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• Ruben Loftus-Cheek to hand Crystal Palace major survival boost

  08-03-2018 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The midfielder has been with parent club Chelsea since his last first-team appearance - in the 3-2 defeat by Arsenal on December 28. He has been receiving treatment on an ankle injury.
  
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• NFL: Titans release Pro Bowl RB DeMarco Murray

  08-03-2018 23:47
  Three-time Pro Bowl selection DeMarco Murray has been informed he will be released by the Tennessee Titans.
  
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• Marseille 3-1 Athletic Bilbao:

  08-03-2018 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Marseille got off to an incredible start with a goal in the very first minute of the match. Lucas Ocampos was the beneficiary of Florian Thauvin's cross and the Argentinian finished with aplomb.
  
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• Arsene Wenger compares recent form to 'half knocked down boxer'

  08-03-2018 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsene Wenger compared Arsenal's recent bad form to a 'half knocked-down' boxer after his side arrested their recent poor form with a 2-0 win against AC Milan.
  
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• Gattuso rues Milan errors in Arsenal defeat

  08-03-2018 23:35
  AC Milan made too many mistakes in their Europa League defeat to Arsenal, coach Gennaro Gattuso conceded.
  
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• Slavisa Jokanovic revealed as surprise contender for Chelsea job

  08-03-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: Slavisa Jokanovic is a surprise contender for the Chelsea job with the Fulham boss one of the names under consideration by the Stamford Bridge board.
  
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• Tottenham naivety was the victim of Juventus street nous

  08-03-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There was a disarming, almost child-like innocence about Mauricio Pochettino. The manager's bewilderment at Tottenham's failure to reach the last eight of the Champions League.
  
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• Tottenham are running out of time to keep their stars away from rival clubs

  08-03-2018 23:30
  The modern history of teams who have punched above their weigh Is that they have a finite window to maximise the coming together of their group before it is picked away at and ultimately undermined by more wealthy rivals.
  
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• SECRET SCOUT: Adama Traore terrorised Arsenal last season

  08-03-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  THE SECRET SCOUT: Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week he checks in on Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore.
  
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• Meet Marcus McGuane, the English teen making history at Barcelona

  08-03-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ADAM CRAFTON: At Barcelona, they regard McGuane with fondness. He was monitored for over a year before they pounced, with his deal set to expire in the summer.
  
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• Karl Oyston claims father Owen not 'fit and proper' to run Blackpool

  08-03-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY JACK GAUGHAN: Sportsmail understands Karl has formally written to both the EFL and FA to express concerns at Owen Oyston's handling of Blackpool.
  
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• England will play Women's World Cup qualifier in Russia

  08-03-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England's women will fulfil their fixture in Russia in June despite Boris Johnson questioning UK representation at the World Cup this summer.
  
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• Barcelona ready to sign more English talent after Marcus McGuane

  08-03-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: McGuane, who moved to the Nou Camp in January, made his debut when he came on as substitute in the penalty shootout victory over Espanyol in the Catalan Super Cup final.
  
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• Arsene Wenger says AC Milan win shows Arsenal are up for the fight

  08-03-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Gunners halted a slide of four defeats thanks to their 2-0 win to take a major step into the Europa League quarter finals. The result comes as a huge relief to Wengerafter a dismal run.
  
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• Lazio 2-2 Dynamo Kiev: Ukrainians bag two crucial away goals

  08-03-2018 23:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dynamo Kiev bagged two crucial away goals as they stunned Lazio at the Stadio Olympico to take control of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday.
  
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• Leipzig 2-1 Zenit St Petersburg: Russians claim vital away goal

  08-03-2018 23:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Zenit St Petersburg claimed a vital away goal at Leipzig to take to next week's second-leg in Russia after Leipzig looked to have taken charge of this last-16 tie,
  
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• Europa League Review: Arsenal's huge win in Milan, Atletico confirm favourites tag, Salzburg shock Dortmund and more

  08-03-2018 23:08
  Paul Wilkes reflects on the action from Thursday's tranche of Europa League first-leg Round of 16 ties, including Arsenal's huge win at AC Milan.
  
