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• Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe train with France

  03-10-2017 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  France appeared in fine spirits as they trained at Clairefontaine ahead of a World Cup qualifier that is as important as it is tricky; away to Bulgaria. Kylian Mbappe was refining his finishing ahead of the tie.
  
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• Referee got death threats after UK's NCAA loss. He's now suing Kentucky Sports Radio. - Lexington Herald Leader

  03-10-2017 23:58
  Lexington Herald Leader
  Referee got death threats after UK's NCAA loss. He's now suing Kentucky Sports Radio.
  Lexington Herald Leader
  A referee who received death threats after Kentucky's loss in the NCAA tournament has filed a federal lawsuit against Kentucky Sports Radio; its founder, Matt Jones; and the company's managing editor, Drew Franklin. John Higgins, of Nebraska, along ...
  Kentucky Sports Radio sued by referee who was threatened after UK's NCAA tournament lossThe Courier-Journalalle
  
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• Raheem Sterling and John Stones set for England recalls

  03-10-2017 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City pair John Stones and Raheem Sterling are pushing for England recalls as Gareth Southgate looks to seal World Cup qualification on Thursday night against Slovenia.
  
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• Joe Hart insists England are becoming mentally stronger

  03-10-2017 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joe Hart believes England are starting to overcome the mental fragility that has plagued the national team. The goalkeeper will win his 74th cap against Slovenia on Thursday night at Wembley.
  
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• World Cup 2018: What home nations need to qualify

  03-10-2017 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The final round of European World Cup qualifying fixtures is upon us and all five of the home nations are in with a shout of booking their spot at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
  
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• Bryan Robson: What makes an England captain?

  03-10-2017 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY BRYAN ROBSON: Gareth Southgate is set to hand Tottenham striker Harry Kane the England captaincy for the upcoming pair of World Cup qualifying matches.
  
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• Jamie Roberts: Harlequins dressing room is like a 'morgue'

  03-10-2017 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jamie Roberts described the Harlequins dressing room as a ‘morgue’ due to the crippling amount of injuries at the club – and said the new laws may be to blame.
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino has produced 11 England debutants

  03-10-2017 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mauricio Pochettino's influence on England’s squad shouldn’t go unnoticed. Since arriving to the Premier League, eleven players under his reigns have made their debuts.
  
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• NBA 2K League: search is on to find the world’s best 85 players

  03-10-2017 23:41
  GamingWed 4 Oct, AT 09:01NBA 2K League: search to find the world’s best players
  The NBA is launching its own e-sport league, with 17 teams signed up for year one
  
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• NBA 2K e-sports league: search is on to find the world’s best 85 players

  03-10-2017 23:41
  GamingWed 4 Oct, AT 09:01NBA 2K e-sports league: search to find the world’s best
  The NBA is launching its own e-league, with 17 teams signed up for year one
  
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• Harry Kane set for England captaincy in upcoming matches

  03-10-2017 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England manager Gareth Southgate is set to continue his policy of rotating the captaincy between Jordan Henderson and Harry Kane in the upcoming pair of qualifying matches.
  
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• Big Six TV cash demands are a threat to Richard Scudamore

  03-10-2017 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE — SPORTS AGENDA: The Big Six clubs are playing hardball with their TV rights demands ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League summit.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for October 4

  03-10-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Wednesday's meetings at Nottingham, Salisbury, Kempton and Bangor.
  
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• Kentucky Sports Radio sued by referee who was threatened after UK's NCAA tournament loss - The Courier-Journal

  03-10-2017 23:30
  The Courier-Journal
  Kentucky Sports Radio sued by referee who was threatened after UK's NCAA tournament loss
  The Courier-Journal
  LEXINGTON, Ky. — NCAA basketball official John Higgins has filed a federal civil lawsuit against Kentucky Sports Radio, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy, tortious interference with a business and civil conspiracy.
  Referee got death threats after UK's NCAA loss. He's now suing Kentucky Sports Radio.Lexington Herald Leader
  
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• Where is it going wrong for Liverpool's leaky defence?

  03-10-2017 22:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER TODD: Only Crystal Palace and West Ham have conceded more goals in the Premier League this season than this Liverpool side, who are supposed to have the highest of ambitions.
  
