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• Johan Cruyff will drive Ajax against Manchester United

  23-05-2017 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In Stockholm on Wednesday, Johan Cruyff’s spirit lives on, his fingerprints all over this vibrant and youthful Ajax side. He may no longer be with us but he engineered this football renaissance.
  
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• Claim that Millwall fans took drugs at Wembley

  23-05-2017 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: More misconduct by Millwall fans at Saturday’s League One play-off final at Wembley, including alleged drug-taking, are laid bare in a complaint.
  
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• Leeds United takeover completed by Andrea Radrizzani

  23-05-2017 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andrea Radrizzani has completed his takeover of Leeds United after acquiring the remains of Massimo Cellino's 50 percent stake, the Championship club have announced.
  
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• Denny Solomona determined to be fit for England tour

  23-05-2017 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Eddie Jones had suggested that Solomona was likely to miss the tour but Sale’s prolific New Zealand-born wing believes he can recover in time for the flight to Buenos Aires next week.
  
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• Chelsea starlet Tammy Abraham accused over car crash

  23-05-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE KEEGAN - EXCLUSIVE: Tammy Abraham, the Chelsea starlet valued at £20million, has been caught up in a series of allegations following a car crash.
  
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• South Africa showing true colours with more ethnic players

  23-05-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When South Africa take the field at Headingley, memories of the all-white side that played a Test there in 1994 will feel like a distant world. If you hear anyone cry ‘tokenism’, tell them to get a grip.
  
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• Shame on the journeymen players who get managers fired

  23-05-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER:Bill Nicholson's irascible assistant Eddie Baily used to say that 'players get you the f****** sack', and he wasn't wrong. Certainly this new lot.
  
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• Sam Allardyce QUITS Crystal Palace

  23-05-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON: Sportsmail exclusively broke the story on Tuesday afternoon before Allardyce confirmed his exit in a statement later in the evening.
  
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• Laura Robson turns to Swedish coach Magnus Norman

  23-05-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  British tennis star Laura Robson is hoping to build on the success of winning her third title by teaming up with the coaching operation of renowned Swede Magnus Norman.
  
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• Game won't heal but it can remind us that humanity endures

  23-05-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho would have heard the noise from his penthouse at The Lowry. The muffled explosion across town.
  
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• England v South Africa: Three players to watch this summer

  23-05-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The summer of international cricket begins in earnest on Wednesday when England face world No 1 side South Africa in the first of three ODIs at Headingley.
  
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• England must flex their muscles against South Africa

  23-05-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  This is what England’s investment in white-ball cricket is all about. This is why Andrew Strauss recruited a coach in Trevor Bayliss with particular limited-overs expertise.
  
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• Athletic Bilbao confirm Ernesto Valverde will leave

  23-05-2017 23:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Barcelona player Valverde is believed to be the front-runner to replace Luis Enrique at the Nou Camp, with the Catalan giants set to reveal who their new coach is next Monday.
  
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• Frankie Dettori: I may have perfect colt to crack Derby

  23-05-2017 23:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  So far, so good. That’s how I would assess the situation with my Investec Derby mount Cracksman after he worked around the Tattenham Corner at Epsom.
  
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• Epsom ramp up security for Derby after Manchester attack

  23-05-2017 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Security at the Derby will be at unprecedented levels on Saturday week with Epsom officials promising a further review in the aftermath of the Manchester terrorist atrocity.
  
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• England’s Morgan relishes South Africa challenge in Champions Trophy buildup | Vic Marks

  23-05-2017 23:18
  
  The Proteas provide the opposition at Headingley on Wednesday afternoon in the first of three ODIs for England before June’s Champions Trophy campaignHere at last comes cricket’s chance to dominate the sporting agenda. England and South Africa gathered at Headingley on the eve of the first of three ODIs, which both sides acknowledge are the ideal preparation for next month’s Champions Trophy.The sun was shining in Leeds, with the promise of another fine day on Wednesday. The &l
  
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• Seven Wildcats Earn Athlon Sports Preseason All-SEC Honors - UKAthletics

  23-05-2017 23:03
  
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  LEXINGTON, Ky. – Seven University of Kentucky football players earned a spot on Athlon Sports' preseason All-Southeastern Conference teams it was announced today. Junior linebacker Jordan Jones (Youngstown, Ohio) was named to the first-team ...en meer »
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for May 24

  23-05-2017 23:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Wednesday's meetings at Yarmouth, Ayr, Southwell, Kempton and Lingfield.
  
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• Reynolds and Buckingham: The Englishmen who built Ajax

  23-05-2017 23:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The mere sight of Ajax in a European final conjures images of Johan Cruyff, Rinus Michels and the philosophy of Total Football. The duo rightly take the lion’s share of credit for that glorious era.
  
