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• Jose Mourinho concerned by Belgium's plans to play Lukaku 

  09-10-2017 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho is concerned about Belgium's plans to play Romelu Lukaku in a meaningless World Cup qualifier against Cyprus on Tuesday.
  
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• Barbarians women's team to play first match in November

  09-10-2017 23:53 via bbc.co.uk
  The Barbarians announced the launch of a women's team, who will play their first match in November.
  
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• Albania 0-1 Italy: Candreva's strike secures seeded place

  09-10-2017 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Antonio Candreva's second-half strike was enough for Italy to end their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory in Albania.
  
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• Lionel Messi and Co face their biggest task

  09-10-2017 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN HERBERT: Argentina arrived under heavy armed guard and intense scrutiny for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier high in the Andes against Ecuador.
  
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• Houston Astros move through to ALCS with 5-4 win over Boston Red Sox

  09-10-2017 23:41
  Red Sox’ season ends with 5-4 defeat to Astros at Fenway ParkHouston will open ALCS on Friday against Yankees or IndiansJustin Verlander outpitched Chris Sale in a relief role reversal of aces, and the Houston Astros advanced to their first AL Championship Series, rallying past the Boston Red Sox 5-4 Monday in Game 4 of their playoff matchup.Houston will open the ALCS on Friday, either at Cleveland or at home against the New York Yankees. The Indians held a 2-1 edge over the Yankees going
  
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• Israel 0-1 Spain: Asier Illarramendi scores only goal

  09-10-2017 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Asier Illarramendi scored the only goal with a 25-yard volley as Spain ended their Russia World Cup qualification campaign with a tame goalless draw away at Israel.
  
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• Muhammad Ali commemorated with £2,000 Tag Heuer watch

  09-10-2017 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL: The boxer, the man, the legend and the legacy will be commemorated in London on Tuesday with the launch of a high-precision Ali special edition time-piece.
  
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• Wales' World Cup hopes over as Republic of Ireland win to seal play-off spot

  09-10-2017 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Wales fail to reach the 2018 World Cup after James McClean's second-half goal sent Republic of Ireland into the qualifying play-offs.
  
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• Wales' World Cup hopes over as Republic of Ireland seal play-off spot

  09-10-2017 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Wales fail to reach the 2018 World Cup as James McClean's second-half goal sends the Republic of Ireland into the qualifying play-offs.
  
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• One million fans turn off tedious England

  09-10-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: Even the most ardent England fan would be hard pressed to say the last two World Cup qualifying games have been exciting.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for October 10

  09-10-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Tuesday's meetings at Leicester, Catterick, Newcastle and Brighton.
  
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• Harry Winks sets sights on World Cup squad place after strong England debut

  09-10-2017 23:30
  • Harry Winks played all of 1-0 win against Lithuania in Vilnius
  • Spurs midfielder says after England debut: ‘I trust my ability’Harry Winks has no doubt he could perform for England at the 2018 World Cup after a fine debut for Gareth Southgate’s side in the 1-0 victory against Lithuania on Sunday.The 21-year-old was drafted into the squad for the final two qualifiers after Manchester City’s Fabian Delph was forced out by injury. Winks did not feature in the 1-
  
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• Harry Winks confident he could justify place in England World Cup squad

  09-10-2017 23:30
  • Harry Winks played all of 1-0 win against Lithuania in Vilnius
  • Spurs midfielder says after England debut: ‘I trust my ability’Harry Winks has no doubt he could perform for England at the 2018 World Cup after a fine debut for Gareth Southgate’s side in the 1-0 victory against Lithuania on Sunday.The 21-year-old was drafted into the squad for the final two qualifiers after Manchester City’s Fabian Delph was forced out by injury. Winks did not feature in the 1-
  
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• Gareth Southgate commits to back three for England’s World Cup mission

  09-10-2017 23:30
  • Southgate says formation will help England play out from back at Russia 2018
  • ‘System gives us good stability and easier solutions for our midfield players’Gareth Southgate has committed England to playing three at the back during next summer’s World Cup having identified the system as “a better option” and will use the friendlies over the next eight months to familiarise his players with the formation.Although there is a risk to cementing plans around
  
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• WALES 0-1 Republic of Ireland PLAYER RATINGS:

  09-10-2017 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL AT CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Ireland stunned Wales with a 1-0 away victory to secure their place in the World Cup play-offs on Monday night.
  
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• Emaraaty ready to show Group 1 credentials at Newmarket

  09-10-2017 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Emaraaty will have to take a big step up in form if he is to win Saturday's Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket but feels he is a colt of group-one race potential.
  
