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• Exeter boss Rob Baxter does not back plan to protect the Premiership elite

  15-05-2019 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scrapping relegation from the Gallagher Premiership would not sit well ‘morally’ with Exeter Chiefs, according to boss Baxter. He guided the club from the Championship to the top-flight.
  
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• Two-time champion Maria Sharapova PULLS OUT of French Open due to ongoing shoulder problem

  15-05-2019 23:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Russian player Sharapova, who won the tournament in Paris back in 2012 and 2014, has not played competitively since January and underwent surgery on her injury the following month.
  
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• Wilfried Zaha tells Crystal Palace he wants to leave now

  15-05-2019 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY ADRIAN KAJUMBA AND SAMI MOKBEL: Winger Zaha met chairman Steve Parish this week following the conclusion of the Premier League season last weekend.
  
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• PFA record huge surge in stars worried about their mental health

  15-05-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The PFA have recorded a huge increase in number of calls they are receiving from footballers struggling with mental health problems - a sign that the stigma attached to them may be disappearing.
  
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• Steve Sherwood was in goal the last time Watford reached the FA Cup final in 1984

  15-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY KIERAN GILL: Sherwood is putting his profession as a financial adviser to use as he counts the cost of conceding that header toin the 1984 FA Cup final.
  
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• Sir Nick Faldo tips Justin Rose for glory at USPGA Championship

  15-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON IN BETHPAGE: No Englishman has won the US PGA for 100 years, but most decorated English golfer of all believes there is every chance that drought could end.
  
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• Sir Elton John's sons to lead out Watford for FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley

  15-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Watford will be led out by two extra special guests ahead of the FA Cup final - Sir Elton John's young sons. Zachary, eight, and Elijah, six, will have the honour of leading the team out.
  
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• Manchester City legend Tony Book went from laying bricks to lifting the FA Cup at Wembley

  15-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CRAIG HOPE: Book finished second in the top flight in 1977, missing out on the title by a point. The winners? Liverpool. This season's Premier League reversal felt sweet.
  
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• Leeds 2-4 Derby (agg 3-4): Jack Marriott strikes late as Frank Lampard's men book spot in final

  15-05-2019 23:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE AT ELLAND ROAD: Frank Lampard's Derby have set up a Wembley date with Aston Villa after staging a stunning comeback in a six-goal thriller at Elland Road.
  
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• 'I heard people say we were crying about spygate': Derby players celebrate with 'binoculars' gesture

  15-05-2019 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Frank Lampard was honest when he was asked whether it was extra sweet that it was Leeds who Derby had beat to reach the Championship play-off final at Wembley. 
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, May 16

  15-05-2019 23:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Thursday's meetings at York, Salisbury, Perth, Fontwell and Newmarket.
  
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• Ruby Walsh: 'I'm not shocked Michael O'Leary is quitting horse racing. The signs were there'

  15-05-2019 23:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gigginstown won 162 races in Britain and Ireland last season, including a third Grand National with Tiger Roll, but O'Leary, says a growing family means he has less time for racing.
  
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• Trainer John Gosden issues Too Darn Hot warning ahead of seasonal debut at York

  15-05-2019 23:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARCUS TOWNEND AT YORK RACES: Trainer John Gosden has issued a warning that Too Darn Hot is only just ready to return as he makes his seasonal debut at York on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• The rise and fall of the European Cup-winners' Cup and whether it should return

  15-05-2019 22:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Cup-Winners’ Cup was more than just a clumsy title, before its sad demise in the 1990s it was a prestigious secondary tournament that complimented the European Cup.
  
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• Pep Guardiola celebrates Manchester City's title at Juan Mata's Tapeo & Wine Spanish restaurant

  15-05-2019 22:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola celebrated the Premier League win by dining out at a tapas restaurant in Manchester with his backroom staff on Wednesday evening. 
  
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• Bolton players are in pain over their demise but impact on non-playing staff is truly horrific

  15-05-2019 22:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SPECIAL REPORT BY MIKE KEEGAN: There is a disused office deep in the bowels of the University of Bolton Stadium, the home of Bolton Wanderers. It is currently being used as an emergency food bank
  
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• Nick Kyrgios launches astonishing attack on 'cringeworthy' world No 1 Novak Djokovic

  15-05-2019 22:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nick Kyrgios has given his unfiltered thoughts on tennis's greatest players, admitting that he 'can't stand' world No 1 Novak Djokovic.
  
