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• Rafa Benitez warns Mike Ashley that Newcastle must break transfer record

  08-05-2018 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Magpies paid £16million for Michael Owen from Real Madrid in 2005 but, under the ownership of Mike Ashley, the highest fee remains £15m for Georginio Wijnaldum in 2015.
  
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• Wayne Rooney eyeing sensational switch from Everton to MLS side

  08-05-2018 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Wayne Rooney on Tuesday night appeared to be closing in on a sensational move to Major League Soccer side DC United, Sportsmail understands.
  
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• PSG 2-0 Les Herbiers: Unai Emery's side lift French Cup again

  08-05-2018 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dominant Ligue 1 champions PSG wrap up a domestic treble at the Stade de France thanks to goals from Argentine midfielder Giovani Lo Celso and striker Edinson Cavani.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, May 9

  08-05-2018 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Wednesday's meetings at Kelso, Fontwell, Chester, Wolverhampton and Newton Abbott.
  
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• Swansea 0-1 Southampton: Manolo Gabbiadini secures priceless victory

  08-05-2018 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE LIBERTY STADIUM: On the smallest events, history turns. Jan Bednarek collided with his own goalkeeper, and Mark Hughes brought on Manolo Gabbiadini.
  
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• It's time to hang up your boots, Wayne Rooney

  08-05-2018 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  At the tail end of his long, successful career, Wayne Rooney is at a crossroad with what to do next. The Everton striker is weighing up offers from the USA, China and even the Championship.
  
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• Don't write Wayne Rooney off yet as he still has plenty to offer

  08-05-2018 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN KEOWN - INSIGHT: I understand why Wayne Rooney would find a move to the United States attractive — but he is still good enough for the Premier League.
  
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• Fury at Russia's £22,000 fine ahead of World Cup

  08-05-2018 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  World governing body FIFA handed the Russian Football Union the fine after monkey chants were directed towards Paul Pogba and other France stars during a friendly in St Petersburg in March.
  
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• 'One of the five best Premier League midfielders I faced' - Lampard analyses Toure's legacy

  08-05-2018 23:44 via bbc.co.uk
  The part Yaya Toure played in Man City's rise and what made him so special, by his former Manchester City team-mate Frank Lampard.
  
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• Manc City desperate to give 'Uncle' Yaya Toure perfect send-off

  08-05-2018 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Yaya Toure is closing the drapes on a fascinating and largely prosperous eight years in this part of the city. And he does not want his big night soured in any way ahead of Wednesday's match.
  
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• Arsenal are just 2 or 3 players away from Premier League title contenders

  08-05-2018 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsene Wenger's side will finish sixth in the league this season and are currently 11 points behind fourth-placed Tottenham and 34 points behind runaway champions Manchester City.
  
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• Pochettino demands passion from Tottenham in Champions League race

  08-05-2018 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Champions League is worth at least £50million but Mauricio Pochettino wants to see his Tottenham players driven by passion and ambition as they battle to retain their place in the competition.
  
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• County chiefs set to slam ECB over make-up of newly-reformed board

  08-05-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE – SPORTS AGENDA: The ECB were hoping to rubber-stamp the appointment of their new 12-strong board, which has been restructured to meet Sport England requirements.
  
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• British rider Oliver Townend could lose sponsors before World Equestrian Games after whip row

  08-05-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Oliver Townend could lose his sponsors ahead of the World Equestrian Games after being warned for excessively whipping his horses at the Badminton Horse Trials.
  
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• Joe Cokanasiga is set for the jackpot at Bath after leaving London Irish

  08-05-2018 23:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Fijian-born wing, who enjoyed a breakthrough season in Berkshire, will become one of the best-paid young players in the game when he is unveiled at The Rec this week.
  
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• Arsenal Under 23s 0-1 Porto U23s: Madi Queta secures win for visitors

  08-05-2018 23:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM SHERGOLD AT THE EMIRATES: The times they are a-changin' at Arsenal. As the sun sets on Wenger, the club's up-and-coming players have a superb opportunity to show what they can do. 
  
