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• Western Melbourne to make offer to Celtic for captain Scott Brown

  02-01-2019 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Brand new Australian A-League outfit Western Melbourne have made their move to lure Celtic captain Scott Brown to Australia.
  
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• LA Galaxy name former Boca Juniors boss Guillermo Schelotto as new manager

  02-01-2019 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Under Schelotto, Boca won the Argentine league title for the past two seasons, but the club did not renew his contract after the team lost the Copa Libertadores final to arch-rivals River Plate.
  
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• Olympic gold medallist Callum Skinner demands World Anti-Doping Agency get tough on Russia

  02-01-2019 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Olympic gold medallist Callum Skinner has demanded the World Anti-Doping Agency end its 'compromise and goodwill' towards the Russian government.
  
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• The three wise men on title showdown between Liverpool and Man City

  02-01-2019 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool and City have been the best teams in the league this season by some way and it's no easy feat splitting the two, but Sportsmail's three wise men have had their say ahead of the huge clash.
  
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• Harry Kane wants Manchester City to beat Liverpool to keep Tottenham in Premier League title race

  02-01-2019 23:46
  Harry Kane says Tottenham's Premier League title focus is on themselves and not on what Liverpool and Manchester City are doing.
  
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• If winning was easy, I'd win more, says Dustin Johnson

  02-01-2019 23:33
  Winning has become a habit for Dustin Johnson, but the 19-time PGA Tour champion insists he never takes success for granted.
  
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• Solanke moved has collapsed, confirms Palace boss Hodgson

  02-01-2019 23:30
  Roy Hodgson says Crystal Palace will not be signing Dominic Solanke from Liverpool after "complications" with the loan deal.
  
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• Pep Guardiola warns Liverpool that pressure at the top is tough to handle

  02-01-2019 23:30
  Premier League champions Manchester City are seven points adrift of leaders Liverpool heading into Thursday's clash at the Etihad Stadium.
  
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• Guardiola lauds 'incredible' Klopp

  02-01-2019 23:30
  Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool head to Manchester City knowing a win will move them 10 points clear of Pep Guardiola's Premier League champions.
  
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• Huddersfield 1-2 Burnley: Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood win the match

  02-01-2019 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE KEEGAN AT THE JOHN SMITH'S STADIUM: Ahead of this trans-Pennine tussle Huddersfield chairman Dean Hoyle had vowed not to allow the Terriers to ‘sleepwalk into relegation’.
  
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• Newcastle 0-2 Man United: Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford make it four wins in a row

  02-01-2019 23:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was the ultimate supersub for Manchester United - but even he never scored within two seconds of his introduction.
  
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• Troy Deeney at the double for the Hornets as Cherries fight back to earn share of the spoils

  02-01-2019 23:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL AT VITALITY STADIUM: Kick-off may have been delayed due to a false fire alarm, but that was no excuse for all the defenders vacating the Vitality Stadium for the entire first half.
  
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• Honours even as Bournemouth and Watford fight out six-goal thriller

  02-01-2019 23:04
  A frantic first half saw four goals scored in a six-minute spell as Bournemouth and Watford drew 3-3 on Wednesday.
  
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• Chelsea 0-0 Southampton: Alvaro Morata has goal disallowed as Maurizio Sarri's side drop points

  02-01-2019 23:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata had a goal controversially ruled out for offside as his side were held to a goalless draw at home to Southampton.
  
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• Wolves 0-2 Crystal Palace: Goals from Jordan Ayew and Luka Milivojevic

  02-01-2019 22:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL AT MOLINEUX: With fresh news that Palace are readying a new bid for Michy Batshuayi, Ayew produced a late finish of composure not seen before this season.
  
