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• Rugby news: England set to play Wales in one-off Test at Twickenham

  19-07-2019 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY WILL KELLEHER AND CHRIS FOY: England could face Wales six times in the space of 18 months - as the countries are poised to agree terms for a one-off Test.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, July 19

  19-07-2019 23:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Saturday's meetings at Cartmel, Ripon, Doncaster, Haydock, Newbury, Market Rasen, Curragh, Newmarket.
  
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• Newcastle news: Steve Bruce vows to get tough with Jonjo Shelvey and Karl Darlow over street brawl

  19-07-2019 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN IN SHANGHAI: Newcastle manager Steve Bruce vowed to discipline Jonjo Shelvey and Karl Darlow if they breached club rules after being caught up in a 3am street brawl.
  
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• Algeria beat Senegal to win second Africa Cup of Nations title

  19-07-2019 23:39
  A deflected second-minute goal proved enough for Algeria to lift the trophy in Cairo.
  
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• The Open 2019: Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose and Lee Westwood in the hunt

  19-07-2019 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON AT ROYAL PORTRUSH: Twenty-seven years after the last Englishman to triumph, the nation's three best golfers from three different generations come together this weekend .
  
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• Transfer news: Tottenham renew efforts to keep Christian Eriksen at the club

  19-07-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham have renewed their efforts to persuade Christian Eriksen to sign a new contract worth more than double his current £4million salary.
  
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• The Open 2019: Lee Westwood has an unexpected swing at greatness

  19-07-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL AT ROYAL PORTRUSH: Lee Westwood has played 86 rounds at the Open. Friday was only the second time he has not dropped a shot on any single hole and he is right in contention.
  
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• Championship news: Philip Cocu ready to tap into his contacts to bring stars to Derby

  19-07-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Phillip Cocu is ready to tap into his contacts book to ensure Derby get the best loan players available. 'Of course there are lots of agents who I have worked with as a player,' Cocu said.
  
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• Arsenal news: Unai Emery gives Mesut Ozil another pep talk in hope to inspire the German playmaker

  19-07-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADRIAN KAJUMBA IN CHARLOTTE: The relationship between Arsenal's manager and star player was a major talking point last year though Ozil revealed that it is 'a really good one.'
  
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• Championship news: Bookies cash in on Huddersfield stunt but the joke is on the punters

  19-07-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paddy Power probably consider it their best joke since they offered odds on Oscar Pistorius being convicted of the premeditated murder of Reeva Steenkamp.
  
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• Athletics news: UKA officials opposed James Ellington's heroic comeback at Anniversary Games

  19-07-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MATT LAWTON AND RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: James Ellington's heroic return to the track in the London Anniversary Games on Saturday met opposition from within UK Athletics.
  
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• Tour de France News: Geraint Thomas loses ground to Julian Alaphilippe

  19-07-2019 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON IN PAU: The sight of Julian Alaphilippe rising out of his saddle and powering up the steep ramp that came at the end of this individual time trial is sure to trouble Geraint Thomas .
  
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• The Open 2019: Shane Lowry is in his element as Irish hero takes joint lead

  19-07-2019 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN AT ROYAL PORTRUSH: Lowry is from south of the border but this weekend he will belong to everyone as Ireland pulls for a home winner at the Open.
  
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• The Open 2019: Portrush diary - Brooks Koepka's caddie marvels at American being 'an animal'

  19-07-2019 22:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's IAN LADYMAN was at Royal Portrush on Thursday and has provided five pieces of insight after round one of the Championship.
  
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• The Open 2019: Rory McIlroy fights back the tears after missing the cut

  19-07-2019 22:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An emotional Rory McIlroy was left holding back tears after missing the cut in The Open at Royal Portrush, his home course, by a shot following a valiant six-under par second round of 65. 
  
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• Rory McIlroy misses the cut at The Open despite a battling six-under par second round

  19-07-2019 22:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An emotional Rory McIlroy was left holding back tears after missing the cut in The Open at Royal Portrush, his home course, by a shot following a valiant six-under par second round of 65. 
  
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• The British Open Royal Portrush diary: Brooks Koepka's caddie marvels at American being 'an animal'

  19-07-2019 22:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's IAN LADYMAN was at Royal Portrush on Thursday and has provided five pieces of insight after round one of the Championship.
  
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• The Open 2019: Jordan Spieth insists he's ready to scrap to reignite his success story

  19-07-2019 20:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JONATHAN McEVOY AT ROYAL PORTRUSH: For a few electrifying minutes mid-morning on Friday, Jordan Spieth was back as we remembered him when he was the boy prince of golf.
  
