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• Sir Clive Woodwards's open letter to Warren Gatland

  22-06-2017 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD IN AUCKLAND: This is the first open letter I have ever written but, sitting here in Auckland surrounded by hordes of excited Lions fans, I had to put pen to paper!
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for June 23

  22-06-2017 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Friday's meetings at Market Rasen, Redcar, Newmarket and Ayr.
  
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• Sanchez refuses to offer Arsenal future update

  22-06-2017 23:46
  
  Alexis Sanchez says his sole concern is on winning the Confederations Cup with Chile and not whether he will leave Arsenal.
  
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• Ladbrokes relaxed as FA sever £4m-a-year sponsorship deal

  22-06-2017 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: Ladbrokes are surprisingly relaxed at the FA severing their four-year contract as official bookmaking partners after just one year.
  
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• Over half of Premier League clubs open to safe standing

  22-06-2017 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE - MIKE KEEGAN: More than half of top flight clubs are set to tell Premier League bosses that they would be open to piloting safe standing – should such a scenario arise.
  
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• Mark Cavendish a major doubt for Tour de France 2017

  22-06-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mark Cavendish is a doubt for next month’s Tour de France because of the illness that has ruined his preparation. His early season was severely disrupted when he contracted a virus.
  
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• Hayley Turner stuns bookies with 25-1 tip at Royal Ascot

  22-06-2017 23:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Racemail guest tipster Hayley Turner was in superb form on day three of Royal Ascot, napping 25-1 stunner Bless Him and also giving 5-1 Gold Cup hero Big Orange.
  
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• Liverpool confirm £39m Mohamed Salah deal

  22-06-2017 23:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mohamed Salah has joined Liverpool from Roma in a club-record deal worth £39million. He arrived in Merseyside on Tuesday to undergo medical checks and agreeing personal terms.
  
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• Lions’ unlikely lads could help pull off something special in New Zealand | Robert Kitson

  22-06-2017 22:59
  
  For Jamie George, Ben Te’o and Elliot Daly to be selected to face the All Blacks in a Lions XV captained by Peter O’Mahony is a lesson to all disgruntled fringe playersFor months thousands of people in both hemispheres have been trying to second‑guess Warren Gatland. They would have been better off buying a fistful of lotto tickets. Even Gatland himself, as recently as a few days ago, would not have imagined naming the XV he has finally selected for the British & Irish Lion
  
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• England U21s 3-0 Poland U21s: Demarai Gray stuns hosts

  22-06-2017 22:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DOMINIC KING IN POLAND: Rarely has silence sounded so sweet. In the 69th minute a hush descended over Kielce’s compact arena and, in that instant, England knew their mission was done.
  
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• England sail past Poland to reach European U-21 Championship semis

  22-06-2017 22:57
  
  • England Under-21 3-0 Poland Under-21 (Gray 6, Murphy 69, Baker 82pen)
  • England win group to show they are real contendersEngland showed they are real contenders to win a second international tournament of the summer after a clinical performance against the hosts booked a place in the semi-finals of the European Under-21 Championship for the first time since 2009.Goals from Demarai Gray, Jacob Murphy and a late penalty from Lewis Baker capped an excellent display that means Aidy Boot
  
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• Germany 1-1 Chile: Alexis Sanche scores record 38th goal

  22-06-2017 22:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alexis Sanchez became Chile's all-time leading scorer when he grabbed an early goal in their 1-1 draw against Germany at the Confederations Cup on Thursday.
  
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• Three and easy for England U21s as Aidy Boothroyd's men reach Euro 2017 semi-finals after beating Poland

  22-06-2017 22:48
  
  Demarai Gray, Jacob Murphy and Lewis Baker's penalty sealed a comfortable 3-0 win as England escaped the group stages at the tournament for the first time since 2009.
  
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• New Zealand v British and Irish Lions predictions

  22-06-2017 22:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The British and Irish Lions take on New Zealand in the first Test of a three-match series on Saturday. The bookies make the All Blacks comfortable favourites but what do you think the outcome will be?
  
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• New Zealand v Lions: Battles that could decide first Test

  22-06-2017 22:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The line-ups for the first Test between New Zealand and the British and Irish Lions were announced on Wednesday. Sportsmail 's NIK SIMON runs through the key battles.
  
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• SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Lions can win the first Test by three

  22-06-2017 22:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The Lions have every reason to be quietly confident. They have prepared well and at no time has Warren Gatland lost focus on what this trip is all about.
  
