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• Villella Extends His La Vuelta KOM Lead

  23-08-2017 23:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Davide Villella successfully defended his lead in the Vuelta a España King of the Mountain classification on Wednesday..
  
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• Newcastle's problems mount after EFL Cup exit to Forest

  23-08-2017 23:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Nottingham Forest score in extra time to hand Newcastle a third consecutive defeat in a thrilling EFL Cup tie at St James' Park.
  
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• England women bump Catchphrase off the ITV schedule

  23-08-2017 23:55
  
  England's women have not only smashed their way to World Cup final, they will also bump Catchphrase from the Saturday night prime-time television slot.
  
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• England ever-present Waterman out of World Cup final

  23-08-2017 23:44 via bbc.co.uk
  England full-back Danielle Waterman is ruled out of the Women's Rugby World Cup final with concussion.
  
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• Wayne Rooney was right to retire from England duty

  23-08-2017 23:43
  
  Wayne Rooney split opinion when he decided to call time on his England career. Here, Sportsmail’s three wise men explain why it is the right time for Rooney to hang up his international boots.
  
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• Ulysses comes of age as Stoute's colt romps to big win

  23-08-2017 23:36
  
  Before last season’s Derby, trainer Sir Michael Stoute was uncharacteristically bullish about an inexperienced Newbury maiden winner called Ulysses.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for August 24

  23-08-2017 23:34
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Thursday's meetings at York, Fontwell, Hamilton, Chepstow and Stratford.
  
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• Newcastle 2-3 Nottingham Forest: Tyler Walker wins it

  23-08-2017 23:32
  
  CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle United team-sheet read more like the transfer list, not that they played like this was an outing in the shop window.
  
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• Wayne Rooney had plenty of goals but no glory for England

  23-08-2017 23:31
  
  Wayne Rooney will leave international football with some regrets but then they all do don’t they? Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand and even David Beckham - the ‘Golden Generation’.
  
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• Five things you missed from Liverpool 3-1 Hoffenheim

  23-08-2017 23:28
  
  JACK GAUGHAN AT ANFIELD: Liverpool booked their place in the Champions League group stages on Wednesday thanks to a scintillating first-half display, but here is what else we learned.
  
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• Liverpool 4-2 Hoffenheim (6-3 on aggregate)

  23-08-2017 23:24
  
  IAN LADYMAN REPORTS FROM ANFIELD: Liverpool breezed into the group stages of the Champions League after a first-half blitz caught Hoffenheim cold at Anfield.
  
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• No Wembley return for beaten finalists Southampton as Wolves spring a surprise

  23-08-2017 23:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Last season's runners-up are out of the Carabao Cup as Southampton were stunned 2-0 at home by Championship side Wolves..
  
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• Cheltenham Town 0-2 West Ham: Diafra Sakho and Andre Ayew

  23-08-2017 23:11
  
  KIERAN GILL AT THE LCI RAIL STADIUM: Anything but a win would have had Slaven Bilic wondering if a list of replacements really is being drawn up by West Ham’s board. Thankfully for him, the Hammers won.
  
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• Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino gets the spotlight and leaves lasting impression | Paul Wilson

  23-08-2017 23:09
  Anfield’s other Brazilian provided a masterclass in the second leg against Hoffenheim with his coveted countryman Philippe Coutinho absentBarcelona are expected to test Liverpool’s resolve with one final bid for Philippe Coutinho in the next few days before looking around to see if there are any credible alternatives. For the sake of Jürgen Klopp’s peace of mind it is to be hoped they do not settle on his other Brazilian, Roberto Firmino, because in the absence of the litt
  
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• Liverpool ease into Champions League group stages after downing Hoffenheim

  23-08-2017 23:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Liverpool overpowered Hoffenheim 4-2 at Anfield to ease into the Champions League group stages with a 6-3 aggregate play-off victory..
  
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• Stoke City 4-0 Rochdale: Joe Allen inspired by captaincy

  23-08-2017 23:08
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL AT THE BET365 STADIUM: Given the Stoke armband for the first time, Joe Allen summoned a captain’s display to down Rochdale. The Wales star scored two and set up another.
  
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• Southampton 0-2 Wolves: Batth and Wilson seal cup upset

  23-08-2017 23:00
  
  Danny Batth and Donovan Wilson scored in the second-half as the Championship side celebrated a Carabao Cup upset on Wednesday night.
  
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• Liverpool return to group stages after early flurry sinks Hoffenheim

  23-08-2017 22:58
  Julian Nagelsmann, Hoffenheim’s bright young thing of a coach, proclaimed he was not in awe of Anfield but his team were overawed, overrun and overwhelmed by the attacking prowess of Liverpool. Jürgen Klopp’s side released 15 months of frustration to seize their second shot at the Champions League in emphatic style.A mesmerising display from Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mané and Mohamed Salah ensured the likes of Barcelona will not be Liverpool’s competitors only in the t
  
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• Blackburn 0-2 Burnley: Match report

  23-08-2017 22:58
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT EWOOD PARK: Burnley players were confronted by angry Blackburn supporters on the pitch as their East Lancashire derby turned ugly on Wednesday night.
  
