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• Miracle worker Tiger Woods still needs a bit more magic

  28-03-2019 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tiger Woods slipped to defeat against Brandt Snedeker at the WGC-Match Play Championship to leave his hopes of meeting Rory McIlroy in the last 16 tomorrow hanging by a thread.
  
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• Fernando Alonso will test with McLaren in Bahrain next week

  28-03-2019 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fernando Alonso will test with McLaren in Bahrain next week after Sunday's Grand Prix, his first time in an F1 car for five months, the team said on Thursday.
  
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• Sunderland were a club without purpose but fans can now DARE TO DREAM

  28-03-2019 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  On Saturday lunchtime, a train will roll out of Sunderland bound for London Kings Cross. Rail bosses have already warned passengers that, without a reservation, they will have to stand.
  
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• Championship clubs scrambling for glory and survival

  28-03-2019 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leeds have toiled outside the top flight for 15 years. Sheffield United have spent just one of the last 25 years in with the elite. Norwich have more recent experience but that does not lessen the anticipation.
  
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• Everton frustrated by Yerry Mina returning from Colombia duty injured

  28-03-2019 23:32
  • We warned against two games in four days, says Marco Silva
  • £28m defender has made 12 league appearances for EvertonMarco Silva has said Everton warned Colombia not to overload Yerry Mina before the £28m defender suffered a hamstring injury that will consign him to another extended spell on the sidelines.Everton’s summer signing from Barcelona was taken off on a stretcher in Colombia’s friendly defeat in South Korea on Tuesday. Scans have confirmed he faces s
  
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• Harry Kane insists he will take England off the field if they are subject to racism in future

  28-03-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The abuse was so severe in Montenegro that manager Gareth Southgate questioned whether he should have taken his team off and now his skipper says he would support a walk-out.
  
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• Gary Neville blasts Louis van Gaal after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer jibes

  28-03-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Neville has defended new Manchester United manager Solskjaer from criticism by Van Gaal, claiming the Dutchman produced the worst football he has ever seen at Old Trafford.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Friday, March 29

  28-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Friday's meetings at Wetherby, Lingfield, Fontwell, and Newcastle.
  
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• Points deduction has left Birmingham in ‘serious situation’, says Garry Monk

  28-03-2019 23:30
  • Blues manager preparing for Friday’s trip to West Brom
  • Nine-point sanction has left City five points above bottom threeGarry Monk has admitted Birmingham City are in a “serious situation” after being docked nine points for a breach of the Football League’s profitability and sustainability rules, but the Championship club’s manager also insisted he has every faith in his players’ ability to climb clear of the relegation zone and achieve safety twi
  
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• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's in-tray after being named permanent Manchester United boss

  28-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was finally handed the reigns at Manchester United on Thursday when he was named the club's new permanent manager. Here, Sportsmail looks at the challenges facing him.
  
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• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer targets Premier League glory with Manchester United

  28-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Solskjaer has been handed a three-year contract on a salary of £7million as a reward for transforming United's fortunes since taking over as caretaker boss in December.
  
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• New England director Ashley Giles believes it can be like 2005 again

  28-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY PAUL NEWMAN: In his first interview since being appointed England supremo, Ashley Giles says his cricketers can rekindle the mood of that heady summer.
  
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• Ernie Moss' family hit out at PFA and Gordon Taylor over lack of help with his dementia

  28-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MATT BARLOW: Moss devoted his life to football but when he was crippled by dementia his family found Gordon Taylor's PFA unwilling to step forward and fight for him.
  
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• BRYAN ROBSON: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to buy a centre back

  28-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  INSIGHT - BRYAN ROBSON: strong summer of recruitment could be the making of Ole’s legacy — not necessarily players in quantity, but world-class quality.
  
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• Barnsley's Ethan Pinnock is commanding at the back but lacks a bit of pace

  28-03-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  THE SECRET SCOUT: Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week the man in the spotlight is Barnsley defender Ethan Pinnock.
  
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• Virat Kohli blasts umpires as last ball no ball is missed in IPL

  28-03-2019 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Challengers needed seven to win - six to force a super over - off the last ball, which Shivam Dube could only knock down to long-on for a single.
  
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• Meet Felix the Giant Slayer: The teenager who defied a heart condition

  28-03-2019 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  INTERVIEW BY MIKE DICKSON: The 18-year-old Canadian will become the youngest Miami Open semi-finalist ever when he plays John Isner on Friday, displacing Rafael Nadal.
  
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• George Kruis chasing a hat-trick as Saracens face Glasgow

  28-03-2019 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  George Kruis is desperate for Saracens to beat Glasgow for the third time this season — and rid himself of Calcutta Cup nightmares. On Saturday they play in Champions Cup quarter-final.
  
