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• Leeds owner calls for a Premier League Two to replace Championship

  10-10-2018 23:54
  The Leeds owner, Andrea Radrizzani, has called for a Premier League Two, saying the Championship does not make enough TV money for the division to be sustainable, which condemns its clubs to repeated crisis and takeovers.
  
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• As empty stadium awaits England, here is what it is like to play with no fans

  10-10-2018 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England will play Croatia behind closed doors in the Nations League because of sanctions imposed on their hosts after repeated instances of crowd trouble and racism.
  
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• Padraig Harrington and Lee Westwood set to be next Ryder Cup captains

  10-10-2018 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Padraig Harrington and Lee Westwood are such certainties to be the next two Ryder Cup captains that consideration will be given to making a joint announcement.
  
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• The inside story of England youngster Jadon Sancho by our secret scout... 

  10-10-2018 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everybody in the football world knew about Jadon Sancho when he was at Manchester City and indeed before when he was at Watford. It was not hard to be impressed. He was the jewel in the crown.
  
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• Where have all the captain marvels gone? The importance of the role has diminished

  10-10-2018 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Petr Cech passed the captain’s armband to Aaron Ramsey who wore it for a while then handed it to Mesut Ozil. Frank McLintock wondered what had become of this prestigious office.
  
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• Saracens must up their game to rival the elite in Heineken Champions Cup

  10-10-2018 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Nobody can predict what’s going to happen over the next 12 months. The World Cup is wide open and five countries could win the 2019 Six Nations but I’m going to tip Racing 92.
  
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• Leinster begin quest for back-to-back titles while all seven English clubs will target group victory

  10-10-2018 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY: The European Champions Cup returns on Friday with Europe's best clubs pitted against each other once more.Reigning champions Leinster are tipped as favourites.
  
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• Five players to watch out for in the European Champions Cup pool stage 

  10-10-2018 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Heineken Champions Cup returns on Friday as Europe's best begin their quest for the trophy. Sportsmail columnist SIR CLIVE WOODWARD has taken a look at the players to watch out for...
  
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• Jadon Sancho left home at 12 to pursue football dreams... now he's England's new kid on the block

  10-10-2018 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jadon Sancho was pretty much how you might expect an 18-year-old kid to be when suddenly faced with a phalanx of television cameras. He's made the transition from England fan to player very quickly.
  
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• Wimbledon threaten fines for disrespect to ball boys and girls

  10-10-2018 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wimbledon chiefs will speak to the ATP and WTA about recent outbursts by players towards ball boys and girls in a bid to encourage greater respect for tournament volunteers.
  
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• Harry Kane wants to play for England against Croatia despite burn out fears for Tottenham striker

  10-10-2018 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Harry Kane is prepared to play in England’s UEFA Nations League clashes against Croatia and Spain despite persistent burn out fears. Gareth Southgatepulled his captain out of Tuesday’s training session.
  
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• Juventus move for Aaron Ramsey and will offer Arsenal star a pre-contract agreement

  10-10-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY STEVE STAMMERS: Juventus have entered the chase to sign Aaron Ramsey. The Arsenal midfield star is also wanted by Liverpool and Chelsea when he becomes a free agent.
  
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• Former England keeper Tim Flowers on breaking into management the hard way

  10-10-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM SHERGOLD: Flowers has a message for those aspirant footballers living cosy and cosseted existences in Premier League academies – you're not getting the full experience.
  
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• Wimbledon land grab shows money talks as golfers accept vote on £63.75m offer

  10-10-2018 23:30
  The All England Club’s generous offer will be ratified in December as members of Wimbledon Park golf club get ready for windfall of £85,000 eachWimbledon’s ambitions of trebling its space for the high point of the tennis summer came down to old-fashioned pragmatism and money on Wednesday night as members of the adjoining golf club decided to share equally a £63.75m offer for their precious 73 acres.After quick discussion Wimbledon Park golf club, across the road from the
  
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• Ruben Loftus-Cheek could represent England U21s at Euro 2019

  10-10-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ruben Loftus-Cheek could represent England Under 21s again and is at the centre of a discussion over which senior players will be considered for Euro 2019. He has not played at that level since 2017.
  
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• Javi Gracia close to agreeing new three-year deal with Watford

  10-10-2018 23:30
  Javi Gracia is poised to sign a new three-year, long-term contract as Watford head coach.
  
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• FA facing £72m bill for Wembley upgrades if sale falls through

  10-10-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The FA have warned that they face a £72million bill for upgrades to Wembley if they do not sell to Fulham owner Shahid Khan. They will repeat these warnings at Thursday's FA council meeting about the sale.
  