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• George Ford up for task of inspiring England attack in Owen Farrell’s absence

  23-05-2017 23:00
  
  • As Barbarians and tour of Argentina loom, Eddie Jones lays down challenge
  • Denny Solomona hopes to be fit for tour despite foot injuryGeorge Ford has accepted he must shoulder the responsibility for inspiring England’s attack in the absence of his fellow playmaker Owen Farrell after Eddie Jones conceded his fly-half’s form has tailed off towards the end of the season.Ford is expected to start for England at fly-half against the Barbarians on Sunday and he will be charged
  
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• David Moyes wants Scotland job if Gordon Strachan leaves

  23-05-2017 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  David Moyes would be interested in the Scotland manager’s job should it become available this summer. The 54-year-old quit as boss of Sunderland on Monday and is on holiday.
  
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• Manchester United struggle to clear their minds before Europa League final | Daniel Taylor

  23-05-2017 22:59
  
  It will not be easy for José Mourinho and his players to adopt a ‘business as usual’ approach after Monday’s atrocity, and the mood in Stockholm feels subduedIn happier times it was the Manchester Arena where Sir Alex Ferguson and his players ended up on that sunny day, 18 years ago this week, when they brought the European Cup back to the city for the first time since the 1960s.They reckon there were upwards of 750,000 people to welcome Manchester United back from Barce
  
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• Ex-Arsenal crock Diaby set to be released by Marseille

  23-05-2017 22:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby is set to be released by Marseille at the end of the season. The 31-year-old has managed just six appearances in two years at the French club.
  
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• Jermain Defoe agrees three-year deal at Bournemouth

  23-05-2017 22:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail understands that the 34-year-old - who can leave Sunderland on a free transfer - will sign a two-year deal with the option of a third, which would take him beyond his 37th birthday.
  
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• Sam Allardyce quits Crystal Palace and ‘has no ambitions to take another job’

  23-05-2017 22:25
  
  • Palace escaped relegation but now looking for eighth manager in seven years
  • ‘I want to be able to savour life, like travel, spend more time with my family’
  Crystal Palace are looking for their eighth manager in seven years after Sam Allardyce shocked the chairman, Steve Parish, by tendering his resignation as he seeks a break from top-level management after a tumultuous year.Allardyce only signed a contract through to 2019 at Selhurst Park just before Christmas having b
  
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• Sam Allardyce resigns from Crystal Palace and retires from football

  23-05-2017 22:18
  
  Following earlier media reports, Sam Allardyce has confirmed he no longer wishes to manage Crystal Palace, and has no plans to manage again.
  
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• 'They're spying on us': America's Cup espionage reveals race's high stakes

  23-05-2017 22:00
  
  Intense pressure to keep one step ahead of the game has led to levels of open reconnaissance ‘up there with the likes of James Bond or the CIA’ in BermudaTo the uninitiated, espionage and sailing do not normally go hand in hand, yet before this year’s America’s Cup gets underway later this week, holders Oracle Team USA know every tack is being watched.Related: Australia set to dominate America's Cup – without even having a teamContinue reading...
  
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• A public lottery in Australia could be a good thing – and deliver more than Olympic gold | Martin Farrer

  23-05-2017 22:00
  
  In a country with a gambling problem, any lottery will be controversial. But the UK’s example shows how much public good can come from such a schemeIt’s August 2020 and the Tokyo Olympics have just finished. Once again, the USA and Team GB top the medal table. But the real story is the collapse of the once-great Australian team who only have one shooting gold to show for their efforts. Humiliated, they board the plane back home where a festival of national self-flagellation awaits. A
  
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• Sheffield Wednesday boss Carlos Carvalhal extends contract

  23-05-2017 21:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Portuguese head coach is to stay at Wednesday, according to a statement on the club website - although they do not say how long an extension at Sheffield that Carvalhal has signed.
  
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• Peter Bosz: Ajax must not change the way they play

  23-05-2017 21:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ajax boss Peter Bosz admits his players must stick to their usual playing style if they are to beat Manchester United and lift the Europa League.
  
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• NFL will allow players to use ball as prop to make celebrations 'fun'

  23-05-2017 21:18
  
  Roger Goodell announces NFL will relax rules on excessive celebrationsUsing ball as prop, group, celebrating in groups and on ground now legalThe NFL is the No Fun League no longer.
  Commissioner Roger Goodell announced on Tuesday the league will relax rules on celebrations, permitting spontaneous moments after touchdowns and big plays which previously led to penalties and fines. Continue reading...
  
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• Champions Trophy set to be first Smart Cricket tournament

  23-05-2017 20:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Champions Trophy is set to be the first ever ‘Smart Cricket’ tournament. Competition organisers have placed an emphasis on innovation and technologyto improve the game.
  
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• Manchester attack: Yaya Toure donates £50,000 to victims

  23-05-2017 20:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Premier League star Yaya Toure and his agent Dimitri Seluk have agreed to donate £50,000 each to those affected by the suicide bomb attack at Manchester Arena on Monday night.
  
