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• Faf du Plessis named South Africa one-day captain

  11-09-2017 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Batsman Faf du Plessis replaces AB de Villiers, who recently resigned from the 50-over captaincy. The decision means Du Plessis is now the Proteas' skipper in all three formats of the game.
  
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• FA officials face grilling from MPs over Eni Aluko claims

  11-09-2017 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Football Association officials will be forced to publicly answer questions about the botched investigations into Eni Aluko’s complaint against England women’s manager Mark Sampson.
  
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• Virgil van Dijk endures difficult Southampton return

  11-09-2017 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  During the 4-0 defeat, the Dutchman - who missed the back-end of last season through injury - was unconvincing in the build-up to three of Villa's goals.
  
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• FA writes to FIFA about Russian hackers and reboots its cyber security

  11-09-2017 23:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Football Association has written to FIFA to express its concern about last month's hack of anti-doping documents related to.
  
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• PSG’s Unai Emery admits to big ‘responsibility’ as side prepare for Celtic

  11-09-2017 23:48
  • PSG manager knows he must repay heavy spending in Champions League
  • Captain Thiago Silva believes PSG have good chance of lifting trophyWith heavy spending comes heavy expectation. Unai Emery, Paris Saint-Germain’s manager, has admitted on the eve of the Champions League getting under way that he feels a “responsibility” to deliver success after a summer transfer splurge.Neymar and Kylian Mbappé have joined Dani Alves in Paris, with finance as delivered from
  
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• Michael Phelps has raced a shark and is now ready to challenge Conor McGregor

  11-09-2017 23:48
  He's taken on Floyd Mayweather Jr and could Michael Phelps be next? The swimming icon has challenged Conor McGregor to a race.
  
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• West Ham beat Huddersfield to get first three points of season

  11-09-2017 23:39 via bbc.co.uk
  West Ham score twice in the final 20 minutes to pick up their first Premier League points of the season with victory over Huddersfield.
  
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• Arsenal face invasion from 20,000 Cologne fans

  11-09-2017 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal are braced for a mass invasion by thousands of fanatical Cologne supporters. The German club have an allocation of 3,000 tickets for the Europa League tie at the Emirates Stadium.
  
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• Anthony Joshua opens up on mandatory title challenger Kubrat Pulev

  11-09-2017 23:35
  Joshua defends his belts against Bulgarian mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev, a man known by very few outside of boxing circles, down the M4 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
  
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• Gareth Bale admits he could celebrate against Tottenham

  11-09-2017 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Gareth Bale can become the Brit who has won the European Cup the most times if he helps Real Madrid to another triumph in the final in Kiev in May. He has his eyes on it.
  
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• Roy Hodgson will get mega-money bonus if he saves Palace

  11-09-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roy Hodgson will be handed a mega-money bonus if he can keep Crystal Palace in the Premier League as he prepares to make a sensational return to football management.
  
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• FA fear hackers will spill England secrets in Russia

  11-09-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA:The FA have a serious issue about Russian spies in a Cold War build-up to the 2018 World Cup. English football's ruling body have written to FIFA.
  
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• England players warned off public Wi-Fi as FA boosts World Cup cyber security

  11-09-2017 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  England players and staff will be advised not to use public or hotel Wi-Fi at the 2018 World Cup in Russia over hacking fears.
  
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• Ederson keen to start in Manchester City's Champions League opener despite sickening injury

  11-09-2017 23:30
  Ederson wants to start against Feyenoord in Manchester City’s opening Champions League match on Wednesday, despite the sickening gash to his face he suffered against Liverpool.
  
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• Anthony Joshua feels he must knock out Kubrat Pulev to avoid failure

  11-09-2017 23:30
  • WBC and IBF heavyweight champion faces Bulgarian in Cardiff next month
  • Joshua has stopped all 19 of his opponents: ‘I like knocking people out’Anthony Joshua’s words were cordial. The respect for his opponent obvious. But Britain’s WBC and IBF heavyweight champion also wanted to make something clear: if he does not knock out the Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev when they meet in Cardiff next month he will consider his night a failure.“It is heavyweight boxing,&r
  
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• FA to beef up cybersecurity if England qualify for Russia World Cup

  11-09-2017 23:29
  • England team wifi and social media use to be tightly controlled
  • FA has sent a letter to Fifa following Fancy Bears hack in MayThe FA will strengthen its cybersecurity before the 2018 World Cup amid fears about Russian hackers Fancy Bears and concern that tactical and team selection information could be leaked before games.England are top of Group F and on course to qualify automatically for the tournament which begins on 14 June. The FA is still assessing training bases but whereve
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for September 12

  11-09-2017 23:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Tuesday's meetings at Leicester, Newcastle, Catterick and Worcester.
  