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• England will benefit from playing in an empty stadium

  10-10-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARK CLATTENBURG - THE OFFICIAL LINE: I was the referee when their fans tried to get a European Championship game in 2016 against the Czech Republic called off.
  
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• Dean Smith appointed Aston Villa manager with John Terry as assistant

  10-10-2018 23:21
  Brentford’s manager Dean Smith has no shortage of admirers and is a boyhood Villa fan.Dean Smith has been appointed the new manager of Aston Villa, with the club’s former captain, John Terry, named as his assistant.Smith emerged as the frontrunner to replace Steve Bruce at Villa Park after the club’s options had narrowed in the wake of Thierry Henry and Rui Faria making it clear they are not interested, paving the way for the Brentford manager to take over at the club he grew u
  
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• Italy 1-1 Ukraine: Ruslan Malinovskiy nets volley to cancel out Federico Bernardeschi's opener

  10-10-2018 23:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Italy and Ukraine played out a 1-1 draw in their friendly at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, which saw tributes paid to those who died in the Genoa motorway bridge collapse..
  
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• From Barcelona to Las Vegas: The major new stadium upgrades underway worldwide 

  10-10-2018 22:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It won't be long now until Tottenham move into their £850million new home. But they are not the only sports side set to move into a swanky new area. Sportsmail rounds up the best of the new builds.
  
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• Willey positive about England future despite injury setback

  10-10-2018 22:22
  England bowler David Willey is focusing on the positives despite a back injury ruling him out of the one-day international series with Sri Lanka as he builds up to a crucial 2019.Willey, who has been part of England’s ODI team as they reached number one in the world, is the only notable absentee in a strong limited overs touring party to the subcontinent.Warwickshire quick Olly Stone has gone in his place and while Willey admitted he was disappointed to miss out on the series, the Yorkshir
  
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• Roger Federer: Why I was happy to lose THAT point to Daniil Medvedev

  10-10-2018 22:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  ROGER FEDERER says he is happy to lose a point to Daniil Medvedev, which was described by commentators as a miracle.
  
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• NBA news: Warriors head coach Steve Kerr makes LeBron James claim ahead of Lakers clash

  10-10-2018 22:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS head coach Steve Kerr has claimed it is great for the league to see LeBron James join Los Angeles Lakers.
  
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• Liverpool news: Robbie Fowler disagrees with Graeme Souness' claim about current Reds team

  10-10-2018 22:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  LIVERPOOL’s squad is NOT the best it has been since the Reds last won the league title in 1990, according to legendary striker Robbie Fowler.
  
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• Mason Mount's potential has generated huge excitement despite the England youngster's limited career

  10-10-2018 22:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The excitement surrounding Mason Mount is sizeable considering his limited career to date. Despite not having played a minute of Premier League football, his talent isn’t hard to identify.
  
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• Qatar Racing splash out £3.5MILLION on Too Darn Hot

  10-10-2018 21:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In a hushed Tattersalls sales ring in Newmarket, the final bid on the colt by Dubawi was made by Qatar Racing manager David Redvers, on behalf of Sheik Fahad and his brothers.
  
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• Rafael Nadal displays act of kindness after Majorca floods

  10-10-2018 21:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  RAFAEL NADAL has offered rooms to Majorca flood victims at his tennis academy.
  
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• WATCH LeBron James shoot down Warriors question ahead of Lakers clash

  10-10-2018 21:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  LEBRON JAMES hit back at suggestions there is a strong rivalry between Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors.
  
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• British Masters 2018 betting preview: Top tips and best picks this week at Walton Heath

  10-10-2018 21:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  BRITISH MASTERS 2018 - Express Sport has teamed up with Betfair to bring you the top betting tips this week.
  
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• Liverpool news: Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane told to change TWO things

  10-10-2018 21:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  LIVERPOOL stars Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane need to change two things to get back to top form.
  
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• Argentina arrive in Saudi Arabia with experimental squad

  10-10-2018 21:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Argentina enter their friendly tournament in Saudi Arabia minus their biggest stars with interim coach Lionel Scaloni continuing to look outside his established names.
  
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• The Premier League Show: Were Arsenal's Invincibles the Premier League's best team?

  10-10-2018 21:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Wes Brown, Miguel Delaney, Ian Wright and Chris Sutton discuss whether Arsenal's unbeaten 'Invincibles' team of the 2003/4 season was the greatest Premier League side of all time.
  
