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• Dan Evans left waiting on a Wimbledon wildcard after three-set defeat to Adrian Mannarino at Queen's

  19-06-2018 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Evans was beaten 6-4, 0-6, 7-5 by Mannarino, though he did have his chance to serve out the match. He will find out on Wednesday whether the All England Club have forgiven his cocaine ban.
  
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• West Ham ramp up bid to sign Lazio winger Felipe Anderson in £35m deal

  19-06-2018 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Talks are ongoing to sign the Brazilian, though Lazio are understood to have asked for extra sell-on clauses. West Ham signed Diop from Toulouse for £21.9m after agreeing personal terms.
  
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• Jack Wilshere announces he is leaving Arsenal once his contract runs out later this month

  19-06-2018 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jack Wilshere has announced that he is to leave Arsenal once his contract with the club expires at the end of the month. Wilshere broke the news on his Instagram account on Tuesday.
  
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• I could miss Wimbledon - Murray reflects on comeback after losing to Kyrgios

  19-06-2018 23:40 via bbc.co.uk
  Andy Murray says he could play Eastbourne but miss Wimbledon as he assesses the best way to continue his comeback from injury.
  
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• Royal Ascot 2018, Day 2: Robin Goodfellow's racing tips for Wednesday, June 20

  19-06-2018 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for day two of Royal Ascot as well as Wednesday's meetings at Hamilton, Chelmsford City, Uttoxeter and Ripon.
  
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• Harry Kane promises to keep proving the critics wrong at the World Cup

  19-06-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL – CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Kane’s journey, from Arsenal rejection, to Leyton Orient on loan, to the youngest England captain at a World Cup, is all about exceeding expectations.
  
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• Dele Alli anguish with England midfielder set to miss Panama clash

  19-06-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The midfielder is set to miss three days of training and is very unlikely to be available for England’s second Group G game on Sunday in Nizhny Novgorod with a slight muscle strain.
  
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• Jack Wilshere confirms Arsenal exit due to ‘reduced playing time’ under Emery

  19-06-2018 23:31
  • Midfielder says meeting with new manager made up his mind
  • Wilshere wanted to stay at club he joined aged nineJack Wilshere has confirmed he is leaving Arsenal when his current contract at the club expires at the end of this month. The midfielder announced his decision on Tuesday evening after claiming his “playing time would be significantly reduced” under the club’s new manager, Unai Emery. Related: Arsenal confirm deal to sign goalkeeper Bernd Leno from Bayer Le
  
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• Russia have got the nation believing in them again

  19-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS SUTTON - THE VERDICT: I’ve been pleasantly surprised by Russia’s performances. Even the Russian people were negative about their team’s chances going into the tournament.
  
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• Raheem Sterling and supporting cast must find shooting boots

  19-06-2018 23:30
  England’s attacking dependence on Kane could become a major issue if Sterling, Alli and Lingard go on struggling in front of goalThere was a revealing moment in Gareth Southgate’s company, reflecting on England’s opening week in Russia, when a question was lobbed in about whether Harry Kane had now confirmed his place among a small and exclusive group of elite footballers – a player, in the modern parlance of the sport, who could truly be described as world-class.It was t
  
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• Harry Kane: ‘The challenge is to be up there with Ronaldo and Messi’

  19-06-2018 23:30
  • England captain eyes Golden Boot after two goals in opener
  • ‘I want to be up there with the best in the world‘Harry Kane has set himself the target of emulating Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on the biggest stage after kickstarting his World Cup career with the brace that secured England a winning start in Russia.The Tottenham striker now has eight goals from six games as captain of the national side and 10 in eight under Gareth Southgate’s stewardship. His two
  
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• CHRIS SUTTON: Portugal to struggle against Morocco at World Cup

  19-06-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS SUTTON - THE BOOT ROOM: Wednesday sees some of the biggest names in action, but can Cristiano Ronaldo follow his hat-trick in the draw with Spain with another big display?
  
