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• Fraser Forster is striving for Champions League football

  08-05-2017 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  AMITAI WINEHOUSE: In Spain, they called him the Great Wall. It's easy to see why as he stands between the posts on one of Southampton's 3G pitches. By any measure, Fraser Forster is big. 
  
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• Chelsea 3-0 Middlesbrough: Seven things you missed

  08-05-2017 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A fan travels from Algeria to see John Terry and Chelsea join the 300 club. Sportsmail gives you seven things you missed as Chelsea ran riot at Stamford Bridge.
  
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• Conte hails Chelsea's 'big step' towards Premier League title

  08-05-2017 23:49
  
  A home win against Middlesbrough was Chelsea's latest response to the faltering challenge of Tottenham, according to Antonio Conte.
  
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• Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain is world class

  08-05-2017 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Argentinian's two goals in Juventus' 2-0 win in Monaco last week mean the Italians head into the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday in control of the tie.
  
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• PFA receives 11 new requests for help since Lennon case

  08-05-2017 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Professional Footballers' Association has received 11 new requests for help from members since Everton winger Aaron Lennon was detained under the Mental Health Act.
  
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• Fabregas proud of personal record as Chelsea close in on Premier League title

  08-05-2017 23:40
  
  After assisting at least 10 goals in six different Premier League seasons - more than anyone else - Cesc Fabregas is proud of his record.
  
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• Chelsea 3-0 Middlesbrough: five things we learned at Stamford Bridge | Dominic Fifield

  08-05-2017 23:40
  
  Antonio Conte’s side strolled to the verge of the title while Middlesbrough have failed to make the most of an opportunity they had waited so long forAntonio Conte will stress there is work still to be done but Chelsea, on this evidence, will be crowned champions at the Hawthorns before the end of the week. West Bromwich Albion will do well to suppress this team’s threat on Friday with the finishing line so close after their dismantling of Middlesbrough. The pace and bite of their fo
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for May 9

  08-05-2017 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Tuesday's meetings at Ayr,Fakenham, Ffos Las, Leicester and Exeter.
  
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• BBC's Test Match Special in fight to keep the Ashes

  08-05-2017 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: There is considerable concern at the BBC about the possibility of them losing Test Match Special coverage of the Ashes to talkSPORT this winter.
  
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• How do you fit Jonny Bairstow into England's one-day side?

  08-05-2017 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: All I have heard in the past couple of days is, ‘How can England leave Jonny Bairstow out of their one-day side?’ But the difficulty is how do you get him in?
  
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• Tennis: Bouchard stuns Sharapova with marathon three-set victory just days after shocking her off it

  08-05-2017 23:14
  
  Eugenie Bouchard showed those accused of cheating don't always win by landing her first ever win over Maria Sharapova in a Madrid Open grudge match laced with tension over the Canadian's outspoken comments over Sharapova's return to the sport after a 15-month doping ban.
  
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• Lions coach Gatland offers to speak to omitted full-back Brown

  08-05-2017 23:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland says he is happy to speak to England's Mike Brown about his squad omission.
  
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• Warren Gatland tells Mike Brown to call him over Lions exclusion

  08-05-2017 23:10
  
  • Lions coach says any upset players can phone for an explanation
  • London get-together defended after Mark McCall’s criticismWarren Gatland has told Mike Brown to pick up the phone if he wants to know why he was excluded from the British & Irish Lions squad after the England full-back expressed his disappointment at being in the dark over his snub. Gatland also suggested that Brown’s omission was not based on playing ability and confirmed he will be contacting a wider
  
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• Fifa and Uefa 'not taking racism seriously', says Muntari

  08-05-2017 22:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ghanaian midfielder Sulley Muntari says he would walk off the pitch again, adding that Fifa and Uefa are "not taking racism seriously".
  
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• Middlesbrough relegated: Boro bow out with a whimper

  08-05-2017 22:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Middlesbrough have slipped away quietly, barely having made an impression on their first Premier League season in eight years. Monday's 3-0 defeat at Chelsea sealed their demise.
  
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• Conte faces big task of replacing Costa if he leaves

  08-05-2017 22:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: The task of replacing Diego Costa perhaps won't be as mammoth as the one Chelsea faced in finding Didier Drogba's in 2012. It's close, though.
  
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• Chelsea close on Premier League crown by condemning Middlesbrough to relegation

  08-05-2017 22:49
  
  Chelsea took another step towards Premier League glory while relegating Middlesbrough by cruising to victory at Stamford Bridge.
  
