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• Sheffield United joint-owner in talks over buyout of club

  08-02-2018 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United co-owners Kevin McCabe and Abdullah Bin Mosa'ad Abdulaziz Al Saud are in talks over the Saudi Arabian prince taking full control of the club.
  
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• UFC 221 preview: Rockhold vs Romero fight card

  08-02-2018 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The UFC lands in Perth, Australia for its second pay-per-view of 2018 as former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold takes on Olympic silver medalist Yoel Romero.
  
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• Eubank Jnr says George Groves would 'tee off on him'

  08-02-2018 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL: Ahead of fight night, Eubank Snr has been widely accused of trying to influence the third man in the ring at the Manchester Arena into a rush to judgement in his son's favour.
  
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• Eddie Jones attacks Wales’s Alun Wyn Jones for conduct towards referee

  08-02-2018 23:46
  • England coach lambasts captain’s behaviour against Scotland
  • Eddie Jones reveals he has complained to World RugbyEddie Jones has lit the fuse before England’s Six Nations showdown with Wales by lashing out at Alun Wyn Jones, describing his behaviour against Scotland as “out of order” and revealing he has complained to World Rugby about the opposing captain. The England head coach has taken issue with how his namesake appeared to urge the French referee Pascal
  
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• Robin van Persie scores first goal since Feyenoord return

  08-02-2018 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Van Persie - who re-signed in January for the club he had left in 2004 to join Arsenal - completed the scoring with an excellent strike from just inside the box in the 78th minute
  
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• Burnley's Jack Cork insists he's more than a 'workhorse'

  08-02-2018 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JACK GAUGHAN: There are not many stories that begin with ‘oh yeah, the pigeon’ but here we are, sat inside a school gymnasium half-a-mile from Turf Moor.
  
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• Valencia 0-2 Barcelona (0-3 agg):

  08-02-2018 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Philippe Coutinho is off the mark as a Barcelona player and it was a goal made in Liverpool that helped send his team into the Copa del Rey final.
  
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• Wales stoke Six Nations tension by warning England against ‘scrum-fest’

  08-02-2018 23:34
  • Wales forwards coach tells Eddie Jones sides have duty to entertain
  • Robin McBryde: ‘We are comfortable with our attacking threats’Wales left for London on Thursday afternoon with a dig at the three-figure price of tickets at Twickenham, promising fans that they would entertain and not let a match that has become verbally acrimonious in the buildup become bogged down by reset scrums.Little more than an hour after the England head coach, Eddie Jones had predicted that the
  
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• FA expects Tottenham to play at Rochdale despite Pochettino pitch worries

  08-02-2018 23:33
  • Spurs manager expresses fears over Spotland surface for Cup game
  • FA sees no reason to move tie after Pochettino urges it to interveneThe Football Association expects Tottenham’s FA Cup fifth‑round tie against Rochdale to go ahead at Spotland on Sunday week despite Mauricio Pochettino’s complaint that the pitch is unfit to stage the game.The Tottenham manager has seen pictures of the Spotland surface, which has been heavily sanded and has hosted only one match sinc
  
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• Pep Guardiola will see Riyad Mahrez is not worth hassle 

  08-02-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: How ironic if the man who denies Riyad Mahrez his dream move to an elite club was not an executive or club owner, but the player himself.
  
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• Arsene Wenger trying to plant a seed in the referee's mind

  08-02-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN KEOWN: There was an element of skulduggery in Arsene Wenger’s comments on Friday. He was trying to bring Dele Alli’s diving to the attention of referee Anthony Taylor.
  
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• Arsène Wenger claims English players are now the 'masters' of diving

  08-02-2018 23:31
  Arsenal manager’s comments follow Alli’s booking for simulationWenger hopeful Jack Wilshere will sign new contractArsène Wenger contemplated the great diving debate and couldn’t resist a loaded joke ahead of the north London derby this weekend. “I remember there were tremendous cases here when foreign players did it but I must say the English players have learned very quickly and they might even be the masters now.”On the back of a contentious match last week
  
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• This rant could come back to haunt Eddie Jones... 

  08-02-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Comments like this can backfire. I'm all for a bit of knockabout stuff with the media before a game but you need to pick your moment and your game — and I don't think this is it.
  
