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• Jed Steer the penalty shootout hero as Aston Villa beat 10-man West Brom to reach play-off final

  14-05-2019 23:51
  Welcome to the Championship play-offs, where unrelenting drama in the £180million pursuit of the Premier League is never far away.
  
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• Bairstow smashes century as England beat Pakistan by six wickets to take unassailable 2-0 lead

  14-05-2019 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH IN BRISTOL: It said everything about England’s pre-World Cup state of mind that a potential ascent of Everest ended up resembling a stroll in the park.
  
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• Wolves to become first club in the country to install rail seats in an entire stand at Molineux

  14-05-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The seats will be fitted in Molineux’s Sir Jack Hayward Stand, making it ready to be operated in future as a safe standing area.
  
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• RFU board to discuss expanding Premiership to 13 teams and plans for annual two-legged play-off

  14-05-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The RFU board will meet on Wednesday. Premiership clubs have made militant demands for scrapping promotion and relegation, but a play-off system presents a softer version of ringfencing.
  
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• Roman Abramovich still has the love and passion for with Chelsea, reveals David Luiz

  14-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: When David Luiz sat down across the table from Roman Abramovich to discuss the future, he did not find a distant owner, someone remote and losing interest in Chelsea.
  
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• Players making VAR gestures will be booked in bid to reduce pressure placed on referees

  14-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Premier League managers and captains will be warned in pre-season that players who make the VAR hand gesture to officials will receive yellow cards with the technology to be introduced next season.
  
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• Gareth Southgate set to name Harry Kane in England's extended UEFA Nations League squad

  14-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Tottenham striker is battling to be fit for the tournament in Portugal - and the Champions League final - as he recovers from a ligament injury sustained against Manchester City.
  
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• Frank Lampard urges his Derby squad to 'give everything' in bid to overcome Leeds and reach Wembley final

  14-05-2019 23:30
  Frank Lampard admits it is “do or die” for his Derby squad as they look to end their play-off curse.
  
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• Frank Lampard urges Derby's loan stars to send message to parent clubs against Leeds 

  14-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  'We have some younger players who might go back to their parent clubs, but what a chance for them in their careers to lay down a marker and to feel a game like this,' Rams boss Frank Lampard said.
  
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• FA Cup to return to free-to-air TV for the first time in more than 30 years

  14-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The FA Cup is returning exclusively to free-to-air TV for the first time in more than 30 years in a deal that will see ITV join the BBC as rights-holders in what is a boost to the oldest cup competition.
  
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• Dominic Breazeale insists he's unfazed by Deontay Wilder's power ahead of world title showdown

  14-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dominic Breazeale insists he is unfazed as he braces himself to confront WBC world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder in New York on Saturday night.
  
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• Craig Bellamy OUT: Cardiff City youth role is over after bullying inquiry

  14-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE AND MATT LAWTON: Craig Bellamy will lose his position as Cardiff City academy coach after an investigation into bullying claims against him.
  
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• Beardsley to play alongside Newcastle United Under 23s despite awaiting hearing into racism charges

  14-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: Beardsley will play in the Hong Kong Soccer Sevens alongside Newcastle Under 23s this week with the Football Association yet to confirm a date for his hearing.
  
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• Andy Carroll quits UK for rehab as injured striker looks to resurrect injury-plagued career

  14-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Andy Carroll is ready to embark on a gruelling training regime away from England this summer in a bid to resurrect his injury-plagued career.
  
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• Antoine Griezmann confirms he is leaving Atletico Madrid amid Barcelona interest

  14-05-2019 23:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Antoine Griezmann has confirmed he will be leaving Atletico Madrid after spending five years at the club. He paid a heartfelt goodbye to the club in a video posted on social media on Tuesday.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, May 15

  14-05-2019 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expertdishes out his tips ahead of Wednesday's meetings at York, Newton Abbott, Perth, Bath and Yarmouth.Back INVINCIBLE ARMY to march to a Knavesmire victory.
  
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• Michael O'Leary announces shock decision to quit horse racing

  14-05-2019 23:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Michael O’Leary, owner of dual Grand National winner Tiger Roll, shocked National Hunt racing on Tuesday by announcing his intention to wind up his operation.
  
