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• Virus forces British No 1 Jo Konta to pull out of the Connecticut Open

  21-08-2018 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 27-year-old, who beat Laura Siegemund on Monday, was scheduled to face Carla Suarez Navarro but tournament organisers announced she had pulled out beforehand, giving her opponent a walkover.
  
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• Miralem Pjanic signs new five-year deal with Juventus

  21-08-2018 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Bosnia and Herzegovina midfielder has spent the past two seasons with the Bianconeri and has agreed to stay at the Serie A champions until the end of the 2022/23 campaign.
  
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• England should give Keaton Jennings a final shot to turn it around

  21-08-2018 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: England have two opening batsmen at opposite ends of the spectrum who will have to dig very deep now both mentally and technically to try to get a score at the Ageas Bowl
  
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• TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: Ishant Sharma continues to haunt Alastair Cook

  21-08-2018 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England are on the brink of a crushing defeat in the third Test against India at Trent Bridge. Here, Sportsmail's LAWRENCE BOOTH takes a look at the talking points from the play on day four...
  
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• Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez prowled like panthers at Selhurst Park

  21-08-2018 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN KEOWN: The new partnership at the heart of Liverpool's defence has the perfect blend of youth and experience, pace and poise, tenacity and understanding.
  
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• Pep begins frantic search for City No 2 after Bravo suffers injury

  21-08-2018 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City launched a frantic worldwide search on Tuesday for a back-up goalkeeper after Claudio Bravo was hurt in training.Pep Guardiola has been left with only one fit goalkeeper - Ederson.
  
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• York racecourse adds new locks on disabled toilets to combat drug use

  21-08-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  York racecourse has installed new locks on disabled toilets in its most expensive enclosure in a bid to combat recreational drug use. Sportsmail found in May traces of cocaine in the some course toilets.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, August 22 

  21-08-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Wednesday's meetings at York, Carlisle, Brighton, Kempton, Worcester.
  
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• Gomez to receive call-up to England after impressive Liverpool form

  21-08-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joe Gomez is set to cap his excellent start to the season with an England recall. Gomez has impressed for Liverpool, who have begun with clean sheets in back-to-back victories.
  
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• Dylan Hartley is ready to ditch the sofa and resume his playing career

  21-08-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: The 32-year-old England captain has not played since the Six Nations finale against Ireland at Twickenham five months ago but he is set to return on Friday.
  
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• CHRIS SUTTON: Virgil van Dijk showed his class at Celtic

  21-08-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS SUTTON: I have had the privilege of watching Liverpool's star defender since he arrived in Glasgow from Dutch side Groningen in 2013.
  
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• Brighton breezy about Ed Woodward after Gary Neville's scathing attack

  21-08-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: Gary Neville’s attack on Manchester United chief Ed Woodward for his ‘show of dissent’ after losing at Brighton perplexed the home club.
  
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• Best tips and best TV selections ahead of day one of York's Ebor Festival

  21-08-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sam Turner, Britian's No 1 tipster, brings you the best of his TV selections ahead of day one at York's Ebor Festival.
  
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• Mkhitaryan backs Emery's philosophy at Arsenal

  21-08-2018 23:25
  Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan believes the new philosophy being introduced by Unai Emery will eventually be a success.
  
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• Jos Buttler admits his first England Test century may not have come

  21-08-2018 23:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT TRENT BRIDGE: Jos Buttler says he thought the moment would never come after celebrating his first Test century as England extended the third Test against India.
  
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• Swansea 2-2 Leeds: Oli McBurnie bags a brace as Marcelo Bielsa's side go top of the Championship

  21-08-2018 23:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM CRAFTON AT THE LIBERTY: Marcelo Bielsa has taken Leeds to the top of the Championship table as Leeds came from behind twice to secure a vital point on Tuesday evening.
  
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• England captain Hartley set for friendly return after five months out

  21-08-2018 23:02 via bbc.co.uk
  England captain Dylan Hartley is ready to return for Northampton after five months out with concussion.
  
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• Europe's 20 hardest footballers: From the Butcher of Bilbao to the Bulgarian Wolf and Doctor Death

  21-08-2018 22:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  These are, in Sportsmail's opinion, the 20 toughest players ever to hack their way through top-level European football, and every bit as terrifying as the likes of Vinnie Jones or Chopper Harris.
  