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• Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may testify via video link

  08-02-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may be required to provide video testimony to a German court regarding the terror attack on the Borussia Dortmund bus.
  
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• McLaren would welcome back Lewis Hamilton if Mercedes deal ends

  08-02-2018 23:30
  • Zak Brown says any team would want Hamilton, ‘including us’
  • Four-times world champion’s Mercedes contract ends this seasonLewis Hamilton could have his pick of the teams in Formula One should he not renew his contract with Mercedes, the McLaren executive director, Zak Brown, has said. The British driver secured his fourth world championship last season, his third with Mercedes, but his contract with the team ends after this campaign and he has yet to confirm a new
  
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• Hodgson says it's ' too late' for Allardyce to say sorry

  08-02-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says he has never received a private apology from Sam Allardyce and insists it is ‘far too late’ to make up for comments he made in 2016.
  
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• Gareth Southgate grants England a holiday before World Cup

  08-02-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: England's World Cup squad are being trusted to go on holiday at the end of the season without going off the rails before joining camp ahead of Russia.
  
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• England players allowed to go on holiday before World Cup

  08-02-2018 23:30
  England’s players will be allowed to go on holiday before the World Cup, Gareth Southgate has revealed.
  
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• Eddie Jones ruthlessly targets Welsh rookie Rhys Patchell

  08-02-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It was a blatant and sustained attempt to undermine the confidence of a man who has taken his superb regional form into the Wales side, where he has been asked to lead the attack.
  
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• Eddie Jones goes on the rampage ahead of England v Wales

  08-02-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England’s head coach accused the Lions lock of behaving like a footballer in attempting to put pressure on French official Pascal Gauzere at the end of Wales’ victory over Scotland last weekend.
  
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• Arsene Wenger confident Jack Wilshere will sign new deal

  08-02-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsene Wenger expects a quick conclusion to the Jack Wilshere contract saga and is increasingly hopeful the midfielder is close to agreeing to stay at the Emirates. He has been offered a new deal.
  
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• Sam Allardyce says he needs the hassle of trying to repair Everton

  08-02-2018 23:29
  • ‘The only way I stop is health reasons or if I don’t keep my job’
  • Manager aims to move on from Arsenal loss and prepare for PalaceSam Allardyce has said he needs the aggravation of trying to repair Everton although the thought of retirement crossed his mind after the humbling at Arsenal last Saturday.The Everton manager had described his team’s performance as “pathetic” and “crap” at the Emirates Stadium, where a 5-1 defeat meant Alla
  
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• Malan backs England to bounce back from Australia defeat

  08-02-2018 23:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dawid Malan expects internal competition and a 'never say die' approach to serve England's Twenty20 side well as they look to bounce back from defeat.
  
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• Jimmy Keinhorst inspires Leeds fightback in victory over Hull KR

  08-02-2018 23:21
  • Leeds 20-11 Hull KR
  • Rhinos head to Melbourne on back of second straight winLeeds Rhinos warmed up for next week’s World Club Challenge with Melbourne by extending their unbeaten start to the season, with a Jimmy Keinhorst hat-trick leading them to victory over newly promoted Hull Kingston Rovers.The Rhinos fly out to Australia in the early hours of Friday morning to take on the NRL premiers for the right to be crowned world champions, and while they ultimately made it two win
  
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• Eddie Jones targets Rhys Patchell and turns up the heat on Wales

  08-02-2018 23:11
  Not for the first time, England’s coach has targeted an opposition No 10 before a big Six Nations match, adding further spice to what is set to be a fiery occasionWhen Wales head for Twickenham the odds on a passive, entirely silent pre-match buildup usually range between slim and none. This year has proved no exception and calculated references by Eddie Jones to the “cocky” Welsh and the torrid welcome awaiting the visiting fly-half Rhys Patchell have added further kerosene to
  
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• Eddie Jones targets Rhys Patchell and turns up heat on 'cocky' Wales

  08-02-2018 23:11
  Not for the first time, England’s coach has targeted an opposition No 10 before a big Six Nations match, adding further spice to what is set to be a fiery occasionWhen Wales head for Twickenham the odds on a passive, entirely silent pre-match buildup usually range between slim and none. This year has proved no exception and calculated references by Eddie Jones to the “cocky” Welsh and the torrid welcome awaiting the visiting fly-half Rhys Patchell have added further kerosene to
  
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• Ex-Portsmouth midfielder Muntari on trial at Deportivo

  08-02-2018 22:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ghanaian midfielder Sulley Muntari has been offered a trial by Spanish club Deportivo La Coruna. The 33-year-old will be evaluated by new coach Clarence Seedorf.
  