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• Slaven Bilic's Hammers up and running in league with victory over Huddersfield

  11-09-2017 23:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Slaven Bilic got the birthday present he so desperately needed as West Ham hauled themselves off the foot of the.
  
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• Andy Carroll watch: West Ham forward earns his ovation

  11-09-2017 23:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andy Carroll made his return to first-team action for West Ham on Monday evening as Slaven Bilic's men took on Huddersfield Town at a rainy London Stadium.
  
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• West Ham 2-0 Huddersfield: Bilic enjoys slice of luck

  11-09-2017 23:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Slaven Bilic was grateful to a slice of good fortune on his 49th birthday as Pedro Obiang's deflected opener helped West Ham to victory.
  
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• Ederson shows off the scars after being kicked by Mane 

  11-09-2017 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A new picture has emerged showing the full extent of the facial injury suffered by Ederson. The Manchester City keeper was caught by a studs up challenge from Liverpool winger Sadio Mane.
  
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• Farewell Total Croydon, but which Roy Hodgson will Crystal Palace get? | Barney Ronay

  11-09-2017 22:59
  The former England manager, now 70, will be desperate to erase memories of Euro 2016 and will look to imitate the simpler days of West Brom and FulhamWelcome back, then, Roy. And rejoice Croydon, for he has returned. The news that Crystal Palace will turn to Roy Hodgson to replace the departed Frank de Boer is perhaps unsurprising given the background noises of the past few months. For all that there will still be a tendency to roll the eyes, to mock the sudden shift in footballing direction &nd
  
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• Unai Emery labels Champions League 'a big objective' for PSG ahead of Celtic tie

  11-09-2017 22:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Paris St Germain coach Unai Emery has acknowledged the increased pressure on him to succeed in this year's Champions League,.
  
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• Birthday boy Bilic sees West Ham finally get off the mark

  11-09-2017 22:53
  Two second-half goals gave Slaven Bilic a birthday gift as West Ham defeated Huddersfield Town 2-0 at London Stadium.
  
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• Atletico Madrid boss Simeone denies his team are inferior

  11-09-2017 22:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has denied the La Liga side feel inferior to their Champions League opponents Roma as his team trained ahead of Tuesday's clash.
  
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• Thiago Silva claims pressure is on PSG ahead of Celtic tie

  11-09-2017 22:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Thiago Silva says the pressure is on Paris Saint-Germain to win the Champions League after the arrival of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe - and he admits training is now a lot harder for defenders.
  
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• Quiet farewell for Toni Nadal as Rafa wins in New York

  11-09-2017 22:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  As Rafael Nadal pummelled Kevin Anderson into submission in the final of the US Open, a familiar figure watched quietly from the corner of his box..
  
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• 'I am enjoying my life too much' - Allardyce approached over Palace return

  11-09-2017 22:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Former Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce confirms he spoke to club chairman Steve Parish over a return to Selhurst Park.
  
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• 5 things we learned from the US Open

  11-09-2017 21:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  The final grand slam of the year is over, with Rafael Nadal and Sloane Stephens walking off with the big prizes..
  
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• Van Wolfswinkel backed to shine against Manchester United

  11-09-2017 21:24 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ricky van Wolfswinkel will spearhead Basle's hopes of a Champions League upset at Manchester United, leaving many Norwich fans rubbing.
  
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• Anthony Joshua has moved on from Wladimir Klitschko victory

  11-09-2017 21:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Anthony Joshua says he has moved on from the WBA world heavyweight victory over Wladimir Klitschko.
  
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• Why Roy Hodgson's appointment at Crystal Palace is a true football homecoming

  11-09-2017 21:14
  The former England boss grew up in Croydon before heading to Sweden to make his name as a coach thanks to the influence of a school friend.
  
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• Marcus Smith offered chance to break into England fold

  11-09-2017 21:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Teen sensation Marcus Smith is set for a chance to wow Eddie Jones before he picks his England autumn internationals squad, after injury to his fly-half rival at Harlequins.
  
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• José Mourinho says Manchester United motivation high back in ‘natural habitat’

  11-09-2017 21:00
  • United face Basel at Old Trafford on return to Champions League action
  • Bans mean Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof set to play in central defenceJosé Mourinho feels Manchester United will be back in their “natural habitat” when they return to Champions League combat for the first time in 644 days against Basel at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.“To be in the Champions League is just to go back to the natural habitat, season after season, for Manchester Unite
  
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• Qarabag boss Gurban Gurbanov: We're not scared of Chelsea

  11-09-2017 20:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  Qarabag boss Gurban Gurbanov insisted his side are unfazed by facing Chelsea in their Champions League debut on Tuesday night..
  