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• Jermain Defoe set for return to Bournemouth on £20m three-year deal

  23-05-2017 20:27
  
  • Sunderland striker exercises relegation release clause
  • Defoe scored 19 times in 31 appearances for CherriesJermain Defoe is set to join Bournemouth from Sunderland as a free agent on a three-year deal that will pay him £20m – including the signing-on fee. The 34-year-old striker, capped 56 times by England, has exercised a relegation-release clause in his Sunderland contract and he will return to the club for whom he played at the beginning of his career.Defoe was an 18
  
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• Eric Cantona sends support to victims of Manchester attack

  23-05-2017 20:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Eric Cantona has given his best wishes to the victims of the Manchester Arena suicide bomb attack on Monday night. Cantona said his thoughts were with the families and friends of those affected.
  
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• Groves aiming to achieve world champion dream

  23-05-2017 20:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Taking on Chudinov in what will be his fourth World title attempt following two fights with Carl Froch, Groves believes the time has come to realise his dream.
  
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• Premier League 2016-17 review: vote for the best and worst of the season

  23-05-2017 20:00
  
  Our writers nominated a few contenders, you suggested a few more runners and riders and now it’s time to cast your votes Continue reading...
  
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• Nile Ranger hit with prison sentence for online bank fraud

  23-05-2017 20:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nile Ranger has been jailed after admitting online banking fraud. He was sentenced to eight months in jail after taking more than £2,000 from a woman.
  
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• Real Madrid sign 16-year-old Vinícius Júnior from Flamengo for £39.6m

  23-05-2017 19:57
  
  • Teenage forward has made just one senior appearance for Flamengo
  • Real beat Barcelona and Manchester United to signature with offer of €46mReal Madrid have reached a deal with the Brazilian side Flamengo to sign forward Vinícius Júnior in July 2018, the Spanish champions announced on Tuesday. Vinícius has just one senior appearance for Flamengo, making his professional debut just 10 days ago in a league game against Atlético Mineiro. Related: Real Ma
  
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• Cortez Kennedy, Hall of Famer and former Seattle Seahawk, dies at 48

  23-05-2017 19:56
  
  Defensive tackle played entire career in Seattle from 1990-2000Police say Kennedy’s death not thought to be suspiciousCortez Kennedy, the Hall of Fame defensive tackle who played his entire career with the Seattle Seahawks, has died at the age of 48. Orlando Police said they are investigating his death but it is not thought to be suspicious.Related: Colin Kaepernick is an ideal fit for a Seahawks team that embraces differenceContinue reading...
  
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• Manchester bomb attack: Man Utd and City pay respects

  23-05-2017 19:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Both United and City, as well as a number of prominent players at the two clubs, have expressed their condolences to the families and friends of the victims, some of whom were young children.
  
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• Champions Trophy nations told by ICC that England is safe

  23-05-2017 19:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The International Cricket Council has emailed all eight teams scheduled to play in the Champions Trophy starting next week to reassure them it is safe to compete in the tournament.
  
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• Vinicius Junior: Who's Real Madrid's new £38m 16-year old?

  23-05-2017 19:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid snapped up yet another star of the future on Tuesday in Vinicius Junior. Here, Sportsmail answers the key questions about the 16-year-old Real have shelled out £38million on.
  
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• Britain's Kyle Edmund beats Thiago Monteiro 2-6 6-4 6-1

  23-05-2017 19:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After a positive start Edmund fell 5-1 behind and Monteiro sealed the first set 6-2. Edmund recovered, though, battling to win the second set before taking six of the final seven games.
  
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• Real Madrid sign Brazilian Vinicius Junior

  23-05-2017 18:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The talented young forward will stay in his home country for at least another year, with his rights being transferred to the La Liga club in July 2018.
  
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• Guardiola's wife and daughters caught in Manchester terror

  23-05-2017 18:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The family of the Manchester City manager escaped from the atrocity unhurt, according to reports in Spain. It's understood that City players also had family at the concert on Monday.
  
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• Sam Allardyce QUITS Crystal Palace - EXCLUSIVE

  23-05-2017 18:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON - EXCLUSIVE: As Sportsmail revealed, Allardyce wanted certain assurances from Selhurst Park chairman Steve Parish before committing his future to the club.
  
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• Paris Saint-Germain reveal new kit for 2017-18 season

  23-05-2017 18:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PSG had won the French first division in each of the previous four seasons, but were stopped in their tracks by an impressive, young Monaco side this time around.
  
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• Premier League pre-season 2017: Friendly fixtures

  23-05-2017 18:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Whether your Premier League side is taking on local opposition or racking up the air miles with trips Down Under, keep track of all the latest friendly matches announced as well as the results here.
  
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