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• Kevin Kisner leads at The Open as contrasting strategies of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy adds edge

  19-07-2018 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON AT CARNOUSTIE: McIlroy took the high road with his driver and earned the good fortune his gutsy strategy deserved. Woods took the low with his ‘stinger’ iron shots.
  
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• McIlroy's top bombing! Rory to keep unleashing driver at Carnoustie

  19-07-2018 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT CARNOUSTIE: He said he will take his driver on another bomb run, but maybe it would be a sensible idea if he took it to a cobwebbed corner of the garage instead.
  
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• Liverpool confirm record £65m arrival of goalkeeper Alisson

  19-07-2018 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  This is a huge statement of intent from Liverpool and takes their spending for this window to £174.45million on the back of deals for Naby Keita,Fabinho and Xherdan Shaqiri.
  
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• McIlroy starts strongly at The Open as Kisner leads - highlights & report

  19-07-2018 23:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Rory McIlroy makes an encouraging start to The Open Championship as American Kevin Kisner takes the first-round lead at Carnoustie.
  
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• Highlights: Valiant Coleraine bow out of Europe

  19-07-2018 23:41 via bbc.co.uk
  Coleraine put in an impressive performance against Serbian outfit Spartak Subotica but exited the Europa League after a 2-0 defeat at the Showgrounds.
  
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• Japan make Arsene Wenger their No 1 target

  19-07-2018 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsene Wenger is the No 1 target for the Japan FA as they look for a new manager and the Frenchman has always spoken of how he enjoyed his life there during his time over there.
  
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• Sung Kang defies cheat claims to shine at the Open

  19-07-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON AT CARNOUSTIE: It is a heck of a thing to be accused of cheating by a fellow pro — and to be playing in the Open on the strength of being given the benefit of the doubt by an official.
  
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• Justin Rose snaps at photographer during testing round at the Open

  19-07-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON AT CARNOUSTIE: We might tend to think of Justin Rose as the anti-Colin Montgomerie, all English calm and reserve. Yet he showed that he is also in touch with his inner Monty.
  
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• Premier League stars hire guard dogs and security staff for their homes

  19-07-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Premier League stars are employing house sitters to guard their properties and spending thousands on guard dogs after being targeted by criminals.
  
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• Malcolm Nash is still not bitter 50 years after being hit for six sixes

  19-07-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LAWRENCE BOOTH: Fifty years on from the afternoon that could have ruined him, Malcolm Nash is signing copies of his new book at the St Helen's ground in South Wales.
  
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• St Helens beat rivals Wigan to extend Super League lead

  19-07-2018 23:25 via bbc.co.uk
  St Helens win at second-placed rivals Wigan Warriors to stretch their lead at the top of Super League to 10 points.
  
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• T20 Blast: Calum MacLeod's strikes a stunning century as Derbyshire beat Northamptonshire

  19-07-2018 23:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch all of Calum MacLeod's boundaries as he strikes a superb 104 to help Derbyshire beat Northamptonshire by 31 runs in the T20 Blast.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Friday, July 20

  19-07-2018 23:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Friday's meetings at Newbury, Newmarket, Haydock and Pontefract.
  
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• Mohamed Salah to return to Liverpool training on Friday

  19-07-2018 23:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mohamed Salah has been pictured making the most of his time away from football by jet skiing as it was announced that the Egyptian star will return to pre-season training with Liverpool on Friday.
  
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• The Open 2018: Tiger Woods explains tee-shot strategy

  19-07-2018 22:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Three-time Open winner Tiger Woods gives an insight into his tee-shot strategy following a "difficult" opening day at Carnoustie.
  
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• Coleraine thwarted as Northern Ireland trio bow out of Europa League

  19-07-2018 22:44 via bbc.co.uk
  An excellent goalkeeping display helps Spartak Subotica record a 2-0 victory at the Showgrounds to send Coleraine out of the Europa League.
  
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• Ten goals and an outbreak of fog - Hibs progress in eventful Europa League tie

  19-07-2018 22:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Hibernian progress to the second round of Europa League qualifying after a crazy 10-goal second leg against Runavik in the Faroe Islands.
  
