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• A shot in time:Hackney Marshes was home to 120 pitches

  08-10-2017 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It is known as the spiritual home of England’s Sunday football. Hackney Marshes is almost as famous as some of the players who are brought along there to make advertisements.
  
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• Jonny Bairstow: I roar and yell, this one is for my family

  08-10-2017 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JONNY BAIRSTOW: I’ve been batting for more than three and a half hours. I’ve faced 160 balls. I’m on 99 — a nudge, a nick, a heartbeat away from my first Test century.
  
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• Pence follows Trump order and walks out of 49ers-Colts after players kneel

  08-10-2017 23:46
  VP leaves NFL game after about a dozen San Francisco players kneelTrump confirms walkout was planned and says he is ‘proud’Vice-president Mike Pence left the 49ers-Colts NFL game in Indianapolis on Sunday in a planned walkout, after about a dozen San Francisco players kneeled during the playing of the national anthem. Related: Bob Corker says White House is 'adult day care center' after Trump Twitter hitContinue reading...
  
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• Jonny Bairstow: Mitchell Johnson was just too good 

  08-10-2017 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JONNY BAIRSTOW: To be whitewashed in Australia because of Mitchell Johnson — suffering only the third 5–0 defeat in 131 years of the Ashes — was humiliating.
  
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• Jonny Bairstow: My debt to Bruce French in Headingley snow

  08-10-2017 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JONNY BAIRSTOW: It was a bitter, depressing March morning in 2016, the bruised cloud so low you felt it could hardly sink much lower without smothering the whole of Headingley.
  
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• Zak Hardaker's Grand Final snub to be explained on Monday

  08-10-2017 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The mystery behind what prompted Castleford to drop star man Zak Hardaker from their Grand Final squad is set to be solved on Monday. The Tigers stunned rugby league on Thursday.
  
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• Jonny Bairstow: Dad was unfazed by Geoffrey Boycott's rant

  08-10-2017 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JONNY BAIRSTOW: My dad said he always remembered a Sunday League game at Hull against Hampshire. Geoffrey Boycott was out lbw to a shooter, a horror of a delivery.
  
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• Paul Hurst remains undefeated

  08-10-2017 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  More than 1,600 supporters travelled to Walsall, setting off a smokebomb to celebrate an equaliser, and skipping over the hoardings to roar their team to a 12th unbeaten match.
  
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• Suedois surges to victory at Keenland

  08-10-2017 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  David O'Meara executed another lucrative American raid on Saturday night as Suedois followed in the footsteps of Mondialiste to enjoy Grade One success in North America.
  
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• Jonny Bairstow: How I struck a bum note with her majesty

  08-10-2017 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JONNY BAIRSTOW: Get picked for an Ashes Test at Lord’s and you know you’re going to meet the Queen. She arrived before the game against Australia in 2013 and we lined up for inspection.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Bets for Monday, October 9

  08-10-2017 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Marcus Townend dishes out his tips ahead of Monday's meetings at Kempton, Musselburgh, Pontefract, Salisbury and Windsor.
  
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• League Two round-up: Forest Green out of the bottom three

  08-10-2017 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It was another busy weekend in League Two, and Sportsmail's TOM FARMERY reflects on all the action. 
  
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• SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON: Wayne Rooney deserved more love

  08-10-2017 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON: If Rooney had been Italian, he'd have been loved like Francesco Totti was at Roma. You don't criticise Totti in Italy, even given reason to, you just don't touch him.
  
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• Lionel Messi and Argentina gear up for World Cup qualifier

  08-10-2017 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Argentina have won only one World Cup qualifier high above sea level in the Ecuadorean capital but three points on Tuesday would guarantee them one of those top five spots
  
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• League One round-up: Ben Whiteman's bags hat-trick

  08-10-2017 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It was another busy weekend in League One, and Sportsmail's TOM FARMERY reflects on all the action.
  
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• Wales v Ireland shows international football matters

  08-10-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: This is why international football matters. Forget the apathy of English attitudes. Forget Wembley's empty seats and bored minds.
  
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• England to stay at home for Euro 2020 at St George's Park

  08-10-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: After spending months looking at England’s hotel and training-base options for next year’s World Cup, the FA face a far simpler process for EURO 2020.
  
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• Caroline Garcia set to pip Jo Konta

  08-10-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jo Konta looks set to pay heavily for her Devon Loch-type end to the season by missing out for a second straight time on a place in the prestigious year-end WTA Finals.
  
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• World Cup crunch time: who could miss out on Russia?

  08-10-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Argentina, Holland and Portugal are just three of the six big nations who could potentially be spending their summer at home next year. Kieran Gill assesses the situation in further detail.
  
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• Gordon Strachan: 'Small' Scotland are at a disadvantage

  08-10-2017 23:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Two set-piece goals from Roman Bezjak overturned a first-half strike from Leigh Griffiths, and Robert Snodgrass could not convert a half-chance in the dying seconds after he had levelled the tie.
  
