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• Roger Federer on brink of sporting history at Wimbledon

  15-07-2017 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  According to one of Federer's closest friends in tennis, Tim Henman, it is the Swiss's ability to embrace the joys of life outside the sport that is among the keys to his longevity and success.
  
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• Marin Cilic will not go down quietly against Roger Federer

  15-07-2017 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jonas Bjorkman, coach of Marin Cilic and once of Andy Murray, believes his man is perfectly well-equipped to cause an upset and stop Federer winning a 19th Grand Slam title.
  
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• Aggressive approach sees Federer return to the top

  15-07-2017 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In 2013, Federer failed to reach a Grand Slam final for the first time in a decade. He was in the middle of a five-match losing streak to Rafael Nadal. But he is now back to his best.
  
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• T20 Blast: Jacques Rudolph scores 65 off 37 balls against Somerset

  15-07-2017 23:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch Glamorgan captain Jacques Rudolph score a brilliant 65 not out off 37 balls against Somerset before rain halted their T20 Blast match in Cardiff.
  
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• Jordan Henderson expects Liverpool honours despite transfer frustration

  15-07-2017 23:44
  
  • Midfielder backs Jürgen Klopp’s side to improve on fourth
  • ‘We want to be winning things. That is the aim’Jordan Henderson believes Liverpool will challenge for major honours next season despite Jürgen Klopp’s frustrations in attempting to land two prime targets, Naby Keita and Virgil van Dijk.Liverpool have added their record signing, Mohamed Salah, and Dominic Solanke to their ranks this summer and hope to conclude a deal for Hull City’s lef
  
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• Selby retains world title four days after mother's death

  15-07-2017 23:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lee Selby dedicates his successful world title defence against Jonathan Victor Barros to his mother, who died four days beforehand.
  
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• Lee Selby beats Jonathan Victor Barros to retain world belt

  15-07-2017 23:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Welsh boxer Lee Selby beats Argentine Jonathan Victor Barros at Wembley to retain his IBF belt.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton defended by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff

  15-07-2017 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hamilton took a dazzling pole position at Silverstone to the delight of his thousands of supporters — which was in stark contrast to the boos which rang around Trafalgar Square.
  
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• Russian doping could be further exposed by informant

  15-07-2017 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NICK HARRIS - EXCLUSIVE: The former Moscow laboratory director at the heart of the Russian doping scandal could turn star witness against alleged drug cheats.
  
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• London 2012 sabotaged by cheats... because of an invite

  15-07-2017 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE REPORT - NICK HARRIS AND ROB DRAPER: The 2012 London Olympics was supposed to be one of the proudest, most uplifting events in the history of British sport.
  
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• Kyle Walker shows the Premier League has lost its mind

  15-07-2017 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER HOLT: It is a transfer that is a symbol of the headlong profligacy that has gripped our football. This feels like a league intent on burning its riches on a bonfire of its vanities.
  
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• IOC 'did not want drug samples retested to avoid scandals'

  15-07-2017 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Russia wanted to use state security agents from the former KGB to attempt to influence key international figures in the anti-doping movement and prevent drug taking from being exposed.
  
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• Dustin Johnson pain free after freak injury frustration

  15-07-2017 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Butch Harmon has revealed that Dustin Johnson is only just over the freak injury he suffered on the eve of the Masters and backed the world No 1 to recapture his best form at Royal Birkdale.
  
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• Vettel is the panto villain with fans at the British GP

  15-07-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sebastian Vettel was all smiles on Wednesday, barely able to contain his glee as he was cheered and absent Hamilton booed. Three days later and 80 miles north those roles were reversed.
  
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• Rory McIlroy still searching for spark before The Open

  15-07-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After two missed cuts in a row on links courses that were supposed to get him in the mood for The Open, the only option left for Rory McIlroy was to head down to Royal Birkdale for a solution.
  
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• Reid and Hewett win Wimbledon wheelchair tennis title

  15-07-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Great Britain's Gordon Reid set a target of taking wheelchair tennis on to Centre Court after he and Alfie Hewett landed their second Wimbledon title together.
  
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• Martina Navratilova says too much is expected of Jo Konta

  15-07-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Martina Navratilova offers a blunt assessment of the state of Johanna Konta’s game as the Briton considers the improvements she must make if she is to win a Grand Slam. 
  
