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• Christian Wade dramatically abandons rugby career to play in the NFL

  18-10-2018 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 27-year-old is the most prolific English try-scorer of the professional era and his abrupt switch to a new sport will come as an almighty shock within the domestic game.
  
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• What is this co-captains nonsense all about? It muddies the waters

  18-10-2018 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD:Eddie Jones has announced as strong an England squad as possible given injuries to key players, but I just don’t understand this co-captain business.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton: A black man couldn't have raced Juan Manuel Fangio

  18-10-2018 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton touched on the most extraordinary part of his journey towards emulating Juan Manuel Fangio’s five world titles by saying a black man could not have raced in the Argentine’s era.
  
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• Luke Shaw admits a new deal at Manchester United felt impossible last season

  18-10-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Luke Shaw admitted a new Manchester United contract seemed an impossibility last season —as he became one of the wealthiest defenders in world football.
  
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• Academy youngsters at Fulham given training to improve communication skills

  18-10-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fulham have begun training their youngsters in the art of conversation by instructing them to ignore their mobile phones and talk to their team-mates more.
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino wants to freshen up his Tottenham squad in January

  18-10-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mauricio Pochettino admits he would like to freshen up his Spurs squad in January but vowed not to make signings for the sake of it. Spurs didn't make a single signing in the summer.
  
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• Joe Hart returns to Manchester City for special ceremony marking his service

  18-10-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The goalkeeper will be in a Burnley shirt on Saturday afternoon but was invited to his former club's training ground on Thursday afternoon for a celebration of his 12-year spell at the Etihad Stadium.
  
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• Former FA chair David Bernstein labels lack of grassroots funding in football a 'national disgrace'

  18-10-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former FA chairman David Bernstein has called for the Premier League to be ‘taxed’ after branding the lack of funding in grassroots football a ‘national disgrace’.
  
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• Chelsea plan to begin contract talks with Eden Hazard before Christmas

  18-10-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Blues were left encouraged by Hazard’s honest comments before the international break, despite the 27-year-old also indicating his interest in signing for La Liga giants Real Madrid.
  
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• Andy Carroll to return to full first-team training in two weeks

  18-10-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andy Carroll is set to join full first-team training at West Ham within the next two weeks. The 29-year-old striker has not appeared this season after suffering a recurrence of an ankle problem.
  
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• Alexis Sanchez eyes Manchester United exit nine months after arriving

  18-10-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has left Sanchez — back in training on Friday after international duty — out of his starting line-up in more than half United’s games so far this season.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Friday, October 19

  18-10-2018 23:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Friday's meetings at Fakenham, Haydock, Wincanton, Newcastle and Redcar.
  
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• Librisa Breeze is chasing a whirlwind repeat in the Qipco British Champion Sprint Stakes

  18-10-2018 23:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Trainer Dean Ivory says the entire season for his star sprinter Librisa Breeze has been geared to trying to repeat last year’s win in the Qipco British Champion Sprint Stakes.
  
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• Just when England rugby needs clarity the waters have been muddied | Robert Kitson

  18-10-2018 22:59
  Eddie Jones was at his complicated best as he shared the thinking behind his 36-man squad for the autumn internationalsThe big problem with coaching England, believes Eddie Jones, is the media. In a nutshell they ask too many questions. “Anywhere else you do the press conference for about five minutes and then you are done. Here it is two hours of non-stop questioning.” It partially explains, apparently, why he is now naming co-captains who can take turns feeding the daily news beast
  
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• Police face charges over death of Dalian Atkinson

  18-10-2018 22:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Two police officers could face criminal charges over the death of Dalian Atkinson. The former Aston Villa and Ipswich star, 48, died in August 2016 after he was targeted by a police taser.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton arrives in Austin looking to seal fifth world championship

  18-10-2018 22:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and their Formula One competitors arrived in the paddock at the US grand prix on Thursday afternoon. The British driver appeared relaxed.
  
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• David Wagner warns his Huddersfield side to expect a near full-strength Liverpool side

  18-10-2018 21:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  David Wagner expects a near full-strength Liverpool side for Saturday's Premier League clash, saying Jurgen Klopp could be using injury concerns as a smokescreen.
  