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• How to train and eat like a Lion

  22-06-2017 22:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As the game of rugby evolves rapidly through the professional era, training methods and dietary requirements are far cry from what they were on early Lions tours.
  
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• Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore on brink of £16m Lyon move

  22-06-2017 21:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore is on the brink of a move to Lyon for £16million. Having impressed last season on loan at Ajax, the French club are keen to attain the 21-year-old's services.
  
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• Victoria Azarenka dumped out of Mallorca Open by Ana Konjuh

  22-06-2017 21:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Victoria Azarenka won just four games as her run at the Mallorca Open was brought to a crashing end by seventh seed Ana Konjuh..
  
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• Cummings New British Time Trial Champion

  22-06-2017 21:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Steve Cummings is the new  British National Time Trial Champion..
  
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• Chelsea beat Manchester United to sign Daishawn Redan

  22-06-2017 21:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea have beaten Manchester United and Red Bull Leipzig to the signing of Ajax's 16-year-old Daishawn Redan. The teenage striker, will join Chelsea's academy on July 1.
  
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• Tottenham to reward Kieran Trippier with five-year deal

  22-06-2017 20:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham are ready to offer a new five year contract to right-back Kieran Trippier. Boss Mauricio Pochettino has been impressed with the youngster, who has forced himself into the starting XI.
  
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• England U21s v Poland U21s LIVE

  22-06-2017 20:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England will book their place in the semi-finals of the Under 21 European Championship if they beat Poland in their last Group A game. Join TOM FARMERY for build-up and live coverage.
  
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• Roger Federer defeats Mischa Zverev at the Halle Open

  22-06-2017 20:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Top seed Roger Federer beat Germany's Mischa Zverev 7-6(4) 6-4 to advance to the last eight of the Halle Open as the 18-times grand slam champion sharpens his grasscourt game.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo has no intention of paying taxman €14.7m

  22-06-2017 20:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo has no intention of paying the €14.7m (£12.9m) he has been accused of defrauding the Spanish taxman upfront, his agency Gestifute have told Spanish news media.
  
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• Roger Federer qualifies for last eight in Gerry Weber Open

  22-06-2017 20:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Top seed Roger Federer qualified for his 15th quarter final at the Gerry Weber Open with a straight-sets victory over Mischa Zverev..
  
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• Marin Cilic tells Wimbledon rivals he is hitting top form

  22-06-2017 20:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Former US Open champion Marin Cilic has warned his Wimbledon rivals he is playing the best tennis of his career.
  
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• Katie Boulter 'thankful' for Wimbledon wildcard

  22-06-2017 20:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Katie Boulter will make her first ever senior grand slam appearance at Wimbledon next month after being handed a wildcard for the main draw of the womens' singles.
  
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• Stoke City ace Xherdan Shaqiri is going nowhere

  22-06-2017 20:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Stoke have 'no plans' to sell winger Xherdan Shaqiri in this transfer window, according to chairman Peter Coates. Serie A giants are said to be tracking the Switzerland international.
  
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• Jonny Bairstow has doubts over a regular England place

  22-06-2017 20:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jonny Bairstow admits he is still not sure he has done enough to earn a regular place in England’s white-ball teams despite effortlessly extending his golden Test run to limited-overs cricket.
  
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• Socceroos and Cameroon draw to leave both close to Confederations Cup exit

  22-06-2017 20:04
  
  • Cameroon 1-1 Australia (Anguissa 45; Milligan 60pen)
  • Socceroos must beat Chile by two goals to retain hope of progressingIt was a result that suited neither side, an enthralling end-to-end encounter that failed to separate the teams. After drawing 1-1 with the African champions Cameroon at the cavernous Saint Petersburg Stadium on Thursday, Australia are on the brink of a group-stage exit at the 2017 Confederations Cup. Related: Alexis Sánchez becomes Chile’s record go
  
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• Cameroon 1-1 Australia: Mark Milligan converts penalty

  22-06-2017 19:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Australia rescued a point against Cameroon through Mark Milligan's second half penalty on Thursday. Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa poked the ball over Mathew Ryan to open the scoring.
  
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• Joylon Palmer shrugs off criticism from Renault chief

  22-06-2017 19:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jolyon Palmer has dismissed recent criticism of him by Renault team boss Cyril Abiteboul. The Briton is still waiting to break his duck this season after being yet to register any points.
  
