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• Fleetwood 0-1 Bristol City: Jamie Paterson strikes in cup

  17-01-2017 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN AT THE HIGHBURY STADIUM: League One's surprise package Fleetwood Town could not force a way to the fourth round for the first time in their history.
  
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• Defences on top again at dour Nations Cup

  17-01-2017 23:56
  By Mark Gleeson PORT GENTIL, Gabon (Reuters) - Defences were on top again on another dour day at the African Nations Cup on Tuesday when the two games produced a meagre one goal between them, scored by Ghana from the penalty spot. Andre Ayew converted the spot kick in the 32nd minute as the four-times champions scraped a 1-0 win over Uganda, who were making their return to the finals after 39-year absence. Egypt, who themselves had not taken part at the finals since winning the title in 2010, pl
  
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• Even as Knicks tumble again, Carmelo wants to be in New York

  17-01-2017 23:47
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Carmelo Anthony still believes the Knicks can win and still wants to be in New York when they do.
  
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• Alun Wyn Jones: ‘Wales are an experienced team but not an old one’

  17-01-2017 23:47
  
  He has taken over the captaincy from Sam Warburton and there is talk he may also lead the Lions in New Zealand in the summer but Alun Wyn Jones is only focused on the Six Nations for nowAlun Wyn Jones has mellowed, so much so that when he is asked about his prospects of leading the Lions in New Zealand in the summer he says after a moment’s reflection: “Going back a few years, I would probably have ignored you.“I would like to think I am well aware of what the Lions are about a
  
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• Great Britain's best start to Australian Open for 30 years

  17-01-2017 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: In keeping with many tennis players, those who led the opening British charge at the Australian Open are a cosmopolitan bunch.
  
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• Warren Gatland backs Alun-Wyn Jones' promotion

  17-01-2017 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NIK SIMON: Interim coach Rob Howley spoke to Gatland before making the change — with the Kiwi agreeing Jones, 31, has all the credentials to take over from Sam Warburton as skipper.
  
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• Sale suspend Tom Arscott over leak of information before Bristol defeat

  17-01-2017 23:40
  
  • ‘I have never come across this before,’ Sale coach says of leak
  • Bristol won 24-23 in Premiership game at Sale on New Year’s DaySale’s own players revealed to the head coach, Steve Diamond, that the club’s wing Tom Arscott allegedly leaked information to Bristol before their 24-23 Premiership defeat on New Year’s Day, with Diamond saying: “I have never come across anything like this before.”Arscott was suspended by the club on 4 J
  
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• Darren Clarke admits Ryder Cup defeat still haunts him

  17-01-2017 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Four months on and he’s still not over it. Darren Clarke will never get over it. ‘Isn’t it ridiculous that even on Christmas Day I was thinking about it? That’s just the way I am,’ he said.
  
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• How England can capture Virat Kohli's wicket..

  17-01-2017 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: England might be starting to think: ‘How on earth do we get Virat Kohli out?’ But you always have to believe there is something you can do, otherwise there is little point going out there.
  
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• Kyle Edmund's hard yards with Andy Murray are paying off

  17-01-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Edmund now finds himself fit enough to withstand the rigours of Melbourne's steaming heat and is through to the Australian Open second-round.
  
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• FA chief Martin Glenn's cut-backs rock rule makers

  17-01-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: The FA have upset the other home nations by cutting out the usual largesse surrounding the annual rules-making summit to be held in England.
  
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• Andy Murray is a totemic example in march of the Brit Pack

  17-01-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The march of the Brit Pack is not just down to Andy Murray but I do believe having such an inspiring champion and role model is a massive factor.
  
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• Cloud of steroids hovers above Hall of Fame voting

  17-01-2017 23:06
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The cloud of steroids hovers above Hall of Fame voting, much like it shrouded baseball in the 1990s and early 2000s.
  
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• Christian Benteke double inspires Crystal Palace win against Bolton

  17-01-2017 23:00
  
  Such was the relief which swept around the smattering of local supporters at the final whistle it was tempting to suggest that, for all the exploits of Sutton United and Lincoln City, the real surprise from the night’s FA Cup replays had actually been witnessed in this freezing corner of south-east London.Crystal Palace have found victories so hard to come by in dire recent times that even a slender success over League One opposition is to be cherished. Indeed, with an impressive Bolton Wa
  
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• Saracens boss Mark McCall speaks out on diving row

  17-01-2017 22:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The flanker, who won a silver medal for Great Britain’s sevens team at the Olympics, was not cited by the Champions Cup disciplinary panel, despite widespread outrage at his actions.
  
