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• Gronkowski purchases stake in Kentucky Derby horse named after him

  18-04-2018 23:57
  New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has bought a stake in the race horse that shares his name.
  
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• As Premier League chiefs ignore fans on safe standing, where do Sportsmail's writers stand?

  18-04-2018 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's reporters give their verdict on safe standing after the Premier League backed the Government's stance, saying only a small minority of fans want to stand for an entire game.
  
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• Rugby League: I was low and depressed - Hull KR centre Minns fails drugs test

  18-04-2018 23:52
  Thomas Minns is being supported by Hull KR after claiming grief over the death of his mother prompted him to take a banned substance.
  
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• Bournemouth 0-2 Man United: Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku net

  18-04-2018 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: There appeared an element of confusion between Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba when he was deservedly given a breather.
  
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• Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira lined up to replace Arsene Wenger

  18-04-2018 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY STEVE STAMMERS: Patrick Vieira is a serious contender to return to Arsenal as manager if Arsene Wenger leaves the club at the end of the season.
  
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• Sportsmail looks at which of Jose Mourinho's key picks delivered

  18-04-2018 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Jose Mourinho rang the changes as his team beat Bournemouth in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
  
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• NBA: LeBron wishes Cavaliers were better prepared for postseason

  18-04-2018 23:46
  The Cavaliers underwent tremendous roster movement during the season, and LeBron James thinks it may have hurt their playoff chances.
  
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• NBA: Sixers' Joel Embiid doubtful for Game 3 against Miami

  18-04-2018 23:44
  The Philadelphia 76ers continue to be cautious with Joel Embiid, who has been listed as "doubtful" for Game 3 against the Miami Heat.
  
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• Bournemouth should have had a penalty against Manchester United, says Graham Poll

  18-04-2018 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Premier League referee Graham Poll believes the Red Devils were fortunate to get away with the foul and felt Scott did not give it as his view was obstructed.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, April 19

  18-04-2018 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Thursday's meetings at Newmarket, Cheltenham, Ripon and Newcastle.
  
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• Soliloquy makes big statement for Charlie Appleby

  18-04-2018 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The daughter of Dubawi hit the front over two furlongs out and comfortably held off Altyn Orda by a length and three quarters without jockey William Buick having to get serious.
  
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• Mary Keitany targets Paula Radcliffe's world record in sixth London Marathon

  18-04-2018 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Kenyan said she will be going out in Sunday's hotly-anticipated race to 'follow in the footsteps of a legend' and will be trying her 'level best' to post the fastest time in history.
  
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• Gerrard: I had duty to protect the referee after fan invaded the pitch

  18-04-2018 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: The 32-year-old, cousin of Liverpool legend Steven, heroically jumped into action amid scenes he described as 'surreal' during his side's derby match at Rochdale.
  
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• Caroline Wozniacki may boycott the Miami Open over death jibe

  18-04-2018 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The world No 2 is incensed by the way event officials responded to her complaints about what she said were death threats made to loved ones by an especially rowdy crowd last month.
  
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• Crystal Palace to sell £120,000-a-week Christian Benteke

  18-04-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace will look to offload club-record signing Christian Benteke this summer with the Belgian having scored only twice this season for the Eagles.
  
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• Chelsea boss Antonio Conte claims he has a tougher job than Burnley manager Sean Dyche

  18-04-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The two managers go head-to-head on Thursday night with Chelsea boss Conte set to rotate his squad ahead of Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Southampton.
  
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• Wolves poised to make shock summer move for Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere

  18-04-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Molineux club will return to the Premier League next season after clinching automatic promotion from the Championship last weekend.
  
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• First Buffon, now this. How long before ref abuse gets more sinister?

  18-04-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN HERBERT: The abuse has kept on coming in the past week. Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon's tirade against Michael Oliver for awarding Real Madrid a late penalty.
  
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• Fan who tried to confront ref should be given a lifetime ban 

  18-04-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN KEOWN AND CHRIS SUTTON: Rochdale's clash with Oldham on Tuesday was marred after a fan ran on to the pitch and tried to confront referee Peter Bankes.
  