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• Brad Dwyer’s golden-point drop goal for Leeds shatters Castleford

  28-03-2019 23:15
  • Leeds 21-20 Castleford
  • Drama as 40-metre extra-time drop goal wins matchThis was still some way from the polished performances Leeds fans have come to expect during a period of sustained success, but the emotions swirling around Headingley as Brad Dwyer became the unlikeliest of heroes showed how defining a night this could be for the new-look Rhinos.The dramatic victory over Castleford ensured only their second win of the season from nine attempts; they certainly made hard work of
  
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• Who is the most underrated player in the Premier League?

  28-03-2019 23:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Premier League's star names are heralded the world over but there are many players who do brilliant jobs without winning such adoration. These are the pick of the bunch.
  
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• Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos speaks out about his family tragedy

  28-03-2019 23:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos has spoken of the tragedy that has driven him on during his career. The Colombia international promised to look after his family after a younger sister died.
  
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• Glasgow’s Adam Hastings: ‘Saracens away is the ultimate test in Europe’

  28-03-2019 23:00
  Adam Hastings and the Glasgow side will be looking to make a mark at Allianz Park in Saturday’s European Cup quarter-finalLittle more than a year ago Adam Hastings was playing Premiership rugby in Scotland for Currie, having left Bath. He has since won 11 caps for Scotland and succeeded Finn Russell as Glasgow’s fly-half so seamlessly that the 22-year-old will on Saturday spearhead the Pro14’s side’s attempt to make the semi‑finals of the European Cup for the first
  
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• Lionel Messi: Argentine forward takes top three spots in vote for Barcelona's best ever goal

  28-03-2019 22:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Lionel Messi takes top three spots in vote for Barcelona's best-ever goal. Did others even stand a chance?
  
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• Super League: Golden-point drop-goal gives Leeds 21-20 win over Castleford

  28-03-2019 22:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Brad Dwyer scores a dramatic long-range drop-goal in golden-point extra time to help Leeds to victory against Castleford.
  
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• Justin Rose salvages a half against Pepperell and sets up decider with Woodland

  28-03-2019 22:50
  • Three birdies in final four holes get the job done for world No 2
  • Francesco Molinari makes it seven from seven in matchplayJustin Rose sympathised with his countryman Eddie Pepperell after snatching an unlikely half to maintain control of his own destiny on day two of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin, Texas.Rose was three down with four holes to play at the Austin country club, but made birdies at the 15th, 17th and 18th to halve his match with Pepperell and will adva
  
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• Gonzalo Higuaín retires from Argentina duty with final swipe at his critics

  28-03-2019 22:46
  • Striker announces retirement ‘to the delight of many people’
  • ‘When you criticise someone maliciously, it hurts everyone’Chelsea striker Gonzalo Higuaín has announced his retirement from international football, and taken a swipe at those who have criticised his performances with Argentina.“My time with Argentina is over. Thinking things through in depth, my time is up,” Higuaín said in an interview with Fox Sports. “To the deli
  
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• Sebastian Vettel says Mick Schumacher should be given 'time and peace'

  28-03-2019 22:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Michael Schumacher's son Mick has earned his Ferrari Formula One test and should be allowed the space to get on and show what he can do, four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel said on Thursday.
  
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• Ole Gunnar Solskjær needs to be more than high priest of Fergianity | Jonathan Wilson

  28-03-2019 21:30
  Manchester United’s new permanent manager has calmed nerves and brought back the spirit of 1999 but is inexperiencedBackwards, then, to a glorious future. Where change has failed, let there be continuity. After six years of churn and unconvincing change, Manchester United in appointing Ole Gunnar Solskjær on a permanent basis have turned not merely to an icon of their past but to a manager who seems determined to be a conduit for that past. Let there be progress through history. Let
  
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• Dimitar Berbatov believes Virgil van Dijk could help Man Utd land £75m target Matthijs de Ligt

  28-03-2019 21:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  de Ligt plays alongside van Dijk for the Holland national team and Berbatov believes that could open a door for one of the Premier League teams to swoop in.
  
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• Manchester United: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer warns against complacency after permanent appointment

  28-03-2019 21:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned his players against complacency now he has been named Manchester United's permanent manager.
  
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• Man Utd: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer warns against complacency after permanent appointment

  28-03-2019 21:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned his players against complacency now he has been named Manchester United's permanent manager.
  
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• Juventus striker Eniola Aluko says recent record crowds at women's games can be the norm

  28-03-2019 20:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Ex-England striker Eniola Aluko says she can "absolutely" see a day when crowds of 40,000 are the norm in women's football.
  
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• Virgil van Dijk forced to move home after Solskjær signs United deal

  28-03-2019 20:55
  • Liverpool defender lives in United manager’s Cheshire house
  • Solskjær’s appointment hailed by former United greatsOle Gunnar Solskjær’s appointment as the permanent manager of Manchester United will have the knock-on effect of leaving the Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk without a place to live.After signing a three-year contract to become the permanent successor to José Mourinho, Solskjær revealed he and his family plan to live in the ho
  
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• Claims that ex-FAI chief gave organisation 100K loan ‘raise serious questions’

  28-03-2019 20:43
  Shane Ross said Sport Ireland was ‘engaging’ with the FAI over claims it received a loan of 100,000 euro from former chief John Delaney.
  