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• Solskjaer continues Manchester United resurgence with victory over Newcastle

  02-01-2019 22:56
  Romelu Lukaku scored just 38 seconds after coming on the pitch as Manchester United won a fourth match in a row under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
  
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• Three goals, two red cards as Burnley fightback to pile misery on Huddersfield

  02-01-2019 22:49
  A red card for Christopher Schindler handed Burnley the momentum before they ran out 2-1 winners away at Huddersfield Town.
  
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• Ayew and Milivojevic send Eagles soaring against Wolves

  02-01-2019 22:49
  Jordan Ayew's return ended Crystal Palace's miserable goalscoring form as the Eagles beat Wolves 2-0 in the Premier League.
  
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• West Ham 2-2 Brighton: Marko Arnautovic nets quickfire double to rescue a point

  02-01-2019 22:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM CRAFTON AT THE LONDON STADIUM: The visitors took a surprise two goal-lead in the space of two second-half minutes with Stephens striking first before Shane Duffy grabbed their second.
  
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• Arnautovic double rescues point for West Ham

  02-01-2019 22:43
  West Ham had Marko Arnautovic to thank as he inspired them to a 2-2 comeback draw with Brighton and Hove Albion.
  
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• Top Gunn has Chelsea firing blanks

  02-01-2019 22:40
  Chelsea missed the chance to cement their position in the top four after being held to a drab 0-0 draw by Southampton at Stamford Bridge.
  
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• WADA Athlete Committee expects Russia to be banned again

  02-01-2019 22:17
  RUSADA must be declared non-compliant according to WADA's Athlete Committee, who said: "Only this action will be suitable and appropriate."
  
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• Mahomes, Mack & Kamara: The 12 players who will decide the NFL playoffs

  02-01-2019 22:01
  The likes of Patrick Mahomes, Khalil Mack and Alvin Kamara will be key to their respective teams in the NFL playoffs.
  
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• Djokovic happy after fighting past Fucsovics

  02-01-2019 22:00
  Marton Fucsovics gave Novak Djokovic a real test in Doha, prompting the world number one to say: "I had to fight my way through."
  
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• Sanchez makes first Manchester United squad under Solskjaer

  02-01-2019 20:17
  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be able to call on Alexis Sanchez for the first time in his Manchester United tenure at Newcastle United.
  
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• Wayne Rooney enjoys meal at restaurant in Manchester with fellow players

  02-01-2019 20:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney is making the most of his spare time during the MLS off-season, with the former England international enjoying himself in Manchester.
  
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• Bournemouth's clash against Watford delayed

  02-01-2019 20:07
  Wednesday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Watford will kick-off at 2000 GMT after a fire alarm caused a 15-minute delay.
  
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• Everton join race for Barcelona forward Malcom as they 'submit enquiry'

  02-01-2019 19:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Brazilian only joined the Catalan giants back in the summer in a deal worth around £45.5million from Bordeaux but his time in Spain has not gone according to plan.
  
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• Crystal Palace to revive interest in Michy Batshuayi

  02-01-2019 19:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace will revive interest in Michy Batshuayi after a deal to sign Dominic Solanke on loan hit a snag. The Liverpool striker is besieged with offers from a number of clubs.
  
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• Lorenzo relishing rivalry with new team-mate Marquez

  02-01-2019 19:27
  Jorge Lorenzo and Marc Marquez will race for the same team in 2019 and the three-time champion is looking forward to the rivalry.
  
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• Premier League LIVE scores – Newcastle vs Manchester Utd, Southampton vs Chelsea and the rest

  02-01-2019 19:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Elsewhere on Wednesday, Chelsea take on Southampton, Bournemouth host Watford, Huddersfield face Burnley, Brighton travel to West Ham and Wolves welcome Crystal Palace.
  
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• Eddie Jones includes Danny Cipriani in England squad gathering 

  02-01-2019 19:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Danny Cipriani was handed a Six Nations lifeline as he joined a national squad gathering with other England hopefuls this week. More than 40 players took part in the meetings.
  
