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• Frank Lampard relishing 'mad life' as a manager as he prepares for first game in charge of Derby

  02-08-2018 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  INTERVIEW WITH RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Having lacked the time to ring Carlo Ancelotti or Jose Mourinho for insights, it is mildly amusing to know who Frank Lampard did contact this week.
  
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• Captain Kohli struggled four years ago but now he is in full swing

  02-08-2018 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: Anderson did not change much from the way he bowled to Kohli with success in 2014 — but the India captain had been thinking about how to combat his old nemesis.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Friday, August 3

  02-08-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Friday's meetings at Glorious Goodwood, Bangor, Musselburgh, Thirsk, Wolverhampton and Newmarket.
  
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• Charlie Appleby's golden year continues as Wild Illusion wins Nassau Stakes

  02-08-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The golden year for trainer Charlie Appleby continued as Wild Illusion won the Nassau Stakes. The 4-1 shot's two-length win from Urban Fox made it six group one wins in 2018 for Godolphin's Appleby.
  
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• Best tips and best TV selections ahead of day four of Glorious Goodwood

  02-08-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sam Turner, Britian's No 1 tipster, brings you the best of his TV selections ahead of day four at Glorious Goodwood.
  
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• Petr Cech hints he could replicate Van der Sar's achievements by playing until 40

  02-08-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Petr Cech is 36 and now faces a major battle for a starting place in Unai Emery's new-look Arsenal side this season following the arrival of German goalkeeper Bernd Leno this summer.
  
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• Maurizio Sarri gets tough with Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard

  02-08-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Courtois has been the subject of a £35million bid from Real Madrid but Chelsea do not want to sell at that price. Hazard is also a Real target but Chelsea do not want to let their star player leave.
  
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• Adam Peaty determined to bounce back from Commonwealth Games defeat

  02-08-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY GLEN WILLIAMS IN ROME: Peaty certainly floats like a butterfly ­- he holds the 100-metre (57.13 seconds) and 50-metre (25.95 seconds) breaststroke records.
  
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• Sky leave Sir Ian Botham out of their first Test commentary team

  02-08-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: In the many, varied selections for England's best XI from 1,000 Tests, Sir Ian Botham is the only ever-present — in the all-rounder role.
  
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• Europa League: Cork and Barnes help Burnley see off brave Dons

  02-08-2018 23:24
  Burnley needed extra time to see off Aberdeen in the all-British Europa League clash, with Jack Cork and Ashley Barnes scoring vital goals.
  
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• Man Utd turn to Mina with Alderweireld and Maguire too expensive

  02-08-2018 23:20
  The Red Devils are unwilling to pay £75m for either of the Premier League pair, and may end up landing the Colombia international instead
  
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• Sam Curran emerges from his brothers' shadows with four-wicket burst

  02-08-2018 23:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT EDGBASTON: The idea that a Curran would take four wickets would not have been considered too outrageous - but the money would have been on Tom, not Sam.
  
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• Chelsea leading race for Wilfried Zaha as they are willing to offer Crystal Palace star more money

  02-08-2018 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Eagles are not keen to lose their talisman forward this summer and have already offered him a new £125,000 a week deal in a bid to keep him at Selhurst Park, which he has turned down.
  
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• Ben Stokes, Virat Slowly and slip-ups: Four things we learned from the second day of England’s first Test with India

  02-08-2018 23:09
  It’s both a gift and a curse that Stokes is perhaps the most versatile fast bowler England currently have.Stokes the swing king is glimpsed only rarely in this country, and hardly at all abroad.According to CricViz data, he swung the ball 1.654 degrees, more than either Stuart Broad or James Anderson, widely regarded as the best swing bowler of his generation.
  
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• Rugby Union: ‘Glint in Chris Ashton’s eye’ convinced Eddie Jones about England return

  02-08-2018 23:06
  Chris Ashton’s hat-trick for the Barbarians against England convinced Eddie Jones to pick him again. ‘He’s an exceptional player and he has got the right desire,” said Jones.
  
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• Boxing: Joseph Parker to launch appeal to WBC and WBO following Dillian Whyte defeat

  02-08-2018 23:02
  The former WBO champion lost a decision to Whyte in their meeting in London six days ago, in a thrilling encounter. Whyte was given the decision by the judges, but Parker’s team is unhappy a knockdown was scored against him in the second round by referee Ian John-Lewis which was actually a clash of heads. If it had been scored correctly, the bout would have ended in a draw.
  