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• Islanders fire coach Jack Capuano in his seventh season

  17-01-2017 22:46
  
  Stuck in last place in the Eastern Conference, the New York Islanders fired coach Jack Capuano on Tuesday, ending one of the longest tenures in the NHL.
  
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• Mali 0-0 Egypt: AFCON clash ends in stalemate

  17-01-2017 22:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JONNY SINGER IN GABON: Neither Arsenal star Mohamed Elneny nor former Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah could inspire Egypt to a win in their opening Africa Cup of Nations fixture.
  
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• Torn ACL ends season for Creighton star Maurice Watson Jr.

  17-01-2017 22:37
  
  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Creighton point guard and national assists leader Maurice Watson Jr. will miss the rest of the season because of a major knee injury, a huge blow for a team that is off to its best start and has hopes of making a deep postseason run.
  
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• Lincoln City 1-0 Ipswich: Match Report

  17-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nathan Arnold's late goal steers Lincoln to FA Cup upsetNathan Arnold was Lincoln's hero as he struck in the final minute to fire the Imps
  
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• Fleetwood Town 0-1 Bristol City: Match Report

  17-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jamie Paterson strike secures progress for Bristol CityJamie Paterson's breakaway goal earned Bristol City a ticket to the FA Cup fourth r
  
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• Crystal Palace 2-1 Bolton: Match Report

  17-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  First win for Allardyce as Benteke double downs BoltonCrystal Palace secured the first victory of Sam Allardyce's reign as manager by prog
  
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• Burnley 2-0 Sunderland: Match Report

  17-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sunderland dumped out of FA Cup as Burnley continue fine home formSunderland endured another miserable night at Turf Moor as they were kno
  
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• AFC Wimbledon 1-3 Sutton Utd: Match Report

  17-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sutton stun AFC Wimbledon to secure fourth-round meeting with LeedsSutton wrote another chapter in their FA Cup history with a dramatic 3-
  
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• Paralympic great Weir brands British Athletics 'a joke'

  17-01-2017 22:28
  Six-time Paralympics gold medallist David Weir labelled British Athletics "a joke" on Tuesday and said he would never represent his country again. Weir, who won four golds at the London 2012 Games and two in Beijing four years earlier, took to his Twitter account to vent his anger, without detailing exactly what he was referring to. In another message he added: "I have been let down again." Weir endured a disappointing Rio Olympics, failing to add to his 10 medals.
  
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• Ryder Cup qualifying set to get wildcard shakeup from Thomas Bjorn

  17-01-2017 21:49
  
  • Number of captain’s picks to go from one to four
  • Form players now more likely to be pickedThomas Bjorn will use a Wednesday morning media conference to set out his European qualifying credentials for the 2018 Ryder Cup, with the captain expected to announce a raft of changes from the circumstances which preceded heavy defeat at Hazeltine last year. Related: Thomas Bjorn announces review of selection policy for Ryder Cup teamContinue reading...
  
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• FA Cup LIVE score: Burnley v Sunderland, Palace v Bolton

  17-01-2017 21:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the FA Cup as teamsfrom the Premier League to Non-League feature on a night of six third round replays kicking off from 7.45pm GMT.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for January 18

  17-01-2017 21:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Wednesday's meetings at Market Rasen, Lingfield, Newbury and Kempton.
  
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• Saracens boss Mark McCall takes swipe at James Davies

  17-01-2017 21:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The flanker, who won a silver medal for Great Britain’s sevens team at the Olympics, was not cited by the Champions Cup disciplinary panel, despite widespread outrage at his actions.
  
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• Cowboys delay talk of Romo's future, likely knowing answer

  17-01-2017 21:30
  
  FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Those closest to Tony Romo on the Cowboys aren't ready to discuss the future of the Dallas quarterback, probably because they know the likely final answer.
  