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• Proschema ready to make step up in Chester Vase, claims Tom Dascombe

  08-05-2018 23:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Trainer Tom Dascombe has described Proschema as ‘bouncing’ prior to tackling the mighty Ballydoyle battalions in today’s MBNA Chester Vase Stakes.
  
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• Southampton rise above the suspected dirty tricks against Swansea

  08-05-2018 23:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT THE LIBERTY STADIUM: Before the handshakes and wine came the shaking fists and a whine. Never let it be said that Mark Hughes lacks his old spark.
  
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• Southampton boss Mark Hughes hits back at Swansea Marriott hotel farce

  08-05-2018 22:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mark Hughes hit back at the suspected dirty tricks to unnerve his Southampton side before their relegation battle with Swansea on Tuesday evening.
  
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• West Brom's season of woe - In numbers

  08-05-2018 22:45
  West Brom have been relegated from the Premier League. Here, we take a look at their season of woe in numbers.
  
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• West Brom relegated as Gabbiadini goal earns Southampton victory at Swansea

  08-05-2018 22:38
  Manolo Gabbiadini scored four minutes after coming on as substitute as Southampton gained a 1-0 win at Swansea to virtually ensure their top flight survival.
  
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• Ladies European Tour players 'having to take part-time jobs' to make a living

  08-05-2018 22:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Ladies European Tour players are having to take part-time jobs because "it's pretty much impossible" to otherwise make a living, says Melissa Reid.
  
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• Hughes hits back at hotel farce: 'The Swansea Marriott is one of the poorest hotels we've stayed in'

  08-05-2018 21:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mark Hughes has hit back at the suspected dirty tricks to unnerve his Southampton side before their relegation battle with Swansea on Tuesday evening.
  
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• Great Britain's Davis Cup World Group play-off tie to be played at Emirates Arena in Glasgow

  08-05-2018 21:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Great Britain's Davis Cup relegation play-off against Uzbekistan in September will be staged at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow.
  
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• Werder Bremen rejects Brighton's £10million bid for Thomas Delaney

  08-05-2018 20:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brighton have had a £10million offer rejected for Werder Bremen midfielder Thomas Delaney. The Denmark international has also been the subject of interest from Tottenham and Everton.
  
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• Goodwood hopeful of arrests after handing police CCTV of 50-person brawl

  08-05-2018 20:37
  Senior officials at Goodwood are hopeful of arrests in relation to the shocking fight that took place there on Saturday, having handed evidence to Sussex police.
  
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• ECB warned they must get player support for controversial 100-ball competition

  08-05-2018 20:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PCA chairman Daryl Mitchell says some fears over controversial plans were allayed during a crisis meeting held at Edgbaston on Tuesday, but that there is still concern.
  
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• Simon says: 'Etna is the first real test' - Yates' guide to Giro stage six

  08-05-2018 20:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Chris Froome is chasing a third successive Grand Tour win at the Giro d'Italia. Rival and fellow Briton Simon Yates takes us through the route.
  
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• Danny Cipriani has strong chance of making return to England squad for tour of South Africa

  08-05-2018 20:17
  Danny Cipriani is understood to be in with a strong chance of making a return to the England squad after his impressive Premiership campaign with Wasps.
  
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• Swansea vs Southampton LIVE score - Premier League relegation battle

  08-05-2018 19:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Swansea take on Southampton on Tuesday in a huge relegation clash in the Premier League at the Liberty Stadium. Follow all the build-up and live action with Sportmail's JAMES DUTTON.
  
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• Giro d'Italia stage four: Yates maintains pressure on leaders but Froome struggles

  08-05-2018 19:54
  Briton Simon Yates continued his excellent start to this year’s Giro d’Italia, finishing four seconds ahead of race leader Rohan Dennis [BMC] on the steep uphill finish into Caltagirone on stage four to climb to third overall.
  
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• Coppa Italia final preview: Juventus take on AC Milan

  08-05-2018 19:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  What's at stake is vastly different for the two clubs competing in Wednesday's Italian Cup final. AC Milan wants to justify its preseason spending spree while Juventus are bidding for a fourth straight title.
  