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• Man United blame President Trump's for losses of £29m

  08-02-2018 22:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The club were knocked into the red by a non-cash write-off of £48.8m, leading to an overall loss of £29m for the six months to December 31, according to the club's latest financial figures
  
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• Tottenham v Arsenal - in words and numbers

  08-02-2018 22:34
  As Wembley plays host for the north London derby on Saturday, we take a look at the stats behind Tottenham v Arsenal
  
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• Winter Olympics: fading barriers herald fortnight of fierce competition | Sean Ingle

  08-02-2018 22:00
  The thawing of relations between North and South Korea has offered the IOC a good news story after criticism over its reaction to Russian doping at the Sochi Games in 2014Of course, it was awkward at first. Reunions between estranged families invariably are. But as North Korea’s stiff-collared entourage of athletes, officials and cheerleaders arrived at the Olympic village to be greeted by South Korean breakdancers frenetically bopping to “A little less conversation, A lot more actio
  
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• Philadelphia Eagles and fans celebrate Super Bowl win with parade – in pictures

  08-02-2018 21:39
  The Eagles beat the New England Patriots 41-33 Sunday in Super Bowl LII. On Thursday, the team and Philadelphia fans gathered for a parade at home Continue reading...
  
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• Ireland's Hoolahan retires from international football 

  08-02-2018 21:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Norwich midfielder, who has 43 caps to his name, has decided the World Cup qualifying campaign which ended with play-off defeat by Denmark in November, will be his last.
  
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• Sol Campbell in talks over Oxford United manager's job 

  08-02-2018 21:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Arsenal and Tottenham defender Sol Campbell has held preliminary talks with Oxford United over becoming the club's new permanent manager.
  
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• Facebook, Google and Netflix not ready to enter Premier League TV rights battle

  08-02-2018 21:19
  • Sky and BT likely to remain major players between 2019 and 2022
  • Amazon could submit bid for one of less attractive packagesFacebook, Google and Netflix are not submitting bids for the next round of Premier League TV rights, with most analysts believing Sky and BT will remain the major players.It had been thought the Silicon Valley tech giants could intervene and cause a price hike from the £5.1bn Sky and BT combined paid in 2015 but the Guardian understands they are not yet r
  
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• Valencia v Barcelona, Copa del Rey semi-final LIVE

  08-02-2018 21:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona take on Valencia as they aim to reach the Copa del Rey final for the fourth consecutive season. Follow Sportsmail's TOM FARMERY for live coverage.
  
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• Swansea boss Carvalhal treats media to Pasteis de nata

  08-02-2018 21:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It's not uncommon for Premier League managers to enjoy a frosty relationship with the media. But it appears the new Swansea boss is determined to remain in reporters' good books.
  
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• Arsène Wenger gilds gateposts but the Arsenal roof is still leaking | Jonathan Wilson

  08-02-2018 21:00
  Despite the latest inevitable Wengerian response, there is also a recklessness in his dotage, as though the slide from the top four has liberated himThere comes perhaps a point in the lives of men at which the usual considerations no longer seem to apply. Hang around long enough and you’re allowed a certain licence. The foul-smelling tobacco becomes an amusing quirk, the brash waistcoat evidence of individuality, the brusque repartee a life-affirming sign of energy. He’s packing the
  
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• Third Oro Y Paz Stage Win For Gaviria

  08-02-2018 20:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Fernando Gaviria of Quick-Step completed a hat-trick of wins with victory on stage three of Colombia Oro Y Paz..
  