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• Rotherham 2-3 Hull: Jackson Irvine scores brace in thriller

  21-08-2018 22:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JANINE SELF AT THE NEW YORK STADIUM: Hull collected their first win of the Championship season after Jackson Irvine scored a brace to secure a pivotal three points at Rotherham.
  
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• Gold medallist Lyle says pressure to succeed has led to 'tough year'

  21-08-2018 22:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Newly crowned World Para-athletics European champion Maria Lyle says she has battled with the pressure of being a young elite athlete.
  
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• Derby 2-0 Ipswich: Frank Lampard gets first home win as Rams boss

  21-08-2018 22:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL AT PRIDE PARK: Frank Lampard got his first win as Derby County manager thanks to strikes from Joe Ledley and Tom Lawrence against Ipswich on Tuesday night.
  
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• Buttler admits he thought first England Test century may never come

  21-08-2018 22:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT TRENT BRIDGE: Jos Buttler says he thought the moment would never come after celebrating his first Test century as England extended the third Test against India.
  
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• Serena Williams tops Forbes list for highest-earning female athletes

  21-08-2018 22:41 via bbc.co.uk
  Eight of the top 10 highest earning female athletes are tennis players with 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams topping the Forbes list.
  
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• Unbeaten Leeds go top with comeback draw at Swansea

  21-08-2018 22:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Midfielder Pablo Hernandez rescues a 2-2 draw for Leeds United at former club Swansea City to send them top of the Championship.
  
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• QPR 0-3 Bristol City: Steve McClaren's side remain pointless

  21-08-2018 22:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM SHERGOLD AT LOFTUS ROAD: We’re not even out of August and it’s already apparent Queens Park Rangers are doomed to a season of torment.
  
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• Century is Buttler's 'proudest moment' - but England on verge of defeat

  21-08-2018 21:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Jos Buttler describes his maiden Test century against India as his "proudest moment in an England shirt".
  
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• F1 returns: who will be rejuvenated by a Spa weekend?

  21-08-2018 21:46 via bbc.co.uk
  As picturesque as a postcard and a firm favourite with every F1 driver. Master the art of Spa and world championship riches could be on offer.
  
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• BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Jennings doesn’t know where his off stump is

  21-08-2018 21:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  India are set to win the third Test against England after a stunning bowling display from Jasprit Bumrah. Sportsmail's DAVID LLOYD takes us through his own unique perspective on the action...
  
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• Jos Buttler finally makes the point that talent will eventually tell | Ali Martin

  21-08-2018 21:10
  It has taken 38 innings for Buttler to record his maiden Test century and it was his application, not just his ball-striking, that stood outIt was not enough to earn him the nickname of St Jude – the patron saint of lost causes – but in securing his maiden Test century and ensuring that England’s experience here has not solely been one of batting ineptitude, Jos Buttler made a significant point to himself, his teammates and perhaps the wider public, too.After all, until it was
  
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• Highlights: Defiant Buttler delays India with maiden Test century

  21-08-2018 21:01 via bbc.co.uk
  England are on the verge of a huge defeat by India in the third Test despite the defiance of Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes on day four at Trent Bridge.
  
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• England v India highlights: Jos Buttler scores maiden Test century but hosts face heavy defeat

  21-08-2018 21:01 via bbc.co.uk
  England are on the verge of a huge defeat by India in the third Test despite the defiance of Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes on day four at Trent Bridge.
  
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• Jasprit Bumrah takes five wickets as India edge closer to victory

  21-08-2018 20:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN AT TRENT BRIDGE: Do not be fooled by Adil Rashid and Jimmy Anderson taking this into a final day. This has still been a thoroughly miserable capitulation from England.
  
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• Top 10 Premier League beards: Can anyone beat Alisson's facial fuzz?

  21-08-2018 20:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Premier League is back - and so are its collection of beards. From lengthy facial fuzz to neatly-trimmed whiskers, there are plenty on show in the top-flight. Sportsmail ranks the 10 best.
  
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• Stuart Broad fined 15 per cent of match fee for 'aggressive language'

  21-08-2018 20:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Stuart Broad has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point for 'aggressive language' aimed at India batsman Rishabh Pant.
  