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• Indy 500: Fernando Alonso unhurt after practice crash

  15-05-2019 21:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso escapes unhurt after crashing into a wall during practice for the Indianapolis 500.
  
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• PSG boss Thomas Tuchel 'has eyes on' Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino

  15-05-2019 21:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PSG are interested in signing Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino this summer. The Brazilian has been a mainstay in Jurgen Klopp's side since joining in 2015.
  
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• Madrid Airport full to capacity with huge passport queues expected for Champions League final

  15-05-2019 21:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The two Premier League teams meet in the Spanish capital on June 1 in the European Cup and it is anticipated that 150,000 supporters will make the trip to Spain, with or without a match ticket.
  
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• Leeds United v Derby County, LIVE (agg: 1-0): Live coverage of Sky Bet Championship play-offs

  15-05-2019 21:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leeds United take on Derby County on Wednesday night for a place in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final at Wembley. Follow the action live with Sportsmail.
  
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• Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and Manchester City stars prepare for FA Cup final against Watford

  15-05-2019 20:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola's Premier League champions are turning their attention to Saturday's FA Cup final against Watford. Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and Co got to work in the Manchester sunshine.
  
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• First statue of female footballer to be unveiled as trailblazer Lily Parr

  15-05-2019 20:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lily Parr is to become the first female footballer honoured with a statue, in recognition of her achievements as a trailblazer for the women's game. 
  
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• Saido Berahino: Stoke City striker guilty of drinking and driving

  15-05-2019 20:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The Stoke City striker was disqualified from driving for 30 months and fined £75,000.
  
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• From Ramsey's flick to Townsend's stunner.. the Premier League reveal Goal of the Season nominations

  15-05-2019 20:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Premier League has announced a 10-goal shortlist for its annual Goal of the Season award. Sportsmail charts through all 10 goals from across the season that made the final shortlist.
  
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• Manchester City players criticised for 'inappropriate' song about Liverpool supporters

  15-05-2019 20:30
  Footage showing Manchester City players apparently singing about Liverpool supporters being "battered on the streets" and "victims of it all" drew criticism on Wednesday night from both a key Hillsborough whistleblower and the family of a fan left in a coma by a brutal hooligan attack.
  
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• Great Britain fall just short against United States at ice hockey World Championship

  15-05-2019 19:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN IN KOSICE, SLOVAKIA: This was a brilliant, heroic performance by Great Britain’s World Championship minnows against the United States superstars.
  
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• Javi Gracia unsure if Heurelho Gomes will retire after the FA Cup final

  15-05-2019 19:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 38-year-old had looked set to hang up his gloves after the clash with Manchester City at Wembley on Saturday having deputised for Ben Foster throughout the competition.
  
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• Chris Hughton: Kick It Out apologises to Brighton

  15-05-2019 19:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Kick It Out issues apology to Brighton for any inference in comments made by Troy Townsend that the sacking of Chris Hughton was linked to his ethnicity.
  
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• Retired Italian superstar sprinter Petacchi among four riders caught in blood doping investigation

  15-05-2019 18:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alessandro Petacchi is among four riders to be provisionally suspended by the sport's governing body, the UCI, for alleged involvement in an Austrian-German doping ring.
  
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• Giro d'Italia: Pascal Ackermann wins stage five as Tom Dumoulin withdraws

  15-05-2019 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  Pascal Ackermann wins stage five of the Giro d'Italia as former champion Tom Dumoulin withdraws shortly after the start because of injury.
  
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• Zion Williamson: Who is the expected No 1 pick in the 2019 NBA draft?

  15-05-2019 18:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Zion Williamson. Two words eagerly anticipated in the NBA next season. He is expected to take the NBA by storm to the extent that LeBron James did when he was drafted No 1 in 2003.
  
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• NBA draft lottery: The New Orleans Pelicans win first draft pick and chance to sign Zion Williamson

  15-05-2019 18:41 via bbc.co.uk
  The New Orleans Pelicans won Tuesday night's NBA draft lottery meaning they'll get the first chance to sign presumed number one draft pick Zion Williamson.
  