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• Glamorgan ease past Leicestershire to reach T20 Blast Finals Day

  23-08-2017 22:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Colin Ingram blasted an unbeaten 70 from just 43 balls to guide Glamorgan to the NatWest T20 Blast Finals Day.
  
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• Six UK football players named to Preseason Coaches All-SEC teams - Kentucky Kernel

  23-08-2017 22:53
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  Six UK football players named to Preseason Coaches All-SEC teams
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  Wednesday, the Southeastern Conference league office announced the list of SEC football players voted to the preseason All-SEC teams. The list included six UK football players: linebacker Jordan Jones, defensive lineman Denzil Ware, tight end C.J. ...en meer »
  
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• Burnley overcome Blackburn as fan confronts players in derby

  23-08-2017 22:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Burnley score twice before the break to ease into the EFL Cup third round with victory over local rivals Blackburn at Ewood Park.
  
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• Liverpool 4-2 Hoffenheim RATINGS: Dejan Lovren at fault

  23-08-2017 22:40
  
  Liverpool completed the job against Hoffenheim at Anfield to book their place in the Champions League group stage. Sportmail's JACK GAUGHAN was at Anfield to rate Jurgen Klopp's men individually.
  
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• Liverpool storm into Champions League group stages with impressive win over Hoffenheim

  23-08-2017 22:38
  Emre Can hit a brace as Liverpool made light of Philippe Coutinho's continued absence with a 4-2 win over Hoffenheim.
  
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• Cheltenham 0-2 West Ham: Carabao Cup second round – as it happened

  23-08-2017 22:35
  Goals from Diafra Sakho and André Ayew helped West Ham ease into the third round at the expense of their League Two opponents 9.35pm BSTThat’s your lot! West Ham reach the third round of the League Cup thanks to late first-half goals from Diafra Sakho and Andre Ayew. It’s a first win of the season for the Premier League side, who were too slick for their lowly League Two opponents. Do join me for coverage of the third-round draw at 4.15am. Bye. 9.32pm BST90 min: There will be
  
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• T20 Blast: Glamorgan bowlers make light work of Leicestershire

  23-08-2017 22:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Glamorgan's bowlers make light work of Leicestershire during their comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the T20 Blast quarter-final at Cardiff.
  
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• Danielle Waterman ruled out of England's big date against New Zealand

  23-08-2017 22:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  England full-back Danielle Waterman has been ruled out of the Women's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand on Saturday..
  
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• 'Penalties again? No thanks' - England keeper eyes victory in normal time

  23-08-2017 22:07 via bbc.co.uk
  England goalkeeper Maddie Hinch says her side want to avoid penalties again when they face the Netherlands in the EuroHockey semi-finals.
  
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• UK Police Arrest Soccer Fans for Homophobic Chants - SouthFloridaGayNews.com

  23-08-2017 22:02
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  UK Police Arrest Soccer Fans for Homophobic Chants
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  Two men were arrested last week at King Power Stadium in the UK after directing homophobic slurs toward a stadium of soccer fans during a game between the Leicester City and Hove Albion teams. Jason Holmes, 44, was charged with “chanting indecently” ...en meer »
  
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• West Indies coach hits back at Curtly Ambrose for Edgbaston slating

  23-08-2017 21:25
  • ‘It would have been nice if he had come into the dressing room’
  • Stuart Law cites a won second Test against Pakistan last yearWest Indies’ feeble capitulation at Edgbaston in the first Investec Test, where they lost 19 wickets on the third day, drew condemnation from all corners but their straight-talking coach Stuart Law has fired back at some of the most forthright criticism – from the great fast bowler Curtly Ambrose.Law acknowledged his side’s obvio
  
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• Man Utd Transfer News LIVE updates: De Gea to Real Madrid, Ibrahimovic's new role

  23-08-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  MANCHESTER UNITED are still in the market for more signings and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest transfer news and gossip from Old Trafford.
  
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• Liverpool 3-1 Hoffenheim LIVE: Emre Can nets brace, Salah also on the scoresheet

  23-08-2017 21:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  LIVERPOOL welcome Hoffenheim to Anfield for tonight’s Champions League play-off second leg. Follow the action LIVE with Express Sport.
  
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• Transfer news LIVE updates: Willian to Barca; Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea latest

  23-08-2017 21:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  TRANSFER NEWS is ramping up ahead of deadline day and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest.
  
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• Surrey Stars and Southern Vipers make sure of places at Super League Finals Day

  23-08-2017 21:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Surrey Stars secured their place in the Kia Super League Finals Day at Hove after a 52-run victory over Western Storm..
  