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• Gareth Bale scores stunning solo goal on his return to Real Madrid training

  18-10-2018 20:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Real Madrid website reported on Thursday that Bale was among those to rejoin the rest of Los Blancos' squad in preparation for the resumption of La Liga action this weekend.
  
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• Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk hand Liverpool huge boost as both stars train after picking up injuries

  18-10-2018 19:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk have given Liverpool a huge boost as both key players trained on Thursday following concerns over their fitness after the international break. 
  
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• National Police chief to advise foreign cities to restrict alcohol sales to England fans

  18-10-2018 19:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The National Police chief responsible for policing football will advise that the sale of alcohol is restricted to England fans the next time they travel abroad. England fans clashed with police in Seville.
  
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• Unbeaten Millfield maintain their bid to win SOCS Daily Mail Schools Trophy

  18-10-2018 19:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Millfield are making their best attempt yet to lift the SOCS Daily Mail Schools Trophy. The famous sports-mad Somerset school are unbeaten in five Trophy matches.
  
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• Clare Connor and Nathan Leamon may vie to be ECB’s director of cricket

  18-10-2018 19:00
  • Head of women’s game and lead analyst have impressed
  • Andrew Strauss to assist in search for his successorThe search for the new director of England cricket officially starts on Friday with Clare Connor, head of the women’s game, and Nathan Leamon, the national team’s lead analyst, two of the more eye-catching names said to be in contention.Andrew Strauss called time on a three-year spell in charge of the England men’s teams this month as his wife, Ruth, cont
  
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• Chris Hughton confident Brighton centre-back Lewis Dunk will benefit from England involvement

  18-10-2018 18:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brighton boss Chris Hughton is confident defender Lewis Dunk will take inspiration from his experience with England. Dunk was an unused substitute against Croatia and Spain.
  
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• Under Marcelo Bielsa there is new light at Leeds United

  18-10-2018 18:34
  As a scattered sea of white buoyantly congregates around the statue of Billy Bremner ahead of kick off, fans look ahead to another cold Yorkshire winter at Elland Road.
  
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• Jose Mourinho arrives back at Lowry Hotel after busy day of Manchester United training

  18-10-2018 18:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been pictured returning to the Lowry Hotel after a busy day of preparing for his side's Premier League clash at Chelsea this weekend.
  
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• Youth Olympics: Russia score bizarre own goal in futsal gold-medal match

  18-10-2018 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Russia's Danil Karpuik scores a bizarre own goal in the early stages of the Youth Olympics men's futsal gold-medal match.
  
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• Sean Dyche admits Tom Heaton may have to leave Burnley

  18-10-2018 18:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sean Dyche says he understands the frustration of Tom Heaton who has suggested he may have to leave the club in the January transfer window after losing his place to Joe Hart.
  
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• Gabby Agbonlahor told Aston Villa he would play for nothing before takeover

  18-10-2018 18:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The former England forward and Aston Villa's record Premier League goalscorer Gabby Agbonlahor was ready to help the club in its hour of need before a summer takeover.
  
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• Thierry Henry cuts animated figure in official Monaco unveiling

  18-10-2018 18:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Thierry Henry cut an animated figure during his official Monaco unveiling after realising his lengthy answers in English had to be translated into his native French. 
  
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• Southampton boss Mark Hughes confident of change in form after tough start to season

  18-10-2018 18:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Saints have failed to score in successive league losses to Wolves, Liverpool and Chelsea, conceding eight times, but Mark Hughes insisted the forecast was promising, not bleak.
  
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• Sergio Perez agrees deal to remain with Force India for 2019 season

  18-10-2018 18:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A consortium by Canadian fashion billionaire, Lawrence Stroll, completed a takeover of the team and his son Lance is set to move from Williams to team up with Perez in 2019.
  
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• 'Fantastic' Neuer will prove he's still the best, says Lloris

  18-10-2018 18:18
  Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris has defended Manuel Neuer following criticism and has hailed his Bayern Munich counterpart as the best goalkeeper in the world.
  
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• Neymar soaks up the sun as he takes in some surfing action in Portugal

  18-10-2018 18:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Neymar is set to report back for Paris Saint-Germain duty before their game against Amiens on Saturday but was keen to soak up the sun at Praia dos Super Tubos in Peniche.
  