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• Liverpool star Mohamed Salah sends Egypt to the World Cup

  08-10-2017 23:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Deep into injury time Salah stepped up when his country were awarded a crucial penalty, sparking dramatic celebrations on and off the pitch at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria.
  
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• Wales and Ireland prepare for decisive World Cup qualifier – video

  08-10-2017 23:05
  Wales and Ireland meet in Cardiff on Monday night knowing that a World Cup play-off place awaits the winning side. Wales last appeared at the 1958 finals while Ireland most recently qualified 2002. The two teams played a goalless draw in the return fixture earlier this yearWales’s Chris Coleman braced for ‘hell of a game’ against Ireland in pivotal match Continue reading...
  
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• David Beckham credits Sir Bobby Charlton for helping him to 'live his dream'

  08-10-2017 23:02 via bbc.co.uk
  David Beckham says he "owes everything" to Sir Bobby Charlton, who spotted his talent and encouraged Manchester United to give him a chance at the club.
  
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• Bloodied Jack Nowell an injury concern for Exeter as Sam Simmonds impresses

  08-10-2017 23:00
  • Exeter unsure of extent of damage to Nowell’s cheek
  • Simmonds’s try against Newcastle was his fifth in as many appearancesExeter’s brief return to the top of the Premiership, of which they are the champions, was marred by the uncertainty over an injury to Jack Nowell. The England wing was forced off in the 20th minute of the bonus-point win against Newcastle on Saturday. He left the field with blood pouring from his face after a collision, and never returned. Exete
  
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• World Gymnastics Championships: Epke Zonderland amazes with one-handed grab

  08-10-2017 22:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Epke Zonderland amazes the crowd with an impromptu one-handed grab after making a mistake in his routine at the World Gymnastics Championships in Montreal.
  
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• Norway 1-0 Northern Ireland: Chris Brunt scores own goal

  08-10-2017 22:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT ULLEVAAL STADIUM: Northern Ireland qualified for the World Cup play-offs before a ball had been kicked in Oslo on a night when all the drama was in Ljubljana.
  
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• Germany 5-1 Azerbaijan: Emre Can screamer caps victory

  08-10-2017 22:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Germany filled their boots in Kaiserslautern and swept aside an Azerbaijan team who failed to keep up with the pace. Die Mannschaft knocked their opponents away with five goals in Kaiserslautern.
  
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• Gordon Strachan waits on his future after Scotland fail to make World Cup

  08-10-2017 22:46
  • Failure to beat Slovenia leaves Scots short of play-offs
  • ‘Technically we’re fine but genetically we are behind’Gordon Strachan refused to discuss his future and offered effusive praise of his players after Scotland’s World Cup hopes were dashed by their failure to beat Slovenia in Ljubljana. The Scots, needing victory to secure a play-off spot, led 1-0 at half-time before conceding two goals to Slovenia with Robert Snodgrass’s late equaliser ultimately
  
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• World Gymnastics: Claudia Fragapane takes bronze in women’s floor final

  08-10-2017 22:36
  • Teenager secures Britain’s second medal of championships in Montreal
  • Fragapane finishes behind Mai Murakami of Japan and USA’s Jade CareyClaudia Fragapane won Great Britain’s second medal at the World Gymnastics Championships in Montreal with bronze in the women’s floor final.The 19-year-old recovered from an early stumble to match her qualifying score of 13.933 which was enough to claim her first individual world medal to add to Max Whitlock’s gold in
  
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• World Gymnastics Championships: Claudia Fragapane wins floor bronze

  08-10-2017 22:25 via bbc.co.uk
  Great Britain's Claudia Fragapane wins bronze in the women's floor competition at the World Gymnastics Championships in Montreal.
  
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• Arsenal injury blow: Shkodran Mustafi hurt in Germany game

  08-10-2017 22:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal have been dealt a worrying injury blow after centre back Shkodran Mustafi suffered a suspected thigh problem during Germany's World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan on Sunday.
  
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• Chris Eubank Jnr v George Groves may be at Stamford Bridge

  08-10-2017 22:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL IN STUTTGART: Eubank Jnr's three-round destruction of the most dangerous floater in the new World Series event has catapulted him towards stadium stardom.
  
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• Poland 4-2 Montenegro: Hosts seal World Cup spot

  08-10-2017 21:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Poland sealed their first World Cup spot since the 2006 tournament after an early onslaught and a late flourish, including a goal from the excellent Robert Lewandowski gave them a win over Montenegro.
  
