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• Liam Smith beats Liam Williams after clash of heads

  08-04-2017 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL AT THE MANCHESTER ARENA: Liam Smith looked like he had been dragged through an abattoir yet emerged victorious from his Battle of Britain with Liam Williams.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton rules out reunion with Fernando Alonso

  08-04-2017 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton has repeatedly said he would like to see Fernando Alonso challenging at the front of the grid in a three-way fight among the best Formula 1 drivers of his generation.
  
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• Great Britain knocked out of Davis Cup by France

  08-04-2017 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON: The French celebrated like it was Bastille Day, but in truth it was no massive surprise when they clinched a 3-0 victory over Great Britain in their Davis Cup quarter final.
  
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• Saracens 41-19 Harlequins: Sarries earn bonus point

  08-04-2017 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RORY KEANE AT WEMBLEY:Owen Farrell kicked 20 points as Saracens sealed a bonus-point victory over Harlequins in front of a crowd 71, 324 at Wembley Stadium.
  
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• Juventus 2-0 Chievo: Juve move closer to the title

  08-04-2017 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Serie A leaders Juventus rested several defenders ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final clash against Barcelona but still claimed a hard-fought victory on Saturday night.
  
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• Craig Shakespeare delivering a happy ending at Leicester

  08-04-2017 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leicester City enter four days that promise to define their season, with Craig Shakespeare insisting he can be the club’s long-term manager.
  
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• Manchester City ask to be in loop for Wilfried Zaha future

  08-04-2017 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City have been asked to be kept in touch with developments regarding the future of Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha. Tottenham are also thought to be interested.
  
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• Walter Mazzarri's future at Watford still uncertain

  08-04-2017 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Walter Mazzarri is still fighting to convince Watford’s players of his methods, despite the club being virtually certain of staying in the Premier League.
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic admits Man United are not good enough

  08-04-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Not since Sir Alex Ferguson and Roy Keane were at their snarling best, have Manchester United seen a manager and player as close as the one between Jose Mourinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
  
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• Why Everton's youngsters might buck the English trend and live up to the hype

  08-04-2017 23:30
  
  Everton have become one of the leading Premier League clubs ensuring that potential is greeted by opportunity.
  
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• Tim Tebow is on a journey from NFL to baseball

  08-04-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER HOLT: On Thursday night, in front of 8,000 expectant fans at a small ballpark in Columbia, South Carolina, Tim Tebow began his quest to forge a career in baseball.
  
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• Tiger Woods could return at the US Open

  08-04-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tiger Woods should return to the golf course in time for the US Open in June after missing the Masters at Augusta due to continued back problems, says close friend Notah Begay.
  
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• PCA angers agents over appointment of contracts negotiator

  08-04-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  David Leatherdale is under fire after hiring Rich Hudson from management firm Essentially to advise first class players in the final months of their contracts at their counties.
  
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• Ozil lifts the lid on Arsenal's failings and his future

  08-04-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ROB DRAPER: Mesut Oziltranscends cultures. And his football ability is not in doubt, nor his achievements. But he is also aware of the counter-narrative he attracts.
  
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• Jose Mourinho plots Manchester United summer transfers after plans derailed by goal-shy forwards

  08-04-2017 23:30
  
  Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford have had differing fortunes for Manchester United this season - and the Red Devils boss wants more firepower.
  
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• Chelsea news: Eden Hazard show restores seven point lead

  08-04-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Another one ticked off and another step closer. Just five more wins will do the trick, just 15 more points to wrap up the title for Conte and Chelsea.
  
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• Arsene Wenger defines Theo Walcott’s captaincy qualities for Arsenal

  08-04-2017 23:29
  
  Arsène Wenger and his critics agree that Theo Walcott is an ideal captain for Arsenal – but they have very different reasons for that belief.
  
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• Neymar shown bizarre yellow card for tying laces

  08-04-2017 23:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Neymar has been dealt one of the more bizarre dismissals of the season after being shown his marching orders against Malaga. He was cautioned for tying his laces.
  