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• Man Utd legend Gary Pallister slams Romelu Lukaku for Juventus talk

  18-10-2018 18:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The United striker is said to have grown frustrated at the club's lack of progress under Jose Mourinho which is currently also taking its toil on his performances.
  
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• Chelsea star Eden Hazard collects Player of the Month award for September

  18-10-2018 18:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Eden Hazard has received his Premier League Player of the Month award for September. Hazard won the gong after a number of impressive displays as Chelsea moved up to second in the table.
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic indicates he would reject chance to return to Manchester United on loan

  18-10-2018 18:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 37-year-old Swede spent close to two seasons in Manchester working under Jose Mourinho, before a serious knee injury sustained in the Europa League all but ended his time at the club.
  
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• Perez secures Force India stay

  18-10-2018 18:05
  Racing Point Force India have tied Sergio Perez to a contract extension to keep him on the team for the 2019 Formula One season amid uncertainty surrounding team-mate Esteban Ocon.
  
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• Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk hand Liverpool boost by returning to full training

  18-10-2018 18:00
  Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk have trained as normal following their return to international duty.
  
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• Leicester boss Claude Puel backs Ben Chilwell to become an England regular

  18-10-2018 17:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ben Chilwell can become an important England player for years after starring against Spain, Claude Puel has said. Chilwell impressed in England's matches over the last week.
  
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• Wembley decision unrelated to allegations against Fulham, says Khan

  18-10-2018 17:51
  The Fulham and Jacksonville Jaguars owner, Shahid Khan, has said that the withdrawal of his £600m offer to buy Wembley stadium had nothing to do with the allegations being made against Fulham by Craig Kline, the club’s former assistant director of football.
  
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• 'Man-mark Hazard like I did Messi!' - Brown reveals how Man Utd can stop Chelsea star

  18-10-2018 17:50
  Man-marking Eden Hazard could be go a long way towards Manchester United slowing down the Chelsea star when the clubs clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, according to former Red Devils defender Wes Brown.
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino calls on England U21 to wait on Harry Winks Euro 2019 decision

  18-10-2018 17:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Winks, who impressed as he won his second senior cap in the victory against Spain, will be 23 in February but is eligible for the tournament in Italy and San Marino next year.
  
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• 'I have no regrets': Mauricio Pochettino on Tottenham's lack of transfers – video

  18-10-2018 17:47
  Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says he has no regrets about failing to add to his squad in the summer. They have gone on to amass a joint club-record 18 points from their opening eight games, and resume their Premier League campaign with Saturday’s trip across London to West Ham.Continue reading...
  
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• Rio Ferdinand posts throwback picture with Van Nistelrooy, Ronaldo and Rooney

  18-10-2018 17:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Disgruntled United supporters quickly began speculating at the difference the four players would make to Jose Mourinho's side right now after an indifferent start to the campaign.
  
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• Serena Williams' coach calls for on-court coaching to be permitted

  18-10-2018 17:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Patrick Mouratoglou admitted gesturing to Williams from the stands during her match with Naomi Osaka, but the American was incensed at the umpire's strict interpretation of the rule.
  
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• Watford boss Javi Gracia insists talks over a new deal have been positive

  18-10-2018 17:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Spaniard joined Watford on an 18-month deal in January following the departure of Marco Silva, and helped guide the Hertfordshire club on to a 14th place-finish.
  
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• Jose Mourinho: Luke Shaw's self-belief crucial to new Manchester United deal

  18-10-2018 17:34
  Jose Mourinho says that Luke Shaw "fully deserves" his new long-term contract at Manchester United, admitting that he is "delighted" to have the defender tied down.
  
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• The Fiver | The collapse of the Wembley deal

  18-10-2018 17:28
  Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Huzzah, another victory for this proud land! How many times do we have to tell the world to take their investments and their jobs elsewhere? HAVE YOU GOT THE MESSAGE YET? Well, Shahid Khan has, “respectfully withdrawing” (for now) his offer to buy Wembley Stadium after the weight of popular opposition to the deal finally became clear, leaving the nation to rejoice in the continued ownership of a building nobody really needs and the e
  
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