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• The Open 2018: Round of the day - Kevin Kisner

  19-07-2018 22:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch highlights as American Kevin Kisner cards a five under par 66 to lead the way after day one at The 2018 Open Championship at Carnoustie.
  
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• The Open 2018 RECAP: Round 1 – Leaderboard, scores and Carnoustie updates

  19-07-2018 22:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kevin Kisner finished the first round holding the outright lead after a level par round of 71. Kisner saw off a number of the biggest names to claim the lead going into the second round at Carnoustie.
  
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• Alisson pictured heading back to Italy after passing Liverpool medical

  19-07-2018 22:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool are edging closer to making Brazilian No 1 Alisson the world's most expensive goalkeeper after he passed a medical on Thursday.
  
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• Geraint Thomas retains yellow jersey and makes Tour de France history

  19-07-2018 21:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Welshman Geraint Thomas made history as the first Briton to win on the iconic Alps d'Huez as he claimed a second consecutive Tour de France stage.
  
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• Horse racing vet Tim Brennan, who works for trainer Willie Mullins, cleared of corruption charges

  19-07-2018 21:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A BHA disciplinary panel has cleared a vet who works for trainer Willie Mullins of corruption charges.
  
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• Southgate does England proud as Matthew shines at the Open

  19-07-2018 21:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL AT CARNOUSTIE: The World Cup is done, but one Southgate is still in contention for a trophy this summer. It is Matthew rather than Gareth eyeing the prize.
  
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• The Open 2018: 'Superb' Danny Willett & 'classy' Rickie Fowler in best shots

  19-07-2018 21:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Rickie Fowler and England's Danny Willett feature in day one's best shots from The 2018 Open Championships at Carnoustie.
  
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• 'Superb' Willett & 'classy' Fowler in best shots of round one at The Open

  19-07-2018 21:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Rickie Fowler and England's Danny Willett feature in day one's best shots from The 2018 Open Championships at Carnoustie.
  
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• Jorginho aiming to bring something new to Premier League following £57m Chelsea move

  19-07-2018 21:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Midfielder is confident both he and Maurizio Sarri can make an impact in their first campaigns in English football. Chelsea touched down in Australia on Thursday ahead of their meeting with Perth Glory.
  
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• Chris Froome slapped and spat at by Tour de France spectators

  19-07-2018 20:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Froome — who finished the stage in fourth, just four seconds behind Team Sky team-mate and current leader Geraint Thomas — was slapped by one member of the public.
  
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• Laura Muir: ‘I would have a lot easier life if I didn’t say stuff’

  19-07-2018 20:27
  The Scottish runner has caused a stir in athletics by repeatedly calling for tougher drug testing but is not tempted to stay quiet“Twenty-six seconds! 27, 28, 29!” On this Monday afternoon in St Moritz, 6,000 feet up in the Swiss Alps, it is not only the Instagram-perfect views or the altitude that rips the breath away. Watching Laura Muir grind out multiple sets of 200 metres in under 30 seconds, with only half a minute to recover and refill her lungs, has a similar hypoxic effect.
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic reveals he offered to play for free at Manchester United

  19-07-2018 20:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sewish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic felt he 'wasn't there' after returning early from a serious knee injury at Manchester United, and offered to give up his salary
  
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• Man City to focus on new deals for Sterling, Sane and Jesus

  19-07-2018 20:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN IN CHICAGO: Manchester City might have failed to sign Jorginho - but their biggest pieces of business could be convincing star men to commit their futures to the club.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers vs Liverpool LIVE score and updates at Ewood

  19-07-2018 20:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool continue their preparations for the new season with a trip to Championship side Blackburn Rovers. Follow the action from Ewood Park with Sportsmail's MAX WINTERS.
  
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• England bowler Stuart Broad reveals plan to stop India ace Virat Kohli

  19-07-2018 20:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Broad explained: 'You've got to stay away from his pads early which sounds ridiculous, but it is like Jonathan Trott. People said go to his pads early, then suddenly he had hit 20 balls and he's in.'
  
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• Zharnel Hughes: British sprinters can 'take on the world'

  19-07-2018 20:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Zharnel Hughes believes the current generation of British sprinters can compete with the world's best over 100m.
  
