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• Sky Bet EFL Q&A: Fleetwood's Paddy Madden boasts enviable scoring record in England

  08-03-2019 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Quick with the one-liners, it isn't hard to imagine Paddy Madden being the life and soul of the Fleetwood Town changing room. He picks the music after all.
  
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• JOE MARLER: Oi, Italy... the Mitchell brothers are coming to get you!

  08-03-2019 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JOE MARLER: It will be like watching Phil and Grant Mitchell from EastEnders when Ellis Genge and Kyle Sinckler start together on Saturday. I can’t wait to see it.
  
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• Super League: St Helens 26-10 London Broncos

  08-03-2019 23:50 via bbc.co.uk
  St Helens return to the top of Super League by making it five wins from five with victory over London Broncos.
  
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• I want to see six England tries and a perfect scrum! England must set own targets against Italy

  08-03-2019 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England will win on Saturday, that much is obvious. Italy have lost 20 Six Nations matches in a row, which should not sit comfortably with those who run the tournament.
  
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• Women's Six Nations: Scotland 15-17 Wales

  08-03-2019 23:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Wales score a converted try with the last play of the game to leave Scotland without a Women's Six Nations win.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, March 9

  08-03-2019 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Friday's meetings at Sandown, Wolverhampton, Ayr, Hereford and Kempton.
  
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• Joe Schmidt admits Ireland are not the best any more after difficult start to 2019

  08-03-2019 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has admitted that his side have struggled to cope with the pressure after their stellar 2018.
  
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• Tom Curran delivers pitch for England World Cup place

  08-03-2019 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tom Curran hopes his ability to provide the missing ingredient in England’s white-ball attack will stand him in good stead in the battle for World Cup places.
  
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• MARTIN KEOWN: Unai Emery's Arsenal must look to expose Manchester United's defence

  08-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN KEOWN: This is a game Arsenal must win at all costs. They are only one point behind Manchester United but the momentum is with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team.
  
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• Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has ended goal famine since switching to diet of omelettes

  08-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Romelu Lukaku has ended his goal famine since changing to a pre-match meal of ham and cheese omelette. The big Belgium striker has been trying to shed weight.
  
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• James Ward-Prowse talks Jamie Redknapp through THAT free-kick

  08-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMIE REDKNAPP caught up with the in-form Ward-Prowse this week. As someone who knows a thing or two about free-kicks himself, it is no surprise where the conversation started…
  
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• Premiership: Rhys Priestland penalties see Bath beat Saracens 18-9

  08-03-2019 22:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Rhys Priestland kicks all of Bath's points as they beat defending Premiership champions Saracens 18-9.
  
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• Leeann Dempster furious after man arrested for confronting Rangers' James Tavernier

  08-03-2019 22:50 via bbc.co.uk
  "Raging and furious" Hibernian chief executive Leeann Dempster says "nothing is off the table" after Rangers captain James Tavernier was confronted by a fan at Easter Road.
  
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• Kick It Out ‘concerned’ over lack of explanation for Beardsley departure

  08-03-2019 22:28
  The former England international's departure was announced by the Magpies earlier this week.
  
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• Gennady Golovkin to return in June with the chance of a THIRD fight with Canelo Alvarez on the cards

  08-03-2019 22:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gennady Golovkin will return to the ring in June after signing a multiyear deal Friday with DAZN, which gives him the possibility of a third fight with Canelo Alvarez.
  
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• Rangers captain James Tavernier attacked by fan in Hibs clash

  08-03-2019 22:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rangers defender James Tavernier was involved in a touchline scuffle after a supporter ran onto the pitch, kicked the ball away and squared up to him.
  
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• Jesse Lingard, Erik Lamela, Felipe Anderson and Kasper Schmeichel to wear personalised EA boots

  08-03-2019 22:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Four Premier League stars will change their normal footwear for a pair of personalised boots this weekend. They are Jesse Lingard, Erik Lamela, Felipe Anderson and Kasper Schmeichel.
  
