queen's Club triumph sparked off a season to remember for the Scot, who won a second Wimbledon title and a second Olympic gold medal before finishing as wo
  
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• Overlooked players who could star in the NFL playoffs

  11-01-2017 23:13
  
  When Seattle Seahawks receiver Paul Richardson made a miraculous, one-handed touchdown catch in his team's playoff opener, then followed it up with another acrobatic grab , plenty of folks watching the game on TV had one simple question: "Who is that guy?"
  
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• Furyk appointed next US Ryder Cup captain

  11-01-2017 23:09
  
  Jim Furyk was appointed Wednesday as the U.S. captain for the 2018 Ryder Cup in France, where his team will try to win on European soil for the first time in 25 years.
  
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• Tennis: Murray makes career commitment to play at Queen's

  11-01-2017 23:02
  The Wimbledon warm-up tournament has proved to be Murray's most successful hunting ground, as he has hoisted the super-sized silver cup a record five times
  
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• Claude Puel’s Southampton neutralise Liverpool to put Wembley in sight | Ben Fisher

  11-01-2017 22:56
  
  The Frenchman’s side will defend a one-goal lead going into the EFL Cup second leg after making Liverpool look rather ordinary at St Mary’sThis was the opportune moment for Claude Puel and his Southampton team to make a statement. In the buildup to the match the Frenchman said how his players “had nothing to lose” and it was time for his team to back him up amid growing frustration at his defensive approach and his side’s poor form. Related: Nathan Redmond gives Sou
  
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• Redmond strike gives Saints 1-0 win over Liverpool

  11-01-2017 22:53
  (Reuters) - A fine goal by Southampton forward Nathan Redmond gave them a 1-0 win over Liverpool in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final at St Mary’s on Wednesday. Redmond managed to stay onside before darting onto Jay Rodriguez’s through pass to steer the ball right footed past the advancing Loris Karius in the 20th minute. The Saints, however, could rue missing further chances, including two more for Redmond, when they travel to defend their lead in the second leg at Anfiel
  
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• Chelsea secure Stamford Bridge redevelopment planning permission

  11-01-2017 22:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chelsea have been granted planning permission for a £500million redevelopment of Stamford Bridge, the club have announced.Hammersmith and Fu
  
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• World Series champion Cubs to visit White House on Monday

  11-01-2017 22:37
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — President Barack Obama will welcome the World Series champion Chicago Cubs at the White House on Monday, just five days before he leaves office.
  
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• Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao LIVE Copa del Rey: Follow all the action

  11-01-2017 22:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona are up against it in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey as they aim to overturn a 2-1 first leg deficit against Athletic Bilbao at the Nou Camp. Follow all the action LIVE.
  
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• Southampton 1-0 Liverpool: Match Report

  11-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nathan Redmond stuns Liverpool as Southampton secure EFL Cup advantageSouthampton head to Liverpool in the driving seat after Nathan Redmo
  
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• Still got game? Ice Cube, Iverson back 3-on-3 hoops league

  11-01-2017 22:32
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Ice Cube and Allen Iverson are putting their star power behind a new 3-on-3 professional basketball league.
  
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• Ex-Tenn AD Joan Cronan earns NCAA's Pat Summitt Award

  11-01-2017 22:32
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Tennessee women's athletic director Joan Cronan is the first recipient of the NCAA's new Pat Summitt Award.
  
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• Seattle acquires Drew Smyly as it makes pair of trades

  11-01-2017 22:25
  
  SEATTLE (AP) — The Mariners have made a pair of trades, landing left-handed starter Drew Smyly from the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander reliever Shae Simmons from the Atlanta Braves.
  
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• Gary Rowett at top of Nottingham Forest's new owners' list as Americans look to replace Philippe Montanier 

  11-01-2017 22:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The American investors on the brink of taking over at Nottingham Forest have placed Gary Rowett at the top of their list as they look to replace Philippe Montanier. 
  
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• Dolphins haven't ruled out surgery for QB Ryan Tannehill

  11-01-2017 22:12
  
  DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are trying to resolve lingering questions about quarterback Ryan Tannehill's recovery from a left knee injury that forced him to miss the final four games of the season, including Sunday's 30-12 playoff loss at Pittsburgh.
  
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• MLS all grown up, not waiting for another Beckham

  11-01-2017 22:11
  There will never be another David Beckham and those involved in perhaps the most significant signing in sport history say Major League Soccer does not need one having now established their own credentials and in no need of grandstanding. Ten years ago on Wednesday Beckham sent shockwaves through the football world when he said goodbye to Real Madrid, football's most glamorous club, to sign with Los Angeles Galaxy, giving upstart MLS a jolt of instant legitimacy and recognition. "That was a stero
  
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• Five-time champion Murray makes Queen's commitment

  11-01-2017 22:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sir Andy Murray has committed to playing in the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club for the rest of his career. The world number one became
  
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• Nathan Redmond stuns Liverpool as Southampton secure EFL Cup advantage

  11-01-2017 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Southampton head to Liverpool in the driving seat after Nathan Redmond's strike secured a narrow victory in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg.
  