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• Les Herbiers vs PSG LIVE: French Cup Final at Stade de France 

  08-05-2018 19:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Les Herbiers are 66-1 to beat Paris Saint-Germain and lift the French Cup. Follow all the build-up with Sportsmail's TOM FARMERY ahead of live coverage of the 8.05pm kick-off.
  
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• Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny confirms surgery was successful

  08-05-2018 19:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gunners defender says he is at the beginning of a new step after being ruled out for six months with a ruptured achilles sustained in Madrid last week that will keep him out of the World Cup in Russia.
  
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• Darren Moore wins April Premier League manager of the month

  08-05-2018 19:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Darren Moore has claimed the manager of the month award for April after an unbeaten start as West Brom boss has given the Baggies a chance of Premier League survival.
  
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• Sam Allardyce wants Wayne Rooney to stay at Everton

  08-05-2018 19:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Toffees boss insists there have never been any issues between himself and Rooney, whom he says deals very well with the constant attention regarding his status at Goodison Park.
  
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• Wigan manager Paul Cook agrees new four-year deal after guiding them back to the Championship

  08-05-2018 18:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wigan manager Paul Cook has signed a new four-year deal after guiding the club back to the Championship and clinching the League One title in his first season as boss.
  
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• Chelsea boss refuses to discuss future ahead of potential last home game

  08-05-2018 18:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Italian manager is expected to leave the Blues at the end of the season, meaning Wednesday's clash against the Terriers would be his final home game in charge.
  
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• New York Yankees to play Boston Red Sox at London Stadium as Major League Baseball ventures into Europe for historic match

  08-05-2018 18:44
  Two Major League Baseball matches in June next year will help to “balance the books” of the London Stadium, according to London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
  
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• 'Less is more' for Ireland as they prepare for Test debut

  08-05-2018 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Ireland make their Test debut on Friday but chief executive Warren Deutrom believes limiting their five-day appearances is key to long-term success.
  
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• London mayor Sadiq Khan wants FA assurances over possible Wembley sale

  08-05-2018 18:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  London mayor Sadiq Khan's team will meet the FA this week to get 'assurances' surrounding the potential sale of Wembley Stadium.
  
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• Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says he trusts Tiemoue Bakayoko to improve

  08-05-2018 18:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tiemoue Bakayoko has endured a difficult first season in the Premier League after joining from Monaco for £35.2million last summer. But Antonio Conte believes the 23-year-old will improve.
  
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• Paul Pogba praises Mourinho after winning Player of the Month

  08-05-2018 18:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Frenchman beat off competition from team-mates Ander Herrera and Alexis Sanchez to scoop the prize for the second time this season, having won it back in August.
  
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• Mark Williams celebrates World Snooker Championship triumph with all-nighter

  08-05-2018 18:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After baring all at his winner's press conference, Mark Williams provided further proof that he is a man of his word by celebrating his third world title until the sun came up.
  
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• Tottenham star Dele Alli models his own clothing range

  08-05-2018 18:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dele Alli has confirmed his collaboration with clothing brand boohooMAN as the England star makes his first foray into the fashion world.
  
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• The 8 most undeserved promotions in football history

  08-05-2018 18:03
  What went up when it should have stayed down, brought to you by Mark Langshaw
  
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• FIFA fines Russia £22,000 for racist chanting during France friendly

  08-05-2018 17:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  FIFA have confirmed a fine has been imposed the Russian Football Union for 30,000 Swiss francs (£22,000) for racist abuse directed at French players by Russian fans during a pre-World Cup friendly.
  
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• Paul Pogba praises Jose Mourinho for believing in him after winning Player of the Month

  08-05-2018 17:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Frenchman beat off competition from team-mates Ander Herrera and Alexis Sanchez to scoop the prize for the second time this season, having won it back in August.
  
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• Ashley Young 'deeply affected' by Sir Alex Ferguson's brain haemorrhage 

  08-05-2018 17:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United defender Ashley Young said he was left 'deeply affected' after learning that his former manager Sir Alex Ferguson was in hospital with a brain haemorrhage.
  
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• Gameweek 37 as it happened in the Premier League

  08-05-2018 17:24
  A look back at Gameweek 37 with some of the best reactions of the weekend as it happened on Twitter.
  
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