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• Boxing: Floyd Mayweather CONFIRMS he wants to fight Conor McGregor

  11-03-2017 23:46
  
  Good news combat fans, Floyd Mayweather Jr has made a decision that could speed up a potential fight with rival Conor McGregor.
  
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• How Chelsea's 1994 FA Cup defeat led to Roman Abramovich

  11-03-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JOE BERNSTEIN: There was no sauna, medical centre or 56ft hydrotherapy pool at Chelsea's training ground on Glenn Hoddle's first day at work. The club's Harlington base was a world away from Cobham.
  
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• UK Sport refuses to back British Cycling chairman Jonathan Browning

  11-03-2017 23:30
  
  • Browning’s position seen as untenable by UK Sport after leaked review
  • UK Sport: ‘We are working to address issues raised by the review’Senior figures in UK Sport believe the position of British Cycling’s new chairman, Jonathan Browning, is untenable following the leak of an independent review into the culture at the Manchester velodrome. The 57-year-old replaced Bob Howden as the chairman last month but was a nonexecutive director on British Cycling’s
  
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• Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante can't be compared, says Chelsea boss Antonio Conte

  11-03-2017 23:30
  
  Blues boss thinks that comparisons between two of the big summer transfer signings are unhelpful and wide of the mark
  
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• N’Golo Kanté was a champion already but Antonio Conte has made him better | Dominic Fifield

  11-03-2017 23:30
  
  N’Golo Kanté was already a Premier League winner with Leicester City but when Chelsea face Manchester United in the FA Cup they will field someone who has plainly improvedThere was no fumbling for the right words, or even the slightest of pauses to contemplate how best to elaborate, in his second language, on all things N’Golo Kanté. Instead, Antonio Conte snapped right back with the kind of compliment that carries proper weight. “He is an example to all,” s
  
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• Fury as RFU snub Lichfield for new Super League

  11-03-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England's women will be gunning for a Grand Slam with a growing row brewing over the RFU's decision to omit one of the country's leading clubs from the newly-formed Super League.
  
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• Christian Eriksen praises Victor Wanyama’s impact at Tottenham Hotspur

  11-03-2017 23:30
  
  • Victor Wanyama can help Spurs past Millwall into FA Cup semi-finals• ‘It makes me free to do my thing,’ Eriksen says of team-mate’s impactChristian Eriksen believes the arrival of Victor Wanyama at Tottenham Hotspur has had a liberating effect on his game, as he targeted an FA Cup quarter-final win at home to Millwall on Sunday and glory in the competition.Wanyama signed for a bargain £11m from Southampton last summer and has established himself as the mi
  
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• Championship: Steve McClaren facing Derby County sack after wretched run

  11-03-2017 23:30
  
  Steve McClaren is under increasing pressure at Derby County and facing the prospect of being sacked for the second time by the Championship club.
  
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• British Cycling crisis intensifies with more doping claims

  11-03-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The allegations are described as ‘legacy issues’ where staff members may have had doping pasts and, though denied, raise questions about individuals’ fitness for roles in British Cycling.
  
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• UK finishes off Alabama, advances to SEC title game - Kentucky Kernel

  11-03-2017 23:17
  
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  Freshman guard Malik Monk (5) celebrates with teammates after getting an and-one during the semifinal game of the SEC Tournament against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, March 11, 2017 in Nashville, Ky. Kentucky won the game 79-74. Kentucky ...
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• Arsenal protesters calls for 'Wexit' at the Emirates

  11-03-2017 23:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Prior to the clash with Bayern Munich on Tuesday, protesters marched to the Emirates calling for Wenger's removal... and the feat was replicated when the non-League Imps were in town.
  
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• England 61-21 Scotland - FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED

  11-03-2017 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England banked their second Six Nations title in as many years with a comprehensive victory over Scotland at Twickenham. WILL KELLEHER discusses what he learned.
  
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• England 61-21 Scotland - PLAYER RATINGS

  11-03-2017 23:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A Twickenham romp secured England their second Six Nations title in as many years, as Scotland were put to the sword on Saturday. NIK SIMON and WILL KELLEHER do the ratings.
  