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• Dhawan hits half-century as India bounce back to beat Bangladesh 

  08-03-2018 23:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The opener struck 55 to set India on the way to chasing down 139 for eight with eight balls to spare in Colombo. Without Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh struggled to post a meaningful total.
  
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• Sporting Lisbon 2-0 Viktoria Plzen: Fredy Montero double earns win

  08-03-2018 22:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sporting Lisbon had 11 shots in the first half to Plzen's two, and continued that dominance after the break to finish well on top ahead of next week's second leg in the Czech Republic.
  
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• All Black McKenzie tied to Chiefs until 2021

  08-03-2018 22:50
  Damian McKenzie started 10 Tests for the All Blacks in 2017 and has agreed a new contract to keep him at the Chiefs for another three years.
  
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• Five things you missed from AC Milan 0-2 Arsenal

  08-03-2018 22:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal ended a run of four defeats to leave the San Siro with an impressive 2-0 win against AC Milan in their Europa League last-16 tie. Here are five things you missed from the game.
  
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• Wenger proud of Arsenal resilience after Man City knockout blows

  08-03-2018 22:26
  Arsenal ended a four-game losing run with a spirited victory over AC Milan, much to manager Arsene Wenger's delight.
  
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• AC Milan 0-2 Arsenal: Gunners gain control of Europa League tie

  08-03-2018 22:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL AT THE SAN SIRO: Arsene, a word of advice: take this performance here at the San Siro and bottle it. Screw the lid on extra tight, and whatever you do, don’t spill a drop. 
  
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• Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal had been knocked down but are back up again after Milan win

  08-03-2018 22:21
  After a convincing Europa League first-leg victory that came about more through quality than desire, Arsene Wenger bristled slightly at the suggestion that this 2-0 win at San Siro was what his side had needed after a torrid run of three defeats in six days.
  
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• NFL: Marquise Goodwin signs three-year 49ers extension

  08-03-2018 22:16
  The San Francisco 49ers have signed former Olympic long jumper Marquise Goodwin to a three-year contract extension.
  
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• San Siro win showed Arsenal have characters, says Ramsey

  08-03-2018 22:04
  Aaron Ramsey felt Arsenal responded to some of their recent critics with a diligent display and an important result against AC Milan.
  
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• Martin Keown thinks Arsene Wenger has 'got his trousers back on'

  08-03-2018 22:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Martin Keown believed Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger had 'got his trousers back on' after the Gunners breezed past AC Milan 2-0 in the Europa League last-16 first leg on Thursday night.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton not worried by Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari pace

  08-03-2018 21:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Defending champion Lewis Hamilton says he is not fazed by Sebastian Vettel's impressive pace on the penultimate day of Formula One's concluding pre-season test.
  
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• AC Milan fail to roll back years in Europa League defeat by Arsenal

  08-03-2018 21:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SHERIDAN BIRD AT THE SAN SIRO: On a day when the sun shone in Milan for what felt like the first time in months, this stadium generated a heat and passion not present for years.
  
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• Formula One: Hamilton doesn't 'really care' about Vettel's record lap

  08-03-2018 21:50
  Sebastian Vettel set an unofficial track record in his Ferrari in Barcelona on Thursday, but Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton was indifferent.
  
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• CSKA Moscow 0-1 Lyon: Marcelo's header wins first leg in Russia

  08-03-2018 21:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brazilian centre back Marcelo scored the only goal of the game on Thursday, heading home from Memphis Depay's corner with just over 20 minutes to play. CSKA could not find a leveller.
  
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• Sizing John to miss Cheltenham Gold Cup defence

  08-03-2018 21:42
  Jessica Harrington has announced that last season’s Timico Gold Cup winner Sizing John will miss next week’s Cheltenham renewal.
  
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• Atletico Madrid 3-0 Locomotiv Moscow - Saul Niguez scores screamer

  08-03-2018 21:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Atletico Madrid took a major stride towards the Europa League quarter-finals with a comfortable victory over Locomotiv Moscow. Saul Niguez put the hosts ahead with a brilliant strike.
  
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• West Ham's Reid to miss rest of season

  08-03-2018 21:23
  Winston Reid took to Instagram to say "see you next year" to West Ham fans after injuring his knee.
  