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• GB win nine medals - five gold - at Para-athletics Worlds

  15-07-2017 23:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Great Britain win nine medals - including an incredible five golds - on day two at the World Para-athletics Championships.
  
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• The contenders, the cash, the venues - your Euro 2017 guide

  15-07-2017 23:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With England and Scotland both in action in the Netherlands, here's all you need to know about Women's Euro 2017.
  
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• The contenders, the cash, the venues - Women's Euro 2017 guide

  15-07-2017 23:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With England and Scotland both in action in the Netherlands, here's all you need to know about Women's Euro 2017.
  
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• Wimbledon 2017: Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo clinch men's doubles title

  15-07-2017 22:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo win their first Wimbledon men's doubles title in a marathon five-set match, beating Oliver Marach and Mate Pavic 5-7 7-5 7-6 (7-2) 3-6 13-11.
  
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• Robbie Davies Jnr brutally knocked out by Michal Syrowatka

  15-07-2017 22:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL: Kirkby super-lightweight Robbie Davies Jnr was stretchered away from the ring at Wembley Arena after being brutally knocked out by Poland's Michal Syrowatka.
  
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• Pint-sized TMS: Geoff Boycott criticises England flop against South Africa

  15-07-2017 22:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  South Africa bowl England out for 205 and finish day two of the second Test 205 runs ahead at Trent Bridge.
  
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• England beat Portugal to win Under-19 Euros

  15-07-2017 22:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England win the European Under-19 Championship with a 2-1 victory over Portugal in the final in Georgia.
  
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• Tiemoue Bakayoko thanks Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi for his role in Blues transfer

  15-07-2017 22:09
  
  Michy Batshuayi had a key role to play in Chelsea's signing of Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco, according to the midfielder.
  
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• World Aquatics Championships: Jack Laugher and Chris Mears finish fourth as Russia claim gold

  15-07-2017 21:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Olympic champions Jack Laugher and Chris Mears finish fourth place at the World Championships, with Russian duo Evgenii Kuznetsov and Ilia Zakharov claiming gold.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton has no issue with Mercedes boss despite rift talk

  15-07-2017 21:52
  
  Lewis Hamilton is happy at Mercedes and could extend his stay beyond next season, according to team boss Toto Wolff.
  
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• Why Cilic has a chance against Federer - Henman

  15-07-2017 21:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Roger Federer is the favourite but do not discount Marin Cilic in Sunday's Wimbledon final, says four-time semi-finalist Tim Henman.
  
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• Toulson & Lee win silver, Laugher & Mears fourth

  15-07-2017 21:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Great Britain's Lois Toulson and Matty Lee win silver in diving's mixed 10m synchronised event at the World Aquatics Championships.
  
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• 'England batsmen must respect Test cricket' - reaction & video

  15-07-2017 21:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's batsmen need to find "respect" for Test cricket after they collapsed against South Africa, says Michael Vaughan.
  
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• Alexis Sanchez tells Arsenal he wants to leave the club

  15-07-2017 21:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alexis Sanchez, who has just a year left on his contract, claims he is waiting for a response from his club after informing them of his desire to get back into Europe's elite competition.
  
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• T20 Blast: Fan holds pint in mouth to catch six at Glamorgan-Somerset

  15-07-2017 21:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A fan holds a pint of beer in his mouth to catch a six from Glamorgan's Colin Ingram during their T20 Blast match with Somerset at Cardiff.
  
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• Chelsea 8-2 Fulham: Tiemoue Bakayoko watches goal rush

  15-07-2017 21:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The French midfielder, who had earlier signed a five-year deal following his £40million move from Moanco,  joined a handful of spectators at the behind closed doors friendly on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• I want to play in the Champions League - Alexis drops Arsenal exit hint

  15-07-2017 21:10
  
  The Chile international has a year left on his contract and is currently back in his homeland as he waits for a decision on his future
  
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• Radja Nainggolan deal in the works, according to Inter Milan manager

  15-07-2017 20:57
  
  Roma want to keep midfielder Radja Nainggolan, but Inter are trying to sign the Belgium international.
  
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• Women's Cricket World Cup: England take record seven lbws against West Indies

  15-07-2017 20:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's bowlers set a a new women's one-day international record with seven lbws during a 92-run win over the West Indies at the Women's Cricket World Cup.
  