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• Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal are on road to recovery

  11-03-2017 23:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsene Wenger, whose team ended non-League Lincoln's FA Cup dream by crushing them 5-0, said he still blamed the referee for the second leg thrashing against Bayern Munich last week at The Emirates.
  
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• England’s Liam Plunkett aiming to make most of one-day recall

  11-03-2017 23:00
  
  • Plunkett England’s leading wicket-taker in Caribbean
  • ‘I didn’t want to give up my place,’ says Yorkshire bowlerLiam Plunkett was England’s leading wicket-taker in the Caribbean but the fast bowler has experienced such a stop-start career since his debut back in 2005 that he knows full well the battle for bowling spots in the Champions Trophy is not done. Plunkett claimed 10 victims at nine runs apiece during the 3-0 clean sweep over West Indies –
  
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• Arsène Wenger still obsessed with Bayern despite high five against Lincoln

  11-03-2017 22:51
  
  • Wenger: ‘I’ve watched Bayern game three times and it was killed by referee’
  • ‘Lincoln had clarity about what they wanted to do and they did that very well’With Arsenal’s place in the FA Cup semi-finals secured, Arsène Wenger insisted his team had been “outstanding” during the 5-1 home defeat by Bayern Munich last Tuesday, again blaming the referee for “killing” his team.Arsenal eased past Lincoln City at the Emirates
  
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• Lincoln players 'need to be proud of what they've done'

  11-03-2017 22:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lincoln fell apart in the second half, but Cowley would rather look at their achievement - becoming the first non-League team to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals since 1914 - than their exit.
  
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• Leicester’s Freddie Burns leads charge to see off Saracens and seal final place

  11-03-2017 22:20
  
  • Saracens 10-32 Leicester
  • Freddie Burns scores 17 points as visitors’ experience tellsFreddie Burns scored 17 points as Leicester dumped the holders Saracens out of the Anglo-Welsh Cup with a convincing win in a one-sided game at Allianz Park.George Worth, Luke Hamilton, Ellis Genge and Burns were the try-scorers for Leicester, with the latter also kicking three conversions and two penalties. Continue reading...
  
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• Arsenal 5-0 Lincoln City: Hosts end Imps FA Cup fairytale

  11-03-2017 22:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ROB DRAPER AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM: Lincoln City's FA Cup fairytale came to an end as Arsenal booked their place in a record 29th semi-final in the competition with an emphatic victory.
  
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• Everton boss Ronald Koeman insists on keeping Lukaku

  11-03-2017 22:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Romelu Lukaku became the first Everton striker to score 20 goals in consecutive seasons since Bob Latchford as Ronald Koeman joked he himself might have to sign the Belgian’s new contract.
  
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• José Mourinho left trailing by calmed-down Antonio Conte | Daniel Taylor

  11-03-2017 22:00
  
  Chelsea’s manager, whose team host Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Monday, has got under his predecessor’s skin by winning games rather than by goadingIn Italy, they know it isn’t actually true that Antonio Conte – contrary to the impression he might have given during his first season at Chelsea – is immune to the kind of sniping that leaves the distinct impression he has already burrowed his way under José Mourinho’s skin.Those who re
  
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• Ireland fail to set up showdown while Wales must convince against France | Paul Rees

  11-03-2017 22:00
  
  Robbie Henshaw’s blunder leaves Ireland hoping to merely be killjoys in Dublin, but despite their win Wales still have plenty to prove in ParisAfter suffering successive championship defeats to Wales in Cardiff for the first time in 34 years, Ireland go into the final round of matches next Saturday in the position they were in 2011 – out to stop England winning the grand slam rather than tilting for the title.There will be no winner-takes-all showdown at the Aviva Stadium between the
  
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• Ryan Sessegnon double takes play-off hopefuls Fulham past Newcastle

  11-03-2017 21:49
  
  Rafael Benítez suffered an ignominious first anniversary in charge at Newcastle. Twelve months to the day since he agreed to take over at St James’s Park, Benítez watched his side go down to their joint-heaviest league defeat of the season after Tom Cairney’s early opener was followed by two second-half goals from 16-year-old Ryan Sessegnon. Related: Brighton ease past Derby to move level on points with leaders NewcastleContinue reading...
  