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• Indian Premier League: Virat Kohli criticises umpires for 'ridiculous' missed no-ball

  28-03-2019 20:32 via bbc.co.uk
  Virat Kohli furiously criticises the umpires after Royal Challengers Bangalore lost to Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.
  
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• Human rights groups urge F1 to act over jailed Bahraini activist Najah Yusuf

  28-03-2019 20:27
  • Fifteen groups send joint letter to FIA president Jean Todt
  • Crackdowns on protests expected ahead of Bahrain GPSmall-scale protests against the Bahrain Grand Prix are expected across the country this weekend, according to the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (Bird), with the mass demonstrations that characterised the 2011 and 2012 meetings not likely to be repeated due to the climate of fear and crackdowns that now precede Formula One races in Bahrain.The institute was on
  
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• Arsenal target Nicolas Tagliafico is ready 'to take a leap' in summer

  28-03-2019 20:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nicolas Tagliafico looks set to leave Ajax in the summer after rejecting an improvement on his contract from the club. Arsenal are one of the front-runners for his signature.
  
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• Gareth Southgate hoping success of young England squad can attract youth

  28-03-2019 20:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Southgate has shown faith in a number of young players since becoming England manager, with Jadon Sancho, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Declan Rice among the latest to be given opportunities.
  
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• Raheem Sterling is a better player but is still the man the media criticised | Eni Aluko

  28-03-2019 20:00
  Praise for Raheem Sterling for his displays and his standing up to racial abuse is welcome but as a person he hasn’t really changed. Early perceptions of him were wrongOnce again there has been lots of media focus on Raheem Sterling this week, though after scoring a hat-trick against the Czech Republic and another goal in Montenegro, assisting two others and standing up once again to racist abuse, the most recent articles have been entirely positive. I think this is brilliant and totally d
  
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• Harry Kane: England captain receives MBE from Duke of Cambridge

  28-03-2019 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch as England captain Harry Kane is awarded with a MBE by the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace for services to football.
  
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• Premier League managers call for severe punishment for racism

  28-03-2019 19:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Premier League managers have called for racism in football to be severely punished to act as a deterrent. Danny Rose and Callum Hudson-Odoi were subjected to monkey chants in Montenegro.
  
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• Katie Ormerod: British snowboarder wins slopestyle silver at Europa Cup in Livigno

  28-03-2019 19:27 via bbc.co.uk
  British snowboarder Katie Ormerod wins a silver medal on her return to competition after breaking her heel on the eve of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
  
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• Man United target Koulibaly is not for sale, insists Ancelotti

  28-03-2019 19:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It deals a huge blow to Manchester United, who had made the 27-year-old Senegalese centre-back a top priority for their summer transfer plans.
  
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• Manchester United: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his new job is 'about putting smiles on people's faces'

  28-03-2019 19:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says "it's about putting smiles on people's faces" after getting his "ultimate dream" job as permanent Manchester United manager on a three-year deal.
  
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• Solskjær at the wheel and England in Montenegro – Football Weekly Extra

  28-03-2019 19:01
  Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Mike Calvin discuss the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjær, the ups and the downs of England’s trip to Montenegro, Gordon Taylor and Harry Kane’s NFL dreamsJoin the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.We look back at the last few days of football, starting with the breaking news that Ole Gunnar Solskjær has been appointed as permanent manager of Manchester United. Continue reading...
  
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• Volta a Catalunya: Adam Yates stays second as Miguel Angel Lopez takes lead

  28-03-2019 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Adam Yates finishes fifth in stage four of Volta a Catalunya and remains second overall, 14 seconds behind new overall leader Miguel Angel Lopez.
  
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• Javi Gracia intent on spoiling Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's permanent debut

  28-03-2019 18:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Solskjaer's successful spell as interim manager has earned him a three-year deal and Saturday's Old Trafford appointment with the Hornets will be his first outing since the announcement.
  
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• The Queen visits champion trainer elect Paul Nicholls' Ditcheat yard

  28-03-2019 18:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paul Nicholls joked he was more nervous than before the Cheltenham Festival as he welcomed The Queen to his Ditcheat yard, where she saw six of his stable stars.
  
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• Premier League managers call for severe punishment towards racism in football

  28-03-2019 18:42
  UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Montenegro, including a charge of racist behaviour.
  
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• Burnley boss Sean Dyche insists Premier League fate lies in their hands

  28-03-2019 18:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dyche takes charge of Burnley for the 300th time when Wolves head for Turf Moor on Saturday with the club poised precariously just two points clear of third bottom Cardiff - who have a game in hand.
  
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