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• Morgan defends Bayliss ahead of Australia ODI series

  12-01-2018 23:57
  Trevor Bayliss will step down as England head coach after next year's Ashes, and Eoin Morgan praised his performance in the job.
  
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• Book to shine light on England's bid for World Cup 2018

  12-01-2018 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
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  SPORTS AGENDA: England's doomed campaign to host this year's World Cup will be highlighted in a book launched this month at the House of Commons.
  
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• Barcelona to face Espanyol in last eight of Copa del Rey

  12-01-2018 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Copa del Rey holders Barcelona, who have won the competition for the past three years and a record 29 times overall, were drawn against local rivals Espanyol in the quarter-finals on Friday.
  
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• West Brom: Alan Pardew on 'candid' talks with Jonny Evans

  12-01-2018 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alan Pardew has held ‘candid’ talks with Jonny Evans over a prospective move to Manchester City or Arsenal and set a deadline of January 28 for any sale to go through.
  
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• Dedryck Boyata enjoying Celtic bonding trip to Dubai

  12-01-2018 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Celtic are on a warm-weather training camp as the Premiership takes a mid-season hiatus with the Hoops top of the table and through to the knockout stages of the Europa League.
  
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• Rory McIlroy reveals he has a heart condition

  12-01-2018 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy has revealed he is suffering from a heart condition as he eyes a successful year on the course in 2018. McIlroy struggled for a large chunk of last year year with a rib injury.
  
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• Man City star Ilkay Gundogan: Why I turned down Liverpool

  12-01-2018 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW -
  CHRIS WHEELER: Guardiola wanted to make Gundogan his first signing at the Etihad. Klopp wanted to be reunited with his former Borussia Dortmund midfielder.
  
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• Itoje ready to fire Saracens into Champions Cup knockouts

  12-01-2018 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RORY KEANE: Maro Itoje is fit and firing again as Saracens gear up for a seismic fortnight in their Champions Cup campaign, beginning against Ospreys in Swansea.
  
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• Lizzie Kelly and Esprit De Somoza snatch surprise win

  12-01-2018 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Esprit De Somoza is now 25-1 for the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham after pulling off a surprise five-length win in Friday’s Chatteris Fen Juvenile Hurdle at Huntingdon.
  
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• York plan to turn showpiece Ebor into £1m super-handicap

  12-01-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MARCUS TOWNEND: The Ebor, signature race of York’s August meeting, could be transformed into a super-handicap after talks were held over a revamp.
  
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• Arsène Wenger accepts Sánchez will leave Arsenal either now or in the summer

  12-01-2018 23:31
  Arsène Wenger has finally admitted Alexis Sánchez will not sign a new contract at Arsenal and, as such, his departure is inevitable.
  
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• Jürgen Klopp says Liverpool’s decision to sell Coutinho to Barcelona was ‘easy’

  12-01-2018 23:30
  Philippe Coutinho is substituted by Jürgen Klopp in his last Liverpool appearance, against Leicester on 30 December.Jürgen Klopp has said it was an easy decision to sell Philippe Coutinho once it became clear Liverpool had “no chance” of keeping the Brazilian committed for the remainder of the season.
  
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• Eoin Morgan: 'We won't stress much about Steve Smith'

  12-01-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RICHARD GIBSON IN MELBOURNE: England have spent all winter debating how to claim the wicket of Steve Smith — but limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan was quick to talk down its significance.
  
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• Arsenal hopes rise over persuading Mesut Ozil to sign a new contract

  12-01-2018 23:30
  While manager Arsène Wenger has accepted it is highly unlikely Alexis Sánchez will extend his stay, negotiations are ongoing with Özil over a new deal and the club is more optimistic now than they were at the start of the season.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for January 13

  12-01-2018 23:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Saturday's meetings at Wetherby. Wolverhampton, Warwick, and Kempton.
  
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• Liverpool: Rhian Brewster given oxygen after horror injury

  12-01-2018 23:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster required oxygen after appearing to suffer a nasty knee injury during an Under 23 match against Manchester City on Friday night.
  