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• Malaga 2-0 Barcelona: Neymar sent off as Barca lose ground

  08-04-2017 23:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona could have leapfrogged Real Madrid to the top of the table after their earlier draw. However, Malaga boss and former Real player Michel had not read the script.
  
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• Aintree Grand National meeting 2017 – in pictures

  08-04-2017 22:59
  
  From the glamour of Ladies Day to One For Arthur’s triumph in the Grand National steeplechase, we bring you some of our favourite pictures of the winners, punters and atmosphere from over the three days Continue reading...
  
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• Bayern 4-1 Dortmund: Champions on course with big win

  08-04-2017 22:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Robert Lewandowski scored twice against his former side to help Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich warm up for Real Madrid by downing Borussia Dortmund 4-1.
  
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• Sheffield Wed 2-1 Newcastle: Owls boost play-off push

  08-04-2017 22:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sheffield Wednesday reclaimed sixth place in the Championship after second-half strikes from Tom Lees and Steven Fletcher downed second-placed Newcastle.
  
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• Bournemouth 1-3 Chelsea: Diego Costa still out of sorts

  08-04-2017 22:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM CRAFTON AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: In the warm-up drills Costa's radar fell askew. One shot from distance was so wild that it flew out of the stadium entirely.
  
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• Dubois caps pro debut with farcical win over Kelly

  08-04-2017 22:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL AT THE MANCHESTER ARENA: The first fight to be broadcast live in BT Sport’s new boxing project was a cross between a bad joke and a farce.
  
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• Chelsea boss Antonio Conte enjoying Premier League title race pressure after Bournemouth win

  08-04-2017 21:31
  
  After another impressive title run-in win, you might say that Chelsea don’t seem to feel any pressure, but there’s much more to it than that.
  
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• Chelsea's Alonso and Moses have proved doubters wrong

  08-04-2017 21:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea's wing backs Marcos Alonso and Victor Moses have been lavished with praise for their 'fantastic' performances after helping the Blues restore their seven point lead.
  
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• Sheffield Wednesday down high-flying Newcastle to keep on the play-off pace

  08-04-2017 21:19
  
  Elsewhere Sheffield United and Doncaster ensured promotion to the Championship and League One respectively as struggling Blackburn lost again• Sheffield Wednesday beat high-flying Newcastle 2-1 at Hillsborough to keep hold of sixth place, and seal their first back-to-back wins since mid-February. Second-half strikes by Tom Lees and Steven Fletcher ensured Wednesday kept Fulham at bay, who secured a 3-1 win over Ipswich at Craven Cottage. Floyd Ayite scored early on and Scott Malone and Stef
  
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• Angers 0-1 Monaco: Radamel Falcao strike wins game

  08-04-2017 21:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Radamel Falcao was restored to the Monaco starting line-up for the first time since the end of February after a hip injury. And the Colombian came up with the all-important 61st-minute winner.
  
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• Real Madrid star ruled out for Bayern Munich games

  08-04-2017 20:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The defender broke two ribs in an accidental clash with team-mate Toni Kroos in the second half of Real Madrid's 1-1 La Liga draw against city rivals Atletico Madrid on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Leicester will not get easy ride v Atletico, says Simeone

  08-04-2017 20:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leicester City’s revival - winning five games in a row in the Premier League and six in all competitions under manager Craig Shakespeare - has not gone unnoticed in the Spanish capital.
  
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• One For Arthur becomes a Grand National treasure for Scotland

  08-04-2017 20:47
  
  One For Arthur, an eight-year-old trained in Kinross, proved to be one for Scotland when he out-jumped and outstayed his 39 rivals to win the 170th Randox Health Grand National at Aintree. Backed by Arthurs across Britain and most of Scotland, he was sent off at 14-1.
  