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• Dan Evans attacks ‘desperate’ LTA and questions eligibility of Aljaz Bedene

  08-05-2017 22:40
  
  • Evans insists he is still British No3 despite falling behind Bedene
  • World No58 says the LTA are ‘paying for Bedene to be British’Dan Evans has launched a stinging attack on Aljaz Bedene’s British eligibility while questioning the Lawn Tennis Association’s “desperate” promotion of the Slovenia-born player.Bedene moved to the UK in 2008 and switched nationality in March 2015, but previously represented Slovenia in three Davis Cup ties. His efforts
  
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• Arsenal U23s 2-2 Manchester United U23s: Butt's men draw

  08-05-2017 22:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM SHERGOLD AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM: Perhaps Jose Mourinho should take some advice from United’s reserve team on how to contend with positions of adversity at Arsenal.
  
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• Liverpool need to improve Plan A against lesser teams

  08-05-2017 22:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool 'need to do Plan A better' if they are to be assured of Champions League football next season after more dropped points at home against Southampton, according to Gary Neville.
  
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• Monaco stay positive before mission impossible against Juventus

  08-05-2017 22:03
  
  • Leonardo Jardim’s side 2-0 down from Champions League semi-final first leg
  • Monaco have never won in Italy but Juventus promise ‘aggressive’ gameMonaco were offered the oxygen of hope before their attempts at climbing what appeared to be an insurmountable obstacle in Turin.Trailing by two away goals and with a mountain of history against them, the Ligue 1 leaders were exuding a relaxed confidence as they focused on their daunting task in Tuesday’s Champi
  
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• Australian rugby currently languishing about 10 years behind New Zealand | Bret Harris

  08-05-2017 22:00
  
  Under the likes of Rod Macqueen, Australian rugby was always one step ahead. Now, after another weekend of disappointment, it finds itself desperately adriftIt is unprecedented, unimaginable and unacceptable. New Zealand teams have won all 17 games against Australian opposition in Super Rugby so far this season, including the lowest-ranked Kiwi side, the Blues, beating the top-ranked Australian outfit, the Brumbies, on their home ground in Canberra.With only eight trans-Tasman contests remaining
  
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• Blackburn boss Mowbray has 'full support' from Venky's

  08-05-2017 21:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers owners Venky's give their full support to manager Tony Mowbray despite their relegation to League One.
  
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• Chelsea v Middlesbrough: Five things we learned as Blues moved to within one win of the Premier League title

  08-05-2017 21:45
  
  Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 victory against Middlesbrough on Monday night to put them within one win of the Premier League title while consigning the visitors to relegation.
  
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• James Milner: I will feel sick if Liverpool fail to make Champions League

  08-05-2017 21:20
  
  • Player denied Forster’s antics influenced penalty miss against Southampton
  • Jürgen Klopp’s team will qualify if they win their last two gamesJames Milner has said he will feel sick should Liverpool fail to qualify for the Champions League and he denied Fraser Forster’s antics influenced his penalty miss against Southampton.Liverpool remain in control of their European destiny after a goalless draw against Claude Puel’s side on Sunday was followed by Manc
  
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• Trevor Bayliss warns IPL exploits may affect England stars in Champions Trophy

  08-05-2017 21:00
  
  England coach Trevor Bayliss admits his star players may not be at their best in next month’s Champions Trophy because of their stints in the Indian Premier League.
  
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• Chelsea v Middlesbrough, EPL LIVE score

  08-05-2017 20:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea can take a giant stride towards the title at Stamford Bridge on a night where Middlesbrough could be relegated. Sportsmail's ANDY WARREN brings you all the action.
  
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• Should the Players Championship become a major?

  08-05-2017 20:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is becoming harder to find reasons why this week's Players Championship will not eventually evolve to being a major, writes Iain Carter.
  
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• Kylian Mbappe reveals story behind his goal celebration

  08-05-2017 20:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As Kylian Mbappe's global fame has increased, the teenage French striker's celebration has also become better known - and now he has revealed the surprising reason why he does it.
  
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• Solomona embroiled in £500,000 lawsuit with Castleford

  08-05-2017 20:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 23-year-old switched codes, signing a three-year deal with Sale Sharks, and is set to make his England debut after being named in coach Eddie Jones' touring squad.
  
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• Dougie Costello splits from Quiet Reflection but hopes for fresh break

  08-05-2017 20:15
  
  • Martin Harley named as new rider of Royal Ascot winner• Trainer Karl Burke has long been an admirer of HarleyDougie Costello says he is determined to remain positive despite the blow of losing the ride on Quiet Reflection at the start of the new Flat season. Costello rode the star sprinter in all seven of her races last year – their four wins included the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot and Haydock’s Sprint Cup – but Karl Burke, her trainer, has decided to give the
  
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• Blackburn owners Venky's 'deeply hurt' at relegation

  08-05-2017 20:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Rao family, who purchased the club when they were still a top-flight outfit in 2010, have made a statement regarding Blackburn's demotion, which they termed a 'temporary setback'.
  
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• Manchester United star Ander Herrera eyes up a KFC

  08-05-2017 19:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After returning to the north west having been defeated 2-0 by Arsenal in north London on Sunday afternoon, Manchester United's players were given the day off by Jose Mourinho on Monday. 
  