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• Ascot’s beefed up security measures have desired effect on day one

  19-06-2018 23:27
  • No incidents of any significance, the track reports
  • Ascot to keep the measures in place for rest of festivalThere were “no incidents of any significance” on the first day of Royal Ascot, where heightened security measures were in place to prevent any repeat of the drunken violence that marred a meeting at the same course in May.The procedures included extensive use of sniffer dogs both at the racecourse entrance and throughout the enclosures to target racegoers in posse
  
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• Frankie Dettori targets more glory with Cracksman after opening day treble at Royal Ascot

  19-06-2018 23:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Frankie Dettori is backing Cracksman to bounce back to his best in the Prince of Wales's Stakes after taking day one of the royal meeting by storm.
  
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• Spain put in final preparations for Iran World Cup clash

  19-06-2018 23:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Spain and David de Gea are both ready to get over their 'uncomfortable' World Cup kick-off when they face Iran on Wednesday. The team trained one final time before their crucial group-stage clash.
  
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• Alli offers England headache as thigh strain confirmed

  19-06-2018 23:21
  Dele Alli has handed England a World Cup injury headache, with scans revealing that the midfielder has suffered “a slight thigh strain”.
  
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• Tears of joy for the Johnson Houghton family as Accidental Agent claims remarkable victory

  19-06-2018 23:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JONATHAN MCEVOY AT ROYAL ASCOT: The going was practically soft by the time the Johnson Houghton family tears had deluged the winner’s enclosure.
  
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• Russia on brink of last 16 with win over Egypt - highlights & report

  19-06-2018 23:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Russia move to the brink of qualifying for the last 16 of the World Cup after they beat Mohamed Salah's Egypt in St Petersburg.
  
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• Your best - and worst - players from the first group matches

  19-06-2018 23:06 via bbc.co.uk
  With every team having now played at the World Cup, who have you rated as the best and worst performers during the first round of group matches?
  
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• 'I was left with little choice' - Wilshere confirms Arsenal exit

  19-06-2018 23:03 via bbc.co.uk
  Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says he will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of June.
  
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• England’s Mike Brown says abusive fan had no right to accuse him of not trying

  19-06-2018 23:00
  • ‘I was very happy with my reaction; I’m not a robot’
  • ‘Don’t ever say I’m not trying. It’s rude and way off the mark’England’s Mike Brown has hit back at the fan who abused him and Joe Marler following the second Test defeat in Bloemfontein and says no one should ever accuse him or any other professional of showing a lack of effort.Brown and Marler were approached after the game by an irate England supporter loudly bemoaning
  
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• World Cup 2018: Russia 3-1 Egypt highlights

  19-06-2018 22:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch highlights as Russia move to the brink of qualifying for the last 16 of the World Cup after defeating Mohamed Salah's Egypt in St Petersburg.
  
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• England players celebrate Tunisia win with inflatable unicorns

  19-06-2018 22:57
  How did England celebrate a dramatic opening win at the FIFA World Cup? With a splash around in their swimming pool with on inflatable unicorns.
  
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• THINGS YOU MISSED: Egypt's own-goal was FIFTH of the World Cup

  19-06-2018 22:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In day six of the World Cup there was a shock win for Japan as they became the first Asian side to beat a South American team at the World Cup, beating Colombia 2-1.
  
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• England make record 481 to thrash Australia by 242 runs

  19-06-2018 22:49 via bbc.co.uk
  England make 481-6 - the highest one-day international total in history - as they crush Australia by 242 runs to seal the series.
  
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• World Cup 2018: Russia 3-1 Egypt - how the players rated

  19-06-2018 22:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Give your player ratings out of 10 for Russia v Egypt in the World Cup group match.
  
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• Mohamed Salah demonstrated his limits after struggling to leave his mark on Egypt's defeat by Russia

  19-06-2018 22:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN HERBERT AT THE ST PETERSBURG STADIUM: The game was approaching its last 15 minutes when Egypt's talisman Mohamed Salah eventually marked his presence in it.
  
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• England flatten Australia and clinch ODI series on record-breaking day

  19-06-2018 22:44
  • England 481 for six; Australia 239 all out in 37 overs
  • Eoin Morgan’s side break their own ODI record total by 37 runsThe pitch may have been benign and the opposition bereft but Eoin Morgan’s one-day wonders still hit a new high at Trent Bridge on Wednesday, inflicting a world‑record 481 for six on Australia’s hapless bowlers to set up a crushing, series-sealing victory.Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales bludgeoned scores of 139 and 147 from an identical 92 balls
  
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• Russia 3-1 Egypt: Mohamed Salah's World Cup hopes on the brink

  19-06-2018 22:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL AT ST PETERSBURG STADIUM: Mo Salah's chance to shine at a World Cup looks over as host nation Russia moved within touching distance of the last 16 with a stunning victory.
  