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• The Open 2019: Rory McIlroy set to miss cut by one shot as Lowry and Holmes share clubhouse lead

  19-07-2019 20:33
  Ireland's Shane Lowry proved master of the Dunluce links for the second successive day to move into a share of the halfway lead with American J.B. Holmes at the British Open on Friday.But there was a bitter-sweet exit for Rory McIlroy, who missed the cut despite bouncing back from his nightmare first round 79 with an excellent 65.​ McIlroy will miss out on the weekend along with Tiger Woods, who shot a one-under 70 but still ended six-over for his two rounds.A flurry of birdies early in a
  
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• The Open 2019: Lee Westwood celebrates second-round 67 by kissing caddie girlfriend Helen Story

  19-07-2019 20:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lee Westwood celebrated his Open second-round 67 by sharing a kiss with his caddie girlfriend Helen Storey. The British star split with his former bagman Billy Foster last year.
  
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• Football News: England to play Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria in front of half empty stadium

  19-07-2019 19:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England are set to play their 2020 European Championship qualifying match against Bulgaria in front of a reduced crowd. Bulgaria have been hit with a partial stadium closure.
  
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• England set to play Euro 2020 qualify against Bulgaria in front of half empty Vasil Levski Stadium

  19-07-2019 18:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England are set to play their 2020 European Championship qualifying match against Bulgaria in front of a reduced crowd. Bulgaria have been hit with a partial stadium closure.
  
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• Leicester news: Danny Simpson opens up on leaving Leicester and tragedy at the King Power 

  19-07-2019 18:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - LAURIE WHITWELL: In public Danny Simpson kept his emotions in check but once alone he could not help the tears from falling. He had just played his last game for Leicester.
  
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• The Open 2019: Tiger Woods plays down concerns of another lay-off after mixed Open performance 

  19-07-2019 18:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 43-year-old reflected on a missed opportunity at the Open after missing the halfway cut for only the third time in 21 attempts, but stressed his belief that he would win more tournaments.
  
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• Newcastle new boy Steve Bruce greets his Premier League rivals at Asia trophy event

  19-07-2019 18:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Steve Bruce was all smiles at a Premier League Asia Trophy event despite the ongoing dissatisfaction from Newcastle fans over his appointment as boss. 
  
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• The Open 2019 LIVE: Lowry and Holmes share lead as McIlroy launches late comeback to make cut

  19-07-2019 18:00
  Follow the latest updates live from day two at the 148th Open Championship as the final major of the year continues at Northern Ireland’s Royal Portrush.Friday morning's pleasant weather saw low scores and big changes, but the afternoon rain has not stopped Irishman Shane Lowry who mastered the front nine in five-under-par, with a birdie immediately after the turn putting him two shots clear of the rest of the field to the delight of the fans. Overnight leader JB Holmes holds the clubhouse
  
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• Transfer news: Dean Henderson close to new Manchester United deal and Sheffield United loan return

  19-07-2019 17:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE - ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Discussions over an improved contract to tie down highly-rated goalkeeper at Manchester United are well underway and have been positive.
  
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• How Dave Allen turned around his career (and transformed his body!) in the space of a year

  19-07-2019 17:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Out of shape, out of chances and ready to pack it in: this was the sorry state Dave Allen found himself in almost exactly a year ago. Now, he stands on the cusp of entry to world heavyweight scene.
  
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• Tour de France organisers planning to launch major women's race

  19-07-2019 17:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tour de France organisers are looking to launch a women's equivalent of the most prestigious race in men's cycling, they said on Friday.
  
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• Golf news: Tom Lehman enjoys emotional final round at Portrush on what may be final Open appearance

  19-07-2019 17:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former champion Tom Lehman fought back the tears as he walked down the 18th fairway at Royal Portrush for what is likely to be his last Open Championship.
  
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• West Ham news: Sebastien Haller admits thought of playing in front of 60,000 was 'a big attraction'

  19-07-2019 17:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: German striker Sebastien Haller has revealed the prospect of playing in front of 60,000 supporters is what convinced him to sign for West Ham. 
  
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• HOT OR NOT: Fair play to Aaron Ramsey for trying to speak Italian

  19-07-2019 17:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN: 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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• The Open 2019: Tyrrell Hatton left frustrated by 16th 'Calamity' hole

  19-07-2019 17:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hatton played the first 12 holes of his second round in three under par before dropping a shot on the 14th and then making a double bogey on the 230-yard 16th in a second round of 71.
  
