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• England: New faces but the same old trouble at the top

  17-08-2017 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: The new captain and his predecessor showed that if you can find that way when the going gets tough, as it did against South Africa, then opportunities will come to cash in.
  
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• Liverpool boss Klopp: It's not cool to be without Coutinho

  17-08-2017 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp admitted it is ‘not cool’ to be without Philippe Coutinho and says he does not know why any player would want to leave Liverpool, as Barcelona continue their pursuit of star.
  
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• Sunderland academy product Honeyman is a dream winger

  17-08-2017 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week he is checking in on Sunderland's George Honeyman, who netted on Wednesday.
  
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• Meet the football-mad Lee family and their new arrival

  17-08-2017 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  INTERVIEW - MICHAEL WALKER: On the opening day of the Football League season Luton Town stuck eight past Yeovil. It was the result of the weekend and a special day for the Lees.
  
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• Everton 2-0 Hajduk Split: Toffees take first-leg advantage

  17-08-2017 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE KEEGAN AT GOODISON PARK: First half goals from Michael Keane and Idrissa Gueye ensured the Toffees take a healthy lead to next week's second leg in Croatia.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for August 18

  17-08-2017 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Friday's meetings at Newbury, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, Newmarket and Catterick.
  
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• Man United defender Eric Bailly ready to follow legends

  17-08-2017 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER: Bailly has turned up with a fresh cut on his knee. Nothing serious. The Ivory Coast defender has suffered far worse in the 14 months since he became Jose Mourinho’s first signing.
  
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• England in command of first day-night Test v West Indies

  17-08-2017 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN AT EDGBASTON: It does not matter if the ball is pink, red, white or blue if one side is so much better than the other. The first day of this series was an ominous sign for the visitors.
  
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• Joe Root sets new record after 11th consecutive 50

  17-08-2017 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: As he did against South Africa last month, Root has begun this series against West Indies with a century. And the clenched fist conveyed a simple truth: it was a hundred he needed.
  
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• Day-night Test cricket: Nothing really changes much at all

  17-08-2017 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT EDGBASTON: In truth, this was a day – and an evening, though not a night – when Test cricket professed to change forever, without really changing much at all.
  
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• England women's boss Mark Sampson: I'll communicate better

  17-08-2017 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mark Sampson has promised to improve his communication skill after the FA were forced to release a summary of the independent report into serious allegations against him.
  
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• Manuel Lanzini will not be Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho replacement, insists Slaven Bilic

  17-08-2017 23:30
  Manuel Lanzini will not be Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho replacement, insists Slaven Bilic
  
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• Eric Bailly: 'Manchester United are world class - we will prove it'

  17-08-2017 23:30
  Seasoned Manchester United fans feel that Eric Bailly has finally helped fill the hole left by Nemanja Vidic’s and Rio Ferdinand’s departures.
  
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• Diego Costa tells Chelsea: I will NEVER return

  17-08-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM CRAFTON AND IAN HERBERT: Costa's war with Chelsea has intensified after the striker dismissed pleas to return to London and declared he has no intention of ending his exile in Brazil.
  
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• Diego Costa defies Chelsea and plans to fly to Madrid to force Atletico deal

  17-08-2017 23:30
  The Chelsea star has played his last game for the club and is determined to leave.
  
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• Closing the window early would be the dumbest idea

  17-08-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL: What would an early-closing transfer window do to prevent Barcelona's continued pursuit of Philippe Coutinho? Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
  
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• Everton ball boy rescued by steward during crowd trouble

  17-08-2017 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Europa League tie between Everton and Hajduk Split was halted by crowd troublet. A ball boy was rescued from the melee by a quick-thinking steward as fans attacked security staff.
  
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• Trollied by Trunch: Edgbaston fans toast new day-night schedule | Andy Bull

  17-08-2017 23:21
  Playing the first Test under the lights was a little discombobulating for spectators but, as the cops and robbers, Mario Brothers and Jamaican bobsleigh team discovered, it did mean they could go on drinking for longerAt a quarter to seven on Thursday evening, just as the sun was starting to dip and the shadows to stretch out towards the wicket, the ground staff switched on the floodlights and shortly after the players walked out for the final session. Related: Cook and Root shine for England ag
  
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• Michael Keane off mark as Everton beat Hajduk Split in Europa League

  17-08-2017 23:12
  • Everton 2-0 Hajduk Split
  • Goals from Keane and Idrissa Gueye enough for ToffeesEverton kept a third consecutive European clean sheet and will take a healthy lead to Croatia for next week’s second leg of their play-off. Hajduk’s Split’s boisterous supporters proved to be more troublesome than their players and Everton ought to be able to claim a place in the Europa League proper from here, even if they really should have won by a more convincing margin.It is just as
  
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• Everton 2 Hajduk Split 0: Keane opens account in comfortable Europa League win

  17-08-2017 23:06
  Everton secured a 2-0 advantage in their Europa League tie against Hajduk Split, with Michael Keane scoring.
  