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• Mesut Ozil’s agent insists midfielder is 100% committed to Arsenal

  02-01-2019 19:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The midfielder has been linked with a move away from the Emirates amid rumours of a fractious relationship with boss Unai Emery, who is still concerned by his work-rate levels.
  
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• Giants GM Dave Gettleman: Odell Beckham Jr. will be back

  02-01-2019 19:18
  "We didn't sign him to trade him," New York Giants general manager said of wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
  
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• Sergio Aguero pops for lunch with mystery brunette before Man City vs Liverpool

  02-01-2019 19:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City face a massive game against Liverpool on Thursday, but Sergio Aguero was having a chilled time out on the town on Wednesday.
  
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• Man City captain Kompany claims Liverpool visit is not 'the all-defining game'

  02-01-2019 19:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Defending champions City will fall 10 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool if they lose the much-hyped encounter at the Etihad Stadium.
  
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• FIFA exploring possibility of 48-team 2022 World Cup - Infantino

  02-01-2019 19:01
  Expanding the World Cup to 48 teams could be brought forward to the 2022 World Cup, according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
  
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• Everton join race for Barcelona forward Malcolm as they 'submit enquiry'

  02-01-2019 18:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Brazilian only joined the Catalan giants back in the summer in a deal worth around £45.5million from Bordeaux but his time in Spain has not gone according to plan.
  
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• Tendulkar pays tribute after death of legendary former coach Achrekar

  02-01-2019 18:36
  Ramakant Achrekar, an award-winning Indian cricket coach famous for his role in the development of Sachin Tendulkar, has died at 86.
  
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• Man City v Liverpool: Pep Guardiola tells City to be themselves

  02-01-2019 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the Premier League champions must be aggressive and play their own game against current leaders Liverpool.
  
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• Cheltenham and the Rooneys: Owners defend course over boycott

  02-01-2019 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Leading owners defend Cheltenham after reports Paul and Clare Rooney have told trainers they do not want their horses to race at the course.
  
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• Cheltenham and the Rooneys: Owners defend course after withdrawals

  02-01-2019 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Leading owners defend Cheltenham after reports Paul and Clare Rooney have told trainers they do not want their horses to race at the course.
  
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• Chris Froome may enter Tour de Yorkshire as warm up for attempt to regain Tour de France crown

  02-01-2019 18:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chris Froome has hinted he could take part in the Tour de Yorkshire this year as part of his preparations for the Tour de France. He has already confirmed that he will not be defending his Giro d'Italia title.
  
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• Billy Sharp surpasses Rickie Lambert as English football's highest scorer this century

  02-01-2019 18:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Billy Sharp has broken many records during his prolific career and the Sheffield United marksman did so once again on New Year's Day.
  
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• Real Madrid boss Solari backs out-of-favour Isco to stay and rediscover form

  02-01-2019 18:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Spain international's prolonged absence has sparked reports that he will seek an exit from the club, but Solari said Isco can work his way back to prominence at the Santiago Bernabeu.
  
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• Balnaslow could be stripped of 2018 Foxhunters’ Chase victory

  02-01-2019 18:11
  • Result of Aintree race in April may be overturned
  • Rival owner says impending decision is ‘common knowledge’Balnaslow’s success in the Foxhunters’ Chase at Aintree last April appears to be at risk, according to comments made this week by connections of the two horses who fought out the finish. The Antrim-trained horse finished strongly to score by two and a half lengths from Bear’s Affair but the owner of the runner-up suggested at Cheltenham on New Yea
  
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• Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez mobbed by fans at Barcelona airport as duo return to Spain

  02-01-2019 17:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fans swarmed Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Barcelona airport as the pair prepare to face Getafe. La Liga resumes this weekend after the winter break and the duo are back in the city.
  
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• Man City v Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp urges Reds to be brave

  02-01-2019 17:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Manchester City are still the best team in the world and his side must be brave during Thursday's top-of-the-table clash.
  
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