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• Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal, Man Utd: Top six transfer targets

  15-05-2019 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC Sport's David Ornstein looks at the top summer transfer targets for the Premier League's top six clubs.
  
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• Women's World Cup: Shelley Kerr names Scotland squad for finals

  15-05-2019 18:37 via bbc.co.uk
  No Scotland player is going to this summer's World Cup finals on "emotion or sentiment", said national team coach Shelley Kerr after announcing her squad for the tournament in France.
  
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• Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes himself out of running for Scotland job

  15-05-2019 18:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It is understood that Hampden chiefs have decided they cannot afford to wait any longer than early next week to decide on Alex McLeish's replacement.
  
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• Scotland: Steve Clarke, Derek McInnes & Scot Gemmill in frame for job

  15-05-2019 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  The Scottish FA is poised to choose a new head coach within the next 48 hours, with Steve Clarke, Derek McInnes and Scot Gemmill in the frame.
  
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• The curious case of Mino Raiola: How his transfer ban started with a young striker from Sassuolo

  15-05-2019 18:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ‘A storm in a glass of water’ is the Italian equivalent of the British phrase featuring a teacup. That is what the latest Mino Raiola story is. A slight inconvenience but, essentially nothing.
  
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• Tottenham line up summer move for £21.5m-rated Julian Brandt

  15-05-2019 18:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham are among the clubs monitoring developments with Julian Brandt at Bayer Leverkusen. They will have to pay £21.5million
  
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• Barcelona give fans incredible look at a training session through the eyes of Lionel Messi

  15-05-2019 18:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona have given fans a taste of what it's like to be Lionel Messi on the football pitch by posting an incredible look at a training session through the star's eyes.
  
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• The players with at least 10 goals and assists in past two seasons

  15-05-2019 18:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  According to Opta, Lionel Messi, Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane all managed double figures in both scoring and setting up goals in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 campaigns in Spain and England.
  
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• It’s the Men in Black (Country)! Wolves boss Nuno and staff get suited and booted

  15-05-2019 17:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wolves were one of the success stories of the 2018/19 Premier League season as their flamboyantfootball caught the eye. They stayed true to their ways at the club's award bash on Tuesday.
  
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• Tottenham will NOT subsidise fans' tickets for Champions League final

  15-05-2019 17:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham will not subsidise their fans who asked for ticket prices to be capped at £100 for next month's Champions League final against Liverpool in Madrid.
  
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• Jordan Spieth targets career grand slam at US PGA Championship despite being 'in a bit of a slump'

  15-05-2019 17:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jordan Spieth believes it would be a dream come true to complete the career grand slam as he battles to get out of 'a bit of a slump'.
  
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• Asma Elbadawi on ending basketball's hijab ban

  15-05-2019 17:50 via bbc.co.uk
  The Bradford woman who campaigned to end professional basketball's ban on hijabs.
  
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• Arsenal fans pine for glory days on 'Invincibles' 15th anniversary

  15-05-2019 17:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal fans have spent Wednesday reminiscing on the anniversary of one of English football's great recent achievements. May 15, 2004 marked the day the Gunners completed a league season unbeaten. 
  
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• ECB draw of criticism for photo gaffe as they use of crowd at rap concert to market The Hundred

  15-05-2019 17:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The stock photo, depicting fans of American rapper Logic, was swiftly replaced at thehundred.com by an image of a young girl joining in a chant at a football match.
  
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• NW 200: Onboard lap with Dean Harrison

  15-05-2019 17:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Hold onto your seat and go onboard with Dean Harrison during Superstock practice at the North West 200.
  
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• Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri misses team trip to Holocaust Memorial in Boston owing to being unwell 

  15-05-2019 17:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sarri was conspicuous by his absence at the event which was attended by the 23-man squad who have travelled to the United States, staff and chairman Bruce Buck.
  
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• Girl Power! Women’s Summer of Sport Kicks Off at Leading Sports Awards

  15-05-2019 17:06
  Stars of British women’s sporting elite turned out in force at the Yahoo Sports Technology Awards on Thursday evening.
  
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