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• Leeds 3-0 Preston North End: Tyler Roberts hits late brace as hosts remain top of the Championship

  18-09-2018 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leeds United continued their strong start to the season and remained top of the Championship with a convincing victory over Preston North End.
  
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• NFL greats threaten boycott of Hall of Fame in bid for insurance, revenue share

  18-09-2018 23:54
  Hall of Famers ask for health insurance, share of NFL revenuesJerry Rice and Kurt Warner deny association with committeeThe newly formed players-only Hall of Fame Board, made up of Pro Football Hall of Fame players, are threatening a boycott of induction ceremonies unless Hall of Fame members receive health insurance and an annual salary that includes a share of NFL revenues.ESPN obtained a copy of the memo sent to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith and Pro
  
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• Liverpool enjoying best start in 57 years after PSG win

  18-09-2018 23:46
  A late victory over Paris Saint-Germain secured Liverpool's best start to a season in 57 years with six straight wins.
  
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• Adil Rashid to stay at Yorkshire with leg-spinner to pen multi-format deal before end of the season

  18-09-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail revealed last month England leg-spinner Rashid held clear-the-air talks with his county following a breakdown caused by his refusal to play in the County Championship.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, September 19

  18-09-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Wednesday's meetings at Sandown, Beverley, Yarmouth and Kelso.
  
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• Anthony Joshua told by sports scientists to spend more time in bed ahead of Alexander Povetkin clash

  18-09-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Anthony Joshua has revealed he has been instructed by sport scientists to spend more time in bed during his training for Saturday’s showdown against Alexander Povetkin.
  
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• Anthony Joshua slackens timekeeping after 200 rounds of sparring

  18-09-2018 23:30
  Anthony Joshua expects to be in the best shape of his career against Alexander Povetkin on Saturday after ditching his alarm clock in favour of long lie-ins.
  
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• Alexander Povetkin fights Anthony Joshua having failed TWO drug tests - how big is doping in boxing?

  18-09-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DANIEL MATTHEWS -
  SPECIAL REPORT: Sportsmail has spoken to many in the sport who are concerned by dangerous systemic flaws in the war on drugs.
  
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• Derby 0-0 Blackburn: Dominant Rams held despite attempting 22 shots

  18-09-2018 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL AT PRIDE PARK: Southgate shunned the Champions League in favour of the Championship on Tuesday night but was rewarded with a vibrant display by 19-year-old Mason Mount.
  
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• Red Star Belgrade 0-0 Napoli: Carlo Ancelotti's side held to frustrating stalemate in Serbia 

  18-09-2018 23:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Red Star Belgrade rode their luck to come away with a point against Napoli.In their long-awaited return to the Champions League on Tuesday, the Serbian side held the Italians to a 0-0 draw.
  
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• Leeds maintain unbeaten start while West Brom put four past Bristol City

  18-09-2018 23:24
  • Leeds go three points clear at top with 3-0 win over Preston
  • Stoke beat Swansea 1-0, while Aston Villa sink RotherhamLeeds continued their unbeaten start to the Championship season as they defeated Preston 3-0 at Elland Road to go three points clear at the top. Liam Cooper put Leeds in front eight minutes before half-time and two second-half goals from Tyler Roberts wrapped up the points for Marcelo Bielsa’s side.Brentford are still second but could only draw 1-1 at bottom si
  
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• Schalke 1-1 Porto: Otavio's penalty secures point for visitors after Breel Embolo put hosts in front

  18-09-2018 23:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Schalke 04 marked their return to the Champions League after a three-year absence with a 1-1 draw at home to Porto in their Group D opener on Tuesday.
  
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• Firmino's last-gasp belter sinks PSG on Anfield glory night

  18-09-2018 23:00
  Roberto Firmino handed Liverpool a dramatic late winner as Liverpool stunned Paris Saint-Germain with a 3-2 win on another European glory night at Anfield.
  
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• Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino hits back at questions over selection policy

  18-09-2018 22:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW AT THE SAN SIRO: Mauricio Pochettino reacted angrily when questioned about the wisdom of leaving two key defenders at home as Tottenham crashed to a third successive defeat.
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino accuses reporters of disrespect after Inter’s late show

  18-09-2018 22:34
  • Spurs manager loses cool over selection questions
  • ‘You disrespect the players … it’s so painful to hear’Mauricio Pochettino accused journalists of disrespecting his players after Tottenham opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 defeat at Internazionale.Spurs led through Christian Eriksen and the manager described the performance as having been the best of the season. But there would be a sting in the tail, with Mauro Icardi equalising with a sens
  
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• Tottenham fail to heed clear evidence Harry Kane needs a rest | Barney Ronay

  18-09-2018 22:30
  The striker has run out of puff, and failed to get a shot on target against Inter, but Spurs have no one in reserveWell, that escalated quickly. A goal up on 85 minutes: 2-1 down at the final whistle. Defeat for Tottenham to Internazionale in the Champions League makes it three defeats in three – Watford then Liverpool before this one – all of them by the same scoreline, all of them without a goal from Harry Kane. Muddled at the back and lacking energy in the middle: this is becoming
  
