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• Why Jose Mourinho should be embracing Man United greats like Paul Scholes - not fighting with them

  02-01-2018 23:59
  Jose Mourinho has been questioned by Paul Scholes.Whoever asked Jose Mourinho about Paul Scholes’ criticism of Paul Pogba probably had an inkling of what was about to follow.“It is not Paul’s fault that he made much more money than Paul Scholes.
  
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• Jose Mourinho should be welcoming former players like Paul Scholes into the fold, not criticising them

  02-01-2018 23:59
  Whoever asked Jose Mourinho about Paul Scholes’ criticism of Paul Pogba probably had an incline of what was about to follow.“It is not Paul’s fault that he made much more money than Paul Scholes.Of all the TV personalities Mourinho could have taken aim at for being motivated by money, Scholes wasn’t the most obvious of targets.
  
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• NFL: Cardinals QB Carson Palmer announces retirement

  02-01-2018 23:57
  Carson Palmer announced he was following Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians into retirement on Tuesday.
  
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• Man City 3-1 Watford: Pep Guardiola says football chiefs do not care about players

  02-01-2018 23:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes the busy festive schedule is asking too much of players in the Premier League after his side beat Watford 3-1.
  
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• Unknown quantity Woods gets Spieth excited

  02-01-2018 23:46
  Tiger Woods hopes to play a full schedule in 2018 and Jordan Spieth is excited about what his return will do for golf.
  
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• We're going to kill the players – Guardiola fumes as Walker picks up problem

  02-01-2018 23:41
  Pep Guardiola has continued his tirade against the scheduling in English football despite seeing Manchester City beat Watford comfortably.
  
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• Man City 3-1 Watford: Sterling and Aguero net for leaders

  02-01-2018 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE ETIHAD: No doubt you can guess what happened from the scoreline. So here's an old Ronnie Corbett joke. A bloke goes to his local golf club, to find a stranger looking for a game.
  
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• Fulham 4-1 Ipswich: Ryan Sessegnon stars in rout

  02-01-2018 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sessegnon is being linked to Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur this transfer window. Fulham, however, will hope to keep the precocious 17-year-old around for one more play-off push.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for January 3

  02-01-2018 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Wednesday's meetings at Musselburgh, Ludlow, Southwell and Wolverhampton.
  
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• West Ham 2-1 West Brom: Andy Carroll scores late winner

  02-01-2018 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW AT THE LONDON STADIUM: Carroll scored for the first time since April Fool’s Day to spare the ignominy of becoming the punch-line in a joke about too much rest over Christmas.
  
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• Arsène Wenger’s red mist thickens with attack on refereeing from ‘dark ages’

  02-01-2018 23:33
  Arsenal manager ignores threat of stadium ban for verbally abusing Mike Dean to attack limelight-seeking officials and advocate relegation for poor performersArsène Wenger has revealed his exasperation at limelight-seeking Premier League referees, reminding them of their responsibility to promote the spectacle rather than oversee something from the “dark ages”.Wenger railed at their inconsistency, claiming they “don’t look to have the same rulebook”, while he
  
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• Swansea 0-2 Tottenham: Llorente scores against former club

  02-01-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT THE LIBERTY STADIUM: Tottenham made hard work of beating the Premier League's bottom side before leaving the Liberty Stadium with a priceless three points.
  
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• Chelsea manager Antonio Conte sees relaxation guru

  02-01-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea travel to Arsenal on Wednesday with one key man suffering from exhaustion amid the current hectic schedule - but it isn’t a player.
  
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• Jose Mourinho on a tightrope with Manchester United chiefs

  02-01-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY IAN LADYMAN: The United manager said recently that the £260million he has invested in his team in the last 18 months is ‘not enough’ to compete at the top of the Premier League.
  
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• David Luiz and Michy Batshuayi can leave Chelsea in January if they wish, says Antonio Conte

  02-01-2018 23:30
  David Luiz and Michy Batshuayi can leave Chelsea in January if they wish, says Antonio Conte
  
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• Australia's Steve Smith wants stint in county game 

  02-01-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Captain Steve Smith, the world’s No 1 ranked batsman, has also indicated he wants to experience Championship cricket in England, calling the county game ‘fantastic’.
  
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• Arsene Wenger could get stadium ban after being accused of questioning Mike Dean's integrity

  02-01-2018 23:30
  Arsene Wenger could get stadium ban after being accused of questioning Mike Dean's integrity
  
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• Antonio Conte reveals his yoga secret behind staying centred for Chelsea | Amy Lawrence

  02-01-2018 23:30
  The hyperactive figure on the touchline at Stamford Bridge has admitted he uses relaxation techniques to find moments of calm during the seasonDeep relaxation may not be a trait readily associated with the usually frenetic Antonio Conte, but the Chelsea manager paused for breath in the middle of this hectic winter schedule to confess he likes to read up on yoga and seeks moments of respite with stretching exercises and a few minutes of mindfulness every now and then at their Cobham training grou
  
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• Antonio Conte reveals his yoga secret behind staying centred for Chelsea

  02-01-2018 23:30
  Antonio Conte usually cuts an animated figure during Chelsea games, but says he de-stresses with stretching and relaxation techniques.
  