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• Ryan Mason could retire as he prepares to see specialist

  23-08-2017 21:08
  
  Hull City will allow Ryan Mason to make the decision on whether he plays again when he sees a third specialist on Monday. Mason suffered a fractured skull back in January at Chelsea.
  
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• Chris Froome extends Vuelta a España lead as rivals struggle on stage five

  23-08-2017 21:00
  • Team Sky rider increases his overall advantage to 10 seconds
  • Astana rider Alexey Lutsenko wins first grand tour stage of his careerChris Froome increased his lead in the Vuelta a España during a fifth stage won by Alexey Lutsenko of Kazakhstan.Froome started the day two seconds ahead of a trio of riders and with most rivals inside a minute of him. But after most of them struggled through a hilly stage and then toiled on the first summit finish, Froome looks to be in command
  
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• England women’s players fearful of speaking out, says Anita Asante

  23-08-2017 20:56
  • Former England player praises Eni Aluko for speaking out
  • ‘We’ve been so used to an environment of silence’Anita Asante has become the latest player to question the culture of the England women’s team, praising Eni Aluko for going public with her grievances about the manager, Mark Sampson, and criticising the “environment of silence” she believes the Football Association has fostered behind the scenes. Related: After Eni Aluko’s interview, 1
  
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• Mark Sampson accused of axing players for raising issues

  23-08-2017 20:54
  
  Another player has come forward to accuse the Football Association and England women’s manager Mark Sampson of ditching players who dare to raise grievances with management.
  
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• Everton without Davy Klaassen and Sandro Ramirez for Hajduk Split second leg

  23-08-2017 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Everton will bid to reach the Europa League group stage without two of their major summer signings..
  
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• Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather: Will there be a knockout? How many rounds? Latest odds

  23-08-2017 20:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  FLOYD MAYWEATHER is currently predicted to come out on top of Conor McGregor this weekend, but the big question is whether or not he will take out his opponent with a knockout. Here are the latest Betfair odds as of 7pm.
  
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• Tottenham confirm £42m arrival of Davinson Sanchez

  23-08-2017 20:50
  
  Tottenham have confirmed the £42million arrival of Davinson Sanchez as the club finally splash out this summer transfer window. Sanchez joins subject to a work permit and will wear the No 6 shirt.
  
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• Tottenham complete club-record signing of Davinson Sánchez from Ajax

  23-08-2017 20:48
  • Colombian centre-back signs contract until 2023 subject to work permit
  • Spurs also sign goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga from SouthamptonTottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of the Ajax centre-back Davinson Sánchez for a reported club-record fee, subject to a work permit.Spurs announced a deal for the 21-year-old had been agreed with the Dutch side on Friday but the Colombia centre-back underwent a medical and signed a contract until 2023 on Wednesday. Continue reading...
  
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• Manchester United stars arrive at Aon training complex

  23-08-2017 20:36
  
  Manchester United players drove into training on Wednesday as the Red Devils look to maintain their blistering start to the season. Some of the stars were pictured posing with fans waiting outside.
  
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• Michael Stoute targets Breeders’ Cup Turf with late developer Ulysses

  23-08-2017 20:35
  • Four-year-old beat Churchill and Barney Roy to win International Stakes
  • Cracksman looks the part in winning Great Voltigeur Stakes at York
  It is almost a decade since Sir Michael Stoute won the last of his 10 trainers’ titles and seven years since his last success in a British Classic, but when it comes to coaxing the best from a late-maturing horse, Stoute is still the best in the business. Ulysses, a four-year-old who finished 23 lengths behind the winner in last year&rsquo
  
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• Wayne Rooney England retirement good for Everton - Koeman

  23-08-2017 20:32
  
  Ronald Koeman believes Wayne Rooney has made ‘a good decision for him and a good decision for Everton’ after the player retired from international duty.
  
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• Tottenham sign Sanchez for reported club record £42m

  23-08-2017 20:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Tottenham complete the signing of centre-back Davinson Sanchez from Ajax for a reported club record £42m deal.
  
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• Chris Froome increases lead at Vuelta a Espana

  23-08-2017 20:31
  
  Astana rider Alexey Lutsenko broke clear on the uphill finish at Alcossebre to claim victory on stage five of the Vuelta a Espana, with Great Britain's Chris Froome extending his overall lead.
  
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• Arsenal Transfer News LIVE updates: Mustafi to be sold claim; Ozil, Sanchez, Ox latest

  23-08-2017 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  ARSENAL transfer news is expected to come thick and fast as deadline day approaches and Express Sport are on hand to bring you all the latest updates.
  
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• AB de Villiers stands down as South Africa ODI captain

  23-08-2017 20:25
  
  AB de Villiers has stepped down as captain of South Africa's One-Day International team but has said he is ready to play all three formats of the game following his self-imposed exile from Test cricket.
  
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• Chelsea Transfer News LIVE updates: Willian to Barcelona, Conte to be SACKED claims

  23-08-2017 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  CHELSEA transfers are expected before the window slams shut next week and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest news and gossip.
  
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