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• Dan Skelton stunned by death of rising star Captain Forez

  03-10-2017 22:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The five-year-old, owned by John Hales, ended last season by finishing second to Finian’s Oscar in the Grade One Mersey Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree’s Grand National meeting.
  
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• England star Jake Livermore determined to grasp chance

  03-10-2017 22:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jake Livermore is determined to 'take every opportunity and grasp it' as he aims to ensure his remarkable re-emergence as an England player extends to next summer's World Cup.
  
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• Klopp 'ready' to trade Liverpool for Bayern Munich

  03-10-2017 21:48
  The former Germany international has backed the Reds boss to take charge at the Allianz Arena following Carlo Ancelotti's sacking as head coach
  
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• Have you ever seen an own goal like this?!

  03-10-2017 21:40 via bbc.co.uk
  PSNI captain Scott McCrory scores a bizarre own goal in the 7-0 defeat by Premiership side Cliftonville in the NI League Cup.
  
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• Are Manchester United flying or flattering after 10 games?

  03-10-2017 20:56
  Liam Canning wonders just how good - or bad - Manchester United are despite a blistering start to the season
  
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• Hughes blow as Ireland seek to book place in play-offs

  03-10-2017 20:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Aaron Hughes has been ruled out of Northern Ireland's final two World Cup qualifiers this week, and would be a doubt were they to make the play-offs next month.
  
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• Robin Tiger Williams: Meet golf's new Tiger - not Woods but Williams

  03-10-2017 20:53 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC Sport meets golf's new Tiger - not Woods, but Williams. Robin Tiger Williams, from Peterborough talks about his ambitions in the sport.
  
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• Vladimir Putin admits 2018 World Cup behind is schedule

  03-10-2017 20:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that some construction work on the 2018 World Cup stadiums remained behind schedule.
  
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• Harry Redknapp approached by Yeovil for advisory role

  03-10-2017 20:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The former West Ham and Tottenham boss was axed by the Championship club a few hours after their 3-1 defeat by Preston which had left the club marooned in the relegation zone.
  
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• Premier League clubs prepare for £1bn TV revenue showdown

  03-10-2017 20:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Premier League club bosses are gathering in London on Wednesday for what some sources are describing as the most important meeting in the top flight's history since its creation in 1992.
  
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• Kyle Walker explains the meaning behind his tattoos

  03-10-2017 19:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has opened up about the reasons behind the vast array of tattoos which cover his upper body and insisted that he doesn't regret getting any of them.
  
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• Germany prepare for qualifier against Northern Ireland

  03-10-2017 19:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Germany are gearing up for what is set to be their toughest qualifier of the campaign when Joachim Low's side take on Northern Ireland in Belfast.
  
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• Kyle Edmund crashes out of China Open first round

  03-10-2017 19:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kyle Edmund was beaten by second seed Alexander Zverev in the first round of the China Open in Beijing. The British No 2 was outplayed in the first set but put up a good fight.
  
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• Relief for England supporters as Tube strike called off

  03-10-2017 19:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England supporters are set to avoid travel disruption ahead of Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia at Wembley after the planned Tube strike was called off.
  
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• Alexis Sanchez and Chile prepare for huge World Cup ties

  03-10-2017 19:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chile head into their final two World Cup qualifiers knowing that nothing less than two victories over Ecuador and Brazil will guarantee them a play-off spot in their bid to reach Russia next year.
  
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• Man City's Sergio Aguero could be out for six weeks

  03-10-2017 18:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sergio Aguero broke a rib after being involved in a car crash in Amsterdam last week. A taxi he was travelling in slammed into a post as he was returning to the airport from a concert.
  
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• 'We have the next Messi' - the 16-year-old breaking Serie A records

  03-10-2017 18:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Meet the schoolboy who is playing and scoring for his boyhood club Genoa as Italy's top clubs form a queue to sign him.
  
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• James Haskell faces battle to retain England spot

  03-10-2017 18:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  James Haskell insists he can fight back into the England reckoning despite admitting he is 'halfway down the cliff' on his climb back towards Eddie Jones' squad.
  
