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• Four Premiership stars test positive for cocaine and two others banned for anti-doping violations

  23-04-2019 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The RFU has been forced to defend its anti-doping strategy after admitting it cannot guarantee that every Premiership player is drug-tested at least once a season.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo poses in purple underwear as his six-player Juventus shortlist is revealed 

  23-04-2019 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo showed off his ripped physique in a pair of boxer shorts as the Juve star turned attentions to next season as he looks to find the formula to bring the Champions League to Turin.
  
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• Police cool over potential player flashpoints in Manchester derby

  23-04-2019 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The Manchester United and City players will be trusted to behave themselves off the field — despite the tunnel bust-up which marred their last clash at Old Trafford.
  
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• Alaves 0-2 Barcelona: Carles Alena and Luis Suarez score as Barcelona move to brink of title

  23-04-2019 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETE JENSON: Carles Alena and Luis Suarez scored as Barcelona beat Alaves 2-0 to move to the brink of retaining La Liga.
  
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• New Team Sky boss Jim Ratcliffe faces green protest at the Tour de Yorkshire next month

  23-04-2019 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MATT LAWTON: Face masks of Britain’s richest man, Jim Ratcliffe, will be circulated to cycling fans by environmental campaigners at next week’s Tour de Yorkshire.
  
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• Channel 4 secure rights to broadcast the new all-female W Series live on television in 2019

  23-04-2019 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The new female-only motor racing championship, W Series, has struck a live free-to-air TV contract with Channel 4 to broadcast its first season, which starts at Hockenheim on May 4.
  
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• Jonny Wilkinson opens up on mental health and THAT World Cup win

  23-04-2019 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY WILL KELLEHER IN LA PLAGNE: In 2003, as the hero of England's greatest win, he struggled to move on. But now, with the benefit of experience, life is 'beautiful' now.
  
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• SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Jonny Wilkinson set the benchmark for every No 10

  23-04-2019 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Jonny took the game to a new level. He was legendary for holding up the England team bus because he'd always stick around to practise his kicking.
  
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• Pochettino hails Tottenham’s fighting spirit

  23-04-2019 23:39
  Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino hailed Tottenham’s fighting spirit as Christian Eriksen scored an 88th minute winner against Brighton.
  
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• Norwich set £20m transfer limit to avoid wasted spending on Premier League return

  23-04-2019 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY LAURIE WHITWELL: Daniel Farke’s side are on the cusp of returning to the top flight by recruiting smartly and promoting youth, actually turning a profit of £30m last summer.
  
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• Callum Hudson-Odoi won't be rushed into new Chelsea deal despite facing six months out

  23-04-2019 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Callum Hudson-Odoi will not be rushed into signing a new Chelsea contract despite facing six months on the sidelines with a ruptured Achilles. 
  
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• 'We need our supporters to help us': Unai Emery urges Arsenal fans to stop abusing Shkodran Mustafi 

  23-04-2019 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Unai Emery has warned Arsenal fans they risk crushing his players’ confidence with criticism after seeing the abuse aimed at Shkodran Mustafi following Sunday’s 3-2 loss to Crystal Palace.
  
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• Kell Brook targets Terrence Crawford bout after giving up on showdown with Amir Khan

  23-04-2019 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brook has given up hope of ever fighting Khan, even though his rival failed in his bid for a third world title when he was stopped by a very low blow from WBO welterweight king Terrence Crawford.
  
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• How many Manchester United players would get into Manchester City's team? None!

  23-04-2019 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS SUTTON: If you’re asking me how many Manchester United players(who were pictured arriving at the team hotel on Tuesday) would get into this City team, I’d have to say none.
  
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• Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is right, Manchester City do use tactical fouls

  23-04-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARK CLATTENBURG: It has not taken long for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to start employing his old manager’s mind games. Sir Alex Ferguson was the master at using the media to get a message out.
  
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• This could be the night when Pep Guardiola's Manchester City slip up

  23-04-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN KEOWN: Manchester United are a wounded animal after what happened at Goodison Park. They were left embarrassed by their performance at Everton.
  
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• The derby Manchester United fans want to lose... victory could hand the title to Liverpool

  23-04-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When Sir Alex Ferguson said five or six years ago that Manchester United’s real rivals would always be ‘that lot down the road’, he was talking about Liverpool.
  
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• Southampton's Shane Long scores fastest goal in Premier League history as he nets in seven seconds

  23-04-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Southampton striker Shane Long scored the fastest goal in Premier League history on Tuesday night as he found the net after just seven seconds against Watford.
  
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• FA start planning grand celebrations for England's 1000th game against Montenegro in November 

  23-04-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The FA have started planning their celebrations for England’s 1,000th senior men’s international, which will take place at home to Montenegro on November 14.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, April 24

  23-04-2019 23:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Wednesday's meetings at Epsom Downs, Fontwell, Perth, Southwell and Taunton.
  
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• FA to scrap tradition of awarding case of champagne to FA Cup winners

  23-04-2019 23:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL AND STEVE STAMMERS: English football's governing body have a long held tradition of placing a case of bubbly in the winning dressing room on cup final day.
  
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• Fernando Llorente fails to hit target in Ajax rehearsal

  23-04-2019 22:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Fernando Llorente was the grand conributor of, well, nothing on Tuesday night against Brighton in the Premier League.
  
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• Tottenham 1-0 Brighton, RESULT: Eriksen leaves it late to grab winner for Pochettino's side

  23-04-2019 22:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After denting their top-four hopes on Saturday with a 1-0 defeat at title-chasing Manchester City, Tottenham are looking to get back to winning ways on Tuesday night.
  