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• Essex's Jamie Porter batters Worcestershire's survival hopes

  18-09-2018 22:22
  Jamie Porter took seven for 41 as Worcestershire were bowled out for 94 in a boost for Yorkshire and Hampshire in their Headingley scrap 9.22pm BST Jamie Porter all but ended Worcestershire’s hopes of adding Division One survival to Saturday’s magical T20 Blast success with five wickets in a superb opening burst and seven for 41 in all as Essex assumed control at Chelmsford by dismissing the visitors for 94.Porter claimed five wickets in as many overs with the new ball, four of which
  
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• Rakitic jokes that he doesn't watch Messi's free-kicks as he knows he'll score 

  18-09-2018 22:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic joked that sometimes he doesn’t even bother watching Lionel Messi’s free-kicks … he just gets ready to celebrate.
  
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• Michael Owen admits Mbappe could become the best player in the world

  18-09-2018 22:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Michael Owen admitted that watching Kylian Mbappe at the World Cup with France reminded him of when he burst onto the international stage as a teenager.
  
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• Inter Milan end Champions League wait with win over Tottenham

  18-09-2018 22:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  GERRY COX AT SAN SIRO: It was around seven minutes to seven local time that the first big roar of the evening went up around the magnificent San Siro.
  
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• Lionel Messi hits hat-trick as Barcelona trounce PSV Eindhoven

  18-09-2018 22:06
  Lionel Messi scored the eighth Champions League hat-trick of his career as 10-man Barcelona eased to an emphatic 4-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven in Group B.The Argentinian was once again in imperious form as the hosts overcame a low-key start to cruise past their Dutch opponents, with Ousmane Dembélé also getting on the scoresheet. Continue reading...
  
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• Barcelona 4-0 PSV: Lionel Messi nets stunning hat-trick in win

  18-09-2018 22:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETE JENSON AT THE NOU CAMP: Lionel Messi produced yet another Champions League masterclass as he hit a hat-trick to down a spirited PSV Eindhoven side.
  
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• Jermaine Jenas insists Mauricio Pochettino is struggling at Tottenham

  18-09-2018 21:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jermaine Jenas has claimed Mauricio Pochettino is currently enduring 'one of the lowest points' of his managerial reign at Tottenham after his side fell to a third consecutive defeat.
  
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• Liverpool vs PSG LIVE scores and updates - Champions League 2018-19

  18-09-2018 21:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hoping to go one better than last season, Liverpool begin their Champions League campaign when they host Paris-Saint Germain at Anfield. Follow all the action from Anfield as it happens.
  
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• Spurs deserved more from best performance of the season - Pochettino

  18-09-2018 21:45
  Tottenham were stunned by Inter's late comeback and Mauricio Pochettino felt hard done by in their Champions League opener.
  
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• Michael Owen heaps praise on Kylian Mbappe and admits he could become the best player in the world

  18-09-2018 21:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Michael Owen admitted that watching Kylian Mbappe at the World Cup with France reminded him of when he burst onto the international stage as a teenager.
  
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• Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini leaps to defence of Douglas Costa

  18-09-2018 21:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Talk of Costa, however, has overshadowed the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Spain after the Brazil winger was sent off during the closing stages of Sunday’s 2-1 win against Sassuolo.
  
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• Inter Milan 2-1 Tottenham: Mauro Icardi stunner sparks late turnaround

  18-09-2018 21:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW IN MILAN: Tottenham were five minutes from another memorable result in the San Siro and Icardi had not been given a sniff of goal. But Spurs somehow slumped to another loss.
  
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• Toronto's Bussey given eight-match biting ban

  18-09-2018 21:26
  An eight-match suspension has been handed to Toronto Wolfpack's Jack Bussey after he pleaded guilty to a biting charge against Toulouse.
  
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• Depay to reveal all about Van Gaal one day as he insists 'Manchester is red'

  18-09-2018 21:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Manchester United winger Memphis Depay is back in the North West for the first time since leaving United as Lyon travel to Manchester City in the Champions League.
  
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• Champions League football comes back with a vengeance at San Siro as Inter Milan beat Tottenham 

  18-09-2018 21:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  GERRY COX AT SAN SIRO: It was around seven minutes to seven local time that the first big roar of the evening went up around the magnificent San Siro.
  
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• Barcelona 4-0 PSV: Messi nets stunning hat-trick as Umtiti is sent off in Champions League opener

  18-09-2018 21:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETE JENSON AT THE NOU CAMP: Lionel Messi produced yet another Champions League masterclass as he hit a hat-trick to down a spirited PSV Eindhoven side.
  
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• Marvellous Messi lights up Camp Nou

  18-09-2018 21:04
  Barcelona were below their best against PSV, but a magnificent performance from Lionel Messi saw them run out 4-0 winners.
  
