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• Exeter and England back-rower Sam Simmonds on the injury that wrecked his season

  17-05-2019 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Simmonds sees the light at the end of the tunnel. Eight months after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee against Worcester, the England back-rower is back.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, May 18

  17-05-2019 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Saturday's meetings at Newbury, Doncaster, Thirsk, Newmarket, Uttoxeter and Bangor-on-Dee.
  
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• My bad boy days are over, vows Billy Joe Saunders ahead of Shefat Isufi showdown

  17-05-2019 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL: A heavier body. A fresh start. Surely a two-division world champion. A role model, even? Meet the new Billy Joe Saunders.
  
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• Jason Roy: England batsman on 'emotional' century against Pakistan after 'rough morning'

  17-05-2019 23:34 via bbc.co.uk
  England's Jason Roy says his ton against Pakistan was "very emotional" after a "rough morning" in hospital with his daughter.
  
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• Watford must bear teeth or Man City will stroll the FA Cup final

  17-05-2019 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Watford's training ground this week was a sunny place in more ways than one. The atmosphere felt relaxed and it felt optimistic, as though something good was round the corner.
  
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• MARTIN KEOWN'S FA CUP FINAL PREVIEW: Deeney needs help to hurt City

  17-05-2019 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City face Watford at Wembley in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Sportsmail's Martin Keown provides his pre-match analysis...
  
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• Kevin De Bruyne beats the odds to return to fitness as Manchester City have shot at treble

  17-05-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  INTERVIEW BY JACK GAUGHAN: He told City physios his campaign was over. Leave him alone, he wanted a holiday. 'I'm done,' he said. Season finished. Five injuries were just too much to bear.
  
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• Danny Welbeck in line to play in Europa League final as Arsenal striker targets farewell appearance

  17-05-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The England international hasn't played since breaking an ankle in November, an injury that required double surgery but is in line to make his Arsenal comeback for the final in Baku.
  
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• Bowler call for England World Cup squad is mission impossible for Ed Smith

  17-05-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: There is going to be one very unlucky England cricketer next Tuesday when Ed Smith reveals the World Cup squad. I confess that I wouldn't know who to omit.
  
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• Arsenal and Chelsea to return half of ticket allocation for Europa League final in Baku

  17-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The London rivals may take just 3,000 fans each, with half of their 6,000 allocations set to be returned unsold. The cost and difficulty in making the 5,500-mile round-trip has put large numbers off.
  
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• World Taekwondo Championships: Bradly Sinden makes history in Manchester

  17-05-2019 23:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch as Bradly Sinden, 20, becomes Britain's first male world taekwondo champion, beating Spain's Javier Perez Polo 24-21 in the -68kg final in Manchester.
  
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• Jordan Spieth's rally is a welcome surprise at US PGA Championship

  17-05-2019 23:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON AT BETHPAGE: Spieth and Dustin Johnson put together second rounds at the US PGA Championship at Bethpage on Friday that came with a collective message.
  
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• Mako Vunipola blow for England after prop ruled out for three months by hamstring injury 

  17-05-2019 23:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mako Vunipola faces a race to be fit for the World Cup after he was ruled out for three months with a hamstring injury. He hobbled off in Saracens’ European Champions Cup final win against Leinster.
  
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• Everton hold contract talks with former Huddersfield star Jonas Lossl

  17-05-2019 23:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton have held talks over a proposed contract for keeper Lossl. The 30-year old Denmark international has been released by Huddersfield following their relegation so is a free agent.
  
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• England v Pakistan: Jason Roy hits brilliant century in series-clinching win - highlights

  17-05-2019 22:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch the highlights from Jason Roy's brilliant century as he scores 114 to guide England to a series-clinching victory over Pakistan in the fourth one-day international.
  
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• Jason Roy's sensational century seals England series victory over Pakistan

  17-05-2019 22:50
  It was another test of fire from which England emerged, in the final over, unscathed. It was their 17th successful run-chase in succession at home when they defeated Pakistan by three wickets, with three balls to spare, to go 3-0 up and the last game to come at Headingley.
  
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• England seal ODI series victory over Pakistan as Jason Roy hits century in three-wicket win

  17-05-2019 22:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAWRENCE BOOTH AT TRENT BRIDGE: England have won the ODI series against Pakistan after a three-wicket win at Trent Bridge.
  