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• Bayer Leverkusen 1-3 Bayern Munich:

  12-01-2018 22:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bayern Munich showed no signs of rust following the winter break as the Bundesliga leaders put Bayer Leverkusen to the sword with James Rodriguez netting an incredible free-kick.
  
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• Sheffield United 0-0 Sheffield Wednesday: Blades are held

  12-01-2018 22:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE KEEGAN AT BRAMALL LANE: This is the Steel City derby – and Wednesday showed plenty of it to hang on for a 0-0 draw in Jos Luhukay’s first match in charge.
  
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• Watford boss Marco Silva pays tribute to Graham Taylor

  12-01-2018 22:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Marco Silva has paid tribute to former Watford manager Graham Taylor after underlining the importance of being aware of a club's history. Taylor managed Watford across two spells for 15 years.
  
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• Pep Guardiola calls on his Manchester City players to focus on football amid talk of Alexis Sanchez transfer

  12-01-2018 20:58
  Pep Guardiola has told his Manchester City players to focus on maintaining their dominant form rather than worry about the potential signing of Alexis Sanchez.
  
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• Ross Barkley trains with Chelsea ahead of Leicester clash

  12-01-2018 20:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barkley took full part as Chelsea trained on Friday ahead of their weekend clash with Leicester. But Barkley — who has not played a competitive game since May — will not feature on Saturday.
  
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• Deontay Wilder will fight Luis Ortiz in March 2018

  12-01-2018 20:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wilder is to defend his WBC heavyweight title against Luis Ortiz at New York's Barclays Centre on March 3. The American has accepted what is widely considered to be his greatest test yet.
  
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• Chelsea pledge to assist authorities after three former players accuse ex-coaches of bullying and abuse

  12-01-2018 20:19
  Three former youth players have launched legal action against the Stamford Bridge club, while Chelsea and the Football Association are investigating allegations of bullying, racism and physical attacks against Graham Rix and Gwyn Williams.
  
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• Peter Crouch: I did everything I could to save Mark Hughes

  12-01-2018 19:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETER CROUCH COLUMN: Did I do all that I could? It had been a long time since I asked myself that question but, unfortunately, I had to ask it again this week after the sacking of Mark Hughes.
  
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• Chris Paisley and Adrien Saddier lead by four shots

  12-01-2018 19:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chris Paisley and Adrien Saddier opened up a big lead after two rounds of the South African Open on Friday as they moved to 13 under par and four shots clear of their nearest challengers.
  
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• Brighton complete signing of Warren O'Hora from Bohemians

  12-01-2018 19:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brighton have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland Under-19 international Warren O'Hora from Irish club Bohemians. The 18-year-old defender has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal.
  
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• Team Sky Name Tour Down Under Team

  12-01-2018 19:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Team Sky will line up with a young and exciting squad as the 2018 season gets under way at the Tour Down Under..
  
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• PSG's Kylian Mbappe jokes around ahead of trip to Nantes

  12-01-2018 19:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nine points clear of rivals Monaco and Lyon at the top of Ligue 1, spirits were high in PSG training as star striker Kylian Mbappe joked around with German team-mate Julian Draxler.
  
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• West Brom V Brighton at The Hawthorns : Match Preview

  12-01-2018 19:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  James Morrison and Nacer Chadli still a month away from returnsJames Morrison and Nacer Chadli are out for West Brom for at least another month..
  
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• Jose Mourinho vows to give Antonio Conte silent treatment

  12-01-2018 19:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he will bring an end to his war of words with Antonio Conte, but vowed to treat his Chelsea counterpart with 'contempt' from now on.
  
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• Sancho ready for Bundesliga, says Dortmund coach Stoger

  12-01-2018 19:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dortmund coach Peter Stoger has suggested the club's England Under-19 international Jadon Sancho could play a prominent role in the second half of the Bundesliga season.
  
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• Watford V Southampton at Vicarage Road Stadium : Match Preview

  12-01-2018 19:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  Watford worried about walking woundedWatford continue to be dogged by injuries ahead of Southampton's Premier League visit to Vicarage Road.
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur V Everton at Wembley Stadium : Match Preview

  12-01-2018 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Harry Winks missing for Spurs against EvertonTottenham will be without midfielder Harry Winks for Saturday's Premier League game at home to Everton..
  