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• Gareth Southgate keeps Harry Kane waiting on England captaincy

  08-10-2017 21:52
  • Gareth Southgate impressed with Kane’s goals in past two games
  • ‘Everyone wants me to get a shift on, but I want to give myself time’Gareth Southgate expressed delight at the way Harry Kane captained England in the final two World Cup qualifying wins, against Slovenia and Lithuania, but admitted he is yet to decide who will be the permanent leader.Kane’s 27th-minute penalty against Lithuania proved to be the winner here and his added-time goal had claimed vic
  
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• UK FOOTBALL: MacGinnis' four FGs help Kentucky survive Missouri 40-34 - Richmond Register

  08-10-2017 21:45
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  UK FOOTBALL: MacGinnis' four FGs help Kentucky survive Missouri 40-34
  Richmond Register
  Benny Snell Jr. of Kentucky finds a running lane on Saturday evening against Missouri. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT. Johnson.jpg. Kentucky quarterback, Stephen Johnson releases a pass on Saturday against Missouri. MARTY ...en meer »
  
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• Mo Salah’s late penalty gives Egypt first World Cup qualification since 1990

  08-10-2017 21:35
  • Liverpool forward scored twice in 2-1 win over Congo
  • Poland also seal spot in Russia after beating MontenegroAn injury-time penalty from Liverpool’s Mo Salah ensured Egypt qualified for next year’s World Cup finals in Russia after beating Congo 2-1 on Sunday to move into an unassailable position at the top of their group with one match still to complete. Related: Northern Ireland enter World Cup play-offs on back of defeat by NorwayContinue reading...
  
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• Norway vs Northern Ireland LIVE plus Germany vs Azerbaijan

  08-10-2017 20:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland are on the brink of a spot in the World Cup play-offs. Join Sportsmail for live updates from Northern Ireland's match against Norway as well as Germany vs Azerbaijan.
  
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• Denmark 1-1 Romania: Hosts book play-off spot with draw  

  08-10-2017 20:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nicklas Bendtner returned to the starting line-up to help Denmark secure second position in Group E and a place in the playoffs, winning a penalty for his side in a 1-1 draw with Romania.
  
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• Lithuania 0-1 England PLAYER RATINGS

  08-10-2017 20:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England finished off their World Cup campaign with a win, beating Lithuania in their own back yard to add another three points to the board. Sportsmail's SAMI MOKBEL delivers his player ratings.
  
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• Southgate impressed with captain Kane

  08-10-2017 20:53
  Harry Kane came in for praise from Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate after captaining England to another 1-0 win in Lithuania.
  
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• Lithuania 0-1 England: Harry Kane penalty enough for win

  08-10-2017 20:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON IN VILNIUS: When a World Cup encounter bears a closer resemblance to 22 office workers hiring the local leisure centre astroturf, the value to the manager has to be limited.
  
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• Busquets set for 100th Spain appearance

  08-10-2017 20:41
  Sergio Busquets missed the 3-0 win over Albania but will return to La Roja's starting XI against Israel for a landmark appearance.
  
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• Harry Kane admits England must improve after Lithuania win

  08-10-2017 20:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kane's first-half penalty earned Gareth Southgate's side a 1-0 win away to Lithuania - a second straight 1-0 success following the late win over Slovenia on Thursday.
  
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• Lewandowski breaks qualifying record as Poland reach the World Cup

  08-10-2017 20:37
  With his 16th goal of the qualifying campaign on Sunday - as Poland booked their place at the World Cup - Robert Lewandowski broke a record.
  
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• Northern Ireland clinch World Cup 2018 play-off place

  08-10-2017 20:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER IN OSLO: Northern Ireland clinched a place in the World Cup play-offs without even kicking a ball against Norway in Oslo.
  
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• Slovenia 2-2 Scotland: Visitors knocked out of World Cup

  08-10-2017 20:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  STEPHEN McGOWAN IN LJUBLJANA: Scotland's World Cup qualification hopes were ended by Roman Bezjak's brace as Slovenia fought back from a goal behind to draw with Gordon Strachan's side.
  
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• Lithuania 0-1 England: 7 things you missed as 3-4-3 fails

  08-10-2017 20:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  With little conventional action to speak of between Lithuania and England, Sportsmail's Robert Summerscales has rounded up seven things you may have missed from Sunday's qualifier.
  
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• Tottenham starlet Harry Winks passes England audition

  08-10-2017 20:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ROB DRAPER AT LFF STADIUM: England closed a successful qualifying campaign with a win over Lithuania. Here Rob Draper assesses the fringe players given a chance in Vilnius.
  
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• Whitlock: 'I still feel I've got a lot more I can give' 

  08-10-2017 20:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 24-year-old delivered a peerless performance in the men's final, scoring 15.441 to comfortably eclipse both his own score in qualification and the 15.100 of silver medallist David Belyavskiy.
  
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• Northern Ireland enter World Cup play-offs despite defeat by Norway

  08-10-2017 20:28
  Northern Ireland fell to their second consecutive defeat in their World Cup qualifiers but their place in the play-offs, where they will be unseeded, was confirmed after Scotland drew with Slovenia.Only eight of the nine group runners-up will make it through to next month’s play-offs and confirmation of their play-off berth arrived less than an hour before Michael O’Neill’s side played their final group game. Continue reading...
  
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