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• Ali Mitchell ousts Simon Hughes in the Channel 5 batting order

  18-04-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: C5 also have top pundits Geoffrey Boycott and Michael Vaughan on their domestic Test team. It is Hughes who has had to make way for Mitchell.
  
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• Tennis: Nadal welcomes confidence-building court time

  18-04-2018 23:22
  Aljaz Bedene was swept aside by Rafael Nadal in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters, leaving the Spaniard in a positive mood.
  
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• Mourinho salutes Pogba display

  18-04-2018 23:20
  Paul Pogba was the star of the show for Manchester United at Bournemouth on Wednesday, and Jose Mourinho was among those impressed.
  
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• Djokovic: I'd have quit if I didn't believe I could return to top

  18-04-2018 23:06
  If Novak Djokovic did not believe he could return to the top, he would not be working so hard at a comeback, according to the Serbian star.
  
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• Chelsea hold on at Everton to maintain three-point WSL lead

  18-04-2018 23:04
  Chelsea players celebrate the winning goal.Chelsea maintained their three-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the Women’s Super League thanks to a 1-0 win at Everton.The leaders held their advantage for 78 minutes after Magdalena Eriksson glanced a free-kick in off the bar.
  
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• Mohamed Salah targets place in Liverpool's history books

  18-04-2018 23:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Egypt international took his tally to 40 for the campaign against Bournemouth at the weekend and is only seven short of equalling Rush, who set the mark in 1983-84.
  
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• Red Devils bounce back as Mourinho's changes pay off

  18-04-2018 22:35
  Goals from Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku were decisive as Manchester United returned to winning ways at Bournemouth on Wednesday.
  
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• Cricket's whole new ball game: Rupert TalkSPORT wins radio rights from BBC

  18-04-2018 22:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  To judge by the reaction on social media, talkSPORT’s success in outbidding the BBC for the radio rights to England’s tours this winter is further proof that the country is indeed going to the dogs.
  
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• Arsenal split on who they want to succeed Arsene Wenger 

  18-04-2018 22:00
  Arsenal split on who they want to succeed Arsene Wenger 
  
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• John Fashanu paid late brother Justin £75,000 not to reveal he was gay

  18-04-2018 21:57
  John Fashanu paid late brother Justin £75,000 not to reveal he was gay
  
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• Paul Scholes criticises Man United ace Paul Pogba for 'disrespectful' West Brom performance

  18-04-2018 21:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paul Scholes criticised the approach of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba by suggesting his performance against West Brom on Sunday was 'disrespectful' to boss Jose Mourinho.
  
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• Watch as Antonio Conte's press conference is interrupted by a phone call from his wife

  18-04-2018 21:38
  Chelsea manager Antonio Conte hasn't had too much to smile about at Stamford Bridge in recent weeks with the club fighting to land a Champions League spot this season.
  
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• New England national selector Ed Smith needs to bang some heads together

  18-04-2018 21:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: If I were Ed Smith, England’s new national selector, the first thing I would do is knock on Andrew Strauss’s door and hand over my wishlist.
  
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• Boxing: Canelo hit with six-month suspension

  18-04-2018 21:20
  Golden Boy Promotions say Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is looking forward to a September return after being given a six-month ban.
  
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• Why Ryan Sessegnon should say NO if Premier League big guns come calling for him this summer 

  18-04-2018 21:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMIE REDKNAPP: At just 17-years-old, Ryan Sessegnon has become the first player from outside of the top flight to be shortlisted for PFA Young Player of the Year. Let that sink in.
  
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• Cricket: Knight Riders join Sunrisers at IPL summit

  18-04-2018 21:08
  A win against Rajasthan Royals saw Kolkata Knight Riders climb to the top of the IPL, alongside Sunrisers Hyderabad.
  