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• Joel Matip makes van Dijk a better player while Chris Hughton should have gone all out in FA Cup

  17-05-2019 22:15 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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• Steve Clarke is performing miracles at Kilmarnock and could be set to become Scotland boss

  17-05-2019 22:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY STEVE STAMMERS: He has a budget of £1.7million and a squad made up of loan players. Yet Steve Clarke has taken Kilmarnock to third place in the league.
  
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• Reckless Rory McIlroy finds going gets rough at US PGA Championship

  17-05-2019 22:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL AT BETHPAGE: Double bogey, bogey, double bogey. The first three entries by McIlroy stand as the worst opening to a round in his Major championship career.
  
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• Elton John was clattered by Tim Sherwood... he's STILL STANDING

  17-05-2019 22:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The story of Tim Sherwood, Elton John and a five-a-side pitch near the Great Wall of China encapsulates how Saturday's FA Cup finalists were possessed with a benefactor like none other.
  
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• British No 1 Konta delivers her best ever performance on clay to reach semi-finals at Italian Open

  17-05-2019 21:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jo Konta gave herself a 28th birthday present with her best ever performance on clay that sees her into the semi-finals of the Italian Open.
  
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• Chelsea's Loftus-Cheek vows to come back strong from Achilles surgery

  17-05-2019 21:23
  The Chelsea midfielder posted an update after undergoing surgery to repair the injury, sustained in a friendly against the New England Revolution
  
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• Jon Rahm caught short during his second round at USPGA Championship

  17-05-2019 21:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When you've got to go, you've got to go - even if you're halfway through your round at one of golf's major tournaments and there are television cameras everywhere. So proved Jon Rahm.
  
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• Manchester United lead race for Sessegnon after making 'initial contact' with Fulham for teenager

  17-05-2019 20:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United have made their first move for Sessegnon, according to Sky Sports News. The London club have slapped a £40million price tag on the teenager, who will turn 19 on Saturday.
  
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• Azerbaijan FA chief insists Arsenal star Henrikh Mkhitaryan is safe to play in Europa League final

  17-05-2019 19:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY JAMES AYLES: The Azerbaijan FA have insisted Arsenal winger Henrikh Mkhitaryan will be free to play in the Europa League final against Chelsea at Baku Olympic Stadium.
  
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• Tottenham step up preparations ahead of Champions League final clash with Liverpool

  17-05-2019 19:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham have ramped up their preparations for their Champions League final clash with Liverpool on June 1. Mauricio Pochettino's side were hard at work on Friday afternoon.
  
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• Watford wizard Gerard Deulofeu is a man in a hurry ahead of FA Cup final against Man City

  17-05-2019 19:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY IAN LADYMAN: A little over five minutes into our interview and Gerard Deulofeu starts to motion with his right hand. He is trying to indicate that the interview is over.
  
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• Stradivarius returns with second successive victory in Yorkshire Cup under Frankie Dettori

  17-05-2019 19:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Stradivarius showed it will take a lot to prize the stayers' crown from his grasp with a three-quarter length win from Southern France in the Yorkshire Cup.
  
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• Azerbaijan FA insist up to 10,000 more Europa League tickets available for both Arsenal and Chelsea

  17-05-2019 19:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY JAMES AYLES: The Azerbaijan FA have thrown open the possibility of Chelsea and Arsenal being handed up to 10,000 extra tickets each ahead of the Europa League final.
  
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• Watford captain Troy Deeney says he'll have to give Prince William 'a bit of stick' at FA Cup final

  17-05-2019 19:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Troy Deeney, a boyhood Birmingham City fan, is ready to give Aston Villa supporter Prince William 'a bit of stick' when the pair meet at Wembley on Saturday for the FA Cup final.
  
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• Trent Alexander-Arnold's stunning season laid bare by assist record

  17-05-2019 19:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a revelation for Liverpool this season and has helped guide them to a second-place finish in one of the best title races in years.
  
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• United rooting for City AGAIN in FA Cup final as Solskjaer looks to avoid Europa League qualifying

  17-05-2019 19:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United will be rooting for rivals Manchester City to complete the domestic treblein the FA Cup Final against Watford in a bid to avoid Europa League qualifying.
  