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• Tommy Fleetwood: ‘Teeing off at the Ryder Cup will tick off a lifetime goal’

  18-09-2018 21:00
  Three years ago the Southport golfer had the yips so badly he feared for his future in the game, but now he is a household nameNext Friday, 28 September, will forever hold a place in Tommy Fleetwood’s heart. It is hardly being dismissive of the golfer’s idyllic family backdrop to suggest that in 2018 the date will carry extra resonance. “It will be a very special day,” Fleetwood explains. “I’ll stand on the tee and it’s my son’s first birthday as I
  
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• Inter Milan stun Spurs with late smash-and-grab

  18-09-2018 20:53
  Tottenham threw away their opening Champions League Group B clash as Inter Milan stole a winner in the second minute of added time to earn a 2-1 win at the San Siro.
  
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• Real Madrid boss Lopetegui insists he's ready to cope with pressure

  18-09-2018 20:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Julen Lopetegui is ready to embrace the pressure head on of trying to guide Real Madrid to a fourth successive Champions League success.
  
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• Inter Milan name three goalkeepers in squad to take on Tottenham

  18-09-2018 20:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW AT THE SAN SIRO: Inter Milan have named three goalkeepers in their match-day 18 to play Tottenham on Tuesday night because they are short of players.
  
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• Surrey’s Rory Burns maintains push for England spot with runs at Somerset

  18-09-2018 20:13
  • Day one: Surrey 368-4 v Somerset
  • Surrey’s top four all pass 50 on a tough day for bowlersThis will not be such a stressful match for the pitch liaison officer. Two weeks ago in Somerset’s match against Lancashire 22 wickets fell on the first day; against Surrey there were four. Phil Whitticase can sleep easily unless he concludes this surface is too flat for the good of the game – an unlikely outcome since liaison officers rarely reach that conclusion even though
  
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• Firmino only fit enough for bench duty

  18-09-2018 20:11
  Jurgen Klopp has opted to keep Roberto Firmino on the bench for Liverpool's Champions League opener against Paris Saint-Germain.
  
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• David de Gea insists he was not affected by criticism of his World Cup

  18-09-2018 20:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER IN BERN: Manchester United's David de Gea insists he has not been affected by the 'stupid' criticism of his performances for Spain at the World Cup.
  
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• Former college golf star Barquín Arozamena found dead on Iowa course

  18-09-2018 20:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Iowa State University golf champion Celia Barquin Arozamena, 22, was found dead at Coldwater Golf Links in Ames in Iowa on Monday. Collin Daniel Richards, 22, was charged.
  
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• David de Gea back in contract spotlight while United face artificial threat

  18-09-2018 20:05
  • Manchester United goalkeeper refuses to be drawn on new deal
  • José Mourinho makes light of Young Boys pitch, citing Federer
  David de Gea has passed up an opportunity to commit his future to Manchester United, with the goalkeeper’s deal set to expire next summer.While United have an option of a further 12 months the club are keen to ensure De Gea stays for a lot longer. Yet asked if he intends to remain at Old Trafford, the Spain goalkeeper refused to be drawn. “I
  
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• Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez train with Manchester United team-mates

  18-09-2018 19:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United kick off their Champions League campaign on Wednesday night but arguably their biggest test will be the artificial pitch in Bern against the reigning Swiss champions.
  
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• Xhaka laughs away as Welbeck pulls a 'Zoolander' pose at team photo

  18-09-2018 19:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Granit Xhaka, who scored against Newcastle at the weekend, was left in hysterics by team-mate Henrikh Mkhitaryan while summer arrival Matteo Guendouzi struggled to tame his hair in the wind.
  
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• Tomlin confirms Steelers WR Brown was absent from facility on Monday

  18-09-2018 19:05
  Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was not at work on Monday and head coach Mike Tomlin plans to meet with him on Tuesday.
  
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• Running riot: a brief history of pitch-invading dogs – video

  18-09-2018 19:05
  From non-league disturbances to World Cup pitch invasions, dogs have a long history of causing a stir at a variety of sporting events. Here’s a look back at some of man’s best friend’s most memorable moments on the pitchFrom the archives: have dogs got it in for sportsmen?Continue reading...
  
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• Mourinho tells United to follow Federer's lead amid Young Boys pitch concerns

  18-09-2018 19:00
  Manchester United full-back Antonio Valencia will not play against Young Boys, but Jose Mourinho is not making excuses over their pitch.
  
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• PGA Tour announces changes to FedEx Cup Playoffs format

  18-09-2018 18:44
  The PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs will be reduced from four events to three next year, while a bonus system based on strokes will come in.
  
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• PSG will face Liverpool sporting new ‘Jordan’ kit… but why are they donning legendary NBA star? 

  18-09-2018 18:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paris Saint-Germain will wear their stunning new kit in collaboration with Jordan for the very first time on Tuesday night when they face Liverpool in the Champions League.
  
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• Dimitar Berbatov predicts Juventus will reach the Champions League final

  18-09-2018 18:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Juventus crashed out at the quarter-final stage of the competition last season to the eventual winners Real Madrid. However, the Serie A side have Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks this time.
  
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