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• Nations League payments to participants set to double due to UEFA's 'solid financial situation'

  10-10-2018 21:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Next year's winner of the Nations League will receive just over £9million (10.5million euros) after UEFA announced the money available would double in most cases.
  
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• Scott Brown shocked Brendan Rodgers has not attracted interest after achieving success with Celtic

  10-10-2018 21:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scott Brown is not surprised to see Brendan Rodgers' name linked with the Aston Villa vacancy - but the Celtic skipper is amazed there has not been more clubs interested in him.
  
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• Roger Federer keen to avoid Novak Djokovic mistakes against Roberto Bautista Agut

  10-10-2018 21:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  ROGER FEDERER says he is keen to avoid the same mistakes as Novak Djokovic when he takes on Roberto Bautista Agut at the Shanghai Masters on Thursday.
  
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• Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea advanced talks, medical scheduled after £26m Liverpool snub

  10-10-2018 21:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest rumours and gossip coming out of the Premier League and more.
  
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• England stars work in gym and hone shooting skills at St George's Park ahead of Croatia clash 

  10-10-2018 20:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gareth Southgate's England squad worked up a sweat in the gym before honing their shooting skills at St George's Park. They are preparing for a behind-closed-doors clash with Croatia on Friday.
  
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• Crystal Palace star Christian Benteke undergoes minor knee surgery

  10-10-2018 20:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke has undergone minor knee surgery, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. Benteke has been sidelined since the start of September.
  
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• Billy Joe Saunders to mount legal defence to prevent losing WBO middleweight world title

  10-10-2018 20:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Billy Joe Saunders is mounting a legal defence against moves to strip him of his WBO title in the wake of Massachusetts State Athletic Commission decision to deny him a boxing licence.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo lawyer labels rape accusation as 'complete fabrication'

  10-10-2018 20:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo's new Las Vegas lawyer says claims that the Juventus star raped a woman are 'complete fabrications' and the encounter was consensual.
  
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• Khabib Nurmagomedov congratulated by Vladimir Putin following win (and brawl) against Conor McGregor

  10-10-2018 20:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Russia's President Vladimir Putin met with Khabib Nurmagomedov to congratulate him on his dominant win over Conor McGregor at the now infamous UFC 229 event on Saturday. 
  
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• Ryan Giggs eyes return to 'special' Principality Stadium for Wales

  10-10-2018 20:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ryan Giggs still gets goosebumps from memories of those matches at the Millennium Stadium, as it was named then, where it felt like the whole Welsh nation had descended on Cardiff.
  
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• Roger Federer battles into Shanghai Masters last-16

  10-10-2018 20:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Top seed and defending champion Roger Federer battled past in-form Russian Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to reach the last-16 at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday.
  
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• How Jose Mourinho has aged during 14 years since arriving in England

  10-10-2018 19:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  From a 41-year-old whipper-snapper just starting out at the top level of management, Jose Mourinho has come a long way and seen a lot of things in the 14 years since he joined Chelsea.
  
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• Ronaldo rape claims 'complete fabrication'

  10-10-2018 19:38
  Cristiano Ronaldo's new Las Vegas lawyer says claims that the Juventus star raped a woman are "complete fabrications".
  
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• Danny Cipriani criticised over off-pitch issues by former British and Irish Lion

  10-10-2018 19:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Danny Cipriani has been slammed by a former British & Irish Lion, who has labelled him a 'coward', a 'sad case' and not good enough to play for England.
  
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• Crisp, clear, fun: TalkSport’s opening cricket stint avoids apocalypse | Barney Ronay

  10-10-2018 19:00
  Roguish interloper who stole radio rights to England’s winter tours bowls tidy opening over for listeners fearing loss of TMSThe barbarians are at the gates. The lunatics are on the grass. Ten kilo bags of mixed gravel aggregate are two‑for‑one at your local Bumcrack Warrior Warehouse. And most alarming of all, starting with Wednesday’s rain‑ravaged first one‑day international in Dambulla, the cricket is now on commercial radio.When the news broke in April tha
  
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• Thomas Bjorn happy to enjoy Ryder Cup success before his successor is named

  10-10-2018 18:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Thomas Bjorn believes there is no need to rush into naming his successor as Ryder Cup captain, even if Padraig Harrington appears certain to be handed the role.
  
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• Unai Emery and Freddie Ljungberg put Arsenal stars through their paces

  10-10-2018 18:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It was business as usual at London Colney on Wednesday as Arsenal's depleted squad trained ahead of their nextPremier League match against Leicester. 
  
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