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• British crowd makes me faster - polesitter Hamilton

  15-07-2017 20:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton says he believes the support of the crowd helped give him extra speed as he secures pole for the British Grand Prix.
  
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• England beat Portugal to claim Under-19 European Championship glory

  15-07-2017 20:21
  
  Manchester City striker Lukas Nmecha proved to be the hero for the Young Lions, who have capped an excellent summer for the nation's youth sides
  
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• Garbine Muguruza wants to dance with Roger Federer

  15-07-2017 20:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL AT WIMBLEDON: Garbine Muguruza is rooting for Roger Federer on Sunday because the Spaniard wants to dance with the 35-year-old at the champions' dinner.
  
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• Wimbledon 2017: Highlights: Alfie Hewett & Gordon Reid retain doubles title

  15-07-2017 20:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as Britain's Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid beat Nicolas Peifer and Stephane Houdet to retain the men's wheelchair doubles title at Wimbledon.
  
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• PSG leave Aurier, Ben Arfa and Krychowiak out of tour team

  15-07-2017 20:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manager Unai Emery has selected new signing Dani Alves in his team to face Roma, Tottenham and Juventus, indicating he will take the right back slot previously occupied by Aurier.
  
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• Liverpool Lucas Leiva to sign for Lazio in £5m transfer

  15-07-2017 20:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Brazilian has been discussing personal terms with Lazio who want the 30-year-old to replace Lucas Biglia who has joined AC Milan. He is Liverpool's current longest-serving player.
  
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• Huddersfield Town set to offer Jonathan Hogg new contract

  15-07-2017 20:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The combative 28-year-old feared he had fractured his neck while playing against Bristol City in March but was given the all-clear to return to training weeks later by specialists.
  
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• Watch: Magnificent Muguruza, brilliant Brits & day 12 funnies

  15-07-2017 19:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch some of the quirkier moments from the penultimate day of Wimbledon 2017, which saw Spain's Garbine Muguruza win her first Wimbledon title.
  
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• England U19 2-1 Portugal U19: Nmecha scores winner

  15-07-2017 19:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  BEN GROUNDS: England completed a hugely successful summer for the country's age-group teams after the Young Lions overcame Portugal to win the European Under 19s Championship final.
  
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• Tour de France: Chris Froome back in yellow jersey – video highlights

  15-07-2017 19:51
  
  Chris Froome is back in the yellow jersey at the Tour de France after pulling away from GC rival Fabio Aru at the end of stage 14. Australia’s Michael Matthews won the stage while Aru was caught in a poor position approached the closing stages in Rodez, leaving Froome to take full advantage of his tactical error. The Team Sky rider now has a 19-second lead in the overall standingsChris Froome takes yellow off Fabio Aru as Matthews wins stage 14Continue reading...
  
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• Cycling: Chris Froome lauds Sky team-mates after reclaiming Tour de France lead

  15-07-2017 19:51
  
  The famed maillot jaune is once again in Chris Froome's possession and he lauded his team-mates for bringing it back to him.
  
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• Wimbledon 2017: Garbiñe Muguruza beats Venus Williams in women's final – video highlights

  15-07-2017 19:46
  
  Garbiñe Muguruza won her first Wimbledon title on Saturday after defeating Venus Williams 7-5, 6-0 in the final. There were some early nerves from the Spaniard, beaten here by Serena Williams in the 2015 final, but she came through to deliver a commanding and energetic performance on Centre Court against the five-time winner Williams. It is Muguruza’s second grand slam title following her win at Roland Garros last yearGarbiñe Muguruza crowned Wimbledon champion after beating
  
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• South Africa take charge as England wickets tumble

  15-07-2017 19:46
  
  South Africa took a firm grip on the second test at Trent Bridge after a see-saw second day in which 15 wickets tumbled and the fragility of England's fragile top-order batting was brutally exposed on Saturday.The touring side reached 75-1 in their second innings at the close, a lead of 205, with Dean Elgar (38 not out) and Hashim Amla (23 not out) bringing some order to the final hour and ensuring their team are well-placed to force the victory that would level the four-match series at 1-1.Sout
  
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• 'Tough and unpredictable' - Tour de France stage guide

  15-07-2017 19:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport's Rob Hayles takes you through the 21 stages that make up this year's Tour de France route, picking out riders to watch and the key stages.
  
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