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• Angry Oldham fans plan protest over shock departure of Paul Scholes at Tranmere game

  15-03-2019 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Disgruntled Oldham fans are planning to protest against owner Abdallah Lemsagam in the wake of Paul Scholes's departure at Saturday's match with Tranmere Rovers.
  
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• Home comforts could be key if Wales are to secure Grand Slam triumph

  15-03-2019 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Warren Gatland deserves to sign off his Wales tenure in style with a third Six Nations Grand Slam. He has done an amazing job with them and the Lions.
  
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• Rafa Benitez believes Isaac Hayden can push for an England call-up

  15-03-2019 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez has told Isaac Hayden to stick with Newcastle and he will turn him into an England international. The former Arsenal midfielder has made no secret of his desire to quit the club.
  
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• Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer relishing Barcelona clash

  15-03-2019 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Solskjaer is backing his United side to pull off another momentous result against Lionel Messi's Barca, following the sensational comeback win over Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16.
  
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• Super League: Leeds Rhinos 16-18 London Broncos

  15-03-2019 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  London Broncos score two late tries to stun Leeds and consign the Rhinos to a fourth straight defeat in Super League.
  
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• They're only 'Scots' because they're not good enough for England

  15-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JOE MARLER: The hardest part about playing Scotland is that half their players have English accents. You'll hear a lad from Surrey in the corner of your ear and then you realise he's wearing blue!
  
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• Ireland are looking to ruin Wales' party as bad weather blows in

  15-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  If Ireland do not rain on Wales's parade, it is certain now that Storm Hannah will. With Gareth blowing through earlier in the week, it's Hannah's turn to wreak havoc.
  
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• Brendan Rodgers is relaxed about Ben Chilwell's Leicester future

  15-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brendan Rodgers says Leicester 'certainly don't want to lose' Ben Chilwell but accepts Manchester City's interest means it is a situation the club will assess when the transfer window opens.
  
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• A poor 20 minutes in Cardiff means clash with Scotland is either glory or regret

  15-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY: Here is the stark equation for England: victory and glory, or victory and regret. They should beat Scotland — they will beat Scotland — but it might all be too late.
  
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• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes pain of Arsenal defeat will inspire Manchester United to FA Cup victory

  15-03-2019 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes the pain of Manchester United's defeat at Arsenal last weekend will help his players avoid an FA Cup exit at Wolves Saturday.
  
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• Europa League dream still on for Arsenal's Petr Cech and he could face former club Chelsea in final

  15-03-2019 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Petr Cech says he is dreaming of ending his career with the Europa League in his hands and the pathway is open for Arsenal to meet his former club Chelsea in the final in Baku.
  
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• HOT OR NOT: Solskjaer has a problem to solve without Lukaku

  15-03-2019 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It's Hot or Not time again as Sportsmail's IAN LADYMAN reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold this week.  
  
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• Italian legend Fabio Cannavaro appointed head coach of China

  15-03-2019 23:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  World Cup winner Cannavaro has been named head coach of the China national team for next week's China Cup tournament, the country's football association announced on Friday.
  
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• Super League: Warrington Wolves 25-12 Wigan Warriors

  15-03-2019 23:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Warrington inflict a fourth straight defeat on defending champions Wigan to move up to second in Super League.
  
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• I just hope Scotland front up in final Six Nations clash against England

  15-03-2019 23:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I hope Scotland really front up after a tough Six Nations for them. Under Gregor Townsend I have always thought they could be a great team and they have kicked on.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, March 16

  15-03-2019 23:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Saturday's meetings at Wolverhampton, Uttoxeter, Kempton, Newcastle and Fontwell.
  
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• Chelsea to escape punishment for making illegal payments to Andreas Christensen's father

  15-03-2019 23:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea will escape punishment for making alleged illegal payments to the father of defender Andreas Christensen, as they were declared during a Premier League amnesty period in 2015.
  
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• England coach Eddie Jones scoffs that Scotland never win at Twickenham

  15-03-2019 23:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jones, in mischievous mood before Saturday's Six Nations finale, where his side will win the title if they beat Scotland and Ireland win in Wales, declared his squad know what is coming.
  
