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• Galileo's sons set to shine for the King of Epsom

  02-06-2017 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARCUS TOWNEND: Those standing around the parade ring before the 2001 Derby could not fail to notice the bay colt with an arrogant swagger that told you he was very much the leader of this pack.
  
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• Man City target Virgil van Dijk 'almost there'

  02-06-2017 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Southampton central defender Virgil van Dijk is 'almost there' as he looks to get back to full fitness.
  
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• Diore Lia owner Aylward spent 15 years banned from racing

  02-06-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: Richard Aylward, who has dominated build-up to the Derby with his publicity-driven running of a huge outsider, has a chequered history in racing.
  
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• Matt Mullan stakes England claim as Eddie Jones seeks edge over Argentina

  02-06-2017 23:12
  
  • Wasps loosehead prop is vying for a starting spot in two-Test tour
  • Coach has fostered competitive spirit among squad missing 30 playersMatt Mullan is relishing the chance to lock horns with Argentina’s scrum on England’s forthcoming two-Test tour and believes a strong showing against the Pumas may enhance his claim to hold on to the No1 jersey.With Joe Marler and Mako Vunipola away with the Lions, the Wasps loosehead prop is vying with Ellis Genge for a starting berth a
  
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• Liam Boyce’s first Northern Ireland goal earns useful victory over New Zealand

  02-06-2017 23:11
  
  The fact Northern Ireland took on this friendly at all, sandwiched between training camps in England and Turkey, is testament to a level of diligence which continues to bear fruit.The key aspiration was not to beat New Zealand – albeit that will maintain confidence in a squad which now punches well above its weight as standard – but to build towards next Saturday’s crucial World Cup qualifier in Azerbaijan. Back-to-back tournament appearances is a legitimate aim for a team cons
  
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• Champions League Final Diary: Bale's biggest fan welcomes Juventus and Real Madrid

  02-06-2017 22:55
  
  Gareth Bale's number-one hometown fan was in Cardiff to greet Real Madrid and Juventus ahead of the Champions League final.
  
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• Northern Ireland 1-0 New Zealand: Boyce nets first goal

  02-06-2017 22:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liam Boyce scored his first goal for Northern Ireland as Michael O'Neill's side saw off New Zealand at Windsor Park.
  
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• Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos: Juventus match is 50-50

  02-06-2017 22:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos does not believe his side are favourites for Saturday's Champions League final against Juventus, claiming the Cardiff showdown is '50-50'.
  
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• Margaret Court: astounding champion who found God and lost the respect of a nation

  02-06-2017 22:00
  
  Australia’s greatest tennis player has provoked fury with her homophobic statements, but even in her triumphant playing days her unparalleled achievements failed to win the hearts of the public Margaret Court was the most glittering example of Australia’s domination of world tennis in the 1960s and 70s – a prolonged period of supremacy in which a murderer’s row of superstar players with iconic, instructive nicknames like Rocket, Muscles and Newk took all before them. It w
  
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• HOT OR NOT: Radamel Falcao is reborn at Monaco

  02-06-2017 21:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It's Hot or Not time again as Sportsmail's IAN LADYMAN reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold.
  
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• Manchester City and Liverpool target Kessie joins Milan

  02-06-2017 21:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  AC Milan has acquired Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie on a two-year loan from Atalanta, as they attempt to make a big impact in the transfer market.
  
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• Australia’s pace bowling storm subdued by New Zealand and Edgbaston hoodoo | Andy Bull

  02-06-2017 21:27
  
  Australia’s quicks were frustrated by Kane Williamson’s century in a rain-hit Champions Trophy game at a ground where their bowlers have struggled latelyBeer sales were just a little brisker than typical on the 7.43 out of Euston on Friday morning, but then it wasn’t carrying your usual commuter crowd. There were a few hundred expat cricket fans on board, making the early run up to Birmingham for the Trans-Tasman derby between Australia and New Zealand at Edgbaston. As the trai
  
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• Ronaldo? Zidane? Real Madrid boss names the ultimate Galactico

  02-06-2017 21:13
  
  Zinedine Zidane hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as a team leader for Real Madrid and says he is the ultimate 'Galactico'.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo is better than I was: Zinedine Zidane

  02-06-2017 21:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: Zidane will hope Ronaldo can lead Real to back to back Champions League triumphs against Juventus in Cardiff on Saturday night.
  