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• Morgan: Bairstow hasn't played into Champions Trophy team

  08-05-2017 19:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bairstow’s 44-ball 72 not out helped England to a match-winning 328 for six against Ireland at Lord’s on Sunday, but Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes are all set to return from the IPL.
  
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• Juventus' Gianluigi Buffon eyes Champions League glory

  08-05-2017 19:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The shut out at the Stade Louis II was Juve's sixth successive clean sheet in the Champions League, a new record. Perhaps more importantly it set up Tuesday night's return very nicely for the Italians.
  
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• Chelsea, Liverpool FC and Man City in Virgil van Dijk blow

  08-05-2017 19:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dutch centre-half Van Dijk has been linked with a big-money move this summer, with Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool among the clubs rumoured to be interested.
  
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• Leeds' Charlie Taylor to be fined after refusing to play

  08-05-2017 19:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Charlie Taylor will be fined by Leeds United after refusing to play in their final match of the season at Wigan, Sportsmail understands.
  
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• Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus with a 'hat-trick'

  08-05-2017 19:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gabriel Jesus is gathering quite the reputation in the north west, and not just for his impressive displays on the pitch. Last month he was pictured bursting into laughter as his friend donned a unicorn mask.
  
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• Tinder team with Napoli as Arkadiusz Milik makes profile!

  08-05-2017 19:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sponsorhip deals, sport merchandise and now dating apps... the world of football is continuing to evolve. Napoli have become the first team to partner up with popular online dating app, Tinder.
  
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• Eoin Morgan unwilling to rejig England ODI side to include Jonny Bairstow

  08-05-2017 19:00
  
  • Bairstow shone for England at Lord’s but will not dislodge batting lineup
  • Eoin Morgan plays down idea that opponents will be ‘petrified’ of his sideEoin Morgan has poured cold water on the idea of rejigging the balance of his England one-day team to accommodate Jonny Bairstow, with the Yorkshireman’s likeliest route into the side for the Champions Trophy remaining an injury to a first‑choice player.The decision to grant Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Chri
  
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• Real Madrid's 'special connection' with Champions League

  08-05-2017 18:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Spanish winger Lucas Vazquez has emphasized what the Champions League means to Real Madrid, insisting the club have a 'special connection' with Europe's elite competition.
  
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• UCL: Kylian Mbappe leads the way in Monaco training

  08-05-2017 18:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  aco starlet Kylian Mbappe led the way during his side's training session ahead of their Champions League semi-final showdown against Juventus.
  
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• Korea? Japan? New Fifa member struggles to name Women's World Cup holders

  08-05-2017 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mahfuza Akhter Kiron is voted on to Fifa's council but struggles to name the current Women's World Cup holders.
  
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• Bayern Munich news: Renato Sanches says he's not delivered

  08-05-2017 18:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The talented Portuguese midfielder arrived at the Allianz Arena last summer in a £27.5million move from Benfica amid much fanfare but has struggled to find his feet at the German giants this term.
  
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• Dutch FA set to appoint Dick Advocaat for third spell as coach

  08-05-2017 18:38
  
  • Danny Blind sacked after World Cup qualifying defeat against Bulgaria
  • Ruud Gullit likely to take on role as 69-year-old’s assistantDick Advocaat is set to be appointed Holland coach for a third time. The former Rangers and Sunderland manager, who turns 70 in September, would become his country’s oldest national coach. Guus Hiddink was 68 when he left the position in June 2015.Hiddink’s successor, Danny Blind, was unable to lead the team to Euro 2016 and was sacked
  
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• Manchester City 'confident' over Tosin Adarabioyo contract

  08-05-2017 18:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 19-year-old had looked set to leave City this summer after talks over a fresh deal stalled earlier this season, but Sportsmail understands discussions have since progressed well.
  
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• REVEALED: Which Premier League club Coman considered signing for before Bayern move

  08-05-2017 18:25
  
  Before completing his permanent switch from Juventus to Bayern Munich, Kingsley Coman considered moving to England.
  
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• Huddersfield will not appeal Danny Ward red card

  08-05-2017 18:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Liverpool loanee was shown a red card during the final fixture of the regular Championship season against Cardiff on Sunday having been adjudged to have handled outside the box.
  
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• Ched Evans completes return to Sheffield United

  08-05-2017 18:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Evans was released by United in the summer of 2012 after he was found guilty of raping a 19-year-old woman and sentenced to five years in prison.
  That conviction was quashed and at a retrial.
  
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• Dan Evans hits out at Aljaz Bedene's British credentials

  08-05-2017 18:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON IN MADRID: Dan Evans has questioned in-form Aljaz Bedene's credentials as a British player and suggested the Slovenian-born man does not even live in the UK any more.
  
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