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• Andy Murray's agony: Tortured by doubts about his future

  02-01-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON IN BRISBANE: For Andy Murray, pride has been replaced by pathos, this remarkable athlete laid low by anxiety as his hip staunchly refuses to bend to his will.
  
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• Andy Murray has carried British tennis on his shoulders

  02-01-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: It seems too early for the obituary for Andy Murray. Not with Rafael Nadal back to No 1 in the world, Roger Federer his age-defying No 2.
  
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• Everton move to complete signing of Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun

  02-01-2018 23:29
  • Goodison officials to meet Turkish club’s president Fikret Orman in London
  • Sam Allardyce is desperate to improve Everton’s attacking optionsEverton will attempt to complete the signing of the Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun on Wednesday at a meeting with the Turkish club’s president, Fikret Orman. Related: Everton’s new stadium costs ‘escalate significantly’ with 2022 target now setContinue reading...
  
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• Manchester City 3-1 Watford - FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED

  02-01-2018 23:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN AT THE ETIHAD: Goals from Raheem Sterling, Sergio Aguero and an own goal from Christian Kabasele put Pep Guardiola's side in control before Andre Gray netted a late consolation.
  
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• Wolves 3-0 Brentford: Neves, Douglas and Jota on target

  02-01-2018 23:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL AT MOLINEUX: Another win ticked off, another game closer to realising promotion to the Premier League. This was as straight-forward as victories get.
  
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• Manchester City's David Silva shines on his return to side

  02-01-2018 23:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN AT THE ETIHAD: There was much to admire once again about Kevin de Bruyne. There is no doubt, however, that Manchester City’s most important player is David Silva.
  
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• Sterling inspires leaders back to winning ways

  02-01-2018 23:01
  Manchester City restored a 15-point lead at the top of the Premier League table thanks to a comfortable 3-1 win over Watford.
  
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• Jake Livemore spat with West Ham fan spoils Andy Carroll’s late show

  02-01-2018 23:01
  Amid the euphoria of a vital victory for West Ham in their fight against relegation, the mood was spoiled by Jake Livermore having to be led down the tunnel after the West Bromwich Albion midfielder became involved in a confrontation with a spectator during the second half at the London Stadium.A suggestion that something had been said to Livermore by a West Ham fan sitting behind the dugouts could not be verified on Tuesday night. John Carver, West Brom’s assistant manager, could be seen
  
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• Phil Taylor tips Rob Cross to dominate darts but throws a final warning

  02-01-2018 23:00
  • Retiring legend says he lacks the energy to rule the world any more
  • ‘There’s a few players I wouldn’t go to the back garden and watch’In the end, it was time. Phil Taylor left the sport he dominated since the early 90s admitting he could no longer maintain the “dedication” necessary to succeed.The Power lost his last match as a professional to Rob Cross, who enjoyed a comfortable 7-2 victory in Sunday’s PWC final, but he exits darts with hi
  
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• Joe Root looks to the future as he spells out England’s four-year Ashes plan

  02-01-2018 23:00
  • Root looking for SCG Test win as a platform for rest of the year
  • ‘As a captain I think tactically I’ve been quite good,’ says captainJoe Root has admitted to a twinge of jealousy when it comes to the sheer volume of runs to have flowed from Steve Smith’s bat during this Ashes series, describing his Australian counterpart’s glowing form as a “little lesson” on the subject of leading from the front.The two batsmen’s returns contrast sta
  
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• Dylan Hartley given vote of confidence as England captain by Eddie Jones

  02-01-2018 23:00
  • Northampton hooker will lead England in Six Nations despite club struggles
  • Billy Vunipola will not be rushed back to face Italy on 4 FebruaryEddie Jones has backed Dylan Hartley to lead England into the Six Nations Championship next month despite the hooker’s lack of compelling form for his struggling club Northampton. Hartley has not been on the winning side for Saints since 9 September but Jones insists he remains the preferred option as captain against Italy in Rome on 4 F
  
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• Alan Gaffney sets sights on top-four finish by revitalising Northampton

  02-01-2018 22:59
  • Australian keen to instil confidence before Gloucester’s visit on Saturday
  • Dylan Hartley to remain captain despite criticism after Twickenham defeatAlan Gaffney believes he can guide Northampton to a top-four finish in the Premiership despite the club’s run of 11 successive defeats in major competitions, after taking over until the end of the season.Saints, who sacked Jim Mallinder after a decade as director of rugby last month, are 10th in the Premiership after seven c
  
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• 5 things we learned from Premier League

  02-01-2018 22:55
  De Bruyne makes a remarkable recovery, Llorente and Martial star as starting strikers, Lallana impresses on his recall and Hughes' gamble backfires - lessons from the Premier League fixtures.
  