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• Diego Maradona 'accepts paternity of three more children'

  08-03-2019 22:09 via bbc.co.uk
  The Argentine footballer is to acknowledge he fathered three children in Cuba, his lawyer says.
  
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• Diego Maradona 'accepts paternity of three children' in Cuba

  08-03-2019 22:09 via bbc.co.uk
  The Argentine footballer is to acknowledge he fathered three children in Cuba, his lawyer says.
  
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• Peter Crouch: It's time to celebrate Raheem Sterling's brilliance at Manchester City

  08-03-2019 22:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETER CROUCH: Raheem Sterling has been on my mind since last summer. I watched him during the World Cup and felt he would return to the Premier League and do special things.
  
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• Graham Thorpe to become England's new main batting coach after demotion of Mark Ramprakash

  08-03-2019 21:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Graham Thorpe is to become England’s new main batting coach and is in line for extra responsibility when Trevor Bayliss leaves after the Ashes after the demotion of Mark Ramprakash.
  
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• Ramprakash axed as England’s batting coach, with Thorpe expected to take over

  08-03-2019 21:32
  Ramprakash had been contracted until the end of the summer.
  
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• Kick It Out put pressure on Newcastle to come clean with findings on probe into Peter Beardsley 

  08-03-2019 21:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out have put pressure on Newcastle United to disclose the findings of their investigation into Peter Beardsley.
  
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• Mark Ramprakash: England batting coach will not be part of Ashes set-up

  08-03-2019 21:26 via bbc.co.uk
  Former England batsman Mark Ramprakash is dropped from England's coaching set-up for the Ashes.
  
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• Spurs announce first game at new stadium will take place in April

  08-03-2019 21:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham Hotspur have announced that they will not play another game at Wembley Stadium this season. The London club's next home game will take place at their 62,000-seater ground.
  
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• Top tickets for Women's Champions League final just £3 compared to £390 for last year's men's final

  08-03-2019 20:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The most expensive tickets for the Women's Champions League final in Budapest cost only £2.68 (3.10 euros). UEFA opened ticket sales on Friday with adult prices starting at £1.90.
  
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• Ben Curry prepared to follow twin brother Tom into England set-up

  08-03-2019 20:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sale Sharks flanker Ben Curry has set his sights on following twin brother Tom into the England ranks - but insists he will earn a place on his own merits. Tom has been a standout for England in Six Nations.
  
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• Bernard hails Everton boss Marco Silva's exacting standards and meticulous approach

  08-03-2019 20:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton winger Bernard has occasionally struggled to impose himself on the Premier League this year, but he is an enthusiast of manager Marco Silva's exacting standards and attention to detail.
  
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• Tottenham: New stadium to be used competitively in first week of April

  08-03-2019 20:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Tottenham will play the first competitive fixture at their new stadium in the first week of April.
  
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• Callum Wilson set to be watched by Gareth Southgate ahead of naming squad for Euro 2020 qualifiers

  08-03-2019 19:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gareth Southgate is hoping to get a look at Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson this weekend as the England manager prepares to name his squad for Euro 2020 qualifiers.
  
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• Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde warns of threat posed by La Liga strugglers Rayo Vallecano

  08-03-2019 19:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has warned his players that Saturday's opponents Rayo Vallecano will be no easy touch, despite their lowly position in the La Liga table.
  
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• Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino admits he's open to going back to Spain in the future

  08-03-2019 19:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino says he would like to return in Spain in the future and said he welcomes his name being linked with the Real Madrid job.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss tells fans to get an early night before Burnley match

  08-03-2019 19:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Jurgen Klopp tells Liverpool fans to "go to bed before ten o'clock" before Sunday's noon kick-off against Burnley.
  
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• Virat Kohli scores century in vain as Australia defeat India to keep ODI series alive  

  08-03-2019 19:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Virat Kohli's 41st one-day international hundred was in vain as Australia halved the deficit in their series against India with a comprehensive 32-run victory in Ranchi.
  