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• Wenger: I don't know how long I have left at Arsenal

  11-03-2017 21:33
  
  Many supporters have called for Arsene Wenger to leave Arsenal and the manager has acknowledged his future at the club is far from certain.
  
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• EFL: Five things you might have missed on Saturday

  11-03-2017 21:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A spot-kick hat-trick and milestones for a former England keeper and Scotland striker are among five things you may have missed in the EFL.
  
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• Eddie Jones challenges his England players to achieve greatness in Dublin

  11-03-2017 21:25
  
  • ‘Ireland is fantastic opportunity to achieve what’s never been done’
  • Scotland coach, Vern Cotter, worried over injury-hit team to face ItalyEddie Jones challenged his title-retaining England players to achieve greatness in Dublin by becoming the first team to win consecutive grand slams in the Six Nations era.Victory over Ireland would also set a record for a tier-one nation of 19 Test wins on the trot after Jones’s team defeated Scotland by 40 points at Twi
  
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• All England Open: Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo's 'sensational' behind back shot

  11-03-2017 21:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo plays a "sensational" behind the back shot in the men's doubles semi-finals at the All England Open.
  
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• FA Cup: Arsenal 5-0 Lincoln City highlights

  11-03-2017 21:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsenal cruise into the FA Cup semi-finals after putting an end to non-league Lincoln City's amazing run in the competition.
  
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• Six Nations 2017: England focused on Ireland already - Eddie Jones

  11-03-2017 21:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England head coach Eddie Jones says he is delighted to have retained the Six Nations title after beating Scotland 61-21 but says they are now focused on securing the Grand Slam.
  
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• England 61-21 Scotland: how the Six Nations players rated at Twickenham

  11-03-2017 21:08
  
  Hat-trick hero Jonathan Joseph starred for the Six Nations champions, while Fraser Brown’s visit to the sin-bin immediately put the visitors on the back footMike Brown, full-back, 7/10 Did nothing wrong in what was his 17th consecutive championship win. Defensively sound but will never offer the kind of spark that Watson did from the bench. Continue reading...
  
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• Why comparing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to Brendan Rodgers is more complimentary than it sounds

  11-03-2017 21:00
  
  Jurgen Klopp reached a notable milestone when defeating Arsenal a week ago, winning his 100th Premier League point since becoming Liverpool manager.
  
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• England’s Kay Wilson scores magnificent seven to crush Scotland

  11-03-2017 20:59
  
  • Women’s Six Nations: England 64-0 Scotland
  • England’s win sets up title decider with IrelandKay Wilson scored seven tries in England Women’s 64-0 win over Scotland Women at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday. Scotland claimed their first Women’s Six Nations win since 2010 against Wales last month, but England moved to the top of the table with a comprehensive 12-try victory.Amy Cokayne scored a hat-trick, Danielle Waterman touched down for her 25th try in 25 Si
  
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• Gregor Townsend will need to address Scotland’s lack of physicality | Michael Aylwin

  11-03-2017 20:50
  
  Speculation had it that England were nervous going into the Calcutta Cup, but Scotland instead met with a clinical brutality they could not handleSo, some way still to go. Scotland came south, heralded, rightly, as the best side to do so this century. They return nursing the concession of 61 points, more than Scotland have suffered in this fixture in any century. They summoned the spirit to score 21 of their own and played to the bitter end despite the fearsome pounding they had suffered for 80
  
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• Theo Walcott delivers for Arsenal when it matters again

  11-03-2017 20:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW AT THE EMIRATES: Eleven years and more than a century of goals into his career at the club and plenty in North London are still to be convinced by Walcott's value to the club.
  