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• Wilshere confirms Arsenal exit despite agreeing to new contract

  19-06-2018 22:35
  The long-serving midfielder is to become a free agent following talks with Unai Emery, with a 17-year association with the Gunners brought to a close
  
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• Andy Murray still unsure over Wimbledon despite encouraging return in defeat to Nick Kyrgios 

  19-06-2018 22:35
  Andy Murray still unsure over Wimbledon despite encouraging return in defeat to Nick Kyrgios 
  
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• Racegoers attend first day of Royal Ascot – in pictures

  19-06-2018 22:24
  The five-day meeting is one of the highlights of the horse-racing calendar. Horse racing has been held at the famous Berkshire course since 1711. Top hats and tails remain compulsory in parts of the course while a daily procession of horse-drawn carriages bring the Queen to the course Continue reading...
  
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• Mike Hoffman traded by Senators after fiancee accused of cyberbullying

  19-06-2018 22:17
  Winger lands with Panthers after two trades in one morningHoffman’s fiancee alleged to have harassed captain’s wifeThe Ottawa Senators traded winger Mike Hoffman on Tuesday, hoping to solve an ugly off-ice issue involving star defenseman Erik Karlsson and his wife.The Senators sent Hoffman to the San Jose Sharks, who then dealt him to the Florida Panthers. All told, the two transactions involved four players and six draft picks. Continue reading...
  
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• Kyrgios downs 'legend' Murray as Dimitrov and Djokovic progress

  19-06-2018 22:16
  Nick Kyrgios was delighted to see "legend" Andy Murray back on the court at Queen's Club, while Grigor Dimitrov and Novak Djokovic joined the Australian in the second round.
  
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• Man Utd need to find a Kroos and Ferdinand - Giggs offers transfer advice to Mourinho

  19-06-2018 22:15
  Manchester United need to bring in a Toni Kroos type midfielder and a Rio Ferdinand-esque defender this summer, claims club legend Ryan Giggs.
  
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• Queens 2018: Kyle Edmund's five best shots as he beats Ryan Harrison

  19-06-2018 22:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch the best action as British number one Kyle Edmund beats Ryan Harrison 7-6 6-4 in the first round of the Fever-Tree Championships at Queen's Club.
  
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• Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales pummel England to world record before spinners strangle Australia

  19-06-2018 22:10
  Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales pummel England to world record before spinners strangle Australia
  
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• Neymar pain normal – Coutinho unconcerned by ankle issue

  19-06-2018 22:01
  Philippe Coutinho is not worried about Neymar after the Brazil star limped out of training with an ankle problem in Sochi on Tuesday.
  
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• England splash about in the swimming pool on inflatable unicorns during training session

  19-06-2018 22:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Spirits were evidently high among Gareth Southgate's squad as they recuperated following Monday night's dramatic 2-1 win over Tunisia, secured by Harry Kane's injury-time winner in Volgograd.
  
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• Salah struggles as Russia impress with second win

  19-06-2018 21:54
  A penalty from a fragile Mo Salah was not enough to stop Russia from claiming a second consecutive win to top Group A as the tournament hosts ran out 3-1 winners.
  
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• Russia all but qualify for knockout stage with win over Mo Salah’s Egypt

  19-06-2018 21:51
  The emotional spectrum of football was exposed in all its shuddering extremes an hour into this piece of sporting theatre. Russia’s hulking forward Artem Dzyuba spun off into the night, tapping his head, veins pumping, screaming, in recognition of one of the most momentous goals of his career. A masterful finish had put Russia 3-0 up, and the emphatic nature of the scoreline effectively confirmed qualification and sent Egypt home.As Dzubaya relished his moment Mohamed Salah stood, numbed,
  
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• England v Australia: Watch all 21 sixes as England break ODI record

  19-06-2018 21:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch all 21 sixes as England set a new record total of 481 in their one-day international victory over Australia at Trent Bridge that ensures a series win.
  
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