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• Catch me if you can! World champion Lewis Hamilton shows he's still the man to beat in Australia

  15-03-2019 22:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JONATHAN McEVOY IN MELBOURNE: Hamilton is simply dominant over every other driver today. His team-mate Bottas is a very good peddler, but regularly made to look like a dummy.
  
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• Former Everton defender Pat Van den Hauwe reveals he held a gun to a man's head

  15-03-2019 22:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CRAIG HOPE: 'If I had pulled that trigger I wouldn't be sitting here now,' says former Everton defender Pat Van den Hauwe. 'He wouldn't be around either.'
  
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• PETER CROUCH: Darren Moore's sacking by West Brom was ridiculous

  15-03-2019 22:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETER CROUCH: I spent the first half of the season watching the Championship story unfold and it is a ferocious league. Believe me, Darren had done a fantastic job.
  
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• Deaths of Sir Erec and Invitation Only at Cheltenham Festival pile pressure on racing

  15-03-2019 21:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Two high-profile equine fatalities brought sad scenes to the Cheltenham Festival on Friday, piling more pressure on the sport to improve its perception among the wider public.
  
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• FIFA agree to expand 2022 Qatar World Cup to 48 teams... and give go ahead to Club World Cup plans

  15-03-2019 21:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A 48-team World Cup in Qatar and another Gulf state in 2022 moved a step closer last night after football chiefs pushed on with plans to extend the competition early.
  
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• Indian Wells: Roger Federer beats Hubert Hurkacz to set up possible Rafael Nadal semi-final

  15-03-2019 21:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Roger Federer beats Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets to reach the semi-finals at Indian Wells.
  
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• Ben Moon determined to keep improving after England breakthrough

  15-03-2019 21:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ben Moon admitted he is relishing the competition for a place in England's front row ahead of their final Six Nations clash at Twickenham on Saturday.
  
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• Bangladesh cancel tour of New Zealand after players narrowly avoid Christchurch terror attack

  15-03-2019 21:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bangladesh have called off their tour of New Zealand after their cricketers came within moments of being caught up in a terrorist attack on two Christchurch mosques that left 49 dead and at least 40 wounded.
  
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• MARTIN KEOWN: Manchester City get the better of Spurs... but don't write off Manchester United

  15-03-2019 21:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail columnist MARTIN KEOWN has cast his eye over the Champions League quarter-final draw and given his verdict on the chances of all four English clubs in the competition.
  
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• Would I lie to you? Wolves' Doherty & Coady compete for Wrighty's shirt

  15-03-2019 20:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Ian Wright plays Would I Lie To You? with Wolves players Conor Coady and Matt Doherty. The prize on the line is Wrighty's Arsenal jersey - will Gunners fan Doherty triumph?
  
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• Para-cycling Track Worlds: Lora Fachie and Corrine Hall win pursuit bronze

  15-03-2019 20:35 via bbc.co.uk
  GB tandem pair Lora Fachie and Corrine Hall win bronze in the 3km pursuit at the Para-cycling Track World Championships.
  
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• Andre Gray's face was slashed at 20... Now he has strong views on the scourge of our streets

  15-03-2019 20:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MATT BARLOW: Andre Gray talks honestly from personal experience about carrying a knife and being in gangs, and the problems of social neglect in the inner-cities.
  
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• Early Doors edges out favourite Dallas Des Pictons to land Conditional Handicap Hurdle

  15-03-2019 20:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jonjo O'Neill jnr and Early Doors provided a thrilling finale to the Festival as they landed the closing Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle.
  
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• Manchester City stars in high spirits as they train ahead of FA Cup clash away at Swansea

  15-03-2019 20:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City's star-studded squad were in high spirits as they switched their attention to the FA Cup in their pursuit of the quadruple.
  
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• Manchester United midfielder James Garner signs new contract

  15-03-2019 20:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fresh from turning 18 on Wednesday, the midfielder has put pen to paper on a new deal that includes the option to extend it by a further year. Garner made his Premier League debut last month.
  