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• Eni Aluko 'hush-money' case: FA bows to pressure and reveals findings

  17-08-2017 23:06
  The Football Association has bowed to growing pressure surrounding the Eni Aluko “hush-money” case by revealing the reasons why the barrister they employed to investigate the matter cleared the England women’s team manager, Mark Sampson, of allegedly making a comment with “racial and prejudicial” connotations to the player.
  
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• Kevin Durant spurns Trump as teams vow to fund Confederate statue removal

  17-08-2017 23:02
  NBA finals MVP says ‘I don’t respect who’s in office right now’Tampa pro sports teams pledge money to remove statueRed Sox say they support efforts to rename Yawkey WayKevin Durant is the latest sports star to disassociate himself from Donald Trump. The NBA finals MVP said he will not join his team-mates should the Golden State Warriors visit the White House to celebrate their championship win earlier this year. “Nah, I won’t do that,” Durant told ESPN.
  
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• Ex- jockey Adam Carter found guilty of stopping his mount

  17-08-2017 21:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A BHA disciplinary panel has branded former jockey Adam Carter as an 'unreliable witness' after finding him guilty of stopping Blazeofenchantment at Southwell in 2014.
  
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• Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge back in training

  17-08-2017 21:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Daniel Sturridge handed Liverpool a welcome boost by completing a full training session on Thursday. The striker had missed Saturday's 3-3 draw at Watford due to a thigh injury.
  
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• Everton's £45m signing Gylfi Sigurdsson paraded on pitch

  17-08-2017 21:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gylfi Sigurdsson has been paraded in front of his new fans as Everton's new club-record signing took to the Goodison Park pitch prior to the Europa League play-off first leg against Hajduk Split.
  
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• Everton 2-0 Hajduk Split LIVE: Follow all the action

  17-08-2017 21:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton, who are expected to unveil new boy Gylfi Sigurdsson to the fans at half-time, take on the Croatian side in the Europa League play-off round. Join ELLIOTT BRETLAND for the action.
  
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• Captain dependable Joe Root hits another landmark score for England | Ali Martin

  17-08-2017 21:54
  In setting an England record of scoring 50 in 11 successive Tests despite having to face the new ball again, Root showed demands of leadership lie easy with himNestled within Joe Root’s serene cruise to a 13th Test century was an England record that has stood for 46 years. At 5.10pm, with the sun still shining in Birmingham and the fuchsia pink Duke ball just 34 overs young, he swished a cut off Jason Holder over the slips for four. Related: England v West Indies: day-night Test at Edgbast
  
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• White thought Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather was 'crazy'

  17-08-2017 21:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Irish UFC star and the unbeaten boxer will collide in a money-spinning showdown in Las Vegas on August 26. But the UFC chief admits he once saw the fight as only a fantasy in McGregor's mind.
  
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• Kylian Mbappe dropped by Monaco as PSG move nears

  17-08-2017 20:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The prolific 18-year-old starlet was dropped on club orders last weekend, and his latest omission fuels speculation that he is on the verge of joining PSG for £163million.
  
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• Michail Antonio backs Philippe Coutinho in Barcelona move

  17-08-2017 20:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Philippe Coutinho has been backed to force through his protracted Liverpool sale to Barcelona and is blameless in the saga, according to West Ham winger Michail Antonio.
  
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• Chelsea star Eden Hazard backed to win the Ballon d'Or by Belgium team-mate Radja Nainggolan

  17-08-2017 20:31
  Chelsea star Eden Hazard could eventually go on to win the Ballon d’Or, according to his Belgium international team-mate Radja Nainggolan.
  
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• Chris Eubank Jr trains at Floyd Mayweather's gym

  17-08-2017 20:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chris Eubank Jr is gearing up for his most important fight to date by looking to the man who has won fifteen world titles and the lineal championship in four different weight classes for inspiration. 
  
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• England Women 47-26 USA Women: Marlie Packer scores twice

  17-08-2017 20:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Marlie Packer led the charge with two tries as defending champions England swatted the USA aside 47-26 to book their place in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals.
  
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• Conor McGregor offers Floyd Mayweather UFC title shot

  17-08-2017 20:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mayweather has hinted he would be open to a rematch. McGregor said he would be happy to a give Mayweather a shot at the belt he holds. But he fears the American will not stay true to his word.
  