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• Two people stabbed in brawl outside Ibrox ahead of Rangers vs Osijek

  02-08-2018 22:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Two men have been hospitalised after being stabbed when violence broke out on the streets of Glasgow on Thursday night ahead of Rangers' Europa League qualifying tie against Osijek.
  
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• England v India: Virat Kohli is the show on day two after brilliant century

  02-08-2018 22:43 via bbc.co.uk
  From a pre-match Oscars news conference to two standing ovations in a day, Virat Kohli has made sure he has been the star attraction at Edgbaston this week.
  
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• Benoit Paire fined more than £12,000 after smashing THREE £200 rackets

  02-08-2018 22:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paire, known for his volatile temperament, smashed three rackets, kicked a courtside bench and was booed off the court after appearing to give up on match point down.
  
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• Crystal Palace confirm signing of Max Meyer on a free transfer

  02-08-2018 22:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 22-year-old was available on a free transfer after his contract expired at Schalke. Meyer had been unable to agree a deal with the Bundesliga side and had not trained with the team since April.
  
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• Wales captain Ashley Williams joins Stoke on a season-long loan

  02-08-2018 22:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Williams becomes Gary Rowett's sixth summer signing as Stoke aim to return to the Premier League at the first attempt. The Wales skipper joined the Toffees from Swansea in 2016.
  
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• Middlesbrough reject £12m offer from Burnley for centre back Ben Gibson

  02-08-2018 22:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The centre back made 51 appearances in all competitions last season, contributing a goal and three assists.He had a disappointing end to the season as his club missed out on promotion.
  
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• Cycling: Laura Kenny helps Great Britain's team pursuit to top seeding in Glasgow

  02-08-2018 22:29
  Restless nights still grace Laura Kenny’s life but there was no sleeping on the job as Great Britain got their European Track Cycling Championship flawlessly under way in Glasgow.Kenny is in her first Europeans since giving birth to son Albie, but the team pursuit unit featuring Katie Archibald, Elinor Barker and Ellie Dickinson still brought the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome to life on the opening evening.
  
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• Wigan open £1m talks with Motherwell over central defender Cedric Kipre

  02-08-2018 22:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nearing the end of a takeover, Latics boss Paul Cook moved for Ivory Coast international Kipre after a 3-0 loss to Rangers last Sunday. Negotiations were continuing on Thursday night.
  
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• Tiger Woods makes excellent start as he bids for ninth WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Akron

  02-08-2018 22:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON IN AKRON, OHIO: Never mind the $10 million winner-take-all duel between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson that has purportedly been pencilled in for Las Vegas
  
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• Asteras Tripolis 1-1 Hibernian (agg 3-4): Hibs reach third round of Europa League qualifying

  02-08-2018 22:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  John McGinn opened the scoring for the visitors before the break to extend their aggregate lead to 4-2 before the Tripolis responded through Kosmas Tsilianidis midway through the second half.
  
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• Mass brawl erupts in Glasgow outside Ibrox ahead of Rangers vs Osijek

  02-08-2018 22:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Videos showed people throwing punches and kicks, as well as bottles, rocks and flares as fans made their way to the ground. One showed a victim being attacked in the middle of the road.
  
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• Burnley v Aberdeen LIVE: Sean Dyche and Co aiming to keep Europa League journey alive

  02-08-2018 21:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Burnley take on Aberdeen on Thursday night in the second leg of their Europa League second round of qualifying tie at Turf Moor. Follow the action with Sportsmail's TOM FARMERY.
  
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• India captain Virat Kohli praised after century pegs back England in enthralling first Test

  02-08-2018 20:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  India were 182 for eight in reply to England's 287, only for Kohli to impose himself with a superb 149 less than 24 hours after he mocked Joe Root with a mic-drop celebration on running him out.
  
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• Rowing: Jonny Walton and Graeme Thomas targeting men's quad gold at the European Rowing Championships

  02-08-2018 20:50
  Jonny Walton insists he is out to make history this weekend after he and his crew reached the final of the men’s quadruple sculls at the European Rowing Championship in Glasgow.The gold medal is one of the few to elude Great Britain so far but Leicester’s Walton, along with John Collins, Graeme Thomas and Thomas Barras have a strong chance of breaking that rut on Saturday after a powerful performance in the heats.
  
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• Willian returns to training as Chelsea stars are put through their paces ahead of Community Shield

  02-08-2018 20:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Willian was back in training with Chelsea on Thursday, with the winger determined to impress before the season gets underway.
  