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• Six Nations 2019: Alun Wyn Jones says Wales 'have a job to do' against Scotland

  08-03-2019 18:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says his Grand-Slam chasing side have to focus on trying to beat Scotland after a week of domestic rugby politics.
  
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• Rafa Benitez expects no long-term problems for Sean Longstaff after Newcastle star's knee injury

  08-03-2019 18:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez says Sean Longstaff will have no long-term issues from the knee injury which has ended his campaign and expects him to be back well ahead of next season.
  
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• Claudio Ranieri confirmed as Roma manager until the end of the season

  08-03-2019 18:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Claudio Ranieri has been confirmed as the new manager of Roma on a contract until the end of the season. The 67-year-old was sacked by Fulham after just 106 days in charge.
  
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• Premier League confirm investigation into possible Manchester City breach of Financial Fair Play 

  08-03-2019 18:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Premier League has confirmed it is investigating allegations of malpractice at Manchester City. The news comes a day after European governing body UEFA announced a fresh probe.
  
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• F1 set to reintroduce point for fastest lap during a grand prix system from current season onwards

  08-03-2019 18:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Formula One is poised to reintroduce a point for the fastest lap during a grand prix from this season, after the system was initiallt approved by the World Motor Sport Council on Thursday.
  
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• England v Italy: Azzurri could chuck anything at us - George Kruis

  08-03-2019 18:16 via bbc.co.uk
  England are ready for any maverick tactics from Italy in Saturday's Six Nations meeting, says second row George Kruis.
  
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• Alun Wyn Jones insists Wales have 'job to get on with' against Scotland despite 'Project Reset'

  08-03-2019 18:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alun Wyn Jones says Wales have 'a job to get on with' against Scotland after a week dominated by domestic rugby politics. Wales will edge closer to the Grand Slam with a win at Murrayfield.
  
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• FIFA has DENIED request from Chelsea to freeze one-year transfer ban as club continues to challenge

  08-03-2019 18:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  FIFA says its appeals committee has denied a request from Chelsea to freeze a one-year transfer ban while the club challenges the punishment.
  
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• Oxlade-Chamberlain to undergo a scan after coming off 41 mins into comeback with hamstring injury

  08-03-2019 18:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will undergo a scan on Saturday after his return from injury was aborted by a hamstring issue. He had to come off in the 41st minute having noticeably slowed down
  
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• Look who's back! Jesse Lingard returns to Manchester United training

  08-03-2019 18:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The good news keeps on coming for Manchester United as Jesse Lingard rejoined the squad for training on Friday at Carrington. Anthony Martial and Ander Herrera were also back in action.
  
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• Fans hail 'magical' Ronaldinho on the anniversary of famous goal

  08-03-2019 17:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There's no doubting the legendary status of Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho, and on March 8, 2005 he scored one of his most famous goals.
  
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• Ryan Giggs to take Wales training at Manchester United's Carrington base 

  08-03-2019 17:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ryan Giggs is set to return to Manchester United as Wales will train at the club's Carrington base.Giggs' side will be preparing for their friendly with Trinidad & Tobago in Wrexham later this month.
  
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• Man United send supportive message to fan stabbed by taxi driver after Champions League win over PSG

  08-03-2019 17:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United sent the club's support to a fan stabbed by a taxi driver in Paris in the wake of the English giants remarkable Champions League victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.
  
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• Oxlade-Chamberlain off after 41 mins of Liverpool U23 game after holding right hamstring

  08-03-2019 17:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's eagerly-awaited return from injury was brought to a premature halt as Liverpool made the precautionary decision to substitute him.
  
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• Premier League confirm they are investigating Manchester City over alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play rules

  08-03-2019 17:34
  The Premier League have confirmed that they are investigating Manchester City over alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play rules.
  
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• Claudio Ranieri named Roma boss until June

  08-03-2019 17:29
  The 67-year-old Italian was sacked by Fulham last week.
  
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