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• From Adrien Rabiot to Diego Godin, the top 10 stars who are available to sign for free this summer

  14-05-2019 22:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Several big names are set to become unattached in July. With bargains to be had, Sportsmail assessed the 10 biggest names who could be snapped up for free at the end of the season.
  
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• Premier League 2018-19 alternative awards: Jurgen Klopp, Neil Warnock and Lerma among winners

  14-05-2019 22:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail dishes out the alternative awards for the 2018-19 campaign, including the best commentary moment, the Emmanuel Adebayor award and, of course, the worst own goal.
  
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• Serena Williams pulls out of Italian Open with recurrence of knee injury

  14-05-2019 22:15
  The odds on Serena Williams equalling Margaret Court’s record of 24 major titles would seem to be lengthening, after the world’s most famous player pulled out of Rome on Tuesday with a recurrence of the same left knee injury that had forced her to withdraw from Miami almost two months ago.
  
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• England v Pakistan: Jason Roy & Jonny Bairstow hit 159-run opening stand

  14-05-2019 22:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch highlights of Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow's 159-run opening stand as England take a 2-0 series lead against Pakistan in the third ODI at Bristol.
  
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• Rory McIlroy announces he will represent Ireland at Tokyo Olympics

  14-05-2019 21:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy left a room of sports writers open-mouthed on Tuesday with the stunning revelation that he will represent Ireland in the Olympics in Tokyo next year. 'I'm excited,' he said.
  
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• West Brom v Aston Villa, LIVE (1-2 agg): Championship play-off updates

  14-05-2019 21:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa hold a slender advantage as they make the short trip to take on local rivals West Brom for their Championship play-off final second leg. Follow all the action from the Hawthorns here.
  
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• Manchester City begin FA Cup final preparation as Pep Guardiola's side target domestic treble

  14-05-2019 20:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City's stars didn't have long to celebrate retaining the Premier League title as they went straight back to training on Tuesday ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final.
  
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• Manchester City players filmed mocking Liverpool with vile song

  14-05-2019 20:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City's title winners have been filmed mocking Liverpool by appearing to sing a vile song referring to Jurgen Klopp's side as 'victims' and their fans being 'battered on the streets'.
  
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• Tiger Woods slams overweight John Daly after he is granted permission to ride golf buggy at USPGA

  14-05-2019 20:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  John Daly will compete at the USPGA Championship while riding in a golf buggy after the PGA of America approved his request under the Americans With Disabilities Act - and Tiger Woods is not impressed.
  
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• Women's European Under-17 Championship: Resolute Netherlands dump out holders Spain to reach final

  14-05-2019 20:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch highlights as the Netherlands beat the holders Spain 3-1 to make Friday's Women's European Under-17 Championship final against Germany.
  
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• Premier League 2018-19 season review: our writers’ best and worst

  14-05-2019 20:00
  The best players, greatest games and standout signings – plus those that didn’t work out, and what needs to changeEd Aarons: Virgil van Dijk. Raheem Sterling runs him close but in terms of impact and influence, the big Dutchman has been peerless. Continue reading...
  
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• Tiger Woods: 'Would I like to play in the Olympics? Yes' – video

  14-05-2019 19:51
  Tiger Woods has said that featuring for the USA in the 2020 Olympics remains firmly on his radar. The Masters champion was speaking to media at Bethpage Black Course ahead of the US PGA Championship, which he has won four times in the past.Tiger Woods says recent rest gives him ‘best chance’ of US PGA winContinue reading...
  
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• Rangers defender Jon Flanagan faces ban for elbowing Celtic captain Scott Brown

  14-05-2019 19:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rangers defender Jon Flanagan faces a ban for elbowing Celtic captain Scott Brown after Sunday's incident was picked up by the Scottish Football Association compliance officer.
  
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• Great Britain's ice hockey team crash to 9-0 defeat against Denmark at World Championships

  14-05-2019 19:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN IN KOSICE, SLOVAKIA: Britain were awful in defence and unusually indisciplined as they crashed to a 9-0 defeat that shatters hopes of staying at the top level.
  
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• Serena Williams PULLS OUT of Italian Open due to a knee injury

  14-05-2019 18:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Italian Open - where she was due to take on sister Venus in round two - with left knee pain but is confident of being fit for the French Open.
  