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• England’s Jack Nowell set to miss Australia and Argentina Tests

  09-10-2017 23:00
  • Jack Nowell injured a cheekbone playing for Exeter Chiefs
  • Nowell certain to miss opening two European pool gamesEngland’s autumn international plans are facing further disruption with Exeter’s Jack Nowell the latest player to be forced out through injury. The British & Irish Lions winger is still undergoing checks after he sustained a blow to his left cheek and it is understood he is unlikely to resume playing for at least five weeks, ruling him out of the November
  
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• Cubs, MLB sued after line drive foul ball leaves man blinded in one eye

  09-10-2017 23:00
  The Cubs and MLB are being sued by a fan who lost vision in his left eye after being hit by a line drive foul ball at Wrigley Field.
  
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• Barbarians women’s team to make historic debut in Ireland in November

  09-10-2017 23:00
  • Invitational side to play Munster prior to announcement of full schedule
  • ‘This is a reflection of the excellence of the global women’s game‘The Barbarians will on Tuesday officially launch its first-ever women’s team with the side set to make their debut in Ireland next month in what can be considered further evidence of the growth of women’s rugby. Related: Premier 15s league will make huge difference to women’s rugby union | Katy McLeanContinue
  
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• James McClean stuns Wales and sends Republic of Ireland into play-offs

  09-10-2017 22:45
  It was a night of exhilarating joy for the Republic of Ireland and at the final whistle, with players in red shirts collapsing to the ground, excruciating pain for a Wales team whose latest attempt to qualify for a World Cup, desperately wishing to play in their first tournament since 1958, has ended unsuccessfully once again.Gareth Bale, like Ryan Giggs, Ian Rush and all those others, will just have to wonder what it is like to play in the world’s biggest international competition. Irelan
  
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• 'Scotland need to scour the planet for a new manager'

  09-10-2017 22:41 via bbc.co.uk
  Three former internationals are at odds on the best way forward for Scotland after the failure to reach the World Cup play-offs.
  
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• World Cup 2018: McClean breaks Welsh hearts and fires Ireland into play-offs

  09-10-2017 22:40
  The Republic of Ireland's 1-0 victory over Wales earned them place in the World Cup play-offs and eliminated the Euro 2016 semi-finalists.
  
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• Ferrari vow to fight Lewis Hamilton to the bitter end of 2017 season | Giles Richards

  09-10-2017 22:30
  Vettel’s contest with Hamilton and Mercedes looks as good as over, Force India bemoan budgets and ESPN to take over from NBCLewis Hamilton grasped his chance, as he always does, with both hands at Suzuka. He had done all the preparation, putting his Mercedes on pole and with Sebastian Vettel out on lap four, he converted it to maximise the damage. The championship is within his grasp but for neutrals this outcome feels like a shame, after a season that had promised to go to the last race.
  
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• Rory McIlroy is right to work on every part of his game

  09-10-2017 21:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: When the day finally comes to pass judgment on the career of Rory McIlroy, the end of August this year could prove to be very significant.
  
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• Brutt: I Don't Want It To End Like This

  09-10-2017 21:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  Giro d'Italia and Tour de Romandie stage winner former road race champion of Russia Pavel Brutt is 35 years old,.
  
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• ASO Agrees Deal With Tour Of Turkey

  09-10-2017 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
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• Bath new boy Freddie Burns faces month-long ban

  09-10-2017 21:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Freddie Burns could be banned for a month after he was cited for a tip-tackle. The tackle saw him sent off against Worcester Warriors on Saturday. He will learn his fate on Tuesday.
  
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• Loris Karius, James Milner and Joel Matip in training

  09-10-2017 21:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Loris Karius, James Milner, Joel Matip and Lazar Markovic were among the names in training for Liverpool on Monday afternoon, with other first-team players still on international duty.
  
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• Champions Cup organisers defend Wasps schedule

  09-10-2017 21:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Domestic calendars and broadcast schedules help explain Wasps' short turnaround before their Champions Cup opener, say organisers.
  
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• Tottenham striker Harry Kane included on 2017 Ballon d’Or shortlist

  09-10-2017 20:46
  • Kane is one of seven Premier League players on 30-player list
  • Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud nominated for Fifa’s Puskas awardThe Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has been named on a 30-man shortlist to win the 2017 Ballon d’Or.Kane has enjoyed a superb year, scoring 43 times in 37 appearances for club and country, to help Spurs qualify for the Champions League and England secure a place at the 2018 World Cup. Continue reading...
  
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• One new cheat caught from 2010 Winter Games

  09-10-2017 20:30 via bbc.co.uk
  The IOC catches one new cheat after retesting nearly 1,200 anti-doping samples from the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
  
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• 2018 schedule revealed for UK baseball - Kykernel.com

  09-10-2017 20:25
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  2018 schedule revealed for UK baseball
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  The Kentucky Wildcats baseball team celebrates winning the region championship game of the Lexington Regional at Cliff Hagan Stadium on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff. Addison Coffey. The 2018 UK baseball ...
  