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• Chelsea chiefs turn to Ajax star David Neres if appeal against transfer ban is successful

  17-05-2019 19:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea remain hopeful of having their two-window FIFA transfer ban frozen while appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, so are pushing ahead with tentative recruitment plans.
  
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• PETER CROUCH: I would love to see Gareth Bale back at Tottenham

  17-05-2019 19:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETER CROUCH: Bale and I share the same agent and, as far as I know, he is determined to stick it out in Spain. But if he is not going to be used regularly, I would love to see him return to Spurs.
  
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• John Daly rides around US PGA Championship on a golf cart

  17-05-2019 18:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fifty-three-year-old golfer John Daly is thoroughly enjoying his time at the US PGA Championship. The PGA of America has come under criticism for giving Daly access to a cart for medical reasons.
  
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• Pep Guardiola: First domestic treble? 'The women have done it'

  17-05-2019 18:32 via bbc.co.uk
  Pep Guardiola says Man City will not be the first side to win an English domestic treble should they beat Watford in the FA Cup final because "the women have done it".
  
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• Pep Guardiola: Manchester City are 'innocent until proven guilty'

  17-05-2019 18:22
  Pep Guardiola insisted he is ready to accept any punishment UEFA may hand Manchester City for alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play regulations.
  
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• Injured Federer pulls out of Italian Open as Tsitsipas goes through to semi-final against Nadal

  17-05-2019 18:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Federer, 37, is playing his first clay-court season in three years and paid the price for winning two matches on Thursday as he withdrew from his last-eight match with Tsitsipas.
  
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• Everton 'very interested in signing Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic'

  17-05-2019 18:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Whites striker scored 11 goals from 39 appearances this season but couldn't prevent Fulham from dropping back into the second tier after a single campaign in the top flight.
  
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• Thomas Tuchel urges PSG stars to maintain intensity as he welcomes star striker Kylian Mbappe back

  17-05-2019 18:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The France World Cup-winning forward has completed a three-match ban and will be looking to add to his tally of 30 goals this season with PSG keen to finish the season strong in front of their own fans.
  
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• England v Pakistan: Shoaib Malik out hit wicket

  17-05-2019 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Pakistan's Shoaib Malik is out hit wicket in the fourth one-day international against England at Trent Bridge.
  
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• UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin: 'We would never accept changes that would harm European football'

  17-05-2019 17:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  But UEFA President Ceferin has insisted nothing is as yet set in stone, while he reiterated his commitment to avoiding playing European matches on weekends.
  
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• Simeone heaps praise on departing Griezmann but insists Atletico will be successful without him

  17-05-2019 17:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Twelve months after protracted speculation ended with Griezmann opting to stay, the France forward has now informed the club he wishes to leave Atletico Madrid this summer.
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino free to be on touchline for Champions League final as Tottenham boss avoids ban 

  17-05-2019 17:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Managers of both clubs are held responsible if a Champions League game does not get under way on time, regardless of the circumstances, and it is the club's second instance of the offence this season.
  
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• Swansea offer Graham Potter improved deal as Brighton make him No 1 choice to replace Chris Hughton 

  17-05-2019 17:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Swansea City have offered Graham Potter an improved contract in an effort to fight off interest from Brighton. Brighton have made Potter their No 1 choice to replace Chris Hughton.
  
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• Fans mock Willian after video emerges of him taking awful corner in US friendly

  17-05-2019 17:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fans are wondering whether to laugh or cry after watching Willian's dreadful corner during Chelsea's 3-0 win over New England Revolution on Wednesday evening.
  
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• Porto striker Moussa Marega set for Premier League switch with 'West Ham most likely destination'

  17-05-2019 16:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Porto striker Moussa Marega is reportedly set for a move to the Premier League move this summer, with West Ham tipped as his most likely destination.
  
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• 'I am sure like me you feel pretty s***: Leeds CEO's email to staff leaked after play-off failure 

  17-05-2019 16:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leeds United's CEO Angus Kinnear has urged the club's staff to stick together following their play-off defeat to Derby - and offered pizza in an attempt to improve morale.
  
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