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• 'We got away with one,' admits Smith after rain halts NZ against Australia

  02-06-2017 20:51
  
  • New Zealand 291; Australia 53-3 – No result, one point each
  • Edgbaston rain renders Kane Williamson century futileSteve Smith did not mince his words after Australia’s Champions Trophy opener with New Zealand ended in a rain-ruined no result, tearing into his bowlers for an “ordinary” display and admitting the weather in Birmingham had seen his side “get away with one”.Smith’s world champions were certainly wobbling when a third spell of rai
  
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• Juventus must win Champions League and end final heartache

  02-06-2017 20:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DOMINIC KING: In a hotel close to the grand home of Juventus, an excited concierge is talking about Cardiff. This, for the moment, is the only topic in town. Excitement and anticipation is building.
  
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• Dettori pounces for Oaks win as Enable upsets Rhododendron

  02-06-2017 20:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a Classic preceded by great drama and run in a torrential storm as fork lightning hit Epsom Downs, Enable briefly tangled with 8-11 favourite Rhododendron before leaving her trailing.
  
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• Allegri says Isco is Real Madrid's biggest threat

  02-06-2017 20:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Juvenus boss Massimiliano Allegri believes the presence of Isco makes Real Madrid more difficult to read. The midfielder is expected to start in Saturday's Champions League final.
  
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• Kristina Mladenovic out to get the party started against Garbiñe Muguruza

  02-06-2017 20:35
  
  • Home favourite relishing battle with French Open defending champion
  • ‘Mladenovic is having a good year. She’s won a lot of matches,’ says MuguruzaThe match between the defending champion, Garbiñe Muguruza, and the home favourite, Kristina Mladenovic, on Sunday will surely put a light under the women’s draw in the absence of the game’s biggest names, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, as well as the recently defeated world No1, Angelique Kerber.
  
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• Buffon: Alves told me we would win the Champions League

  02-06-2017 20:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Juventus' legendary goalkeeper has never won Europe's premier competition, and Saturday's final in Cardiff could well represent his last opportunity to secure the prestigious trophy.
  
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• Thibaut Courtois open to new deal at Chelsea

  02-06-2017 20:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has signalled his desire to prolong his career at Stamford Bridge by stating he is open to signing a new deal with two years remaining on his contract.
  
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• Legends in six-a-side game ahead of Champions League final

  02-06-2017 20:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gianluigi Buffon were focussing on the Champions League final, legends of years gone by were taking part in another showpiece game.
  
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• Juventus train under the Principality Stadium roof

  02-06-2017 20:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Juventus have fine-tuned their preparations for Saturday night's Champions League final with Real Madrid as they trained under the roof of the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
  
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• Swindon Town set to appoint Teddy Sheringham as new boss

  02-06-2017 20:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Swindon Town are ready to offer their manager's job to former England striker Teddy Sheringham. The League Two club have been looking for a replacement for Luke Williams.
  
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• Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea: Eden Hazard has his say on potential £100m transfer

  02-06-2017 20:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CHELSEA forward Eden Hazard has responded to speculation linking Romelu Lukaku with a return to the west London club.
  
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• Juventus v Real Madrid: Dani Alves vows to win Champions League for Gianluigi Buffon

  02-06-2017 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  DANI ALVES is aiming to deliver on a promise he made to Gianluigi Buffon.
  
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• Lionel Messi to launch 'Messi Experience Park' in Beijing

  02-06-2017 20:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Lionel Messi Experience Par will have 20 indoor and outdoor attractions in a 42,000 square metre space which will 'immerse visitors in Messi's universe,' a statement said.
  
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• Arsenal legend Sol Campbell reveals ultimate team-mate XI

  02-06-2017 20:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sol Campbell played alongside some of the game's biggest names during his 19-year career with the likes of Arsenal and England. Here, he reveals his best XI and explains his picks.
  
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• Liverpool offer Mohamed Salah almost double his Roma wage

  02-06-2017 19:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool will nearly double Mohamed Salah's wages as they look to close a deal for one of their prime summer transfer targets. Liverpoolhad a £28million rejected on Thursday.
  
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• AB de Villiers: South Africa could have beaten England 'easily' if this happened

  02-06-2017 19:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  AB de VILLIERS believes his South Africa side would have won the recent ODI series against England “easily” had they not used it as an extended warm-up for the Champions Trophy.
  
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• Ronaldo unconvinced by Real Madrid's rumoured De Gea chase

  02-06-2017 19:53
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo has had his say on reports linking David de Gea with a move to Real Madrid from Manchester United.
  