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• Football League: Josh Wright scores three penalties in nine minutes for Gillingham

  11-03-2017 20:37
  
  Wright’s quickfire hat-trick of spot-kicks seals comeback win over former club Scunthorpe, Bristol City end their away-day blues at Wigan, Jonathan Kodjia proves his worth for Aston Villa and a glimmer of hope for Newport Continue reading...
  
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• Arsenal put five past Lincoln to reach FA Cup semis and ease pressure on Wenger

  11-03-2017 20:32
  
  Lincoln proved unable to spring an FA Cup upset away to Arsenal, but manager Arsene Wenger may find little solace in beating the minnows.
  
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• Arsenal 5 Lincoln City 0: Routine FA Cup win unlikely to ease Wenger scrutiny

  11-03-2017 20:32
  
  Lincoln proved unable to spring an FA Cup upset away to Arsenal, but manager Arsene Wenger may find little solace in beating the minnows.
  
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• Floyd Mayweather says he's coming out of retirement to fight Conor McGregor

  11-03-2017 20:26
  
  Boxer tells crowd at promotional event: ‘Simple and plain, let’s fight in June’
  ‘I don’t want to hear any more excuses about the money, about the UFC’It has been dismissed as one long promotional tease – but maybe Floyd Mayweather is serious about fighting Conor McGregor after all.After many weeks of hints and intimations, Mayweather announced that he was officially coming out of retirement to take on UFC’s biggest star – and wants the much-h
  
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• Howe hails 'roller-coaster' win over West Ham

  11-03-2017 20:13
  
  Joshua King's hat-trick helped move Bournemouth six points clear of the bottom three as they secured a last-gasp home win over West Ham
  
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• Arsenal v Lincoln City, FA Cup football LIVE score

  11-03-2017 20:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It has been a bruising week for Arsenal, who lost against Liverpool in the Premier League before exiting the Champions League against Bayern Munich in humiliating fashion.
  
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• England's win was a one-sided embarrassment

  11-03-2017 20:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER HOLT: This was not Bannockburn. This was Culloden. It was a rout. It was a surrender. It was a good old-fashioned chasing. And it was a day when no mercy was shown by the conquerors.
  
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• Moon Racer to run in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham

  11-03-2017 19:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Moon Racer will run in the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, trainer David Pipe has announced. He was also a leading fancy for the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle.
  
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• Bournemouth 3-2 West Ham: Josh King goes from zero to hero

  11-03-2017 19:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Forget the running man of West Ham, this absurd and wonderful match belonged to the first king of Bournemouth. And so did the ball.
  
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• Richie Porte salvages his Paris-Nice as Henao takes lead

  11-03-2017 19:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Australian powered up the 15.7-km ascent in Saturday's seventh and penultimate stage. Porte attacked with 3.2 km left and crossed the line 21 seconds ahead of rival Alberto Contador.
  
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• Middlesbrough boss wants Stewart Downing to fight for spot

  11-03-2017 19:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka has challenged former England winger Stewart Downing to show more “fight” if he wants to play a part in the club’s relegation battle.
  
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• League One round-up: Bolton end Fleetwood's unbeaten run

  11-03-2017 19:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bolton ended Fleetwood's 18-game unbeaten run in League One and gained a vital advantage in the race for automatic promotion thanks to an Adam Le Fondre double which led to a 4-2 win at Highbury.
  
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• Six Nations 2017: England 61-21 Scotland highlights

  11-03-2017 19:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England retained their Six Nations title and equalled New Zealand's world record for consecutive Test wins with a seven-try demolition of Scotland at Twickenham.
  
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• Arsenal vs Lincoln: Five things we learned as Arsene Wenger's men book their place in the FA Cup semi-finals

  11-03-2017 19:44
  
  Arsenal put a nightmare week of football behind them to dispatch non-league side Lincoln on Saturday and book their spot in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.Arsene Wenger's men ran five past Danny Cowley's men to bring the Imps fairy tale story to an end and briefly settle the troubled waters at the Emirates.As a result, Arsenal remain in contention to claim a 13th FA Cup title - but whether or not such a feat will be enough to keep Wenger in a job is another matter.
  
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