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• Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson enjoys Gold Cup Day at Cheltenham

  15-03-2019 20:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ferguson part-owns Clan Des Obeaux, who was a runner in the day's main race. Clan Des Obeaux flirted with victory but tired up the hill and eventually finished fifth as Al Boum Photo won.
  
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• Six Nations: Will Wales, Ireland or England lift the Six Nations trophy?

  15-03-2019 19:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Wales are poised to claim the Grand Slam but Ireland stand in their way - can they cause an upset and give England hope? Who will take the Six Nations title?
  
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• Liverpool's Mohamed Salah condemns New Zealand mosque shootings that left 49 people dead

  15-03-2019 19:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mohamed Salah has condemned the mosque attacks in New Zealand that have claimed the lives of 49 people and left 48 more injured. The Liverpool star tweeted his condolences on Twitter.
  
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• Cheltenham Festival 2019: Al Boum Photo claims Gold Cup glory success

  15-03-2019 19:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Al Boum Photo, ridden by Paul Townend, gives trainer Willie Mullins a first Cheltenham Gold Cup victory.
  
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• Zinedine Zidane insists Gareth Bale still has role to play for Real Madrid this season 

  15-03-2019 19:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has described Gareth Bale as 'ready to play' and a player he is going to 'count on.' Zidane on Monday returned to Real after 10 months.
  
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• Cheltenham Festival 2019: Sir Erec and Invitation Only suffer fatal injuries

  15-03-2019 19:25 via bbc.co.uk
  Two horses - Sir Erec and Invitation Only - suffer fatal injuries on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival.
  
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• Jamaal Lascelles blow for Newcastle after defender ruled out of Bournemouth trip by knee injury 

  15-03-2019 19:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Newcastle skipper Jamaal Lascelles is out of Saturday's Premier League trip to Bournemouth with a knee injury.
  
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• Isco, Koke and Saul left out of Spain squad for Euro 2020 qualifiers

  15-03-2019 19:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Spain coach Luis Enrique has dropped Real Madrid midfielder Isco and Atletico Madrid pair Koke and Saul from his squad for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Norway and Malta.
  
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• Champions League quarter-final announced: Man City and Tottenham paired in all-English clash

  15-03-2019 18:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City and Tottenham have been paired together in an all-English Champions League quarter-final. Man United will play Barcelona, while Liverpool take on Porto in the last eight.
  
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo is my NBA MVP, says Khris Middleton

  15-03-2019 18:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Giannis Antetokounmpo can emulate LeBron James' greatness as one one of the 'best ever' NBA players in history, according to his team-mate Khris Middleton.
  
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• Stuart McInally confident Scotland can defy history to beat England at Twickenham

  15-03-2019 18:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Stuart McInally insists Scotland's dreadful record at Twickenham will be meaningless when they aim to prevent England winning the Guinness Six Nations title.
  
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• Fifa Club World Cup: Revised tournament approved despite top European clubs saying they will boycott

  15-03-2019 18:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Fifa approves a revised 24-team Club World Cup starting in 2021 despite top European clubs saying they would boycott the tournament.
  
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• Liverpool stars work on aerial ability in training before clash with struggling Fulham

  15-03-2019 18:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp's side benefited from two headed goals in their Champions League win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday night and displayed just where their aerial prowess has come from.
  
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• Croco Bay wins the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase

  15-03-2019 18:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Croco Bay rolled back the years as the veteran caused a 66-1 upset in the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
  
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• Six Nations set for grandstand finish as Wales eye Grand Slam on 'Super Saturday'

  15-03-2019 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Can England or Ireland wrest the Six Nations title from Grand Slam-chasing Wales on a delicately poised final weekend of action?
  
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• Women's Six Nations: Katy Daley-Mclean on the rapid rise of English women's rugby

  15-03-2019 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  England fly-half Katy Daley-Mclean tells BBC Sport about the huge changes in women's rugby since her debut 12 years ago.
  
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• Deontay Wilder set to snub Anthony Joshua showdown and $100m offer from streaming service DAZN 

  15-03-2019 18:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The prospect of a fight between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder this year is fading with the American heavyweight poised to reject a lucrative offer from streaming service DAZN.
  
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