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• Defending champion Sizing John ruled out of Cheltenham Gold Cup

  08-03-2018 21:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Defending champion Sizing John has been ruled out the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup a week on Thursday because of a pelvic injury. He was a 6-1 favourite to defend his title.
  
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• Borussia Dortmund 1 Red Bull Salzburg 2: Berisha's brace puts Austrians in control

  08-03-2018 21:02
  Peter Stoger suffered his first home defeat in charge of Borussia Dortmund as they were beaten 2-1 at home by Red Bull Salzburg.
  
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• Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Red Bull Salzburg: Valon Berisha scores twice

  08-03-2018 21:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Borussia Dortmund face a tough task if they are to reach the Europa League quarter-finals. The German giants lost their last-16 first leg time at home to Red Bull Salzburgon Thursday night.
  
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• Atletico Madrid 3 Lokomotiv Moscow 0: Saul strike lights up low-key first leg

  08-03-2018 20:59
  Diego Simeone's side hold a comfortable advantage in their last-16 Europa League tie after Atletico Madrid beat Lokomotiv Moscow 3-0.
  
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• Arsenal stun AC Milan in Europa League

  08-03-2018 20:57
  Arsenal are well on their way to progressing to the last eight of the Europa League following a sensational 2-0 first-leg win against AC Milan at the San Siro.
  
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• CSKA Moscow 0 Lyon 1: Marcelo header makes the difference

  08-03-2018 20:55
  Marcelo's second-half header put Lyon in the box seat to advance from their Europa League last-16 tie against CSKA Moscow.
  
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• John Terry returns to Chelsea to watch former team-mates train  

  08-03-2018 20:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea legend John Terry dropped in on a training session with his old team-mates.The former captain watched on from the sidelines and received a warm welcome by Antonio Conte.
  
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• Lloris turns focus back to cup and top four

  08-03-2018 20:35
  Spurs must recover quickly from Champions League disappointment to ensure they return to the competition next season, says Hugo Lloris.
  
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• Lionel Messi and I are creative geniuses, says Stephen Curry

  08-03-2018 20:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  They may play two completely different sports across the Atlantic but Stephen Curry sees a lot of similarities between himself and Lionel Messi.
  
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• Ruby Walsh returns from injury with win ahead of Cheltenham

  08-03-2018 20:23
  Ruby Walsh got straight back in the winning habit with his first ride after an absence of almost four months, looking fit and effective as he guided Lareena to a five-length success at Thurles.
  
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• Snow way is Jurgen Klopp feeling pressure for Man United v Liverpool

  08-03-2018 20:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool have one of the biggest games in their calendar - a trip to Manchester United - on Saturday but with Jurgen Klopp around, there seems little chance the pressure will get to them.
  
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• Henrikh Mkhitaryan stands and delivers: Five things we learned

  08-03-2018 20:01
  Arsenal will take a two-goal lead back to the Emirates after earning a surprise 2-0 win over AC Milan in the first leg through goals from Henrik Mkhitaryan and Aaron Ramsey.Having lost four consecutive games for the first time since 2002, victory in Milan was a must for Wenger, and his side rose to the task and put in a respectable performance against in-form opponents.
  
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• Cycling: Froome urges UCI chief not to raise concerns in the media

  08-03-2018 19:54
  UCI president David Lappartient said it would be a "disaster" if Chris Froome took part in the Tour de France, irritating the champion.
  
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• Du Plessis: David Warner crossed line with Quinton de Kock sledging

  08-03-2018 19:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It came on the same day that Du Plessis and his Australian counterpart Steve Smith met ahead of the second Test starting on Friday to quell simmering tensions between the two camps.
  
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• Cricket: India cruise to first Nidahas Trophy victory

  08-03-2018 19:39
  A second successive T20I fifty from Shikhar Dhawan got India off the mark in the Nidahas Trophy and consigned Bangladesh to defeat.
  
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• O'Neill dismisses claim Republic are targeting Catholic players

  08-03-2018 19:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  James McClean, Shane Duffy, Darron Gibson, Eunan O'Kane and Marc Wilson represented Northern Ireland at youth level before choosing to play senior football with the Republic.
  
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