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• Scotland make six changes for France clash after drubbing by Wales

  08-02-2018 20:24
  Ali Price makes way at scrum-half after poor start to Six NationsGregor Townsend demands response that will ‘energise supporters’Gregor Townsend believes it was not the “true” Scotland who were well beaten by Wales in their Six Nations opener and he is backing his players to salvage their hopes in the competition at home against France on Sunday.Townsend’s team were expected to mount a serious bid in the Six Nations this year after impressive autumn performances. Bu
  
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• Tottenham's new stadium reaches critical 'roof lift' stage

  08-02-2018 20:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A key part of the construction of Tottenham's new stadium has begun with the 'roof lift' stage now underway. Large columns are being lifted into place.
  
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• Cavs trade Isaiah Thomas to Lakers after just 15 games as Wade also leaves

  08-02-2018 20:05
  Point guard traded in return for Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance JrDwyane Wade also returns to Miami in busy day for Cleveland
  With the force of a LeBron James dunk, the Cavaliers have shattered their roster. Cleveland completely changed their look and – they hope – their chances of winning an NBA title this season on Thursday with a stunning sequence of trades before the deadline.The Cavs began their overhaul by sending disappointing guard Isaiah Thomas to the Los Angeles Lakers, ac
  
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• Jay Rodriguez charged by FA after allegations of racism

  08-02-2018 19:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jay Rodriguez faces a five-game ban after being charged by the FA with racially abusing Gaetan Bong. The West Brom striker is alleged to have said 'you're black and you stink'.
  
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• Everton boss Sam Allardyce insists Arsenal loss was 'blip'

  08-02-2018 19:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton manager Sam Allardyce insists last week's 5-1 thrashing at Arsenal was a 'blip' and his players have already moved on from the humiliation.
  
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• Christian Pulisic refuses to rule out Premier League move

  08-02-2018 19:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United have been handed a boost in their rumored pursuit of Christian Pulisic as the forward reveals he is a fan of the club. The American also revealed he loves the Premier League.
  
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• Premier League predictions: Lawro v comedian Rhys James

  08-02-2018 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Mark Lawrenson takes on comedian Rhys James in the latest round of Premier League predictions.
  
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• Team GB want best Winter Games but 'theatre of jeopardy' promises nothing

  08-02-2018 19:00
  After a significant increase in investment, Team GB should shine in Pyeongchang but winter medals can be hard to predictIt was not quite Colin Welland waving an Oscar in the air and proclaiming “The British are coming” to Hollywood’s finest after Chariots of Fire won the 1982 best original screenplay award. But there was no mistaking Lizzy Yarnold’s confidence when asked whether Team GB’s Winter Olympians are ready to shatter records – and age-old preconceptio
  
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• Kim Bailey enjoys sweet Vinndication win but is wary on Cheltenham prospects

  08-02-2018 18:57
  • Vinndication stays on well to win Sidney Banks Memorial Hurdle
  • Trainer says fancied gelding still inexperiencedTwo decades have passed since French Holly and Andrew Thornton became the last winners of the Sidney Banks Memorial Hurdle to go on to Grade One success at Cheltenham a month later. Few of the winners since have shown as much natural talent as Vinndication, however, and Kim Bailey’s unbeaten five-year-old is now as short as 14-1 to beat a field including Samcro, the
  
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• Jay Rodriguez charged by FA with racially abusing Gaëtan Bong

  08-02-2018 18:39
  • West Brom forward faces minimum five-game ban if found guilty
  • Rodriguez denies wrongdoing in incident with Brighton’s BongJay Rodriguez has vowed to clear his name after he was charged by the Football Association with racially abusing Brighton’s Gaëtan Bong.The West Bromwich Albion striker said that he was “absolutely gutted” and in a state of disbelief following the FA’s announcement that he has been given until 16 February to respond to a charge
  
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• Thousands of Eagles fans in streets for Super Bowl parade

  08-02-2018 18:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of thousands of spectators are lining the streets of Philadelphia on Thursday as the city prepares for its first Super Bowl parade in the wake of the Eagles' upset of theNew England Patriots.
  
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• Madame Tussauds unveil Conor McGregor waxwork

  08-02-2018 18:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Conor McGregor has been immortalised in wax as Madame Tussauds in Blackpool unveiled their incredibly accurate imitation of the UFC star.
  
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