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• Champions Trophy: Kane Williamson scores his first century against Australia

  02-06-2017 19:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch a selection of Kane Williamson's best shots from his century for New Zealand against Australia, the first he has made against them.
  
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• Chris Woakes: England star could miss South Africa Test after Champions Trophy lay-off

  02-06-2017 19:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CHRIS WOAKES is facing a race against time to be fit in time for the first Test against South Africa next month.
  
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• Australia get rain reprieve as weather saves them

  02-06-2017 19:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Australia were given a reprieve by the weather, as rain saw their game against New Zealand abandoned with the Black Caps on top.
  
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• Thibaut Courtois would welcome Romelu Lukaku at Chelsea

  02-06-2017 19:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  CHELSEA goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois would welcome the addition of Romelu Lukaku this summer.
  
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• Novak Djokovic survives French Open scare in round three

  02-06-2017 19:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATTHEW LAMBERT AT ROLAND GARROS: Novak Djokovic withstood a valiant effort from Diego Schwartzman to reach the French Open fourth round in five sets on Philippe Chatrier Court.
  
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• French Open 2017 schedule: Day 7 match times including when Andy Murray is playing

  02-06-2017 19:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  ANDY MURRAY will come up against Juan Martin del Potro in his attempt to reach the fourth round of the French Open 2017 on Day 7 of action at Roland Garros.
  
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• Andre Agassi admits he is coaching Novak Djokovic for free

  02-06-2017 19:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andre Agassi is ready to continue his coaching arrangement with Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon - and has revealed he is not being paid by the world number two for his work at the French Open.
  
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• Juventus v Real Madrid: Allegri's men look sharp in training before Champions League final

  02-06-2017 19:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  EXPRESS SPORT brings you all the best snaps as Juventus train in Cardiff ahead of the Champions League final.
  
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• Juventus different to 2015, Allegri warns Real Madrid

  02-06-2017 19:29
  
  Barcelona proved too strong for Juventus in 2015, but head coach Massimiliano Allegri says Real Madrid will face a tougher version.
  
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• Joe Joyce in talks to sign pro deal under David Haye

  02-06-2017 19:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Olympic silver medallist Joe Joyce is in advanced talks over turning professional under David Haye's promotional banner. Haye is keen to snap up the 31-year-old and a deal is close.
  
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• 1860 Munich face demotion to fifth tier of German football

  02-06-2017 19:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  1860 were due to make a payment, reportedly of between five and 10 million euros, to the German soccer federation for the license by Friday afternoon, but their main backer would not pay.
  
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• Griezmann ends Man Utd hopes by 'accepting Atletico deal'

  02-06-2017 19:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Griezmann was top of United's shopping list this summer but with Atletico's transfer ban upheld the player has opted to reaffirm his loyalty by taking a new deal at the club.
  
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• French Open 2017: Novak Djokovic RAGES at umpire during tense five-set thriller

  02-06-2017 19:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  NOVAK DJOKOVIC was staring down the barrel of a shock third-round French Open defeat to Diego Schwartzman at Roland Garros when the umpire enraged him.
  
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• Swansea to offer Leon Britton one-year contract extension

  02-06-2017 19:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Swansea City are set to offer midfielder Leon Britton a one-year contract extension after his pivotal role in keeping the club in the Premier League last season.
  
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• How Cameroon's Italia '90 keeper N'Kono inspired Buffon's switch from striker

  02-06-2017 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gianluigi Buffon is ready for Saturday's Champions League final - but it was a Cameroon keeper who inspired his long journey back in 1990
  
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• We preview the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus using Subbuteo

  02-06-2017 19:09
  
  Preview: Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus using Subbuteo!
  
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• Djokovic fights back to oust Schwartzman in thrilling five-setter

  02-06-2017 18:49
  
  Novak Djokovic was twice a set down against plucky Argentine Diego Schwartzman but was not to be denied a place in the last 16.
  
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• Mohamed Salah update: Liverpool now odds-on to sign Roma star

  02-06-2017 18:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  LIVERPOOL are odds-on favourites to sign Roma winger Mohamed Salah, according to the bookies.
  
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• Ryan Giggs rejects Middlesbrough and Sunderland links

  02-06-2017 18:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ryan Giggs has played down reports that he is set for a return to the dugout after being linked to a number of roles. Giggs says he has had no contact with Sunderland or Middlesbrough.
  
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