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• Carroll's last-gasp winner deepens Baggies' misery

  02-01-2018 22:50
  Andy Carroll's double earned a 2-1 victory for West Ham at home to West Brom, who remain winless under Alan Pardew.
  
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• Milivojevic inflicts more pain on struggling Saints

  02-01-2018 22:48
  Crystal Palace came from a goal down to beat Southampton 2-1 in the Premier League and apply more pressure on Mauricio Pellegrino.
  
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• Llorente scores on return as Spurs weather the storm

  02-01-2018 22:41
  Tottenham just about coped with the sodden conditions as they left Swansea City with a 2-0 win.
  
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• NBA: 76ers rookie Fultz enters final stages of return-to-play programme

  02-01-2018 22:18
  Markelle Fultz is nearing a return to action for the Philadelphia 76ers after his recovery from a shoulder injury moved forward.
  
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• Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele has recovered from injury

  02-01-2018 22:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dembele, who moved to the Nou Camp from Borussia Dortmund for £96.8m, ruptured a tendon in his left thigh during Barca's 2-1 win over Getafe in September on his La Liga debut.
  
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• NFL: 'I think I am being considered' for Raiders job, says Gruden

  02-01-2018 22:05
  The Oakland Raiders are looking for a replacement for fired head coach Jack Del Rio and Jon Gruden confirmed he is a candidate.
  
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• Manchester City v Watford, Swansea v Tottenham and more – live!

  02-01-2018 21:45
  Premier League and Championship updates from Tuesday’s gamesLive scoreboard: the latest from Tuesday’s matches
  And feel free to ping Nick an email or tweet him here 8.45pm GMT @NickAmes82 A popular footballing hill might be a raised area at the Liberty Stadium where the players can stand without soaking their feet.Not at all bad. 8.44pm GMT Watford have most definitely improved at the Etihad, and/or City have just decided to to wind it down a bit, which can be excused. Ederson makes
  
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• Stoke considering the future of Mark Hughes

  02-01-2018 21:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The club are reluctantly exploring options following Monday’s home defeat to Newcastle off the back of a much-changed team losing 5-0 to Chelsea. Board members are alarmed by current form.
  
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• Richard Johnson back on track with Welsh Grand National on horizon

  02-01-2018 21:34
  • Champion jockey returns at Ludlow after concussion absence
  • Rich Ricci reveals Douvan may return to race this seasonRichard Johnson returns to action on Wednesday after an enforced week on the sidelines, counting his blessings he has not missed the Welsh Grand National. Wales’s biggest race of the year should have been staged last Wednesday, when concussion would have prevented the champion jump jockey from being aboard the fancied Rock The Kasbah but bad weather delayed it un
  
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• Richard Johnson back on track for Welsh Grand National

  02-01-2018 21:34
  Richard Johnson returns to action on Wednesday after an enforced week on the sidelines, counting his blessings he has not missed the Welsh Grand National.
  
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• Chelsea in 'title-winning form', says Pat Nevin

  02-01-2018 21:27
  Pat Nevin feels Chelsea are showing Premier League "title-winning form" and sees reasons to be optimistic as cracks start to show in Manchester City.
  
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• Aqua Blue Sport Name Roster For New Season

  02-01-2018 21:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Aqua Blue Sport has confirmed its final, 16-strong rider roster for 2018 and for the second successive year will kick.
  
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• New CEO For SweetSpot

  02-01-2018 21:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  Leading sports event management and marketing company, SweetSpot Group, organisers of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain and OVO Energy.
  
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• Big wave surfer Mark Mathews, his horrific injuries and the battle to control his own fear

  02-01-2018 21:02
  Mathews was told he might not surf again after an excruciating wipeout in 2016. But now he is planning a comeback Mark Mathews had to shut the blinds for six months. He couldn’t bear to look outside. One of Australia’s best big wave surfers, he had suffered an excruciating wipeout on the New South Wales south coast in late 2016, landing feet-first on a shallow reef. Continue reading...
  
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• Man City vs Watford, LIVE: Plus Premier League scores

  02-01-2018 20:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City will hope to get back to winning ways after dropping points for only the second time this season as they feature in one of four evening Premier League kick-offs. Follow all the action here.
  
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• Barcelona target Coutinho won't play for Liverpool again

  02-01-2018 20:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Philippe Coutinho has played his last Liverpool game, according to Spanish media reports, but it will take British football’s biggest transfer deal for him to realise his Barcelona dream.
  
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• Wales' Lydiate looks set to miss part of NatWest 6 Nations

  02-01-2018 20:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lydiate was hurt during the Ospreys' Guinness PRO14 victory over the Dragons on New Year's Eve. He appears unlikely to be available for Wales' opening three games in the competition.
  
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• Kane benched for Swansea trip after illness

  02-01-2018 20:14
  Mauricio Pochettino has named Harry Kane on the bench for Tuesday's game at Swansea City after recently recovering from an illness.
  
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