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• Roger Federer criticises Italian Open organisers for doubling ticket prices

  14-05-2019 18:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While his ego may have privately purred, Roger Federer described as 'strange' the decision to more than double the cost of tickets to see him play in the Italian Open on Wednesday.
  
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• 'Almost all Man Utd's failures down to the players' - Departing Herrera insists Mourinho 'tried everything' at Old Trafford

  14-05-2019 18:19
  The Red Devils endured a hugely disappointing campaign, finishing 6th in the Premier League after their former manager was sacked in December
  
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• Leicester keen to complete swift deal for Tielemans amid interest from Manchester United and Spurs

  14-05-2019 17:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Belgian international impressed on loan from Monaco this season and the Foxes are keen on making the move permanent in the summer.
  
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• Kyrgios antics delight Rome crowd on way to Medvedev win

  14-05-2019 17:55
  Nick Kyrgios has been up to his tricks once again, this time ion Rome at the Italian Open.
  
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• 'Hello Mr Coleman, please go home! You're fired': Hebei China Fortune fans want Chris Coleman out

  14-05-2019 17:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hebei China Fortune supporters have demanded that Chris Coleman leave his post as manager with the club in the Chinese Super League relegation zone.
  
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• Cagliari will not be punished by Serie A after fans racially abused Juventus striker Moise Kean

  14-05-2019 17:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 19-year-old Juventus striker Moise Kean was hit with monkey chants during their 2-0 win on April 2 but had the final say, scoring the second goal with five minutes left of the league contest.
  
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• England v Pakistan: Tom Curran removes Imam-ul-Haq for 151

  14-05-2019 17:52 via bbc.co.uk
  A "perfectly executed" yorker by England's Tom Curran removes Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq for 151 in the third ODI at Bristol.
  
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• Leicester 'join Arsenal in £25m race for Rennes star Ismaila Sarr

  14-05-2019 17:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sarr, who netted 12 times and laid on a further 11 assists last season, is wanted by Arsenal having impressed boss Unai Emery during their Europa Leaguetie earlier this year.
  
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• Masters champions Tiger Woods eyes Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020

  14-05-2019 17:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  'Would I like to play in the Olympics? Yes. I've never played and I'm not sure how many opportunities I will have going forward as I'm 43 now,' he said ahead of this week's USPGA at Bethpage in New York.
  
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• Entire Roma squad attend Daniele de Rossi's farewell press conference wearing his shirt

  14-05-2019 17:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The entire Roma squad showed their respect for Daniele de Rossi as their captain addressed the news that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season.
  
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• Surrey sign South Africa spinner Imran Tahir ahead of T20 Blast campaign

  14-05-2019 17:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The well-travelled 40-year-old has previously represented Middlesex, Yorkshire, Hampshire, Warwickshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Durham and will now add the Brown Caps to his CV.
  
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• The Fiver | We will never have another referee like Mike Dean

  14-05-2019 16:56
  Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Purveyor of no-look yellow cards, hider of souvenir hat-trick footballs up the back of his shirt, Premier League centurion of “off you pop” dismissals, pedantic pacer of 10-yard distances and … er, occasional carrier of golf bags on the Ladies European Tour, Mike Dean has been a fixture on the Premier League refereeing circuit for 19 years and in that time has developed something of a reputation for making big games all about
  
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• Andre Silva hammers suggestions from his OWN manager that he is faking injuries

  14-05-2019 16:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Portugal striker has not started a game for Sevilla since March and has been suffering from a knee injury in recent weeks. But he could still be involved for Portugal in the Nations League.
  
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• Gareth Bale's agent insists star has no immediate intentions of Bernabeu exit

  14-05-2019 16:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gareth Bale has been heavily linked with a move away from the Bernabeu this summer after falling down the pecking order, with Zinedine Zidane looking to get him off the club's books.
  
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• Arsenal started planning Europa League parade in MARCH

  14-05-2019 16:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Communication seen by Sportsmail reveals they started putting plans for potential celebrations together at the beginning of March, suggesting they were confident of going all the way.
  
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• Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte insist all-British heavyweight fight is on

  14-05-2019 16:29
  The World Boxing Council last week ordered they fight in a final eliminator to challenge WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.
  
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