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• Barcelona train before Champions League Juventus opener

  11-09-2017 20:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona's squad have been training ahead of their opening Champions League match with Juventus - including their summer signings Ousmane Dembele and Nelson Semedo. 
  
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• West Ham vs Huddersfield, Premier League LIVE

  11-09-2017 20:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It's crunch time for Slaven Bilic and West Ham, who are bottom of the table with zero points. Keep up to date with all the action throughout the evening with Sportsmail's SAM MORSHEAD.
  
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• Sam Allardyce rules out return as Crystal Palace manager

  11-09-2017 20:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sam Allardyce has ruled out an immediate return to management at Crystal Palace following the sacking of Frank de Boer after a phone call from chairman Steve Parish on Monday.
  
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• Juventus arrive in Barcelona ahead of Champions League tie

  11-09-2017 20:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Juventus have arrived in Spain ahead of their Champions League fixture against Barcelona on Tuesday. The Italian champions will kick-off their Group D campaign at the Nou Camp...
  
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• Harlequins’ Demetri Catrakilis remains in hospital after throat injury

  11-09-2017 20:42
  • Fly-half sustained fractured bone in throat after a tackle
  • Catrakilis stopped breathing and needed oxygenDemetri Catrakilis, the Harlequins fly-half who stopped breathing after sustaining a broken bone in his throat when trying to tackle the Gloucester centre Andy Symons during the Premiership match at the Stoop on Saturday, remained in hospital on Monday but will not need surgery.The 28-year old South African, a summer recruit from Montpellier, was injured in the 12th minute. Symo
  
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• UK volleyball's Lilley named SEC Player of the Week | Sports ... - Kentucky Kernel

  11-09-2017 20:39
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  UK volleyball's Lilley named SEC Player of the Week | Sports ...
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  The SEC has announced that UK volleyball freshman Madison Lilley has been named the conference's Player of the Week.en meer »
  
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• UK versus Florida football game to be played in the evening - Kentucky Kernel

  11-09-2017 20:25
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  UK versus Florida football game to be played in the evening
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  UK football has yet to play a night game under the lights at Kroger Field this season, but that will change when the Florida Gators come to town on Sept. 23. On Monday, the SEC Office announced the kickoff times for all football games on the weekend of ...en meer »
  
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• Naomi Broady advances in Quebec

  11-09-2017 20:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Naomi Broady made a winning start at the Coupe Banque Nationale in Quebec City with victory over Australian teenager Destanee Aiava..
  
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• Jockey George Baker glad to be ‘released into the wild’ after head injury in fall

  11-09-2017 20:18
  • ‘Character-building journey’ part of rehabilitation in hope of race return
  • Thirteen horses still in the running for St LegerGeorge Baker, who sustained a serious head injury in a fall at St Moritz’s White Turf meeting on a snow-covered lake in February, said on Monday that he feels he is now being “released into the wild” as he continues his rehabilitation in the hope he could eventually return to race-riding.Baker suffered bleeding in his brain after
  
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• 'Big challenge' to stop Vettel retaking lead in Singapore

  11-09-2017 20:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Mercedes say they face a difficult task stopping Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel retaking the championship lead in Singapore on Sunday.
  
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• Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha nears injury comeback

  11-09-2017 20:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fan favourite Wilfried Zaha is nearing a return to the pitch, with the latest developments coming from the forward's Instagram, as he demonstrates his improved movement.
  
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• Champions League returns: Real favourites, Barca flawed, PSG flash - this year's key issues

  11-09-2017 20:02 via bbc.co.uk
  As Real Madrid seek a third straight title, PSG break spending records and Barca appear fallible, Andy Brassell addresses the Champions League’s key issues.
  
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• Crystal Palace revert to short-term policy after ditching Frank de Boer experiment | Dominic Fifield

  11-09-2017 19:59
  The Dutchman was hired by Steve Parish to implement a new style but was never given the time or the tools to succeed in an unforgiving leagueSteve Parish had taken to Twitter on Sunday night on the way back from Burnley and his team’s latest scoreless defeat. There were irate supporters to address and plenty of disgruntled fans pointing fingers at a board who, up to now, have been relatively immune to criticism given their achievements in hoisting Crystal Palace from the second tier. The c
  
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• South Africa name Faf du Plessis one-day captain

  11-09-2017 19:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Faf du Plessis has been appointed as South Africa's one-day captain..
  
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• Liverpool to appeal length of Sadio Mane's ban after red card

  11-09-2017 19:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Liverpool will appeal the length of Sadio Mane's three-match ban for his dismissal against Manchester City, Press Association Sport understands..
  
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