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• Disabled pups get ruff for TV's annual Puppy Bowl

  17-01-2017 21:08
  Three disabled dogs are joining America's annual Puppy Bowl this year, bringing a special kind of ruffness to the celebration intended as an antidote to the nation's Super Bowl football extravaganza. A hearing- and sight-impaired Australian shepherd, a deaf English pointer and a terrier born with three legs are among the more than 80 puppies from 34 U.S. shelters and rescue groups that were brought to New York for the taping of the game. A lot of people didn't think she could do it but she tried
  
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• Man City's Toure turned down huge offer from China - agent

  17-01-2017 21:04
  (Reuters) - Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has turned down a 520,000 pounds ($643,812) a week offer to play in China, his agent told Sky Sports on Tuesday. Dimitri Seluk said the 33-year-old was targeted by Chinese club Jiangsu Suning in the winter transfer window. Yaya likes football more than money,” Seluk was quoted as saying by Sky.
  
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• Rangers' Diekman out at least half season because of colitis

  17-01-2017 20:54
  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers reliever Jake Diekman is expected to miss at least half the season after upcoming surgery to treat colitis, a digestive condition.
  
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• Fabian Orellana set for Celta Vigo exit after being banished from squad

  17-01-2017 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Chile winger Fabian Orellana has been banished from Celta Vigo's first-team squad after coach Eduardo Berizzo accused him of "an unacceptable lack
  
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• As Knicks tumble again, Carmelo's future may be all to watch

  17-01-2017 20:28
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Carmelo Anthony still believes the Knicks can win and still wants to be in New York when they do.
  
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• Mike Dean to referee in Championship for Leeds fixture

  17-01-2017 20:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mike Dean came in for criticism over the festive period after some questionable decisions in the Premier League, including the controversial sending off of West Ham's Sofiane Feghouli.
  
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• MSF: Nigeria air strike on refugee camp kills dozens

  17-01-2017 20:12
  
  Nigerian military says it accidentally bombed a refugee camp, killing at least 50 and wounding 120, according to MSF.
  
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• The Latest: Stiglitz surprised by UK's Brexit strategy - Faribault County Register

  17-01-2017 20:10
  The Latest: Stiglitz surprised by UK's Brexit strategy
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  Nobel prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz says he's surprised that the British government is pursuing a strategy that will see the country leave the European Union's single market. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, Stiglitz ...en meer »
  
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• No rush in search for new Manchester United reserve team coach - Nicky Butt

  17-01-2017 20:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Nicky Butt believes it is vital Manchester United wait for the ideal candidate before appointing a new reserve team coach.The former United
  
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• Maradona charms Naples on anniversary of first Serie A title

  17-01-2017 20:07
  Argentina's World Cup-winner Diego Maradona returned to Naples this week to regale audiences with memories of his heroics in helping Napoli win the 1987 Italian league title and took a pot-shot at fellow football great Pele. The 56-year-old Maradona hosted his two-hour show "3 Volte Dieci" or "Three times ten" at the venerated Teatro di San Carlo opera house on Monday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Napoli's first Serie A championship. Maradona quit Spanish giants Barcelona to sign for Napo
  
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• Albion Rovers await Celtic windfall

  17-01-2017 19:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Albion Rovers will go from rags to riches with their William Hill Scottish Cup tie against Celtic, according to chairman Ronnie Boyd.The Lad
  
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• Bradford’s new owners lining up Henry Paul as new coach at Odsal

  17-01-2017 19:51
  
  • Former player in line to succeed previous incumbent Rohan Smith
  • Club keen to remain full-time outfit but will have 12-point deductionThe new owners of Bradford are lining up the former Bulls player, Henry Paul, as the likely candidate to succeed the previous incumbent, Rohan Smith, after it was confirmed on Tuesday he would leave his role as coach of the newly reformed Championship club.Smith, who was appointed as coach of the recently liquidated Bulls midway through last season, h
  
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• U.S. players eager for fresh start under Arena

  17-01-2017 19:42
  By Jahmal Corner LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - With a 2018 World Cup berth hanging in the balance, the arrival of coach Bruce Arena has brought a heightened sense of urgency to U.S. Soccer with players eager to rewrite their roles and undo recent failures. When Juergen Klinsmann was fired last November it sent a wave of opportunity throughout the program for players clamouring to impress the new boss. "When you get a new coach everyone has to earn their places again," U.S. forward Jozy Altidore told R
  
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• Manchester United's Sean Goss wanted by QPR

  17-01-2017 19:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United midfielder Sean Goss is wanted by Queens Park Rangers. The 21-year-old has figured in several first team squads over recent seasons and is an England U19 international.
  
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• Haseeb Hameed determined to crack all three formats

  17-01-2017 19:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Haseeb Hameed is convinced he can excel for England in all three formats of the game.The young Lancashire opener made an immediate impressio
  
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