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• Mourinho says it's difficult not to want to sign Sanchez

  12-01-2018 18:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has insisted it is difficult to turn down a chance to sign players like Alexis Sanchez when they become available in January.
  
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• Huddersfield V West Ham at John Smith's Stadium : Match Preview

  12-01-2018 18:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  Alex Pritchard set for Huddersfield debut against West HamHuddersfield's new signing Alex Pritchard could make his debut for the club.
  
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• Tyrone Mings got racist abuse after Zlatan Ibrahimovic ban

  12-01-2018 18:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The abuse followed Bournemouth's 1-1 draw with Manchester United, after which both Mings and Ibrahimovic were charged with violent conduct despite escaping red cards in the game.
  
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• Crystal Palace V Burnley at Selhurst Park : Match Preview

  12-01-2018 18:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Palace lose Jeffrey Schlupp and Andros Townsend for Burnley clashKnee and ankle injuries to Jeffrey Schlupp and Andros Townsend respectively.
  
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• Chelsea V Leicester at Stamford Bridge : Match Preview

  12-01-2018 18:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  Chelsea at full strength for Leicester meetingChelsea are expected to field a full-strength side for Saturday's Premier League clash with Leicester..
  
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• West Ham boss David Moyes unwilling to sell in January

  12-01-2018 18:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  David Moyes says he doesn’t want to let any of his stars leave West Ham this month — and has told clubs looking to sign his players they will have to stump up ‘an awful lot of money’.
  
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• Cenk Tosun profile: What can Everton fans expect?

  12-01-2018 18:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton supporters are set for their first glimpse of Cenk Tosun after Toffees boss Sam Allardyce confirmed the new signing would be included in his squad to face Tottenham at Wembley on Saturday.
  
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• Roy Hodgson: Burnley's Sean Dyche could manage England

  12-01-2018 18:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roy Hodgson believes the work Sean Dyche has done at Burnley has taken him into contention to manage England. The Crystal Palace boss managed the national team from 2012 to 2016.
  
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• Newcastle yet to confirm transfer budget to Rafa Benitez

  12-01-2018 18:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez says he will not sell anyone currently playing in Newcastle United’ s first-team and admits he has still not been told what his transfer budget will be this month.
  
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• Mohamed Salah wins Liverpool Player of the Month again

  12-01-2018 18:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Egyptian star bagged six goals in eight games in December to continue his stunning start to life at Liverpool since arriving from Roma last summer.
  
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• Pep Guardiola wants Man City to break Anfield hoodoo

  12-01-2018 18:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Guardiola - who said 'records are there to be broken' - reckons Sunday's clash will serve as a barometer of what his side can achieve in the coming months as they hunt a quadruple.
  
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• Man City won't meet Arsenal's £35m price for Sanchez

  12-01-2018 18:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Chilean, out of contract this summer, wants to work with his ex-Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola again but City are not willing to agree to Arsenal's demands.
  
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• Is to dare really to do? Why Tottenham Hotspur should be brave and enter the race to ambush Alexis Sanchez

  12-01-2018 18:16
  It seems far-fetched but should it be? Sam Elliott explains why Tottenham shouldn't think they can get Arsenal's star player - and says a statement of intent would be worth £300,000 a week
  
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• Quique Sanchez Flores expected to quit Espanyol to make Premier League return with Stoke City

  12-01-2018 18:12
  Quique Sanchez Flores is expected to take over at Stoke City after the Potters convinced him to abandon his Espanyol project and return to the Premier League.
  
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• Philippe Coutinho first Barcelona training session

  12-01-2018 18:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Philippe Coutinho has put in his first training session since his British record £145million move from Liverpool to Barcelona. The Brazilian is now racing to shake off injury and make his official debut.
  
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• Masters Snooker Final - win tickets to Alexandra Palace

  12-01-2018 18:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MailOnline Sport has teamed up with partypoker to give you the chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to the Masters Snooker Final.
  
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