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• AP source: Buffalo Bills agree to hire McDermott as coach

  11-01-2017 21:46
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement to hire Sean McDermott to be their next head coach.
  
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• Falcons' Jones gets playoff rematch with Seahawks' Sherman

  11-01-2017 21:44
  
  FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Julio Jones simply shrugged instead of screaming and shouting following a costly no-call against Richard Sherman three months ago.
  
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• Michael Keane flattered by transfer interest but Burnley defender insists he is 'really happy' at Turf Moor

  11-01-2017 21:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Michael Keane was the subject of bids last summer by Leicester, and has also been monitored by Chelsea, Everton and Manchester United, the club he left in 2014-15 to join Burnley.
  
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• Football coaches favor adding 2nd signing day in December

  11-01-2017 21:29
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Coaches unanimously support creating an early signing period for college football in December, but the executive director of the American Football Coaches Association says none of them want a third signing day in June.
  
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• After 2 decades, Wielgus leaving as head of USA Swimming

  11-01-2017 21:10
  
  USA Swimming executive director Chuck Wielgus is retiring after leading a federation that brought home 156 Olympic medals during his 20 years at the helm.
  
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• Seattle pulls off another trade in deal with Atlanta

  11-01-2017 21:08
  SEATTLE (AP) — The Mariners have made yet another trade, acquiring right-hander Shae Simmons and outfielder Mallex Smith from the Atlanta Braves for left-handed pitching prospects Luiz Gohara and Thomas Burrows.
  
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• Broncos hire Vance Joseph as their head coach

  11-01-2017 21:05
  
  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — A runner-up two years ago, Vance Joseph is John Elway's pick this time around.
  
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• Carl Edwards makes pure and private decision to leave NASCAR

  11-01-2017 20:40
  
  HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Carl Edwards listed reason after reason for stepping away from full-time NASCAR competition this season, less than two months removed from nearly winning his first Cup title.
  
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• Laureus Awards: Laura Kenny, Andy Murray and Mo Farah among nominees

  11-01-2017 20:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Olympians Laura Kenny, Andy Murray and Mo Farah are nominated for the top prize at the 2016 Laureus Awards.
  
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• Dad thanks Liverpool staff as son dies during game

  11-01-2017 20:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Plymouth Argyle fan who was told his son had died during Sunday's FA Cup clash with Liverpool thanks police and staff who eased his distress.
  
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• Manny Pacquiao in Australia would be a blow to sport's push against homophobia | James Norman

  11-01-2017 20:00
  
  If we are serious about stamping out anti-gay sentiments in Australian sport, the welcome mat should remain rolled up when the great Filipino boxer arrivesA venue for the much-anticipated fight between Manny Pacquiao and Jeff Horn – which is being billed as the biggest bout in Australian boxing history – is yet to be confirmed, but if it goes ahead at Suncorp Stadium as expected, or any other location in Australia, it runs a very real risk of sending the wrong message to young sports
  
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• Limping Nick Kyrgios only a long shot but a fascinating Australian Open looms | Russell Jackson

  11-01-2017 20:00
  
  Kyrgios is hobbling towards the opening round of his home grand slam, but his 2017 campaign might tell us if and how he is maturingThere is a view heading into this 2017 Australian Open that local hope Nick Kyrgios might not be fully fit. A more accurate description would be to say he’s been limping worse than Jimmy Stewart in Rear Window, and you wouldn’t blame him for being similarly paranoid. The world No14 enters the year’s first major tournament carrying a burden of expect
  
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• Zaha scores as Ivory Coast beat Uganda 3-0

  11-01-2017 19:57
  (Reuters) - Wilfried Zaha was among the scorers as African Nations Cup holders Ivory Coast produced a dominant display to beat Uganda 3-0 on Wednesday in a final warmup before they begin their title defence. Aston Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia opened the scoring five minutes into the second half in Abu Dhabi with a back-post header from Zaha’s cross. It was Zaha's first goal in his second cap for the Ivorians since switching his international allegiance from England.
  
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• Michael Keane flattered by transfer speculation but happy to remain at Burnley

  11-01-2017 19:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Burnley defender Michael Keane says transfer speculation about him is "nice to see" but that he is "really happy" at the Turf Moor club.Kean
  
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• Chelsea loan out three young players to help ex-Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood at Swindon

  11-01-2017 19:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Charlie Colkett, Fankaty Dabo and Islam Feruz have all joined the League One club, who are struggling against relegation to the fourth tier. Swindon are just four points above the dropzone.
  
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