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• Dolphins coach out after video appears to show him snorting white powder

  09-10-2017 20:00
  Miami offensive line coach quits after video surfaced on Sunday nightChris Foerster announced resignation in statement released by teamFoerster, 55, had been an assistant coach at the NFL level since 1992Miami Dolphins offensive line coach Chris Foerster resigned Monday and said he was seeking medical help after a social media video surfaced appearing to show him snorting three lines of a white powdery substance at a desk.Hours after the 56-second video was posted on Facebook and Twitter, Foerst
  
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• France must be aggressive against Belarus, says Lloris

  09-10-2017 19:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  France must take the game to their opponents if they are to beat Belarus in their final qualifier on Tuesday and book their place for next year's World Cup, team captain Hugo Lloris said on Monday.
  
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• Wales vs Republic of Ireland LIVE plus the rest of Europe

  09-10-2017 19:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wales host the Republic of Ireland on Monday night and the stakes couldn't be any higher in the quest to reach the 2018 World Cup in Russia next summer. Follow all the action right here.
  
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• Expert refutes Gordon Strachan's claim that height is key

  09-10-2017 19:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An expert has refuted Gordon Strachan's claim that the Scottish national football team is 'genetically behind' their competitors following their failure to qualify for the World Cup finals.
  
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• Kane named among Ballon d'Or nominees - but Bale misses out

  09-10-2017 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Harry Kane is among seven Premier League players on the 30-man shortlist for the 2017 Ballon d'Or, but Gareth Bale misses out.
  
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• UK rounds out weekend with a win against Mississippi State - Kykernel.com

  09-10-2017 19:32
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  UK rounds out weekend with a win against Mississippi State
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  Freshman midfielder Miranda Jimenez kicks the ball during the game against Vanderbilt on Thursday, October 5, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky was defeated 0 to 2. Photo by Kaitlyn Gumm| Staff. Kaitlyn Gumm. UK women's soccer headed down to ...
  
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• Dutch footballer Dennis van Duinen's worst miss ever

  09-10-2017 19:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dennis van Duinen of Harkemase Boys, who play at Holland's highest level of the amateur game, is the newest culprit, after blazing high over the bar when it very definitely was easier to score.
  
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• Marouane Fellaini knee ligament damage confirmed

  09-10-2017 19:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Manchester United man faces two weeks out with an injury to his medial ligament in his left knee, suffered in Bosnia, meaning he will miss his club's clash at Liverpool on Saturday.
  
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• Fact or fiction - can Strachan blame genetics for Scotland failure?

  09-10-2017 19:25 via bbc.co.uk
  Gordan Strachan blamed genetics for his side's failure to reach the World Cup play-offs on Sunday, but is the claim backed up by fact?
  
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• NFL Week 5: Aaron Rodgers leads Green Bay to win over Dallas – video highlights

  09-10-2017 19:14
  The Green Bay Packers left it late to beat the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Aaron Rodgers ticked the clock down to 14 seconds before finding Davante Adams in the end zone. Elsewhere in the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs maintained their perfect record and Ben Roethlisberger had a night to forget in PittsburghNFL round-up: Aaron Rodgers stuns Cowboys with final-reel touchdownContinue reading...
  
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• 'We're angry but there is a conviction' - Argentina coach confident of World Cup place

  09-10-2017 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli is "very confident" his side will avoid missing out on a place at a World Cup for the first time since 1970.
  
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• Man United striker Romelu Lukaku declared fit for Belgium 

  09-10-2017 18:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Manchester United hitman sustained the injury during the 4-0 drubbing of Crystal Palace at the end of last month and missed Belgium's win over Bosnia on Saturday.
  
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• Jupp Heynckes takes charge of Bayern Munich training

  09-10-2017 18:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jupp Heynckes' fourth spell as Bayern Munich coach got underway on Monday afternoon as the veteran manager took charge of his first training session since returning to Bavaria.
  
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• Women's Super League: Lauren Hemp's fantastic finish & other great WSL goals

  09-10-2017 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch Lauren Hemp's fantastic finish for Bristol City along with other great goals as we round up the best action from week three of the Women's Super League One.
  
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• Watch: Hemp's fantastic finish & other great WSL goals

  09-10-2017 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch Lauren Hemp's fantastic finish for Bristol City along with other great goals as we round up the best action from week three of the Women's Super League One.
  
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• 'Don't mess about with drugs' says Leeds head coach Brian McDermott after Zak Hardaker's ban

  09-10-2017 18:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Talking on BBC's Super League Show, Leeds Rhinos head coach Brian McDermott says he hopes Zak Hardaker can 'pull through' after testing positive for cocaine.
  
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• USA struggle to train at flooded stadium in Trinidad

  09-10-2017 18:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The American squad attempted to train at the venue on Monday but first had to cross a wide puddle on the edge of the pitch, with the players looking bemused by the situation.
  
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