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• India on the brink of resounding victory as England's tail take third Test to final day

  21-08-2018 20:12
  India on the brink of resounding victory as England's tail take third Test to final day
  
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• Paul Ince labels Manchester United a 'total mess' after a turbulent summer in the transfer market

  21-08-2018 20:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paul Ince believes former club Manchester United are a 'total mess' and becoming a 'laughing stock'. Jose Mourinho's men were soundly beaten by Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Sunday.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp can't stop smiling as Liverpool trained less than 24 hours after beating Crystal Palace

  21-08-2018 19:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was in a rather jovial mood as he oversaw training on Tuesday afternoon, less than 24 hours after their 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
  
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• Lionel Messi to lead La Liga captains in battle against USA game

  21-08-2018 19:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Last week plans were announced by league officials to play a match across the Atlantic as part of a new 15-year partnership with sports and entertainment group Relevant.
  
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• Serena Williams seeded 17th at US Open as Rafael Nadal tops the men's draw

  21-08-2018 19:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Serena, who finished runner-up at Wimbledon this year after losing to Angelique Kerber in the final, is ranked 26th in the world, nine places below the seeding she has been awarded.
  
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• Theo Walcott names his perfect 5-a-side team… including Arsenal legend and two former BRAZIL stars 

  21-08-2018 19:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton winger Theo Walcott has opened up on his dream five-a-side team and has picked out two Brazil legends to keep it tight at the back with two Arsenal legends providing the flair in attack.
  
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• Alexis Sanchez posts injury update 24 hours after deleting photos promoting his clothing range

  21-08-2018 19:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alexis Sanchez has provided Manchester United fans with an update on hisinjury just 24 hours after receiving abuse online from his own fanbase.
  
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• West Ham hoping to send Reece Oxford out on another season-long loan

  21-08-2018 18:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  West Ham are seeking a loan move for highly-rated youngster Reece Oxford. The 19-year-old is back at the London Stadium having spent last season on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach.
  
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• Burnley's Europa League play-off trip to Olympiacos will be screened on Eleven Sports

  21-08-2018 18:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Burnley's Europa League play-off trip to Olympiacos will be screened on Eleven Sports after a late deal was struck. The Clarets' visit to Istanbul Basaksehir in the previous qualifying round was not broadcast.
  
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• Britain's men reach wheelchair basketball world quarter-finals

  21-08-2018 18:47 via bbc.co.uk
  The Great Britain men's wheelchair basketball team reach the quarter-finals of the World Championships by beating hosts Germany 62-54.
  
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• Barcelona might fend off PSG interest in Ivan Rakitic but they are not top of transfer food chain

  21-08-2018 18:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETE JENSON: Another summer and another PSG raid on a Barcelona player. As things stand this saga looks more likely to end with a new contract for Ivan Raktic rather than a transfer.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus debut drew 2.3m viewers in Italy - fourth-highest in Sky Italia history

  21-08-2018 18:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Viewers tuned in in their millions to watch Cristiano Ronaldo make his first official appearance for the Bianconeri as they beat Chievo Verona 3-2 away at the Stadio Bentegodi Saturday.
  
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• FIFA 19 The Journey: Alex Hunter returns in new game trailer including UEFA Champions League mode

  21-08-2018 18:39
  The Journey has proved to be one of the best new additions to FIFA games in recent years and the new gameplay trailer shows its third instalment could be the best version yet.
  
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• Police investigate Lazio ultras after flyers saywomen aren't welcome

  21-08-2018 18:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Police and football authorities in Italy said on Tuesday they were investigating after hardcore Lazio fans warned women to stay away from front row seats at the club's stadium in Rome.
  
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• Inter manager Luciano Spalletti fined £9,000 over 'offensive' outburst at referee

  21-08-2018 18:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The manager confronted referee Maurizio Mariani and has been publicly warned by the league's governing body about his future conduct having used 'gravely offensive' language.
  
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• England v India: Jos Buttler scores 'brilliant' maiden Test century

  21-08-2018 18:29 via bbc.co.uk
  England's Jos Buttler reaches his maiden Test century with a four as England dig in against India on day four of the third Test at Trent Bridge.
  
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