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• Grand National 2017: live - follow race, winner and results as One For Arthur wins

  08-04-2017 20:44
  
  One For Arthur, an eight-year-old trained in Kinross, proved to be one for Scotland when he out-jumped and outstayed his 39 rivals to win the 170th Randox Health Grand National at Aintree.With one of the favourites Definitely Red, hampered at Becher’s first time and pulled up at Valentines, it was the other popular horse in the betting, Blaklion, the 8-1 favourite, who slipped five lengths clear of the field three out under Noel Fehily apparently full of running.Going to the second la
  
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• The Masters 2017 leaderboard and latest Augusta scores and news

  08-04-2017 20:40
  
  Four-way lead after second round Full leaderboard from Augusta Rory McIlroy tees off at 7pm BST7:40PM Score updates
  
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• Championship round-up: Norwich hit Reading for seven

  08-04-2017 20:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nelson Oliveira got things going with a third-minute penalty and, by the time Yann Kermorgant scored for Reading, Wes Hoolahan, Russell Martin and Alex Pritchard had netted for City.
  
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• Chelsea restore seven-point lead with routine win at Bournemouth

  08-04-2017 20:20
  
  Chelsea restored their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 win at Bournemouth.
  
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• One For Arthur wins Grand National for the 'Two Golf Widows'

  08-04-2017 20:09
  
  Belinda McClung and Deborah Thomson bought One For Arthur in 2013 because they wanted an activity to enjoy while their partners were out playing golf.
  
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• Great Britain out of Davis Cup after doubles defeat to France

  08-04-2017 19:59
  
  Great Britain have crashed out of the 2017 Davis Cup at the quarter-final stage with a day to spare after Dominic Inglot and Jamie Murray were defeated 7-6, 5-7, 7-5, 7-5 by French duo Nicolas Mahut and Julien Benneteau in Saturday's engrossing solitary doubles rubber.
  
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• Everton defender Matthew Pennington signs deal until 2019

  08-04-2017 19:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton defender Matthew Pennington revealed he was 'delighted' after being rewarded for his progress this season at Goodison Park by being offered an improved contract until summer 2019.
  
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• Bournemouth v Chelsea, EPL LIVE score

  08-04-2017 19:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea travel to the south coast to face Bournemouth in the Premier League Saturday teatime offering hoping to move one step closer to regaining the title. Follow the action as it happens.
  
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• West Ham 1-0 Swansea: Cheikhou Kouyate scores winning goal

  08-04-2017 19:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAM CUNNINGHAM AT THE LONDON STADIUM: One goal, scored by Cheikhou Kouyte in the first half, that meant West Ham moved eight points clear of third-bottom Swansea on Saturday.
  
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• Man City 3-1 Hull City: Simple win for Guardiola's side

  08-04-2017 19:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JOE BERNSTEIN AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: Strangely, Sergio Aguero didn’t raise a smile after scoring Manchester City’s second goal but Pep Guardiola was proud of a build-up.
  
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• Man Utd want to heap misery on Sunderland, claims veteran

  08-04-2017 19:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sunderland are rooted to the bottom of the Premier League and fellow north east side Middlesbrough are also battling to stay up, while Newcastle look set to secure a swift return to the top flight.
  
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• League Two roundup: Doncaster earn promotion to third tier

  08-04-2017 19:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It took Darren Ferguson's men 74 minutes to make the breakthrough as Tommy Rowe headed in a corner from James Coppinger, but it was enough for Rovers to book a place in League One.
  
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• Claudio Bravo concedes first shot on target yet again

  08-04-2017 19:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT THE ETIHAD: When Claudio Bravo had a moment to prove himself with five minutes of normal time left against Hull, he came up short once again.
  
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• Liverpool FC news: Roberto Firmino scores wondergoal

  08-04-2017 19:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN AT THE BET365 STADIUM: The green numbers flashed up as Liverpool’s players trudged out after half-time was manager Jurgen Klopp admitting his mistake.
  
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