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• BUMBLE AT THE TEST: England may have a real all-rounder in Sam Curran

  02-08-2018 20:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The first Test between India and England is on a knife edge after day two, the hosts 22 runs ahead with nine wickets in hand. DAVID LLOYD takes us through his own unique perspective of the action...
  
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• Sam Curran was the overlooked brother but he proved he can be a star

  02-08-2018 20:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT EDGBASTON: The idea that a Curran would take four wickets would not have been considered too outrageous - but the money would have been on Tom, not Sam.
  
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• TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: Kohli has scored more than he did four years ago

  02-08-2018 20:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The first Test match between England and India is impossible to call after the second day. Here, Sportsmail's Lawrence Booth takes a look at the major talking points from the day's play...
  
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• Burnley offer £12m for Middlesbrough centre back Ben Gibson

  02-08-2018 20:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The centre back made 51 appearances in all competitions last season, contributing a goal and three assists.He had a disappointing end to the season as his club missed out on promotion.
  
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• Fulham complete signing of Alfie Mawson from Swansea on four-year deal

  02-08-2018 20:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fulham have completed the signing of defender Alfie Mawson from Swansea on a four-year deal. The 24-year-old centre back was called up to England's senior squad in March.
  
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• India captain Virat Kohli scores great century to frustrate England

  02-08-2018 20:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN AT EDGBASTON: It does not get too much better than this. This was Test cricket at its finest, a compelling ding-dong of a contest that saw England and India scrapping toe to toe.
  
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• Newcastle in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over France U20 international Stanley N'Soki 

  02-08-2018 19:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Newcastle are in talks to sign Paris St Germain's French U20 international Stanley N'Soki for Newcastle. The 19-year-old can play at left-back or centre-back and made his debut last season for PSG.
  
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• Fulham complete swoop for Swansea's Mawson

  02-08-2018 19:44
  Fulham have signed Alfie Mawson on a four-year deal from Swansea City with the centre-back set to press his England claims this season.
  
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• Sam Curran tears through top order but masterly Virat Kohli saves India with magnificent century

  02-08-2018 19:42
  Sam Curran tears through top order but masterly Virat Kohli saves India with magnificent century
  
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• Wolves to smash their own transfer record with £18m capture of Adama Traore

  02-08-2018 19:31
  Wolves are set to smash their transfer record with the £18 million capture of Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore before Thursday's deadline.
  
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• Liverpool could be drawn into nightmare Champions League group

  02-08-2018 19:30
  Liverpool are relying on other results to go their way to avoid being handed a potentially much tougher Champions League draw.
  
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• Liverpool and Manchester United could be drawn into nightmare Champions League groups

  02-08-2018 19:30
  Liverpool are relying on other results to go their way to avoid being handed a potentially much tougher Champions League draw.
  
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• Bayern Munich stars including Robben and Thiago train ahead of friendly against Manchester United

  02-08-2018 18:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pre-season hasn't exactly gone to plan for Bayern Munich so far, but Niko Kovac's side will be determined to produce an impressive performance when they host Manchester United.
  
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• West Ham confirm signing of young Portuguese forward Xande Silva 

  02-08-2018 18:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 21-year-old, who has represented his country at youth level since he was 15, arrives on an three-year contract from Primeira Liga side Vitoria de Guimaraes for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• Abdoulaye Doucoure signs new five-year deal at Watford

  02-08-2018 18:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Watford have tied midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure down to a new five-year deal. The 25-year-old has been subject to intense speculation regarding his future this summer.
  
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• Gianluigi Buffon puts on a show as he performs Italian initiation song in front of PSG team-mates

  02-08-2018 18:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  He may be the veteran goalkeeper who has won nearly everything there is as a professional footballer, but Gianluigi Buffon still had to perform an initiation song in front of his PSG team-mates.
  
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• Challenge Cup: Playing, coaching, new baby - a week in the life of Adam Cuthbertson

  02-08-2018 18:17 via bbc.co.uk
  A semi-final, cup final and a new baby boy are just three of Leeds prop Adam Cuthbertson's distractions this week.
  
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• Barcelona set to sign Vidal after agreeing personal terms with Bayern Munich midfielder 

  02-08-2018 18:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona are set to sign midfielder Arturo Vidal from Bayern Munich in a £27million deal after they agreed personal terms with the Chile international.
  
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• Golf star Phil Mickelson shows off his incredible dance moves

  02-08-2018 18:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Phil Mickelson is known for being one of golf's more serious stars, but the 48-year-old has shown that he isn't afraid to have some fun. 
  
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