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• Surrey linked with Australian duo Smith and Warner

  18-04-2018 20:54
  Surrey linked with Australian duo Steve Smith and David Warner - but Virat Kohli is main target
  
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• Canelo Alvarez handed six month ban for failed drugs tests.

  18-04-2018 19:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alvarez blamed the failed tests on contaminated meat. But on Wednesday the Nevada State Athletic Commission gave him a year-long ban with the second six months suspended.
  
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• Stephen Thompson relishing the prospect of being the 'bad guy' at UFC Liverpool

  18-04-2018 19:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Stephen Thompson predicts there will be fireworks at UFC Liverpool but is confident the Darren Till's hometown crowd won't be partying come the end of the night.
  
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• Premier League back Government opposition to safe standing trials

  18-04-2018 19:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  West Bromwich Albion had wanted to run a trial at The Hawthorns, installing rail seats which can be folded up and bolted to allow fans to stand and watch a match, like on the terraces of old stadia.
  
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• Bournemouth v Manchester United, LIVE: Premier League updates

  18-04-2018 19:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United are looking to recover some pride having gifted the Premier League title to local rivals City on Sunday with a poor defeat at home to bottom club West Bromwich Albion.
  
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• Tennis: Nadal and Djokovic seal Monte Carlo progression

  18-04-2018 19:34
  Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic were among the winners at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday.
  
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• Daniel Sturridge attempts iconic dance in public for Rio Ferdinand prank

  18-04-2018 19:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Daniel Sturridge was Rio Ferdinand's latest stitch-up as the ex-Manchester United defender had the England striker showing off his famous dance moves in public.
  
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• Gaeten Bong hits back at Jay Rodriguez to insist he stands by his accusation

  18-04-2018 19:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bong said he was in no doubt about what he heard when the two players clashed during Brighton's 2-0 win at West Bromwich Albion in January and that his 'conscience is clear'.
  
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• Eddie Jones allowed to pick Brad Shields for England’s South Africa tour

  18-04-2018 19:02
  Eddie Jones will have the green light to select Brad Shields for England’s summer tour of South Africa despite the fact that the New Zealand-born flanker could play up to six Super Rugby matches for the Hurricanes after the three-Test series against the Springboks.
  
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• Manchester United set to appoint first ever female chief operating officer

  18-04-2018 18:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roche is set to leave her position as executive director of the Manchester Airports Group and become the highest-placed female working at Old Trafford.
  
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• Raheem Sterling explains how Pep Guardiola has improved him as a player at Manchester City

  18-04-2018 18:49
  Raheem Sterling believes his improvement at Manchester City this season is down to Pep Guardiola’s focus on “the basics”.
  
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• TMS bowled out by TalkSport but stop weeping, change is sometimes good | Barney Ronay

  18-04-2018 18:39
  News that the BBC had lost the radio rights to England’s winter tours was greeted with dismay but cricket fans should realise a different voice for the sport is both possible and necessaryStop all the clocks. Stamp a single steel-toed work boot through Mrs Blenkinsop’s sensational triple-tiered Victoria sponge. Prevent the dog from barking with a bag of gravel. For BBC Test Match Special is dead. Or at least, suspended for a bit over the autumn and winter.Instead commercial radio is
  
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• Cricket: TMS bowled out by TalkSport but stop weeping, change is sometimes good

  18-04-2018 18:39
  Test Match Special commentators (left to right) Vic Marks, Steve Harmison and Jonathan Agnew.Agnew will not be on the air with the BBC this winter.Stamp a single steel-toed work boot through Mrs Blenkinsop’s sensational triple-tiered Victoria sponge.
  
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• Alexandre Lacazette has been 'positive' for me at Arsenal, says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

  18-04-2018 18:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has praised the impact of playing alongside Arsenal team-mate Alexandre Lacazette, although he admits he was dubious about it initially.
  
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• EFL: Forget bickering about burgers and names on scoreboards, the Football League have bigger fish to fry

  18-04-2018 18:22
  The EFL must stop focusing on smaller issues and turn their attention to things which are important in football, says Sam Elliott
  
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