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• Watford 1 Southampton 1: Gray cancels out Long's record-breaking strike

  23-04-2019 22:44
  Shane Long scored after just seven seconds but it was not enough to secure all three points for Southampton at Vicarage Road.
  
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• Tottenham strike late to beat resilient Brighton

  23-04-2019 22:39
  Tottenham left it late to beat Brighton in the Premier League to cement their place in the top four and maintain their 100% winning record at their new stadium.
  
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• Tottenham 0-0 Brighton - Premier League 2018/19: Live score, line ups and updates

  23-04-2019 21:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After denting their top-four hopes on Saturday with a 1-0 defeat at title-chasing Manchester City, Tottenham are looking to get back to winning ways on Tuesday night.
  
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• Shane Long scores fastest ever Premier League goal

  23-04-2019 21:04
  Shane Long has scored the fastest ever Premier League goal in Southampton’s clash with Watford, scoring after only seven seconds.
  
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• Southampton's Shane Long scores fastest goal in Premier League history as he nets in six seconds

  23-04-2019 21:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Southampton striker Shane Long scored the fastest goal in Premier League history on Tuesday night as he found the net after just seven seconds against Watford.
  
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• Liverpool announce three-match tour of the United States in pre-season

  23-04-2019 20:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp will test his players against high-calibre opponents with games against his former club Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla and Sporting Lisbon now added to the calendar.
  
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• David Silva claims rivalry with Manchester United has changed as Manchester City train before clash

  23-04-2019 20:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  David Silva has claimed that Manchester City's rivalry with Manchester United has changed ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.
  
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• Gary Neville WILL commentate on Manchester derby, despite United criticism

  23-04-2019 20:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gary Neville will be on co-commentary duties for Sky Sports during Wednesday night's Manchester derby, despite his 'furious' response to United's shock defeat to Everton.
  
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• Stoke City in danger of pricing Jack Butland out of summer move as they demand £30million

  23-04-2019 19:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Stoke City are in danger of pricing Jack Butland out of a summer move as they seek up to £30million for the 26-year-old. Butland is keen on a return to the Premier League.
  
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• Manchester City concerned Leroy Sane's 'head has been turned'

  23-04-2019 19:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sane has been a peripheral figure for City's big games in recent weeks but club officials were confident that talks had developed enough earlier this year for him to commit his future.
  
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• Man United's chances of securing David de Gea on a new contract 'look remote' if club miss top four

  23-04-2019 19:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United face a real challenge this summer to keep hold of talented goalkeeper David de Gea should they miss out on Champions League football next season.
  
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• Justin Gimelstob told to stay away from Wimbledon after he was sentenced for assault in Los Angeles

  23-04-2019 19:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Controversial American coach and commentator Justin Gimelstob will not be welcomed at Wimbledon this summer after being sentenced for assault in Los Angeles.
  
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• Five Manchester derbies that influenced the Premier League title race

  23-04-2019 18:40
  The Manchester derby is known for its drama, fan rivalry and iconic moments, but when mixed with a title race for either or both of the clubs, it becomes an even greater spectacle.
  
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• Solskjaer warns Manchester United players about ‘aggressive’ rivals City

  23-04-2019 18:39
  City are chasing the Premier League title while United are bidding to finish in the top four.
  
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• Manchester United at Old Trafford are not scary any more, says Pep Guardiola

  23-04-2019 18:29
  Nicolás Otamendi scored the winner in Manchester City’s last visit to Old Trafford – one of the club’s six wins in the fixture since 2011. Photograph: Matt West/Matt West/BPI/Rex/ShutterstockPep Guardiola said playing Manchester United at Old Trafford is not “scary” any longer. City have lost once at Old Trafford in seven visits since February 2011, a run that includes 6-1 and 3-0 victories. Between 1974 and 2008 City failed to record a single victory. Asked
  
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• Stephanie Frappart to become first woman to referee Ligue 1 match

  23-04-2019 18:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A top-flight men's match in France will be refereed by a woman for the first time this weekend. Stephanie Frappart will take charge of the Ligue 1 fixture between Amiens and Strasbourg this weekend.
  
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• Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo warns Arsenal his side will 'compete to the maximum and go for it'

  23-04-2019 18:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nuno Espirito Santo has urged Wolves to go for the kill against Arsenal. Wolves have a better points-per-game ratio against the top six than the bottom six.
  
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• Anthony Joshua: Jarrell Miller 'doesn't deserve to be in the ring with me'

  23-04-2019 17:57
  Anthony Joshua has broken his silence on Jarrell Miller’s two failed drug tests.
  
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• Bundesliga break tradition by postponing Eintracht Frankfurt's penultimate game of the season

  23-04-2019 17:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The DFL have broken with tradition and moved Eintracht Frankfurt's penultimate Bundesliga fixture to aid their recovery from playing Chelsea in the Europa League semi-final. 
  
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• Ronnie O'Sullivan: Where it all went wrong for the five-time champion at The Crucible

  23-04-2019 17:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Ronnie O'Sullivan talks through his shock defeat to amateur James Cahill in the first round of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible in Sheffield.
  
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• It's the tightest top-four battle of all-time with United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs all involved

  23-04-2019 17:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Here, Sportsmail takes a look at the Premier League standings and how the tightest top-four race in memory has got to this stage with Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham battling.
  
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• Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier aims to make grand entrance at new stadium after injury struggles

  23-04-2019 17:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham have won all three of their matches at their new stadium with victories over Crystal Palace, Manchester City - in the Champions League - and Huddersfield.
  
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• Fans go mad for Xavi as veteran shows he's still got it by scoring free kick for Qatar side Al Sadd

  23-04-2019 17:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Xavi has sent fans online into a frenzy after the 39-year-old scored a wonderful free kick to give Qatari side Al Sadd the lead against Pakhtakor on Monday.
  
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