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• Tom Lawrence backs Wales to shine without Gareth Bale

  03-10-2017 18:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tom Lawrence insists Wales will not be fazed by the loss of talisman Gareth Bale for their final two 2018 World Cup qualifiers in a bid to seal a runners-up spot in Group D.
  
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• Jose Mourinho has road named after him in Portugal

  03-10-2017 18:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The local authority have renamed the former Rua da Saude as Avenida Jose Mourinho in recognition of the 54-year-old's achievements in football, and the coach was humbled.
  
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• Everton boss Ronald Koeman on the international break

  03-10-2017 18:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sunday's defeat by Burnley made it two wins from seven Premier League matches and increased the scrutiny on the Toffees boss after a £140million summer spending spree.
  
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• Rafael Nadal continues good run with Lucas Pouille win

  03-10-2017 18:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  US Open champion Nadal beat Pouille in the opening round of the China Open. This was the world No 1's first match since his victory over Kevin Anderson in New York last month.
  
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• Lazio's stadium to be partially closed after racist chants

  03-10-2017 18:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lazio's problem in dealing with racism among its fans resurfaced on Sunday against Sassuolo. Derogatory chants were directed at visiting players Claud Adjapong and Alfred Duncan.
  
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• Lionel Messi and Argentina train before Peru match

  03-10-2017 18:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Barcelona forward could be seen listening to instructions from coach Jorge Sampaoli as Argentina look for a win which will keep their automatic qualification hopes alive.
  
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• Tony Bellew blasts Rio Ferdinand over boxing move

  03-10-2017 18:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rio Ferdinand will work with Team GB trainer Richie Woodhall, but Tony Bellew believes the former footballer's change of sport is nothing more than a publicity stunt.
  
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• Dan Evans given one-year ban for positive cocaine test

  03-10-2017 18:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  British tennis player Dan Evans has been banned for one year following his positive test for cocaine in April, the International Tennis Federation has announced. His ban is backdated a year.
  
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• Anthony Joshua in peak shape ahead of Kubrat Pulev fight

  03-10-2017 18:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Anthony Joshua's army of adoring fans grows with every fight, every knockout and every self-deprecating appearance with a microphone.  AJ spoke about his role model responsibility.
  
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• Gudjohnsen enjoys reunion with ex-Chelsea boss Mourinho

  03-10-2017 18:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The legendary pair, who spent a profitable two years together in west London between 2004 and 2006, looked delighted as they shared a hug at Manchester United's training base.
  
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• Steven Gerrard: Liverpool can prove their critics wrong

  03-10-2017 17:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool icon Gerrard believes forthcoming matches against fellow top-six rivals Manchester United and Tottenham will give Jurgen Klopp's side a chance to prove their critics wrong.
  
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• Franck Ribery slammed over Carlo Ancelotti sacking

  03-10-2017 17:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Too many Bayern Munich players see themselves as world class despite the club's recent failures says Babbel, who singled out 2013 Champions League winner Ribery for criticism. 
  
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• Maria Sharapova set to face Simona Halep in China Open

  03-10-2017 17:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Maria Sharapova and Simona Halep will contest a rematch of their dramatic US Open encounter in the third round of the China Open. Sharapova beat Halep in her grand slam comeback.
  
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• Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata targets return in next match

  03-10-2017 17:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is targeting an immediate return to action despite hobbling off during his side's defeat by Manchester City, after the club decided to conduct their own MRI tests.
  
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• Stefano Pirazzi hit with four-year cycling ban

  03-10-2017 17:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The International Cycling Union says the 30-year-old Stefano Pirazzi is suspended until May 3, 2021. He tested positive for growth hormone-releasing peptides in training.
  
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• Sebastian Vettel to avoid Japanese Grand Prix penalty

  03-10-2017 17:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sebastian Vettel looks set to avoid a gearbox penalty at the Japanese Grand Prix, after analysis by Ferrari showed his current one was not damaged in his crash with Lance Stroll in Malaysia.
  
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• Simeone: Premier League clubs are a Champions League force

  03-10-2017 17:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has declared that English clubs are back in the Champions League, and described Chelsea as most intense opposition he has known.
  
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