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• Wolves news: Manager Nuno Espirito Santo praises impact of club's China pre-season tour

  19-07-2019 16:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Midlands side will face Manchester City in the final of the Asia Trophy on Saturday as part of their preparations for the new season. The club have also undertaken a large marketing drive in Asia.
  
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• Juventus drop hint they could move for Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi by leaving No 9 shirt vacant

  19-07-2019 16:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Reports in Italy have claimed the Argentina international has agreed a five-year deal with Juventus worth £7million plus bonuses.
  
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• Watch: Eight-year-old with leukaemia starts in goal for Seattle Sounders

  19-07-2019 16:12
  MLS side Seattle Eight made the dreams of an eight-year-old come true by allowing him to start in goal in a friendly match.
  
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• Chelsea boss Frank Lampard warns Everton off Kurt Zouma

  19-07-2019 15:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW IN YOKOHAMA: Zouma played alongside Luiz in central defence for the first half of a pre-season defeat against J-League champions Kawasaki Frontale on Friday.
  
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• The Open 2019 LIVE: Shane Lowry leads as Tiger Woods misses cut and Rory McIlroy begins second round

  19-07-2019 15:44
  Follow the latest updates live from day two at the 148th Open Championship as the final major of the year continues at Northern Ireland’s Royal Portrush.Friday morning's pleasant weather saw low scores and big changes, but the afternoon rain has not stopped Irishman Shane Lowry who mastered the front nine in five-under-par, with a birdie immediately after the turn putting him two shots clear of the rest of the field to the delight of the fans. Overnight leader JB Holmes holds the clubhouse
  
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• Barbora Strycova toasts Wimbledon win with wild celebrations that end with her shirtless in a cafe

  19-07-2019 15:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wimbledon doubles champion Barbora Strycova celebrated her Grand Slam success by stripping down to her bra in front of friends and family at wild party in Prague.
  
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• Transfer news: Everton 'enter the race for £80m-rated Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha'

  19-07-2019 15:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton are planning a shock move for £80million-rated Wilfried Zaha to beat Arsenal to the signature of the in-demand winger. Zaha had been expected to move on from Crystal Palace this summer.
  
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• Kawasaki Frontale 1-0 Chelsea: Frank Lampard's side suffer shock defeat to J1-League outfit

  19-07-2019 15:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea suffered a shock defeat by J1-League side Kawasaki Frontale in Frank Lampard's third friendly in charge after a late winner from Leandro Damiao. Tiemoue Bakayoko limped off.
  
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• Real Madrid news: Zinedine Zidane urged to 'drop his interest in Paul Pogba' by Florentino Perez

  19-07-2019 15:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is encouraging Zinedine Zidane to 'drop his interest in Paul Pogba'. Perez has asked Zidane to bring Gareth Bale back into his first team plans instead.
  
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• TRANSFER NEWS: West Brom confirm Kenneth Zohore signing for £8m from Cardiff City

  19-07-2019 15:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 25-year-old Danish striker, who is reported to have cost around £8million, has agreed a four-year contract at the Hawthorns after leaving recently relegated Cardiff.
  
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• Tiger's troubles, England Netball march on, Stokes up for award - The Five Pointer

  19-07-2019 15:03
  Rounding up the big stories of the day.
  
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• Chelsea News: Lampard needs to add goals to his side as Jorginho shows he can adapt to new role

  19-07-2019 15:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW IN YOKOHAMA: Mount looked good in spells, as did Jorginho, but the Blues look worryingly goal-shy now Eden Hazard has left for Real Madrid as they were beaten on Friday.
  
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• The forgotten story of ... Ray Freeman, the ‘madman’ manager and trailblazer

  19-07-2019 15:00
  The British coach enjoyed such success in Norway with Brann in the 1970s that he was awarded honorary citizen statusSK Brann’s Europa League campaign ended on Thursday with a 2-1 defeat by Shamrock Rovers in Dublin, just down the road from where their very first continental adventure foundered 46 years ago at the hands of the Belfast side Glentoran. Decades of competition in Europe for the Norwegian club began under the guidance of an intrepid Englishman, Ray Freeman, who died this year an
  
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• Transfer News: Roma 'agree £5.4m loan fee with Juventus for striker Gonzalo Higuain'

  19-07-2019 14:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Argentine spent last campaign on loan at AC Milan before moving to Chelsea in January to see out the remainder of the season. Juventus want to offload him again this summer.
  
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• Chelsea News: Ashley Cole backs Frank Lampard to help young players 'blossom'

  19-07-2019 14:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Tottenham target Leandro Damiao scored the only goal of the game to seal a famous win for the J1 League side on Friday. Cole was in Japan to watch the Blues' pre-season match.
  
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