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• England seal Rugby World Cup semi-final place after overpowering USA

  17-08-2017 19:56
  • England 47-26 USA
  • England top Pool B with three wins out of threeAs responses go, this was an emphatic answer to New Zealand’s earlier statement of intent. England scored seven tries in their most authoritative performance to date, squeezing the life out of the USA in Dublin to clinch a third straight victory at the Women’s World Cup and ease into the semi-finals.Four of their tries came from their much-vaunted driving maul – coach Simon Middleton has been relucta
  
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• Daniel Sturridge fit again and could feature for Liverpool against Crystal Palace

  17-08-2017 18:41
  • ‘Daniel was part of the complete session,’ says manager Jürgen Klopp
  • Klopp says Barcelona have not made progress in pursuit of Philippe CoutinhoDaniel Sturridge could soon be back in action for Liverpool. Jürgen Klopp was able to confirm the striker completed a full training session with no problems in advance of the Crystal Palace game on Saturday though would not go so far as to suggest him as a likely starter. Related: Liverpool can play one way and that&rs
  
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• Watford manager Marco Silva calls for deadline change

  17-08-2017 18:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Watford head coach Marco Silva is still looking to do plenty of business in the coming weeks even though he believes the transfer window should be closed before the season starts.
  
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• Southampton to sign Wesley Hoedt, may keep Virgil van Dijk

  17-08-2017 18:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Saints boss Mauricio Pellegrino has refused to rule out a deal for Hoedt, while the St Mary's outfit are said to have lodged a £15million bid for the 23-year-old centre back, who has four caps for Holland.
  
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• Burnley boss Sean Dyche: 'I've got a squad I believe in'

  17-08-2017 18:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Having so far been rebuffed in attempts to sign Hull midfielder Sam Clucas and Leeds striker Chris Wood, the Clarets must consider whether to increase their bids in a market of rising fees,
  
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• West Ham face competition for Lisbon's William Carvalho

  17-08-2017 18:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  West Ham are facing competition from rival clubs for Sporting Lisbon's £36million-rated William Carvalho. Slaven Bilic is waiting for the thumbs up from Hammers co-chairman David Sullivan.
  
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• Chris Hughton claims Lewis Dunk can earn England call-up

  17-08-2017 18:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brighton boss Chris Hughton refused to rule out a future England call-up for Lewis Dunk after tying the defender to a new lengthy contract. The 25-year-old agreed a five-year deal on Thursday.
  
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• Paul Clement has targets with Gylfi Sigurdsson funds

  17-08-2017 18:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paul Clement says Swansea have 'multiple targets' as they plan to use the Gylfi Sigurdsson transfer cash by signing two or three players. The midfielder was sold to Everton for £45m.
  
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• Anthony Joshua: Instagram video shows a champions punch

  17-08-2017 17:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Published on Nike trainer Jamie Reynolds' Instagram account, the current WBA, IBF and IBO World Heavyweight champion is seen punching in a gym, using cables as resistance.
  
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• Paul Clement: Swansea planned for life without Gylfi Sigurdsson

  17-08-2017 17:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Swansea City manager Paul Clement says he planned for life without Gylfi Sigurdsson after the midfielder's move to Everton.
  
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• Usain Bolt proves hamstring tear, out of Man United game

  17-08-2017 17:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 30-year-old sprint legend pulled up during the anchor leg as Jamaica were bidding for gold at the IAAF World Championships. He spent two of the next three nights partying in London.
  
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• England put seven tries past USA to power into World Cup semis

  17-08-2017 17:41 via bbc.co.uk
  Defending champions England power into the Women's World Cup semi-finals with a seven-try win over the USA.
  
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• FIFA's World Player of the Year shortlist

  17-08-2017 17:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will be duelling for the title of world's best footballer after their names once again headed the shortlist on Thursday for The Best FIFA Men's Player.
  
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• Kylian Mbappe to be dropped by Monaco as PSG move nears

  17-08-2017 17:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kylian Mbappe is set to be left out of the Monaco side, this time for Friday's trip to Metz. The prolific 18-year-old starlet was dropped on club orders last weekend.
  
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• Watch Great Britain v Greece live on the BBC

  17-08-2017 17:01 via bbc.co.uk
  How to follow Great Britain's EuroBasket warm-up game against Greece in London on the BBC.
  
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• Neymar's transfer fee would fund 'Toulouse for 15 years'

  17-08-2017 16:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Toulouse boss Pascal Dupraz shed a sense of perspective after claiming Neymar's world-record £198million transfer fee, astonishingly, would fund his club's operations for 15 years.
  
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