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• The Open 2018: Rory McIlroy in contention, Jordan Spieth fades, Kevin Kisner leads

  19-07-2018 20:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Rory McIlroy makes an encouraging start to The Open Championship as American Kevin Kisner takes the clubhouse lead at Carnoustie.
  
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• Daley Blind makes second Ajax debut in pre-season friendly draw against Wolves

  19-07-2018 19:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The versatile defender, who completed his return to Ajax this week, wasintroduced as a half-time replacement for Frenkie de Jong and remained on the pitch for the entire second period at centre-back.
  
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• Pictures reveal long scar on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's knee as Liverpool star faces up to year out

  19-07-2018 19:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A deep scar can be seen on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's knee as he shares a joke with golfer Tiger Woods.
  
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• Derry shock Minsk but bow out on aggregate

  19-07-2018 18:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Derry City bow out of the Europa League qualifiers despite a battling 2-1 win against Dinamo Minsk in Belarus.
  
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• Marc Overmars warns Barcelona that young Ajax trio won't be going anywhere

  19-07-2018 18:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Marc Overmars has warned Barcelona that his talented Ajax trio will not be sold this season. Matthijs de Ligt, Frenkie de Jong, and Donny van der Beek have been targeted by the Catalans.
  
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• Manchester United stars to be protected by retractable roof and air conditioning in US opener

  19-07-2018 18:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER: Fortunately for United, the University of Phoenix Stadium is well equipped to cope - even though the air conditioning bill goes through the domed roof in summer.
  
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• Ivan Rakitic goes horse riding with wife Raquel Mauri

  19-07-2018 18:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The pair, who married back in 2013 and have two young children, took to Instagram to share photos of themselves spending some quality time together on horseback on Thursday..
  
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• Celebrate Iniesta's Barcelona and Spain career with 96-rated FUTTIE card on FIFA 18

  19-07-2018 18:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Iniesta is one of the most decorated players of all time so EA Sports are celebrating his incredible career with a phenomenal card on FIFA 18 Ultimate Team as part of their End of an Era, FUTTIES event.
  
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• Kluivert reveals he wants to emulate success of Roma icon Totti 

  19-07-2018 18:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New Roma signing Justin Kluivert has revealed that he wants to emulate the success of club icon Francesco Totti.
  
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• Jose Enrique opens up about his recovery from a rare form of brain tumour

  19-07-2018 18:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The former Liverpool and Newcastle defender says he is getting better day by day after undergoing surgery on a tumour near the nerves of his left eye described as affecting one person in a million.
  
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• Vegas to Carnoustie? Helicopter dash for Open golfer after visa issue

  19-07-2018 18:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Jhonattan Vegas shoots five-over-par after arriving at The Open barely an hour before his tee time because of visa issues.
  
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• Thomas wins second Tour stage in a row as Froome comes fourth

  19-07-2018 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Geraint Thomas wins his second Tour de France stage in a row to extend his yellow jersey lead as Sky team-mate Chris Froome finishes fourth.
  
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• New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri disembarks plane in Australia as

  19-07-2018 18:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea have arrived in Australia ahead of their first pre-season friendly against Perth Glory on July 23. New manager Maurizio Sarri was pictured disembarking with players in tow.
  
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• ECB to stage September trial matches for controversial proposed 'The Hundred'

  19-07-2018 18:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Trial matches have been pencilled in for September to to test ECB's proposed 100-ball competition. Both men's and women's matches will be played between September 13-18.
  
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• Adam accuses Shaqiri of going missing when it mattered as Stoke were relegated last season

  19-07-2018 17:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam has accused former team-mate Xherdan Shaqiri of going missing when it mattered as the club were relegated from the Premier League last season.
  
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• New Spain boss Luis Enrique promises 'evolution, not revolution'

  19-07-2018 17:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New Spain manager Luis Enrique promised his tenure will be about 'evolution, not revolution' and the former Barcelona boss also promised plenty of surprises in his first squad.
  
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• Kylian Mbappe named the most expensive Under 21 player in world football

  19-07-2018 17:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe is the most expensive youngster in world football according to the latest Soccerex report.
  
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