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• Francesco Becchetti era over at Leyton Orient as he sells club to consortium

  22-06-2017 19:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Francesco Becchetti has sold Leyton Orient to a business consortium headed by Nigel Travis, a lifelong fan and chief executive.
  
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• Career-best figures for Simon Harmer as Essex beat Warwickshire

  22-06-2017 19:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Simon Harmer claimed a career-best eight for 36 to lead Specsavers County Championship Division One leaders Essex to an innings-and-164-run.
  
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• Fan makes stunning trailer for McGregor vs Mayweather

  22-06-2017 19:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Both men are known for their ability to sell fights due to their brash antics and trash-talking, but one fan has given the pair a helping hand with an epic trailer, titled the '180 Million Dollar Dance'.
  
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• Durham beat Glamorgan by nine wickets after making light work of run chase

  22-06-2017 18:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Durham coasted to their first Specsavers County Championship win of the season after making light work of a second-innings run.
  
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• BMC Backing Porte For The Tour De France

  22-06-2017 18:48 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  BMC Racing Team is backing Richie Porte in the pursuit of the yellow jersey at the Tour de France when.
  
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• Virat Kohli has 'total respect' for ex-India coach Anil Kumble despite rift

  22-06-2017 18:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Virat Kohli spoke of his respect for Anil Kumble's achievements as a former Indian cricketer but refused to discuss their.
  
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• Liverpool closing in on Mohamed Salah deal

  22-06-2017 18:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Liverpool are edging closer to securing the signature of Roma winger Mohamed Salah with the player undergoing the final stages.
  
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• Daryl Mitchell and Joe Clarke fire Worcestershire to victory

  22-06-2017 18:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Daryl Mitchell and Joe Clarke powered Worcestershire to a four-wicket victory over Kent which lifted them into the Specsavers County.
  
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• Newcastle win permission for High Court challenge

  22-06-2017 18:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Newcastle United have won permission to bring a High Court challenge over the seizure of documents by tax officials investigating the financial affairs of several football clubs.
  
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• Leyton Orient sold to consortium led by Dunkin Donuts CEO Nigel Travis

  22-06-2017 18:18
  
  Leyton Orient are under new ownership, after a consortium led by the Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins chief executive Nigel Travis completed its takeover of the crisis-hit National League club from Francesco Becchetti.
  
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• Juventus poised to complete £26m deal for Patrik Schick

  22-06-2017 18:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Czech Republic forward Patrik Schick is undergoing medical exams with Italian champion Juventus to complete a transfer from Sampdoria. A fee of £26m will exchange hands.
  
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• Nigel Travis completes Leyton Orient takeover

  22-06-2017 18:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dunkin' Donuts chief executive Nigel Travis and a fan-led consortium have completed their takeover of Leyton Orient. The takeover ends Francesco Becchetti's three-year leadership of the club.
  
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• Marin Cilic races into Aegon Championships quarter-finals

  22-06-2017 18:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kozlov, 19, showed some tidy grasscourt skills of his own but never hinted at breaking the Cilic serve, which offered up only seven points to the American during the 65-minute contest.
  
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• Maywether v McGregor: will it be boxing's most lucrative?

  22-06-2017 18:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The highly-anticipated fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will see the biggest draw in boxing history go toe-to-toe with the biggest draw in UFC history.
  
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• Ireland and Afghanistan awarded Test status by ICC

  22-06-2017 18:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ireland have been playing as affiliate members since 1993 and have recorded famous victories over Pakistan, England and the West Indies in that time. Now they will be able to play Test cricket.
  
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• Jolyon Palmer 'focused on Baku' amid growing speculation over Renault future

  22-06-2017 17:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Jolyon Palmer insists he has no cause for concern over his Formula One future despite mounting speculation he could be.
  
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• Shades of Zlatan: Patrik Schick’s £26m Juventus move caps a meteoric rise

  22-06-2017 17:53
  
  The Czech Republic striker, who has been likened to Ibrahimovic, has flown on Juve’s jet from the Under-21 Euros to seal a transfer from Sampdoria“Right now, Patrik doesn’t have the muscles, but you can just imagine him in two or three years,” enthused the 2003 Ballon d’Or winner Pavel Nedved this month. “He reminds me of Zlatan Ibrahimovic because he was like that when he came to Juve. He didn’t have the muscles either.”As meteoric rises go, it is
  
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